It is the second week of Lent.  

Since Ash Wednesday, I have read and heard a lot of messages from teachers, priests and parents about what has been given up for Lent.  Many of these have focussed on stopping negative behaviours and focussing on positive ones.  This is a long way from the times when Catholics would sacrifice chocolate, or meat, or would engage in larger acts of penance.  

The Gospel of Matthew (5:20-26) recounts Jesus teaching about behaviour, and the danger of simply adhering to the letter of the law.  He speaks of the need to exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees.  The Pharisees were an ancient sect in Israel, who held themselves as above and separate from the masses.  They were wealthier and generally better educated in the law. 

Jesus however challenges his disciples by saying that just obeying the commandments is not enough!  He says we must make peace with those around us, ensure that we don't have petty squabbles and that we forgive others.  His message goes deeper than adherence to the letter of the law which the Pharisees were preoccupied with.  It is about embracing the gospel values of forgiveness and reconciliation.  He asks that we don't be smug or content with conventional 'showy' good behaviour, but really ask ourselves, 'Have we been angry? Have we insulted someone?  Have we despised someone?'.

We are so fortunate that our College is a really peaceful and cooperative place.  Engaging with the students here is such a pleasure.  Our challenge is encouraging, modelling and rewarding the values and behaviours that go further than just the letter of the law.  

Thank you so much to the students who engaged with Carnevale.  I was absent from the College at the Leadership Forum, but it was really so pleasing on social media to see so many of the children make such an effort.  We are asking now for a real effort with '40/forty' - where every day of Lent sees a small contribution to the raising of $40/class for charity.  

You will have seen the letters regarding Coronavirus.  The Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office and Education Queensland continue to send updates to the College and we will pass any relevant messages to the wider community.  It is a challenging and difficult time, and if there are any significant issues I will ensure everyone is aware.  

Thank you very much to those community members who have completed the Catholic Identity survey.  Please do put aside time to access it so that we can design the type of Catholic environment and culture that will best support the Highfields community.  

Please also look in this newsletter for information on our Indigenous Program, teaching and learning updates, wellbeing news and activities regarding formation.  This is your first port of call for all of the exciting things happening in the College.  

Lastly - we have commenced our Prep 2021 enrolment interviews.  We have currently secured one prep class for 2021 and are well on our way to filling a second and third stream.  Please, if you have family or friends who are interested in Mary MacKillop as a destination ask them to contact the College Enrolments Officer, at phoebe.burton@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Thank you all very much for your ongoing support.  

The College wishes to invite all parents/caregivers to come along to Term 1 Open Classrooms on Friday, 27 March 9:15 - 10:00am. 

This term in the Junior School there will be a focus on Digital and Design Technology, Science, and Literacy and Numeracy play based learning. Senior classes will run as per normal and we encourage parents to come along and experience a lesson in the Senior school.

The first National Women’s Day was organised by the Socialist Party of America in 1909. The main focus of the events held in the US was getting women the vote and furthering socialist ideals. Whilst 8 March remained important in some circles in the USA during and after World War One, it was really in Europe that Women’s Day became a significant event.

In 1911, inspired by the US events but also the fortieth anniversary of the fall of the Paris Commune, the first International Women’s Day was held. More than 1 million people attended events worldwide. Even during the war, these commemorations continued. Most notably, on 8 March 1917, a massive demonstration led by Russian feminist Alexandra Kollontai proved to be a link in the chain of events that led to the abdication of Czar Nicholas II and the beginning of the Russian Revolution. In recognition of its importance, Vladimir Lenin, founder of Russia’s Communist Party, declared Woman’s Day an official Soviet holiday in 1921. Communists in Spain and China later adopted the holiday as well. Until the mid-1970s, International Women’s Day would be celebrated primarily in socialist countries. It was only in 1975 that the United Nations adopted and encouraged it. It is now celebrated in more than 100 countries.

Its context and importance today cannot be overstated. It is a day to acknowledge the dignity, specialness and primacy of women in our lives and in our greater society. As a Catholic school we should celebrate anything that guarantees those things.

With Musical preparations well under way we would love to thank students and their families for regular attendance and hard work during rehearsals.

We are currently in the process of gathering props to assist with set design. If any family has any of the following they would like to either donate or lend to the College we would greatly appreciate it.

If you wish to have the item returned, we ask that your name is clearly labelled on the item and you let us know you would like it back. Please do not lend us anything valuable because even though we will do our best to look after all items, accidents do happen and we would hate to upset anyone.

Items we are still looking for include:

• Chest of Drawers (easy enough to move around and suitable for the period)
• A locket for Mary (something somewhat large)
• Hat Stand
• Street Light / Lantern we could put onto a stand
• Oven Mitts
• Icing tools
• Desk Light (old fashioned, doesn't have to work)
• Park Bench
• Briefcase
• Strollers
• Picnic Baskets
• Umbrella

If you wish to send a photo of an item please send it to my email address.

This notice is from the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the department), to advise you that the department has requested that your child’s school provide a ‘statement of addresses’, in accordance with the Australian Education Regulation 2013 (Cth) (Regulation).

Please click on the following link to gain an understanding of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

There are amazing learning options available for students in Year 10-12. Students have the option to work and complete a recognised qualification while at school. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships combine training with working in a real job, for a real boss with a real wage. Students work towards completing a certificate qualification under the guidance of a training provider.

By taking this option, your child could graduate Year 12 with a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), an ATAR score and a Certificate III/Diploma in a particular field.

Over the last two weeks, our students have been successful in attaining a paid traineeship in the following areas:

• Certificate III in Animal Companion Studies
• Certificate II in Horticulture
• Certificate III in Individual Support 
• Certificate III in Business Administration
• Diploma of Building Design

To support the successful completion of their traineeship, students are offered the option to 'drop' one subject. The time is used to work on their course-work or to catch up on their school assessments.

There are many options available to cater for your child's interest. At Mary MacKillop Catholic College, we are determined to provide as many pathways as possible to ensure that your child is equipped and engaged in their learning to make a positive contribution to their society after finishing Year 12.

If you require further information please email me at kris.naiker@twb.catholic.edu.au. It would be my pleasure to discuss the options available.

When I was at school many, many moons ago, I remember not having a great love of Mathematics. I found it challenging and boring and consequently I didn't experience a great deal of success. Fast forward a few years and as a classroom teacher, it is one of my favourite learning areas to teach. Mathematics is no longer all about learning concepts by rote and teachers don't teach using the 'talk and chalk' approach. Not all students learn the same way and at the same pace, so teachers need to be creative when delivering the curriculum.

Last time I wrote about Learning Non-negotiables in every classroom. When I visited 1A during a Mathematics lesson I witnessed learning occurring in a different mode, but all learning non-negotiables – Students First, Empowering people, Unleashing potential, and Be courageous, were evident. Ms Inskip was engaging learners in a practical number activity to further develop skills and understanding. One of the great benefits of using hands-on activities is that it targets the learner who learns best from ‘doing’, (with the added benefit of it being fun!).

The context of the lesson was:

1. To count from 0-100 starting at 0
2. To count by 2s, 5s and 10s to 100

(Students needs came first; students were empowered to reach success and through the success criteria were unleashing their potential. In order to accomplish this, the students had to be courageous with their learning)

The students were learning about whole numbers and identifying the numbers that come before and after using the language of ‘one more’ and ‘one less’; students were learning to describe number sequences resulting from skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s. The students found number patterns occurring on the 100s board and justified their reasoning of the pattern. The learning took place using a large 100s floor grid. When students have a solid foundation in mathematical language and number concepts they are better equipped to tackle other mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction; the value of money; tell the time; measure lengths and capacities and draw simple conclusions about data representations.

Through precise and targeted questioning, all students were able to access the learning during this activity. Who’d have thought that learning about numbers could be so much fun!

Previously, I have outlined some strategies we have implemented across the College on reading.

Last Tuesday, staff had professional development on writing in preparation for WIS (Writing Improvement Strategy). Maree Coughlan, the diocesan WIS Education Officer, provided staff with some simple but effective strategies they could implement in their teaching the following day. Many teachers, myself included, attempted this. I provided my Year 10 English class with some alternative sentence types that they could include in their short story to create effective imagery and engage their audience. I'm looking forward to reading the final product!

On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Shannon Quinlan, Miss Kate Murdoch and I had professional development at Saint Ursula’s College on the Collins Writing Program. The Collins Writing Program is a pedagogical set of practices and high yield techniques that teachers can use to teach various part of writing. This workshop outlined three methods, or types, of writing that could be used – Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.

Type 1 writing gets ideas onto paper. It is timed and requires a minimum number of items of lines. It satisfies a range of cognitive processes, such as, activating prior knowledge, reflecting about learning, predicting, making connections and creative thinking. It is a strategy that is effective when introducing a new concept.

Type 2 writing shows that the writer knows something about a topic or has thought about the topic. It is a correct answer to a specific question. It is most commonly used to gather information on how well students have grasped a new idea or concept.

Type 3 writing has substantive content and meets up to three specific standards called Focus Correction Areas (FCA). Students are asked to write in a specific genre and their writing must include the FCAs. It is an excellent strategy to implement at the drafting stage of assignment as students are required to read their work aloud to ensure it meets the required standards.

Mrs Quinlan and Miss Murdoch both trialed Type 3 writing with their Year 7 students on Thursday and were thrilled with the results. We’re looking forward to passing these strategies and ideas to the rest of the staff in the coming weeks.

Over the next few months there will be opportunities for students to enter a range of writing competitions and are encouraged to put their best hand forward and have a go! The Independent Education Union Literary Competition is currently open. Entries close on June 19th so there’s plenty of time to craft a short story, poem or non-fiction prose. Students can get more information from their English teachers.

House meetings occur every three weeks in the senior school and are developed using the PERMA model (see above). Today during house meetings the students from the senior school participated in activities to build relationships and increase house spirit. These meetings are lead by the House Captains and other senior leaders from each house. Here are some images from todays activities. 

When a group of students were asked 'Does talking help you to learn?' some of their responses included:

• I like having time to ask questions.
• When I am talking I can say what I am thinking.
• When I share my thinking, I may provide ideas that others do not know.
• If I talk to others, it puts learning into perspective.

Oral language is at the heart of literacy

Communicating through speaking, singing, using phrases, sentences and stories that become more complex over time supports children in hearing and understanding language and being able to make and use their language knowledge. Rhythm and rhyme is particularly important for young children in developing their oral language so sharing Nursery Rhymes and songs is recommended.

Asking open-ended questions rather than closed questions (requiring only a yes or no answer) about a book or topic prompts children to develop listening skills and express their own ideas. e.g 'What do you think will happen next?' or 'What new information did you learn?'

Modelling conversation prompts, e.g. 'Can you tell me more about...?'  and allowing children thinking time to collect their thoughts before responding is another useful strategy in developing oral language.

A solid foundation in oral language helps children to become successful readers, strong communicators and builds their confidence and overall sense of well-being. 

To emphasis the importance of staff wellbeing, the Junior School staff have recently explored their own character strengths. Through a survey, each staff member discovered their strengths and qualities that come naturally to them. We all possess 24 character strengths, however knowing how we each have these to different degrees helps us to improve our lives.  Research reveals that people who use their strengths a lot are 18 times more likely to be flourishing than those who do not use their strengths. Our College Counselors led us through a greater understanding of how we can use our strengths to contribute to not only our own lives, but our families and workplaces. 

As a parent, if you would like to know more about your own character strengths, you can find the research based survey via the following website: character.org.

"Research shows, regular physical activity and exercise leads to changes in the brain. It improves cognitive function, elevates mood, improves learning and reduces ‘stress chemicals’ like cortisol.” Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.

I have recently read some research that highlighted less than 25% of young people in Australia aged 5-17 limit their screen time to two hrs per day. The same research article also found that only 19% of young people meet the national guideline of accumulating 60 minutes of physical activity per day. 

Physical activity is vital to a child's overall development and provides positive effects upon physical, emotional and social wellbeing. We are all aware that young people are spending more time on devices and less time being active. It is therefore essential to encourage your child to move or play sport at every opportunity they are offered here at school and at home.

Some of the many benefits I see students gain from physical activity and sport are: the friendships, leadership skills, an ability to handle winning and losing, learning how to work with others, building confidence, self-discipline, intrinsic motivation and many more. 

The World Health Organisation (2020) points out that physical activity has also been associated with psychological benefits in young people by improving their control over symptoms of anxiety and depression. Similarly, participation in physical activity can assist in the social development of young people by providing opportunities for self-expression, building self-confidence, social interaction and integration.

Within the Senior School there are many opportunities for students to engage with physical activity and sport. Please encourage your child to sign up for the different teams and activities that are advertised to them by Mr Griffiths on a regular basis. Currently these include touch football, soccer, futsal, volleyball, softball, rugby union, netball, cricket, running training, yoga, and general fitness sessions held each Tuesday and Thursday morning. 

Wellbeing encompasses many elements. There are many activities we can try and apply at different times, in different areas of our lives, both personally and at work, that will help to boost our mental health and wellbeing toward flourishing (thriving not just surviving!).

One way we can thrive is to discover and explore our strengths, and to seek ways to nurture and apply these strengths in our life, including when dealing with stress and life challenges. Finding and applying our greatest strengths enables us to feel great satisfaction and appreciation of ourselves, others and the world. It helps us to think more clearly, openly and increases our motivation and passion for life.

Research shows that there are 24 “character strengths” that we all possess in different degrees, giving each person a unique character profile. You can discover your greatest strengths for free with the Via Character Survey. This website also contains a range of useful knowledge about these character strengths and how we might explore and apply these in our life for thriving.

For children and young people, exploring and applying character strengths can help them to succeed at school and in life. Children as young as 10 can undertake the VIA Character Strength survey, and we have started incorporating this within the College with specific cohorts.

There are other ways we can help children and young people identify and explore their strengths. This video provides an easy, 4-step approach to helping younger children become more aware of their strengths and also encouraging them to use their strengths more frequently. The advice is also relevant and adaptable to older children.

We can also utilise knowledge of strengths in other ways, helping children and young people to understand the importance of focusing on what’s strong instead of what’s wrong. Recently we introduced this to the Year 3 cohort, and explored a Smiling Mind meditation on this skill. Strength-based approaches also help us to reframe challenges and difficulties as opportunities for growth and learning.

If you are interested in knowing more about strengths-based approaches to wellbeing, look out for upcoming Parent Information Sessions on this topic.

This term the College Guidance Counsellors will be facilitating a parent information session focusing on the development of adaptive coping skills. Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from adversity or difficulty, and coping skills empower ourselves and our children to do just that!

We know that life can be challenging and stress and anxiety are inevitable human experiences. As such, it is important that we develop and practise skills that will allow us the freedom to move fluidly through these challenging experiences. 

This information session will provide parents with an understanding of stress and anxiety, and practical skills to empower adaptive coping for both themselves and their children. 

An email will be issued with more specific information. We look forward to seeing you there! 

I start this week's newsletter with the following thought for Lent...

"First, plant five rows of peas - preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer.  Next, plant three rows of squash - squash gossip, squash criticism and squash indifference. Then plant four rows of lettuce - let us be loyal, let us be unselfish, let us be truthful and let us be faithful.  No garden is complete without turnips - turn up to mass, turn up with a smile, turn up with a new idea and turn up with determination." Mary of the Southern Cross Parish Bulletin, 1st March, 2020.  Lent is a time for changing behaviours and challenging us to be a better person.  So, how is your garden growing? 

Shrove Tuesday

This year was a Carnevale celebration.  The colourful mask theme was to remind us that this is the last day before we enter a forty day and forty night fasting period.  It is a celebration to eat up all the good food/ stores symbolic by making pancakes with all sorts of toppings.  Thank you for supporting the students in making / decorating / buying masks.  Check out our facebook page for some beautiful photos of some the day.

Ash Wednesday

The following day, our Lenten season started with an Ash Wednesday mass with staff and parishioners then a liturgy with our whole school.  This is a significant day in the liturgical calendar marked by a sign of cross on our foreheads - "turn back to God".  It is a time to try to be a better person through fasting, giving and prayer.  We are challenging our students to give up something that they enjoy like lollies, soft drink, computer / game time and give the money that would have been spent to Project Compassion.  All classrooms have a box plus junior school families will receive one today from school.  If you would like one and haven't received one, please see either Junior or Senior admin for one.  Our other challenge for Lent is for each class or PC to raise $40 over the 40 days.  This will be achieved by collaboratively planning activities.  Good luck!

Healing hands 

Mary MacKillop parents are very generous in their support of families in need. There are many families in our College community who, for various reasons, from time to time require assistance in the form of meals. The College is fortunate to have a group of parents who facilitate Healing Hands, a group who coordinates the preparation and distribution of meals for families in need.  Emily O'Sullivan has been instrumental in the establishment of Healing Hands and on behalf of the College we would like to thank Emily for her amazing role in this.  We would like to also thank the many other parents who have been her support with this group.

This year Emily and her helpers are not able to continue in the same capacity as in previous years, so I have taken over the co-ordination of this to establish a process whereby it can still occur.  The point of contact within the school will be any staff member but Jayne Tyrrell and Carolyn Maxwell will be the main contacts.  Jayne or Carolyn will then contact some parent volunteers who can then put the hamper together for the family in need.  We are looking for parents who are able to have a phone call at short notice to come into the school to put the hamper together.  If you are able to do this please let myself, Jayne or Carolyn know.  Thank you in anticipation of this as we continue to support families in need in our community.

As part of this wonderful group, our Year 9 to 12 students have an opportunity to be part of this group.  We are looking for some students who can spare an afternoon to cook up the meals with some staff to freeze in readiness for any need.  Please complete the permission form emailed to you, if you are interested in your child participating in this cook up.

School Supported Parish Mass

Sunday the 15th March, everyone in Penola House is invited to attend mass with the Parish.  Students will be given roles to play with in mass plus we will need singers.  I look forward to seeing you there.

Rosies

This year we will have a group of students and staff who are going to volunteer for Rosies this year.  Thank you very much for volunteering to support this great service in the community.  We will be rostered on for a Wednesday afternoon at Harlaxton Park, once a month.  Training will be organised shortly for all involved but in the meantime please complete the form and return it to me.  Thank you.

In closing this week, what are you going to plant in your garden and how are you going to help it grow?

"With God all things are possible"  Matthew 19:26

This past week has been filled with fantastic opportunities for students at Mary MacKillop Catholic College to enact our Vision of being “a Christ-centred educational community – engaging minds, igniting hearts, and serving others.” To preface all the wonderful initiatives that have been happening around the place, I would like to start with a challenge. During the month of March, Water Aid is encouraging people to drink only water, to help make clean water a reality for everyone. To raise money, students should ask family, friends and peers to sponsor them on their aqua-only journey. To be involved, students may like to sign up directly with Water Aid using this link: https://fundraise.wateraid.org.au/register/waterchallenge/signup or, they can simply ask family and friends to sponsor them and then donate directly to Water Aid or Caritas.

On Thursday, 24 February and Friday, 25 February, the Junior College leaders and Senior College leaders, respectively, attended the Caritas Just Leadership Day at St. Ursula’s College. Principal, Chris Gabbett and Assistant Principal Religious Education, Paula O’Rourke attended Thursday’s session with the College’s Junior leaders and I attended with Paula O'Rouke on the Friday with the Senior College leaders. Both days were led by Caritas representative, Catherine McAleer. Throughout the day, students engaged with other leaders from Diocesan schools to gain a better understanding of global social justice issues. Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable part of the day was when students were involved in the tribal challenge between two clans who had their own customs and 'norms'. The activity encouraged students to gain awareness of cultural differences and reflect on the assumptions we often make about other cultures. This is particularly pertinent for refugees and immigrants who come to Australia. At the conclusion of each day, Junior and Senior leaders were given the time to consider the service learning and social justice opportunities they can promote at MMCC. I thank all students for their excellent conduct across the two days.

This Friday, we welcome Catherine McAleer from Caritas, who will speak to the Junior and Senior College students about Project Compassion and share some stories from those who have benefitted from the fundraising money that goes to Caritas. In Catherine’s own words, Mary MacKillop Catholic College has a long history of fundraising for Project Compassion and Caritas. In preparation for this, Paula O’Rourke and I spoke to the Junior and Senior College assemblies about the 40 for 40 initiative which will run throughout Lent in Junior classes and Senior PC Groups. This is a chance for students to consider the sacrifices they will make and the additional action they can take during Lent. 40 for 40 occurs in two parts. Firstly, students are challenged to fundraise for Project Compassion, collecting a minimum of $40 before the Easter break. Secondly, students are challenged to brainstorm 40 actions or ‘extras’ they can do for others at MMCC, in their families and in the wider community. We encourage all staff, students and their families to be involved in 40 for 40 during the season of Lent!

Watch this space for some other College-wide fundraising activities this Lent.

Over the past few weeks we have been learning how to say ‘hello’ in the local Jarowair Aboriginal Language as a part of our assembly. To say hello in Jarowair we say Gamba Daru (Gum-ba da-roo). If you hear your child saying hello in this way please ask them to tell you about why we are learning this language. They are helping to keep an ancient language alive.

An expression of interest has been sent to all families of Years 9-12 students for an Immersion experience to the Commemoration of the Myall Creek Massacre from the 6 - 8 June 2020. This is a bi-annual trip and an opportunity for students to learn more about Australia’s history. As well as attending the memorial, students will visit Boobera Lagoon near Goondiwindi and other culturally significant sites in our local area. If you would like to know more, or if your child would like to attend please let me know via email at kim.mccosker@twb.catholic.edu.au or respond to the parent slip. A parent information evening will be held in the coming weeks.

A working committee has been established to clarify the Acknowledgement of Country used by our College. If you would like to join this committee or have any suggestions for us please feel free to email me on the above email.

Choir rehearsals are well and truly under way. It is from this point on that I encourage students to make a commitment to choir and attend every rehearsal. Please send me a quick note if your child is unable to attend for any reason.

• 4/5/6 Choir - Tuesdays - Condamine- 7:30 - 8:25am
• 2/3 Choir - Wednesdays - Condamine - 10:50 - 11:25am
• Senior Choir - Thursdays - Senior Music Room - 7:30 - 8:25am

Coming up for our choirs:

• St Joseph’s Feast Day Mass
• Anzac Day Liturgy – Mary MacKillop Catholic College – Friday 24th April
• Community Anzac Day Practice – Highfields Cultural Centre – Friday 24th April – 11:30 - 12:30
• Community Anzac Day Parade – Saturday 25th April
• Year 2/3 Choir Toowoomba Eisteddfod – May – it has been a Sunday afternoon the last couple of years.
• Year 4/5/6 Choir – Sing Out – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba- Tuesday 9th June.

More information on these performances will be sent home over the course of this term and next.

Prep Music – This term the Prep students have been walking and moving to the beat, learning about their singing voices and doing some dances that are based in folk dancing tradition. If you have a child in prep ask them to sing you Snail Snail and to draw the shape of a snail shell on your back or your hand.

Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. It is thought that brain development continues for many years after birth. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language, and can actually wire the brain's circuits in specific ways. Linking familiar songs to new information can also help imprint information on young minds

http://childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/12benefits.html

On Wednesday, 4 March, four students represented our College – Erin and Chloe O’Rourke, Bella Scrivens and Lucas Ward. Congratulations to all students on their efforts on the day. As a result of the day Erin has been selected in the Darling Downs team to attend the State titles in Brisbane later this month and Chloe missed selection by 0.74 seconds. Erin has been selected in 200m Free, 200m IM, 100m Free, 50m Free, 100m fly, 50m fly, 50m back as well as a relay. Well done, Erin and good luck.

On Sunday, 22 February, 9 Year 7 – 9 girls played in the annual Laura Geitz Netball Carnival at Glennie School. Throughout the day, the girls played 6 round games, winning 5 of these.

At the conclusion of the round games, the Mary MacKillop team placed 3rd in their pool. Teams were re pooled according to their position. The girls played three more games, winning 2. Overall, the girls were awarded bronze medals for placing third.

Throughout the day, all girls showed a great level of commitment and teamwork.

Congratulations to Kyra, Lucy, Brianna, Chelsea, Tilly, Erin, Beth, Charlotte and Lara on the outstanding way you represented the College.

Monday, 9 March 2020

• IDZ Under 11s & 12s Boy’s Rugby League Trials

Tuesday, 10 March 2020

• IDZ 10-12 yrs Girls Basketball Selection trials
• DD 13-14 yrs Boys & Girls Australian Rules Regional Trials
• DD 10-19 yrs Golf Regional Trials
• DD 13-19 yrs Boys & Girls Hockey Regional Trials
• DD 15 yrs & 19 yrs Netball Regional Trials
• DD 15 yrs & 18 yrs Boys Rugby League Regional Trials
• DD 16-19 yrs Girls and 17-9 yrs Boys Soccer Regional Trials

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

• IDZ 10-12 yrs Boys Basketball Selection Trials

Thursday, 12 March 2020

• DD 15-16 yrs Girls Rugby 7's

Monday, 16 March 2020

• IDZ 11 & 12 yrs Girls Netball Selection Trials

Thursday, 19 March 2020

• DD 10-12 yrs Boys & Girls Australian Rules Regional Trials
• DD 16-18 yrs Boys & Girls Basketball Regional Trials
• DD 14-15 yrs & 16-18 yrs Girls Rugby League Regional Trials
• DD 16-18 yrs Boys Rugby Union Regional Trials
• DD 13-15 yrs Girls & 13-16 yrs Boys Soccer Regional Trials

Monday, 23 March 2020

• IDZ 10-11 yrs & 12 yrs Boys Rugby League team vs Bunya Zone Team

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

• IDZ 11 & 12 yrs Boys & Girls Touch Football Selection Trials

Sunday, 29 March 2020

• DD 10-12 yrs Boys & Girls Softball Regional Trials

Monday, 30 March 2020

• DD 10-12 yrs Boys and Girls Basketball Regional Trials

Wednesday, 1 April 2020

• TCPSSA Grade 4 T-Ball Gala Day
• IDZ 10-12 yrs Hockey Selection Trials

Well done to Lucas Paynter who recently competed at the QSS State Championships 13-19 yrs Triathlon in Hervey Bay from 20-22 February 2020.  Lucas Paynter completed a 300m swim, 10km ride and 2km run in 37 minutes and 13 seconds under hot and humid conditions. Well done Lucas!

Tuesday, 17 March commencing at 7pm in the Junior School Staff Room.

All P&F Committee positions are up for nomination.  If you would like more detail, please refer to the last Newsletter or email the P&F Secretary for more information.

If you have any items for the Agenda please email the P&F Secretary the details.

P&F email address HIGPandF@twb.catholic.edu.au

Thanks

P&F Committee

If you have an old four or six cylinder engine sitting around that you would like to donate for students to disassemble and reassemble every year. It would be very much appreciated.

Please contact Tony Puhakka for details - tony.puhakka@twb.catholic.edu.au