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As I walk the grounds of our beautiful campus I am so often amazed and thrilled to listen to the manner in which our students understand engage with and see the world around them

The Year 11 program IGNITE Ideas with Impact was such an occasion I saw so many young people look at the problems that our generation has been responsible for and the creative (and often simple) solutions they can see that others before them have been blind to This is such an enlightening and humbling experience and one that I truly delight in As I have so often said ldquoIf our world is in the hands of our students then there is great hope for our futuresrdquo

I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Alder Constructions for providing the prize money for the winning group of this unique program I am equally thrilled to announce that the winning group is seriously considering the commencement of this business with the prize money to be used as seed funding Establishing a business is fraught with many challenges pitfalls and difficulties and so I am delighted to announce that our College lawyers ndash Corney and Lind Lawyers (in Brisbane) have agreed to provide free legal advice to the students and their families to make this business a reality Never before have I seen two companies offer such immediate support to enable the dreams of our students to become a reality This program was not merely an academic exercise it was indeed a call to action

Articles

From the Principalrsquos Desk 1-3

Talk Times with Principal Grimes 3

Parent Information amp Social Evenings 3

Senior Induction Ceremony 4

Leaders amp House Captains Dinner 5

Academic Awards Assembly 5-6

A New Home Away From Home 7

Year 5 New Student Buddy Program 8

Science on the Go 9

APS Swimming Carnivals 10-11

Parents amp Friends News 12

Farewell Basil amp Margo 12

Japan Tour 2018 13

Stepping into the Future 16

Notices

Parent Parking in Neighbouring Streets 8

College Facebook Page 8

Senior Netball Players amp Coaches Needed 14

Uniform Shop News 14

School Banking Program Needs Volunteers 15

School Banking Program Info 15

20182019 Term Dates 17

Co-Curricular Directory 2018 17

OSHC Program 17

College Direct Numbers 17

AB Paterson College newsletter

Friday 16 February 2018 Volume 24 Issue 4

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This is a wonderful and unique program and I thank Alder Constructions and Corney and Lind Lawyers for the strong financial support for our students Imagine graduating from our College with an outstanding OP a QCE and a thriving business ndash such is the range of wonderful opportunities provided and the application of our students School is not simply about passing subjects it is about the experience I believe the AB experience is unique and makes a difference to students of all abilities interests and direction

When we talk about experiences there is a very strong belief that the world-wide technology revolution will bring many new experiences and also solutions to current problems but as our Year 11 students discovered even some of the most novel solutions can bring their own problems and a new range of challenges Such is the world of robotics and artificial intelligence

Thought leaders suggest that a significant number of routine repetitive jobs will disappear in the next 5-10 years and that many industries and sectors will be impacted In fact it has been suggested that only a very small number of roles could not be computerised These have included professions such as surgeons dentists health professionals and those dependent upon human interaction such as counsellors teachers social work and management

In a different study by the McKinsey Global Institute there is a claim that only about 5 of all occupations can be fully automated based upon current technologies These inferences and predictions suggest that while some roles may indeed be replaced by new technologies future technologies may indeed have a far greater impact on re-defining the workplace work practices and processes thereby enabling workers to focus on interaction engagement decision-making and less time on routine tasks

These technologies will continue to enter the field of education bringing new opportunities and the development of new industries The question we should have as educators and parents is how do we prepare our children for this future given that there is uncertainty about such opportunities and the potential changes Researchers and thought-leaders seem unanimous in their response to such a question ndash our students as they prepare for the future workforce and to be future citizens need to be adaptable flexible creative problem-solvers excellent in communication collaborative and be willing to review seek ongoing improvement and cope with change

This brings new challenges to our education systems Sadly the Australian education system is not leading in this area and could arguably be designated as quite deficient

Our College has recognised this need some years ago and has developed a strong program of contemporary learning skills to provide the very skillset our future citizens will need It is no longer enough to simply get a good result in an academic program but rather to also acquire and develop a new range of skills These essential skills are embedded in every teaching program from Prep through to Year 12 at our College We believe these to be essential for our young people and have developed strong curriculum practices around these

Interestingly one aspect that seems to be missing from the research is the development of self through leadership moral principles and a strong sense of personal values These essential human qualities are a clear distinction between man and machine and if we are to use future technologies for the better if we are going to maximise opportunity for all if we are going to enable future citizens to contribute positively to society and indeed promote the essence of life itself (and human engagement) then such personal attributes have never been more important

PTO

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For many years I have argued that it is the quality of human relationships that are the most important and defining feature of a school With a glimpse into the future now available to us I would now argue that the quality of human relationships will be the most important and defining feature of future society ndash one in which we can speak of a life well-lived and one in which we utilise our collective wisdom and the available technologies to not only sustain life but to improve the quality of our existence and that of our environment on this fragile planet This is our greatest challenge and our greatest opportunity Brian Grimes Principal

Last week the College hosted two enjoyable information and social evenings on Wednesday (Senior School) and Thursday (Junior School) Parents had the opportunity to meet with class or tutor teachers of their children to become better informed on a range of practices across the College Dr Judith Locke was on hand again to reinforce many of these through her presentations and to pass on advice regarding the challenges of modern parenting while providing tips for developing independence and resilience in our children These occasions provide wonderful opportunities for parents and staff to build relationships and further develop our community feel Thank you to all staff and parents in attendance for creating such positive evenings Mr Tim Grosser Director of Operations and Planning

Welcome to the first episode of Talk Times With Principal Grimes for 2018 A very big thank you for the hilarious first time cameo appearances of our Junior School stars who were first to test drive our new Winton Playground You can check out all the action and laughs by clicking on the link below httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1139506952818379 You can find all episodes of Talk Times with Principal Grimes on the homepage of our College website To watch Episodes 1 to 5 go to our website - httpswwwabpatqldeduauarticle1072Talk-Times-with-Principal-Grimes-Video-Blog

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This is a wonderful and unique program and I thank Alder Constructions and Corney and Lind Lawyers for the strong financial support for our students Imagine graduating from our College with an outstanding OP a QCE and a thriving business ndash such is the range of wonderful opportunities provided and the application of our students School is not simply about passing subjects it is about the experience I believe the AB experience is unique and makes a difference to students of all abilities interests and direction

When we talk about experiences there is a very strong belief that the world-wide technology revolution will bring many new experiences and also solutions to current problems but as our Year 11 students discovered even some of the most novel solutions can bring their own problems and a new range of challenges Such is the world of robotics and artificial intelligence

Thought leaders suggest that a significant number of routine repetitive jobs will disappear in the next 5-10 years and that many industries and sectors will be impacted In fact it has been suggested that only a very small number of roles could not be computerised These have included professions such as surgeons dentists health professionals and those dependent upon human interaction such as counsellors teachers social work and management

In a different study by the McKinsey Global Institute there is a claim that only about 5 of all occupations can be fully automated based upon current technologies These inferences and predictions suggest that while some roles may indeed be replaced by new technologies future technologies may indeed have a far greater impact on re-defining the workplace work practices and processes thereby enabling workers to focus on interaction engagement decision-making and less time on routine tasks

These technologies will continue to enter the field of education bringing new opportunities and the development of new industries The question we should have as educators and parents is how do we prepare our children for this future given that there is uncertainty about such opportunities and the potential changes Researchers and thought-leaders seem unanimous in their response to such a question ndash our students as they prepare for the future workforce and to be future citizens need to be adaptable flexible creative problem-solvers excellent in communication collaborative and be willing to review seek ongoing improvement and cope with change

This brings new challenges to our education systems Sadly the Australian education system is not leading in this area and could arguably be designated as quite deficient

Our College has recognised this need some years ago and has developed a strong program of contemporary learning skills to provide the very skillset our future citizens will need It is no longer enough to simply get a good result in an academic program but rather to also acquire and develop a new range of skills These essential skills are embedded in every teaching program from Prep through to Year 12 at our College We believe these to be essential for our young people and have developed strong curriculum practices around these

Interestingly one aspect that seems to be missing from the research is the development of self through leadership moral principles and a strong sense of personal values These essential human qualities are a clear distinction between man and machine and if we are to use future technologies for the better if we are going to maximise opportunity for all if we are going to enable future citizens to contribute positively to society and indeed promote the essence of life itself (and human engagement) then such personal attributes have never been more important

PTO

P a g e 3

For many years I have argued that it is the quality of human relationships that are the most important and defining feature of a school With a glimpse into the future now available to us I would now argue that the quality of human relationships will be the most important and defining feature of future society ndash one in which we can speak of a life well-lived and one in which we utilise our collective wisdom and the available technologies to not only sustain life but to improve the quality of our existence and that of our environment on this fragile planet This is our greatest challenge and our greatest opportunity Brian Grimes Principal

Last week the College hosted two enjoyable information and social evenings on Wednesday (Senior School) and Thursday (Junior School) Parents had the opportunity to meet with class or tutor teachers of their children to become better informed on a range of practices across the College Dr Judith Locke was on hand again to reinforce many of these through her presentations and to pass on advice regarding the challenges of modern parenting while providing tips for developing independence and resilience in our children These occasions provide wonderful opportunities for parents and staff to build relationships and further develop our community feel Thank you to all staff and parents in attendance for creating such positive evenings Mr Tim Grosser Director of Operations and Planning

Welcome to the first episode of Talk Times With Principal Grimes for 2018 A very big thank you for the hilarious first time cameo appearances of our Junior School stars who were first to test drive our new Winton Playground You can check out all the action and laughs by clicking on the link below httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1139506952818379 You can find all episodes of Talk Times with Principal Grimes on the homepage of our College website To watch Episodes 1 to 5 go to our website - httpswwwabpatqldeduauarticle1072Talk-Times-with-Principal-Grimes-Video-Blog

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For many years I have argued that it is the quality of human relationships that are the most important and defining feature of a school With a glimpse into the future now available to us I would now argue that the quality of human relationships will be the most important and defining feature of future society ndash one in which we can speak of a life well-lived and one in which we utilise our collective wisdom and the available technologies to not only sustain life but to improve the quality of our existence and that of our environment on this fragile planet This is our greatest challenge and our greatest opportunity Brian Grimes Principal

Last week the College hosted two enjoyable information and social evenings on Wednesday (Senior School) and Thursday (Junior School) Parents had the opportunity to meet with class or tutor teachers of their children to become better informed on a range of practices across the College Dr Judith Locke was on hand again to reinforce many of these through her presentations and to pass on advice regarding the challenges of modern parenting while providing tips for developing independence and resilience in our children These occasions provide wonderful opportunities for parents and staff to build relationships and further develop our community feel Thank you to all staff and parents in attendance for creating such positive evenings Mr Tim Grosser Director of Operations and Planning

Welcome to the first episode of Talk Times With Principal Grimes for 2018 A very big thank you for the hilarious first time cameo appearances of our Junior School stars who were first to test drive our new Winton Playground You can check out all the action and laughs by clicking on the link below httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1139506952818379 You can find all episodes of Talk Times with Principal Grimes on the homepage of our College website To watch Episodes 1 to 5 go to our website - httpswwwabpatqldeduauarticle1072Talk-Times-with-Principal-Grimes-Video-Blog

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Our Senior Induction is an important event in our College calendar signifying the transition of our Year 12 cohort into their final year at the College and formally acknowledging them as leaders of our student body

On Friday 9 February the annual ceremony took place in the DMPC The College community gathered to witness Board Chair Mr David Tanner Members of the Board and Principal Mr Brian Grimes presenting our Year 12 students with their Senior badges

In his Principalrsquos address Mr Grimes described the four principles that underpin leadership and encouraged the Seniors of 2018 to ask themselves three questions to aid them on their leadership journey throughout the year Who am I Where do I fit in How might I best serve others

After our newly inducted College Captain Rachel Hoch led her peers in the Senior Pledge each student received their badge and signed the Senior Register This register is the same one that all Year 12 students have signed at their Senior Induction Ceremony since the inception of our College and represents each studentrsquos acknowledgement of the duties and responsibilities they agree to undertake as a member of the Senior cohort

Tears began to flow as the Year 2 Choir performed In my Heart by Ian Ross Williams conducted by Rachel Newcombe and accompanied by Elise Immanuel as the Year 12 cohort remembered singing the very same song when they were in Year 2

In her College Captainrsquos address Rachel reminded us of the importance of a sense of community participation and loyalty across our entire College and inspired passion and spirit when announcing the sole initiative for the Class of 2018 ndash AB Positive

In response Year 11 student Grace Murphy offered words of encouragement and support assuring our Seniors that the entire community is behind them as they strive to achieve the very best possible this year Year 6 student Sarah Reimer reminded our Seniors of the continual support and guidance they offer to younger students and how they always live up to the College motto of Excellence Care and Commitment On behalf of the Junior School Sarah delivered the following message ldquoAs you work towards the end of your final year at AB Paterson College work hard for what you want to achieve and know that we will all carry many memories from your time here with us not just as role models and leaders but as friends On behalf of the Junior school I welcome you as the College Leaders of 2018 We wish you every success for the coming year and journey aheadrdquo On behalf of our College community we wish Year 12s the very best on their journey this year Charlotte Brook Dean of Senior School

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On Tuesday night Principal Brian Grimes hosted the AB Paterson College Leaders and House Captains dinner at Ioesco Restaurant at Sanctuary Cove The annual dinner is an opportunity for our Student Leaders to share dinner and network with key staff as they embark on their leadership journey The food was exceptional the ideas exciting and the debate lively

Academic Achievement

A hearty Congratulations is in order for Dux 2017 and OP 1 Medallist Rhiannon Hounslow Rhiannon recently returned to our College to be presented with The Mark Power Medal by Assistant Principal Senior School Joanne Sheehy There is no rest for Rhiannon She is just about to hit the books again choosing to study Speech Pathology at the University of Queensland We wish Rhiannon all the best for her studies this year and her future endeavours During the week our Senior School and Years 4 ndash 6 along with many proud parents braved a very hot afternoon in the DMPC for our College Academic Achievement Awards and Work Habits Assemblies Seeing hundreds of our students take to the stage to be recognised for their achievements and efforts is testament to ndash not only the studentsrsquo dedication also ndash the quality of our staff and the support of our College families Well done to every award recipient

PTO

P a g e 6

Congratulations to every award recipient

P a g e 7

Year 12 Student Alexandra Legassick shares her challenging personal journey while on exchange to Canada from culture shock to a liberating sense of independence

At the beginning of November 2017 I embarked on a life changing journey having decided to act on my childhood dream of going on a student exchange for three months to Canada

I knew that it was a huge decision and ndash in all honesty ndash it was the hardest thing I have ever done But it was also the best thing Irsquove ever done (so far) I know it might sound cheesy but I have grown so much and have been inspired to do things that I wouldnrsquot have done if I hadnrsquot done the exchange

Before I left I was advised not to set broad goals for myself Goals such as lsquoI aim to make lots of friendsrsquo or lsquoI aim for a successful exchangersquo would be unreasonable and harder to achieve than you might think It is better to make specific goals ones that would be reasonable to achieve each week for example It is when those specific goals are achieved that the exchange is a success I came to realise this advice was extremely valuable

I experienced Culture Shock ndash a very common occurrence for

people on an exchange ndash and felt overwhelmed and disoriented

in a different environment

Leaving my home my family and my friends for the longest time I

had ever been away and moving into a foreign environment with

people I had never met was hard But sure enough it started to

get a lot easier after I adjusted to the differences settled into my

family life and made some friends The feeling I had when I knew

that I was settled was truly amazing I felt so independent and

proud of myself for doing something like this I thought lsquoI am in

Canada by myself I can do anythingrsquo

The small town where I was placed was the

complete opposite to what I was used to

The closest shopping centre was an hour

away by car and you would have to walk for

a minute to reach my neighbours on either

side I was in the middle of nowhere It was

beautiful and calm and the rows of pine

trees on the sides of the roads were

eventually covered in snow and it looked

like a postcard

I went to a public school made up largely of farming families It appeared to me to have no rules apart from lsquono hats insidersquo During class students called restaurants to deliver lunch to school It took a lot of getting used to but I soon started to laugh at the things that surprised me at first and I really embraced an environment so different to AB Paterson College I kept a journal and it is so interesting to go back and read it and to see how much I changed over the course of the exchange The time seemed to fly by and I soon had to say goodbye to family and friends some of whom I may never see again The departure was bittersweet because I was excited to see my friends and family in Australia but sad to leave my life in Canada I am so thankful for this experience because now I know I can do things that I didnrsquot think I could I now have a home away from home Alexandra Legassick Year 12 Student

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A friendly face in the crowd or having a peer to talk to can make all the difference when youre starting a new school AB Paterson College has called on our Year 5 students to step up to the leadership challenge and be that friendly face for our new Junior School students in all year levels New friendships are already forming as you will hear from Year 5 buddy Toby and Chayse (Year 4) who joined our College community this year Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1153715311397543

Parents parking in neighbouring streets are asked to observe traffic signs and requirements and to respect the rights of

the College neighboursrsquo driveways Police have been advised to monitor the streets around the College neighbourhood These streets are Eastbourne Close Marble Arch Place and Maltravers Drive

Toby Rayner of Year 5

Chayse Sheather of Year 4

Regular updates are posted on our AB Paterson College Facebook page so please visit httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollege and lsquoLikersquo our page to stay connected

P a g e 5

On Tuesday night Principal Brian Grimes hosted the AB Paterson College Leaders and House Captains dinner at Ioesco Restaurant at Sanctuary Cove The annual dinner is an opportunity for our Student Leaders to share dinner and network with key staff as they embark on their leadership journey The food was exceptional the ideas exciting and the debate lively

Academic Achievement

A hearty Congratulations is in order for Dux 2017 and OP 1 Medallist Rhiannon Hounslow Rhiannon recently returned to our College to be presented with The Mark Power Medal by Assistant Principal Senior School Joanne Sheehy There is no rest for Rhiannon She is just about to hit the books again choosing to study Speech Pathology at the University of Queensland We wish Rhiannon all the best for her studies this year and her future endeavours During the week our Senior School and Years 4 ndash 6 along with many proud parents braved a very hot afternoon in the DMPC for our College Academic Achievement Awards and Work Habits Assemblies Seeing hundreds of our students take to the stage to be recognised for their achievements and efforts is testament to ndash not only the studentsrsquo dedication also ndash the quality of our staff and the support of our College families Well done to every award recipient

PTO

P a g e 6

Congratulations to every award recipient

P a g e 7

Year 12 Student Alexandra Legassick shares her challenging personal journey while on exchange to Canada from culture shock to a liberating sense of independence

At the beginning of November 2017 I embarked on a life changing journey having decided to act on my childhood dream of going on a student exchange for three months to Canada

I knew that it was a huge decision and ndash in all honesty ndash it was the hardest thing I have ever done But it was also the best thing Irsquove ever done (so far) I know it might sound cheesy but I have grown so much and have been inspired to do things that I wouldnrsquot have done if I hadnrsquot done the exchange

Before I left I was advised not to set broad goals for myself Goals such as lsquoI aim to make lots of friendsrsquo or lsquoI aim for a successful exchangersquo would be unreasonable and harder to achieve than you might think It is better to make specific goals ones that would be reasonable to achieve each week for example It is when those specific goals are achieved that the exchange is a success I came to realise this advice was extremely valuable

I experienced Culture Shock ndash a very common occurrence for

people on an exchange ndash and felt overwhelmed and disoriented

in a different environment

Leaving my home my family and my friends for the longest time I

had ever been away and moving into a foreign environment with

people I had never met was hard But sure enough it started to

get a lot easier after I adjusted to the differences settled into my

family life and made some friends The feeling I had when I knew

that I was settled was truly amazing I felt so independent and

proud of myself for doing something like this I thought lsquoI am in

Canada by myself I can do anythingrsquo

The small town where I was placed was the

complete opposite to what I was used to

The closest shopping centre was an hour

away by car and you would have to walk for

a minute to reach my neighbours on either

side I was in the middle of nowhere It was

beautiful and calm and the rows of pine

trees on the sides of the roads were

eventually covered in snow and it looked

like a postcard

I went to a public school made up largely of farming families It appeared to me to have no rules apart from lsquono hats insidersquo During class students called restaurants to deliver lunch to school It took a lot of getting used to but I soon started to laugh at the things that surprised me at first and I really embraced an environment so different to AB Paterson College I kept a journal and it is so interesting to go back and read it and to see how much I changed over the course of the exchange The time seemed to fly by and I soon had to say goodbye to family and friends some of whom I may never see again The departure was bittersweet because I was excited to see my friends and family in Australia but sad to leave my life in Canada I am so thankful for this experience because now I know I can do things that I didnrsquot think I could I now have a home away from home Alexandra Legassick Year 12 Student

P a g e 8

A friendly face in the crowd or having a peer to talk to can make all the difference when youre starting a new school AB Paterson College has called on our Year 5 students to step up to the leadership challenge and be that friendly face for our new Junior School students in all year levels New friendships are already forming as you will hear from Year 5 buddy Toby and Chayse (Year 4) who joined our College community this year Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1153715311397543

Parents parking in neighbouring streets are asked to observe traffic signs and requirements and to respect the rights of

the College neighboursrsquo driveways Police have been advised to monitor the streets around the College neighbourhood These streets are Eastbourne Close Marble Arch Place and Maltravers Drive

Toby Rayner of Year 5

Chayse Sheather of Year 4

Regular updates are posted on our AB Paterson College Facebook page so please visit httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollege and lsquoLikersquo our page to stay connected

P a g e 6

Congratulations to every award recipient

P a g e 7

Year 12 Student Alexandra Legassick shares her challenging personal journey while on exchange to Canada from culture shock to a liberating sense of independence

At the beginning of November 2017 I embarked on a life changing journey having decided to act on my childhood dream of going on a student exchange for three months to Canada

I knew that it was a huge decision and ndash in all honesty ndash it was the hardest thing I have ever done But it was also the best thing Irsquove ever done (so far) I know it might sound cheesy but I have grown so much and have been inspired to do things that I wouldnrsquot have done if I hadnrsquot done the exchange

Before I left I was advised not to set broad goals for myself Goals such as lsquoI aim to make lots of friendsrsquo or lsquoI aim for a successful exchangersquo would be unreasonable and harder to achieve than you might think It is better to make specific goals ones that would be reasonable to achieve each week for example It is when those specific goals are achieved that the exchange is a success I came to realise this advice was extremely valuable

I experienced Culture Shock ndash a very common occurrence for

people on an exchange ndash and felt overwhelmed and disoriented

in a different environment

Leaving my home my family and my friends for the longest time I

had ever been away and moving into a foreign environment with

people I had never met was hard But sure enough it started to

get a lot easier after I adjusted to the differences settled into my

family life and made some friends The feeling I had when I knew

that I was settled was truly amazing I felt so independent and

proud of myself for doing something like this I thought lsquoI am in

Canada by myself I can do anythingrsquo

The small town where I was placed was the

complete opposite to what I was used to

The closest shopping centre was an hour

away by car and you would have to walk for

a minute to reach my neighbours on either

side I was in the middle of nowhere It was

beautiful and calm and the rows of pine

trees on the sides of the roads were

eventually covered in snow and it looked

like a postcard

I went to a public school made up largely of farming families It appeared to me to have no rules apart from lsquono hats insidersquo During class students called restaurants to deliver lunch to school It took a lot of getting used to but I soon started to laugh at the things that surprised me at first and I really embraced an environment so different to AB Paterson College I kept a journal and it is so interesting to go back and read it and to see how much I changed over the course of the exchange The time seemed to fly by and I soon had to say goodbye to family and friends some of whom I may never see again The departure was bittersweet because I was excited to see my friends and family in Australia but sad to leave my life in Canada I am so thankful for this experience because now I know I can do things that I didnrsquot think I could I now have a home away from home Alexandra Legassick Year 12 Student

P a g e 8

A friendly face in the crowd or having a peer to talk to can make all the difference when youre starting a new school AB Paterson College has called on our Year 5 students to step up to the leadership challenge and be that friendly face for our new Junior School students in all year levels New friendships are already forming as you will hear from Year 5 buddy Toby and Chayse (Year 4) who joined our College community this year Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1153715311397543

Parents parking in neighbouring streets are asked to observe traffic signs and requirements and to respect the rights of

the College neighboursrsquo driveways Police have been advised to monitor the streets around the College neighbourhood These streets are Eastbourne Close Marble Arch Place and Maltravers Drive

Toby Rayner of Year 5

Chayse Sheather of Year 4

Regular updates are posted on our AB Paterson College Facebook page so please visit httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollege and lsquoLikersquo our page to stay connected

P a g e 7

Year 12 Student Alexandra Legassick shares her challenging personal journey while on exchange to Canada from culture shock to a liberating sense of independence

At the beginning of November 2017 I embarked on a life changing journey having decided to act on my childhood dream of going on a student exchange for three months to Canada

I knew that it was a huge decision and ndash in all honesty ndash it was the hardest thing I have ever done But it was also the best thing Irsquove ever done (so far) I know it might sound cheesy but I have grown so much and have been inspired to do things that I wouldnrsquot have done if I hadnrsquot done the exchange

Before I left I was advised not to set broad goals for myself Goals such as lsquoI aim to make lots of friendsrsquo or lsquoI aim for a successful exchangersquo would be unreasonable and harder to achieve than you might think It is better to make specific goals ones that would be reasonable to achieve each week for example It is when those specific goals are achieved that the exchange is a success I came to realise this advice was extremely valuable

I experienced Culture Shock ndash a very common occurrence for

people on an exchange ndash and felt overwhelmed and disoriented

in a different environment

Leaving my home my family and my friends for the longest time I

had ever been away and moving into a foreign environment with

people I had never met was hard But sure enough it started to

get a lot easier after I adjusted to the differences settled into my

family life and made some friends The feeling I had when I knew

that I was settled was truly amazing I felt so independent and

proud of myself for doing something like this I thought lsquoI am in

Canada by myself I can do anythingrsquo

The small town where I was placed was the

complete opposite to what I was used to

The closest shopping centre was an hour

away by car and you would have to walk for

a minute to reach my neighbours on either

side I was in the middle of nowhere It was

beautiful and calm and the rows of pine

trees on the sides of the roads were

eventually covered in snow and it looked

like a postcard

I went to a public school made up largely of farming families It appeared to me to have no rules apart from lsquono hats insidersquo During class students called restaurants to deliver lunch to school It took a lot of getting used to but I soon started to laugh at the things that surprised me at first and I really embraced an environment so different to AB Paterson College I kept a journal and it is so interesting to go back and read it and to see how much I changed over the course of the exchange The time seemed to fly by and I soon had to say goodbye to family and friends some of whom I may never see again The departure was bittersweet because I was excited to see my friends and family in Australia but sad to leave my life in Canada I am so thankful for this experience because now I know I can do things that I didnrsquot think I could I now have a home away from home Alexandra Legassick Year 12 Student

P a g e 8

A friendly face in the crowd or having a peer to talk to can make all the difference when youre starting a new school AB Paterson College has called on our Year 5 students to step up to the leadership challenge and be that friendly face for our new Junior School students in all year levels New friendships are already forming as you will hear from Year 5 buddy Toby and Chayse (Year 4) who joined our College community this year Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1153715311397543

Parents parking in neighbouring streets are asked to observe traffic signs and requirements and to respect the rights of

the College neighboursrsquo driveways Police have been advised to monitor the streets around the College neighbourhood These streets are Eastbourne Close Marble Arch Place and Maltravers Drive

Toby Rayner of Year 5

Chayse Sheather of Year 4

Regular updates are posted on our AB Paterson College Facebook page so please visit httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollege and lsquoLikersquo our page to stay connected

P a g e 8

A friendly face in the crowd or having a peer to talk to can make all the difference when youre starting a new school AB Paterson College has called on our Year 5 students to step up to the leadership challenge and be that friendly face for our new Junior School students in all year levels New friendships are already forming as you will hear from Year 5 buddy Toby and Chayse (Year 4) who joined our College community this year Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1153715311397543

Parents parking in neighbouring streets are asked to observe traffic signs and requirements and to respect the rights of

the College neighboursrsquo driveways Police have been advised to monitor the streets around the College neighbourhood These streets are Eastbourne Close Marble Arch Place and Maltravers Drive

Toby Rayner of Year 5

Chayse Sheather of Year 4

Regular updates are posted on our AB Paterson College Facebook page so please visit httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollege and lsquoLikersquo our page to stay connected

P a g e 9

Super Scientist Sidney Hooker from Science on the Go engaged Year 4 students with an amazing science show last week Mr Hooker experimented with different materials and tested their properties As you can see from the pictures there were some mind-blowing moments

ldquoI loved see how solids liquids and gases can react very differently in different environmentsrdquoSeeret Arora - Year 4

ldquoMy favourite part of the show was watching balloons a tennis ball and a barbie doll freeze when put in an esky of liquid nitrogen Mr Hooker then dropped them on the floor and we saw them breakrdquo Ollie Briggs - Year 4

ldquoThe show was so cool I canrsquot wait for my turn to test and make a lunch boxrdquo Riley Thompson ndash Year 4

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The APS Swimming Carnivals were held over two days this week The College teams at both carnivals produced outstanding results because of great individual and age group performances The APS Carnivals served as the qualification for the South Coast Regional trials and as such produced a very high level of competition

The Senior Carnival was held on Wednesday 14 April and saw our best 13-19 year olds compete against their APS counterparts Across the day we saw outstanding individual performances and several records fall to our students Senior Swim Captains Lauren Nolan and Patrick Stevenson led the team to 2nd place in the Percentage Trophy and 6th in the Aggregate Trophy

The Junior Carnival was held the following day and again produced great individual and team results Junior Team showed unrivalled team spirit and support for their teammates They proved that swimming is as much a team sport as individual Junior Swim Captains Jake Maddison and Maddy Thompson led the team to a 3rd place in the Aggregate Trophy and 4th place in the Percentage Trophy

We saw several record breaking performances across the two days Congratulations to the following students

Sarah Reimer ndash 12 Year Girls 50m Breaststroke Tahlia Dilkes ndash Open Girls 100m Freestyle

Sarah Reimer Cate Ellwood Aveline Rounsley and Maddy Thompson - 12 Year Girls Medley Relay

Tahlia Dilkes Lauren Nolan Nikki Hernandez and Rachel Hoch - Open Girls 4x50m Freestyle Record and 200m Medley Relay record

Senior Swim Captains

Lauren Nolan and Patrick Stevenson

Junior Swim Captains

Maddy Thompson and Jake Maddison

Sarah Reimer

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The following students were awarded age champion for accumulating the most points in their races

Andrew Francesconi ndash 9 Year Boys 3rd Jonas Longhurst ndash 11 Year Boys 2nd Aveline Rounsley ndash 12 Year Girls 1st Brianna Hill ndash 14 Year Girls 3rd Campbell Rounsley ndash 15 Year Boys 3rd Ryoma Kishida ndash 16 Year Boys 3rd Tahlia Dilkes ndash Open Girls Age Champion

Congratulations to our 12 Year Girls and Open Girls who won their age group for accumulating the most points during the day Further congratulations go to the following teams 9 Year Girls ndash 3rd 10 Year Boys 3rd and 12 Boys - 2nd

All swimmers on the team provided a vital role supporting each other and swimming their own personal bests

Both of our teams produced results that improved on 2017 and I look forward to seeing what they can achieve in 2019 I would like to thank our coaches Mr Gee Mr Cashman and Mr McLean for their ongoing support of the College program Without them we would not be able to produce the results we did

If your child is interested in getting involved with swimming at our College please do not hesitate to contact our Head Coach Mr Peter Gee

Matt Stopel HPE Interschool Sports Co-ordinator

Tahlia Dilkes

Ryoma Kishida

Campbell Rounsley

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Trivia Night

Our first Trivia Night of 2018 is being held at the College on Friday 23 February from 6pm to 10pm There are still places available You can either book a table of 6 to 10 people or we are happy to find you a table to join For more information or to let us know you will be attending please email pandfeventsabpatqldeduau There will be a raffle with great prizes on the night

Scheduled Upcoming Events

Trivia Night Friday 23 February Banjorsquos Games Friday 2 March Motherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 11 May amp Friday

12 May Motherrsquos Day Breakfast Friday 12 May Fashion Show Friday 18 May Fatherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 30 August amp Friday

31 August Fatherrsquos Day BBQ Friday 31 August

P amp F

Our team is currently working on organising more fun events over the year and will keep you updated through the Illalong Newsletter and the College Facebook page

Thank you and have a great weekend

Lisa Lang - President Parents amp Friends of AB Paterson College

For the past 11 years Basil Burne would rise before the sun to perform his role as Playground Supervisor at AB Paterson College and was often among the last to leave at night as an After Hours Supervisor 10 years ago his wife Margo joined him and together this delightful and dedicated couple ensured the safety of many hundreds of our students most often in the Collaborative Learning Centre We owe them so much and it is with a mix of sadness and joy that we say farewell and wish them all the best for their lsquofullrsquo retirement From the bottom of our hearts - thank you Basil and Margo Watch this video of Margo and Basilrsquos farewell morning tea httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1157471091021965

P a g e 10

The APS Swimming Carnivals were held over two days this week The College teams at both carnivals produced outstanding results because of great individual and age group performances The APS Carnivals served as the qualification for the South Coast Regional trials and as such produced a very high level of competition

The Senior Carnival was held on Wednesday 14 April and saw our best 13-19 year olds compete against their APS counterparts Across the day we saw outstanding individual performances and several records fall to our students Senior Swim Captains Lauren Nolan and Patrick Stevenson led the team to 2nd place in the Percentage Trophy and 6th in the Aggregate Trophy

The Junior Carnival was held the following day and again produced great individual and team results Junior Team showed unrivalled team spirit and support for their teammates They proved that swimming is as much a team sport as individual Junior Swim Captains Jake Maddison and Maddy Thompson led the team to a 3rd place in the Aggregate Trophy and 4th place in the Percentage Trophy

We saw several record breaking performances across the two days Congratulations to the following students

Sarah Reimer ndash 12 Year Girls 50m Breaststroke Tahlia Dilkes ndash Open Girls 100m Freestyle

Sarah Reimer Cate Ellwood Aveline Rounsley and Maddy Thompson - 12 Year Girls Medley Relay

Tahlia Dilkes Lauren Nolan Nikki Hernandez and Rachel Hoch - Open Girls 4x50m Freestyle Record and 200m Medley Relay record

Senior Swim Captains

Lauren Nolan and Patrick Stevenson

Junior Swim Captains

Maddy Thompson and Jake Maddison

Sarah Reimer

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The following students were awarded age champion for accumulating the most points in their races

Andrew Francesconi ndash 9 Year Boys 3rd Jonas Longhurst ndash 11 Year Boys 2nd Aveline Rounsley ndash 12 Year Girls 1st Brianna Hill ndash 14 Year Girls 3rd Campbell Rounsley ndash 15 Year Boys 3rd Ryoma Kishida ndash 16 Year Boys 3rd Tahlia Dilkes ndash Open Girls Age Champion

Congratulations to our 12 Year Girls and Open Girls who won their age group for accumulating the most points during the day Further congratulations go to the following teams 9 Year Girls ndash 3rd 10 Year Boys 3rd and 12 Boys - 2nd

All swimmers on the team provided a vital role supporting each other and swimming their own personal bests

Both of our teams produced results that improved on 2017 and I look forward to seeing what they can achieve in 2019 I would like to thank our coaches Mr Gee Mr Cashman and Mr McLean for their ongoing support of the College program Without them we would not be able to produce the results we did

If your child is interested in getting involved with swimming at our College please do not hesitate to contact our Head Coach Mr Peter Gee

Matt Stopel HPE Interschool Sports Co-ordinator

Tahlia Dilkes

Ryoma Kishida

Campbell Rounsley

P a g e 12

Trivia Night

Our first Trivia Night of 2018 is being held at the College on Friday 23 February from 6pm to 10pm There are still places available You can either book a table of 6 to 10 people or we are happy to find you a table to join For more information or to let us know you will be attending please email pandfeventsabpatqldeduau There will be a raffle with great prizes on the night

Scheduled Upcoming Events

Trivia Night Friday 23 February Banjorsquos Games Friday 2 March Motherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 11 May amp Friday

12 May Motherrsquos Day Breakfast Friday 12 May Fashion Show Friday 18 May Fatherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 30 August amp Friday

31 August Fatherrsquos Day BBQ Friday 31 August

P amp F

Our team is currently working on organising more fun events over the year and will keep you updated through the Illalong Newsletter and the College Facebook page

Thank you and have a great weekend

Lisa Lang - President Parents amp Friends of AB Paterson College

For the past 11 years Basil Burne would rise before the sun to perform his role as Playground Supervisor at AB Paterson College and was often among the last to leave at night as an After Hours Supervisor 10 years ago his wife Margo joined him and together this delightful and dedicated couple ensured the safety of many hundreds of our students most often in the Collaborative Learning Centre We owe them so much and it is with a mix of sadness and joy that we say farewell and wish them all the best for their lsquofullrsquo retirement From the bottom of our hearts - thank you Basil and Margo Watch this video of Margo and Basilrsquos farewell morning tea httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1157471091021965

P a g e 11

The following students were awarded age champion for accumulating the most points in their races

Andrew Francesconi ndash 9 Year Boys 3rd Jonas Longhurst ndash 11 Year Boys 2nd Aveline Rounsley ndash 12 Year Girls 1st Brianna Hill ndash 14 Year Girls 3rd Campbell Rounsley ndash 15 Year Boys 3rd Ryoma Kishida ndash 16 Year Boys 3rd Tahlia Dilkes ndash Open Girls Age Champion

Congratulations to our 12 Year Girls and Open Girls who won their age group for accumulating the most points during the day Further congratulations go to the following teams 9 Year Girls ndash 3rd 10 Year Boys 3rd and 12 Boys - 2nd

All swimmers on the team provided a vital role supporting each other and swimming their own personal bests

Both of our teams produced results that improved on 2017 and I look forward to seeing what they can achieve in 2019 I would like to thank our coaches Mr Gee Mr Cashman and Mr McLean for their ongoing support of the College program Without them we would not be able to produce the results we did

If your child is interested in getting involved with swimming at our College please do not hesitate to contact our Head Coach Mr Peter Gee

Matt Stopel HPE Interschool Sports Co-ordinator

Tahlia Dilkes

Ryoma Kishida

Campbell Rounsley

P a g e 12

Trivia Night

Our first Trivia Night of 2018 is being held at the College on Friday 23 February from 6pm to 10pm There are still places available You can either book a table of 6 to 10 people or we are happy to find you a table to join For more information or to let us know you will be attending please email pandfeventsabpatqldeduau There will be a raffle with great prizes on the night

Scheduled Upcoming Events

Trivia Night Friday 23 February Banjorsquos Games Friday 2 March Motherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 11 May amp Friday

12 May Motherrsquos Day Breakfast Friday 12 May Fashion Show Friday 18 May Fatherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 30 August amp Friday

31 August Fatherrsquos Day BBQ Friday 31 August

P amp F

Our team is currently working on organising more fun events over the year and will keep you updated through the Illalong Newsletter and the College Facebook page

Thank you and have a great weekend

Lisa Lang - President Parents amp Friends of AB Paterson College

For the past 11 years Basil Burne would rise before the sun to perform his role as Playground Supervisor at AB Paterson College and was often among the last to leave at night as an After Hours Supervisor 10 years ago his wife Margo joined him and together this delightful and dedicated couple ensured the safety of many hundreds of our students most often in the Collaborative Learning Centre We owe them so much and it is with a mix of sadness and joy that we say farewell and wish them all the best for their lsquofullrsquo retirement From the bottom of our hearts - thank you Basil and Margo Watch this video of Margo and Basilrsquos farewell morning tea httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1157471091021965

P a g e 12

Trivia Night

Our first Trivia Night of 2018 is being held at the College on Friday 23 February from 6pm to 10pm There are still places available You can either book a table of 6 to 10 people or we are happy to find you a table to join For more information or to let us know you will be attending please email pandfeventsabpatqldeduau There will be a raffle with great prizes on the night

Scheduled Upcoming Events

Trivia Night Friday 23 February Banjorsquos Games Friday 2 March Motherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 11 May amp Friday

12 May Motherrsquos Day Breakfast Friday 12 May Fashion Show Friday 18 May Fatherrsquos Day Stalls Thursday 30 August amp Friday

31 August Fatherrsquos Day BBQ Friday 31 August

P amp F

Our team is currently working on organising more fun events over the year and will keep you updated through the Illalong Newsletter and the College Facebook page

Thank you and have a great weekend

Lisa Lang - President Parents amp Friends of AB Paterson College

For the past 11 years Basil Burne would rise before the sun to perform his role as Playground Supervisor at AB Paterson College and was often among the last to leave at night as an After Hours Supervisor 10 years ago his wife Margo joined him and together this delightful and dedicated couple ensured the safety of many hundreds of our students most often in the Collaborative Learning Centre We owe them so much and it is with a mix of sadness and joy that we say farewell and wish them all the best for their lsquofullrsquo retirement From the bottom of our hearts - thank you Basil and Margo Watch this video of Margo and Basilrsquos farewell morning tea httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1157471091021965

P a g e 13

Wednesday 28 November to Monday 10 December 2018

The Languages Faculty is planning a cultural tour of Japan departing 28 November this year The tour will visit many of Japanrsquos historical and cultural sites Included in these are trips on the famous bullet train the bustling megalopolis of Tokyo the Ancient Capital Kyoto a boat ride to the mystical island of Miyajima an overnight stay at a Zen Buddhist retreat watching the snow monkeys come down from the hills to take a bath in the hot springs and what tour would be complete without a visit to see Mickey Mouse at Disneyland In addition an integral part of the trip is the home stay experience with families of our College Sister School Honjo Higashi Senior amp Junior High School in Saitama

Applications to participate in the tour will be open to all students (not necessarily studying the Japanese language) in Years 8-11 and application forms are now available from the Languages Faculty As spots on the tour are limited prompt return of the application form by FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY is required If you have any queries please do not hesitate to e-mail Assistant Head of Languages Ms Michelle Barriga on mbarrigaabpatqldeduau or telephone (07) 5594 7947 ext 151

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AB Paterson College Netball Club has positions available for students to play Saturday Netball for U15 ndash U18 Senior Intermediate Division If you are interested in playing Club netball we would love to have you join our Club and Senior Teams Our Club is also in need of two more coaches for the U13 Eucalypts and Illawarra Flames Senior Intermediate teams Training is at our College Tuesday afternoons 330pm ndash 5pm with games played at Runaway Bay Netball Courts on Saturdays Information can be found at wwwabpatqldeduaupagea-b-paterson-college-netball-club or you can email Club Registrar Jess at netballclubregistrarabpatqldeduau

Netball Uniforms

All Year 4 to 12 students who have chosen netball as their APS sport will be required to purchase the following items from the Uniform Shop

Netball Uniform Items Netball Dress (New Design) $70

Netball Bike Shorts (New Design) $40 Netball Visor (Existing Design $6

The bike shorts and visors are currently in stock and the netball dresses will arrive in store by 9 March 2018 Until the dress arrives students may wear their APS polo and sports shorts to training games

Trading Hours

Monday to Friday 745am ndash 10am Tuesday and Thursday 2pm ndash 4pm For more information and uniform price lists visit out College website httpswwwabpatqldeduaupageuniform-shop Sue Kelly ndash Uniform Shop Convenor

P a g e 14

AB Paterson College Netball Club has positions available for students to play Saturday Netball for U15 ndash U18 Senior Intermediate Division If you are interested in playing Club netball we would love to have you join our Club and Senior Teams Our Club is also in need of two more coaches for the U13 Eucalypts and Illawarra Flames Senior Intermediate teams Training is at our College Tuesday afternoons 330pm ndash 5pm with games played at Runaway Bay Netball Courts on Saturdays Information can be found at wwwabpatqldeduaupagea-b-paterson-college-netball-club or you can email Club Registrar Jess at netballclubregistrarabpatqldeduau

Netball Uniforms

All Year 4 to 12 students who have chosen netball as their APS sport will be required to purchase the following items from the Uniform Shop

Netball Uniform Items Netball Dress (New Design) $70

Netball Bike Shorts (New Design) $40 Netball Visor (Existing Design $6

The bike shorts and visors are currently in stock and the netball dresses will arrive in store by 9 March 2018 Until the dress arrives students may wear their APS polo and sports shorts to training games

Trading Hours

Monday to Friday 745am ndash 10am Tuesday and Thursday 2pm ndash 4pm For more information and uniform price lists visit out College website httpswwwabpatqldeduaupageuniform-shop Sue Kelly ndash Uniform Shop Convenor

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Can you spare two hours on a Wednesday morning Our School Banking Convenor Helene Young would love to hear from you After a successful Account Opening Morning AB Paterson College remains as one of the top Commonwealth Bank banking schools in Australia If you can help out please call our Administration Office on (07) 5594 7947 for contact details of the School Banking Co-ordinator

Commonwealth Bank representatives with the College School

Banking Convenor Helene Young (Centre)

Get involved in the School Banking Program AB Paterson College is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students

School banking day is Wednesday Each week you need to bring in your yellow banking wallet and hand it to the teacher If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2018 School Banking program information pack from the Student Service Office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking

This weekrsquos Lucky Banker is Tristan Osbourne of Year 1C

and the Best Banking Class is Years 5L

More information is available in a flyer on the College website in Community Event Flyers

Helene Young School Banking Convenor

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Oval Perspective

At the end of last year AB Paterson College Principal Brian Grimes announced that our College Board had made the decision to develop our next major building on our beautiful campus The new building which is yet to be named will sprawl three levels and be approximately 4500m2 in size To be located on the eastern side of our Hockey Oval this magnificent building will be a state-of-the-art learning precinct

To learn more about this new building please read an article by Principal Brian Grimes httpswwwabpatqldeduauarticle975From-the-

Principals-Desk or read our flyer in Community Event

Flyers

Also take a virtual reality tour of our stunning new building soon to be under construction httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos103

8837642885311

Virtual Reality Playground Void Perspective

Virtual Reality The Deck

Community Terrace Perspective

Early Learning Centre Perspective

Marble Arch Perspective

Northern Perspective

Playground Void Perspective

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For information on 2018 term dates and public holidays please click on this link httpswwwabpatqldeduaupageterm-dates-2018 For information on 2019 term dates and public holidays please click on this link httpswwwabpatqldeduaupagepage-term-dates-2019

Activities commencing early in the term include fitness sessions a range of Dance opportunities Art Lessons Chess Athletics Tennis Rookies2Reds Rugby Tae Kwon Do Football Academy and coaching Swimming training and Swimming Club a wide range of music ensembles bands and choirs Future Problem Solving for Years 5 ndash 10 Junior School Writing Club and Running Club Details on these activities are published in the Coo-Curricular

Directory which is available on the College website httpswwwabpatqldeduaupageco-curricular-sport or a copy can be obtained from reception in the Administration Building

REMINDER Do you use OSHC program Please check you have completed an Enrolment Emergency Contact and Booking Forms for 2018 Please be sure to email these along with any changes or updates to OSHCabpatqldeduau before 230pm daily

More information is available on the College website

College Direct Numbers

Student Absence 55 614 137

Student Services 55 614 137

College Clinic 55 614 139

Uniform Shop 55 614 131

Swimming Centre 55 614 167

After School Care 55 614 155

Early Childhood Centre 55 715 333

AB Paterson College

PO Box 460 Helensvale Qld 4212 10 AB Paterson Drive Arundel Qld 4214 Phone (07) 5594 7947

Fax (07) 5594 7650

Emailpandfabpatqldeduau or abpatabpatqldeduau

Website wwwabpatqldeduau

ABN 38 010 996 997 CRICOS PROVIDER NO 00902F