Janelle Agius – Principal Welcome to the St Patrick’s College community of 2020. The year has begun very positively, which is a great tribute to a number of our hardworking staff. We offer a special welcome to all the new families and Year 11 students. As well, we also welcome our new Year 12 students. I hope everyone has returned from the holiday break refreshed and ready for a great year. The newsletter is published fortnightly and will be available through the College website. An email to parents and students will also be issued with the link for the current newsletter. Involvement There are a number of ways that you can become involved in the life of the College:

We have a Meet the Teachers and Success in Senior Schooling evening on Tuesday 18 February. The evening begins with a barbecue at 5:15pm where parents have a chance to meet all the staff, followed by an information talk at 6:00pm, informing ways to help our students achieve in their senior studies. The venue for the barbecue is St Patrick’s Square and Tuckshop area. We will then move for the information presentation to the College Auditorium (J1). Letters of invitation should have been received on the first day of school. Please return the bottom section of this letter to assist with catering numbers.

At Assembly last week, I highlighted to our students that as the 2020 year commences, they have become the new growth of St Patrick’s College. Many people have walked these grounds before them. St Patrick’s College, commencing from humble beginnings in 1929 and has enabled Catholic education to reach out to many in our community. Our motto “Seek Christ” is at the core of our traditions. I highlighted to students the importance of having the ability to be resilient and strong in difficult situations. I asked them to reflect on their daily lives and to look for the many blessings they have. It is when they have the ability to acknowledge their blessings during challenging situations that they will grow.

FEBRUARY 2020

12 GRIP Leadership Conference, 8:30am MECC

13 Year 12 Biology Exam Anniversary of National Apology

14 Bishop’s Inservice Day – Pupil Free Day

17 Year 12 Physics Exam

18 Year 12 Chemistry Exam Meet and Greet Barbeque, 5:15pm in College Tuckshop area followed by presentation at 6:00pm in the College Auditorium (J1)

20 Year 12 Legal Exam

25 Shrove Tuesday

26 Ash Wednesday

27 Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Celebration in Rockhampton

Year 12 Choices Presentation 28 Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Celebration in Rockhampton

MARCH 2020

3 Aquatics Carnival

11 QATSIF Presentation

13 Mocktail – Year 12 Students

17 St Patrick’s Day

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10 February 2020 Dates to remember

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St Patrick’s Community I look forward to serving the St Patrick’s Community again in 2020. It is a privilege to work with such a professional leadership team consisting of Sean Geoghegan (Deputy Principal), Stephen Mortimer (Assistant Principal – Religious Education) and Tracey McLeod (Assistant Principal – Administration/Welfare). I also wish to welcome the following new teachers who are part of our Graduate Teaching Program. Madison Brett, Keely Hannant, Cathy Le and Rebecca Wootton. We also welcome Aaron Deckys, John Hegarty, Ellis Kettle, Daniel Skipper and Stephen Hislop as new teachers to the College community. Mrs Patricia Deguara joins our Administration team in the front office and we welcome the following Mercy College teachers Mr Paul Haverda, Mr Doug Bettington and Mr Damian Coles who will be teaching across the St Patrick’s and Mercy College campuses. St Patrick’s College Art Teacher, Mr David Gravino will also work across both St Patrick’s and Mercy College campuses. We all share a strong commitment to continue with the proud tradition of St Patrick’s College enhancing relationships between students, staff, parents and the wider community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or suggestions. We appreciate feedback to assist in future planning and improvement. I also wish to acknowledge Fr Alex Varghese, Fr Sathish Peddakotla, Fr Jayanthi Maddala and Fr Sijo George of the St Patrick’s Parish community. We look forward to working closely with the St Patrick’s Parish to continue to develop a faith commitment within our student body. McGarry Bursaries Following the Mass, we presented the McGarry Bursaries. A bequest by the late Miss Joan McGarry has established perpetual bursaries to be presented each year to St Patrick’s College students. The trust is established in honour of Miss McGarry’s parents, the late Fred and Rose McGarry and her brother, the late Jim McGarry. As per the guidelines of the bequest, bursaries were awarded in the areas of Academic Achievement, Sporting and Cultural Excellence and Social Justice. As well, in recognition of Joan McGarry’s lifelong dedication to her profession of nursing, the student with the highest OP entering Nursing also receives a bursary. The intention of the bequest is that students receive the bursary once properly enrolled in a tertiary course after Year 12, with study to commence in the year of the bequest. These bursaries are not about money – although the money is substantial – the bursaries are about a gift to the future, a belief in young people, a hope to make things better for young people. An extraordinary gift to our whole community. Every year when we celebrate these bursaries, it is important that we reflect on the fact that we have a debt of gratitude and a responsibility to all those who have gone before us at St Patrick’s. There is a proud tradition of spreading and sharing the good news at this college and we become part of that tradition and we continue to create that tradition this year. It was wonderful to see the McGarry Bursary recipients so excited as they were all about to embark on studies for their various careers. This year saw $25,000 available to be distributed to successful students. The amount available for bursaries is advised to the College by Perpetual Trustees, who are the trustees of Joan McGarry’s estate. Bursaries are awarded according to a formula devised by the College Board in 2009 to meet the available money and number of eligible recipients each year.

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McGARRY BURSARY AWARDEES Marita Bolic Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery

Abbey Deguara Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

Madeleine Francis Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Engineering

Sarah Hicks Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Commerce

Hithyshini Prasad Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Taylor Purcell Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

Cameron Wegner Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Bio-Medical Science

Zodie Bolic Academic Excellence for OP 3 Bachelor of Arts

Kathleen Moroney Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media)

Leia Brook Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws

Kai Wesche Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Justin Cameron Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering (Co-Op)

Madonna Tomerini Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Business

Alice Rutland Student with highest OP enrolled in Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Science

Kathleen Moroney Social Justice Bursary Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media)

Abbey Deguara Social Justice Bursary Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

Eligible students who deferred this year until 2020:

Jakob Pemberton Academic Excellence for OP 5

The Adrian Smith Memorial Bursary was also awarded at the Opening and Investiture Mass. This award is for a graduating student selected by the Principal and Staff of St Patrick’s College, who best reflects the nature and values of Adrian Smith in his time as a student and staff member of the College. Adrian was a person who had great integrity, a friendly nature and a great passion for Information Technology, Aerospace and Business. The successful awardee will be continuing with their education at the tertiary level and the bursary is both an acknowledgement of their involvement at the College and to assist with future studies. Andrew Vella (Year 12 in 2019) was awarded the $200 bursary at the Mass. Andrew is about to begin studies in Mechatronic Engineering. Adrian’s parents Allan and Sharon Smith were in attendance to present this bursary to Andrew. The Christian Brothers Vocational Education and Training Encouragement Bursary provides a cash prize of $250 which is intended to assist the student with the pursuit of their vocational goals. The bursary is for a student in Year 12 who has been identified by the College as striving for excellence in their vocational studies. The bursary winner for 2020 was Zane Quattromani. The bursary was presented by Mr Simon Korneliussen, our VET Coordinator. The Class of 1974 Bursary is sponsored by members of the Class of 1974, who have collectively made an outstanding contribution to the Mackay community and beyond – in the clergy, politics, business, law, trades and other fields. Through their generosity, a bursary which provides a rebate from the student’s college fees, has been made available to a current St Patrick’s College Year 12 student. This student will have demonstrated great dedication and commitment throughout Year 11 in overcoming adversity, or disability or circumstances to achieve academic success. The recipient of the Class of 1974 Bursary was Jesse Kirchner-Brandi. Mr Larry Lawler, who was a member of this class, presented the Bursary to Josh on behalf of The Class of 1974.

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Aspire to Teach Awards

The Aspire to Teach Awards are a Catholic Education Award and the purpose of the award is to promote the career of teaching for students in the Senior Phase of Learning. This award is presented to a male and female student.

These students will have demonstrated the following: • Witnesses to his/her Christian faith; • Displays qualities of a good teacher eg. Care, compassion, positivity,

collaborative, helpful, supportive and mentoring peers; • Good academic and behaviour record; • Broad involvement in college and cocurricular activities; • Evident student leadership The recipients of the Aspire to Teach Awards are Joshua Dogao and Georgia Watt. The students are pictured with Sister Denise Hinton.

Senior Results of 2019 The Seniors of 2019 have continued to maintain the high academic standard of the College. We had 135 students complete the OP course last year. Below are the OP results: We are currently compiling a destination survey of our seniors. Academic results tell only half the story – we have a very large number of our students who successfully obtained apprenticeships, traineeships and full-time employment on completion of Year 12 last year. Year 12 Academic Awards Night On Tuesday 4 February, the College celebrated the Academic Achievements of Year 11 students in 2019. Students were acknowledged for their hard work and academic achievements for the year. P & F Meeting Last Wednesday, the first P & F Meeting for the year was held. This meeting was the Annual General meeting and I would like to thank parents who attended this meeting. It was good to see such a strong presence and support for the College P & F community. We would like to extend our thanks to the 2019 committee for their service to the College community. In particular, we thank: Mrs Liz Hamilton – President; Mrs Stacey Brazil - Vice President; Mickaila Dobbie – Secretary and Mrs Louise Stephenson – Treasurer. Thank you to all parents who have stepped up to fill the current P & F Leadership roles. College Board Pre-service and Induction The first Board meeting of the year was also held last night. It was a night of induction and discernment. We say farewell and thank you to: Board Chair – Mrs Danielle Bankie and Student Representatives Zodie Bolic, Bridie Fenech, Michael Manera and Cameron Wegner. We would like to welcome: Board Chair – Mrs Tracey Doevendans; Parent Representatives – Terri Leotta, Dean Lynch and Sara Sugars; College Principal – Janelle Agius, College Leadership Team Representatives – Sean Geoghegan, Tracey McLeod and Stephen Mortimer; Staff Representative – Glen Smith; Indigenous Community Member – Cathie Williams; Board Liaison Representative – Caryll Schofield; and Student Representatives – Tanner Gill, Hannah Ruggeri, Mikinley Sugars and Georgia Watt. Year 12 Academic Awards Night On Tuesday 4 February, the College celebrated the Academic Achievements of Year 11 students in 2019. Students were acknowledged for their hard work and academic achievements for the year.

8% of students received an OP 2 - 5 33% of students received an OP 6 - 10 27% of students received an OP 11 - 15

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Bishop’s Inservice Day A reminder that Friday 14 February is a pupil free day/study day, as all St Pat’s staff will be joining with staff from other Catholic schools in the district and will be attending the Bishop’s Inservice Day. Fees and Concessions School Fees will be issued shortly. If parents have either an eligible Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, please bring them into the Finance office to be sighted and copied to receive the concession card discount. If you would like to apply for a Principal’s Concession, please contact the Finance office on 4994 8723. Student Lockers There are still a few lockers available to all students for the purpose of securing texts and books at a cost of $15. If you would like one, please see our Finance Office staff who will issue you with a locker number and code. We remind all students that lockers need to be locked and secure at all times. Mackay Catholic Debutante Ball – 22 May 2020 Information / Application forms have been distributed to intending debutantes and partners. Further application forms are available from the College office. The First meeting is on tonight starting at 6pm in the St Patrick’s Hall to signup.

Sean Geoghegan – Deputy Principal

Academic Achievements of Year 11 Students On Tuesday 4 February, the College celebrated the Academic Achievements of Year 11 students in 2019. Students were acknowledged for their hard work and academic achievements. Listed below are the results from the night. Academic Effort Award Recipients: Felicity Allen, Aloysius Bagaskara, Danika Brondello, Emilee Burgess, Kaley Coombes, Eric Cristaldi, Huntah Doevendans, Trinity Donovan, Megan Fredrickson, Tanner Gill, Kamiah Grigg, Dana Hallinan, Nicole Hervias, Thomas Horne, Kobie Hunt, Brendon Isau, Matthew Kelly, Megan MacDonald, Imogen May, Olivia McCowan, Lauren Mifsud, Hamish Mitchell, Nicholas Mousset, Breanna Munn, Lachlan Ramsamy, Hunter Rogers, Corey Shepherd, Lucinda Smith, Tiarni Talbot, Paris Templeton, Abbey Thompson, Kane Verri, Keeley Walker, Adam Westwood and Abbi Wilson. Academic Merit Award Recipients: Austin Edge, Matthew Galea, Jaydine Humphries, Blake Kynaston, Abbey Lee, Emma Pattemore, Nicholas Schloss and Cara Van Blerk. Academic Excellence Recipients: Danika Williams Academic Effort Award and Academic Merit Award Recipients: Jye Bella, Dana Bennett, Claire Colwill, Riarna Crofton, Joshua Dogao, Anston D'Silva, Jai Hottes, Georgia Hurley, Naomi Lahy, Darcy McKie, Kaitlin Plahn, Dannielle Price, Lauren Rickards, Hannah Ruggeri, Ashlyn Sammut, Liana Spina, Mikinley Sugars, Ashly Sullivan, Toby Thorburn, Henry Vella, Emma Vickers, Abby Walker, Holly Weller, Brady Whitestyles and Nikola Williams. Academic Effort Award and Academic Excellence Award Recipients: Jacinta Geisler, Ziluo Huang, Emily McGrath and Nakesha Powell.

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Academic Effort, Merit, Excellence or Subject Award Recipients: Tibby Aadoom Sport & Recreation Danielle Flohr Certificate II in Business Lukas Mauchline Digital Solutions Zane Quattromani Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Shellynah Willacy Science in Practice Ben Coleman Certificate I in Construction and Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology Alyssa Hayles Effort, Certificate II in Hospitality Kiara Medhurst Effort, Certificate II in Hospitality Claudia Vella Effort, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care Gemma Brownsey Merit, Compass Qynn Andersen Effort, Merit, Furnishing Skills Kimberly Baxter Effort, Merit, Aquatic Practices Ethan Hellwege Effort, Merit, Aerospace Studies Angela Hill Effort, Merit, Visual Art Keldon Kaddatz Effort, Merit, General Mathematics Hayley Said Effort, Merit, Design Ditte Sjoegren Effort, Merit, Music Jordan Watkins Effort, Merit, Industrial Graphics Skills Kayla Austin Effort, Excellence, Geography Laura Connolly Effort, Excellence, Business Grace Jorgensen Effort, Excellence, Food & Nutrition Lily Bourke Effort, Excellence, Ancient History, English Nina Gaviglio Effort, Excellence, Physical Education, Study of Religion Rhiannon Rasmussen Effort, Excellence, Essential English, Essential Mathematics Melanie Weston Effort, Excellence, Biology, Legal Studies Emma Kelly Effort, Excellence, Drama, English Literature, Film, Television & New Media Alice Pattemore Effort, Excellence, Japanese, Modern History, Physics Georgia Watt Effort, Excellence, Accounting, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist

Mathematics

Stephen Mortimer – Assistant to the Principal: Religious Education Readings at Mass, Sunday 9 February 2020 – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading, Isaiah 58:7-10…. Share with those in need and you will be rewarded. Psalm 111, A light rises in the darkness for the upright. Second Reading, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 …. Faith is a gift from God. Gospel, Matthew 5:13-16 … Salt of the earth, light of the world. Readings at Mass, Sunday 16th February 2018 – 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading, Sirach 15:15-20 …. We may choose life or death. Psalm 118, Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord! Second Reading, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 …. God reveals his wisdom through the Spirit. Gospel, Matthew 5:17-37 …. Jesus comes to fulfil the law. Investiture Mass Last Friday, 7 February, St Patrick’s College celebrated the 2020 College Investiture Mass, at St Patrick’s Church, River Street. This was the first opportunity for 2020 for the College community to come together as one and celebrate the arrival of the New Year. This occasion was the first formal gathering of the St Patrick’s College Community for 2020, as we acknowledge the student leaders and the achievements of the 2019 seniors, through the McGarry Awards.

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St Patrick’s College inducted the Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2020, during this mass. The SRC work together to provide opportunities for the students to be involved in the College life beyond their academic commitments. We wish them well for 2020. The mass was followed by morning tea in St Patrick’s hall for parents and invited guests.

A Student’s Prayer for a New School Year

Lord of the New Year, Bless the year that is to come and awaken us to its promises and possibilities.

We give thanks for the life lessons learnt last year and offer our clean hearts to you We thank you for another year in which to grow in goodness and in God.

Amen

Weekend Masses

Tracey McLeod – Assistant to the Principal: Welfare and Administration Special Report: Moving to A New School Moving to a new school is a big deal! Your child is going to meet lots of new people and be thrown into new situations. That’s bound to make them feel lots of different emotions. They may feel worried and anxious, but also excited and happy – all at the same time! It is considered to be one of the most important transition periods of a student’s life and can present some significant psychological challenges for both students and parents. Making new friends, learning new routines, discovering new environments, accepting new cultures and adjusting to new learning practices is all part of the process. Some children will sail through this period of change, whilst others may need a bit more guidance. It is important to give your child the chance to feel comfortable in their new space. This may take a few months, but ensure you keep the lines of communication open and check in regularly with your child to see how they are settling in. In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be presented with a number of strategies that can be deployed to help ensure a smooth transition. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/moving-new-school

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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Special Report: Surviving the Final Year It’s no secret that the end of school can be a huge source of anxiety for both students and parents alike. Studies have shown that over 40% of final year students suffer from high-level anxiety or stress, with some even suffering from depression. It is important to prepare a student’s brain for success. Studies show there is a clear link between students taking care of their health, and their overall productivity during the final year of school. Understanding how best to support your child’s health and wellbeing during this time will help them perform at their best. The student brain has a lot going on, so understanding how it works will help them get the most out their brain power. Acknowledge that not all stress is bad. The art is in finding the right balance. Having the right amount of stress can encourage students to be at their optimal level of alertness, and improve behavioural and cognitive performance. It helps tune their brain and focus. In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be presented with a number of strategies on how best to support their child during the final year at school. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/surviving-final-year

Karlie Tatchell – Regional Indigenous Education Liaison Officer Yarning Newsletter Hello my name is Karlie Tatchell and I am the Indigenous Education Liaison Officer for the Southern Cluster. I am at St Patrick’s College every Wednesday and you can find me in B2 (Chapel). My role is to provide cultural and pastoral support our Indigenous students and families, as well as support staff across the schools embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum. Throughout the year, the College has activities and events that celebrate our cultural diversity and embrace reconciliation. One of the first events will be the QATSIF presentations for 2020. A record number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be receiving their scholarships which we will celebrate with the College community on Wednesday 11 March. More information will be forthcoming. What is QATSIF? It is the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation created to increase educational choices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering Year 11 or 12. While the history behind the trust being established is heartbreaking (stolen wages), it recognises that students who obtain their QCE have a strong foundation on which to build their lives on. The Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commencement Celebrations will be held in Rockhampton on the 27 and 28 February 2020. Mr Stephen Mortimer (APRE) will accompany myself and students to this event. Watch this space for photos and yarns! Year 12 students should have permission forms to hand to parents/carers. Please contact me if you haven’t received one. Yarn soon!

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Glen Smith – Mathematics Coordinator Graphics Calculators Reminder to all students completing Mathematical Methods (Year 11) it is essential that you have a Graphics Calculator. Students need to have a Casio fx-CG 50 AU (or one of the older models, either a Casio fx-CG 20 AU or a Casio fx-9860G AU Plus). The Casio fx-CG 50 AU is available for purchase from the College office. Please note that if students choose to use any other models of graphics calculator, they cannot be guaranteed that their Mathematics teacher will be able to instruct them in the use of this calculator. I also highly recommend that students have their name engraved on the back of their calculator. Homework With the beginning of a new school year comes an opportunity for establishing new routines and work habits. If your son or daughter has not achieved their potential in Mathematics, now might be a good time to sit down and reflect on what methods of study are being used. All students doing a Mathematics subject should be getting homework every day they have a Mathematics class and one way to begin to improve Mathematics results is to ensure that all homework set is completed. Mathematics Tutoring: Beginning next week, there will be after school Mathematics Tutoring offered. Students have the opportunity to seek clarification of the work covered in class or to simply complete their homework with some guidance form a teacher. Please encourage your son/daughter to attend and take advantage of this excellent resource.

When: Monday from 3:05 pm to 4:00 pm Where: Room D16 at the College

Chad Buckby – Sports Coordinator Welcome to the new school year. 2020 is shaping to be a massive year for sports within the College community, many sports have already had their sign-on, with training underway. Girls AFLX training is on Monday afternoons at Rogers Oval starting at 3:30pm. There will be a bus that leaves the College bus stop at 3:15pm, to take students to the ground with training finishing at 4:30pm. Games start in Week 6. Boys Rugby League have started their training for the upcoming season with field sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 3:45pm – 5:00pm at the Mackay Junior Rugby League Fields and Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6:30am – 7:30am at the College gym. Players wishing to play in the Aaron Payne Cup and Confraternity Shield are required to attend all sessions. If you would like to play in the Division 2 competition, you are only required at the Monday field session, however you are welcome to come to any of the other sessions as well. Mackay District School Sports trials are happening all throughout Term 1. If students are interested in attending these trials, they need to collect the appropriate paperwork off me and hand it back to the Finance Office by the due date which is clearly stated on the paperwork. It is the student’s responsibility to get to the trial, with a lot of trials not requiring the full day off school. If your child gets selected in a Mackay team, could parents please notify the College when your child will be away for the Capricornia trial. The College Aquatics Carnival is next month on Tuesday 3 March, Week 6 at Pioneer Swim Centre. The Student Representative Council has yet to decide the theme for the carnival. However, students are encouraged to get into the spirit of the carnival and dress according to the theme in the house colours. Nominations for the Triathlon and Swimming events will take place later this week. More information will be given out closer to the carnival with competitive and non-competitive events available to all students.

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Aaron Deckys – AFL Coach AFL News Last week on assembly, I communicated an exciting opportunity that is available to the girls of St Patrick’s in the sporting arena. This year, AFLQ Mackay are hosting their inaugural Youth Girls AFLX Competition. AFLX is a modified version of the game of Australian Football, played in teams of ten with seven on the field and three on the bench. This version of the game is also able to be played on a rectangular field. This feature addresses the issue of the lack of ground availability. Following an expression of interest meeting with the girls, it looks like we will have enough interest to field four teams in the competition! This is certainly a promising sign regarding the level of interest in girls AFL in Mackay. Round One of games will occur on the Monday of Week 6 at Magpies Sportsground. Another exciting element to the competition is the fact that Round 2 will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena as a curtain-raiser to the AFLW game, between the Gold Coast Suns and the Geelong Cats on Friday 5 March. For those not aware, past St Pat’s student Lauren Bella is a listed player for the Suns. It would be fantastic to see a multitude of St Pat’s students at the game cheering on Lauren. If any girls missed the meeting last week, they can either email myself Aaron_Deckys@rok.catholic.edu.au or see me in person to add their names to the list. Training will occur on Mondays leading up to games.

Community Notices

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1. HMAS Cairns Navy Overview:

Good afternoon everyone, Welcome back to 2020 and the new exciting opportunities available in the Defence Work Experience Program in North QLD. I’m still continuing to meet with Defence units, so please keep an eye on our website www.defence.gov.au/workexperience for updated opportunities available for your students throughout the coming weeks. Across Army, Navy and Air Force there will be a diverse range of opportunities available, so hopefully something for everyone! Just a reminder, our minimum age at the time of placement is 15 years old, unless stated otherwise, such as for some residential experiences where the minimum age is 16. Below are four exciting placements here in North QLD and one in Southern QLD that are closing very soon! All are available for application on our website at www.defence.gov.au/workexperience: HMAS Cairns Navy Overview:

• 10 – 12 March…. Applications close 16 February – really soon! • Navy • WEP/00323/20 • QLD’s only interactive hands-on program of naval activities, demonstrations and presentations, providing

participants with an insight into a wide range of Navy job roles, employment opportunities and lifestyle. When available, students may also have the opportunity to tour a Royal Australian Navy ship and participate in interactive sea survival training. Students can expect to visit various units at HMAS Cairns which may include: Fleet Support Unit (Marine Technicians/ Electronic Technicians), Port Services (Bosuns), Maritime Logistics (Cooks/Stewards/Supply Chain/ Personnel Operations), Dive Unit, Armoury, Hydrographic Cell, Naval Police Coxswains, Communication Information Systems, Medics and Physical Trainers.

In Southern QLD we also have Exercise First Look – Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane: • 30 March – 2 April….. applications close 14 February • Travel to/from the placement may be fully funded for students outside the Brisbane region! • Army – residential overnight activity • Indigenous male and female applicants – 15 years + • WEP/05450/19 • Exercise First Look allows Indigenous students the opportunity to get a taste of life as an Army Solider.

Exercise First Look is a four-day residential program designed to give aspiring students aged 15-18yo a comprehensive overview of life in the Army. During the program students will be exposed to the day-to-day activities of an Army Solider, and will have the opportunity to experience Army lifestyle as a whole. This dynamic program will include an overview of the roles available within the Army as well as practical activities such as: Night Vision Training Centre , Battle Simulation, Physical Training, Weapons demonstrations, Field craft, Team & Leadership skills, Drills and Information sessions about the recruitment process.

• Note: Townsville will also host Exercise First Look in September 2020 As always, if you have any queries, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working together again this year and hope to see your students at one of our events soon.

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⚽City Brothers Football Club⚽

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From the list tab choose City Brothers Football Club. Under 5 through to Senior Men and Women.

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Mackay Orchestra Incorporated presents…. An opportunity for all musicians throughout Mackay…. Come and play with one of our three performing ensembles. The Mackay Orchestra Incorporated (MOI) Con Brio Orchestra rehearse Monday 4:30pm to 6pm. This is for musicians of all ages but predominantly students in the early years of their music careers. Our Conductor Mrs Gwenda Aay is well known in the Mackay Music Community for her patience and wonderful leadership of younger, up and coming musicians. The Mackay Youth Orchestra rehearse every Monday afternoon from 4:30pm to 6pm. The majority of our musicians are school aged students with a few years of experience. Musicians need to be able to moderately sight read sheet music, commit to rehearsals and are asked to audition. Our conductor, Mr Earl Winterstein is also well known around Mackay and a talented, multi instrument musician himself. The MOI Jazz Band is made up of both student and adult members of our community who all love to play Jazz and Blues. Rehearsals are Mondays, 6pm to 7pm. The MOI is looking for musicians of any age or ability who are prepared to commit time to their music and the orchestra. Rehearsals are at Mackay Christian College on Quarry Street, North Mackay. Check us out on Facebook at Mackay Orchestra, email us at mackayorchestra@gmail.com or just turn up at rehearsal on a Monday night and make yourself known. MOI offer scholarships via an audition process in early November each year or at other times if you have a skillset that we need. Just ask for details.

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Graphics CalculatorsHomeworkMathematics Tutoring: