Vol II No: 489 19 August 2015

TCC PRAYER

In recognition of TCC Day to be celebrated this Friday, our prayer today is the TCC Prayer.

Loving God,

You call us to fullness of life.

Thank you for the gift of quality education that is provided here at

The Cathedral College.

We pray that you help us to make the most of the opportunities

that are offered to us to share our gifts and so experience life in

all its fullness.

May the years we spend here be not only enjoyable but help us to

grow as individuals in your image.

Bless the students, staff and families - past, present and future -

as they are the heart and soul of this College.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ABSENTEE LINE: 49991399

189 William Street PO Box 8207 Phone: 07 4999 1300 tccr@tccr.com.au Rockhampton Q 4700 Allenstown Q 4700 Fax: 07 4927 8694 www.tccr.com.au

EVENTS 19 August – 26 August Wednesday 19 August - Year 8 Maths Competition

- College Board Meeting 5.30pm

Friday 21 August - TCC DAY

Saturday 22 August - Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary

- TCC/Parish Mass 6pm – St Joseph’s Cathedral

Sunday 23 August - Regional Optiminds

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Saturday 5 September - TCC Garage Sale - 8.00am – 12.00pm

- Banyan Bollywood, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens 6pm

From the PRINCIPAL

Our College is fortunate to have boarding students. In the main, they are young people from rural areas whose

parents have decided they need to seek an education at a bigger school to give them the broadest education

possible. 170 students board at TCC and I am pleased that their parents chose us.

Figures revealed this week, show that despite Year 7 being added to secondary school, the total number of students

boarding at Queensland’s 46 boarding schools has declined in the past 12 months. Many of us would not be

surprised by this given the tough times our rural communities are experiencing with drought and mining downturns.

There is an exception of course. Our school has seen an increase of 30% in boarding numbers since 2010.

It is worth asking why. What qualities does TCC have that makes it attractive to so many boarders?

Our school is a highly sought after destination. It is the school of choice for discerning Central Queensland

parents. All Year Levels are full. Enrolments have grown by 36% since 2010.

Our boarding operates at a high level in terms of care for students. This is a major factor for parents who are

entrusting their sons and daughters to someone else to look after.

Boarding facilities have had $11m invested in them and are the best in Queensland.

The unique, two campus arrangement which allows co-educational boarding in separate locations is not

replicated anywhere else in Queensland.

Our boarders attend school for 38 weeks of the year. Most boarding schools grant their students about 3

weeks extra holidays per year which means less class time.

Our boarding fees and school fees are the most affordable in Queensland.

I take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our boarding staff, led by Assistant Principal: Boarding, Mr

Armstrong and his Heads of House, Mr Lyons and Mrs Armstrong. Well done to you. Thank you also to our parents

who give us such tremendous support and show the trust in us to look after your children – a trust we take very

seriously.

Rob Alexander

From the DEPUTY PRINCIPAL THURSDAY MORNING MASS

This Thursday 8.00am in the Daily Mass Chapel at the Cathedral we will have a Liturgy of the Word with Communion.

All welcome. This week the ministries are the responsibility of W/STEE and W/DERM with Year 10s the invited year

level. Next week will be W/HARH and W/HOGP with Year 9s the invited year level.

TCC/PARISH MASS

Our next TCC/Parish Mass is this Saturday evening August 22. Come along and celebrate with the community of

Rockhampton South Parish.

FATHERS’ DAY MASS

On Thursday 3 September at 8am we will hold our annual Fathers’ Day Mass in the Day Chapel at the Cathedral. All

fathers/uncles/grandfathers etc are warmly invited to attend. Mass will be followed by a cuppa in the HH

undercroft.

Prayers and Blessings,

Mrs Claire Stitt From the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: CURRICULUM YEAR 10 SET PLAN INTERVIEWS I have been very impressed with the manner in which the Year 10 students have approached their selections for study preferences for senior school. They have thought about further career and post-school study options and have been organised with their documents. Thank you to parents/caregivers for assisting in this very important process. Interviews will continue to occur throughout the next couple of weeks. YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 SUBJECT PREFERENCES Web Preferences for subject selections will close this evening. Please check that your daughter/son has completed their selections and obtained a print out of the receipt. Kind regards

Mrs Brenda Mallory brenda.mallory@tccr.com.au

From the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STUDENTS TCC DAY

This Friday the 21 August, the staff and students will celebrate all that is great about our wonderful College.

Students and staff will be involved in a number of activities including PC challengers, House challenger and musical items throughout the day.

Students are encouraged to wear sensible sun smart casual clothing including a hat or cap. Every student must wear closed in shoes, no sandals or thongs.

For the privilege of wearing free dress students are asked to make a donation of a gold coin to their PC teacher.

Students may bring their own lunch or pre-purchase from a limited menu. Please note that the Café will only sell soft drinks on the day, no food.

Mr Stephen Parle

From the BUSINESS MANAGER

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR SCHOOL FEES – TERM 3

The School Fee Statements for Term 3 were e-mailed and posted to families during the week ended 7 August 2015. If you have not received your account please e-mail school.fees@tccr.com.au and we will forward you a copy.

The due date for payment of these accounts is 28 August 2015. Please make your payment promptly or contact the College Office on 49991300 to make arrangements.

OVERDUE ACCOUNTS FROM PREVIOUS TERMS

Recent meetings with the Principal have highlighted that there are an increasing number of our families who are not paying their fees on time. The College has taken the drastic step of referring a number of families to our Debt Collectors in an attempt to ensure payments are received in the future. This is not a step the College takes lightly but is unavoidable when families continue to ignore their payment obligations.

To continue to provide an excellent level of education, we need each and every parent to pay their fees on time. If a family is experiencing financial difficulties but has not made contact with the College, please contact us as a matter of urgency. The College is more than willing to provide support through reduced payments and longer payment periods to help families through difficult times.

PAYMENT METHODS

Don’t forget to take advantage of the new payment methods introduced in 2014. Bpay and Parent Lounge.

Step by Step instructions can be found on our website for any parents who have not previously used either of these methods.

The College accepts payments in cash at the Reception Counter, by credit card at the Reception Counter or via a telephone call, internet transfers or through the Direct Debit system.

When making any internet transfers please ensure you include your TCC Account Number (this is shown on the top right hand side of the Statement of Account). Without this detail we are unable to identify your payment.

Mrs Julie-Ann Thackeray From the ICT MANAGER As you should now be familiar with using the Parent Lounge portal, it would be valuable for all Parents to please check their contact information listed under the Parent Details area is accurate and up to date. Please note that from within Parent Lounge, by using the Update Address Details option (as per below), this will allow Parents to self-update their own contact and address information at the College as required. If you have any issues with using Parent Lounge, need help changing your password or cannot access your account, you will need to contact the College on 4999 1300 or email ParentLoungeHelp@tccr.com.au. Thank you

Mr Aaron Nunn

From RICE HOUSE GARAGE SALE

On Saturday 5th September, Rice House will be coordinating a “Garage Sale” in order to raise money for the Edmund

Rice Foundation. This foundation is a not for profit organisation which provides much need support to under

developed countries and underprivileged people within Australia. During the past three years, Rice House has been

able to raise over $10,000 for the foundation and are again looking to add to this total.

Details of the Garage Sale can be found on the flyer attached or on the schools Facebook page.

We would also like to invite members of the college community to donate any unwanted items which may no longer

be of use, but are still in good working condition. Suggested items may include (but are not limited to); clothing, toys,

games, sporting equipment, furniture, tools/machinery and anything that might sell well at a garage sale. Any unsold

items will not be returned, however donated to the St. Vincent de Paul store for future sale.

If you would like to donate items, these may be dropped off to the bus garage which is located just inside the Derby

Street exit during the following times (or by prior arrangement).

Collection times:

29th September (Saturday) between 10am and 12pm

31st to 4th September (Mon to Fri) 7:45am to 8:30am

On behalf of Rice House and the Edmund Rice Foundation, we would like to thank you in anticipation of your

support, and hope that you are able to assist us in raising money for the Edmund Rice Foundation.

God Bless.

Alyce Hall and Anthony Wolfenden Mr Bryan Gaukroger

RICE HOUSE CAPTAINS RICE HOUSE DEAN

From the DIRECTOR OF SPORT WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN STICKERS

Until September 8, 2015, when you shop at Woolworths you can collect Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers from the

checkout operator or through an online order and place them on a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet. There will

be one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco, and gift cards). Once

completed, simply place the Sticker Sheet in the Collection Box at the Student Counter. For more information, visit

the Earn & Learn website.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Round 5 Fixtures Wednesday 19 August 2015 Year 7A TCC v YHS @ Emmaus 4.30pm Year 9A TCC v BYE Year 10A TCC v BYE Open B TCC v BYE Friday 21 August 2015 Year 8A TCC v YHS @ Victoria Park 4.30pm Year 9A TCC v YHS @ Victoria Park 5.30pm Year 10A TCC v YHS @ Victoria Park 6.30pm Open A TCC v BYE

Round 4 Results 7A – TCC 26 RHS 4 7B – TCC 10 RHS 16 8A – TCC 28 RHS 4 8B – TCC 0 SBC 34 9A - TCC 60 RHS 0 9B – TCC 6 SBC2 50 10A – TCC 74 RHS 0 10B – TCC 6 SBC 40 OPEN A – TCC 42 SBC2 6 OPEN C – TCC 28 HCO 10

Mr Dane Stevenson From the CULTURAL COORDINATOR QUEENSLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL (QCMF)

Congratulations to the students comprising thirteen TCC ensembles who performed at the 25th annual festival hosted

by Villanova College over the weekend. The festival welcomed over 12,500 student performances, by 450 ensembles

representing 100 Catholic schools from across Queensland. A fabulous musical effort by our ensembles brought home

two gold, eight silver, and three bronze awards. Miss Jacqui Baker directed the Stage Band and Concert Band (the

latter co-directed by Mr Kateifides) to bring home silver awards. The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band directed by Mr

Nicholas Kateifides also returned with silver. Under the direction of Mr Tim Sheppard the students in the Guitar and

Percussion Ensembles were awarded gold and bronze respectively for their performances. The Contemporary Band

(co-directed by Miss Jacqui Baker) received silver for their musical efforts. The String players featured in three sections

this year under the direction of Dr Ayesha Hall. The two String Ensembles were awarded silver and bronze and the

String Orchestra’s musical offering claimed a silver. I was very happy with the Choir’s bronze award for their first

appearance in the A grade section. The Vocal ensemble and Men’s Vocal Ensemble returned with silver and gold

awards respectively. The students enjoyed performances by their peers and many reported being inspired and

encouraged by the outstanding level of musicianship displayed by these young musicians. We received many positive

comments on the behaviour and performance standards of our students. On Sunday morning the Music Ministry

students sang and played (along with some Villanova students) at the Mass to celebrate twenty-five years of QCMF.

The Psalm was beautifully sung by Kaylie Lahz. We were very proud of the confident and respective way in which our

students took on this music ministry role. Whilst in Brisbane the students enjoyed some time at the Carindale

Shopping Centre and an evening of bowling. It was great to catch up with Mr Michael Jones who is now the Director

of Music at Villanova College.

Michael extends his best wishes to the TCC community. Congratulations students on an outstanding effort!!!!!! I

congratulate and thank the directors of each group for their tireless efforts in developing the students’ musicianship

and performance skills. Many thanks to staff members Sr Margaret Dixon, Mrs Claire Stitt, Miss Therese Quinn and

past student Mr Jamie McLeod for their support and supervisory roles throughout the four day musical adventure.

Round 6 Draw

Tuesday 25 August 2015 Year 7B TCC v EM @ TCC 4.00pm Year 8B TCC v NRHS @ NRHS 4.00pm

Wednesday 26 August 2015 Year 7A TBA Year 9B TCC v GHS @ TCC 4.00pm Year 10B TCC v GHS @ GHS 4.00pm Open B TBA

TCC TALENT QUEST AND HOUSE CHOIR COMPETITION

During the course of the TCC Day celebrations the House Choir competition and Talent Quest will take place.

I wish all performers the very best.

XANADU BREAK-UP

Everyone who contributed to the success of Xanadu is invited to a break-up from 3-5pm this Friday in Our Lady’s. All

cast, crew, band, sewing helpers, Yr 12 Art students who made props and security staff are invited to come and

celebrate the success of the production.

MUSIC EVENING

Keep Friday evening 4 September free to enjoy some delightful entertainment by our TCC ensembles and the

Instrumental music students from the primary schools. A BBQ will be on sale from 5pm with the concert beginning

at 6pm in the MPC. The Cultural Support Group will again cook and serve the BBQ. Please let me know if you are

available to assist. Thank you!

GRANDPARENTS’ MORNING TEA

Year 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to invite their grandparents to morning tea at the college on Friday 4

September at 10am. Invitations will be distributed soon to students to pass on to their grandparents.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

The Rockhampton Musical Union Youth choir will present the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 4 and

Saturday 5 December at the RMU Hall in Denison Street.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday 25 August. Any students who would be interested in performing in the show are

asked to see me as soon as possible

Have a great week.

Mrs Bernadette Mitchell bernadette.mitchell@tccr.com.au 49991331 (Music Department)

From the ACADEMIC DEAN – SCIENCE

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

The College has been hosting a series of visitors from Central Queensland University, each lunch time in the library this week. Many students have been actively engaging with our visitors and discussing career options with these facility representatives. Monday 17 Justine Connor (CQU Nursing) Sonya Saluta (CQU Medial Sciences) James Chapman (Chemical Researcher) Tuesday 18 Carl Legros (CQU Medical Sciences) Wednesday 19 Ian Devenish (CQU Engineering)

The year 8 science classes have been studying energy and the insulation properties of a range of materials. During one of our practicals the class were asked to determine the best material to keep a hot cup of tea warm by measuring the drop in temperature over a set time range. Understanding the importance of the correct ratio of materials in the mixing of concrete is one of projects being undertaken by the year 11 engineering technology students this term. Students were given a variety of mixing ratios and their concrete test beams were then tested to measure their strength.

Mr Arthur Le Page

TRIPLE C (The Cathedral College Café) Roster 24 August – 28 August 2015

Monday 24 August: HELP NEEDED

Tuesday 25 August: Lyn Marxsen, HELP NEEDED

Wednesday 26 August: HELP NEEDED

Thursday 27 August: Tanya Ward, HELP NEEDED

Friday 28 August: Katrina Boyland, Sue Shearer

CAN YOU SPARE 1 HOUR?

The Café needs more volunteers! Even a

one hour block in the morning would be a

great help.

Please contact the College.

In 2015 the Mater Hospital Rockhampton

Celebrates 100 years of providing quality care in

Central Queensland. 1915 ~ 2015. We invite you to . . .

Join in the celebrations!

The Centenary Gala Dinner6.30pm Saturday 3 October

The Robert Schwarten PavillionRockhampton Showgrounds

The Gala dinner will be the flagship event on our Centenary calendar where guests will enjoy

first class entertainment, 3 course dinner, refreshments and a night to remember.

Tickets on sale on-line now at www.mater100.com.au

The Centenary Reunion High Tea1.00pm Sunday 4 October

within the Mater Hospital Grounds(Ward Street Entrance)

Meet friends old and new and enjoy fine food, champagne, tea, coffee & entertainment

on the lawns of the Mater.

Tickets on sale on-line now at www.mater100.com.au

Mater Rockhampton Foundation DayMass and Luncheon - 10.30am

Saturday 14 NovemberSt Joseph’s Cathedral, William Street

The Foundation Day Mass and Luncheon offers members of the Sisters of Mercy, Mater staff past and present, and members of the community to

celebrate100 years of providing quality healthcare in Rockhampton and Central Queensland.

Register your interest now at www.mater100.com.au

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Enjoy a delicious authentic Indian Feast enshrouded by the magnificent Banyan trees at the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens on the paved area

behind the Gardens Tearooms.

From 6pm

Enter via Japanese Gardens, Phyllis St

5

TCC Rowing presents:

$60

Includes 2 complimentary

drinks

Fabulous food

Exotic surrounds

Entertainment

Prizes

Raffle

Experience the Gardens

.......after dark

A CURRY NIGHT LIKE NO OTHER!

BanyanBollywood

Bookings via Trybooking.com and search Banyan Bollywood

or click link below:

http://www.trybooking.com/Event/EventListingURL.aspx?aid=32740 For further information contact Maria Greene 0448985034 or Julia Greene 0410010622

September

per person

All proceeds will be donated to the Edmund Rice Foundation,

supporting projects involving education, health, vocational

training and community development within Australia, Africa

and the Asia-Pacific Region.

G A R A G E S A L E

Saturday 5 September

8am – 12noon

TCC grounds on Court behind the

Cathedral (access via Gladstone Rd)

Sausage Sizzle & Drinks available

An initiative of RICE HOUSE

For further information please phone 4999 1300

or email bryan.gaukroger@tccr.com.au

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Complaints Procedure for Non- compliance with

Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes

Introduction Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is committed to ensuring that all staff comply with their responsibilities as detailed in the Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes. This complaints procedure is to address allegations of non-compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes in accordance with the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Regulation 2001. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton takes all allegations of non-compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes seriously.

What is the aim of this complaints procedure? The procedure aims to:

➤ Provide a complainant with access to an open and responsive complaints handling

process;

➤ Enhance the ability of Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton to resolve complaints

in a consistent, systematic and responsive manner; and

➤ Assist Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton to provide a child centred approach to

resolving complaints.

Overview of the procedure ➤ Step 1 - Complainant completes the ‘Record of Complaint about Non-Compliance with

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes (form) and

submits it;

➤ Step 2 - Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton receives the completed form and

forwards to the relevant Assistant Director: Schools who assesses the available material;

➤ Step 3 - The relevant Assistant Director: Schools determines the appropriate actions to

resolve or respond to the complaint; and

➤ Step 4 - If appropriate, Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton may instigate a

systems review or confidential disciplinary process.

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What type of complaint is covered by this procedure? Only complaints about non-compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student

Protection Processes may be made under this procedure. Other complaints should be referred to the

school to manage in the first instance, or if the complaint concerns the principal, the school’s

Assistant Director: Schools telephone (07) 4931 3600 for assistance.

Who may lodge a complaint? Any person may lodge a complaint following the processes described in this procedure, where they

believe that a staff member has not complied with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton

Student Protection Processes.

How is a complaint lodged? If you have a complaint relating to non-compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton

Student Protection Processes you are requested to lodge your complaint on the Record of Complaint

about Non-Compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection

Processes form which can be accessed through the following link http://www.rok.catholic.edu.au.

Completed forms may be lodged by:

➤ sending an email to director@rok.catholic.edu.au or

➤ posting to Diocesan Director, Diocesan Catholic Education Office, PO Box 524,

ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700.

Why do I have to fill in a form? The Record of Complaint about Non-Compliance with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton

Student Protection Processes form will help you to provide Catholic Education - Diocese of

Rockhampton with the information required to assess your complaint and determine what action can

be taken. Please complete all the questions on the form. If you have any questions or require

assistance to complete the form please telephone the Catholic Education’s Student Protection

Coordinator on (07) 4931 3600.

What information is requested on the form? You are requested to provide your name and contact details. You may make an anonymous

complaint, however, the complaint will only be able to be assessed and progressed where sufficient

details are provided. Insufficient information may mean that further action by Catholic Education -

Diocese of Rockhampton may be limited.

In addition, you are requested to provide:

➤ the details of the staff member who you believe may not have complied with Catholic

Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes, including their name

and school;

➤ the details of your concern;

➤ other information which you believe may be relevant; and

➤ the outcome you wish to see/how you would like the issue resolved.

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What happens when my complaint is received by the Diocesan Director? The Diocesan Director will forward your complaint to the relevant Assistant Director: Schools. The

Assistant Director: Schools will acknowledge receipt of your complaint form and provide you with a

timeframe for addressing your complaint, assess the complaint and decide the most appropriate

course of action to address your complaint. This may include:

➤ telephoning or meeting with you to clarify your complaint;

➤ referring your complaint to the school principal for management if the complaint does not

relate to the principal;

➤ coordinating any enquiry necessary in order to address the complaint;

➤ facilitating remedial action if student protection processes have not been followed; and

➤ communicating with you at the conclusion of the process.

In some circumstances Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton may conduct a systems review

coordinated by Catholic Education’s Student Protection Coordinator in order that Catholic Education -

Diocese of Rockhampton may improve its processes. A complaint may also progress to confidential

disciplinary action against an employee.

Will my information be stored confidentially? Yes. Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton treats all information in its possession with a high

level of confidentiality. Procedures are in place to secure files and prevent unauthorised access.

Unsure about whether you should make a complaint to Catholic Education -

Diocese of Rockhampton? If you wish to seek further information about making a complaint about non-compliance with Catholic

Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Student Protection Processes please speak with your school

principal or your Assistant Director: Schools via telephone (07) 4931 3600.

Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club Nippers Sign on Day,

Saturday the 5th of September 2015 9:00am until 11:00am

Anzac Parade Yeppoon Qld 4703

Everyone welcome.

Watch current nippers go through their paces at the flag arena

and in the water with board training and wade racing.

Potential members can try out their skills.

Have a chat with one of our friendly members about the Club.

Come and see what Surf Life Saving is all about.

Email: secretary@yeppoonslsc.com.au Phone: (07) 4939 4212

(07) 4939 1425 www.yeppoonslsc.com.au