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Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends,
Mary Street, Woodend, Q 4305
PO Box 172, Ipswich, Q 4305
Tel: (07) 3432 - 5444
Fax: (07) 3432 - 5432
Email: admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
Website: www.stmarys.qld.edu.au
Term Three, Week Five
2012
“We should be as shining lamps,
giving light to all those around us.”
Catherine McAuley
Shining Lamps…Reflecting on Grace
On Wednesday evening, a number of staff were fortunate enough to listen to three speakers as they
reflected on the year of Grace, namely Fr Bill O’Shea, Br Damien Price and Sr Monica Cavanagh. All
three are well known and well respected identities in the Catholic Church.
I was particularly drawn to Br Price’s invitation to discover the face of God in all the little “g” moments.
The Year of Grace is a time to be aware, through prayer and reflection. To take time to really hear
God whispering to us in the people and events of everyday. I suppose I had the opportunity to think of
those staff, parents and students with whom I had come in contact with or had spoken to throughout
the day, and the challenge of slowing down, to see in them the face of God.
Mary MacKillop, or St Mary of the Cross, celebrated her Feast Day on Wednesday. And so Sr
Monica’s presentation was all the more appropriate given that she talked about Mary MacKillop living
a Graced Life in our Nation. Mary MacKillop encouraged others to “Cling to God’s love and Grace.”
She is a wonderful example of someone who was quite ordinary but had an extraordinary sense of
trust in God and reverence and dignity for all. She is the patron of Brisbane Catholic Education as she
modelled the importance of a Catholic education where all are welcome.
And so we are reminded that God’s Grace is a gift, given freely. But we are accountable to play our
part in being the eyes, the ears, the hands and the face of God in the lives of others.
Shining Lamps… Farewell
Mrs Rebecca Thoms joined the St Mary’s College community last year working as an Administration
Assistant, and more recently moved into the role of Teacher Aide. I was sad to accept Mrs Thoms’
resignation earlier this week. We have valued her contribution to our community and wish her all the
best as the family relocates to Mackay.
Due to the suddenness of Mrs Thoms’ departure, the College is looking for a Teacher Aide to replace
Mrs Thoms for the remainder of the year. This position is advertised on Catholic Jobs Online and I
encourage interested parties to apply. The role would include working closely with teachers to provide
support to students in class, mainly in the subject areas of Mathematics and Science for Years 8, 9
and 10.
Shining Lamps…
Well done to a number of our girls who achieved success this week on the Sports Field. These will be
acknowledged in the Sports News.
I encourage all members of our community to support the Recipe Book for our 150 Years, “Cooking at
Cath’s Table”… The details are outlined later in this newsletter but I would like to acknowledge the
Parents and Friends Association for organising and overseeing this initiative for our 150 Years
Celebrations. Please pass it on to other past staff, students or parents who may wish to contribute.
I look forward to joining the Year 10 girls and their invited guests for their Dance tonight. Many thanks

to Mrs Phil Folan and Mrs Jennifer DaSilva for their organisation of this event and to all the staff who
will assist with supervision on the night.
Please find included in this newsletter an invitation to the Annual Father’s Day Eucharist to be held on
Friday 31 st August in St Mary’s Church. We hope many of our fathers, grandfathers and uncles can
join us on this occasion.
Enjoy your weekend with family and friends,
Regards,
Deidre Young
Principal
PLEASE NOTE:
The Brisbane Exhibition Holiday
scheduled for 15 th August,
is no longer a pupil free day,
it is a normal school day.
Congratulations to
Kate and Keith
Chappell
on the arrival of their
son, Benjamin.
A little brother for
Amelia.
From the Deputy
Dear Parents, Guardians, Teachers, Students and members of our St Mary’s Community,
Cold weather, westerly winds, it must be Ekka time! Typically what also comes around at this time of year is quite a lot of
illness in all sorts of shapes and sizes. While these cannot always be avoided, I recommend students be conscious of the
basic medical advice provided by the authorities: wash your hands frequently, drink plenty of water, get lots of sleep and stay
warm. Sometimes the simple, time-worn approaches are still the best!
This week, the Year 10 students and their parents gathered on Monday night for the Senior Subject Selection Evening. This is
another step in the whole process of Pathways. Another step occurs next week as these students complete their SET Plans
(Senior Education and Training Plans) and have a brief interview with an experienced Guidance Counsellor to monitor their
progress. I wish the students of Year 10 all the very best in their deliberations.
Two occasions in particular this week caused me to stop and think about how proud I am to be a part of St Mary’s College.
Firstly, I had the opportunity to interview some students who wish to enrol in St Mary’s College as transfer students from other
schools. When I saw how keen they were to come and be part of our community, having heard and witnessed from our current
students what wonderful things were happening here, I felt deservedly proud. Secondly, on Thursday at Photo Day, when I
saw and heard the students being called for photos in so many extra curricular activities I was reminded of the generosity,
commitment and engagement of the girls in so many aspects of community life, and again I felt proud of them.
I would like to remind students and parents of the procedures for meeting assessment commitments.
Assessment in any form: a written or oral exam, performance, draft assignment, assignment or other format, should always be
completed on the assigned date. This is a very high and serious priority, and in fairness to all students, we need to ensure
that students follow through on their commitments. Of course sometimes students are ill, or at a funeral or other important
commitments which temporarily overrides their assessment commitment. When this is known in advance, students and
parents need to inform the relevant staff member to plan for this event. For students in Years 8 to 10 a parent letter would be
expected to explain this, while students in Years 11 and 12 require a doctor’s certificate when they do not meet a deadline.
With assignments, these will be handed in the next day into the Assignment Box, with the letter or certificate attached. When it
comes to missed exams, the next day a student returns to school, she is to report to the Reflection Room before school to see
Tracy, and would normally sit the exam immediately school starts for the day, unless Tracy negotiates a different time later
that day.
On Monday 13 th August the Exam Timetable for Years 11 and 12 will be published to the students, with exams scheduled to
commence on Friday 7 th September. Also, a reminder that the QCS (Queensland Core Skills) Tests will be held on Tuesday 4 th
and Wednesday 5 th September for Year 12 students. Non-OP students who have made formal arrangements with the College
not to sit the tests, will have an alternate program organized by Mrs DaSilva.
God bless!
Paul Wruck
Deputy Principal
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From the APA
Yesterday’s Sport and Cultural photographs went well. I am amazed, each year, at the
number of different groups photographed on this day! This number reflects the commitment of
our students to get involved and of our staff to provide as many opportunities as possible for our
girls. As a Parish school, it is interesting to see the photograph of our Year 12 students who
have journeyed together from Year 1 at St Mary’s Primary to this, their final year at St Mary’s
College. I couldn’t help but imagine their faces in their first school photograph all those years
ago and the pride their parents must have had (and still have) in their ‘little girls’! Another
photograph reflecting our links to St Mary’s Parish was one taken of the choir who volunteer to
sing each month at the 6.00pm Mass on Sunday evening. Whilst the composition of this choir
fluctuates it is lovely to see our students provide this service to our Parish community.
I remind all parents of students in Years 8, 9 and 10 that the tracksuit is only permitted to be
worn on Wednesdays as part of the Sports Uniform. The tracksuit top is never to be worn
without the tracksuit pants. On other days the full Winter uniform (including the optional College
blazer) is to be worn. If your daughter is in Year 8-10 and does not have a College blazer then
please think about ordering one for next year. The blazer is a compulsory part of the Senior
uniform and is a warm addition to the Winter uniform for all students. It is a nice
investment to purchase a blazer early knowing that your daughter will be required to wear it in
Years 11 and 12. Contact Janine at the Uniform Shop for more information.
Please remind your daughter of the need to report directly to school when they arrive by bus or
are dropped off by you. We can only monitor their safety when they are on our property.
I know that our Year 8 students will represent us beautifully at the upcoming Catholic Girls
Athletics Carnival at QEII Stadium on Monday 20th August. I know that our Year 8s will be
cheering on our Athletics Team with great excitement!
Have a great week,
Karen Mulcahy
Assistant Principal Administration
OPEN SOCCER
The Open Soccer Team won the Grand Final against
the very competent Boonah SHS team on Monday, 6 th
August. This is the fourth year that this team has
entered the CISSSA competition and they have won
every final since then. It was a tense game as the
teams drew three all at full time. After twenty minutes
of extra time the score was unchanged. The teams
then moved into a penalty shoot-out, finally winning six
to five. The game finished as the sun set on an
amazing team of girls. The team is managed by Mrs
Morris and very ably coached by Andy Haywood. They
now enter the Metropolitan Championship Knockout
Competition which they have won for two out of three
years. All the best ladies – you are winners.
Mrs Morris
Open Soccer Manager
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From the APRE
Meditation for the Year of Grace III
The Year of Grace is a call to rediscover the roots of our Catholic faith.
Another excerpt from Why Be Catholic? by Richard Rohr explains the
two great traditions which form the basis of Catholicism and how they
must be kept in balance if our faith is to be truly fruitful.
Catholicism is thus a religious tradition with both Eastern and Western
cultural elements. Although Judaism and early Christianity began in
the Middle East, the Church has been predominantly Western since the conversion of the Roman Empire in
the fourth century and the evangelization of Europe beginning in the seventh century.
Our tradition is rather like a great tree with Eastern roots transplanted into Western soil and fertilized by
European nutrients. As an Eastern tradition, Christianity is a wisdom tradition. It is a way of life, a way of
relating to God and others in a manner which embodies the wisdom of the ancient world. It is a spiritual
tradition of personal growth and interpersonal relationships whose greatest expression is the Bible. Both
the Old and New Testaments are primarily concerned with how people should live in relationship with God
and one another in order to find true fulfilment and ultimate happiness.
As a Western tradition, Christianity is a practical tradition. The genius of the Roman Empire was its
pragmatic ability to govern many diverse groups and keep them at peace with one another. Catholicism
inherited this gift of organization and used it to evangelize Europe and to administer the Church in the
Middle Ages. It found a way to preserve the wisdom of the Scriptures while establishing the faith in the
Western world.
Every gardener knows that the right amount of fertilizer can enhance a tree’s growth and increase its
fruitfulness and that too much fertilizer can damage roots and decrease fruitfulness. Unfortunately, the
impact of Western culture on Christianity has damaged our religious roots.
Both Catholicism and Protestantism (which grew out of Catholicism in the 16 th Century) have suffered from
this damage to our Eastern roots. Our forgetfulness of our Jewish heritage caused the antagonism of
Christians towards Jews. Our disregard for the wisdom of the Scriptures, especially the lessons of the
prophets and the Gospels, caused the European permissiveness towards war. Our neglect of the
teachings of Jesus and the example of the earliest Christians caused the Western tolerance of the pursuit
of wealth.
In our tradition, the pragmatism of the West often overshadows the spirituality of the East. The Western
mind is oriented outward, toward the world around. It loves to discover and analyse and create new things.
Modern science and technology are products of Western thinking. The Eastern mind, on the other hand, is
oriented inward, toward the human heart and soul. It prefers to focus on the inner world of the spirit, the
centre of feelings and values and attitudes. Western Christianity, both Protestant and Catholic, has been
predominantly functional and institutional rather than spiritual and personal.
Catholicism at its best has combined the spirituality of the East and the practically of the West in growing
and fruitful ways. It has produced spiritual giants in its saints, intellectual giants in its great theologians and
administrative giants in many of its bishops and popes. It has given rise to great movements such as
monasticism, scholasticism and religious orders at those very times when the world needed them the most.
It has been a dynamic tradition of practical spirituality, of wisdom put into practice.
Catholicism at its worst has not maintained the synthesis between Eastern and Western thinking. When
the balance has become upset, most often it has tilted in the direction of Western pragmatism. Then it has
been narrow and legalistic, authoritarian and controlling, impersonal and utilitarian. It has sometimes been
a rigid tradition of institutional functionalism.
Michael Blanchfield
Assistant Principal Religious Education
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The Principal,
Deidre Young,
College Leadership Team,
Staff and Students
of
St Mary’s College, Ipswich
extend a special invitation to
Fathers, Grandfathers and Uncles
to our
Father’s Day Eucharist
on
Friday 31 st August 2012
at
8:00am
in
St Mary’s Church
(refreshments to follow)
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PARLIAMENT
HOUSE EXCURISION
On Monday 6 th August, Year 10 Business
and Enterprise students visited Queensland
Parliament House as part of their studies in
Law. The tour was very informative with the
added feature this year of a personal
presentation by Mr Sean Choat, State
Member for Ipswich West (and father of
Charlotte, Year 10, W5). Mr Choat
provided an insight into the daily life of a
member of State government as well as the
formal procedures undertaken by Parliament.
The students and teachers appreciated the
hospitality provided by Mr Choat and the
parliamentary staff on this day. Students
should also be congratulated on their
behaviour and presentation on the day.
Mrs Byrnes and Mrs Hillard
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SMC Strikers
The SMC Strikers competed in the World Cup Cheer State Titles at Logan on Saturday
4 th August and Sunday 5 th August. On Saturday the girls competed in the Hip Hop and
Pom divisions where they were placed 4 th and 2 nd respectively. On Sunday the girls
returned to Logan to compete in the cheer routine where they were victorious!
Congratulations girls on a wonderful performance. Thank you to our wonderful coach
and choreographer Loren Recchi (Senior 2010) for preparing the girls.
Team members included: Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Kelsie Baker, Maddison Baker,
Makayla Baxter, Chloe Benson, Zoe Berry, Jessica Birrell, Georgina Bray, Kayla Black,
Ashlea Cope, Madeline Cronan, Nicole Griffiths, Ashley Johnstone, Kaitlyn Long,
Siobhan McLaughlin, Tayla McLeod, Stephanie Neilson, Amba Phillips, Paris Recchi,
Paige Seppanen, Georgia Smith, Claire Sotiriadis and Nellie Thomas.
The team is now straight back into training to prepare for the Australian All Star Cheer
Federation State Titles on the 25 th and 26 th August. We wish the girls the best of luck
for the remainder of the cheer season.
Mrs Callaghan and Miss Cantarutti
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iCentre News
Drop Everything and Read!
On Wednesday 8 th August every teacher and student at St Mary’s College dropped
everything and read for 20 minutes. This event was organised as part of the National
Year of Reading 2012. The
National Year of Reading 2012 is
about children learning to read and
keen readers finding new sources of
inspiration. It's about supporting
reading initiatives while respecting the
oral tradition of storytelling. It's about
helping people discover and
rediscover the magic of books. And
most of all, it's about Australians
becoming a nation of readers.
Nearly half the population struggles
without the literacy skills to meet the
most basic demands of everyday life and work. There are 46% of Australians who can't
read newspapers; follow a recipe; make sense of timetables, or understand the
instructions on a
medicine bottle.
It's a shameful and
worrying statistic
and the National
Year of Reading
2012 aims to address this issue.
For the privilege of reading, students
were asked to bring a gold coin donation
with all the monies raised going to Room to Read. Room to Read works in collaboration
with communities and local governments across Asia and Africa to develop literacy skills
and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete
secondary school with the life skills they’ll need to succeed in school and beyond. The
school raised just over $200 for Room to Read.
There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.
Ray Bradbury
Mrs Callaghan and Mrs Lynch
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RESPECT WEEK 2012
RESPECT Week 2012 has seen the Student Representative Council promote the importance of respectful
personal interactions within our College community through the daily themes of Reading and Education,
Smile and be Positive, Environment, Cultural and Thank You. Each day incorporated a series of activities
pertaining to these daily themes.
Kick starting RESPECT week was Environment Day. In Pastoral Care, low energy tips and tactics were
provided to use at school and to take home in order for our school to become more environmentally
friendly. During the lunch we had the inter-school rubbish collecting competition which provided a great
incentive for our lunch areas to be cleaned up as thoroughly as possible. Congratulations to Murphy House
for collecting the most rubbish. We would also like to give a big thank you to our groundsmen, John and
Peter, for supplying the bins and removing them for us. A special mention must also go to Sharnie
Smith-Luhrmann, Jennifer Kelly and Ashlea Webber for being our biggest helpers and they certainly got
Murphy over the line.
Smile and be Positive Day began with a ‘Smiles’ puzzle competition during Pastoral Care with a winning
Pastoral Care Group from each House walking away victorious. Secondly, we would like to thank everyone
who contributed to the creation and purchasing of over 300 Smile biscuits during first break . The biscuit
sale made possible the donation of $200 to the Beyond Blue charity.
Reading and Education Day began with “Drop Everything and Read”, an event organised by Mrs
Callaghan and Mrs Lynch to provide an opportunity for students to sit down and read a book for 20 minutes
whilst also raising money for Room to Read, an organisation which provides funding as well as resources
such as libraries and books and learning services to increase the opportunities for people to be given the
privilege of reading a book. During lunch, girls were provided with the opportunity to create and wear
educationally, reading or book themed ties.
Cultural Day for 2012 focussed on the cultures of the world, and the unity and respect which comes from
understanding our differences. Getting this day underway was a small quiz in Pastoral Care, with four
Pastoral Care groups winning once again. Lunchtime saw nearly 100 girls get involved in a “Guess the
Flag” game with everyone walking away a winner.
Today, Thank You Day, was a time for us to reflect on how lucky we truly are. Lanterns were brought
forward during the whole school assembly which had been written on by the Pastoral Care groups telling
what they were thankful for. Later today, we focussed Thank You Day on our College staff where the
Student Council and Student Leaders provided a buffet-style home made lunch for the staff. At the end of
this lunch, the Student Council presented a banner to the College staff which had been signed by as many
students of St Mary’s College as was possible in order to show our thanks.
Weeks of careful planning have culminated in what has been a very positive week. The Student
Representative Council would like to thank the student body of St Mary’s College for the way they entered
into the week and participated in the organised activities. Our sincere thanks are extended to Mrs Currie
and Ms Minton for their guiding hands and support leading up to and throughout RESPECT Week.
Last but not least, the members of the Student Representative Council should be commended on their
enthusiastic response to their tasks throughout the organisation of RESPECT Week 2012. The girls worked
extremely hard “being shining lamps, giving light to all around them”
Brooke Geeling and Lauren Bilyj
(College Vice Captains 2012)
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Environment:
Smile and be Positive:
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Reading and Education:
Cultural:
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COUNSELLING &
CAREER NEWS
From the College Counsellors
Ipswich and West Moreton Health Alliance Semester II Events
DATE EVENT CONTACT
10 th to 11 th Sept Careers in Health Program–Ipswich Hospital aletha_ward@health.qld.gov.au
17 th Sept Year 10 Nursing Experience Days – tracey_tulleners@health.qld.gov.au
24 th Sept School Holidays Ipswich City Council Program ktoohey@ipswich.qld.gov.au
8 th Oct Careers in Mental Health – The Park aletha_ward@health.qld.gov.au
November TBA Rural Indigenous Health Careers Program aletha_ward@health.qld.gov.au
13 th November Year 10 Nursing Experience Days – IH tracey_tulleners@health.qld.gov.au
UQ Scholarships, UQ-Link Access Program and UQ Enhanced Studies Program (ESP)
Online applications for Academic Scholarships open 1 st August with a closing date of
31 st October 2012. All high achieving students are encouraged to apply. Scholarships range
in value from $6,000 for the first year of study to $60,000 over 5 years. In addition to
academic achievement, leadership and community service achievements are considered in
the selection process. More information and the online application form can be found at
www.uq.edu.au/scholarships.
UQ-Link Access is a special UQ admissions scheme which aims to level the playing field for students from
low income backgrounds. School-leavers (and gap year students) who are Australian citizens or Australian
Permanent Residents (including Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders) are eligible. Applying for UQ-Link
Access in 2012 has now been made simpler! Students just need to complete the ‘Financial Hardship’
category of QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) when applying for their tertiary place.
UQ-Link Access benefits include: five (5) bonus ranks for approved applicants to assist with entry to a UQ
program-applicable to all undergraduate programs, a start-up bursary of $500 to help fund up-front
education costs as well as consideration for one of 100 UQ-Link Access Scholarships, valued at $3000 per
year for up to four years. For more details about UQ-Link Access and to download an information brochure,
please visit www.uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entry. Indigenous students who do not meet the financial hardship
criteria may still be eligible for special consideration under UQ’s Alternative Entry Scheme.
UQ Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) provides students with an opportunity to extend their knowledge
and find out more about university study, assessment and campus life by doing a university subject during
semester one of Year 12. Students who successfully complete the ESP will be eligible to receive one
bonus point towards their University entrance rank through UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme. ESP students who
later enrol in a relevant UQ degree may receive credit for their completed course. ESP study also counts
towards a student’s QCE. Many courses are available in several disciplines. Complete the online
application form available on the ESP website at www.uq.edu.au/esp by 31 st October. Applicants need to
provide a copy of their most recent school report and have consent from their parent/guardian and
Principal. Phone (07) 3346 7762 for more information.
RAI (Referral for Active Intervention) Ipswich – part of Mission Australia
Upcoming programs by RAI Ipswich include the following:
8 th September 2012: Drumming Program
25 th September 2012: Circus Workshop
28 th September 2012: “Just for Girls” program
For more information please contact RAI Ipswich on (07) 3281 2086 or email:
raiipswich@missionaustralia.com.au
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ACU Early Achievers’ Program (EAP)
Students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities as well as their studies
can gain early acceptance into ACU through the Early Achievers’ Program (EAP).
Applications open on 13 th August and close 21 st October. Students must be currently
completing Year 12, have achieved consistent, successful results in Years 11 and 12, be able to
demonstrate involvement in community/school/church/sporting groups as a volunteer, include the ACU
course selected on your EAP application as one of your preferences when applying through QTAC and
have undertaken subjects which satisfy prerequisite requirements for your selected course. To gain entry
to any undergraduate course at ACU applicants must meet a minimum eligibility score of OP17. Visit
www.acu.edu.au for further information.
Young Endeavour Open Days
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not for profit organisation which provides young
Australians aged 16 – 23 years with a unique, challenging and inspirational experience at
sea aboard the national sail training ship Young Endeavour. Visit the Young Endeavour in
Brisbane on 26 th August for a free open day. Applications are now being taken for voyages
in the first half of 2013. Apply now to be part of the ballot, applications close at the end of
August. For more information visit www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site/.
Aviation Careers Expo 2012
This event will be held from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on 25 th August 2012 at Aviation
Australia, 25 Boronia Road, Brisbane International Airport Precinct. The Aviation Careers
Expo has a strong focus on careers, training and employment. Expo highlights include a
free flight simulator, an aircraft display, interactive seminars, the Queensland Air Museum, Aviation
Australia tours and great prizes. For more information, see http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/expo/.
JMC Academy Brisbane Open Day
JMC Academy offers courses in music, audio, animation, game design, film and television
and entertainment business management. It will hold its open day at its Brisbane campus
on 11 th August 2012. For more information and to register to attend the open day, visit
www.jmcacademy.edu.au/News/2012-06-04/REGISTER-FOR-OUR-AUGUST-OPEN-DAY.cfm.
Bond University’s 2012 Open Day
This event will be held on Sunday 19 th August, from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. It provides one
of the best opportunities for students to start asking questions about their study options
after school. Open Day will feature a range of presentations, as well as activities and
entertainment. For more information please visit http://www.bond.edu.au/ and click on ‘Open Day’.
Open Day 2012 at Griffith University
Griffith’s Open Day on 12 th August is your chance to meet lecturers and students and
explore Griffith’s Gold Coast, Nathan and Southbank Campuses. Each open day
campus will have a variety of hands-on activities, targeted information sessions, all day
information stands, campus tours, interactive displays, on-site radio promotions and food stalls. Register
at www.griffith.edu.au/open-day to receive an open day wristband which you can swipe on the day to get
additional study information sent to your inbox. To help you make the most of your day you can also
create a personalised Open Day Itinerary.
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) - Open Days 2012
Come along and find out what it is like to study at USQ. Discover what type of degree suits
your interests, or find out about the career opportunities that can be available with a USQ
degree. The open day dates are 19 th August at the Toowoomba Campus and 26 th August
at Springfield Campus. For details for these events, visit http://www.usq.edu.au/openday.
USQ Parent Information Evening
USQ Springfield Campus will be holding a Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 12 th September from
6.00 pm to 7:40 pm. http://www.usq.edu.au/school-liaison/events/parent-info-evening
Cultural Care Au Pair
Gap Year opportunity for students who wish to spend a year in the USA, while being
immersed in American culture as part of a carefully selected host family. With more than
twenty years of experience, Cultural Care is the largest and most experienced au pair
agency in the world. Visit www.culturalcare.com.au for more information.
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Abi group – Undergraduate Engineer Employment
If you are considering engineering at university, or if you are a current undergraduate
engineering student, keep in mind that Abi group has a opportunities for you to achieve paid
work whilst also gaining invaluable work experience. The application process never closes and is available
for view at:
http://abigroupcareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.home&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=62AFB35D%
2D9273%2D4A11%2D8DCC%2D9DB401354197&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID
Bond University – Medicine (MBBS) Information Evenings
11 th September, 2012. Bond University, Gold Coast: from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm (arrivals from
6.00 pm). With our three-semester-per-year timetable and intensive clinical training periods,
the 15-semester medicine degree is completed in just four years and eight months. Attend
the information session to learn more about the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery application
procedure for the May 2013 medicine intake.
http://www.bond.edu.au/faculties-colleges/faculty-of-health-sciences-and-medicine/events/BD3_010087
What’s after Year 12? – The Smith Family and Partnership Brokers
29 th August, 2012, from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm.
Lions Richlands, 133 Pine Road, Richlands, 4077
This free event is targeted at Southern Brisbane students who do not believe that they will achieve the
results they need to enter university, as well as students who are unsure of what to do after high school.
Year 12 students and parents of students are invited to attend this free event. Representatives from
government, universities and apprenticeship and traineeship providers will be presenting and answering
questions on the night. Registration is required by 21 st August. RSVP and information: Heidi Newton (07)
3267 2201 or email Heidi.newton@thesmithfamily.com.au
FIAFitnation Career Information Day
16 th August, from 12.45 pm to 7.00 pm, FIAFitnation, Brisbane Campus, 269 Wickham
Street, Fortitude Valley. FIAFitnation provides training and qualifications for those
aspiring to become personal trainers and fitness professionals. View the facilities, meet staff and learn
about how to become a professional trainer at the FIAFitnation career information day. http://fiafitnation-bris
-career-day-august-2012-s2.eventbrite.com.au/?rank=1&ebtv=C
CCUSA Gap Year Program Information Evening
21 st August, from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside.
CCUSA provides Gap Year placements for young Australian adults, and has placed over
20,000 people into hundreds of summer camps and seasonal jobs in the USA as well as
other countries around the globe. Find out more about working at a Summer Camp in the USA and Canada
at this information evening. http://www.ccusa.com.au/moreinformation/events/tabid/709/vw/3/itemid/96/
sm/2142/d/20120821/Brisbane-Camp-Counselors-USA--Canada---2013-Season-Opening-Information-
Meeting.aspx
Virgin Australia – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (18+years) Career Info
Session
17 th August at ATSICHS, 55 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba. Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people aged 18+ and who are interested in a career as Cabin Crew, Guest Services or Pit Crew
with Virgin Australia are invited to this dedicated information session. Those attending should wear
business attire and take copies of their resume. Pit Crew: 9.00 am, Cabin crew or Guest Services: 1.00 pm.
Register for the event at: http://careers.virginaustralia.com or register at the venue on the day 30 minutes
prior to the event.
Billy Blue College of Design 2013 Scholarship Applications
Applications close 23 rd November. Students can win a scholarship valued up to $28,000
by taking part in this scholarship competition being held by Billy Blue College of Design.
To win, entrants must take an existing product and redesign it in their own unique way.
Phone: 1300 851 245 or email info@billyblue.edu.au. http://www.billyblue.edu.au/life-at-billy-blue/news/billy
-blue-2012-scholarship-applications-now-open.
National Institute of Dramatic Art Short Courses
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) offers a range of short courses across
Queensland. Courses are held in September and October at Brisbane, Cairns,
Rockhampton and Townsville, with courses ranging from screen acting programs
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to Directors’ workshops. http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=227
CQUniversity Noosa - Creative Writing Workshops
8 th and 9 th September, 2012, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday and 10.00am to
1.00pm Sunday. WHERE: CQUniversity Noosa, 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville. HOW
MUCH: $70 for local writers. To register your interest, contact Lynda Hawryluk
http://www.cqu.edu.au/study/key-dates
A Career as A Veterinarian
This website gives an overview of the career of the veterinarian and the salary
range that a new graduate might expect. The site also provides a list of Australian
universities that offer the Bachelor of Veterinary Science. http://
essendonvet.com.au/career-veterinarian
w.deewr.gov.au
Career date claimers for August 2012
11 th Australasian College of Natural Therapies - A Day in the Life of a Natural Therapist
www.acnt.edu.au
11 th Billy Blue College of Design - A Day in the Life of a Designer
www.billyblue.edu.au
11 th JMC Academy Open Day
www.jmcacademy.edu.au
11 th to 19 th National Science Week
www.scienceweek.net.au
12 th Griffith University Open Day (South Bank, Nathan & Gold Coast campuses)
www.griffith.edu.au/open-day
12 th University of the Sunshine Coast open day
http://www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-and-information-events/open-day/usc-openday.htm
17 th The University of Queensland (UQ) Music audition applications close
www.uq.edu.au/music
19 th Bond University Open Day
http://www.bond.edu.au/index.htm
19 th Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Caboolture Campus Open Day
www.qut.edu.au/caboolture
19 th University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba Campus
www.usq.edu.au/openday
19 th The University of Queensland (UQ) Gatton Campus Open Day
http://youruq.com/openday
19 th The University of Queensland (UQ) Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) Open Day
www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/openday
25 th Christian Heritage College Open Day
http://chc.edu.au/index.php/future-students/open-day/
25 th Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day
www.openday.adfa.edu.au
25 th Aviation Careers Expo
www.aviationaustralia.aero/expo/
26 th University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Springfield Campus Open Day
www.usq.edu.au/openday
26 th The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme open day
www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site
26 th Australian Maritime College Open Day
www.amc.edu.au/openday
30 th Engineering and Technology Careers Evening at the University of Queensland
www.eait.uq.edu.au/careers-evening
Joanne O’Bryan & Kristina Holland-Thomson
Counsellors/Careers Guidance
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Switch and Save -
the Environment of
Ipswich Competition
Celebrating Cartridge World Ipswich's
10 th Anniversary of saving local landfill
space!
Hurry! Entries close 14 th August 2012
PLUS - Your school or university will also win nearly $3,000 worth of office printing equipment each thanks to Fuji
Xerox! The prize includes the latest Eco-friendly printer with amazing colour output, Fuji Xerox ColorQube 8570,
consumables and recycled paper.
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The competition is available for students (all ages). The competition ends on the 14th August 2012 ESDT at 5.00pm. The prizes for the students include & (three) 16GB iPad2, RRP $429 each. There are & (three)
winning categories for each prize: (1) Best Primary School Entry, (2) Best Secondary School Entry and (3) Tertiary Student. The schools of the winning student entries will also win a Fuji Xerox ColorQube 8570 printer, a
set of consumables and 5 (five) boxes of Fuji Xerox recycled paper, total value of $2899.20 RRP each. Total prize of the competition is $9984.60. Prize value is based upon the recommended retail price at the time of
writing (including GST). Cartridge World accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between now and the prize redemption date. The prize is not transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Winner must pick
up the prize at the local Cartridge World store. Winners will be selected from a panel of judges at Cartridge World Ipswich on the 21st April 2012 at 5pm ESDT. Winner’s names will be published in the Queensland Times.
Winners will be notified on the 23rd April 2012 at 12.00pm ESDT through phone call or email. Proof of identity of winners will be required. Promoter’s detail: Cartridge World Ipswich ABN 64 116 868 985 Unit 9/87
Brisbane Street, Ipswich 4305 Ph. 3282 8866
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Our commitment to privacy Cartridge World respects each person’s right to privacy, so we’re committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 and the National Privacy Principles. Cartridge World also complies with the
Spam Act 2003, which deals with restrictions on sending emails. Collection of personal information We only collect the personal information that is necessary to lawfully and ethically carry on our business, to provide the
services our clients require in specific matters, to communicate efficiently with our clients and contacts, to keep our clients and contacts informed of legal developments and events, and to responsibly market our services.
Unless we need particular information to provide the specific services a client requires in a particular matter, the personal information we collect about a person is limited to their name, gender and contact details, their
occupation, their employer, and details of their relationship or dealings with us or our clients or contacts. We collect personal information about a person directly from the person concerned when it’s practical to do so. We
may do this in hard copy or verbally when a person meets with us, communicates with us by telephone, mail, fax or email, subscribes to our publications, or submits information via our website. Use and disclosure You
can cease to receive information at any time by advising your Cartridge World store. We use your information to provide and market our services to you, and to enhance and develop our relationship with you. We may
share your information with other entities within the Cartridge World Group and with firms associated with Cartridge World. Cartridge World may also disclose your information to service providers, agents and contractors
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relevant. Cartridge World is bound by professional obligations of confidentiality and legal professional privilege. We will continue to treat and protect information we receive (including any personal information) in
accordance with these obligations. Cartridge World will not disclose personal information we hold to any third parties to allow them to market their products and services. Information security We take appropriate steps to
ensure that all information we hold is protected from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, disclosure or modification. We maintain physical security over our premises and access to our computer systems is limited by
user identifiers and passwords. All our staff are subject to strict obligations of confidentiality.
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Please Note
St Mary’s College iCentre is open
from 7.45 am - 3.30 pm daily
St Mary's College publishes
advertising for outside
school events in good faith
and takes no responsibility
for such events or the
personnel involved.
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Mon 13 th August
Tues 14 th August
Wed 15 th August
Thurs 16 th August
Fri 17 th August
J. Collins
E. Gardner
P. Phillips
A. Sloan
L. Rae
C. Adams
S. Walker
M. Bill
N. Mallory
K. Taylor
Change to Parental
Contact Details
If your contact details have changed
or are going to change,
please notify the College in order
for your records to be updated.
Please e-mail
admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
with your Daughter’s Name,
Year Level and Pastoral Care
Group.
FINANCE OFFICE HOURS
Students:
8.10am to 8.30am and first break and second
break
Public:
8.30am to 3.30pm
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday 8.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Thursday 8.00am to 10.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
If these days fall on a public holiday,
the shop will open the following business day.
The St Edmund’s College newsletter is
available in ‘News and Events’ on the College Website.
http://www.sec.qld.edu.au/
DIARY DATES 2012
13 th - 17 th August Year 10 SETP Interviews
19 th August Parish Mass 6.00pm
20 th August Catholic Girls Athletics
PLEASE NOTE:
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY BEFORE 7.30AM, PLEASE PHONE
3432-5499 WITH THE STUDENT NAME, YEAR LEVEL AND
PASTORAL CARE GROUP.
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES DURING SCHOOL HOURS,
7.35AM-3.15PM, PLEASE PHONE STUDENT OFFICE ON 3432-5407.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH OF THE ABOVE PHONE
NUMBERS ARE TO BE USED FOR STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY.
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