Monday 12 - Friday 16 June - Year 10 Work experience

Wednesday 21 - Athletics Carnival Prep - U11

Wednesday 21 - Enrolments Round 1 Close

Thurday 22 & Friday 23 - Athletics Carnival U12 - U18

Saturday 24 to Friday 30 - Confraternity QISSN & QISSRL

Monday 10 July - Pupil Free Day (Professional Development for Staff Day)

Monday 10 to Friday 14 July - NAIDOC Week

Friday 21 July - Dalby Careers Expo - Years 10 to 12 Students

The Term 2 calendar of events is now available via the link below. You can print this out and have it at home so you know everything that is happening at our College.

On Monday 24 April, the College joined as a community to commemorate the soldiers who have given their lives through war. We were fortunate to have a past student, Jack Appleton, Squadron Leader, to speak on behalf of army personnel. On Tuesday, the College was also represented at both the Dawn Service and later at the Community March and Service at ANZAC Park. It was wonderful to see our community of students, staff and parents take the time to reflect on the sacrifice of the ANZACs.

Wow what a weekend! Thank you so much to everyone who came and watched our musical The Little Mermaid. I know the students absolutely loved seeing everyone’s smiling faces – especially all the young children. Their excitement in the audience was absolutely contagious. Thank you also to everyone who helped us out with costumes, sets, props or even just by giving up your time. We couldn’t do it without everyone’s support.

I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down the days until our 2025 musical! 

Tamara Creeley

Middle Leader Culture

In Sunday’s Gospel reading, the image of the shepherd is used to convey the unconditional loving relationship God experiences with humankind. The reading speaks of the shepherd knowing the sheep by name, and the sheep knowing the voice of the shepherd – “the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.”

Essentially, the reading is about building trust by consistently ‘turning up’. Our consistency in ‘turning up’ builds trust and surety.  As educators, parents and caregivers, primarily, this is our role. We turn up, we set boundaries and expectations, we follow through, and we love unconditionally, even when those boundaries may be crossed. We do this so that the young people we journey with may live fulfilling lives. In our College staff meeting conducted this week, this practice was referenced as consistent predictable routines.

Like the shepherd, God’s gift to us is to be people who live fulfilling lives, enriched through a loving relationship which is consistent and predictable. Unlike the thieves mentioned in the Gospel, the sheep recognise their falsity and do not respond, rather they follow the voice of the shepherd. This is true for young people and adults – young people recognise the authenticity of those who consistently turn up, and love unconditionally.

John 10:10 is one of the most recalled Bible verses from the four Gospels. The word ‘abundantly’ is so beautifully defined as "in large quantities; plentifully”. All that God does for us and the depth of God’s love for us is to ensure that our lives are abundant – plentiful and good in large quantities!

I am proud to see that there are so many authentic humans who consistently ‘turn up’ for the students of OLSCC bringing with them consistent predictable routines. Whether it be to lead them in the musical or a sporting team, or offer extra tutorial or assistance with study. These small, yet consistent gestures are consistent predictable routines that enable those in our care to thrive and flourish, and experience life in abundance.

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Last Friday and Saturday saw the culmination of months of preparation for the College musical, ‘The Little Mermaid Jr’. It truly was a pleasure from start to finish. There was a palpable joy in the air, and it was great to see the production so well supported by so many staff, students and their families.

I sincerely thank all those who were involved, particularly the cast and crew who dedicated so much time into ensuring a polished performance. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Director, Miss Tamara Creeley; Crew – Mr Casey Setch, Mrs Katrina Walton, Miss Amie Stolz, Mr Upul Jayakodi, Mr Subin Sebastian; Sets – Mr David De Costa-Silva; and Cameo – Mrs Cate Brennan. Thank you also to groundstaff, Mr Nathan Pretorius and Mr Anthony Pope, for their assistance.

And to all our students – what a great talent you are! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us and delighting us with your performance!!!

I think the message of the musical is quite pertinent: if we work toward following our dreams, no matter how big or small they may be, we will eventually see our dreams come true – in spite of the challenges that life may present. And at the end of the day, through characters like Ariel’s sisters, Father, Sebastian and Flounder, Ariel knew the experience of unconditional love.

ANZAC DAY

Last Monday afternoon, the College community stopped to reflect on the important occasion that is ANZAC Day. It was wonderful to hear from esteemed past student, Jack Appleton, a serving test pilot for the Royal Australian Air Force, who addressed all those gathered on the importance of ANZAC Day and the ANZAC story and what this means to him in the work he undertakes.

On Tuesday, many of our OLSCC community gathered to participate in the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march, wreath laying and commemoration at ANZAC Park in Dalby. I know of other staff and students who also gathered at other memorials being hosted across the region. ANZAC day is a timely reminder that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and our actions, no matter how big or small, contribute to a greater whole.

I am confident that those young men who jumped out of small boats on the shores of Gallipoli, to climb the treacherous terrain, dodging bullets at every turn on that bleary April morning in 1915, would have had no idea that they were pivotal in forging the identity of a nation. A nation that proudly declares, is built on mateship, courage, and sacrifice.

As it is with any community, the individual actions of a few can, at times greatly influence the broader perception of said community. So, for those who did avail themselves to give up part of your public holiday to represent our OLSCC community, your actions greatly influence the broader perception of this community and the esteem which is held for this College. Thank you for giving of yourselves to reflect on those who gave completely of themselves.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

STAFFING

We welcome Mr Brian Chiverton who joins OLSCC this week, working with the grounds and maintenance team.

Blessings for the coming weeks.

What a busy first 3 weeks of Term 2 we have had at the College.  It is great to see the College alive with the buzz of students engaged in learning, sports and culture.  Educating our students extends beyond lessons in the classroom.  It involves teaching and modelling values we espouse as a College, offering opportunities for all students to showcase their talents which in last few weeks has included the College Cross Country and our musical ‘The Little Mermaid’.  We build the faith experience of our students through moments like our ANZAC Day service, our recent Year 10 Retreat and upcoming Mother’s Day liturgies.  We engage students in learning through Writer’s Toolbox intensives and StreetScience workshops.  At times it feels like there is too much on, that life is too busy, but we are very discerning as a staff to ensure that the opportunities we offer our students, your children, centre around them as learners and their learning.  We aim to grow these amazing young people into lifelong learners who are able to engage with all the opportunities life will offer them. 

BIBLICAL GARDEN UPDATE 

We see gardens in our lives as places to toil with the reward of plant and animal life, places we can sit and be in reflection and in the company of others. There are references in the Bible to specific Gardens, including the Garden of Eden that was planted by God in Genesis and the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before his betrayal. Plants are mentioned throughout the Bible, whether it is the apple tree of Genesis, the seed that falls amongst the weeds or the sycamore fig tree that Zacchaeus climbs to see Jesus.  

The concept of building a Biblical garden in a vacant space in the College has been resonating for some time and this term it has begun.  It is now a visible and tangible reality that will develop over time as we prepare the earth, nurture the soil, and sow the seeds and plants to grow. The College Biblical Garden will be located in the space behind The Chapel. The intent of this garden is to create a space where students and staff can visit, sit, stroll and enjoy, a place of reflection and peace.  The space will evolve over time and through the seasons, the first step in this process was to mark out the layout of the garden.  The photos show the marking out of the space which occurred last week.   

It is our intent that the garden be set out in the shape of the Celtic cross.  The Celtic cross links to the Irish heritage of our founders the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley and the Christian Brothers, Edmund Rice.  It is also the shape of the cross on our College Crest.  Like many symbols, the Celtic Cross has different meanings and symbolism attached to it.  Simple connections we make are the 4 arms of the cross representing the four directions: North, South, East and West. They also represent the four elements: fire, water, air and earth.  The ring that crosses around the arms represents continuity, strengthening and support, a sense of belonging and encompassing. We also see the circle on the cross on emblems representing Edmund Rice Education. The symbolism of this cross is rich in faith and reflects hope, thought of by some as a compass guiding us through our spiritual journey. 

How can you help? 

As we go through the phases of construction and planting, assistance will be called for.  It may be in the shape of resources – like our call for help this week to source rocks to use as garden edging – see our notice after Term 2 fee's notice within this newsletter.

Year 10 Science Trial Test – next week  

We have been randomly selected to take part in the National Assessment Program – Science Literacy (NAP-SL).  A sample of 20 students from Year 10 students has been randomly selected by Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to complete this test.  The assessment session will last approximately 2 hours and will be conducted on the 11 May from 8:50-10:50am.  Parents have been notified via email if their child has been randomly selected by ACER to take part in this trial.  Information and data from trials such as these is used by ACER to standardise their test platforms like NAPLAN, the Year 6 & 10 Science Literacy, ICT and Civics and Citizenship Tests, and gain a better understanding of alignment of teaching and learning across these curriculum areas.  Schools are not provided with individual data from these trial/sample tests but wholistic national data is presented by ACARA each year.   

ATTENDANCE DATA 

Students and parents can view attendance data on Sentral for Students or Sentral for Parents. We aim to ensure this data is correct at all times but errors are sometimes made in the system.   

If you notice an error with this information, there are a few steps you (or your child) can take to flag this.  The staff member you contact will change depending on the situation or the error: 

- contact the teacher of the class where the error is showing  

- contact the organiser of the event you attended eg Netball coach, Retreat or course organiser 

- contact your Sector Leader or Assistant Principal – Mr Spain and Mrs Forbes or Mr Cullen and Mrs Biggar 

- contact Deputy Principal – Mrs Brennan  

If your timetable is incorrect: 

- ensure you have submitted your subject change form to your Sector Assistant Principal 

- contact your Sector Assistant Principal – Mr Spain or Mr Cullen, or Mrs Brennan  

The best way to make contact in these incidents is via email – including in the email as much detail as possible explaining the error identified, which date/lesson/subject and the reason.  The staff member can then look at the system, identify where the error occurred and make corrections if needed.  Please allow time for these changes to be made. 

DATE CLAIMERS FOR LYF 

4 May – Year 9 Mother’s Day Prayer Celebration 

12 May – Prep Mother’s Day High Tea  

2 June – 9:00am - Ecumenical Service  

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education

On Friday 5 May, our College celebrates the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice. Dedicated to educating the children of the poor, Edmund Rice established the Christian Brothers in Ireland in 1802 and together with the Sisters of Mercy, founded St Columba’s School and St Mary’s College here in Dalby. Our College Crest is centred by the Celtic Cross as our school heritage is centred around the work of Blessed Edmund Rice. Rice House is a fiercely competitive and community driven group who always demonstrate the character virtues of Edmund Rice which are humanity, justice, wisdom and transcendence. Each year, Rice House students come in their best green clothes and accessories and enjoy a day celebrating Edmund Rice and all that their House represents. 

O God, we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund Rice.  

He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.  

May we follow his example of faith and generosity.  

Grant us the courage and compassion of Blessed Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  

Amen. 

Welcome to the end of Week 3, already. It seems that the weeks are flying past as we head towards the time when assessments are becoming due across the sector. With the last of the short weeks behind us, we can now focus on getting back into a 5-day routine.

A huge congratulations to the students and staff involved in the College musical last week. This is a  massive undertaking and it was a wonderful success. A special mention to all our staff and students who put a huge effort into working with our community to make this happen.

Communication

Term 2 is well underway and it is important that we communicate between parents and staff. Parents are encouraged to make direct contact with your child’s teacher should you have any questions about how your student is progressing.

It is also supportive when staff are aware of the challenges facing students, just getting to school can be the biggest hurdle for some of our community which impacts on their mind set and impedes the learning process.

We welcome the proactive communication that has begun to take place from our parents which ensures we are able to support your child. Mrs Forbes – Middle Leader Senior Years and Mr Fraser – Middle Leader Student Engagement are always willing to be proactive and support our students through positive communication with parents.

Future Focus

Over the past week, I have been meeting with Year 12 students to check in on their progress in 2023. We have been looking at elements of attendance, academics and behaviour.

It has been an uplifting experience to discuss, with students, their goals and focus for the future. Over Years 9 to 12 in Term 1, 81 students achieved an A in at least 1 of their subjects.

These successes don’t just happen, they are often built on a collaboration between the student, teacher and parents. Thank you to all the parents who are part of these successes.

To support our students' engagement, parents are a vital part. Below is an article from one of our support groups, Elevate Education, that may assist all families in support success in our students.

Does Your Child Know What’s Next?

It’s quite common to find that by Week 3 or 4, students are losing the initial surge of motivation found at the start of the year.

When it comes to motivation, there are 3 kinds of students:

1. Fully Motivated Students
2. Somewhat Motivated Students
3. Unmotivated Students

The challenge for parents is how to respond to the category that your child belongs to.

Fully Motivated Students

Your student has a clear idea as to what he or she wants to do after Year 12, has a course mapped out, and knows exactly what marks need to be achieved to reach that goal. Students with highly clarified and defined long and short term goals tend to be highly motivated, and do not usually require any external encouragement to keep them on course.

What Can You Do?

Because your child has the motivation to work, your key challenge is ensuring they do not burn out through the course of the year. High school is a marathon, not a sprint. Simple questions like “how are you finding the workload at the moment” particularly around exam time will give you a great deal of insight into how they are coping.

Somewhat Motivated Students

These students tend to know what ‘sort’ of career they want after high school, or university/TAFE, but don’t really know with all that much certainty. For example, they will often be tossing up between two courses, or will want to study a particular course, but have a limited understanding of what the course actually requires and looks like.

What Can You Do?

These students require goal clarification. As they already tend to have broad or poorly defined goals, you have something to work with. Options include getting students to read through university handbooks (available online at all university websites), as this gives them a clear picture as to whether their general post-high school goal is what they thought it was.

They also require a serious discussion, which can be with parents, or parents and the school careers coordinator, about the grades required in their subjects to generate the entrance score they need for their goal. If their current grades have them on a trajectory which will miss out on this entrance score, this often serves as a motivating wake-up call to increase their efforts with study.

Unmotivated Students

Unmotivated students tend to lack motivation due to a lack of direction for their careers after high school. They generally don’t know what they want to do when they graduate, whether it be going to university, TAFE, or work placement. As a result when they sit down to study they tend to become overwhelmed with a sense of apathy.

What Can You Do?

These students tend to lack even an ill-defined goal, so the best we can do to get them motivated is help them form a goal to begin with. This will involve getting them passionate about a type of career or vocation that they can see themselves doing after high school. There are many ways to get this process started. Some of the easiest involve taking your son or daughter to university open days, where they can see university pathways mapped out, and experience a tangible taste of university life. I would even suggest having them sitting in on a university lecture if possible. Other options include having them sit down and speak with your friends and colleagues who work in different industries. For example, if a friend of yours works in an engineering firm, and your son finds maths to be one of his stronger subjects, having the two sit down and discuss what it is like to work in the industry will potentially sow the seeds of a more specific and defined goal, i.e. to get into engineering at Monash University, later down the track. This then opens the goal-defining strategies of the second tier students, and finally clears the way for your son or daughter to achieve an intrinsic level of motivation.

Mr Rodney Spain

Assistant Principal – Senior Years

Last week, those who attended the Early Years Sector Assembly were given a wonderful lesson in the Zones of Regulation, commonly referred to as 'zones'. This framework has been implemented to help our students simplify how they think and manage their feelings. Through explicit lessons, students develop an awareness of their feelings, energy and alertness levels while exploring strategies for self-regulation, social skills and wellness. We often talk about what we each need, individually, in our own ‘toolkit’ to meet our goals, such as managing healthy relationships with others, engaging in schoolwork, or managing big feelings. The students learn to identify and sort their own and others feelings into four coloured zones, which were so aptly captured by the Yr 2P presentation last week. Once we learn to identify what zone we are in, it becomes much easier to dive into our toolbox to tap into what we need to get back into a healthy place, like the green zone, ready for learning and socialising!

How wonderful it has been to see so many learning opportunities occurring outside the classroom once again! This week alone we have had Year 1 visit Cobb and Co Museum in Toowoomba and Year 2 visit Pioneer Park in Dalby. All Early Years students also participated in Streetscience workshops today at school. We are so pleased to be able to offer our students these additional learning opportunities!

Year 1 Visit to Cobb and Co

Year 2 Visit to Pioneer Park

Streetscience

Attendance Data

Term 2 presents us with an opportunity to refocus our mission to have 'every day count' with high expectation for student attendance. Research has shown that once attendance drops below 93%, learning is impacted. This is the equivalent of 10 days per year, or a couple of days each term. We know that most of our young students will easily use that up just in sick days, so it is good to think of this in terms of 'sick leave for kids'. As such, it is essential that absences are saved for things such as illness rather than term time holidays or unnecessary days off. The best way to ensure quality learning is to support your child to be at school every day.

The College has automatic checkpoints for attendance in place, and families can expect to be contacted by letter once attendance falls below 85% as this poses a significant risk to learning. Again, in terms of days off, this is the equivalent of around 30 days of absence, or about 6 weeks of learning, or over half a term. The best way for a student to achieve and make positive social connections with others is to be in attendance at school every day they possibly can.  

Mrs Katrina Walton

Assistant Principal Early Years

In the lead up to the National Careers Week, from 15 May the College is involved in several careers’ activities. There are 20 Year 9 students attending the Dalby BEST Group Career Industry Dinner on 10May. This will be an opportunity for these students to engage with employers and industry leaders from the region to gain an insight into the opportunities for young people and their career path in the future.

Year 10 students will be attending work experience in Week 9 of this term. The Year 10 cohort has been busily communicating with their host employers for this exciting time of their career journey.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Year 12 student, Jacob Utz on his nomination for the Queensland Training Awards for 2023. Jacob will attend an interview on 3 May as a requirement for the next stage of these training awards. This is on the back of Jacob’s attendance to the Sydney University Indigenous Australian Engineers School held in January 2023 and his apprenticeship with Baker Rossow Consulting Engineers. Good luck Jacob, we wish you all the best for your nomination.

Year 10 Work Experience – Work Experience Agreements.

During Week 10 of Term 1, the Year 10 students were given the Work Experience Agreements to take back to their host employer. These contracts are required to be signed by the employer, parent and student and returned to the College Office or the Careers Office by the end of Week 3 of Term 2.

Important Dates: Up and Coming Events – Save the Date

• Wednesday 10 May 2023 - Industry Dinner (20 x Yr 9 Students)
• Friday 21 July 2023 - -Dalby Careers Expo Yrs 10-12 (information to follow)

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS 2023

Griffith University
Creative Arts Open Day                  
Sunday 21 May                                10am – 2pm
South Bank Campus

Gold Coast & Nathan Campuses    
Open Day
Sunday 13 August                            9am - 2pm
Griffith University Open Days

QUT Open Day
Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove Campuses     
Sunday 30 July 2023                        9am - 3pm                   
2023 QUT Open Day

University of the Sunshine Coast Australia
Sunshine Coast Campus     
Sunday 16 July 2023                        9am – 2pm

Moreton Bay Campus                
Sunday 23 July 2023                        9am – 2pm
USC Open Day 2023

UQ Open Day 2023
St Lucia Campus                                          
Sunday 6 August                              9am – 3pm

Gatton Campus                                  TBC
2023 UQ Open Day

UniSQ Open Days
Springfield & Ipswich Campus          
Sunday 13 August 2023

Toowoomba Campus                        
Sunday 20 August 2023
2023 UniSQ Open Days

JCU Virtual Open Day
Tuesday 12 September 2023             3pm – 7 pm Register online
2023 JCU Virtual Open Day

Southern Cross University
Gold Coast                                         
6 August 2023
Southern Cross University Open Day

University of New England
5 May 2023                                      9am – 2pm Register online
UNE Open Day

Apprenticeship Opportunities
Golden West are offering an apprenticeship in Cabinet making in Dalby please see the link Golden West Apprenticeships - Current School-based Opportunities (mailchi.mp)

Plumbing – A local plumbing business is offering an SBA in plumbing for a student who is interested in this rewarding trade and career. Driver’s licence is preferred. Please see Mr. Garside for further details.

Work Experience Opportunities
Ergon Energy and Energex are offering work experience opportunities for current year 10, 11 and 12 students to attend work experience this year in the areas of electrician, communication technician, linesperson, underground cable joiner, or diesel fitting (Cairns only). If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Ergon at workexperience@energyq.com.au

QTAC Information Evenings

Year 10 & Yr 12 QTAC Information Evenings – ONLINE (via Microsoft teams) FREE EVENTS

If you are a parent or student considering tertiary study, this is your opportunity to engage with QTAC and learn all about the QTAC application process, ATAR, responding to offers and how to order course preferences.

Year 12 Monday 12 June 2023, 6.00pm – 6.45pm

Year 10 Tuesday 13 June 2023, 6.00pm – 6.45pm

Please see the flyer below for more information and click on the link on the flyer to access the Information Evening.

Career Development Practitioner

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing young people today. It impacts significantly on their happiness, well-being and learning. Untreated anxiety in young people is likely to continue to pose a problem in adulthood.

It’s normal for a young person to feel anxious from time to time. Here are some tools to help them manage their anxiousness.

Defusion

Young people often tell themselves stories about how they appear to others, how they will do in an assignment, test or learning activity and how they will meet with challenging events. Their stories can be helpful – “I know I can do this!” or unhelpful – “I’m hopeless at sticking with projects.”

To reduce the impact of unhelpful thinking on their emotional state, teach them to distance themselves from their unhelpful stories and self-talk through the skill of defusion, or thought-distancing. Here are some examples you can use:

• “I feel awful about this exam.” Ask “Is that helpful thinking?
• “Everyone will find this test hard.” Ask, “Is that a thought or a fact?”
• “I’m hopeless at school.” Add “I had a thought that I’m hopeless at school.” – it places them one step away from the thought

Mindfulness

When someone is anxious, they are often worried about a future event. Their restless mind needs to take a rest from future thinking, ruminating and worrying. Settling back into the present gives them a chance to relax and calm down. The practice of mindfulness, even if just for a few seconds, is a wonderful way to let go of their worries. Encourage your young person to practise mindfulness regularly and at different times of the day.

Here’s some mindfulness tools that can help them to bring their focus back to the present. Ask them to count out loud on their fingers:

• Five things they can see
• Four things they can hear
• Three things they can feel (such as their feet in their shoes)
• Two things are grateful for
• One person they love

Deep breathing

When someone is stressed, their whole physiology is on edge. When they are anxious their breathing becomes shallow.

Deep breathing activates their relaxation response to relieve stress. As a result, the heart rate decreases, muscles relax, pupils constrict and the stomach starts to do its job that was put on hold when anxiety struck. Encourage your young person to breathe in this way:

• Say to them “Come on, let’s take three deep breathes together”
• Encourage them to breathe into their belly to get control over their body and steady their mind

Exercise

Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins that increase your young person’s feelings of well-being. It also relieves the muscle tension that builds up over a day of working, worrying and ruminating. There are many ways to get more movement into your young person’s life including:

• Engaging in regular sports
• Walking to school and to other activities
• Taking regular movement breaks from homework
• Joining you in a morning walk

When anxiety comes a problem

Anxiety becomes a problem when it impacts on your young person’s quality of life and prevents them from participating in everyday activities such as school, interests and social events. If this happens your young person may need professional support. Their school, your local general practitioner and the relevant department at your local council can assist.

QCIS Cross Country

The QCIS Cross Country will be held on Tuesday 9 May at Downlands College in Toowoomba. This will involve students in the Under 10- Open Age Groups. Students have been notified if they have been selected to attend.

Darling Downs Cross Country

Any students turning 13 -18 this year who would like to attend the Darling Downs Cross Country Trials need to see Mr Lincoln for more information. Trials will be held in Toowoomba on Tuesday 16 May. Students in the Under 10-12 Age Group must qualify for the Darling Downs Cross Country via the Bunya District Trials on Friday 5 May.

Bunya District Under 12 Sports Trials Dates in May

Sign on sheets will be placed on the Notice Board before each trial date for any students wishing to attend. Depending on numbers, a school trial may need to be held in some sports.

18 May – Rugby Union

Darling Downs Selections

Under 11 Netball

Lucy Bennie, Isabelle Manley, Lainey Geiger

Under 18 Basketball

Fletcher James

Under 18 Rugby League

Breanna Hoskin

Mercy Shield

Thanks to Miss Price, Miss Fry, Mr Spain, Mr Fraser, and Mr Gillespie for taking our Open Rugby League and Netball Teams to the Mercy Shield Carnival in Roma. Both teams had some success over the weekend as well as gaining valuable match practice for the season ahead. Game results are listed below. The Boys finished in third place overall and the Girls in fourth position.

Rugby League

Win vs Marist Emerald                           24-10

Loss to Assumption Warwick                  10-22

Loss to St Mary’s Toowoomba                4-6

Win vs St Joseph’s Toowoomba              22-0

Win vs St John’s Roma                          28-4

Netball

Loss to Assumption Warwick                  7-19

Win vs St John’s Roma                          9-7

Loss to St Joseph’s Toowoomba              8-16

Loss to Marist Emerald                          11-19

Win vs Mary MacKillop Highfields            15-2

Win vs St Mary’s Kingaroy                      22-1

3^rd Place Playoff

Loss to Assumption Warwick                  6-12

Rugby League

Darling Downs Competition Results

Round 1

U13 OLSCC defeated Highfields SSC                              34-4

U15 OLSCC defeated Highfields SSC                              48-30

U18  OLSCC defeated Assumption College Warwick         28-14

Round 2

U13 OLSCC defeated Harristown SHS                            26-4

U15 Harristown SHS defeated OLSCC                            72-4

U18 OLSCC defeated Harristown SHS                            42-10

Round 3

Wednesday 10 May

U13 vs Lockyer District SHS at Brothers Toowoomba 4pm

U15 vs Lockyer District SHS at Brothers Toowoomba 5pm

U18 vs Lockyer District SHS at Brothers Toowoomba 6pm

Round 4 Wednesday 17 May

Dalby League Club   

U13 vs St Mary’s 4pm

U15 vs St Mary’s 5pm

U18 vs St Mary’s 6pm

Monique Smith and Miss Fry at the State U15 Netball Championships

Tim Lincoln

Middle Leader Sport

Reminder that Term 2 fees are due on 25/05/2023.

Please contact the College Business Manager, Sarah Hall, if there are any concerns over meeting this payment deadline.

(07) 4672 4111 or sarah.hall@twb.catholic.edu.au 

College families we are requiring some rocks for the garden edging in our Biblical Gardens.
If you have/know of any rocks that we may be able to use, please email Nathan Pretorius.
Johan.Pretorius@twb.catholic.edu.au

These are some photo's of what we are looking for:

 Vaccinations for all Year 7 and 10 students will be held at the College on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. A team of authorised registered nurses will conduct these vaccinations. Students will receive the following vaccinations:

Year 7:            Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (1 dose)

                        Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (dTpa) (1 booster dose)

Year 10:          Meningococcal ACWY (1 dose)

Year 7 students will now not receive a second HPV six months later. Please advise Sandy at the College Office if your child is unwell on this day.

If you have any queries regarding the immunisations, please contact Sandy Brookes at the College Office (07) 4672 4111 or via email Sandra.Brookes@twb.catholic.edu.au