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NEWSLETTER 15 June 2017.Cdr EL COLL CHAN EGE CHANEL COLLEGE GLADSTONE 15 June 2017 Term 2 Week 9 VOLUME 50 From the Principal As this is the last newsletter for this term, I would like to thank all members of our community for a great term. The breadth of educational opportunities, both curricular and extra-curricular, that students at this College enjoy is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff. We are looking forward to the Inter-House Track and Field Carnival on Thursday and Friday next week. As with all College sporting events, this is a day which promotes participation in sport as something that is healthy and enjoyable. No doubt, competitors in both track and field events will be supported by members of their Houses as they cheer them to the finish line. Many of our students will be completing Work Experience placements over the holidays. We wish them well and know that they will be wonderful ambassadors for our College. Good luck and safe travels to our QISSN and Confraternity teams as they compete in their competitions during the first week of the holidays in Brisbane. Finally, I wish all members of our community a happy and safe holiday and I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday 11 July for the commencement of Term3. INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS YOUR TALENT CARNIVAL 2017Dr SusanSincerely Bunkum PhD is God’s gift to you What you do with it is your gift back to Good Luck! Sincerely Dr Susan Bunkum PhD Chanel College GOD 11 Paterson Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Phone: 07 4973 4700 Fax:07 4973 4799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chanelcollege.qld.edu.au Student Absentee Hotline: 4973 4791 Be a LIGHT to the WORLD Good News Kath Hore - Mission & RE Support Officer Please Pray for … · People in our community who are Retreat Forms unwell or recovering from illness Last week, Year 11 Students received letters and forms in preparation for their · Governments and organisations Servant Leadership Retreat at Tanyalla in Week 2 of Term3. All forms were to be working towards alleviating returned by 9 June and thank you to those who returned their forms promptly. poverty and bringing justice to the voiceless This week Year 8 Students received letters and forms for their Middle Years · Students at this busy time of term - Student Leadership Retreat at the Caves north of Rockhampton. All forms are concluding their exams and to be returned by 21 June. preparing for the Athletics Carnival · Refugees who are in limbo with no Chanel SOS Mass and YouthGathering place to call 'home' A big thank you to all who came and celebrated our Youth Mass on Sunday 4 · A safe and relaxing holiday for all – June at Star of the Sea Church. Many thanks to Prue Webster and Nell may we all be refreshed and Gladstone who provided a delicious supper and to our musician, Norma Tanna. renewed ready for Term3. We congratulate our College Captains and Vice Captains for leading a very Praise and Thanks for ... active and inclusive Youth Gathering that followed the Mass. A great time was · All people, especially past students had by all and students look forward to the next gathering inTerm3. of Chanel, who are working in our world to ensure that justice and peace prevail Reaching out – Winter Appeal · The generous response to St A big 'thank you' to everyone who generously donated food, clothing, toys and Vinnies Winter Appeal blankets to the St Vinnies Winter Appeal. Your assistance will be greatly · Generous support given to the appreciated by many families in our local community. College by parents and members of the wider community during the term · The many different programs and WINTER events students participate in, enhancing their spiritual, cultural and intellectual growth. If you have any requests for either of the APPEAL above prayers, please leave your request at the Office. Be a LIGHT to the WORLD Good News Kath Hore - Mission & RE Support Officer 20 JUNE – World Refugee Day And Refugee Week The Refugee Council of Australia has chosen “With courage let us all combine” as the theme for Refugee Week in Australia for 2015 to 2017. Taken from the second verse of the national anthem, the theme celebrates the courage of refugees and of people who speak out against persecution and injustice. It serves as a call for unity and for positive action, encouraging Australians to improve our nation's welcome for refugees and to acknowledge the skills and energy refugees bring to their new home. Refugee week is an annual week-long celebration of the positive contributions of refugees to Australian society and gives the opportunity to reflect on and respect the bravery,power and strength of mind of women, men and children who are required to flee their mother country under danger of discrimination, clash and aggression. There are almost 40 million people on the earth who have been expatriated from their homes due to hostility and maltreatment, and this number will increase due to increasingly complex issues, such as the strain on civilizations and economies from in climate change. Roughly a third of refugees are people who have run away from their nations because of civil wars and racial, ancestral and religious brutality. They were forced to escape, they have lost everything and they can't revisit their home nation. On the other hand, many of them refuse to give up hope. Commemorating their bravery and determination and allowing them to see our support is what World Refugee Day is all about. How to be involved visit http://www.refugeeweek.org.au/ Pre-used Bibles for Sale Several pre-used Bibles that have been repaired, are available for sale at the Front Reception. Prices range from $2 to $10 and all proceeds will go to Missions – providing education for disadvantaged children. Many thanks to Mrs Colleen Lowry who kindly volunteered to repair the Bibles. Second Hand Uniform Outlet The Second Hand Uniform 'Outlet' is open during the first break each Wednesday. Please enquire at the front desk in Student Services. Formal uniforms are $10.00 per item, sports uniform and house shirts are $5.00 per item and jackets sell for $25.00 each. All prices are negotiable. If you have uniforms your child no longer requires - all donations are gratefully accepted and many thanks to those who have already sent in donations. Ignite Conference When: Thursday 21 September - Sunday 24 September 2017 Where: Brisbane, QLD What: Ignite is a dynamic & contemporary Catholic conference for young people. Every year it draws over 1000 adults, teenagers, children, youth ministers, teachers, priests and religions from around the country. It's about gathering young people from across this corner of the world, connecting them with Jesus Christ and the Church, forming them for living the Christian life and empowering them to impact the Church and the world. ToApply and for more information visit – igniteyouth.com/conference Thursday Mass - Mass is celebrated in the College Chapel at 10.40 am each Thursday. ALL WELCOME Thursday 22 June – No Mass (Inter-House Track and Field Carnival) Term3 Thursday 13 July – Ms Ryan's Year12 SOR Class Thursday 20 July - Ms Ord's Year9C Religion Class Winter Appeal Waffle Sale McAULEY HOUSE WINTER APPEAL Raising $495 What better way to start the school day off on Wednesday 7 June, than with yummy waffles! Well done McAuley House, who were kept on their toes keeping up with all the orders! Thank you to all the Students and Staff who supported this great fundraiser for the Winter Appeal, which helps support the people in our community. Year 12 CMT GIVE BACK One group of Year 12 CMT students, along with other student volunteers, decided that they would run a games activity program for students in the lunch break. This was part of a practical project completed in the course. Much fun was had by all! The senior students loved the activity and would even consider continuing the idea next term. Giving to others reaps benefits not just for those who receive but also to the giver Year 7 Quoin Island Adventure NEW ZEALAND SKI TRIP Attention Parents & Students Payments need to be UP TO DATE before end of Term 2, Friday 23 June. Final payment is DUE Friday 21 July. Any outstanding copies of Passports or Medicare cards are to be handed in immediately. Career News Leanne Crane Careers Pathways Officer 2018 APPRENTICESHIPS Applications Closing Soon! MORANBAH NORTH Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance MINE (BMA) Job Number: 721383 Moranbah, Central QLD 2018 Apprenticeship Program At BHP, we support our people to grow, learn, develop their Applications for our 2018 Electrical & Diesel Fitter skills and reach their potential. Apprenticeships Program at our Moranbah North Mine are now open. As you progress through your Opportunities are at Blackwater, Goonyella Riverside, Peak trade we'll help you discover your real capability and Downs, Saraji Mines Sites and Hay Point Coal Terminal. develop your technical and leadership skills. We We are seeking Apprentices to obtain qualifications in the offer a supportive environment where your drive to following trades: participate in new challenges will be encouraged, · Automotive Electrical (Certificate III in Automotive allowing you to reach your full potential. As part of Electrical Technology) the program you will be provided with on-the-job · Diesel Fitting (Certificate III in Mobile Plant training in various working areas of the mine to Technology) maximise your exposure to the operation and a · Electrical (Certificate III in Electro technology tailored development plan to give you a future with a Electrician) difference. These positions are primarily based · Mechanical Fitting (Certificate III Engineering underground, working a lifestyle roster.
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