Dear Members of the St Patrick‘s Family, Welcome back to Term 4. I hope that the holiday break was a restful time for all and importantly I hope that the break enabled everyone the opportunity to recharge the batteries in preparation for a busy Term 4. Over the next few weeks there are a significant number of important events taking place that will involve many people within the St. Patrick‘s College Community. These events include:-

Co-curricular Photo Day

2012 Orientation Night

Track and Field Spirit Assembly

Year 5 Camp

2012 Orientation Testing Day

Staff Retreat

Verification Day

AIC Track and Field Carnival

Showcase

Parents and Friends Jazz and Shiraz afternoon

Year 11 Leadership Retreat This is just a sample of what is ahead during Term 4. With this in mind it is imperative that everyone starts from Day 1 and that the students approach their studies from Week 1. My thanks to the staff, parents and students who were involved in a range of activities over the holidays. All events went well and a good time was had by all. I also welcome back Ms Katie Spencer and Mr Geoff Samuels, who were on leave last term. In a previous edition of the Calling I introduced the new Charter to the St. Patrick‘s College Community and indicated that during the course of the year I would provide further details about the Charter and importantly its intents. Central to the Charter are four Touchstones of Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. They are:-

Liberating Education

Gospel Spirituality

Inclusive Community

Justice and Solidarity Over the coming weeks I will provide some further details surrounding each of the Touchstones. This week I will examine Liberating Education. I wish everyone the best for the upcoming term, in particular our Year 12 students who begin their final term at St. Patrick‘s College. Have a great week. God Bless

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

6 October 2011 No. 30

We open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope filled and free to build a better world for all. To allow for this to occur, St. Patrick‘s College is called to:

Encourage all members of the school community to work to the best of their abilities to realise their potential and strive for equity and success.

Serve the needs of each person through authentic relevant and creative learning and teaching experiences.

Provide a learning culture within a safe and healthy environment that enables students to experience success.

Provide a holistic education integrating faith with culture and learning.

Give priority to the allocation of resources to provide for students with particular needs.

Enable students to experience and value a critical awareness of justice and peace issues.

Welcome back to everyone to Term 4. The year has flown with so much activity and I hope everyone had the chance

to have some quality time with friends and family over the holidays. We welcomed back Mrs Travers, Ms Spencer

and Mr Samuels this week from their leave last term. We also have four new young men join our student body this

week – Jordan Butler, Ruben Sullivan, Shaun Bezzina and Vince Bezzina. I hope they have a very successful journey

at St Pat‘s. Our four Year 11 students who have been on exchange to USA and Canada – Joshua Smith, Liam

Anderson, Liam Hannant and Tom Huth – returned to school this week, full of excitement and stories aplenty.

Two staff members have been having medical treatment over the holidays. Br Col is back in hospital and Mrs Cotton

has been having a series of treatment. We certainly hold both in our prayers and thoughts and wish them all the

best for a successful recovery.

Term four is the shortest of the year but certainly not less in importance. The Year 12s only have about 15 lessons

left in each subject and the other year levels do not have too many more lessons in each of their subjects. It is really

important that every student makes the most of this term to finish the year as best as they can. Parents can help by

sitting down with their son and working out some goals for this term. It is great to aim for something and to work out

some actions to try to achieve them. The process is a very positive one for our young men. We should all be encour-

aging our boys to make the most of every lesson they have left this term, to avoid distractions and to work consist-

ently. How well we finish this term will have a significant impact on the start of next year in so many aspects.

Welcome back to Term 4. I hope everyone had a relaxing break and used the time to spend with family and

friends.

Years 5, 6 and 7 ORIENTATION EVENING will be held next Monday evening 10 October. This is the first official function for over 160 families new to St Patrick‘s and hence a very important occasion in our College calendar. All current Year 11 students are invited to attend to assist with the orientation of the younger students. Current Year 6 and 7 students are NOT required to attend the evening. We also need parents to assist with the evening and I ask

any parent who is able to help to contact Mrs. Sandra Fowlie in the Student Office (3631 9070).

Leadership 2012 – The Process of Leadership selection for 2012 has commenced. Staff and students are in the pro-cess of nominating and selecting the College leaders this week. The process for the selection of House Leaders will occur over the next few weeks. All Year 11 students will attend a compulsory Leadership Retreat from Monday, 24 October, to Tuesday, 25 October. On Wednesday 26 October the Year 11 students will spend the day with their

House Deans in a formation program that will see them plan for their role as leaders of their respective Houses.

AIC Track and Field – Good luck to all our athletes who are competing in the AIC Track and Field events over the next week. All Year 8 to12 students are travelling to QSAC on Tuesday 18 October to support our athletes. It is expected that all Year 8 -12 students will attend school in full College uniform on that Tuesday and positively sup-port our athletes. Students will be transported to QSAC by bus and will return by 3.00pm. Food is expensive at SAF so I encourage students to bring their own food and drink. School hats will also be beneficial for the morning sun at

the stadium. This is a special events day and any student absent will require to present a Medical Certificate.

Year 11 Formation Program Term 4: Over the next few weeks all Year 11 students will participate in a series of talks provided by Drug Arm, SEAT (Spinal Injuries Association) and the Queensland Police Services. The talks will hopefully create an awareness of the impact of Drugs and the risk factors associated with them, underage drinking and the associated violence that can occur and the legal complications that are associated with this type of behav-

iour. Any question please do not hesitate to call.

DAVID GARDINER

COLLEGE DEAN

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STUDENT FORMATION — FRANK TORRISI

STUDENTS

CURRICULUM

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM— CHRIS CAMPBELL

Welcome back to all students in what is likely to be a busy final term. It is pleasing to report that students returned

from the break refreshed and have worked well throughout this first week.

Year 12 students face an important few weeks. In most subject areas there will only be one assessment task remain-

ing. Consequently, it is unlikely that students at this stage could experience substantial movement from one level of

achievement to another. However, a strong finish on these final pieces is extremely important. It is important to re-

member that in terms of OP calculations, it is not just the actual Level of Achievement which counts, but where the stu-

dent is placed in the rank order for each subject. A strong performance on final pieces of assessment will contribute

to students finishing as high on the rank order as possible.

Although final exams are still some time away, it is prudent to commence any preparation as early as possible. A

strong finish to the year is desirable for students in all year levels. It is the College‘s expectation that students attend

school until the final day. If students leave early, it is not feasible for them to complete exams before the scheduled

date.

Could I ask all parents to go through the term 4 assignment calendar with their sons. Overall, the submission of as-

signments in 2011 has been quite good. The numbers of students who are being given Academic detentions for late

work continues to decrease. I do appreciate the support of all parents in assisting the teaching staff in their expecta-

tion that students are aware of assignment deadlines whether for final copies or drafts.

The College 1 to 1 laptop program continues to develop, with more and more units of work being released in an

electronic format. One area which has slipped over the course of the year is the care and storage of the netbooks.

Students and parents are reminded that when the computers are not being used they must be stored either in the stu-

dents locker or bag. Boys are now in the habit of leaving the computers sitting on tables, on top of lockers, or on the

ground. They are quite expensive, costing approximately $900 to replace. Unfortunately, if they are damaged or

stolen, as a result of not being stored correctly, the College will have no option but to ask for the money to be

reimbursed.

Good luck to all students in the final term.

REMEMBER

Yr 12 Study of Religion

Extended Written Task

Draft: 21st October

Final: 31st October

IDENTITY & MINISTRY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IDENTITY —MATTHEW HAWKINS

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This morning I had the great pleasure and privilege of visiting the Magoffin family. I met Carmen Magoffin, wife of Peter Magoffin, an old boy of St Patrick‘s who unexpectedly and sadly passed away during the holiday period. Pe-ter‘s son-in-law, Matthew Spatuzzo, is also an old boy and Peter‘s grandson, Will Freidman, is a current Year 8

O‘Rourke student.

The reason I was invited to Carmen‘s house was the incredibly generous gift left by Peter to our Paddies Van. Peter‘s family asked for donations to the Paddies Van in lieu of flowers at Peter‘s funeral, and today, Carmen handed me

$1000 to go towards our important ministry to those in our community doing it tough.

I didn‘t know Peter, but in my short time over a coffee this morning, I understood that I should not have been surprised by Peter‘s or Carmen‘s generosity. Carmen clearly is a lady of deep faith, and Peter sounds like a bloke whose com-pany that I and many others would have thoroughly enjoyed. I heard about a man who clearly loved his family, loved a good time, didn‘t mind a quiet punt and felt a desire to support those in need. He was a regular volunteer for the Paddies Van, and Anthony Ryan, who began the Paddies Van and is a past Assistant Principal Mission of St Patrick‘s,

remembers Peter as a man very generous with his time, and someone who loved a chat.

The experience of meeting Peter‘s family has reminded me of the wonderful work that the Paddies Van does. It has reminded me of the great benefit of the Paddies Van for not only those marginalised in our society through financial disadvantage or mental illness, but also for our students, staff and wider community. Truly, spending time with the pa-trons of the Paddies Van is a transformational experience. It is humbling and confronting, and makes the volunteer look far more deeply at the concept of dignity than a dictionary definition can give. It is simply an education like no other. Experiencing the Paddies Van is simultaneously grounded in absolute reality and a deep sense of spirituality. It is an expression of our faith, in action. Speaking to Peter‘s family taught me that Peter understood this, and when he

took his grandson with him, he was sharing a gift and an education.

Can I take this opportunity to encourage our community to once again get behind the Paddies Van – students, staff and parents. It is simple. Give Helen Righetti a call on 36319014 or email hrighetti@stpatricks.qld.edu.au, or simply pop in to the Student Office. Currently, we are particularly looking for Year 8, 9 and 10 boys to help with cooking a barbie at Decker Park on Tuesday mornings and providing a meal for young children at Humpybong State School on

a Thursday morning. Make a difference today.

On behalf of St Patrick‘s, the Paddies Van volunteers and patrons, I would like to pass on our condolences to the Ma-

goffin family and sincerely thank them for this very generous gift. It will certainly be put to very good use.

On a final note, another way you can support the Paddies Van as well as some other extremely good causes is to come along to Doomben on Saturday for the annual Mimiki Race Day. For more information, see www.mimikifoundation.org.au. It will be a great day, and something tells me Peter Magoffin may have enjoyed it as

well. If you have any sure things, feel free to send them through to me!

Have a great week.

Carmen Magoffin and William Freidman presenting

donations to Matt Hawkins Peter Magoffin

IDENTITY & MINISTRY

JUSTICE AND PEACE—MARK ELLISON

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Australian Catholic Bishops Social Justice Sunday Statement – 25th September

“Building Bridges, Not Walls: Prisons and the Justice System”

Prayer written by a Prison Chaplain

God our Creator, We acknowledge the ancestors and original owners of this land, a land of wealth and freedom, far horizons, mountains, forest and shining sand. Maker and spirit of earth and all creation, let your love possess our land and may we share in faith and friendship, the gifts unmeasured from your land. We pray for all the imprisoned, those on the inside, whose confinement is obvious and those on the out-side, whose imprisonment is subtler. We reach out in grace knowing that human divisions are false, that we are not the innocent praying for the guilty or the right praying for the wrong, but people praying for people, the hurt remembering the hurt, the failure reaching out in love too the failure in a single community. We remember those who seek to change difficult life stories, midwives of hope and agents of grace. We remember and pray for the victims of crime on the outside, knowing that we do not have the luxury of black and white, the simple answer or the easy question. We remember and pray for the countless victims on the inside, casualties of uneven playing fields and difficult starts, dreamless futures and nightmare pasts. We remember the whole criminal justice system and its process, those caught up in it, those on every side and in every moment of it. We pray a blessing on all those who enter prison. We pray a blessing on all those who wait on the outside. We pray a blessing on the world community. Teach us to deal with each other with compassion. Keep all of us ever mindful of your law of love so that we may temper justice with mercy, exercise control with compassion. May our motives and our actions conform to your will and fulfil your purposes all the days of this life so that we may share in the life to come. Amen

7th July, 2011 Area 2 Long Bay

New South Wales, Australia

STUDENTS

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COUNSELLOR — EMILY ROTTA

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COUNSELLOR — EMILY ROTTA

STUDENTS CONT’D

START LIVING FROM THIS OCTOBER Scott Smith from Motivation To Move, is coming to Australia to present his Face Your Passion Live Workshop this month. Scott's self-help podcasts consistently rank at the top of the iTunes self-help category. The Face Your Passion seminars are designed so participants can identify their true passion, eliminate the issues holding them back, and give them the tools they need to move toward living the life of their dreams. Profits will be donated to the charity Hands Across The Water. MotivationToMove.com is one of the world‘s leading motivational websites with a belief that ‗Life Begins When You Move‘, all it takes to succeed is to ―STAND UP, TAKE A STEP AND REPEAT‖. Some of us

need a little help to do this.

As a host of a top ranked iTunes Self-Help podcast, Scott has learned a few things about getting people off the

sofa and moving, which is exactly how ‗Face Your Passion‘ was invited to present in Australia. The LIVE Workshop

will be in Sydney but you can log onto the website to find out more details.

In January of 2011, Rodney Appleby became a graduate of the online version of ‗Face Your Passion‘, found himself inspired to help young people and decided to team up with Mr. Smith to make it happen. The result? Profits from the Face Your Passion Live Workshops will be donated by MTM In Oz to support Rodney Appleby in a charity bike ride for Hands Across The Water. Every cent raised by Hands goes to support Thai orphans left by the tsunami and other

projects.

Contact—Rodney Appleby, MTM In Oz

M 040285994 E mtminoz@gmail.com W motivationtomove.com/mtminoz iT The Daily Boost

Congratulations

Adam Edgar - who has also been selected into the Metropolitan North Secondary Track & Field to compete

in the Under 13 400m and 90m Hurdles at the Queensland Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships from 20 – 23 October at QSAC.

Sports Information Line (Wet Weather) The telephone number for St Patrick‘s College Sports Information Line/Wet Weather Update is 3631 9080. Please be reminded that in the event of Wet Weather, any changes to the published schedule for sporting fixtures will be made just before 7.00am on the day of the fixtures.

SPC Basketball

AIC BASKETBALL St Patrick‘s College vs. St Edmund‘s College

PLEASE NOTE: Entrance to the Callan Centre is ONLY via Yundah Street or Park Parade. There will be NO ENTRY via PIER AVENUE.

AIC Round 4- Saturday 8th October 2011

A canteen will be in operation at the Callan Centre Playing Uniform: The following uniform must be worn to Saturday fixtures (items are available at the uniform shop): Shorts SPC Basketball Shorts or HPE shorts Singlet Current SPC Basketball Singlet Socks White Sports Socks

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

DIRECTOR OF SPORT— LUKE DONATINI

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TIME COURT 1

CALLAN CENTRE

COURT 2

MORVEN OUTSIDE

8.00 am 15B 13C

9.00 am 15A 13B

10.00 am 3rd V 13A

11.00 am 16A 14C

12.00 pm 2nd V 14B

1.00pm 1st V 14A

BASKETBALL CO-ORDINATOR—STEVE COPPING

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

TENNIS CO-ORDINATOR—BR PRITCHARD

SPC Tennis

AIC TENNIS St Patrick’s College vs. St Edmund’s College

AIC Round 4- Saturday 8th October 2011

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION WILL BE REQUIRED BOTH TO AND FROM THE PLAYING VENUES The following uniform must be worn to Saturday fixtures (items are available at the uniform shop): Shorts SPC HPE shorts Shirt White SPC Tennis Shirt or Plain White Polo Socks White Sports Socks Shoes Non-Marking Tennis Shoes

Water Polo is kicking off again for 2011. The training venue has changed this year to Sandgate Pool. Boys will be expected to make their own way down. Training sessions will run on Monday afternoons: 3.30 – 4.30pm for U13 and U14 boys 4.30 – 5.30pm for U15, U 16 and Open boys Games are scheduled for Wednesday afternoons at various venues. We will be using Sandgate Pool as a home venue this year. Trials will occur on Monday afternoon the 10th October at the above times, with the first round scheduled for Wednesday the 12th October. Details of the draw are still being finalised. Boys are asked to read morning notic-es and attend trials and meetings.

For more details please contact Mr Tim Walker in the Quane House Dean office on 3631 9022 or at twalk-

er@stpatricks.qld.edu.au

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Team

Venue Time

1st Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine Warm Up 8.00am

2nd Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “

3rd Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “

16A Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “

16B Coops Tennis Centre – Beams Rd Carseldine “ “

15A St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

15B St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

14A St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

14B St Edmund’s College, Mary Street, Woodend “ “

13A St Mary’s College, Mary Street, Woodend (Opposite SEC) “ “

13B St Mary’s College, Mary Street, Woodend (Opposite SEC) “ “

WATER POLO CO-ORDINATOR—TIM WALKER

St Patrick’s College - 2011

Tennis Academy – Term 4

Applications are once again open for entry to the St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy Term 4. The

Academy is available to all students of St Patrick’s College looking to improve their tennis skills. This

term provides 8 weeks of tennis instruction by Brad Harbottle of LifeTime Tennis, and his team of

professional coaches.

..................................................................................................................................................................................

St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy – Application Form

Please return completed form to College Office by Friday, 16th September. For further

information please call Brad on 0412 961 651.

Student Name: _____________________________________________ Year level 2011: _____________________________________________ Student Address: _____________________________________________ _________________________ Postcode: __________ Home Tel: __________________ Mobile: ________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ I understand that in enrolling my son in the St Patrick’s College Tennis Academy I am responsible for payment of $80.00 to the College. Payment must accompany this appli-cation form. Parent Signature: ……………………………………………………………………

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

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ACTIVITIES CONT’D

SPC Track & Field

SPC Senior (AIC) Track & Field Training Schedule – Term 4

This is our working Training Schedule for Term 4 AIC Track and Field.

Please note that some training sessions may change or be added but those involved will be notified of this by the specific

event group coach/es.

AIC TRACK AND FIELD 2011

Friday 7th October – Lead Up Meet No 4 Program

Bus Times:

Depart SPC (Yundah Street) Friday Afternoon at 3.10pm

Depart QSAC at approx. 8.15pm

Arrive Back at SPC (Park Parade) at approx. 9.00pm

We ask ALL parents to have arranged pick up of your son from Park Parade (College Front Entrance) at 9.00pm.

We also ask that athletes contact their parents on the night should the bus be running late.

TRACK & FIELD COORDINATORS — Luke Donatini (AIC) and Cassandra Harden (CIC)

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School (6.45am – 8.00am)

Hurdles

& Sprints on Back Oval

Morning Tea

High Jump (Under 13)

High Jump

(Under 13)

Senior Lunch Time

High Jump (Under 14 – Opens)

High Jump

(Under 14 – Opens)

After School (3.20pm – 4.45pm)

Sprints/Hurdles on Back Oval

All Throws and Middle Distance

at Curlew Park

Specialist Long Jump /Triple Jump

on Back Oval

Full Squad Training at

Nudgee Track

Full

Squad Training

at Nudgee Track

Competition Meets

At SAF/QSAC (Kessels Rd,

Nathan)

SCHEDULE OF TRACK EVENTS

SCHEDULE OF FIELD EVENTS

ACTIVITIES CONT’D

TRACK & FIELD COORDINATORS — Luke Donatini (AIC) and Cassandra Harden (CIC)

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TIME EVENT

October 7

4:45 pm Hurdles

4:50 pm 3000m

5:05 pm 4 x 100m Relays

5:45 pm 800m

6:15 pm 100m

6:45 pm 4 x 400m Relay

7:15 pm 1500m

7:30 pm 200m

TIME EVENT AGE GROUP

4:45 pm

TRIPLE JUMP

DISCUS

LONG JUMP

SHOT PUT

HIGH JUMP (1.50m)

JAVELIN

13 YRS

14 YRS

15 YRS

15 YRS

16/OPEN (Pit 1)

16/OPEN

5:35 pm

LONG JUMP

JAVELIN

SHOT PUT

HIGH JUMP (1.35m)

DISCUS

TRIPLE JUMP

13 YRS

13 YRS

14 YRS

14 (Pit 1) 15 (Pit 2)

15 YRS

16/OPEN

6:25 pm

HIGH JUMP (1.25m)

SHOT PUT

JAVELIN

LONG JUMP

TRIPLE JUMP

DISCUS

13 YRS (Pits 1 & 2)

13 YRS

14 YRS

14 YRS

15 YRS

16/OPEN

7:15 pm

DISCUS

TRIPLE JUMP

JAVELIN

LONG JUMP

SHOT PUT

13 YRS

14 YRS

15 YRS

16/OPEN

16/OPEN

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

COMMUNITY NOTICES CONT’D

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CONT’D

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CONT’D

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CONT’D

COMMUNITY NOTICES CONT’D

DATE HELPERS

Fri 07/10 Evelin Liddell, Kim Oakes, Marianne Refoy

Mon 10/10 Karen Smyth, Katerina Camiller, Donelle McVeigh, Francesca Jacovelli

Tue 11/10 Cally Egerton, Louise Stringer, Vicki Wolstenholme

Wed 12/10 Judy Jones, Sandra Appleby-Lake, Joanne Casey

Thu 13/10 Jacqui Baldock, Andrea Massey, Liz Dittbernor, Cheryl Manche

Fri 14/10 Susan Mobbs, Sue Fuhrmeister, Tanya Smith, Michelle Litchfield

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UNIFORM SHOP

BLAZER HONOUR POCKETS – Another order will be sent away next week so please have blazer

and relevant paper work to the shop by 11.30am Thursday 13 October. Time frame for return will be

approx 2 weeks.

CARRY BAGS & SATCHELS BACK IN STOCK.

TRADING HOURS TERM TIME

TUES 12-4PM, WED 10AM-2PM, THURS 7.30-11.30AM

LOST PROPERTY 2 x school hat - clearly named C. LEARMONTH A3 sketch book blue transparent cover with about 10 sketches signed Mitchell McCann If found please return to the Student Office

THE TERM 4 SCHOOL FEES

ACCOUNT WERE SENT VIA EMAIL DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR COPY PLEASE CONTACT JUDY KELLY ON 36319019

SO THAT A COPY CAN BE FORWARDED TO YOU.

THE DUE DATE FOR PAYMENT WAS THE 3RD OCTOBER UNLESS ALTERNATIVE

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE.

DATE CLAIMER

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October 7

Photo Day/AIC T& F Meet (SAF)

October 8

AIC Basketball/Tennis Round 4 (H)

October 10

Marine Studies Excursion

October 11

Year 8 Hep B Dose 2

October 12

Year 5 Camp/AIC Water Polo Round 1

October 13

Year 5 Camp/Marine Studies Excursion

October 14

Year 5 Camp/AIC Track & Field Preliminary Events

October 15

AIC Basketball/Tennis Round 5 (A)

October 17

VERIFICATION DAY

October 18

AIC T & F Championships

October 19

AIC Water Polo Rnd 2/Year 12A Marine Studies Excursion

October 20

Year 12C Marine Studies Excursion

October 21

Green and Gold Day

October 22

AIC Basketball/Tennis Rnd 6