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Ignatius Park CollegeNewsletter

A Catholic Secondary School in the Edmund Rice Tradition P 1

No 26 - 20 August 2015

Samuel Haines, Dre Backer and Kieran Ryle

Chess Competition

CONTACT

368 Ross River Road, Cranbrook QLD

[email protected] www.ipc.qld.edu.au

Tel: 4796 0222 Fax: 4796 0200

ANNOUNCEMENT

P & F Meeting - Wednesday, 3 September

6pm, College Board Room

From the Acting Principal

Dear Parents and Carers

Ignatius Park will be participating in the Head of the River Rowing Regatta on Sunday, 23 August (Loam Island). I would encourage you to come down and support the boys at 3:30 pm and cheer them on as they attempt to win the OAR Trophy for the very first time.

I was fortunate to attend a Deputy Principal’s conference recently and it was refreshing to hear a young man, Luke McKenna, speak about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and the three factors that inhibit students from performing their best.Luke has previously taught in schools and is now mainly doing educational research and professional development of teaching staff. His research indicates that the main inhibitors to students performing their best are:-

1. A belief that intelligence is a fixed trait and is the main determining factor in academic success. (Luke calls this a fixed mindset and the opposite is needed for success – a growth mindset.)

2. A lack of persistence or focused efforts. (Luke argues that “Grit” or staying power is needed to achieve your best.) 3. Anxiety caused by stress, health or personal situation.

Jason Day won the PGA golf title earlier this week and in an interview he stated that a lifetime of hard work has finally paid off. On the last hole he couldn’t help crying as he realised that all his hard work, persistence and in Luke McKenna’s terms, “Grit”, had allowed him to achieve this goal.



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With at least three weeks until exams, our boys still have plenty of time to make a focused effort in order to improve their marks. If the boys realise that their mark is directly related to their efforts, rather than their innate ability, then improvement is possible.

Luke also recommends that we don’t praise boys for being smart or talented, rather that we praise them for their persistence and dedication to study which enabled them to achieve their best.

An Abstract from one of Luke’s educational briefs in relation to a ‘growth mindset’ is listed below.

“In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don’t necessarily think everyone’s the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it.”Carol Dweck, Stanford University

If you would like to read Luke’s educational brief on “Growth Mindsets” please read the document attached to the newsletter Email.

Our Year 10 students have recently submitted subject selection forms and will complete their SET Plan interviews over the coming weeks. Choosing appropriate subjects that match the boy’s interests, abilities and necessary university pre-requisites is a difficult exercise. Year 10 parents should have received an Email to make this appointment with the allocated teacher through the online Parent-Teacher system.

This year we have decided to wait until after the interviews conclude to make a decision on the subject lines so that the maximum number of students can study their chosen subjects. There may need to be a few follow up interviews for students who have subject clashes.

Grant Rossiter

Deputy Principal - IdentityWe are having a coloured clothes day this Friday, 21 August to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research. Gold coin donation please. Money raised will be passed on to the “Golden Octopus Foundation” and “The Cure Starts Now” Project.

The boys are also being encouraged to wear a bowtie or a white ribbon as part of the Australia-wide campaign in our EREA schools against “violence towards women”. We are asking them to be a “Stella Fella”.

Our Anniversary Mass will be held in our Edmund Rice Hall next Monday, 24 August commencing at 11:30 am. All parents and friends of the College are welcome to attend.

The Faithful OneFrom ‘Inviting God In’ by J Rupp

Monica, mother of Augustine, prayed unceasingly for the conversion of her son from his sinful ways. Monica knew she could not control, hurry or force God to intervene and override her son’s free will. Augustine himself had to accept the gift of

spiritual freedom which God was offering to him. Monica could only pray, trust and wait.

Perhaps the greatest blessing of Monica’s prayer was that it helped her never give up on her son. She always believed that

he could grow and change. After many years of Monica’s prayer, her son began to co-operate with God’s grace and turned his life around. Monica’s faithfulness with Augustine reflects the

faithfulness of God who never gives up on us.

What was it like to long so much for her son to return to God? How did she cope with her heartache and sorrow? It was her

faithful prayer to the God whom she knew would always be with her. This truth sustained her and kept her hopes alive.

Many of us pray for others in the hope they will change. We cannot force them, but our faithful prayer can help us continue to

believe in their ability to respond to God’s grace in their lives.

Please keep in your prayers Tom Lennon (Hall) and his family on the recent passing of his brother. May he rest in peace.

God’s BlessingsBr Jon Hansen



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Deputy Principal - PastoralThe following information from Queensland Police is distributed for your information.

Keeping our Children SafeAcross the Kirwan Policing Division, Police are regularly contacted by schools and concerned parents in relation to inappropriate driving and behaviours around school zones.

Speed limits, drop-off and pick-up areas and parking rules exist to keep your children, parents and carers safe. They also help to minimise speed and traffic jams around schools. Whilst we appreciate that drop off and pick up is a particularly busy time of day, it does not excuse dangerous behavour that could come with fatal consequences.

Kirwan Police are constantly patrolling our school zones. Some of the offences that have been witnessed are parents stopping in the middle of the road (double parking) and allowing children to get out of the vehicle, illegal u-turns, speeding, unrestrained children and road rage (use of offensive language whilst children were in the vehicle).

Over the next few weeks you will see an increase in High Visibility Traffic Patrols. We are keeping our roads safe by performing proactive and targeted traffic enforcement in relation to all school zones in the Kirwan Policing division. So remember the road rules and don’t break them just to save a few extra minutes. The consequences will be with you for the rest of your life.

Below outlines some of the penalties which apply to traffic offences that are currently occurring within your school zone.

SpeedingPlease pay attention to your local School zone times. These vary across Kirwan Police division schools.

Speeding Fines13 km over the speed limit - $157 and 1 point13-20 km over the speed limit - $235 and 3 points21-30 km over the speed limit - $293 and 4 points31-40 km over the speed limit - $549 and 6 points41 km and over the speel limit - $1099 and 8 points

ParkingMake sure you take extra care when parking on school grounds and on the roads and streets around the school and follow the signed parking rules at all times. Remember, most schools are around residential areas so please be courteous and respectful to these people by not parking over their driveway.

Stop across Footpath - $47Double Parking - $47Stop unauthorised vehicle in a bus zone - $47

Other Common OffencesSeatbelts - As the parent, you are responsible that you child has their seatbelt on and, if required, the correct car seat. Penalties for not wearing a seatbelt is $341 and 3 points. If your child is under 16 and is not wearing a seatbelt you will get the ticket.

U-turns - Illegal u-turns when not signed to do so - $94 and 3 points.

Red Traffic Light - $454 and 3 points

Fail to keep left on double continuous dividing lines - $212 and 3 points

Disorderly conduct - $353

Fail to stop at children’s crossing while pedestrian/bicycle is on or entering crossing - $353 and 3 points

John Doolan

Keeping Our Children Safe

Across the Kirwan Policing Division, Police are regularly contacted by schools and concerned parents in relation to inappropriate driving and behaviours around school zones. Speed limits, drop-off and pick-up areas and parking rules exist to keep your children, parents and carers safe. They also help to minimise speed and traffic jams around schools. Whilst we appreciate that drop off and pick up is a particularly busy time of day it does not excuse dangerous behaviour that could come with fatal consequences.

Kirwan Police are constantly patrolling our school zones. Some of the offences that have been witnessed are parents stopping in the middle of the road (double parking) and allowing children to get out of the vehicle, illegal u-turns, speeding, unrestrained children, and road rage (use of offensive language whilst children were in the vehicle). Over the next few weeks you will see an increase in High Visibility Traffic Patrols. We are keeping our roads safe by performing proactive and targeted traffic enforcement in relation to all school zones in the Kirwan Policing division. So remember the road rules and don’t break them just to save a few extra minutes. The consequences will be with you for the rest of your life.

Below outlines some of the penalties which apply to traffic offences that are currently occurring within your school zone.

SPEEDING

Please pay attention to your local School zone times. These vary across Kirwan Police division schools.

Speeding

<13km over the speed limit $157 and 1 point

13-20km over the speed limit $235 and 3 points



41km and over the speed limit $1099 and 8 points



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Business Manager

PRIVACY NOTICE

Information required to determine the Index of Community Socio-educational Advangage (ICSEA) for schools.

This notice is from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), to advise you that ACARA has requested your child’s school to provide ACARA with information about you and your child. Your school may disclose to ACARA information such as your child’s gender, date of birth, country of birth, background language, residential address, parental occupation and parental education.

This information is disclosed to ACARA under the ACARA Act 2008 for one or both of the following purposes:

• formulating national reports consisting of aggregated data on school performance; and

• assisting government to formulate policies in relation to education matters.

ACARA will not disclose this personal information to any third party. If you do not want your school to provide this information to ACARA, please advise your school within seven (7) days of receiving this notice.

Further information about ACARA can be obtained from the ACARA website at www.acara.edu.au

Paul FanningBusiness Manager

P & F MeetingThe next P&F meeting will be on Wednesday, 2 September, in the Ignatius Park College Board Room (main Administration Building) at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.

Sue Pearce

Dean of Senior SchoolDear Parents/Carers

Year 10Friday, 21 August, the Year 10 students will be involved in a Pastoral event with St Patrick’s College and St Margaret Mary’s College.

This event will happen in the Edmund Rice Hall from 11am to 3pm. They will have a sausage sizzle and participate in group activities. This is a great opportunity for the boys to interact with students from the other schools. We ask the boys to wear their full sports uniform.

Year 12Last Friday night the Year 12 cohort attended the $5 Formal.

The Ignatius Park boys were joined by their peers from St Margaret Mary’s College, St Patrick’s College and Abergowrie College for a night of pizza, dancing and socialising, while being dressed in retro and/or recycled clothing. It was a great night that was enjoyed by all who attended and is a good event leading up to Graduation.

I would also like to thank the staff who attended for giving up their Friday night, to make this Pastoral event possible.

Marg HodgsonActing Dean Senior School



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EnglishAttached to the newsletter Email is a recommended reading list for students at the junior level. This has been compiled from titles submitted by the boys in the Best Book Ever competition last term.

If your son has lost his taste for reading, this list might provide some inspiration. Feel free to let me know of others your son has enjoyed. We are always looking for ways to engage boys with reading, as we know the many benefits this brings in all areas of life.

Andrew Tarttelin - Faculty Leader - English

Creative Arts

Curriculum News

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland partnership with Townsville City Council to support local arts and culture.

In this series of 4 workshops you can have your say on

Climate Change and create your very own film clip using 2D

stop motion animation. Meet like minded people, learn about

climate change, watch interesting videos and learn how to create

a short animation through digital story telling using ipads and the

NFB stop motion animation app. / 13 years +

Where: City Libraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale

When: 19.09. / 03.10. / 17.10. / 31.10.15, 10am to 1pm

Limited spaces only! To book a space:

Call: Shan Boller, 4727 8310 or email: [email protected]

Have you ever wondered about our changing climate and how it will affect your future?

Calling out to young film makers:

Science

National Science Week – Australia’s annual celebration of Science (http://www.scienceweek.net.au/ )

Did you know that all of these everyday items were invented by Australians?• first full-length feature film (1906)• surf lifesaving reels (1906)• sunshine header harvester (1914)• speedo swimwear (1929)• rotary clothes line (1946)• wine casks (1965)• staysharp knives (1970)• racecam live television broadcast (1979)• wall-mounted Miniboil machines (1981)• dual-flush toilets (1982)• baby safety capsules (1984)• smartmodem (1992)• Frazier lens (1993)• WiFi (1996)

Our lives wouldn't be as safe as they are, or benefit from the conveniences we enjoy every day, without ingenious Australians.

Next time you use a dual-flush toilet, write a message on your notepad, take antibiotics, buy a stamp, hang out the washing or take an aspirin to ease a headache, just imagine how different your life would be if it weren't for the inventiveness of Australians. (http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-inventions)

Chris Rigano - Faculty Leader - Science



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Defence Transition MentorDEFENCE NEWS

Hello to all families, I have added some important information below for all. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any of your needs. I had a great day at Year 9 camp last week and caught up with some wonderful ADF students as well. All the boys were very well behaved.

Recognising ‘Old Boys’ who served for the ADF (past and present)Ignatius Park College is currently seeking ‘Old Boys’ who served with the Australian Defence Force, current or past. We would like to acknowledge these members in a special assembly on Monday, 16 November, noting that Remembrance Day is Wednesday, 11 November. It would be appreciated if you could include whom you served (Army, RAAF or Navy) Unit or Corp. Please private message the Ignatius Park Facebook page or contact Diane Jensen at the College.

DTM ProgramA program for the ADF students at the College will be published in next week’s newsletter. This is an exciting time for Ignatius Park College with some fantastic opportunities for the students.

Vietnam Veterans Day18 August was Vietnam Veterans Day – a day to commemorate those 60,000 Australians who served during the Vietnam War from 1962 – 1973. During this war 521 lives were lost and a further 3,000 wounded.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott paid tribute to Long Tan veterans and all 60,000 Australian soldiers who served in the conflict at a remembrance ceremony in Canberra. “Today we remember all who served in the Vietnam War, we remember those who died, we remember those who were scarred physically and mentally, we remember their families and their loved ones that suffered with them.”

Diane Jensen - [email protected]; 4796 0269

Science NewsA number of students recently participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Competition. Listed below are the competition winners:

High Distinction

Year 9 Ethan Engert

Distinctions

Year 8 Year 11Daniel Hannah Alex Grieve

Year 10 Year 12Bailee Brown Thomas SmithMatthew Beauchamp Kalen TimbsLincoln HardyNicholas TruettJordan Tuckey

Credit

Year 7 Year 8Connor Depold Jayden BauersHunter Finlay Callum JamesJulian Fusco-Wright Drew BonifaceAntony Hockin Curtis JamesLogen Jeffrey Bryce KenyonZachary Judge Nathaniel LoderMitchell Parker Nathan RylandKyle Robinson Thomas WhitingJayvan ScarffKieran Truett

Year 9 Year 10Liam Duffy Drew DiakonowRiley Rupp Kane MontgomeryAlan Faulkner Conor WilsonAshley Gonzales Lachlan ArmitBenjamin Gunn Matthew AstburyAntony Jobby Riley CampbellBenjamin Judge Harrison DoveConnor Keir Ramal Jayawardhana Travis Keys Zachary Timbs Brodie Windle

Year 11 Year 12Jason Alsemgeest Tahne LahiffConnor Boon Mitchell LandaLachlan Regattieri Kevin Mugambi Declan WolfindenCongratulations gentlemen. Chris Rigano - FL - Science



No 26 - 20 August 2015

Curriculum NewsCareers Corner

Career of the Week: Green JobsThe following information has been adapted from ‘The Green Jobs Market’, an article from the Graduate Careers Australia website at http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/CareerPlanningandResources/careerprofiles/GreenCollarSectorEmergingMarkets/index.htm.

Global social interest in addressing environmental issues, along with responses by government regulators and industry, are creating jobs in a growing ‘green collar sector’. This term refers to employment opportunities loosely related, but not limited, to the climate change, energy and sustainability arenas.

Evolving key green areas are likely to create demand for graduates in roles such as economists, mathematicians, marketers, public relations experts, legal professionals, scientists, engineers and designers. Example areas include:• Renewable energy generation and design (including solar,

tidal, geothermal and landfill gas power sources)• Environmental impact assessment• Energy management and distribution• Carbon capture, storage, mitigation and management• Climate change strategy and adaptation (e.g. the Carbon

Pollution Reduction Scheme, or CPRS)• Public transport infrastructure development• Manufacturing developments (e.g. electric cars)• Building design and construction• Engineering design• Public policy and legislative development• Advertising and marketing of green/environmentally

sensitive initiatives• ‘Greening’ of existing companies and their practices• Community engagement.

Develop your career profileThe myfuture website at http://www.myfuture.edu.au/mycareerprofile has a My Career Profile (MCP) tool. MCP uses your responses to a number of questionnaires and activities (e.g. interests, skills, knowledge) to develop your profile and to match it to suggested jobs. You can read about the suggested jobs on the myfuture website and select those that most appeal to you. This is a good place to begin if you are having trouble getting started with your career exploration.

You have until 31 August to log into your Learning Account to win an iPad Air The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is offering Year 12 students the chance to win one of three iPad Airs.

All you have to do is log into your Learning Account before 31 August 2015. You will need your LUI (Learner Unique Identifier) and password to log in. If you don't know your LUI, ask your school for it. See https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/12851.html for more information.

Coming Events:Saturday, 29 August - CQUniversity Townsville Open Day – Flinders Street CampusSunday, 30 August - James Cook University, Townsville – Open Day – 0pen to students of all ages.

Mark Mewburn [email protected]



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IPC CHESS finishes the season in styleCongratulations to the 45 students who participated in the final round of the Queensland Regional Inter-School Chess Competition held in the IPC Hall on Wednesday.

It was our most successful outing yet with a number of students receiving merit awards and medallions for their efforts during the competition. Special mention must go to Will “The Bishop” Bishop for his team captaincy and leadership throughout the day and to Brad “Madman” Anderson for being the team captain at every other event. You will both be missed next year.

That wraps up Chess at Ignatius Park for 2015. Thank you to all students for your efforts both in training and on competition day. Congratulations to the following students who received either merits or medallions in the final round:

Samuel Haines, Dre Backer, Kieran Ryle, Daniel Rennie, Wiktor Balacincki, Matthew Vollmer, Austin Smythe, Charlie Priestley, Julian Sewell, Mebin Martin, Mitchell Parker and Logan Jeffrey. Daniel Rennie was good enough to pick up two medals on the day.

Thank you to the team manager, Mr John Deer, for his “behind the scenes” work throughout the year. Remember: If your son is keen on a game of chess next year, let him know that there are three competition days per year where he can engage in some quality games and plenty of social interaction with students from other schools. See you all next year!!

John Fuller - Pastoral Leader - Putney House

Daniel Rennie

Curriculum News

Mitchell Parker, Logen Jeffrey, Julian Sewell and Mebin Martin



No 26 - 20 August 2015

Community News & EventsCHARITY DINNER AND AUCTION

Rick Gillespie is holding a dinner and auction as well as participating in Fight for a Cause. Money raised will go to Bishop Michael Putney's Fellowship - Youth Suicide in the NRL (local academic research into the causes and prevention).

CHARITY DINNER& AUCTION

TABLES OF 10 AVAILABLE for $1300. LIMITED INDIVIDUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE $130 PPTO MAKE A BOOKING CONTACT JACQUI GILLESPIE:0401330243 or email: [email protected]

Proudly Supported by:

Guest Speaker: MARIO FENECHHELP RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUTH SUICIDE IN THE NRL

DATE & TIME: Saturday the 29th of August - 6.30 to midnightLOCATION: Brewery – The Banquet Centre, (252 Flinders St, Townsville City)DRESS: Black TieINCLUDES: Three course meal, beer and wine

- GUEST SPEAKERS - AUCTION - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - RAFFLES & LUCKY DOOR PRIZE

FOOTBALL FOR 3 - 5 YEAR OLDS

SUNDAY AUGUST 23

3PM TILL 5PM

BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB SIGN ON DON’T MISS OUT!!

BRING IT ON! Come join a great

CLUB! It’s fun, social

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www.brotherscricketclub.com.au

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Sunday 23rd August



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$50 per ticket, Tables of Ten

Bar service

Tuesday, the 3rd of November

Ignatius Park Hall

Doors open at 11:00am

Theme: Racing Royalty

Two course Lunch Buffet

Canapés and Champagne on arrival

Prizes, games, raffles and fashion on the field

Tickets Available at the front office



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