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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration (ATC) took place last Tuesday evening where we congratulated and acclaimed the academic achievement of a number of students across all Year levels. ATC was also an occasion to recognise the many ways our girls have excelled throughout the year in sporting, musical and community endeavours. I would like to take the opportunity here to more broadly congratulate all

the girls who received Awards on the night. To the students who fell short of receiving an Award, be it by a large margin or small, they too are to be congratulated if they can say within their heart of hearts that they gave of their best and used the opportunities offered them throughout the year to develop their talents further. There are many of those girls. In the long run, life teaches all of us that there will be times when we do succeed and are acclaimed and other times when our progress and achievements are less than what we would desire. However, it is important that we keep trying and learning in order to take advantage of those moments in which we are meant to shine. In general it must be said that our College is blessed with so many friendly, energetic and talented students who contribute greatly to the life of this marvellous, vibrant community of Presentation people, and those who were featured on Tuesday night are just the tip of the iceberg of talent that dwells within our student body – so something very worthwhile celebrating.

We also celebrated the way the girls have embraced throughout the year the theme of ‘Living Justly’. It was this theme that has enriched our various endeavours over the past nine months and will be at the forefront of occasions to come heading into the end of year activities. The Year 12 initiative of #NJU has been a great awareness raising campaign for the College this year and I commend the Captains on this initiative.

And so, another year’s Annual Thanksgiving Celebration has passed and I hope you can agree with me that we have much to be grateful for. In relation to the overall organisation of the night I would like to thank in particular Ms Catherine Allen, Deputy Principal - Students. Needless to say, there were many other hands at work in making this night successful and I hope these people will forgive me for not mentioning them by name in this article, but they can be assured their efforts have been very much appreciated.

Year 12 students will commence their exam block next week. We will acknowledge and celebrate this group by sharing a breakfast at the College with staff and girls. The Year 11 girls will serve at this event to ensure the Year 12 girls have a lovely start to their day. The Year 12 girls will attend classes and then we will have an extended lunch period for the House Groups to share lunch and a few stories and most often a few tearful farewells. It is testament to House Groups that such close bonds are developed over their years at the College. We will of course farewell the girls more formally as we near the end of Term. It is important for the Year 12 girls to remain focused to ensure they give of their best right to the end.

I would also like to express my thanks to the Sports Subcommittee members who organised the St Rita’s College Race Day and in particular Mrs Julie-Ann Watt, Ms Emma Goldman and Mrs Karen Camilleri. We had great attendance on the day and I would like to thank our Sponsors for their financial support to the event and our prize donors for their generosity in donating. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many families, past students and staff who donated to our recent online fundraising for our new Trinity building. There is so much that happens in this community and I am very grateful for the wonderful support you offer to help us provide a first class education for your daughters.

God bless,

Mrs Dale MorrowPrincipal, St Rita’s College

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A reminder to our families that if you have a daughter currently in Year 3, enrolments are open now for Year 7, 2023. You may access the onlineapplication via this link to the College website ‘Enrolments’ tab.

ENROLMENTS YEAR 7, 2023Applications are open for Scholarships and Busaries in 2021. Our program offers education to students from families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to afford a St Rita’s College education. Visit the College website for full details. The application process is partnered with ACER. Click Here

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If you daughter will not be returning to St Rita's College in 2020, please advise in writing to Mrs Morrow or your daughter's Head of House at your earliest opportunity to enable the College to finalise timetabling and resourcing.

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENTSMs Catherine AllenCongratulations to all girls who performed or were awarded prizes at ATC on Tuesday night. It is a wonderful testament to their efforts across the year. To the many others who missed out, be pleased with your efforts. If at the end of any day we can say we gave everything 100%, it has been a good day.

This week is the last week of lessons for our Seniors. Next week is exams and the following week they graduate. I would like to thank the girls and their families for all they have contributed to the College across the years. May the girls move into their futures with confidence and joy.

St Rita’s College, together with the Gastrointestinal Cancer Institute, will host a fashion parade to raise funds and awareness for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer on Saturday 9 November. Please come along. It will be a fabulous afternoon. The GI

Cancer Institute is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of patients with gastro-intestinal cancer through developing and conducting new clinical trials. The parade will feature many local Brisbane designers and businesses. Nicole Rowles (Channel Nine) will MC the event, with special appearances from some of Brisbane’s leading doctors. The College community will pay tribute to some of our beloved students who have unfortunately lost their battle with cancer. Tickets are available now, $50/person. Please click here to purchase. Thanks to Immogen Newcombe-Bennion who has done a wonderful job coordinating this event. The eSafety Commissioner website has been refreshed. It is a wonderfully comprehensive and interactive online safety hub, that includes tailored advice and resources. Take a look by clicking here.

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration (ATC)ATC this week was a celebration of the academic success of our students. I would like to congratulate the Award winners and all students who continue to give their best in their academic learning.

Release of QCS and OP ResultsIndividual QCS Test grades will be released prior to Senior Certification in December. From 9:00am on Wednesday 13 November 2019 students will be able to access their individual QCS Test grade — from A to E — in their Learning account on the Student Connect website.Release of Year 12 results, OPs and FPs will occur from 9:00am on Saturday 14 December. All results contributing to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), OPs and FPs will be available in Student Learning accounts on the Student Connect website. From Monday 16 December, students will begin receiving their Senior Education Profiles in the mail. Depending on individual circumstances, their profile will comprise one or more of the following documents: • QCE• Tertiary Entrance Statement • Senior Statement • Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement.

Student Connect website Students must know their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password to log in and check their results online. Students will gain faster access to their results if they have previously activated their Learning account. Please ensure you have activated your learning account before 8 November.

Published SAIsYear 12 students are reminded to check their Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) when they are published at school. The final date for these SAIs to be available to students is Wednesday 20 November 2019. This check may eliminate errors in SAIs not picked up by the school, such as OP-eligibility, students being mixed up with others with the same name, and unusual gaps between students that do not reflect their positions in the class. The SAIs will be located in Student Reception. SAIs cannot be emailed to students, nor can the sheet of student information be photographed. Students and/or parents must come into Student Reception to view the information. Please note that SAIs are only applicable to ‘Large Group’ subjects (student enrolments of 14 or more).

Next Step Survey ResultsSix months after Year 12 students finish school, the Queensland Government conducts a Next Step Survey to ascertain the pathways students have taken post-school. We are very proud of the number of students who have engaged in further study and sought employment.In 2019, 96% of students who completed Year 12 at St Rita's College in 2018 continued in some recognised form of education and/or training in the year after they left school. The most common study destination was a Bachelor Degree (79.3%) with 84.7% continuing in some form of education.

QUT Future LeadersCongratulations to Ella Scotford (Year 12) and Bridget Palmer (Year 12) who graduated from the QUT Future Leaders Program. Ella and Bridget have been participants in this leadership program for the past two years. Over this time they experienced many workshops designed to inspire and promote leadership. The program allows students to participate in various networking opportunities with students from various schools. The students are mentored by current QUT students, as well as lecturers and professors. The program also provided Ella and Bridget with an insight into university life.

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Longreach ImmersionAt our College Assembly last week, students who participated in the Longreach Immersion over the September holidays shared their reflection on their experience. In this week’s edition of Verbis, I would like to share this with you:

On 22 September, nine Year 11 students set off on an amazing trip to Longreach for a taste of outback life. We returned with many memories. Breanna, Gabby and Alicia had the privilege of staying at Noonbah Station with the Emmott family. The family welcomed us with open arms and amazing food. Every day, we helped with daily household chores like feeding the animals and collecting the chicken eggs and we were lucky enough to bottle feed baby joeys twice a day. We did a lot of exploring, swam in the dam, milked a cow and watched them muster cattle with helicopters. We met many members of the Emmott family and their friends and had an BBQ under the stars and a huge fire. Many stories were shared over ‘smoko’ and meal times. The hospitality of our host family was amazing. Zoe and Libby stayed with the Laidler family on their property called Kappa Ki. It was a full on four days, for when we weren’t at the house, we were out mustering, drafting, shearing the sheep, sorting and pressing the wool. We also got to participate in a true Longreach engagement party and were lucky enough to enjoy several delicious homemade goods for ‘smoko’ each day. Molly, Beth, Grace and Alessia stayed at the Mims family property – which was a 1.5 hour drive out of Longreach. At the farm, we cleaned troughs, painted doors, checked water levels, drove buggies and motorbikes, went to the dinosaur museum, played lots of cards, and of course, made tik-toks. After our four days with our host family, we went back into Longreach for the final two days of our immersion experience. We watched a show at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, shopped around town, visited the QANTAS Museum and spent our last night on a cruise of the Thomson River. We also visited Our Lady’s Primary School which was established by the Presentation Sisters in 1900. Seeing and taking part in this first-hand was truly an amazing experience and while it may seem like a lot at first, we highly recommend this immersion for anyone considering participating in future years.

Fashion Parade in Support of GI CancerOn Saturday 9 November, St Rita’s College and the Gastrointestinal Cancer Institute will host a fashion parade to raise funds and awareness for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer. The GI Cancer Institute is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of patients with gastro-intestinal cancer through developing and conducting new clinical trials. The parade will feature the work of many local Brisbane designers and businesses. Nicole Rowles (Channel Nine) will emcee the event, with special appearances from some of Brisbane’s leading doctors. Click here to purchase tickets via TryBooking. Money raised for the GI Cancer Institute funds clinical trials, helping to provide Australians with faster access to new treatments than if these clinical trials were run overseas. This research helps improve treatment, raising the life expectancy and quality of life for people diagnosed with digestive cancers.

Graduation Mass and CeremonyThe Graduation Mass and Ceremony will be held at the College on Wednesday 13 November from 9:00am in the Eirene Centre. Doors open at 8:20am for guests requiring assistance and 8:30am for all other guests. All guests are required to be seated by 8:55am. The celebration will finish at approximately 12:00 noon. Dress for guests is smart casual. Year 12

students will be required to wear College uniform including hat and blazer. As is customary, this event will be attended by all of our students (Years 7-12) and family members of the Year 12 students. As seating is limited, we are only able to accommodate 2-3 guests per Year 12 student. Families of Year 12 students are requested to RSVP to Mrs Roberts for this event as per the invitation: aroberts@stritas.qld.edu.au

Climate Action Club Film EveningI would like to extend my thanks to everyone who attended the screening of the documentary 2040 on Thursday 24 October. I am particularly appreciative of the efforts of Caitlin Wasmund Loughnan, Gabby Wade and Mrs White for their planning and preparation of the event. I do hope the film served as inspiration for the Climate Action Club as it commences planning its projects for 2020.

SERVICE ROSTERSBig 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 5 November: Mrs Specogna will accompany Libby Logan, Charlotte Quodling, Sarah Tshamala and Zoe Stanford

Tuesday 12 November: Dr Mayne will accompany Molly Walton, Abbey Ravbar, Elizabeth Seccombe and Calypso Schlect

Tuesday 19 November: Sr Elvera will accompany Georgia West, Abby Ballard, Lara Martin and Alessia Catalano

Tuesday 26 November: Mrs Tuite will accompany Kate Ryan, Ruby O'Sullivan, Lara Accornero and Darcy Reid

Tuesday 3 December: Mrs McGrath will accompany Claudia Worland, Lucy Mazzotta, Emily Schneider

Tuesday 10 December: Mrs McGrath will accompany Grace Bottomley, Alessia Catalano, Anna Siddiqui and Kiara Calabro

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 6 November: Mrs Bax will accompany Caroline Falconer, Mikayla Dillon, Charlotte Stones and Jordyn Keble

Wednesday 13 November: Mrs Murtagh will accompany Ella Taylor, Shelby Clarke, Rois Byrne and Evie Rutkin

Wednesday 20 November: Miss Watts will accompany Emilie Falconer, Gabrielle Noble, Ella Hicks and Teagan Nimmo

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MISSIONMr Richard Rogusz

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Stationery Lists for 2020 and delivery/pick upThe stationery lists for 2020 are available on the MK Educational Supplies website: Click here to view.

Select St Rita’s, then select your Year level and subjects.

Student elective subjects will be released this week. Orders placed with MK before Friday 8 November will be delivered to the College for collection by students in the days prior to school returning (dates will be published to parents).

The College cannot guarantee when orders after this will be delivered to St Rita’s, however, they will be available prior to the commencement of the 2020 school year. Pickup of stationery directly from MK is an available option (you can select this on the orders page) – however, orders must be picked up from MK Educational only between 2 - 6 December.

If your daughter already has the required equipment, you do not need to purchase new objects. The workbooks, however, must be purchased.

Parents and Friends Meeting – Tuesday 12 November, 6:00pmThe final Parents and Friends meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday 12 November commencing at 6:00pm in the Heritage Room of Stanley Hall. We welcome all parents/guardians to join us as we reflect on the year’s events and prepare for 2020.

Carnival Meeting – Monday 18 November, 6:00pmThe first Carnival 2020 meeting will be held on Monday 18 November commencing at 6:00pm in the Heritage Room of Stanley Hall. All Stall Coordinators, helpers and new and current parents interested in being part of Carnival 2020 are warmly welcome to attend. The meeting will conclude by 7:00pm.

Year 12 Graduation Mass - Wednesday 13 NovemberParents and immediate family of Year 12 students are invited to attend the Year 12 Graduation Mass on Wednesday 13 November commencing at 9:00am Due to limited space, the number of guests per student is limited to 2-3 people. Parents are asked to RSVP with number attending by Wednesday 6 November to Mrs Anna Roberts: aroberts@stritas.qld.edu.au.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Enrolments, St Agatha's SchoolSt Agatha’s School Clayfield has limited vacancies inYr 6 for 2020.Please direct all enquiries to the Enrolment Secretary:wkwhite@bne.catholic.edu.au or PH: 3326 9222

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GIVING DAYMrs Anna Roberts - Manager, Community Development

GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS AND DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDSMs Gail Murton, Mrs Rebecca Rylands and Mrs Kerrie Burton

The College’s inaugural Giving Day on Thursday 24 October drew together the outstanding support from current and past families, incoming families, students, alumnae and staff. An overwhelming success was experienced for the College’s first major fundraising project.

Donations were quadrupled on the day of Giving, thanks to the generosity of a handful of pre-secured donations including those from the College Parents & Friends and Alumnae along with other individual givers.

The money raised will assist in the fit out of the Trinity Building – our new Learning Centre - which all girls will be using from next year. If you did miss Giving Day and would like to be one of the many amazing people of St Rita’s who supported this effort, it is definitely not too late. Donations are still being taken and are tax-deductible. Please call or email Mrs Anna Roberts, the College’s Manager of Community Development on 3862 1615 or aroberts@stritas.qld.edu.au

Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA) 2020All StudentsThe Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) recognises that some students have disability, impairment and/or medical conditions, or experience other circumstances that may be a barrier to their performance in assessment. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are designed to assist these students. In order to provide access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for students we would like to draw your attention to the following documents:

• The Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy is on MySRC/Parents/Our College and Community/Policies.

• QCE and QCIA Policy and Procedures Handbook 2019 v1.1 (NB: V1.2 is due to be released in late October) Click here.

As stated on the page 68 of the QCE and QCIA Policy and Procedures Handbook 2019 v1.1 all medical reports must include the following:

• Diagnosis of disability and/or medical condition• Date of diagnosis• Date of occurrence or onset of the disability and/or medical condition• Symptoms, treatment or course of action related to the disability and/or

medical condition• Information about how the diagnosed disability impairment and/or medical

condition affects the student participating in assessment particularly timed assessment when considering external assessment

• Professional recommendations regarding AARA

Please note - The AARA Confidential Medical Report is available for download on MySRC/Parents/Curriculum/Curriculum Forms and Documents. It must be signed and dated on the front page by both the student and parent/guardian and be dated after 1 January 2020. The student’s LUI number must also be stated. The medical report must be completed by a relevant medical specialist or psychologist who is not related to the student or employed by the College. Please note that for anxiety and depression, this document is only relevant for Semester 1 and the process needs to be repeated after 1 July 2020.

Social/Emotional CategoryAll documentation for adjustments in this category for girls in Years 10, 11 and 12 need to be with the relevant Guidance Counsellor by Friday 31 January, 2020.For girls in Years 7, 8 and 9, the deadline for your documentation is 21 February, 2020. NB: Please note that all girls currently receiving AARA under the Social/Emotional Category will be removed from the list at the end of 2019.

Sensory/Cognitive/Physical CategoriesAll documentation for adjustments in these categories needs to be provided to the Head of Diverse Learning Needs by the end of Term 1, 2020. For students in Years 10, 11 and 12 doing assessment for Units 3 and/or 4, the College is required to provide QCAA with a statement of the level of support for all categories that have been accessed thus far. Please be aware that if your daughter has not used the adjustments offered previously, QCAA may not support her application for AARA in Years 10 - 12 for Units 3 and 4. e.g. Your daughter is offered a change of venue for her exams and if she does not accept, this information is required to be provided to QCAA.

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ST RITA'S COLLEGE CAULFIELD CUP LADIES DAYMrs Anna Roberts - Manager, Community DevelopmentA superb afternoon on Saturday 19 October was enjoyed by more than 250 sponsors, parents, alumnae, staff and friends at the St Rita’s College Caulfield Cup Ladies Day at Eagle Farm. The event raised funds for the Sports program of the College.

Eagle Farm was packed with racegoers for the first official day of the Spring Racing Carnival. Despite the intermittent rain, our large group in The Birdcage enjoyed an afternoon of food and beverages, tips by respected trainer Chris Anderson, a few thrills and spills with the Bookmaker and Tote, and for a few special sponsor guests, a trip to the barriers to watch the start of their race or a visit to the Race Caller's tower to hear their race called and experience the view from the vantage point. It was a magnificent day and another St Rita’s event that will be fondly remembered for some time.

Sincere thanks go to Mrs Julie-Ann Watt and Ms Emma Goldman for their organisation of the day and for the assistance of Mrs Karen Camilleri in sourcing raffle prizes for the event. These events can’t be held without the support of our parents and our appreciation can never be extended enough for their efforts.

However, our principal thanks are extended to our Sponsors and to our Prize donors and to each our sincere gratitude is conveyed. Of particular note is the support from Major Sponsor, HMW Group, and that of Clayfield Jewellery and Trevor Sim who not only sponsored a Race, but also donated first prize in Fashions on the Field and allowed Julie, Emma and myself to wear and showcase a selection of the business’s stunning jewels for the day. I would hope that our families will look to these businesses first when considering products or services they offer.

Anyone who attended Race Day will attest to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Thank you to everyone who supported the event and who by doing so has support our incredibly talented sports playing students.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank you to our Prize Donors

Kelly Gannon Gold by the Gram

Martin & NadineRobson

Please support these businesses first when considering products or services they offer:

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Bee CommitteeIn our 2019 Year of Justice, Nagle House has been advocating for change and the importance of the environment. During the year, Nagle House formed the Bee Committee which advocated for the importance bees hold in society. Bees are extremely beneficial to the environment due to their pollination services which help to provide food in the form of fruits, berries, nuts, leaves, roots and seeds. Arguably, it is the most interesting parts of our diet that are reliant on bees, and other pollinators, for cross pollination. This intuitive consisted of passionate girls that worked together to build awareness and make a change.

Tree PlantingNagle has also continued with the tree planting program at Kalinga Park. Enthusiastic Nagle girls and girls from other Houses worked together to improve our environment. Many girls this year gave up their afternoons to be involved in tasks such as weeding, watering and planting. Trees provide clean air by absorbing chemicals such as nitrogen oxide and dust particles. Nagle’s initiative enabled girls within the College to contribute to the environment, making them Women of Action.

Kildare Car WashKildare Car Wash was a great success, raising $315. The girls had a lot of fun working together to make the cars sparkle each House Group washed approximately five to six cars. Thank you to all staff that donated their cars to support the fundraiser and thank you to the Kildare students and House Group staff for their hard work and positive attitude. All money raised will be put towards St Joseph’s Primary School Christmas hampers.

St Joseph’s Primary School Christmas HampersKildare are putting together Christmas Hampers for the St Joseph’s Primary School families in Murgon. We will present these Hampers at our last Whole School Assembly on 29 November. Each House Group will be given a Santa sack in which to put the gifts and we encourage you to start bringing in items that suit your families. It would be great to have all donations by our next House Assembly on Tuesday 19 November so we can see what we need to purchase to top up the Santa sack.

• K1: Rebecca, single mother. Boy 13, girl 11, girl 8, girl 5, plus two small children under 3. Food items would be good. They don’t have a lot and really struggle.

• K2: Mother, single. Girl 11, girl 8. The girls do not have a lot and would love some hair accessories and clothes (sizes 12 and 8).

• K3: Mother, single. Girl 9, girl 7, boy 5. Food would be great and any clothing (sizes 12-14 girl, 10 girl, 8 boy).

• K4: Mother, single. Boy 6. They live in a house with 13 others. The mother has two other children under 2. The boy aged 6 loves colouring in, letter sheets, felt tips and colour by number sheets.

• K5: Mother and Father. Girl 14, girl 12, girl 10, boy 7. • K6: Mother and Father. Girl 8, girl 6. • Kildare as a group: Mother single + a lot of families where a small food

hamper would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and Kildare Christmas spirit. Mrs Irvine and Mr Rogusz will be taking 20 girls to Murgon to deliver the gifts and play with the children on either Monday 2 or Tuesday 3 December. If you are in Kildare and are interested in this trip, please express interest by clicking on the following link: Click Here

NAGLE NEWSMrs Kate White - Head of Nagle House

KILDARE NEWSMrs Simmone Irvine - Head of Kildare House

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MUSICMr Craig Kennedy - Head of Cocurricular Music

Music GalaThe Music Gala is always a wonderful night of celebration where we can take a moment to reflect back on the year and also recognise the achievements and growth through the years by the Year 12 Music cohort. While our music program aims to produce excellence in whatever we do, what I hope for most is that we provided an opportunity for our Year 12 students to become confident and energetic young people who have a deep love for music and truly know it’s worth; people who are able to empathise and give joy to others through their own toil; people who know the challenges of performing and can take those into every aspect of their lives ahead. I have seen many of these girls at their most buoyant and also in some of their less buoyant moments and that is a privilege to know that the Music Department is like an extended family to many of our students and is a place where they feel comfortable to express themselves. Our Year 12s have each taken their own journey, but they can leave knowing that whichever approach they have taken, each of them will be leaving their own mark on the St Rita’s Music department.

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2020 CaSSA Tri-1 sportLetters will be available on MySRC by Monday 4 November and there is a link available in MySRC Notices. Closing dates will be very early in 2020, just after the return to school.

TENNIS 2020 CaSSSA Competition TRIALS Trialing in November 2019 for the 2020 season is necessary due to the change of structure of the competition and the early start – Rd 1 of the CaSSSA competition is on Saturday 8 February 2020.Trials will be held as follows:For Years 7-11 of 2019 and Year 7s of 2020 will be held on Saturday 16 November 2019 at Nudgee College.

If necessary, there may be a trial afternoon in 2020 - on Thursday 30 January at St Rita’s courts – but this will only be for new students enrolling at the College after 16 November 2019. A position in a teaTabm for these students cannot be guaranteed.

The 2020 CaSSSA Tennis letter has all necessary information and has been posted on MySRC and is due back by 3:04pm, Friday 15 November to the Sport and Activity box. Link: http://MySRC.stritas.qld.edu.au/homepage/5783/

Knowles CupResults:

Next Rounds which will be crucial to final positions are:

Queensland Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships13 St Rita’s Met North representatives competed in Cairns from October 19-22. Congratulations to all our reps, a number of whom did PBs.

Congratulations also to Gabrielle Roberts who broke her own school record in Tthe 17 & Over 800m, recording a time of 2:22.83

Thank you Year 11The Year 7 of 2020 Swim Trials were held on the Student Free Day on Monday 21 October. Our thanks go to the 35 Year 11 students who gave of their time to assist with looking after the Year 6 students and officiating and recording the times.

Receiving recognition in VerbisWe are only too pleased to acknowledge any of our students for their sporting achievements in College or club/association sport. In order for students to receive recognition of their sporting performance, individuals must meet the following criteria:

School sport: Met North & aboveExternal sport: state level reps, medallist & above

We are also happy to give recognition to levels of service, e.g. umpiring, volunteering, etc.We do not acknowledge Metropolitan North Representatives (or higher) levels until we have received official confirmation from the Metropolitan North Regional Sport Office or relevant Association.If individuals comply with the above, please email the following details to sport@stritas.qld.edu.au

Mr John PendallDirector of Sport

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BreakfastSourdough with Vegemite and butter $3.50Sourdough with smashed avocado $4.50Raisin toast with butter $3.50 or 2 for $5.50 Spelt and honey banana bread with butter $4.00 NY style bagel toasted with cream cheese and bacon $5.00Oat and raisin balls $3.50Fruit salad with Greek yoghurt and granola (g/f) $4.00

Coffee/Tea (Years 10-12 only)8 oz Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Nine Spice fresh Chia, London Fog, Hot Chocolate $3.5012oz Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Nine Spice fresh Chia, London Fog, Hot Chocolate $4.00Long Black, Short Black, Macchiato, Piccolo $3.00Tea – English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Gunpowder Green $2.0014oz Cold Nitro infused cold brew tea $4.00 Hot Chocolate 8oz $3.50 12oz $4.0014oz Cold chocolate $4.00 (Zymil and Bonsoy 50c extra) (Syrups – Vanilla, Caramel 50c extra)

DrinksWater $2.00Sparkling water $2.50Mt Franklin Lightly sparkling varieties $2.50Flavoured vitamin water $3.00Deep Spring flavoured mineral water $3.00Breakers $2.50Emma and Tom's $3.00-$3.50Kombucha $3.00Fruit Fix juice $3.50Sugar free soft drinks cans $2.50 600ml bottles $3.00

Snacks and SweetsOat chocolate cookie $2.00Cranberry and white chocolate cookies $2.00Florentine slice $3.00Chocolate bliss balls (g/f) $3.50Oat and raisin balls $3.50Cheese and Crackers $1.50Fruit salad (g/f) $3.00Chips (some g/f) $1.50-$2.50Ice creams (some g/f) $1.00-$3.50Yoghurt with berry compote (g/f) $3.50

Cold FoodWrap - chicken, avocado, lettuce $5.50 g/f $7.00Panini – BLAT $6.00Baguette – ham, cheese, tomato relish $6.00Bagel - roast vegetable, cream cheese $6.00Sushi $3.50Salads caesar $5.50 chicken fatoush $5.50 vegan Brown rice, Quinoa, Roast Veg $5.00

Hot FoodCrumbed chicken tenders (g/f avail) $4.00Garlic bread $2.50Lasagne $5.00Pasta of the day $5.00Toasted sandwiches Ham & Cheese (g/f avail) $5.00 Cheese $4.50Changing daily hot meal $4.00-$6.00Light meal $4.00

Week starting 4 November 2019Monday Spiced chicken wraps with wedges Pork and fennel sausage rolls Vegetarian pasta (v)Tuesday Beef Massaman curry and noodles Steamed pork buns Vegetarian pasta (v)Wednesday Schnitzel and sweet potato wedges (g/f option) Honey chicken and rice Zucchini slice (v)Thursday Chicken burger and gems (g/f option) Mongolian beef with rice Spring rolls (v)Friday Crumbed calamari and wedges (g/f option) Stir fry chicken and noodles Margarita pizza (v) (g/f option)

Week starting 11 November 2019Monday Vegetarian burger with wedges (v) (g/f option) Butter chicken skewersTuesday Moroccan chicken couscous Sweet and sour pork with rice Vegetarian pasta (v)Wednesday Spiced lamb pizza (g/f option) Beef and black bean with rice Arancini (v) (g/f option)Thursday Honey chicken and rice Stir fry vegetarian noodles (v) Pork and fennel sausage rollFriday Tandoori fish bites (g/f option) Beef Massaman curry and roti Spring rolls (v)

Pantry Cafe also open Saturday mornings from 8:00am - midday for Water Polo, offering a selection of snacks, toasts, wraps, bagels and baguettes, drinks, coffees and teas.

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Fashion Parade

Fundraiser Raising funds for innovative new research

into gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer conducted by the GI Cancer Institute.

Saturday 9 November 2019 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Eirene Centre, St Rita’s College 41 Enderley Road, Clayfield QLD 4011Hosted by Nine Entertainment Co’s weather presenter; Nicole Rowles

Tickets $50/person Visit https://www.trybooking.com/BFGPV

All ages event. Ticket includes entry, free spot in the lucky door prize pool, grazing food and a glass of bubbles on arrival (over 18’s only).

$5 raffle tickets available with prizes generously donated by: Samantha Ogilvie, Orange Theory Fitness Ascot, Biffi Boutique, Hanworth House,

Cocoa Lux, La Cruz Luxury, Luna Frankie.

All funds raised will support the GI Cancer Institute’s Innovation Fund. Helping to support ground-breaking

research into improved treatment options and outcomes for the 28,900 Australians diagnosed with GI cancer each year.

Many thanks for our featured brands and businesses: Isabella Longginou, Annalisse Designs, Antica Home,

Encore la Chance, Sweet Georgia Boutique, Joli Boutique, El Zapato, By the C Jewellery, Pheebs & Co. Jewellery,

En Pointe Collective.

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WHY PLACE ASCOT – CALL US ON 3107 6888Working with Place Ascot allows your listing to be shared across all Place offices therefore assisting

with the selling process and being able to achieve the best possible market price.S U P P O RT E R TO S T R I TA’ S LO N G E S T LU N C H and GIVING DAY 2019

Community Irish Remembrance Day MassCome and join with other members of our Irish Community in praying for the peaceful repose of your deceased relatives and friends at our Annual November Remembrance Mass, which will take place on Sunday 17 November at 12 noon in St. James’ Church, 165 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo. Fr Seamus Mc Mahon SM will be the celebrant. This year, our Mass will also be a Memorial Mass for Fr Paddy Dwyer OMI, who sadly died last year - a good friend of IASAQ and former Chaplain to Rosies. Tea/coffee will be served afterwards – an opportunity to renew old acquaintances and meet new friends. The Mass is being organised by The Irish Australian Support Association of Qld Inc (IASAQ). IASAQ is part of the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme. Our primary mission is to assist any Irish or Irish Australian persons in time of need or distress. For further information, please contact the IASAQ Co-ordinator on 0432 087 328.

Catholic Schools QLD Parent Christmas CelebrationCatholic School Parents Queensland will hold an end of school year and festive season celebration on Friday 22 November 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The celebration will be held at St Stephen's Cathedral Precinct in the Hanly Room at 277 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. Refreshments and canapes will be provided. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

CLASS OF 1999

You are cordially invited to the

St. Rita’s College

Class of 1999 - 20 Year Reunion -

DATE: 30th November 2019TIME: 11.00am— 1.00pm (at College)

1.30pm—6.00pm (at Doomben)COST:

$21.50/$27.50 (College and/or bus: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/WV9QW)

$50 (Races only: https://BRC web.ungerboeck.com/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?

oc=10&ct=SATMEMPKG&eventid=11132)

We will meet at the College (in the Ballygriffin room) for a long overdue catch up and light refreshments.

Then, we will jump on the ol’ Red & White Bus to head over to Doomben Racecourse, where we have a re-

served area with Tapas and a drinks package.

RSVP: By 30/10/19To Yara Jabbour:P: 0434227647

E: yara. Jabbour@together.org.au

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