Over the past two weeks I have been conducting interviews for prospective Year 5 students for 2018. Whilst the young men are only in Year 3 at this point in time, it is an opportunity to listen to them and their parents’ thoughts about our College, and why they might want to join our community. One of the dangers in my role is that I can take things for granted, in that I become used to the great abilities of our staff or the facilities, opportunities and organisation offered by the College. The awe and innocence of the young men who I interview, and the questions and statements from their parents, are always very humbling experiences.

One thing that should never be taken for granted is that our College is a Catholic school. Often Catholic schools are referred to (mistakenly) as private schools. This connotation comes from the notion that any school that is not a part of the state school education system, EQ Schools, are considered to be private. In Queensland, there are three education sectors; State, Catholic and Independent. Within Catholic education there is also a further distinction between the schools. Those that are run by the Catholic Education systems throughout the state (such as the Brisbane Catholic Education Office) are referred to as “systemic” schools and those, such as ours, that were foundered by a Religious Order and are still affiliated to an order, are known as Religious Institute (RI) Catholic schools. St Patrick’s was foundered by the Christian Brother’s and Edmund Rice Education (EREA) replaced the Brothers as our educational leaders.

It is most important to remember that we are known as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Our Edmund Rice Tradition is set out in the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition.

One thing that has been made very clear to me within the interviews is the great reputation that this College has developed over many years for its sense of community. Students (and their families) want to be a part of a community that respects the dignity of all of its members, and works hard to ensure that each member has the opportunity to be a part of a safe and supportive community. This is so significant to Catholic Schools because our communities are called to be communities that place Jesus Christ as our core and centre. In our EREA schools we do this by ensuring that the Gospel values of love, justice, compassion and peace are reflected in our practices and explicit in our teachings.

This week, all of our Year 9 students have been involved in retreats and camps. In this year level, the young men are also undertaking the Rite Journey program. This course has also been built into the retreat and camp program. The Rite Journey is a national program that is aimed at developing good young men. At St Patrick’s we have also contextualized this into good young Catholic men. I hope that each of the students return from the week energized from their experiences over the past five days.

Yesterday, our Year 12 students completed their last QCS feedback session before the real tests next Tuesday and Wednesday. I have been really pleased with the preparation offered to the students and their efforts in preparing for the tests. The results of the tests will have an impact on their OP scores at the end of this year, as it is used to rescale our school’s “within school” results or measures (WSM), against those of all other OP eligible students across Queensland. The students will have the last opportunity to work with each other in the College library this Saturday morning, before moving to the First Basketball game to cheer our First V. The library will be open from 9:00am and staff will be available to work with the young men.

This afternoon, many of our Year 12 students will join senior students from St John Fisher to participate in a student forum. The forum will be facilitated by Ms Davina Donovan, one of our College Consellors, and will focus on developing and maintaining healthy relationships, in particular:

• What is a controlling relationship, and how should you deal with such a relationship?
• What do healthy relationships look like, and what role must you play to develop a healthy relationship?

We believe that this is a very good topic for our young people to consider as they prepare to leave school and begin a new phase in their lives, where their relationships with each other will be at a different level from their adolescent years. The forum will be followed by a BBQ. I am sure that the young men and women will enjoy this great opportunity to come together and take away some very useful information.

We are now completing the seventh week of this term. By now, each of our young men should be quite busy with assessment items due as well as preparation for their exams. Once again, I would encourage all parents to check to see if your son is “on top” of everything that needs to be done. If not, work with him to identify who can best assist him to get to where he needs to be.

Yesterday, I received the resignation of Mr Murray Schultz. I accepted this with mixed feelings, as Murray holds a fond place in the folklore of this College. He will finish with us later this year and move into retirement. Murray was one of the “originals” of the Curlew Park transformation from a dump to playing fields. He is still an active member (after 22 years) of the Curlew Park Sports Association. During his time at the College, he has been the Property and Facilities Manager for 10 years, President of the Sports Support Group, member of the College Board and the P & F Association. Murray, and Lee (also past staff member), have also had three sons pass through the gates of St Patrick’s College. I am sure that I speak on behalf of the entire SPC community, past and present, when I say that Murray will be sadly missed when he finishes with us, but we also wish him the very best in his retirement.

God Bless

Mr. Chris Mayes - College Principal

As we move into the last weeks of term it is important that all students are in revision mode for their subjects. There is never “no homework”. Homework should not only be made up of the directed extra work given by teachers to reinforce classwork, but also a nightly assignment preparation and revision routine. A little, every night, has a significant impact on their final grade, and less stress as they move towards the business end of the term.

Year 12 students have completed their final preparation for the upcoming QCS exam, which will be held over two days next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The whole community wishes the young men well and have every confidence in their ability.

Traffic Around the College

It is also timely that I remind all families about traffic around the College. The College is still a construction site, it brings with it some problems, in particular, the volume of traffic around the College during drop off and pick up times. The safety of our students is paramount, if we can follow a few simple rules:

• No double parking
• No dropping off or picking up in driveways or bus zones (Pier Avenue and Yundah Street)
• Use the two minute pick up and drop off area on Park Parade
• No access to Twamley street to drop off students

Contact Information

On occasion, it is necessary for staff to communicate with parents for a variety of reasons. This is often impeded by disconnected phone numbers or outdated information. I would request that you please check that address and parent contact details are correct. This can be completed via Parent Lounge on the College website, or by phoning the College Main Office on 36319000.

Finally a reminder that at the end of the Term all classes will conclude at 3.00pm.

Mr. Frank Torrisi - College Deputy Principal

Earlier this month the 2016 NAPLAN results were released resulting in a number of media articles critiquing how well Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students have performed throughout Australia. Federal Education Minister, Simon Birmingham expressed his concern for what has been referred to as flat-lining. Minister Birmingham stated that "we need to focus on evidence-based measures that will get results for our students." We couldn’t agree more! At St Patrick's, we have outstanding teachers, continually reflecting on their practice. During the Staff Professional Development Week in June, Ms Selena Fisk and Mr Troy Schultz, on behalf of the Data Team, presented to the teaching staff our School Improvement Plan. This plan identified key areas for development and two of these were students’ writing skills and reading comprehension skills (two of the testing areas of NAPLAN). Teaching these skills does not purely sit in the traditional English lessons. We are all teachers of literacy and therefore we are all committed to playing our role in implementing these evidence-based measures.

Although we use our NAPLAN data, along with other information, to inform our Teaching and Learning, we are also mindful that the information is a point in time snapshot and is only one aspect of your son's growth and performance. The author of 'An American Rhetoric', William Whyte Watt said "do not put your faith in what statistics say until you carefully consider what they do not say". What is meant by this in this instance, is that in addition to analysing such data as NAPLAN, we will continue to nurture your son's social, emotional and spiritual development, committed to providing a holistic education.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday our Year 12 OP eligible cohort will sit the state moderating exam known as the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCST). This is a culmination of 12 years of schooling and a full year ‘bolt on’ preparation program. The students are well prepared and ready to give their absolute best in this test. Thanks to Ms Selena Fisk, Program Leader Student Data & Performance, our men are well aware of the significant improvements they have made individually and as a group in the preparation program. We thank all their teachers, Years 5 to 12 along with the current QCS program teachers, for all the work they have done in preparing them. We wish them all the best for the two days – ‘fight the good fight’ Year 12 men!

Ms Elizabeth Gaber - Dean of Administration and Business Intelligence

Thank you to all year 10 students and parents who were involved in the SET plan interviews last Friday. The day ran smoothly thanks to our students arriving to mentor meetings with SET plan booklets and subjects selections completed. Thanks also to the library staff who spent the day meeting and organising people for appointments. Also, I appreciate the time and energy displayed by all of our mentors. The information is currently being processed by Ms Gaber who has commenced the construction of next year’s timetable.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this coming week, our Year 12 students will complete the 2017 Queensland Core Skills Test. Students have worked hard throughout the year in preparation for this very important series of test. A final feedback session was held yesterday, where all practice papers were returned. Please note, any student without an equipment list or who has not signed the calculator declaration needs to see me straight away. Good luck to all involved.

Mr Christopher Campbell - Dean of Teaching and Learning

At our recent College Open Day, the Indonesian Department held its annual Speech Contest. There were 25 students from Years 7 - 12 participating. Each of the year levels had a different speech to present. The texts were based on different cultural and tourist places in Indonesia. The students were marked on their pronunciation, fluency and intonation pattern. The winning student in each year level will be presented with a $50 gift card and will also receive a trophy at the Celebration of Excellence.

Congratulations to the following year level students:

• Year 12 - Emmett Hanley
• Year 11 - Tapenaga Reupena Jr
• Year 10 - Alex Lansley
• Year 9 - Ben Simpson
• Year 8 - Noah Willmott
• Year 7 - Jackson Stonebridge

Ms Heather Kopp - Head of Indonesian

That time of year has come around again and minds start to turn to post school options, so this week’s Calling article will be heavily weighted towards career options and directions.

How do I find a VET course in Queensland?

One source of this information is the Queensland Skills Gateway website at http://www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au/. Use the training course search function on the site – enter the field of work (e.g. carpentry), the level of the course (e.g. All) and the industry (e.g. Construction). While the focus of this website is vocational education and training (VET), it does include an occupational search function that has information on a broader range of careers. Also included are a course provider search function and a link to the Student Guide (the link is on the home page).

I want an apprenticeship. How do I find an employer?

There are two broad types of employers for apprenticeships – an individual employer or a group training organisation (GTO). GTO’s pay your wages and organise your formal training but place you with host employers for your on-the-job training. The following are strategies you can use to find an employer.

• Read newspapers that have job ads (e.g. ‘Careerone’ in the Saturday Courier-Mail)
• Search the Internet, e.g.

Job Active http://jobsearch.gov.au/

Seek http://www.seek.com.au/ (use ‘apprentice’ as the keyword)

Careerone http://www.careerone.com.au/ (use ‘apprentice’ as the keyword)

Apprenticeship Central http://www.apprenticeshipcentral.com.au/

Australian Defence Force http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/ (do a search for ‘apprenticeships’)

• Contact GTO’s near you – find a list of Queensland GTO’s at http://www.training.qld.gov.au/employers/gto/contact.html
• Scan school and community notice boards
• Contact trade associations – you can find a list of Queensland associations at https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/support-tools-grants/support/business-industry-associations/a-z-business-industry-associations
• Approach previous employers e.g. from work experience or part-time work (take a copy of your resume with you)
• Visit your school VET coordinator and Guidance Counsellor/Officer
• Talk to an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider – search for the one located near you at http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprenticeship-support-network or ring the infoline at 13 38 73

Most importantly, check out your social network (parents, extended family, neighbours, and friends’ parents). Usually there is someone who knows someone who might be looking for an apprentice. Don’t be afraid to approach employers who have not advertised a vacancy. It is said that up to a third of all jobs are obtained through contacts not advertisements.

National Skills Week 29 August – 4 September 2016

National Skills Week recognises, celebrates and informs students and the general public of the career pathways associated with Vocational Education and Training (VET). Visit the website at http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/ for a list of events.

Thiess 2017 Apprenticeship Program opens

Thiess has recently opened its 2017 Apprenticeship Intake. Information about the Program and application process is available on the Thiess website at http://careers.thiess.com.au/caw/en/job/923854/2017-thiess-apprenticeship-intake. Applicants will need to be self-motivated, conscientious and committed to developing a career in the resources industry. A mature attitude is essential and you must be willing to learn new skills and accept direction. To be eligible to apply, you need to:

• have completed Year 12 by 1 January 2017 with passes in English and Mathematics
• have a current driver’s licence (a provisional licence is accepted)
• relocate to the mine site area if not currently living locally
• be willing to relocate to another Thiess site if requirements at current site change (this could be an interstate move).

Applications close 28 August 2016.

Upcoming Australian Defence Force (ADF) Information Sessions

Brisbane – Wednesday 24 August 2016 at 6 pm - Aviation Careers Information Session at Defence Force Recruiting, Level 13 #295 Ann Street, Brisbane. Book your spot at http://events.defencejobs.gov.au/event/PW6W49/.

Brisbane – Thursday 25 August 2016 at 6 pm - Trade Careers Information Session at Defence Force Recruiting, Level 13 #295 Ann Street, Brisbane. Book your spot at http://events.defencejobs.gov.au/event/FZOPZ4/.

Online – Thursday 25 August 2016 from 6.30 – 8 pm - Army Priority Roles Q&A. On the night, the Q&A will appear as a post on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/) and you should post your question in the comments. For more information on all the roles on offer visit http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/ or call 13 19 01.

Australia’s Careers Online website

This website located at http://www.careersonline.com.au/ has a number of helpful career development and job search resources. Of particular interest to students unsure of what they want to do in the future is the Job Seekers Workshop. This section of the website provides a series of activities to help you develop and explore your career options.

Are you interested in studying architecture?

As part of the Brisbane Open House program the Australian Institute of Architects is opening its doors to high school students (14 – 18 years) who would like to be ‘An Architect for a Day’. This free event will be held from 10 am – 12 noon on Saturday 8 October 2016 at the Queensland Chapter Auditorium, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. There will be representatives from UQ, QUT, Bond and Griffith and the participating students will be learning from registered architects, academics and graduates to gain a full understanding of architecture. Advance registrations are required. To register, email qld@architecture.com.au. For information about becoming an architect, visit http://www.architecture.com.au/architecture/national/becoming-an-architect.

Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Brisbane

AFTRS will offer ‘Intro to Screenwriting’ at The Edge, State Library of Queensland in Brisbane on 17 and 18 September 2016. Visit https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/introduction_to_screenwriting/w565 for details.

Griffith University updates

Criminology and Criminal Justice Careers Evening - This event will be held from 6 pm – 8 pm on Thursday 1 September 2016 in the Andy Nimmo Auditorium (M23), at the Mt Gravatt campus. During the evening you will learn about the degree programs available and their employment outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of university and industry staff. Register to attend at http://www.griffith.edu.au/criminology-law/school-criminology-criminal-justice/news-events/careers-evening.

Qld Conservatorium’s Musical Theatre Summer School 2017 - If you are passionate about musical theatre, you will love this week of singing, dancing, acting and performance. It will be held from 15 – 20 January 2017 at Burke Street Studio Theatre, Woolloongabba. Find out more at http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/musical-theatre/high-school-and-community-programs. Applications are now open.

Griffith and the 2018 Commonwealth Games (GO2018) – Visit https://www.griffith.edu.au/sport/gold-coast-2018-commonwealth-games?src=hp&p=lp to learn about the history of Griffith and GO2018, scholarships you may be eligible to apply for, internships and part-time employment for Griffith students and much more.

GUESTS Summer Semester – There are two summer semester periods for the Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) program – November/December and January February. This program allows Year 11 students to study a university subject. Applications are due on 15 October 2016.

News from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Stay Connected – You can keep up-to-date about QUT courses, scholarships, events and key dates by subscribing to the Stay Connected website at https://www.qut.edu.au/additional/stay-connected.

REMINDER: Early applications for creative courses – The following creative industry courses have additional entry requirements. Applicants for these courses must apply online to QUT by 9 September 2016 as well as to QTAC.

• B Design (Honours) Fashion
• B Music
• B Fine Arts – Acting
• B Fine Arts – Dance Performance
• B Fine Arts – Dance
• B Fine Arts – Visual Arts (including the double degree with business).

For more information on specific additional entry requirements, visit https://www.qut.edu.au/study/study-areas/creative-design-and-performance-courses#undergraduate (click on the relevant course and then on ‘Entry requirements’).

Summer bridging courses – QUT offers intensive bridging courses in Maths B, Chemistry and Physics. Successful completion of which will meet the science and maths assumed knowledge for QUT courses and the maths and science prerequisites for the B Education. The daytime summer courses will be held from 21 November – 23 December 2016. Applications close on 7 November 2016. Visit https://www.qut.edu.au/study/short-courses-and-professional-development/science-and-mathematics for more information. These bridging courses may be accepted as fulfilling prerequisites by other universities. Check with the relevant university.

Game On: 48 Hour Game Making Challenge – Interested in game making? You might want to observe or participate in this event. During this challenge, teams must develop a playable game within 48 hours, responding to keywords which are announced on the day. The challenge will be held from Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October 2016 at the Block and the Glasshouse, QUT Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove. Visit http://www.ciprecinct.qut.edu.au/whatson/pubprog/gameon.jsp for more information.

TAFE Queensland Roundup

Screen, Media and Animation with Graphic Design Open Evening at Bracken Ridge – This event will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at TAFE Brisbane Bracken Ridge Campus. Students in Years 10 – 12 and their parents are invited to learn about the courses on offer and to view the work of current students. To register or for more information contact Hanna Day on telephone 3244 5329 or email Hannah.Day@tafe.qld.edu.au.

Screen, Media and Animation Open Evening at Southbank – This evening event will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday 16 September 2016 at the TAFE Brisbane Southbank campus. This is a chance to meet the teachers of the courses and get the information you need for your future studies; be it Games, Interactive Digital Media, Screen or Animation for students in Years 10 – 12. To register or for more information contact Hanna Day on telephone 3244 5329 or email Hannah.Day@tafe.qld.edu.au.

B Dental Prosthetics Information Evening – This is a TAFE degree offered at TAFE Brisbane, South Bank. Prosthetics is about making dental prostheses such as dentures, dental implants, crowns, bridges and other appliances to restore dental function. The information evening will be held from 6 – 7.30 pm on Wednesday 7 September 2016 at Room A3003, Level 3, A Block, South Bank campus, 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane. Register to attend at http://go.tafe-qld.net/EV-BachelorofDentalInfoNightSept_LP-Register.html.

2017 TAFE in Schools Course Guide for TAFE Brisbane and TAFE SkillsTech – This booklet can be downloaded at http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/resources/pdf/tafe-at-school/tafe-at-school-guide-2017-sem-1.pdf.

Health Link Expo 2016 at TAFE Queensland East Coast - Explore training pathways to successful careers in health care and support services at this Expo to be held from 5.30 – 7 pm on Wednesday 7 September 2016 at the Mooloolaba Campus.

We also have news from all other universities in Queensland, as well as scholarship information and general helpful hints for future studies and careers. Please feel free to drop and see us in the VET, Careers and Counselling area in the Student Wellbeing Centre, in the Christian Brothers Building.

50 years ago this week, a group of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, began a protest by walking off the Wave Hill cattle station and refusing to work under unjust conditions. The people were led by a quietly spoken stockman called Vincent Lingiari. This struggle was made famous by Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly’s song – ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’. The walk-off started a protest that cast the national spotlight on Aboriginal land rights and human rights for the first time. The struggle took nine years, but the protest resulted in a historic land claim, which culminated in the Federal Government handing over title deeds to the Gurindji people. This process was symbolised by the then Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam pouring sand into the hands of Vincent Lingiari as a sign that things had changed for the Gurindji forever.

Because so much of our culture is shaped by the United States, often our young people know more about American history than they do about our own, and in particular the struggle for Human Rights in our own community. The experience of the Gurindji is a key moment in how we treat people in our community, and it is an anniversary that is worth marking because it shows the struggle for justice is alive in our culture and history too.

The process of reconciliation with our first peoples is a great challenge for our country and one we should always be working towards. For us as a Catholic community in the Edmund Rice tradition, the journey to respectful relationships and building up the dignity of all people is essential to who we are. Let us all be conscious of making our world a community based on the dignity of all people and respect for one another.

Mr Tim Kenny - Dean of Identity

This week, has once again been full to the very brim with wonderful student wellbeing activities. It began with the departure of a very excited cohort of Year 9 students on Tuesday morning for their Rite Journey Camp at Brooyar State Forest Gympie. The Rite Journey Program has certainly developed into an important component of the Year 9 curriculum. It is also an important stage within the College’s Outdoor Education Program. The Year 9 camp in the past has proven to be a very worthwhile experience, and I have no doubt that this year’s participants will return stronger and more resilient as a result of their experience.

Attached is an interesting paper by Michael Grose on making sure children help at home without being paid. He explores the notion of pocket money, putting forward the argument that it’s best to expect children and young people to help without being paid. He believes that giving children pocket money is not an issue, but we must avoid linking it to chores. He asks us to rebrand the term ‘chore’ as ‘help’. It is his view that asking children to help out in exchange for money develops in children a self-centred view of ‘What’s in it for me?’. Please click here to view the article, I hope you enjoy.

Fight the good fight!

Mr Darren Kearney - Dean of Students

Students in Years 9 - 12 are invited to Lunchtime Yoga with Miss Bone on Tuesdays at 1:20pm in the Waterford Building.

Build strength, increase flexibility and take a break from your busy schedule.

All Hallows' School will be hosting a dance for Years 7 & 8 students on Friday 2 September from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. St Patrick's students from Years 7 & 8 have been invited to attend. Please see click here to see important information about the event.

Tennis & Basketball

The AIC Aggregate Tennis and Basketball season began last Saturday. Our 1st V Basketball Team lit up the Christian Brother Building winning the first ever senior game played on the court. Overall St Patrick's were narrowly defeated by Iona by one game in the aggregate competition. Our Tennis teams won aggregate but unfortunately our 1st IX Team were defeated. This week we play our neighbours Padua College. Seniors and Year 6 will again be playing at home.

The Paddies Battalion needs the students of St Patrick's! The stage was overflowing last Saturday and we encourage the same support this weekend. This Saturday it is a 12:00noon tip-off, with a free sausage sizzle at 11:15am. Students are encouraged to stay and support the 1st V Team. A reminder that all students must be in formal uniform.

Track & Field

Track & Field training is currently in full swing. Students and parents are reminded that it is an excellent opportunity for all students to improve their speed, strength and power through participation in the training activities. Increased athletic performance will assist students compete in their other chosen sports. Training is open to all students, not just the athletes trying to gain school selection. Also, Mr Ryan Schultz sent many emails to students who showed 'talent' following the Interhouse Athletics Carnival, inviting them to participate. All training sessions are listed on the Track & Field page on the Connect page and the St Patrick's APP.

Half Season Cricket

St Patrick’s Half Season Cricket is a subcommittee of the St Patrick's College Sport Support Group. Students will compete in the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association club competition October through to December. Students wishing to play AIC cricket for St Patrick’s in 2016 are requested register for the half season competition.

Click here for the sign on sheet or visit the Cricket Connect page. This MUST be returned to the St Patrick’s College Office (Morven Building) by Friday 9 September. The envelope should be marked St Patrick's College Half Season Cricket and sent to Ms Paula Badger - Finance Department.

Alternatively, a sign on day will be held on Sunday 28 August, from 10am – 2pm at Curlew Park (Peter Tyrrell Function Centre), with a free sausage sizzle!!!!

Registration enquires should be directed to Mrs Helen Jones (contact details listed on the registration form).

Current Year 4 students enrolled at St Patrick's College will receive registration forms via email.

Outstanding Student Achievements

Recently the Queensland U18 Men’s Handball team was announced. St Patrick’s students Jackson Langenberg, Hamish Langenberg, Declan Molloy and Xavier Stringer were named in the team. Congratulations!

These students will also be representing St Patrick’s at the upcoming Northern Panthers Schools' Tournament in October. Any student who would like to participate in the team, should see Hamish Langenberg to organise a player trial.

Contacts for Trimester 3 Sport

Basketball Coordinator Mr Steve Copping scopping@stpatricks.qld.edu.au
Tennis Coordinator Brother Chris Pritchard cpritchard@stpatricks.qld.edu.au
Track & Field Mr Ryan Schultz rschultz@stpatricks.qld.edu.au and Kate Colahan katecolahan@me.com

Mr Doug Locke - Head of Sport

This week in Culture we have some important information from Theatresports, Cultural Support Group, Co-curricular Music, St Pat's Got Talent and Film Crew.

Theatresports

Theatresports Grand Final 2016

The First Theatresports team competed in the YTS Grand Final at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Tuesday 23 August to a sell-out audience. The team, made up of Oliver Blansjaar, Jared Noble, Matthew Smith, Adam Lukacs and captained by Cillian MacDonald went out strong and represented the College with pride. While the team were defeated by All Hallows' School, they showed that they were worthy of their place in the Grand Final and worked collaboratively to entertain the audience.

At this time I would like to acknowledge the parents, staff and student supporters for their energy and passion throughout the season – your presence was greatly appreciated in the lead up to the Grand Final. Your presence inspires the team to push their improvisation abilities. It was fantastic to see so many St Patrick College supporters at the Powerhouse on Tuesday evening too. It would be remiss of me not to mention Ms Bliss and Mrs Garside for driving the bus and supervising the battalion. Thank you to Mrs Moir and Mr Samuels too, without their support and administrative assistance the team and I would have been lost many times throughout the season.

As the 2016 season comes to an end I would like to wish Cillian, Matthew and Adam all the best for 2017 and beyond and look forward to training resuming in Term 1 2017.

Mr Adam McPhee - Theatresport Coordinator

Cultural Support Group News

Father's Day Stall

The Cultural Support Group will be holding a Father's Day Stall on Thursday 1 September and Friday 2 September at morning tea, and both junior and senior lunch times, in the breezeway area outside the Student Office. Students are encouraged to come along and pick up a gift for Dad. Price of items range from $1.00 - $7.00.

If you are able to help at the stall on either day (or both days), please contact Carmel Moir in the Cultural Office on 3631 9042. Even if you only have an hour or so - all offers of help would be greatly appreciated.

Save the Date

Saturday 19 November 2016 - Advance Life Studios Family Portrait Sittings in the Waterford Building. Would make an ideal Christmas present for family and friends! More information and flyers will be sent home next week.

Film Crew

Term 3 Photography Competition

Take a great shot based on one of the themes below and submit your entry to Mr Samuels by Friday 26 August to be in the running for a great prize!

SENIOR COMPETITION (Years 9 - 12) - "CONTRAST"

JUNIOR COMPETITION (Years 5 - 8) - "NATURE"

Mr Geoff Samuels – Film Crew Coordinator

Music

Term 3 Music Night – Cancelled

Please note that the Music Night scheduled for Tuesday 30 August has been cancelled.

Mrs Kelly Jensen - Program Leader – Music

Watch morning notices and emails for updates for further information!

Mr Geoff Samuels - Head of Culture