Issue 21 - Calling 21st JUly 2011 by St Patricks College

21 July 2011

No. 21

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, This week has been a busy but very productive week for the College. Today, the Waterford Building was opened by The Honourable Wayne Swan, Federal Member for Lilley Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer. This was an outstanding event and I was very proud to be part of the St Patrick’s College for this occasion. As part of the official opening the Father Liam Chapel was blessed and opened also by Father Liam himself. We were also honoured to have Father Tim Norton, Provincial Leader for the Divine Word Missionaries present. Father Tim and the Divine Word Missionaries Order generously donated the crucifix in the chapel. My thanks to everyone involved in preparing for the opening and ensuring that it was so successful. Well done. Earlier in the week the second round of Parent-Teacher meetings was hosted. It was again very reassuring to see so many parents present and taking such an important interest in your son’s education. Also congratulations to all the students who participated in the Trimester 2 Co-curricular activities and in particular those who received awards at the Co-curricular Assembly on Tuesday. On a personal note I would like to thank the staff, parents and students who participated in my Appraisal Process. The Appraisal Panel met this week and will produce a report within the next 4-5 weeks. I will communicate the outcomes of this report when it becomes available. Tomorrow, Friday, all Tutor Group and individual photos -will be taken at school. All students are to wear their full formal uniform including tie and blazer. Please ensure that your son comes to school with the correct uniform. From the start of this term, school has finished 5 minutes later at 3.05pm. I have closely observed the impact of this change and would welcome any feed back (at this early stage) from parents. I would also remind parents to be careful when driving around the streets near St Patrick’s College and to follow the respective traffic and parking rules. Please be considerate of our neighbours, avoid driving into Twamley Street, and do not double park in the surrounding streets. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a great week. God Bless

DR MICHAEL CARROLL COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

OPEN DAY 23RD AUGUST 2PM—6PM

COLLEGE DEAN I returned to school this week after six weeks leave, travelling around Europe in Iceland, France, Italy and Switzerland It was a great opportunity to have an extended break with my wife and to do some amazing things in beautiful environments. I certainly feel very refreshed and looking forward to the rest of the year. It was very nice to be greeted so warmly by the boys on my return. The Year 12 students attended a Leadership Afternoon on Wednesday conducted by an external group called yLead. After spending time with their respective House Deans promoting stronger teamwork and planning for the upcoming term, the Year 12s engaged in a number of activities and discussions in the Callan Centre. It was pleasing to see and hear the engagement and enjoyment of the boys within five minutes of them commencing the activities. It is not often that they get the opportunity to have fun together in such a structured games situation. The presenters also discussed a series of strategies that the boys could benefit from as they enter this most significant period of their schooling. These included having clear goals, taking the opportunities available, having a positive paradigm, living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, working hard and working together. Hopefully the session will assist the Year 12s to maintain their focus and energy levels or the rest of their school year. The next major Interschool sporting carnival is the AIC Cross Country Championships at Limestone Park on Saturday 6 August. St Patrick’s won the AIC Cross Country last year for the very first time and our runners are putting in many hundreds of kilometres in training to defend their title. We are asking as many students as possible to come to Limestone Park on August 6 to support our runners. Please mark it in your calendars and make the effort to be at Limestone Park. The Spirit Assembly for Cross Country has been changed from Tuesday 26 June to Thursday 4 August commencing at 8.45am. Earlier this year St Patrick’s College hosted Celia Lashlie for a Parent Evening. Many families were able to attend this evening and the general consensus was how entertaining and beneficial Celia’s presentation was. If you missed the evening earlier this year I encourage you to consider attending this upcoming evening with Celia Lashlie on Tuesday 23 August at Chermside Bowls Club.

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CURRICULUM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM— CHRIS CAMPBELL Year 12 QCS students completed a multiple choice practice test today. I have spoken and written before about the importance of this process. I was very pleased with the application of the boys today as they worked through a type of testing which continues to prove challenging. In preparation for today’s session, Year 12s spent Wednesday completing a multiple choice workshop. Students were given a past paper and asked to work in pairs. Each pair considered the questions and through a process of elimination attempted to debate the correct answer. The workshops went particularly well, with the pairs approaching the task diligently. Hopefully approaches such as these will lead to continual improvement in our QCS Test results. Last week I wrote about the subject selection process for Year 10 students. I remind parents and boys again about the dates August 5 and August 15. An important component of the meeting on Friday August 5 will be the information about online subject selection for 2012. This session is for boys only, but I wish to make parents aware that boys will bring home a large amount of information on this day. Monday August 15, is the parent information evening. On Thursday August 18 the College will host the Year 10 Career Expo. This will take place in the Callan Centre between 9-11am. All parents are welcome to attend. There will be displays from the University of Queensland, ACU and QUT as well as representatives from the manufacturing industry, Police, Army and a number of career initiatives from Brisbane North TAFE through their Schools’ Program. I look forward to meeting as many parents as possible on this day. The subject selection evening for Year 8 students will be held on Monday August 22. Once again their will be information from Heads of Curriculum regarding subject choices as well as an explanation of the online subject selection process. I will provide more information regarding this evening in the coming weeks.

IDENTITY & MINISTRY CAMPUS MINISTER— MARTHY WATSON A warm welcome from the Ministry Team! Semester 2 will be busy with many events planned and we will continue to work with the Ministry In Action Youth Group to promote activities identified in the STOP program last semester.

gain a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in our nation. The excursion takes place on the 9th of August.

World Youth Day 2011 will be held in Madrid Spain, 16 – 20 August. The theme this year is: “Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith” (Colossians 2:7). 25 years ago John Paul II initiated the World Youth Day concept. After holding A reminder that Mass is held in the Fr Liam Chapel on two international youth meetings in Rome in 1984 and 1985, Tuesday mornings at 8am. Pope John Paul II announced the institution of World Youth Day (WYD), an annual invitation to youth from around the world to We were successful in applying for a Munnar Justice and Peace Grant from EREA for $1000 to create an Indigenous Art gather in prayer for peace and reconciliation. The first World Youth Day was celebrated at a diocesan level in 1986, with project for SPC students in 2012. the first International celebration held the following year. Even though the international gatherings happen about every two or The reading programs with Year 5 students have kicked off last week and a number of senior students use their lunch time three years, WYD itself is celebrated each year (in the individual diocese). Pope Benedict XVI has continued the World Youth to assist boys in Year 5 with reading. This program will run every Friday during senior lunch. If you are interested to help Day tradition, bringing together hundreds of thousands of please see Tom Huth (Year 11) or see us in the Ministry Office Catholic youth between the ages of 16 and 35 from over 150 countries. Watch this space as we will be reporting on this to get your name on the list. event on a regular basis in the next month leading up to this event. Catholic Education Week will be celebrated across Queensland from 24-30 July this year. This annual event is held to This is an extract from the 2011 WYD official song: promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight Your hands, they hold us when we have been wounded, the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day. Your eyes, they purify the way we see things, The theme for Catholic Education Week 2011 is: Excelling in Your lips, they speak to us words of forgiveness, education - heart, mind and spirit. Your feet, they guide our steps to find life's fullness An excursion to the Ration Shed in Cherbourg has been arranged for our students who have been identified as Aborigi- God Bless. nal or Torres Strait Islander. The purpose of this excursion is to

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STUDENTS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION — RAY CELEGATO

SCHOOL PHOTOS Tutor Group and individual photos will be taken tomorrow

FRIDAY 22ND JULY

PLEASE NOTE BOYS ARE TO WEAR THEIR FORMAL UNIFORM TIES AND BLAZERS An envelope for ordering has been distributed to each boy in their tutor class this week. If your son has not received one please see Mrs Parker in the Curriculum Office. Also, see Mrs Parker for a separate order form for sibling photos.

PHOTO DAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY 22 JULY CALLAN CENTRE 8:30am

Rice Tutor Groups

8:55am

Mooney Tutor Groups

9:20am

Treacy Tutor Groups

9:45am

O’Rourke Tutor Groups

10:10am

Son’s of Old Boys Photo Students attending the College Years 5-12

10:25am

Morning Tea

10:50am

Coffey Tutor Groups

11:15am

Ryan Tutor Groups

11.40am

Kennedy Tutor Group

12.10pm

Siblings

12.20pm

Lunch

2:05pm

Xavier Tutor Groups

2.30pm

Quane Tutor Groups

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STUDENTS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT FORMATION — FRANK TORRISI As students move through the various stages of their physical, social and emotional development they often experience difficulties in coping with all these changes. This week we spoke to all Year 9 students regarding a number of topics which included the following:

ISSUES FACING ADOLESCENTS IN THE 11 TO 15 AGE BRACKET        

Major physical, emotional and social changes. Changing relationships with parents and families (as children seek greater autonomy and independence from parental oversight and control of their lives). An increase in the importance and influence of peer relationships (as children seek to establish their own personal and social identity). Adjustment to different environments. Different approach to teaching and learning. Social Media expectations. Balance of life (academic, sporting and social life). Greater expectations.

STUDENT LIFE AT ST PATRICK’S  

Academic expectation Social expectations

ST PATRICK’S AS A CARING COMMUNITY GOALS FOR YEAR 9 AT ST PATRICK’S   

Academic Social Extra-curricular involvement

Please discuss these topics with your son. It is important to acknowledge that students make the right choices and when deciding choices respect the rights of others.

COLLEGE DIARY Students must get back into the routine of using the College Diary every lesson, every day. The diary provides an excellent tool for organisation and communication. By using the diary properly students assist themselves in terms of organisation and completion of set work. The involvement of parents in their son’s work on a daily basis is a significant bonus. Parents signing their son’s diary every weekend and discussing issues with them will help them greatly.

SENIOR JERSEY The Design for the Senior Jersery has been finalized. All oders need to be completed through the Uniform Shop no later than 3.30pm on Thursday 28 July. SENIOR FORMAL

There are still a number of Year 12 students who have not paid for the Senior Formal. If these boys can finalize payments and see Mrs Fowlie in the Student Office to organise their tables.

YR 10 IMMUNISATION

Student will receive their Boostrix injections on Tuesday 26 July.

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. Boys who catch the train to and from school are reminded that they are not to break their journey. If they are changing trains at Northgate Station they must catch the first available train to their destination. Students must not wait around on the platform for friends and then catch the late train as this often delays their arrival too school.

THE YEAR 8-9-10 SOCIAL To all the parents who were able to assist with the Social last Saturday night and members of the Sports Support Group to-

gether with the following staff Mrs Fowlie, Br Col, Mr Haughey, Mr Morssi, Ms Worthington, Mr De Villiers, Mr Pashley, Mr Phillips, Mr Cross, Mr Locke, Mr Crowley, Ms Fisk, Mr Celegato, Mr Campbell, and Dr Carroll, without your support the social would not have been able to proceed. It was a great night, thank you to all the students who attended.

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MINISTRY COUNSELLOR—EMILY ROTTA

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ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI Congratulations  St Patrick’s College Under 11 Relay Team – Gold (1st) at Met North Primary Track and Field Championships. Great running boys, well done!  Ryan Shepherd (Year 6) – 1st in U11 High Jump (1.51m equalling Met North Record), 1st in U11 100m (13.89sec), 1ST in U11 Long Jump (4.60m) at Met North Primary Track and Field.  Matthew Stride (Year 5) – 3rd in U10 High Jump (1.24m), 2nd in U10 Discus (24.33m) at Met North Primary Track and Field.  Lucas Lutter (Year 6) – 1st in U11 800m (2min30sec), 3rd in U11 Discus (22.32m) at Met North Primary Track and Field. ALL THREE BOYS HAVE BEEN SELECTED INTO THE METROPOLITAN NORTH PRIMARY TRACK AND FIELD TEAM.

Congratulations: St Patrick’s College Under 11 Relay Team – Gold (1st) at Met North Primary Track and Field Championships

BASKETBALL COORDINATOR — STEVE COPPING

CIC BASKETBALL—ROUND 1 FRIDAY 22ND JULY TEAM

July 22nd V MBBC AWAY (Yr7 & Yr5)

MBBC Hall 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm

MBBC Hall 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Vs Padua College 4.00pm – 4.45pm La Cordelle Centre Oval Court

4.45pm – 5.30pm Callan Centre Pier Avenue Shorncliffe 4.00pm – 4.45pm Callan Centre Pier Avenue Shorncliffe Padua 4.00pm – 4.45pm Morven Outside Courts Park Parade Shorncliffe

MBBC Court 1 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm MBBC Court 1 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Vs Nudgee College 4.00pm – 4.45pm Away @ NC Outdoor Court 1

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES MBBC (Moreton Bay Boys College) Games – a bus will transport all Year 7 and Year 5 teams who are required to play at Moreton Bay Boy’s College, Manly Rd., Manly West. The bus will depart SPC at 3.05pm and is anticipated to arrive back at SPC at approximately 6.30pm. Year 5C and Year 7C teams are required to organise their own private transportation both to and from their game.

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ACTIVITIES cont…. AIC BASKETBALL—SATURDAY 30TH JULY AIC Basketball Trials St Peter’s Lutheran College 30th July 2011 Basketball Game Details TEAM

TIME

VENUE

1sts

1.00pm

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

2nds

12.00pm

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

3rds

10.00am

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

16A

11.00am

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

15A

9.00am

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

15B

8.00am

SPLC – Gymnasium Court

14A

1.00pm