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Dear Parents/Guardians

In this our Year of Simplicity we have been concentrating on sustainability. As you would be aware, we have started a recycling program in all our classrooms where the girls and teachers are recycling all paper products. Nagle House has been generous in ensuring that these bins are emptied and the paper is put into correct recycling bins for collection. I am very proud of the efforts of all the girls, as it is important to play our part in making the world a more sustainable place.

I was recently reading about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is reported to be about the size of New South Wales, was first spotted in 1997 and seems to be growing annually in size year to year. It’s land mass is made up of millions of tons of plastic debris and waste material from three continents and in some places reaches down into the ocean some 30 metres. Investigators who have visited this man-made oddity write of the stench that arises from parts of this huge rubbish heap because of the rotting corpses of various sea life that have been caught up in its web-like structures, either drowning or starving to death.

The main circulating current that drives water around the Pacific Ocean also carries with it the waste and excesses of modern day living. It lies in that part of the Pacific known as the doldrums – the latitude at which very little wind occurs and the ocean current whirls into this giant eddy amassing tons and tons of waste material that have been swept off the shores of all the land that borders the Pacific.

It stands as a monument to how wasteful and careless of the environment humans have become. It would be true to say that our so called advanced

societies have very much become addicted to a throw away mentality. A mentality which has been evolving now for decades. It seems that, by and large, we are allowing ourselves to move away from our God-given role of being caretakers of creation to becoming abusers of creation. A harsh assessment, I know, but considering the very many environmental difficulties present in many parts of the world due to this sense of humans’ right to do as it pleases with what we have here on earth, one cannot help but stop and take serious issue with what we are doing to God’s creation.

It would easy to throw one’s hands up and declare helplessness in the face of such widespread recklessness in the way the earth’s resources and environment are being used. What can I do as I am only one person and anything I do will not make much difference to what is going on around the world

Well, given the enormity of the millions of tons of debris that gathers in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for example, it’s quite likely that the plastic drink bottle you may have carelessly left or thrown away in the street a little time back has indeed become part of this growing mass of rubbish in the Pacific – the small careless acts of many individuals has led to the enormous problem we see with the creation of a thing like The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

I believe that as individuals, just as we can make a difference in creating pollution problems, we can make a difference in helping to create a better world by taking deliberate steps to look after our own small piece of the earth we inhabit.

My congratulations to the initiatives introduced this year in our Year of Simplicity. The recycling program, the solar panels on Eirene and the nude food initiative. As Pope Francis has outlined in Laudato Si, we have an obligation to care for our common home. I look forward to further initiatives that show our commitment to ensuring our planet is in good shape for many generations to come.

Mrs Dale MorrowPrincipal, St Rita’s College

YEAR OF SIMPLICITY- TRAVELLING LIGHTLY

25 MAY 2017, TERM 2, EDITION 8

DATES TO KNOWFRIDAY 26 MAYCaSSSA Cross Country, Limestone ParkSenior Performing Arts Showcase, 6:30pmTUESDAY 30 MAYYear 8 Group 2 CampYear 7 HPV2 ImmunisationRead Like a Girl, Kate DiCamillo 6:00pmTUESDAY 6 JUNEP&F Meeting, 6:00pmSports Subcommittee Meeting, 6:00pmWEDNESDAY 7 JUNEYears 11 and 12 Exam Block startsMusic Support Group Meeting, 6:00pm

IN THIS ISSUEPRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE P1DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDIES P2DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENTS P2ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MISSION P3YEAR 12 ACCOUNTING P4BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE P4QUEENSLAND HEALTH NOTIFICATION P4DEBATING P5MUSIC P6 KILDARE HOUSE P7HOGAN HOUSE P7READ LIKE A GIRL P7COMMUNITY P8CARNIVAL P9 SPORT P10COMMUNITY NOTICES P11

FROM THE PRINCIPALMrs Dale Morrow

ST RITA’S COLLEGE

Last Friday we celebrated St Rita’s Day. The community shared a lovely Mass, celebrated by Father Marty. In our year of Simplicity, Father acknowledged the warmth of the school community, and reminded us all how lucky we are. The afternoon was enjoyed with our 30th celebration of Hoots, Hiccups and House Heroics. Congratulations Rosa, Collins and Hogan. Certainly the scores were very tight. Being a judge must have been very difficult.

Another celebration on Friday was notification that our College Captains won yLead. What wonderful news. St Rita’s has a strong record in student leadership; well deserved. The imagination and efforts of the senior girls is impressive. Project ACTiON is an opportunity for students to create a tangible legacy within their school community. Students are able to put into action an innovative, creative and impactful initiative that makes their community a better place. At the conclusion of each project, participants submit a one-page report and a three-minute pitch video, which explains the purpose behind their project and the results of what they implemented. The Captains imagined and made happen Rita’s Rummage. This was a fun, tangible expression of our pillar Simplicity.

A poll of 14 to 24 year olds undertaken by the Royal Society for Public Health shows Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter increased feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. The findings follow growing concern among politicians, health bodies, doctors, charities and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of sexting, cyberbullying and social media reinforcing feelings of self-loathing and even the risk of them committing suicide.

“It’s interesting to see Instagram and Snapchat ranking as the worst for mental health and wellbeing. Both platforms are very image-focused and it appears that they may be driving feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in young people,” said Shirley Cramer, Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Public Health, which undertook the survey with the Young Health Movement. Read the whole article here.

Importance of SleepSleep is one of the most important aspects of wellbeing. If students are not getting adequate sleep, it affects their emotions, their ability to concentrate and reason. Term time can be a time of high anxiety for some students and ensuring students are receiving at least eight hours of sleep each night will contribute to a health mind and body.

End of Semester ExamsThe exam blocks for students in Years 10 – 12 will be released to students this week.

Parents and students are reminded that if a student is sick for an exam they must contact the teacher the morning of the exam. This includes spoken presentations. Email is the best form of communication. Students in Year 11 and 12 MUST have a medical certificate if they are absent from an exam or spoken presentation.

When I was in Ireland last year on pilgrimage I picked up some Nano Nagle prayer cards. The following was prayer was on a card.

Prayer for ExamsLord,As I prepare for my examshelp me to study well. Help me to stay calm and not become over anxious.

Let your Spirit be with meduring these daysguiding my studies

and giving me insight.Help me during the examsto remember what I have studied and to present myanswers to the best of my ability.

Nano Nagle, help me in my studies.

External ExamsIn preparation for the new senior assessment and tertiary entrance system commencing in Queensland in 2019, St Rita’s College will be participating in the two external exam trials this year. The details are as follows:Tuesday 30 May – Year 11 English (paper exam) commencing at 8:45amWednesday 31 May – Year 11 French (online exam) commencing at 12:00pm

These exams will be marked externally by teachers across Queensland. We will not receive the results for these assessment items until the beginning of Term 3. As such, these results will be included in the Semester 2 report card. Our English and French teachers have been preparing the students for these assessment tasks this Term.

Students who are absent for these assessment tasks will require a medical certificate as per QCAA guidelines.

In addition to our participation in external exams, we have a number of staff involved in marking external exams, writing external exams, delivering the new senior syllabuses to teachers via workshops as well as teachers on various reference groups.

DEPUTY PRINICPAL - STUDIESMrs Maree Trims

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENTSMs Catherine Allen

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St Rita’s Day Mass On Friday 19 May, the College celebrated St Rita’s Day, our annual celebration to mark the Feast of St Rita of Cascia (22 May) and the legacy of the founder of the Presentation Order, Venerable Nano Nagle. I would like to extend my thanks to the staff and students who contributed to our Mass especially Mr Craig Kennedy, Mr Michael Scanlan, St Rita’s Voices, the Liturgy and String Ensembles and all our student ushers, readers and altar servers. We are most grateful to Fr Marty Larsen for leading us in our Eucharistic celebration.

Prior to the commencement of Mass, we reflected on our College theme for this year, ‘Travelling Lightly’. In the life of St Rita, we can recognise her faithful commitment to the simple life. Firstly, she recognised the presence of God in her relationships with others. Despite the murder of her husband and the desire of her sons for vengeance, Rita brought peace to the feuding families in her region. Secondly, following the tragic death of her sons, Rita sought a contemplative life by joining the Augustinian Sisters in Cascia.

One story of St Rita’s attentiveness to the world around her is that of the miraculous vine. As a daily task of obedience, the Mother Superior of the Order commanded Rita to pick up a stick, to plant it and water it every day. Rita did this without complaint even though she was ridiculed for doing so. After a year of care, the stick blossomed into a beautiful grape vine. Over six hundred years later, the vine is still growing in the convent’s courtyard.

National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May – 3 June and the theme for 2017 is ‘Let’s Take the Next Steps’. This year, we reflect on two significant anniversaries in Australia’s reconciliation journey: 50 years since the 1967 referendum and 25 years since the historic Mabo decision.

As we commemorate these significant milestones, all Australians are invited to be a part of the next big steps in our nation’s reconciliation journey. Tomorrow, the College will be represented at the Noonga Reconciliation Group’s Sorry Day Commemoration at the Stolen Generations Memorial Site located at Kalinga Park. This year’s Sorry Day holds great significance as it will mark the 20th anniversary of the publishing of the Bringing Them Home Report, the report of the national inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MISSIONMr Richard Rogusz

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Outreach RostersRosters and parent information and permission letters for 2017 are available on the MySRC Parents Homepage under Mission and Outreach/Outreach. Refer to the section, Files. Students will be advised of the roster via morning notices, email and Verbis.

Big Brekky RosterStudents are to meet the supervising staff member at Student Services by 5:55am. Students are to wear modest clothing and enclosed shoes.

Tuesday 30 May: Mrs Tuite will accompany Danielle Hill, Lucy Ballard, Maddison Mair and Bridie Swain.Tuesday 6 June: Ms Austin will accompany Jemima Osborne, Holly Harte, Lily Connolly and Georgia Mulder.Tuesday 13 June: TBC Tuesday 20 June: Ms Diamond will accompany Gemma Meikle, Amy Salmon and Laura Walters.

Zillmere Homework Help RosterStudents are to meet the supervising teacher outside Student Reception at 3:10pm. Please note, students will be dismissed from Zillmere Library at 4:45pm. Wednesday 31 May: Ms Florer will accompany Lillian Podbury, Ava Disney, Clare Janbroers and Gen Hurree.

Ecumenical Coffee Brigade RosterStudents are to meet the supervising teachers at the ECB premises, corner of Isaac and Rosa Streets, Spring Hill by 6:15am.

Monday 29 May: Ms Diamond and Mr Jarvis will accompany Emily Johns, Libby Logan, EllaVickers, Phobe Mcleod, Zoe Freeman, Lucy Egan, Grace Egan and Abbey Houston.

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF DAUGHTERS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS OF PAST STUDENTS

If any new students to the College this year are a:Daughter of a Past Student of St Rita’s orGranddaughter of a Past Student of St Rita’sorGreat Grandaughter of a Past Student of St Rita’s Please notify the School Archivist as soon as possible by email (hjackson@stritas.qld.edu.au) stating:• Daughter Surname, Firstname name,

Year Level and House Group, along with

• The Surname (Maiden name) and Firstname name of past parent/grandparent/great grandparent.

This information is required for College photographs later in the year and is valuable archival information for the College.

Year 12 Accounting ‘Meet the Business Leader’ Afternoon.

On 17 May, the Year 12 Accounting students were lucky enough to attend the ‘Meet the Business Leaders’ afternoon hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. During this time, the girls had the opportunity to mingle with students from many other schools and also ask a ‘panel of experts’ questions about what a career in business and accounting entails. Many large accounting firms were represented and led students in teamwork and problem solving activities. Of particular note was the discussion led by the Ernst and Young (Oceania) representative who addressed

the gender inequality that currently exists in some companies and measures being introduced to rectify this trend.

This was an encouraging discussion with regard to employment opportunities for our students and helped break down some of the stereotypes about the accounting profession. At the conclusion of the conference we enjoyed a meal together at Southbank where discussions about future career prospects dominated the dinner conversation. This was a very informative and enriching experience for the Year 12 Accounting students.

Mr Joel NeglineAccounting Teacher

YEAR 12 ACCOUNTING

Year 9 Business and Enterprise visit to Eumundi Markets

Having the opportunity to put all the work we do in the classroom into real world experiences for our students is very rewarding. This was the case on Wednesday 17 May when four Business and Enterprise classes descended on the Eumundi Markets. Armed with their field research booklets, students quickly set about gathering as much information as possible on what it takes to have a successful market stall. The students observed market stall presentation, customer relations, marketing strategies and most importantly interviewed stall owners on the products that they sold and current trends in product choice. Our students were able to synthesize this information and collaborate within groups to develop a pitch for their own market day which will take place at the St Rita’s College carnival on the Sunday 30 July. As always it is a pleasure to take St Rita’s College students out into the wider community. Thank you girls for a wonderful day.

Mrs Michelle SiddiquiHead of Department Business

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

AN IMPORTANTSOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGE TO PARENT/S GUARDIANS‘Care when you share’- parents who post photographs on social media

The massive rise in the use of social media platforms has resulted in thousands of images of children, being uploaded online, usually by their parents/guardians. During Privacy Awareness Week last week, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) encouraged individuals to care about privacy and what may happen to personal information before they share it online.

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Queensland Department of Health has issued a request to disseminate information to schools so that staff and parents/guardians are informed, prepared and proactive as we enter the influenza season.

The Department of Health advises: With the influenza season just around the corner it is an opportune time to actively encourage influenza vaccination.

This year the vaccine covers two strains of Influenza A and two strains of Influenza B. The inclusion of a second Influenza B strain provides additional protection for staff, students and the school community as it is Influenza B that particularly affects younger age groups.

As you are aware, the sustained and

close learning environment and boarding accommodation (when applicable) in schools increases the likelihood of infections spreading. We know that once influenza has been introduced to a school it spreads easily and can result in a significant number of affected students and staff.

Increased awareness and ongoing attention to prevention and control measures, such as vaccination and good hygiene, are steps that we can all promote to reduce the impact of influenza.

Queensland Health is encouraging staff and students to be vaccinated for influenza as well as promoting other prevention and control measures, such as using tissues for coughs and sneezes and handwashing.

QUEENSLAND HEALTH NOTIFICATION

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Protect your child and others this flu season:• Keep sick children at home

• Teach children to wash their hands and cover their coughs and sneezes

• Vaccinate—children over six months can be vaccinated.

Even healthy kids can get seriously sick from the flu and they can spread it to others.

To learn more visit www.qld.gov.au/flu

2017 Brisbane Girls Debating AssociationThe BGDA concluded on 22 May with the 11.1 team competing in the finals against Brisbane Girls Grammar. With only one hour to prepare the argument, both schools delivered a rigorous debate on “We should not support payment of ransom”. St Rita’s team confidently argued as affirmative with a unanimous win and Amelia Asplin receiving the Speaker of the Debate award. Congratulations to the coach, Ms Cheryl Bowring, and team members Amelia Asplin, Genevieve Hurree, Grace Ryan, Seraphine Wong and reserve member Madelaine Spina.

Further information can be found on the BDGA website

2017 National Schools Debating Championships.This year, St Rita’s is one of several host schools for the National Schools Debating Championships. The College will host two Round Four debates between New South Wales, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania on 25 May from 1:00pm. The competition is ‘short prep’ style with the four teams having just one hour to prepare their case after the topic is released.

This is an opportunity for staff and students to listen to outstanding persuasive arguments. Queensland has a strong record in this competition and are currently the reigning National Champions, having won in 2016. From this championship, selected competitors represent Australia at the World Schools Debating Championships.

In 2016, this team had two Queensland members.

The opening debates in the National Schools Debating Championships will be held on Sunday 21 May at Griffith University’s South Bank campus. Queensland will compete against New South Wales at 3:00pm. All are welcome. Further information is available on the Queensland Debating Union Facebook page.

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There have been quite a few events and performances that our Music girls have been involved in recently. On each occasion, the students have received high praise from the audience for their polished performances.

While the performance itself is the pinnacle of many hours of preparation, a high-quality performance is only possible when there has been high quality preparation. This preparation consists of individual practice, which involves identification of sections within the music that require practice for each individual, repetition of these sections and practice of parts that do not immediately sound good or that students find difficult. These are often the sections most trying for a musician to practice because they take grit and determination to work on something that will take time and effort to improve.

The other type of practice required for performances is ensemble practice, or rehearsals. These ensemble practices are only possible when each student has individually prepared their part to then reassemble within the full ensemble. Consider it like a large, very small piece-size, jigsaw puzzle that cannot be completed without each specially shaped piece. Have you ever done a jigsaw to find there is one piece missing? When the students arrive at rehearsal, only if they have carved out the main outline of their puzzle piece is it possible to make the finer adjustments that will help to create a clear overall picture.

This quick snapshot of the preparation process is what is required to present each of these performances. I am sure that you can imagine the complexity of all the small parts that each student and ensemble director consider and continually refine to make the final performance come together. However, even though it is usually effort laden, it is always such a fruitful and rewarding journey for students, teachers and audience and one that students will continue to grow from and find enjoyment and satisfaction.

St Agatha’s Concert and Clarinet WorkshopSt Agatha’s Concert once again showcased all of our choirs along with a performance by our Clarinet Ensemble in the beautiful acoustics of St Agatha’s church. As a pinnacle to the concert, we were treated to a performance from the Conservatorium Clarinet Choir and a combined performance with all of our clarinet students. During the afternoon, our clarinet students were involved in a workshop with the Conservatorium Clarinet Choir. They discussed many important facets of clarinet playing including air support, tone production, tonguing, fingering and agility. After the initial presentations by the Conservatorium students, our students were than able to have a closer inspection of some of the less common members of the clarinet family. The girls were most impressed with the different sizes and ranges of these clarinets, particularly the

smallest Eb Soprano clarinet which they thought was very ‘cute’. This concert capped off an inspiring afternoon for our clarinet students and a beautiful evening of choral and chamber music.

Mother and Daughter DinnerOnce again at the Mother and Daughter Dinner our music students provided some pre-dinner entertainment to set the night off on the right foot. Congratulations to the girls in the Show Band; Cara Daily, Finlay Evans, Rishaan Janson, Evie Lyons and Lucinda McMillan. They performed so well that some people attending thought that the band was a professional group. This is a predominantly student-led group who worked very hard for this performance. Just another example of the quality that our girls can produce from consistent effort. Thank you and congratulations also to Megan Beckinsale, Anna Birmingham, Grace Hancock, Rishaan Janson, Eloise Martin and Lucinda McMillan who sang grace. To do such a remarkable job of performing acapella in front of a large crowd is to be commended.

Women’s Forum, St Rita’s Day Mass and Memorial MassAnother thank you and congratulations to the girls who performed and were involved with the Women’s Forum held at Lourdes Hill College, St Rita’s Day Mass and also the Memorial Mass held at St Rita’s to remember staff and students who have passed while at the College. Each of these events help us to connect to our College ethos and are very important for us and our wider community. Specifically, thank you to Megan Beckinsale, Rishaan Janson, Donia Mathew, Lucinda McMIllan and Emma Stevenson who performed with the combined choir at the Women’s Forum. Also to Megan Beckinsale, Shannon D’Souza, Taylah Johns, Eloise Martin, Emma McNeill and Anna Siddiqui who were involved with the Memorial Mass. All of your efforts and beautiful singing is greatly appreciated.

MUSICMr Craig Kennedy

Date Event EnsemblesThursday 25 May 3:30pm5:00pm and 6:30pm

High TeaStudio Concerts

Clarinet EnsembleSolo and small group performances

2 – 4 June SHEP Middle School Selected Year 7-9 students

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KILDARE HOUSEMs Simmone Irvine - Head of Houser

This Term, Kildare are focused on supporting their Presentation Ministry which is St Joseph’s Catholic School, Murgon. The following initiatives are happening this Term and we welcome your support.

Secondhand Book DonationsTime to clean out your bookcases and old boxes in storage!! Kildare are calling for secondhand book donations that are appropriate to children ages 5 – 11. These donations can be handed in at Student Services before the end of Term 2 and the books will be taken on the Murgon Immersion and given to the St Joseph’s students to take home so they may practise their reading and improve their literacy.

Kildare Book DriveIn conjunction with Riverbend Books, who are major supporters of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Kildare and Murgon Immersion students have an opportunity to donate a new book of their choice to the St Joseph’s library.

The donation cost of the books come in three price brackets - $10, $15 or $20.

Students who have made a purchase donation will be invited during the week of the 29 May – 2 June to come to the St Rita’s College Library to select the book of their choice from the designated price bracket. At this time the Kildare student has the opportunity to have their photo taken and write a message to place in the front of the book acknowledging the donation.

If you/your daughter would like to purchase a book/s to donate, please do so via the TryBooking link below by Sunday 28 May, 6.00pm. Click Here

Catholic School students visit SRC. During their stay we will be taking them to the Royal National Agricultural Show (Ekka) and run Science activities in support of National Science Week.

HOGAN HOUSEMr Anthony Beauchamp

What a Term for Hogan House!

The girls have been involved in four major events. Our Mother’s Day liturgy and morning tea was the first of these events. On 8 May, it was wonderful to see so many mothers and significant females in the girls’ lives attend the liturgy in celebration of a very important job - being a mum. The Hogan girls had the opportunity to thank these wonderful people for what they have done for them. The next event was on 14 May, Mother’s Day. Many Hogan Families arrived at South Bank early on this day to take part in the Mother’s Day Classic. This event advocates the Hogan initiative on Women’s Health and Wellbeing in supporting the fight against breast cancer. With a great turn out from St Rita’s families, we once again won the school with the largest number of supporters.

To complement the Mother’s Day events, our Hogan House Captains, Sophia Foldvary and Hafsa Hamed, visited the resting place of Mother Gabriel Hogan. We laid flowers and paid our respects at the Nudgee Cemetery to this great leader, after whom Hogan House is named.

Event number three was House Heroics on 19 May. Wow, what an awesome job from all of the Hogan girls! They produced a dance, which was magnificent, and earned them the position of third place in the competition. I was extremely

proud of the girls when part way through their dance the music ceased playing. With a split second thought - what is going on? - they picked up their routine, with no music. The timing within such a large group without music to prompt them was so impressive. This showed much Hogan steel. Mother Gabriel would also had been very proud of them.

The last of the Hogan events takes place on 1 and 2 June with our Dunkin’ Donut Day. This day is all about raising funds to assist the Presentation Sisters of Papua New Guinea in continuing to support the villagers in the Aitape area of PNG. The Hogan girls will be selling warm donuts with various toppings. The girls will also have the opportunity to watch staff being plunged in a dunking machine on a cold winter’s day! Approximately a dozen staff have volunteered for this job. More information will be sent out on this day soon.

Congratulations to all of Hogan House, both students and staff, for their hard work in getting all these events to be successful.

READ LIKE A GIRLSt Rita’s College Read Like a Girl PresentsKate Di Camillo - Tuesday 30 May, 6:00pm, Eirene

St Rita’s College is pleased to present Kate Di Camillo with the release of the paperback version of the immensely popular Raymie Nightingale.

Joining us from New York, St Rita’s College is the second of only two Australian stops the acclaimed and award-winning author makes in promotion of the release.

Kate Di Camillo’s appeal spans Year 4 through to Year 8 students.

Tickets are only $8:00 each or $20.00 for a booking of three.

To be taken to the TryBooking site to book Click Here

Proceeds from this event will support literacy in Indigenous communities

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Mother and Daughter DinnerMrs Sonia Catalano organised a simply beautiful Mother and Daughter Dinner for the College on Saturday 13 May. Our sincere thanks is extended to Sonia and her small team of helpers for providing the girls and their mothers/guardians with such a lovely evening. Mothers were treated to a scarf, designed in the tangerine hues of the colour theme for the night, as a memento of the evening. We listened to the story of how past student Laeticia Carr (’14) championed her Hot Lollie exercise wear company, whilst at school, with the unfailing assistance of her mother, Christine.

The pre-dinner music by the College Show Band was outstanding, as was Grace sung, acapella, by our students. As is tradition, the Year 12s confidently led the Ballroom in the College Anthem and mums and the girls ensured the dance floor was full to overflowing.

The prizes on offer were abundant and were testament to the community spirit that St Rita’s receives from local businesses. In particular we acknowledge the prizes from the Brisbane Marriott and Clayfield Jewellers.

CarnivalSpotlight on SponsorshipsVery attractive sponsorship packages are offered for Carnival. Sponsorship of this premier College event is an outstanding way to promote businesses and services and ultimately support the education of the girls at St Rita’s.

Cash sponsorship packages start at as little as $200 through to $1,500, or up to $2,500 for in-kind sponsorships. Practical advertising benefits, including Naming Rights to activities/stalls, advertising and links to company website are offered. Limited spots are available for some categories. Please contact me for further information. Anna Roberts: aroberts@stritas.qld.edu.au

Thank you to the following sponsors. Please visit their websites and, in acknowledgement of their support for your daughter’s College, consider using these businesses when you are in the market for their services or products.Platinumm3architectureMadison Cleaning Services

GoldMrs Manage MeTangalooma Island Resort

SilverFuji XeroxKatrina Murphy Industrial RelationsSolid Ground Landscaping

A Call out to all Lovers of BakingIf you are handy with a wooden spoon, the KitchenAid, or if the Thermomix or the Candy Thermometer is your choice of gadget, then the Sweet Stall, Cake Stall and Devonshire Tea loves you as much as they love your cooking. Please put your name down to bake some sweets, cakes, slices, muffins, Scones or gastronomic creation of your choice.

Those who are clever with gluten free and/or dairy free items might like to start a trend: traditionally these items are low on offer – let’s change that.

Year 7 families – we have a tradition of the Year 7s being the Rita’s Sweet Queens! Please contact the Stall coordinator to put your name down to make a bag of sweets. You can use your own recipes, or try out one or more of the trusted recipes we have on file.

Year in, year out, the Sweet Stall and Cake Stall are among the most visited stalls of Carnival, and Devonshire Tea is a breath of fresh air and a place to unwind from the lively happenings on the Flat. So grab your apron and your bowl and let Anne-Marie, Regina or Raynah know that your treats will be coming their way.

Sweet Stall Coordinator: Raynah Sharma: reginass@optusnet.com.auCake Stall Coordinator: Anne-Marie Anderson: amanderson@bne.catholic.edu.auDevonshire Tea Stall Coordinator: Regina Sharma: reginass@optusnet.com.au

Dates of Next MeetingsCommittee: Monday 12 June, 6:00pm, Heritage RoomStall Coordinators very welcome to attendStall Holders: Monday 17, 6:00pm, Heritage RoomAll Stall holders and helpers are invited to

attend this meeting. This meeting is the final briefing meeting prior to Carnival and at which it has become tradition to join together with a celebratory glass of wine/beer and Cheese. An invitation will be sent.

Donations for Carnival Please think of Carnival and what you can contribute to make a wonderful fundraiser even better. The following items are needed and the more donations we get the better the profit for the benefit of resources for the girls.

If every family donates just one item from the list below, Carnival and our girls will be all the richer. Thank you.• Clothes, Shoes and Handbags - clean and in

good condition for Still Loved Clothes• Books – for Second Hand Books• Furniture, Crockery, household and garden

items – for Trash n Treasure (no electrical)• Wine – bottles of wine for Wine Wheel• Craft – Wool, coat hangers for covering, tea

towels and scrap booking material• Water – slabs for the Drinks Van• Softdrinks – slabs for the Drinks Van• Coconut Cream and Curry Paste (any

variety) – for Indian• Meat product for Greek, Italian, Indian and

Meat Trays• Vegetable product for Greek, Italian, Indian

and BBQ• 200g blocks of chocolate (any variety, but

we do like known brands!) – for Lob O Choc• Multipacks of chocolates – for Lob O Choc• 1.25lt bottles of Coca-Cola – for Ring of Coke• A Spinning Wheel numbered 1-100 – for

Meat Tray Raffles• Discount vouchers – for Lucky Ticket• Restaurant vouchers or retail prizes – for

Prize U Like• Packets of Self Raising Flour and Sugar –

needed by various stalls

COMMUNITYMrs Anna Roberts - Manager, Community Development

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RidesBumper BallsJungle FeverMechanical MeltdownMerry-Go-Round NewMiami TripRock WallRound Up NewSuper Slide

Purchase a Carnival Ride ‘early bird’ Wristband by Friday 14 July at the discounted price of $25.00 and enjoy unlimited rides and amazing value for the whole day. Purchased Wristbands will be distributed via your House Groups on 19, 20 and 21 July.

Book Now via TryBookinghttps://www.trybooking.com/281416

For purchasers who do not currently have a daughter at St Rita’s, please ensure you enter your mailing address and your Ride Wristbands will be mailed to you.

Carnival will have two thrill rides with the new addition of Round Up and the return of Miami Trip to round out some adrenaline fuelled Carnival action this year. Mechanical Meltdown will also be returning as this was highly popular (as seen on “Wipeout” the TV show).

We also have rides for the whole family, including the ever-popular Rock Wall, Bumper Balls, Super Slide and the little ones will have an amazing time with Jungle Fever and the Merry-Go-Round.

Book Now via TryBookingWristbands can be purchased on the day at Carnival for $30.00. Individual Rides purchased on the day are $6.00 each.

No wristbands or single passes available from TryBooking after 14 July.

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Cross CountryCaSSSA Cup Cross Country Championships will be held tomorrow at Limestone Park, Ipswich. A full report will be in the next edition. The Final team was selected and posted on MySRC on Sunday 21 May and the team was recognised on Assembly last Tuesday. All details re the program for the day are posted on the MySRC Cross Country page.

Met NorthA little over a week after CaSSSA Cup, a small but talented team will compete in the Metropolitan North Championships at St Paul’s School, Bald Hills on Tuesday 6 June. Those finishing top 5 (6th is selector’s discretion), will earn selection on the Met North team to the State Secondary Schools Championships.

12 Years: Sophia McCarthy 13 Years: Harriet Bourke, Alice Dalton, Caitlin Morse, Abby Vickers 14 Years: Jessica Pike, Ella Vickers 15 Years: Annabelle O’Hara, Gabrielle Roberts 16 Years: Holly McCarthy, Laura Mead 17 Years: Hannah Bain, Loretta Melcer

Camp Thanks to Teachers-In-Charge Mr John Mundell and Mr Shaun Barry, Head Coach, Mr Michael Hillardt, staff members Mrs Elizabeth Devine, Ms Laura Grehan and the team of coaches who attended a very successful camp last Friday-Sunday at Tallebudgera.

The Cross Country Squad would like to acknowledge the support of the Sports Subcommittee for their continued financial support of the successful camp, and also thank the parents from the Sports Subcommittee who volunteered their time to provide breakfasts for the squad on Thursday mornings.

QCNA NetballThe CaSSSA Open A team contested the annual Queensland Catholic Netball Association championships at Wembley Park, Coorparoo (MDNA) on Tuesday 16 May. The results were as follows:

• Pool rounds – played 8, won 6, lost 2 (including to eventual winners All Hallows’ by 1 goal

• Qualified for playoff 2nd in each pool and defeated Marymount to claim 3rd place.

An excellent performance by a young team made up of 3 Year 9s; 2 Year 10s and 5 Year 11s.

Tennis2017 School Championships entry forms are available from the Tennis page of MySRC - 2017 School Tennis Championships. Entries close 9:00am Tuesday 25 July. The divisions are Jr – Years 7 and 8; Intermediate – Years 9 and 10; Open (Singles and Doubles). These are all honour board events with the winners having their name inscribed on the Championship shield and receiving a medallion. Please note, the Singles Championships are Knowles Cup selection trials.

Knowles Cup – 4 teams (of 4-5 players/team) are selected to represent the school in this five-week competition held in Term 4. The divisions are Jr – Years 7 and 8; Intermediate – Years 9 and 10; Open A and Open B. For more info. See the Tennis page of MySRC - 2017 Knowles Cup Tennis.

Track and FieldPre-season training continues every Thursday afternoon and Saturday mornings – see Pre-season training schedule on the Track and Field page of MySRC. Students must sign up for either or both days – bus is only available on Thursday to and from venue. Training concludes after the session on Saturday 10 June. Please refer to the Track and Field page on MySRC for all Pre-season (Term 2) and Season (Term 3) training and Interhouse information.

Interhouse – Friday 16 June at The University of Queensland.Students will receive information through MySRC news. Information can be viewed at MySRC on the Track and Field page files, including rules, method of nomination and nomination checking procedures.

Please note:• Early start notification: for all 16 and 17+

year old students (i.e. those born in 2001 or earlier and regardless of Year group) and any students entered in the 1500m and/or Hurdles events are to arrive at UQ ready to start at 8:30am. This early notification is intended to assist students and parents to arrange carpooling/other arrangements wherever possible etc. More details on options on the Track and Field page under ‘Interhouse’.

• Special safety rules for Hurdles (13-17+ Years – no 12 Years Hurdles) at Interhouse

• Presentations - All students will be bussed back to the College for presentations in Eirene before dismissal at 3:05pm.

Congratulations• Jessica Pike (Year 9, X4) – School Sport

Australia Triathlon Championships – first overall in the junior age group (13-14 year olds) and first in the all age relay;

• Gabrielle McGrory (Year 7, M3) has been selected for the Met North U12 Hockey team and the Brisbane U13 Southern Cross team.

Sports Subcommittee SponsorshipsApplication forms are available for students who represent Queensland or Australia at Sport whilst they are a student at St Rita’s. Students who meet the criteria may apply to the Committee for the current year. Applications close at 9:00am on the first Tuesday in Term 4, 3 October, and the awardees are selected at the October meeting and presented at the last assembly of the year. Nomination form - Sports Subcommittee Sponsorship Application - can be found on MySRC.

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NetballCongratulations to Year 11 student, Amy Neilser, who competed for Met North in the recent Queensland Schools Girls Netball Championships and was awarded Most Valuable Player. A State team for the National competition will be chosen from the players of the 11 competing teams, with Amy making the ‘possibles and probables’ list.

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