Ignatius Park College
Newsletter
Number 9 | 23 March 2017
368 Ross River Road, Cranbrook
Townsville Australia 4814
E: [email protected]
W: www.ipc.qld.edu.au
T: 07 4796 0222
F: 07 4796 0200
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers
Many of our Seniors are now in the process of getting licences or cars. This brings with it an enormous amount of responsibility. A
Year 12 boy who drives to school must be accountable to himself, his family and his school. The following reflection expresses a very
important aspect of our youth culture.
The Coroner in a small town in New Zealand handed down his report to the cause of the death of four young men in a car travelling
at over 150 kph. The driver, 18 years of age, was well over the permitted alcohol limit. His four passengers had not been drinking;
one, who was wearing a seat belt, survived.
The report went on to say that the driver had been on a pub-crawl with his father that afternoon before he arrived at a party where
he met his mates. This party was supervised, with the homeowner speaking to the young man several times during the evening, as
he was concerned at his intoxicated state. The rest is history.
The Coroner acknowledged the host’s supervision of the party; he also noted the effectiveness of the seat belt. He deplored the
behaviour of the father who drank with his son (two years under the legal age in New Zealand) and hoped that the incident would
assist in saving lives in the future.
There remains one unanswered question. Why? Why did these four young men get into a car with the potential killer? Why did he
drive? Why didn’t someone stop them? No one can answer these questions but they need to be continually asked. All associated
with this horrific accident will ask themselves these questions until the day they die. What’s the connection with Ignatius Park? Well,
it could happen here.
Some adults are irresponsible in providing liquor for young people; some young people drink to excess; alcohol is a stimulant which
releases tensions and can instil a sense of bravado and some young people find it very difficult to say ‘no’ in peer group situations.
A Catholic Secondary College in the Edmund Rice Tradition
The Edmund Rice Community acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which the College stands, the Bindal and
Wulgurukaba People, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.
From the Principal contuined
I often speak to our senior students about their responsibility to one another. I am convinced that peer support is an indicator of true
friendship and that this is alive and well at Ignatius Park College. I also implore our students not to take it for granted. It is something
that must be worked at, restored after breaking down, cherished as a true gift. This small community would not have been affected
by this horrific incident if the bonds existed between these young people were based on true friendship and responsibility.
As our Seniors enjoy the freedom cars can provide, my prayer is that our young people will take their responsibilities to one another
seriously and that peer support will remain a strong characteristic of Ignatius Park College. It would be great if you could discuss
this with your son.
A number of our staff and students have been wearing specially made Close the Gap T-shirts in support of the Close the Gap
Campaign.
The poorer health of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when compared to the non-Indigenous population is no
secret – and something can be done about it. Since 2006, Australia’s peak Indigenous and non-Indigenous health bodies, NGOs and
human rights organisations have worked together to achieve health and life expectation equality for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples. This is known as the Close the Gap Campaign.
The campaign’s goal is to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nonIndigenous Australians within a generation. The campaign is built on evidence that shows that significant improvements in the health
status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be achieved within short time frames.
By joining our efforts, we can make sure that by 2030 any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child born in this country has the
same opportunity as other Australian children to live a long, health and happy life.
We welcome all in our Community to join us for our Easter Liturgy and Edmund Rice Awards next Thursday, 30 March, at 11am.
Finally, I would like to congratulate our staff and students for their fundraising to support Caritas Australia.
Michael Conn | Principal
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Identity and Mission
Pope Francis – A Role Model/Hero for Many
In Year 11 Religion & Ethics classes we have been completing a unit on role models and heroes. In their assessment
task, students wrote about religious role models and heroes. Many wrote about Pope Francis, alongside Australia’s own
St Mary MacKillop, Mother Teresa and our own Fr Rod Ward as role models for us to follow God’s call to each of us.
Pope Francis is in touch with the people – he engages in social media and speaks regularly to us – it is for us to listen
amongst a vast array of other messages. Pope Francis’ Lenten Message is a great reflection for us to consider as the
term draws to a close and we approach the Easter Triduum, the central focus of our shared faith as Christians.
“The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift” is the title of Pope Francis’ Lenten message for this year. I enclose
some parts for your contemplation and reflection in your Lenten devotions.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This
season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God “with all their hearts” (Joel
2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow in friendship with the Lord. Jesus is the faithful friend who
never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return; by that patient expectation, he shows
us his readiness to forgive (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016).
Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by
the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this
season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. I would now like to consider the parable of the rich
man and Lazarus (cf. Lk 16:19-31). Let us find inspiration in this meaningful story, for it provides a key to
understanding what we need to do in order to attain true happiness and eternal life. It exhorts us to sincere
conversion.
The other person is a gift
The parable begins by presenting its two main characters. The poor man is described in greater detail: he is
wretched and lacks the strength even to stand. Lying before the door of the rich man, he fed on the crumbs
falling from his table. His body is full of sores and dogs come to lick his wounds (cf. vv. 20-21). The picture
is one of great misery; it portrays a man disgraced and pitiful.
The scene is even more dramatic if we consider that the poor man is called Lazarus: a name full of promise,
which literally means “God helps”. This character is not anonymous. His features are clearly delineated and
he appears as an individual with his own story. While practically invisible to the rich man, we see and know
him as someone familiar. He becomes a face, and as such, a gift, a priceless treasure, a human being whom
God loves and cares for, despite his concrete condition as an outcast (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016).
Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift. A right relationship with people consists in gratefully
recognizing their value. Even the poor person at the door of the rich is not a nuisance, but a summons to
conversion and to change. The parable first invites us to open the doors of our heart to others because each
person is a gift, whether it be our neighbor or an anonymous pauper. Lent is a favorable season for opening
the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this
every day. Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love. The word of God helps
us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable. But in order to do
this, we have to take seriously what the Gospel tells us about the rich man.
Dear friends, Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in his word, in the
sacraments and in our neighbor. The Lord, who overcame the deceptions of the Tempter during the forty days
in the desert, shows us the path we must take. May the Holy Spirit lead us on a true journey of conversion, so
that we can rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin that blinds us, and serve Christ present in
our brothers and sisters in need. I encourage all the faithful to express this spiritual renewal also by sharing
in the Lenten Campaigns promoted by many Church organizations in different parts of the world, and thus
to favor the culture of encounter in our one human family. Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in
the victory of Christ, we may open our doors to the weak and poor. Then we will be able to experience and
share to the full the joy of Easter.
Wadda Mooli
Live Jesus in Our Heart, Forever.
Frank Clarke |Deputy Principal - Identity & Mission
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College Staff
Fiona Hall
School Officer - Finance
Joan Hanley
Teacher
Simone Hanran
Teacher
Jon Hansen
Teacher
Brian Hawke
Teacher
Bianca Helander
Teacher Aide
Learning Enrichment
Dave Hodgson
Maintenance Supervisor
Leo Hogan
Identity and Mission
Coordinator - Liturgy
Gary Hughes
Teacher
Sandra Hughes
Teacher
Matthew Holland
School Officer
Finance Reception
Piera Holland
School Officer
Operations and Community
Engagement
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Curriculum
VET and Industry Placement News
We would like to congratulate Isaac Young (12 Nolan) who was
offered a full-time plumbing apprenticeship, following impressive
workmanship during the last industry placement week. Isaac
accepted the position and has begun as a full-time apprentice
with Tacoma Plumbing. All the best for your future trade, Isaac.
Also, thank you to Tacoma Plumbing for supporting our students
in the Industry Placement Program.
Isaac’s story is a timely reminder to all our VET boys on the value
of the IPC Industry Placement Program. Industry Placement
continues to be an integral source of employment opportunities
for our students.
Shane Dove | Program Leader – VET
Library News
Readers’ Cup
The Readers’ Cup competition involves students reading a set of books and competing against other teams to answer quiz questions.
This year, the following students are participating in the Year 7/8 Team: James Clarke, Tenzin Daly, Lachlan Larsen, Dominic
McGlashan and Jordan Whiteside. These students will be reading the following books throughout Term Two: The Sound of Whales,
Escape to the Moon Islands, Grimsdon, Amina and Eagle of the Ninth. The team are eager to start reading their competition books
over the Easter break.
Nikea Tompkins | Teacher Librarian
Young Journalist Award
The 2017 Young Journalist Award is being conducted by
the Australian Catholics magazine. It asks students in
Years 7-9 to write an article about people who are using
their God-given talents to help others and build a fairer
world.
Entries close 26 May and cash prizes will be awarded.
Students can see Mrs Tarttelin or go to the Youth Journalist
Award 2017 website for more information.
Andrea Tarttelin | Faculty Leader - English
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Curriculum
History News
Year 9 History participated in a ‘World Cafe’ experience to learn about working conditions in England during the Industrial
Revolution.
Science News
Year 12 Biology students have been learning about sexual reproduction in plants and animals as well as human nutrition. To reinforce
their learning, the two classes completed a piglet dissection. The internal anatomy of the pig is very similar to that of a human which
allowed them to make comparisons to human reproductive and digestive system structures. The students enjoyed the hands on
learning experience.
The piglets used are ethically collected as they have either been still-born or squashed by their mother during feeding.
Amanda Loechel | Teacher
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Pastoral
Counsellors’ News
Your child’s resilience is often found in their struggles
BY MICHAEL GROSE
One of the unwritten laws of family-life is that talent and ability is unevenly distributed between siblings.
In most families there is one child who seems to have more than his or her fair share of ability. Everything some kids turn their hands
to – whether schoolwork, sport and socialising – is done successfully and effortlessly.
If you have such a child then there is a fair bet that you will also have a child who struggles in the same areas. For these children
achieving success takes more effort and concentration than it does for their sibling.
Just as it is easy for parents to marvel at the talented child, it’s frustrating and, at times, heart-breaking to watch your child struggle
to attain even mediocre levels of success at school, in their sport or leisure activities.
It’s harder still when you know that no matter how hard your child tries they just can’t be as successful as their sibling who gets all
the glory and accolades from relatives and friends.
As a parent it’s important to be realistic about what each child can achieve so keep your expectations in line with their ability and
maturity, and avoid making comparisons between siblings.
Here are some ideas to keep in mind if you are parenting a child where success, at school, sport and other common childhood
activities, just doesn’t come naturally.
1. Be your child’s cheerleader. Kids who have to work really hard to achieve need someone in their lives who is able
boost their self-confidence, particularly when they are struggling. Make a fuss over small successes so they can puff up their
chests every now and then. Increase the time they spend doing activities where they excel so these feelings of confidence
expand. Learn about the art of real encouragement.
2. Focus your comments on contribution, improvement and effort. It’s difficult praising kids when the results
aren’t there but you can always focus your comments on their contribution to the team rather than kicking the winning goal,
improvements shown in reading or the effort they are making at art.
3. Remove or minimise sources of discouragement. While encouragement is a powerful confidence builder eradicating
sources of discouragement in your child’s life is part of the encouragement process. Sibling comparisons, spoiling, criticising
and using derogatory labels (You’re a dope!) are common discouragers to be avoided, even in jest.
4. Remember that persistence pays. Children who persist learn an important life lesson – that is, success in most
endeavours takes effort. Those kids who sail through their childhoods without raising a sweat can struggle when eventually
they do have to work long and hard to succeed.
5. Help kids identify their strengths. Kids are like niche marketers – they define themselves by their strengths. “I am
a good reader,” “I’m sporty.” “I’m really good at art” are some of the labels kids will use. As they move into adolescence the
number of options for success open up, so help them find one or two areas that they enjoy and can easily achieve success in.
6. Don’t put kids on pedestals. It is difficult living in the shadow of a superstar so avoid making a huge fuss over the
achievements of a particular child – it makes life difficult for those who follow. Recognise results but balance that by focusing
equally on their efforts as well.
7. Scaffold their way to success. Traditionally parents have always ways of making skill acquisition easy for kids. The
busier we get though the more likely we are to neglect this vital part of parenting. Simplify tasks so that they learn bit by bit
how to make a bed/prepare a meal/learn to read. Alternatively, spend time doing things together and move them from “You
watch me” to “I’ll watch you.”
Raising kids who find life a breeze is easy. However, parenting kids who take longer to mature, or kids that must put in 110 per cent
effort to achieve is challenging for any parent.
Raising the family underdog requires parents to focus on kids’ strengths, be liberal with encouragement and have realistic but positive
expectations for success. And, of course, never, ever give up or lose faith in them.
Dannielle Charge | Student Counsellor
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Pastoral
ANZAC Day Mass and Commemoration
Parents, Carers and the wider community are all invited to attend Ignatius Park College’s Anzac Day Military Mass on Monday 24
April, 9.00am to approx 10.30am.
Date Monday 24 April
Time 9.00am
Place Edmund Rice Hall
The Mass will be conducted by Fr Rod Ward, College Chaplain, with traditional Catafalque party and guest speaker Major Brenton
Pearce from 1RAR.
All families and friends are welcome!!
Could you please not park in the Holy Spirit Church carpark as this may cause disruptions to the parishioners of the Church.
Leanne Mahoney | Defence Transition Mentor
Student Lockers
Student Lockers at the end of Term
Just a reminder that student lockers need to be cleared out for the end of term. This enables the maintenance staff to conduct a
proper cleaning of the locker areas over the holiday break. It is also an opportunity for students to sort out what has been left in
lockers and make a fresh start next term.
To avoid students having a massive clean-up and a lot of books to take home on the last day, they should be beginning to sort things
out over the last week. On Thursday 30 March (last student day), all students will only need books for Periods 1 and 2 as the rest
of the day will be taken up with our Easter Liturgy and Edmund Rice Day celebrations. Thus, all other books can be taken home on
Wednesday.
John Doolan | Deputy Principal - Pastoral
Administration
Parent Teacher Interviews
This year, the College will be using Parent Lounge for Parent Teacher Interview bookings. If you have not already logged in, please
have your account details and passwords ready. Parent Lounge can be accessed from the College website, or by following this LINK
Logging in Student Card
Parent code is the first 5 digits of the student code (01234 in this example)
Statement of Account
Parent code is the account number (01234 in this example)
Your username is your parent account code – this can be found on your latest statement or your son’s Student ID Card.
If you are a new parent, your password would have been emailed out earlier this term. If you have forgotten it, please use the
Forgot Password link on the Login page. Parent Teacher Interviews will be held at the College, Wednesday 26 April 1.30pm - 9pm.
Bookings will be open from Tuesday 4 April at 3pm and will close Tuesday 18 April.
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Administration
Ignatius Park College
Upcoming Events and Dates
WEEK 10
Wednesday 29 March
IPC Cross Country Carnival
Thursday 30 March
Easter Liturgy 11am - Edmund Rice Hall
Edmund rice Day Celebrations - Coloured Clothes Day - Purple Day
Term 1 Concludes - Classes finish 3pm
Uniform Shop News
All sizes sport shorts and blue academic shirts now in stock.
IPC Supporter Polos – One off order. Orders close Friday 31 March at 10.45am.
We are now taking orders for our IPC Supporter Shirts. If you wish to fly the IPC flag at Rowing or Footy or other school events these
shirts are available by pre-paid order from the Uniform Shop. Please attend the shop to check your size (our sizing has been changed
once again, so this is important). Orders will close Friday 31 March, at 10.45am. See below for this year’s design (Male shirt
on left, Female on right). A minimum of 10 shirts is required for the order to proceed. Cost - $40
Hours: The shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 – 10.45am.
Loans: We provide loan uniform items as a service to the students. If your son borrows an item can you please ensure it is returned,
washed, as soon as possible. A lot of valuable time is spent chasing the return of these loan items.
Back Orders: All items that were on back order have arrived and advice of their arrival has been given either through email or
phone call. If you have not collected/paid for the item you requested (with the exception of academic shirts that only arrived today),
by Wednesday 29 March, the item/s will be returned to stock.
Sue Brock | Uniform Shop
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Co-curricular
Rowing News
Welcome all current and future rowers. After the conclusion of our very successful Learn to Row
program, I would like to invite all rowers and parents/ carers to:
The IPC, SMMC & SPC Rowing Information Evening
When
Thursday 6.30pm- 7.15pm 23 March (This evening)
Where
St Margaret Marys - Theatre Room L-01 off Crowle St (see map)
For
All current and future rowers from IPC, SMMC and SPC as well as Parents and Carers
Agenda
Discuss the upcoming rowing season including:
Overview of rowing in Townsville
Rowing Program plans and objectives
Regattas and events
Training schedules, logistics and rowing camp
Sign up process and program costs
Athlete and coach expectations and responsibilities
Parental involvement and support
Rowing News
Next week our senior rowers, Aaron McRae and Liam Buxton, will be competing at the
Sydney International Rowing Regatta in Penrith, Sydney.
The boys have been training hard, up to 12 times, a week and will be competing as
a Pair (one oar each as pictured), Double and in Singles in the under 19 age group
category.
They follow in the proud tradition of Ignatius Park rowers being represented at the
National Championships. The competition will be tough. They will be racing against
the best crews in Australia and we wish them all the best.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Information Evening tonight.
Tony Smith | Head of Rowing Program - 0437 448 255
Musical News
Production rehearsals are full steam ahead and students are giving it their all to develop a memorable show. Contracts and levy were
due last Friday. If you have yet to hand in your signed form and money, please do so this week.
Please note the change of time for rehearsal this coming Sunday 26 March. Most students are required from 1pm. We will also be
having a BBQ after rehearsal until 5:30pm to celebrate making it through to the end of term.
Rehearsals this week
Thursday 23 March
Sunday 26 March
Sunday 26 March
Tuesday 28 March
Thursday 30 March
4pm – 6pm
1pm – 5pm
2pm – 5pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
4pm – 6pm
All Pirates, Leads
All Pirates and Leads
Police
Leads
Whole Cast
Some Year 12 students wanted to be involved in Production this year, however, couldn’t commit the time to the full show. To allow
our senior men to have the experience of Production, I have developed a small scene especially for them. Rehearsal requirements
will be limited, however, your son must commit to attending every rehearsal required for this scene. Interested Year 12 students need
to see me for a permission slip.
Zara McGregor | Faculty Leader - The Arts
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Co-curricular
Musical Rehearsals
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Co-curricular
Rugby League News
First XIII
The First XIII have tapered their training over the past week after a run of tough encounters in Week 6 and Week 7. The boys have still
been working hard in the gym under the watchful eye of Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mr Giorgas. However, field sessions have
been reduced during the assessment phase to allow the boys to focus on their school work.
From Sunday to Thursday in Week 10, Ignatius Park College will play host to 18 players and 3 staff from Patrician Brothers College
Fairfield, Sydney. Patrician Brothers hosted the Iggy boys in November last year on our trip to Sydney and we look forward to returning
the favour.
One of the features of the trip will be when the two teams play straight after school on Tuesday afternoon next week. The boys will
complete for the ‘Frank Iemma Shield’ which is named after PBCF Sports Coordinator, Frank Iemma, who has also spent several
terms teaching at Iggy Park. Ignatius Park College First XIII are the current holders of the trophy after a narrow victory in Sydney and
we look forward to taking on the PBCF boys next Tuesday.
2nd XIII
The Seconds were narrowly defeated by All Souls College, Charters Towers last week. In what was the IPC boys first loss of the
season, they were taught a lesson in the importance of ball control and getting to the end of sets to sustain pressure. The IPC boys
now look forward to a final encounter of the TSSSA Block Sport Season in which they will take on William Ross State High School.
U14
Ignatius Park College White came up against Kirwan in a highly anticipated match in the U14 division. Defence dominated on the day
with both sides scoring one try each in a hard-fought battle that could have gone either way. In the end it was Kirwan who narrowly
escaped with victory 6 – 4. IPC White Coach, Mr Brown, was happy with the overall effort from all of the boys but said they would
focus on execution moving onto the last game of the season. Nathan Ford, Kyle Heenan and Louis Jackson were singled out for
special praise from Coach Brown.
IPC U12/U13
It was the nail-biter of the season for the Under 12s as they took on Cathedral’s Under 13s on Tuesday last week! The boys showcased
a commendable attacking effort, scoring two tries in the early minutes of the game. However, it wasn’t long until Cathedral replied
with two tries of their own, throwing in two successful conversions for good measure. A few outstanding plays by Cathedral saw them
leading Iggy 18 points to 16 with three minutes to go. Although our supporters were preparing for the first loss of the season, the boys
weren’t calling it quits just yet. Relentless perseverance and determination saw Iggy cross the line not once, but twice in the dying
minutes, locking in the final scores at 26 – 18. A big congratulations to the whole team for giving their best until the fulltime whistle.
Special thank you to Mr Guerra and the Under 14s for lending us your lucky jerseys – they worked like a charm! Congratulations to
Frank Connor, Reece Foley, Adrian Sandy, Riston O’Grady, Jamal Shibasaki and Jack Wood who were all selected in the Townsville
Team to contest the Northern U12 Trials.
IPC White
IPC White were defeated 42-6 by Kirwan on Tuesday afternoon. The Iggy boys were gallant and tried hard until the final whistle.
However, Kirwan’s big strong running forwards were able to get on top of the IPC pack and convert this dominance and field position
into points. Mr Williams was happy with the IPC boys performance in patches. However, they will need to be more consistent across
the park in the future.
IPC Blue
U13s IPC Blue went up against Pimlico in what turned out to be the last round for the inter-school comp. Both teams started well with
the game being a tough battle early. Both teams had their fair share of ball with the IPC Blue side doing more with theirs sets and
finally running out 38 – 4 victors. Mr Gaston would like to thank Mr Power and all students involved with the team including those
boys who volunteered to run water. Thanks for the season!
Christian Quabba | Teacher
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Co-curricular
IPC Cross Country
The IPC Cross Country will be held on Wednesday, 29 March. School will start as normal on the day. The Cross Country will start
and finish in Cranbrook Park. All students are encouraged to participate. Teachers will walk the boys down to the Park at the start of
Period 1. There will be water provided on the course and at the finish line. The boys will be encouraged to hydrate before they leave
school. Student with medical concerns should see their Pastoral Coordinator.
At the completion of the race, the boys are asked to walk back to school. The road way intersections on the return journey are
supervised by staff, as well as the school ovals and the swimming pool.
School will resume at 11.15am and the school canteen will be open from 10.00am.
A school representative team will be chosen to compete at the Townsville Interschool Competition and a number of warm up events
in Townsville.
John Alloway | Program Leader | Sports
Lost Property
Community
Several items have been handed in to Student Reception.
If your son has lost any items such as hats, lunchboxes, etc,
please encourage him to check lost property.
All unclaimed lost property will be donated to St Vincent de Paul
at the end of term.
St Vincent de Paul
St Vincent de Paul doing “Good Works”
This term, the Vinnies boys have been busy each Thursday afternoon visiting the lovely residents at the Brooklea Retirement Village
in Cranbrook. Both the boys and the residents have enjoyed the company, the completion of odd jobs and, of course, the delicious
afternoon teas. This initiative will continue in the future and the Vinnies boys look forward to new recruits joining them. Many thanks
to manager, Trish McRae, for supporting the IPC community in this venture.
Pudy Timbs | Pastoral Leader - Baillie House
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Community
NQ Touch Football Trials
On Wednesday, Ignatius Park College had 25 of our boys trial for the NQ Under 15 and 18 Touch Teams. Another awesome year with
16 gaining selection and two more named as shadows. The Under 15s are coached by our very own Mr Ben Williams and they will
travel to Rockhampton in July. The Under 18s will travel to Bundaberg in June. Please congratulate these boys on their achievement
as they’ve put a lot of effort into their footy.
Gian Guerra | Teacher
Football News
Six Ignatius Park College boys were selected to represent NQ at the Open Boys State Football Championships in Brisbane, 25 - 29
May. Two boys were named as shadows and were extremely unlucky not to make a very strong NQ team.
Congratulations to the following boys who were selected.
Shane Dove | Program Leader - VET
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Community
Purple Day
Next Thursday, 30 March, we are supporting Purple Day. It is a coloured clothes day. Students are asked to wear purple and bring
a gold coin donation.
World’s Greatest Shave
Last Friday, 17 March, Ignatius Park College participated in the Leukaemia Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave” in support of their
Australia wide raising fund initiative. Twenty-eight staff and students bravely chose to risk it all and have their heads shaved, but not
before raising some much needed funds to support families affected by blood cancers. At last count, over $11,000 was raised by
this group. But these spirited men and women could not have done this alone. Their success with this fundraiser was largely due to
the generous spirit demonstrated by the whole College and wider community. On behalf of all those who participated in the shave,
well done Iggy!
Pudy Timbs |Pastoral Leader - Baillie House
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Community
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Community
Limited numbers $30 tickets available from the College Office. Fundraising for the Indian Immersion Trip  Cent Sale  Raffles  Guest speaker  Prize for best hat Proudly brought to you
by Year 12 VET Students
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Cricket Fundraiser
Tickets will be on sale from the College Office for $20 or you can contact me by email at [email protected]
In conjunction with BCC in the city the UK Cricket tour is premiering Fast and Furious 8 on Wednesday, 12 April at 6.45pm.
Funds raised go towards the IPC Cricket Tour.
Brian Hawke | Teacher
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