This Sunday marks the fifth Sunday of Lent. The Gospel reading from John follows from last week’s parable about the prodigal son and a father’s mercy and forgiveness. This week’s reading is about a conflict that occurs in a temple where Jesus is preaching. The Pharisees try to trick Jesus into breaking their laws. They bring a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery and asked Jesus what they should do with her. They clearly state to Jesus that according to the law of Moses, she should be stoned to death. However, Jesus avoids the trap by not answering immediately and started to write on the ground with his finger. After a while of writing, he stood and addressed the Pharisees by suggesting that those amongst them who had not sinned, should cast the first stone at her. He then stooped over and continued to write. The crowd slowly started to disperse one by one. Once the crowd has dispersed, Jesus was left with the woman. He sends the woman on her way, refusing to pass judgment and exhorting her to avoid sinning in the future.

Jesus's response to those who accuse the woman is a caution to us about making judgment of others. It is a strong lesson in mercy and forgiveness. As sinners, we are all unworthy to judge the sins of others and we would stand convicted by God for our transgressions. Yet Jesus, the one without sin and thus one who could judge, offers sinners his mercy and forgiveness.

Last week, we looked at the unconditional love of a parent. It is about forgiveness for our own flesh and blood. This week we are called to consider our actions to others who have done wrong. Do we make judgments about their character and are there occasions when we, ourselves, may have been guilty of the very same “sins”? Perhaps we are being asked to consider our own actions in our daily lives where forgiveness and understanding could replace judgments and nastiness towards others. These are strong messages for all of us to follow.

Over the past two weeks, Elizabeth Gaber and Frank Torrisi have completed their performance appraisals. Elizabeth’s was organised by us and facilitated by Mrs Donna George, an experienced educational consultant. Over the two-day process, she collected and collated much data from staff and students. The commendations mentioned in her appraisal report are not only very affirming but quite exceptional. We are very lucky to have a leader of Elizabeth’s calibre on our CLT.

Frank’s review was more in depth as it is facilitated and organised by EREA (Melbourne). His panel included Peter Chapman (Chair and Regional Director EREA North), Mrs Paula Bacchiella (Deputy Principal, Edmund Rice College, Bindoon WA) and Mrs Alison Tierry (Former College Principal – Mt St Michael’s College). Frank’s appraisal information was gathered from a self-reflection, surveys to families and staff, interviews with CLT, staff, students, College Board members and families. The outcome of Frank’s appraisal was, once again, quite exceptional. The commendations from the broad range of stakeholders was again very affirming for the excellent job that Frank is doing. This appraisal was a summative appraisal for Frank and I congratulate him on the outstanding job that he has done over the past five years and look forward to him continuing within the role into the future.

Next term, there will be further appraisals on Tim Kenny, Darren Kearney and myself.

I will also start a period of renewal and long service leave commencing 18 June through until the beginning of Term 4. I have been fortunate to be accepted to attend an Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Symposium in Lima, Peru starting on 20 June. During my renewal period, I will also undertake a Strategic Leadership course with the University of Melbourne and a GROWTH coaching accreditation course with the Queensland Educational Leadership Institute (QELi). In my absence, Frank Torrisi will undertake the role of College Principal and Elizabeth Gaber will move into the role of College Deputy Principal. We will appoint a replacement for Elizabeth’s role early next term.

This afternoon, I attended the funeral of Mr Dan Reid along with many College staff members. It was a very sad occasion for Dan’s family, friends and past colleagues. But is was also an occasion to celebrate a life that brought so much joy and happiness into the lives of others. May he Rest in Peace.

The Shore 2 Gate walk is always a wonderful way to finish the term. This morning our staff started the day with a breakfast overlooking the magnificent Moreton Bay and gathered with the student body to celebrate our end of term Easter Liturgy before setting out on our walk. We are truly lucky to have the location that we do, and it is great to be able to enjoy it in ways like today.

It seemed that each of our young men had an extra skip in their step today as well. Perhaps this had something to do with the end of assessments and the beginning of the Easter holiday break. I hope that all families have the opportunity to enjoy a holy and joyful Easter break and some quality time together.

I look forward to starting again on Tuesday 23 April for another exciting term.

Live Jesus in our Hearts!

Mr Chris Mayes – College Principal

ANZAC Day Service and Inter-House Cross Country

The St Patrick's College Inter-House Cross Country Carnival will be held on Wednesday, 24 April at Curlew Park. Please find following important information regarding the event.

PLEASE NOTE: On the morning of Wednesday, 24 April we will be holding our annual ANZAC Day Liturgy in Moora Park

ANZAC Day Service

• 8:30am - students assemble in House areas
• 8:40am - students move across to Lower Moora Park
• 8:50am - service begins
• 10:00am - morning tea at the College
• Students may wear their sports uniform to school that day, except for those young men who are participating in the service, they will be required to wear their formal uniform.

CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

10:20am - 10:30am

• Students move to House areas for briefing
• Students then make their way on foot to Curlew in House Groups
• No bags are to be taken to Curlew, students only need their hat and a water bottle
• On arrival at Curlew students assemble in House Areas

CURLEW PARK

• A sausage sizzle will be provided to all students for lunch
• At the conclusion of the Year 12 Race all students will gather in clean up area
• Students will walk back to the College in House Groups along Rainbow and Yundah Street
• Students will be dismissed as normal by their House Deans in their House meeting areas

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Inter-House Cross Country Carnival day is a special event day. A medical certificate is required to explain a student absence. All absent student’s will be required to show their Group Tutor a medical certificate.
• Students who are injured and cannot compete are to assist Mr Nethery and Mr Kearney during the competition.
• Dress will be full PE/Sports Uniform (House sport shirts only, H&PE Shorts, white socks, sandshoes and hat). Year 12 students may wear their House Senior Shirts.
• Under the direction of House Dean and Group Tutor’s staff and students walk to Curlew Park. No student is to drive to Curlew.
• Age group winners will be presented at a following College Assembly.
• Please understand that families are not to collect their son before 3.00pm. Requesting to take your son early is disrespectful to the other competitors and unfair to the rest of our community.

Parents and families are welcome to join us at Curlew Park to spectate.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER OF AGE GROUP RACES

Shore 2 Gate

Thank you to our young men who participated so enthusiastically in today's Shore 2 Gate event.

If your son has not returned his Shore 2 Gate card or the money he raised, could you please make sure this is handed into the College as a matter of urgency.

Mr Frank Torrisi - Deputy Principal

Unless you have a payment arrangement in place, your son’s unpaid fees are overdue, could payment please be arranged as soon as possible to avoid further follow up.

If you wish to set up a payment arrangement, please complete the Payment Authority Form on the College website and email to finance@stpatricks.qld.edu.au or if you are needing to discuss payment of fees please contact me at kmattingley@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Regards

Mrs Karen Mattingley – Credit Manager

As we conclude our first term of the year, we will have some boys very pleased with their progress, others somewhat disappointed. The challenge now for them is to reflect on why they achieved what they did.If they received that A+ for their Maths assignment, it is most likely because they were excellent time managers and relentlessly pursued excellence for that piece. Roger Federer, at the peak of his career was still chasing improvement and said “there’s no way around hard work.Embrace it. You have to put in the hours because there’s always something which you can improve. ”For our young men, if the hard work has happened throughout the term, then the assessment they undertook at the end of the term, hopefully, was the easy part. I know there are some Year 10 and 11 students in the process of redefining for themselves what hard work looks like.I have had several boys come to me lamenting some results and the first question I ask is ‘were you at capacity?’ If the answer is no, then we as their teachers and parents need to guide them to revisit the study plan they wrote at the start of the year (did they even use it?!), the targets they set for themselves in the short term (subject goals) and in the long term (what do they want to do after their senior schooling?).

On this note, I would ask all parents to please utilise REALM to its full capacity and check your son/s assessment results and feedback, and compare these with the targets that he set at the start of the term. Students should be able to provide the reasons why they are/are not on track for the targets they set AND plan for how they will keep themselves on track/get back on track for the term ahead.

All parents will receive communication in the first week of Term 2 regarding Parent Teacher Interviews, which will be held 7 May, 10:00am – 8:30pm. Booking access commences on Friday 26 April at 4:00pm. Please see the imminent communication for further details.These meetings are the ideal time to discuss with your son/s’ teachers his progress towards his goals.

I would strongly encourage all Year 11 and 12 parents to utilise the Parent Techer Interviews to meet with your son’s Academic Mentor.

Ms Elizabeth Gaber – Dean of Administration and Business Intelligence

Parent Teacher Interviews will take place in Term 2 on Tuesday 7 May from 10:00am-8:30pm. Bookings will open at 4:00pm on 26 April. If you are having difficulty accessing REALM, please contact helpdesk@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Please find details of the 2019/2020 Sacramental Program commencing with a Parent Night on Monday 29 July.

Preparation And Mass Dates Program 2019 2020

Children and teens will experience events during their lives that will affect them emotionally and physically. How they react to these events depends on their age, personality and past experiences. Children can experience strong feelings of fear, sadness, guilt, anger or grief, making it difficult for them to cope with everyday life.

There are a number of ways that parents and care givers can support children after a traumatic event. Your reaction to an event, will impact your child’s ability to cope and recover. Children will look to the adults in their lives to help them better understand a traumatic event so it is important to ‘tune in’ to their fears and provide them with the comfort and support they need.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn how to gain a better understanding of trauma and how it affects children of all ages. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school councellors for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://stpatricks.qld.schooltv.me/newsletter/trauma

Mr Darren Kearney - Dean of Students

A very busy Term 1 of sport is now complete. There are plenty of activities, tours, camps, clinics and trials on over the holidays. Please access REALM to view information relevant to your son’s Football, Rugby or Cross Country.

In relation to where to find out the latest Sport information, please refer below:

Any general information relating to the entire sport is held on the Information page REALM Sport

This information usually includes:

• Commitment involved in playing the sport
• Sport Coordinator contact information
• Uniform requirements – this needs to include game and training
• Sport Handbook
• Other general information about the sport

Any information specific to your son’s team or year level is held on the Team page. This appears under the “My groups” section of REALM and you will only have access if your son is signed up to the sport. This includes:

• Year Level Coordinator contact information
• Training schedule – including one off news items and weekly calendar events.
• Fixture schedule – will appear as a weekly news item when the draw is released
• Team or Year Level News in relation to your son.

All Term 2 sports uniform requirements are available at the Merchandise Store. A large range of second hand boots and uniforms is available for purchase.

Contacts for Trimester 2 Sport

• Cross Country Mr Alec Gold AGold@stpatricks.qld.edu.au
• Rugby Coordinator Mr Matt Ingram mingram@stpatrick.qld.edu.au
• Football Coordinator Mr David Ludlow DaLudlow@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Outstanding Student Achievements

AFL

The following students made the Metropolitan North U12 AFL team and will compete at the State Championships later in Term 2. Congratulations to Alex Webb, Noah Polinski, Patrick Dalton and Archie Campbell.

Mr Dan Nethery - Head of Sport

Calling all Old XMEN to come and support our New XMEN. We welcome any old boys, parents

or students to join us for a 6:00am run each Sunday morning to support our Cross Country runners. The AIC Cross Country Championships will be held at Curlew Park on Monday, 13 May. Come join them as they prepare for the big race.

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students

Ticket sales are now open to GREASE the Musical please use the link below to purchase tickets.

https://www.trybooking.com/BBQVP

Thanks in advance

St Patrick's College

Chess News

SPC Chess Club, all students are welcome.

• Junior Chess Club (Years 5 to 8) - Mondays at 3:00pm W201/2
• Senior Chess Club - Tuesdays at 3:00pm in W201/2

However, come along on what ever day suits you best.

Mrs Rosemary Butt - Chess Coordinator

Cultural Support Group News

2019 | 2020 Entertainment Book

Not ordered your Membership yet? Then simply CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR COPY

We have now received stock of the new 2019|2020 Entertainment Books. If you have ordered a print Book version they are now ready for collection from the Cultural Office located on the Ground Floor of the Christian Brothers Building.

Carmel Moir on behalf of the Cultural Support Group

Debating

Upcoming:

Mr Dennis Clough - Debating Coordinator

Theatresports

Theatresports training will commence again in Term 2 for students who have been selected for the YTS Theatresports Teams.

Mr Duncan Moir - Theatresports Coordinator

Film Crew

Senior Film Crew

The SPC Film Crew is a group of dedicated students who learn about photography and Film Making and then put these skills into practice by:

• documenting the College year in photos and videos
• producing shots /film for College based 'clients' eg sporting, cultural or community projects
• competing in themed Photography Competitions

For more information contact the Cultural Office or Ms Wissman: lwissman@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

Ms Leigh Wissmann - Film Crew Coordinator

Junior Film Crew

2019 has seen the launch of an exciting new club for students in Years 6 to 8. Junior Film Crew teaches up-and-coming film enthusiasts the basics of photography and cinematography to give them the core skills to get started in filmmaking. We have started this term looking at still cameras and learning the basics of taking a great photograph. Also this term, the students have a challenge of creating a stop-motion animation to show off their new photography skills. If this sounds exciting to you, it is not too late to join! We meet Tuesday afternoon from 3:15pm to 4:15pm in B1A1. Email Mrs Lucy Hulme: lhulme@stpatricks.qld.edu.au for any questions or information.

Mrs Lucy Hulme - Junior Film Crew Coordinator

The Merchandise Store will re-open for trading in Term 2 on Tuesday 23 April at 12:00noon until 4:00pm.

TERM TIME TRADING HOURS

• Tuesday and Wednesday – 12:00noon-4:00pm
• Thursday – 7:30am-11:30am

Ms Julie Bowden – Merchandise Store Manager

Thank you to all who purchased tickets to the Mother Son High Tea, we look forward to sharing what promises to be a great afternoon.

All proceeds will assist the Foundation’s goal to purchase a new Paddy’s Van and trailer in 2019.

Raffle Prizes

If you are interested in providing a raffle prize, please contact Mrs Stacey Bishop on 3631 9052 or sbishop@stpatricks.qld.edu.au. Anything you have to give will be greatly appreciated and we are more than happy to acknowledge you on the day via the MC and the program.

We are also offering sponsorship opportunities for this event, please see below.

Sponsorship Opportunities

$500

• 2 tickets to the event.
• Acknowledgement via the MC on the afternoon
• Logo on tickets/program and any promotional materials
• Ability to provide marketing collateral on tables
• Welcome to provide a raffle prize if you wish
• Provide a banner for display on the day

Please contact Mrs Stacey Bishop on 3631 9052 or sbishop@stpatricks.qld.edu.au for further details.

Help Needed

We’re keen to hear from any parents who able to assist setting up for the Mother Son High Tea in the Christian Brothers Building on Tuesday 8 May from 9:00am - 12:00noon.

Also, Dads it’s your turn to do the waiting on our Mums. If you have some spare time between 2:30 - 4:30pm on the afternoon to help with serving our High Tea we’d love to hear from you.

Please feel free to email Stacey Bishop on sbishop@stpatricks.qld.edu.au or phone 3631 9052 if you can assist.

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Heath Mackintosh, a HPE teacher at St Patrick's College has been running Healthy & Active Holiday Camps at the College for the past 6 years during term break.

The holiday camps are open to all Years 5 - 9 boys and girls throughout Brisbane, so brothers and sisters of our young men are welcome to participate.

HEALTHY ACTIVE KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2019

Registration Links:

• To register for Camp 1 in the Easter holidays 8 – 12 April click this link: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=33757
• To register for Camp 2 in the July holidays 1 – 5 July click this link: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=33758
• To register for Camp 3 in the September holidays 23 – 27 September click this link: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=33759
• To register for Camp 4 in the Christmas holidays 9 – 13 December click this link: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=33760

Note:

• 1 weeks prior to the commencement of each camp all parents/carers of children that are registered will receive an email with a waiver and detail all the info you will require for the upcoming camp.
• Should you require any more information regarding any of our camps in 2019 please don't hesitate to email Heath Mackintosh directly. hmackintosh@stpatricks.qld.edu.au
• Camps pricing structures are for 5 days attendance for staffing and insurance purposes. Individual day registrations are not applicable.
• Students like normal school days will be required to bring Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea for the Movie at the end of each day (no food is supplied).
• These camps are like normal school days but instead of in class lessons the kids will be engaged in fun activities not simply sitting indoors like some holiday care programs.

Please find below Easter Vacation Care Program run by Sacred Heart OSHC

Vacation Care Booking Form Easter 2019

Vacation Care Easter Program 2019

Vacation Care Information Sheet 2019