Term 2 Week 10 College Newsletter

Acknowledgement of Country

From the Principal

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Completing Semester One

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the academic year and the end of semester one. This term all Year levels have completed exams as part of their ongoing assessment schedules. At times students can often find this aspect of schooling quite stressful. However, gaining familiarisation with examination techniques, understanding the style and length of respective assessment papers and appreciating the need to adopt a systematic and consistent approach to study and revision all help to minimise the anxiety associated with future assessments. 

With practice, students learn to better prepare for such formal assessments and reduce the anxieties that can sometimes be associated with them. I am very grateful to the teachers who work hard to ensure that all our students feel at ease. While ‘practice’ (study and revision) may not necessarily ‘make perfect’, we acknowledge that practice certainly increases the likelihood of improved outcomes. The reward comes through hard work and commitment.

The results of examinations is significant and will influence a student’s overall performance and grade in each respective Course. More importantly, students should use their examination results as a catalyst to improve their standing for Semester Two.

Farewell of Staff

This term we farewell the following staff:

Mrs Rebecca Robertson is finishing at the College after 10 years of assisting in the Tuck shop. Mrs Robertson will be missed for her wonderful presence and for ensuring all students got fed during the breaks. Mrs Carol Dickson will also be leaving after working in the finance area. We wish them both all the best on their journey beyond Iggy Park.

It is with sadness this week we farewell Mrs Georgia Stayte (currently on leave), who is finishing at Iggy Park after 18 years of service to the College. She has been an amazing science and PE teacher who has always set high expectations of her students and was the ultimate professional. Mrs. Stayte has actively supported our co-curricular program in the College and was an advocate of touch football. We wish her all the best on her next journey to St Margaret Mary’s College.

We also farewell this week Mr Jason Sepetauc who filled the role of Acting Deputy while Mr John Doolan has been on leave, as well as Acting Principal this term while I was in Ireland. I would like to thank Mr Sepetauc for the professionalism and knowledge he has brought to the roles. As a College community, we have been blessed by his presence here at Iggy Park and I know he will take great memories with him back to Nudgee College. Mr Sepetauc has been a wonderful colleague whom I have thoroughly enjoyed working with over the term. Thank you.

We wish all teams that are travelling for extracurricular activities good luck in their competitions!

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated in the second week of the holidays, from Sunday, 2 July until Sunday, 9 July. The theme this year is entitled “For Our Elders” and continues to acknowledge the important role elders have played across all generations. They play a prominent place in First Nation communities and are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, advocates, teachers, survivors and leaders who work hard for the betterment of all people.

Prayer

May the God of creation warm your heart like the campfires of old. 
Bring wisdom and peace as shown to the first peoples of this land. 
Shake off the dust from the desert plains by the refreshing rains
followed by the glow and warmth of the sun. 
Let the light of God show us the right path
and stand tall like the big river gums
drawing life from the ever-flowing waters. 
(Source: Uncle Vince Ross)

Commencement of Term Three

Reminder to all parents/carers that Term Three commences on Tuesday, 11 July.

Monday, 10 July, is a student-free day.

Have a restful and safe holiday break.

Thank you to all members of the College community for your ongoing support throughout this term.

Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.

Shaun Clarke |  College Principal 

From the Deputy

Thank you and Farewell 

I’ve been privileged to have had the opportunity of leading this community during Term Two. Thank you to Mr Clarke for entrusting me with the Principal and Deputy Principal roles. To the many families who’ve gone out of their way to help me, I’m truly grateful. At the start of the term, I told the boys I was a guest and asked that they graciously host me. They have embraced me with warmth, sincerity, friendliness and humour. I’ve been touched by their inclusive spirit.  

I also have gratitude towards my colleagues. The actions they took – big and small – to help me navigate my way have been enormous and allowed me to succeed. Those simple acts of kindness, care, wisdom, knowledge and goodwill helped me to belong, to understand and discern, and ultimately to demonstrate the clarity (and at times courage) to make decisions on behalf of the College and the boys in our care.    

Next Term, I will return to my substantive role at Nudgee College, a brother EREA school in Brisbane. I leave Iggy with the conviction and belief that I have the capacity to lead a school community. I will take a wealth of confidence and experience into the next part of my education career, one that doesn’t rule out coming back to Townsville if the opportunity arises. I have loved the region, the town, the people and of course the Ignatius Park community. God Bless.   

Complaints Handling  

 Schools are busy places and from time to time there might be instances where parents, carers or other stakeholders disagree with the way the College has handled matters. Most issues causing concern can be handled quickly in an informal manner. As a first step I encourage parents, carers and stakeholders to contact the relevant staff member to facilitate a conversation. The College encourages honest feedback. 

Occasionally, when a discussion does not resolve the matter, individuals may wish to make a formal complaint in writing. I remind parents, carers and other stakeholders of the College’s processes relating to formal complaints. The complaints handling policy and form can be located on the College website. (Link) 

The College acknowledges that complaints present an opportunity to improve service delivery and is committed to resolving complaints in an efficient, fair, and timely manner. Our complaints handling procedures must be fair to the complainant as well as the person about whom the complaint is made. The Complaints Handling Policy Guidelines are designed to assist people in understanding our complaints-handling processes. 

Erea Touchstones| Liberating Education

Last newsletter I discussed the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Touchstones of Liberating Education and Inclusive Community. This time I’ll discuss the remaining two Touchstones of Justice and Solidarity and Gospel Spirituality. 

Justice, solidarity, advocacy and service are evident in the planning of the IPC curriculum. This is no more evident than in our commitment to include Religious Education as part of our learning programs. The value of a religious education is a critical element of the liberating nature of an Edmund Rice education, and a point of difference with other schools. A liberating education asks us to be servant leaders.  

I witnessed Justice and Solidarity recently at the Obe Geia Rugby League Challenge on Palm Island. Eight Seniors travelled to Island to referee the carnival, which hosts local and regional primary schools. Whilst volunteering is a service itself, there is a more profound transformation taking place for our students. Firstly, they gave back to the game they play and love. Secondly, they connected with First Nations children. Using sport as a medium, I witnessed an example of our boys being signs of faith.  

Palm Island is but a snapshot. All of us must practice good deeds each day to ensure Justice and Solidarity. The message is succinctly captured below by His Holiness, Pope Francis.  

 ‘We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love, be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.’ 

POPE FRANCIS, 2013 

EREA Touchstones | Inclusive Community 

 EREA Touchstones 4 of 4: Gospel Spirituality  

I’ve left Gospel Spirituality until last as it’s the most important. Without scripture we would not be exposed to the liberating message of Jesus. Concepts such as solidarity, justice and inclusivity would not be available to us without the Good News of the Gospel.  

EREA’s Charter invites everyone in the Ignatius Park community to strive towards Jesus’s message of compassion, justice and peace. We foster this in the classroom, in our formation activities and in our actions. It begins with the celebration of Mass. Special occasions such as the Commencement Mass, the ANZAC Day liturgy and the Edmund Rice Feast Day also offer us the opportunity to gather in prayer. To authentically live the Touchstones, we must prayerfully reflect upon and celebrate the gift Jesus has given us in his life, death and resurrection. The Touchstones provide boys an accessible method to carry his message forward.  

Justice driven behaviours grow out of a deeper relationship with Christ. In class, students apply the Gospel to contemporary situations. Theological reflection is a critical thinking tool students can use to interpret their world. As students may demonstrate a preference for the poor in their social justice activities, they use the Gospel to reflect on the why. What is the higher purpose behind providing charity? What does justice mean to students as they move beyond the gate of Ignatius Park? The answers lie in the teachings of Jesus, as presented in the Gospel. I trust you have enjoyed my applied exploration of the Touchstones over the past month, and commend the EREA Charter to you. 

 Mr Jason Sepetauc | Deputy Principal (Acting)  

Curriculum

As the Semester concludes, it is important that our students have a break from textbooks and assignments to welcome the much-needed opportunity to rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and spirits. We ask parents to encourage their sons to use the holiday break to recharge and reflect upon the school year so far. Make sure your sons use this opportunity to get plenty of rest, engage in physical activities, and enjoy their families. Students should also take time to ponder upon their achievements and growth over the year and think about their goals for the future. We hope you and your sons have a great break.

Shane Dove | Director of Curriculum

IMPORTANT CURRICULUM DATES FOR TERM 3 (dates are subject to change);

YEAR 11 REPORTS

Year 11 Unit 1 report cards will be emailed to Parents on Friday, 23 June by 3.00 pm. Report cards will be available to access via Parent Lounge and Student Café after this time.

YEAR 7 – 10 REPORTS

Year 7-10 Semester One report cards will be finalised in Term 3. Parents will be emailed reports by Wednesday, 12 July at 3.00 pm. Report cards will be available to access via Parent Lounge and Student Café after this time.

RE-SET AND REJUVENATE IN THE HOLIDAY BREAK

As we move towards the mid-year break there is the age old question of, What am I going to do with the kids?  When you look at your sons education wholistically, the holiday period is just as important as term time.  Rochelle Borton, a leading Australian education entrepreneur who founded EduInfluencers, wrote an article in 2022 that stated,

School holidays are vital for the development of the skills and values that will enable your child to be successful at school. Holidays give families an opportunity to spend time together. Often the summer holidays are the only time that parents can take a break from work and spend time as a family. It is also a time when children apply what they have learnt at school into the outside world. (Borton, 2022)

As a father of 2 boys myself it is tempting to allow them to have more screen time than usual because they’re quiet and not fighting.  These holidays, encourage your boy(s) to engage with friends in a manner that does not involve online conversations.  Challenge them to try something new like baking a cake or reading a novel.  This time is important for them to leave the stresses of school and the curriculum behind, recharge the batteries and be ready to take on Semester 2 with enthusiasm and energy.  Good luck over the holiday break and invest some personal time into your son(s), because they are worth it.

Tim Lindeberg | Acting Dean of Pedagogy

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in the Edmund Rice Hall on Wednesday 19 July 2023, commencing at 1.40pm. Interviews will be conducted by your son’s Subject Teacher to discuss his progress for Term One. Students will finish lessons at 12.55pm on this day.

Students are most welcome to attend the interviews with their parents.

If students are not travelling directly home, they must change out of their school uniform prior to leaving the College. For students who are unable to arrange transport home, supervised study will be provided in the Learning Resource Centre until 3pm. There will be no Homework Program operating.

Interviews are booked through our Parent Lounge portal. Access to bookings will open Wednesday, 5 July at 7am and close Monday 17 July at 5pm. After this time, we will be unable to accept any further bookings.

Unavailable Teachers – Some teachers may be unavailable for interviews. In this case, please contact Parent Reception info@ipc.qld.edu.au to request them to contact you at a later date.

Assistance with Parent Lounge – If you have used the ‘Forgot Password’ link and are still unable to log in, please contact Mrs Kerry Shephard on 4796 0222 or enrolments@ipc.qld.edu.au

HOSPITALITY NEWS!

Grade 11 Hospitality class went on an excursion to Brothers Leagues Club and ate Lunch at the Victory Bar.  Our assessment is to write a food and service review. 

Service – the service was great when I ordered my food, I ordered chicken wedges and chips, for dessert a new York Cheesecake.

My food was

• Crunchy
• Hot
• sweet
• Colorful
• Delicious

I rated my chicken wedges and chips a 5 out of 5.

The cheesecake was Really Yummy.  I give it a 5 out of 5.  It came with ice cream and cream.

The Victory Bar was good. It was a big area. It had pretty flowers from the ceiling, and it also had a big TV.

Written by Brian Wiegmann | Grade 11

Hospitality Excursion - Gallery

Sip, Savor and Socialize | Year 10 serve up a memorable High Tea Experience

During Weeks 7 and 8, unforgettable high tea events were hosted by our talented Year 10 Hospitality students, catering to the esteemed guests of St James and Brooklea retirement villages. With a delectable spread of food and drinks, complemented by engaging table trivia and bingo games, the guests were treated to a truly fabulous experience. The atmosphere was filled with joy and laughter as everyone indulged in the delightful offerings. The event left the guests eagerly anticipating the next high tea, a testament to the remarkable success achieved by the students. Congratulations to the Year 10 Hospitality team for a job well done!

High Tea Gallery

The Phoenix Cafe | Year 12

Café Phoenix is one of the longest running re-occurring Hospitality Events that Ignatius Park College offers, run mostly by Year 12 Hospitality Practices students. All food was made by the students over many weeks of preparation for the event with many parents coming in for a breakfast and lunch service that was held in high regard. Students were up from before sunrise, getting ready for a productive day.

Drinks that were offered to parents include coffee, juice, iced coffee, tea and hot chocolate among the various choices. All of these drinks were prepared by our barista boys and front of house workers. Juice was made by our excellent juicers, Spencer and Lachlan.

Some favourites among customers were the mushroom stack, French toast, pancake stack. These meals offered unique tastes and flavours for customers, especially the mushroom stack, which features a freshly made cashew nut spread, roasted tomatoes and garlic and cooked mushrooms in butter.

Patrick Beams |  Year 12

Cafe Phoenix Gallery

Music News!

Recently Ignatius Park held our annual Music Showcase, a night of musical items performed by our talented students. The drama room was transformed into a magical, intimate stage setting and over 100 guests joined us to be entertained. Rock, pop, hip hop, classical, reggae and country songs were performed by Iggy boys from across our Instrumental program, Ensemble program and our Curriculum music classes. A huge shout out to all our debut performers and a big thank you to all the wonderful staff who collaborated to put on this musical feast.

Tess Higgins |  Coordinator of Instrumental and Ensemble Music 

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Pastoral

I regularly speak with the students at Iggy Park about their habits on their phones and on their devices. One platform that shapes modern student thinking is social media and the ever-changing nature of it. It has the ability to cycle through topics, events and situations so quickly that the meaning of them can often be a sideshow to the entertainment factor.

Social Media is something that we as parents who grew up in a time of phones connected to a wire, may scroll through in our downtime or enter, with the intent of ensuring we have some idea of what our children are looking and interacting with. TikTok is a popular platform with our lads, as it appeals to an easy to digest and simplistic message, with often questionable content and messaging. It is easy to see why they become engrossed for hours on end. The algorithms that create each person’s feed is incredible and mine is pretty much filled with humorous dog videos.

TikTok like other platforms, has a dark side which can be used to emotionally harm others in ways that can be irreversible. In our busy modern lives it is hard enough for teenagers to engage socially at school and form connections and strong friendship groups. Ignatius Park College is very much a beacon in it’s mobile phone regulations. Whilst we require phones to be in lockers for the six hours the students are at school, many educational facilities do not. The ability for students to connect socially in person, gain important interpersonal skills and read body language are vital for their progress as social beings.

As a school during our PACA lessons and in homerooms more generally, we have talked about TikTok and other platforms with the students and how they use them, ensuring their safety by not identifying themselves in uniform or using their full name on the account, the impact it has on their education, social networks and online footprint. The challenge as a college is that their use of Social media is largely done away from school but due to the social nature of it, it always enters back into school in some capacity due to the impact it has on friendships and connections.

There is no easy solution to these issues but the importance of our community working together can assist and protect our young people. To give some insight into some of the issues that we face, people create anonymous accounts to harm others with words in a way that impacts the mental wellbeing of all students involved and others on the outside seeing it occurring. The people are very tech aware and know the ins and outs of these platforms, but the brain development of our young people is not on par with their ability to use technology and our students don’t always think before they act.

Our goal is to ensure the safety of our young people, to feel safe in their environment. As a community we have to observant, stay up to date with the platforms out there, have open and honest communication, set limits and create a safe environment to come forward and let us know when things are not going well online. It is often good to remember that if you’d never let a stranger come into your house and tell your children something, the social media platforms have exactly the same ability. Iggy Park has further information on our SchoolTV site on the power of social media and how we can manage it as a family.

Enjoy a safe and restful break with your families over the coming school holidays. Make sure you set him to work around your house – he should be a contributor to your family as he develops into a fine young man.

John Deer | Director of Students

Well-being

Our School holidays are here! For our boys there have been 10 weeks of schoolwork, study, sport, music, musical, sitting still and navigating friendships. For our parents/ caregivers, it’s been 10 weeks of school lunches, finding missing items, packing gear, dropping off and picking up and of course, logging onto Parent Lounge to sign off on the many activities that have gone on throughout our term. The boys are tired from a long term of school, and we’re all tired from balancing it all.

School holidays are a chance for families to shake off the end of term blahs and find a bit of joy in their lives. Spend time together with no goal in mind.

Dr Alvin Rosenfeld, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and an author of The Over-Scheduled Child, told the New York Times that the right balance ‘is to make sure your boys have enough time with no activities, parents have enough time with no work and the two sides come together to create activities of their own’. Unfortunately, sometimes this can be a difficult task, however, the importance is in ‘spending time with your child, with no goal in mind. That will communicate to your child that you love them’.

Enjoy the break but most of all, enjoy your time, together!

See you all next term.

Meagan Waldon  | Dean of Student Well-being 

Identity and Mission

When I take my children to Mass, I am well aware that it is a bit of a trial for them. It requires self-regulation capabilities that are beyond their years and they are locked out by a lack of understanding and literacy. Yet, my 6-year-old daughter often jumps at the chance to accompany me to Mass. For her, the mysteries of the Mass are starting to reveal themselves and this is a result of experience, completing her sacraments, religious education at school, and conversations at home. She appreciates the opportunity to sing, get dressed up and experience a world of ongoing discovery and growth.  

This week I offer you two-holiday reading articles to help to demystify the Mass and Faith. The Bible’s mark on the Mass is more than the reading of the scriptures in the Liturgy of the Word, writes Julian Butler SJ. We also investigate why Saint Thomas the Apostle is the ideal guide for all when faith falters. I hope you find the time over the break to read these insightful articles.

We have had a big term at IPC in the Identity & Mission Department, and Term 3 only gets bigger. Guest speakers on Assembly, Year 12’s doing the Townsville Drop-in Centre, Year 10 Homeless Sleepout, Year 11 & 12 Catholic Studies Volunteering, just to name a few of the big ticket items.

I wish you all a safe and happy holiday, finishing my report this fortnight with a prayer for sport and travel for three of our senior teams undertaking carnivals and events over the break – First XIII Confraternity Shield in Brisbane, Open Rugby Union New Zealand Tour and Rowing Team state Championships in Rockhampton. This also extends to any of our families and College community travelling for holidays during the break. Have a safe trip.

Mark Holmes | Director Identity and Mission

Pathways Hub

Industry Placement

Two weeks ago we had about 150 Year 11 and 12 students were participating 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.

If a student wishes to change placements for Term 3, they must have the purple Change of Placement form completed and lodged with the Pathways Hub by Friday, 4 August 2023 (Week 4).

Work Experience – School Holidays

We have a lot of students doing work experience these holidays.  The next work experience will be during September 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.

Diploma of Business

The dates for Term 3 have changed.  The new dates are Tuesday 18 – 20 of July (Week 2).  The bus will still be offered to students doing this course.  Students who wish to use the bus are required to be at school by 7.25am so the bus can leave by 7.30am.  Course staring time is 8am in the city.

Apprenticeships

There are an increasing number of Apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of trade areas that are becoming available. Please keep an eye on the notices for future opportunities.

Mr Zeb Kyle  | Program Leader Skills and Training 

Careers Hub

Year 10 Mini Careers Expo

A mini careers expo was held especially for our Year 10 students on Thursday 8^th June.  Representatives from JCU, CQU, TAFE, MEGT, Busy at Work, Connect n Grow as well as Blue Dog Training where there to talk to the students, give advice and answer any questions they may have had.  All exhibitors commented how impressed they were with all students – their manners, the way they conducted themselves, their questions and how they were taking initiative to ask questions and seek guidance about their own future pathways.

Year 10 Mini Careers Expo Gallery

Townsville Hospital Work Experience

Townsville Hospital work experience program continued this term with the following students attending:

William Buttegieg            – Medical Science

Daniel Mosch                    - Medicine

Daniel Jacob                      - Pharmacy

Nathan Dolan                   - Radiology

Kai Burchell                       - Radiology

Ethan Cavanagh               - Psychology

Jarrah Kemp                      - Psychology

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Careers in Machine Learning

What are Machine Learning Careers?

Machine learning is a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that gives machines the ability to learn from data and perform tasks by themselves. The 2023 Future Jobs Report, has found AI and Machine Learning Specialist as the number one growing job in the world! But there are many career opportunities in the field, including Machine Learning Researchers, AI Engineers, and Data Scientists. And, as the world of AI continues to expand, new occupations will emerge.

What skills and strengths are needed?

Careers in AI require strengths and skills in computer science and maths and statistics. Professionals often have qualifications and experience in computer programming, data science, software engineering, or information technology. Employers also value skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership.

What are the pathways?

Pathways typically involve completing an undergraduate degree in data science, computer science, or statistics, but continuous learning is crucial as technology evolves rapidly and graduate study may be required for advanced roles.

Fiona Williamson |  Careers Counsellor 

Co-Curricular

Holiday Competitions

Mounting Bikers - Our mountain bikers will tomorrow be competing in the Townsville Interschool Mountain Bike Cup at the Douglas Mountain Bike Park, run by the Townsville Rock Wheelers Mountain Bike Club. 

Rowing - Twenty-three student rowers will travel to Rockhampton tomorrow to compete in the Central Queensland Schools’ Rowing Championships on the Fitzroy River. This is a major state competition for our rowers, with schools attending across Queensland. This is a two-day regatta occurring this weekend.

Union - Today, students departed for the New Zealand Rugby Union Tour. This is the first time our students have ventured across “the ditch” and will compete against a number of schools in the North Island. The students will also have an opportunity between games to experience the scenery and the Maori culture of New Zealand. Thank you to Mr Mark Moxon, Mr Bruce Denny, and Mr John Alloway for their preparation for this tour and supervision over the next twelve days. We wish them all the best on their tour!

League - Next week, our First XIII Rugby League students will participate in the 43^rd Confraternity Carnival in Brisbane. The carnival had its origins with the Christian Brothers when their schools from Ipswich and Bundaberg would meet and contest games of Rugby League every year. This grew over time when the first carnival occurred in Bundaberg in 1980 and attracted six schools. There are now over fifty schools that compete in the Confraternity Shield, and were looking forward to watching our students next week play at Brisbane with hopefully a back-to-back win to return the shield back to Iggy Park. Thank you to Zeb Kyle and Mark Holmes, who manage and train our First XIII team.

Mrs Harrington and Mr Clarke will be presenting at the Confraternity AGM as Iggy Park will be hosting the 2024 Confraternity Shield here in Townsville.

We wish all the people involved the best of luck at their respective competitions.

Matt Arnold | Dean of Co-Curricular 

Enrolments

If you have a Son/s who is due to commence Year 7 in 2024  it's now urgent that you apply.  Year 7, 2024 enrolment interviews have begun and places are extremely limited.

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

Thank you

Kerry Shephard | Enrolments and Admissions Officer

School Fees

Please be advised that All Term 1 & Term 2 fees are now OVERDUE – please make payment as soon as possible if you have outstanding fees. For those families on pre-arranged payment plans, please continue your regular payments as arranged. If you didn’t receive an email from us, please check your Junk or Spam email folder, otherwise all fee statements are accessible via logging into Parent Lounge.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to apply for a fee concession, please contact us for a confidential discussion and application. However, please note that any accounts in arrears where contact has not been made with the College may be referred to an external debt collection agency.

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.

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