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Our Year 12 students are completing their exams this week

and preparing for Valedictory and Graduation next week.

Fees and Textbooks

Please ensure that all fees are finalised as soon as possible.

Fees for term four are now overdue. Year 12 students

should have returned all their textbooks prior to next

Friday’s graduation.

Year 12 References and Exit Statements

Year 12 students’ references and exit statements will be available from the

College from lunchtime on Wednesday 29 November. Students who have

outstanding fees or library books will not be able to receive their reference or

exit statements until these matters are resolved.

Year 12 Students Driving

I remind students of their obligation to remember to drive safety and obey all

road rules when they leave the College next Friday. Local police have indicated

that there will be a strong law enforcement presence next Friday (Graduation

Day) and over coming weeks. High spirits that can accompany significant

moments such as leaving school for the last time, should not play out in bad

behaviour whilst driving vehicles.

Year 11 Exams and Leadership Week

In the last week of school after completion of their exams, Year 11 students will

take part in leadership activities, a significant part of which is the election of

College Leaders for 2018. The week culminates with the Year 11 Semi-Formal

being held at the Windmill Reception Centre. Attendance at the semi-

formal is conditional on satisfactory attendance at all activities in

Leadership Week. That is, students will not be allowed to attend the Semi-

Formal if they do not attend the activities in Leadership Week.

School Counsellor

Applications are invited for the position of full time Counsellor/Guidance

Counsellor working with both St Mary’s School Mackay and Emmanuel Primary

School commencing in January 2018.

For further information, please click on the following link:

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton - Employment

Dates to remember

November 2017

10 Year 11 Exams start

Sport’s Award Night

13 Valedictory

17 Graduation Mass

20 Year 11 Exams finish

21 – 23 Leadership Week

23 Orientation Day

24 Year 11’s Last Day /

Semi Formal

December 2017

1 Teaching Staff Finish

8 College Office Close

January 2018

15 College Office Opens

22 Year 11 Students commence

23 Entire College returns

26 Australia Day Holiday

February 2018

9 Bishop’s Inservice Day –

study day for students

13 Shrove Tuesday

14 Ash Wednesday

March 2018

14 Anniversary of National

Apology

15 St Patrick’s Day

16 Year 12 Maths A Exam

Year 12 RE Exam

19 Year 12 Industry Placement

starts

21 Exams Commence

29 Easter Liturgy

Exams Finish

Industry Placement finishes

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Staff Farewell

Recently we farewelled Ms Bree Sinn from St Patrick’s College as she embarks on her new

career. Bree is the Regional Indigenous Education Liaison Officer for Mackay. We would like

to thank Bree for her dedication to our Indigenous students and their families and wish her

well in her new career direction.

Showcase

On Friday 27 October, the College’s annual Showcase Cultural Awards Night was held. It was a great celebration of the

cultural life of the College. Congratulations to all award winners, a listing is published later in the newsletter. Congratulations

to Mrs Sarah Rozekrans, Mr Marcus McConnell, Mr David Gravino, Mr Dean Andric and all staff, volunteers and students for

a great evening.

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parenting.net.

Parties and Young People

Hosting parties for people who are underage is a high risk activity and I remind parents of the legal obligations and issues that

can surround such events. It is important that any hosts of non-official social events understand they can be held liable in law

for any injury/breaches in criminal law by anyone attending under their supervision. The College disclaims any responsibility

for any non-official functions held. Attached to this newsletter I have included an article that discusses legal implications of

parties especially when there is alcohol present.

I refer families to some excellent publications of the Queensland Police Service which discuss legal implications for young

people and alcohol and drugs, and parties.

Alcohol, Drugs & the Law – For Young People

https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/drugs/Documents/ADL_Young_Booklet.pdf

Queensland Police Party Safe Brochure

https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/drugs/Documents/partySafe_Broch.pdf

Research Application from Mr Aaron Drovandi James Cook University Townsville

A reminder about the research application being completed by Mr Aaron Drovandi from James Cook University Townsville.

A letter was emailed a couple of weeks ago to all parents explaining the purpose of the survey. Mr Drovandi is conducting

research on ‘Student Perceptions of Health Warnings on Cigarette Sticks’. This research project involves the use of a short

online questionnaire and aims to gauge the knowledge and understanding of school-aged students on the dangers associated

with tobacco use and to gather their perceptions on the effectiveness of health warnings on cigarette sticks.

Completing this survey is on a voluntary basis and participation will be completely anonymous, as no identifying

data will be collected and demographical data collected is limited to age, gender, ethnicity and school attended. If

you consent for your child to complete this survey, please pass the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolcigarettes to your child. Participating students will go into the draw to

win one of the $10 Woolworths gift vouchers available.

St Patrick’s Family

Congratulations to Year 11 student Bianca Van Vuren on being selected as a finalist in the Qantas Quest Award and

Year 12 student Brock Thomas as a finalist in the Airways Aviation Aerospace Studies Award. These awards will be

presented and announced at Parliament House on 21 November. Good luck to two deserving young students!

Well done to the students who volunteered to support the Light the Night Leukaemia Foundation fundraiser.

Certificates were presented to these students recently.

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Saint Vincent de Paul Appeal

Traditionally, during the advent period, the students and staff of the College support the Saint Vincent de Paul

(SVDP) appeal by donating food to assist people in need. This year, I would like to assist one particular part

of the SVDP work in the Mackay area, the housing program.

Our appeal focuses upon essentials, which include cleaning products, Linen etc. The aim is to provide a

welcome gift for new residence to help create a comfortable home. Last week, we presented our first basket

of essentials to Rayleen Etelaaho (SVDP Housing Program) to pass on to a newly arrived resident of the housing program.

The new resident is a Grandmother whom, the week before was sleeping in the park so that she was not a burden on her

family.

I would encourage you to consider throwing one of these items in your shopping basket each week to donate to the appeal.

Items need:

Sheet sets (Single, Double and Queen size)

Pillows

Blankets

Toiletries (Shampoo, Deodorants, Toothpaste etc.)

Clothes Baskets/pegs

Cleaning Clothes

Bathroom Cleaning Products

Floor Cleaning Products

Remembrance Day

Private Jack Thomas Brennan Jack passed from this life on Christmas Day 1943, whilst a Prison of War (POW) in the Pacific,

during the Second World War. Jack is a past student of the Christian Brothers College (now St Patrick’s College), and a

member of the long honour role of past students whom have served in the armed forces for our country. Jack sat in the

same classrooms as our students do now, most likely played football or cricket at lunchtime, complained about homework

and probably received one or two detentions. It is important to remember people like Jack and to acknowledge the

contributions of the service men and women of our country.

Remembrance day is this Saturday, at 11 o’clock we pause to remember those who sacrificed so much through wars, so that

we have the freedoms we enjoy now. We remember young men and women like Jack. Lest we forget.

But the Advocate the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send

in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all

that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I

give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled,

and do not let them be afraid. (John 14:26-27 NRSV)

Graduation Mass

There will be mixed feelings as we experience the graduation of our senior students next Friday. It is a time that can be filled

with sadness for what we leave behind and joy in anticipation of the future. These young people, while receiving much have

also given much and have helped shape the spirit which is uniquely St Patrick’s. Each year, students speak of the challenges

which their final year has brought: the assignment preparation, the grappling with new concepts, the exams, the unknowing

of all that the future will bring. They also speak of the many joyful moments throughout the year, along with the sense of

fulfilment, the support from family, friends and staff; the new and stronger friendships forged. Some of these significant

milestones for our Year 12 students will be celebrated with their final College Assembly and Graduation Mass. We all look

forward to these celebrations and the opportunity to bid these fine young people farewell. I speak for all staff at St Patrick’s

when I say that we have faith in our Year 12 students that after many years of Catholic Education, they too, have a belief in

God, the goodness of humanity and hope for the

future.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Mt 5:7).

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A reminder to students:

To be in full academic uniform for Graduation Mass this Friday – this includes long grey pants for boys and stockings

for girls.

Year 11’s: please bring a plate of morning tea for the Graduation Mass on Friday and leave this in the meeting

room in the Hall.

Readings at Mass, Sunday 12th November 2017 – Thirty-Second Sunday in

Ordinary Time

First Reading, Wisdom 6:12-16 …. Wisdom is found by those who look for it.

Psalm, 62:2-8 …. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Second Reading, Thessalonians 4:13-18….. Those who died as Christians, God will bring

to life with Jesus.

Gospel, Matthew 25:1-13 … Look, the bridegroom comes. Go out to meet him.

Readings at Mass, Sunday 19th November 2017 – Thirty-Third Sunday in

Ordinary Time

First Reading, Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31…. Give her a share in what she has

worked for.

Psalm, 127:1-5 …. Happy are those who fear the Lord.

Second Reading, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 …. The day of the Lord is going to come like a

thief in the night.

Gospel, Matthew 25:14-30 … Because you have been faithful over a few things, enter into

the joy of the Lord.

Leadership Week (November 21-24)

In recent weeks, our Year 11 students have been given the opportunity to nominate for College

Leadership positions for 2018. Students who display the values of St Patrick’s, enjoy serving others, are

proactive and who have been actively involved in a variety of College activities, should seriously consider

applying for a leadership role. Students can now nominate for the positions of College Captain, College

Committee Chair (Indigenous, Sport, Cultural, Community Service, Christian Leadership) and College

Board Representatives. Students will be shortlisted based on their accompanying letter attached to their

application and how they have demonstrated leadership qualities throughout the year, as well as outstanding conduct.

Following this process, shortlisted nominees will deliver election speeches for the positions of College Captain and

Committee Chair positions, whereby students will have the opportunity to share how they have contributed and supported

others throughout 2017. The Board Representatives will be selected by the administration team.

During the Year 11 leadership week, thirteen students will be elected to represent the Seniors of 2018, as members of the

Student Representative Council and in doing so, they will become the ‘student voice’ for initiating change and improving

student experiences during 2018. At St Patrick’s we are preparing our students to become leaders in a variety of fields and

endeavours as they transition towards the real world. This is the purpose of our leadership week and other activities that

have occurred throughout the year, including the recent Year 11 camp. Leadership is often hard work, difficult and sacrificial.

Students were reminded that these roles are not about the status, but about the service. To quote John Quincy Adams, ‘If

your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’

Our 2017 Leadership week program has been carefully planned to truly reflect leadership, so that students have an awareness

of the knowledge and skills required of leaders. It is for this reason that Leadership week is compulsory for all students and

the formal (day) uniform must be worn. Failure to attend will make students ineligible to attend the semi-formal.

This month on SchoolTV - School Transitions

Whether it is starting at a new school, moving up to a higher grade or embarking on a journey through secondary school,

there is no doubt that any school transition is an exciting time for children and parents. It means your children are growing

up.

However, transitioning is an ongoing process. It can continue long after students have entered their new environment and

may encounter difficulties at a number of different stages. These stressors may appear as anxiety and frustration and result

in negative or disruptive behaviours. Such behaviours can become problematic making the transitioning process even more

difficult for children and parents.

Southside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Francis Xavier

6:00 pm St Mary’s

Sunday

7:00 am St Patrick’s

7:00 am St Therese’s

6:00 pm St Patrick’s

Northside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Joseph’s

6:00 pm St Brigid’s

Sunday

7:30 am St Brendan’s

9.00 am St Joseph’s

Weekend Masses

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In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn practical strategies to assist your child during the transition process and reduce

stress and anxiety levels. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month's edition and we always

welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information.

Here is the link to this month's edition http://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/newsletter/school-transitions

Last month on SchoolTV- Exam Jitters

Considering our Year 12 students are currently completing their final exam block and our Year 11’s will be commencing

exams on Friday, it is now a good time to revisit last month’s edition of SchoolTV, which assists parents to find advice on

how to help students cope with exam pressure and how students can work smarter to achieve the results they desire.

Diet, exercise and sleep all play an important part in helping a student balance a busy schedule and study smarter. Keeping

stress levels to a minimum and reducing anxiety can be easily achieved through careful planning and having a supportive

environment.

Here is the link to this month’s edition http://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/newsletter/exam-jitters

Leadership week

Letters have been sent home with students regarding expectations during Leadership week, which will

be held from Tuesday 21 November to Friday 24 November. Attendance during Leadership week is

compulsory for Year 11’s and the school uniform must be worn.

Semi-Formal

The Semi-Formal will be held at the Windmill Motel Reception Centre, 5 Highway Plaza, from 7:00pm

to 10:30pm on Friday November 24. Tickets are $40 and are available from the Finance Office –

sales close Thursday November 9. No table bookings are taken for this function. If anyone has special meal

requirements, please mark this on your ticket order form so that you can be catered for.

The Semi-Formal is only open to current Year 11 St Patrick’s students. Students are not

permitted to leave the function early. Please note that students must attend all activities in Leadership week

to be eligible to attend Semi-formal. The College does not encourage the hosting of any post Semi-Formal

events.

Leadership nominations: Nomination have closed. Voting for Leaders will take place during leadership

week.

Valedictory 13 November 2017

The evening commences at 6:30pm. The foyer doors will open at 5:30pm and the auditorium will open

at 6:00pm. Students are to arrive at the MECC by 6:00pm and report to their assigned teacher for a

roll call. Parents/guests are to take their seats by 6:20pm. The graduates will process into the theatre at

6:30pm.

Seating cannot be reserved for parents/family, so please arrive early if there is an accessibility issue. Seats

are reserved for students, teachers and special guests. They will be labelled with a booklet with the wording ‘reserved for

graduate’. Please do not remove these. There are limited seats of 1078 (this number includes students, teachers and

special guests). We cannot exceed this number. There are only 4 wheelchair positions.

The evening will involve a presentation of our graduating seniors, entertainment, awards and speeches. All students will be

presented to the audience and will receive a certificate and memento. To go on stage, students must be immaculately

groomed and dressed in their full academic uniform. This includes wearing their best uniform with grey trousers for boys

and stockings for girls, polished black shoes, cleanly shaven for boys and tidy hair. This is an opportunity for students to

look their very best.

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The bar will be open for refreshments to be purchased, however, food is unavailable.

2017 Term 4 Year 12 Exam Timetable

Students are asked to note the exam timetable below and see Mrs McLeod for

alternative times if they have an exam clash.

All students are required to be in attendance at least 15 minutes before the start

of the exam with all materials.

Day Time Year 12 Exam

Thursday

9 November

8:30am 12 LEG (120 min)

12 MAC (120 min)

11:40am Make up exams by arrangement with Mrs McLeod

Friday

10 November

8.45am Make up exams by arrangement with Mrs McLeod

6.00pm Sports Dinner and Awards

Monday

13 November

9:00am – 12:00 noon Compulsory Valedictory Rehearsal - MECC

Formal uniform to be worn

6:00pm Valedictory – MECC

Full Academic Uniform

Thursday

16 November

9:00am – 11:00am Compulsory Graduation Mass Rehearsal

Formal Uniform to be worn

Friday

17 November

8:30am Final Assembly – Hall

Full Academic Uniform

9:30am Graduation Mass- St Patrick’s Church

Full Academic Uniform

2017 Term 4 Year 11 Exam Timetable

Students are asked to note the exam timetable below and see Mrs McLeod for alternative times if

they have an exam clash.

All students are required to be in attendance at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam with

all materials.

Day Time Year 11 Exam

Friday

10 November

8:45am 11 eng (125min)

11 enc (90min)

11:45am 11 bio (120min)

Monday

13 November

8:45am 11 maa (120min)

11 mac (120min)

12:30pm Later start than normal due to Valedictory practice

11 ahi (100min)

11 jap (reading) (60min)

Tuesday

14 November

8:45am No morning exams due to late finish time for Valedictory

11:45am 11 mab (120min)

Wednesday 8:45am 11 phy (120min)

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15 November 11:45am 11 its (120min)

11 mhi (90min)

Thursday

16 November

8:45am 11 che (120min)

11:45am 11 art (90min)

Friday

17 November

8:30am Final Assembly and Graduation Mass – All students required

Full Academic Uniform

12:00pm 11 QCS (writing task) (150min)

OP Students only required to sit exam

Monday

20 November

8:45am 11 geo (70min)

11:45am 11 dra (210min)

11 jap(speaking) (20min per student)

Tuesday

21 November

8:30am Leadership Week – Compulsory Attendance

Wednesday

22 November

8:30am Leadership Week – Compulsory Attendance

Thursday

23 November

8:30am Leadership Week – Compulsory Attendance

Orientation Day – 2018 Year 11 students and Year 12 volunteers only

at 8:00am

11:30am 2018 Year 12 students required at school from noon.

Friday

24 November

8:30am Leadership Week – Compulsory Attendance

Christmas Liturgy, BBQ and Concert – Students may leave at 11.00am

7:00pm Year 11 Semi-Formal

Sports Awards Night

A reminder that the St Patrick’s College Sports Awards Night will be held this Friday 10 November at

Souths Leagues Club. Doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All students who have represented

the College in a sport this year will be acknowledged on the night, along with award winners from each

of our sporting teams and our representative athletes. The night will culminate with the presentation

of the Year 11 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year awards and the Amarlie Carroll Memorial

Awards for the Year 12 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year.

The night is also a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of all coaches who have taken on sporting

teams at the College this year. Guest Speaker on the night will be Dane Nielsen, professional Rugby League Footballer.

Tickets are now on sale from the College Office for $42 which includes a buffet meal. Tickets are limited so get in early to

avoid disappointment. The dress standard for the night will be Semi-Formal and all parents are more than welcome to

attend the evening. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Buckby via the College Office.

On Friday 27 October we celebrated our annual Cultural Showcase. With rehearsals and sound checks

all through the day, the night kicked off with much excitement. The Hospitality students served the most

delicious food thanks to the guidance of their teacher, Ms Jodie Zahmel, whilst everyone enjoyed the

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

thanks to Mr David Gravino and his talented Art students.

The first act started at 6:30pm and featured the percussion ensemble, stage band, handbell soloist Brianna

Martin, handbells ensemble, film viewings, choir, folk group, dance squad, shake n’ stir drama finalists and

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the ‘Ruby Moon’ production. 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.

Act two began with a genuine and inspiring speech from Mrs Carmel Daveson. A presentation of gifts were presented to

the staff and helpers of the Cultural Department for 2017. 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:

Shannan Ashwood Emma Muscat Amy Saward

Leia Brook Caroline Jacob Hithyshini Prasad

Ethan McCarthy

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:

Lydia Dodds Kugathira Krishnadeva April Puddicombe

Connor Shannon Taylah Verri

Cultural Leadership awards were presented to each cultural group captain and school 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:

Rina Bascuguin Emma Carroll Amy Saward

Samantha Galea Brianna Martin Kugathira Krishnadeva

Riley Simpson April Puddicombe Shannon Ashwood

Chrysel Reynolds

These students have led their ensembles through thick and thin, and have been excellent representatives of the school.

The Senior Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient accompanist in Year 12.

The winner of this award was Brianna Martin.

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: Rina Bascuguin and Lydia Dodds

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: Kiralee Welsh

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 2017 was Brianna Martin.

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 2018!

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Hospitality Department

In all the years the Hospitality students have been catering for the Arts Showcase and Cultural Awards

Night, this was definitely the biggest by far. Thirty-four different platters of food were showcased and the

student’s creativity and culinary ability was on show.

This was the culminating practical assessment piece for the Year 11 Hospitality students, where they

prepared and presented two platters suitable for a cocktail party. The students made one platter from

‘scratch’ and the other with convenience foods. The emphasis was on garnishing and presentation.

The students mingled with the guests offering their creations and were able to answer any questions on the ingredients

used for those of us who have intolerances to certain ingredients. A variety of vegetarian, gluten and dairy free items were

available. If you weren’t there, maybe lock in the event for next year. You won’t be disappointed. This is a selection of what

you missed.

Winners of the Father

Stephen Hanly Award for

Encouragement in the Arts

Lydia Dodds and Rina

Bascuguin with Father

Stephen Hanly.

Winner of the Peter

Scott Award for

Cultural Student of

2017 Brianna Martin

with Mrs Janelle Agius.

Winner of the Tony

Druery Award for

Encouragement in

Visual Art is

Kiralee Welsh

with Mrs Leanne

Druery.

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Tyler Nicholas ad Ashley Gall entered their team, ‘Leprechaun Racing’, in the F1 in Schools State Titles

in Brisbane this week and managed to come second in the state! They reached the State Titles after

placing highly at the Regional finals held at St Pats last term. Congratulation need to go to both students

for the commitment and enterprise that went into their design.

The F1 in Schools™ Technology Challenge is the world’s largest secondary school technology program.

It involves over nine million students from 17,000 schools in 31 nations. It is run by REA whose aim is

to get more students interested in science, technology engineering and mathematics as careers. Tyler

is pictured being recognised for their success.

Movember

A number of St Patrick’s College teachers are participating this year in Movember. Whilst the event is

a bit of fun, the core goal of the endeavour is to raise awareness of and reduce premature deaths in

men. All funds raised go to the Movember Foundation, which aims to reduce premature deaths in men

in three areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. The foundation uses these

funds to invest in research for prevention of these diseases, as well as to advocate for men’s health.

Their goal is by 2030 to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%.

The St Patrick’s College team includes Simon Korneliussen, Gary Giumelli, Martin Hollis, Mark Casey, Kylie Bowman, Dean

Andric, Marcus McConnell, Susan de Haas, Emma Crognale, Shaun Spada, Erika Brauer, Brendon Brauer and Brian Smith.

If you would like to support the team at St Patrick’s College donations can be

made on the following link: http://moteam.co/st-patrick-s-college-mackay

Alternatively, if you go to the Movember Foundation webpage and then search

“St Patrick’s College, Mackay” you can make a donation. This webpage also

contains information regarding goals of the foundation and how raised funds

are allocated.

The St Patrick’s College Movember team would like to thank you for your

support.

Cutlery- Reef Guardians

St Patrick’s College has recently purchased eco-friendly, biodegradable cutlery,

plates and straws, through the use of grant obtained from North Queensland Bulk

Ports. One of the goals of the Reef Guardians group throughout the year, has

been to reduce the amount of plastic created by the College that could potentially

end up in land fill or our oceans and these materials will significantly help in this

endeavour.

The products are all made of compostable/biodegradable materials including sugar

cane plates, wooden cutlery and paper straws. They are in service at the College

tuckshop, as well as other catered events at the College. St Patrick’s College

would again like to thank North Queensland Bulk Ports for their continued

sponsorship of the Reef Guardians program.

Tyler at the

State Titles in

Brisbane with

organising

officials.

Tyler and

Ashley with

their F1 model.

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CBC Mackay 1967 Junior Class Reunion

A class reunion is being planned for the 1967 CBC Mackay Junior class students,

and including spouses/partners, for the May Day weekend 2018. If you are aware

of a friend or family member who attended Junior class at “the Brothers” in 1967, it

would be greatly appreciated if you would “spread the word” about this event. Text

names and contact details to Pat Lanigan, mobile 0140 580 452, or Steve Ryan,

mobile 0408 035 378.

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RATEP APPLICATIONS AND ENROLMENTS for 2018 NOW OPEN !! Andergrove SS is indeed extremely fortunate to be the “home” of RATEP, for the Mackay region.

RATEP (Remote Area Teacher Education Program) is a community based Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Teacher Education Program, that enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to

become registered teachers or qualified teacher aides.

TAFE Course Certificate III in Education for Years 11 and 12 students, where the training runs in

conjunction with the school year - FREE.

TAFE Course Certificate IV in Education for adults, where the training runs from March to

December (approx. 18 hrs/week).

TAFE Course Diploma in Education for adults, where the training runs from February to December

(Full-time approx. 25 hrs/week for 1 year or Part-time approx. 13 hrs/week for 2 years).

JCU Bachelor of Education for adults, 4 year course.

Highly subsidised training and payment plans are available, so that no fee is payable at the

commencement of a course.

Financial assistance for travel and accommodation to attend residential blocks in Cairns and field

trips is also available, for TAFE Certificate IV and Diploma Courses.

For further information contact Kerry Cronin on 4998 9333, or call into the RATEP site in Pine Street,

Andergrove SS.

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