Family & Community Engagement (FACE)

At Monday’s Annual General Meeting of FACE we established our 2024 Executive as well as the heads of our Sub-Committees for the year.  Although this team is only small, I encourage the community to value the work of FACE (and previous P&F Associations) by the impact they have through community engagement and support for the College’s strategic direction.  Last year, FACE welcomed 160 community members from our local area to attend a free workshop and gathering with Justin Coulson, a very renowned expert in his field of parental education.  Around 100 care packages were provided for those in need in our community, and an amazing Saints Race Day took place in September.  In addition, they have contributed $127,000 towards the cost of recreating the new early years playground both in front of Prep and behind Pink Block.  This is an amazing legacy that will greatly benefit many children well into the future. 

I would like to welcome and congratulate the following to FACE in 2024:

• Mrs Kaitlin Machin                       President
• Mrs Kate Cullen                            Vice-President
• Ms Hailey Wex                               Secretary
• Mrs Nicole Bryers &
  Mrs Rebecca Martin                   Heads Hearts & Hands
• Mrs Rachel Thompson               Fundraising Co-ordinator

Please find FACE on FaceBook under “OLSCC Family and Community Engagement” to keep up to date with the exciting strategy and events they have organised for this year.  If you ever feel as though there is an initiative or event you would like to help out with, just contact FACE through Facebook or through Dalby FACE.

More Great Opportunities at OLSCC

Over recent weeks I continue to be impressed with the engagement of our students in various fields outside of the regular classroom. While the work in the classroom is excellent to begin with, it is the ability of students to find their family, engage in their passion, and build a community around themselves that contributes greatly to their wellbeing and life trajectory.  Since the last newsletter we have become state champions in beach volleyball for both Year 9 and Year 11 girls. The Year 11 group won this title in Years 9 and 10 as well.  The Bell Art Show was well attended by OLSCC art works, with many students receiving prizes for their beautiful works.  In addition, last Friday we hosted and attended QCIS Swimming with an amazing team of committed swimmers who, despite being the smallest school by a considerable margin, placed 3^rd out of 6 schools, and only very marginally missed out on second.  Miss Creeley spoke at staff briefing on Monday and also highlighted the opportunities for our students to engage in a wide variety of events at the Dalby Show (12/13 April) on the last weekend of the School Holidays.  Hop on the website and see what you can do to get involved and get into something new!

Middle Years Student Led Conferences

I attended a middle years student led conference for my son last week.  Like most schools, OLSCC has been changing our practice to make parent teacher interviews valuable for parents and students whilst also becoming an opportunity for collaboration and communication, rather than simply communicating results and problematic behaviours.  The conference I had with Miss McDuff was empowering.  It celebrated my son as a learner and looked for ways for him to become even better.  He shared his goals with his mum and I, reflected on strengths and weaknesses, and told us what he’s working on at the moment.  He told us hard facts about his own improvement, and we had a chance to ask questions and provide input.  The whole process took 9 minutes and now informs what we talk about around the kitchen table. 

There has been change regarding our Student Led Conferences since 2019.  I encourage you this year to book in a meeting or two during these periods to keep on the same page with your child and their teacher/s for the remainder of 2024.

Mr Peter Cuskelly

Principal

NAPLAN Year 3, 5, 7, 9 

This week students in Year 3, 5, 7, 9 have completed practice of NAPLAN. They practiced NAPLAN Writing and Omnibus, which is a combination test that covers Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy.  The purpose of the practice from a school perspective is to test the ‘systems’, both IT and organisational and from a student perspective to engage with the platform and all its capabilities.  We learnt a lot through the practice process and it will help us in preparation for next week. Next week students will begin the official NAPLAN test period. 

It is our goal to space the tests appropriately for our students.  They will be completed at different times throughout the day and all be completed by 1:30pm.  If you child is late or absent for these tests they will be completed on the catch up day or in the period following our year level schedule until Friday 22 March.  It is important to note that a student must complete all of the tests in order Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and lastly Numeracy.   

Important reminders for students (and parents): 

• For those who manage laptops at home (Year 7 and 9) please ensure they are fully charged at the start of each school day 
• Place your charger (just in case) in your laptop bag for the period of NAPLAN 
• Encourage positive engagement in NAPLAN, it is about doing your best and transferring your skills from class learning to the test questions 
• Arrive at school on time and be ready for learning when the school day begins to ensure transition is smooth. 

NAPLAN is a nationwide measure through which parents, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the broader community can determine how well young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning, and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community. 

• For more information about online assessment, visit the ‘Understanding online assessment’ page of the NAP website. 
• To see example of NAPLAN online explore the Public Demonstration Site on NAP website 

1. If you would like to discuss your child’s participation in NAPLAN please contact your child’s core teacher, the Learning Support Team or myself.  

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM v9.0 (ACiQ v9.0) 

This year we have commenced the implementation phase of the updated version of the Australian Curriculum v9.0 or ACiQ v9.0.  This is an exciting time for us as we have been familiarising ourselves with this since 2022.  The Australian Curriculum sets the goal for what all students should learn as they progress through their school life – wherever they live in Australia and whichever school they attend.  

Teachers use the Australian Curriculum to map out what will be taught and assessed in each year level.  These curriculum and assessment maps are then transferred to unit planning where teachers consider how the curriculum will be delivered to engage learners and cater for diverse range of learning styles and needs in their current class.  This is a great opportunity for us as teachers to renew and refresh our units.   

We are currently implementing v9.0 in English and Mathematics across Prep to Year 12.  We will then roll out other key learning areas across the next three years.  Although you may not see many visible changes for your learners know that we are constantly working to ensure our alignment and best practice in the area of curriculum delivery.   

This year we have restructured our Middle Leader positions to prioritise areas of Curriculum to align with the rollout of our updated curriculum.  We have the following new positions with a focus on Curriculum: 

Middle Leader Primary – Mrs Louise Pevy  

Middle Leader Mathematics – Mrs Simone Forbes 

Middle Leader English and Humanities – Mrs Danielle Skerman  

Middle Leader Science and Technology – Ms Leah Parker 

The Curriculum areas of The Arts and Health and Physical Education are overseen by our Assistant Principals Craig Cullen and Rodney Spain. 

Student-Led Conferences 

Over the past few weeks we have conducted Student-Led Conferences for Senior and Middle Years.  Later this term Early Years will conduct their conferences.  All Student-Led Conferences are booked via the Parent Portal under the Interviews widget.  Information regarding conferences will be communicated by Sector Assistant Principals in the lead up to the conferences.  Parents are encouraged to take up this opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher/s and them as the learner to discuss their progress and their next steps in their learning.   

Parents can arrange appointments to meet with their child’s teacher at any stage throughout the year and we encourage you to do so if they have any pressing concerns or updates for the teacher.  These are best coordinated directly with the teacher or through the College office.    

Sacraments @ St Joseph’s Parish 

Our Catholic parish, St Joseph's, coordinates the Sacramental Programs for children in our community.  If your child is baptised they can join the Reconciliation Program in Year 2 (Sacrament received in November), then the following year (Year 3) they can join the Confirmation and Communion Program (Sacrament received in May).  This flow of sacraments may differ from other parishes and from the past.  If you child has missed the opportunity in Year 2 or 3 they may just add into the next year's program. 

The program consists of families working through a child's workbook/s to learn more about the history, ritual and significance of each Sacrament.  This time of preparation is followed by liturgical celebration in which the sacrament takes place or is received.  Reconciliation and First Communion are conducted by our parish priest, Fr Jim Cronin and Confirmation is conducted by our bishop, Bishop Ken Howell.  Registrations are now being taken for Confirmation and Communion so that families can commence the preparation workbooks. 

If you would like your child to be included in these programs you should make contact with our parish by phone 46624011 or email dalbyparish@twb.catholic.edu.au . The parish will then communicate directly with families in regard to the programs before they commence. To register please contact the Parish, or if you would like to discuss the programs further or your child's readiness to take part in these both myself or the parish can assist with these queries.   

Parent Portal – new help video on Student Details 

All new families should have received their access details for our Parent Portal.  It is important to use the Parent Portal to keep up with notices around the College including information about upcoming activities that may involve your child. It is a useful tool for communicating and the College utilises it for many purposes including the dissemination of letters and information, permission granting, booking conferences.  It also has a widget that enables you to notify the College about student absences.  Student timetables, absences and previous report cards can be viewed on this portal.  I encourage families to set the notifications settings so that you do not miss communication from the College.  Over the coming weeks we will be including short videos and information sheets in our newsletter with tips to help you navigate the Portal – this week’s is how to access Student Details within the app. 

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education

Third Week of Lent
(Week beginning Monday 4 March)

Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.

Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry.

Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street.

With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions.

“We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said.

Watch Leaia’s Story

Please donate to Project Compassion. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations.

You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes at school.

Scripture: Exodus 20:1–17, 1 Corinthians 1:22–25, John 2:13–25

If the world is one great classroom, then God is a fantastic teacher. We have all had experience of this: the firm and gentle way that God opens our minds and helps us to understand.

Today’s readings show three different ways that God tries to get through to us. In the first reading, God sets some clear expectations for behaviour. They are all based around respect, both for the teacher and for those with whom we share the class! At the same time, God reminds us ‘I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the house of slavery.’ In other words, these are not random rules. They are designed to protect our deepest freedom. Disregarding them sends us back into captivity.

In the Gospel, Jesus is annoyed by people who think they know everything but who have not properly understood the basic lesson about justice and reverence. ‘Stop turning my father’s house into a market.’ Finally, St Paul speaks about wisdom. ‘God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.’ This is another style again: inviting us into a mystery, almost using riddles to get us to think outside the box.

It is no surprise that the Catholic community has always valued education and done a great deal to make it accessible for people around the world. Just as God teaches us, so too do we try to share the wonderful gift of learning with others. 

This week, Project Compassion brings us the story of Leaia, who lives in Samoa. With the support of Caritas Australia’s local partner Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed in Leaia’s home to harvest rainwater. This means that her family can now have access to clean water to drink and bathe. The time that was previously spent walking to collect water in buckets from a neighbour down the street can now be used for other essential tasks and, most importantly, her children don’t have to miss out on school. School is a doorway that opens onto a better world. The Gospel today says that Jesus knew what a person had in them. We should try to be the same: to see the potential, not just the surface.

Stress and Students

Assisting students to manage their stress levels through the assessment period is important for both teachers and families alike. Done well, it will not only benefit their overall wellbeing but will also assist students in demonstrating their academic growth through their assessment.

Here are some strategies our teachers put in place through this assessment period:

• Create a supportive environment
  Our teachers are working hard to maintain a supportive classroom environment where students have opportunities to express their concerns and seek help, especially around assessment. Obviously, teachers will need to prompt and encourage students less subtly at times, which can feel like the spotlight is on them. However, the intent is to guide them towards success.

As teachers continually encourage open communication with their students, it is important that students reach out if they need assistance. This can be done in many different ways. For many students, emailing their teachers directly is a more comfortable method than asking in the classroom. This is, of course, one of the benefits of the 1-1 Laptop program at the College.

• Normalise Stress
  As much as we want to shield students are they grow and develop, it is important that we normalise the feelings associated with stress and provide students with strategies that manage stress levels. Feelings associated with stress are a normal part of life and it is best that student learn how to deal with it while school age and the stakes are low.

There are many different techniques for dealing with stressful moments and many come back to controlling one’s breathing. Scientific research highlights that copying a relaxed breathing pattern can calm the nervous system, which controls many of the body’s involuntary functions. Controlled breathing can cause physiological changes that include lowering a person’s heart rate and reducing the stress hormones in the blood. With that in mind, the old saying of now take a deep breath actually had more weight to it than we may have originally thought.

Sleep is another critical factor to prioritise through assessment periods. The science indicates that as students hit teenage years, the shift in their biology through the changes associated with puberty will naturally shift their body clock creating a tendency to stay up later. However, obligations associated with school, extra-curricular activities and family commitments make it increasingly more difficult to get enough sleep. Technology is also a contributing factor to the sleep decline in teenagers. Devices and games intentionally stimulate the brain, which in turn makes it harder for students to get that sleepy feeling around their bedtime. A routine around sleep can be extremely beneficial at establishing quality sleep habits for students.

The table below is a breakdown of the recommended hours of sleep for teenagers.

While I acknowledge that every student is different, some may in fact require more than the recommended amount of sleep per night. While others may get by for a period with less sleep, there are indicators that students may be developing a sleep debt, like struggling with emotional regulation, becoming more forgetful or irritable. It can even lead to increased periods of illness and poor emotional health.

Below are some infographics highlighting the consequences of stress and ways to reduce student stress levels through the assessment period.

Year 7 Praxis
Service learning is an educational approach that integrates meaningful community service with academic instruction. It allows students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom discussions to real-world issues.

Students can benefit from this approach in many ways. These include:

• Enhanced learning experience where knowledge is strengthened by connecting to real-world experience.
• Students develop a sense of civic responsibility and citizenship as they actively contribute to their communities.
• Students gain practical skills, leadership experience, and a sense of purpose.
• Service learning can also benefit the local school community as well as wider communities in the area and beyond.

Through their Praxis class, our Year 7 students, have been learning about how young people can make a real difference in the lives of others, and ultimately themselves. By focusing on the Orange Sky charity, students have learnt the story of Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett who founded the charity not long after leaving high school. Below is clip narrated by the founders that tells how a couple of 20 years olds in Brisbane had an idea and decided to do something about it.

Our Year 7 students, for their service-learning opportunity, have been engaging with the Containers for Change scheme here at the College. This project links nicely with one of the Catholic Social Teachings – Stewardship for the Earth - as they experience how a little bit of sweat and effort can turn trash into treasure.

 

This year, in just two weeks of depositing the sorted containers, students have already deposited over 1,300 containers and raised $138.70 towards their total. Class groups are still working through the process of determining how the money will be distributed this year, with the focus on things that benefit Middle Years students. Last year, money went towards two sets of the 9 Square in the Air game that students used during lunch breaks and other games that students can play in the outdoor classroom during break times. It also helped fund the Big Breaky project our Senior students ran on a Monday morning by supplying poppers that would then feed back into the Year 7 Praxis project as rubbish.  

Here is a message from two of our Year 7 students with their explanation of the project:

From Coleen Dimal and McKenzie Meacle-Lyell

For Praxis, Grade 7 has been linking to Containers for Change. While doing this project we have learnt that we can make our world a better place. Recycling these bottles and poppers can help the world a lot as it reduces landfill waste. This year between all three Year 7 classes, we have a three-way rotation. One class sort the containers, one class will take last week’s collection to the centre, and the other class will do theory where we reflect on practice, refine our thinking, and try to come up with ways to make the Middle Years better for kids.

When we sort out the containers, we put them in categories such as cans, glass, plastic and poppers. In teams, we collect the bins from each sector - Early Years, Middle Years and Senior Years. With all the money raised, we can spend it on the students such as sporting equipment and games. With the money we make were also able to give back to others, giving back to others is super important because it allows us to make a positive impact in their lives. Make sure to tell your child at home that it means a lot to us if you put your bottles or poppers in the right bin! The whole point of this on why we’re doing this is to make our world a better place so please make sure you’re putting the right things in the right bin!

On the behalf or Grade 7 cohort if you have any spare containers at home that you wouldn’t mind donating please use the code below

Here are some of our Year 7s working on their Praxis project:

Craig Cullen

Assistant Principal Middle Years

Early Years Bush Dance 

When: Friday 15 March 2024 

Where: Main Oval  

Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm 

Who: Your whole family is welcome to attend.  

What to Bring: BYO a rug and a picnic of your choice to celebrate a wonderful start to 2024.  

Kristen Bennie 

Assistant Principal Early Years 

Micro-skills and Work Experience Year 10

At the College, all year 10 students are provided with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that will enhance their understandings and chances in the world of careers and work. This year, the year 10 students will be attending work experience during week 9, of term 2. This week, the students will be provided with their work experiences packs. One pack will be for the student and families, and the second pack will be for the host employer. There are timelines for students to meet with the work experience applications. Students and families need to pay close attention to these key dates.  

The year 10 students have currently been provided with White Card enrolment forms. The white Card training will be provided by Downs Group Training on the Friday of Week 1, Term 2. White Card training is compulsory for all students in Year 10 as it provides the necessary mandatory safety training, especially when attending work experience at industrial, agricultural and construction sites. Additional training will be provided to the year 10 students during the remainder of the academic year including, First Aid and Manual Handling and Expresso Barista Course. The Expresso Barista course is for those who are interested in the food and beverage or tourist industry. It is also an excellent course for those who will be seeking part time work in year 10 or when they attend future studies post-secondary school education.  

Queensland Training Awards 

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Queensland Training Awards, celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills. Across a range of categories, the annual awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, training providers, community-based organisations, and employers. If you are interested in nominating yourself, please click on the link below for further information. Nominations close at midnight, Tuesday 12 March 2024.  

QLD Training Wards 2024 

Experience UniSQ Days 

The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba Campus will be holding Experience UniSQ Days for Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in attending tertiary studies after school. These days offer students to explore their campuses, take part in specialised sessions in different study fields, and get a feel for student life at UniSQ. If you are interested in attending one of these campuses, you are required to register on the link below.   

UniSQ Toowoomba 14 March       8.30am – 2.30pm 

UniSQ Ipswich 15 March             8.30am – 2.30pm 

UniSQ Springfield 15 March         8.30am – 2.30pm 

Experience UniSQ Days | University of Southern Queensland   

Future Careers – Minerals and Exploration Industry 

For students interested or want to know more about careers in the minerals and exploration industries, Central Queensland University have information for students wanting more information on these possible pathways. Please click on the link below. 

Shape Your Future Innovate Our World – Start your career in minerals and energy.  

Apprenticeship Opportunities 

Jimbour Beef and Bacon Pty Ltd are offering a traineeship in Certificate (11) Meat Processing at their business located in Jimbour. Any students interested or seeking a career in the agriculture sector please contact the business owner Mr. Steve Donovan on 07 46636137 or contact Mr Garside when school returns in 2024.  

Key Dates

19 April                    Yr 10 White Card Training 

15 May                     Yr 9 Industry Dinner 

29 May                     Aspire2Health 

10-14 June               Yr 10 Work Experience 

19 July                     Yr 9-12 Dalby Careers Expo  

August                     Yr 12 ATAR Registration & QTAC Applications 

2-4 September          Yr 12 Barista & RSA 

9-10 September        Yr 10 Manual Handling & First Aid Course 

11-13 September      Yr 10 Barista Course 

(tbc) October            Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch. 

University Open Days 2024 

UniSC 

Moreton Bay 21 July 

Sunshine Coast 4 August 

UniSC 2024 Open Days 

UniSQ 

Ipswich                11 August            10am-2pm 

Springfield           11 August            10am-2pm 

Toowoomba      18 August            10am-2pm 

UniSQ 2024 open days 

Griffith University 

Nathan Campus 11 August 

Gold Coast 11 August 

Griffith University Open Day 

Mr Dean Garside 

Career Development Practitioner 

Bell Art Show

Bell Art Show looked amazing last week! Congratulations to everyone who entered artwork, you should be very proud of yourselves. It’s great to get involved in our community events.

Congratulations to our winners!

Class 22 (Year 2 and 3)

1^st Emery Westerdale

2^nd Maggie Carr-Lord

Class 23 (Year 4 and 5)

1^st Elke Boyes

2^nd Prudence Wilson

Highly Commended Evie Horchner

Class 24 (Year 6 and 7)

1^st Claire Liang

Class 26 (Year 11 and 12)

1^st Baillie Cook

Highly Commended Nadine Garside

We can’t wait to see what you’ve got next year!

Dalby Show

It’s that time of year again, Dalby Show is coming up on the Easter holidays. It is the Friday before we come back on the 12 April 2024.

There are some really great opportunities for students to enter into some competitions in their passion area.

Some categories to think about (but definitely not limited to) are:

Cake Decorating

Cookery (Theres a 13+ section and a 12 and Under sections)

Fine Art Junior

Lego

Photography

Pottery

We would love to see some representations of our College, so start thinking now and keep an eye out for more information in the next Newsletter.

Miss Tamara Creeley

Middle Leader Arts

Dear OLSCC families,

As we get into that time of term where exams are being conducted and assessments are racing towards their due date, students and families may be feeling some emotional strain. I thought that I would take this opportunity to highlight free services that are available to support families at home. These services are Family and Child Connect and Carer Gateway.

Family and Child Connect  is a valuable service designed to assist families facing various challenges. If your family is going through tough times, Family and Child Connect offers free, unlimited, and confidential advice. Here’s how it works:

• What They Do:
• Assessment: Assess your family’s needs and situation.
• Connection: Connect you to local services that can provide practical support.
• Support:  Experienced family support workers listen to you and guide you to the right resources.
• Areas of Support:
• Child Behavior: Managing your child or teenager’s behavior (e.g., skipping school, school refusal, tantrums).
• Family Relationships: Building better family relationships.
• Violence Prevention: Stopping any violence at home.
• Financial Management: Budgeting and managing money.
• Substance Issues: Alcohol, drug, or gambling problems.
• Health and Housing: Access to health care, housing, and other community or government services.
• How to Reach:
• Phone: Call 13 FAMILY (13 32 64) for advice and support.
• Online: Complete an online referral form. https://familysupportreferral.org.au/
• Interpreters: If needed, we can arrange free interpreters.

Customised support:

•  Every family is unique, and the services tailors it’s advice and support to your specific situation.

Carer Gateway is a free service and support program for carers of family members or friends who are facing various challenges. Whether you’re caring for someone with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, or someone who is frail due to age, Carer Gateway is here to assist you. Here’s what you need to know:

1. What Carer Gateway Offers:

• Emotional and Practical Support: Carer Gateway provides a range of services to make your life easier. These include peer support groups, tailored support packages, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, and emergency respite.
• Connection to Local Services: By calling Carer Gateway, you’ll be connected with a network of service providers across Australia. They will listen to your needs and help you find local services and support.
• Real Carers, Real Stories: Explore the stories of carers from diverse backgrounds who share their experiences and how Carer Gateway has supported them.

• Anyone can be a carer. You might not even realise you’re a carer. Whether you’re a child, parent, partner, or friend caring for someone close to you, you can access help and support from the government and other organizations.

• Planning for Emergencies: Carers need to plan for emergencies to cope even when things go wrong.
• Respite Care: Respite care allows someone else to take care of the person you care for, giving you a break to rest and recharge.
• At-Home Support: Understand the tasks you perform as a carer and learn about available assistance.

Carer Gateway aims to support carers early in their caring role, increase their skills, and reduce the stress of caring. Remember, you’re not alone—help is available! ??

To learn more please visit the website https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

Please email or call me on the school number if you would like to discuss these supports further. My email is: Katrina.ballantyne@twb.catholic.edu.au

Katrina Ballantyne

School Guidance Counsellor

Darling Downs Swimming Results Under 9-12

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed at the Darling Downs Trials in Gatton last week. Darci and Lainey Geiger were selected in the Darling Downs Team for the State Championships.

Full results from the meets are listed below.

Benjamin Barwick – 8^th 100m Freestyle, 11^th 50m Breaststroke, 14^th 50m Freestyle, 15^th 50m Backstroke.

Henry Cassidy- 19^th 50m Freestyle.

Hugo Fraser – 19^th 50m Freestyle.

Darci Geiger – 3^rd 50m Breaststroke,17^th 50m Backstroke, 18^th 50m Freestyle.

Lainey Geiger – 3^rd 100m Breaststroke, 4^th 50m Breaststroke, 17^th 50m Freestyle.

Hunter Hayllor- 6^th 50m Freestyle.

Harriet Manley – 7^th 50m Breaststroke.  

Mia Milton – 1^st 50m Backstroke, 2^nd 50m Freestyle.

Jack Neal – 6^th 50m Backstroke, 18^th 50m Freestyle.

Pippa Smith – 21^st 50m Backstroke.

Archie Stephens – 7^th 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle, 10^th 50m Backstroke.

George Stephens – 5^th 50m Freestyle.

Charles Sullivan - 6^th 50m Backstroke, 7^th 50m Freestyle.

Claire Sullivan – 3^rd 50m Breaststroke, 8^th 50m Freestyle.

Ace Utz – 21^st 50m Freestyle.

Darling Downs Swimming Results Under 13-18

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed at the Darling Downs Trials in Gatton last week. Charlotte Colquhoun and Lachlan Fraser were selected in the Darling Downs Team for the State Championships. Full results from the meets are listed below.

Macie Allen – 3^rd 200m Individual Medley, 4^th 100m Breaststroke, 5^th 200m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke,7^th 50m Backstroke, 8^th 50m Butterfly, 12^th 50m Freestyle.  

Charlotte Colquhoun- 1^st 200m Individual Medley, 2^nd 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke and 200m Breaststroke, 4^th 50m Breaststroke.

Lucinda Conn – 4^th 100m Breaststroke, 5^th 50m Breaststroke, 9^th 100m Freestyle, 14^th 50m Freestyle.

Lachlan Fraser – 2^nd 50m Freestyle, 3^rd 50m Butterfly.

QCIS Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all students who competed at the QCIS Carnival in Dalby on Friday. The College finished second in the percentage points based on school size and third in the overall points.

Highlights of the day included:

Record Breakers

Lainey Geiger – Girls Under 12- 50m Breaststroke

Charlotte Colquhoun – Girls Under 13- 50m Breaststroke

Age Group Winners

Under 11 Boys – Charlie Sullivan and Ace Utz

Under 13 Girls – Charlotte Colquhoun and Sophie Donaldson

Age group results are listed below.

Bunya District Under 12 Sports Trials

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.

19 March – Rugby League

21 March – Touch Football

Rugby League

Congratulations to Lyucian King Togia who has been selected in the Darling Downs Under 18 Rugby League Team for the State Championships on the Gold Coast.

Beach Volleyball

Congratulations to all students who competed at the QLD Beach Schools Cup Volleyball Competition on the Gold Coast. The College took four teams to this event for the first time. It was a great weekend with two teams claiming a Gold Medal. The Year 9 Girls had a long day Sunday with five games and did very well to win on the beach at the first attempt. More amazing was the performance of the Year 11 Girls team who have won this competition for the third straight year. Thanks to Mrs Lincoln for coaching our teams. Game results are listed below.

Year 9 Boys

G1 – Calvary CC defeated OLSCC          2-1

G2 – OLSCC defeated Faith Lutheran     2-1

G3 – Kelvin Grove defeated OLSCC       2-1

Quarter Final

Somerset defeated OLSCC                    2-1

Year 9 Girls

G1 – OLSCC defeated Calvary CC         2-1

G2- OLSCC defeated Marsden SHS       3-0

G3 – OLSCC defeated The Gap SHS      3-0

G4 – OLSCC defeated Kelvin Grove SHS3-0

G5 – Bray Park SHS defeated OLSCC    2-1

Quarter Final

OLSCC defeated Redlands College         2-1

Semi Final

OLSCC defeated Stretton SC                 3-0

Gold Medal Match

OLSCC defeated Calamvale CC             2-1

Year 10 Girls

G1 - Westside CC defeated OLSCC        2-1

G2 – OLSCC defeated Kings CC            2-1

G3 – Cleveland SHS defeated OLSCC    2-1

G4 – Kelvin Grove defeated OLSCC       3-0

G5 – OLSCC defeated Faith Lutheran     3-0

7^th Place Playoff

Caboolture SHS defeated OLSCC          2-1

Year 11 Girls

G1 – OLSCC defeated Marsden SHS      2-1

G2- OLSCC defeated The Gap SHS       3-0

G3- OLSCC defeated Pimpama SHS      3-0

Semi Final

OLSCC defeated Calamvale CC             2-1

Gold Medal Match

OLSCC defeated Somerset                    3-0

Netball

Congratulations to the QISSN Netball Team who played a trial game vs St Ursula’s College Toowoomba this week. The girls went down in a close encounter 30-29.

Mr Tim Lincoln

Middle Leader Sport

Dear Parents, 

We have been able to arrange an additional afternoon for Individual portraits and sibling photos to be taken for Students unable to attend our College Photo Day. 

The date is Monday 11 March, in the afternoon. 

Please ensure that your student is wearing their formal uniform on Monday, if you have received the email correspondence. 

Expressions of Interest

Catholic Debutante Ball

Dalby

25 October 2024

We are seeking expressions of interest from you ladies who would like to participate.

ALL expressions of interest in by 28 March

Further information will be provided.

To register your interest contact Alicia Cook

Phone 0411 094 858

Email: cookliss81@gmail.com