issue 31 - calling - (14 october 2010)

Dear Members of the St Patrick’s Family, A full week has unfolded this week. On Monday evening the new students for 2011 were to attend the College with their families as part of the Orientation Program. The evening was postponed until next Monday 18 October due to the weather. On Wednesday, all students in Years 8-12 travelled to QSAC at Mt. Gravatt for the AIC Track and Field Carnival. The St. Patrick’s College athletics performed very well and were placed 3rd. This was a great team performance and I congratulate all athletes and coaches for their efforts during the season. A special congratulations to the Track and Field Captains for 2010. Track Captain: Mitchell Jones Field Captain: Ben McGee This performance follows closely on the great performance of Simon Patmore (Year 12, 2005) who won a Gold Medal in the Commonwealth Games in the T46 100m Final. On behalf of all the St. Patrick’s College Community I congratulate Simon on his outstanding performance. We hope that Simon can visit St. Patrick’s College when he returns from Delhi. Over recent weeks the process for the selection of the 2011 Student Leaders has been occurring. I have great pleasure in announcing the 2011 Student Leaders are as follows:- College Captain: Giles Beveridge College Vice Captains: Aaron Hogg James Kelly Liam Polkinghorne This is an excellent team and I am confident they will lead the College very well. Thursday saw the College celebrate the Mary MacKillop Mass as our preparation for her Canonisation on Sunday. I thank all involved in the liturgy. Tomorrow is the co-curricular photo day. Students involved in the various sporting and cultural teams will have their team photos taken throughout the day. Please ensure all students have the full and correct uniform for their photos. I would like to draw people’s attention to a number of key events over the next couple of weeks. 1. Band of Brothers Concert—Sunday 17 October on the back oval. Come along with all the family and have a great day. Tickets are available from the College Office or at the Yundah Street Entrance on the day. Gates open at 12.15pm. The day will include great music, lots of entertainment and a special visit from Premier Anna Bligh. If you are able to assist on the day please contact Kath Richardson on 0412 772 123. All helpers to assemble in the Callan Centre by 12 o’clock Sunday. 2. Student Free Day—Monday 18 October 3. Orientation Evening—Monday 18 October 4. John Kennedy Reflection—with the sad loss of John, the College will conduct a reflection and tribute to John Kennedy on Wednesday 20 October at 8.30am in the Callan Centre. I invite all members of the St. Patrick’s College Community to attend this special tribute to a great ‘Paddies’ man. 5. Showcase—Friday 22 October from 6pm in the Callan Centre. This is one of the Premier Nights on the College’s social calendar. Come along and have a great night in the Callan Centre or watch the Big Screen on the back oval. As you can see there are a number of things happening at the College at the moment. I encourage all members of the College Community to be involved where they can. God Bless Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

14 October 2010 No. 31

Student Free Day

Monday 18 October

Showcase

Friday 22 October

STUDENTS

Frank Torrisi

Leadership 2011 – As Dr. Carroll has indicated we have been in process of selecting our student leaders for 2011. Congratulations to College Captain: Giles Beveridge and College Vice Captains: Aaron Hogg, James Kelly and Liam Polkinghorne on their selection as College Leaders. I have been very impressed with the manner in which the Year 11 students have entered into the leadership process. The strong alignment between staff and student voting indicates the students are focused on the correct attributes required in the process. The process for the selection of House Leaders began today and we will announce the leaders next week. All Year 11 students will attend a compulsory Leadership Retreat from Monday, 25 October, to Tuesday, 26 October. A House planning day has been set aside for Wednesday 27 October. A letter has been sent home this week with all relevant information. Please note the departure time of 7.15am on the Monday and the return time of 4.00pm on the Tuesday. This is due to the change of venue. Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 ORIENTATION EVENING (postponed due to the inclement weather conditions) will be held next Monday evening 18 October. This is the first official function for over 160

families new to St Patrick’s and hence a very important occasion in our College calendar. All current Year 11 students are invited to attend to assist with the orientation of the younger students. Current Year 6 and 7 students are NOT required to attend the evening. We also need parents to assist with the evening and I ask any parent who is able to help to contact Mrs. Sandra Fowlie in the Student Office (3631 9070). Green and Gold Day Friday, 22 October - Green and Gold Days are an opportunity to not wear school uniform to school. It is an opportunity to wear the school colours of green and gold, and is not a free dress day. Students may wear- Clothing that is predominately green and /or gold Plain blue denim shorts or jeans St Patrick’s jerseys/ Team T-Shirts Sandshoes Any clothing with the St Patrick’s logo

Students must not wear- Clothing that is not predominately green and /or gold Thongs / pluggers / sandals

Normal hair and grooming guidelines apply. Students who have workshop classes on that day must bring their black leather school shoes for these classes. Showcase – Next Friday (22 October) is the culmination of our Interhouse Competition with the House Choir Competition being held in the Callan Centre. Many hours of work have been put into the House Choirs and I am looking forward to seeing the final product from each House. This result will have a huge impact on the overall House Champions for 2009 House Transfers- Students who are forming the new Houses for 2011 are requested to go to the uniform shop over the next few weeks to indicate what size sport shirt they will required for 2011. This will help Mrs Bowden in her ordering of appropriate shirt sizes for 2011. Graduation Dinner– A reminder that the payment for the Graduation Dinner is due by Monday 25 October. Also could you please ensure that your son sees Mrs Fowlie to organise your table.

STUDIES

As I indicated in last week’s Calling article, all students in years 7-9 at St. Patrick’s College will be issued with a netbook computer at the beginning of 2011. This is in response to Federal Government funding allocated to schools across Australia to provide greater and freer access to technology. Combined with the issuing of the netbook is a significant Curriculum restructuring from next year. Directly relevant to the laptop program is the creation of the position of “Curriculum Leader—Blended Learning”. This role will be taken by Mr Matthew Seers, who is an old boy of the College (Senior 1988) and who has had many years of experience teaching at John Paul College and more recently Redlands Secondary College. The role of “Curriculum Leader—Blended Learning” is a vital one in terms of the implementation of the 1 to 1 laptop program. There is very little point in providing students with the computer then

leaving both students and subject teachers to work out how it can be used. Consequently, it was felt that for the program to be successful it was important that a position was created so that carefully structured units incorporating the use of technology could be constructed. This will be the role of Mr Seers. Whilst the role of “Curriculum Leader—Blended Learning” encompasses years 5-12, in the first instance he will focus on students in the Middle Phase of schooling. This is particularly relevant in the core subject areas of Religion, English, Sose, Maths and Science. That is not to say that the computers may not be used in other areas but the five subjects above are those best positioned to allow for implementation into units across the three year levels. This is an exciting time for Curriculum development at the College. With the explosion in technology in recent times,

resulting in a huge amount of online teaching aids and resources available, we are perfectly positioned to produce units of study which are not only up to date but “Cutting Edge”. In next week’s article I will speak about some of the other Curriculum Leader positions created as a result of this years curriculum restructure. Finally this week, a notice to all parents of boys in years 11 and 12 who undertake the subject Work Environment. A mandatory part of this course is the requirement for students to attend work placement on a Wednesday. Before attending parents must sign a workplace agreement form (WEA). There are still a number of forms not returned. If parents have not yet seen such a form could they please contact Ms Moody at the College on 3631 9065.

Chris Campbell

Mark Mewburn

IDENTITY & MINISTRY

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and Neuro-Developmental Therapist. Monday evening, 8th Nov at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Eldorado Street, Bracken Ridge 7 – 9.30 pm COST: $18 (Connect members) $25 (non Connect members) ENQUIRIES: Donna on 3261 6445 or email at [email protected] Please phone or email to reserve tickets L

Coming Careers Events

• 20th Nov - UQ Bay Fest at Moreton Bay – 10-3pm - 34099058 • 20th Dec – UQ Options Evening – St Lucia Campus • 21st Dec – Real Decisions at QUT – Garden’s Point campus – 10 – 2pm

Matthew Hawkins

“Gather ‘round people, let me tell you a story,” sings Paul Kelly in the famous song he co-wrote with Indigenous singer/songwriter, Kev Carmody. The song, of course, is “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”, and indeed, Kelly and Carmody do go on to tell a simple yet powerful story of the courageous and determined Vincent Lingiarri who managed to change the landscape in more ways than one for Indigenous Australians. On Monday night of this week, I was privileged to attend an extended interview with Paul Kelly, organised by The Avid Reader bookshop in West End, where the audience was treated to something quite special. Paul Kelly spoke, read from his new book, an autobiography with a musical twist, and of course, played some songs, culminating in a magic rendition of the aforementioned tune, joined by the aforementioned co-writer, Kev Carmody. Having played in a band which frequently butchered many a Paul Kelly

song, I admit to feeling somewhat nostalgic about his music. So, I ask myself, why do I and so many others feel somehow connected to his songs? Sure, many of his songs are catchy and clever (think “Dumb Things” or “To Her Door”), but more so, I believe we are drawn by his authenticity, his ability to capture the simple yet sacred nature of our lives, and indeed our humanity. To those parents among you who have relinquished your ipods in recent times and succumbed to listening to Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber, do yourselves a favour and give Paul Kelly’s “Deeper Water” or “When I First Met Your Ma” a spin again. To the students who have no idea what I’m talking about, discover the poetry and stories of one of, if not our country’s best ever singer/songwriter. Blessed Edmund Rice once wrote, “Have courage; the good seed will grow in the children’s hearts later on.” Whenever I read or hear this line, I often can’t help

but think of Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody and Vincent Lingiarri. From the little seed, something good does grow large in the hearts of our young people, but at times, like Vincent, we do need courage and determination. This concept of growth is central to what we do at St Patrick’s, and it will form the basis for our Celebration of Excellence Evening on Friday November 5. Speaking of courage, determination and of great Australians, this Sunday sees a very significant event take place in the history of our country, and in our Catholic faith – the canonisation of our first Australian Saint, Mary MacKillop. Having celebrated this event today at a College Mass, I encourage everyone in our community to watch on Sunday as Mary MacKillop becomes Saint Mary.

John Kennedy Reflection Liturgy

Wednesday 20 October Commencing at 8.30am

In the Callan Centre

All Welcome

ACTIVITIES

DIRECTOR OF SPORT—LUKE DONATINI Congratulations • Darcy Roper Year 7—Named as Metropolitan North Primary Track and Field Captain for 2010 • St. Patrick’s College Track and Field team for coming 3rd and the AIC Track and Field Carnival Sports Information Line (Wet Weather) The telephone number for St Patrick’s College Sports Information Line/Wet Weather Update is 3631 9080.

Please be reminded that in the event of Wet Weather, any changes to the published schedule for sporting fixtures will be made just before 7.00am on the day of the fixtures. Metropolitan North Trial Notice 2011 Triathlon/Aquathlon Trials Information Triathletes wishing to be considered for selection in the Metropolitan North team for the 2011 State Championships must complete the following forms: 1. Triathlon Qld Nomination form 2. Competitor information Sheet

3. Competitor Nomination Form More information can be found in the Trial Notice section on the Metropolitan North Website: http://www.metnorthsport.qld.edu.au Availability for Selection Forms can be collected from Mr Ryan Schultz at St Patrick’s College. Please ensure that all deadlines for submission of forms/applications are met or you might miss out.

BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR—STEVE COPPING AIC Round 6

ST PATRICK’S vs ST EDMUND’S Saturday 16 October 2010

(All basketball games are AWAY in Ipswich)

TIME COURT 1 Schofield Centre,

St Edmund’s College Mary St, Woodend

COURT 2 McAuley Centre, St Mary’s College

(opposite St Edmund’s) 8.00 am 15B 13C 9.00 am 15A 13B

10.00 am 3rd V 13A 11.00 am 16A 14C 12.00 pm 2nd V 14B 1.00pm 1st V 14A

• Court 1 – At St Edmund’s College, Mary Street Woodend

• Court 2 – At St Mary’s College, Mary Street Woodend (Opposite St Edmund’s College)

All SPC Basketball Players are required to arrange their own transportation both to and from Ipswich on Saturday 16 October

TENNIS CO-ORDINATOR —BR PRITCHARD

Team

Venue Time

1st St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend Warm Up 8.00am

2nd St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

3rd St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

16A St Mary’s College, Mary Street, Woodend (Opposite SEC) “ “

16B St Mary’s College, Mary Street, Woodend (Opposite SEC) “ “

15A Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “

15B Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “





All students must wear correct uniform – SPC White Tennis Polo and SPC PE Shorts (all items can be purchased from Clothing Store) All SPC Tennis Players are required to arrange their own transportation both to and from Ipswich on Saturday 16 October.

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

WATER POLO CO-ORDINATOR—TIM WALKER

Unfortunately due to the weather on Monday and our AIC Track and Field Day on Wednesday, Water Polo trainings were can-celled this week. Our first round is against Padua College next week. A water polo season handbook will be given to the boys at training next week. Game times are as follows:

We are a little short in some age groups this year, particularly the U15 and U16. These teams would appreciate if players in younger age groups were able to stay and fill in on the night. Transport A bus will operate to Padua on Wednesday afternoon leaving the College at 3.15pm. Private transport will be required home from Padua College. If there are any issues with transport please contact me and I can put you in contact with another family who lives in your area. Uniform & Equipment Many of the boys placed an order this week for a Water Polo team t-shirt. These shirts will this week and will be able to be col-lected from the uniform shop for$15. Many boys are still training in PE shorts. While this is fine for training, boys need to make sure they have purchased either a pair of Speedos or skins style tight fitting swimwear. SPC Speedos can be purchased for $45 and skins for $70. While it is not compul-sory, it is preferred that boys wear the College Swimwear. It is also recommended that boys wear a mouthguard for games. The uniform shop is open at the following times:

Thursday 7.30am – 11.30am Tuesday 12pm – 4pm

Wednesday 10am – 2pm

SWIMMING CO-ORDINATOR—SHANE BOWDEN

St. Patrick’s Swimming in Season 2010/2011

Greetings all. As mentioned in last week’s Calling, swimming is back in Week 3 of this term with a number of new, exciting initia-tives to improve the swimming of all who would like to get involved. First, the College has begun its association with Ken Wood and the Ken Wood Swim School at Redcliffe. Ken is one of the most highly regarded swim coaches in world swimming having coached on over 30 Australian teams. His swimmers over the past 10 years have included Jessica Schipper, Geoff Huegill, Leisel Jones, Melissa Gorman and recent Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Kylie Palmer. We will be training with Ken and his elite coaches twice a week over the course of this term and Term 1 next year. Ken will be speaking to the boys at regular intervals about what it takes to become a champion, and the large amount of swimming expertise he has accumulated over the last 30 years. Ken will also have a hand in writing the swimming program for our swimmers and providing input on how to get the most out of each swimmer. With Ken’s expertise on board, now is the perfect time to become involved and get the most out of your swimming! Swimming times for Term 4 starting Tuesday October 19 are as follows: TUESDAY (SANDGATE POOL): 6:15am – 7:30am WEDNESDAY (REDCLIFFE POOL): 6:15am – 7:30am THURSDAY (REDCLIFFE POOL): 3:45pm – 5:00pm There will be buses to take the boys to school after morning training and a bus take the boys to Thursday afternoon training at Redcliffe. Parents will need to drop the boys off to morning training and pick up after Thursday training.

Round Date Vs Venue Game Times

1 Wednesday October 20

Padua

Padua College

80 Turner Road

Kedron

13 Years 4.15pm

14 Years 4.45pm

Open 5.15pm

15 Years 5.45pm

16 Years 6.15pm

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

CRICKET CO-ORDINATOR—GEOFF PAULSEN

Cricket Billeting

St Patrick’s College, as part of our affiliation with Metropolitan North School Sport is required to billet teams for State Carnivals on an annual basis. This year we are required to billet the Under 14 Northern Region Cricket Team which will consist of thirteen players all 14 years or under. The State Championships will run from Saturday 27 November until Thursday 2 December and we as a college are required to offer billet accommodation for the six (6) days of the carnival. What we ask from you is to show and offer your hospitality and support to these students by accepting to take one or two students for the allotted days. If you are interested please contact me at [email protected] or on 0432329877. Your help with this billeting would be greatly appreciated.

RUGBY CO-ORDINATOR—RYAN SCHULTZ

All players involved with the First XV squad please be aware that training this Friday 15th October will be held on the Back Oval. The remaining Fitness Testing will take place. Training the following week will then commence with Wednesday morning Fitness on the Back Oval from 6:30am and then Skills and Conditioning at Curlew Park from 6:30am. All squad members with any questions about First XV Rugby are to speak to myself. Please ensure if you can not make any sessions that inform me on 0432 329 877 or at [email protected].

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE—GEOFF SAMUELS

This year’s Showcase Night is now just two weeks away. The sound of music can be heard ringing through the college most mornings as each House puts the finishing polish on their performances. Once again a great deal of creativity and energy has been invested by students and staff and the show promises to raise the standard of competition to new levels. Doors to the Callan Centre will open at 6:00pm (gold coin entry). All of the action will be shown on the “big screen” on the oval for those who would like to bring a blanket and enjoy the cool of the evening. The program for the day is as follows;

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – CALLAN CENTRE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – CALLAN CENTRE

TIME HOUSE TIME HOUSE

Period 1 O’Rourke Period 5 Kennedy

Period 2 Quane Period 6 Mooney

Period 3 Ryan Period 7 Variety Show

Period 4 Coffey

SHOWCASE NIGHT 5:30 BBQ 6:00 Doors Open 6:30 Variety Show 7:45 Intermission 8:15 House Choir

HELP NEEDED!

HELP NEEDED! We would love to have some students / parents /staff to assist us with the catering for Showcase. If you can help to cook or serve at the BBQ or help run the Canteen on the night please contact Geoff Samuels on 3631 9051 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY NEWS

P & F NEWS A reminder that the P&F AGM is on Wednesday 20 October and all positions will be vacated. If you are interested in any of the positions and would like to know more about them please give me call. There are four positions on the Executive Committee: President (Chair monthly meetings), Vice President (support President and assist as required), Treasurer (financial reports prepared by College finance office – check and present financial reports at meetings) and Secretary (received correspondence which is mainly fundraising information and present at meetings, take and prepare minutes of meetings). If you are interested in any of these positions and would like some more information please don’t hesitate to call me. P&F FUNDRAISERS: Billy G’s Gourmet Cooke Dough All orders and payments must be returned to the Student Office by Friday 22 October. Advanced Life Family Portraits This is scheduled for Sunday 31 October. Please contact Judy Kelly on 3631 9019 at the College Office to making a booking. The next meeting is Wednesday 20 October at 7.30pm in the Resource Room (Library) Diane Hamill President H: 3205 5180 (after 6pm) Mob: 0413 130 863

BUS FARE ASSISTANCE & STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Semester 2, 2010, direct line applications for the Bus Fare Assistance Program and the Students with Disabilities Scheme will be accepted from:

Online applications for both these programs can be accessed via the following

website: www.schooltransport.com.au

Further enquiries to: 3336 9192 or [email protected]

Applications received after 31st October 2010 cannot be processed.

COMMUNITY NEWS CONT’D

‘GROWING GORGEOUS BOYS INTO GOOD MEN.’

St Patrick’s College invites you to a talk by social commentator CELIA LASHLIE. Celia Lashlie, author of ‘He’ll Be Ok -Growing Gorgeous Young Boys Into Good Men’, will give a talk at St Patrick’s College on 26 October. With 15 years experience working in the prison services of New Zealand, Celia undertook the ‘GOOD MAN PRO-JECT’ with 25 boys schools throughout NZ- a project aimed at creating a working definition of what makes a good man in the 21st century. The result was a significant insight into the minds of teenage boys and what they are feeling in this period of their lives. Celia is an inspirational speaker and provides challenging suggestions and plenty of practical and reassuring ad-vice for parents. You will be left with much food for thought on how to help your sons along the road to becom-ing good men. All parents will find something valuable in this talk regardless of whether you have sons or not.

TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER 7PM START ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE THE CALLAN CENTRE

PIER AVENUE, SHORNCLIFFE Bookings are essential. To reserve your seat please phone 36319000 or email [email protected] Numbers are limited.

DON’T FORGET TO KEEP COLLECTING IN THE HOLIDAYS!

SPORTS GEAR FOR OUR SCHOOL! COLLECT MORE VOUCHERS, GET MORE GEAR! We have registered for the Coles Sports for Schools program where Coles is giving all primary and secondary schools in Australia the chance to get brand new sporting equipment – and we need your help!

Every $10 spent at Coles Supermarkets, Coles Online, Bi-Lo or Pick‘n Pay between Thursday 2 September and Sunday 31 October 2010, will earn a Coles Sports for Schools voucher worth 1 point. We’re asking our local school community to collect these vouchers from family, friends and neighbours to drop into the collection box we have in the Student Office at school.

The more vouchers we collect, the more sports gear we can get!

Just remember to ask for the vouchers

when you pay during your norm al weekly shop.


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 Rotunda

5.45 pm—8.30 pm

Tuesday, 19 October TBA

Thursday, 21 October TBA

Thursday, 21 October Christiaan Van der Nest, Joshua

Cathcart, Wyatt Bailey

Saturday, 16 October Tom McNamara, Josh O’Loughlin, Steele Patterson, Hugh Tanzer, St

John Fisher College

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

The Paddies Van is Proudly Sponsored by:-

Date Helpers

Fri 15/10 Trisha Fitzpatrick, Nola Pederson, Jenny Evans, Leanne Carroll

Mon 18/10 PUPIL FREE DAY

Tue 19/10 Theresa Browning, Gina Macpherson, Margaret Webb

Wed 20/10 Noelene Jones, Vicki Tanzer, Jodi Wright, Bonnie Flaherty

Thu 21/10 Liz Turner, Cheryl Keasley, Cheryl Jahnke, Suzanne Brough

Fri 22/10 Debra Phillpot, Alf Messina, Maria Neilson, Vera Woods

Lost Property Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘C.

Douglass’ Hat embroidered with name ‘D. Lucas’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Weekes’ Spray Jacket with name Patrick Squire Blue Esky with a Thermos Flask inside Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Louis

Steedman’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name ‘Wieland’ Hat embroidered with ‘E. Harvey’ Spray Jacket embroidered with name “Turk’ Grey Pullover size 16 with name ‘Browning’ on

the label Hat embroidered with ‘R. Browning’ Lost BMX Bike Helmut Grey Pullover with name Steven Pettigrew on tag Grey Adidas drawstring bag with Smash Pencil

Case, Diary and Glasses belonging to Tyler Caruana

TI-30XB Calculator belonging to Robert Peredo Yr 8

Uniform Shop

SHIRTS FOR EXISTING STUDENTS GOING INTO NEW HOUSES – Boys needing a new house shirt should come to the Uniform Shop and order size and house colour by the end of October so these will be available for them at the start of next year. One free shirt will be provided and current house shirts in good condition can be sold through the Thrift Shop with proceeds going back to the family. HELP NEEDED SAT 20 NOV 9AM-2PM for 2011 Back To School trading for those who want to get an early start. If you are available please let me know at the shop or phone 3631 9055 and leave a message. Please also keep in mind lots of help will be required from Wed 12 Jan to Sat 22 Jan 2011. If you think you may be able to help please let me know. I always confirm the week before trading starts as circumstances may change. Last Day for this year Thurs 25 November. Trading Hours Term Time – Tuesday 12-4pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday 7.30-11.30am


Below is a letter from Dr Wayne Tinsey, the Executive Director of Edmund Rice Education in Melbourne:

To All Members of the College Community As you will hopefully be aware, some three years ago the Christian Brothers initiated Edmund Rice Education Australia to continue their mission in Catholic education. Terrace belongs to this national network of schools charged by the Brothers to continue Catholic Education in Australia inspired by the vision of their founder Blessed Edmund Rice. This network currently consists of some 40 schools in most states of Australia serving very diverse communities. To support the continuation of the mission and the common identity of their network of schools into the future, the Brothers have asked that all schools contribute to the administration costs for the network, support some common fund for growth and sustainability of the mission and contribute to co-responsibility amongst our schools. Co-responsibility, a core value for Edmund Rice education, is central to who we are as a family. As in all families, those who can, support those who are struggling and all contribute according to their possibility and receive according to their need. In our name, Edmund Rice Education Australia is involved in numerous educational outreaches to support disadvantaged young people in our country and at times, even our well-established schools need support. We would hope that you would see our contribution to this co-responsibility as a source of pride since it readily defines who we are and how we embrace the Christian vision for justice and equity among people. Currently the fact that part of your school fee dollar may go to support the possibility of Catholic education for disadvantaged young people both at Terrace and within the network, is something that we hope you would both affirm and celebrate. This College contributes .6 of 1% of its total income (excluding capital grants) to this national fund for co-responsibility in the Edmund Rice schools network. The Brothers, Terrace and Edmund Rice Education Australia acknowledge the sacrifices that parents make to send their children to our schools. The commitment that we make to you is to be fully transparent in regard to this contribution and to scrutinise costs with rigour to ensure that schools are only asked to contribute what is needed to sustain the future of the network. Currently this college contributes 2.35 percent of its total income, excluding capital grants to the administration, growth and sustainability of the network. This is additional to the .6 of 1% for co-responsibility. We provide this information to you in the spirit of transparency and accountability. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr Peter Chapman, or the National Office of Edmund Rice Education Australia in Melbourne.


Photo Day 15 October, 2010

8:00am Whole staff photo with 100 8:30am Year 12 photo with 120 students 8:40am College Principal & College Leaders 8.45am AIC Athletics

8:55am CIC Athletics

9:05am AIC Cross Country

9:15am CIC Cross Country

9:25am AIC/CIC Chess

9:45am SPC Band & Junior Band

9:55am Chemistry Titration Team

10:05am Theatre sports

10:15am Water Polo U 13, 14, 15, 16, open

10.25am Morning Tea

10.50am Golf

11.00am Basketball Teams 13A,13B, 14A, 14B

11.15am Basketball Teams 15A, 15B, 16A, 1sts, 2nds,3rds

11.40am Basketball Teams 5A,5B,5C,6A,6B,6C,7A,7B,7C

12.10pm Tennis – Junior 1,2,5,6,

Tennis – Junior 3,4,7,8

12.30pm Tennis 13A,13B,14A & 14B

12.50pm Tennis 15A,15B, 16A & 16B 1sts,2nds,3rds & College Age Champions

1.15pm Hockey

1.20pm Lunch

2:00pm AFL U14’s & U16’s

2:10pm Confraternity Rugby League Squad

DATE CLAIMER

October 15

Co-curricular Photo Day / Year 10A Business Studies Excursion

October 16

New Students Year 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2011 Orientation Testing Day 1 / AIC Basketball/Tennis Rnd 6

October 18

Verification Day / Student Free Day

October 20

AIC Water Polo Rnd 2 / Parents & Friends AGM / John Kennedy Reflection Liturgy

October 22

Green and Gold Day / Showcase

October 23

AIC Basketball/Tennis Rnd 7

October 27

AIC Water Polo Rnd 3 / College Board Meeting

October 28

Trimester Three Co-Curricular Awards Assem bly

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