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15 June 201715 June 2017

The Rector

End of Semester

We’re moving fast into the final days of thesemester with the College in the grips ofassessment and exams this week. I’d like towish every student all the best for theirexams and assignments. This is animportant time for students and I know thatthis can sometimes be a pressure time forfamilies. It was wonderful to see so many

students taking advantage of the Learning Nest and subjecttutorials over the last couple of weeks. While it has been a veryproductive term, I also know that staff, students and parentsare looking forward to the holiday break.

I thank and send the community’s best wishes to the staffand students who are involved in the Confraternity LeagueCarnival in the first week of the holidays. On the back of rugbyseason, our team began their preparations for their changeof code this week. Whatever the results of the Confraternity,the commitment and sporting culture they demonstratedthroughout the rugby season will form a solid foundation for agood carnival. As carnival hosts, I know that we are grateful tothe many staff and parents who are volunteering their time towork at the carnival. I recognise the work of the ConfraternityCommittee. This group has been expertly led by our CarnivalConveners, Mr. Paul Mansfield, Mr. Ben Lowrie and thecommittee of Sue Weston, Simon Stower, Scott Maguire, BarryKeegan, Bob Out and John Gorringe.

I wish the staff and students travelling to Japan in the holidaysa safe and enjoyable experience. Many thanks to Miss Asimus,Miss Crawford, Ms Bailey and Mr Jackson for leading this tour.I also extend my thanks to the staff and students involved in theCross-Country Camp which is being held in the second weekof the holidays. The first weeks of next term have a numberof events including Parent/Teacher/Student interviews, Year 10

Senior Pathways Evening, the start of Tennis and Basketballseasons and the AIC Cross Country.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and relaxing holiday.

St Anthony’s Feast Day - June 13

The feast of our Patron Saint, St Anthony of Padua, is one of themost significant days on our College calendar. While the feastday occurred on Tuesday June 13, I know that students reallylook forward to our day of celebration and activity on the lastday of this term. Significantly, we will begin the day with massand this is then followed by a College assembly and the PaduaDash. As with all our gatherings, parents are most welcome toattend.

Farewells, Leave Breaks and Welcomes

At the end of this term we say farewell to Miss Maria-Nelladi Mauro. Miss Di Mauro is taking a break from teaching toexplore other interests. I know that Miss Di Mauro has madestrong connections with students and staff during her time atPadua and she leaves knowing that she will be missed by ourcommunity.

We also say farewell to our swim coach, David Barnes at theend of this term. Mr Barnes has built strong connections withour swimmers and the Padua Swimming Club during his nineyears with the College.

We also have some staff taking Long Service Leave next term.Mr Mark Taylor is taking all of Term 3 off and Mr Chris Webbwill be away on leave from July 24 until August 25.

We welcome new staff members to the Padua Community nextterm:

We also thank Mrs. Tracy Brown and Mrs. Rhonda Gannon fortheir shared work in the role at Greccio Reception this term.

• Miss Rosanna Potter – Year 7 Core Teacherreplacing Miss Di Mauro

• Mrs Lucy Brindley – Replacing Mr Taylor for Term 3

• Mrs Lynn Vickers – Greccio Reception.

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I hope to have an announcement on the new swim coachbefore the end of the term.

AIC Sport - Thank you and Review

Last Saturday marked the end of the chess, football and rugbyseason. It was a great day as St Patrick’s College Shorncliffehosted their ‘Back to Pat’s Day’. I was impressed with the effortthat St Patrick’s College made to make the day a communityevent. There were many food stalls, bands and activitiesorganised. Our Open Football and Rugby teams wore bluesocks to highlight Men’s Health Week and St Patrick’s Collegesupported the Queensland Police Campaign to stop DomesticViolence. The day was certainly bigger than the sport andit highlighted that the education and formation of our boysextends well beyond the classroom. A big thank you to allparents and staff who supported the boys during the chess,football and rugby season. I know that many of our boys arecommitted to their College and sport provides an avenue formany of them to demonstrate this. On the weekend, I heard thestory of two boys who rode their bikes from Aspley to Banyo onone weekend so that they could support their friends. Now thatis a commitment to the ‘Nest’.

At the last Heads of Colleges meeting, the decision was madeto conduct a full review of AIC Sport. The review will be ledby Professor Cliff Mallett from the University of Queensland.Professor Mallett has developed a strong research program intwo broad and interrelated research areas - sport psychologyand coaching. He has conducted previous reviews of sportingclubs and organisations. The review will occur during Semester2 of this year and it will cover the following:

Sue Weston has been appointed the project contact person.She is responsible for arranging appointments, setting up focusgroups and managing the communication around a survey.

If you have a desire to contribute to a focus group or havespecific input that you wish to table, please contact Sue.sweston@padua.qld.edu.au

Space Design Success

I am pleased to see that our Space Design Group continuesto achieve outstanding results. We have four boys from ourPadua team who have been offered places on the 2017 ISSDCAustralian team. Congratulations goes to Thomas Benedetti(Yr12), Matthew D’Agostino (Yr11), Luther Minshull (Yr10) andNoah Pacey (Yr10). For the record, Alexander Craig (Yr11)also made the team but has had to withdraw from the tour.Following on from their success at the Australian Space DesignCompetition, these boys travel to the USA in July to representAustralia. Well done to the boys and to Mr Morris and MrsMathai.

Peace and all good,

Mr Peter ElmoreRector

Peter Elmore and students attended the Catholic Men’sPeter Elmore and students attended the Catholic Men’sBreakfast recently – This article is featured in the CatholicBreakfast recently – This article is featured in the Catholic

LeaderLeader

Vice Rector AdministrationPlease find the Semester One Co-Curricular Photo Scheduleattached. Photographs are being taken next Monday 19th andTuesday 20th June. Students are to note the scheduled timeof their photographs on allocated day/s and any uniformrequirements.

Please Note: No correct uniform = No photo.

1. The aspects of the Association which are workingwell and represent best practice.

2. Consider the current mission and purpose of the AICAssociation and responsibilities of member Colleges;

3. Review the finance, management and promotionpractices of the Association;

4. Review the sports currently being played within theAIC competition and whether changes to the sportofferings need to be considered;

5. Consider changes to timing and scheduling of futuresports offerings within the AIC competition;

6. Consider for age eligibility requirements for studentscompeting within the sports competition;

7. Consider any specific needs of primary studentswithin the AIC competition;

8. Consider the implications of the new seniorassessment and tertiary entrance program forstructuring competitions leading up to 2020.

9. Consider the role of external sporting associationswishing to form partnership with the AIC Associationor AIC competitions.

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The ChaplainLondon, and before that Manchester, andthe litany of Islamic inspired terrorist attackscontinue - Brussels, Nice, Paris, and thetragic list grows. What we legitimately seekis security, and a way of life that centres onour values. What we don’t want is fear,prejudice, ignorance, and above all, acounterbalancing cruelty. Nor do we want

the promotion of death in the Muslim world by selling weaponsto its dictators. (USA and Russia are the prime exporters ofweapons to the rest of the world.) Believe in terror and Isis wins,believe in justice and Isis is defeated.

Maybe the Muslim world can look back at some of its own forinspiration today. Let us raise the ghost of a man known as EmirAbdelkader: Muslim, Sufi, sheikh, ferocious warrior, humanist,mystic and protector of his people against Western barbarism,and protector of Christians against Muslim barbarism.

He stands in opposition to perverted Islam - the man lovededucation, admired the Greek philosophers, he forbade hiswarriors to destroy books, he worshipped a religion whichbelieved - so he thought - in human rights.

We should think of Abdelkader now more than ever. He wasno moderate, no pacifist, but he was not an extremist. Sure, hefought back savagely against the French occupation of his land.When imprisoned by the French he spoke of Christians andMuslims as brothers. He earned the respect of Louis-NapoleonBonaparte and the French paid him a pension of 100,000francs. Abraham Lincoln sent him a pair of Colt pistols!

Think then too of the noble Islamic warriors, Saladin, al-Malikal-Kamil, and Boabdil. Saladin, in contrast to the Crusaders,acting with great magnanimity in his conquest of Jerusalem, in

his treatment of Christians and Jews, and who signed a trucewith Richard the Lionheart of England - considered in his timethe model prince by both Muslims and Christians alike. Al-Malikal-Kamil, who gained the admiration of St. Francis, as theypeacefully dialogued together over some months, attemptingan end to the Crusades. Boabdil, one of the last of the Moorishrulers of Spain, and the last king of Grenada, who even indefeat was admired by his Christian enemies, making graciouscompromises, and he was permitted to govern Grenada evenunder the Catholic kings.

Inspired by the life of St. Francis we must continue in dialoguewith Islam in this country. It is about listening to the sufferingthat they undergo every time they hear of these Islamist inspiredterrorist attacks. It is about the cruelty they experience frominsensitive comments, inaccurately generalising the religion ofIslam. Let us reach out to the people of Islam, believers in theholy book of the Koran, St. Francis would call our brothers andsisters.

Fr John Boyd-Boland ofm

COMMUNICATION

No relationship is sustained unless there is honestcommunication between the parties, whether it be inbusiness, family, married life, or even within schoolcommunities like Padua.

The process of communication involves both sending andreceiving messages, be they verbal, written, or signs.Today, using various modes of the internet, there aremultiple means and forms of what some would callcommunication which I don't. What takes place with theinternet often is contact not communication.

Perhaps the single biggest problem with communicationis the illusion that because I have contacted a person,communication has inevitably happened. Such is not thecase. Using the internet in communication robs us ofimportant elements in communication - tone andintonation are impossible to pick up, and body languageis impossible to detect. The best and most successfulcommunication is face to face. Here there has to bemutual trust and respect between those communicating.For the very word communication means to share.

So at recess put your iPhone in your pocket, look yourfriends in the eye, talk to them and listen - then there iscommunication, and a deepening of friendship!

Fr John Boyd-Boland ofm

From the Pastoral Care TeamLast week we were fortunate to be hosted by St Patrick’sCollege in the final round of AIC Rugby and Football for 2017.As part of their celebrations for the day, there was a strongemphasis on the social awareness of Domestic Violence asa pertinent issue within Australian communities. This fact was

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also highlighted by Archbishop Coleridge in his recentfortnightly publication for schools.

Talking to your young man about issues such as domesticviolence and violence against women are important aspects offamily life. The Domestic Violence Resource Centre of Victoria(website available below) nominates the importance ofeducating about respectful relationships as a key ingredient tothis successful education.

http://www.dvrcv.org.au/teachers

For further information on how to engage in the conversation ofdomestic violence at home, the Domestic Violence PreventionSite also has a number of appropriate resources to assist.

http://www.domesticviolence.com.au/pages/community-education.php

Blurred Minds – Save The Date:

During Term 3, students in Year 10 will participate in an alcoholprevention program developed in partnership by BrisbaneCatholic Education and Griffith University. The half dayimmersion will allow students to explore their understandingof alcohol, the short and long-term implications of its use andtheir legal responsibilities in relation to the use of alcohol. Theparent session is being supported by the Parents and FriendsAssociation who will assist with the running of the evening. Theparent evening will cover:

All Year 10 families are asked to please save thedate: August 8, 6:30pm.

An email and RSVP will follow in the coming weeks with furtherinformation.

Student Anxiety:

Student anxiety is a noted issue amongst teens and youngerstudents across the community. Often, students who sufferanxiety can have their condition heightened by a break fromschool or the holidays. This can make a return to school moredifficult and sometimes lead to school refusal.

With the school holidays fast approaching, it may be importantfor families to consider strategies to make the transition back toschool a less complicated process.

Healthy Families, a division of the Beyond Blue organisationoffers the following advice for families in their preparation for areturn to school for anxious students:

For Greccio Students:

For Assisi Students:

The same benefits of setting a routine apply whether you’refive, 15 or 50. Encourage your teen to take responsibility forgetting back into the swing of things the week before schoolstarts, which unfortunately means an end to any late-night Xboxmarathons.

Help your young person set some realistic, achievable goals forthe term.

Talk through any issues or fears they might have – whetherthese are about friends, grades or teachers. Instead of focusingon hypothetical ‘what ifs’, try and steer them towards ‘whatis’…and what they can do to change the situation.

Have a couple of practice runs at getting to school together,especially if your young person is going to be using publictransport on their own. They’re not going to want you crampingtheir style when school starts, so make sure they’re feelingconfident about doing the trip solo.

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-6-12/mental-health-conditions-in-children/anxiety/tackling-back-to-school-anxiety

Parenting Tip of The Week – Teach EmotionalUnderstanding:

As boys begin to understand their sensitive side and whatemotions mean for them, it may become easier for them totalk about their feelings. By teaching them about emotions,explaining what emotions mean and how they look forothers, may help them to understand their own emotionsand regulate their own outbursts.

Mr Ben Lowrie

FormationDear Padua Families

• Increase parent-child communication about alcohol

• Raise awareness about the roles that parents play inadolescent’s alcohol use

• To inform parents of their legal responsibilities when itcomes to adolescents and alcohol consumption

• Provide best practice advice and guidance skills toassist parents

• Provide parents with the knowledge and confidenceon how to use the supporting materials (e.g. onlineresources) independently.

• Get back into the school-day routine at least a weekearly – waking up, eating and going to bed at regulartimes.

• Get your child involved in planning out their lunchesand snacks for the first week back.

• For anxious kids, plenty of detail can be calming. Talkthrough the steps of getting to their classroom: "Andthen we put our bag away; we say hi to our friends;we move to our play area...etc"

• Stick to familiar routines as much as possible. Try tohave a calm evening and allow more time to settlebefore bedtime if your child is feeling excited ornervous about school.

• Help your child pack their bag the night before. Avisual checklist can help them remember what theyneed to take. Lay out their clothes so everything’sready for the morning.

• Allow some extra time to get ready on day one soyou’re not rushing.

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This week Padua commemorates the Feast Day of St Anthonyof Padua, our College Patron. St Anthony was a gifted studentand preacher. Legend has it that St Anthony was such a brilliantpreacher that even the fish of the sea wanted to listen to himwhen men did not! Inspired by the life of the Franciscan Friars,St Anthony decided to join them, already being a member of theAugustinian Order (Villanova’s loss I guess!). Shipwreck, illnessand cynics, St Anthony won the respect of everyone he met.This week we acknowledge the teacher and friar who we knowas Anthony of Padua!

Let us pray:

Loving God,Source of all blessing,may we all come to knowyour wisdom more deeply in our hearts,and to live out this wisdom in each moment of our lives.

We pray for our school communitythat we might seek to live out the examplethat St Anthony of Padua is to us all –a person with a passion for preachingand a love for all that he met.

May the same spirit that inspired St Anthonybe in everything we do as a school communityblessed by his name.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

End of Term Celebrations

Because the Feast Day of our College Patron, St Anthony fallsduring the senior exams, we celebrate his Feast Day Mass onthe last day of term, Friday 23 June commencing at 9.15 am.Later in the day we recognise those boys and teams who havebeen outstanding in AIC Chess, Rugby and Football in our Term2 Sports Awards Assembly. To conclude the day the annualPadua Dash is run where House competes against House forthis year’s title. Details will be sent home closer to the day.

2017 Franciscan Appeal

As we enter the last couple of weeks of this year’s FranciscanAppeal I would like to thank each and every family and staffmember who has, in some way contributed to anothersuccessful collection. There have been numerous events thathave been organised by individuals or class groups, such hasbeen the spirit that has gone into our fundraising this year.The cheque for the final amount will be handed over at our StAnthony Mass on Friday 23 June. Padua families will be notifiedvia Facebook and the app after that about what this year’s totalcame to.

Last Franciscan Appeal Event:

Monday 19 JuneCurry Day

Date Claimers - Kirby, Mitchell and OdoricHouse Eucharists

This is an advance reminder to members of the above Housesabout the dates for your House Eucharists coming up in thefuture.

Please note these dates in your family calendars:

Email invitations will be sent to you and your son in the weeksprior to your House Eucharist. All staff and students areexpected to attend these liturgies. Supper will follow, so pleasebring a plate to share.

2018 Pilgrimage Fundraiser

Thank you to those families who have placed an order fora Padua Cushion. 90 cushions have already been paid for.Don’t miss out. All proceeds go towards the 2018 FranciscanPilgrimage.

This beautiful 50cm x 50cm memento would make a greatGraduation gift or suitable decoration for any Paduan! We mustplace a minimum order of 150 for the fundraiser to besuccessful. Please support the College and the 2018Franciscan Pilgrimage. Fr John has already placed his order!!Follow the link to our School Events Calendar to place yourorder

http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/news-and-events/school-events-calendar/detail/34489

• Mitchell House – 18 July

• Odoric House – 10 August

• Kirby House – 24 August

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Special Prayers and Intentions

Prayer is a powerful thing. Each week there is always someonein our community in need of them. Please let us know ofanyone you know who is ill, passed away or just needs toknow that others are thinking of them. Names can be sent tomobrien@padua.qld.edu.au

Mass is offered every Friday where your prayer intentions canbe requested.

As we move into the last week of the term may we look towardthe coming weeks where study and assignments can makeway for a little rest and relaxation (at least for the boys!).

Oh, and by the way, if ever you feel you have lost somethingpray to St Anthony, the Patron Saint of Lost Things, you aresure to find it again!

Peace and all good,

Mr Michael O’Brien

Upcoming House Eucharists

Please note details of the upcoming HouseEucharists for:

The Mitchell House Eucharist is being celebrated on Tuesday,18 July at 7:00pm at The Little Flower Church. Email Invitationshave been sent to you and your son already. All staff andstudents are expected to attend this liturgy. Supper alwaysfollows. It is an expectation for all Mitchell families to attendthis Eucharist with any absentee notifications to be emailedto Mitchell House Guardian, Mr Craig Nicholsoncnicholson@padua.qld.edu.au

Please bring a plate to share for supper afterwards.

Franciscan Pilgrimage

Places are still available for boys to join our 2018 Pilgrimageto Franciscan Italy. If interested contact Mr. Michael O’Brienat mobrien@padua.qld.edu.au. Your enquiry does not obligateyou in anyway but will be given a prompt and cheerful reply!

A reminder to those families who have registered their interestthat their letter of interest and refundable deposit of $200 is nowdue.

PLEASE NOTE: In the 2020 Franciscan Pilgrimage, YEAR 12students will NOT be able to join the Pilgrimage because thenew mode of assessment for Year 12 will preclude theirpresence.

Please pray for the sick:Mrs Angela Coglan, Mother of Darcy (Year 9); wife of MrCoglan (staff)

Please pray for those who have died:Trudie Baker (mother of Old Boy Oskar Baker 2015)Mike Tod (husband of Emma Tod, and sons Alex and Ollie)Grandmother of Luke Williams (Year 5) and Rhys (Year 7)

Teaching and Learning

Year 10 Senior Pathways Evening – August 7

The Year 10 Senior Pathways Evening will take place on August7 in La Cordelle. This is an important information session forYear 10 students and their families. The evening begins at 6pmwith a presentation on the pathways and the choices availablein Senior, and is then followed by an opportunity for studentsand their families to access staff from each faculty and ask anyquestions they may have in order to help them finalise their

• Mitchell House – Tuesday 18 July, 2017

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pathway and subject choices for 2018 and 2019. Therefore,this is a compulsory event for students who are expected toattend with at least one family member.

Year 11 into Year 12 Parent and StudentInformation Evening – August 21

Non-OP Pathway

The Year 11 into Year 12 Non-OP Pathway Parent and StudentInformation Evening will take place on August 21 in La Cordelle.This is an important information session for Year 11 studentsin both the Vocational and Mixed Pathways and their families.This session runs from 6pm to 7pm and covers key informationto help Year 11 students on a Non-OP Pathway transitioninto Year 12 and prepare for their final year of schooling. It isexpected that all Year 11 students on a Non-OP Pathway willattend with at least one family member.

OP Pathway

The Year 11 into Year 12 OP Pathway Parent and StudentInformation Evening will take place on August 21 in La Cordelle.This is an important information session for Year 11 students onthe OP Pathway and their families. This session runs from 7pmto 8:30pm and covers key information to help Year 11 studentson the OP Pathway transition into Year 12 and prepare for theirfinal year of schooling. It is expected that all Year 11 studentson the OP Pathway will attend with at least one family member.

Semester 1 Reports

Reports will be available to families via the Parent Portal in thefirst week of Term 3, no later than Friday July 14.

Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews – Term 3

Parent Teacher Interviews will occur in Weeks 2 and 3 ofTerm 3. These provide the opportunity for you and your sonto speak with their Semester 2 teachers. If you have urgentquestions regarding your son’s learning that you would liketo address before Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews, pleaseemail his class teachers directly.

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings for Parent Teacher Interviews willoccur via the Parent Portal and the timeline to book for thefirst night of parent teacher interviews will be short. Bookingsfor both interview evenings will open for on-line bookings onFriday July 14. Can I ask that you please double check yourportal username and password and contact the College ITDepartment if you need assistance.

Last Week of Term

The last week of Term 2 is the same as any other week. All yearlevels are back in class and they will either be consolidating theirTerm 2 learning or beginning Term 3 work. I ask that all parentsbe aware of this. Term Time absence forms are available on theCollege website should you be planning for your son to not beat school in the last week of term.

http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/teaching-and-learning/assessment-and-academic-achievements/term-time-absence/

The New Senior Secondary System inQueensland

In the last several Bulletins, I have provided links to informationon the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority(QCAA) website surrounding the new senior system which willbe introduced commencing with Year 11 in 2019. In his articlein the last bulletin, Mr Peter Elmore also addressed the newsystem. The QCAA have a range of resources designed forfamilies, schools and students. They have recently published aFrequently Asked Question page for the New Senior Systemand this provides a clear overview to the changes andaddresses some of the common questions that stakeholdershave. The link to this page is listed below:

https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/new-snr-assessment-te/faqs

Mr Jason Pacey

Greccio and Assisi Libraries

What a Marvel-lous time to curl up with a good book andread…With the winter holidays almost upon us, we thought youmight like to know that the Top 10 Health benefits of READINGinclude:

And a fun source of entertainment (yes, really!).

No matter your tastes or interests, the world of the written wordholds something for everyone, in the form of magazines, picturebooks, graphic novels, a plethora of fiction genre, non-fiction,poetry, manga and so much more. "Whether you choose tonourish your inner escapist or feed your brain with newknowledge, step away from the computer for a bit, crack opena book and feel free to replenish your soul for a little while."(Health Fitness Revolution, May 2015)

Our Year 9/10 and 11/12 book clubbers will be making themost of the extra time in preparation for our Term 3 Mt Alverniabook chat, in Week 3, over hot chocolate.

• Stimulating the mind

• Acquiring knowledge

• Expanding your vocabulary

• Sharpening writing skills

• Honing critical and analytical skills

• Improving memory

• Boosting concentration

• Feeding your imagination

• Reducing stress.

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http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-reading/

The Greccio boys and their teachers are brainstorming howthey will share their favourite reading spots for the new displayboard. We can't wait to see the most creative reading spots.

We wish everyone a book filled winter break, and extend agentle reminder to return or renew any overdue items, beforethe end of term.

Yours in books,

Ms Hochstrasser, Mrs O’Driscoll and Mrs Weber

eLearning

STEAM

This week sees the last week of STEAM club for this term.The boys were asked to choose a project they can work onover 2 weeks. Projects chosen include Scratch games, Spherochariots (using Lego), Makey Makey pianos, Little Bits cars. Weare looking forward to seeing the final products!

Laptops over the Holidays

Just a reminder that your son should continue the habit ofshutting down his laptop when it is not in use. This will help withkeeping updates running and prevent issues on the first day ofschool.

Datacom Office

From 3 July (second week of holidays), Datacom support willno longer be located near the Auditorium. All Datacom supportwill be located with the College IT Help Desk.

Should your son require assistance over this period, IT will beopen 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Mrs Tanya Anderson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI1iu-pESXI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80WjK49KMkU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9nFIzZn5V4

Class Act 50 Challenge

This fortnight’s challenge is not directly from the Class Act 50Challenge.

With the school holidays coming up, the challenge is for yourfamily to have designated ‘Technology Free’ time over theholidays – this includes all members of the family!

Sport

Confraternity Carnival 2017

Queensland Independent Secondary Schools RugbyLeague (QISSRL)Hosted by Padua CollegePadua Playing Fields Banyo + ACU

Monday 26 June – Friday 30 June

Padua College is proud to host the 2017 Carnival. There willbe 48 schools from across Queensland converging on Brisbanefor the week-long rugby league Carnival. There will be 144games throughout the week with all 35 field 1 games beinglive-streamed.

If you are free in the first week of the holidays, the Padua teamwould appreciate your support. Listed below are the times forthe first three rounds with particular note of the main game atACU.

Date Time Game Field

Monday 26June

11:50am Padua v EmmausRockhampton

Field 1,Banyo

Monday 26June

6:50pm Padua v St Mary’sToowoomba

Main Oval,ACU

Tuesday 27June

11:00am Marymount v Padua Field 4,Banyo

To help make the carnival a success, we are asking that youshare the carnival Facebook link as the QISSRL Facebook pagewill host the live streaming production. The QISSRL websiteand the App will enable you to get updates, scores, gametimes, team lists, carnival rules and important information aboutthe Carnival.

http://www.facebook.com/qissrlconfro/

http://www.qissrl.sportzvault.com/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjTQFt1VBGI

Inside Sport

P&F

P&F Meeting Times 2017

• 11 July

• 8 August

• 12 September

• 17 October

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Community

• 7 November

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BLINGO BINGO .... SAVE THE DATE for agreat night out...

BLINGO BINGO NIGHTSATURDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2017

Proceeds to support the 2017 USA Basketball Tour

30th Reunion (2018) – Senior Class of ‘88

Planning has begun!

Please send contact details to:

Scott Maguire: smaguire@padua.qld.edu.auCosi DeAngelis: Cosi.DeAngelis@anz.comChris Holding: Chris.Holding@cpbcon.com.auGreg Khan: Greg_Khan@iprimus.com.au

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CHERMSIDE BAREFOOT BOWLS –SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Boys can play barefoot bowls at Chermside Bowls Clubfor $2.50 in June school holidays. They must be

accompanied by an adult over 18 years old as thepremise is licenced. Please contact the club on33591097 to arrange a time, so that a person is

available to instruct on how to play the game. Adults are$5 each and there needs to be at least a group of 5

people.

The club does serve meals and finger food can bearranged if wanted.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: A weekend away formarried couples in peaceful, picturesque surroundings –away from the distractions of everyday living. Take timeout of your busy schedule, to invest in your most preciousasset . . . your Marriage! This is a unique opportunityto recharge your relationship batteries, refocus on eachother and fall in love all over again!

Our next week end will held 4 to 6 August 2017.

Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD(on Brisbane’s bayside)

For bookings/details contact: Maria and David Murphy,ph (07) 3342 1456, dandmmurphy@optusnet.com.au

http://www.wwme.org.au/

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The RectorEnd of SemesterSt Anthony’s Feast Day - June 13Farewells, Leave Breaks and WelcomesAIC Sport - Thank you and ReviewSpace Design Success

Vice Rector AdministrationThe ChaplainCOMMUNICATION

From the Pastoral Care TeamBlurred Minds – Save The Date:All Year 10 families are asked to please save the date: August 8, 6:30pm.Student Anxiety:For Greccio Students:For Assisi Students:

FormationLet us pray:End of Term Celebrations2017 Franciscan AppealLast Franciscan Appeal Event:Date Claimers - Kirby, Mitchell and Odoric House Eucharists2018 Pilgrimage FundraiserSpecial Prayers and IntentionsUpcoming House EucharistsPlease note details of the upcoming House Eucharists for:

Franciscan Pilgrimage

Teaching and LearningYear 10 Senior Pathways Evening – August 7Year 11 into Year 12 Parent and Student Information Evening – August 21Non-OP PathwayOP Pathway

Semester 1 ReportsParent/Student/Teacher Interviews – Term 3Last Week of TermThe New Senior Secondary System in QueenslandGreccio and Assisi LibrarieseLearningSTEAMLaptops over the HolidaysDatacom Office

Class Act 50 Challenge

SportConfraternity Carnival 2017Monday 26 June – Friday 30 June

Inside Sport

P&FP&F Meeting Times 2017

CommunityBLINGO BINGO .... SAVE THE DATE for a great night out...30th Reunion (2018) – Senior Class of ‘88

CHERMSIDE BAREFOOT BOWLS – SCHOOL HOLIDAYS