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261 - 283 Burleigh Connection Road, Burleigh Waters Queensland 4220Phone 07 5586 1000 Fax 07 5576 2511 Website www.marymount.qld.edu.au Email info@marymount.qld.edu.au

DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA

TERM 1 WEEK 4Friday 21 February 2014

COMING EVENTS

Monday 24 February

Marymount College School Tours 5:30pm

Wednesday 26 February

Year 11 Geography Camp (26-28th Feb)

Tuesday 4 March

Shrove Tuesday

Wednesday 5 March

Ash Wednesday

5 -7 March

Year 12 Retreat

Monday 10 March

Whole School Assembly

Tuesday 11 March

P&F Meeting 6pm

Friday 14 March

International Womens’ Day

Monday 17 March

St Patrick’s Day (Wear Green)

Year 7 & 8 2015/2016 Enrolment Interviews

Tuesday 18 March

Gold Coast University Showcase, Doyle Centre

Year 7 & 8 2015/2016 Enrolment Interviews

Wednesday 19 March

Year 11 & 12 Exam Block until 26/03

Marymount Tours for Prospective Students

This Monday we welcome prospective families as they visit to learn what Marymount College has to offer their sons and daughters for Year 7 and Year 8 in 2015. We anticipate an enrolment of a maximum of 240 Year 7 students and 180 Year 8 students in 2015. Already, many enrolments (over 300) have been finalised for 2015.

2015 Enrolment Interviews for Year 7 & 8 - Mon 17 March and Tues 18 March

With so many enrolments for 2015 finalised it is likely that Year 7 enrolment applications will go on to a waiting list following the March 17 & 18 enrolment interviews for 2015. Enrolments for Year 8 may approach our limit of 180 at this time and we will keep families informed. To avoid disappointment, please complete and lodge enrolment applications now. It is most unlikely that 2015 places will be available following the May 19 & 20 Enrolment interviews. Indeed, we already have confirmed 2016 enrolments.

Strong Representation – Lions Youth of the Year

Congratulations to our outstanding representatives in the Lions Youth of the Year Competition. Following judging at club level of their applications, interviews and public speaking performances, Maddie Dick has been selected to represent Carrara Lions Club and Nikara Rangesh has been selected to represent the Burleigh Lions Club. Caitlin O’Connor won the Public Speaking Award at the Robina Lions Club judging.

Maddie and Nikara go on to Zone Finals on 8 March. If successful, they will go on to compete against each other and two other entrants in the Regional Finals on 15 March. We wish them well in their challenging quest.

Out of the Box – Year 8 Laptop Roll out

Our appreciation to all staff involved in the roll out of Macbook Air Laptops to 235 Year 8 students on Thursday this week. It’s an exciting day for students that demands careful planning and precise instruction and patient support by staff. We look forward to the arrival of Year 7 & 8 in 2015 and the roll out of over 400 laptop computers to these young people as they begin their high school years.

Oceanic District Champions

Congratulations to our Swimming Team and Captains Shane Carroll and Laura Dolan on winning the Oceanic Distrct Championships for the 13th year running. While the success is a story of team commitment and consistent placing in both A and B division events, Jemma Smith (14 Yrs), Claudia Rose Slaven (15 yrs), Megan Kreuter (16 yrs) and Daniel Elliott-Serafin (16 yrs) are to be congratulated for winning their Age Championships. Our appreciation to Mr Klouzal who managed and motivated the team with his steady support prior to the Carnival and on the day.

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Snapshots of new building site inspection this week

Block 7 – So Near Yet So Far

It is a case of watching longingly for access to new classrooms, as the new building has emerged from behind scaffolding. With the hot days of this past week and ailing air-conditioning in L Block, resilience and patience have been tested. The snapshots from this week’s site inspection give some sense of the internal spaces and colour. With internal work moving at a healthy pace over the past two weeks attention has moved to external works at the rear. A finish date has not yet been determined.

Chris Noonan - Principal

Early Departures

During the school week, students need to be in class learning. Occasionally in circumstances where it is unavoidable, parents may need to collect their child for an appointment or family reason.

In this instance, the College policy is as follows;

- Bring a letter from your parent/guardian explaining why you need to leave early - Have your Pastoral Teacher and Pastoral Coordinator sign the letter during Pastoral Care period

- Immediately prior to departure report to SAO. Hand in your note and complete the early departure register.

Where situations arise that necessitate collecting your child without prior written knowledge, please phone the College and we will locate your child. As this disrupts the classroom learning, it is preferable to avoid this if possible. During sport on Thursday afternoons, when students may be away from the College or on the fields, this may not be possible.

Please note that parents should always meet their child in the Student Administration Office (SAO). We cannot allow students to meet in the carpark or other unsupervised areas.

Kyle Connor - Deputy Principal

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Contents

Deputy 2

Block 7 2

Deputy Principal 2

Period 7 3

Be a Parent 3

APA Pastoral 3

APA Senior 3

Mass Times 4

Peace Prayer 4

APRE 4

Youth Mass 4

Gold Coast Health 5

Valentine’s Day 5

College Reunion 6

Senior News 6

Art Excursion 6

Stress Less 6

Interact 7

“Speed Dating 7

Geography 8

Year 8 MacBooks 8

Voc Ed 9

Careers Office 9

SBT Vacancies 9

Sports News 10

Supporters 11

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Year 8s now have their laptops ready to use

Period 7

Period 7 is an initiative of the Learning Support teachers at the College to assist students with homework or assignment work and provide an opportunity for students to access the library facilities after school hours. This is a very flexible and casual environment where bookings are not required and students can attend as they feel the need.

Period 7 resumes on Thursday 13 February

When: Thursday afternoons from 3.10- 4.30pm

Where: The College library

Who: All students are welcome

aSSISTaNT PRINCIPaL aDMINISTRaTION SENIOR CuRRICuLuMYear 12 Information Evening

Thanks to the many parents and students who attended the Senior School Information evening last Monday. The presentation from the Principal, The VET Coordinator and myself outlined many important points about students successfully undertaking post compulsory education and making a successful transition into tertiary pathways. A copy of the Power Point presentation is available on the College website. The importance of formalities for Senior assessment cannot be understated.

QCS Practice

The Core Skills Test Program for Year 12 OP eligible students continues each fortnight. The OP eligible students are running through a series of knowledge, skills, practice, revision and feedback on this most important external testing. Non – OP eligible students who choose not to take part have a study lesson that and period must return the letter mailed home recently to absent themselves from the program. Still very few of these have been returned to date.

assessment Calendars

Do you know where your child’s Assessment Calendars for the Semester are placed? These are valuable planning documents and by now they should be located in a prominent position. Copies of these are also available on the College website. Exam Block commences in Week 8 of this term.

Predictions

This week I have been targeting Year 12 students at risk of not achieving a QCE by the end of the year, due to poor performances in Year 11 Semester results. A letter will be mailed home directly to these families. We have also commenced informing Year 12 students of a likely OP prediction, based on the calculation process operated by the QSA; but using the ‘false’ data of their current results – specifically Year 11 Semester II. While usually accurate, it cannot not be deemed a full or real prediction, however. Students need to see me, or Mr Murtagh individually to receive this information.

Peter Shaw - assistant Principal administration Senior Curriculum

You may have noticed that the Year 8 students are very excited as they now have their Laptops ready to use. Yesterday's Out of the Box went very well and the only students who are yet to receive their laptops are our District Swimmers who are receiving them this morning.

A big thank you to Mr Tim O'Shea and Mrs Kathy McDonald, Mrs Maryanne Angel, Mrs Dawn Sajn and Mr Patrick Fedorczyk for setting up PowerPoints, passwords and the smooth distribution of laptops. And for the implementation of the roll-out I must thank Mrs Kristina Baker, Mr Peter Raward, Mrs Lorena Vine, Mr Kyle Connor, Mrs Jacqui Sheehan, Mrs Janet Cartlidge and Ms Marie Hansen. Also to the Learning Support team who helped a number of students with the set up of their machines.

Well done everyone.

Geoff Browne - assistant Principal Pastoral

aSSISTaNT PRINCIPaL PaSTORaL CaRE

Be a Parent not a Pal

It’s challenging being a parent.

More so when the teenager is a challenge. Even more so when as a parent we’re struggling for time and support.

• How do we find out how to parent?

• How do we evaluate what we currently do as parents?

• Is it possible to do parenting more effectively?

If these questions have been yours then consider attending Dr Jeff Kemp’s Parenting Skills Evenings at St Michael’s College Carrara 7pm Wednesdays 12, 19 & 26 March.

Assessment Schedules available on College website >Community>Information for Parents

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Peace Prayer of St. Francis of assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

aSSISTaNT PRINCIPaL - RELIGIOuS EDuCaTION

MaSS TIMESSaturday8.00am Burleigh Heads5.00pm Miami6.00pm Palm Beach6.15pm Burleigh HeadsSunday7.00am Palm Beach7.00am Burleigh Heads 8.30am Miami 8.30am Mudgeeraba 10.00am Doyle Centre5.30pm Doyle Centre

PaRISH YOuTH MaSS

Save the Date – Parish Youth Mass – 1st March

YOU are invited to a Youth Mass on Sunday 1 March.

Please join us at the 5.30pm Doyle Centre Mass on March 1 to celebrate the start of the school year and the Youth of our Parish.

Everyone is welcome to join us after mass for pizza, table tennis, conversation and basketball!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Doyle Centre Mass Community

Marymount College Open Night Tours

5:30pm Monday 24 February

Student-led tours of the College for prospective students and families

RSVP Enrolments Secretary 5586 1003

Year 12 Retreat

Year 12 Retreat which takes place from 5- 7 March will be organised a little differently this year. Students will be grouped in their Pastoral Care groups and there will be two groups at each venue. It is hoped that this time shared with their Pastoral Teachers and Pastoral group members will add not only to their retreat experience, but should also enrich relationships as the year goes on. It is sad, but true, that some students can go right through school from primary to secondary, and never get to know some of the students with whom they have shared the journey.

Preparations are quite advanced, yet a large number of letters are yet to be returned. If yours is one of them, please send it in to the College as soon as possible. Letter explaining what is required here.

As Retreat begins on Ash Wednesday, Year 12s will attend the College Ash Wednesday Liturgy before leaving.

Year 10 Reflection Day

Year 10 Reflection Day will be held on 5 March at Bond University. Students will bring a letter home with details next week. Mr Michael Fitzpatrick will facilitate the day. Year 10s will receive their ashes during their Reflection Day ritual.

Junior Classes

Years 8, 9 and 10 Religion classes are very busily engaged in their new Religion program. You are encouraged to have conversations with your sons and daughters about their work. Work on assessment tasks will begin imminently providing another opportunity for good conversations at home.

Dolores Maitland - assistant Principal Religious Education

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Gold Coast Health Service District

The Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service has completed routine oral health care for students attending Marymount College.

Please consider attending your family dentist in-between offers of care by the Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service to assist in maintaining your child’s oral health.

A pain relief and trauma service operates between offers of care to provide emergency treatment only.

Contact the Oral Health Call Centre 1300 300 850 Monday to Friday 8.00am–4.30 pm excluding Public Holidays.

Performing arts Classes

Performing Arts Classes are held every Tuesday after school in the Doyle Centre Drama Room. There are a few spots still available this year.

With years of experience in both live and TV/film work, I like to offer the students a variety of experiences and build their acting skills with role play, character work, improvisation, film work and more.

If you would like to enrol, email or text me as below.

Anna Waters-Massey 0417 584290 watersworks@bigpond.com www.annawatersmassey.com.au

210 roses and 310 cupcakes were sold for Valentine’s Day and over $835 was raised.

Valentine’s Day, the day of love, originates from the story of Saint Valentine in Rome in 300 AD. Valentine was a Christian Priest who was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and ministering Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. He is said to have performed a miracle in order to cure the jailer’s daughter of blindness. He was beheaded for this on February 14, leaving a letter to the daughter and signing it, “From Your Valentine”.

Valentine’s Day at Marymount was filled with joy, love and friendship. During the week students had the option to preorder their loved ones roses and cupcakes, which were distributed to pastoral classes on Friday morning. More than fifty Year 12s dressed up as cupid in pink, red and white togas to deliver the gifts. Year 12 participant, Nikara Rangesh, expressed, “It was great fun to dress up and be involved, all the while spreading the love.”

Much organisation went into the day, from the lead-in time – pre-ordering the gifts to obtaining and sorting the orders, wrapping the roses, and then successfully distribute them together with cupcakes. The effective teamwork directed by Campus Minister Eliza Kerklaan, helped this process run smoothly and effectively.

210 roses and 310 cupcakes were sold for Valentine’s Day, meaning that over $835 was raised. This money will be presented to Project Compassion, which is Caritas Australia’s annual fundraising and awareness raising appeal to ‘help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity’. Specifically, this year the money will go to a city slum in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to improve living conditions.

Valentine’s Day at Marymount was certainly memorable, and it is rewarding to know that our gestures of love are helping out those that are less fortunate.

Caitlin McNamara - Year 12 reporter and participant

VALENTINE’S DAY

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SENIOR ART ExCURSION

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Tutor Needed?

Allan Hambleton is a available for tutoring in accounting, internal controls, budgeting, economics, management and other business classes. Allan is an experienced teacher with a B.Comm., MBA, CMA and has a Queensland Blue Card for working with children. 0406510893

Marymount College Reunion

Sat 8 November 2014

10, 20 & 30 years

1974, 1984, 1994 & 2004

To register your interest email Terri-lea Johnston tjohnston@marymount.qld.edu.au

Tuckshop Needs Help

One day per month, per term or any time that you are able to give

Start after drop off and be finished by 1:30pm

Meet other parents

Mums, Dad, Grandparents - all welcome!

Please call the College and ask for Anita Maher

On Valentines Day, senior art students were given the opportunity to visit the Gallery of Modern Art in Southbank. The current exhibition displayed is ‘Falling Back to Earth’ by artist Cai Guo-Qiang, whose large-scale installations have made him one of the most innovative figures in contemporary art.

The exhibition features four installations, including two newly commissioned works, directly inspired by the landscapes of southeast Queensland, which Guo-Qiang visited in 2011.

‘Heritage’ 2013 showcases 99 replicas of animals from around the world, all drinking from a blue lake, surrounded by pristine white sand, similar to the lakes of Moreton Bay’s islands.

‘Eucalyptus’ 2013 responds to the ancient trees of Lamington National Park in our very own Gold Coast hinterland.

The third installation ‘Head On’, of 99 wolves leaping above head only to crash against a pane of glass, is most definitely striking, with a narrative dimension that implies themes of ideology and human nature.

The final installation is a peaceful tea drinking room, which invites guests to share in Guo-Qiang’s culture.

Each of these installations gave the Marymount Art senior students a chance to reflect upon the work they will choose to produce in the classroom within the year ahead.

“I was completely awe struck at the grand assemblage of all four installations,” commented year 12 art student, Loretta Serong. “’Falling Back to Earth’ has definitely helped me in my own growth as an artist, in finding meaning and seeing different perspectives of bodies of work”.

Inspired by Guo-Qiang’s spectacular and meditative installations, the senior students will now reflect upon what we have seen at the gallery. It will help us to understand better the ideologies concerning man and nature through powerful statements in art, literature and drama.

aisling Waugh - Year 12 Student Reporter

a Quick Overview

The four week session program will suit 16-18 year olds who worry a lot about life in general, who put excessive pressure on themselves to achieve high standards, or who are just suffering from generally high levels of stress. Of course parents and teachers want young people to strive to do their best, but the marketing driven, materialist, image-obsessed, competitive culture in which they are growing up, can result in many young teenagers fearing they might not be able to measure up to the standards they imagine they have to meet in order to be considered successful and respected by their peers, teachers and family.

Excessive anxiety and stress is detrimental to optimum performance at school, to relationships with family and friends and togeneral health. Learning to handle pressure and seek a balanced life can equip young people with skills that will benefit them throughout life.

Mindfulness relaxation is an evidence based practice that has beenshown to be helpful in assisting individuals build resilience. Even young teenagers can benefit from learning some of the basic techniques.

To make a booking or find out more information contact Andrea Armstrong at groups@lakesidesrooms.com.au or phone 5562 0466 or 0430 433 071

STRESS LESS FOR SUCCESS

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Student Protection

For Marymount College, making the school a place of safety, a nurturing community of care, is an essential part of our ethos and underpins our commitment to the protection of students. We strive to ensure a culture where all acknowledge and understand that student protection is the responsibility of everyone.

For enquiries in relation to Brisbane Catholic Education’s student protection processes please contact any of the following:Chris Noonan - PrincipalAngela Jeffrey - CounsellorHeather Clark - CounsellorJessica Joyce - CounsellorTo view the following documents click and follow link or access on our website www.marymount.qld.edu.au > Student Services > Student Protection

Student Protection Processes document

Brochures - Student Protection: Information for Families

Interact held its first meeting for 2014 with many new members

FIRST INTERACT MEETING - 2014

Planning a Holiday? Check School Term dates at http://www.marymount.qld.edu.au/news/Pages/Term-Dates.aspx

The first thing I noticed at Interact’s inaugural meeting for 2014 was that we will need to find a larger room to hold all our new members. The second was that with so many eager and enthusiastic members, 2014 could well be Marymount Interact’s most exciting year to date!

The purpose of this meeting was to welcome new and returning members and to discuss the different ways members can contribute to reaching the goals of Interact. President Millie Clout explained Interact’s association with Rotary and spoke about our proposed plans for the year. Millie then introduced the other Board members who in turn, explained their roles within the club.

Members were then grouped according to their area of interest: Local, which handles local activities and fundraising; International, which will focus on our ongoing Vanuatu project; and Club, which is responsible for recruiting new members and keeping everyone up to date.

We thank staff members Mrs Scott, Ms Aki, Mrs Barlow and Mrs Weatherall for their continued support. Interact will meet next, Week 5, Tuesday 25th February and will meet fortnightly after this.

amy Weatherall - Year 12 Student Reporter and Interact Club Director

“Speed Dating With a Book”, was an activity encouraged and launched on Valentine’s Day! Teacher Librarian Mrs Janet Cartlidge worked with English class teacher Ms Mullins to promote reading amongst her three classes. Its success will now be continued with other classes participating in improving their reading skills and for some, just becoming interested in books!

The activity worked like this: when we arrived at the Library our class had a variety of books available on a group of tables. We sat around the tables, each student being able to select a book to read. Each person in the class gets to read the book of their choice for 5 minutes. Once the clock sounds, it is time to change your book. We rotated tables and then chose another book. After reading each book for the selected amount of time, we had to rate it. It was either ‘Yuck, Interesting, In love, I found my Match or Just a one night stand.’

The books that were chosen, were written in different genres; some of them I didn’t find appealing but others were interesting. For those of us who love to read, this activity was just great. For others, I believe it showed us what’s out there to read – and there is such a variety!

From my point of view I think that this activity was great to participate in and that it helps you when you’re reading a book in class as it helps you read more quickly and then you can actually find yourself reading more books!

We extend our thanks to Mrs Cartlidge and Ms Mullins for enabling us to have such a worthwhile experience!

Bronte Scullion - Year 9 reporter and participant

“SPEED DATING WITH A BOOK”

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Year 10 Geographers Tackle the Real Issues

On Valentine’s day, our Year Ten Geographers headed out into the field to tackle the real issue of erosion on our southern Gold Coast Beaches. The day was spent measuring and observing erosion and deposition of sand along our beaches.

Once we return to the classroom, we will be analysing our data and making important decisions about how to tackle this problem, particularly at Palm Beach, where there is a clear need for something to be done. Students will be deciding on the best long term option. Should we move back from the coastal dune system, or can we manage this problem in another way?

My thanks to our outstanding Year Ten class of 2014. Your conduct in the field, your work ethic and your enthusiasm is a credit to you all. Well done!

Kim Parker - Geography Co-ordinator and Mentor Teacher Indigenous Program

GEOGRAPHY ExCURSION

Year Ten Geographers measuring and observing erosion and depsotion

We were all very excited. The MacBooks will have many benefits for us, such as being a convenient way to do assignments and make research for studying much easier. MacBooks are also a great opportunity for teaching responsibility. Although the MacBooks are very convenient to have, they also include many distractions. Some of these distractions include social media such as Instagram, and Facebook as well as different applications.

Even though there are these many distractions, MacBooks are a great learning tool for students.

Carolyn Marcinkus - Year 8 reporter

Chess News

Round 1 of the Gold Coast High Schools Inter-School Chess Teams Competition will be held at Somerset College on Wednesday 5th March.

Students need to be in the Assembly hall at Somerset College at 8.45am to register. Those students requiring transport need to meet at the bus stop at 8.15am. The day concludes at 2.30pm. Competitors should see Mrs King in the Learning Support Centre to collect a letter. Signed permission forms must be returned by Friday 28th February at the latest, together with the entry fee of $17.

Diana King - Chess Coordinator

YEAR EIGHT RECEIVE MACBOOKS

This Thursday the Year Eight students received their MacBooks.

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SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Year 11 Work Experience Week

Information is being mailed to all Year 11 students and their parents/carers this week in regards to this year’s Work Experience program which is scheduled for the final week of Term 2 (Monday, 23rd June – Friday, 27th June). Please consider the information carefully and take note of the due date: MONDAY, 17TH MARCH. Any questions can be directed to Ms James at the Marymount College Careers Office phone: 55 861 073 or email: pjames@marymount.qld.edu.au.

Marymount College Careers Expo - Tuesday 29 July 2014

We’re working towards putting together the widest range of representatives ever at this year’s event. To do that, we need your help! The aim is to provide our students and parents the opportunity to speak one-on-one with individuals working or experienced in the field they’re interested in.

The event is held in the Doyle Centre in Term 3 on Tuesday 29 July between 6pm-8pm. If you think you might be available or are just interested in further details, please contact Ms Leesa Lutze in the Marymount College Careers Office on 55861 063 or llutze@marymount.qld.edu.au.

RSa – Repsonsible Service of alcohol CertificateAurora Training Institute is offering the below course: Date: Monday 3 March Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Aurora Training Institute Suite 25 “Acacia Centre Commercial”, 340 Scottsdale Drive, Robina Cost: $50 Contact: admin@aurora.edu.au 1300 936 864

CAREERS OFFICE NEWS

New to our vacancy list this week are:Hospitality• Café Biaggi (Burleigh Waters)

• Crema Espresso (Helensvale)

• Gloria Jeans (Coolangatta)

• Gourmet Espresso (Broadbeach)

• Hard Rock Café (Surfers Paradise)

• Olli and Luca (Isle of Capri)

• Subway (Variety of Locations)

• Sunset Bar and Grill (Marina Mirage)

• Tallship Island Adventures (Main Beach)

• The Surfers Paradise Beach Café (Surfers Paradise)

• Marigold (Broadbeach)

• Goa Indian Fusion (Main Beach)

• Tikka Bar (Mermaid Beach – “Indian Tapas”)

• Belvedere Restaurant (Worongary)

• Baskin Robbins (Mermaid Beach)

• Pickled Cactus Mexican Restaurant (Biggera Waters)

• Michels Patisserie (Elanora“The Pines Shopping Mall”)

• Randhawas Indian Cuisine

• Toast (Broadbeach “Oasis)

• Marigold (Broadbeach)

• Tandoori Place (Miami)

• Grilled Seafood Bar (Broadbeach “Pacific Fair Shopping Mall”)

• Oberois Taj Indian (Broadbeach)

• Wok in a Box (Broadbeach)

• Tandoori Place (Palm Beach)

• Pizza Hut (Elanora “The Pines”)

• The Continental Shelf (Elanora)

• Baby Grand Coffee Lounge (Broadbeach)

• Zarraffas (Burleigh Heads)

• Nandos (Mermaid Waters)

• French Lantern Café (Hope Island)

Business/Business administration

• Baskin Robbins (Mermaid Beach)

• Kirra Beach Newsagency (Kirra Beach)

• Newsxpress (Pacific Fair/Elanora)

• Tallship Island Adventures (Main Beach)

Please contact the Marymount College Careers Office for further details and to apply.

Diploma of Building & Construction Para-Professional Program

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE has secured funding for a brand new pilot program that allows students who commenced Year Eleven this year to complete four units out of the Diploma of Building & Construction over two years. The program offers an opportunity for participants to complete:• A minimum of 80

hours of structured work placement

• 4 QCE points• Provides a structured

Papa-professional pathway

The program is run every Friday for five hours commencing Friday 14 March at the Australian Industry Trade College and costs $200.

Interested students should register their details at Schools.GCIT@gcit.edu.au (including name, phone number, email address) or contact Bridget at GCIT on 5581 8811.

Careers Office is located in the Library & Recource Centre and is open 8am-4pm daily

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Thu 27 Feb

• Sport Trials #4 Sport

• Regional Volleyball – 19yr – Pac Pines All Day

• District Rugby Union Merrimac SHS 1 – 3pm

• District Touch Football – Miami SHS 1 – 3pm

Mon 3 Mar

• Regional Swimming – Miami. Evening

Wed 5 Mar

• Regional Rugby Union – 18yr – TBC All Day

• Regional Swimming - Miami. Evening

Thu 6 Mar

• AGCC Round 1 Sport

• Regional Volleyball – 15yr – Pac Pines All Day

• Regional Touch – Owen Park All Day

• District Netball Tallebudgera 1-3pm

Sat 8 Mar

• Clairvaux Rugby & Netball – Year 9’s All Day

Mon 10 Mar

• Regional Cricket – 14yr – Sth GC All Day

Wed 12 Mar

• Regional Netball – Runaway Bay All Day

Thu 13 Mar

• AGCC Round 2 Sport

• District Basketball – 18yr – Varsity College 1 – 3pm

• District Soccer – 19yr – PBC SHS 1 – 3pm

Sports Dates

Oceanic District Swimming Championships

The Oceanic District Swimming Championships were held at Pizzey Park pool in Miami yesterday. Marymount students swam against Palm Beach Currumbin SHS, Elanora SHS, Miami SHS, Merrimac SHS, Robina SHS and Varsity College. Our students represented the College with pride and we were once again the only school to have a swimmer in every race – showing our team first motto.

Well done to the following swimmers on their placings in their age championships: 1st PlaceJemma Smith 14 Year GirlsClaudia-Rose Slaven 15 Year GirlsMegan Kreuter 16 Year GirlsDaniel Elliot-Serafin 16 Year Boys2nd Place Charlotte Mitchell 13 Year GirlsDaniel Thomas 14 Year BoysTyler Beecher 15 Year GirlsTyler Cook 16 Year Girls3rd Place Matthew Treggiden 13 Year BoysKarla Albertsen 14 Year GirlsGreta Petersen Open GirlsCongratulations to all of our swimmers for the efforts on the day. Our girls managed to retain the Girls Pointscore trophy (for the fourteenth year in a row) scoring 239 points, with Miami second on 153, while the boys also retained the Boys Pointscore trophy (for the thirteenth year in a row) holding off Miami 211 to 181. Therefore Marymount won the Overall Pointscore for the thirteenth year in a row.

Thank you to Mr Harry Klouzal for his expertise managing and motivating the swimmers and to Mrs Kim Smith and Ms Cherie Andersen on their assistance as officials at the carnival.

Many of our students will now go on to compete at the South Coast Swimming trials on March 3rd and 5th at Pizzey Park pool.

Thursday Sport

Next week is our final trial for the AGCC semester one interschool sport competition, where the team players will play in are determined. Please make sure students are prepared for their sport with the correct equipment.

District Trials

The following sports have trials in the coming weeks: 19 & under Rugby Union and Touch Football (Boys and Girls – all ages). Those wishing to trial in these sports need to see Mr Balym for details.

Billets

Billets are still required for the 15 & Under Boys and Girls Football teams competing at the State Championships in August. If you think your family can host a student for four nights from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 17 August please contact me via email: info@marymount.qld.edu.au or have your child see me in my office to receive further information.

Fun Run

The Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay is holding a Fun Run series in the lead-up to the Gold Coast Marathon in July. Races are open to all ages and you don’t have to do all races in the series. There is a 5km race each time or a progressive series starting with an 8km race. The race dates are: Sunday 23rd February, Sunday 30th March, Sunday 4th May, Sunday 1st June and Sunday 22nd June. Head to: https://www.corporatechallenge.com.au/fun-runs/sports-super-centre-series for more information and to enter the races.

Trent Balym - Sports Coordinator

Students competing at Oceanic District Swimming Championship

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