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Spirit --- Tradition --- Community 27 June 2014
I trust in the kindness of God forever EVENTS Principal’s Message
27 June DearPrincipal’s Students, Staff, Message Family and Friends “God of all peoples in Jesus Christ End of Term 2 Principal’s Message You call us from our foolishness to be you children Congratulationscoming toamongst Christine us like Jones, a kookaburra Brendan singing Walsh, 29 June—5 July and Shaun Morris the song on of their a new leadership day.” of the Confraternity Competition Environmental Committee – we won the People’s QISSN Competition Choice Award for our Water Warrior Finalist Project of “Creation We Care Moreton Bay and the 14 July Great Pacific Rubbish Dump” where our group Term 3 Commences cleaned out the waterway alongside the College and 19 July have embarked on a green approach around the Year 12 Formal College. Thank you for voting for us as there were over 30 Finalists in the Healthy Waterways Awards. 22 July The ceremony was a gala dinner in Brisbane StC Careers Expo recognizing the wonderful initiatives being carried out to have healthy 22—25 July Year 10 SET Planning waterways. We have also learnt about the 25 July power of the vote – you can have an impact! Year 9 Career Immersion Lucky Patterson Achieves again!
We were thrilled to have cricket legend Ian Healy visit and acknowledge Lucky ‘s achievement as one of our State’s Greats! Congratulations to Lucky (Lakeisha) who was recently successful in securing a Future States Great INSIDE Grant of $1000 to assist with the financial costs of her THIS EDITION swimming aspirations.
Principal’s Message P1 Another Premiership for our Rugby Firsts and for the Best Rugby School! Parent/Guardian P5 Notices Our boys played their hearts out on Saturday at Canterbury College to take out the TAS Premiership against Ormiston College – 3 years running! A great game which was very close until the final quarter where St Columban’s took it away . ! Congratulations to all Pathways Expo P6 in the team, Coach Darren Crilly, and to Jordan Tupai Ui who was also named in The Queensland—2 Schoolboys Team over the weekend. Well done also to Sam Hicks who TAS Sport P8 was selected for the Combined Queensland Secondary School Team.
TAS Results P10
TAS Awards P12
Business Directory P15
Community Notices P16
P18 Tuckshop Rosters
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We commend the Year 9 B Netball Team and Coach Nicole Johnson for their Premiership win.
Congratulations must also go to Ella Connolly and Kathleen Nichols for their selection in the Queensland Schools 15 years Touch Football team over the weekend.
Student of the Month—CONGRATULATIONS! Senior Phase Academic : Georgia Gwyn is an exceptionally hardworking and diligent student. Her recent journal work in Home Economics was of a very high standard and showed creativity, flair and attention to detail. Similarly, her recent Biology assignment – her Extended Experimental Investigation shows insight far above the standard expected at high school level. She deserves recognition for the huge effort she puts into her class and assignment tasks.
Sporting : Tahlia Rolph receives this award for her commitment to the College’s Touch Football program. Tahlia has maintained high spirits even though she is unable to compete this year due to a knee reconstruction. She continues to be involved by assisting Ms Woods in coaching the girls Touch Football teams that have competed in the All Hallows and Sunny Coast All Schools competitions and in the upcoming TAS and QLD All Schools competitions. We recognise the enthusiasm and dedication that Tahlia has shown to the Touch football program at StC.
Cultural: Isobel Stead, Georgia Serginson, Georgia Kalman Isobel Stead has been a great advocate for Theatre Sports directing and leading younger groups in lunchtime rehearsals. She always volunteers to help in anyway including, turning up to rehearsals during exam block in term one. Isobel took up the St Columban’s banner for inter school Theatre sports in term two and confidently led the team to place well in the competition. She is a positive role model and a brave improviser.
Georgia Serginson is a talented Year 12 student who undertook the demanding and hectic task of Assistant Director for the Little Red Riding Hood College Production for this years Theatre Restaurant. She was required to work alongside the Director and assisted in the blocking and devising of the play. Georgia showed impressive leadership and organisational qualities throughout the rehearsal process and should be commended on this as well as her commitment and punctuality to rehearsals. On the two evenings of the production she managed well and assisted in the actor’s make up for the nights and ensured all actors were prepped and ready to go on stage. Georgia was an impressive asset to this production and should be very proud of herself, as we all are.
Georgia Kalman was the backstage Assistant Stage Manager for the College Production. Georgia did an outstanding job of helping out in a role that is both behind the scenes and carries great responsibility. Her reliable and mature attitude was most welcome. Georgia cleaned the whole of the Drama Costume room after the production.
Spirit: Nikki Conroy has embraced all aspects of College life at St Columban's. She has participated in many co curricular activities, including TAS sport. She has been involved in the school play as well as trivia nights. Nikki is a friendly student who is always helpful and goes above and beyond what is required. She consistently achieves ‘A’ in her academic achievement as well as effort.
VET: Rebecca Owen & Rebecca Fraser (Yr12) Rebecca Owen has shown enthusiasm and dedication to her vocational studies, which include a School Based Traineeship with Able Care, as well as training in a community pharmacy qualification with her part time employer. She is to be commended for her organisation and time management in her VET programs and her strategic focus on future career pathways.
Rebecca Fraser - Rebecca has shown significant dedication and commitment to her vocational studies. She has a passion and flair for Tourism and Hospitality. Rebecca is not only completing Cert II in Tourism and Hospitality at school but is also enrolled in advanced level studies in Tourism and Events with Flight Centre. She had an outstanding report from her Tourism work placement employer and is to be congratulated for her focus and diligence in her VET studies.
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Middle Phase Academic: Rebecca Him & Tiaani Blunt Rebecca and Tiaani receive this award for their hard work in Mathematics. They have both worked really hard this term to increase their level of achievement by attending regular lunchtime tutoring sessions. They are wonderful role models for their classmates and their results prove how hard work pays off.
Sporting: Olivia Bolland Olivia joined the Year 8A netball team part way through the season to replace an injured player. She really stepped up to the mark attending every training session and played to her utmost each week to become a valuable member of the team. We hope to see this dedication to StC Sport continue.
Cultural: Brook Evans Brooke is to be congratulated for her ongoing commitment and positive attitude to the College Production. Brooke was efficient in learning her lines and attending all rehearsals. She undertook every task she was asked of with a positive attitude and a smile. Brooke was a wonderful influence on others and is to be commended on this admirable effort.
Spirit: Joshua Halpin Josh was the first student to volunteer to help out at a recent Interact Club Barbeque held at Bunnings. He put his name down for a four hour shift, but he enjoyed it so much and participated so well, he ended up staying all day (6 hours). Josh has only just joined the Interact Club and is already showing himself to be an active member. He is to be commended for his commitment and enthusiasm for service above self.
Coming Events: 29 June—5 July Confraternity and QISSN Competitions, College Tours 14 July Term 3 commences 19 July Year 12 Formal 22 July StC Careers Expo 22 25 July Year 10 SET Planning
Other Highlights We thank all of those involved in our quality Retreats this week for our Year 10s, Year 9s , the Year 9 Exploration trip to Brisbane, Work placements hosts and industry partners, Short Course RSA coordinators, RACQ guest speakers, Refugee Film night, brilliant Year 11 Drama evening with Ian Sweeny, and our Term TAS Awards! It was great to have Jack Payne our past student who is now in Australian U 20’s Rugby Team visit and present to our students. Thank you to staff Jacob May and Shaun Morris for their talk on competing in the recent Cairns Triathlon. As you can see our College is an incredibly busy place, but a very vibrant one to open the hearts and dreams of our students. The myriad of opportunities beckons all.
Farewells We say goodbye to Mr Les Conroy, Assistant Principal Middle Phase, this week as he takes up his new position at St Francis College Crestmeade as Head of Secondary Campus. We thank Les for his enormous contribution to St Columban’s, his caring leadership, and his stamp on the College over a period of 9 years. We wish him the best in his new position.
We will welcome Mr Darren Crilley into the APA position next term.
I have signed all of our students’ reports and am so impressed with the standard of the reports – congratulations to all for the wonderful outcomes!
We look forward to the good news of Ms Rachel Mancini as she takes up her maternity leave! Thank to Ms Penelope Evans (“Penne”) for her work in Learning Enhancement Centre, Ms Nikki Ford as an Intern Counsellor, and Mr Dan Out for Acting House Coordinator as Ms Kris Johnson returns next term.
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Best wishes to Ms Chris Severin as she takes up Long Service Leave.
We also keep Mr Joe Torrisi in our prayers as he faces more health challenges.
Have a well deserved and safe break, especially those on our 5 trips – Melbourne History, USA Arts, NZ Ski, Confraternity Rugby League Gold Coast, and QISS Netball Gold Coast wow what a list!
Blessings and take care
Ann
Rejoice with others when they rejoice, and be sad with those in sorrow. Give the same considera on to all others alike. As much as possible and to the utmost of your ability, be at peace with everyone . (Romans 12:15, 16a, 18) Ann Rebgetz Principal
Academic Scholarships
St Columban’s College is proud to announce the introduction of a number of full and partial academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 8 students in 2015.
There will be a Scholarship test held at the College Chapel on Saturday 16 August from 9am – 11.30am.
If you would like your child to be part of this day you can make application at the following link or from the College website. http://scholarships.acer.edu.au/intro/293
The College will conduct the test which is provided by the Australian Council for Educational Research. For more information, contact the College on 54953111.
Last Minute Reminder New Zealand Ski Trip Reminders!
Important final reminders for SKI NZ 2014!
• Meet at the Brisbane International Airport (Air New Zealand) on Sunday 6 th June at 3pm – DON’T BE LATE • Ensure you have exchanged money into New Zealand Dollars before arriving. • Get in touch with your mobile phone provider to ensure you are aware of all costs for sending and receiving calls and messages whilst overseas as well as get your Mobile Data turned off • Have any liquids in your hand luggage in a clear ‘sandwich bag’
Any questions ask your group leader!
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College Notices to Parents/Guardians
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW — TUESDAY 29 July A letter will be forwarded home with your student’s Semester One Report with information regarding Parent Teacher Interviews, this also includes password and login details to enable booking online.
We encourage all families that are concerned about their student’s Semester One results to make an appointment with the teacher concerned. Each interview will be 7 minutes in length. For longer periods of time please contact the College after 29 July and arrange an interview with the teacher concerned.
The on line booking system will be available for you to make an interview from 9am on Monday 21 July. The bookings portal will close at 12 noon on Monday 28 July. Students are to accompany the parent/s to the interview in full school uniform.
ACU invites students in Years 8-12 to develop your skills across all subjects
Term 2 Holiday Workshops: 1. QCS Preparation: Yr 11 12, Tuesday 1 July 2. Making Maths Work: Yr 9 10 and Yr 11 12, Thursday 10 July
Term 3 Holiday Workshops: 1. Writers Workshop (English): Yr 10 12, Wednesday 1 October 2. Oral Presentation Skills: Yr 8 12, Thursday 2 October
• All workshops 10am-2pm • Lunch and materials provided • Register online http://www.acu.edu.au/617043 or contact [email protected]
QTAC Information Session at ACU for Parents/Students-Tuesday 29 July 4.00pm 6.00pm [email protected]
Saturday and Sunday – 10am – 4pm 19 & 20 July 2014 Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds Admission is FREE!! Visit www.tsxpo.org for more information, the exhibitor list, a guide to over 85 seminar sessions and for your chance to win an iPad or a $2000 Bursary.
Exhibitors include: • Universities from around Australia & overseas • Private education colleges • TAFE Institutes • Defence Force Recruiting • Government Agencies: QTAC, QSA, HECS & FEE Help • Employers • Professional Associations • Apprenticeship & Traineeship Providers • Exchange & Gap Year programs
Students services and much more.
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Tuesday 22 July, 2014 5:00pm – 8:00pm
What is a Careers Expo? Exhibitors from Universities, TAFE’s, New Apprenticeship Centres and Group Training Companies. Also on display will be representatives from the Defence Forces, Queensland Police, Private Colleges and Local Industry Employers.
Why come? Gather information on possible career options. Consider long term career goals which may assist in current subject selection. Make informed decisions regarding career options.
Students and their parents from Year 8 – 12 should attend . Students must wear smart casual attire
Members of the community are encouraged to attend the Expo to access all this information in one venue.
SPEED CAREERS Come along and talk to Tradesmen, Professionals and Industry Prac- titioners (4 Careers in 40 Minutes)
EXHIBITORS Aboriginal Employment Strategy Lattitude Global Volunteering Ltd Acclaim Apprentices & Trainees Martin College / AIAS / ACPE Animal Industries Resource Centre Mater Education Antipodeans Abroad MEGT Apprentice Connect Australia MIGAS Archdiocese of Brisbane Vocation Centre New York Film Academy Australian Catholic University Projects Abroad Australian Institute of Early Childhood Queensland Police Service B.P.W. Queensland School of Beauty Brisbane TAFE Queensland School of Film & TV Charlton Brown QUT Caboolture Campus Club Training Red Cross College Employment College of Health & Fitness Red Frogs Australia Design College Australia Sesame Lane Child Care Diversity Education The Bears Team East Coast Apprenticeships The University of Queensland Energy Skills Qld Think: Education Group First Impressions Resources University of Southern Queensland Griffith University University of the Sunshine Coast Italian School Committee Valhalla/Lightmare Studios JMC Academy World Education Program Australia Katrina’s School of Beauty Youth Hostels Australia
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The English Times
Term Two has been an exciting and prosperous time for the students and staff of English House. They have enjoyed the thrills and challenges of a delayed Inter house Cross Country carnival. Students displayed their passion for their House and College on Open Day and have developed initiatives that allow everyone to offer their support and assistance to the local community.
STAFF UPDATE Mr Brad Andersen has taken on the role of House Coordinator (Middle Phase) for the remainder of the year. He replaced Mrs Sara Western, who is to be congratulated on the arrival of her beautiful young girl Layla. Mark Lucas (Eng 6) and Olivia Blackie (Eng 7), have both joined us in an exciting part of the year. They have both settled into their roles and immediately became involved in the life of the College with Mark assisting the Year 8 TAS Rugby team and Olivia becoming involved in the College’s vast music program.
HOUSE CHARITY On the second House Assembly of the term, three volunteers and their fire truck, from the Rural Fire Brigade, joined us. With so many students living in rural areas, they rely on the dedication and hard work of this important volunteer service. In the past few years we have had over five past students join the local brigade, which is overseen by a current staff member, Mr Eugene Tasker. The House Leaders presented them with a cheque for $1500, which was raised from various activities from 2013 including the House BBQ, cake stalls and Bid for a Buddy Day.
CLOTHES DRIVE As an Edmund Rice affiliated school we are always living in his footsteps and this term we decided to again launch the Winter Clothing Drive. A representative from the local St Vin cent de Paul spoke to the students about the importance of initiatives like this and shared various stories that depicted the lives and situations of those people in the community. The students left with a first hand account of who they will be help ing by donating their clothes. In 2013 we collected 7 bags of clothes but by the end of the term, there has been such a great response to the cause that we have taken over a shelf in the sports shed and the tally at the moment is 50 bags. If anyone has any unwanted clothing or blankets at home, please feel free to send them into school via the English House Coordinators.
ACTIVE LEADERS Every Friday the English House Captains, Vice Captains and Junior Leaders, visit the various PC’s to not only collect loose change for the House charity but to also build a relationship with all the English House students. Every week they are able to deliver a message, offer support or just have a chat with a student in need. It is a support structured that will be continued over the year and the networking between PC’s will encourage interaction and a channel of communication between students, House Leaders and House Coordinators.
THE FUTURE Term Three will see the revival of the PC breakfast were all English House students gather to share stories, buy a sausage on bread for charity and allows Two PC’s, a chance to put on a service for other members of their House. In August we will reflect on our faith, as students will partake in the House Mass under the guidance of Fr Wrex. Some new and exciting initiatives to be explored next term include the English House lunchtime activities day, Meet the Parents afternoon and the GARMA support drive. Keep your eye out for the next edition of the ‘English Times’ for more details.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday and we will see everyone in Term 3.
Brad Andersen & Luke Hamilton—English House Coordinators
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Last weekend in the finals round the teams played off at various places. We had some tough matches with the 2nds having a very strong win at home.
Our Year 8 team of Jack Kirkwood, William Wallace, Dylan St John, Justin Hagerty, and Jet Nguyen lost 4-2 36-9 and finished in 6th . The boys played some really tough matches. MVP was Jet who played hard in his singles.
Our year 9 team finished in 8 th and did not play finals.
Our Year 10 team of Filippo Massetti, Rusty Rosenberger, Damien Thompson, and Callum Lethby lost 4-2 30-20 and finished in 6th . The team again had some tough and close matches go against them. MVP was Rusty who was strong in his singles.
Our Seconds team of Ruwan Joseph, Josh Nicholson, Kelsey Webber, and Brandon Jones won 6-0 36-16 and finished in 5th . The team had a very dominant performance to finish off. MVP was Ruwan who dominated to win his singles.
Our Firsts team of Ryan Rosenberger, Campbell Cleeton, Justin Thompson, and Brenton Ferguson lost 6-0 37- 14 and finished in 6th. The result was not our best but still with some good tennis played. MVP was Justin with very strong play in his singles.
Thanks to the players, parents and coaches for a great 2014 season.
Alex Locke Coordinator/Coach
StC Mentor Academy News
Touch Football The Queensland U15 Schools Touch Football State Championships took place over the weekend with two of the College’s year 9 students, Ella Connolly and Kathleen Nichols representing the Sunshine Coast Schools Region. Both girls had a brilliant carnival that was capped off with both girls being named in the Queensland Team to compete at the National Championships on October this year.
Rugby Union Sam Hicks and Jordan Tupai Ui (both Y12) competed at the Queensland Rugby Union Schoolboys Team Trials last weekend at Ballymore. The boys had a tough game on the Friday against a strong GPS 2 going down 31 5 before turning up to beat the AIC 1 team 26 10 on Saturday. Both boys played very well and were rewarded for their efforts. Jordan secured himself a place on the Queensland 2 Team whilst Sam was selected in the Combined States team. Both boys will face each other in their first game of the Australian Schools Rugby Championships when the Combined States take on the Queensland 2 team on Monday 30 th June in Sydney. Being selected into these teams is a huge achievement for both boys and we wish them all the best at the championships.
Swimming Lucky Patterson (Y10) on Friday begins her final qualifying swim for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month at the Swimming Australia Grand Prix meet in Brisbane this weekend. Already with a position on the Australian Para Team and travelling to California, USA in August for the Para Pan Pacific Championships Lucky is keen to put her hard work over the past few weeks to the test as she races for more gold! Dependent on her swims at this meet Lucky could be on a very quick turn around to head over to Glasgow next month. Lucky, for all of her efforts was also awarded the Future State Great Grant under the ‘Spirit of Sport’ category. Lucky was interviewed by Ian Healy, Australian Cricket Great and Chairman of the Future State Greats who also wished her all the best for the Grand Prix event. Andrea Hickey | Mentor Academy Program Coordinator
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Last week the Year 8 boys in O'Driscoll House celebrated the completion of their Rock & Water course, with an excursion to the Sunshine Coast. House coordinator Andrew Skinner and counsellor Dave Clarke had the pleasure of accompanying the lads on this activity, and the bus was kindly driven by Brendan Western.
Rock & Water is a worldwide and very popular programme that teaches some basic skills to young men, including:
* Practical Anti Bullying strategies * Alternatives to aggressive verbal and physical responses to fear and doubt * Thinking and being in control, through grounding, centeredness and mental focus * Self respect, self control and self confidence
Rock & Water bases these teachings on a boy being able to choose between a Rock (assertive and firm) behaviour and a Water (passive and conciliatory) behaviour, and how to make this choice. The O'Driscoll boys engaged enthusiastically throughout term 1, and are keen to learn more in the future.
The climb up this large rock, followed by a cooling swim at nearby Marcoola Beach, was a fitting "Rock & Water" celebration indeed, and one that the Duhig boys are now working towards for next term.
Dave Clarke Guidance Counsellor
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Netball Hockey Rugby Boys Tennis Firsts – 4th Firsts – 4th Firsts – 1st Firsts – 6th Seconds – 3rd Seconds – 9th Seconds – 2nd Seconds – 5th Thirds – 2nd Year 9 – 8th Year 10 – 2nd Year 10 – 6th Year 10A– 3rd Year 8 – 9th Year 9 – 3rd Year 9 – 9th Year 10B – 3rd Year 8 – 2nd Year 8 – 6th Year 9A – 2nd
Year 9B – 1st
Year 8A – 2nd Year 8B – 8th 2nd 9th 1st 7th (tied) (2pts behind JPC) Overall – 4th Place
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TAS Awards Night—Trimester 2
Once again, the Trimester 2 Awards night has seen us celebrating an extremely successful trimester of sport at St Columban’s. With 8 of the 23 teams this trimester playing in premiership games and another 6 playing for 3 rd place.
Congratulations to Darren Crilly and his rugby coaches for another successful season – Rugby Premier school for the 3 rd year in a row. The 1 st XV team was also crowned the Premiers for the 3rd year in a row. Again it has been the dedication and efforts of the coaches and players that have resulted in this achievement. Netball finished 2 nd this year, only 2 points behind JPC and overall as a College we finished 4 th this trimester, due to the efforts of all of our TAS teams combined. Well done and Congratulations on your efforts.
Our Premiership winning teams were 1st XV Rugby, and Year 9B netball teams. The 2nds, Year 10 and Year 8 Rugby and Open C, Year 9A and Year 8A Netball teams all finished in 2 nd place.
Again I would like to recognize the fact that this success is determined by a number of factors. 1. The commitment of our players to attend games and training and to give it their best shot. 2. The assistance of parents to score and transport our students to and from games and trainings and 3. The commitment of our coaches and especially our coordinators who give of their time, enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the game and provide out students with the opportunities they receive. 4. Finally the community spirit that is so strong within our College, with the support shown by parents, past students and current students to coach, referee, score and support the teams from the sidelines.
Thanks must also go to the P&F for their running of the BBQs and the support they provide to TAS through funds raised from these BBQs, to Mrs Nedra Rose, the coordination of the College’s first aid who ensures we have the highest level of coverage at games and to the coaches and sports coordinators for giving of their time and experience. And finally, to Mr Brad Anderson for his assistance in organizing the TAS sports and pack up and set up for the sports on Saturday.
Congratulations to all our award winners for (see table on next page), who through their sportsmanship, fair play and leadership have played an integral role in the success of their teams. All team members though need to be congratulated on their efforts and achievements and we hope to see a continuation of these high standards over the remainder of the year.
Miss Michelle Wust TAS Sports Coordinator
5 Years TAS Service Badges
Netball Hockey Rugby Tennis Cross Country Stephanie Maddie Schuster Sam Hicks Ryan Rosenberger Scott Taylor Van Der Meer Sally O’Keefe Marnie Hewitt Jacob Reeks Campbell Cleeton Josh Nicholson
Kristen Patch Xiena Bevan Chris Wildman Joschua Nicholson Justin Thompson Samantha Lauren Shaw Corben Rook Brenton Ferguson McAlister
Mel Hammond (C) Maddie Perkins Corey Parker
Summa Callaghan (C) Kristina Petterson Darren Crilly (C)
Bryony Petch Luke Hamilton (C)
Amanda Schimke (C) Andrew Skinner (C)
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RUGBY BOYS Most Consistent Liam Tozer Best Back Liam Ireland 1st XV Best Forward Jordan Tupai Ui Caboolture Rugby Club Players Trophy Chris Wildman Spirit of 66 Sam Hicks 2nd XV Most Valuable Player Peter Chillcott 2nd XV Most Consistent Player Alex Owen U/15 Most Valuable Player Ellijah Kefu U/14 Most Valuable Player Bailey Martin U/13 Most Valuable Player Zane Brown Most Valuable Player Ashlyn Evans NETBALL GIRLS Firsts Most Consistent Player Emily George Seconds Most Valuable Player Tessa Harrison Thirds Most Valuable Player Natalie Gregory U/15A Most Valuable Player Haylee Crotty U/15B Most Valuable Player Alanah Patch U/14A Most Valuable Player Natalia Hutchison U/14B Most Valuable Player Emily Benbow U/13A Most Valuable Player Olivia Bolland U/13B Most Valuable Player Nicole Spies TENNIS BOYS Most Valuable Player Ryan Rosenberger Firsts Most Consistent Player Brenton Ferguson Seconds Most Valuable Player Ruwan Joseph U/15A Most Valuable Player Rusty Rosenberger U/14A Most Valuable Player Chris Jones U/13A Most Valuable Player Jack Kirkwood HOCKEY GIRLS Most Valuable Player Emily Rockley Firsts Best Team Player Marnie Hewitt Seconds Most Valuable Player Mackayla Corry U/14 Most Valuable Player Georgia Ramm U/13 Most Valuable Player Holly Baxter
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The time has finally come! This Saturday morning, at the lively time of 3am, the students and staff of the St Columban’s Arts and Cultural Tour of the USA will depart. It has been quite the journey already, two years in fact since the idea first came about, and after many, many days of counting down, the time has indeed finally come.
Thirteen students and four staff are heading off on the tour that begins on the East Coast of the United States of America, in New York City. Five days of live theatre experiences, drama workshops, audition workshops, visits to the MET, the 911 memorial, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, backstage tours, and no doubt a little bit of shopping, will kick off the tour.
The ‘USA Tourists’ (L to R) (B) Johnpaul Gonzo, Kyle Lacey-Janetzki, Miky Wilkie, Chloe McMahon, Blake Boyle, Eilish Massie & Hannah Jus- tice (F) Ashleigh Schat, Gemma Boyd, Leticia Boyle, Carly Bryan, Georgia Blundell & Tessa Harrison.
A quick flight to Las Vegas where we will indulge in more live theatre, theatre tours, enjoy the magic of the ‘Vegas Strip’, head out to the desert and perhaps enjoy some of the magical live street theatre that will bring the Strip to life on the 4 July.
What would an Arts tour be without a stop in LA? Here the students will experience some more workshops, tour Hollywood Boulevard, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese theatre and more!
We wrap up the tour in Anaheim, with two days in Universal Studios and Disneyland, working with the ‘Disney Team’ for a performance lab workshop.
We are all looking forward to the tour and the excitement that has been building over the last few weeks is electric. This will indeed be the trip of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to share the amazing experiences on our return.
Finally, a big thank you to all of our supporters and to our major sponsors, Brisbane’s Art Shed, suppliers of Visual Art materials, and QUT Caboolture Campus. Thank you!
Steve Ruddy Tour Coordinator
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Careers USC Parent Information Evening - Thursday 3 July Do you have a child in high school considering university study? Get information and tips on how to support them through the process and much more including guest presentations on understanding your teen! Presentations include; uni from a parent's perspective, understanding the developing teenage brain, experiences of young drivers, approach vs avoid: how to build motivation and resilience and how healthy is kids' supermarket food? To register for your preferred seminar complete the online form at www.usc.edu.au/events or phone 5456 5000. Places are limited and provided on a first in, first served basis.
Date: Thursday 3 July Time: 5:45pm (for 6pm start) Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Building K, University of the Sunshine Coast
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School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Greencross Vets – Morayfield, Chermside (Certificate II in Animal Studies) Automotive Apprenticeship – Brendale Horticulture Traineeship – St Peters Caboolture (Cert II in Horticulture) Engineering Traineeship Nambour Valhalla/Lightmare Studios – Brendale (Games Design – Cert III in Media) Cabinetmaking Apprenticeship – Narangba Tradelink – Brendale, Caboolture (Certificate III in Business) Best & Less – North Lakes (Certificate III in Business) Newsxpress – Caboolture & North Lakes (Certificate III in Business) Subway – Deception Bay, Murrumba Downs, Morayfield (Cert III in Business) KFC – Caboolture, Kallangur, North Lakes, Deception Bay (Cert III in Business) Lincraft – Kippa Ring, Maroochydore, Toombul (Cert III in Business) EB Games – Maroochydore (Cert III in Business) Mantra Mooloolaba – Certificate III in Hospitality Pharmacy Murrumba Downs – Retail Business Traineeship – Caboolture (Indigenous Positions) Business Traineeship Maroochydore Hospitality Traineeships x 2 – Local Business
Full Time Apprenticeships
Apprentice Painter – Chermside Apprentice Landscaper – Strathpine Apprentice Roof Plumber – Strathpine Concreting Traineeship – Strathpine Apprentice Spray Painter – Banyo Apprentice Tiler – Narangba Apprentice Cabinet Maker – Noosaville Apprentice Chef – Maroochydore Apprentice Chef – Mooloolaba Hospitality Traineeship – Maleny Horticulture Apprentice (Turf Management) – Brisbane City Council Golf Courses
Is your current or past student looking for a job, traineeship or apprenticeship?
Log onto the College Website www.stc.qld.edu.au
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Mountain Bike Orienteering Event. 29 June, 8am -12 . In a forest, on your bike, with a map, searching for targets. A work out for your legs and your brain. Great family fun. Courses start from $15. Beerburrum State Forest at Glasshouse. Courses from 5km to 36km Phone: Dawn 0405637367 www.sunshineorienteers.com.au
ARISE Youth Retreat 4-7 July (3 nights) at PCYC Bornhoffen. This is for young people from Grade 8 @ $120 per participant ($80 for additional sibling) . Limited space on the bus! For more information, contact you Parish Office or email: [email protected] [email protected]
Guide Dogs Queensland OPEN DAY Sunday 6 July 10am—3pm at 1978 Gympie Road, Bald Hills Entry is a gold coin donation or $5 per cark. Demonstrations, Kennel tours and displays. For more information call 1800 810 122 or visit: guidedogsqld.com.au
GEM FEST is on Saturday 12 July 9am—4pm at Caboolture Historical Village. Adult $5, under 16 is free Enquiries : Paul Futcher 5432 3219 or Iris Downey 0409 347 284 Email: [email protected]
Year 10 Work Experience
What fabulous feedback we have had so far on our Year 10s who are representing themselves, the College and their families in the workplace. Students have travelled as far as Adelaide and Amberley and the vocations are as varied as Police Weaponry, Defence Force, Law, Retail, Construction, Fitness, Education and many, many more.
I have been asked why we expect our students to embark on mandatory Work Experience in Year 10. Working in the Career & Training Centre, I see time and time again what a good reference and prior experience in the workplace does for a young person embarking into the world of work or even applying for scholarships etc. Not only has their confidence soared by stepping outside the comfort zone of the schoolyard, but they have the opportunity to dip their toes into the industry they find interests them before choosing their senior subjects. It is inevitable that not all students are able to find placement in their industry of choice, especially as Caboolture has a limited number of industries represented, however the most important aspect is experience in the workplace.
May I take this opportunity to thank our Year 10s for their positive representation in the community and to the community for giving our students an opportunity to learn?
Linda Upton— Career & Training Officer
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The new 2014 / 2015 Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and surrounds Entertainment™ Memberships are available now and packed with thousands of up to 50% off and 2 for 1 offers. This year you have the choice between the Entertainment™ Book Membership and the new Entertainment™ Digital Membership !
From every Entertainment™ Membership we sell, $13 goes towards our fund raising for St Columban's College! The more Entertainment™ Memberships we sell, the more we raise – so please forward this email to your family and friends!
Please remember to reference St Columban's College when registering your 2014 | 2015 Entertainment™ Membership.
Lauren Dunn 100 McKean Street Caboolture QLD 4510 Phone: 0434918146 | Email: [email protected]
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Please support these businesses who have kindly given to this year’s St Columban’s College-SRJ Charity Golf Day; raising money for the College Mission and Outreach Program:
Tuckshop Roster 2014 Tutoring
Mon 14 July Michelle Miller MATHS Wednesday 3 4pm Webb 2.3
Tue 15 July Kristy Lethby, Judy Bulluss, Leanne Sutherland ENGLISH Wednesday 3 4pm Library
Wed 16 July Sam Chapple, Charlene Benbow Accoun ng & Cer ficate III in Business Thursdays 3 – 4 pm in O’DrIscoll 1.2. Thur 17 July Jenny Sands
Fri 18 July Theresa Walsh, Danielle Holloway Uniform Shop Term hours: If unable to attend tuckshop please let Tracey know at the earliest Tuesdays : 8am 9am possible time. Phone 5433 7328 and leave a message any time of 2pm 3pm day or night. Thursdays : 8am 9am
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