11 September 2014 No. 28 60 Park Parade Shorncliffe QLD 4017 Tel (07) 3631 9000 Fax (07) 3631 9001 Email office@stpatricks.qld.edu.au 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 Last week was Queensland Child Protection Week. Our children are precious and it is critical that they are safe. As parents and teachers we have responsibilities to protect and support the children in our care. All students participated in activities during each morning Tutor Group that promoted a healthy and safe environment and reinforced the role that we all play. At St. Patrick’s College, staff undertake child protection training each year and the College has dedicated School Protection Officers. If you are wanting further information please refer to the website www.childprotectionweek.org.au for additional details. We are in the last phase of the term and it is noticeable that the young men of the College are under a fair bit of pressure. It is important that all students are focused and engaged up to the last day of the term. Normal routine is essential to allow progression through the difficult times. All students in Year 5 to 11 will be completing assessment right up to the last day of term. Students should be consistently revising their work and ensuring they are at school with all the correct equipment required for their examinations. A reminder that no reports are issued for Term 3. However, I encourage all parents if you have any questions or concerns regarding your son’s progress to contact your son’s teachers. Congratulations to the CIC Athletics Team for a great performance on Wednesday at the final CIC Track and Field Carnival. Our young men performed well and gave their all for the College. A special thank you to the coaches Luke Donatini, Steve Tilyard, Kelsey Duke and Kate Colahan for their support and extensive preparation of the young men. Finally this week I again remind people about the Deagon Race Day this Sunday. It will be a fantastic day and I am sure that those attending the St. Patrick’s College Marquee proudly supported by the Coffee Club Sandgate will enjoy themselves. My thanks go to our sponsors, The Coffee Club Sandgate, Wired Orthodontics and Sandgate Physical Heath clinic in addition to those who are supporting the day and Mrs Stacey Bishop for her coordination of the event. I look forward to catching up with many of you on Sunday. God bless and have a great week

Mr Frank Torrisi Acting College Principal

The College Office will be closed on Tuesday 30th September and Wednesday 1st October due to maintenance. Please note this is the second week

of the school holidays.

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Mr Matthew Hawkins AP Identity

It is difficult to grasp the reality of the news coming out of the Middle East at present. The scale of violence, the prevalence of fear, and the apparent lack of humanity evident in some of the horrific images is impossible to fully understand. It is therefore easy to respond by saying, “There is no hope” or “There is nothing we can do”. As a Catholic community, it is vital for us to challenge this thinking. I do not mean we should take a political stance and argue for military intervention, but that we need to reflect on what we can do. At St. Patrick’s, we talk often about justice and peace, and in a recent Calling article, I discussed these terms and the importance of them being understood together, not separately. At the College Assembly this week, I talked about this topic also. One simple but powerful action we can take for the people of Iraq who are suffering violence and oppression is to pray. The place and the power of prayer should not and cannot be understated. Prayer provides hope, not just for those who pray, but for those for whom we pray. It tells people that they are not alone and that knowledge empowers, supports and encourages. It provides hope. There is a theory that every decision can be traced back to a core foundation or emotion. The theory is that every choice we make stems from either fear or love. The actions of the violent minorities in Iraq stem from fear. We therefore have a choice – we can respond with fear, or we can respond with love. As Christian people, we are called to respond with love. One way of doing so is through prayer. This week, there is a novena being conducted by the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's at Bracken Ridge in response to Pope Francis' calls for prayer to protect those suffering violence and persecution in Iraq. Today at our College Staff Briefing, we prayed for the people of Iraq, and many of our classes will do so today and tomorrow

through to next week. These prayers will culminate next week at our End of Term Liturgy when we celebrate International Day of Peace. Many students have been busily practicing their origami skills in recent times, as we join with other Edmund Rice schools across the country to send messages of hope and prayer through paper peace doves to the young people of Iraq and Syria. More information on this project can be found at www.eraforchange.com. Pope Francis has asked Catholics everywhere to pray, sending this message: I ask the International community to protect all those suffering violence in Iraq. Violence is not conquered by violence. Lord, send us the gift of peace. Pray for peace. The news coming from Iraq pains me. Lord, teach us to live in solidarity with all those who suffer. I appeal to all families: when you say your prayers, remember all those forced from their homes in Iraq. This morning, our Staff prayed the following prayer, and on September 11, it seems particularly poignant: Lord, the plight of Iraq is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Peace is the foundation of life. Grant the people of Iraq peace and stability that will enable them to live with one another with dignity and joy. Spare their lives and grant them patience and courage to continue their witness of Christian values with trust and hope. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.“

Congratulations Father Liam SVD who celebrates the 60th Anniversary of his final profession of vows.

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Mr Jonathan Hall Community

BHUTAN FAMILY BBQ AND FOOTBALL

‘Community’ is a term we frequently use here at St. Patrick’s. Indeed, it is our ‘sense of community’ that people often remember long after they have departed the College or, indeed, seek out when looking for a school to enrol their sons. Whilst we know the value in creating our own community here inside the College gates, we are ever mindful that we are also part of a local community, a community that so regularly enriches the vibrant, diverse culture we aim to foster here at St. Patrick’s.

Last Saturday 6 September, we were provided with yet another opportunity to engage with the local community, this time through a family BBQ day with members of the local Bhutanese community. The afternoon was spent mingling and chatting over a chicken burger and a friendly game of football. The Bhutanese have arrived in Australia under the United Nations High Commission for Refugees relocation program and have been given permanent residency visas. Many Bhutanese refugees fled the country in the 1990s due to civil unrest between the ruling majority and the ethnic minority and have spent over 20 years living in refugee camps in Nepal. Australia accepts around 5,000 Bhutanese every year and there is a significant community that has settled in our local area. The Bhutanese people who live predominantly in and around Deception Bay approached us to see if they could potentially form a link with our College community, predominantly as a means to simply form relationships with more people in the local area. The afternoon was well attended by both Bhutanese and St. Patrick’s families - an informal and casual setting to get to know each other. The success of the day was apparent with plenty of smiles and everyone eager to maintain and further develop the relaxed friendly relationship.

I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matthew 25:35)

Matthew’s Gospel compels us to welcome the stranger.

We hope that many more St. Patrick’s families will be able

to attend future planned events so that we can further

extend our hand of friendship to this community.

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Ms Emily Rotta College Counsellor

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Mr Charles Brauer AP Student Formation

CHILD PROTECTION WEEK AT ST. PATRICKS In support of increasing the awareness of our students in recognising safe and unsafe places and who to contact when in need of help, last week saw all of our students during Tutor Group time share discussions and important information. The week culminated with each Tutor Group designing a “St. Patrick’s as a safe place” flag. This flag was raised on Friday morning and is illustrated in the picture below.

REMINDER Exit Procedures for Years 8, 9 and 10 Occurring Friday 19 September. Year 8, 9 and 10 students need to ensure they have the related diary pages signed off by the necessary staff.

MEN OF ACTION AWARDS Congratulations to Will Sked, Cillian McDonald and DJ Copping on receiving this week’s Men of Action Award.

Being a Man of Learning

The Big Science Competition Between 21 and 28 May 2014, Science students took part in the Big Science Competition. We competed against 49, 000 students from over 660 secondary schools in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Iran and Switzerland. The one hour competition provided students of all abil-ities the opportunity to test their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Covering contemporary topics like herbal treatments, saltwater greenhouses and air conditioning, the competition uses everyday examples to test competitor’s science skills. We are delighted to report that William Sked was awarded the title of Top Scorer having achieved one of the highest scores in the competition. William was one of 60 students to achieve the coveted title and was pre-sented with a certificate in recognition of his efforts in addition to earning a cash prize. The Big Science Competition will take place again next

year between 20 and 27 May 2015. Be sure to sign up

for your chance to win.

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Mr Chris Campbell AP Curriculum

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

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Mr Geoff Samuels Director of Culture

In MUSIC this week we have our guitarists entertaining the crowds at Holy Spirit’s Fete in Bray Park on Sunday morning from 10:10-10:30am. Next week, we have our Term 3 Music Performance Evening where students can perform a piece or two in an informal and supportive setting. Any students interested in participating can email me for a spot in the program. Evening details:

Music Performance Evening

Venue: Water ford Building (Upstair s) Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Report time for Students: 6:30pm Dress: Casual (but appropr iate to school – usual rules

apply)

Tea and coffee served for supporters from 6:30pm Also next week, our ‘SPC Stage Orchestra’ will perform at

the End of Term Liturgy. Parts will be emailed this weekend with rehearsal on Friday morning from 7:30am. Mr Hockey

will be leading this rehearsal and performance. jhockey@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Lastly, with the end of term nearing, now is your last chance to sign up for Co-Curricular Music Lessons for Term 4. One can find enrolment forms under ‘Cultural Resources’ on the Culture page in CONNECT: https://connect.stpatricks.qld.edu.au/StudentLife/Culture/default.aspx This is also a really good time to let me know about any withdrawals or changes in modes for lessons, i.e. from group to private or vice-versa. Wishing you all a safe school holidays and looking forward to seeing many of you at our final Music events for Term 3. Steve Fischer sfischer@stpatricks.qld.edu.au Music Co-ordinator For further information refer to the INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PAGE click here

Below is a brief overview with links to the Cultural Connect pages containing more detailed information on each of the activities.

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Mr Luke Donatini Director of Sport

This week has been a special and historic week for Combined Independent Colleges (CIC) sport. On Wednesday 10 September we witnessed the last ever CIC Sporting Carnival to take place, being the annual CIC Track & Field Championships at the State Athletics Facility, Nathan. CIC has been steeped in great sporting moments since its conception in 1957. In this time it has experienced many changes and encompassing 14 member independent Colleges. At the end of 2014 CIC will be dissolved and a Year 5 to 12 Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) competition with 8 member schools will formalised. As a College we could not be more proud of the 42 students from Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 who represented us on Wednesday at the CIC Track & Field Championships. Personally, I have attended a number of these such carnivals in my 25 years of coaching track athletes and I can confidently state that these 42 St. Patrick’s College students were inspirational in their tenacity, determination and total commitment to the success of our team and their team mates. Having one of the smallest teams in terms of numbers, each and every event we competed in was ‘gutsy’ in its approach by our athletes and the flurry of personal best performances continually rolled out throughout the course of the day. With most totally exhausted and drained at the end of the day, they all managed to keep a wide smile on their face as the results were read out: 1st Iona College 2nd Villanova College 3rd Nudgee Junior College 4th Marist College 5th St Patrick’s College 6th Padua College 7th St Laurence’s College 8th St Peter’s Lutheran College 9th Moreton Bay Boys’ College I, together with the other coaches, Mrs Kate Colahan, Mr Steve Tilyard and Ms Kelsey Duke, are extremely proud of each and every one of the athletes that we have had the pleasure to work with, encourage and assist to become the best that they can be. It was truly an honour and privilege and we thank them all for this memorable experience. Well done St. Patrick’s College CIC athletes, you are all champions!

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

SPC 5D Basketball Team – a sensational victory over SPLC last week, winning the game in the last quarter by 1 point. Congratulations boys!

SPC Junior Track & Field Team – congratulations on your performance at the CIC Track & Field Championships in placing 5th overall.

AIC Tennis Teams – some very convincing wins in all age groups against Iona College last Saturday. 7A, 13A, 14A, 16A & 1stV Basketball Teams – all defending their undefeated status leading into this weekend’s CIC and AIC Basketball fixtures.

Metropolitan North Regional Sport Information All Schools Triathlon Any student wishing to nominate for Triathlon Queensland All Schools Triathlon are to firstly register on line at: http://www.triathlonqld.com.au/Events/AllSchools.aspx Further information will also be placed on the Metropolitan North Sports website. All interested students/parents are advised to visit the Metropolitan North website and view all the information pertaining to this event. Please visit: http://www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au/Default.aspx?tabid=86 All students and parents requesting information regarding upcoming Met North Regional trials are asked to go to the Met North Website to find out such information - www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au For further information regarding these and other trials please contact Ryan Schultz (College Coaching Administrator).

SPC GYM Term 3 Gym Timetables are now up on connect. Please click on the below link for further details: click here

SPC BASKETBALL For more information about SPC Basketball, please click click here

SPC TRACK & FIELD For more information about SPC Track & Field, please click here

SPC TENNIS For more information about SPC Tennis, please click here

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Rosters

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop has been relocated to the Waterford car park in preparation for the building of the new Cultural and Sporting Precinct.

Second hand, excellent quality cricket gear in a variety of sizes is available. Pop in and have a look.

TRADING HOURS Tues 12-4pm, Wed 10am -2pm,

Thurs 7.30am -11.30am

*****VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED*****

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

DATE HELPERS

12/09 Joanne Casey, Jodie McAteer, Tanya Smith

16/09 Chris Hare, Janelle Lakey, Fiona Foster

17/09 Shelley Paine, Susan Botting, Alyson Gilpin, Shelli Hulcombe

18/09 Susanne Brough, Lisa Cawthorne, Melinda Pahany, Cynthia Scott-Francis

19/09 Maree Denkes, Jenny Evans, Joanne Tebble, Leanne Hume

15/09 Bernadette Waqauou, Michelle Brinkoff

PADDIES VAN ROSTER

Tuesday Morning BBQ Decker Park, Sandgate

7.25 am - 9.00 am

Tuesday Evening Street Van Emma Miller Place, City

5..00pm - 8.00pm

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

Saturday Night BBQ Sandgate Sandgate Lagoon 5.15 pm - 7.30 pm

Tuesday, 16 September Nicholas Moore, Keelin O’Sullivan, Matt Palmer,

Tapenaga Reupena, Warren Rooks

Tuesday, 16 September Finn McBride, Trevor Baker, Tyler

Brinkhoff, Aidan Woods

Thursday, 18 September Harrison Matthews, Connor McGrann, Liam McMahon, Mitchell O’Sullivan, Ethan Pearson, Kyle Simpson

Saturday, 13 September

Sam Ricks, Nathaniel Lake, Joshua Willmott

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

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Date Claimers