Term 1 Week 8 College Newsletter

Acknowledgement of Country

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Preparing for the world beyond

I believe one of the greatest challenge’s schools have always faced, and what is even more important now in such an ever-changing world, is to try to prepare students for their life beyond school. While academic achievement is important, the necessity to be good people, resilient characters and emerging adults who understand life is not always about themselves, but rather about great love and happiness and this comes from within when we give of ourselves to others. As part of our Catholic Studies course, our students go out into our community to provide service to others. Some of our students ventured to Stockland Shopping Centre and assisted elderly people in carrying shopping bags, pushing trolleys, reaching high items on the shelves or walking to the other end of the supermarket to collect specific items for them. Last week one of our students Adam Sievers from Year 11 Treacy helped a lady named Robyn. Robyn was in a mobility scooter and had an oxygen mask on. Adam assisted her throughout her shopping, and she was in tears at the checkout as she was so blown away. She then thanked the school, the teacher Mr. Guerra, the students, and their parents for raising fine young men. Adam received the Touchstone Award – Gospel Spirituality last week at the assembly.

Last week students participated in our Work Placement within our local community. It was so pleasing to hear the positive feedback from businesses on the quality and integrity of our students and the initiative they display in the workplace setting. For some of our students, this has resulted in them attaining a school-based apprenticeship. At Iggy Park we provide various options for our students as they progress through their secondary years – University, TAFE, VET courses, Apprenticeships etc. As a College, I believe we enable every student to be encouraged to follow their dreams, and their own specific pathway, and to be supported in making that dream a reality. It is such a credit to all our staff, teaching and non-teaching who are so friendly and welcoming, always showing genuine care for the students and families. I am sure Edmund Rice and all our predecessors would agree. We have a great deal to be proud of here at Iggy Park, but we also remain committed to continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence in all we do.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Mr Tom Lucas and his partner Kiri on the birth of their daughter Sabrina May Lucas last week.

IPC Friends of Rowing AGM

The Friends of Rowing Annual General Meeting has been postponed to Wednesday, 29 March, at 6.00 pm in the Waterford Place Learning Resource Centre. The Friends of Rowing is a group of committed parents who assist in raising money for rowing equipment and assist our rowing program at events and regattas. We would like as many rowing parents as possible to attend this meeting, and nominations are open to be on this committee.

Parents can have a non-official role on the committee.

Please refer to the link: 

Harmony Week

Yesterday was the commencement of Harmony Week (15 – 21 March). Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect, and belonging for all, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Our Touchstone inclusive community calls us to acknowledge how our country is made up of people from many different places on earth, the ways in which we can be similar and the ways in which we are unique; but ultimately, the way in which we are all part of God’s creation. Harmony Week reminds us to be proud of who we are and to have a strong sense of belonging and identity. Belonging acknowledges interdependence with others and the importance of relationships.

At Ignatius Park College, our relationships are underpinned by our call to love one another. With the current climate of the world today, it is important to take the time to remember this and centre ourselves. Pope Francis celebrated this week his 10th anniversary as pope with a private Mass with cardinals. He stated some of the most painful moments during his papacy were meeting people connected to the horror of war, including visits to military cemeteries, the 2013 prayer vigil for peace in Syria, and the current war between Russia and Ukraine. Pope Francis also stated: The gift he most wants for his anniversary is “peace”. During Harmony Week, may we continue to pray for world peace.

Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection Notice to Parents

Please see the attached Parent Information Notice from the Department of Education in regard to the collection of data by the Australian Government Department of Education. 

St. Patrick’s Day

Tomorrow we celebrate St Patrick’s Day. He is one of the few saints who is celebrated so widely around the world. St Patrick is not only known for bringing Christianity into Ireland but had enormous faith and the belief that we are invincible with the presence of God within us and around us. Irish legend has it that St Patrick sang the song below (St Patrick’s Breastplate or Deer’s Cry) when an ambush was laid against his coming by King Loegaire, so he could stop him spreading his faith. It is believed that God transformed St Patrick and the monks into wild deer with a fawn and they walked past those lying in ambush unnoticed. This prayer has its origins in the Eighth Century and is a prayer of protection.

As I arise today,
may the strength of God pilot me,
the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
the way of God lie before me,
the shield of God defend me,
the host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Amen."

Live Jesus in our Hearts Forever

Shaun Clarke | Principal 

Identity and Mission

Third Week of Lent (Week beginning Monday 13 March )

We are now in the third week of Lent with the Project Compassion story of Priscilla, who lives in the Hwange district in Zimbabwe with her husband, Charles, and two of their grandchildren. Climate change continues to bring unprecedented challenges for people living in the most vulnerable and remote communities in Zimbabwe.

During times of intense drought and food shortages, Priscilla had to commute to the town centre and wait in long queues to collect food.  

With the support of Caritas Hwange, Priscilla learnt conservation farming skills to grow drought-resistant crops and started poultry farming to support her family during the current food crisis. Priscilla was able to produce a bumper harvest in her first year of practising in conservation farming. Priscilla also used the funds from her harvest to start poultry farming, which enabled her to sell eggs to pay for her grandchildren’s school fees, books and stationery. The poultry farming provides a safety net for Priscilla and her family during times of hardship, like the current drought.

While the situation in Zimbabwe and across eastern Africa remains dire, the work of Caritas Hwange means that Priscilla can learn the techniques, tools and resources she needs to build resilience and support her family during this current food crisis.  

Watch a short film about Priscilla’s story here.

We are supporting Project Compassion right up until our Easter Mass on Friday of Week 9 at 2pm, so please offer your support when your son/s come home and ask for a gold coin or two for a great cause!

Don't forget the St Patrick's Day Breakfast Fundraiser - Tomorrow!! 

Mark Holmes | Director Identity and Mission

Curriculum Corner

With assessment dates well and truly upon most students, this week’s Curriculum Corner provides tips that will:

• Step parents and Carers through the process of checking their son’s assessment schedule on Parent Lounge.
• Highlight how your son is to submit his assessment through Student Café.

CHECKING YOUR SON’S ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

1. Log in to Parent Lounge, Select Curricular Activities Due

       2. In curricular activities due, select View All Activities

       3. Here, you will see all details of your son’s scheduled assessment for the current term.

      4. If you select individual assessment items with a status of Assessed, you will able to see your                   son’s marks and feedback for that assessment item

HOW YOUR SON SUBMITS HIS ASSESSMENT VIA STUDENT CAFÉ

1. Log in to Student Café. To see your assessment schedule for the term, select My Activities -> Curricular

    2. Select the Assessment item you wish to submit. In this example, we are submitting the                          Collection of Work for HASS (highlighted green).

     3. You will then be able to see details of your assessment (eg. type of assessment, draft and due                dates)

          4. To upload your assignment and any related documents select either:

                 a. Choose to upload a file saved on your device

                 b. Browse to upload a file saved in the cloud

          5. Browse to the location where your assignment is saved and select the relevant files.

           6. Once you have uploaded all files, select Upload file and Complete Activity

Pastoral / Well-being

REMINDER - Harmony Day 

Students are encouraged to wear an ORANGE shirt next Tuesday, 21 March, with PE Uniform, to celebrate Harmony Day. 

Pathways Hub

School-based Apprenticeship

We are happy to announce that Jackson Ross (12 Baillie) has been signed up as a school-based apprentice with PC Plumbing Congratulations to Jackson on working hard securing this opportunity to gain skills and a qualification whilst still at school.

Industry Placement

Last week 150 Year 11 and 12 students participated in our Industry Placement program. Congratulations to all students who took part in this program as it’s invaluable for enhancing our students’ employability skills and provides the opportunity for them to have a ‘real life’ work experience. The majority of the feedback we received from our employers was positive, and this helps to maintain our working relationships with them. We truly hope the students gained valuable life skills and now better appreciate the world of work.

Could parents please remind their sons that their logbook is to be returned by tomorrow (17/03/2023) fully completed otherwise, they will receive a detention.

If the student wish is to change placements for Term 2, they must have the purple Change of Placement form completed and lodged with the Pathways office by Friday, 19 May 2023 (Week 5).

Industry Placement Gallery

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Work Experience – School Holidays

We have stopped taking work experience forms for Easter School Holidays.  The next work experience will be during June/July holidays.  Please keep coming to see us at the Pathway Hub to collect your forms.  We love to see so many keen students doing this.

Zeb Kyle | Program Leader Skills & Training

Careers Hub

20 Occupations in Demand

The most recent Labour Market Update highlights the top 20 occupations in demand across Australia. Studying in one of these areas when you finish school means you will likely have many job opportunities available when you graduate. The table below lists the occupations, their most common study pathway, and the minimum time it takes to gain a qualification. You can click on each occupation to learn more about it.

International Science School

From 2-15 July, 100 years 11 and 12 students from across Australia and the globe will gather at the University of Sydney for the Prof Harry Messel International Science School.

If you’re mad about science and in year 11 or 12 in 2023, apply now!

Successful applicants enjoy FREE travel, accommodation, and meals which are funded by the Physics Foundation at the University of Sydney through support from the NSW DET, the Australian Federal Government, Mulpha Australia, and many generous private and industry donors.

The International Science School events includes:

• A packed social program.
• Tours of cutting-edge research facilities.
• Amazing hands-on workshops and activities.
• Inspiring talks from world-renowned scientists.

Fiona Williamson | Careers Counsellor 

Indigenous and Multicultural

During week 7, many of the Indigenous and Multicultural senior students attended industry placement at various workplaces around Townsville. Our students reported many positive experiences and were grateful for the opportunity to learn more about their potential future pathways. The feedback from supervisors and business owners was hugely positive, and we thank all those who took on our students for the week. Without your support, we cannot continue to provide our students with these wonderful opportunities.

Dylan O'Connor | Indigenous and Multicultural Leader

Co-Curricular

Interschool Swimming Carnival 

Well done to the Ignatius Park Inter-School Swim Team. 38 swimmers represented the college with respect and dignity on their way to winning the Melton Black Shield in another dominant performance.

The boys won with a total points score of 972, with Grammar on 844 and Cathedral on 761.

The following students won their respective races.

Cooper Jones – 1^st Freestyle

Marco Carini – 1^st Freestyle

Sebastian Sieben – 1^st Freestyle, Breastroke, Butterfly

Emmett Hatchard ­– 1^st Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly

Riley Connors – 1^st Freestyle, Breastroke

Thomas Griffiths – 1^st Freestyle, Backstroke

Jake Piccolo– 1st Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly

Callan Watson– 1^st Freestyle, Backstroke

Nate Antoniazzi ­– 1^st Freestyle, Breastroke

Darby Whiteley– 1^st Freestyle

Jackson Hatchard– 1st Freestyle, Backstroke

Euan Roberts– 1st Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly

William Baker– 1st Freestyle

Ronan Richter– 1st Freestyle, Breastroke

Joe Briskle– 1st Freestyle

Lucas Lazzaroni– 1st Freestyle, Breastroke

Joshua Eggins– 1st Freestyle, Backstroke

Ben Hatchard– 1st Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly

Matthew Lynch– 1st Freestyle, Breastroke

Vincent Micale– 1st Freestyle

Matthew Parker– 1st Freestyle

Brett Brunello– 1st Freestyle, Backstroke

Drew Roberts– 1st Freestyle, Butterfly

Congratulations to the 16 to 18 combined medley relay team consisting of Joshua Eggins, Ben Hatchard, Matthew Lynch and Drew Roberts, who set a new Townsville record, blasting the old one by 5 seconds!!

North Queensland Basketball 

Congratulations, Kye Stallan, Brock Kyle, Kynan McMahon and Matthew Ament, who were recently selected for the NQ 18 Years Basketball team. 

North Queensland Rugby Union 

On Tuesday, 14 March, the NQ U18 Schoolboys Rugby Union trials took place, and they were an intense affair. With 51 players from the NQ region vying for spots on the NQ team, the competition was of a very high standard which made it hard for selectors. To add to the challenge, the trials were held in extremely hot conditions, which made it all the more impressive that the players were able to perform at such a high level.

IPC was particularly well-represented at the trials, with 18 boys trialling. Of those 18, an impressive 9 were successful in earning spots in the NQ team, which is a testament to the quality of rugby players at IPC.

The following IPC students were successful in the trials and will travel to the Gold Coast in May to play in the Qld Championships and selection for the Qld Schoolboys team:

1. Reagan Knowles
2. Jayden Chilby
3. Mitchel Waldon
4. Marley Scarff
5. Josh Morton
6. Stewart Gordon
7. Sean Weir
8. Jack Bragg
9. Andre Corradini

Congratulations to these students on their achievement, and we wish them all the best in their quest for further success in the Qld championships

North Queensland Hockey 

Last Wednesday, the NQ U19 Schoolboys Hockey trials took place.

The following IPC students were successful in the trials and will travel to Brisbane in May to play in the Qld Championships:

• Levi Moule
• Charlie Rattray
• Joseph Dixon

Congratulations to these students on their achievement, and we wish them all the best in their quest for further success in the Qld championships.

Rugby Union - Block Sport 

ROUND 5 RESULTS – March 14

Game 1: IPC 1 v IPC 6

Result: IPC 6: 30 – IPC 1: 15

IPC 1 MVPs: 3 – Daniel Player; 2 – Xydan Scarff; 1 – Jacob Peachey

IPC 6 MVPs: 3 – Tellay Thaiday; 2 – Julian Fatiaki; 1 – Zachary Preston

Game 2: IPC 5 v Grammar

Result: LOSS 25 - 15

MVPs: 3 – Ned Townsend; 2 – Ben Olsen; 1 – Kohen Balderson

Game 3: IPC 4 v William Ross

Result: WON 30 - 0

MVPs: 3 – Leander Jackson; 2 – Giann Moxon; 1 – Will Bayly

Game 4: IPC 3 v Cathedral 2

Result: DRAW

MVPs: 3 – Riley Webb, 2 – Patrick Fanning; 1 – Hugo Rosenblatt

Game 5: IPC 2 v Cathedral 1

Result: WON 30 - 20

MVPs: 3 – Jayden Nash-Smith; 2 – Callum Lindeberg; 1 – Lachlan Rosemond

Combined Schools' Musical - Bugsy Malone - ON SALE NOW!

Music 

Students from years 7 to 12 have been practising music and developing their skills in our ensemble rooms. Performances have been very entertaining, like Open Day, Whole School Assembly, or in-class Assessments. Reggae, Hip Hop, Pop and Rock have been featured this term.

If your son would like to be more involved in music at IPC, or if you have any questions, contact Miss Tess Higgins at tess.higgins@ipc.qld.edu.au

Enrolments

If you have a Son/s who is due to commence Year 7 in 2024 or 2025, it's important that you apply as soon as possible.  Year 7, 2024 enrolment interviews began last year and will continue this term. 

Please follow the link below if you have not yet enrolled for these years.

Thank you

Kerry Shephard | Enrolments and Admissions Officer

School Fees

Please be informed that timely payment of the School Fees is mandatory. If you have defaulted a timely payment, or have outstanding fees, please pay in full as soon as possible. Please contact the College Finance Team at finance@ipc.qld.edu.au or call (07) 4796 0222 if you need any further information.

Edstart

Ignatius Park has partnered with Edstart to assist parents to manage their School Fee payments. You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly by choosing a plan that suits your budget. This is an application-based process. There are no credit applications and no transaction fees or interest charges when using Edstart Pay+ for your IPC fees.
Visit edstart.com.au/ipc for more information on Edstart payment options.

Vilton Crasto | Business Manager