11 September 2017 Volume 32.31

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1 11 September 2017 Volume Dear Parents, Carers and friends of St Michael s, Monday September 11 Friday September 15 Senior Exams Friday September 15 Last day of term Tuesday October 3 First day of term 4 Tuesday October 3 Friday October 6 Year 11 Biology Camp Tuesday October 3 Sunday October 8 Academic Excellence Experience Wednesday October 4 Year 11 Drama Excursion Best Wishes and Thank You We come to the end of what has been another busy but very productive term. Over the last few weeks students and staff have been focussed on assessment, and for our Year 12s this has been a particularly significant period. I am confident that students will rise to the challenges and demands of this important time and produce their best academic results. We have also enjoyed a wonderful array of co-curricular events and activities over the past term. Thank you to parents for their support of the many initiatives and co-curricular events. I am particularly grateful for the support of those parents who have supported our sporting teams and cultural activities and the parents who have attended our Parents and Friends Association meetings. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday. On behalf of the College Community I would like to thank Mr James Ingham for his contributions to the College Maths and Science Departments. James finishes up at the end of this term due to the return of Carlene Wickham who returns to the College from maternity leave. I m sure it won t be the last we see of Mr Ingham. I would also like to thank Ms Colleen O Dea for her wonderful work as Year 9 Pastoral Leader and O Shea House Leader whilst Mrs Wickham was on maternity leave. Matters of Uniform for 2018 I take this opportunity to write to all parents to outline the College s expectations in relation to uniform in In doing so at this time, allows all parents and students the necessary time to ensure that all students present with the correct uniform on day one of There is an expectation that all students come to school dressed and groomed according to the uniform code. The way our students wear their uniform is a direct reflection of the expectations set by our College community. Their presentation reflects the pride and sense of belonging that comes from being in a school community with high standards. Additionally, a clear and supported uniform code is about treating all students equitably. The main purpose in writing to you now, is to draw your attention to the need to comply with the College standards in relation to school sport shoes when you purchase shoes for In 2017 some students presented with Converse, Vans and other recreational jogger style shoes as part of their sport uniform. In 2018 these types of shoes will not be compliant with the uniform code. The sport shoe required for 2018 is either a cross trainer or running shoe that contains arch support. Please be aware of this requirement when purchasing shoes for Additionally, the College sport jacket will no longer be permitted to be worn with the College Formal uniform. The Formal uniform is just that, a Formal Uniform and students will be expected to wear the College Formal V neck jumper or for Senior students, the College Blazer during the winter months. The aim of our College dress code is to enable all students to dress neatly and smartly. I look forward to your continued support in St Michael's College respectfully acknowledges that we are on the sacred lands of the Kombumerri clan of the Yugambeh people. Ms Veronica Wasiak Deputy Principal

2 Message from the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION In the Senior School, it is exam season with both Year 11 and 12 having shutdown where normal classes are suspended and students attend school only to study or for assessment. One of the more enjoyable experience of the week for me has been listening to a selection of Year 11 Religion and Ethics Orals, where students had produced a Children s Story Book about a religious ritual and then were asked to explain aspects of their planning and preparation. For moderation purposes, a panel of Year 11 Religion and Ethics teachers and myself asked questions of a number of the Year 11 students. It was heartening to listen to these articulate young people describing how they went about the task of preparing the story book. Congratulations to the students who presented to the panel and to their teachers. On Friday, September 8, the pastoral classes of O Shea House gathered at various spots throughout the College for prayer. O Shea 1,2 and 3 gathered around the Celtic Cross on the grassed area near the tuckshop. Alissa Ternel-Picton prepared a prayer and reflection based on the significance of the Celtic Cross. Similarly, O Shea 4,5 and 6 gathered in front of the statue of Christ the Redeemer for prayer and reflection with a prayer prepared by myself and led by Pastoral Leader, Colleen O Dea. Jane McGough-Beach prepared and led a prayer for O Shea 7,8 and 9 around the Indigenous Mural near R Block and Peita Laffranchi led prayer for O Shea 10,11 and 12 in the chapel, which acknowledged the feast day of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the Religious icons in our College grounds and to gather the students of O Shea House for prayer as pastoral groups in our beautiful spring weather. Below is the information about the Christ the Redeemer Statue that was shared with the students before the prayer. Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by Polish-French sculptor Paul Landowski. The statue is 30 metres (98 ft) tall, not including its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal, and its arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide. By comparison, it is approximately two-thirds the height of the Statue of Liberty s height from base to torch. The statue is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio. A symbol of Christianity across the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, and is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. (Wikipedia) Our statue of Christ the Redeemer is a small-scale version of the original. It is placed to look over the central Gold Coast. It reminds us that Jesus and his way of living are available to everyone, everywhere, at all times. Margaret Petherbridge APRE M essage from the HPE FACULTY What s going on? Year 11 and Year 12 HPE have their final practical assessments on Wednesday September 13. HPE High Flyer s Congratulations to the following students who have excelled in theory and/or practical lessons this term: Dylan Libbis, Claire Muir- Smith, Lauren Melville, Aaron Hollis, Hope Di Sessa and Rowan Mathers, awesome work! Gym Parents and students are reminded that the gym is open on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 3:00pm 4:00pm. Students are asked to bring a full change of clothes, a towel and water bottle to every gym session. Healthy Hints Get support! Enlist a workout buddy, join a walking group or take an exercise class. Having others around keeps you from skipping days or cutting corners, literally. Mrs Peita Laffranchi Acting HPE Faculty Leader

3 M essage from the CAMPUS MINISTER It has been a very busy term for the Ministry Team with the Year 9 and 8 Spirituality Days, Year 10 Camp, O Shea Mass and a number of exciting Social Justice activities. Refugee Kids Club St Michael s has started a new Social Justice Outreach Program this term, called Refugee Kids Club. Each Thursday, 11 students from Year 9-11 visit Labrador State Primary School and help refugee children learn and practice English through reading, activities and games. The refugee children are always extremely excited to buddy up with their new St Michael s friends. Elliana Slade and Andre Jones Dorr from Year 11 write: The children come from a multitude of countries, mainly situated in Africa, such as Somalia and Eritrea and have fled their home countries due to conflict and war and have come to Australia through the UN Humanitarian Refugee Program. This outreach program has provided the children with social interaction and relationships with young Australian people and encourages them to feel more at home in a country that is so unfamiliar. Being able to interact with the children and learn from each other has been one of the highlights. I would like to say that we helped these children with their speaking, reading and confidence. However, the reality is that they have taught us so much more, without even trying. The Refugee Justice Outreach Program is an amazing experience and we would like to thank Ms McGeough and Labrador State Primary School for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Refugee children. I am very proud of our students who have also employed their gifts and interests to run activities for the children. Next term, one group will go every week and we would love a couple more male role models to work with the little boys. Student meeting with Minister Steve Ciobo This term our Social Justice Group was privileged to meet with Federal Minister for Tourism, Steve Ciobo to present a College petition to save the Great Barrier Reef. As part of our focus on stewardship of the environment, four Year 10 students, Cyndi Missen, Hope Di Sessa, Holly Ranger, Madison Robinson and Aidan Luchs (Year 9 Leader) joined with Mrs Janovsky and myself to present 800 handmade origami fish pledges made by our students, a hand painted banner and a card asking the Government to cut coal pollution, save the Barrier Reef and reduce Climate Change. This was the culmination of an initiative the Year 9 Leaders worked on with Mr May and myself last year. In the meeting, the students asked the Minister, why our Government was willing to loan 1 billion dollars to the wealthy Adani Coal Mining company, a move which would contribute harmful effects on the Great Barrier Reef. As young people, we want to enjoy the beautiful Great Barrier Reef when we re older, Cindy Missen said. We want our Governments to stop burning fossils fuels which are contributing to climate change and coral bleaching and to protect our precious Reef for the future. We had a friendly, respectful and robust discussion with the Minister. We were very encouraged to hear he accepts that climate change is real and was supportive of renewable energy but disappointed he reaffirmed the Government s support for the Adani Coal Mine. However, he really liked receiving the origami fish and said he would see if he could show our fish petition in Parliament! We told Mr Ciobo that as members of a concerned Catholic school in his electorate, we want to see real leadership from governments. The earth is in ecological crisis and as Christians and Catholics, we believe Governments here and around the world, have an urgent responsibility to act for our environment and to invest in jobs in clean energy. It was a really exciting and empowering experience to speak to our government leader and we encourage other students to raise their voice for justice, said Hope Di Sessa. Jane McGeough Campus Minister

4 M essage from the RESOURCE CENTRE Year 7 Readers Cup Challenge This year all Year 7 students participated in an internal Readers Cup Challenge which was a great success. Readers Cup competitions challenge students to read widely, work collaboratively in a team and continue developing a love of reading. All in all, we had 40 teams who battled against the odds with team Born to Read being the victors, followed closely behind by Team Seven and the Book Weasels. Premier s Reading Challenge All results have now been submitted for the Premier s Reading Challenge. Congratulations to all students who met the challenge. You will receive your signed certificates from the Premier in Term 4. Please click on the following link to access our exciting selection of Latest Reads. As this is a protected site, students may need to login, using their network username and password. If you can t find what you re looking for here, why not access Best Reads Ever for the genre of your choice. This collection is updated weekly and allows students to search for new fiction and non-fiction of interest. For our parents, our Book of the Week is entitled The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, now a major motion picture starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson. Narelle Flanagan Teacher-Librarian TUCKSHOP ROSTER Monday September 11 Dorothy Brazil Thursday September 14 Janette Cameron Tuesday September 12 Trudy Gibbs Friday September 15 Selena Duff Wednesday September 13 Debbie Falconer Tuesday October 3 Elisa Rooney Message from VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND CAREERS SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY (SCU) HEAD-START PROGRAM 2018 SCU Head-Start provides Year 11 & 12 students with the opportunity to gain direct entry and advanced standing into a variety of courses offered at SCU. Free from fees, the program offers students a chance to gain a taste of university life and stimulate your interest in long term aspirations. To register, complete the online registration form at scu.edu.au/headstart. SCU will then send a form to the Principal to complete and return along with your most recent school report. Formal offers will be made to successful applicants by the end of November Orientation will be held in February 2018 with the program completed on 9 June CLOSING DATE FOR HEAD-START REGISTRATION IS 13 OCTOBER GRIFFITH 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Griffith s scholarships are recognised as among the most rewarding and supportive university scholarship programs in Australia. To find out what scholarships are available and how to apply, please visit INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING SUMMER SCHOOL (IAESS) Applications are now open for the IAESS Program which gives 20 indigenous secondary students who are in years 10, 11 or 12 in 2018 the opportunity to come to Sydney from January 2018 (fully funded by Engineering Aid Australia and hosted by Sydney University) and explore the possibilities of engineering as a course and career. APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER, 2017.

5 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ) ENHANCED STUDIES PROGRAM (ESP) 2018 UQ offer the opportunity for students to complete the ESP by studying a University course in Semester 1 of Year 12. Prepare for university study by experiencing classes, completing assessment and enjoying campus life. Successful completion of a subject will also add one bonus point towards your entrance rank to UQ and you will also receive credit for your study after enrolling in a relevant degree at UQ. No course tuition fees attached. If interested please visit to apply. APPLICATIONS OPEN EARLY AUGUST AND CLOSE TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER BOND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE DAYS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Headstart Day: Years 10 and 11 Monday 16 October 2017 Headstart Day is a great opportunity for ambitious Year 10 or 11 students to explore Bond University and gain information about their four academic faculties. During this complimentary event, attendees will enjoy fun, interactive activities, learn more about different program areas, meet current students and get orientated with the Bond campus. Careers in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management, Actuarial Science and Commerce: Years 11 and 12 Wednesday 25 October 2017 A full Experience Day for Year 11 s, Year 12 s, parents and teachers to attend sessions, see the latest facilities and talk to relevant academics and current students. Attendees will be among the first to access the brand-new Transformer Entrepreneurship and Big Data facilities opened May Actuarial Science: Years 11 and 12 Thursday 26 October 2017 Exclusive to students that have applied to study a Bachelor of Actuarial Science and parents, this is an opportunity to meet the Executive Dean, academics, current Actuarial Science students and industry contacts. Attendees will also be among the first to access the brand- new Transformer Entrepreneurship and Big Data facilities which opened May Gold Coast Demo Day: Wednesday 16 November 2017 Bond Business School invites you to attend Gold Coast Demo Day, featuring some of Queensland s brightest minds pitching their business ideas to investors, industry leaders, government representatives and the community. For more information on the above Experience Days, please visit POST YEAR 12 ONLINE COURSES Any Year 12 students wishing to participate in an online Certificate lll course post-graduation are encouraged to visit or view our Student Services Bulletin Board for more information. With a variety of government funded courses available, concessional prices and the flexibility to study full or part time, this is a wonderful opportunity for those considering their options next year. DUKE OF YORK COMES TO BOND UNIVERSITY FOR BEST AND BRIGHTEST START-UPS HRH, Prince Andrew, Duke of York will present in person and be part of the judging panel for the Pitch@PalaceAustralia region final to be held at Bond University Friday 22 September The national winner of the start-up competition, which has a focus on technology is open to all Australian citizens over the age of 16 and will be flown to London in December to pitch their winning idea at St James s Palace in the global final. For more information please visit STUDENT EXCHANGE 2017 INFORMATION SESSIONS WEP.ORG.AU (World Education Program Australia Limited) are holding Student Exchange Information Sessions on 13 September 2017 between 7pm-8.30pm at Fulton Trotter Lounge, 129 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill. If you are interested in living and studying abroad, please see Student Services or visit for more information. SCIPS SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP Islander Hotel at Surfer s Paradise are offering a school based apprenticeship at their establishment for Year 12 students who have a passion to become a Chef. There are up to four positions available and will lead to a full-time arrangement after completion of school for the right candidate. QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY (QAT) SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS If you are passionate about technology, you re going to love the Certificate lll in Information Digital Media and Technology School-based Traineeship Program at QAT. This opportunity will help kick start your career and get you work ready for an exciting role in the dynamic IT industry. For more information please visit or see Student Services. QAT are also offering Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care traineeship opportunities located from the Gold Coast through to Brisbane North. To apply for any of these courses please complete a QAT Application Form and to ask@qat.qld.edu.au TAFE AT SCHOOL 2018 COURSES APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Expressions of interest (EOI) applications can now be submitted online at using the code TQGC1801 for the following courses: Animal Studies: Certificate ll in Animal Studies Beauty and Hairdressing: Certificate ll in Retail Cosmetics Certificate ll in Salon Assistant Business, ICT and Creative Industries: Certificate lll in Business Administration Certificate lll in Information, Digital Media & Technology (IT) Certificate lll in Music Industry (direct entry pathway to Bachelor Degree) Community Services, Health and Nursing: Certificate ll in Health Support Services/Certificate lll Health Services Assistance Certificate lv in Allied Health Diploma of Nursing Certificate lll in Community Services Diploma in Community Services Hospitality, Tourism and Events: Certificate ll in Hospitality Certificate ll in Kitchen Operations Certificate ll in Tourism Sport and Recreation: Certificate ll in Sport and Recreation/Certificate lll in Fitness Diploma of Sport Development

6 Trade and Marine: Certificate l in Construction Certificate ll in Automotive Vocational Preparation Certificate ll in Electrotechnology Certificate ll in Engineering Pathways (Metal Focus) Certificate ll in Marine Mechanical Technology Certificate ll in Plumbing Enrolments close Monday 27 November 2017 PST VET IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE ll IN TOURISM Prestige Service Training are offering an in-school program for students wanting to obtain a Certificate ll in Tourism. This qualification provides a pathway to work in many tourism and travel industry sectors and for a diverse range of employers. Please see Student Services to register your interest. OPORTO SURFERS PARADISE CASUAL POSITIONS Oporto Surfers Paradise are looking for students to fill casual positions at their Cavill Avenue store. There are 10 positions available for both BOH and FOH with hours available after school, weekends and day/night shifts during school holidays. A great opportunity for students who are looking for parttime/casual work whilst they re still at school. For more information please visit or jobs@explorecareers.com.au EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT KFC PACIFIC FAIR KFC have employment opportunities at their Pacific Fair store for after school, weekend and school holidays which could lead to traineeships once students have commenced employment. If you are motivated, friendly and a team player willing to learn, apply via careers.kfc.com.au. PRESTIGE SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Freshly Ground, Coomera Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise Longboards, Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall Royal Pines Resort (front of house), Benowa Royal Pines Resort (back of house), Benowa Gloria Jeans, Robina Little Elm Café, Ormeau Mannequins café, Pacific Fair Burleigh Sports Club, Burleigh Waters Café Campenile, Robina The Coffee & Tea Factory, Pacific Fair Crema Espresso, Main Beach Hudsons Coffee, Tugun Zarraffas, Carrara Hoppy s Handwash Café, Mermaid Beach Presto s Training Café, Dreamworld, Upper Coomera Soul Origin, Helensvale & Robina Certificate III in Business Retail: Prouds, Elanora, Robina Wild Cards & Gifts, Pacific Fair Certificate lll in Business (Administration): Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin Willow Vale Gourmet Food Co, Coomera Certificate lll in Tourism: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin Q1 QDESK, Surfers Paradise Dreamworld, Upper Coomera SERO INSTITUTE Certificate lll in Hospitality: Eats n Cheats, Southport Betty s Burgers, Robina California Cantina, Isle of Capri Stellarossa, Benowa, Nerang Coco Cabana, Pacific Fair Café Pane e Vino, Vasity Lakes Cav s Steakhouse, Labrador Curries R US, Southport Certificate lll in Business: Lenard s Chicken, Mermaid Waters 7-eleven, Palm Beach, Ormeau BUSY AT WORK SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Zarraffa s, Runaway Bay, Hope Island Café Pane Vino, Varsity Lakes Subway, Coomera Grand Certificate III in Business: KFC, all stores across QLD Pizza Capers, Nerang, Ashmore Subway, Main Beach, Australia Fair Certificate lll in Business (Retail): Sanctuary Cove Chocolate Shop, Sanctuary Cove Certificate lll in Business (administration): Australian Academy of Business (Admin/IT/Financial Services), various locations Certificate III in Commercial Cookery: Café Pane Vino, Varsity Lakes Certificate ll in Warehousing Operations (Year 10 & 11 only): Reece Plumbing, Oxenford, Mermaid Beach, Bundall Reece Civil, Nerang Certificate lll in Hairdressing: Clock Tower Hair, Labrador Ballistik Hair Studio, Biggera Waters IGNITE EDUCATION HOSPITALITY SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Crema Espresso, Pacific Fair, Broadbeach, The Pines, Elanora Shingle Inn, The Pines, Elanora Coming Home Co, Robina Town Centre Espresso Moto Café, Palm Beach Zarraffas Coffee, Ormeau, Tugan Coffee Club, Coolangatta, Burleigh Sumptuous Fine Food, Currumbin Olives, Pizza, Pasta & Ribs, Merrimac Little Miss Muffin Bakery, Southport Latitude 28, Surfer s Paradise Surfers Paradise Beach Café, Surfer s Paradise Crust Pizza, Broadbeach, Southport Urban Woodfire Pizza, Mermaid Hessian & Bean Boutique Espresso, Palm Beach AURORA SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS The French Lantern, Hope Island Phresh Burgerz, Upper Coomera California Tacos, Isle of Capri Stellarossa, Nerang

7 Subway, Runaway Bay, Siganto Dr, Helensvale, Carrara, Harbour Town, Palm Beach, Hope Island, Surfers Paradise, Ashmore, Southport, Australia Fair Zarraffa s, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Hope Island Betty s Burgers & Concrete Co, Surfers Paradise, Robina The Coffee and Tea Factory, Broadbeach Noodle Box, Mermaid and Miami Café GC, Coolangatta Elston Bar, Surfers Paradise Passion Tree Velvet, Coolangatta Wattle Café & Bakery, Broadbeach Wendy s, The Pines, Elanora Dutch Bite Café, Tamborine Green Days, Bundall Nonna s Restaurant, Harbourtown Espresso Puro, Benowa The Surfers Paradise Beach Café, Surfers Paradise Latitude 28, Surfers Paradise Certificate III in Commercial Cookery: Ruffles Lodge and Spa, Willowvale Parkwood Village, Parkwood Café GC, Coolangatta Stellarossa, Benowa Certificate III in Business (Retail Specialisation): Bakers Delight, Arundel The Pines News and Gifts, Elanora Time Zone, Surfers Paradise Pacific Pines Newsagency, Pacific Pines Pets Wonderland, Currumbin Certificate lll in Business Administration: ibusiness Group, Surfers Paradise Atlas Tax and Accounting, Worongary Ray White, Mt Tamborine Illusions Magic Show Matt Hollywood Certificate lll In Individual Support (Disability): Endeavour Foundation, Southport REDMAKO SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Moonlight Indian Cuisine, Ashmore Lone Star Rib House, Mermaid Beach Karma Cupcakes, Southport Raw Espresso, Southport The Pantry Café, Burleigh Heads Mo s Burgers, Pacific Fair, Australia Fair, Surfers Paradise Globe Coffee, Burleigh Heads Subway, Main Beach, Labrador Coconut Lagoon Indian Restaurant, Pacific Pines Labrador Chinese Restaurant, Labrador Indian Delights, Miami Flour Bakery, Southport La Piazza Restaurant, Runaway Bay Tandoori King, Surfers Paradise Bistro 463, Mount Nathan Hot Rock Grill, Surfers Paradise Rainbow Noodles, Nerang Backbone Bar and Kitchen, Tugan Viet Garden Asian Cuisine, Miami Shivalay Indians, Helensvale Jamaica Blue, Harbourtown Local & Co Espresso Bar, Main Beach Aromas of India, Highland Park Bucking Bull, Loganholme Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar, Pacific Fair Muffin Break, Burleigh Heads, Robina Town Centre Domino s Pizza, Nerang Oporto, Harbour Town Latitude 28, Surfer s Paradise Curry Express, Surfers Paradise Sandy s Bar & Grill, Pacific Pines Ginger Indian Gourmet, Oxenford Noodle Box, Robina Crema Espresso, Main Beach Pie Face, Harbourtown Tandoori Place, Surfer s Paradise Royal Thai Hut, Pacific Pines Nando s, Mermaid Waters Shingle Inn, Elanora Green Days Restaurant and Bar, Ashmore Chocolateria San Churro, Biggera Waters Shiraz Authentic Persian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise The Fish House, Burleigh Heads Certificate III in Commercial Cookery: Royal Thai Hut, Pacific Pines Lone Star Rib House, Mermaid Beach Tandoori Place, Surfers Paradise Ginger Indian Gourmet, Oxenford Shivalay Indians, Helensvale Viet Garden Asian Cuisine, Miami Rainbow Noodles, Nerang Backbone Bar & Kitchen, Tugan Raw Espresso, Southport The Pantry Café, Burleigh Heads Indian Delights, Miami Bistro 463, Mount Nathan Labrador Chinese Restaurant, Labrador