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29 JULY 2016 No. 22

Dear Iona Families,

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK This week saw the launch of Catholic Education Week and it has been wonderful to reflect on the great contribution that Catholic Education has made within our Australian society.

From extremely humble beginnings where every resource was supported by families, we have created an education network that serves approximately 20% of all students in . We are now in partnership with both the State and Federal Governments in delivering an education that is inclusive and respectful of PLAY YOUR ROLE diversity. COMING EVENTS Our contribution to Australian society is deeply modelled on the love and vision of Jesus and being a KAMAKURA GAKUEN, JAPAN ministry of the Catholic Church within Australia is an essential part of our identity. Every Catholic school VISITING STUDENTS welcomes and supports both Catholics and non-Catholics and all are fully respected within the community. 24 July to 5 August I am so incredibly pleased that Iona College enjoys a positive and respectful relationship with all of the

YEARS 5 & 6 BASKETBALL RD 2 schools within our region. We have profound respect for the work of Bayside State Secondary College, Friday 29 July Wynnum High School, Moreton Bay Boys College and Moreton Bay College who serve our local region so well. We also have an incredibly respectful and close relationship with our local Catholic and State YEAR 12 FORMAL Primary Schools as well who teach our primary school children in an exemplary way. Friday 29 July The Greek Club, 7.00pm to 11.00pm We deeply value the trust that families have placed in Iona over many generations and remain committed to honouring that trust for generations to come. AIC BASKETBALL/TENNIS TRIALS Saturday 30 July OLYMPIC THEMED ASSEMBLY

YEAR 6 PARENTS Daniel Fox, Class of 2009 It was great to welcome back Ashley Ashley Callus, Class of 1997 CHRISTMAS IN JULY DINNER Callus (Olympic Gold Medallist) and Saturday 30 July Daniel Fox (Paralympic Gold Casa Di Louis, 7.30pm Medallist) to our Olympic Themed Assembly. Both Ionians were able to BIRTHDAY OF ST EUGENE share the great sacrifices and DE MAZENOD achievements of their sporting and Monday 1 August personal lives. They gave credit to P & F MEETING their families and Iona for the Monday 1 August environment that nurtured their aspirations. Fr Daly Art Precinct, 7.00pm Daniel is competing in Rio and we wish him all of the very best. YEARS 5/6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Monday 1 August We were also honoured with the rare privilege of welcoming 15 torches from previous Olympics that our primary school students were able to hold. I believe the boys will hold this memory in a positive light. YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION INTERVIEWS Monday 1 to Friday 5 August

ICAS ENGLISH COMPETITION Tuesday 2 August

YEAR 8 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENING Thursday 4 August

OBLATE MISSION ACTION DAY APPEAL Last week’s newsletter included a letter of invitation to be involved in the College’s major fundraiser for people in significant need around the world, especially in Asia and Africa. I really do encourage you to read its contents and ask your son/s to do so as well. It would be great if you were able to have a family conversation around the need for generosity and an understanding of the causes of poverty. This link may help families in that conversation and I encourage every family to have a look. The Oblates value greatly the longstanding generosity of the Iona community and are extremely grateful for your support. Each IONA COLLEGE family is asked to contribute at least $40 which will go a long way in ensuring that valuable resources and OBLATE PRIESTS support reaches the families of people in most need. …/2 OBLATE INTENTIONS Please pray for the Iona College seeks to provide a dynamic Catholic learning community Oblate Communities in within the Oblate spirit, so that its members are faith-filled, resilient, Thailand and Laos. courageous, well-balanced and prepared to make a difference. FROM THE RECTOR cont...

200TH ANNIVERSARY INVITATION TO IONA FAMILIES FOR MONDAY 8 AUGUST AT ST STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL It is clearly obvious that the Iona community greatly values and supports the work of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. In order to celebrate this relationship, we are inviting everyone to St Stephen’s Cathedral on Monday, August 8 at 7.00pm. We have provided a bus option from the College, if that helps, and the link supplied here will help you access it. Please note that while it is free of charge, you must book your seat before 9.00am Wednesday, August 3 should you wish to catch the bus, from Iona to the Mass, and back. This ensures we can order the correct number of busses.

NATIONAL CENSUS ON AUGUST 9 Tuesday, August 9 is the date on which census information is collected. It is a wonderful opportunity to provide a snapshot of our society as it currently stands. When religion is asked, I really do encourage you to consider where you currently stand on this issue. It is not asking if you go to Mass every week or if you agree with every teaching of the Church or religion. The data collected here forms the basis for decisions around taxing, resourcing and other matters. I encourage you to think carefully about whether religion has a part in your life and to answer as honestly as you can.

In conclusion I offer a reflection on Morningside, a wonderful community that has had a connection with Iona for many generations. I enjoyed the research and discoveries very much and I hope you do as well. Next week will see us travel to Capalaba to discover its heritage and treasures.

INTRODUCING MORNINGSIDE – 4170 Located 5km from the city centre is the beautifully named Morningside. This suburb is among the oldest in Brisbane, having been established in 1872.

The inspiration for the name was apparently the sight of nearby hills catching the rising sun, or the locality being on the morning (eastern) side of Brisbane. It is one of the more beautiful suburban names in Brisbane.

Early industry in the area included sugar cane farming in the areas close to the river. Other farming pursuits at that time included tobacco, small crops and dairying.

The railway line constructed in 1888 to Cleveland played an important part in the development of the region with many people choosing to move into the recently opened areas. The station was originally called Bulimba Station but changed its name to Morningside soon afterwards.

A tannery (1876) was positioned beside some waterholes south of the railway line and continued there until 1900. Away to the north in Colmslie, a plague hospital (1900) and a stock quarantine facility were built. The area was named after Colmslie House (1881) near the corner of Thynne and Lytton Roads, built by Captain William Cairncross.

In the 1920s a school of arts (1926) and a picture theatre were opened around the railway station. A State primary school, near Balmoral and Hawthorne but in Morningside, was opened in 1923. (Balmoral Park and Balmoral Cemetery are also inside Morningside's western boundary.) Balmoral Shire had its offices in Wynnum Road east of the station and there was a row of shops which included four stores, a fish shop, a bootmaker, a butcher, a chemist and a motor garage. Morningside Primary School was opened in 1926 and Iona has welcomed students from this school for many generations. Catholic families from Morningside have often chosen St Oliver Plunkett as their Primary School.

A little known fact is that in 1900, Morningside (Colmslie), housed a very important facility in the history of Brisbane. The bubonic plague had wreaked havoc throughout Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries and its devastating effects had now arrived in Brisbane in 1900. A plague hospital was hastily built in Morningside. The staff had very little to protect them from the disease and did a wonderful job in difficult conditions. The last plague victim was in 1922.

An American Army Base was located in Morningside during World War Two and a suspected secret submarine base was located on the Brisbane River at Colmslie.

Morningside was also a surprising host to the 1949 Diving Titles of the Australian Swimming Championships. The event had been held in southern states for many years and the Association had worked extremely hard to secure the Championships. The only problem was that they did not have a pool capable of holding the event. Queensland ingenuity came to the fore and Australia’s best divers competed in the disused Morningside Quarry – renamed Lake Emerson for the event.

"Lake Emerson" as it was coined by the press of the day, was a former Brisbane City Council quarry and was gifted to Morningside State School by the council in 1930. The pool was fed a natural spring and due to the lack of public swimming facilities on the south side of Brisbane became an unofficial public pool. As expected the southerners were not at all impressed and sought a postal vote to shift the championships back to NSW. Surprisingly Brisbane won the vote and Brisbane City Council kicked in 150 pounds. Judges would be moored in boats on the water and spectators were dammed to stand around the quarry edge, rain, hail or sunshine.

On Saturday February 28, 1949 the Australian Swimming Titles dive competition commenced and of course.....it rained. No matter, The Sunday Mail reported a crowd in excess of 5000 people bussed, drove, trained and walked to the event despite the wet conditions. There were a number of incidents throughout the day, officials were forced to shout when the public address system failed, a competitor nearly crash dived into a boat of water-born judges, a young boy spectator slid down the steep embankment into the water and a female competitor reported being nibbled by fish. Divers though did prefer this venue to the Valley Pool where the depth was only 8 metres.

“Lake Emerson” was filled in 1950 and is now a dog park.

Morningside’s association with elite sports sees it as the Home of the State Hockey Centre. This venue welcomes over 100,000 spectators a year and is the home of current national champions the Queensland Blades and the Queensland Scorchers.

Morningside is also home to the Morningside Panthers Australian Football Club, a powerhouse in the former QAFL and a current member of NEAFL. With 9 Premierships in 50 years, the Club has provided a pathway for players to the Australian Football League. , Mal Michael, Brett Voss and Iona’s own Tom Bell have all played for Morningside, as do many current Ionians.

The Villanova Players, one of Brisbane’s oldest theatre companies are housed in Morningside and the former fire station was heritage listed in 1999.

Morningside continues to be connected with Iona through its current families who bring this unique and diverse culture to our community. We anticipate this connection to continue well into the future.

Take Care and God Bless

FR MICHAEL TWIGG O.M.I. RECTOR FAITH AND MISSION

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2016 Catholic schools in Queensland are administered by the following The first Catholic school in Queensland was established in 1845 by the authorities: Diocesan Catholic School Authorities (viz Catholic Education first priest stationed in Brisbane, Fr James Hanly who employed Michael – Archdiocese of Brisbane, Catholic Education – Diocese of and Mary Bourke as its teachers. The school opened with 56 students Toowoomba, Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton, Catholic and was located in a slab-walled, bark-roofed building near where the Education – Diocese of Townsville, and Catholic Education – Diocese of Myer Centre now stands on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets in Cairns); as well as the Religious Institutes and Public Juridic Persons Brisbane City. School Authorities (viz the Augustinians, Edmund Rice Education

From that humble beginning, Catholic education expanded to most cities Australia, Franciscan Friars, Franciscan Sisters, Good Samaritan and many townships throughout the state. Its expansion was largely due Education, Kildare Ministries, Loreto Sisters, Marist Schools Australia, to the efforts of religious congregations who in those early years often Mary Aikenhead Ministries, Mercy Partners, Missionaries of the Sacred conducted classes in difficult conditions and with few resources. Heart, Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Sacred Heart Sisters and the Ursuline Sisters). In 2016 there are 300 Catholic schools in Queensland. These schools are based in rural and metropolitan areas, provide co-educational and Catholic schools are single gender schooling options and offer boarding facilities for more valued by their communities than 2,000 students from remote regions. School locations range from and, as agencies sharing in Thursday Island in the north to Currumbin Waters in the south and the mission of the Catholic Longreach in the west. Church, Catholic schools open doors to faith, to Around 146,200 students attend Catholic schools in Queensland. This learning, to personal number represents 18.33% of all Queensland students and 60% of the potential and to the future, students in non-government schools. Enrolments are made up of about especially in this current 78,500 primary students and 67,700 secondary students. More than Jubilee Year of Mercy. 5,800 Indigenous students also attend Catholic schools in Queensland.

There are more than 17,200 staff in Queensland Catholic schools with Best wishes, over 10,400 teaching staff (including Principals), more than 5,200 administrative and clerical staff and the remainder made up of senior Mr Wayne Wilden executive staff and maintenance/grounds staff. Dean of Faith and Mission

DAILY MASS ROSTER Mass will be held at 8.00am each morning in the Chapel. Families are welcome to attend.

Friday 29 July Monday 1 August Tuesday 2 August Wednesday 3 August Thursday 4 August Mazenod Albini Cebula Year 5 Gerard

LEARNING AND TEACHING

SUBJECT SELECTIONS – YEARS 8 AND 10 The Year 10 subject selection process has now commenced and I thank all our parents and students who attended Monday evening’s Parent Information Evening. Next week we will commence the process of interviews. Interviews are booked using the online booking system and all families should have received an email with their login details. If you have any trouble booking an interview, please contact my PA, Mrs Penny Byrne, who can assist you. Between now and the interview, please make use of the online resources and feel free to talk to Heads of Department or classroom teachers about senior subjects. I thank our families in advance for their attendance at these interviews and their commitment to the process. The conversations and guidance provided through this forum ensure students are better able to make informed decisions about their senior course of study.

Next Thursday evening (4 August) our Year 8 subject selection evening will be held in IPAC.

The evening commences with subject displays at 6.30pm, followed by the main presentation at 7pm. All Year 8 students are expected to attend, in uniform. Apologies for any confusion caused by the date variation in the calendar. Events had to be changed due to circumstances beyond our control, resulting in a change of date for the Year 8 subject selection evening. I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Mrs Deanne Johnston Dean of Learning and Teaching A NOTE OF THANKS FROM FR LEWY KEELTY OMI FOR HIS SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARD

Dear All,

Thank you to Fr Michael, Fr John David, all the Iona staff and students OMAD 2016—FRIDAY 26 AUGUST for a very moving and joyful assembly last week. Your generous and kind thoughtfulness on that occasion was appreciated very much and Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD) is the major fundraising effort of will be remembered in the years ahead. Many others have offered their our college community for the Oblate Missions in the developing good wishes for this occasion and for this I am very grateful. Dr world. Last year Iona raised over $80,000. Collection envelopes have Lee-Anne Perry was very generous in giving her time to our Community been distributed to families and are asked to be returned by Friday 19 and I have expressed our gratitude to her. I hope that you are enjoying Catholic Education Week and keeping all involved in your prayers. August. Once again, thank you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, PARENT HELP REQUIRED Parent volunteers play a hug role in the success of the day. Please Sincerely yours, read the attached “How Can You Help?” letter and contact Mrs Ryan. Fr Lewy COMMUNITY NEWS

COLLEGE ASSEMBLY Likewise, everyone listened with Our College assembly on Tuesday this week was a busy event, packed intent as Daniel was interviewed with a number of presentations and performances which again highlight by his former house tutor, Mr the richness and diversity of our community. Mr Andrew O’Brien, General Nalatu and again we watched Manager of Rosies and Mr Bruce Corey, Coordinator of the newly more gold medal success. formed Wynnum Manly Branch of Rosies, accepted a cheque from the Daniel spoke about his College following Term 2 fundraising throughout the school. preparation for the upcoming Para-Olympics which commence Our generosity this term is directed in supporting the Oblate missions on 7 September in Rio and he around the world and OMAD (Oblate Mission Action Day), Friday 26 tells us to watch out for him in the 200m Freestyle Final. We wish him August was officially launched at the assembly. well in the weeks leading up to the Games.

Percussion 1, under the direction of Mr Hall gave us a taste of their 200TH ANNIVERSARY MASS talents as they prepare for the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod in Another reminder to our families supporting Fr Michael’s invitation to the on 20 and 21 August and the assembly welcomed our visitors mass celebrating the 200th year anniversary of the foundation of the from Kamakura Gakuen College in Japan. Oblates of Mary Immaculate at St Stephen’s Cathedral at 7pm on Monday 8 August. Don’t forget to book your seat on the bus if you require bus transport, departing and returning to Iona.

YEAR 5 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY This week an invitation has been extended to all grandparents of our Year 5 students for our special event on Friday 19 August. Grandparents are welcome to arrive at IPAC by 9.15am for a liturgy and concert which commences at 9.30am. Following morning tea and a short tour, the grandparents ‘will be let out’ at 11.30am.

We look forward to welcoming and celebrating with these very special people and ask families to reply by no later than Wednesday 10 August to [email protected], as per the email.

I know the youngest students of the school are already excited about sharing their Iona stories with their grandparents.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at the College for further enquires.

DAVINE DINNER It was a pleasure to welcome back Old Boys Ashley Callus and Daniel The ‘Black and White Dinner Dance’ this year is being held at the Greek Fox, along with Daniel’s mother Julie, to our assembly. Club in Edmondstone St, South Brisbane on Saturday 20 August. Ashley spoke with passion Tickets are already selling fast for what is certain to be another great about some wonderful night. Click here to purchase your tickets and please see the attached memories he has of his school flyer for further information. Details regarding the raffle are also attached days at Iona and also recalled to this newsletter and raffle tickets can be purchased by emailing his swimming highlights since [email protected]. graduating from Iona in 1996. P & F MEETING Students and staff were The next monthly meeting for the Parents and Friends will be held this spell-bound as we replayed Monday, 1 August in the drama room of the Daly Precinct commencing Ashley’s gold medal swim in at 7pm. All are very welcome. the 2000 Sydney Olympics when he joined Klim, Vidler and Thorpe to win the 4 x 100m relay and Mr Damian Courtney became the first team ever to defeat the United States in this event. Dean of Community

ART NEWS

YEAR 11 WORKSHOP Year 11 Visual Arts in Practice students started the term running with a workshop in spray paint and paint markers. They worked with our Eckersley’s art supplies representative and practicing artist, Jill Stonnell, to create large canvas paintings using a range of layering techniques with acrylic spray and paint pens. The unit this term focuses on the Natural World and the vibrant images that were created will be on show in the upcoming Iona Art Project in week 5.

PARENT HELPERS NEEDED FOR THE ART EXHIBITION Please contact the Head of Department [email protected] and Art Teacher Aide [email protected] if you can help at any time in week 4 and 5 this term.

Week 4: times between Week 5: times between 8.30am – 3.30pm 8.00am – 4.00pm  Monday 8 August  Monday 15 August  Tuesday 9 August  Tuesday 16 August  Thursday 11 August  Wednesday 17 August  Friday 12 August  Thursday 18 August

 Friday 19 August

Every year a dedicated team of parents joins us in our hour of need – your help, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated!

Further details regarding the Art Exhibition can be found attached to this newsletter.

Mrs Luisita Pelecanos Head of Department—Visual Art MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MUSIC CAMP 2 200TH OBLATE CELEBRATION MASS We welcomed home our Music Camp 2 students this week. The 68 Father Michael recently sent home an email outlining the details for our choir students who attended had a very busy weekend and were very 200th Oblate Celebration Mass. We have a group of music students lucky to spend some time with choir conductor Mr Peter Ingram who who will perform at this event. We will also require some of these was happy to share his experience. students at a rehearsal the previous week. Emails have gone home to families advising of the details and we would appreciate you advising of The camp group stopped in to Underwater World at Mooloolaba on the your son/s participation as soon as possible please, to allow for way home to enjoy the seal show and many interactive activities on planning. offer. The Iona Boys Choir had a photo taken (below) which is now available to download by following these 3 steps: QUEENSLAND CATHOLIC COLLEGES MUSIC FESTIVAL 1. Go online to www.sealifemooloolaba.com.au Attached to this newsletter is the rehearsal schedule for Queensland 2. Click on: ‘Visitor Info’ then ‘Your Photos’ Catholic Colleges Music Festival from Thursday 11 August to Sunday 3. Click on the icon next to ‘I had my photo taken at the themed photo 14 August. Please diary the dates that your son is required. Specific capture point’ details will be emailed home soon in relation to this festival. Once all of 4. Enter the photo code: SLML607258041349 the details are received, please contact Mrs Zullo in our music Thank you to the boys for your good nature during the long weekend. administration office if you have any questions in relation to any of the details emailed home this term.

PERFORMANCE UNIFORM Please remember that if your son performs with a co-curricular ensemble which rehearses outside of school hours, he will need a performance uniform. This uniform consists of a long sleeve Iona white shirt and long black trousers with black belt, Iona tie, black socks and shoes. The uniform shop advises that the long black trousers are now back in stock and range from sizes 8 to 18 and are priced from $39 to $45. Items for the performance uniform are also often advertised on the second hand uniform website as previously advised in the newsletter.

Mr Peter Francis Director of Music

MUSIC ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday: Closed Email: [email protected] Phone: 3906 8908

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS

VISITING AUTHOR—BRIAN FALKNER “I really enjoyed the Brian Falkner visit. He was absolutely hilarious and On Monday the Years 5 and 6 boys downright FUNNY. I wish he could visit our school every day. I will were kept entertained and enthralled have to think of more languages.” Liam Jenkins, 6F by international award-winning author “I learnt from Brian Falkner that something simple, like drinking a Coke, Brian Falkner. Brian’s motivating can create a funny and interesting story.” Oliver McFarlane, 6T presentation encouraged the boys to always have a passion for reading “I am going to tell you a story about the time I had with Brian Falkner. and also provided some inspiration He was very funny. I loved the way he told his stories from his past. The for budding young authors – to story of those irresponsible boys throwing stones and concrete at the always think ”What if..?”, to be wasps’ nest and that poor little girl. It was not a good choice to make.” prepared to research and to write Benjamin Clark,5A about things that stir people’s “I liked the way Mr Falkner told us stories of his past. The ways of emotions. He also amazed the boys with his ability to say Hello in every teaching yourself to make a book or a story, for example, when he told language! If any families are still interested in buying Brian’s books, the the story of when there were two kids throwing rocks at the tree stump. link here will lead to an on-line order form. When completed, you are It really helped me and gave me good tips for the story I am writing.” able to pay securely on-line and Brian will deliver the signed books to Jackson Biggs, 5A school for distribution. The link to the form will be active until next Monday August 1. “I liked how the author shared information about his younger life and introduced books that I had never heard of before. “ Samuel Cranny,5A

SIMON HIGGINS - VISITING AUTHOR READING AND WRITING WORKSHOPS A reminder for boys from Years 7 -12 that Simon will conduct a writing workshop on Thursday afternoon 4 August from 3.15pm to 4.15pm and he will attend our Bookchat breakfast on Friday morning 5 August from 7.20am to 8.30am. Students have received information about these events and have be given the opportunity to attend if they wish. Please contact Mrs Shaw for more information.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDER All on-line orders for Issue 5 must be lodged by this Friday July 29.

PLEASE NOTE The Library will be closed at 3.15pm on the following Monday afternoons this term due to whole school staff meetings – Monday 3 August (Week 3) , Monday 22 August (Week 6). “I thought that Brian Falkner was very innovative and funny which is why I had a great time listening to his stories.” Luka Despot,6F Mrs Claire Jackson Teacher Librarian “Brian was very humorous and he was very inspirational. I enjoyed having him at Iona and I think that I would love his books.” Mrs Catherine Shaw Jack Quinn, 6W Head of Library and Information Services CAREERS CENTRE NEWS

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS Provisional entry for school leavers – Year 12 students can apply July 31 - QUT Gardens Point campus through this pathway. The requirements are OP 1 and a UMAT August 7 - University of Queensland, St Lucia campus score. Once accepted, they must complete a minimum 3-year Bachelor August 7 - University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs campus Degree at UQ before commencing their medical studies. List of August 11 - Central Queensland University Brisbane campus recommended Bachelor Degrees. August 16 - University of Queensland, Gatton campus August 23 - University of Southern Queensland, Springfield campus Alternative Entry Pathways Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – For capable students who may not meet the usual QUT OPEN DAY SUNDAY 31 JULY GARDENS POINT MD entry requirements.  Plan your day: We've made planning your day easy. Create a personalised day planner so you won't miss a thing. The Bonus points can be applied to the MD program. They can be Open Day program derived from the Educational Access Scheme, UQ Link Program and/or the UQ Bonus Rank Scheme. The maximum number of bonus points a  Kelvin Grove campus: You can also visit our Kelvin Grove campus on Sunday 31 July to take a tour of the campus and for tours of selected student may receive is capped at five.

health and creative industries facilities. See the program for tour times Rural Background Sub-quota (RBS) - 25% of MD places in each and shuttle bus schedule. Open Day program year’s intake are given to applicants who come from a rural  Getting here on the day: Find out the best way to travel to our background. Gardens Point campus on Open Day. How to get to our Gardens Point campus Bonded Medical Place (BMP) – 28.5% of MD places are BMPs.  Entertainment, food and free stuff: University life is more than just Students are required to work in a rural area for a period of four years study, and so is our Open Day. Entertainment and food at Open Day following completion of their professional training as a medical doctor. For entry in 2016, the UMAT cut-off for Non-Bonded places was VIDEOS ABOUT JOBS 187:69 and the UMAT cut-off for Bonded places was 181:67. A One way to learn more about the jobs you are interested in is to watch successful applicant can be both BMP and RBS. videos about them. The myfuture website has information on over 500 jobs. You will need to ‘Sign up’ (free of charge) to enter the site for the Most of the above information can also be accessed from the UQ Health first time. Otherwise ‘Log in’ and, once on the site, click on ‘Occupations’ blog. and search for the jobs you are currently exploring. Most job descriptions on the site include a video. Each video lasts approximately three SEARCH FOR AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY COURSES minutes. After you have viewed a video see if you can answer the The Hot Courses website has a number of search functions to help you following questions. find Australian tertiary institutions, courses and scholarships.  Name at least three of the main duties and tasks required in this occupation. JOB PROSPECTS  Would you like to do this job? Why or why not? There are a number of resources you can use to research the  List some things you learnt about this occupation. employment prospects of jobs you are interested in. These include:

The Job Outlook website provides information from the Australian APPLYING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE/VETERINARY COURSES AT JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY (JCU) Bureau of Statistics about job prospects. The information is based on Course information sheets and 2017 application forms for the following trends in the employment market. Just go onto the website and search courses are now available: for the occupation you are interested in by the name of the occupation or alphabetically.  B Medicine/B Surgery  B Dental Surgery Labour Market Information Portal presents employment information at  B Veterinary Science national and regional levels. Two areas of interest for students are  B Physiotherapy ‘Labour force region’ (learn about employment in your region) and You must submit the application form directly to JCU as well as apply to ‘Employment projections’ (by industry, occupation, skill level and region QTAC by 30 September, 2016 for entry in 2017. for the next five years).

NOTES FROM GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Department of Employment gives current information about skill Year 12 Parent Evenings – Students and parents can find out about shortages in the Australian labour market, including skill shortages by university study, the options and support available as well as meet occupation. This could be helpful information when making career current students and their parents. These events will be held at Nathan decisions, but should not be the only criteria used. campus on 23 August, Logan campus on 24 August and Gold Coast campus on 25 August, 2016. More information should be available The Australian Jobs 2016 can be downloaded via the link here. It will shortly. take about a minute to open. It gives an overview of the current labour market, highlighting major changes that have occurred in industries and Foundation first years – These are available for many of the degree jobs. The information is based mostly on Australian Bureau of Statistics programs available in 2017. They are designed to give you a chance to data. The booklet includes a ‘Jobs in the Future’ section and links to check out different study areas before you choose your other useful resources. specialisation. Search for courses of interest. ‘Grad Jobs and Dollars’ on the Graduate Careers Australia website Audition applications for the Queensland Conservatorium provides information about the characteristics of graduates in specific Applicants for the B Music, B Musical Theatre, B Music Technology and occupations, their employment outcomes and their earnings. B Popular Music must lodge the Application for Audition/Folio with the Conservatorium by 15 August, 2016. Applicants are also required to It is important to remember that no graduate is guaranteed a job. It is apply to QTAC by 30 September, 2016. Auditions will be held from recommended that students start their job search (do work experience or 26–30 September, 2016. an internship, develop a network of contacts, gain part-time or holiday work in the industry of interest, etc.) during their course (whether it is at 2017 Scholarship applications – These will open on 15 July, university, TAFE or a private college) not after they receive their 2016. 2017 information will be available on the website by that date. qualification. Most institutions have Career and Employment Services

Want to study engineering but don’t have the prerequisites? that can help students with this process. Griffith University offers a pathway into its engineering courses through the Aptitude for Engineering Assessment (AEA) examination. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS Registrations to sit the exam opened in June and will close on 12 Engineering specialists in materials, biochemicals, nanotech and September, 2016. The exam will be held on 24 September, 2016 at robotics will become critically important to industries by 2020, claims new various locations. More information. research by the World Economic Forum. The report, titled ‘The Future of Jobs’, looked at how the 4th Industrial Revolution would disrupt business PATHWAYS TO MEDICINE AT UQ and labour markets over the next five years. The 4th Industrial There are several pathways to the four-year graduate entry Doctor of Revolution will see the coming together of multiple fields, including Medicine (MD) program at the University of Queensland. artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and genetics and biotechnology. Read more. Direct entry for students who have completed a minimum 3-year Bachelor Degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the last 10 years. They Ms Helen Murdoch must sit for GAMSAT. Head of Department—Careers COLLEGE CALENDAR DATE CHANGES UNIFORM SHOP

**** IMPORTANT **** YEAR 12 STUDENTS...DO YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR QCS EXAMS? PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATE CHANGES IN YOUR COLLEGE CALENDAR QCS STATIONERY PACKS—$20 Year 12 students be prepared! Our QCS pack includes everything you YEAR 8 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENING will need for your QCS exam and all in an approved clear document IPAC, 7.00pm wallet (calculators not included):

Thursday 4 August  2 x 2B Pencils

TH  2 x Black Pens OBLATE 200 CELEBRATION MASS  1 x Eraser Cathedral of St Stephen, 7.00pm  1 x Protractor Monday 8 August  1 x Compass  1 x Ruler THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT  1 x Highlighter Lecture Theatre, 7.00pm  1 x Correction Tape Tuesday 9 August  1 x Sharpener  6 x Coloured Pencils

Art supplies and other stationery also available now from the Uniform Shop. See the Uniform Shop Price List for individual prices. DRAMA = TRADING HOURS TERM 3 DRAMA RAFFLE – WIN A $150 QPAC VOUCHER Monday and Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm TICKETS $1

Can be purchased at student reception, ORDERS CAN BE SENT HOME WITH YOUR SONS Hannah Hall or at the Theatre Sports Competition Email orders to: [email protected]

All money raised will go toward employing an artist in residence for the Phone orders with credit card details: 3893 8863

2017 production. Follow this link to download the latest Uniform Shop Price List. DRAWN – Monday 15 August – at Theatre Sports

2016 INTER-HOUSE THEATRESPORTS - MONDAY 15 AUGUST 6PM IN IPAC WHAT IS THEATRESPORTS? Theatresports is improvised theatre entertainment played as a spectator sport. It is the union of theatre and sport through competitive competition. Teams of players invent scenes while following particular sets of rules. They are judged on their ability to follow the rules, deliver cohesive storylines and entertain the audience. At Iona, Theatresports is part of the Inter-house competition and points contribute to the Oblate Cup Competition.

WHY DO WE DO THEATRESPORTS? Involvement in Theatresports allows young people to gain invaluable skills, such as; lateral thinking, team leadership, creative problem solving and collaboration. It builds language and vocabulary skills, advances verbal and non-verbal communication and fosters a sense of respect for other people’s ideas. Theatresports encourages trust and responsible risk taking. But most importantly, it offers students a chance to laugh at themselves and with each other.

COME AND SUPPORT YOUR HOUSE!

T U C K S H O P A N D L I B R A R Y R O S T E R S MONDAY 1 AUGUST TO FRIDAY 5 AUGUST, 2016

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND TUCKSHOP PLEASE CONTACT Ms Karen Grifferty: 3906 8934.

Due to Work Health and Safety regulations, it would be greatly appreciated if all tuckshop volunteers could please wear closed in shoes and sleeved shirts.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIBRARY PLEASE CONTACT Mrs Catherine Shaw: 3893 8817.

DAY DATE TUCKSHOP ROSTER LIBRARY ROSTER Group 1: Judy Hamilton, Phaedra White, Anne Stone, Erica Brogan, Mary Hannay, Cath Palmer, Monday 1 August Diana Parantainen. Paula Howes-Onraet. Group 3: Mirella Hunter, Amanda Nichols, Carol Vali-Koro, Lara Beckley, Tuesday 2 August Fiona Hafner, Tracy Pfeffer. Jannet McConnell, Peta Kleidon. Group 3: Lorraine Endicott, Yvonne O’Brien, Anita Eastgate, Matt Holliday, Wednesday 3 August Liz Collett. Martina Garty, Helen Batchelor. Breakfast: Jacqui Bauer. Group 1: Claire Quinn, Natalie Willcock, Glenda McDougall, Vanessa Jones, Thursday 4 August Linda Wegner. Sandra Read, Nicole Miller. Breakfast: Rick McConnon. Group 1: Gretta Howard, Bronwyn Worth, Robyne Reitner, Margherita Fox, Vicky Vergados, Christine Stone, Friday 5 August Dana Deverson, Carol Mackay, Bridget Wright. Nerida Winchester, Kirsty Cranitch.

Follow this link to download the latest Tuckshop Menu. I O N A C O L L E G E S P O R T S I N F O R M A T I O N

PLAY YOUR ROLE 2016 CROSS COUNTRY The focus of Iona sport over the next two weeks will be cross country. On Saturday the Iona Cross country squad ran at Limestone Park, Our team competes at St Laurence’s fields at Runcorn on Thursday 28 Ipswich in some testing conditions as part of our preparation for the AIC July, attends their annual dinner on Thursday 4 August and finally championships on August 6. It was hot, dry and windy but the runners competes at the AIC Championship at Limestone Park, Ipswich on are to be congratulated on the gutsy effort they showed under these Saturday 6 August. Cross country is traditionally a strength of Iona conditions. Let’s hope it cools down a little. sport, typified by securing the 2015 AIC Aggregate Championships. The team will need to work hard in their final preparations as opposing The final trial meet is on Thursday evening at SLC Runcorn. We wish the Colleges appear to have trained well. team well in the final preparations to defend our AIC title.

Our Years 5 / 6 basketball teams played their first round of basketball against Padua with the Year 5 teams impressive.

This Saturday sees a full basketball and tennis trial against St Patrick’s on the home schedule. The trial provides the opportunity for the players to secure positions in teams. Boys will need to wear the Iona basketball singlet (these will be given out this week on a hire basis), Iona basketball shorts and white socks. Only Iona sports gear is to be worn to games by all basketballers and tennis players - “Dress for Success”.

DATE CLAIMERS  Thursday 28 July Cross Country Meet (SLC Playing Fields at CROSS COUNTRY MEETS YEARS 5 - 12 Runcorn) Thursday July 28 - SLC host @ Runcorn Fields  Friday 29 July Years 5/6 Basketball Round 2 vs SPLC Runners will depart Iona College at 2.15pm.  Saturday 30 July Years 7-12 Basketball Trial vs SPC Years 5 / 6 will arrive back to Iona at 5pm approximately.  Saturday 30 July Years 5-12 Tennis Trial vs SPC Years 7 - 12 runners will arrive back to Iona at 6pm approximately. Parents are welcome to collect boys form Runcorn if they wish.  Monday 1 August Intercollegiate Golf

 Monday 1 August Years 5/6 Athletics Carnival (9am - 2.30pm) RACE TIMES  Thursday 4 August Cross Country Presentation Evening Year 5 3.45pm  4 and 5 August Lytton Track and Field Carnival Year 6 3.55pm  Friday 5 August Years 5/6 Basketball Round 3 vs Villanova 12 / 13 Years 4.10pm  Saturday 6 August AIC Cross Country (Limestone Park) 14 / 15 Years 4.25pm  5 to 7 August Senior Schools Cup Volleyball 16 Years / Open 4.45pm  Tuesday 9 August Year 8 Athletics Carnival (periods 5/6) * Note change of date. Saturday August 6 - AIC Championships @ Limestone Park  Tuesday 9 August Basketball Trial (Year 7 - Open) vs Villa Runners depart as organised by cross country staff. This year, the Open after school and 16 Years events will be held first due to weather conditions.  Thursday 11 August Year 7-9 AFL State Semi qualifier vs Narangba (at Burpengary at 11.30am) RUGBY / FOOTBALL VS SCOTS COLLEGE, SYDNEY  Friday 12 August Year 7 Athletics Carnival (periods 3/4) On Friday 22 July, Iona College hosted Scot’s College from Sydney in  Friday 12 August Year 11 Athletics Carnival (periods 1/2) Football and Rugby. A combined Years 6/7 Rugby team battled hard and  Friday 12 August Year 12 Athletics Carnival (periods 5/6) came away with a 21-14 win, while a Football team made of Year 5, 6  Wednesday 17 August Year 9 Athletics Carnival (periods 5/6) and 7 students were very unlucky to lose 3-2. The staff from Scot’s were  Thursday 18 August Year 10 Athletics Carnival (periods 5/6) full of praise for the professionalism of our staff, the quality of our facilities and the character of our boys. A massive thank you to all of the staff that  Friday 19 August Year 6 Broncos Rugby League Challenge assisted in the organisation of the day and the Year 5 and 6 students who Cup (at Alex Hills SHS) created such a special atmosphere on the sidelines.  Friday 19 August Years 5/6 Basketball Round 4 vs SPC  Saturday 20 August Year 7 - Open Basketball Round 1 vs SPC  Saturday 20 August Year 5 - Open Tennis Round 1 vs SPC  Thursday 25 August All Schools Game for 13yr and 15yr teams after school (at Cleveland)

YEARS 5 AND 6 BASKETBALL RESULTS VS PADUA 5A won 25 - 4 6A lost 20 - 58 5B won 15 - 6 6B lost 18 - 26 5C won 17 - 3 6C lost 1 - 19 5D lost 10 - 12 6D lost 16 - 32

HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT YEARS 5 AND 6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Congratulations to the following boys on their achievements: It’s that time of year, the Years 5 and 6 Athletics Carnival is nearly upon  Connor Russell achieved tenth in the 19 Years Queensland Schools us. Monday 1 August will be the culmination of three weeks of events to Cross Country Championship and Samuel Heeremans achieved help us decide which house will walk away as Track and Field Champions seventh in the 12 Years event. Both will be key runners for our team for 2016. Parents are more than welcome to come down on the day to at the AIC Championship. watch as students take part in a range of events and compete to earn points for their house. Gerard have jumped out to an early lead with  Jackson Freeman will be the Queensland nominated referee for the several other houses only a small margin behind. Good luck to all houses. Queensland Schoolgirls Hockey Tour of New Zealand. The rugby canteen will be open on Monday for this carnival. Drinks,  Natt Wilson gained selection in the Queensland 15 Years Football coffee, sausage sizzle and lollies will be available. Team to tour Japan - awesome achievement.

WATERPOLO Warriors water polo “Come and Try Day”: CONTACT INFORMATION Director of Sport: Mr Keith Harron - 3893 8851 Dates: 14 and 21 August Deputy Director of Sport (9-12): Mr Sean Devlin - 3906 8905 Time: 4.15pm - 5.45pm Deputy Director of Sport (5-8): Mr Chris Pritchard - 3893 8869 Venue: Clem Jones Pool (Zahel Rd, Carina) Sports Administrator: Mrs Karen Otway - 3893 8805 Website: www.warriorswaterpolo.com.au AIC Sports Information (via Twitter): @SportIona (includes wet weather) Contact: Virginia Hoffman - [email protected] I O N A C O L L E G E S P O R T S I N F O R M A T I O N

UPDATED TERM 3 BASKETBALL TRAINING SCHEDULE YEARS 5 AND 6 BASKETBALL DRAW (Week 2)

BASKETBALL TRAINING SCHEDULE 2016 FRIDAY 29 JULY Team Venue Time VENUE: Iona College, 85 North Road, Lindum 5A North Rd Court Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.30pm OBLATE HALL OBLATE HALL TIME 5B Oblate Hall Monday Lunchtime INSIDE COURT OUTSIDE COURT 5C / 5D Oblate Hall Friday Lunchtime 4.00pm 6B v SPLC 6D v Ash 6E 6A Oblate Hall Wednesday Lunchtime 4.45pm 6A v SPLC 6C v SPLC Oblate Hall Monday Lunchtime VENUE: St Peters Lutheran College 6B North Rd Court Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.45pm enter off Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly 6C / 6D Oblate Hall Thursday Lunchtime OUTDOOR GYM OUTDOOR GYM TIME Monday 3.15pm – 4.45pm COURT 1 COURT 2 7A Outside Oblate Hall Thursday 3.15pm – 4.45pm 4.00pm 5B 5C 7B Outside Oblate Hall Thursday 3.15pm – 4.45pm 4.45pm 5A 7C / 7D North Rd Court Thursday 3.15pm – 4.45pm Outside Oblate Hall Wednesday 7am – 8am SUPPLEMENTARY GAMES 8A / 8B Oblate Hall Thursday 7am – 8am 5D vs Ash 5E at Marist College Ashgrove, 4.00pm 8C / 8D North Rd Court Monday 3.15pm – 4.30pm 142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove (multi court 1) Outside Oblate Hall Tuesday 3.15pm - 4.45pm 9A North Rd Court Thursday 7am - 8am YEARS 7 - 12 BASKETBALL DRAW FOR TRIAL MATCH 9B Outside Oblate Hall Tuesday 7am – 8am SATURDAY 30 JULY 9C North Rd Court Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.30pm VENUE: Iona College, North Road, Lindum 9D North Rd Court Monday 7am – 8am OBLATE HALL OBLATE HALL Tuesday 7am - 8am 10A / 10B Oblate Hall TIME Friday 7am – 8am INSIDE COURT OUTSIDE COURT 10C Outside Oblate Hall Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm 8.00am 10B 10D

10D North Rd Court Wednesday 7.15am - 8.15am 9.00am 10A 11B Monday 7am – 8am 11A Oblate Hall Thursday 3.15pm – 4.45pm 10.00am 11A 10C Monday 7am – 8.15am 11B Outside Oblate Hall nd rd Thursday 7am - 8.15am 11.00am 2 V 3 V 3rd Outside Oblate Hall Thursday 7am – 8.15am st 12.00pm 1 V Oblate Hall Wednesday 7am – 8am 2nd Outside Oblate Hall Friday 7am – 8am VENUE: St Patrick’s College 60 Park Parade, Shorncliffe Monday 3.15pm – 5pm 1st Oblate Hall CHRISTIAN CALLAN MORVEN Wednesday 3.15pm – 5pm TIME BROTHERS CENTRE CENTRE COURT 1 8.00am 7A 7C 7D TERM 3 TENNIS TRAINING SCHEDULE 9.00am 8B 7B 8D Time Venue Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Wynnum 10.00am 8A 8C 9D Years Years Years Years All A 6.30am Tennis 5 - 6 11 - 12 9 - 10 7 - 8 teams centre 11.00am 9B 9C Iona 5B 7.00am Courts 6B 12.00pm 9A 3.15 - Iona 9B 11B 8B 7B 4.30pm Courts 10B 12B ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED IN THE BASKETBALL CANTEEN Parents who are able to assist in the basketball canteen this TENNIS CONTACTS Saturday 30 July are asked to sign up using this link. Mrs Rebecca Adamson [email protected] (Years 7 - 12) Mrs Elizabeth Adey [email protected] (Years 5 - 6) TENNIS DRAW FOR TRIAL MATCH

Mr Sandy Bush [email protected] SATURDAY 30 JULY TERM 3 CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING SCHEDULE TEAM VENUE TIME YEARS 5 AND 6 Tuesday 2 August 3.10pm - 4.10pm 1st IV Thursday 4 August 3.10pm - 4.10pm 2nd IV Wynnum Tennis Centre - Colina St, Wynnum 3rd IV YEARS 7 - 12 Monday 1 August 3.15pm - 4.15pm 11A / B Wynnum Tennis Centre - Colina St, Wynnum Wednesday 3 August 7.00am - 8.00am 10A / B Wynnum Tennis Centre - Colina St, Wynnum Warm Up 8am 9A / B Iona College – 85 North Rd, Lindum

Coops Tennis Centre - 751 Beams Rd, 8A / B Carseldine Start 8.15am Coops Tennis Centre – 751 Beams Rd, 7A / B Carseldine

6A / B Sandgate Tennis Centre – 83 Broad St, Deagon 5A / B Sandgate Tennis Centre – 83 Broad St, Deagon