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FROM THE PRINCIPALMrs Dale Morrow

26 NOVEMBER 2020, TERM 4, EDITION 18

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Dear Parents and Carers

As the academic year draws to a close, we have much to reflect on in this “Year of Hope”. What a fortuitous pillar for us to select in the year of 2020. I was touched by the ceremonies of last week as we celebrated the achievements of the girls across academic, cultural and sporting pursuits at our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration. It was, as you know, held at the College and it was special to

see the girls recognised in front of the entire school. At the end of that event the students formed our traditional guard of honour to farewell the Year 12 students in our traditional manner. The Year 12 girls then gathered on Hogan Place and threw their hats in the air for the last time.

We were blessed with fine weather the following day when the Year 12 girls and their parents/carers gathered for an outdoor Mass and cocktail function at the College. There were many people involved in making this a special event and I would like to thank both staff and students who contributed to the success of this event. It is always a pleasure to see the growth of the girls from the time they join us in Year 7 as usually shy little girls to witness their development over six years into the young women they become. Every girl has her own journey and every journey has its own challenges. I hope that their time at St Rita’s has assisted them in becoming strong resilient young adults who can cope with the ups and downs of life. I hope too that their faith will be an anchor and a source of strength and comfort as their journeys continue.

In surroundings that in today’s language would be described as squalid, a young baby lay in the arms of his mother who had just given him birth. The father and mother of the child had to make do with the rough shelter of a barn because there were no rooms left in the nearby inns of the area. On such appearances this situation did not seem to have stood out as something special – but it was an event so profound that it has shaped the lives of billions of people over thousands of years ever since. The story of Christ’s birth in Luke’s gospel projects a deep message of how salvation involves having our world order turned upside down. This infant narrative in Luke’s gospel sets the scene for the rest of the story of Jesus, and God’s plan of salvation. It is a proclamation in essence about beholding hope in the ordinary and finding richness, not in the earthly treasures we so often and wrongfully seek to possess, but in the human hearts of all those around us.

I’m reminded of a story I once heard about a woman who was walking along a shoreline and came upon a cave worn into the rockface. On entering the cave, she found stashed in a far corner a hessian bag which had inside small clay spheres. She picked up the sack and took it with her as she continued her walk along the beach. As she walked along, she began to think that these clay spheres she was carrying

were probably not worth anything and so she began throwing them one by one into the surf. After most had been emptied from the sack, she dropped one accidently onto a rock at her feet as she pulled it out. It broke in two revealing a gemstone inside – the most exquisite jewel she had ever seen. Amazed by this she then took out more of the spheres and cracked them open on the rock to find that inside each one was a gem. Her heartbeat faster as she realised the worth of what she had so far revealed. But then her heart sank when she remembered that she had already thrown three quarters of these clay spheres into the ocean not knowing that each held a wonderful treasure.

The Christmas story the gospels share with us can be regarded as a wake-up call for us in terms of challenging us to consider more deeply what we should value in others. We can be quite insensitive and dismissive of people at times. We often base our judgement of someone on outward appearances - we see the external clay vessel. It doesn’t look like much from the outside. It isn’t always beautiful or sparkling so we discount it. We see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known or wealthy. But we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person by God - we fail to recognise the human heart that beats within, a heart like our own with needs and feelings and rights. Every human being has the right to be regarded and loved, and living this as people of hope, who want to spread hope to others, means keeping this at the forefront of our minds in our dealing with others.

In this season of Advent, it’s our time to think about the coming of Jesus among us – and he presents to us in the most vulnerable human form – that of an infant – naked and poor in a stable. He is present in the hearts of all those we meet, even when they don’t even realise it themselves. This is God’s strong message to us at Christmas – at the core of all our beings this is who we are – everyone has the heart and beauty of that baby in the manger and therefore has the hope of growing to fullness in the love of God.

We farewell Dr Natasha Mayne (4 years), Mr John Pendall (23 years), Mrs Kathleen Rowe-Whiteley (37 years), Ms Kathryn Feeney (9 years), Mr Benjamin Greenup (9 years) and Ms Bethany de Villiers (5 years). We thank them for their contribution and wish them well in their new ventures.

I would like to wish all in our community a very happy and holy Christmas and an enjoyable summer break.

God bless

Mrs Dale MorrowPrincipal, St Rita’s College

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENTSMs Catherine Allen

2020 is nearly over. It has been a year that no one in our world anticipated. I would like to thank everyone for their support, generosity, sharing and agreement to ‘pivot’ and embrace the many changes that 2020 imposed. I heard one of our Seniors comment on their good fortune in this year. In our Year of Hope, they reflected on how lucky they were to be at St Rita’s, to be in a world where they each had their own device, to be working with teachers who supported them to do and be their best. They knew students who struggled to learn at home, without the internet and without devices. It was a gracious and mature reflection that heartened me. There are often comments made about the sense of entitlement that ‘youth’ have. We work with wonderful students who see their fortune and are determined to be ‘women of action’ and make their world a better place. We work in partnership with families and much of this comes from the values taught at home. It is always our pleasure and privilege to build on these and offer opportunities for action to take place.

May God grant you the light in Christmas, which is faith; the warmth of Christmas which is love; the radiance of Christmas

which is purity; the righteousness of Christmas, which is justice; the belief in Christmas, which is truth; the all of Christmas,

which is Christ.

(Wilda English)

Semester 2 Academic Transcripts will be available in MySRC for parents to download from 3:00pm on Friday 4 December and print if they wish. They will remain in the student’s MySRC profile until they leave the College. For further detail around individual tasks throughout the Semester, please refer to the subject in MySRC. For Year 11 students, the report is based on Unit 2 work.

It has been a truly unique year and I know that all our community are looking forward to a rest and relaxing break. Thank you to all our amazing staff and students! You have displayed such resilience and positivity throughout this challenging year. We have learnt many ways to work more efficiently which we will no doubt continue to utilise next year.

I hope that all students, staff and their families have an opportunity to reconnect with family who they may have been separated from this year. May our Lord bless you and your family this Christmas and I pray for your safe return to St Rita’s in the new year.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDIESMrs Maree Trims

Limited Vacancies - St Agatha’s Clayfield

We are now accepting Enrolments for Boys and Girls in our Co-Educational Catholic school. There are currently limited vacancies in Year 1, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. If you are interested in enrolling your child at St Agatha’s, please fill out the online application. For enquiries, please contact our Enrolment Secretary at pclaenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au or phone 3326 9222.

Release of Year 12 Subject Results

• From 9:00am on Saturday 19 December, final subject results for Year 12 students will be available in learning accounts in the Student Portal, accessed via the myQCE website at myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au

• Students should ensure they have registered for the Student Portal and changed their email address to a non-school account.

• ATARs will be available via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) at www.qtac.edu.au/atar. Students must have signed up to the ATAR Portal to access their ATAR. Students will be required to use their name (as carried in their QCAA learning account), date of birth, LUI and email address.

Click here to access the QCAA Memo on the Release of Subject Results.

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MISSIONMrs Erica Qureshi

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This Sunday, 29 November, Christian Churches around the world will begin to celebrate the season of Advent. This is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus at Christmas. It is literally translated from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” where Christians anticipate the coming of Christ from two perspectives – the ancient longing for the coming of the Messiah and by being alert for His Second Coming.

Our College community will celebrate our Christmas Mass on Friday. As the readings this Sunday relate to the Old Testament patriarchs, the first candle to be lit is the Candle of Hope. The second Sunday’s readings tell of the prophesy of Christ’s birth in a manger and so this candle is called the Candle of Bethlehem. These candles are both purple. On the third Sunday of Advent a pink candle is lit, marking the joy of the shepherds. The readings for the fourth Sunday relate to the annunciation of Christ’s birth, so the candle is known as the Angel’s Candle.

And so it is with joyful anticipation that we await the coming of the Messiah. The season of Advent and subsequent season of Christmas remind us that Jesus remains a powerful living presence amongst and within us. There are many messages we learn from the Christmas story, the main message is that if we want to know about God, we look to Jesus. If we want to know what God wants us to be, we look to Jesus. Without the Christmas story, quite simply, we would know much less about God.

We pray that this season we might accept, as Joseph did; take up challenges, as Jesus did; and say ‘yes’ to serving others, as Mary did. May God bless our community over the Christmas period.

BIG BREKKY ROSTERStudents are to meet the supervising staff member at Student Services by 5:55am. Students are to wear modest clothing and enclosed shoes.

Tuesday 1 December: Mrs Trims will accompany Katelyn Stevens, Tara Johnson, Sammy J Richards, Emma Brennan

Tuesday 8 December: Mrs McGrath will accompany Tayla Bamforth, Ava Flynn, Georgia Lanigan and Kate Scotford

Tuesday 15 December: Mrs McGrath will accompany Kate Dalton, Emma Dobson, Eloise Daly and Elka Barnett

MK Educational Supplies have asked the College to remind parents to collect their order this week within the allocated dates given to you at the time of ordering.The collection dates are: Monday 23 to Sunday 29 November:

• Mon- Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm• Sat - 8:00am to 12:00pm• Sun - 8:00am to 10:00am

MK Educational have asked that the College specifically point out the following notice to parents:

It is necessary that parents collect their packs within these dates. Out of consideration for the allocated collection times for other schools, packs left in the store after Sunday 29 November will return to the warehouse and parents will need to arrange a time and date to have your order returned to store for collection. This may incur a fee.

Alternatively, if you cannot collect your order, please contact MK Educational Supplies to arrange a Home Delivery.

MK Educational Supplies3265 6045www.mkeducationalsupplies.com.au

STATIONERY ORDER PICK-UP REMINDERMK Educational

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Last Day of School for 2020Students will attend Christmas Mass tomorrow, Friday 27 November, at 9:00am. There will be a Morning Tea break, but not a Lunch break, and school will conclude with an Assembly prior to dismissal at 12:30pm.

Students may wear Christmas accessories (Christmas hats, earrings, etc.) after they have attended Mass. These accessories are additions to the College uniform, not replacements. The College uniform must be worn as usual to and from school.

Red and White Buses will run a combined route service departing the usual Alexandra Road stop at 12:45pm.

Students not returning to St Rita’s in 2021If you daughter will not be returning to St Rita’s College in 2021, please advise in writing to Mrs Morrow or your daughter’s Head of House at your earliest opportunity to enable the College to finalise timetabling and resourcing.

St Rita’s Enrolments Year 7, 2024 and Year 7, 2025Enrolment applications for Year 7, 2024 (girls in Year 3, 2020) close on 8 February 2021.

Enrolment applications for Year 7, 2025 (girls in Year 3, 2021) will open on 11 January 2021.

Full details and the College’s enrolment form are available on the College website. Enquiries are welcome by the College Registrar, Mrs Sue Tuite: enrol@stritas.qld.edu.au

Christmas/New Year Dates to diary College Office: will close on Friday 21 December 2020 at 3:00pm and reopen on Monday 4 January 2021. If you have an urgent enquiry during this period, please email administration@stritas.qld.edu.au. This email address will be checked periodically during the closure period. As such, there may be a delay in reply.

Term Dates 2021Semester 1 2021Term 1: Start: Wednesday 27 January (Years 7, 11 and 12) Thursday 28 January (Years 8 – 10)Finish: Thursday 1 April

Term 2: Start: Monday 19 AprilFinish: Friday 18 June

Semester 2 2021Term 3:Start: Monday 12 July Finish: Friday 17 September

Term 4:Start: Tuesday 5 OctoberFinish: Friday 19 November (Year 12) Friday 26 November (all other Year levels)

Boutique Opening HoursThe College Boutique will close for 2020 trading on Friday 27 November at 3:30pm. Online purchases may be placed anytime throughout the holiday period via the Online Boutique (click here) and collected from the Boutique from 11:00am, week commencing 18 January.

2021Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January8:00am to 3:00pm for pre-booked incoming Year 7 students and new student fit out appointments only.(The Boutique will open for Years 8-12 general trading from Monday 18 January)Online Boutique available 24/7. Orders will be processed for collection from Monday 18 January after 11:00am.

Monday 18 January to Friday 22 January8:00am to 10:45am for pre-booked new student fit out appointments only.11:00am to 3:30pm for all other purchases.Online Boutique available 24/7. Orders will be processed for collection from 11:00am the following working day.

Monday 25 January: Closed

Tuesday 26 January: Closed for Australia Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 27 January to Friday 29 January7:30am to 8:30am and 11:00am to 3:30pm

Red and White Buses - Last Day Service and 2021 PassesRed and White buses will run a combined route service tomorrow on the last day of school – Friday 27 November – departing the usual Alexandra Road stop at 12:45pm.

Red and White have advised that families requiring a 2021 Annual Pass for their daughter will receive the discounted price of $1,100.00 if paid by COB Friday 18 December. Price after 18 December is $1,400.00.

Term pass pricing remains at $350.00. 10 trip tickets are $40.00 and Single tickets $4.00.

Telephone Red and White Coaches to purchase: 3269 6466Or visit the website at www.coachaustralia.com.au

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The holiday period is a perfect time for parents/carers to check that the uniforms being worn by their daughter/s meet the College Uniform policy and that any adjustments needed are rectified before the return to school in the new year.

The Online Boutique is open 24/7 and purchases made over the holiday period will be available for collection after 11:00am during the week commencing 18 January 2021.

Each student is expected to maintain high standards of personal appearance and it is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that the uniform is being worn each day in accordance with the College regulations. In brief:

• The formal dress is to be mid knee in length and clean. Hems should be neat and secure and not hanging at any point.

• Socks and Shoes should be clean. Shoes should have the foot fully enclosed with no holes, well-polished and laces secure.

• Hats should be clean, in good shape, and bands not fraying severely.• The College blazer is compulsory in Terms 2 and 3 for Years 10-12 students.

BagsThe College BagStudents may only carry the official College backpack or College shoulder bag to/from school. Swimming and sports items are to be carried in the St Rita’s sports bag or haversack. The use of St Rita’s College eco bags (no longer produced) or any non-College carry bag is not permitted.

SatchelsSatchels are for internal school use ONLY to easily carry books and items from class to class and should be stored in your daughter’s locker at the end of each day, ready for the next school day. Satchels are NOT to be used to/from school. The velcro from the satchel will create pilling on the formal dress if the flap of the satchel is left open and allowed to rub against the dress. The garment will get to the stage where replacement will be the only option if this is allowed to happen.

Click here to access the full uniform guidelines.

Students may receive an infringement notice if College expectations are not met with regard to the wearing of the uniform. A Pastoral Reconnect will immediately result if more than two infringement notices are issued.

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The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) recognises that some students have disability, impairment and/or medical conditions or experience other circumstances that may be a barrier to their performance in assessment. Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA) are designed to assist these students.

In order to provide access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for students we would like to draw your attention to the following documents:

• The Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy is on MySRC/Parent Services/Our College and Community/Policies.

• QCE and QCIA Policy and Procedures Handbook v1.2:6 at this link. • All medical reports should be on the AARA Confidential Medical Report. It is

available for download on MySRC/Parent Services/Curriculum/Curriculum Forms and Documents.

• The document must be dated after 1 January 2021 and must be signed and dated on the front page by both the student and parent/carer before it can be actioned by the College.

• For students in Years 10, 11 and 12, in 2021 the student’s LUI number must also be stated on the document.

• The medical report must be completed by a relevant medical specialist or psychologist who is not related to the student or employed by the College. Please note that for anxiety and depression, this document is only relevant for Semester 1, 2021 and the process needs to be repeated after 1 July 2021. Should a medical professional decide to write a letter instead, the information contained therein must address all sections and provide the required information as listed on the CMR.

Social/Emotional CategoryAll documentation for adjustments in this category for girls in Years 8, 9, 10 in 2021 (and Year 11 if documentation was not received by 13 November 2020) need to be with the Guidance Counsellor of your daughter’s House by Friday 5 February 2021.

NB: Please note that all girls receiving AARA under the Social/Emotional Category will be removed from the list at the end of 2020.

Sensory/Cognitive/Physical CategoriesAll documentation for adjustments in these categories needs to be provided to the Head of Diverse Learners by Friday 5 February 2021.

For students in Years 10, 11 and 12 doing assessment for Units 3 and/or 4, the College is required to provide QCAA with a statement of the level of support for all categories that have been accessed thus far. Please be aware that if your daughter has not used the adjustments offered previously, QCAA may not support her application for AARA in Years 10 - 12 for Units 3 and 4. e.g. Your daughter is offered a change of venue for her exams and if she does not accept, this information is required to be provided to QCAA.

Claire Fardoulys (Guidance Counsellor- Hogan, Marian, Nagle, Rosa)Gail Murton (Guidance Counsellor – Kildare, Xaverian, Cascian, Collins)Kerrie Burton (Coordinator Diverse Learners)

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SPORTSwimmingWith the first half of the Swimming and Water Polo seasons coming to an end it’s time for everyone to take a little breather. Swimming will continue through until Friday 18 December 2020 at the normal times, and we encourage all swimmers to continue training up until the break to maintain fitness and technical gains made over the last few Terms:

Junior Squads Monday – Thursday – 3:30pm – 4:30pm

State Squad Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday (Including dryland component) – 6:00am – 7:30am Monday – Thursday – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

National Squad Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday – 6:00am – 8:00am Monday – Thursday – 4:15pm – 6:30pm

Training will stop for two weeks over Christmas and New Year and recommence on the 4 January 2021. For swimmers heading to Water Polo State titles at the end of January this will be a great time to hit the water again to get a few weeks of training in before a busy week of games. For those that are looking to compete at CaSSSA in 2021, it will be important to start training ASAP as the season ramps up very quickly once we return to school. The 2021 CaSSSA Swimming Carnival is scheduled for the 11 March 2021 (Week 7) and we are looking forward to being really competitive again this year.

Swim Camp is scheduled for Sunday 24 - Tuesday 26 January. It will take place at the Runaway Bay Sports Centre on the Gold Coast. The cost will be approximately $250. Further information about Camp will be sent out over the next few days.

Mr Michael BromleyHead Coach, Swimming

Water PoloFirst Half Season Round 7 was played on Saturday 21 November, which wrapped up the first half of the Water Polo season. Thank you to all of the players and coaches for a great start to the season. All of our teams are playing well and we look forward to returning next year in Term 1.

Training ReturnsTraining resumes for Water Polo from 27 January (Week 1 of Term 1, 2021). There may be some adjustments to the training schedule, which will be sent out prior to that date. Acqua Rosa is closed from Sunday 20 December until Sunday 3 January, reopening on Monday 4 January 2021. We strongly encourage the girls to continue swimming over the break.

Met North SquadCongratulations to all of the St Rita’s girls that trialled for Met North. The team has been announced for 2021 with Olivia Camilleri, Lily Carrick, Abigale Houston, Horatia Schlect and Amelia Watt being selected in the team. Tilly Hughes, Taya Kirk and Matilda Morrow have been named as shadow players. Congratulations girls.

State TitlesState Titles are being played in January 2021 (19 January – 21 January U12s and U16s, 23 January – 25 January for U14s) on the Gold Coast. We have one x U12 team, two x U14 teams and two x U16 teams playing in the tournament. Training resumes for State Titles on Monday 4 January 2021.

Premier League FinalsPremier League finals were played over the 21-22 November weekend. Congratulations to our Head Coach, Jodie Stuhmcke and SRC players Ruby Fox, Abigale Houston, Horatia Schlect and Amelia Watt playing in the Gold Medal Match on Sunday. Congratulations also to SRC girls Lily Carrick and Olivia Camilleri for winning their Bronze Medal match on Sunday.

Ms Madison WallHead Coach, Water Polo

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2021 CaSSSA Term 1 SportTrials were completed on Friday 13 November and teams have been posted on MySRC. All students by virtue of attending a minimum of one trial day and being selected now are expected to honour their commitment to their team and the school.

Training commences on the appropriate training afternoon starting Monday 1 February 2021 and all teams train on Wednesday 3 February 2021.

2020 CaSSSA Trimester 3 SportResults were published in the previous edition. The Premiers and Runners-up will be presented on the final Assembly tomorrow. Year 12s received their CaSSSA certificate with all other Senior documentation.

Assembly Friday 27 NovemberThe following groups will be presented to the College:

2020 CaSSSA Trimester 3 Sport

PremiersNetball Jr 5 (Jr E Div.)Netball Jr 7 (Jr H Div.)Touch Sr 1 (Open B Div.)

Undefeated PremiersTouch Sr 2 (Open C Div.)

Runners-UpTouch Op. 1 (Open A Div.)

Knowles Cup TennisIntermediate Team – Premiers (Norris Shield)Intermediate Team – Kate Taylor (Individual Averages)Junior Team – Runners-Up 2021 Captain of Tennis – Emma Brennan – The Knowles Cup for Champion School

Sports Subcommittee – 2020 Sports Sponsorships (representation at Qld or Australian level)Olivia Camilleri Lily Carrick Horatia Schlect Amelia Watt

Congratulations Darcey Johnson (R5-Yr 9) - Qld team (Merit) for 13-15 Years Girls Cricket Team.Merit teams are where the National Championships have been cancelled due to Covid.

2021 CaSSSA Tennis Although trials were held on Saturday 14 November at Nudgee College, whilst not guaranteed, there may be positions available in some teams. If you are interested, please email sport@stritas.qld.edu.au asap.

Training for all teams commences the week starting Monday 1 February 2021 with teams either training on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at either 7:00am or 7:30am at the St Rita’s Courts. Uniform is either PE or sport uniform or uniform items appropriate to tennis. Breakfast is available from the Pantry at cost. A copy of the team lists and the Training Timetable have been posted on the CaSSSA Tennis page of MySRC.

Open A and Open A Reserve grade teams – all nine students in line for our top two grade teams have been emailed about the extra trial to be held on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 7:00am at the St Rita’s courts.

Matches commence Saturday 6 February 2021 and the first Rd draw should be known by Tuesday 2 February 2021.

Thank youAs this will be my final Verbis article, I would like to thank those staff, parents including the Sports Subcommittee, external coaches and students who have participated or assisted the sport program at St Rita’s over my past 23 years. I will be retiring from St Rita’s with many fond memories of sport and teaching moments and I wish the school and all St Rita’s community members the best for the future. I also wish the incoming Director of Sport, Mr Dane Robinson, all the best as he leads St Rita’s sport to new and higher levels. I will be watching with interest the continued rise of the ‘brown and white’.

Mr John PendallDirector of Sport

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$20 BossMonday

7 December 8.30am to 3.30pm

Years 4 to 9

The $20 Boss program is the largest entrepreneurship program in Australia! Join the $20 Boss program to enhance your enterprise skills, critical and creative thinking, teamwork and entrepreneurship. Participations will submit an application to the $20 Boss program and be recognised through a series of $20 Boss Awards.

Sheldon CollegeMakerSpace

LINQ Precinct$130.00

Robotics Hackathon

Tuesday 8 December

8.30am to 3.30pm

Years 4 to 9

Create and code a drawing bot, build your own robot and compete with other robots in a robot war! Get creative and add your own additions to your custom-made robot to further increase its capabilities! Brainstorm real-world problems and ways you could solve them using robotics – bring your ideas to life.

Sheldon CollegeMakerSpace

LINQ Precinct$130.00

Mixed Reality Pipeline

Wednesday 9 December

8.30am to 3.30pm

Years 4 to 9

Navigate the entire pipeline of creating a mixed reality experience by designing and planning, working in a team and delivering a final product. This workshop covers it all! Discover how to use emerging technologies to bring the inconceivable, to life.

Sheldon CollegeArtScapes $130.00

CALLING ALL INNOVATORS AND FUTURE MAKERS, THINKERS AND TECHIES! Sheldon LINQ Academy December Holiday Bootcamp The Sheldon LINQ Academy school holiday programs are full-day workshops designed for students of all ages to ignite curiosity and spark creativity and innovation.

Our December Holiday Bootcamp will be taking place over the course of three days. Students may attend just one, or all three days of the program. Workshops are capped at 20 students per day.

All workshops will be held at Sheldon College and are open to the public.

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For further information, please email enquiries@linqacademy.com or visit our website: linqacademy.com/december-holiday-workshops

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$20 BossRun your own business for a day! Refine your problem-solving skills and develop your ability to harness innovation.

Robotics Hackathon WorkshopUnleash your inner engineer and learn how to automate Robots.

Mixed Reality Pipeline WorkshopBuild your own VR or AR products and learn how to take them to market.

Workshops are suitable for students in Years 4 to 9.