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St Philip’s CollegeNewsle t t er
Dear Parent s ,
1 March 2013Schwarz Crescent, PO Box 33, Alice Springs NT 0870 AUSTRALIA l Ph: 61- 8 - 8950 4511 l Fax: 61- 8 - 8950 4522 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.stphilips.nt.edu.au
‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ are such power-ful words. These three words are pivotal parts of the English language and not only add meaning, but show that we appreciate what has or will be done. It’s not just a matter of politeness or good manners, but of gratitude; being grateful for the time someone has taken to help you, the effort an individual has put into their work, or someone’s friendship, smile or support. Saying thank you for all the blessings in your life is very important, whether it is the time spent with family, a good report card, the sunrise or a promotion. Have you said please or thank you today? Have you said it with meaning? Have you thought about all the things you are grateful for (no matter how small)? Will you set aside time every day to say thanks for the many blessings that you have? Thank you to our students, our staff, our parents and to all those people who help make St Philip’s the wonderful community that it is.
Yours sincerely,
Chris Tudor AM Headmaster Back to School Vouchers 2013
My Snake Island Adventure
A reminder to parents that the Back to School Voucher must be used by the end of Term 1.
For your child to use their Back to School Voucher for uniforms, please write them a separate note, (do not use the diary), giving them permission to use the voucher.
For more information, please contact Lyn Tieck on 8950 4560.
What’s In This Issue Headmaster’s Message..................................................Kacey Crowley’s adventure to Snake Island...................Back to School Vouchers................................................Girls’ Boarding News......................................................Golf News......................................................................Change to Bus Route 7...................................................Swimming Carnival results.............................................Chaplain’s Message........................................................News from the Registrar.................................................Sports Quiz....................................................................
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....Joke of the Week....
Q: What do you call a man in debt?
A: Owen (owing)
Thanks to: Will De Decker and Mitch Hattam
From February 15 to 18, my family went to Victoria to participate in an annual horse ride that my dad takes part in every year. This consists of riding to Snake Island, near Wilson’s Prom, from Port Walshpool.
Since 1880, this activ-ity of taking cattle back and forth from mainland
By Kacey Crowley ...
coastal Victoria to Snake Island, has been used by South Gippsland farmers to agist their cattle, by swimming their stock over in low tide through a narrow channel.
With 30 riders, we rode through the ocean in low tide to get to the Island. The ocean ride took approximately three and a half hours to cross to the Island. We slept in a huge hut with lots of snorers, and during the day we rounded-up cattle and rode along the beach. Snake Island got its name as there are so many snakes on the Island, but I didn’t see any! Many ‘Pigmy Deer’ and kangaroos were seen grazing with the cattle and our stock horses.
Kacey CrowleyYear 10
For the latest information on what’s happening at the College,
visit www.stphilips.nt.edu.au
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Friday evening after the Swimming Carnival was a time to chill and watch movies – ex-cept for the new girls in the junior dorm, who had all been invited to Libby’s for dinner. They clearly enjoyed their evening as they were gone for ages and, as Libby put it, ‘they scoffed the lot!’. Thanks to Libby for going to the trouble – a lovely thought.
On Saturday morning a few of the girls returned to the pool to do some swimming train-ing with Allan, while others just relaxed or went to town with friends.
On Saturday evening it was quiz night with the boys over in the dining room. The rounds were interspersed with games such as ‘pass the onion’ and ‘fairy fluff’, and the team that came out winners consisted of Cameron, Umema, Don, Natalie, Isaac and Chelseanna. We hope they enjoy using their movie vouchers. Thanks to Grant and Libby for organising the evening.
There was no prep on Sunday because of the Carnival, so Sunday was a laid back day with probably the most energetic part of the day for most being an evening swim.
Now we are all looking forward to next week’s exeat weekend!
Marg Stevenson Head of Girls’ Boarding
Girls’ Boarding News
Golf News
Swimming and a quiz night...
NT representitives and the rock tour trophy....
Above: Helena off to town on her bike
Above: Our boarders’ with their thinking caps on
Congratulations go to Daniel Brown (Year 9) and George Worrall (Year 9) who have been chosen to represent the NT in the upcoming 2013 Australian Boys Amateur and Interstate Golf Series being played in Western Australia – Pinjarra and Bunbury Golf Course. George Worrall has also just returned from Tasmania where he played in the Tasmanian Amateur Open. A great learning experience for him!
A special mention must also go to Mitch Tieck (Year 11) who has been in the squad all year but has just missed out in the final team selection. All three boys have worked extremely hard this year to try and get into the team of six, and are of very similar ability. It is a testament to the skills and mentoring of golf professional Stephen Tieck, that Alice Springs Junior Golf is so strong. Stephen has made junior golf accessible and fun. His wealth of knowledge and advanced coaching skills are a real blessing for Alice Springs and St Philip’s. Finally, the first round matches were played last week for the Rock Tour Trophy. The first team to reach 10 ½ points will win. The results are as follows.
Staff Students Result
L. Tieck and D. Tudor D. Brown and J. Davies Halved match
T. Wegener and R. Griffiths M. Tieck and J. Worrall Staff win 3 &2
Nic and Kris Wheeler A.Orstavik and I. Montefiore Students win3 & 2
J. Tudor and N. Bailey B. McCormick and D. Gee Students win 1 up
J. Waterhouse and R.Worrall J. Tieck and S. Berriman Staff win 3 & 2 Overall score Staff 2 ½ Students 2 ½.Keep swinging everyone!
Richard Worrall
Change of bus route 7
The Department of Transport advise that commencing 11 March 2013 there will be minor changes to the Route 7 after-noon school bus service from St Philip’s College to the Larapinta area. The Route 7 afternoon service will be de-parting the College at the earlier time of 3.05pm. The service will travel direct to the Interchange and then to Centralian Middle School. Departure time from the interchange will be 3.12 pm. Students who travel on this route will now arrive home approximately 15 minutes earlier. The Department has requested that all parents and students who travel on the Route 7 bus be advised of this change. For additional information or enquiries please contact the Department of Trans-port on 8951 5551.
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Swimming and a quiz night...
Life is a Gift
Today before you think of saying an unkind word–think of someone who can’t speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food–think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife–think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.
Today before you complain about life–think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children–think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.
Chaplain’s Message Before you argue about your dirty house that someone didn’t clean or sweep–think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive–think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job–think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another–remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down–put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.
Life is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and Fulfill it.
2013 Swimming CarnivalAnd the results are:
Partridge: 810 pointsTopsy Smith: 830 points
Griffiths: 880 pointsFlynn: 921 points
Rolland: 1003 pointsMcKay: 1009 points
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News from the Registrar...Enrolments for 2014
If you are intending to enrol a child in Year 7 for 2014, please submit your application as soon as possible.
We have received an unprecedented number of applications for 2014 and if this trend continues, the year level will fill very quickly. It is vital that any applications for the Bridging program are received by 21st June 2013.
If you have any queries please contact Carol Leesong on 8950 4501 or email: [email protected]
Tuesday 5 March ~ Immunisatioins - Year 7: 1st dose HPV (Gardasil) - Year 8: Varicella (Chickenpox) - Year 9: Boys 1st dose HPV (Gardasil)
Monday 4 March~ Questacon ScienceLines Shows and Workshops~ Cookie Bookie Club - lunchtime, Library
Wednesday 6 March~ Immunisatioins - Year 7: 1st dose HPV (Gardasil) - Year 8: Varicella (Chickenpox) - Year 9: Boys 1st dose HPV (Gardasil)
Thursday 7 March
Friday 8 March~ SPC Performing Arts Festival~ Library and Homework Centre closed
What’s Happening in
Term 1 - Week 6
Image source: www.instant-quizzes.co.uk
Sports Quiz Question: Who was the MVP for this year’s NBA All Star game? Please write your answers on a piece of paper with your name and year level and place it in the box in the library by next Tuesday. Jesse Brooks & Stefan Yamada (Sport Captains)
This newsletter is produced weekly by the PR & Marketing Department, St Philip’s College. Please submit contributions to: Jill Jansons (08) 8950 4561 or email: [email protected] Deadline for Friday’s issue is 5pm on the preceding Tuesday.
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