Janelle Agius – Principal This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day and I would encourage all to remember their fathers, or those who fulfil the father role in their lives, on Sunday. In reflecting on my own life, I was blessed to have a wonderful, gentle and caring man as my Dad. Year 11 and 12 Exam Timetable The Term 3 Exam Timetable is now available through Parent Lounge, Student Café, College App and the College Website. I encourage all students to be aware and start preparing now with revision for these upcoming examinations. If you have any concerns with your exam timetable, please come into the College office and let the ladies know. Music Ministry Just a reminder that this Sunday night will be an opportunity for students and staff to participate in the Regional Mass at St Patrick’s Church, commencing at 6.00pm. This event is greatly appreciated by all parish members and I urge as many possible College members to show support. A reminder that with COVID regulations, please register your attendance or sign in at the door. Enrolment Interviews Finished We are currently finalising our Year 10 students who are enrolling for Year 11 in 2022. These students will be notified regarding their acceptance shortly. It has been delightful to meet so many eager young people. If you know of someone who is thinking of enrolling at St Patrick’s College, please ask them to contact the office urgently so enrolments can be finalised. Cultural Department The St Patrick’s and Mercy College Cultural Departments have had a very busy past couple of weeks. From competing in the 74 th Annual Mackay Eisteddfod, to going ‘on tour’ to the primary schools in the Mackay area. I would like to congratulate the various ensembles on all their hard work and acknowledge the St Patrick’s College Choir on winning the Aggregate trophy for the 2021 Choral Eisteddfod. Thank you also to our dedicated teachers and parents for supporting the students and helping them grow their love of music. SEPTEMBER 2021 3 Student Free Day Confirmation Event 5 Music Ministry 8-17 Year 12 Exam Block 13-17 Year 11 Exam Block 13-17 Year 11 Industry Placement 13-17 Year 12 Industry Placement 15-20 CBSQ Basketball Tournament 17 Last Day of Term 3 OCTOBER 2021 4 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday 5 Term 4 Commences 8 Year 11 Retreat 11-15 Year 11 Industry Placement 11-22 Year 12 Industry Placement 15 Sports Awards Evening 19 Valedictory Evening 25-29 External Exams NOVEMBER 2021 1-16 External Exams 7 Music Ministry 9 Year 11 Awards Night 18-25 Year 11 Exams 19 Year 12 Graduation Mass 25 2022 Year 11 Orientation Day 26 Year 11’s Last Day 26 Year 11 Semi Formal 1 September 2021 Dates to remember NUMBER FOR SMS The number to send SMS Messages regarding student absence is 0416 906 288
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Janelle Agius – Principal
This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day and I would encourage
all to remember their fathers, or those who fulfil the father role
in their lives, on Sunday. In reflecting on my own life, I was
blessed to have a wonderful, gentle and caring man as my Dad.
Year 11 and 12 Exam Timetable
The Term 3 Exam Timetable is now available through Parent Lounge, Student Café,
College App and the College Website. I encourage all students to be aware and start
preparing now with revision for these upcoming examinations. If you have any concerns
with your exam timetable, please come into the College office and let the ladies know.
Music Ministry
Just a reminder that this Sunday night will be an opportunity for students and staff to
participate in the Regional Mass at St Patrick’s Church, commencing at 6.00pm. This event
is greatly appreciated by all parish members and I urge as many possible College
members to show support. A reminder that with COVID regulations, please register your
attendance or sign in at the door.
Enrolment Interviews Finished
We are currently finalising our Year 10 students who are enrolling for Year 11 in 2022.
These students will be notified regarding their acceptance shortly. It has been delightful
to meet so many eager young people. If you know of someone who is thinking of enrolling
at St Patrick’s College, please ask them to contact the office urgently so enrolments can
be finalised.
Cultural Department
The St Patrick’s and Mercy College Cultural Departments have had a very busy past couple
of weeks. From competing in the 74th Annual Mackay Eisteddfod, to going ‘on tour’ to the
primary schools in the Mackay area. I would like to congratulate the various ensembles
on all their hard work and acknowledge the St Patrick’s College Choir on winning the
Aggregate trophy for the 2021 Choral Eisteddfod. Thank you also to our dedicated
teachers and parents for supporting the students and helping them grow their love of
music.
SEPTEMBER 2021
3 Student Free Day Confirmation Event
5 Music Ministry
8-17 Year 12 Exam Block
13-17 Year 11 Exam Block
13-17 Year 11 Industry Placement
13-17 Year 12 Industry Placement
15-20 CBSQ Basketball
Tournament
17 Last Day of Term 3
OCTOBER 2021
4 Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday
5 Term 4 Commences
8 Year 11 Retreat
11-15 Year 11 Industry Placement
11-22 Year 12 Industry Placement
15 Sports Awards Evening
19 Valedictory Evening
25-29 External Exams
NOVEMBER 2021
1-16 External Exams
7 Music Ministry
9 Year 11 Awards Night
18-25 Year 11 Exams
19 Year 12 Graduation Mass
25 2022 Year 11 Orientation Day
26 Year 11’s Last Day
26 Year 11 Semi Formal
1 September 2021 Dates to remember
NUMBER FOR SMS
The number to send SMS Messages
regarding student absence is
0416 906 288
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R U OK? Day
Next Monday 6 September, we will recognise R U Ok? Day at the College. Thank you to Mrs Danika Hurley (College
Counsellor) for organising our College activities. I encourage everyone to participate in the activities and remember to
always check on your friends.
Rats of Tobruk
The Siege of Tobruk is a key moment in Australian history and it is important to commemorate the lives of the thousands
of Australian soldiers that fought during the siege that began on the 10 April 1941. The siege ended 242 days later in
December 1941.
As a ‘Rats’ College, the St Patrick’s College community remembers and acknowledges those that fought for our country.
Rats of Tobruk – We Salute You. As the next generation, we owe a debt of gratitude to the Rats of Tobruk. Lest we forget.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
COVID 19 Procedures
Recently, we have noticed an increase in colds and flu in our community. In line with our college procedures and current
COVID-19 protocols, we remind all parents that it is a legislative requirement that students who are unwell do not attend
school. Under the Public Health Directive, if students are displaying flu like symptoms at school, their parents will be
contacted and must collect them as soon as possible. We thank you for your support and keeping our community safe.
St Patrick’s Community
• Congratulations to the four St Pat’s students who have progressed to the Northern Final of the state-wide cricket
competition to be played this Friday 3 September. If they win, the students will progress to the State final.
Students have been playing in a combined Mercy/St Patrick’s College team. Congratulations to Mackenzie,
Harriet, Meghan and Maison.
• The Rugby League season has finished for our St Pat’s boy’s teams. Both division teams have played well
throughout the season and I would like to congratulate them on the efforts. Thank you also to our coaches,
trainers and parents for your continued support.
• Our St Pat’s Boys Soccer team will play this Thursday at 4:00pm in the Grand Final of the School Soccer
Competition. I would like to invite the St Patrick’s College community to join me in attending this game and
supporting our boys.
• Congratulations to our Girls Rugby League team on another successful season. They recently competed in the
Karyn Murphy Cup in Townsville placing runner up and won the Deanna Turner Cup in Mackay. Thank you again
to our coaches, trainers and parents for supporting our girls.
Sean Geoghegan – Deputy Principal
2021 Year 12 External Exam Timetable
Please note the updated copy of the External Exam timetable can be found on our St Patrick’s College
website. Please click on the following link for easy access:
Tracey McLeod – Assistant to the Principal: Welfare and Administration 2021 Term 3 Year 11 Exam Timetable – End of Unit 2
Students are asked to note the exam timetable below and see Mrs McLeod for alternative times if
they have an exam clash. Students who will be absent for any exam must complete an application to
reschedule exam form and submit it to Mr Geoghegan. This does not guarantee that permission to
reschedule will be granted.
All students are required to be in attendance at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam with all materials.
Day
Time Year 11 Exam
Thursday 9 September
8:45am 11 eng 120mins plus 15mins planning
12:15pm
11 bio 120mins plus 10mins perusal
Friday 10 September
8:45am
11 gma 120mins plus 5mins perusal
12:15pm
11 phy 120mins plus 10mins perusal 11 fan 120mins plus 10mins perusal
Monday 13 September
8:45am
11 aes 120mins plus 10mins perusal 11 bus 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 art 120mins plus 10mins planning
12:15pm
11 che 120mins plus 10mins perusal
Tuesday 14 September
8:45am
11 mma – Tech Free 60mins
12:15pm
11 ema 60mins plus 5mins perusal 11 mma – Tech Active 60mins plus 5mins perusal
Wednesday 15 September
8:45am
11 acc 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 lit 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 mus 120mins plus 15mins planning
12:15pm
11 dig 120mins plus 15mins perusal 11 pe 80mins plus 10mins perusal
Thursday 16 September
8:45am
11 des 60mins plus 15mins planning 11 mhi 120mins plus 15mins perusal
12:15pm
11 ftv 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 geo 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 sor 120mins plus 15mins planning
Friday 17 September
8:45am
11 leg 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 sma – Tech Free 60mins
12:15pm
11 ahi 120mins plus 15mins planning 11 dra 120mins plus 20mins planning 11 sma – Tech Active 60mins plus 5mins perusal
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2021 Term 3 Year 12 Exam Timetable - End of Unit 4 and Mock Exams Students are asked to note the exam timetable below and see Mrs McLeod for alternative times if they have an exam clash. Students who will be absent for any exam must complete an application to reschedule exam form and submit it to Mr Geoghegan. This does not guarantee that permission to reschedule will be granted. All students are required to be in attendance at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam with all materials.
Day Time Year 12 Exam
Wednesday 8 September
8:45am 12 GMA 90mins plus 5mins perusal 12 SMA – Tech Free 90mins plus 5mins perusal
12:15pm
12 GMA 90mins plus 5mins perusal 12 SMA – Tech Active 90mins plus 5mins perusal
Thursday 9 September
8:45am 12 JAP 120mins plus 5mins perusal 12 PHY 90mins plus 10mins perusal 12 ART 120mins plus 10mins planning
12:15pm
12 EMA 60mins plus 5mins perusal 12 PHY 90mins plus 10mins perusal
Friday 10 September
8:45am 12 BIO 90mins plus 10mins perusal
12:15pm
12 BIO 90mins plus 10mins perusal 12 DIG 120mins plus 15mins perusal
Monday 13 September
8:45am 12 ACC 120mins plus 15mins planning 12 AES 120mins plus 10mins perusal 12 AHI 120mins plus 15mins planning
12:15pm
12 GEO 120mins plus 15mins planning 12 LEG 120mins plus 15mins planning
Tuesday 14 September
8:45am 12 MMA - Tech Free 90mins plus 5mins perusal
12:15pm
12 MMA - Tech Active 90mins plus 5mins perusal
Wednesday 15 September
8:45am 12 PE 120mins plus 15mins perusal
12:15pm
12 DES 120mins plus 15mins planning 12 SOR 120mins plus 15mins planning
Thursday 16 September
8:45am 12 CHE 90mins plus 10mins perusal
12:15pm
12 CHE 90mins plus 10mins perusal
Friday 17 September
8:45am 12 BUS 120mins plus 15mins planning
12:15pm
12 FAN 120mins plus 10mins perusal 12 MHI 120mins plus 15mins perusal
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Danika Hurley and Susan McKay– College Counsellors
University Early Offer
Twenty one of our Year 12 students have already taken up the early offer for the
course of their choice through various participating universities. To participate in
Early Offer Program, students work with the College on a recommendation of their
choice and list their preferred university as their first preference in QTAC.
They still are required to meet entry requirements and subject prerequisites for their chosen course, with not all courses
being offered in the early round. Early Offer Program benefits for students include: receiving an early offer to allow them
to start making plans for next year straight away, access to support services earlier ensuring they have a seamless
transition to university life, some offering QTAC voucher and reduced anxiety around whether they will be able to get into
the course of their choice.
Visit the individual universities websites for more information and book an appointment with the College Guidance
Term 2. The winning teams were awarded their prizes and were presented with them by the Science Coordinator, Ms
Cook.
On Thursday, lovers of Biology and Australian native animals had the opportunity to listen to two carers from the
Australian Wildlife Services, Mrs Yvette Jeffs and Mrs Tina Howarth. They brought one baby possum, a little wallaby and
a baby kangaroo into the College. The students who attended the session found out how much time and effort is required
to look after orphaned and injured native animals. They had an opportunity to interact with the animals, following the
instructions from the guest speakers.
On Friday, the Chemistry teachers, Mrs Angela Brazil and Mr Thomas Laflamme, performed some spectacular experiments
with liquid nitrogen. Students witnessed glass breaking due to a sudden temperature change, a banana and a rubber ball
being frozen almost instantaneously and other fantastic effects.
The Science Week activities and student’s participation, proved that science still amazes and entertains.
Marcus McConnell – Cultural Coordinator
Last week, the St Patrick’s and Mercy College students in the Cultural Departments visited the local
Catholic Primary Schools to showcase performances from their various ensembles. This included the
Combined Stage Band, St Pat’s Percussion Ensemble, Mercy Drum Corps and our Combined
Cheer/Dance Squad. The audience were presented with some solo routines from Shontae and Jessica,
as well as a solo-off between members of our Stage Band. The primary students were very enthusiastic
and enjoyed having the students visit them.
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Dean Andric – English Coordinator
St Pat’s Writes
I would like to thank the students of St Patrick’s for their support of St Pat’s Writes, 2021. The
competition is a celebration of the wealth of creativity that we have and was a great success. Once
again, it was a privilege to judge the responses across the categories of short story, poetry and meme.
2021 Winners Short Story: Primrose Sands Runner’s up Benjamin Van Gestel Poetry: Kennedy Foley and Kodi Ryke Meme: Cooper Philps Best Dressed Character: Blake Ferris, Chelsea Moohin, Paris Santacaterina To celebrate Book Week and St Patrick’s Writes, Friday saw our students dress up as their favourite characters from literature or film. Thank you to all of the staff and students who displayed a wonderful sense of imagination. A great deal of time and effort went into the costumes that were on display. We look forward to doing it all again next year. Keep writing St Pat’s.
Simon Korneliussen – Vocational and Educational Training Coordinator Work Experience The following dates have been set out for Work Placement for the Vocational Education & Training Students for the end of this year. Year 11 & 12 13 – 17 September
• Applications for this block are due back at the office by Friday 1 September.
• If extra time is needed please contact Leighanne Preston (V.E.T. Assistant).
• This is an exam block week. If students have an exam during this time, they must ensure they are at the College on
time and in uniform to complete it. Please organise this with employers.
Year 11 11 – 15 October Year 12 11 – 22 October
• As this placement is in Week 2 and 3 of Term 4, placements should be organised by the end of Term 3.
• Again, if more time is required, please contact Leighanne Preston (VET Assistant).
ATAR stream students are able to take up work placement during the school holidays or exam blocks when they do not have exams. Please collect your work experience applications from the College office. Applications must be returned at least two (2) weeks prior to placement. If you have any questions, contact Simon Korneliussen or Leighanne Preston at the College.
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Short Course Opportunities in Term 4 2021 St Patrick’s College would like to provide our Year 12 Vocational Education and Training students with the opportunity to attain some extra employability skills prior to graduation. A number of short courses are being offered through three outside providers, Blueprint Career Development, Civil Safety and Training and Sharp 5 Industry Training. They will be run during the first three weeks of Term 4. The Civil Safety course will also be run after students graduate in December and early January for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Before the courses can be run, we will need to ascertain if there is sufficient student interest. An ‘Expressions of Interest’ form has been attached which lists the courses and the cost of each course. The students can choose to enrol in a number of these courses or just one. Participation is not compulsory and payment will not occur through the College but through the training provider.
The ‘Expressions of Interest’ form (a copy is attached at the end of this newsletter or can be downloaded from the College App) will need to be returned to the College by Friday, 3 September. Once numbers for each course has been established, a timetable will be provided.
If you have any questions, pleases contact Simon Korneliussen or Leighanne Preston at the College.
Shelby Barbe – Japanese Teacher
Japanese Calligraphy Contest
Students were given the opportunity to participate in the 2021 Calligraphy Contest held by the Mackay
Regional Language Network this past week. The Calligraphy Contest requires students to demonstrate
their Japanese writing skills to our region’s language teachers without any tracing, erasing, or double
lined letters.
All of our Year 11 and 12 students were encouraged to participate, which is a great cultural experience-based
opportunity! Once again this year, we took home all of the places for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highly Commended for the Year 11
and 12 division! Our college participated against a range of other schools in the region, but through practice and
commitment we were lucky enough to come out on top!
Congratulations to the following students for their amazing effort:
1st Place - Casey Wood
2nd Place - Sylvia Phan
3rd Place - Primrose Sands
Highly Commended - Katie Wood
Students who received Participation acknowledgement included: Brianna Cameron, Georgia-Rose McCarthy, Amber
Roscher and Rowan Sturdy.
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Short Course - Expression of Interest Form
If you have any questions, pleases contact Simon Korneliussen or Leighanne Preston at the College.