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Dear Parents/Guardian,

Welcome to Term 4. This is a Term which traditionally seems to move very quickly. We have so many significant events happening. Included in these is the Year 12 girls sitting their final school assessments and preparing themselves to enter

a world without school. The past twelve years have been very regimented for them and my hope is that they have built the skills required to equip them to succeed in whatever pathway they pursue. While much more will be said to, and about, our Senior Class of 2018 in the coming weeks, for now I would just like to say that it is also my hope they have learnt many valuable lessons at this College and have taken every opportunity to develop their character and achieve to their full potential. It will be important that they finish the year well by giving of their very best in all their schoolwork for the next six weeks or so.

It is during Term 4 that we also turn our minds towards the student leadership for next year. The Captains for 2019 will be decided over the next few weeks and the Year 11 girls are preparing themselves to lead St Rita’s in what will be themed the Year of Justice. Part of their preparation for this was completed at the end of last Term. I wish to commend the Year 11 cohort on the way they threw themselves wholeheartedly into their Leadership days.

As our Year 11 students either enter the final year of their formal schooling and our Year 12 students are beginning to move out into the wider world, it is our hope that they appreciate what is important in life and what will make them truly happy. I suppose for all of us it is a constant battle to keep before ourselves those essential principles, which are needed if one wants to be happy in life.

Immanuel Kant, that famous 19th century philosopher, considered that in order to be happy in life you needed: “something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for.” This adage has been somewhat mirrored more recently in the views of Pope Francis in the online Catholic News magazine in an article headlined: “In latest interview, Pope Francis reveals top 10 secrets to happiness”. This list, of what the Pope believes to be important attributes of living a happy life includes these same three rules that Kant lists albeit expressed in a different way.

In terms of having something to do the Pope states that “dignity is given to you when you can bring food home” from one’s own labour. It is part of the human condition that we need those labour-centred aspects of living to help give life meaning and it involves more than just being occupied at doing something for money. It must have meaning, and our society should ensure innovative ways are found to create dignified jobs especially for young people. This will be a challenge for our governments, both state and federal, especially given what we hear about current economic circumstances and we should be as supportive as we can of our young people as they enter the world of work. Keep reminding them that what they end up doing is not important so long as it has meaning and importance for their life.

Kant’s rule of “Having someone to love” is expressed by the Pope as “Be giving of yourself to others.” People need to be open and generous toward others Francis says, because “if you withdraw into yourself, you run the risk of becoming egocentric. And stagnant water becomes putrid. It’s too easy to fall into the habit of being negative about others and we need to resist the urge to talk badly about others because it really just indicates that we have a low self-esteem. It is us really saying ‘I feel so low that instead of picking myself up I have to cut others down!’” The Pope advises: “Letting go of negative things quickly, is healthy.” It makes us more open to the love of others and gives us the capability of returning that love to those closest to us. For our mental and spiritual health we do need to love.

The third essence of happiness is leading a life that is hopeful. Our Christian faith endows us with a hope that there is more to life than what we experience materially. This is very much counter-cultural in our consumerist world. But, as Francis points out, consumerism has only brought us anxiety and stress where our time is ‘swallowed up’, so we spend time chasing and accumulating stuff, but in the end not knowing what it is all for. Believing and hoping that what Jesus tells us about a Loving Father is in fact a reality, which sets what we do during our life on this earth into a more meaningful context.

My prayer is that every girl will find happiness in her life as she grapples with the day to day challenges which enrich us and make us better people.

God Bless,Mrs Dale Morrow

Principal, St Rita’s College

FROM THE PRINCIPALMrs Dale Morrow

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Welcome to Term 4, a short Term filled with lots of activity.

Last Saturday at Orientation Day we welcomed our newest community members. The Year 11 students did a wonderful job hosting their 2019 Little Sisters. It is always exciting to meet our future. Thanks to all who assisted on this day.

On Tuesday 30 October we hold our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration (ATC) in the Concert Hall of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Please note that special awards information is located in MySRC/Parents/Curriculum/Awards.

The following day, 31 October, we will have a drought relief fundraiser in support of our friends in Longreach. The Presentation Sisters from Longreach established our school. For a gold coin donation, or more, girls are invited to wear jeans. Details have been posted in morning messages and in a student email.

On Saturday 3 November, a sausage sizzle will be held at Stafford Bunnings. This is in support of two Water Polo competitions. In December, we have students competing in States at Chandler, and in January, the Australian Youth Water Polo Festival will be held across various Brisbane venues.

A reminder to all that there is a student free day on Monday 22 October.

You might find the following an interesting read. It is about the new apple update, which has some great features for parents and students to manage their screen time. https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208982

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDENTSMs Catherine Allen

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - STUDIESMrs Maree Trims

Annual Thanksgiving CelebrationThe list of students who will receive an Academic Award at ATC will be published on MySRC by the end of this week. Students are to check the list carefully and contact Mrs Trims if they believe there has been an error.

2019 Subject SelectionsThere are various stages to the timetabling process which I would like you to be aware of. The first stage was to collect the subject selections from the various Year levels, and that has now been completed.

The next stage is to determine the number of classes required and assess whether the College can staff those classes. Following on from this, is assessment of the ability to construct a timetable with the number of classes required against the teachers available. This last stage is currently under construction.

We are hoping that students will be notified by the end of this week what their subject choices for 2019 will be.

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 23 October: Mrs Specogna will accompany Hannah Watt, Faye Jahnke, Raphaella Gillece and Josie Turnbull.Tuesday 30 October: Not scheduled due to ATC.

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 24 October: Mrs Casey will accompany Emily Johns, Annabel Stone, Chloe Seymour and Orla McBride.Wednesday 31 October: Ms de Villiers will accompany Freya Dean, Lucy Taylor, Lara Madden and Matilda Barbour.

Ecumenical Coffee Brigade RosterStudents are to meet the supervising teacher at the ECB premises, corner of Isaac and Rosa Streets, Spring Hill by 6:15am. Monday 29 October: Ms Diamond will accompany Briana Freestone, Kaitlyn Spiteri, Grace Ryan, Grace Egan, Lucy Egan and Tess Polmear.

Below is the latest report from School TV. The College acknowledges the assistance from the Parents and Friends in sponsoring this resource.

Exam Stress - Special ReportStudents in their final year of school are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety. Sleep deprivation, diet and social media are some of the biggest issues faced by this group of teens. Therefore, it is vitally important that a student’s mental health is looked after as well as their physical health.

Keeping things in perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it is not necessarily the most important year of your child’s life.

There are many strategies that students can implement to help themselves. Parents can provide support, not only emotionally, but also practically by keeping their child well-nourished and encouraging physical activity.

In this special report, parents will find useful tips to support their child during this often stressful time. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered here and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information.

Here is the link to your special report https://stritas.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/year-12-exam-stress-special-report

SCHOOL TV

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWCollege CalendarWe often receive queries from parents/guardians regarding entry items in the printed College Calendar against information that is conveyed in communications.The electronic Calendar on MySRC should always be referred to as it is the most accurate resource for dates. The Calendar can also be accessed via the College App. Parents/Guardians are asked to refer to MySRC before emailing or telephone the College.

College Email Not in use. Please refer to MySRC for messaging.

The College continues to experience email issues due to spam and the service is currently unreliable. Until further notice, please refer to MySRC for College communications.

Stationery Lists for 2019 and delivery/pick upThe stationery lists for 2019 are available on the MK Educational Supplies website: www.mkes.com.au

• Select ‘Order your book list’• Enter the school code strn19 • Select your Year level and subjects Orders placed before 18 October will be delivered between 26 November and 7 December at the cost of $9.00. Orders received after 18 October will be delivered when complete, possibly in January, at the cost of $11.50.

The majority of families are choosing the pickup option between 26 and 30 November only. MK Educational Supplies, located at Zillmere Newsagency, 18 Hanford Road, Zillmere. If you do choose this option, it is important that you collect your pack during the nominated times. If you cannot collect in the nominated times, please choose home delivery, even if that delivery has to be to the home of a neighbour, friend of relative.

If you have any queries, contact Ms Kirri Webb in the College Library on 3862 1615.

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration – Tuesday 30 OctoberTicket Booking informationCompulsory Event for Years 12 and 7 studentsAll students, parents/guardians and staff of the College are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Celebration (ATC). Attendance at the event is compulsory for Years 7 and 12. The evening is held in the Concert Hall of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and involves a large number of musicians and performers, and of course our Award Winners.

Bookings for tickets open at TryBooking on Friday this week, 19 October. Please place via TryBooking the number of tickets you require, print out your TryBooking receipt and request your daughter to collect your tickets from Mrs Hawley at Student Services. Tickets will be released for collection on Tuesday 23 October.

The evening commences at 6:45pm (some students will be required to arrive earlier) and will conclude at approximately 9:30pm. There is no charge for attendance.

Click Here to be directed to TryBooking.

St Rita’s College Race Day – This Saturday 20 OctoberThank you to all sponsors, prize donors and ticket holders who have supported this event. Our Marquee is full and ticket sales are closed.

If you have not collected your Tickets, please do so from Student Services by 3:00pm Friday afternoon. Your Tickets must be produced for entry through the

racecourse turnstiles and entry to our Marquee. Please note: Your TryBooking ticket is merely your receipt of purchase. It cannot be used for entry to the racecourse, or to the Marquee.

• St Rita’s accepts no responsibility for ticket holders who arrive at the racecourse without their ticket.

• St Rita’s accepts no responsibility for lost tickets.

The Grove Marquee opens at 11:30am sharp.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Prize Donors. Please acknowledge their generosity to the College and the education of the girls by contacting them in the first instance when in need of their services.

SponsorsRay White Ascot EJ

Madison Cleaning Invertek Drivesand Painting Services

Westwood Workshop Brisbane Marriott

ESP ProAV

AVT

Prize Donors$1,000 gift voucher, courtesy of Clayfield Jewellery$1,015Moffat Beach weekend away, courtesy of the Kirby family$500 Body Beautiful Retreat voucher, courtesy of The Magazine Publishing Company$200 Pearl Earrings, courtesy of Kelly GannonSilk Tie, courtesy of Harrison’s Menswear $200 gift voucher, courtesy of Urbbana$100 Jan Logan Earrings, courtesy of Kathryn Lyons$100 gift voucher, courtesy of Hendra Flower Market$100 gift voucher, courtesy of Grill’d Ascot

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Boutique Fitout Appointments for New Students Parents of new students in 2019 are required to book a Fitout Appointment for the purchase of their daughter’s uniforms. We apologise that the link carried in the Orientation Booklet families received was incorrect.

The correct booking link is www.trybooking.com/YVTN. Bookings are being taken for each Saturday in November. Bookings recommence in the new year from Monday 14 January.

If you are a current parent at St Rita’s and have a daughter commencing in 2019, you are also required to make an appointment for a Fitout. The Boutique is unable to accommodate ‘walk-ins’ for full Fitouts during this busy period.

Boutique Volunteers for November requiredVolunteers in the Boutique are required for the Saturdays of 3, 10, 17 and 24 November, between the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm, to assist Ms Couch with the Fitout appointments.

We would greatly appreciate hearing from parents who are willing to assist with one of more sessions of a Full Day, Morning Session or Afternoon Session on these Saturdays.

The assistance required is not onerous and Ms Couch will provide full instructions and a meeting prior the first Saturday. Current students are welcome to accompany their parent/s as there is always plenty to do.

If you are able to assist with Fitouts or have any questions, please contact Ms Couch on 3862 1615 or at boutique@stritas.qld.edu.au

BOUTIQUE

International Monday – Mexico, Monday 29 OctoberCome to the Pantry next Monday and experience true Mexican cuisine.

Chipotle Chicken Tacos (Mild) $4.00 Vegetarian Nachos $3.50

Available for lunch from 11.01am

Buen Provecho!

PANTRY

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XAVERIAN HOUSEMs Sarah Crellin, Head of House - Xaverian

On Friday 26 October, Xaverian House will be promoting child safety awareness by celebrating Day for Daniel. The College will be joining 49 other schools from across Australia for the inaugural Day for Daniel Fun Run. Your daughter is invited to participate for her House as part of the Years 7-9 10min Relay or Years 10-12 10 min Relay. The House that gets the most girls around the course in 10 minutes wins.

The Day for Daniel Fun-Run promotes awareness for child safety while raising funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The Foundation works tirelessly to educate communities on child safety strategies and support victims of crime involving children.

All fundraising is completed online, so please create your profile at dayfordanielfunrun.com.au. Share your link through social media, email and even text message. As a bonus, all donations are tax deductible.

For raising just $10.00, students will receive a reward for their effort. The more they raise, the better the reward. They must apply for the reward online.

Your daughter will have received an information booklet in House Group on Wednesday. Get on board as a family and raise money for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

MARIAN HOUSE Mrs Liz Devine, Head of House - Marian

Last Friday, Marian House held its annual Colour Day in support of the work of Beyondblue, its Wellbeing Ministry. Each year, Marian holds an active living day, highlighting the importance of living active, healthy lifestyles and the connection between physical and mental health. Despite the wet weather, many girls took advantage of the giant inflatable waterslide during the lunch hour.

Beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve the best possible mental health, whatever age and wherever they live. The Beyondblue website has many activities you can do to improve your personal wellbeing: www.beyondblue.org.au/personal-best/pillar/wellbeing.

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Term 4 is marching on for Year 12 Students

I spoke with the girls in the final week of last Term and recapped preferencing and scholarships. Please check the Key Dates Section pages 20 and 21 of the 2019 QATC Guide for more information. Closing dates for Scholarships are fast approaching; please see the individual institution websites for these dates. Pages 14, 15 and 38 of the Options Bulletin discuss some of dates. I strongly encourage all Year 12 students and their parents to read the QTAC and Tertiary Entry section of the Options Bulletin starting on page 25. The rules and key dates will become very important as your daughter approaches the end of this Term.

The Universities section on page 33 lists future options for students like QUT Start and the UQ Enhanced Studies Program (ESP). Students interested in these wonderful options are encouraged to see Ms Roy in Diverse Learning.

Gap Year options for both Years 11 and 12 students are highlighted on pages 16 and 17. Some interesting statistics and growing areas within the labour market are discussed on pages 20 – 21. The Employment sections provides some advice on cover letters and job interviews and managing your Digital Identity.

Click here for the Options Bulletin

Student Experience and ReflectionThroughout the year there are opportunities for students to engage in. The Options Bulletin is packed with these and emails go out to the girls frequently providing enriching experiences. I asked Ria Mathew to reflect on her recent work experience with the Defence Forces.

Defence Force Work Experience – Ria MathewOn the September holidays, I had the opportunity to spend three days at the Gallipoli Barracks for work experience, alongside 28 other students from across Queensland and Victoria, to see what a career in defence truly entailed.

On day 1 we were introduced to WO1 Peter Thatcher who was leading the

program alongside Sargent Malone and Corporal Venz. We spent the day being introduced to many of the different careers in the Australian Defence Force such as in artillery and aviation as well as a thorough explanation of the recruiting process into any career in defence. On day 2, we had the chance to use the battle simulation centre and the night training facility as well as visit the 9th Battalion War Memorial Museum. We also partook in the Physical Fitness Assessment that is required to enter the Australian Army. Finally, on day 3, we saw the advanced surveillance and target acquisition equipment used both on base and in battle and ended the day with survival swimming and a ‘Ninja Warrior’-like over water obstacle course. Each day of the experience, we enjoyed a buffet lunch served at the Mess alongside the servicemen and women on site; allowing us to interact with personnel that held positions specific to what we wanted to enter.

This experience was truly an incredible opportunity and I would most definitely recommend it to anyone considering a career in defence. Currently, I hope to go through the Defence University Sponsorship (DUS) program to complete a degree in Medicine and complete multiple years as a General Practitioner in the army after. This work experience showed me what a career in the military truly captures and has made me extremely excited for what the future holds. Thanks to the College for providing and organising this placement. It truly was an experience of a lifetime and a great stepping stone in deciding my career path for the future.

Ria Mathew, Year 10

Some Year 11 students maybe considering a possible Pathway Change for 2019This is about the time when some students begin to consider a pathway change for Year 12. If your daughter is currently considering this and is looking to take up a VET qualification, the TAFE at School Guide is now available https://tafeqld.edu.au/assets/oneweb/PDF/course-guides/2019/2019-greater-brisbane-tafe-at-school-course-guide.pdf

If your daughter is considering a change, it would be great to chat with her before the end of the Term.

Click here for the Options Bulletin

PATHWAYS AND CAREERSMrs Melanie Sax-Wood

Understanding Teen Sleep and Its Impact on Learning and Mental HealthYouth Mental Health continues to be a major problem in our community. The webcast, Understanding teen sleep and its impact on learning and mental health, is designed to provide non-clinicians with an improved understanding of the issues.The webcast will run for 40 minutes.

The presentation details the multiple factors that cause teens to be chronically sleep deprived, which can result in multiple physical and mental health problems. Teenagers place little value on sleep and are generally poor sleep managers. Parents will learn how to implement strategies that build resilient sleep, which in

turn protects teenagers from stress induced mood disorders and optimises learning outcomes.

Dr Chris Seton in conjunction with Generation Next is running these free webcasts on Thursday 18 October. The webcast will be shown at 2:30pm and 6:00pm (AEST). Dr Seton helped establish Australia’s first Paediatric Sleep Investigations Unit at the Children’s Hospital Westmead in 1990. Dr Seton diagnoses and treats all child and adolescent sleep disorders and his particular interests include adolescent sleep problems and the impact of poor sleep on learning. To register please visit:https://healthed.eventsair.com/gnw181018/mt/Site/Register

GUIDANCE COUNSELLINGMrs Rebecca Rylands and Ms Gail Murton

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Over the school holidays, 14 students travelled to India on a life changing Immersion accompanied by Miss Crellin, Mrs Devine and Ms George. The first week of the Immersion was spent in Chennai in southern India, working with MITHRA - a school and home for intellectually and physically disabled children. The following is a reflection on their time at MITHRA, written by students of the Immersion.

Whilst in Chennai we were also able to visit several Presentation Schools and the Vaels International School, home to Nudhara Yusuf, winner of the Be Heard in Australia oratorical competition, who visited St Rita's in May this year. Each of these schools welcomed us with open arms and with beautiful Indian hospitality. The final few days of the immersion afforded us the opportunity to do some sightseeing in Delhi and Agra - our final sunrise being at the majestic Taj Mahal.

The India Immersion is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to experience the life of those living in different conditions to those we can take for granted here in Australia. We already miss the new friends we made in MITHRA and will hold the memories of this wonderful immersion in our hearts forever. When you first walk into MITHRA, you know you have entered a special place. On the first day the students greet you with their beautiful smiles and by the last day their warm greetings have turned into hugs. Everyone is so welcoming and grateful of your presence.

When watching the children in their dormitories and at lunch, they are always helping each other and despite their circumstances they are always happy. In the classrooms they are enthusiastic about their learning and are willing to share with you what they have learnt; especially nursery rhymes.

Watching the older students in the Vocational Training rooms was amazing. They are so talented and proud of their work.

At playtime the children's laughter is contagious and it is a joyous end to the day.

The Occupational Therapies and Physiotherapy techniques were at first confronting but are obviously beneficial. To see students you thought were wheelchair bound do amazing things and meet some who now run but could not even walk before.

At first you see the things that the children cannot do, but over time you begin to focus on the wonderful things they can do.

We were lucky to see the development of the new girls’ dormitory and watch men lay a path in one day. It was also a wonderful experience to be taught dances by the students who competed in a dance competition. We were also able to give to the community through our cleaning of the dining hall and dishes at lunch time.

The Sisters, teachers, workers and the students - both young and old - are all incredible human beings. They are an inspiration to us all.

MITHRA is somewhere you must experience for yourself, as no words can truly describe the miracle that goes in the place, each and every day.

INDIA IMMERSION

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Term 4 is always an exciting time of the year for the Music students. For those of us who have been through a few Term 4s, we all know how quickly time seems to pass but we still manage to get everything done that we need to. While it is a time for celebrating the achievements of the year at events like Music Gala and ATC, it is also a time for reflection when our musicians are involved in important events such as the Graduation Mass and Christmas Liturgy.

For our Year 12 Music students, I would encourage them to savour every ‘last’ moment of performance. My hope for many of these students would to see them continue with their music in some form or other no matter what path they decide to take. There is a great deal of enjoyment that music could continue to provide them and also to others who listen to them perform. As always, it has been a pleasure to see this year’s Music leaders grow into exceptional young women and it has been a privilege to walk with them on this path – as it was this group of Year 12s who arrived at St Rita’s at the same time I did.

Music GalaIn the spirit of celebrating the year’s achievements and the Year 12 Music students, our Music Gala will be held on Friday 2 November starting at 6:30pm in Eirene Hall. The concert will be longer than our usual concerts as it involves all ensembles, finishing at approximately 9:00pm. Families are invited to bring along their own

refreshments and feel free to eat, drink and replenish during the performances. This is always a very enjoyable evening where we also invite our new 2019, Year 7 students to join with our ensembles and see our Music community in action.

AHEP and SHEPCongratulations to all of the girls who participated in the State Honours Ensemble Program and the Australian Honours Ensemble Program over the September holidays. Eighteen of our girls were involved in this four-day intensive program that gave them the opportunity to work with some exceptional international conductors at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Ending the program with performances in the beautiful Conservatorium Theatre, all of these girls reported that they had a wonderful time and gained a great deal from participating in the program.

MUSICMr Craig Kennedy - Head of Cocurricular Music

Date Event Ensembles

Tuesday 30 October 7:00pm

Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, QPAC

Symphony Orchestra and St Rita’s Voices

Friday 2 November 6:30pm

Music Gala, Eirene All ensembles

Upcoming Events

In the first week of the September holidays, two Year 12 and six Year 11 students embarked on the Longreach Immersion; a chance to leave their city lives behind and experience true, Australian, country life. After a two hour flight arriving at Longreach, the eight students split into two groups and travelled another two hours by highway and dirt roads to finally reach the host family properties. While both groups had varying experiences, some of the many different and challenging activities included driving quad bikes around the tracks surrounding the homestead, bumping along dirt roads to different paddocks around the 79,000 acre property, feeding both merino and dorper sheep, saving, raising and naming poddy lambs, observing a dingo fence being built, watching a water bore being pulled up, and swimming and canoeing in dams. These unforgettable experiences made it almost impossible to leave, as we grew attached to the freedom of the country and felt like new members of our host families. We all learnt that life on properties is busy and interesting. We recommend to everyone to take up this unmissable opportunity, to experience country life and understand the hardships for Australian farmers.

Article by Rachel O’Brien (Yr 11) and Charlotte Tilley (Yr 11)Supervising Teachers: Mrs Patricia Brennan and Mrs Lorraine Specogna

LONGREACH IMMERSION

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Friday 19 October, 20183:30pm - 6:30pm, St RIta’s college

ARTS FESTIVAL

St Rita’s College

Friday 19 October, 20183:30pm - 6:30pm, St RIta’s college

UNDERCROFT UPPER DRIVEWAY

EIRENE(visual art)

EIRENE STAGE CHAPELNino's Nook

THE FLATDisco & Drumming

TOP LEVEL OF SACRED HEART

HALLWAY

BALLYGRIFFIN LOWER DRIVEWAY

3:30-4:00pm

Year 8 Music Performances

Year 11 Animations Yr 7: Monoprints, Paintings &

Ceramics

Yr 8:Etchings, Ceramic Teapots,

Hundertwasser paintings

Yr 9:Ceramic

Figures, Self portraits, Shoe

Sculptures

Yr 10:Landscape paintings,

Prints,Sculpture

Yr 11 & 12:Senior Body of

Works

Speech and Communication Performances

Silent disco

The Lab "escape” Session 1

3:30pm- 4:00pm

Screaming 20s Escape Room

Session 1

The Cluedo Experience Escape

Session 1 3:20- 4:00pm

Food Trucks

- Ruby the little red Ice cream van - Notorious E.A.T- Rolling Stone Pizza- Sate Hut- Bar

4:00-4:30pm

Year 11 Music Performances

Year 12 Genre Films Year 8 Drama

Performances

African Drumming Workshop

Screaming 20s Escape Room

Session 2

The Cluedo Experience Escape Session 24:00pm - 4:30pm

4:30- 5:00pm

Year 9 Music Performances

Speech and Communication Performances

Puppetry Making activities, Colouring, Face painting, Storytelling4:30 - 5:30

African Drumming Workshop

The Lab "escape” Session 2

4:30pm- 5:00pm

5:00-5:30pm

Year 10 Music Performances

Yr 12 Experimentals Speech and Communication Performances

Community Art Project

Year 11 Medea Immersion Theatre

Performances

5:30-6:00pm

Year 12 Music Performances

Year 12 Drama Contemporary Performances

Year 11 Medea Immersion Theatre

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SPORTWristbands for Alex - Your support is needed!

In Term 3, Nudgee College student Alexander Clark suffered a serious neck injury whilst playing rugby at Nudgee. News of Alex’s injury came through ironically when St Rita’s was on Track & Field camp.

Alex represented Nudgee College at the senior GPS Track & Field Championships in 2016 and 2017 in hurdles and the 4x100m relay. Last year he won the 14yrs 100m Hurdles Bronze medal at the Queensland Secondary Schools Championships.

Alex is a very talented, brave and courageous hurdler. He is drawing on all that courage and more as he makes his recovery. The Be Strong Alex wrist bands the College is selling are only $2.00 and, rather than being a fundraiser, are designed to be worn as a sign of support for Alexander.

Wristbands can be purchased from Mrs Hawley at Student Services or from Ellen Kropp (Year 11) at most lunchtimes in the College grounds. Price is $2.00.

Mrs Morrow and Ms Allen have approved the wearing of the wristbands at any time during Term 4, to, at and from school, except when students are on official school representative duties such as the Annual Thanksgiving Celebration, Graduation Mass, etc.

Your support to Alexander is greatly appreciated.

All Schools TouchThe Open A team competed in this, the largest schools Touch tournament in the world. Unfortunately due to safety issues after the wet weather, all Saturday and Sunday matches had to be cancelled. Results as follows:

11/10 Emmaus, Lost 12-012/10 Rockhampton Girls Grammar, Lost 4-212/10 Mansfield SHS, Lost 5-013/10 Southport SHS, Washout13/10 Cannon Hill College, Washout13/10 Chanel College, Washout

Knowles Cup TennisNote – all Home matches will be played at Nudgee College. The Round 1 fixtures against St Margaret’s AGS were washed out.Following Rounds are:

CaSSSA Tri-3 sport

The weekly draw is posted weekly on MySRC Notices and link to weekly draw. Results of Rounds 4 and 5:

2019 CaSSSA Tennis Competition TRIALS Trialling in November 2018 for the 2019 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 9 February 2019. Trials will be held as follows:

Years 7-11 of 2018 and Year 7s of 2019: Saturday 17 November at Nudgee College

Open A (Years 7-12 - in 2019) & Junior (Years 7 & 8 - in 2019) 7.30am – 9.00/9.30am

Intermediate (Years 9 & 10 - in 2019) & Senior (Years 11-12 - in 2019)8.30am – 10.00am

If necessary, there will be a trial afternoon on Thursday 31 January 2019 at St Rita’s courts. This will only be for new students enrolling at the College after 17 November 2018 and a position in a team for these students cannot be guaranteed.

The 2019 CaSSSA Tennis letter has all necessary information and has been posted on MySRC. The letter is due back by 3:05pm Friday 16 November to the Sport and Activity box. http://MySRC.stritas.qld.edu.au/homepage/5783/

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QLD Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships We wish our Met North representatives all the best for these Championships being held from 25-27 October at QSAC.

SRC Water PoloThe BWPI Summer Water Polo commenced on Saturday 13 October. Congratulations to all teams on a fantastic start to the season. We won all eight of our water games on Saturday, with our junior teams yet to compete due to Orientation Day. Our junior girls will play their first game this Friday, good luck to all teams. Thank you to all coaches and managers for a successful start to the season.

The draw for all games can be found here or weekly draws can be found on the notice board outside the College pool.

Congratulations to:Olivia Camilleri (Yr 9, M4), Lily Carrick (Yr 8, N6) and Horatia Schlect (Yr8, K6) who were selected in Water Polo Queensland Junior Talent Program. The program plays an important role in preparing athletes for future inclusion in the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) and state/national junior and senior team programs. Congratulations girls.

FundraisingSRC Water Polo have been allocated a sausage sizzle fundraiser at Bunnings Stafford on Saturday 3 November. The sausage sizzle will be operational from

7:00am-4:00pm. If any Water Polo parents are available to assist with an hour or two time slot during the day, please email Mrs Karen Camilleri at karencamilleri@optushome.com.au. Volunteers from all age divisions would be greatly appreciated. All funds raised go towards the Water Polo program.

Queensland State TitlesSRC will again be entering teams in the upcoming State Titles: U12 State Titles (Saturday 8 December–Sunday 9 December); U14 State Titles (Tuesday 11 December–Thursday 13 December) and U16 State Titles (Friday 7 December–Sunday 9 December). Further information will be sent to teams individually in the coming weeks.

Receiving recognition in VerbisWe are only too pleased to acknowledge any of our students for their sporting achievements in school 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 and above- state level reps, medallist and above

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Cocurricular photos # 3 – Monday 29 October

All team members will need to remember to bring their sport uniform for their photos on this day. A full schedule will be posted to MySRC Notices/Cocurricular, and also emailed prior to the day.

• Team members/individuals not in the full and correct team uniform listed below will not be included in the photo• Please be prompt as team members/individuals late will miss out on the photo Photos commence in Eirene at the start of Period 1, at approximately 9:00am, as per the timetable below. The Periods allocated for photos are a guide only. PA announcements will be made if ahead of schedule.

DATE/TIME OF PHOTOS : Monday 29/10/18 (Week B) Period 1 VENUE : EIRENE

Pd TEAM DIVISIONS TEAMS/INDIVIDUALS WHAT TO WEAR FOR PHOTOS

1 Staff Photos Staff who did not get photographed on either 20/01; 27/04; 08/08 Appropriate clothing

1 Staff Alumnae

Staff who attended St Rita’s as a student and are ‘permanent’ full time or part time staff.

Appropriate clothing

1 Student Photos

new students/students who did not get photographed on either 07/03; 27/04; 08/08

Full SCHOOL Uniform (including blazers for Years 10, 11 & 12)

1 CaSSSA (CATHOLIC) TRACK & FIELD TEAM - INCL. RESERVES (1 Team of approx. 95) NB Only team members that competed or attended as Reserves on the Carnival day are in the photo (not members of the Supplementary Squad) .

Full SCHOOL Uniform except Captains in blazers

1 TRACK & FIELD SCHOOLS NITRO SQUAD (incl. Res.) 1 Squad (of max. 25) Full SCHOOL Uniform

1

MUSIC - Bands/ Ensembles (i.e. those not done 08/08)

Nano’s Chorale (26), Wind Ensemble (30), String Orchestra (30), Symphony Orchestra (29), Big Band (17), SHEP (18 tbc), SHEP - Middle School (18), AHEP (4)

College dress uniform with white hair ribbons and blazers for Years 10-12’s (No stockings)

2

REGIONAL/STATE/NATIONAL SCHOOLS TEAM REPRESENTATIVES – approx. 40-45 i.e. Any girl who has made (in this current year) a :

• Metropolitan North Regional team to go to the Queensland Championships OR

• Queensland team to go to the Australian Championships OR an • Australian Schools team to go to an International Championships in their

Sport OR See list below – if you believe you have qualified and are not listed below, see Mr Pendall asap.

Regional / State / National Team Uniform Nb If NOT in the appropriate uniform (listed above) – will not be included in photo and be marked as “absent” – NO St Rita’s Sport or PE uniform

2 BASKETBALL CaSSSA JUNIOR 1 1 Team (of 10-12) Competition Uniform 2 BASKETBALL CaSSSA INTERMEDIATE 1 1 Teams (of 10-12) Competition Uniform 2 BASKETBALL CaSSSA OPEN 1 1 Team (of 10-12) Competition Uniform

2 TOUCH CaSSSA OPEN 1 / ALL SCHOOLS + OPEN 2 2 Teams (of 12-14) Competition Uniform

2 TOUCH CaSSSA INTERMEDIATE 1, 2, 3, 4 4 Teams (of 12-14) Competition Uniform 3 NETBALL CaSSSA JUNIOR – 1-7 7 Teams (of 11-12) Competition Uniform

3 TENNIS KNOWLES CUP Open A, Open B, Intermediate & Junior 4 Teams (of 4-6) Competition Uniform

3 DEBATING QDU 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.1, Sr A BGDA 10.1, 10.2, 12.1

15 Teams (of 3-4) Full SCHOOL Uniform

• Competition Uniform = new representative singlet/t-shirt, skirt and bikepants/shorts, socks (Hockey and Football (Soccer) wear College long socks) i.e. uniform specified in Commitment letter.

• Full School Uniform = brown striped dress uniform (blazers only Years 10-12 where listed) • Regional Team Uniform = Metropolitan North (official) competition uniform for that particular sport. • State Team Uniform = Queensland (official) competition uniform for that particular sport. • National Team Uniform = Australian (official) competition uniform for that particular sport.

CaSSSA Tri-3 sport The weekly draw is posted weekly on MySRC Notices and link to weekly draw. Results of Rounds 4 and 5:

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

St Agatha’s School Clayfield has limited vacancies in Years 5 for 2019. Please direct all enquiries to the Enrolment Secretary: wkwhite@bne.catholic.edu.au or PH: 3326 9222

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

LANTERN PARADE AND FAMILY EVENING SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 5pm-8pm. Lantern Parade at 7.00pm FREE ENTRY 5.00-8.00pm Our Festival Weekend runs from 2 to 4 November Come along and get in early with this year’s Christmas shopping! We have a range of art works by well-known local artists and a wide variety of beautiful locally handmade crafts, as well as homemade baking and preserves. From this selection you will surely find the perfect gift. Fri 7.30-10.00pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun 10.15am-1pm. Entry fees apply.

Saturday 3rd November

5pm to 8pm Lantern Parade at

7pm

Shop for Christmas gifts

Entertainment from Local Schools

Enjoy dinner from our Food Stalls

Bring your Lantern and join in the

Parade (no flames)

ST MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Cnr Bonney Ave and Bellevue Tce Clayfield Parish office 3862 2221

www.stmarksclayfield.org

@ClayfieldStMark

@ClayfieldStMark