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This is the last newsletter for the term. Students on work

placement have been going very well from all reports. On

completion of this exam block, our students and staff can

enjoy a well-deserved break. A great deal always happens

in Term 3 at St Patrick’s College and this year has been no

exception. It has been good to see the high level of student

engagement. I know a number of students will also be

involved in the St Patrick’s music ministry coming up this

Sunday night.

Retreats

Year 11 students will have their camp and Year 12 students will have retreat in the

first week of term. Students always get a lot out of these days. As mentioned in

the letter sent to Year 12 parents, it is a school expectation that all students attend

retreats.

Child Protection Week

Last week was officially Child Protection Week. St Patrick’s College confirms its

commitment and strength in keeping all our community members safe, especially

our students.

RU OK? Day

Last week we also recognised RU Ok? Day at the College. Thank you to Mrs Tracey

Duthler (College Counsellor) and Mr Brendon Brauer (Acting Assistant Principal –

Student Welfare) for organising our College activities. I would also like to

acknowledge the Headspace Mackay members who attended during the lunch break

and mixed with our students to help promote the service and support available

through Headspace Mackay.

Mercy College Golden Jubilee Celebrations

On Wednesday 6 September, our College leaders and myself attended the Mercy

College Mackay Golden Jubilee celebrations and the opening of the Catherine

McAuley Resource Centre. Original students of the class of 1968 and the Sisters

of Mercy also attended this ceremony. Thank you to Mercy College for a lovely

morning and congratulations of achieving this special milestone.

Staff Change and Farewells

We farewell Mrs Sarah Rozekrans on Friday as she goes on maternity leave and

welcome Mr Marcus McConnell next term as her replacement. We wish Mrs

Rozekrans and her husband Dennis our best wishes as they prepare for the birth

of their first child.

Leaving St Patrick’s College this term is Andrew Sunderland (Teacher’s Assistant in

the VET subject area) and Kirsten Larsen (Library Assistant). We wish both Andrew

and Kirsten all the best for the future.

Dates to remember

September 2017

15 Exams Finish

Industry Placement finishes

Last day of Term 3

17 Music Ministry 6:00pm at

St Patrick’s Church

October 2017

1 Mackay Eisteddfod starts

2 Queens Birthday Holiday

3 Term 4 Commences

6:00pm P & F Meeting

7:30pm Board Meeting

4 Year 11 Camp Starts

5 Year 12 Retreat

6 Year 11 Camp Finishes

Year 12 Retreat

13 Student Free Day

16 Student Free Day

20 McAuley House Day

22 Mackay Eisteddfod finishes

27 Cultural Showcase &

Awards Night

November 2017

1 6:00pm P & F Meeting

7:30pm Board Meeting

2 Year 12 Exams start

10 Year 11 Exams start

Sport’s Award Night

13 Valedictory

17 Graduation Mass

20 Year 11 Exams finish

21 – 23 Leadership Week

24 Year 11’s Last Day /

Semi Formal

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Centre for Multicultural Youth

Multicultural young people make up at least one-quarter of all Australian youth, but very little is known about their needs. MY

Australia is a national research partnership between nine organisations, including CMY, to address this gap.

MY Australia is asking young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to take part in the first ever multicultural youth

census. Please click on the previous link to take you to the survey and for your chance to enter the prize draw by completing

the survey.

St Patrick’s Family

The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme (expand your horizons) Programme has selected St Patrick’s College Year 11

student Tyra-Lee Barry to sail on the Young Endeavour. Congratulations Tyra-Lee!

Congratulations to Lauren Bella who has been named in the 2017 NAB Australian Football League Women’s U18 All

Australian Team. Well done Lauren.

Year 11 Camp

First week next term (Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 October), the students in Year 11 will attend a

camp retreat at Yeppoon as part of their (although belated – Thank you Cyclone Debbie) induction

to St Patrick’s College. Our focus for this retreat will be three fold – Positive Identity, Servant

Leadership and building a Shared Community.

The intention is that students will engage in a number of tasks and activities that will encourage

them to respect each other’s personal identity and develop authentic relationships in the group.

This will assist the students to cope with the excitement and pressure of Year 12 in 2018.

We will be joined by Az Hamilton, from the Just Motivation Team (Brisbane), who will

lead some of the sessions around developing our identity. The Year 11 students of 2016

really enjoyed Az’s presentations last year, so we look forward to him sharing his energy

and enthusiasm with us again this year.

I would encourage all students attending the retreat to come with an open mind and be

prepared to join in the fun. Students will always get more out of these events than they

expect, but they must leave their negativity behind and support each other.

Year 12 Retreat

During the final stages of the Year 12 retreat last year, I heard a number of students say,

“why didn’t we do this sooner?”. So many of the Year 12 students find the retreat with

Michael Fitzpatrick a real mind opening experience, which opens their eyes to the people

around them with whom they have be sharing the same classrooms for many years (in

some cases 12 years). It is such an awesome feeling to see the growth in the students over

the two days.

I have had the pleasure of witnessing Michael Fitzpatrick lead students through a number of retreats for many years. Not

only does he lead the students well, but he is a genuine good bloke, whom the students really warm to. Michael Fitzpatrick

will lead the retreat again this year in the St Patrick’s Hall, students should be aware of the following details:

The retreat on the 5/6 October is compulsory

Venue: St Patrick’s Hall

It will be run by Michael Fitzpatrick

It is a two day retreat being held at school in normal school time

Students are to wear non-uniform; appropriate casual clothes (thongs are not allowed)

Please bring a cushion to sit on

Bring some pens

Normal school tuckshop will be available for lunches

Southside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Francis Xavier

6:00 pm St Mary’s

Sunday

7:00 am St Patrick’s

7:00 am St Therese’s

6:00 pm St Patrick’s

Northside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass

6:00 pm St Joseph’s

6:00 pm St Brigid’s

Sunday

7:30 am St Brendan’s

9.00 am St Joseph’s

Weekend Masses

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Readings at Mass, Sunday 17th September 2017 – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading, Sirach 27:30-28:7 …. Forgive your neighbour’s faults and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven.

Psalm, 102 …. The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to anger, and rich in compassion.

Second Reading, Romans 14:7-9 ….. Whether alive or dead, we belong to the Lord.

Gospel, Matthew 18:21-35 … I tell you that you forgive not seven times but seventy times seven.

Readings at Mass, Sunday 24th September 2017 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading, Isaiah 55:6-9…. My thoughts are not your thoughts.

Psalm, 144 …. The Lord is near to all who call him.

Second Reading, Philippians 1:20-24,27…. For me to live is Christ.

Gospel, Matthew 20:1-16 … Why are you jealous because I am generous?.

R U OK? Day

On Friday September 1, the College recognised the importance of R U OK? Day and how we as a

community can support those who are struggling. Representatives from Headspace Mackay attended the

College during lunchtime to inform students of the services and support that they provide to young

people to help them get their lives back on track. Our College Counsellor works closely with Headspace

to assist our students with promoting their wellbeing. This can relate to mental health, physical health,

work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. As part of our awareness, a lunchtime

concert was held to assist in creating a relaxed atmosphere for our students. With QCS out of the way

and the exam block around the corner, the R U OK Day? provided the perfect opportunity to recharge the batteries,

connect with friends and reduce stress and anxiety. Thank you to Mrs Rozekrans organising the lunchtime entertainment

and the Pastoral Care team for assisting with the organisation of this day.

“Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is something we can all do. You don't need to be an expert - just

a great mate and a good listener. So, if you notice someone who might be struggling - start a conversation.” (R U OK?,

2017)

The following four simple steps were a big focus of our R U OK? Day at St Patrick’s.

1. Ask R U OK?

2. Listen without judgement

3. Encourage Action

4. Check in. Stay in touch and be there for them

This month on SchoolTV - Impact of Gambling

Children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable to marketing tactics and this is greatly concerning. Research shows that

children as young as eight, are able to easily recall the marketing for sports betting. It is having a major impact on the way

in which young people think about the relationship between gambling and sport. The 'normalisation' of sports betting is

posing a threat to Australian teenagers.

Children are also being inadvertently exposed to simulated gambling and gambling sites through mobile devices. With video

games being extremely popular, this has the potential to blur the boundary between video gaming and gambling. Research

suggests that more than 40 per cent of young people, who have an interest in video games with gambling-like features, will

also have a preoccupation with gambling or intend to gamble in the future.

A study conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research, found that up to five per cent of young people in

Australia will develop gambling problems before the age of 25.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor, Tracey Duthler for further information.

To find out more, go to http://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/newsletter/gambling

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On Friday 10 November, we celebrate the sporting life of the College at the annual Sports Dinner to

be held at Souths League Club. All students, staff and parents are welcome to attend and tickets will

go on sale in Term 4. Please mark this date in your calendars to attend.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Capricornia School

Sport for Track and Field.

Chiquita Fickling

Year 12

Hayden Connor

Year 12

Jamie Sanders

Year 12

The Australian Air Force visited St Patrick’s College on Wednesday 30 August with their flight simulator.

Aerospace Studies students were given the opportunity to fly a Super Hornet in the highly professional

simulator. They were also given lessons on aviation, experienced air traffic control and used virtual

reality headsets. The Air Force has been involved in this program for a couple of years now and aims

to expand the program further in future years. Their aim is to increase interest in the Air Force and to

attract quality recruits. Students enjoyed the experience and gained valuable knowledge. We could like

to thank the Australian Air Force for suppling instructors and offering this unique opportunity to the

students of St Patrick’s College.

St Patrick’s SchoolTV.me

Click here for latest newsletter

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Last week the Aquatic Practices students went on a full day fishing excursion to the mouth of Bakers

Creek. Students enjoyed a fantastic day being assessed outside the classroom as part of their practical

assessment component of studies.

Year 12 Geography are currently studying Climate Change and its impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. To

better communicate this to the general public here are some comic strips students have created:

St Patrick’s College is participating

in the Woolworths Earn & Learn

again this year. Please bring in your

stickers and place them in the box

located in the college reception

beside the sign in/out computers.

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Having beaten Mackay North State High School 8 – 2 earlier in the season, the boys thought the grand

final would be an easy affair, this was certainly not the case.

We would have had at least 70% of the possession of the ball, but could we score. Shot after shot found

the goal keeper. The only goal we did score was our own goal half way through the first half, so at half

time, it was one nil to Mackay North State High School.

The second half was much the same and with twenty minutes to go, North scored again, through a

superb goal going into the St Patrick’s net, high and wide into the right hand corner.

A few inspired substitutions from the coach saw St Pat’s finally score

three goals, the last goal coming in the final two minutes of the game.

So the final score was 3-2 to the St Pat’s boys!

The lesson to be learnt here was not to underestimate the

opposition, especially in a grand final. All done to all members of the

team: Toby Coleman; Joshua Holder; Tyrese Davids; Riley Stansbie;

Lucas Tomerini; Benjamin Weston; Rhys Cappello; Jackson Hey;

Adam Williams; Jackson Stansbie; Zahn Selmer; Isaac Bell; Caleb

Galea; Makhaya Quakawoot; Bayley Sharp and Alex Bovero.

The St Patrick’s Girls Rugby League team has been involved in the Mackay Schoolgirls Competition over

the last six weeks. During this competition, the girls have played eight round robin games and finished

undefeated. Last Friday saw the girls take on Mackay State High School (MSHS) in the grand-final. The

girls put on a brave effort against a team who were determined to win, however, our tenacity and hard

work were enough to see us maintain our lead. St Pat’s winning the Deanna Turner Cup (Year 11-12) by

defeating MSHS 14:10.

Try Scorers: Katie Muscat (2) and Chloe Wright (1)

Conversions: Emma Manzelmann (1)

Player of the final: Emma Manzelmann

It has been amazing to see such a high level of participation from a squad

exceeding 25 players. Congratulations to all girls who have contributed to

this win!

Twenty four students represented St Patrick’s College at the Great Northern Clean up. The students

cleaned up the area of Riverside Drive, in the Cremorne area. Organisers were very impressed with our

effort as due to our large number of participants, areas never cleaned before were tidied. Student’s work

ethic and behaviour were exceptional. Thank you to all students that volunteered!

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Ruby Moon

Ruby Moon orders for photos, DVDs and photobooks are now closed and all orders will be delivered

during week 1 next term.

Eisteddfod Own Choice Material

A reminder that your own choice material for the Mackay Eisteddfod is to be submitted by Saturday

16 September. Please visit the Mackay Eisteddfod website for further details.

Week 10:

Friday 15/9 – ALL DAY CULTURAL WORKSHOPS 7:45am – 9:00am Handbell Ensemble– J3

9:00am – 9:45am Handbell Trio – J3

9:45am – 10:30am Handbell Quartet – J3

10:30am – 11:00am BREAK

11:00am – 11:30am Folk Group – J2

11:30am – 12:30pm Choir – J2

12:30pm – 1:30pm Stage Band – J3

1:30pm – 2:30pm Percussion – J3

*Students in multiple groups may finish one group early/start 5mins late in order to have a break/lunch etc between groups. Please

provide own lunch and come in school uniform.*

HOLIDAYS: PRACTICE!!!!

Term 4 Week 1:

Monday 2/10 Tuesday 3/10 Wednesday 4/10 Thursday 5/10 Friday 6/10 LABOUR DAY

HOLIDAY

-No Percussion

or School

7:00am – Stage Band

with Tim McClelland

& Marcus McConnell

7:15am – Dance Squad

in HALL

Lunch- Handbells

3:00pm - Handbells

with Carmel Daveson

7:00am - Choir with

Kathleen Campbell and

Jan Whelan (Yr 12

costume check)

YEAR 11 CAMP

No percussion due to

camp.

YEAR 11 CAMP

Sunday 8/10 - INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS 10:00am – 11:30am Stage Band – J3

11:30am – 12:30pm LUNCH

12:30pm – 1:30pm Percussion – J2 (Pack instruments and place somewhere out of the way for collection, or

straight into Tim’s car??)

1:30pm – 2:15pm Handbell Trio – J3

2:15pm – 3:00pm Handbell Quartet – J3

3:00pm – 3:30pm AFTERNOON TEA

3:30pm – 5:00pm Handbell Ensemble (All gear for Handbell Trio and Quartet must be packed into parents’ or

teacher’s car/s. Remaining gear to be neatly piled against J3 wall)

Week 2:

Monday 9/10 Tuesday 10/10 Wednesday 11/10 Thursday 12/10 Friday 13/10 8:00am – All gear for

Handbells and

Percussion must be

taken to MECC SPACE

HANDBELLS &

PERCUSSION

PERFORM AT

EISTEDDFOD –

(See attached

schedule)

7:00am – Stage Band

Rehearsal in J3. All gear for

Stage Band packed and

loaded into Marcus’ car or

school ute?

INSTRUMENTALISTS

PERFORM AT

EISTEDDFOD – (See

attached schedule)

7:15am – Dance

Squad

3:00pm - Handbells

with Carmel Daveson

(start working on

Valedictory – Lord’s

Prayer etc)

7:00am – Choir with

Kathleen Campbell and

Jan Whelan

Lunch – Folk Group in

J2

7:00am – Percussion

with Tim McClelland

(to be confirmed)

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Sunday 16/10 - CHOIR WORKSHOPS/DRESS REHEARSALS 10:00am Warm Up

1st Session = ‘Benedictus’, ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ & ‘A Place By The River’

12:00pm LUNCH – change into novelty costumes

1:00pm 2nd Session = ‘Shoo Fly! & ‘Opening Up’

3:00pm – 3:10pm AFTERNOON TEA – Students not in Folk Group may leave

3:10pm – 4:00pm Folk Group = ‘Reuben! Reuben!’

**Students must bring choir uniform, shoes and novelty group costumes**

Week 3:

Monday 16/10 Tuesday 17/10 Wednesday 18/10 Thursday 19/10 Friday 20/10 Student Free Day –

VERIFICATION

(Mrs Rozekrans’

delivery date!)

7:00am – Stage Band

with Tim McClelland –

J3

Choir with Kathleen

Campbell, Jan Whelan

&

Tahlia Kelly (from

8am)

6:30pm – SHOW

CHOIR PERFORMS

AT EISTEDDFOD

(See attached

Schedule)

7:00am – Dance Squad

in HALL

Lunch – FOLK GROUP

3:00pm - Handbells

with Carmel Daveson

7:00am - Choir with

Kathleen Campbell &

Jan Whelan – J2

1:00pm – FOLK

GROUP PERFORMS

AT EISTEDDFOD (See

attached Schedule)

6:30pm – CHOIR

PERFORMS AT

EISTEDDFOD +

AWARD CEREMONY

(See attached Schedule)

7:00am – Percussion

with Tim McClelland

Week 4:

Monday 23/10 Tuesday 24/10 Wednesday 25/10 Thursday 26/10 Friday 27/10 –

SHOWCASE

7:00am – Stage Band

with Tim McClelland &

Marcus McConnell

3:00pm - Handbells

with Carmel Daveson

7:00am – Choir with

Kathleen Campbell and

Jan Whelan

9:00am – 3:00pm

Rehearsals/Sound

Check for all acts.

SCHEDULE TO BE

RELEASED SOON

5:30pm for 6:30pm

start

CULTURAL

SHOWCASE &

AWARDS NIGHT

INSTRUMENTAL EISTEDDFOD SCHEDULE:

Section Information Song/s to be performed Meeting time in foyer of MECC MONDAY 9 OCTOBER

SPACE

1:00pm

505 - Open Instrumental Trio/Quartet

504 - Secondary School

Instrumental Trio/Quartet

519 - Open Small Group of Any

Acoustic Instruments

511 - Secondary Students Small Group

Any Acoustic Instruments

“Were You There?”

“Amazing Grace”

“Chariots of Fire” (Handbells)

“Ready or Not” (Percussion)

12:00pm

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER

THEATRE

1:00pm

512 - Secondary Students Concert Band

516 - Secondary Students

Percussion/Handbell Ensemble

514 - Secondary Students Jazz

Ensemble

515 - Secondary Students Other

Instrumental Group

SECONDARY SCHOOL AWARDS

PRESENTATION

“Song of The Flowers- 2nd and 3rd

movements” (Handbells)

“Bang 2” (Percussion)

“I Got You” (Stage Band)

1:00pm

1:30pm

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6:00pm

517 - Middle Years Students

Instrumental Group

520 - Open Large Group of Any

Acoustic Instruments

518 - Open Large Group of Any

Instruments

OPEN SECTIONS AWARD

PRESENTATION

“Phantom of The Opera Medley”

(Handbells)

“The Greatest Love Of All” (Stage Band

+ Leia Brook)

6:00pm

6:30pm

Students are to arrive at the MECC in their black performance clothes (ie. Long black slacks, polished black shoes, black

socks and black collared shirts with full length sleeves for boys and ¾ length sleeves for girls). Red vests will be given on

arrival and must be returned to Mr McConnell after each performance. Handbell ringers are responsible for their own

gloves.

CHOIR EISTEDDFOD SCHEDULE:

Section Information

Song/s to be

performed

Meeting time in foyer of

MECC TUESDAY 17th OCTOBER

THEATRE

6:30pm

18 - Open Male Chorus

17 - Open Ladies Chorus

19 - Open Chief Chorus

12 - Secondary Schools Show Choir

33 - Open Gent's Vocal Solo

46 - Open Lady's Vocal Solo

“Opening Up”

6:30pm

THURSDAY 19th OCTOBER

THEATRE

1:00pm

6 - Primary Schools (Open) Hymn and Folk Choral Singing

56 - 11 & 12 Years Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera Solo

13 - Secondary Schools Folk Singing

6:30pm

4 - Grade 4 & Under Choral Singing for Schools

14 - Jazz/Modern Group

21 Open Jazz/Modern Ensemble

20 - Open Folk Singing Group

11 - Secondary Schools Hymn and Folk Choral Singing

10 - Secondary Schools (Open) Choral Singing

SECONDARY SCHOOLS AWARDS PRESENTATION

“Reuben, Reuben!”

“Benedictus”

“Shoo Fly!”

“A Place By The River”

“Lullaby of Birdland”

1:30pm

6:30pm

Further details about costume/uniform requirements and meeting spaces/times for Eisteddfod will be released soon.

DRAMA CHORAL SPEAKING EISTEDDFOD SCHEDULE:

Section Information

Piece to be performed Meeting time in foyer of MECC

WEDNESDAY 18th OCTOBER

THEATRE

1:00pm

485B - Year 6 Choral Speaking for Primary

Schools

486 - Schools (200 or less) Choral Speaking

487 - Secondary Schools Choral

Speaking

469B - Year 12 & Under Duologue

469A - Year 12 & Under Duologue

“Hoods” – (Drama Group)

1:30pm

Further details about costume/uniform requirements for Eisteddfod will be released soon. For any further information,

please contact Mr Andric.

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