5 June 2017 Volume 32.18

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1 5 June 2017 Volume Dear Parents, Carers and friends of St Michael s, Tuesday June 6 Year 10 Immunisations 7pm P&F Meeting Thursday June 8 Senior Assessment Block Friday June 9 Senior Assessment Block P&F Meeting Tuesday June 6 All welcome to attend School Main Office Boardroom 7pm to 8pm Foundation Day 2017 Last Friday we celebrated our College Foundation Day. The day began with Mass by Father Nicholas. The Mass was particularly special as it was the last opportunity for the College community to celebrate Mass with Father Nicholas before he takes up his position in Ipswich. The students and staff had the opportunity to show their appreciation of all that Father Nicholas has done for the College community and believe he left knowing that he will be missed. We also announced the College s Foundation Day Leaders for Congratulations to Tianne Bennett, Emily Pryse-Backus and Lachlan Jennings who were awarded the honour and now become part of the 2017 Student Leadership Team. I know they will continue to serve the St Michael s community and we are incredibly fortunate to have them on the Student Leadership Team. The famous House Song Competition was once again strong with the competition as fierce as ever. All houses did a wonderful job. As with any competition there can only be one winner and this year s honours went to O Shea. Congratulations to House Captains Annabelle Stevenson and Harry Solano who did an outstanding job in leading their house. Congratulations must also go to the other House Captains Sofia Arcena, Jacinta Casey, Chelsea Macbeth, Nicholas Norton, Mitchell Jamieson and Olivia Kerr. For my first Foundation Day, I was incredibly impressed with the standard and quality of the performances. Outstanding leadership was shown and it is a credit to these fine young people. A new addition to this year s Foundation Day was the final of the Spelling Bee. Over the last few weeks during LEAP and Pastoral Care, heats and semi-finals have taken place to determine the finalists. The competition was intense amongst all competing. Congratulations to Junior winner Michael Fryer (Oxenham) and Senior winner Isabelle Fitzgerald (MacKillop). Many congratulations to all our finalists: Senior Ross Burrell (Oxenham), Clarke Kelleher (Shannon), Emily Totman (O Shea), Junior Aidan Luchs (Shannon), Daniel Gorman (MacKillop) and Billy Wilson (O Shea). The day concluded with the St Michael s Got Talent competition and what an incredible amount of talent we have at St Michael s. I am in awe of students who have the courage to get up on stage and perform in front of their peers and do such a wonderful job. The day truly encompassed what St Michael s College is all about. The Pillars were certainly demonstrated and enacted throughout the day and also in the lead up. I congratulate every single student and staff member for their commitment and effort. It was definitely a day of true community spirit and I feel very privileged to have been a part of it. Finally, I would also like to thank the parents who were able to attend and celebrate Mass with us. St Michael's College respectfully acknowledges that we are on the sacred lands of the Kombumerri clan of the Yugambeh people. New Senior Schooling System Last week members of the Leadership team attended a Forum about the new senior school system. The new system of senior schooling will be introduced into Queensland schools in 2019, with the first Year 12 cohort graduating with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in This change will apply to the current Year 9 cohort. As we prepare for these changes, it is important that parents of students in Years understand that the current system is a reliable and valid system and the move to the new system for the current Year 9 students, in no way compromises the integrity of the current system. For parents with children in Year 9 and below, there will be information in the form of bulletins, information evenings and QCAA material provided to support parents and students to understand the new system. The key changes to the system include: The introduction of common external assessment in each subject. Strengthening the quality and comparability of school-based assessment.

2 Replacing the Overall Position (OP) with the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Combining school-based and external assessment to derive final subject results. Four assessments (3 school-based + 1 external) per subject. School-based assessment will generally contribute 75% to a student s final subject result; 50% in maths and science. QCAA will endorse and confirm school-based assessments; and ratify subject results. Students will receive a numerical and an A E final subject result. Queensland s current senior assessment system began in the early 1980 s. The OP system was introduced in In a 2014 report, the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) said these arrangements were fair and reliable, but would not be sustainable in the long term. ACER recommended changes to achieve greater rigour and simplicity. The introduction of a new system will result in significant changes to our College calendar. With Term 4 being largely given over to external exams, we will be looking at the transition point into the new syllabuses for senior. This may mean that students begin their senior subjects at some time in the second semester of Year 10. External exams and other changes to the way teachers prepare internal school based assessment means that we are currently reviewing our College calendar. End of Semester This week we move into assessment mode for our Year 11 and Year 12 students. I would like to wish every student all the best for the exams and assessment they produce over this time. This is an important time for students and I know that it can also be a pressure time for families. Ms Veronica Wasiak Acting Principal

3 M essage from the HPE FACULTY What s going on? Year 12 HPE write their unseen essay on Monday June 12 in the MPC and conduct their practical assessment for Netball on Monday June 19 on the Blue Courts. Year 11 HPE write their unseen essay on Friday June 9 in the MPC and conduct their practical assessment for Netball the following Thursday June 15 on the Blue Courts. Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students have completed the theoretical component of the course. PE will now consist of practical lessons only so please bring your clothes to every lesson. 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 Exercisers tend to breathe shallow and quick because it feels right, but this does not allow the oxygen to get to the deep parts of the lungs. Instead, the right technique of breathing during exercise is to breathe deep and long. Mr Clint Daddy HPE Faculty Leader M essage from the RESOURCE CENTRE Premier s Reading Challenge Last week, we met with the entire Year 8 cohort in the MPC, to encourage all avid readers to engage in the Premier s Reading Challenge. The challenge began on May 16 and finishes on August 25, therefore everyone still has 13 weeks left to meet the target. The Challenge is not a competition but aims to improve literacy and encourage children to engage in reading for pleasure and learning. The requirement for Year 5 through to Year 9 students, is to read 15 books. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability. There is no compulsory reading list for the challenge, therefore students can list school novels or other books they are reading at home or for SSR as part of the challenge. It would be wonderful if parents could encourage their children to meet the challenge! 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 Maybe Tomorrow written by Australian Children s Laureate and Aboriginal author Boori Monty Pryor with Meme McDonald. Mrs Narelle Flanagan Teacher-Librarian

4 TUCKSHOP ROSTER Monday June 5 Sue Angelucci Jo Read Thursday June 8 Tarnia Kelhear Tuesday June 6 Rolf Schillings Friday June 9 Lara Aletti Gloria Jones Wednesday June 7 Lesa Harrop Karen Stanko Monday June 12 Dorothy Brazil Chris Ewings Message from VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND CAREERS BRISBANE/GOLD COAST UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS - JULY 2017 Australian Catholic University (ACU) Open Day is being held on Saturday 22 July 2017 from 9am 2pm. Tour the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry opportunities, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals. For more details please visit Bond University Open Day is being held on Saturday 22 July 2017 between 2pm-6pm. Register now for Open Day and you ll receive an all-access pass to the Bond campus so that you can explore every area that interests you. For more information or to register visit Griffith University/Griffith College Open Day will be held on Sunday 23 July 2017 at our Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses. They will hold over 200 information sessions, tours and activities across the three campuses, giving you the chance to discover what's possible at Griffith. For more information please visit Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Open Day is being held at Gardens Point Campus (City) on Sunday 30 July 2017 from 9am 3pm. Open Day is a great way to see QUT for yourself and find the answers to all your questions about courses, careers and Uni life. For more information please visit BOND UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXPERIENCE DAYS Bond University are offering a range of Experience Days for students to come in and explore what pathways are available to them once they move on to tertiary study. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a feel of what it would be like in your chosen industry. Business and Hotel and Tourism Management: Year 11 and 12 Tuesday 6 June Open your mind to a range of disciplines, including digital business, management and marketing, gain insight into the growing global tourism industry and discover how your start-up idea could be the next big thing. Actuarial Science and Commerce: Year 11 and 12, Wednesday 7 June Experience a simulated trading environment with real market data, discover the emerging world of big data and the increasing impact it has on business, climatology, health, science, sport and technology. Careers in Sport: Year 11 and 12, Thursday 8 June With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching our doorstep, there has never been a better time to explore the wide world of sports! Gain an understanding of how you can be involved, and shape the future of sport from the ground level up. Careers in Health: Year 11 and 12, Saturday 17 June Nutritionist, Doctor, Research Scientist, Physiotherapist these are just a few of the careers available to students when they graduate from Health at Bond. Explore your options and find how you can make a difference with your future career in Health. Environments, Planning and Urban Design: Year 10,11 and 12 Thursday 22 June See how cities work and gain an understanding of the design processes involved in developing a local urban space. Communications and Digital Media: Year 10,11 and 12 Wednesday 28 June Is it your dream to confront politicians with the tough questions or design the hottest new app? Tailor your day to focus on the area that best suits you whether it s journalism, advertising, public relations, computer games or multimedia design. Psychology: Year 10,11 and 12 Thursday 29 June Find out about the fascinating study of the human mind at this year s Psychology Day. BOND WITH BOND WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2017 Bond University would like to invite prospective students and their families to attend their exclusive Bond with Bond event where they can find out more about studying at Bond and what makes them so unique. Students will be able to chat with management and current students about opportunities at Bond. BOND UNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN ONLINE Do you have strong academic achievements or perhaps you are an active member in the community and strive to make a difference? Are you an elite sports person who wants to nurture both your sporting and career aspirations? The 2018 Bond University Scholarship Program is now open for applications and are offering both full fee and part fee scholarships to Australia s best and brightest students. Please visit to apply or for further information. Applications close 31 July QLD CONSERVATORIUM GRIFFITH UNI TERTIARY PREP WORKSHOP 2017 The Tertiary Preparation Workshop (TPW) prepares students to approach the theoretical and practical aspects of their university audition process with confidence. TPW provides prospective instrumental and vocal students with an opportunity to work closely with Queensland Conservatorium staff and music industry professionals in state-of-the-art facilities at South Bank in Brisbane, Queensland. Places in Tertiary Preparation Workshop 2017 are limited and only open to those in years 10, 11, 12.

5 Monday 26 June to Friday 30 June 2017 Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University South Bank campus, Brisbane Please visit for more information and to register. GOLD COAST TRADES COLLEGE - JULY INTAKE Gold Coast Trades College are now accepting applications for their July intake for the following courses: Cert l in Construction/Cert ll in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation Cert l Construction Cert ll Electrotechnology (Career Start) Cert ll in Horticulture (Landscape stream) Cert ll in Automotive Vocation Preparation Cert ll in Plumbing (starting February 2018) These courses are conducted on GCTC grounds at Currumbin Waters and vary in cost. For more information please see our bulletin board, speak with Student Services or visit TAFE AT SCHOOL JULY 2017 COURSES NOW OPEN Enrolments opened Wednesday 31 May 2017 and are closing Friday 16 June 2017 for the following course. Trades: Certificate ll in Plumbing at their Ashmore campus. AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE GAP YEAR A Gap Year in the Australian Defence Force is more than just a great way to try out a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force. It s a fulfilling year of adventure, experiences, mateship, learning, leadership and travel. An ADF Gap Year is whatever you make of it. Applications are only open for a limited time, so don t miss out. Applicants must have completed year 12 (or equivalent) and be aged between 18 and 24 years old as of 1 September 2018 (Navy), 31 May 2018 (Army) or 31 March 2018 (Air Force). For more information please visit SUNSHINE COAST DAILY CAREERS EXPO Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo is the region s most comprehensive careers, employment and training expo that offers students the latest information on tertiary studies, further training, hands on demonstrations and employment opportunities. The event offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in starting their career to meet with a diverse range of organizations that are both locally-based and from around Australia. It is held at the Calvary Centre, Tanawa on Tuesday 18 July 2017 from 10am-2pm and 3.30pm-6.30pm. For more information please visit TERIARY STUDIES EXPO (TSXPO) Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO), Australia s largest tertiary studies expo, is offering a wonderful opportunity for students interested in pursuing their future career! Featuring over 85 local, interstate and overseas education providers, student services and support agencies. Don t miss this great opportunity to map out your future, all in the one location! RICC Brisbane Showgrounds Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 July am-4pm. Free admission. Visit Student Services for your entry form to go in the draw for a chance to win a $500 JB Hi-Fi voucher on the day. For more information please visit TAFE QUEENSLAND OPEN DAYS TAFE Queensland Brisbane Bracken Ridge: Tuesday 25 July 2017 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Acacia Ridge: Thursday 27 July 2017 Many opportunities await you at Queensland TAFE and these Open Days are a perfect way to find out the latest on tertiary studies, speak with staff and current students and see where your future can take you. For more information please visit STUDENT EXCHANGE 2017 INFORMATION SESSIONS WEP.ORG.AU (World Education Program Australia Limited) are holding Student Exchange Information Session 7 June 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. Please see Mr Esdale for more information. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING SBT A great opportunity has become available for a school based trainee working one day per week for The Marble Man at Arundel. Please see Student Services for more information.

6 QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS If you are passionate about technology, you re going to love the Certificate lll in Information Digital Media and Technology Schoolbased 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. Cert lll Early Childhood Education & Care Goodstart Early Learning, Helensvale, Pimpama PST DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) The Diploma of Business-Entrepreneurship is an innovative and hands-on approach to learning and developing young minds into future Business leaders. Wavebreak International will be working in partnership with Prestige Service Training to provide an amazing Young Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program to Year 11 and Year 12 students on the Gold Coast. This Diploma will run over 50 weeks outside of school hours plus additional school holiday sessions. It will include VET industry experienced trainers, guest speakers and mentoring from local experts. You must be aged 15 or older and be an Australian or New Zealand resident or Australian Citizen. For more information including costs, please see our Student Services Bulletin Board. 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. BECOME A BARISTA COMPETITION The BECOME A BARISTA completion for trainee baristas is going from strength to strength with bigger numbers than ever. Students who enter have the opportunity to create and showcase their skills, get one-on-one training from professional Baristas, learn how to design a signature beverage and much more. All this plus a certificate of participation. This competition takes place at three locations in GOLD COAST: Friday 1 September 2017 BRISBANE: Friday 13 September 2017 LOGAN: Thursday 19 October 2017 BECOME A BARISTA is designed for students in secondary schools and colleges and those undertaking traineeships in or outside school. If you would like to know more, please see our Student Services Bulletin Board or enquire within. PRESTIGE SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Longboards, Surfers Paradise Gloria Jeans, Robina Royal Pines Resort, Benowa Little Elm Café, Ormeau Fiddlers Green, Surfers Paradise Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin Mannequins café, Pacific Fair The Fish Shak, Broadwater Parklands, Southport Burleigh Sports Club, Burleigh Waters Jersey Mikes, Benowa, Mermaid Waters Café Campenile, Robina Presto s Training Café, Dreamworld, Upper Coomera The Coffee & Tea Factory, Pacific Fair Crema Espresso, Runaway Bay Oskars on Burleigh, Burleigh Heads Soul Origin, Helensvale, Robina Town Centre Coolibah Downs Private Estate, Mt Nathan Hudsons Coffee, Tugun Zarraffas, Carrara Hoppy s Handwash Café, Mermaid Beach The Press Café, Coomera Waters Paradise Resort, Surfers Paradise Cert III Business Admin Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin Wholesale Toners Australia, Burleigh Heads West Cert lll Business (Administration and ICT Focus) Employer name withheld, Pacific Pines Cert lll Information, digital Media and Technology Wholesale Toners Australia, Burleigh Heads West Cert lll Tourism Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin QDesk at Q1, Surfers Paradise

7 Cert III Business Retail Lucky Dragon Newsagency, Australia Fair, Southport Prouds, Elanora, Robina, Helensvale Go Vita, Australia Fair Wild Cards & Gifts, Westfields Helensvale, Pacific Fair SERO INSTITUTE Cert lll 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 Cert lll Business Lenard s Chicken, Mermaid Waters 7-eleven, Palm Beach, Ormeau MEGT Cert lll Hospitality Operations Mo s Burger, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport BUSY AT WORK SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Zarraffa s, Oxenford Mandala Organic Arts Café, Mermaid Beach GMC Diner, Surfers Paradise Cert III Business Springbok Foods, Oxenford KFC, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Miami, Mermaid Beach, Runaway Bay, Elanora Subway, Main Beach Cert lll Business (administration) Global Booking Service, Carrara Australian Academy of Business (Admin/IT/Financial Services), various locations Cert III Commercial Cookery Baritalia, Surfers Paradise Fiddlers Green, Surfers Paradise Certificate lll Engineering Fabrication Trade (boilermaker/welder) W Cooke Engineering, Southport Cert ll in Warehousing Operations (Year 10 or 11 only) Reece Limited, various locations IGNITE EDUCATION HOSPITALITY SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Crema Espresso, Pacific Fair, Broadbeach Coming Home Co, Robina Town Centre Sumptuous Fine Food, Currumbin Olives, Pizza, Pasta & Ribs, Merrimac Man on the Bike Pizza, Tallebudgera The Coffee Club, Stocklands, Burleigh Little Miss Muffin Bakery, Southport Michels Patisserie, Robina Cherry Red Café, Stocklands, Burleigh Latitude 28, Surfer s Paradise Surfers Paradise Beach Café, Surfer s Paradise Crust Pizza, Broadbeach Koffee Shack, Burleigh Urban Woodfire Pizza, Mermaid Cert III Business Administration Ignite Education, Currumbin

8 AURORA SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS The French Lantern, Hope Island Subway, Runaway Bay, Coomera, Westfield Helensvale, Siganto Dr, Helensvale, Carrara, Harbour Town, Palm Beach, Hope Island, Surfers Paradise, Ashmore, Burleigh Heads, Arundel, Nerang, Southport, Q1, Australia Fair Zarraffa s, Runaway Bay, Nerang, Oxenford, Worongary Betty s Burgers & Concrete Co, Surfers Paradise The Coffee and Tea Factory, Broadbeach Kitty O Shea s, Surfers Paradise Woodchoppers Inn, Mudgeeraba Noodle Box, Mermaid and Miami Ruby & Green, Burleigh Heads Café GC, Coolangatta Cert III Commercial Cookery Ruffles Lodge and Spa, Willowvale Cert III Business (Retail Specialisation) Springbok Foods, Oxenford Pacific Pines Newsagency News Xpress, Helensvale Plaza, The Pines Cert III Business Flim Flams, Nerang Cert lll Business Administration ibusiness Group, Surfers Paradise REDMAKO SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS Moonlight Indian Cuisine, Ashmore Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar, Pacific Fair JFK Woodfire Kitchen & Bar, Burleigh Heads Muffin Break, Burleigh Heads Gnocchi Gnocchi Robina (soon to be opened) Domino s Pizza, Nerang Oporto, Harbour Town Latitude 28, Surfer s Paradise Curry Express, Surfers Paradise Sushi on James, Burleigh Heads Sandy s Bar & Grill, Pacific Pines Viet Garden Asian Cuisine, Miami Barrio Café, Burleigh Waters 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 The Surfers Paradise Beach Café, Surfers Paradise Nerang Fair Carvery and Café, Nerang Nonna s Restaurant, Biggera Waters Feed the Earthlings, Broadbeach Chocolateria San Churro, Biggera Waters Shiraz Authentic Persian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise Big Mouth Fish and Chips, Arundel The Fish House, Burleigh Heads Cert III Commercial Cookery Royal Thai Hut, Pacific Pines Gnocchi Gnocchi, Robina (soon to be opened) Sushi on James, Burleigh Heads Tandoori Place, Surfers Paradise Viet Garden Asian Cuisine, Miami Barrio Café, Burleigh Waters Ginger Indian Gourmet, Oxenford