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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Our thoughts go out to the staff and students of UNITY COLLEGE. Sunday’s fire has been a shock to them and I felt numb for students who have lost the fruits of a year’s work but particularly the teachers who have lost years of teaching resources, many of them probably hand-produced and irreplaceable. The only positive is that it appears to have been an electrical fault, and not arson which would have put a more sinister overlay on to the incident. NEXT STEP
Each year the state government undertakes a destination survey of school leavers and produces individual school reports, titled Next Step. Attached is a summary and a full report for our Seniors of 2014 for your interest.
It indicates that 77% of students are undertaking tertiary studies, more than the previous two years which probably reflects last year’s results.
It must be remembered that many students also take a gap year so in reality, the figure is 88%. It also makes comparisons against the overall figures for the Sunshine Coast and for Queensland. I was able to be present for part of Siena Primary’s FAREWELL to Ingrid Clarke on Wednesday and it was very obvious through the words of students, parents and staff how much Ingrid has contributed to the school. Ingrid has worked with us too in areas such as transitioning students to high school and facility sharing arrangements. Ingrid possesses that beautiful balance of warmth in relationships with efficiency of practice and we too thanked her for her work at a presentation on Friday morning. Also on Wednesday I attended the farewell to Col O’Brien the principal at Our Lady of the Rosary school at Caloundra. Again it was evident that the community has really valued this exceptional leader. Col is moving into retirement but not before he has completed a period of time working in a detention centre in Nauru in a federal government funded program sponsored by BCE to assist with the education of refugee children. The P&F contributes significantly to resources and facilities at the College and in thanking them for payments to the College totalling $45,000 at this week’s meeting. I am really thanking you as parents for your contribution to this through the P&F levy. These payments contributed to our ongoing loan repayments for the closing in of Casuarina – yes, we are still paying it off; upkeep of the oval, the recent installation of an additional seven digital projectors into classrooms and the foodbank freezer that has been purchased by the College on the P&F’s behalf. The meeting also approved the applications from many students for financial sponsorship for the costs involved in representing the Sunshine Coast region or in some cases, Queensland, in a range of activities, both sport, academic and cultural. This is a timely reminder to parents that such sponsorship ($50/$100) is available when such representation in an activity/sport is through school pathways. Application forms are available on the school website here.
Four of our six groups of Year 10 COOLOOLA WILDERNESS TREKKERS have returned tired and exhausted but quietly proud of their achievement, I am sure. The final two groups will return today and we are thankful for the mostly favourable weather. The organisation behind this week is quite amazing – booking campsites, buses and 4WDs, checking and updating our equipment, arranging for final day lunches and the logistics of getting them to the students and ensuring the students are well-acquainted with the demands of the three days – required food is a major one here. The vast majority of this is arranged by Year 10 Pastoral Leader Bill Kelly and although very much a labour of love on his part, it certainly demands a significant amount of planning and we are indebted to Bill for this. Thank you to, to the staff who have spent between three and five days away from their own home comforts, either accompanying a group or being logistical support as drivers and campsite organisers: Keryn Rauth, Belinda Murray, Paul Ford, Ross Alberti, Anthony Doyle, Kim Cook, Wayne Baker, Ken Bolton, Michele Akers, John Blunden, Maree Cansick, Bianca Duce, Jeff Traynor, Pat Flynn, Natalie Wight, Liz Langford, Paul Clough and Josh Maudsley – that is 19 staff members in total, an impressive commitment. The END OF ANOTHER TERM, in some ways the difficult one – no public holidays, the early year enthusiasm begins to wane and always the flu season! My thanks to both students and staff for their positivity and perseverance during this time. In wishing all a well-deserved break, I am mindful of the many teachers who will spend some time over the break marking student assessment, particularly those who have to complete this to meet the beginning of Term 4 deadline for submissions to the QCAA validation process for Year 12 work, part of the OP process. To those of you who are travelling – and in many cases camping – safe travels and value your family time. Mr Graeme Hight
60 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs 4556 College email: [email protected]
Web Page: http://www.siena.qld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5476 6100 Fax: (07) 5476 7022
Absence Notification: (07) 5477 3098 Uniform Shop: 5456 4397
18 September 2015
Term 3, Week 10 30-15
Catholic College
A reminder to all families that if you have not paid your TERM 3 FEES they are well overdue. The total amount owing on your statement should be paid unless you have a direct debit payment plan in place. If you have a direct debit in place you need only pay the term fee items which are preceded with T3: with a description of the activity, excursion or levy. The TERM 4 FEE STATEMENT will be issued in early October and this will be our final statement for the year. All Year 11 students will be charged for the Leadership Camp. If your student does not attend, a credit will be issued to the account after the camp takes place. The College Magazine will also be charged on the Term 4 Statement. One magazine per family will be issued with your text book pack in January. Please contact Finance Secretary, Lorelle Jenkins at [email protected] if you require a second copy of the magazine. If you have any queries regarding your account please contact her, as soon as possible.
FROM THE APRE I spent Wednesday, as did Mrs Webb and Mrs Mills, listening to Year 12 Study of Religion orals. At the start of term the students had chosen a contemporary moral issue, researched their topic and then, to show their depth of understanding, created a video to be shown to the group. This is not the first time that we have set the students this task, but I was overwhelmed by the quality of the results and the maturity, empathy, compassion and insight that was evident in the work that this group of young people produced. The development of their multimedia skills has been pleasing, but more significant is their capacity to choose and utilise formats from vlogs to video diaries, short films to original songs, persuasive speeches to documentaries. Just as important was the support and positive feedback that they provided to one another; the acting skills they (and their parents and siblings) offered to help others complete their presentations; and, the patience they displayed when sitting through the third or fourth performance on the same topic. Congratulations students, you have certainly re-set the bar for future presentations.
Loving God, each day as these young people step further into their future,
give them the courage, knowledge and resilience that they need. Remind them that you always journey with them
and that you will never lead them into anything that you can’t lead them through.
Thank you for the gift of their lives. Amen.
Mrs Catharine Hannan
FROM THE YEAR 12 PASTORAL LEADER
At our last assembly we had the opportunity to present Cittamani Hospice with the proceeds of the YEAR 12 BENEFIT BALL. Meg McNaught from Cittamani was on hand to receive a cheque for $6000 dollars and mentioned to all the students that she was very grateful for the support and outlined that the money would go towards purchasing new equipment to cope with the increased demand on the hospice. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the raffle through the donation of prizes or purchase of tickets, the Year 12 Girls who organised the Big Bake Sale and to all our sponsors and supporters. A very successful event for a very worthy cause.
A reminder that QTAC APPLICATIONS are due over the holidays and any student considering making an application is encouraged to do so well before the cut-off date of Wednesday 30 September. Friday 25 is the suggested deadline.
A massive congratulations to our Year 12 Girls for their victory at the RUGBY UNION GRAND FINALS last week. Grace Powell was named Player of the Year and thoroughly deserved this award. An exceptional performance from all the girls and interestingly enough Siena is the only name that appears on this trophy since its inception seven years ago. Well done ladies.
On the subject of congratulations we wish Sophie McCulloch all the very best as she joins the AUSTRALIAN SURFING TEAM in San Diego, USA and to Braedan Jason who was recently inducted into the AUSTRALIAN DOLPHINS SWIMMING TEAM. Two amazing young people with incredible talents, letting their light shine!!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and enjoys some quality family time together and returns excited and refreshed for the “Fast and Furious” Term 4. Mr Ken Bolton
FROM THE HOME EC AND HOSPITALITY CURRICULULM LEADER After the successful inaugural SIENA HOSPITALITY RESTAURANT evening we would like to thank the family, friends and staff for attending this night. The Certificate III students worked many hours leading up to the night and I'm sure there was some tired bodies the next day. We were joined by the Head Chef - Mark and General Manager Dion from The Boatshed at Maroochydore. Guests enjoyed a five course degustation menu served by our Year 12 students. The evening ran well and will be the first of many to come. Thank you also to Luke Parnemann and Kim Cook for their time and generous assistance in the running of the evening. Ms Leesa O’Brien
FROM THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CO-ORDINATOR QUOTE OF THE WEEK Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo de Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein. ~ Anon ~ THANK YOU to all students who have been involved in one or more of the many music events during Term 3. It certainly is the "cultural term” with significant performance opportunities available for students to showcase their skills and talents. DATE CLAIMERS (more dates to be confirmed next term) Monday 26 October – Musica Siena Ensemble Performance Evening from 7pm in Daintree, featuring the College Concert Band,
Choir, Vocal Ensemble, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.
Wednesday 4 November - Guitar Recital (all Guitar teachers) times to be confirmed in Benincasa at Siena College
Thursday 5 November - Piano Recital (Mrs Wordsworth's students) 5pm to 6pm and 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Benincasa at Siena College
Friday 6 November – College Awards Night in Casuarina – further information to be advised
Tuesday 10 November – Singing /Piano Recital (Mrs Langford's students) from 5.30pm in Benincasa at Siena College
Thursday 26 November - String Recital (Mrs Salmon, Mr Goh, Miss Inglis and Miss Durrer's students) 5pm to 6.30pm in Benincasa at Siena College
CHANGES TO ENROLMENT AND TERM 4 TIMETABLES - As per the lesson conditions, any changes to enrolment in Instrumental or Singing tuition needs to be advised to Mr Wynyard in writing (email is fine!) prior to the end of the term. Where changes are not advised by 3pm on Friday 18 September, enrolment and fees will continue into Term 4. This condition meets the schools obligations to staff and is not negotiable. Lesson timetables will be emailed to all enrolled families by Friday 2 October with ensemble rehearsal and tuition commencing from the first day of Term 4, Tuesday 6 October. If your email address has changed please let us know at [email protected]. Instrument repair and service - When was the last time your instrument was serviced? All musical instruments should be serviced once every 12 months and the holidays is a great time to get this done! Listed below are local businesses that can assist with this important job to ensure your equipment is working well. Piano service – Bill Vine on 0412 785 781, Woodwind and Brass service – Hornfix on 0406 760 293, Strings - Pitch Perfect Strings - (07) 5491 6467. Mr Todd Wynyard
FROM THE LEARNING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM LEADER Our Year 7/8 Science Engineering OPTI-MINDS team have been very busy fundraising and preparing for their STATE FINALS in October. Thank you to those families who supported us by buying softdrinks, iceblocks or raffle tickets at the Poetry and Pizza night, or at school to help us raise money, as well as those families who donated prizes for our raffle. The team have also been preparing their Youth Forum ideas for the weekend away, and will be having a three hour challenge today from 11.15am to prepare for the State format. Our successful Year 10 FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING team have been researching and preparing their NATIONAL FINALS topic “Enhancing Human Potential” which they have found to be a fascinating topic. Students will do a practice two hour problem on the last weekend of the holidays in preparation. All Year 9 students who applied to do PROGRAM CHALLENGE IN 2016 are currently being interviewed regarding their Independent Project ideas. Candidates will be notified by the end of the week as to whether they will be doing Program Challenge next year – subject to finding them a suitable mentor. A meeting will be held early next term for Semester 1 students and their parents to discuss sourcing a mentor. Mrs Julie Bolton
FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
As mentioned earlier, QTAC ON-TIME APPLICATIONS are due in less than two weeks. The 2nd Wednesday of the holidays is the cut-off day for on-time applications. We encourage all Year 12 students to apply within the first week of the holidays, especially if you use Bpay, as it takes a few days to be processed by the banks. Credit Card is instantaneous! Even if students are still unsure of intentions, make the application as best you can. You then have until early January to get more information and make changes. Having an application in, even if you think you won’t study next year, also gives you more options. You can defer (often for up to 2 yrs), or if your other plans (travel, work, etc.,) don’t eventuate, you still have the study option. If you have problems with the application and cannot contact either of us, you can contact QTAC by phone (preferably) or email. They will be very busy as the cut-off day approaches!
MEET USC – A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS On the 9th of each month until December, from 1-5pm, the USC is offering one-on-one opportunities for students to meet with program advisors to discuss study options and to address specific program and study enquiries, and to take a personalised campus tour. You can book times at the link: Meet USC. Mr Peter Cook and Mrs Maree Cansick
Totems
ASX SHAREMARKET GAME Another volatile market in which to be buying shares! 12 of Siena’s syndicates have been able to maintain their portfolio above $50,000. The highest portfolio overall is only $58,600. Nick Bellamy continues to lead Siena and is still well placed overall: 26th and 4th in Queensland. Sam Bolton and Mason Smith are holding their positions at Siena. Some syndicates haven’t purchased shares yet. You need to spend money to make money!
Mrs Glenys Goodingham, Convenor
FROM THE SPORTS RESULTS
Yesterday the YEAR7s played Interschool Sport against Mt Creek at home. These are the results.
YEAR 7 GIRLS YEAR 7 BOYS
Netball A n/a Netball B n/a Soccer lost 3-0 Touch won 5-2 Volleyball A n/a Volleyball B n/a
AFL won 33-6 Rugby League lost 26-8 Soccer drew 1-1 Volleyball A lost 65-54 Volleyball B lost 50-27
WATER POLO Playing Times for Monday 12 October (Week 2) Junior Boys B (JB): vs Good Shepherd – 6pm Noosa – Pool 2
Junior Girls A (JGA): vs Good Shepherd – 4:40pm Kawana – Pool 2 (Canteen)
Junior Girls B1 (JGB Siena1): vs Sunshine Beach – 6pm Kawana – Pool 1 (Dive)
Junior Girls B2 (JGB Siena 2): vs St Andrews – 6:40pm Kawana – Poo 1 (Dive)
Intermediate Boys1 (IB Siena1): vs Mathew Flinders – 4pm Kawana – Pool 2 (Canteen)
Intermediate Boys 2 (IB Siena 2): vs St Andrews – 5:20pm Kawana – Pool 2 (Canteen)
Intermediate Girls A (IGA): vs Grace Lutheran – 5:20pm Kawana (Pool 3)
Intermediate Girls B1 (IGB Siena1): BYE
Intermediate Girls B2 (IGB Siena2): vs Grace Lutheran – 7:20pm Kawana – Pool 1 (Dive)
Open Girls (OG): BYE
There will be no games or training during the holidays; games start back during the Monday of Week 2 (Monday of Week 1 is a public holiday) and training will start back on Saturday 10 October. Have a great holiday! Mr Josh Maudsley, Convenor BASKETBALL
Senior C Girls Black: The girls played their best defence yet with people staying between their player and the basket really well. A pleasing scoring effort from Angelea and the usual top scorers really boosted the team. This team is definitely looking forward to the finals.
Mr Bruce Fitzgerald, Coach
Junior B Boys: The boys did not have the best of games. Defensively, the team needs an improvement in effort and must overcome their lack of size by being more tenacious. Hopefully, the boys have learned a lot from this game and will improve in the future.
Mr Bruce Fitzgerald, Coach Junior Girls Div B, Bye.
Week 9 Friday 11 September
Team Result Opposition Score
Intermediate A Girls Lost to Suncoast CC 40-16
Intermediate B Girls defeated St Andrews 20-0
Junior A Boys Black Lost to St Andrews 57-40
Junior B Girls BYE BYE BYE
Senior A Boys Lost to MFAC 42-35
Senior B Boys Grey Defeated Grammar 33-21
Senior B Boys White Lost to Caloundra 46-35
Senior D Girls White defeated Grammar 20-0
Senior C Girls Black defeated St Johns 50-20
Senior C Girls Grey defeated Grammar 46-39
Intermediate C Division Boys BYE BYE
Junior B Boys Lost to Pacific Lutheran 58-9
Senior Girls Div D White Siena def Grammar. The first quarter looked like the girls wanted to be anywhere else but on a basketball court. A pep talk in the break saw the team come out and place their stamp on the game, opening up a comfortable lead. Ella McCormack really hit her straps and dominated, and Sophie Johannsen continues to spoil the opposition’s attack through excellent defence.
Mr Paul Clough, Coach TOUCH Open Mixed Siena 10 def Tyrones 4. Two wins in a row. We are on a roll! Another sound performance without a number of our players. Lachie Mahon utilised his speed, scoring a bag full. Hayley Ible and Joel Farquharson decided they could do likewise, both adding to the healthy score line, and Brayden Smith was rock solid in defence. Mr Paul Clough, Coach CONGRATULATIONS To Josh Fuller (Year 9) who has just been selected to be part of the Under 17s Junior Development Series Sunshine Coast Regional Tennis Team. He will participate in the State tennis finals to be held in Rockhampton on the 17th and 18th October. To Will Pugsley (Year 11) who has been named Junior Referee of the Year by the Sunshine Coast Ruby Union. Will not only does club games, but school games as well, inclu
COMMUNITY NOTICES
DANIEL MORECOMBE CUP One of our parents, Anthony Farquharson, has been working hard in organising a Charity Rugby League evening at Kawana Football Grounds (Nicklin Way) on October 30, DAY FOR DANIEL. Anthony has gathered a great deal of support from local, state and national business and media, as well as the Daniel Morecombe Foundation itself.
Gates open from 3:30pm with a 'Gold Coin' donation as an entry fee.
Game 1: 5:00pm Mountain Creek First XIII v Sunshine Coast Combined High Schools 'Barbarians' XIII. Game 2: 6:20pm Inaugural 'Daniel Morcombe Cup': Siena Catholic College v Mountain Creek (Year 10) Game 3: 7:30pm Inaugural 'Daniel Morcombe Foundation Charity Shield': Kawana Dolphins NRL Masters v Beerwah Bulldogs NRL Masters. (featuring several ex NRL players and special guests)
Donated merchandise auctions will be conducted throughout the scheduled event.
http://www.danielmorcombe.com.au/event/event/detail/event/45858
More details will be provided closer to the day but mark it on your calendar now.
DIARY NOTES Tuesday 6 Oct First day Term 4 Thursday 8 Y11 & 12 BCT, Cert III Business excursion, Dreamworld Thurs 8 – Sat 10 Qld All Schools Touch Competition, Brisbane
