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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEDear Members of the Villanova College Family,
On Friday 18th November we will farewell the Senior class of 2016 in a special ceremony in Goold Hall. Families of our senior students will join with members of staff to celebrate the conclusion of secondary schooling for these young men. Graduation from the College is a significant milestone and it is wonderful to share this time with the many teachers and family members who have supported the students across the years and especially during the past twelve months. The support of our families is crucial to the success of the schooling process at our College and I thank our parents for the support they have constantly and consistently provided to our senior students.
Earlier this week we received the results of the 2016 Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS) for the Senior class of 2016.
QCS GRADE NUMBER OF STUDENTS
PERCENTAGE
A 41 30.6%
B 44 32.8%
C 39 29.1%
D 10 7.5%
E 0 0%
As you can see 92.5% of our students achieved an A, B or C result on the QCS Test. Students and staff are very pleased to see this improvement in performance on this important test which is used in the scaling process for Year 12 results and the calculation of Overall Position OP ranks. I thank the Year 12 teaching staff under the leadership of Mr Paul Mead for their work with the students across 2016. Well done Year 12 2016.
On Tuesday evening the Year 6 students and their families gathered in the Hanrahan Theatre for their “Moving On Ceremony” to mark the conclusion of their time in the Junior School. The students and families were thoroughly entertained by the captivating class reports and photo story from their time in the Junior School. Congratulations to Ruben Webb, Junior sportsman of the Year and Patrick Grigson recipient of the Robbie Sellars Award.
Next Friday 25th November is the final day of the school year for all students. The Villanova College community will gather together in Goold Hall at 9am for a liturgy to mark the conclusion of the school year. Following the liturgy award winners of Semester Two Academic Awards will be presented. The students will be dismissed from the College at 10.30am. Parents are most welcome to join with our community for this special occasion. I ask parents to be seated in Goold Hall by 8.50am.
As the Senior class of 2016 prepares to leave the College we continue to keep the students and their family in our prayers.
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen
You have made us for Yourself O, Lord
And our hearts are restless until they rest in You.
God bless,
Mr Mark Stower, Principal
ISSUE #37
17 NOVEMBER 2017
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HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLOn Tuesday evening we celebrated our Year 6 students at the 2016 Moving On Ceremony. Two years as Villanovans has seen so many positive changes to the boys and it’s on an evening such as this that we can appreciate how amazing the boys are. As the boys spoke about life through their eyes, overviewing each term, I felt that wave of nostalgia hit me. From camp antics and triumphs, to teacher mimics and anecdotes, the boys reminded us how lucky we are to work at Villanova, particularly in the Junior School.
Last Friday at the Year 5 Day of Reflection Mr Callum Hackett (5Blue) recalled his favourite Villanovan, Robert (Robbie) Sellars, to the Year 5 students. In his own words, Robbie was the most “out of the box” and “straight down the line” kind of kid. Being diagnosed with leukaemia, which would eventually see him pass away as a Year 6 student, Robbie was determined to live life to the full and remind all his classmates to do the same. His “big wish” (which could have been anything at all) was to have a Seniors jersey, something that is normally reserved for when the boys graduate in Year 12. That was all he wanted because Villanova was everything to him. Each year the Junior School remembers and honours Robbie Sellars by way of an award to a Year 6 student who goes above and beyond to live life at the College in full spirit and commitment. This year the following boys were nominated for the Robbie Sellars award: Liam McConville, Riley Richards, Alex Friedman, Aston Gapes, Patrick Grigson, Will Clegg, Joshua McIlwain, Thomas Boxall, Max Gosling and Jared Farrugia. Mr Matt Sellars, Robbie’s father, was on hand at the Moving On Ceremony to present the award to Patrick Grigson. We congratulate Patrick for all he has done in the Junior School over the last two years.
At the ceremony on Tuesday we also celebrated the Junior School Sportsman of the Year Award for outstanding achievements. This award is given to a student who has represented the school in a variety of sports, has achieved success in those sports and above all has displayed a sportsman-like attitude to his coaches, managers, opponents and his teammates throughout his two years in Junior School. This years’ recipient has distinguished himself in each of these areas and stood out in a year level that has many fine and talented young sportsmen.
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMAN of the YEAR 2016 - Ruben Webb
Throughout his two years at Villanova, Ruben has been a very active, very competitive but humble achiever. He has represented Villanova in five of the eight AIC/CIC sports on offer and has competed in numerous representative sporting teams.
His achievements over the last two years include representing Villanova in the
• 5A and 6A cricket teams
• 5B and 6A rugby teams
• 5C and 6C basketball teams
• Year 5 and Year 6 Cross Country teams
• and he competed in numerous events in the Year 5 and Year 6 Track and Field teams.
In 2015 and 2016 Ruben was selected to represent Villanova in the Lytton District AFL team and this year he was also selected in the Lytton District team for the multi-event at the Track and Field carnival.
Ruben’s support for his coaches and his commitment and dedication to
training has always been exemplary. He has given his sports the very best he had to offer and his encouragement of others to do the same is a great reflection on him, his family, coaches and his friends who have encouraged and supported him over the last two years. It is little wonder he was chosen to be the Junior School Captain for both the Cross Country and Track and Field Championships this year.
It is every student, who was called up onto the stage that we also take a moment to reflect upon. They have had many moments of success and challenges, building resilience and making their own path through life. They are to be proud of all they have achieved and hopefully, will remember us fondly here as they move into the Middle School. I am confident they are ready – not just academically – but physically and mentally to meet the expectations of Year 7. Having just seen first-hand how much my own son Harrison has grown in Year 7 makes me truly appreciate just how important our Year 5 and 6 preparation and pedagogy is for our young men.
The prayer we led with on the night is what I would to share with you all – it is the perfect way to remind us of the journey we are on.
Lord with each new day that dawns, boys, you are growing up
It’s not too soon to start thinking of what you want to be
It’s not too soon to find a way, that brings out the best in yourself
It’s very hard to make the right decisions
And we pray for God’s help, to guide the teachers, and the parents to show you the way
Make your steps forwards, not backwards or sideways, for God is beside you
He is all the strength you need
Share your talents and knowledge – be courageous to shine
We will always be your audience and grateful for you letting us in
For with God we will hold you up as high as you want to reach
Have courage to be generous with your time, your patience and love
For those things are all that anyone ever needs from you
Thank your friends who embrace your strengths and weaknesses
And be sure to honour them truly
For it is with them that you find humour and joy as the learning goes on
Grant us all the grace to put our minds to use
Exploring the world God has given us
Protecting the people who come to us
Confident that only through you, our Lord, that we are the best we can be.
Mr Stephen Rouhliadeff, Head of Junior School
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From left to right - Congratulations to Patrick Grigson, Robbie Sellars Award and Ruben Webb, Junior School Sportsman
MINISTRYRemembrance Day
Last Friday, the community gathered to remember the many people who have given so much to serve their country through their involvement in the armed services. In particular, it was a humbling experience for us to welcome to the College the family members of Terry Hendle, the only Villanova Old Boy to have lost his life while serving his country. His army mate Mike Tucker explained the story of Terry’s tour of duty in Vietnam in 1966, culminating in Terry losing his life during a large operation out of the Australian base at Nui Dat. Equally moving was the brief address by Terry’s sister to the students congratulating them on their courtesy and the way in which they participated so wholeheartedly in actively remembering and honouring a beloved brother.
What emerged is that many who enter the armed services begin with motives and behaviours that are quite like those of a Villa boy – namely a desire to be with mates tinged with a bit of larrikinism. But the story we heard was all about how there is often a rapid maturing that occurs when young men are placed under pressure; little acts of friendship can become great actions of love and loyalty.
One of the biggest ways in which our students accelerate in maturity in becoming Villa men is when they undertake the Kokoda Challenge. It was therefore fitting that the four teams of staff, young Old Boys and students who undertook this considerable challenge in 2016 were acknowledged during the assembly. Also noteworthy was the fine support offered by our own contingent of cadets, led by Year 11 student, Casey Kreutzer.
It was staff member Adrian Hellwig who took the lead in preparing the event and the memorial for Terry. The service concluded with the placing of a plaque, donated by the Villanova Old Boys Association, into the Chapel wall. This plaque commemorates all community members who serve or who have served their country.
Advent Liturgy and Final prize-giving assembly
All family members are warmly welcome to join us in Goold Hall at 9 am on Friday 25 November for our Advent Liturgy, followed by the prize-giving and assembly. The Liturgy will be a joyful moment to look back and consider what has been achieved and given in 2016, whilst also anticipating the wonderful gift of Christmas time, when a tiny, vulnerable baby
signals everything that we need to know about a God who speaks to us in our hearts in ways that we could not dream up.
Work and Welcome worker: Salah Eldeen
Once again this year, the staff have donated a little from their fortnightly pay to be able to employ a young man of refugee background this term. Salah is originally from Sudan, and his family and village were tragically torn apart by civil war three years ago. Salah is an excellent worker who receives the highest commendations from all those he works with around all areas of the College. His great wish for 2017 is to stay in Brisbane, working in an area like construction or grounds and maintenance. It may be that your organisation is looking for workers or that you can offer some advice on where he can apply to; please contact me here at the College via email [email protected]. We are very committed to ensuring that we can really assist a young man who has no family to support him.
Ministry News
The Ministry Year for 2016 concluded last Friday with a special high tea in a pop-up café poolside (or rather skulking in air con near the pool). Year 11 and 12 Ministry Students from Loreto College joined us to create a memorable celebration of the year in community service and ministry. Some sidelights included the first Villa-Loreto bake-off won by Anna King with her melt-in-the-mouth Malteser slice impressing the sweet-toothed judges. Our three guest speakers Anthony Forshaw (SVP), Blake Johnson (Rosies) and Anna Tate (MDA) gave the 35 students present some practical advice about where and why to stay involved in outreach next year. Our special thanks to staff member Mrs Underhill for baking a fluffy M and M cake as the Ministry Cake for 2016.
Our Middle School Ministry students (YAYM) enjoyed their break-up at Belesis after a final visit to the elderly residents at the Archbishop Duhig Nursing Home yesterday (Wednesday).
Mr John Holroyd, Vice Principal - Ministry, Mission and Evangelisation
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fri 18 Nov Year 9 - 11 Exams
OOP: 1, 2, Monday Week A Period 3, 4, 5, 6
Junior School Assembly - Hanrahan Theatre
Final Day for Year 12s
Year 12 Graduation Mass
Sat 19 Nov AIC volleyball trials V SLC
Mon 21 Nov Year 8 Day of Reflection
Year 9 Transition Ceremony 6:30pm
Year 10CHI Excursion P5 and 6
Year 11 QCS Practice
Tues 22 Nov Year 11 Ryder Program
Wed 23 Nov Period 6 MS/SS Locker and classroom clean up
Year 11 QCS Practice Periods 1 – 3
Thurs 24 Nov JS, MS and Year 10 End of Year Excursion
Year 11 Odyssey
Fri 25 Nov End of Year Liturgy and Awards Final Day of Term 4
Wed 18 Jan Cricket clinic
Thurs 19 Jan Cricket clinic
Fri 20 Jan Cricket clinic
Sat 21 Jan Year 6 - 12 Cricket trials vs BBC and Churchie
Mon 23 Jan Term 1 begins - Years 5, 7 and 12
Year 5 Welcome BBQ
Tues 24 Jan All students in attendance
Rite of Beginning
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King. 20th Nov
Did you know?
Crucifixes often have the letters INRI inscribed on them. These are the Latin initials for Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudeorum which means Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews. These are the words that Pilate had written on the cross above Jesus.
Question of the Week. Luke 23:35 - 43
The criminal hanging on a cross beside Jesus said to him, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Could you say these words of the criminal as a prayer each night this week?
Ministry High Tea: Ministy Students from Loreto College joined us to celebrate the year in community service.
MUSICPreparations for 2017
All information regarding involvement in the Music Performance Program in 2017 was posted out to all Year 5, Year 6 and continuing students. We would appreciate it if the nomination and enrolment forms could all be returned as soon as possible. We require this information to ensure our planning for staffing and timetabling is accurate before the end of the 2016 school year. I thank you for assisting us with this urgent matter.
Ensemble lists have been posted outside the Music Office for Middle and Senior School groups. Other groups will be finalised and published as soon as possible.
Junior Music Forms
Included with the information packs mailed out last week were the Year 5 and 6 nomination forms. These documents do not relate to our performance program for individual lessons but are relevant to the instrumental music program run through our Junior School Music Program. To assist us with planning for 2017 these documents need to be returned urgently to your son’s teacher.
Tour Information
Now that most ensembles have been finalised, information regarding tours for 2017 will be finalised and emailed to all families. Please keep an eye on your inboxes.
Instrument Returns
As we come to the conclusion of 2016, preparations are well underway for 2017. All school owned instruments need to be returned to the College as soon as possible for students in Years 7-12. This includes larger instruments (Double Basses, Tubas, etc.) that usually live at home during the year.
Students will be able to loan their instrument over Summer through the return of an updated loan agreement to be distributed through the Music Office.
Date Claimers
And now we peer into the future with anticipation as to what the calendar has in store for us:
Week 8 • Monday 21st November – Combined Music Camp forms due (payment due before camp in January 2017).
Mr Michael Jones, Director of Music
WHAT’S THE DEAL?• $60 for 4 creative poses• 3 digital high-resolution images• Extra images available on request.
WHERE?• Choice of two venues:
◊ Afternoon sessions at the Powerhouse Museum, New Farm (PM)
◊ Studio setting - morning or afternoon sessions (S)
WHEN?• Choose your date!
◊ Sat, Oct 22nd 2016 (PM)◊ Sat, Oct 29th 2016 (S)◊ Sun, Oct 30th 2016 (PM)◊ Sat, Nov 5th 2016 (PM)◊ Sun, Nov 6th 2016 (S)◊ Sat, Nov 12th 2016 (S)◊ Sun, Nov 13th 2016 (PM)
GREAT GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS!• Invite the grandparents to have photos
with their grandchildren.• Use your photos as you wish by putting them
on merchandise – calendar, mug, t-shirt, magnet, the choice is endless!
• Get a professional headshot for business purposes or a photo of your work team.
VILLANOVA COLLEGE JAPAN FOOTBALL TOUR FUNDRAISING GROUP PRESENTS THIS VERY SPECIAL OFFER
$604 POSES +
3 DIGITAL IMAGES
amilyFPortraits
by Donna Green Photography
Bring your pet – they are a member of the family too!
To book email: [email protected]
Year 7 Parents End of Year Function
Shady Palms Café and Bar
Stones Corner
Sunday 20th November 2pm to 6pm
**Please pay $10 for small platters of food**
Lucinda Timms BSB: 484-799
A/C: 085639018 Ref: "Your surname" Y7
Payment due: Sun 13 Nov
Event RSVP (by 6th Nov) Renae Stone
[email protected] Mobile: 0438 620318
As the Christmas holiday period is just around the corner, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume that the sports program here at Villa would be in ‘wind down’ mode. Not So! Listed below are some of the sporting activities we have planned over the summer vacation period.
Villanova’s success in sport this year has been very pleasing. Success in sport comes through hard work and dedication from many people. The hard work and dedication needed to do well is often unseen and is generated by the efforts of many people spanning the entire season and also includes involvement in the lengthy pre-season programs. Currently we have many students involved in cricket, volleyball, swimming, football and rugby pre-season programs. I acknowledge the effort the students and their coaches give with these programs and I congratulate them all for their ongoing commitment and dedication. Well done boys!
Unfortunately, hard work and dedication will not always guarantee premierships or first places. This is a fact of life that we just have to accept. However, in my mind there is no doubt that hard work and dedication is instrumental in building a positive school culture and builds character among our students. Sport at Villa is about getting involved, giving your best, pride in the jersey, enhancing school spirit and enjoying the challenges you face with your team mates.
I suppose the bigger picture here is not about winning or premierships, although we work for them. It is about giving it your best shot and accepting that things don’t always come easy and at times you have to grit your teeth and get ‘stuck in’ in order reap the rewards. There are a lot of life lessons to be learnt whilst participating in sport.
I thank the entire Villa community for the efforts given this year. Listed below are the many opportunities available for our students over the upcoming vacation period. Our success next year will be traced back to the hard work and commitment given by those involved in the activities such as those listed below. Keep up the good work boys!
Villa Summer Vacation Sport Program
Andrew Slack Squad Training
• After the school year ends, there will be one (compulsory) training session at Little Langland’s from 3pm to 5.30pm on Monday 28 November;
• There will be two voluntary sessions at Little Langland’s at 6.30am on Thursday 1 and 8 December
• Strength and Conditioning (S&C) training will be as per document distributed earlier
• Before the school resumes, there will be two training days on Friday 20 and Sunday 22 January. More information about the starting times will be posted on the “Villa Slack Squad 2017” Facebook Page closer to the time but these will more than likely be full days, with arrangements for team lunch etc. to be advised.
• Any parents who are not already members of the “Villa Slack Squad 2017” Facebook page are invited and encouraged to join – the coaches will be using this group as a key means of contact for both parents and players.
• Once school resumes the training sessions will be as per original documentation circulated.
Ben Mowen Squad Training
• There will be no field sessions held during the holidays. Field sessions will resume during the first week of Term 1 in 2017.
• S&C training will still occur during the holiday period as per original documentation circulated.
Cricket
• Oblate Cricket Cup in Perth - Sunday 4 to Thursday 8 December
• Old Boys vs 1st XI Cricket game at Villa Park, 9am on Saturday 14 January
• Year 6 -10 A and B and 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI Cricket trials v Churchie/BBC on Saturday 21 January (see schedule below)
• Year 5 - 10 Cricket Camp will be conducted on 18, 19 and 20 January. All details available from the College website.
Volleyball
• Volleyball Schools Cup Tour to Melbourne - Sunday 4 to Friday 9 December
• Volleyball Clinics Monday 16 January (details below)
Swimming
• Villanova College Swimming, Langlands Pool - Last day is Friday, 23 December; resumes Monday, 9 January, 2017.
Football
• Two day holiday training session at Holland Park for Japan Tour group and 1st squad members
12 January 8am to 11 am
13 January 8am to 12pm
AIC Cricket and Volleyball Teams
Draft cricket teams are now published on the College website. Volleyball teams will be published next week following the trials v St Laurence’s to be held this Saturday, 19 November. Volleyball teams will be graded A - C (D teams in Year 8 and 9) based on ability. Cricket teams will be graded A - C based on ability. All teams lower than a ‘C’ team will be referred to as a ‘coloured team’. These coloured teams are of equal ability, therefore a ‘gold’ team is no better than a ‘green’ or ‘blue’ team despite how the team lists are presented.
It is normal that some boys may feel disappointed with the selections. I ask all members of the community to be resilient and accepting of the coaches’ call. There has been much time, effort and communication amongst the coaches in the selection process. Inevitably there will be differences of opinion within the community. This happens in all teams at all levels right up to the national teams.
Cricket Coaches Needed!
Thanks to all those who have generously offered to assist the College in coaching a cricket team in 2017. It is very much appreciated.
We hope to finalise all coaching appointments by the end of year. Altogether Villa will field 37 cricket teams in 2017. At this stage we are still in need of coaches to take on the following teams. If you are able to assist, please contact the Sports Office as soon as possible via Email: [email protected]
Cricket Coaches needed:
Open – 4th XI coach needed, two training sessions per week
Year 9 – One coach needed for a colour team, one training session per week
Year8 – One coach needed for a colour team, one training session per week
VILLA SPORT
AIC Volleyball
Volleyball Clinic – 2017 Date Claimer
Please be advised that Volleyball Clinics will take place on Monday, 16th January. Further details including times, age groups and venue will be posted in the newsletter next week.
AIC Volleyball Trial Game v SLC – Saturday 19th November
Volleyball trial games have been organised for this Saturday, 19 November vs St Laurence’s College for the teams listed below. The trials will be held at the Somerville House Sports Centre, enter via Stephen’s Road, South Brisbane.
Please note - 7D, 8C, 8D, 9C, 10C and 11B teams are not required for the trials due to restricted court availability.
TEAM TIME COURT
1st VI 12.00pm 1
2nd VI 11.15am 1
3RD VI 11.15am 2
11A 10.30am 2
10A 10.30am 1
10B 9.45am 1
9A 9.45am 2
9B 9.00am 2
8A 9.00am 1
8B 8.15am 1
7A 8.15am 2
7B 7.30am 1
7C 7.30am 2
• 45 minute games/warm up
• five minute- warm up (one-minute ball work, one-minute spike one side, one-minute spike the other, one minute serve, one minute coach talk.)
• Ready to serve with 40minutes remaining
AIC Cricket Trials
Please find below the schedule for the cricket trials to be played on Saturday 21 January vs Churchie (for most teams) and BBC (for 1st, 10A and 9A teams). Team lists are posted on the College website under the AIC Cricket section. All players in these teams are required to attend the trials games as these will form part of the trial process.
Most teams will play with up to 12 players per team. After the trials coaches will select teams to participate in the trial vs Ashgrove on Saturday 28 January.
TEAM TIME VENUE WIC KET
1stXI v BBC 9.30am – 5.30pm
(50 overs)Lunch provided
Oakman Park (parking off
Union St, Taringa, direct
opp. BBC)
Turf
2ndXI v Churchie 11A
9.00am – 12.30pm (35 overs)
ACGS, Long Field
Turf
3rdXI v Churchie 2ndXI
9.00am – 12.30pm (35 overs)
ACGS, Main Oval
Turf
10A v BBC 8.15am – 1.00pm
(35 overs)
Miskin Oval (Parking on Miskin St,
Toowong, some on BBC site)
Turf
10B v Churchie
9.00am – 12.30pm(35 overs)
ACGS, Old Boy Field
Turf
9A v BBC 8.15am – 1.00pm
(35 overs)
P&F Oval (Parking on Miskin St,
Toowong, some on BBC site)
Turf
9B v Churchie
9.00am – 12.30pm(35 overs)
Villanova Playing Fields
– Andrew Slack Oval
Turf
8A v Churchie
9.00am – 12.30pm(35 overs)
Villanova Playing Fields – Father John
Seary Oval
Turf
8B v Churchie
1.00pm – 5.00pm
(35 overs)
Villanova Playing Fields – Father John
Seary Oval
Turf
7A v Churchie
9.00am – 12.30pm(35 overs)
Villanova Playing Fields
– Oval 3
Turf
7B v Churchie
1.00pm – 5.00pm
(35 overs)
Villanova Playing Fields –
Oval 3
Turf
6A v Churchie
9.00am – 12.00pm
(30 Overs)
ACGS, Smith Field 1
Syn
6B v Churchie
9.00am – 12.00pm
(30 Overs)
ACGS, Smith Field 2
Syn
Villa Fit Holiday Training – Expression of Interest Years 7-11
All Villa-Fit memberships expire on Thursday 24 November. If you wish to continue a Holiday Program, please contact Groove Health directly at [email protected]. Sarah Lewis or Cheryl Jones will advise what sessions are available, and payment is paid directly at Groove Health.
Junior Villa-Fit
Junior Villa-Fit memberships expire on Friday,18 November. Details re 2017 Membership are available from the College website.
Representative Sport
Congratulations to Mitchell Rieck who recently made the Met East 11-12 Years Aquathlon Team to compete at the State Championships in Hervey Bay late February. Best wishes Mitchell!
Congratulations to Danyon Muller who made the 15-19 Years Met East Cricket Team to compete in the State Championships to be held in Bundaberg in early March. Well done Danyon!
Mr Craig Stariha, Director of Sport
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TUCKSHOP ROSTER
MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER
Shanne Harding, Kathryn McMahon, Margaret Fisher, Anne Schenk, Tracy Loudon, Kelly Roberts, Trish Sim, Latina Mirkovic, Megan Stuart, Suzanne Schick, Lauren Audet, Gina Avolio, Anna Stines
TUESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER
Gerda Odonnell, Lisa Gilhooley, Marina Ryan, Allison Holt, Kate Harrison, Peta Wadsworth, KLissa Reardon
WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER
Andrea Verner, Maree Challinor, Jenny Salpietro, Lily Fontana, Karen Blue, Katrina Theil, Meagan Lane
THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER
No Tuckshop
FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER
No Tuckshop
YEAR 11 PARENTS
Reminder: Our end of year parents function will be held on Saturday November 19 at Oxford 152, Bulimba from 5pm. All RSVP/event details can be found on the emailed invitation.
Year 11 Reps
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
End of Year $5 Sale – We have a good selection of all preloved uniform stock including sports caps and Akubra’s. Come in and see us 7.45am – 9.15am every Thursday morning!
January Holiday opening dates – we will be open for business on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th January 2017 between the hours of 9am and 12pm. Please come and see for your uniform needs.
Ms Maree Erikson
BLAZERS FOR STUDENTS IN YEAR 12, 2017Students wishing to purchase blazers in Year 12 (2017) must be fitted and orders placed in the Uniform Shop before the end of this term. Blazers for students in this year level are NOT compulsory.
Mrs Chris Purcell, Uniform Shop Coordinator
AFAS ELDERS EXCHANGE
The hot house project is organised in conjunction with the Filipino Augustinians, Fair Trade Philippines and AFAS Elders and will benefit ALL families on the island. Many thanks to those who have generously donated to make a small difference in the lives of so many. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by those on Kinatarcan.
With just over two weeks until the AFAS Elders Exchange to the Philippines, we are pleased to announce we are just under $1000 away from our target of $7500. The money raised will be used to pay for equipment and materials needed to build a drying house for the moringa plant on the island of Kinatarkan, located at the northernmost tip of Cebu. The island was in the direct path of Typhoon Haiyan which swept across the country in late 2013. For more information, follow the link to the AFAS Elders page: http://icentre.vnc.qld.edu.au/ld.php?content_id=25126959 or if you would like to contribute to this very worthy cause, please find bank details below:
Account Name: Villanova College
BSB: 064-107
Account number: 00900613
Reference: AFAS Elders
When making a deposit/transfer, please put ‘AFAS Elders’ in the description as well as what item you are donating plus your name. Example: AFAS Elders, concrete, Smith
If you would like to make a donation please use “anon”. Unfortunately, AFAS is not a registered charity, so donations are not tax deductible but if you require a receipt, please let us know.
Ms Kate Alexander, AFAS Elders
SUPPORT THE NZ/RUGBY TOURSupport our rugby tourists and park at Perrier Ryan, cnr Stanley Rd East and Kingfisher lane, East Brisbane, a short five min walk to the Gabba gates. Lots of spots to park so come and enjoy undercover parking. Parking cost just $15.
Need parking for the cricket?15 Dec 2016 - Car parks available from 5.30pm.16 Dec 2016 - Car parks available from 2.30pm.17 and 18 Dec 2016 - Car parks available from 12pm.19 Dec 2016 - Car parks available from 5.30pm.
Need parking for the Heat game?30 Dec 2016 - Car parks available from 5.00pm. 3 Jan 2016 - Car parks available from 5.00pm. 11 Jan 2016 - Car parks available from 5.15pm.
Need parking for the ODI?13 Jan 2016 - Car parks available from 2.30 pm.
Need parking for the Double header Heat game?20 Jan 2016 - Car parks available from 2.30pm.
NZ Rugby Tour Committee
Year 9 Families are invited to come and
celebrate the end of the year at a get together at
the Pineapple Hotel.
When: 27th November
Where: Pineapple Hotel Park Bar
Time: 3pm-6pm
Bring along a bat and ball to use in the adjacent park.
RSVP: Juliette Pratt by 20 November,
ph. 0402 245 511, [email protected]
