calling - issue 35 - (08 november 2012)

08 November 2012 No. 35 60 Park Parade Shorncliffe QLD 4017 Tel (07) 3631 9000 Fax (07) 3631 9001 Email [email protected] www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au

A Catholic Boys' School in the Edmund Rice Tradition catering for Years 5 to 12

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s College Community, The last week has been a significant one for the College with the Celebration of Excellence evening and the Year 12 Farewell Assembly. Both events were very meaningful events and allowed members of the St Patrick's College community to acknowledge the students who received awards and to thank and acknowledge the Year 12 students for their contributions to the College over the years. I wish to thank all those who played a role in preparing and coordinating both events. Thankyou and well done. As you would be aware I have taken some leave recently and I wish to publically thank those people who have assumed extra duties in my absence. In particular I wish to thank the College Leadership Team, especially David Gardiner who assumed The Acting Principal role in my absence. Thank you to all who assisted. Over the coming weeks there are a number of events taking place as the school year draws to a conclusion. These include the Year 7 Retreat and Mass, Year 11 Leadership Camp, Year 12 Graduation Mass and Dinner, St Patrick’s College triathlon and the end of term liturgy. I encourage students and parents to embrace these events and to participate where appropriate. As the end of the year is fast approaching there is a temptation to focus on the end and to neglect the importance of the next few weeks. Students in all year levels will have assignments and exams over the next few weeks. It is imperative that they focus on their studies to ensure that their results are reflective of their ability. I often refer to “Finishing Well” and I again reinforce this to all students. It is so important that all students maintain their focus and ensure that they finish the next few weeks well. Finally this week, the College Board and College staff have finalised the budget for 2013. As part of this process the College Board has endorsed the budget and sent the budget to EREA for final approval. Once this approval has been given I will write to all families regarding the fee and levy structure for 2013. The College Board is very aware of the current financial circumstances and has attempted to create a school fee structure that is fair and reasonable as well as ensuring the College can operate in a sound financial position. I will send further information home when available. Have a great week. God Bless

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

Michael Wallace

2012 College DUX

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Mr David Gardiner College Dean

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Celebration of Excellence last Friday. Over 300 students were on stage dur-ing the evening and it was an emotional night. The major award winners on the evening were:- DUX Michael Wallace, The McGreevey Family Award For Service to the College by a Student - Brayden Teeuwsen, P & F Edmund Rice Community Award -Thomas Lahey, The Certa Bonum Certamen Award For Outstanding Service to the College Community - The Duke Family and David Row, The 60th Anniversary Award - Kath Richardson, The Elliott Fletcher Award - James Ingeri.

After much investigation of many options, our new umbrellas and seating have been placed in the Plaza courtyard. This has been a combined project with funds from the P&F and from the Shore to Gate fundraising. This not only looks spectacular but provides welcome new shaded seating for our students. Thank you to the P&F for their generous support with this new facility for the students.

In preparation for next year we will be collecting all Student Netbooks & Laptop on the below dates. Year 10: Friday 23rd November Year 9: Monday 26th November Year 8: Wednesday 28th November Year 7: Tuesday 27th November Every student in these year levels needs to take time over the next two weeks to ensure their laptop/netbook is free of any graffiti/stickers and is in good condition. Students will be required to return their netbook or laptop along with their case & charger. A general clean is probably required and any significant issues must be reported to the IT Student Support office im-mediately. Families will be billed for any damage that has been caused by a lack of care. Student devices will be distributed back at the beginning of 2013 school term.

James Ingeri & Sam Houghton

Thomas Lahey & Brayden Teeuwsen

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Mr Tim Walker Justice & Peace

Our latest edition of Just Us Magazine was published last week. Once again, it is a fine example of the transforma-tional curriculum that is delivered to our students. Inside the issue, students demonstrate higher order thinking skills in providing insightful and discerning solutions to some of the tough issues such as Aboriginal health, human rights and asylum seekers, bullying in schools and more.

I wish to acknowledge the ongoing professionalism St Pat-rick’s College teaching staff show in the writing and deliv-ery of various units of work taught from term to term. Thanks must also go to all of the boys who have contribut-ed to this edition. Any students who have contributed to the magazine should see Mrs Righetti in the Student Office for your copy to take home.

There is a link to the latest Just Us Magazine on the College website at http://www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au/ministry-in-action/justice-and-peace-in-the-curriculum.html

If you would prefer a paper copy, please email Mr. Tim Walker, and I will send one home with your son.

[email protected]

A MESSAGE FROM A YEAR 12 STUDENT My name is Dominic Dougherty and I am currently in year 12 at St. Patrick’s and therefore just about to complete my schooling. Next year I am going ‘on mission’. I am volunteering a year to be a member of the National Evangelization Teams (N.E.T.) which is a peer to peer Catholic Youth Ministry. I shall be part of a Team of young people aged between 18 and 30 years who travel Australia conducting retreats in school and parishes. NET witnesses to the Gospel by sharing the Christian message in fun, engaging and relevant ways. This is done through personal faith sharing, talks, drama, small group discussions, music, prayer and liturgy. I believe this is where God has called me to serve next year. I am excited to be part of such a dynamic ministry that reaches out to thousands of young people inviting them to a personal relationship with Jesus. I know that it will be a year of great challenge, growth and formation for me. To be a part of NET, I am required to raise $5,500 that will go towards my training, a monthly stipend, travel and food costs for the year. I am requesting assistance in raising that amount. I would be grateful if you, the St. Patrick’s Community, would be willing to consider making a donation towards this cost. There will be a tin in the student office with my name on it for those wishing to contribute. Also, if anyone wishes to have more information on other ways of sponsoring me, e.g. monthly donations, attending fundraising events that shall be happening soon, please contact me on my phone 0411 872 453 or email: [email protected] Finally, I ask for your prayers that I may be a faithful servant to God and to those whom he has called me to serve. Cheers, Dominic Dougherty


Mr Chris Campbell AP Curriculum

In last Monday morning’s Courier Mail, p.10, there were a number of photos of Courier Mail Staff acknowledging their good work. Two photos caught the eye – they were Michael Crutcher, Editor Courier Mail, and Scott Thompson, Editor Sunday Mail, both of whom were taught, excellently well, by Mr Steve Graham at St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe. Well done all three.

The introduction of the Australian Curriculum has led to a number of changes in the academic program of the College. In order to implement significant adjustments to academic programs, particularly in the areas of Years 5-10, as well as acknowledging the curriculum’s focus in the incorporation of technology, indigenous affairs, our relationship with Asia, plus the ongoing importance of matters of sustainability , a number of new curriculum positions were created. A review of these positions suggests they have been a resounding success. Mr Seers as Curriculum Leader Blended Learning has spent a great deal of time working with both staff and students in order to incorporate technology into our academic program. Mr Allan Clark has worked with Year 5 & 6 teachers, in partic-ular in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Mr Tim Walker has worked as Curriculum Leader Justice and Peace. The fact that the College has recently received accreditation as a United nations Global Peace School is indicative of the work both Mr Walker and others have done.

Next year, some modifications will be made to Curriculum Leader positions which deal with subject areas in Years 7-9. Rather than one person being responsible for maths and Sci-ence and another person being responsible for English and SOSE, these areas will be divided into single disciplines. Hence, four people will look after one subject each. This ad-justment will allow for a more singular focus on these vitally important areas. I have written many times about the Colleges 1 to 1 program. Next year the program will incorporate Years 7-11. More and more our unit design will become technology based. A quick note about the current use of the laptop. Our College Acceptable Use Policy indicates that it is not permissible to install games onto the College laptop. However, a number of boys are doing this. A new problem has arisen. Students are now swapping USB’s of games and installing them These games contain viruses and are now regularly infecting the hard drives of the computers. If your son finds his drive very slow, or can’t open or save files, this is probably why. Many are ending up in IT repair. Could I ask for parent support in challenging your sons on this and ask them to remove all games from the devices.

Mr Steve Graham

Teacher Extraordinaire


Mr Chris Campbell AP Curriculum


Mr Frank Torrisi AP Student Formation

House Shield Congratulations to Kennedy House for winning the overall House Shield. Their first place in the House Choir was enough for them to gain the Shield for the first time. The competition continues to get closer with four different Houses winning a competition this year. Well done to all the House Deans and the House staff for the motivation they provide to every indi-vidual student in their House.

End of Semester With only three weeks left in the school year for Years 5 to 11, it is extremely important that every student is very clear as to what assessment he has due. Parents can help their son by ensuring they have all the little things correctly done and are aware of their assessment requirements. The main focus for three weeks should clearly be on doing our very best.

Exit Procedures for Years 10 and 11 All students in Year 10 and 11 will be required to complete a form before they have the privilege of Block exams. The form will be required to be signed off by various staff members. Library books by Library Staff, Lockers and Locks, by House Deans, Assessment, by Mr Campbell and incomplete duties/detentions by Mr Torrisi. The form has been developed to make students accountable and serves as a check that your son has completed all his duties at school. Leadership Retreat 166 Year 11 students will spend two days in week 7 at Runa-way Bay Sports Centre preparing for their leadership role in 2013. It is always an interesting exercise to see how the group interact and plan for such an important role in our College. They will also spend the third day as individual Houses this time will be spent developing action plans for their roles as House Seniors for 2013.

Hair We are at the end of week 5 just over half way through the term I ask that you check your son’s hair and if required, make the necessary arrangements to have their hair cut to meet the College guidelines before the start of next week. I remind all students that their hair needs to be combed in a style that is appropriate for school. We have spoken to a number of boys and have sent letters to parents of those boys who re-quire to have their hair cut earlier. Public Transport St Patrick’s is a great school but it can be let down in its public image if the students are poorly behaved on public transport. The College will not tolerate poor behaviour on public transport. Students misbehaving in this area will face a range of consequences as a result of their actions. Exam Block Privileges All students in Years 10 and 11 will commence what is known

as block exams in Week 8 provided they have fulfilled all their exit requirements. This allows boys to stay home when they do not have an exam. This time should be used in a productive way that will assist them to achieve the best possible results. It is definitely not a time to get extra hours at their part time jobs. The library is available for those students who wish to study at school. Some items that need to be reinforced are:

Block Exams is a privilege not a right.

All normal school rules apply. Students must attend school in full school uniform,

even if they are only coming to school for a short period of time. Students are not permitted to leave the school

grounds for any reason during the day if they are at school for the whole day.

Ipods and mobile phone are not permitted to be used on the school grounds. I again thank you for your support in maintaining these standards.

STUDENTS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN MOVEMBER

MUST BE IN YEAR 11

YOU HAVE FROM THE 1st-15th OF NOVEMEBR

FOR MO GROWING

TO PARTICIPATE YOU NEED TO SEE MR TORRISSI

(BE CLEAN SHAVEN) AND PAY A REGISTRATION FEE


Ms Judy Kelly Finance

TERM 4 SCHOOL FEES

Term 4 School Fees are due for final payment by the 23 November, 2012 - unless you have a payment arrangement in place. If you have not yet received your term 4 account please contact Judy Kelly on 36319019 We now have a new payment option for payment of fees called PAYWAY. PAYWAY only excepts pay-ments by use of credit card. Feel free to log onto your parent lounge and check this new option out. PAYWAY:

Please log in using your User Code and Password. Click on PAY ACCOUNT and follow direc-tions to make your payment using your Credit Card only.

If you have any queries regarding your school fee accounts please contact Judy Kelly on 36319019.


Mr Luke Donatini Director of Sport

Congratulations Liam Campbell (Year 11) – recently competed for Metropolitan North at the Queensland Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships. Liam competed in the Under 16 200m and ran 23.53sec placing 18th overall. Liam did both his College and region proud. Harry Smith (Year 9) - played in the Queensland Under 14 Football Team during the September holidays. Queens-

land went on to win the Australian Championships. They then also defeated a combined All Stars Team at the car-nival. The Queensland Under 14 team was coached by Josh McCloughlan who is the St Patrick’s College Football Coordinator.

SPC Golfers: Nathan McGrath Burgess (Year 12), Matthew Fegan (Year 10), Nicolas Macgregor (Year 12),

Richard Cook (Year 8), Brook McLean (Year 7) – On Tuesday 30 October these students represented St Patrick’s College at the annual AIC Balharry Golf Championship. Overall St Patrick’s placed 4th on the day. Many thanks to Mr Chris Carlill for this organisation in putting together this year’s team of SPC Golfers.

Sean McArdle (Year 10) – Selected into the Metropolitan North Under 14 Cricket Team to compete at the State Championships on the Gold Coast in December.

SPC Cricket Coaches We are calling for anyone within the St Patrick’s community who is interested and wishing to coach 4th XI cricket and U13C for our College in 2013 to contact our Ryan Schultz (SPC Coaching Administrator) and pass on the follow-ing information: Name Contact Details (phone numbers, e-mail address etc) Cricket Coaching Experience Coaching Year Level Preference Blue Card Details (If you do not have a Blue Card, we can assist with your application) Shirt Size

SPC CIC and AIC Cricket & Volleyball Sign On

2013

The sign on for all 2013 CIC Cricket and AIC Cricket/Volleyball is already underway.

Any student who has not signed on, and would still like to play cricket or volleyball for St Patrick’s are asked to see Mr Ryan Schultz or Mr Corey Meehan in the Sports De-

partment (Gym) to register their name and have it added to the sign on list.

All students wishing to play cricket or volleyball for St Patrick’s College in 2013 are asked to sign on so that number of teams for 2013 can be es-

tablished.


Mr Chris Carlill Golf

2012 AIC Golf Championships Report

The grey clouds parted to reveal bright blue skies over Nudgee Golf Club on Tuesday 30 October 2012. With the South Course in excellent condition, the stage was set for great golfing in the 2012 AIC Golf Championships. The range of handi-caps across the schools meant that the Balharry Shield was within the reach of any college that could put together the four best net scores. There were a number of strong individual performances, many resulting in some very low gross and nett scores, as well as some tremendous single shots in the special prize categories. Yet when the scores were totalled and scruti-nised, it was Iona College that took home the Balharry Shield for lowest team net aggregate score.

The SPC winners of the special prizes are listed below.

The day also saw the end of an era. Mr Gordon Balharry of St Laurence’s College has supported and convened this event in its many iterations for over twenty years. This year the AIC Executive made the decision to assign the associated colleges the duty of hosting the event on a rotational roster with St Patrick’s College serving as the inaugural host college. Mr Balharry, who was under instructions to “relax and hit ‘em straight”, enjoyed playing in the event for the first time in many years. Mr Balharry was presented with a range of gifts in recognition of his service and commitment to school sport.

The 2012 AIC Golf Championships would not have been possible without the support of the following:

Teachers Union Health – Mr Brett Elder, Mr Kevin Craiggs

Golf World Virginia – Mr Jimmy Clegg, Mr Shane Kelly, Mr Dan Rodgers,

Nudgee Golf Club – Mr Peter Trudgian, Mr Max Mason, Ms Jill Piper, Mr Rick Anderson, Mr John Downs, Associate Pro-fessor Robert Sang (President)

St Patrick’s College – Mr Luke Donatini (Director of Sport), Dr Michael Carroll (Principal)

Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) – Mrs.Kerri Stariha (Executive Officer), Dr Michael Carroll (Chairman) Iona College will host the 2013 AIC Championships and we wish players from all colleges the best of luck in their

golfing pursuits in the New Year.

COLLEGE AGGREGATE PLACE

IONA 267 1

VILL 281 2

MCA 285 3

SPC 296 4

SEC 298 5

SLC 302 6

Competition Winner

Nearest to Pin 16th Brock McLean SPC

AIC Individual Runner Up – Best Gross Myles HARTLEY IONA 73 Matt FEGAN SPC 73

Service Award Mr Gordon Balharry


Mr Tim Walker Volleyball

Mr Corey Meehan Gym

Mr Corey Meehan Gym

Volleyball at SPC is underway with pre-season trials kicking off last week. Details of trials are listed below. Please note the change to the First VI Squad training.

The school bus will pick these boys up after training and bring them back to school. Please wear St. Patrick’s College sports uniform and bring a water bottle to training sessions. If you are unable to make a ses-sion please contact the appropriate coaching staff. Open: Mr Crowley [email protected] U16: Mr Walker [email protected] U15: Mr Hoysted [email protected] U14: Mr Merrett [email protected] U13: Mr Carlill [email protected]

Age group 2013 Tuesday Thursday

U13 – Open (2nds & 3rds)

3.30 – 5.00pm @ B.E.C Sports Centre Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

3.30 – 5.00pm @ B.E.C Sports Centre Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

First VI Squad 3.30 – 5.00pm @ B.E.C Sports Centre Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

6.30 – 8.00am @ Sandgate PCYC Kempster Street, Deagon*


Mr Doug Locke Swimming

SWIM CAMP

Below are the details for this seasons swim camp. Although the swimming training sessions at present are for any students wanting to improve their fitness levels, camp is specifically for the athletes who wish to represent St Patrick’s at next year’s CIC & AIC carnivals. Attendance at camp also means the student’s will be available to swim at the majority of lead up Friday meets in February & early March. Please return the below permission form with payment to the front office. Camp numbers are limited to 40.

Swimming times for Term 4 are as follows

MONDAY CIC (College Pool): 3.15 – 4.30PM

TUESDAY AIC (College Pool): 6.30 – 7.40AM

THURSDAY CIC (College Pool): 6.30 – 7.40AM

FRIDAY AIC (College Pool): 6.30 – 7.40AM

Please note the change from 6.15 to 6.30 starts.


Mr Doug Locke Swimming

SPC 2013 SWIM CAMP (2nd Last Weekend of Summer Holidays)

WHERE: Currimundi Recreation Centre

WHEN: Sunday 20th January to Tuesday 22 January 2013

COST: The overall cost of the three (3) day camp will be $215.00 Numbers are limited to 40

This price covers: Accommodation All Meals Swim sessions (2 per day) 2hr Surf School (Qualified Expert Instructors) Educational sessions on self- massage, diet and recovery techniques.

$215.00 Payment is now due

($50 of this fee is non-refundable should a student withdraw from attending the camp)

Those wishing to attend must return the permission form together with payment to Ms Donna Day / Mrs Lee Shultz at the College’s Main Office.


St PATRICK’S COLLEGE SWIM CAMP PERMISSION SLIP I do / do not give my son _____________________________ in class ________ permission to participate in the Swim Camp from Sunday 20th January to Tuesday 22nd September. Signed:____________________________ Date: ___________________________ Parent / Guardian Those wishing to attend must return the permission form together with their payment of $215 by21November, 2012 to Ms Donna Day / Mrs Lee Shultz at the College’s Main Office. As the students will be participating in Educational sessions on self massage, diet and recovery techniques it is imperative that we know if your son/s has had any previous injury or suffers from an ongoing medical condition that could hinder his participation in massages. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Diet Requirements Does your son/s require any special dietary requirements? If yes please give details __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ METHOD OF PAYMENT Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ Cash: � Cheque: � Credit Card Payment Bankcard Visa Mastercard Processing Date: …../…../… Credit Card Number � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Expiry Date: …../…../….. Cardholders Name: __________________________________________________ Amount: $ (Please Print) Signature: ____________________________________________________


Brother Chris Pritchard Sport Support Group

Sport Support Group The AGM will take place on Monday 12 November at 6pm in the College Boardroom. All parents are welcome to join this happy volunteer group. Brother Chris Pritchard

Brother Chris Pritchard Tennis


Mr Alex Paznikov & Ms Selena Fisk Triathlon


Mr Geoff Samuels Director Of Culture


The Just Coffee Project Coffey House


Rosters

ROSTER FOR UPCOMING SERVICE PROGRAMS

Tuesday Morn BBQ Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25 am-9.00 am

Thursday Morning BBQ Humpybong School 7. 30 am-9.00 am

Thursday Evening Street Van Brisbane City

5.00 pm-8.45 pm

Saturday Night BBQ Sandgate Lagoon, Sandgate

5.45 pm-8.30 pm

Tuesday, 13 November

Mitchell Holland, Tyler Brinkoff, Tom McInnes, Brendan Brlit

Thursday, 15 November

Jaydon Mielekamp, Michael Roche, Alex Elms, Ayden Winsen

Thursday, 15 November

Callum Brodie, Damien McMah-on, Lliam Stone, Ryan Hollyman

Saturday, 10 November

Sam Ricks, Aiden Woods,

Please Note: If you cannot fulfil your commitment to take part in these service programs, please advise Mrs Righetti ASAP.

The Paddies Van is Proudly Sponsored by:

TUCKSHOP ROSTER TUCKSHOP ROSTER

UNIFORM SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFTS – Kooga 60TH Anniversary (Mens & Ladies )Polos $55 & Caps $25, Rugby Caps $35, Supporters Shirts $35. BACK TO SCHOOL 2013 – VOLUNTEER HELPERS WILL BE REQUIRED FROM 9am-2pm FROM WED 16 JAN TO SAT 26 JAN. If you are able to help please let me know (phone 07 36319055) by leaving a message and I will return your call or see me at the shop. Understandably it is difficult to make a commitment at such an early stage so I ring the week

before trading starts to confirm you are still available. It is a busy time requiring lots of assistance so your consideration of this request is appreciated. Thankyou.

TRADING HOURS TERM TIME - TUES 12- 4 pm WED 10am 2pm THURS 7.30am -11.30am

DATE HELPERS

Fri 09/11 Sue Fuhrmeister, Joanne Casey

Tue 13/11 Vicki Wolstenholm, Louise Stringer, Cally Egerton, Maree Bishop

Wed 14/11 Debbie Birthisel, Jeanna Scott, Sandra Appleby-Lake

Thu 15/11 Suzanne Brough, Gina Jeffery, Leanne Hardyman

Fri 16/11 Jenny Evan, Trisha Fitzpatrick, Maree Denkes

Mon 12/11 Sally Rudd, Karen Smyth, Joanne Clements


Term 4 Week 6& 7 Date Claimers

WEEK SIX

November 12

Year 12 Exam Block

November 13

Year 12 Exam Block

November 14

Year 12 Exam Block

November 15

Year 12 Graduation Mass and Dinner

November 16

WEEK SEVEN

November 19

Year 11 Leadership Camp

November 20

Year 11 Leadership Camp

November 21

Year 11 Leadership Camp Parents & Friends meeting

November 22

November 23

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