Janelle Agius – Principal

All Saints and All Souls The Feast of ‘All Saints’ will be celebrated on Monday. On the Feast of ‘All Saints’ we think of many ordinary good people who walked with God in their daily lives, and who have now passed. All Souls Day, to be celebrated next Tuesday, remembers all our departed and in particular those who may still need our prayers. It is good for all of us to remember family members and friends who have passed away and to pray for them on these days.

Sports Awards Evening Congratulations to Mr Marty Hollis and his team on a fabulous awards night on Friday night 15 November. The Amarlie Carroll Sportswoman of the Year award went to Year 12 student Jordan Bliss and the Amarlie Carroll Sportsman of the Year award to Year 12 student Patrick Hoare. Thank you once again to all those who have supported or who have been involved with managing and coaching our sporting teams this year.

Cultural Showcase and Awards Evening On Wednesday 20 October, both Mercy College and St Patrick’s Colleges Cultural Departments combined to celebrate the cultural achievements of both colleges at a Combined Presentation Evening. It was a great celebration of the cultural life of both Colleges. Congratulations to all award winners, students and parents for the efforts throughout the year in our Cultural department. A special mention and congratulations to Mr Marcus McConnell, Mr Ellis Kettle and all staff, volunteers and students for a great evening.

Valedictory Congratulations to all involved with our Valedictory for Year 12 students held on Tuesday 19 October. It was great to see parents able to attend again this year, as well as those who watched from the comfort of their homes.

Mr Mark Casey is to be congratulated and thanked for his wonderful organisation of this event. Thank you also to all the office staff, staff who worked behind the scenes, prepared performers and helped prepare students for this event. It was a great celebration of the graduating class. Miss Leesa Jeffcoat AM (Diocesan Director Catholic Education), Fr Alex Varghese, Mrs Julieanne Gilbert, Mayor Greg Williamson, Mr Michael McCusker (Assistant to the Director: Northern Region), Sister Denise Hinton RSM, and local principals were amongst our special guests on the night.

A special thanks to Mrs Tammy Lando for her vote of thanks to the College on behalf of parents at the end of the night. Congratulations to all students on their graduation.

OCTOBER 2021

22-29 External Exams

NOVEMBER 2021

1-16 External Exams

7 Music Ministry

9 Year 11 Awards Night

18-25 Year 11 Exams

19 Year 12 Graduation Mass

25 2022 Year 11 Orientation Day

26 Year 11’s Last Day

26 Year 11 Semi Formal

DECEMBER 2021

8 College Office Closes

JANUARY 2022

17 College Office Opens for 2022

24 Year 11’s Start

25 Year 12’s Start

FEBRUARY 2022

6 Music Ministry

10 Investiture Mass

18 Bishop’s Inservice Day - Student Fee Day MARCH 2022

6 Music Ministry

17 St Patrick’s Day Mass

28 Year 12 Exams Begin

APRIL 2022

1 Year 12 Exams End

1 Term 1 Ends

15 Good Friday

17 Easter Sunday

27 October 2021 Dates to remember

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St Patrick’s College Award Listing 2021

Awards presented at Valedictory

Julie Delaney

Memorial Award

Anthony McNeill Memorial

Award – Christian Leadership Award

Fr Bucas Award

Page Brodel Delta-Jade Deguara Alice Pullen

Is awarded to a student studying a Vocational Education & Training

course, on the basis of: exit statement results application to set tasks

ability to work with peers ability to use own initiative

ability to work without close supervision

conduct, manner and bearing of a standard that reflects the good

name of the college completion of a majority of relevant

learning outcomes.

Is awarded to a student displaying: commitment to Christian belief

and practice promoting partnership between

students, staff and parents as expressed

in the College Mission Statement

Is awarded to a student displaying: honourable representation of the

College consistently good application in

academic endeavour committed service to and concern

for others commendable sense and use of

initiative excellence in conduct and dress

The Francis Xavier Fulton Memorial Award Tony Druery Memorial Award

Alice Pullen Katelyn Vicary

Is awarded for: for excellence in academic, cultural and sporting

endeavours in the spirit of the mission statement of the College.

For a student from either Year 11 or 12 most deserving of encouragement in Visual Arts.

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Marist Sisters’ Award for Academic Effort Recipients: Alex Attard, Delta-Jade Deguara, Jayden Goode, Meg Lando, Brayden Lavender, Dakota Poyner, Charlotte Renouf, Taylor Uriarte and Marian Villon. Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Merit Recipients: Cooper Bell, Jack Bell, James Bentley, Zack Bessell, Ryan Boland, Daniel Brown, Corey Capra, Jhett Chetcuti, Amy Crawley, Laurence Cuasay, Charlize Currie, Liam Gall, Nikola Gauci, Brady Hazledine, Seth Holsted, Thomas Howard, Julian Jarvis, Micah Jones, Hamish Lynch, Evie Matsikire, Rhys McCubbin, James McGowan, Ethan McLeod, Jacob Muller, Kate Nixon, Emily O'Brien, Grace Peppin, Jordan Peterson, Cooper Reibel, Bevan Rickard, Baden Robinson, Esta Ruggeri, Caleb Ruthenberg, Kodi Ryke, Raeesha Sanaa, Paris Santacaterina, Arnika Smith, Paige Spark, Cyhia Tonga-Viti, Lochlan Vella, Amber Visco, Regan Walker, Jessica Walters, Harry Walz,Brooke Waterson, Luke Watkins, Ella Williams, Shae Wilson and Matthew Worsley. Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Excellence Recipients: Jimmy Butlin, Abby Clark, Ethan Cocco, Lexie Condon, Eve Doull, Leiana Drew, Lucy Garner, Noah Gupwell, Joseph Haverda, Shantae Hayward, Bailey Jeffs, Braxis Kretschmer, Brinda Kumar, Chloe Moore, Jayde Readman, Danielle Robke and Molly Stephens. Marist Sisters’ Award for Academic Effort and Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Merit Recipients: Ashley Bessell, Sarah Brett, Vaughn Browne, Caitlin Brownsey, Brianna Cameron, Capri Corrie, Ryan Cox, Eilinette de Guia, Mitchell Doyle, Levi Edwards, Claudia Francis, Ayva Gauci, Kyla Green, Jade Haddow, Jackson Harris, Erica Howell, Joelie Insch, Tyler Kerr, Lachlan Leighton, Beatrice Macatangay, Jazmine Marsh, James Martell, Nadia May, Tiahna McIntyre, Ruby Mecoles, Victoria Millarx, Tatarnya Poli, Madison Sammut, Bayley Sleeman, Ashleigh Turner, Cirrie Venz, Zara Voll, Katie Wood, Phoebe Wood and Keely Wotherspoon. Marist Sisters’ Award for Academic Effort and Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Excellence Recipients: Chloe Ashcroft, Jorja Bella, Tayla Brazil, Aidan Collins, Bailey Collins, Paris Contor, Brianna Cotter, Thanin Crofts, Emily Davies, Charlotte Hoyle, Sydney James, McKeely Lawton, Kelly Li, Brendan MacDonald, Andrew Manera, Dallis McLean, Chelsea Moohin, Charli Mulherin, Sophie O'Brien, Alice Pullen, Jacob Richel, Ceanna Scott, Chelsea Smith, Jaelee Tillack and Julia-Anne van den Berg. Marist Sisters’ Award for Academic Effort, Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Merit, Christian Brothers’ Award for Academic Excellence or Mercy Sisters’ Subject Award Recipients: Hannah Quigley Merit and Certificate II in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) Alexander Strang Excellence and Physics Matthew Tomerini Excellence and Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Benjamin Van Gestel Excellence and English and Literature Extension Aden Vella Excellence and Digital Solutions Emily Bella Effort, Excellence and Certificate III in Fitness Taylor Connor Effort, Excellence and Aquatic Practices Regan Edwards Effort, Merit and Furnishing Skills Abby Gibson Effort, Excellence and Science in Practice Isabella Grima Effort, Excellence and Business Mollie Jones Effort, Excellence and Food and Nutrition Danym MacDonald Effort, Merit and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Emily McGill Effort, Excellence and Biology Phillip Reid Effort, Excellence and Aerospace Systems Hayley Rowlands Effort, Excellence and General Mathematics Bailey Ryan Effort, Excellence and Certificate II in Business Katelyn Vicary Effort, Excellence and Visual Art Casey Wood Effort, Excellence and Japanese Nicolas Alleaume Effort, Excellence, Design and Religion & Ethics Page Brodel Effort, Excellence, Certificate II Hospitality (Food and Beverage) and Certificate II in Business

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Casey Brown Effort, Excellence, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics Madison Dickson Effort, Excellence, Essential English and Essential Mathematics Wade Franks Effort, Excellence, Ancient History and Legal Studies Beau Gaviglio Effort, Excellence, Biology and Physical Education Lachlan Howard Excellence, Certificate I in Construction, Industrial Graphics, Sport and Recreation Immogen Martin Effort, Excellence, Chemistry and Religion & Ethics Casey Manzelmann Effort, Excellence, Certificate III in Fitness, Essential Mathematics and Furnishing Skills Emma McFarlane Effort, Excellence, Compass, General Mathematics and Geography Finbar Rasmussen Effort, Excellence, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics Jerome Rillera Effort, Excellence, Accounting, Digital Solutions and Study of Religion Kennedy Foley Effort, Excellence, English, Film, Television & New Media, Modern History and Music James Neivandt Effort, Excellence, Ancient History, Compass (Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology), Drama and Literature Sisters of Mercy Scholarship for Indigenous Students Congratulations to Year 12 student Arna Stevens on being awarded the Sisters of Mercy Scholarship on Tuesday night as part of our Valedictory proceedings. To win this scholarship, Arna had to show her intention to study at university, demonstrated a commitment to study and display academic potential, be involved in the College community and demonstrate a good attendance record. A remarkable achievement to help Arna as she takes the next step in her university education. I wish her all the best and acknowledge the generosity of the Mercy Order. Health Gateway to Industry Schools Program Mrs Agius and Mr Korneliussen recently signed the official Memorandum of Understanding which provides a link for the College to the Health sector. This agreement is with the Health Gateway to Industry Schools program and is an initiative of the Department of Education and is being delivered in partnership with CHECKUP. Representatives of the Gateway to Industry program and the Mackay Base Hospital attended the signing. The program will link schools with industry partners to introduce students to the many career pathways and job options available to them within the health industry. The Health Gateway program will also help to facilitate learning opportunities and experiences for both students and teaching staff. Patties Farewell Festival 2021 On Thursday 21 October, students, parents and staff enjoyed a fun filled day of festivities at the College to celebrate the final day for Year 12 student’s formal schooling. I would like to thank Mr Sean Geoghegan, members of the SRC and staff for organising this day of celebrations. It was great to see so many parents attend and for students to farewell each other and staff in such a special way. I would like to wish our Year 12 students all the best in the upcoming external exams and look forward to seeing them all at the Final Assembly on Thursday 18 November and then on Friday for their Graduation Mass. Semi-formal The Year 11 Semi-formal is coming up on the last day of term, Friday 26 November. Please see Ms Samantha Nutt’s section later in this newsletter for more details.

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Sean Geoghegan – Deputy Principal

A big congratulations to the 2021 cohort, and the SRC in particular, for re-establishing the tradition of providing a gift to the College that not only improves the latter’s appearance but also holds educational significance. This year the SRC chose to highlight the fact that despite St Pat’s being one of only four Rats of Tobruk schools in Mackay, no public display existed to acknowledge this fact. Consequently, commemorative plaques were designed, commissioned and unveiled at 9.15am on Thursday October 21, 2021 by the College Captains, Ben van Gestel, Casey Brown, Jordan Bliss and James Neivandt at our inaugural Year 12 Festival. The citation by the captains read as follows: Ben van Gestel: Good morning Mrs Agius, staff, parents, students and friends of the St Patrick’s College community. On behalf of the Year 12 cohort of 2021, it gives us great pleasure to welcome you here today for our inaugural Festival Day. It is the product of many hours of deliberation by this year’s SRC. I would also like to thank those present for being here to witness the unveiling of our cohort’s gift to the school, one which we hope has special educational significance for the year groups, and the generations, which we know will follow us at this great school. As one of only four Rats of Tobruk Schools in Mackay, it was the express wish of this years SRC that our membership of that group be more visibly demonstrated. This is also part of a broader desire to ensure that the true story of Australia, and mankind’s past, is neither distorted nor erased. Casey Brown: Humanity can never progress or have any hope of improving our world if we forget or lose sight of the facts. We also need to acknowledge the good, the evil and the heroism displayed by those generations that came before us and the sacrifices they made. This heroism is still on display, but in a vastly changed context. Jordan Bliss: The last two years of our schooling and our lives have been profoundly altered by a global pandemic, the likes of which have not been seen for more than a 100 years. The heroes are still among us. The scientists, the doctors, the nurses, the paramedics and all those who have made immense sacrifices and taken huge risks to stop us succumbing to what has already killed 5 million people worldwide. James Neivandt: The history of our period is yet to be written and we hope that perhaps, at some future date, students of this college will remember and commemorate the deeds of those who fought to keep us safe. Perhaps they will make an effort to understand the times in which we, the class of 2021, have lived. The story displayed on these plaques which we are about to unveil, is the story of an earlier generation in a world that was very different to ours, but in some ways, disturbingly similar. We hope that these plaques commemorate not only the bravery and contribution of an earlier generation, but also our commitment to make a positive, life-giving contribution to our world. Ben van Gestel: As we move into the third decade of the third millennium, it is our prayer, and our hope, that this college continues to stand as a fortress of truth and never surrenders to those forces and systems that work to erode and deny the value of life and the dignity of humankind. Lest we Forget

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2021 Year 12 External Exam Timetable All students are required to be in attendance by 8:45am for an AM Session exam and 12:15pm for a PM Session exam with all necessary materials. Please note the updated copy of the External Exam timetable can be found on our St Patrick’s College website. Please click on the following link for easy access: https://www.stpats.qld.edu.au/attached_docs/snr_ext_assess_timetable_2021.pdf

Joseph Kelly – Assistant to the Principal: Mission Readings at Mass, Sunday 31 October 2021 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading, Deut 6:2-6… Hear Israel, you shall love the Lord with all your heart Psalm, 17:2-4, 47, 51… I love you, Lord my strength Second Reading, Heb 7:23-28… This one, because he remains for ever, has an eternal priesthood Gospel, Mk 12:28-34… This is the first commandment, and the second is similar to it Readings at Mass, Sunday 7 November 2021 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading, Kg 17:10-16… The widow made a little scone from her flour and brought it to Elijah Psalm, 145:7-10… Praise the Lord, my soul Second Reading, Heb 9:24-28… Christ offered himself only once to take the faults of many on himself Gospel, Mk 12:38-44… This poor widow has put in more than all who contributed

Weekend Masses

Tracey McLeod – Assistant to the Principal: Welfare and Administration SPECIAL REPORT: Managing Overwhelm Due to the pandemic, the world we now live in is a very different place. The hyperconnected nature of our current environment means that we are constantly being reminded of the challenges we face via numerous media and social media channels. Our connectivity to the digital world exposes us to a barrage of messages that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. As a result, many children and their parents are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, our brains have not evolved fast enough to adapt to this digital landscape. The combination of constant access to information and having little control over the situations presented, can be stressful and overwhelming. It is therefore important for adult carers to check in with their children and be aware of what information they may have been exposed to. It may not necessarily be the information itself that is harmful, but more their inability to process and make

Southside Cluster Northside Cluster

Saturday Vigil Mass Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm St Mary’s 6:00 pm St Joseph’s 6:00 pm St Francis Xavier 6:00 pm St Brigid’s

Sunday Sunday 7:00 am St Patrick’s 7:30 am St Brendan’s 7:00 am St Therese, Alligator Creek 9:00 am St Joseph’s 9:00 am St Francis Xavier 9:00 am St Michael’s Sarina 6:00 pm St Patrick’s Church

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sense of it. Providing children with the skills and strategies to cope will enable them to flourish and thrive, socially, emotionally and academically. The blueprint for parenting, based on our own experiences, is no longer fit for purpose in raising kids as citizens of tomorrow. This can be inherently stressful and overwhelming, not only for parents and carers, but children alike. If left untreated or unmanaged, constant stress and anxiety can lead to a number of behavioural issues or health consequences. This Special Report suggests a number of strategies to help manage any feelings of overwhelm that you or your child may be experiencing. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://stpats.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-managing-overwhelm

Danika Hurley and Susan McKay– College Counsellors 2020 School Leavers Guide A practical booklet to help young Queenslanders transition into employment. This booklet can guide you through sections on career development, further studies and training options. This guide provides valuable information on industry-specific content in a pandemic

environment – COVID 19 factors that influence the industry, emerging skills and those needed to work within them. Download your FREE booklet: 2020 School Leaver's guide to jobs and training For further information contact the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training on phone 1800 210 210 or email cqdesbt@destb.qld.gov.au . *2021 version is currently being developed; the updated version will be replaced within this link when available. Mark Casey – Pastoral Care Coordinator Valedictory 2021 The recent Valedictory night celebrated the successes of the year and was a great opportunity for year 12 students to be congratulated for their efforts. Parents and staff were proud to see the many students that attained awards for effort in the classroom as well as awards for academic performance. The behaviour of all was exemplary and all students should be proud of the way they conducted themselves throughout rehearsal and on the night. It could not have been such a success without the tireless efforts of the St Patrick’s College office staff as well as the generous time given by many St Patrick’s College staff.

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Samantha Nutt – Pastoral Care Coordinator Year 11 Semi Formal The Year 11 Semi-Formal is to be held on Friday 26 November in the St Patrick’s Hall from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Tickets will be on sale from Friday 15 October for $75.00 from the Finance Office until Thursday 4 November. Please note that this event will be a two course sit down meal, so if students have any dietary requirements, they will need to inform me of these by 4 November. Please be aware that there will be a compulsory Christmas Liturgy on the morning of the semi-formal between 8:30am and 10:30am for all Year 11 students. If students fail to attend this liturgy, they will lose their privilege to attend the semi-formal that night. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to email myself on Samantha_Nutt@rok.catholic.edu.au

Marcus McConnell – Cultural Coordinator Annual Cultural Showcase and Awards Night On Wednesday 20 October, the College celebrated our annual Cultural Showcase. With rehearsals and sound checks all through the day, the night kicked off with much excitement. Ensemble performances from both Colleges were performed. It was great to see our students performing again in COVID times. Thank you to all who participated in the Showcase either on stage, back stage, in the kitchen or the behind the scenes. You helped make the night a success and everyone enjoyed your professionalism and input. The student cultural awards were presented by Mrs Janelle Agius, congratulations to the following recipients. Cultural Ensemble awards were presented to the following: - String Ensemble Tayla Brazil Percussion Ensemble Bayley Sleeman Dance Group Shontae Minniecon Cheer Squad Jessica Radunz and Keely Wotherspoon Concert Band Jessica Radunz Stage Band Jerome Rillera Choir Benjamin Van Gestel Handbell Ensemble Kelly Li and Amy Crawley The Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient accompanist in Year 11.

The winner of this award was Grace Brown.

The Senior Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient accompanist in Year 12.

The winner of this award was Jayde Readman.

The Father Stephen Hanly Award for Encouragement in the Arts is for two students, most deserving of encouragement. These two students have represented the College through a number of cultural activities and overall, they show great promise.

This year, the Father Stephen Hanly Award went to: Kennedy Foley and Mandy Li.

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The Tony Druery Award for Encouragement in Visual Arts is awarded to a student, most deserving of encouragement. This student has shown great promise and potential in the field of Visual Arts.

This year, the Tony Druery Award went to: Katelyn Vicary.

The Peter Scott Award for Cultural Student of the Year awarded to a Year 12 student who has shown support and promotion of the Arts in the College with an outstanding contribution to the Arts within the College. They have shown ongoing participation, support and promotion of the Arts across a range of cultural activities, whilst displaying a balance between their cultural and study commitments.

The recipient of the Peter Scott Award for Cultural Student of 2021 was Tayla Brazil and Jessica Radunz.

Congratulations to all our cultural students on another successful year at St Patrick’s College! Thank you to everyone who came and supported them, not only on Wednesday night, but throughout the whole year. Finally, thanks to the directors, staff and friends of St Patrick’s College for all your wonderful help. I look forward to 2022!

Cultural Student of the Year Father Stephen Hanly

Award for Encouragement in the Arts

Tayla Brazil and Jessica

Radunz Kennedy Foley and Mandy Li

Is awarded to two students displaying:

Outstanding achievement and participation in cultural activities Leadership in the cultural area Representation of the College through a number of cultural

events Balance between cultural and study

commitments

Is awarded to two students who: Showing great promise

Representation of the College through a number of cultural

activities

Senior Accompanist Accompanist

Jayde Readman Grace Brown

The Senior Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient

accompanist in Year 12.

The Accompanist Award awarded to the most proficient accompanist in

Year 11.

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Marty Hollis – Acting Sports Coordinator Sports Award On Friday 15 October, the college celebrated the sporting achievements for the 2021 year. It was our 30th presentation. I personally wanted to thank all the students, families, staff and external community members who came and supported individual and team efforts. I believe this wonderful college community value and understand that extra curricular sporting teams build the college ethos, an individual’s Catholic identity, enhance self-development/ welfare and lastly relationships. I believe this college has the premier sporting curriculum in the whole region and as such, it is an excellent platform for students to showcase their talent. Showcase their passion and desire. Without such a supportive network, I do not believe the level or standard to which students achieved in 2021 would have been possible. Thank-you St Patrick’s Community.

Amarlie Carroll Memorial Award - Female

Amarlie Carroll Memorial Award - Female

Jordan Bliss Patrick Hoare

This award commemorates the life and work of teacher Amarlie Carroll who died from brain

cancer in 2013. Amarlie was an inspirational teacher, friend, mentor and coach for the St

Patrick’s College community. Her enthusiasm and passion for sport,

especially Basketball was infectious. The student who receives this award must demonstrate the

following:

Excellent display of sportsmanship

throughout the year including respect to coaches, officials and

team-mates Leadership in the

sporting arena Balance between their

sporting and study commitments

This award commemorates the life and work of teacher Amarlie Carroll who died from brain cancer in 2013. Amarlie was an inspirational teacher, friend, mentor and coach for the St Patrick’s College community. Her enthusiasm and passion for sport,

especially Basketball was infectious. The student who receives this award must demonstrate the

following:

Excellent display of sportsmanship

throughout the year including respect to coaches, officials and

team-mates Leadership in the

sporting arena Balance between their

sporting and study commitments

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House Cup During the final assembly as a school, we acknowledged the efforts from all students who participated in various academic, cultural and sporting endeavours within the 2021 year. Students earnt participation points from the 71 events we accounted for the entire year. Although there is a winner at the end of the day, the main focus of this cup is participation and college culture. We want students to get involved, challenge themselves in new environments and ultimately experience and create a legacy of what it means to be a St Patrick’s community member. It is with great pleasure that the House that won for 2021 was Chisholm. Totals listed below.

1st – Chisholm (2,006 points) 2nd – Colin (1,894 points) 3rd – Rice (1,767 points) 4th – McAuley (1,746 points)

Kelsey Wallace – Campus Minister/Student Welface Officer Cancer Council - Ponytail Project The SRC committee organised a fundraiser on Assembly last week which was in aid of the Cancer Council. Delta-Jade, Georgia and Gabrielle offered to have their hair cut for the Ponytail Project. The students contributed seventy centimetres of their hair to this project. $3,690 has been raised at the moment and if you would like to make a donation to this worthy project you may do so on the following link https://www.ponytailproject.com.au/fundraisers/stpatrickscollege/qld-2021

Socktober Appeal As a fundraising event for the St Patrick’s College Socktober Appeal, the Year 11 Furnishing students manufactured a timber wakestake in class. This wakeskate was used as a raffle prize. Mr David Sheehy, world record holder presented the winner, Ethan with the wakeskate. Vinnies Christmas Appeal This week begins our Vinnies Christmas Appeal. This appeal has always been one that St Patrick’s College community gets behind and supports extraordinarily well. This year, we again encourage Year 11 students to bring in non-perishable foods, Christmas decorations, and toys to their respective religion classes. We will compile all donations and present them to a St Vincent de Paul representative at the Year 11 Christmas Liturgy on the last day of Term 4. Our donations will go towards helping families in the Mackay area, and you will be assisting those locally to have a Joyful and Happy Christmas. So please dig deep and help those experiencing difficulties, and spread some Christmas cheer.

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Community Notices

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MONSTER CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

There may not be NORFAIR this year, but the parish is selling tickets in an amazing raffle. With a first prize of $10,000, tickets are great value at $5.00 each. The raffle will be drawn on Friday 10 December, just in time for Christmas. You’ve got to be in it to win it!

Tickets are available online, outside the churches before and after weekend Masses and from St Joseph's Parish Office (Monday - Friday 9am to 2:30pm phone 49574855).

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