Term Three, Week Four 2013

Mary Street, Woodend, Q 4305
PO Box 172, Ipswich, Q 4305
Tel: (07) 3432 - 5444
Fax: (07) 3432 - 5432
Email: admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
Website: www.stmarys.qld.edu.au
Te r m T h r e e , We e k F o u r
2013
Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends,
“The Spirit of Mercy flowing…”
Congratulations to the following girls for their academic success on their End of Semester One Reports
acknowledged today at our Celebrating Success Assembly.
Year 8… Kayla Beaton (W2), Charlotte Berry (M6),
Rachel Blaslov (H5), Chloe Bradbery (W2), Claire Bullock
(W3), Jacqueline Burchill (M6), Emma Clayton (W7), Finn
Conway (W7), Chelsea Doyle (W7), Sarah Foster (G3),
Jordan Harton (M1), Kate Head (W7), Emma Jesberg
(H2), Alissa Jordan (H3), Rebecca Kay (G8), Jaime-Lee
Kliese (W5), Kristen Lunney (M6), Alexandra Luttrell
(H2), Hayley Martin (W8), Isabella McArthur (G8), Kelly
McNamara (M8), Ruby Mills (M1), Tiecy Claire Oliveros
(H4), Alanna Perry (H8), Ainsley Peter (M5), Lauren
Potter (H6), Grace Powell (M7), Georgina Rudken (G2),
Zanae Sanders (M4), Bethany Smith (G8), Darcie Smith
(G5), Hannah Sotiriadis (G2), Natalie Starkoff
(W8),Tiahna Stevens (G8), Britney Summerville (W7),
Jane Wildie (H8) and Stephanie-Ellen Wright (W3).
Year 9… Sarah Baulch (H1), Makayla Baxter (M1),
Caitlin Bruckner (G4), Bianca Buchanan (G2), Chloe
Crick (G2), Lauren Harris (M3), Holly Leisemann (M4),
Kaitlyn Long (H8), Hannah Lowe (M1), Zoe Marschke
(H6), Charlotte Marshall (W5), Claudia McArthur (G4),
Madeline McFarlane (G7), Jessica McHugh (H7), Sarah
Neale (G7), Hannah Neuendorf (W4), Annecy Oliveros
(H5), Majella Pearl (H6), Georgia Richards (G7), Stella
Rumpf (W4), Jordan Twigg (W7), Ritwika Vinayagam
(W3), Emalea Williams (M3), Katelyn Wilson (W1) and
Stephanie Zande (W3).
Year 10… Rebecca Adamson (G2), Jessie Ashe (G1),
Isabel Bosman (W4), Ashleigh Bullock (W4), Jordan
Christison (G2), Georgia Cole (G2), Tiah Collett (H7),
Chelsea Connell (W2), Emily Collins (H1), Niamh
Conway (W3), Tarshia Coto (M6), Gabriella De Oliveira
(M4), Aleisha de Ryck (M5), Riley Edwards (H5), Liberty
Engler (W2), Tiffeni Follett (M7), Aimee Foster (G7),
Sophie Giles (W6), Chelsea Harris (G7), Annabelle
Heather (H6), Emelia Janowicz (W3), Felicity Jones
(W8), Stephanie Lucas (M5), Renee Luyke (M8), Jacinta
Markcrow (W6), Grace McFarlane (G8), Rebecca O'Brien
(W4), Adasha Radrodro-Durutamata (W7), Katherine
Rosenthal (H7), Matilda Sadler (M7), Gracie Twidale (H7)
and Lilly Vince (W3).
Year 11… Antonia Batistich (H1), Elizabeth Covington
(G4), Madeline Edwards (H4), Meghan Habermann (M3), Elinor Handley (W1), Lenore Irvine (G8), Georgia Jones
(G7), Dana Larkin (W2), Amelia Le-Bherz (G8), Emily Lunney (M5), Courtney McClurg (W8), Eloise McNeven
(H1), Carla Paxevanos (G7), Anna Pradella (M6), Aiswarya Sasidharan (W6), Rheanna Sharp (M8), Jacqueline
Cont’d .......
Sinclair (M4) and Sophie Wilkins (G1).
Year 12… Laura Adamson (G1), Raechelle Cochran (M4), Jessie Cody
(G7), Alexandra Collins (H7), Emily Earle (H8), Maddison Eleison (H3),
Tiarna Evans (M8), Annie-rose Forsyth (M2), Eilish Hazell (G7), Bridget
Hines (W6), Leilani Jensen (M6), Meg Kelleher (H8), Alison Knox (H1), Kate
Lee (W1), Samantha Madsen (H3), Taylor Price (G2), Amy Rees (M6),
Brittany Rodgers (G3), Sara Stanley (G5), Maureen Sue (W5), Rachel Vella
(G8), Hannah Wass (M2) and Charlotte Woods (M1).
Certificate III in Business Administration – Hannah Van Den Elsen (G7).
It was also wonderful to welcome back Claire Sotiriadis (College Captain
2012) to our assembly. Claire was presented with her TJ Ryan Medal by the
Honourable Ian Berry MP. This medal represents a long standing tradition of
recognising achievement in Queensland, and carries great prestige for both
the student and the College. It recognises exemplary students who
demonstrate outstanding leadership in their school and community and
academic excellence in their achievements in Year 12. The scholarship is
valued at $10 000 over five years but more importantly the TJ Ryan Medal is
a recognition of outstanding academic achievement and superior leadership
qualities. Well done Claire.
Claire was then invited to present our “Excellence in Success” Awards, as
one of the inaugural recipients in 2012. This award is presented to Year 12
girls who have received a Celebrating Success certificate at the end of each
semester since Year 8. And this year, we congratulate the following seven
young ladies on achieving “Excellence in Success”;
Tiarna Evans
Annie-rose Forsyth
Leilani Jensen
Alison Knox
Samantha Madsen
Sara Stanley
Rachel Vella
Finally, we made two other presentations on our assembly. We
acknowledged Natalie Davison (Year 12, G2) as the recipient of the Pierre
de Coubertin Award. This award was in recognition of the sportsmanship,
participation and leadership Natalie has demonstrated across a range of
Sports over the years she has attended St Mary’s College, in representing
the College as well as the wider Ipswich region and state of Queensland in a
range of different sports. Well done Natalie!
And, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli presented Mrs Franz and a number of
Senior Art students with their prize following their win in the Ipswich City
Council Mask Competition.
Well done to everyone… we certainly have much to celebrate at St Mary’s College.
Mercy flowing... St Mary’s Primary and St
Mary’s Parish
Congratulations to Mr Mike Quinn and Fr
Peter Casey, staff and students of St Mary’s
Primary school, along with members of the St
Mary’s Parish for their wonderful High Tea on
the weekend, organised to celebrate the
sesquicentenary. It was a beautiful occasion
that truly captured the Catholic and Mercy
tradition of hospitality and marked with grace
and elegance the significant milestone of 150
years since the Primary school and College
were established.
In particular, I thank and acknowledge those
young ladies from St Mary’s College who
offered their time to be of service to the St Mary’s Primary School community by attending to and waiting on
tables.
Well done and thank you to;
Charlotte Berry (Year 8, M6), Caitlyn Bowen (Year 8, G6), Claire Bullock (Year 8, W3), Amy Coble (Year 8, M7),
Mikaela Mitchell (Year 8, G7), Hannah Sotiriadis (Year 8, G2), Ashleigh Bullock (Year 10, W4), Antonia Batistich
(Year 11, H1), Brianna Corbyn (Year 11, G1), Hollie Irvine (Year 11, G6), Blythe Kunde (Year 11, H4), Emily
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Cont’d .......
Lunney (Year 11, M5), Emma Sanchez (Year 11, W5), Samantha Sayaxang (Year 11, M8), Sophie Sugars
(Year 11, W2), Lindsay Tonner (Year 11, H1), Sophie Wilkins (Year 11, G1), Laura Adamson (Year 12,
G1), Alessandra Bruckner (Year 12, G5), Breenna Conway (Year 12, W6) and Bridget Hines (Year 12,
W6).
I would like to take the opportunity to pass on some positive feedback regarding the volunteers from St
Marys College, at our High Tea on the weekend. We are so appreciative of their efforts, beautiful
manners and willingness to help, at what was a fantastic and very hectic function! The girls are to be
commended for their attentiveness to the hungry and thirsty attendees, constantly checking whether
refills were needed, if our teapots were still hot, etc.
Could you please pass on our gratitude to the girls involved, and thank you for encouraging them to
assist. I believe everyone who attended had a lovely time, and would agree that it could not have been
successful
without the generous help of the volunteers.
Kind regards,
Trudy Wendt
Finance Officer
St Marys Primary School
Mercy flowing… Mrs Jorgensen is retiring!
It is with much sadness that I inform our community of Mrs Judy Jorgensen’s decision to retire at the end of
this term. Mrs Jorgensen has a long association with our community as a former student, mother and
parent, but in the past 17 years has become well known to many as our Tuckshop Convenor. Mrs
Jorgensen is keen to do more ‘grandmother’ duties and for this reason will take her leave at the end of this
term.
Mercy flowing… Mercy House Award
Congratulations to Box and Co. who won the Queensland Master Builders Association (QMBA) Award for
St Mary’s College Mercy House restoration and refurbishments recently. It was a landmark project and this
award recognises many who gave of their skills and expertise, especially in the building and restoring, to
bring Mercy House back to life. Well done Box and Co.
Enjoy your weekend with family and friends,
Deidre Young
Principal
Welcome Kacho Girls
On Monday this week, we welcomed six girls from Kacho Girls’ School from Kyoto, Japan into our
community. Ai, Haruka, Hikaru, Maki, Yuuka and Yuumi and their teacher Mr Naganuma, have
been a delightful addition to Japanese classes. The girls are here to study English and
experience school in Australia and will return to Japan next Friday. Next week from Monday to
Thursday there will be various activities lunch activities to give our students the opportunity to
meet the Japanese students.
In other news The Tokon-Ton Live Taiko drumming group will be performing at 12.30 pm on the
25th August at Genki Mart (Shop 3, 24 South Pine Road, Alderley). This Taiko group performed
at St Mary’s College during MADD Dayz this year. Japan Week 2013 is from the 16th to the 22nd
August.
Each year a week-long celebration of Japanese culture is organised by the
Consulate-General of Brisbane. More details will be published in next week’s newsletter.
Ms Anna Yamaura
LOTE COORDINATOR
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The Principal, Mrs Deidre Young
and
the staff and students of
St Mary’s College,
in partnership with
St Mary’s Primary school,
cordially invite
Parents and Community Members
to join us in celebrating
Eucharist
in Honour of Mary, Mother of Mercy
and our sesquicentenary.
Most Reverend Archbishop
Mark Coleridge will be presiding.
Monday 16th September 2013
9.30 am
St Mary’s Church, Ipswich
“The Touch of Mercy”
Artist – John Maitland
Please join us for morning tea
afterwards in
St Mary’s Primary Hall.
RSVP: Monday 9th September 2013
admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
(07) 3432 5444
St Mary’s College is seeking a suitable applicant for the position of:
Tuckshop Convenor (Job Share)
to commence from Tuesday 8th October 2013.
The successful applicant will be required to work 15 hours per week over two days.
They will share the role of Tuckshop Convenor with another member of staff.
Duties will include the general operation of the tuckshop, including ordering,
preparing and serving food, and managing volunteers.
If interested, please write an Expression of Interest addressed to Mrs Deidre Young, Principal
including any experiences or skills that will assist you in filling the role advertised.
Expressions of Interest are due by 5.00 pm on Monday 19th August 2013.
For any further information, please contact the College on (07) 3432 5444.
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‐ R E S P E C T We e k ‐ Week Five
A successful initiative of the Student Representative Council
for the last four years, RESPECT Week, once again this year
aims to promote the importance of respectful personal
interactions within the College community.
During RESPECT Week, the Student Council will offer a variety
of activities which link each day to a theme based upon the
letters which form the word RESPECT. Activities are organized
to allow all members of the College community, both staff
and students, to become involved. This year, the days will be as
follows: Self Respect, Environment, Community, Positivity and
Thank you. Of particular note this year are the Harlem Shake
Dance on Wednesday (gold coin donation) and the selling of
the smiley face biscuits for Positivity day.
The members of the Student Representative Council are
looking forward to sharing RESPECT Week with our peers and
College staff. Please join with us and witness…
‘Mercy Spirit flowing….’
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From the Deputy
Year 12 References
At the completion of Year 12, each student is provided with the opportunity
to receive a College Reference. A College Reference is a valuable document
that can be used when completing applications, seeking future employment,
to provide evidence that you can perform particular tasks and to highlight
qualities sought by employers. It also acknowledges each student’s
involvement in varying activities and events whilst a student at St Mary’s
College.
Each student received a Reference Information Booklet on Wednesday, 31st
July. This booklet is used to gather and validate information for the
preparation of your daughter’s College Reference. The booklets are due by
Friday, 23rd August, 3.00 pm. The material included in each student’s
reference is dependent on the information collected and verified by her
teachers. Students should start the verification process early as they need to
ask the relevant teacher to confirm her involvement with a particular
activity or event if they do not have the documentation to support their
involvement in the activity. It is each student’s responsibility to have her
booklet fully completed so that an accurate reference can be written.
The process involved in the preparation of each student’s College Reference
is quite lengthy. Once students return their booklets, Pastoral Care teachers
are responsible for writing a reference for each student in their Pastoral Care
group. This reference is then forwarded on to the student’s two referees who
will then have an opportunity to add any further information. Each House
Coordinator is also provided with a copy of the reference for comment. The
final checking stage is completed by a member of the College Leadership
Team before the reference goes to print.
The College Reference will be provided to your daughter at the Graduation
Mass on the 14th November. This will only occur if your daughter has
completed her College Reference Booklet in full and passed it on to her
Pastoral Care teacher by Friday, 23rd August. Please check with your
daughter that she meets these requirements if you wish for her to receive a
College Reference.
Thanks for your support.
Judith Jones
Deputy Principal (Acting)
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From the APRE
This month the Church marks the 99th World Day of Migrants
and Refugees during Migrant and Refugee Week 19th - 25th
August 2013. In the lead up to these celebrations, I would like
to present for you consideration some excerpts from Migrants:
Pilgrimage of Faith and Hope published by the Australian
Catholic Bishops Conference. The first extract is entitled,
‘Catholic Social Teaching on Mandatory Immigration
Detention’.
Catholic Social Teaching on Mandatory Immigration Detention
In 1992 Australia introduced the policy of mandatory detention
for non-citizens who arrive in Australia by boat without a valid
Australian visa1. This policy was pursued before hearing their
stories and despite all the information available about the wars
and conflict occurring in the countries that these asylum
seekers where arriving from. It is not against international law
to seek asylum, however those who try to in Australia are
stripped of their liberty. The length and isolation of many
Australian immigration detention facilities compounds the
suffering and frustration of not knowing what the future holds.
This policy is primarily pursued in the belief (not the fact) that it
will deter asylum seekers from arriving by boat.
‘Pragmatically, no empirical evidence is available to give
credence to the assumption that the threat of being
detained deters irregular migration, or more specifically, discourages persons from seeking asylum’ 2
The Refugee Convention in operation since 1951 has struggled to ensure the right to seek asylum is secure and
available to those most vulnerable. Australia as signatory to the Refugee Convention has agreed to protect those
who seek asylum at our shores. Sadly, the policy of mandatory detention has led many people to harm
themselves and even take their own life3. Twenty years later this policy remains in place.
The Catholic Church, as a universal family, pursues the mandate to protect and promote life both in Australia and
internationally. Asylum flows are considered in this larger view, not just of what is happening in Australia but to
see what the situation is globally and to reflect on what is the best approach in the pursuit of not only protecting
people’s lives but to empower the exiled to live life to the full. For Catholics, our obligation to asylum seekers is
not only to protect (as stipulated in the Refugee Convention) but to welcome and offer hospitality so that they may
not feel isolated because of intolerance or disinterest.4
Since its inception mandatory detention has been a nightmarish situation for asylum seekers. Their journey begins
with great suffering, often with the loss of loved ones, parents, siblings, and children. They often lose their beloved
homeland forever and will never be able to return. They then risk their own lives all for the slight hope that their
situation could be improved. They seek an opportunity to live a dignified life. The call of the Catholic Church is to
help all people “live in a way consonant with that dignity.”5 The first step is to extend hospitality to people “caught
in the trials and misfortunes of exile, and to strive with all our resources to help them.” 6
In asking for asylum, our exiled brothers and sisters
turn up unexpectedly as Jesus does to call on our
kindness (cf. John 4:10). Our welcome, compassion,
assistance and hospitality are a blessing not only for
asylum seekers but more so for the host community,
who is given a great privilege to serve God in this
special way (cf. Mt 25: 38).
Michael Blanchfield
Assistant Principal Religious Education
1 DIAC Submission to Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Immigration Detention Network September
2011, p. 104
2 Alice Edwards, UNCHR Report 2011
3 Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Immigration Detention Network March 2012, p105.
4 Benedict XVI One Human Family, Message for the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2011.
5 Pope Benedict XVI, Encyclical Deus Caritas Est, 30
6 Pope Pius XII Apostolic Constitution Exsul Familia Nazarethana, 1st August 1952, Title 1.
Refugees in Malaysia
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COUNSELLING and CAREER NEWS
From the College Counsellors
Counselling News
The curve of forgetting - Forgetting takes place most rapidly shortly after you stop studying a
subject. The greatest loss is within a few hours. The speed with which you forget gradually slows
down as time goes on. This is why it is more effective to do your revision over a number of weeks,
rather than the night before the exam. Plan your review of material to take place first the day after it is studied, a
second time about a week after that, and finally a few weeks later. Adapted from www.uwaterloo.ca/counsellingservices/curve-forgetting and How to Study by T. S. Staton.
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Career News
Australian Jobs 2013 now available - This publication can be accessed at http://www.foi.deewr.gov.au/node/32635. It
includes information about the labour market for industries and occupations as well as states, territories and regions of
Australia. It also provides employment opportunity information that will help you understand where the jobs will be in the
future. For example, the following information is from page 15 of Australian Jobs 2013.
Projected Employment Growth, November 2012 to November 2017 - Top 10 Industries (‘000)
 Health Care and Social Assistance 177.8
 Retail Trade 109.1
 Construction 100.2
 Accommodation and Food Services 66.8
 Education and Training 64.5
 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 62.8
 Public Administration and Safety 43.2
 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 41.6
 Other Services 35.5
 Administrative and Support Services 26.1
School leaver events in Brisbane - SCIPS (School Community Industry Partnership Service) will hold two of these
events in the Brisbane area for students who wish to meet employers looking to recruit staff in 2014. They will be held
at:
St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane, Wednesday 21st August 2013, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm, and
Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, Tuesday 10th September 2013, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.
For more information, to register to attend and for preparation tips, visit http://www.scips.org.au/index.php/
content.display?id=138107969ccef03c5500289e8a4f2736
Virgin Australia Pilot Cadet Program - Our popular Pilot Cadet Program is back for a second year. You don’t need
prior flying experience and unlike any other Australian airline pilot cadet program, Virgin Australia will assist all cadets
financially, advancing upfront training course costs. Each cadet can look forward to world class training and a career
within the Virgin Australia team, taking off on the ATR or F50 in our regional fleet as a First Officer. Virgin Australia is
inviting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples who are interested in a career as a pilot to apply for this exciting new
opportunity. Our Indigenous Recruitment Team is available to offer career advice and provide candidate care to
Indigenous people who are interested in employment opportunities with Virgin Australia. If you are interested in applying
for this great please contact us on indigenous.recruitment@virginaustralia.com
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day - On Saturday 31st August 2013, ADFA,
located in Canberra, will open its doors to the general public. This is an ideal opportunity for
potential students to experience the academy firsthand. Defence and university staff will be
available to answer questions. For more information refer to: http://www.openday.adfa.edu.au/index.html. Reasons you
might want to study at ADFA, include: get paid to study, get a quality education and graduate with a degree, study with
the best university teacher to student ratio, learn to be a leader, undertake adventure training and personal
development, meet a diverse range of people, start a career that will take you around Australia and the world, take
advantage of post-graduate courses and scholarship opportunities, graduate with a guaranteed job.
Year 12 – What next? - It’s that time of year when Year 12s start to make serious plans for next
year. The ‘Year 12 – What next?’ resource can assist in this process as it provides information on
a range of options available to Year 12 students. These options include: the education/training
options available to school leavers - e.g. apprenticeships, university, TAFE, where the jobs are and the skills in demand,
setting up your own business and gaining practical experience through volunteering. You can access this resource from
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the myfuture website at http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ (click on ‘Year 12 – What next?’ on the home page).
Get Ya Head Right film competition - Participants in this competition are required to produce a
three-minute film that presents a mental health message. The themes for this year are: Bullying and
harassment – Don’t be a bystander, be a friend, Racism is not okay and Gettingback in touch with
nature and people. Entries close on 20th September 2013.
See http://www.getyaheadright.com/ for details.
Savewater Awards Photographic Competition - Take a photo that captures the importance of water and conserving it
for the future. Prizes include a computer, digital cameras and iPads. Entries close on 30th September 2013. http://
www.savewater.com.au/programs-and-events/photographic-competition.
Commerce or Business at UQ: Which degree will take you where you want to go? - The
following information has been provided by the University of Queensland (UQ) and relates
specifically to courses at this university. Other universities may not distinguish between
Commerce and Business. For students wanting to climb the corporate ladder the differences between Business and
Commerce can be confusing. In reality the differences are vast and it is important to ensure students make the right
decision. That is why we have developed this guide, which will explain the type of themes students will study in either
degree as well as outlining what sort of career pathways can be followed.
Business – The Management Game - If you are a people person and a natural born leader then business might be the
shoe that fits. You can follow the path of some of our nation’s greatest corporate leaders with a degree in business
specialising in management, entrepreneurship and even real estate. To succeed in business you need to have
perseverance while also being outcomes focused, entrepreneurial and self-confident. If this sounds like your type of
personality then your potential could lead you to be the next CEO of a multinational corporation or working on your
entrepreneurial dream. Career outcomes for Bachelor of Business students include: Business Management, Marketing,
Advertising, Brand and Product Management, Communications and Information Management, Human Resource
Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Real Estate.
Commerce – The Money Game - The B Commerce is a degree that teaches you to crunch numbers and sustain a
healthy bottom line. If you want to bank on being the world’s leading business analyst or compare budget notes with
political leaders then Commerce is the degree for you. Commerce students are introduced to many quantitative
methods and this degree contains a range of high-level finance subjects. In plain English this means if you plan to be at
the forefront of brokering deals or perhaps ringing the opening bell at the NYC Stock exchange, you will be
prepared. To succeed in commerce you need to be analytical and have a good grasp on numbers. Our Commerce
graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies and banks including Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, Macquarie
Capital and Morgan Stanley, only to name a few. For further information about Business and Commerce programs at
UQ, visit the Faculty of Business website at www.bel.uq.edu.au/.
Due dates in August 2013
1st
QTAC online applications open http://www.qtac.edu.au
9th
University of Queensland Young Scholars Program application closing date
http://www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars/index.html
12th University of Queensland music audition applications close http://www.uq.edu.au/music/
12th Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium audition applications close
http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/queensland-conservatorium
30th Aged Care Nursing Scholarships applications close
http://www.acn.edu.au/australian-government-scholarships (click ‘Undergraduate’)
31st William Blue College of Hospitality Management scholarship applications close
http://www.williamblue.edu.au/how-to-enrol/scholarship
31st APM College of Business and Communication Industry scholarship applications due
http://www.apm.edu.au/apply-online/scholarships
Engineering and Technology Careers Evening at the University of Queensland (UQ) - This event, to be held from
5.00 pm to 8.00 pm on Thursday 30th August 2013, will provide information on UQ’s B Engineering, B IT and B
Multimedia Design. For details and to register to attend, see http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/careers-evening.
NIDA applications are open - You can now apply for 2014 full-time courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA). Applications close on 30th September 2013. Study options include degree courses in Acting, Properties,
Theatre, Design, Playwriting, Directing, Costume, Staging and Production. See http://www.nida.edu.au/HOW-TOAPPLY/default.aspx for more information.
Search for Australian tertiary courses - The Hot Courses website has a number of search functions to help you find
Australian tertiary institutions, courses and scholarships. Check out the website at http://www.hotcourses.com.au/.
Updates from the Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Digital Journalism Major – students can choose this major within the B Arts commencing in 2014.
Early Achievers’ Program – this program considers community involvement and leadership potential for selection into
ACU courses (not just OPs). Successful applicants will receive a course offer in November. Applications close on 21st
October 2013. See http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternate_entry/early_entry for more information.
New courses – the following courses will commence at the ACU Brisbane campus in 2014. Use the Course Finder at
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http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/2013 for information about the courses.
 B Applied Public Health/B Global Studies
 B Exercise Science/B Public Health
 B Occupational Therapy
 B Speech Pathology
 B Exercise Science/B Business Administration.
Bonus point schemes – ACU has a number of schemes that provide applicants with bonus points for entry to ACU
courses. Bonus points are added to your OP or Rank. Find out about these schemes at http://www.acu.edu.au/
study_at_acu/alternate_entry/accessacu.
Want a career in theatre? - The Brisbane Art Theatre’s College of Theatre Practice offers Certificates III and IV in Live
Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations). Acting workshops are also available. See http://
www.collegetheatrepractice.com.au/ for more information.
ACER International Student Scholarship - International students intending to study business at an
Australian university, starting in 2014 can apply for this scholarship valued at $50 000. The scholarship
applications opened in March 2013 and will close on 1st February 2014. Visit http://www.acer.edu.au/
aiss for details.
Grants for young women - Layne Beachley and her Aim for the Stars Foundation invites Australian females aged
12 – 26 years who need funding to achieve goals in their Sporting, Academic, Community, Business, Environmental or
Cultural pursuits to apply for a 2014 grant. The application due date is 15th November 2013. Find out more at http://
www.aimforthestars.com.au/news/applications-for-2014-grants-are-open-now/.
Scholarships for design and commerce courses in Sydney - Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney, is
offering eight scholarships for current Australian Year 12 students wishing to study one of its courses in 2014. The
College offers four-year degree programs in Accountancy, Commerce, Design and Arts (Visual Communication).
Students can access FEE-HELP for these courses. Visit http://www.raffles.edu.au/ for more information about the
courses and scholarships. Scholarship applications close on 8th November 2013.
Places still available for 2014 with Lattitude Global Volunteering - Lattitude Global Volunteering
organises international Gap Year programs in Asia/Pacific and Europe/Canada for young people aged
between 17 and 25 years. Limited places are still available for students wishing to go on a gap year in
2014. See http://www.lattitude.org.au/how-to-apply/ready-to-apply
Upcoming gap year program information session: World Education Program Student Exchange will hold an
information session in Brisbane on 8th August 2013. Visit http://wep.org.au/info/information-evenings.
Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening - Interested in working in
Psychology, Counselling, Case Management, Coaching or People Management? If so, you may be
interested in attending this information evening at ACAP’s Brisbane campus at 6.00 pm on Wednesday
7th August 2013. ACAP offers accredited degree and diploma courses. FEE-HELP and VET
FEE-HELP are available for these courses. For more information or to RSVP call 1800 061 199 or visit http://
www.acap.edu.au/Register.html.
Australian Institute of Applied Science (AIAS) Brisbane Campus Open Day - AIAS offers courses in Beauty
Therapy (diploma), Natural Therapy (diploma and advanced diploma), Hairdressing (diploma and certificate), Massage
Therapy (diploma and certificate) and Fitness and Allied Health Assistant courses (certificate). VET FEE-HELP is
available for most of these courses. This institute will hold its open day from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm noon on Saturday
10th August 2013 at its Stones Corner campus. Visit http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/brisbane-open-day
to register for this event.
Aviation Careers Expo 2013 - This event will be held from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Saturday 24th August 2013 at
Aviation Australia, 25 Boronia Road, Brisbane International Airport Precinct. The Aviation Careers Expo has a strong
focus on careers, training and employment. Find out more at http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/expo/.
Brisbane beauty therapy information evening - The Australian National College of Beauty (ANCB) will hold its
information evening from 6.00 pm on Tuesday 27th August 2013 at it Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley. ANCB offers
the Diploma of Beauty Therapy. VET FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. See http://www.ancb.edu.au/opendays-events/brisbane-info-evening2.
Charlton Brown Open Day - This institution provides accredited certificate and diploma level courses in Children’s
Services, Disability Care, Aged Care and Community Services. Students may be eligible for government financial
assistance for the courses offered. Charlton Brown will hold its open day from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm on Saturday 10th
August 2013 at its Fortitude Valley Campus in Brisbane. See http://www.charltonbrown.com.au/news-and-media/
events/?event_id=13
Information Evening for Natural Therapies - Australian College of Natural Therapies Brisbane Campus will hold an
information evening from 6.00 pm on Tuesday 27th August 2013 at its Brisbane campus in Fortitude Valley. This
institution offers accredited courses in Massage, Fitness, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Sport Development and
Nutrition. Eligible students have access to VET FEE-HELP for diploma and advanced diploma courses. http://
www.acnt.edu.au/about-us/events/acnt-brisbane-information-evening-tuesday-27th-august-2013.
JMC Academy Brisbane Open Day - JMC Academy offers accredited diploma and degree courses in Music, Audio,
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Animation, Game Design, Film and Television Production, Audio Engineering and Sound Production, Contemporary
Music and Performance, and entertainment business management. FEE-HELP is available for degree courses. JMC
will hold an open day at 10.30 am or 1.00 pm on Saturday 10th August 2013 at its South Brisbane campus. Go to http://
www.jmcacademy.edu.au/News/2013-02-11/REGISTER-FOR-OUR-NEXT-OPEN-DAY-2-13.cfm
Qantm College and SAE Brisbane Open Day - These two institutions will hold their open day from 11.00 am to 3.00
pm on Saturday 3rd August 2013 at their West End campus. Qantm College offers accredited diploma and degree
courses in Animation, Games Design, Games Programming, Graphic Design and Interactive Media. SAE offers
accredited degree, diploma and certificate courses in Audio, Film or Electronic Music Production. FEE-HELP and VET
FEE-HELP are available for these courses. Visit http://brisbane.qantm.com/en-gb/home/ for Qantm and http://
brisbane.sae.edu/en-gb/home/ for SAE.
Queensland Tertiary Institution open days in August 2013 - These events are important occasions for students
considering future tertiary study. You can check out the campus and find out about courses, course outcomes
(employment prospects), scholarships and entry pathways. Open days also provide an opportunity to speak to lecturers
and current students. Spend time before the event to develop a checklist of what you want to find out. See more tips for
attending university open days on the My Health Career website at https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/university-opendays-your-survival-guide/.
Central Queensland University: Brisbane Campus: 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Thursday 8th August. http://
www.cqu.edu.au/opendays
Christian Heritage College: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday 24th August. Go to http://chc.edu.au/index.php/futurestudents/open-day/ access the open day schedule.
Griffith University: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm on Sunday 11th August at the Gold Coast, Nathan and Southbank
Campuses. Visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/open-day for more information and to download the open day guide.
Queensland University of Technology: Caboolture Campus 9.00 am to 2.00 pm on Sunday 19th August. Access the
program
at
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/qut-open-day?
utm_source=qut_web_homesite&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=qut_undergraduate_open_day.
The University of Queensland: Download the open day program at http://youruq.com/openday.
St Lucia Campus, 9.00 am to 3.00 pm on Sunday 4th August.
Ipswich Campus, 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Wednesday 7th August.
Gatton Campus, 9.30 am to 3.00 pm on Sunday 18th August
University of the Sunshine Coast: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm on Sunday 11th August
http://www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-and-information-events/open-day-sunday-11-august-2013.
University of Southern Queensland: http://www.usq.edu.au/future-students/experience/open-day.
Toowoomba Campus, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on Sunday 18th August.
Springfield Campus, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on Sunday 25th August.
Selected interstate tertiary institution open days for 2013: If you are thinking of applying for university studies
interstate, you will need to begin your research as soon as possible. Information you should seek, includes:
 location of the institution (does it have more than one campus?)
 courses offered, entry prerequisites, previous ATAR cut-offs
 cost of accommodation and when to apply
 travel costs
 support for interstate students
 Scholarships
 application process (do you use a tertiary admissions centre or apply directly?)
 application due dates
 overseas exchange programs.
How are applicants selected for courses through QTAC? - Entry to many of the courses you
can apply for through QTAC is competitive. Consequently institutions use specific selection
criteria to select students for their courses including:
 meeting minimum entry requirements (these may include subject prerequisites; a folio, interview or audition; tests or
questionnaires; the successful completion of a course; and age), and
 merit (based on OPs and FPs or Rank).
Through the QTAC process, eligible applicants (i.e. those who meet the minimum entry requirements) are considered in
order of merit (i.e. OP or Rank). In simplistic terms, the OP or Rank of the last person to get into the course before all
places are filled becomes the cut-off for that course in that offer round.
The QTAC application - QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) administers the application and offer
processes for participating tertiary institutions in Queensland and a few interstate institutions. A list of participating
institutions can be found in Section 3 of the QTAC Guide. The QTAC application is an online application on the QTAC
website at http://www.qtac.edu.au (click on ‘Online Services’). Year 12 students apply via the Twelve to Tertiary (TTT)
application. The QTAC application opens on 1st August 2013. The ‘on time’ due date for applications is 27th September
2013. On time applications for Year 12 students cost $34. Late applications (i.e. from 28th September) cost $109. You
can apply for up to six courses at different institutions on the one QTAC application (you receive one offer). It is
essential that you submit one application only. QTAC provides a number of resources to help with the application,
including:
 Movies (How to apply; Ordering your preferences; Tracking your application; Responding to your offer) on the
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website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/OnlineServices/OnlineServices.html
 A demonstration application (to practise on) on the website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/OnlineServices/
OnlineServices.html
 ‘Year 12 – How to apply’ on the website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-CurrentYr12/Introduction.html
 ‘Applying online’ on pages 12 and 13 in the QTAC Guide. Page 13 provides a list of steps in the online application
process
 ‘How to order preferences’ on page 11 in the QTAC Guide.
Once you have applied, you automatically have access to the QTAC Current Applicant online service, which includes
three free course preference change sessions. The full list of online services is in the QTAC Guide (page 14) and on
the QTAC website (http://www.qtac.edu.au/OnlineServices/OnlineServices.html). To begin your QTAC application you
need your LUI number and PIN (day and month of your birth). At the completion of your online application you will be
given a QTAC application number. You can use this number or your LUI to go back into your application to change
preferences and to see if you have an offer.
What is a Rank? A Rank is:
 a number given to a qualification or employment/experience history
 on a scale from 1 to 99 (highest/best)
 derived from a QTAC or institution specific schedule.
The most commonly used QTAC schedules are included in Section 2 of the QTAC Guide.
Year 12 questions
Q.
I did a QUT accounting subject in conjunction with my Senior Accounting course this
year. I am intending to apply through QTAC for university courses. How will QTAC
know I have done the QUT course so I can gain the bonus rank for completing a
university subject?
A.
QUT will report your results to the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA). QSA passes this information on to
QTAC.
This information should be in your Learning Account (see Student Connect at
https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/) and on your online QTAC application when you apply.
Q.
I have completed AMEB Speech and Drama Grade 7. Will this help my OP?
A.
No. However, QTAC currently will allocate a Rank of 84 (comparable to OP 9) to this qualification. For this to
happen, your training organisation (teacher) should inform the Queensland Studies Authority that you have
completed this qualification. This information should be in your Learning Account (see Student Connect at
https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/) and on your online QTAC application when you apply. When selecting
students for courses the rules of the institution determine which of the two scores (OP or Rank) will go first. In
most cases your highest (best) score will go first.
Q.
My family might be moving to a new house in December. How will the Queensland Studies Authority
(QSA) know where to send my OP?
A.
If your contact details change after you leave school, you need to inform the QSA and QTAC. You can change
your address on your online QTAC application form. You can contact QSA on 1800 804 991.
Q.
What are these bonus ranks everyone keeps talking about?
A.
There are a number of special admissions schemes that can assist QTAC applicants in special circumstances to
gain entry to certain tertiary courses. The Year 12 Bonus Rank Scheme is one of these. Under this scheme,
applicants are allocated bonus ranks for specific studies they undertake in Year 12. Seven universities in
South-East Queensland have such a scheme. Go to http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-SAS/Year12Bonus.html to
read about how this scheme works and the specific rules of the universities that offer it. Also see pages 47-53 in
the QTAC Guide for information about other special admissions schemes.
Joanne O’Bryan and Kristina Holland-Thomson
College Guidance Counsellors
BRISBANE SINGS 2013
In 2013 Brisbane Sings is back – bigger and better than before and the
Combined Colleges Choir is involved! Experience the power of 500 massed
voices singing some of the world’s most recognised tunes including: Hallelujah
Chorus, Bohemian Rhapsody, Music from the ‘Wizard of Oz’ and 'Do You Hear
the People Sing' from ‘Les Miserables.’ As part of the Brisbane Festival
performing at the Concert Hall, QPAC on Saturday 21st September 2013 at
7.00 pm.
Book your tickets now at http://www.qtix.com.au/event/Brisbane_Sings_13.aspx
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Park to Park
Early on Sunday morning 28th July, sixteen students were busily blowing up balloons
and decorating their Water Station Area at the annual “Park to Park Fun Run”. The
girls then worked tirelessly encouraging the runners and handing out water to anyone
(including puppy dogs) in need of it. In spite of the chilly morning, the atmosphere
around our Water Station was relaxed, noisy and fun! Manning a Water Station gave
our students a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community of Ipswich and to
support the Ipswich Hospital. Well done girls!
Jayne Johanson
Campus Minister
FINANCE
OFFICE
HOURS
Students:
8.10 am to 8.30 am and
first break and second
break
Public:
8.30 am to 3.30 pm
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Uniform Shop Hours
Monday 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Thursday 8.00 am to 10.00 am and
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
If these days fall on a public
holiday, the shop will open the
following business day.
DIARY DATES 2013
5th August
 Year 10 Subject Selection Evening
th
 College Tours
th
 Sport, Cultural and Year 12 Photos
th
 Year 10 Dance
6 August
8 August
9 August
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Change to Parental Contact Details
If your contact details have changed or are
going to change, please notify the College in
order for your records to be updated.
Please e-mail
admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au with your
Daughter’s Name, Year Level and
Pastoral Care Group.
PLEASE NOTE:
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY
BEFORE 7.30 AM, PLEASE PHONE
3432-5499 WITH THE STUDENT NAME,
YEAR LEVEL AND PASTORAL CARE
GROUP.
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES
DURING SCHOOL HOURS,
7.35 AM-3.15 PM, PLEASE PHONE
STUDENT OFFICE ON 3432-5407
or email Feona on
absentees@stmarys.qld.edu.au
PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH OF THE
ABOVE PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL
ADDRESS ARE TO BE USED FOR
STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY.
Please Note
St Mary’s College
iCentre is open from
7.45 am - 3.30 pm daily
 RESPECT Week
5th August
th
S. Adermann
6 August
A. Davison and T. Ramsden
7th August
P. Lennon and A. Smolenski
th
K. Zande and K. Adamson
th
A. Walsh and J. Cannan
8 August
9 August
MESSAGE FROM THE TUCKSHOP CONVENORS
Attention Helpers:
If you are unavailable, could you please let the
Tuckshop Convenors know on (07) 3432 - 5462.
Ipswich Little Athletics - Sign On Dates
Friday 30th August, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Saturday 31st August, from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Bill Patterson Oval
Lion Street, Ipswich
More Information: Ann Bell (07) 3201 8431, 0427 112 661 ipsla@optusnet.com.au
The St Edmund’s College newsletter is
available in ‘News and Events’ on the
College Website.
http://www.sec.qld.edu.au/
Calling all Past Associates of St Mary’s College
Registration for all past associates is now available
for $10 per year.
Visit www.stmarys.qld.edu.au for more details.
Date Claimer! Change to Date
The new softball club in Ipswich looking for Junior and Senior Players
St Edmund’s College
P & F Dance NOW
23rd August 2013
(previously 9th August)
$50 Deposit upon Registration. Fundraising Available to reduce cost in fees. If
transferring from another club please bring along permit. If a Junior player that
has never played before a copy of Birth Certificate is required.
Outlaws Softball Club
Sign On 17th August @ Ipswich PCYC Pulse Building
10.00 am to 12.00 pm
More Information: Sonia Ledger 0407 157 964 outlawssoftball13@gmail.com
St Mary's College publishes advertising for outside school events in good
faith and takes no responsibility for such events or the personnel involved.
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