Principal’s Welcome Term 2 | Week 8 | 2015

Message from the Principal

Upcoming Events

Monday 15 July

Student Free Day

&

Year 11 SONY Camp

Training Day

Thursday 18 July

College Group Photos

(Academic Uniform)

Friday 19 July

College Group Photos

(Sports & Extracurricular)

Sunday 28 July

Princes House Mass

Saturday & Sunday

August 3-4

World Challenge

Above | Year 9 Campers enjoying a swim at Echo Creek as part of Whole School Camps & Retreats

NEWS UPDATE TERM 2 WEEK 9 2019

We were so excited to hear that St Patrick’s College Townsville was named as a Finalist for Best Re-

gional School in the Australian Education Awards. You just have to follow our Facebook page to see that our girls and our teachers are constantly striving to excel - whether that be in the classroom, on

the sports field, in performance, through immersive learning or through service to our community. Congratulations to our teachers and students; how wonderful for them to be recognised in this way!

The Addams Family musical was such a mysterious, spooky, entertaining and professional production. When we realised earlier in the year that we would not have the Civic Theatre as a venue due to

flood damage, we were much relieved to have the Port of Townsville step in to offer us their Quay-side Terminal venue for the performances. I cannot praise Mrs Kelly and her team highly enough for

their approach to making sure the show would go on and the creative ways they went about setting up a stage, lighting and seating so that students wouldn’t miss this amazing opportunity to be involved

in a musical production. Congratulations must go to the young people whose performances were worthy of a Broadway production. Much thanks also to Mrs Kelly for her creative genius in directing

the play, and to our very own teachers who worked with Mrs Kelly to bring her vision to life. We are a relatively small school and this was just another example of us punching well above our weight. I

would like to specifically thank key staff: Mr Marano, Assistant Director; Sophie Ricca, Vocal Director; Monica Licciardello, Musical Director; Megan Qualischefski and Sherri-Lee Hudson, Choreography along with our students Lara Stewart and Sarah Mosch, Assistant Choreographers. The Addams Fami-

ly Band was also made up of our staff: Conductor & Keyboard, Monica Licciardello; Keyboard, Elisa-beth Gordon; Trumpet, Mark Smith; Electric Guitar, Georgia Martel; Bass Guitar, John Goulter; Per-

cussion Paul Neilson, and Isobelle Lawrence in Year 11 was also on Percussion. Many other teachers, staff members and students also stepped up on the night to sell tickets and programs, and to act as

ushers.

We are pleased to announce that our #STEM Like A Pats Girl Conference, which will be held in Au-

gust, sold out in under a week of tickets being released. It is heartening to see the value that parents and their daughters place on engaging in the STEM fields, especially given that many jobs of the future

will rely on an understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Heading off to Camps has been a great way to end the term. I was fortunate to be able to attend

some of the camps spending a day with the Year 11 girls at the Genazanno Retreat on the Atherton Tablelands before visiting the Year 9 girls at Echo Creek. There is much written on the benefits of

getting close and personal with Mother Nature which includes boosting energy and the immune sys-tem, enhancing creativity and restoring focus, just to name a few. I do hope the girls look to fill their

holiday break with interesting activities that include being outdoors.

My husband and I are very much looking forward to travelling to Italy over the mid-year vacation for

my Annual Leave. There is something very special about immersing myself in the world in which my parents were born and speaking my first language, falteringly at first and then more confidently as time

progresses. I love the architecture, the food, the amazing scenery and rich history, but mostly I enjoy

talking to the locals and making sense of my own cultural heritage. So until next term, arriverdeci !

Paulina

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ACADEMIC NEWS Amy Byrnes

Director of Studies

No doubt our students will welcome the holidays after the fast-paced nature of Term 2. Students

have completed a range of learning activities throughout the term including NAPLAN, QCS Trials,

excursions and practical experiences. I encourage them to take some time to relax, reenergise

and refocus before we begin Semester 2.

REPORT CARDS Semester 1 and Year 11 Unit One Report Cards will be issued in the holidays. A reminder that the format of these re-

ports will differ to previous years with no individual subject comments. Parents/Carers can find any subject specific feed-

back on individual assessment tasks via the Student Café. If you do not receive your Report Card in the holidays, please

contact the College office.

ACADEMIC AND DILIGENCE ASSEMBLY Based on the Semester 1 Report, students who qualify for either an Academic Award or Diligence Award will be advised

in the holidays via a separate letter of their achievements. The Assembly will be held on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 begin-

ning at 9am followed by light refreshments at our Café by the Sea. Information regarding the eligibility for these awards

can be found at: https://www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/curriculum-79u2k7/academic/academic-diligence-awards/. If your

daughter believes that she is eligible for an Academic or Diligence Award, and did not receive a letter, she is encouraged

to see the Director of Studies at the commencement of Term 3.

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES

Following the Semester 1 Reporting, Academic Conferences will be held in Term 3 on two different dates. Further in-

formation about Academic Conferences will be released with the report cards, however, the dates and times for Aca-

demic Conferences are as follows:

Thursday, 25 July 2019 (3.30pm to 7pm)

Thursday, 1 August 2019 (3.30pm to 5pm)

To prepare students for Academic Conferences, they will be provided with a hard copy of the Academic Conference

Booklet at the beginning of Term 3. This booklet will allow students to reflect on their Semester 1 grades and set new

goals for Semester 2. An electronic copy of the booklet can also be found at: https://www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/

parents-v88by7/academic-conferences/

SUBJECT CHANGES—SEMESTER 2

Any Year 9, 10 or 12 students considering subject changes for Semester 2 are encouraged to make a time to meet with

the Director of Studies, Amy Byrnes (abyrnes@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au). Year 8 students may also consider a language

subject change for Semester 2. Subject changes for Semester 2 will close on Friday, 26 July 2019 (Week 2, Term 3).

YEAR 9 & 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FOR 2020

The Year 8 and 10 Subject Information Evening for students entering Year 9 and 11 in 2020 was held on Monday, 10

June. A reminder that both hard copy and online subject selection forms are due by 3pm, Friday 26 July (Week 2, Term

3). If students or parents/caregivers have any questions in relation to this process, they are encouraged to contact me

via the College office or email (abyrnes@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au). Documentation for students who didn’t attend the

Subject Selection Evening has been posted via mail.

YEAR 11 ACADEMIC MENTORING

Year 11 students have been meeting with their Academic Mentors throughout the final weeks of Term 2 and these will

continue at the beginning of Term 3. Throughout these meetings, students discuss their academic progress in Unit One,

career pathways, subject choices and goals. Students will continue to regularly meet with their Academic Mentors

throughout their senior schooling to ensure that they are on-track, focused and achieving their academic goals.

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it,’ hiking and camping in the bush. Year 11 students spent their time on the Atherton Tablelands at Genazzano Retreat.

Their retreat focus was on leadership and personal growth. The Year 12 students spent their time in Townsville and

participated in a “Women of the Future Conference.” Their retreat also had a community service focus and they all gave

their time to volunteer at local charities and schools.

There have been many wonderful stories from all of the staff and students about the adventures they had while on

Camp. These whole school activities are made possible by our dedicated staff who willingly give up their time to ensure

the students have an enjoyable time. In particular, thanks must go to the Camp Coordinators Ms Lizzie Wood, Ms Lisa

Mowbray, Ms Megan Christie, Ms Kirsten Anderson, Ms Maria Franettovich and Ms Catherine Rentoule for their willing-

ness to plan these retreats. A selection of photos can be found on Pages 9 & 10. I hope all students and their families

enjoy a restful break.

SEMESTER 2 REMINDERS Monday, July 15 - Student Free Day. Students return and classes resume on Tuesday, July 16.

Monday, July 15 - SONY Camp Training Day for all Year 11 SONY Camp participants.

Thursday and Friday July 18/19 – College Group Photos. Thursday - Academic Uniform, Friday - House, Sport & Extra-

curricular Group Photos. Please be advised that students that are in non-sporting extracurricular groups will be required to bring their academic uniform with them to school.

Sunday, July 28 – Princes’ House Mass, St Joseph’s Church.

Saturday and Sunday August 3/4 – World Challenge Expedition.

UNIFORM SHOP The Wearitto uniform shop will re-open Wednesday, 10 July from 12:30PM - 4PM and Thursday, 11 July from 8:00AM

- 11:00 AM. Normal opening hours will resume during week 1 of Term 3.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

Cameran Triffett

CAMP/RETREAT WEEK: TUESDAY 18 – THURSDAY 20 JUNE On Tuesday, 18 June the students and staff from St Patrick’s College set off on Camp. The

Year 7 students headed to Camp Kanga where they took part in many activities based around

a survivor theme. Year 8 students headed to Wambiana Station south west of Charters Tow-

ers and engaged in typical farm based activities. The students in Year 9 headed up north to

Echo Creek inland from Tully, and engaged in team-building activities designed to push them

out of their comfort zones. The Year 10 students went west to Camp Gedling and ‘roughed

ACADEMIC NEWS (CONTINUED)

YEAR 12 QCS TRIAL

Year 12 QCS students will complete their last trial on Tuesday, 16 July. As this is only a one-day trial, students will only

participate in the Writing Task and the Short Response Task. Year 12 QCS students have been sent the schedule for this

day.

YEAR 12 NON-QCS STUDENTS

Year 12 non-QCS students will participate in competency catch-up sessions on Tuesday, 16 July. These sessions will oc-

cur in B14 and will allow students some time to work on the Certificate requirements. Year 12 non-QCS students will

not have regular lessons on this day and have been sent the schedule for this day.

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DEAN OF MISSION

Athena Costopoulos

2019 SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARDS We are proud to announce that Ms Kirsten Anderson has

been nominated for the Spirit of Catholic Education Award.

This award recognises outstanding contributions by individ-

uals within the Catholic education community.

Ms Anderson will be acknowledged for her contributions to our community at the

Catholic Education Week Mass which will be held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral

on Monday, July 29, commencing at 10.00am.

MERCY PARTNERS MASS

St Patrick’s College joined with other Mercy Ministries for the very special Mercy

Partners 10th Anniversary Celebration Mass presided over by Bishop Tim Harris.

“Light of Christ, flame our hearts...”

TOGETHER WE PRAY

Above | Mercy Partners Mass—Sacred Heart Cathedral

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CAREERS NEWS Catherine Rentoule

Careers & Vocational Education

CAREERS EXPO St Patrick’s College Townsville will be hosting its first ever Careers Expo on Tuesday, 30 July 5PM -

7PM. The event is Ideal for students in Years 10-12, however all students are welcome.

A full schedule of events and exhibitors will be posted closer to the event via our College Facebook

page. Please “Like” us on Facebook to receive all the updates in your news feed. If you have a local

business and are interested in being a part of this inaugural event, please contact our Head of Faculty -

Careers and Vocational Education, Ms Catherine Rentoule (crentoule@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au) to learn more about se-

curing a space at this event.

On Tuesday, 11 June, fifty Year 6 students came

across to the College from St Joseph’s Catholic

School, The Strand for a high school lab experience.

Students were introduced to the value of microscopes

for examining “mini-beasts” from freshwater samples.

Students took the opportunity to look how diverse

freshwater samples can be and gained an understanding as to how we can

use this knowledge to better understand water quality. There were some

excellent drawings and notes taken as they observed how these animals

moved, fed and behaved. It was a fantastic opportunity to nurture the natu-

ral curiosity of our Year 6 neighbours.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Chris Pacey

Head of Faculty

Left | A Year 6 student from St Joseph’s The Strand, enjoyed using the College’s scientific

equipment including microscopes, during Mr Pacey’s high school lab experience day.

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STUDENT-IN-FOCUS FOR VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC Harriet Geater-Johnson

Teacher - Visual Art

ISABELLE LAWRENCE (YEAR 12) Isabelle is currently studying Visual Art at and is

a part of the Percussion Ensemble. Recently,

Isabelle had a big role as part of the musical en-

semble for the Combined Schools Musical, The Addams Family and really took up the challenge

when Mr Neilson couldn’t be there one evening, taking on the role of

lead percussion for the night!

Isabelle has also been a huge part of the Strand Ephemera club. By

attending every week, she has made a large contribution to our instal-

lation Plenty More, and has been a great help to the Art department.

Come and see Isabelle’s and the work of others from 26 July - 4 Au-

gust during Townsville City Council’s Strand Ephemera event on The

Strand.

GEOGRAPHY NEWS Sue Rheinberger

Teacher - Senior Geography

YEAR 9 & 10 GEOGRAPHY EXCURSIONS

This term, our intrepid Year 9 and 10 Geographers have been out exploring our agricultural and

urban environments. The Year 9 students took a day trip to the Burdekin agricultural region

learning about the realities, and the role of technology, in food production—from seed to super-

market. Closer to home, the Year 10 students had lunch in the Perfumed Gardens, participated

in Townsville City Council’s Liveability Study and Rate Your Neighbourhood Surveys, and also

took time to learn about the Waterfront Development Priority Area from Townsville City

Council Architects and Landscapers. The real-world truly is our classroom.

Left | Year 9 Geography

students learn about

pumpkin farming in the

Burdekin agricultural

region.

Right | Year 12 student Isabelle Lawrence working on art pieces for the College’s entry into

the annual Strand Ephemera.

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NORTH QUEENSLAND CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Lauren Newman

Indigenous Support Program leader

On Friday, 14 June, four of our Year 11 students were

invited to participate in the Department of Education’s

North Queensland Region - Schools Constitutional

Convention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Students, held at James Cook University’s Townsville

Campus. This program has been running since 1995 and

is designed to educate senior secondary students about the Australian Consti-

tution.

Layleeta Neil, Maleta Warrior, Heaven Wilson and Javanah Bero accompanied

Legal Studies Teacher, Ms Lara O’Kane, to the full-day event. Students partici-

pated in a plebiscite vote, as well as experienced a mock bill being passed

through Parliament. The students all enjoyed the day, were

able to form connections with students from other local

secondary schools, and definitely came away with new life

skills that they will be able to use in the future.

Prior to the event, one student was asked to nominate to

be the Speaker representing the College on the day, and

Layleeta Neil volunteered without hesitation. For Layleeta

this also involved creating a prepared speech to deliver on

the day addressing the topic “Indigenous Representation in

the Australian Parliament”. Layleeta spoke confidently

about how dedicated seats for Indigenous and Torres Strait

representatives would increase the interest of Indigenous

people in standing for elections, overall making the Gov-

ernment and Parliament more relevant to them. We

proudly announce that Layleeta placed second overall, and

was selected to be a part of the Queensland Delegate to

the National Convention to be held in Canberra in 2020.

UN YOUTH AOTEAROA LEADERSHIP TOUR

Over the July holidays, Year 12 student, Ella Evans, will be one of sixteen Year 10-12

Australian students heading off to New Zealand for the UN Youth Aotearoa Leader-

ship Tour. The Aotearoa Leadership Tour is an opportunity like no other to learn

about Indigenous rights and culture, and to explore Australia’s relationship with its

First Peoples through an intercultural, two-week tour of New Zealand. Congratula-

tions Ella, we wish you all the best!

Above | Year 11 students Layleeta Neil, Maleta Warrior, Heaven Wilson and

Javanah Bero at this year’s Constitutional Convention held at JCU. Layleeta

Neil will go on to represent the NQ Region in Canberra for the Constitutional

Convention in 2020.

Left | Year 12 student Ella Evans will travel to New Zealand in July for the UN Youth Aotearoa

Leadership Tour.

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On 6-8 June, 88 cast and 15 crew from St

Patrick’s College, Ignatius Park College

and St Margaret Mary’s College created

the music theatre spectacle, The Addams

Family. After just 15 weeks of rehearsal,

the staff and students involved were able to produce an ex-

tremely high-quality performance: An experience that for many,

will never be forgotten.

The Addams Family musical received fantastic reviews from both

the Huxley Press and in ‘Letters to the Editor’ published in the

Townsville Bulletin. Visit the College’s Facebook page to read

more about the event: https://www.facebook.com/

StPatricksCollegeTownsville/

It goes without saying that events such as this are a team effort.

Thank you to all staff, students and their families for their contri-

bution and commitment to The Addams Family production.

Without your support, we would not have been able to produce

something so special. If you missed out on purchasing a program

on the evening and would like to obtain one, please contact the

school office, there are a limited number available.

CREATIVE ARTS & DRAMA Alyssa Kelly

Head of Faculty, Arts

Above| Scenes from the ‘spooktacular’ The Addams Family musi-

LIBRARY NEWS Alice Manning - Librarian

In recent weeks, the Library has hosted a wonderful display from the Year 7 Ancient Egypt assess-

ment artefacts. The variety of tombs, mummies and pyramids have certainly enhanced our library

space. Also on display, is a tribute to the fabulous cast and crew of The Addams Family, which

includes action shots of the cast and a collection of original Addams Family drawings by the

school’s very own, Mr Shane Gallagher.

We are happy to announce that our self-checkout for borrowing resources is up and running, and

coming soon is a catalogue search station, enabling students easy access to the catalogue to support their research and

reading pursuits.

We have had a great response to our “Request a Book” initiative, with many new books having now arrived and avail-

able for borrowing in Term 3. I’d like to strongly encourage students to continue to let us know what they’d like to

read to ensure our library is responsive to students’ interests.

Finally, our latest competition “Guess the number of fiction books in the library,” has already received a large number

of responses. The competition continues into Term 3 and will culminate in a mystery prize draw for the student

whose guess is closest to the correct answer.

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YEAR 7 CAMP - PROSERPINE

YEAR 8 CAMP - WAMBIANA

YEAR 9 CAMP - ECHO CREEK

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YEAR 10 CAMP - GEDLING, HERVEY RANGE

YEAR 11 LEADERSHIP CAMP - GENAZANNO

YEAR 12 “WOMEN OF THE FUTURE” CONFERENCE

Above| Year 12 students participated in the College’s first “Women of the Future” Conference which included, mock ‘speed’ interviews with volun-

teers from local industries and was capped off with a Conference dinner.

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We proudly acknowledge Higgins Coatings, a key sponsor of the 2019 #STEM LIKE A PAT’S GIRL CONFERENCE

Additional generous support for the 2019 #STEM LIKE A PAT’S GIRL CONFERENCE is provided by the following sponsors: