The year is now well underway and students should be establishing their routines for study and homework. Routines need to be flexible enough to accommodate the events that normally occur such as family birthdays. The routines should prioritise homework, but also allow for working on assignments steadily over time and for advanced revision for assessment at the end of term. We recommend that OP/ATAR students would need to study a total of 15 hours per week at this time. They might need more when exam time approaches.

Some students find it difficult to settle down to study in the home environment. They should consider taking advantage of the College library. The library opens before and after college Monday to Thursday.

Opening and Investiture Mass At our Opening Mass on Thursday 14 February, we had the investiture of our College Leaders. I would like to express our thanks to Bishop Michael McCarthy and Fr Don White, who led us in celebration of the start of another year. I would like to congratulate our singers and musicians who led us in worship so

beautifully. Thanks also to Mr Stephen Mortimer and his team who prepared the celebration.

Bishop’s Inservice Day Last Friday, as you would be aware, was a pupil-free day for all Catholic Primary Schools and Colleges in the Mackay Region. Teachers and staff were in attendance for the annual Bishop’s Inservice Day which was hosted by Holy Spirit College. Bishop Michael McCarthy DD, Catholic Bishop of Diocese Rockhampton addressed attendees about the Joy of the Gospel and linked this to this year’s theme ‘Caring for our Common Home’.

22 February 2019

Dates to remember

FEBRUARY 2019

25 QCAA Monitoring Meeting – NOT a pupil free day

MARCH 2019

6 Ash Wednesday

8 Mocktail (Year 12)

15 St Patrick’s Feast Day

17 Music Ministry, 6:00 pm,

St Patrick’s Church

21 St Patrick’s Awards evening (for Year 12 students)

25 Industry Placement 2 week block

APRIL 2019

1-5 Year 12 exams

2 Rats of Tobruk Service

5 Industry Placement finishes

19 Good Friday

21 Easter Saturday

22 Easter Sunday

25 Anzac Day

NUMBER FOR SMS

The number to send SMS Messages

regarding student absence is

0416 906 288

NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR THE COLLEGE

The phone number is

4994 8700

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The leaders of the College in 2019 are as follows: College Leaders for 2019

College Captains

Callum Etelaaho

Shouvik Hasan

Kathleen Moroney

Annabelle Orrah

Committee Chairs

Caleb Cappello - Christian Leadership

Abbey Deguara - Community Service

Murphee Foley - Cultural

Kiara Sinn - Indigenous

Bridget Benson - Sports

Board Representatives

Zodie Bolic

Bridie Fenech

Michael Manera

Cameron Wegner

McGarry Bursaries Following the Mass, we presented the McGarry Bursaries. A bequest by the late Miss Joan McGarry has established perpetual bursaries to be presented each year to St Patrick’s College students. The trust is established in honour of Miss McGarry’s parents, the late Fred and Rose McGarry and her brother, the late Jim McGarry. As per the guidelines of the bequest, bursaries were awarded in the areas of Academic Achievement, Sporting and Cultural Excellence and Social Justice. As well, in recognition of Joan McGarry’s lifelong dedication to her profession of nursing, the student with the highest OP entering Nursing also receives a bursary. The intention of the bequest is that students receive the bursary once properly enrolled in a tertiary course after Year 12, with study to commence in the year of the bequest. These bursaries are not about money – although the money is substantial – the bursaries are about a gift to the future, a belief in young people, a hope to make things better for young people. An extraordinary gift to our whole community.

Every year when we celebrate these bursaries, it is important that we reflect on the fact that we have a debt of gratitude and a responsibility to all those who have gone before us at St Patrick’s. There is a proud tradition of spreading and sharing the good news at this college and we become part of that tradition and we continue to create that tradition this year.

It was wonderful to see the McGarry Bursary recipients so excited as they were all about to embark on studies for their various careers. This year saw $22,000 available to be distributed to successful students. The amount available for bursaries is advised to the College by Perpetual Trustees, who are the trustees of Joan McGarry’s estate. Bursaries are awarded according to a formula devised by the College Board in 2009 to meet the available money and number of eligible recipients each year.

McGarry Bursary Winners

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McGARRY BURSARY AWARDEES Award winners were:

JunHong Liu Academic Excellence for OP 1 Bachelor of Science (Data Science)

Isaac Lange Academic Excellence for OP 1 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Alice Climpson Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Ashley Gall Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mechanical)

Zachary Hunt Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Caroline Jacob Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Thomas Lando Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering

Riley Nicholas Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Jessica Norton Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic)

Gabrielle Perkins Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Science

Mariska Pretorius Academic Excellence for OP 2 Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of IT

Kara Daniel Academic Excellence for OP 3 Bachelor of Engineering

Cameron Larcombe Academic Excellence for OP 3 Bachelor of Engineering

Annie Van Lint Academic Excellence for OP 3 Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Psychology

Aiden Chapman Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Mason Clifford Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Annabelle Morgan Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Building Design

Livanna Turner Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)/ Dip Professional Practice

Kiralee Welsh Academic Excellence for OP 4 Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

Hayden Brownsey Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering

Tahlia Camilleri Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce

Kye Gaviglio Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Computer Science

Kahel Hoban Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering

Hannah Jorgensen Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Education

Zane Monteith Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Business

Ciara Murphy Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Law (Hons)

Brittany Pattemore Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Nursing

Sophie Osborne Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering / B Science

Bryce Thompson Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Law

Tom Vella Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Engineering

Khobe Weller Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Science (Vet and Animal Bioscience)

Cheyenne White Academic Excellence for OP 5 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business

Erin McCartney Student with highest OP enrolled in Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Science/B Midwifery

Noah Hayes Cultural Award Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Eligible students who deferred this year until 2020:

Hithyshini Prasad Academic Excellence for OP 2 Leia Brook Academic Excellence for OP 4

Taylor Purcell Academic Excellence for OP 2 Tyler North Academic Excellence for OP 4

Bianca Van Vuren Academic Excellence for OP 2 Madonna Tomerini Academic Excellence for OP 5

The Adrian Smith Memorial Bursary was also awarded at the Opening and Investiture Mass. This award is for a graduating student selected by the Principal and Staff of St Patrick’s College, who best reflects the nature and values of Adrian Smith in his time as a student and staff member of the College. Adrian was a person who had great integrity, a friendly nature and a great passion for Information Technology, Aerospace and Business. The successful awardee will be continuing with their education at the tertiary level and the bursary is both an acknowledgement of their involvement at the College and to assist with future studies. Samuel Andersen (Year 12 in 2018) was awarded the $200 bursary at the Mass. Samuel is about to begin studies in Bachelor of Arts / Animation at QUT. Adrian’s mother Sharon Smith was in attendance to present this bursary to Samuel.

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The Christian Brothers Vocational Education and Training Encouragement Bursary provides a cash prize of $250 which is intended to assist the student with the pursuit of their vocational goals. The bursary is for a student in Year 12 who has been identified by the College as striving for excellence in their vocational studies. The bursary winner for 2019 was Evan Keating. The bursary was presented by Mr Simon Korneliussen, our VET Coordinator. The Class of 1974 Bursary is sponsored by members of the Class of 1974, who have collectively made an outstanding contribution to the Mackay community and beyond – in the clergy, politics, business, law, trades and other fields. Through their generosity, a bursary which provides a rebate from the student’s college fees, has been made available to a current St Patrick’s College Year 12 student. This student will have demonstrated great dedication and commitment throughout Year 11 in overcoming adversity, or disability or circumstances to achieve academic success. The recipient of the Class of 1974 Bursary was Josh Crawley. Mr Damian Carroll, who was a member of this class, presented the Bursary to Josh on behalf of the class of 1974. The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation The bursary is presented to a Year 11 student who is considered to be of merit, shows sufficient promise and who is consider worthy of the bursary, especially taking into account that the student shows sufficient promise and whose education will benefit from the bursary. The recipient of The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation Bursary is Bridie Fenech. Aspire to Teach Awards The Aspire to Teach Awards are a Catholic Education Award and the purpose of the award is to promote the career of teaching for students in the Senior Phase of Learning. This award is presented to a male and female student. These students will have demonstrated the following:

Witnesses to his/her Christian faith; Displays qualities of a good teacher eg. Care, compassion, positivity,

collaborative, helpful, supportive and mentoring peers; Good academic and behaviour record; Broad involvement in college and cocurricular activities; Evident student leadership

The recipients of the Aspire to Teach Awards are Jael Mezieres and Cale DuRietz. The students are pictures with Bishop Michael McCarthy and Ms Leesa Jeffcoat, Diocesan Director.

Meet and Greet and Success in Senior Schooling Seminar At the Success in Senior Schooling evening on Tuesday 19 February, I reminded students of the importance of taking full responsibility of their learning and education. I highlighted the fact that at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best college for them to attend, but none of this will matter unless they are all ready to fulfil their responsibilities. I urged them to continue with a fresh start; to show up to college on time; pay attention to their teachers; listen to their parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. Every single one of our students have something that they are good at. Every single one has something to offer and they have a responsibility to themselves to discover what that is. There is no excuse in not trying – even if you fail. Students should use their Christian values as their core strength to guide them. So students it’s up to you. My wish for you all is to have a wonderful senior experience - I know you can do it. We are here to support you. QCAA Monitoring Day Next Monday 25 February, some staff at St Patrick’s are involved in QCAA monitoring of standards in the work Year 12 students did in Year 11. Please note - there will be normal classes on this day for all students.

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Sporting Trials I would like to acknowledge all the students participating in sporting trials at the moment. Congratulations to all students chosen to represent their sport and good luck in your competitions. St Patrick’s Community I would like to welcome Mrs Janelle Flanagan and Miss Samantha Nutt to St Patrick’s College. Janelle teaches English and Mathematics, while Samantha teaches Physical Education, Recreation and Geography. I also welcome Emily Lees and Douglas Bettington who will work at both Mercy College and St Patrick’s College. Emily teaches English and Douglas teaches Mathematics. P & F Meeting The next P & F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6 March. This meeting will be the Annual General meeting and I would like to encourage parents to attend. The meeting will commence at 6:00pm in the College Board Room in the Administration block.

We would like to extend our thanks to the 2018 committee for their service to the College community. In particular, we thank: Mrs Liz Hamilton – President; Mrs Stacey Brazil - Vice President; Mrs Andrea McCarthy – Secretary and Mrs Louise Stephenson – Treasurer. College Board Pre-service and Induction The first Board meeting of the year was held on Wednesday 7 February. It was a night of induction and discernment. We say farewell and thank you to: Board Chair – Mrs Kathryn Beard and Student Representatives Leia Brook, Ashley Gall, Noah Hayes and Bianca Van Vuren. We would like to welcome: Board Chair – Mrs Danielle Bankie; Parent Representatives – Terri Leotta and Tracey Doevendens; College Leadership Team Representatives – Tracey McLeod and Stephen Mortimer and Student Representatives - Zodie Bolic, Bridie Fenech, Michael Manera and Cameron Wegner. Aquatics Carnival The annual Aquatics Carnival and Triathlon was held last Tuesday 12 February. Thank you to Mr Chad Buckby for his great preparation and for the running of a highly successful carnival. Congratulations to Rice House for being overall winner on the day.

Year 12 Academic Awards Night We are holding an Academic Awards night for Year 12 students based on their achievement and effort in Year 11 2018. This evening will be a short evening with awards being presented at 6:00pm on Thursday 21 March in St Patrick’s Hall. Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation shortly and students will also receive notification. All students and families are welcome to attend.

Janelle Flanagan

Samantha Nutt

Emily Lees

Douglas Bettington

College Statement of Accounts were recently issued.

Due date of payment of College fees is

6 March 2019.

If you have any queries regarding your account, please contact the College Finance Department through

finance@stpats.qld.edu.au or by phone 4994 8723.

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(The logo symbolises Christians from all four corners of the globe joining together in prayer)

World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday 1 March in the following venues:- Morning: 10:00am – St Joseph’s Church, Grendon Street, Mackay Evening: 7:30pm - St Ambrose Anglican Church. Glenpark Street, North Mackay

The theme of the service which was prepared by WDP Committee of the Slovinia is ‘Come – Everything is ready!’ All are welcome to attend one of these Services.

Catholic School Identity survey In 2015, the St Patrick’s College community undertook a survey to provide a snap shot of the Catholic Identity of the College. The responses to the survey provided valuable feedback to the College about the faith background of the community members, expectations around the identity of the College and the perceptions about the religious life of the College. This year, we will be undertaking the second Catholic Identity survey to be completed by the staff, students and parents of the College. I understand that we are all busy and the survey does take time to complete, but I would ask all parents to take the time to provide responses to the survey. By completing the survey you can assist the College to understand how the community sees the way that the Catholic identity of the College is lived and shaped, how the community would like the Catholic identity to look and feel, and provide some ideas for improvement in the future. The survey will open Monday 4 March and close 26 April. Prize draw for families - Once parents have participated in the survey and returned to the College office receipt of completion of survey, their entry will go into a draw for an Apple iPhone X. Readings at Mass, Sunday 24 February 2019 Weekend Masses 7th Sunday ordinary time First Reading, 1 Samuel 26:2-23 …. David spares Saul. Psalm 102, The Lord is kind and merciful. Second Reading, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 …. Jesus is the new Adam. Gospel, Luke 6:27-38 … Love your enemy. Readings at Mass, Sunday 3 March 2019 8th Sunday ordinary time First Reading, Sirach 27:4-7…. Speech shows state of mind. Psalm 91, Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. Second Reading, 1 Corinthians 15: 54-58 …. Death has no victory. Gospel, Luke 6:39-45 …. Take the plank from your eye.

Southside Cluster Northside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Mary’s 6:00 pm St Joseph’s

6:00 pm St Francis Xavier 6:00 pm St Brigid’s

Sunday Sunday

7:00 am St Patrick’s 7:30 am St Brendan’s

7:00 pm St Therese,

Alligator Creek

9:00 am St Joseph’s

9:00 am St Francis Xavier

9:00 am St Michael’s Sarina

6:00 pm St Patrick’s

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The QCS Test Students throughout Queensland will sit for the QCS test on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September 2019. The QCS test serves two purposes. It is used in the calculation of students’ OPs – the group result for each subject being the most significant. As well as that, students who sit for the QCS test receive a grade A to E for the result of the test. This result appears on their Senior Certificate from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Please be aware that some employers ask to see a student’s result on the QCS test regardless of whether they are OP or not. Last week, a letter was sent out whereby the parents of students who are doing a non-OP course were asked to indicate whether their son or daughter wishes to sit the QCS test. The test is not compulsory for non-OP students, but they are welcome to sit it should they wish. Parents need to be aware that if a student is otherwise eligible for an OP, not sitting for the test means they cannot be awarded an OP. Also, if a non-OP student changes their career options and wishes to enter university after school, the QCS test can allow them to apply to QTAC and enter university using the results in their non-OP subjects, plus their QCS test result. If a student elects to not sit the QCS test they will be placed in a Prepare for Work group. This means they MUST attend all activities during Thursday’s set lesson and special training days in the Prepare for Work group – they cannot be absent on these days. Please take this decision seriously. If you require any more information, please do not hesitate to contact the College. Special Provision The QCAA also makes allowance, in the interests of justice and equity, for students with impairments to receive special provisions. Schools approve special provision for school-based assessment. Special provision for the QCS Test however, is approved by the QCAA. Two types of special provision are available before the QCS Test: special arrangements and exemption. Special arrangements are practical adjustments to the test conditions, e.g. rest breaks, use of word-processing software, extra time etc. Exemption allows a student to be absent from the test and retain their eligibility for an OP. The application process can be through the school or to the QCAA directly. The former is the usual route as the school submits an application on behalf of the student. Alternatively, a student may submit an application directly if they have a reason for not submitting their application through their school. Application categories include those diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ASD, diabetes, English as an additional language, hearing impairment, illegible handwriting, various illnesses, neurological impairments and disorders, physical injuries and impairments, specific learning disorders, vision impairment etc. For students who have long-term impairments, applications close on 21 May 2019.

Parent Lounge information This week, all parents should have received an email containing your username and password for Parent Lounge. Many of our parents may already be familiar with Parent Lounge due to its use in other Catholic schools. Important documents regarding excursions, parent teacher interviews and all student report cards will now be uploaded onto Parent Lounge and will no longer be posted home.

If you have not received your email would you please contact the College office. Pastoral Care Coordinators There are three Pastoral Care Coordinators at St Patrick’s. Each coordinator is assigned a group of students determined by their surname. The Pastoral Care Coordinators and their assigned students are as follows:

Surnames A - F Mr Mark Casey Mark_Casey@rok.catholic.edu.au Surnames G - N Ms Kerry Braby Kerry_Braby@rok.catholic.edu.au Surnames O – Z Mrs Erika Brauer Erika_Brauer@rok.catholic.edu.au

Our pastoral care team will be responsible for monitoring student academic results, absenteeism and providing ongoing support and guidance to students when it is required. If your child is having difficulty making friends, or experiencing problems coping with increased academic stress or they quite simply aren’t enjoying the transition to St Pat’s, please contact the relevant coordinator so that extra support can be provided. All St Patrick’s students have been assigned a classroom teacher who will also fulfil the role of a Mentor teacher. This teacher provides consistent support and guidance with the goal of boosting academic performance and assisting students

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to become well-rounded individuals. If our students can develop a positive relationship with their mentor teacher, they will have a much better chance of being a successful student at St Pat’s. Student Diary All students have been issued with a 2019 student diary. This diary will be viewed on a regular basis by teachers, year coordinators and parents. It should be accessible at all times and is an excellent resource containing important information including staff contact details, prayers, college procedures, assessment policies, college rules, community expectations, referencing and bibliography techniques and the list goes on. I encourage all parents to refer to the student diary if unsure about any of our college policies and procedures. Alternatively, the College website can also be accessed to refer to these documents. Please note: Adjustments to the 2019 diary due to new telephone systems and email addresses

St Patrick’s College new phone number : 07 4994 8700 Staff may be contacted on the following email addresses:

Teacher Name Email address Janelle Agius (Principal) Janelle_Agius@rok.catholic.edu.au Dean Andric (HOD English/Art) Dean_Andric@rok.catholic.edu.au Jan Barnett (Teacher Librarian) Janet_Barnett@rok.catholic.edu.au Douglas Bettington Douglas_Bettington@rok.catholic.edu.au

Maria Blakey Maria_Blakey@rok.catholic.edu.au Rose Bolton Rosemary_Bolton@rok.catholic.edu.au Warren Bolton Warren_Bolton@rok.catholic.edu.au Kerry Bond Kerry_Bond@rok.catholic.edu.au Kylie Bowman Kylie_Bowman@rok.catholic.edu.au Kerry Braby (Pastoral Care Coordinator) Kerry_Braby@rok.catholic.edu.au Brendon Brauer (HOD – Lifestyle) Brendon_Brauer@rok.catholic.edu.au Erika Brauer (Pastoral Care Coordinator) Erika_CarlyleBrauer@rok.catholic.edu.au Chad Buckby (HOD Sports) Chad_Buckby@rok.catholic.edu.au Jodi Campion (Head of Learning Support) Jodi_Campion-Ettles@rok.catholic.edu.au Mark Casey (Pastoral Care Coordinator) Mark_Casey@rok.catholic.edu.au John Clarke John_Clarke@rok.catholic.edu.au Dorota Cook Dorota_Cook2@rok.catholic.edu.au Susan de Haas Susan_DeHaas@rok.catholic.edu.au Tracey Duthler (College Counsellor) Tracey_Duthler@rok.catholic.edu.au Janelle Flanagan Janelle_Flanagan@rok.catholic.edu.au Sean Geoghegan (Deputy Principal) Sean_Geoghegan@rok.catholic.edu.au William Gilbert William_Gilbert@rok.catholic.edu.au David Gravino David_Gravino@rok.catholic.edu.au Martin Hollis Martin_Hollis@rok.catholic.edu.au Edward Keogh Edward_Keogh@rok.catholic.edu.au Simon Korneilussen (VET Coordinator) Simon_Korneliussen@rok.catholic.edu.au

Thomas Laflamme Thomas_Laflamme@rok.catholic.edu.au Guylaine Leduc Guylaine_Leduc@rok.catholic.edu.au Emily Lees Emily_LawlessPyne@rok.catholic.edu.au Marcus McConnell Marcus_McConnell@rok.catholic.edu.au Tracey McLeod (Assistant Principal Welfare/Administration)

Tracey_McLeod@rok.catholic.edu.au

Stephen Mortimer (Assistant Principal Religious Education)

Stephen_Mortimer@rok.catholic.edu.au

Sarah Neivandt Sarah_Neivandt@rok.catholic.edu.au Samantha Nutt Samantha_Nutt@rok.catholic.edu.au Anthony Quartly Anthony_Quartly@rok.catholic.edu.au Darren Ringelstein Darren_Ringelstein@rok.catholic.edu.au

Brian Smith Brian_Smith@rok.catholic.edu.au Glen Smith (HOD Mathematics) Glen_Smith@rok.catholic.edu.au Shaun Spada Shaun_Spada@rok.catholic.edu.au Cathie Williams (HOD Business) Catherine_Williams01@rok.catholic.edu.au Jodie Zahmel Jodie_Zahmel@rok.catholic.edu.au IT Department it@stpats.qld.edu.au Finance Department finance@stpats.qld.edu.au General College Enquiries enquiries@stpats.qld.edu.au Library library@stpats.qld.edu.au

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The annual St Patrick’s College Aquatics carnival was held last Tuesday 12 February. It was certainly hot and humid. However, that did not stop the staff and students from having a fun and enjoyable day. The competition was fierce with the carnival lead changing several times throughout the day. When the water had settled, it was Rice, the Year 11 boys who ended up victors with Chisholm, the Year 12 girls coming second, closely followed by McAuley, the Year 11 girls and then Colin, Year 12 boys finishing a respectable fourth. A great effort from all attendees. The following students need to be recognised for their outstanding efforts on the day:

Individual Triathlon Boys Girls 1st Mackenzie Novosel 2nd Ashley Eastment 3rd Zachery Venz

1st Layla Sanders

Boys Team Triathlon Girls Team Triathlon

1st Adam Smit, Ryan Morris and Melvin Leonard 1st Bridget Benson, Kiara Sinn and Nadia Matthews 2nd Finn Zamparutti, Alex Bogna and Jakob Pemberton 2nd Sidney Connor, Murphy Foley and Jacinta Goode 3rd Darcy McKie, Corey Shepherd and Callum Whitaker 3rd Molly Gofton, Alice Rutland and Chloe Venz

Age Champions Under 16 Girls Under 16 Boys Open Girls Open Boys 1st Abbey Thompson 2nd Helana Ohl 3rd Caitlin Slack

1st Jake Mezzen 2nd Toby Thorburn 3rd Henry Vella

1st Bridget Benson Sidney Connor

2nd Molly Johnson 3rd Cara Gibson

1st Adam Smit 2nd Mackenzie Novosel 3rd Jayden Suner

House Captains were voted on during the week and announced at the swimming carnival. All houses had a very good selection to choose from with the following people being voted in as House Captain. Congratulations to the 2019 House Captains who are listed below: Colin Chisholm Rice McAuley Nicholas Schloss Paris Templeton Ryan Morris Madeleine Francis Hugh Arthur Abbey Thompson Mackenzie Novosel Sidney Connor Mackay and District School Sport Do you want to keep up to date with Mackay and District School Sport trial information and Interschool Competitions? Follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MackayDistrictSchoolSport 2019 Rugby League Parent Information Night The Mercy and St Patrick’s Colleges Rugby League Program would like to invite you to the 2019 Parent Information night on Monday 25 February at Mercy College Hall starting at 5:30pm. If your child is playing Rugby League this year, it would be appreciated if you could attend with a parent/ guardian. Included in this newsletter is a flyer detailing this meeting.

University of Queensland Science Ambassador Program If you are a high-achieving and motivated Year 11 science student, you may apply to be nominated as one of four University of Queensland Science Ambassadors.

The ambassadors are asked to support science at their school by advertising events and activities, holding National Science Week activities and encouraging other science students to share their experiences with students in all year levels.

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The University of Queensland provides support through regular communication with ambassadors, including email updates, a closed Facebook group and invitations to attend events.

As a University of Queensland Science Ambassador, you will develop your leadership abilities and have the chance to connect with likeminded students across Queensland.

If you are interested, please register your interest with Ms Cook as soon as possible.

Mathematics Tutoring Beginning next week, there will be after school Mathematics Tutoring offered. Students have the opportunity to seek clarification of the work covered in class or to simply complete their homework with some guidance from a teacher. Please encourage your son/daughter to attend and take advantage of this excellent resource. When: Monday 3:05pm to 4:00pm Where: Room D16 at the College

Year 11 - Hamilton Island Retreat 1 May – 3 May 2019 On Monday 18 February, all Year 11 students received a package of information and forms regarding the Hamilton Island Foundations of Learning Retreat. Forms must be returned to the College reception by Wednesday 27 February and payment is due by Monday 11 March. This camp is compulsory for all students. If extenuating circumstances prevent your child from attending, you are asked to contact the College and speak to Mrs McLeod or Ms Braby.

Mackay Matsuura Sister City Youth Ambassador Program for 2019 Mackay Regional Council’s Youth Ambassador Program is closing soon. The trip itself will happen in the June/July school holidays. Council will cover chaperones travel and accommodation and $1,000 of student travel and accommodation. Cost to students will be roughly $1,500 going off last year’s trip. To apply, chaperones must be 18 years or over, have travel experience, have Japanese language skills, have a blue card or be a registered teacher. Applications for chaperones to be submitted to mackaysistercities@mackay.qld.gov.au by midnight Friday 22 February 2019. To apply, students must be in Years 1 0, 11 and 12 (in the year of travel) at a school in the Mackay Region and have an interest in Japan and its culture (Japanese language skills are no longer essential to apply). Applications for students to be submitted to mackaysistercities@mackay.qld.gov.au by midnight Friday 22 February 2019. For more information head to: http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/community/arts_and_culture/matsuura

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STEM Initiative St Patrick’s College is embarking on a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiative. This new initiative involves the use of Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) at selected events around Queensland. This year, the College will be setting up the College’s HPV team and racing in the BHP Whitsunday STEM Challenge 18 hour endurance race on 8 and 9 June, at the Palmyra Dragway in Mackay. The BHP Whitsunday STEM Challenge is a new and exciting event for the region with St Patrick’s College joining many other Mackay schools for the competition. The event and HPV program has the support of BHP, Mackay Regional Council, Central Queensland University (CQU) and a number of companies within the region and is part of the Queensland HPV Super Series. HPVs are an exciting way to introduce students to a variety of STEM concepts. Concepts introduced are in the fields of sports science, technology, engineering, and art. Sports science introduces students to how to train, how their bodies work with sport and the sorts of nutrition needed to compete in a race. Technology and Engineering are introduced through modifications to help with the human design factors regarding competing in a HPV, engineering changes to increase speed or to track how each competitor is working through the race. Art is introduced through filming the event, designing the exterior of the HPV or shirts they may wear. There are other aspects such as leadership skills, teamwork, management and social emotional skills increased through participation in the program. CQU as a major supporter of the event offers a variety of extracurricular experiences for students. Students may be required to attend CQU on various occasions to enhance their knowledge in various STEM fields. These may include visits to their sport science centre to find their upper stress levels for sport, this is the same way elite athletes in Mackay are trained. The Engineering department at St Patrick’s College will be working with teams to enhance their vehicles and there will be times when students will be involved in this process. Training for the event will be Monday and Wednesday after school at St Patrick’s College and will either be in the vehicle to improve driving ability, fitness training or on spin cycles to increase endurance and fitness. There will be training sessions held at the Palmyra Dragway on Sunday’s once a month at the start and closer to the race, may increase to fortnightly, however this may change depending on student needs. For more information on what a HPV is, please visit:

Whitsunday STEM Challenge Queensland HPV Super Series on Facebook Fraser Coast Technology Challenge

(https://www.frasercoasttechnologychallenge.com/) UniSA Australian HPV Super Series (http://www.ahpvss.com/) on the

internet.

St Patrick’s College looks forward to offering this exceptional experience to our students.

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