368 Ross River Road, Cranbrook Ignatius Park College 4814 Newsletter E: [email protected] W: www.ipc.qld.edu.au Number 9 | 22 March 2018 T: 07 4796 0222 F: 07 4796 0200

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers Ignatius Park College acknowledges that the land we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their Country. We also acknowledge the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People as the traditional custodians of the Townsville region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Bindal and Wulgurukaba People today. This week the Queen’s Baton Relay was in Townsville as it makes it way around the country in preparation of the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. On Monday, our Year 7 students lined Ross River Road as the baton was carried by the bearers past Ignatius Park College. This was a once in a lifetime event for our students to witness the baton, containing a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which calls the athletes of the Commonwealth to come together in a friendly and peaceful competition, being carried. As a College community we were fortunate to have Ben Judge, our Year 12 Prefect (Inclusive Community), carry the baton along Gregory Street on the weekend as part of its procession through the city. The Commonwealth Games occur every four years and involves countries from all continents that are members of the Commonwealth. This comprises 2.2 billion people which make up 30% of the world’s population representing many faiths, races, languages, culture and traditions. The Commonwealth Games is often depicted as the “friendly games” and has three foundational values being humanity, equality and destiny. These values reflect both our College ethos and Christian values, and calls us to be a College community who is accepting of all people, does not judge others negatively due to race, religion, culture or opinion and strives to be the best we can be in all our personal endeavours. These are values to be instilled in the classroom, in our personal relationships and on the sports field. Although we will be watching the games with excitement and hoping Australia performs well in the medal tally, it is important to remember that the baton and the games are an event that reminds us that, despite our diversity on this planet, we all have a responsibility to create a world that is just and inclusive of all. It is also fitting that this Wednesday we celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony Day celebrates our multiculturalism in Australia and acknowledges the successful integration of migrates into our community. The day is celebrated on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and is about inclusiveness, respecting and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural and linguistic background, and is united by a set of core Australian values.

A Catholic Secondary College in the Edmund Rice Tradition The Edmund Rice Community acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which the College stands, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future. Pastoral

From the Principal continued

On this day, the colour orange is used as it signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. At Ignatius Park College I am proud of our cultural diversity, with over 20 different cultural groups reflected in our student bodies. Our diversity is an absolute gift in our College and our students have a strong sense of ‘brotherhood’ that exists, irrespective of our different cultural backgrounds, and this is a wonderful reflection of the college living the EREA Touchstones.

Some important facts about Australia’s diversity: • Nearly half (49%) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was; • We identify with over 300 ancestries; • Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia; • 85% of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia; • Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi; and • More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.

In 2019, Ignatius Park College will introduce our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) computer program. Current Year 7, 8 and 9 students will need to purchase their own laptop from next year. Students currently in Year 10 and Year 11 will continue to use the school provided laptop. These laptops were initially funded via the Federal Government’s Digital Education Revolution [DER] program. Each student in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 will be posted a package during the holidays containing documents on the proposed BYOD Program, BYOD College Network Connection Policy, information regarding device minimum specification, frequently asked questions and guidelines for acceptable use of the device within the College. Further information will also be available on the Ignatius Park College website or please contact our Deputy Principal – Operations and Data Analysis, Allison Elcoate, who can assist you.

Congratulations to Brendan Haylett (Year 12 Prefect) who has been selected in the 15 - 19 years Team. Brendan will be playing at the National Championship in Sydney, later in the year.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday is a commemoration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, coming in peace and riding on a donkey. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem coincided with the Jewish festival of Passover. Jesus was met by crowds of followers and supporters who lined the road into the city and waved branches cut from palm trees. They laid palm fronds on the road and even laid down cloaks for Jesus to ride over and within a week was sentenced and crucified. During the last week of Lent (Passion Week) may we continue to pray for a world of peace and justice.

God of yesterday, today and tomorrow You created a world of beauty and plenty for us all to share, You gave us responsibility for this earth, Rich in life and variety. Create in us a desire to act in solidarity, sacrificing some of our freedom and self-interest for the sake of the common good. Enlighten and strengthen us so that we may challenge the social and economic systems that create and sustain poverty. Show us the paths that lead to mutual assistance among peoples, to a deepening of human knowledge, to an enlargement of heart, and to a more human way of living within society. May we carry forward the work of Christ under the lead of the befriending Spirit. Inspired by Paul VI. Populorum Progressio, 1967

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever. Shaun Clarke I Principal

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Inclusive Community

God, you created all people in your image. We thank you for the astonishing variety of races and cultures in Australia and in our community. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of friendship and show us your presence in those who differ most from us. Grant that we may always promote the justice and acceptance that ensures lasting peace and racial harmony. Grant that we may show equal respect to all persons of different cultures that we may come across. And help us to remember and appreciate that we are one country, with many stories. AMEN.

Are we an inclusive community? Do we acknowledge the traditional ownership and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia, and welcome them into the community?

Harmony Day is held on March 21 every year. Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, based on the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is a successful multicultural country and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.

Fair Trade Chocolate at Easter

In 2015, Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral, and not simply an economic, act.” Cocoa is a key ingredient of chocolate. Much of the chocolate sold in Australia is made using cocoa beans picked by children, many of whom have been enslaved, or forced to work in exploitative conditions. Most of these children have never even tasted chocolate. To buy slavery-free Easter chocolate look for any of these three certification symbols on the wrappers: FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. For more information click HERE. • Chocolatier Australia’s Fairtrade milk and dark chocolate, available through Coles, Woolworths and various other stores. • Coles also has a range of branded UTZ, Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance-certified Easter chocolates. • The Haigh’s Chocolate-made Easter egg range is UTZ Certified. • Devine chocolate eggs and bunnies are Fairtrade certified, and are available through IGA, other selected stores and online. • Cadbury sells some Fairtrade-certified Dairy Milk chocolate products, but no longer sells any as part of its Easter range The Australian “Shop Ethical” consumer guide has a comprehensive list that goes beyond the mainstream chocolate brands for more ethical choices, many of which can be purchased from stores around Townsville. Take a look HERE. Retreat in Life Please take ten minutes a week to reflect on the following. How has this applied to your life in the previous week? What are you inspired by for the week ahead?

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We are just one week away from Holy Week and our celebration of God’s love for us in his passion, death and resurrection. Today we look at the meaning of what Jesus did for us. Some Greeks, probably converts to Judaism, approach Philip (whose name is Greek), saying: “We want to see Jesus.” Philip tells Andrew (another Greek name) and they both go with the request to Jesus. We are not told if those men ever did see Jesus but we do know what seems at first sight the rather strange answer that Jesus gave to his disciples: “Unless a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it remains a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.” The grain, of course, does not actually die but is totally transformed into something completely new: roots, leaves and fruit. To SEE Jesus is not just to look at him, which is what those Greeks presumably wanted. To SEE Jesus is to enter totally into his way of thinking, to understand WHY he had to suffer and die and rise again. Like the grain of wheat, Jesus has to let go of everything, including his own life, in order to bring life to himself and many others. In the process, both he and we will be transformed. If we cannot see this as the core of Jesus’ life, we have not really seen him. But Jesus goes further and says we must have the same way of thinking. “Anyone who clings to his life, will lose it; the one who is willing to let go will find a much richer and enriching life.” And, if we want to be close to Jesus, we have to walk his Way. Are we ready for that? Are we afraid to let everything go? Is Jesus asking too much? Let us have no doubt, Jesus himself was afraid, deeply afraid. “Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say: ‘Father, save me from this hour?’” Letting go did not come any more easily to Jesus than it does to us. But, after his prayer, when he sweat blood in fear and trembling, he was able to say, YES. So let us today learn to SEE Jesus, the Jesus of the Gospel. The Jesus who let go of everything for us and who invites us to be with him all the way. Let us pray for his courage and his trust in his Father, that the life and happiness and fulfilment we all long for is in that letting go and letting God.

Liturgy We would like to invite a new group of students to become Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and to serve as Altar Servers. It is a requirement that your son has made his First Communion for either service. If your son is interested, please ask him to put his name down in the Identity & Mission Office. Training will be held in the first two weeks of Term 2.

Faith in action “The call to become involved in advocacy is something that is new for many of us. It may also be something that we may feel unqualified for or that is better left to those given particular responsibility in this area – however it is something that can involve us all.” Br Philip Pinto, June 2011 With the rising threat of gun violence to American students across all schools, ERA For Change is calling on EREA schools and students to stand together in solidarity with American students to promote their call for greater gun control in the United States. #neveragain Ignatius Park College is forming a Justice League and inviting students to become involved in advocacy events. Our first focus is the call for greater gun control in America. Our students are meeting this week to discuss what we can do to show our support. What is a man or a woman if she/he does not seek to make the world a better place?

Events Coming Up: • Jesse Manibusan – speaker, presenter & singer – Monday, 14 May • Youth Rally sessions—March - ongoing (high school age students/ young adults welcome to support).

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Year 7 Morning Tea

Year 7 Nolan and Rice held a morning tea for their parents and other invited guests on Wednesday, 14 March. It was a wonderful morning, where the boys greeted and seated their parents, served coffee and tea and provided a delectable menu of scones, pizza pinwheels, egg and bacon tarts and choc chip cookies.

All the parents were particularly impressed with their cooking skills, their serving talents and particularly their cleaning ability, which they assured me would be of great use at home. Congratulations to the boys on a great event!

Grant McKirdy I Teacher

Queen’s Baton Relay

Congratulations to Benjamin Judge who had the amazing opportunity to run in the Queen’s Baton Relay last Sunday. The Year 7 students enjoyed cheering on the runners as they came down Ross River Road.

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World’s Greatest Shave - Thank You!

What an amazing effort from the whole IPC community on Friday with over 50 staff and students participating in the Leukaemia Foundation’s fund raising initiative.

As a group, over $20 000 was raised to support those families affected by blood cancers – Amazing Effort! Here is proof of the wonderful community that is IPC ….awesome people working together for a great cause.

Thank you everyone!

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Earth Hour - 24 March 2018

This coming Saturday, 24 March at 8.30pm, is the annual worldwide event – EARTH HOUR.

By switching off your lights for an hour, you will not only save money on electricity, but you will also be joining the largest global movement for the environment, with a symbolic gesture to show the need for a stronger climate action.

If you register (by clicking HERE), you will be in the running to win a 7 day guided trip of the Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane to Cairns.

Johanna Smith I Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission

Toastroom

We wish to thank everyone for your generous donations.

Please keep sending in your kind donations of any spreads. Unfortunately we are unable to accept Peanut Butter and Nutella, however, cream cheese, vegemite, jam or honey would be much appreciated.

Kay O’Connor I Tuckshop Convenor

Lost Property

Lost property is currently overflowing with items belonging to the students. If you are missing any items can you please ensure your son checks Lost Property prior to the holidays.

All items remaining will either be donated to St Vincent De Paul or disposed of on the Student Free Day, Thursday, 29 March 2018.

Pudy Timbs I Pastoral Leader - Baillie

Epilepsy Awareness

Socks are being ordered this week... last chance to order! On Friday, 4 May 2018, we are raising awareness for Epilepsy. We are asking for as many boys as possible to wear purple socks on the day. Socks can be pre- ordered via Mrs Burnett in the Learning Enrichment Staffroom. The cost of the socks is $5 which includes a pair of business socks and a donation! If your son misses out, they can wear their own purple socks on the day and bring a donation to their Homeroom teacher, or just bring in a donation.

Nadine Burnett I Teacher

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Defence News

The Navy, Army and Air Force are recruiting for Gap Year positions for 2019.

A gap year in the Australian Defence Force offers more adventure, variety, discovery and is a great way to get a feel for life and work in the Navy, Army or Air Force without committing to a longer period.

Attend the Gap Year Careers Information Session

Date: Wednesday 28 March, 2018 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Defence Force Recruiting Centre – 71 Stanley Street, Townsville QLD 4810

To book your seat, call 13 19 01 or register at [email protected]

CHOOSE A GAP YEAR WITH MORE ADVERTURE, VARIETY AND DISCOVERY A gap year in the Australian Defence Force is a great way to get a feel for life and work in the Navy, Army or Air Force without committing to a longer period.

In a Gap Year role you will:

• Earn a good salary plus generous superannuation • Learn practical and leadership skills • Enjoy a healthy and varied lifestyle • Get fit and choose from numerous sports • Meet new people and make great friends • Benefit from free medical and dental

Discover more about the rewards of an ADF Gap Year at our next information session:

Date: Wednesday 28th March, 2018 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Defence Force Recruiting Centre – 71 Stanley Street, Townsville QLD 4810 RSVP: [email protected]

Leanne Mahoney I Defence Transition Mentor

UNSW ICAS Science Competition

The UNSW ICAS Science Competition is occurring on 29 May 2018. Interested Year 7 to Year 12 students who wish to participate in this quiz need to see myself or email me at [email protected] with their name, year, House group and Science Teacher’s name before the end of Term 1.

Alyssa Deer I Faculty Leader

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VET and Industry Placement

Industry Placement Next week approximately 105 Year 11 and Year 12 VET students will attend their first industry placement for the year. Due to the public holiday on Good Friday, this will be a four day working week for the boys. Although Thursday is a student free day at the College, the industry placement students are still expected to attend work. A reminder that students should have called their employers by yesterday (Wednesday) to confirm their placement, required attire, work address and hours of work. We wish all the boys the very best of luck in their placement week. We would also like to thank our industry placement employers for their support of our students and the College’s industry placement program. It is very generous of them to do so and their time and effort is truly appreciated.

Action Automatics Adits IT Solutions AE Smith & Son NQ (Electrical) Aitkenvale State School AJ McLean Constructions A-lec Electrics A-Lect Auto Electrical Alpha Omega Health Gym Baker & Co Belcher Diesel Service Bill & Ben The Cabinet Men Bips Automotive Service Centre BNG Sports Bob Parkes Auto Care Bonlec Electrical Boundary St Automotive Brite-Lec Brother’s Leagues Club Brown & Hurley Group Bushland Beach Tavern Campbell’s Kitchens Carmichael Ford Caskey Constructions CD Projects Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges Clark Equipment Colliers International Combined Metal Fabrications Craig McGill Carpenter Craig Stocks Electrical CrossFit Townsville Cummins Townsville CW & GS Blaik Electrical DN Electrical DNA Carpentry EMA Electrics Ergon Energy Food Relief NQ Franzmann Plumbing Gabrielli Constructions Genesis Fitness Annandale Good Shepherd Nursing Home Grady Homes Greg Thomas Electrical Hammerhead Marine & Fabrication Harvey Norman Townsville Honeycombes Sales & Service Horace Constructions Horan & Bird Electrical & Airconditioning Hurst Constructions Qld Hutchinson’s Builders iMalekky Jangair Jason Miekus Plumbing & Drainage JB & Sons Builders JEG Electrical John Gray Constructions Keypower Systems Kickstart Fitness Townsville KJ’s Mining and Engineering Kolby’s Electrical Lamberts Produce Lancini Homes Len Dowd & Co Leslie’s Auto Electrical Magnetic Steel Works Marteene Painting Services Mauricio Moto - Personal Trainer Mazlin Electrical Services McCanns Airconditioning Meridian Helicopters MNDE Fabrication MVO Airconditioning PtyLtd Norfab NQ Carpentry NQ Coolectrix NQ Fuel & Maintenance Onboard I.T. Otto’s Fresh Food Market P & C Smith Electrical Perry McDonald Constructions Pinnacle Power Precision Engineering & Welding P/L Queensland Personal Computers Rapid Plumbing NQ Ray White Kirwan Reef Coast Constructions Reldas Constructions RGM Maintenance RMAC Specialized Machinery Services RSL Club Townsville Simpsons Aluminium Welding Solutions Solex SOS Diesel TCC - Administration TCC - Fleet Services TCC - Sport Facilities The Ville TMP Civil Services Tony Ireland Holden (Car Workshop) Townsville Earthmoving Twine Machinery Tyrepower Townsville Vermeer Equipment Holdings W & F Constructions WF Electrical

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VET and Industry Placement Continued

V.E.T. in Focus

This term, Mr Dembowski’s Year 11 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways class have been gaining skills and experience in marking, measuring, interpreting working drawings, the importance of following WH & S regulations and working as a team. They have also learnt how to drill and tap 8mm holes, use a milling machine, operate a drill press and metal lathe and use a Vernier height gauge. They have learnt these skills whilst undertaking the engineering of a mill machine block. Many of these skills are being developed to move into their Term 2 project, which will include oxy acetylene welding skills. Shane Dove I Program Leader VET

Hospitality

THE HUNT IS ON FOR A WONKA GOLDEN TICKET FOR ONE MORNING ONLY, WILLY WONKA & THE IGNATIUS PARK CHOCOLATE FACTORY INVITES YOU TO HIGH TEA ON SATURDAY MAY 12TH 9:30AM – 11: 00AM TICKETS ON SALE SOON FOR $30 PER PERSON OR $240 FOR A TABLE OF 8 AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT OFFICE BROUGHT TO YOU BY 12 VET HOSPITALITY ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO THE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION COME ALONG FOR A MORNING OF FUN; RAFFLES, PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME & GAMES SAVE THE DATE!

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Hospitality Continued

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Rubgy League News

First XIII

After months of hard work and preparation in the gym and on the training paddock, the day had finally arrived for First XIII to take on Kirwan State High School in game one of the Cup. As is always the case in the Ignatius Park V Kirwan rivalry games, tensions were high early as both sides tried to assert dominance over the other in what proved to be a hot March morning with the 10:40am kick off time. After an opening 15 minutes where Ignatius Park were asked to defend their line time and time again due to a string of penalties, the game was hanging in the balance as both packs of forwards started to tire. Unfortunately, the large string of possession allowed Kirwan High big forward pack to gain ascendency over the Ignatius Park pack and points began to flow. Kirwan entered the break leading 20 points to 0. Unfortunately, hooker Joey Jensen suffered a head knock early in the contest and was unable to return for the remainder of the game. At the beginning of the second half, the Iggy Park boys were once again asked to continually defend their line due mainly to several unforced handling errors and penalties conceded. Thankfully, and with full credit to the boys, they were able to repel the initial raids until sheer weight in possession saw Kirwan eventually score a converted try to take the lead 26 – 0. Midway through the second half it appeared the Iggy boys were finally starting to get themselves back in the contest when they began to control possession. A break on half way through Hayden Rowbotham resulted in Cameron Bateup crossing for Ignatius Park College’s first try to narrow the score to 26 points to 4. While Kirwan State High ran away 30 – 4 victors on the day, the First XIII must now regroup and get back to hard work in preparation for their Round 2 Aaron Payne Cup clash against Mackay State High School in Mackay next Wednesday. A host of penalties allowed Kirwan High piggy back after piggy back coming out of their own end and this will need to be rectified heading into the Mackay game next week. Coach Lansely has also asked the boys to tighten up defensively, with a focus on winning the tackle, to be incorporated through training and preparation for the Round 2 encounter. Congratulations to the boys who were selected for North Queensland Open Schoolboys: Sam Nimmo, Dylan Bayliss-Brow, Cameron Bateup, Joey Jensen, Dane Thompson and Hayden Rowbotham who were all selected in the Open Northern Team to contest the Queensland Secondary Schools State Titles in Toowoomba in May.

U15 Last Wednesday saw the IPC Under 15 Rugby League team battle Kirwan in Round One of the Cowboys Challenge. Traditionally a tight affair, this game was very much the same with both teams wanting the victory. In a physical and forward dominated start, IPC went ahead with the forwards laying the platform for our early points. Ashton Downes and Tom McIntosh were monsters in the middle with strong runs and bone-rattling tackles the order of the day. We were never truly safe throughout the game but held off for a well earned win. The game also acted as an NQ trial and eight IPC boys were named: Maverick Pegoraro, Jordan Davies, Trey Valentine, Ashton Downes, Tom McIntosh, Sam Cowley, Lucas Dummett and Kmani Levi. Congratulations to the boys selected and a massive congratulations to the entire U15 squad who can hold their high for a great start to the season and the victory recorded.

2nd XIII The 2nd XIII took on Kirwan State High on Wednesday afternoon. In a close contest, the IPC boys came out on top, 20 – 16, in what was a high-quality game of Rugby League. Josiah Setiu, Will Hempsal, Izaak McLean and Bingen Balanzategui all scored tries for the IPC boys. Luke Maye guided the boys around the park beautifully and controlled the game from the outset. Mr Logan and Mr Ahern now have the boys primed and excited for their final game of the Block Sport season against Kirwan Black in Week 9. This game will be reported on next week.

U14 IPC Blue In another highly anticipated contest, it was IPC Blue Vs Kirwan A in the U14 clash of the round this week. A very close contest, where both teams defended their tryline with pride resulting in some high defensive plays and a 0 – 0 scoreline at halftime. Five – eighth, Cooper Bishop, and front rower, Sean Bourke, were particularly impressive defensively for the Ignatius Park College boys with several examples of heavy contact and a massive work ethic.

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Rugby League Continued

With only 10 minutes remaining in the game, it was Ignatius Park who cracked first, allowing Kirwan to open the scoring with quick tries resulting in a 12 – 0 defeat. The final score did not reflect the closeness of the match with only the final 10 minutes seeing points produced and the bounce of the ball could have gone either way. Elijah Joe on the wing and forwards, Eden Hess and Dan Weir, deserve special praise for stand out performances. The boys now look forward to their final game of the season against Kirwan Black. Stay tuned for a run down of this match in next week’s Newsletter.

IPC White Cian Botha scored early for IPC White in their rematch with Kirwan Black at Ignatius Park College on Wednesday afternoon. IPC then spent a lot of time in defence after giving away a number of penalties and turning over the ball. Kirwan were able to capitilise on this run of possession and field position, scoring twice in the first half to lead 8-4 at half time. Kirwan’s run continued, scoring another 2 tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Bodie Dinneen scored a try with 5 minutes to go after a nice cut out pass. The final score was Kirwan Black 16 to IPC White 8. A big effort from Cian Botha, Matthew Dyer and Brody Ah Kit saw them worthy of special mention from Coach Laguna.

U13

IPC Red Unfortunately, the IPC U12 boys did not have a game in Week 8 due to Kirwan White not being able to field a team. The boys look forward to their last game of the season against Town High in Week 9. This game will be reported on in next week’s Newsletter.

IPC Blue The IPC Blue team had been looking forward to their showdown with Kirwan State High School all year and the contest certainly didn’t disappoint. The previously undefeated IPC boys went down early and trailed 10 – 8 at the half time break. However, the boys came out of the blocks firing in the second half and skipped to a 14 – 8 lead. Kirwan then levelled the scores at 14 - all and a tight battle for field position eventuated as both teams tried to take control of the contest. With barely any time on the clock, Ignatius Park College crossed out wide with a successful conversion resulting in a 20 points to 14 victory and the undefeated season continuing. Jamahal Shibasaki, Marius Khan and Liam McDonald all has extremely strong games for the Ignatius Park boys and really led from the front. The whole team can be very proud of their efforts so far and look forward to their final game of the season against Kirwan State High school again this week. Can the boys finish with an undefeated season? Tune in to next week’s Newsletter to find out.

IPC White The IPC White team had a bye in this week of competition.

Christian Quabba I Teacher

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Mountain Biking - Trailburners

Mountain biking has finally commenced for 2018 after a very wet month for Townsville. Mondays are reserved for skills development and boot camp for the new “sprockets.” Boys who have little experience or have just joined the riding group need to ride on at least on Monday so we can check their abilities or to learn basic skills ready for our Wednesday rides. Wednesdays are our longer, social rides. We always “beat it” up the mountain at Douglas trails and have a lot of fun “pinning” it down the trails back to the carpark on Angus Smith Drive, Douglas.

As you can see from the trail map, we have a lot of trails we can ride which present varying difficulties. The boys ride most of the trails, although the Double Black Diamond trails are not encouraged and our risk assessment dictates we need to avoid them. ‘How do you find the trail network?’ is a question we are often asked. The trailhead is opposite the water treatment plant on Angus Smith Drive on the way to the Army reserve. There are no services, so you need to bring your own water. There is also a trail map which can be accessed HERE.

Monday this week was a great ride. We had an unusually large group for a boot camp day and 2 riders made it up to the top of the first hill at 150m with no problems at all. I’m very proud of the courage and determination these boys showed. Image: Our Rockwheelers Townsville trail network at the Douglas MTB Reserve. Climbing mountains on a bike is hard work for the uninitiated. But this sport has massive rewards awaiting those who reach the top of the hill. Every picture tells a story. This shot was taken at “Haydn’s Hump” which is a saddle on the mountain about halfway up. It was named after Haydn Tilley, one of the founding members and a driving force in Mountain Biking development here in Townsville. Last Wednesday we also had a large group and we were joined by Trailburner staff members Mr Darren Spina and Mr Simon di Giacomo. Our group headed up the trails to the summit whist another tackled some pretty heavy-duty technical climbing all the way to the summit to re-join the others. All we saw were smiles and anticipation of the coming ride back down which is what all the climbing was about, after all. We saw the boys really putting their skills out there riding down a very long and technical “rock garden” called Keelback. They were very impressive. This trail is quite intimidating, but all the boys showed just how skilled and courageous they are. Next week we ride as usual, weather permitting. If you are a parent or are interested in what goes on in Trailburners, we have a Facebook page. Just search Ignatius Park Trailburners and we will be the one and only result. You are welcome to read the posts. If you are directly interested because you or your son is a Trailburner member Image: The Monday group at “Haydn’s Hump” sitting on the overpass roller/dropper (yes parents are welcome to come riding with us) then ask to join Facebook on the page and I’ll review and add you as a member. We Race! Trailburners enjoy their social riding but we also have a performance sport focus. This is a very tough sport. Fitness for this sport is unlike almost every other sport. Racing requires love of the challenge, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, endurance and courage or it can be scary at times. To beat it up a mountain at max heart rate is an experience few of us will have encountered. But racing mountain bikes is so much fun it is hard to describe adequately. Mr Spencer and Mr Rigano are committee members of Rockwheelers as well as being Level 1 MTBA NCAS coaches. We are the only coaches in North Queensland and this has advantages for Trailburners. We can programme training for the boys if they want to tune up to race and even win races. Mr Spencer is an organiser of the Paluma Push. The Push, as it is known, is an iconic race from Paluma village to Hidden Valley cabins through rainforest, tall state forest and the

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Mountain Biking Trailburners Continued

beautiful Hidden Valley which is private property and a place few people have the privilege of seeing. This year we have reduced the price for U16 to $30 to ensure new blood is brought into the sport. If your son is wanting to race the Push and they are will to do a bit of basic training then approach Mr Spencer for a chat. We will organise a couple of weekend rides beforehand to make sure you are fit enough and to enjoy Paluma’s pleasure trails. We will also ride the UTR trail at Pallarenda for training too.

Other races of interest are the Rockwheelers XC series and the GE series. Each has several races throughout our riding season and are super fun. We encourage all the boys to come racing. It doesn’t matter if you win or not, it is all about the enjoyment and being involved in a sport which is all about mateship and courage. We are looking forward to a very successful and fun year on the trails at The Park.

See you on the trails!

Trailburner Staff

Instrumental Music

Term 1 has been very successful with all students showing great skill development. We have plenty of spaces available for Term 2 so if your son is interested in unleashing his musical potential, we would love to hear from him. Lessons are available on Guitar, Drums, Piano, Woodwind and Voice. Information/enrolment forms are available from Student Services.

Performance opportunities are also available for students in our Guitar Ensemble and Choir. Numbers are needed in both ensembles so if your son is interested please contact me at [email protected] as they are very welcome.

All fees for Instrumental Music Term 1 should be finalised this week.

David Roberts I Instrumental Music Coordinator

Basketball IPC Red had a convincing win on the outdoor courts at Thuringowa last week. Unfortunately, Grammar and Northern Beaches forfeited against IPC Blue and IPC White.

Heading into the final round this week, both IPC Blue and Red remain undefeated.

Northern

Best of luck to our athletes who are attending the Northern trials next week. Matthew Ament, Kye Stallan and Blair Williamson were all successful at the 12 and under Townsville trials. We are confident that they will impress at the all-day Northern trial on Wednesday. We also have a strong squad of players who have nominated for the 15 and Under Townsville trials on Tuesday (12pm to 3pm). The school bus will be transporting the boys to Murray Stadium after morning tea. All boys are required to be picked up from Murray Stadium. Gary Hughes I Teacher

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Popstars...The Musical!

Students from the three schools involved in the combined Production this year are working hard in preparation of the show to be held at Riverway on 31 May, 1 June and 2 June. Nice-guy Mark (Conor Larkin) is head over heels for his popular girlfriend Shannon (Alexandra Macdonald) - that is until she dumps him in front of the whole school. Shannon does not have time for boys now that she and her friends have formed a girl-band, and are out to win the Talent Show, unfortunately they cannot sing. Luckily, shy geek Charlie (Jessica Scott) can and she’s just what the girls need. Meanwhile Mark’s grunge-band mates (Max Penny, Dante Calliste, Riley Rupp) agree the best way to get back at Shannon is to beat her at the Talent show and they form an amazing boy band! The only problem is they have to dance and they can’t! Enter the confident and cool new girl, Ella (Kelly Morris). She agrees to help the boys remake their band into a sleek rhythmic boy band. But with Shannon scheming behind the scenes, can Mark win the girl, the talent show and a recording contract? It’s boy band vs girl band in this 90s jukebox musical spectacular. The show was co- written by Burdekin product Neil Gooding who also wrote the ever popular show “Back to the 80s”. 80 students from St Margaret Mary’s College, Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College once again combine to stage the annual musical production. This show is bound to sell out, so book your tickets today from Ticketshop or click HERE!

Zara McGregor I Faculty Leader - The Arts

Senior Cricketer of the Year - Brendan Haylett

Congratulations to Brendan Haylett (16) who was awarded the Townsville Senior Cricketer of the Year award on Monday night. Brendan topped off a great month winning the Sam Scuderi Medal after earlier being selected for the Queensland U19 Open School Boys for the second year in succession.

Brendan has been part of the IPC Cricket program and teams since arriving at IPC in Year 8. Congratulations and well done. Effort equals reward!

Queensland Schools Swimming Championships

Congratulations to Josh Eggins and Matthew Lynch who represented North Queensland at the Queensland School Swimming Championships. Josh was proudly named as one of the NQ Swim Team Captains.

Pudy Timbs I Pastoral Leader - Baillie

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Northern Region School Sport Student Funding 2018

Young Athletes Travel Subsidy Funding provided to attend State Championship ($200) or National Championships ($400). • To be eligible, event must be more than 250km away. • May apply every two years. • Applications accepted after attending the event Click HERE for further information.

Australian Sports Commission Local Sporting Champions • For students aged 12 – 18 years. • Funding up to $500 • Must complete and submit application prior to event. Click HERE for further information.

Aspirations 4 Kids in Sport (please note this only for students facing extreme hardships) • A QLD School Principal can apply for students aged 10-19. • Need to satisfy the following criteria; - High attendance - Participates in many facets of school life - Productive members of society • Proud of your school as much as personal performances • Available funding dependent on participation costs Click HERE for further information. City of Townsville Council Elite Sports Person Grants • Up to $500 per athlete Click HERE for further information. John Alloway I Program Leader - Sport

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to the Indian Immersion Trip and St Vincent’s Appeal. Please help us achieve our goal by sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family. Thanks for your support! Please click HERE to access the Order Form. P 17 | Redefining the Education of Young Men Community

A Townsville Catholic Year of Youth 2018 Event Jesse Manibusan - The Life Your Living Dynamic speaker, presenter and singer/ We are currently seekings students in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 Jesse Manibusan to be apart of this fantastic event. “THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING” Australian Tour If your son is interested, please contact me at bianca.barbagello@ ipc.qld.edu.au.

Bianca Barbagello I Teacher

Assistive Technology: Supported by: Alyssa & Dan Agius, the UnLimited Duo an introduction Date: Friday 20th April 2018 Monday 14 May: Emmaus Hall - Ryan Catholic • What is AT? Time: 4-6pm College for Years 10-12 Place: Ryan Catholic College • Who should use it? Tuesday 15 May: Good Shepherd Parish, Mt Isa Junior Campus Library for all Secondary • How should it be used? 59 Canterbury Rd, Kirwan QLD 4817 Cost: $30.00 • What AT is suitable for which student? Booking essential Jesse Manibusan Answer these questions and more at this seminar for teachers and parents Catholic Evangeliser, Inerant Witness, Music Missionary, Comic Storyteller, Catholic Ninja, Joy Culvator… For more info email [email protected]

Proudly presented by: Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/UKNW Starting at 9.00am - 2.15pm For futher information: contact your school Youth Engagement Officer

Please click HERE to purchase tickets.

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Interested students should see Ms Katrina Guazzo for further details.

TOWNSVILLE YOUTH FORUM “Building the capacity of our community to work with youth”

FRIDAY, 13th APRIL 2018 7.30am—2.00pm Townsville Stadium , Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale

PRESENTING

NATHAN HULLS FACILITATORS Teen Behaviour Specialist, WANTED Motivational Speaker and Success Coach SPONSORS WANTED Key note speaker and facilitator of sessions 1-3

1. Building resilience in young people 7. Engaging youth in learning and training 2. Developing self-leadership in young people 8. CreaƟng employment and developing entrepreneurship in young people 3. Tools for strengthening mental health and 9. Developing and including youth designed wellbeing. programs in our services. 4. Recognising the signs of addicƟve behaviours 10. Embedding cultural perspecƟves into youth and preventaƟve tools support services 5. Choosing not to hate—Building humanitarian 11. Using social eƟqueƩe in the digital landscape empathy and healthy relaƟonships in youth (e-safety)

6. Understanding YOUTH rights and 12. CreaƟng integrated models for aŌer hours responsibiliƟes under the AnƟ-discriminaƟon Act engagement and support of young people FINAL SESSION—CreaƟng a Community based soluƟon to YOUTH CRIME—a CollecƟve Impact A Community consultaƟon.

CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION Gaye Bickle | QYS Resource Officer Phone: 4771 3648 | Email: [email protected]

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