COLLEGE TELEPHONE The number is

4994 8700

This is our last newsletter for the year. It has been a privilege for

me to lead the College this past year and I look forward to serving

and working again in 2020 with the current Leadership team. Now

our Year 11 students have stepped into the role of Seniors and all

leadership positions have been finalised.

The currently elected Student Council Members are:

College

Captains Laura Connolly, Brennan de Wit, Matthew Galea and Alice Pattemore

Committee

Chairs

Christian

Leadership

Community Cultural Indigenous Sport

Emilee

Burgess

Felicity

Allen

Max

Kingsbury

Kamiah

Grigg

Callum

Whitaker

Last Thursday, we welcomed our new Year 11 students for 2020. I would like to take the

opportunity to welcome all families to St Patrick’s College. We trust that the orientation

experience went well for all concerned and the College looks forward to working

together with you in 2020 and 2021.

Commencing Dates for 2020

Year 11 Tuesday 28 January 2020 at 8:30 am

Year 12 Wednesday 29 January 2020 at 8:30 am

5 December 2019

Dates to remember

Year 12 References and Exit Statements

Year 12 references and exit statements are now available from the College office. Students who have outstanding fees or

library books will not be able to receive their reference or exit statement until these matters are resolved.

December 2019

6 Office Closed for Staff

Liturgy

11 Office closes for 2019

January 2020

27 Australia Day Holiday

28 Year 11 Commence

29 Entire College returns

February 2020

4 Yr 11 2019, Awards night

7 Investiture Mass

14 Year 12 Biology Exam

14 Bishop’s Inservice Day

17 Year 12 Physics Exam

18 Year 12 Chemistry Exam

18 Meet the Parent’s BBQ

College office

The office closes on Wednesday 11 December and will reopen on Monday 20 January. If you have any queries during the time the office is closed, please email: enquiries@stpats.qld.edu.au and staff will get back to you.

Textbook issue

Monday 20 January 2019 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday 21 January 2019 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday 22 January 2019 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Thursday 23 January 2019 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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Awards presented at Valedictory

Julie Delaney

Memorial Award

Anthony McNeill Memorial Award – Christian Leadership Award

The Francis Xavier Fulton Memorial Award

Jack Wehmeier Caleb Cappello Madeleine Francis

Is awarded to a student studying a Vocational Education & Training

course, on the basis of:

Exit statement results Application to set tasks

Ability to work with peers Ability to use own initiative

Ability to work without close supervision

Conduct, manner and bearing of a standard that reflects the good

name of the college Completion of a majority of relevant

learning outcomes.

Is awarded to a student displaying:

Commitment to Christian belief and practice

Promoting partnership between students, staff and parents as

expressed in the College

Mission Statement

Is awarded for:

For excellence in academic, cultural and sporting endeavours in the

spirit of the mission statement of the College.

Fr Bucas Award St Patrick’s Medal – Bishop Bernard Wallace Award

For College Dux

Abbey Deguara Sarah Hicks Abbey Deguara

Is awarded to a student displaying:

Honourable representation of the College

Consistently good application in academic endeavour

Committed service to and concern for others

Commendable sense and use of initiative

Excellence in conduct and dress

Based on exit statement results and position at Verification:

Demonstrated outstanding academic results

(best five subjects) Demonstrated leadership through consistent

application to their studies

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Awards presented at Final Assembly

CQU Education Award CQU Change Maker Award

College Nominee for the Year 11 AYAA Future Aerospace Leader

Award

Slater Pearce Kathleen Moroney Tanner Gill

Presented to a high achieving Year 12 student who intends to study Education at Central Queensland

University.

This award is presented to a student who has displayed high levels of engagement in their school and

local community. The recipient of this award considers others and

proactively works towards creating positive change. This student strives for excellence in everything they do while exhibiting CQUniversity values

of leadership, openness, engagement, inclusiveness and a

‘can do’ attitude.

Presented to the Year 11 student that displays a strong passion towards a topic in aviation or

aerospace.

College Nominee for the Spirit of Boeing Award

Sponsored by Boeing

College Nominee and Finalist for the Aeroskills Scholarship

College Nominee and Finalist for

Female Aerospace Student Award

Jael Mezieres Jack Wehmeier Phoenix Kretschmer

The Spirit of Boeing Award is a leadership award for leaders in

the school community. Applicants do not have to be

studying an aerospace subject.

Boeing recognises the importance of rewarding and growing great

leaders from within the community.

For a graduating Year 12 student to cover 12 months

formal training of an Institutional Certificate IV in

Aeroskills.

For a high achieving female student who is studying the

Aerospace syllabus.

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Awards presented at Final Assembly Continued

Dawson Medal Long Tan Leadership and

Teamwork Award Zonta Service Award

Zodie Bolic Abbey Deguara Phoenix Kretschmer

The Dawson Medal, named after the electorate and, in turn, after

former Queensland Premier Andrew Dawson, is presented to the student

who best meets the following criteria:

Demonstrates leadership amongst their peers

Exhibits in their behaviour a commitment to the ethos of the

school Demonstrates excellence in attitude

and achievement Is a strong and consistent participant in school and

community activity Exhibits an awareness of others

and their needs.

Leadership, Teamwork, Values, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Communication, Cooperation and

Community Involvement.

Presented to a Zonta Club member, who by volunteering has promoted

and embraced the spirit of the Zonta organisation.

Rats of Tobruk Award Caltex All Rounder

Annabelle Orrah Sarah Hicks

For dedication to the College community.

Presented in recognition of a student’s excellence in academic,

leadership, sporting and community service activities.

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Awards presented at Final Assembly Continued

Diocesan P & F Community Spirit Award

Theresa Bolic

Volunteers play a very important role in our school communities and the Rockhampton Diocesan P & F feel that it is very important to recognise the Community Spirit in our schools. This award is just a small way of saying

thanks for all that you have done.

Staff Farewells This Friday we will farewell six staff members who are leaving St Patrick’s College.

Brian (Kiwi) Smith 1998 – 2019

Brian has been teaching since 1987. He has taught in various schools in New Zealand before

moving to St Pat’s in July 1998. During his time at the College, Brian has taught Religion & Ethics,

Chemistry and Mathematics. Over his long and distinguished career, he has been generous in

helping those around him and has held the position of Head of Science Department.

Brian has volunteered coaching many St Pat’s soccer and badminton teams over his time at the

College. Coming away with some outstanding wins and some challenging defeats. Brian’s love for

science and maths subjects have seen him guide students in many competitions like the ANCQ

Chemistry and Titration competitions.

Brian is an educator with a deep sense of commitment and dedication to teaching. We thank him for educating students,

inspiring other teachers and his dedication to the St Patrick’s College community. Brian is moving to start a new chapter

in his life with his lovely wife in Hervey Bay. We wish them all the best.

Debbie Harding 2002 – 2019

Debbie commenced working at the College in the role of College Receptionist. She then moved

in 2008 to an administration assistant position, student data capture / student management for

QCAA. Debbie quickly became a wizard in this area and her knowledge and professionalism will

be greatly missed from the office area.

Debbie is invaluable with her assistance and organisation with our cultural and sports awards

nights. She compiles the invitations, awards, certificates and programs with little fuss. Her

attention to detail and flare for style, ensures these events are a great success. Other activities

she was called upon to assist with included the debutante Ball, booklets for various church

services and printing mass programs. We wish Debbie all the best for the future.

Debbie as you leave us, we thank you for your dedication and professionalism throughout the years in so many ways. We

thank you for your gentle and caring nature towards students and staff. We wish you all the best in your retirement, but

we won’t let you get away too easily and we will call on you to come back and help us with relief in the office.

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Kerry Braby 2007 - 2019

Kerry commenced working at St Patrick’s College Mackay as a Home Ec teacher and Head of

Department in 2007. In 2008, she joined the Welfare Team as a Year Coordinator and has

maintained this role since. Kerry became a QCAA Review panellist for Home Ec in 2008 and then

stepped up to the position of District Review Panel Chair in 2012 today.

Kerry is a dedicated and caring teacher, who relates well with our students. Her passion for

teaching was recognised in 2018 when she received an Excellence in Teaching Award from the

Home Ec Institute of Australia.

Kerry is retiring from full-time teaching, but will still work as a relief teacher and intends to start her own small sewing

business from home. She leaves St Patrick’s College after a peerless career of dedication to Catholic education has made

an indelible mark on all who she has taught, worked with and led. St Patrick’s College staff are humbled and deeply

honoured to have served alongside her.

Anthony Quartly 2010 – 2019

Tony commenced teaching at St Patrick’s College Mackay in 2010. During his time at the College,

he has taught Mathematics, Biology, Science 21 and Chemistry. He has volunteered with tutoring

for many of these subjects and has a caring and giving nature with students.

During his time at the College, Tony has inspired many students in science subjects and

encouraged them to learn and love careers in this field. He has left a lasting impression on many

students and staff and will be missed by our St Pat’s community. We wish him well in his future

endeavours.

Sarah Rozekrans 2014 – 2019

Sarah joined the St Pat’s community in 2014 as the Cultural Department Coordinator. Her love and

passion for music is evident and her musical abilities are amazing. Sarah has given her time

generously with musicals, eisteddfods, community performances, cultural functions, liturgies and

Masses. She has inspired many musicians and her performances have left staff and students spell

bound.

Sarah is leaving the College to spend more time with her family and to allow her to dedicate more

of her time to the musical community of Mackay. Our loss is their gain. However, we know that

she will always play an important part in our Cultural Department, volunteering with our students

and accompanying them at our various performances.

John Clarke 2016 – 2019

John has worked at St Pat’s filling contracts on a number of occasions since 2009. In 2016, he came

on board with a permanent teaching position. During this time, he has taught Mathematics A, B, C

and Prevocational Maths. During his teaching career, John has held the positions of Head of

Department for Mathematics and District Panel Chair for Mathematics C.

John is an outstanding maths teacher who has left a lasting impression on the students he has

taught. Past students often ask after him, as they remember him and the influence he had on their

lives.

John is a leader in his field and an educator with a deep sense of commitment to teaching. We

thank him for educating students, inspiring other teachers and his dedication to the St Patrick’s College community. We

wish him all the best in his retirement, and hope the weather is good to him for his many days on the golf course.

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St Patrick’s College Board – Mrs Danielle Bankie (Chair)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the 2019 St Patrick’s College Board for their time, input

and valuable insight. To the outgoing student members: Zodie Bolic, Bridie Fenech, Michael Manera and Cameron

Wegner - thank you for taking the time out of your very busy final year of schooling and all the best for your next chapter.

I encourage all parents and Year 12 students attending St Patrick’s College in 2020, to consider being involved in either

the Parents and Friends Association or the College Board. It has been very rewarding and such a privilege to have had the

opportunity to experience a ‘Board’s eye view’ into what it takes to provide the best possible environment for young

adults to learn and grow. So, from me, a huge thank you to all the dedicated and professional staff for your efforts in

2019.

Finally, I’m sure all College families would like to join me in thanking Janelle for her dedicated student focused leadership

and support as Principal. Her energy and passion for the students, and our community will see the St Patrick’s College

journey towards continuous improvement in good stead for the years ahead.

St Patrick’s Parish invites you to celebrate with Bishop Michael at the 6:00pm mass on Sunday 8

December. At this mass:

Bishop Michael will accept Ashwin Acharya as a candidate for Holy Orders

As a community we will farewell Ashwin as he completes his Pastoral year with us

Then the members of the combined Parish Pastoral Council of St Mary’s, St Francis Xavier and St

Patrick’s invite you to continue the celebration in the grounds of St Patrick’s College beside the church,

where drinks and cheese will be served as St Patrick's bell rings out a Carillon Concert for the Advent season.

Christmas

As with every passing year, we have come to the end of this year and we wonder where the time

has gone. This year has been very busy and with all of the changes that have occurred, January 2019

seems so long ago and January 2020 seems so close. It will not be long and it will be Christmas day.

I think the Christmas season has to be the best time of the year with everybody looking forward to

a rest and celebrating with good cheer. This is the season for catching up with family and friends

and enjoying our time together.

Christmas is an important time in the Church calendar; the birth of Jesus represents the birth of new hope. It is a time for

us to revisit our faith and consider the gift of the people in our lives. Many of us will be attending Church Services over

the Christmas period, encouraging us to remember the Birth of Christ, changing the world forever.

As the Christmas season approaches, may we all remember the Christmas message - that our most important presents are our family and friends, the peaceful life we lead in Australia and the many blessings we have in

this land of freedom and liberty.

Thanks to all of our College community for another wonderful year - may you all enjoy a blessed and peaceful Christmas time with those you hold dearest. Every blessing and best wish for the New Year in 2020. May we all

return to the College in 2020 for another year of challenging education and exciting experiences.

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This Christmas, I would like to encourage everybody to remember the true reason of Christmas Day. In the words of Neil

Diamond, “Leave a little room for God, You know he won't get in your way”

(Neil Diamond, Diamond Songs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqL1iCZDwaU

I would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas, and safe and joyous holiday, and hope we can all remember those in

our community that need help and support.

Readings at Mass, Sunday 1st December 2019 – First Sunday of Advent Year A First Reading, Isaiah 2:1-5 …. All nations shall stream to the mountain of the Lord.

Psalm 12 …. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Second Reading, Romans 13:11-14…. Live honourably, the day of the Lord is near. Gospel, Matthew 24:37-44 … The Lord is coming when we least expect.

Readings at Mass, Sunday 8th December 2019 – Second Sunday of Advent Year A First Reading, Isaiah 11:1-10 …. A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse. Peace and justice will triumph. Psalm 71, Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever. Second Reading, Romans 15:4-9 …. Live in harmony with one another. Gospel, Matthew 3:1-12 …. John the Baptist begins to preach in the desert.

Weekend Masses

Special Report: Surviving Christmas

Many people see Christmas as a wonderful time of celebration and an opportunity to spend time

with family and friends. However, there are some that view it as a time of stress and hardship.

This may be due to a combination of things: financial pressures, relationship issues and, quite

often, loneliness, making it a very challenging time.

Often the true meaning of Christmas can be lost due to commercial exploitation, but there are a

number of things you can do to create a magical Christmas, without the financial burden. Creating or maintaining

traditions can contribute to a sense of comfort and belonging.

Unfortunately, for some, there is also an ugly side to Christmas. Support

organisations often report an increase in the number of calls from people seeking

help due to their inability to cope during this time. If you, or a loved one, is finding

that it is all too much, then it is important to reach out to a trusted friend, family

member or medical professional.

In this Special Report, parents and caregivers will be presented with a number of ideas on how to achieve a stress-free

Christmas and where to seek help should they need it. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in

this Special Report and we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please

contact the College for more information or visit https://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/surviving-christmas-au

Southside Cluster Northside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Mary’s 6:00 pm St Joseph’s

6:00 pm St Francis Xavier 6:00 pm St Brigid’s

Sunday Sunday

7:00 am St Patrick’s 7:30 am St Brendan’s

7:00 pm St Therese, Alligator Creek 9:00 am St Joseph’s

9:00 am St Francis Xavier

9:00 am St Michael’s Sarina

6:00 pm St Patrick’s Church

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Learning Management System (LMS)

At the commencement of this term, the College has instigated the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) as a

form of communication with students and parents regarding assessment. The due dates for all assessment items due in

2019 for Unit 3 have been added to LMS and should be viewable through Parent Lounge and Student Café. This will be

updated next year to include all assessment due in Term 1, 2020. All assessment due dates are easily seen by students

through the ediary tab on Student Café.

Results for each piece of assessment as well as comments will be added to LMS once they have been marked and

moderated by teaching staff. This will occur in lieu of reports this term. All results will be viewable from 8:30am, Friday

December 6. Parents may view results, due dates, and where appropriate, the actual assessment items, through Parent

Lounge. These can be found by logging onto Parent Lounge and selecting from the top menu: Student details → Curricular

Activities or from the side menu: Curricular Activities Due →view all activities or activities due. You will also be able to

view if your student has outstanding drafts for any subject. Photos are below for reference.

In summary, no reports will be issued for students at the end of 2019. Parents and students will need to log onto Parent

Lounge and Student Café to view results for assessment items.

Australian National University (ANU) Advisory Days

The ANU Advisory Days are being held across Australia to answer questions from your students and

give them an insight into what life at ANU is really like. They will be able to meet current students and

ANU staff who will share their experiences of learning in Australia’s capital.

There are two events being held in Queensland.

The event in Brisbane is as follows:

Date: Thursday 5 December 2019

Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: State Library of Queensland, Edge Auditorium, Stanley Place, South Brisbane

The event in Townsville is as follows:

Date: Friday 6 December 2019

Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Museum of Tropical Queensland, Theatre, 70 – 102 Flinders Street, Townsville

Students can register online via the ANU Events page on their website. They can also see where and when other events

are taking place around Australia in case they are currently travelling.

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Sports Awards Night Congratulations to all of our award winners at the Annual Sports Awards Evening. Thank you to the students and their parents, coaches and managers for a wonderful year in sport. I look forward to continuing our success in 2020.

Amarlie Carroll Memorial Award

Year 12 Sportswoman of the Year 2018

Amarlie Carroll Memorial Award

Year 12 Sportsman of the Year 2018

Bridget Benson Mackenzie Novosel

Achievements St Patrick’s Netball St Patrick’s QISSN

St Patrick’s Vicki Wilson Cup St Patrick’s 13 Aside Rugby League

St Patrick’s AFL St Patrick’s Basketball

St Patrick’s Track and Field St Patrick’s Rugby Union 7’s

St Patrick’s Touch Swimming Age Champion 1st

Team Triathlon Age Champion 1st Track and Field Age Champion 3rd

Achievements St Patrick’s Rugby League Aaron Payne Cup

St Patrick’s Confraternity Shield St Patrick’s Touch St Patrick’s Soccer

St Patrick’s Cross Country St Patrick’s Track and Field

Mackay Rugby League Capricornia Rugby League

Track and Field Age Champion 1st

Individual Triathlon Age Champion 1st

Swimming Age Champion 2nd

Year 11 Sportswoman of the Year 2018 Year 11 Sportsman of the Year 2018

Hannah Zeglio Callum Whitaker

Achievements St Patrick’s Netball

St Patrick’s Vicki Wilson Cup St Patrick’s QISSN St Patrick’s Touch

St Patrick’s AFL St Patrick’s AFL 9’s

St Patrick’s Karyn Murphy Cup St Patrick’s 13 aside Rugby League

Achievements St Patrick’s Aaron Payne Cup St Patrick’s Track and Field St Patrick’s Cross Country Mackay Track and Field Mackay Cross Country

Capricornia Cross Country Cross Country Age Champion 1st

Track and Field Age Champion 3rd Team Triathlon Age Champion 3rd

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Annual Cultural Showcase and Awards Night

On Friday 1 November, the College celebrated our annual Cultural Showcase. With rehearsals and

sound checks all through the day, the night kicked off with much excitement. Thank you to Ms Jodie

Zahmel, with the aid of Mrs Tania Anderson, Mrs Deb Miller and Mrs Kelsey Wallace who assisted

the students in serving the most delicious food and drinks, whilst everyone enjoyed the musical

repertoire from our talented students. The Art exhibition in Rooms J3 and J4 was absolutely stunning,

thanks to Mr David Gravino and his talented Art students.

The first act started at 6:00pm and featured the Percussion Ensemble, Stage Band, Handbells Ensemble, Film viewings,

Choir, Show Choir, a solo act from Year 12 student, Nicole Copo, and the Year 12 Rock Pop Mine group. The nominated

speakers of each act were very composed and well-spoken, which allowed for a smooth transition between acts. Thank

you to all who participated in the Showcase either on stage, back stage, in the kitchen or the behind the scenes. You

helped make the night a success and everyone enjoyed your professionalism and input.

This year we had a special guest performance from past student Will Anderson (2014-2015). Will has been busy touring

the east coast of Australia, performing his original roots inspired music at various venues. We were lucky enough to not

only have an intermit performance, but also a live question and answer session about how to maintain a career in the

arts as a performing musician. Will has just signed a record deal for 2020 and we wish him all the best in this venture.

Act Two began with a genuine and inspiring speech from Mrs Sarah Rozekrans. Gifts were presented to the staff and

helpers of the Cultural Department for 2019. Finally, the student cultural awards were presented.

Cultural Encouragement awards were given to students of both Year 11 and 12 who have made a promising contribution

to the arts. They were:

Cobi Davis, Cara Gibson, Max Kingsbury, Charlee Presland, Danika Williams, Ebony Jordan

Cultural Excellence awards were given to students who are most deserving for their outstanding contribution to the arts.

The following students have shown dedicated involvement in various cultural areas:

Abbey Deguara, Mathew Galea, Keldon Kaddatz, Kathleen Moroney, Jean Sanderson

Cultural Leadership awards were presented to each Cultural Group Captain and to the College Cultural Captain. The following students were chosen at the start of this year to lead each respective ensemble as they showed maturity, responsibility and enthusiasm for the arts:

Cultural Chair Murphee Foley Choir Zodie Bolic Percussion Kathleen Moroney Handbells Jean Sanderson Stage Band Emma Vickers and Danika Williams Dance Squad Marita Bolic and Mikeely Kelly These students have led their ensembles through thick and thin, and have been excellent representatives of the College. The Senior Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient accompanist in Year 12.

The winner of this award was Riley Bampton.

The Father Stephen Hanly Award for Encouragement in the Arts is for two students, most deserving of encouragement. These two students have represented the College through a number of cultural activities and overall, they show great promise.

This year, the Father Stephen Hanly Award went to: Marita Bolic and Murphee Foley.

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The Tony Druery Award for Encouragement in Visual Arts is awarded to a student, most deserving of encouragement. This student has shown great promise and potential in the field of Visual Arts.

This year, the Tony Druery Award went to: Amber Hemmens

The Peter Scott Award for Cultural Student of the Year awarded to a Year 12 student who has shown support and promotion of the Arts in the College with an outstanding contribution to the Arts within the College. They have shown ongoing participation, support and promotion of the Arts across a range of cultural activities, whilst displaying a balance between their cultural and study commitments.

The recipient of the Peter Scott Award for Cultural Student of 2019 was Zodie Bolic

Congratulations to all our cultural students on another successful year at St Patrick’s College! Thank you to everyone who came and supported them, not only on Friday night, but throughout the whole year. Finally, thanks to the directors, staff and friends of St Patrick’s College for all your wonderful help. I look forward to 2020!

Aerospace Studies Awards

On Wednesday 20 November, Jack Wehmeier, Year 12 Aerospace Studies student visited Brisbane

for an awards ceremony held at Queensland University of Technology. Jack was fortunate to tour the

Aviation Australia campus, where flight attendants, pilots and maintenance crew are trained in some

of the most high-tech simulators in the world.

The major reason for the visit to Brisbane was to attend the 2019 Aerospace

Industry Education Awards. St Patrick’s College had two finalists: Jack Wehmeier,

who was nominated for the Aeroskills Scholarship, which is for interest in

becoming an aircraft maintenance engineer, and Phoenix Kretschmer, who was

nominated for the Female Aerospace Student Award for her outstanding results

in Aerospace Studies. Jack was given special recognition for attending from

Mackay and achieving his probation position with Aviation Group and already

having entered the aviation industry. Well done students on your efforts!

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