Term 1 Week 8 – Friday 20 March 2015
Term 1 Week 8 – Friday 20 March 2015 Contents Principal .......................................................................... 1 Assistant Principal Mission ............................................. 3 Retreats Days .............................................................. 4 Homeroom Mass ........................................................ 4 World Day of Prayer ................................................... 5 Service to Others ........................................................ 5 Assistant Principal Students............................................ 6 Assistant Principal Administration .................................. 7 Year 9 & 10 Unit Preferences Semester 2 ...................... 7 Year 7 & 8 HPE selections Semester 2 ............................ 7 Reporting and Parent/Teacher Night ............................. 7 Interact Committee ........................................................ 8 English Department ........................................................ 8 IT Department................................................................. 9 What is the Cloud and Where is it? ............................ 9 Indigenous Department ................................................ 10 Harmony Week ............................................................. 11 Work Placement ........................................................... 12 Term 1 2015 .................................................................. 12 Careers & VET ............................................................... 12 What are the Benefits of Work Placement? ................. 13 College Musical ............................................................. 15 Technology Department ............................................... 16 Environmental Committee ........................................... 17 Sports News .................................................................. 17 Cook’s Corner................................................................ 18 Tuckshop ....................................................................... 19 Quick tips & Helpful Hints ............................................. 19 Please pay attention! .................................................... 20 A Lenten Retreat ........................................................... 21 Community Notices ...................................................... 22 Date Reminders March Mon 23 & Tues 24 March……………………..…….Yr7 Retreats Wed 25 & Thurs 26 March………..…….Yr 8/9 &10 Retreats Fri 27 March………………………………………….Year 7&8 Social April Thurs 2 April………………..…………Interhouse Cross Country Thurs 2 April…………………….……………..…Last day of Term 1 Fri 3 April…………………………………………………....Good Friday Mon 20 April…………………………….…….Term 2 commences Wed 22 April……………….…………………Yr 10 Immunisations Thurs 23 April…………….…................ Parent/Teacher/Night Thurs 30 April………………….…………………….College Musical May Fri 1 & Sat 2 May………….……………………….College Musical Weekend Mass Times Southern Cluster Parishes St Mary’s St Francis Xavier St Patrick’s St Therese’s St Michael’s Saturday 6.00pm Saturday 6.00pm/Sunday 9.00am Sunday 7.00am/ Sunday 6.00pm Sunday 7.00am Sunday 9.00am Music Ministry Students are invited to lead the music ministry at St Mary’s Church, 6.00pm every second Saturday of the month. Please come along and sing on Saturday 21 March and 4 April Front Cover: Work Placement student Lisa Manzelmann – working at Rocket Lodge Racing Stables For more information please email Carmen Bennett [email protected] … “It’s more important to focus on what’s to blame, rather than who is to blame” - Ben Dattner Word on the Street …… Collywobbles – noun. A feeling of fear, apprehension or nervousness. Sentence: Any student getting up to speak on assembly, usually has a distinct case of the collywobbles. Source: Dictionary App Principal A Real Friend - R U OK? With some worrying indications on the state of youth mental health in the Mackay area of late, some current statistics from America puts things in perspective, and gives impetus to skilling students to help them cope with modern pressures. In the March 16 edition of Time Magazine, an article on personal health by journalist Mandy Oaklander quotes the following statistic; "19%; the portion of U.S adults who had a mental illness in the past year, according to latest Government data." Of course there is a spectrum of disorders that vary in how debilitating they are to the individual and their relationships. Being a bit upset, a bit down or feeling 'out of sorts' in response to disappointment, disagreement or worries is a normal part of life and in the main the mind, has coping mechanisms to bring a person back to equilibrium after a period of adjustment. Mental illness is of course a more protracted condition that does not right itself. The person requires support and possibly intervention. While this is usually temporary, the real danger is when major issues remain undetected and personal support is not offered despite the best of intentions. What would be truly helpful to people of all ages, is an attitude of support for friends/acquaintances and the skills to offer this support without being pushy or patronising. This starts with recognition of warning signs in the people you know and understanding how you may respond so as to be seen as a genuine support. In the United States there is a new National campaign on mental health titled 'Change Direction'. Founded by clinical psychologist Dr Barbara Van Dahlen it seeks to raise public consciousness and skill them in noticing the signs of potential issues. Dr Van Dahlen offers a concise summary of behaviours that may signal the need for some help – "5 Signs a Friend Might Need Help" Both adults and adolescents being aware of the following may do much to improve first-line of support and minimise the medicalising of a very human condition - He/She doesn't seem like their usual-self lately: If you sense something different about the way your friend is acting – maybe they are not smiling much these days, for instance – trust your instincts and reach out. ‘Use common observations to share with somebody’ – try saying, “I see these things. I care about you. Can I help?” He/She is unusually moody or edgy: Irritability and red-hot temper can be signs something else is amiss – ‘It may take more than one time to follow up if you’re talking to someone who is agitated – but if a friend responds with anger, that could mean you’re onto something.’ 1 He/She is acting a bit more withdrawn: If a social butterfly seems remote or starts spending lots of time alone, that’s worth addressing head-on. Behaviour that might be normal in an introvert may mean something more serious – pulling away from social support – in a person who’s typically more outgoing. He/She is less put together than usual: Substance abuse and ditching personal hygiene can be signs someone is in trouble. Instead of downplaying your friend’s selfdestructive behaviours, treat them as a cue to care – they signal when compassion really matters most. He/She seems overwhelmed by life: No one is ‘bright and bubbly’ all the time. But if your once optimistic friend can’t find anything to be hopeful about, he may be having thoughts of worthlessness, grief or even suicide. ‘We want people to get comfortable reaching out, checking in and being more open, so that more people are getting the help that they need.’ The next generation of young people do most certainly need a less stigmatised attitude to the reality of mental illness and the real benefit of the personal support amongst friendship groups. While there is a range of disorders needing specialised intervention, the majority of us fit into the category of ‘People who need People’. Acknowledgement: Time Magazine March 16 2015 ‘Changing Your Mind’ by Mandy Oaklander Mr Jim Ford, Principal 2 Assistant Principal Mission Misunderstood Sacrament Unfortunately the Sacrament of Penance, regularly referred to as Reconciliation, is quite often misunderstood. This sacrament is all about healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation/restoration, not simply about telling the priest our sins. The nucleus is not our sins, but is God’s mercy! It is about healing our relationship with God, and the Church (others). By healing our relationship with God, Reconciliation keeps our connection with God strong. When we do something wrong, we often become ashamed and embarrassed. We can find it hard to face God and are reluctant to partake in this Sacrament. Overcoming this reluctance is the initial step toward interior healing. It also helps to think, that even the Pope has to have the courage to confess his failings and weaknesses to God, through another priest. Jesus made an interesting remark to Peter when predicting Peter’s denial. He said, “But I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32). In other words, Jesus recognised that Peter’s guilt might have been so overwhelming that he had begun to think he could not be forgiven and his faith might fail. The question isn’t whether God will forgive our failings and weaknesses, but, whether we have the courage to face ourselves honestly, so we can ask for the forgiveness that God is always ready to give. We mustn’t let our faith fail – during these final weeks of Lent, let us turn back to Jesus. Healing God, you know me and love me, thank You for the many blessings You bestow on me on my journey. I know that You are always journeying with me. When the road is rough, You support me, when the turns are sharp, You give me courage, and when I lose my way You gently guide me back to You. Amen Back to home 3 Retreats Days The Retreats for Years 7 – 9 are being held next week: Monday 23 – Thursday 26 May, with Year 10 experiencing ‘Reflection Days’. These Retreats are an integral part of Catholic school life, aiming to be inclusive, purposeful, and meaningful, and take into account the developmental needs and experiences of students. In the context of Mercy College, the term Retreat means a time away from normal school activities and classes, where students have the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with self, others and God. The Retreats are organised around session presentations, group activities, and group discussions. The focus of the Retreats is based on the Mercy values: Compassion, Hope and Justice through: building respectful relationships with one another developing enhanced communication skills understanding the importance of reaching out in friendship and compassion recognising the importance of taking responsibility for actions & making values-based choices in relationships Homeroom Mass Commencing Week 2 of Term 2, Homeroom Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Juliet Street from 8.30am to approximately 9.05am. The College Chaplin, Father John Fitz-Herbert will preside this great opportunity for the College and wider community to come together in prayer during this Eucharistic celebration. Each Homeroom, in conjunction with two additional Homerooms from the one House, will assist in organising two Masses throughout the school year. Parents are invited and are most welcome to attend their student’s Homeroom Mass. Mrs Jeanette Refalo, Assistant Principal Mission 4 World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer Last Friday four Mercy College students accompanied Mrs Refalo to the World Day of Prayer morning service. This year’s service was held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and was prepared by the people of the Bahamas. Each of the Island was represented in a small prayer, with a response about the issues they face within their communities. The students who attended were able to learn about the Bahamas through the prayers and information shared through the celebration. Michael Gibbs, Elizabeth Anderson, Holly Van Wyk Smith and Jessica Gunning joined in the service with the theme of ‘Do You Know What I Have Done to You?’ This theme explored Jesus' teaching and how it related back to each of the islands. The rich history of the Bahamas was evident through the entire celebration and it was an occasion that marked a bright future for the people of this area. This occasion was a wonderful experience and was enjoyed by all who attended. Miss Jessica Gunning, Year 10 Student Leader Service to Others Homeroom Visits As part of our service to others, two Mercy College Homerooms visit either, the St Francis of Assisi Aged Care or a St Mary's Primary Prep class. Oraya 2 was the first Homeroom to visit the Preps. On return to school, the students in our Homeroom shared how they really enjoyed being able to help the young students with their activities, talking with them about their interests and getting to know them more. It was really evident how kind, caring and respectful these young ones were. It was great to see our Homeroom come together as a group. This visit was fun and a great way of doing something for others. Miss Anna McLeod, Homeroom Captain – Oraya 2 Back to home 5 Assistant Principal Students Reminder: Procedures for advising of Student absence (This information can also be found in the Student Planner) For short-term absences This is the preferred method – ‘notify school on the day’ Parent/guardians must either phone the student absentee line 4969 4188 or Email: [email protected] (briefly) state student’s full name, Homeroom, reason and expected duration of absence and the name of the person giving the message. OR A signed, written note of explanation from parent/guardian may be given to the Homeroom Teacher by the student on the day of return to school - (only if it is not possible to phone or email on the day of absence) Late to school On arrival to school, students must Log in through iLog at Student Reception and a late slip will be printed. On arrival to class students must show the slip to the teacher. Leaving school during the day for appointments etc Students must have a written note from their parent/guardian to give to the House Coordinator in the morning. The note will be signed and must be presented to staff at Student Reception when leaving. They then log out through iLog. A slip will be printed, which should put into their planner. If the student returns to school the same day, they must log back in to school at Student Reception before returning to class, then show the class teacher the return slip. Students will not be permitted to leave until a parent/caregiver reports at the office to collect them. All other requests for leave i.e. term time holidays, extended leave due to illness or other A detailed letter from the parent/guardian, addressed to ‘The Principal’ must be given to the College Office staff or Email: [email protected] and an email reply will be sent to parent/guardian by the Principal. It is most appreciated if notice for this type of leave is given well in advance, where possible. We do not encourage students to take family holidays during term time. It is not ideal for students to be trying to complete school work whilst on a holiday. Students need to be in class as much as possible to complete class work and assessment well, and generally be fully informed and up to date. However, we understand that it is unavoidable in some instances. For this type of leave students must be responsible for speaking with all of their teachers, well in advance, with regards to class work and assessment for the period they are absent. Mr Chris Sorbello, Assistant Principal Students 6 Assistant Principal Administration Year 9 & 10 Unit Preferences - Semester 2 Students will receive their Unit Preference Information for Semester 2 via their Mercy College email account by Monday next week. A guide to help with unit preferences is available at the web link below. Students will receive two emails: 1. Contains the student’s Unit Preference Information sheet 2. Contains the student’s log on details to submit preferences I would encourage both parents and students to make subject choices by referring to the Subject Areas and Handbook section on the College internet site, which can be found here: http://www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au/academic_handbook.php Students will need to choose carefully and are asked to submit a ‘reserve choice’. The ‘reserve choice’ also needs to be a unit that they are willing to do. Opportunities for them to change subjects once the timetable is set are limited, therefore it is strongly advised to submit unit choices that they are certain about. All unit selections need to be made by Monday 30 March. Students are asked to return the signed slip, generated at the last stage of submitting unit preferences online, to their Homeroom teacher. Year 7 & 8 HPE selections Semester 2 Students will have a choice about which HPE unit they would like to take during Semester 2. A letter will be sent home in the near future, so they can make their choice, with the return section to be given to their current HPE teacher. Reporting and Parent/Teacher Night Reports, detailing the current progress of students, will be available through Parent Lounge on Thursday 2 April from 12.00pm. On this report a teacher may have indicated that they recommend an interview at the Parent Teacher night, however, while a teacher may have indicated that an interview is not needed, parents are most welcome to book an interview for general feedback on progress. Parent Teacher night will be held on Thursday 23 April, the first week of Term 2 in the College Hall from 3.30 - 7.30pm. Access to make a booking will be available from Thursday 2 April 1.00pm to Monday 20 April 9.00am. Each interview will last for 5 minutes, and it’s preferred that the student is present at the interview. Interviews are made through Parent Lounge by clicking on the parent/teacher booking button. Parents have been issued with a Parent Lounge username and password, however, if you have a problem with logging on please contact the College Office. A Short video can be viewed in Parent Lounge on ‘How to make a parent teacher booking’. Mr Adam Skoczylas, Assistant Principal Administration Back to home 7 Interact Committee Mercy Interact Club It has been a busy start to the year for the Mercy Interact Club. Our committee this year, is under the leadership of Jessica Gunning (President), Naomi Gallaway (Vice President), Tristan Niemi (Treasurer) and Alice Climpson (Secretary). We also welcomed many new members and it is great to have such enthusiastic students involved in our service club. We started the year with an invitation from West Mackay Rotary for an evening of lawn bowls. This was a great opportunity for Interact members to meet the West Mackay Rotarians and find out a little about their club. Our annual Easter Appeal is now underway and we are looking forward to being able to distribute these to the residents of our local nursing homes, leading up to Easter. Planning is also underway for our next major event, which is participation in the Mackay Relay for Life on May 16. Mr Brendan Gunning, Interact Coordinator English Department Are you a budding Writer or Social Activist? Well you are invited to a celebration! One of the most important documents of all time, the is about to celebrate its 800th anniversary. On the 15 June 1215, King John of England signed this document which curbed the power of the monarchy, and safeguarded the rights of citizens. To celebrate such a momentous anniversary, a creative essay competition is being held for students to create their own Magna Carta for the 21st century. If you are interested please see Mrs Russell-Pace as soon as possible, as entries must be submitted and received by 5 May 2015. Mrs Anne-Maree Russell-Pace, HOD English 8 IT Department What is the Cloud and Where is it? The Cloud is an IT buzzword that has been thrown around over the past decade with the promise to simplify your IT needs. The Cloud is actually nothing more that storage space that is available to the user over the Internet. This storage space is usually on a series of servers that reside at the company who is hosting it. For example, if you backup your iPad to iCloud, then your backup files are being stored in Apple’s storage servers. Picture of Apple’s iCloud storage servers Is the Cloud Safe? This is a difficult question to answer and it all depends on what you consider safe. Cloud access for your account is protected by a password. If you keep that password safe, and change it regularly, your data should stay safe. Like any information that is on the Internet, bad people may still try to steal it. However it is probably more likely that your iPad or laptop will be stolen, than your Cloud account being broken into. You are already using the Cloud Everyone is already using the Cloud whether they realise it or not, here are some examples: if you can check your emails on your computer and phone – these are cloud synchronized social media accounts like Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter is a Cloud based service automatic iCloud backups from your iPad or iPhone Some popular Cloud Services Mr Tyson Elford, IT Manager Back to home 9 Indigenous Department National ‘Close the Gap’ Day 19 March 2015 Most Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies of any country in the world — but this is not true for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians can expect to live 10 – 17 years less than other Australians. Babies born to Aboriginal mothers die at more than twice the rate of other Australian babies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience higher rates of preventable illness such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. The mortality rates for Indigenous Australians is on par with some of the world’s most impoverished nations. On 19 March each year, National ‘Close the Gap Day’ is highlighted to bring awareness to all Australians of the health, education and employment issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The cause of the life expectancy gap is deeply embedded in a number of social determinants. Indigenous Australians face a number of basic disadvantages in comparison to non-Indigenous Australians. Chronic disease and disability are amongst the most significant factors affecting Indigenous Australians. These factors are caused by poor living conditions, a lack of safe and supportive communities, restricted education and training opportunities, and lower economic participation, all which contribute to lowering life expectancy. Historical events including land dispossession, The Stolen Generation and stolen wages have all played a part in Indigenous life expectancy. The perpetual cycle of dependence and poverty and the psychological trauma and grief of separation, has had significant consequences for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians and their families. Following Prime Minister Rudd’s 2008 Apology to the Stolen Generations, the government made a pledge to lead a national effort to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The ‘Close the Gap’ Prime Minister’s report 2015 states that -‘Despite good intention and considerable investment by successive governments, the disparity in outcomes remains. The ‘Close the Gap’ Coalition is a grouping of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health and community organisations. Together with nearly 200,000 Australians they are putting pressure on government to take real, measurable action to achieve Indigenous health equality by 2030. Change will take a generation. We need sustained action from Federal and State Governments. Take action now and show your support by going online at https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/ and signing the petition to keep pressure on our Government. ”Statistics of shortened life expectancy are our mothers and fathers, uncles and aunties who live diminished lives. We die silently under these statistics” Professor Mick Dodson, 2009 Australian of the Year and Aboriginal activist and lawyer Reference: https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/ Ms Bree Sinn, Regional Indigenous Education Liaison Officer Back to home 10 Harmony Week Back to home 11 Careers & VET Work Placement Term 1 2015 Over 150 Mercy College students have recently completed their one week work placement block, some even travelling as far as Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast! A tremendous amount of positive feedback has already been received including a number of businesses offering students employment and/or further training in the form of school based traineeships and apprenticeships. Well done to everyone involved and particular thanks goes to the staff who visited the students throughout the week. Thank you also to the businesses who have supported the work placement program by hosting a large number of our students. 12 What are the Benefits of Work Placement? Whether you realise it or not, each year thousands of students graduate from High School. In doing so they have demonstrated that they can complete set tasks, research and write assignments, work individually or as part of a group. Why would an employer notice you? That’s where work placement comes in. In order to stand out, you need to show that you are ‘work ready’ and ‘employable’ – that you have the skills and attitude that an employer is looking for (not just academic), and skills that you can apply to the job you want. If you gain some experience in the industry or even with the company you wish to be hired with you are already a step ahead of those that have not. The experience you receive and the skills you develop during your work placement will increase your chances of obtaining the job you want. ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS! 13 Ms Susan McKay, HOD Careers & VET 14 College Musical Miss Cassie Gillespie, Cultural Leader 15 Technology Department Mr Michael Denman, HOD Technology Back to home 16 Environmental Committee Teens Tackling Climate Change! Four students from the College recently attended the Environment and Leadership Summit at Mackay’s CQ University. The ‘Start the Switch’ summit consisted of exciting games, activities, speeches, masterclasses, a flash mob and projectplanning. Students from all over the Mackay region gathered and shared ideas to obtain more knowledge about climate change, other dangers to the environment and how to tackle these large problems at school and in their community. Speakers included; Gemma Plesman, member of the AYCC (Australian Youth Climate Coalition); Kim Williams, coach of the Mackay Cutters Rugby League football club; 2014 National NAIDOC Youth of the Year, Amelia Telford, who is also the co-ordinator of the SEED Indigenous Youth Climate Network; and Shani Telford, a member of the globallyknown Greenpeace organisation. Both students and teachers received plentiful education about the environment and heaps of motivation from speakers, guests and facilitators. Students brought back their ideas and knowledge to school to prepare for a big launch before this year’s Earth Hour day (Saturday 28 March). Please come along for assembly on Wednesday 25 March, to see the Environmental Committee’s first project launch for this year, and make sure to take part in the global event of ‘Earth Hour’ to support and protect the future of the only home we have, Earth! Kuga Krishnadeva, Year 10 Student Sports News Ky Hamilton was successful in qualifying at Tamworth this month to make it into the Australian Team to ride Jnr Bulls at the National High School Rodeo Association World Finals in Des Moines, Iowa. He will travel to the corn belt of America in June to compete with the rest of the Australian team against visiting states from the US. Before heading to the States for these finals he will enquire about nominating to ride Jnr Bulls at the Calgary Stampede which runs from July 3-12. We wish him every success. 17 Cook’s Corner Pikelets Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour 2 tbsp sugar ¾ cup milk 1 egg 1 tbsp butter pinch of salt Method Sift flour and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in sugar. Whisk milk and egg together, then add to dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat and brush with a little melted butter. Drop level tablespoonsful of the mixture into the pan and cook for half a minute or until bubbles appear on the surface. Turnover and cook the other side for 1 minute until golden. Allow to cook and serve with butter and jam or anything that takes your fancy. Back to home 18 Tuckshop Please come along and help out in the Tuckshop. All recipients will receive a $25 exemption from the P & F levy for this term. Monday 23 March Tuesday 24 March Wednesday 25 March Thursday 26 March Friday 27 March Tammy Wanstall, Sharon Price, Colleen Best, Katie Bake Ellen O’Neill, Katie May, Mary Brownsey, Pam Pattemore Maree Gibbs, Megan Clifford, Alison Lawton, Kelly Davis Amanda Uren, Maria Bennett, Julie Kay, Ngairie Bella Belinda Downes, Lisa Hackney, Joy de Froberville, Tanya Doyle Monday 30 March Tuesday 31 March Wednesday 1 April Thursday 2 April Marilou Dixon, Shirley Butler, Sanja Sant, Lila Clark, Nadya Bagaskaia Deanne Bartolo, Karen Bezzina, Mary Borg, Robyn Moschino Andrea Westwood, Allyson Davis, Mickaila Dobbie, Judy Sehl Jade Johnson, Kerry Gallaway, Marianne Sandergeld, Amanda Tomerini, Wayne Amos, Katrina Dunbar, Kirsty Hoani, Daniella Donnell Friday 3 April Quick tips & Helpful Hints A little olive oil and enough sugar to make a paste makes a nice facial scrub. Gently massage onto face, avoiding eye area, then rinse with warm water. This can also be used on hands. To keep an indoor plant healthy for a couple of weeks while you’re on holiday, water it well, then enclose the entire plant in a large, clear plastic bag and tie it securely at the top. When you come home, untie the bag and let the plant re-adjust to room air for a day before completely removing the plastic covering. When packing for children’s school camp and holidays, pack full sets of clothing in plastic shopping bags marked with the days of the week. This will keep the clean clothes separated from the dirty ones and also give children something to bring their dirty washing home in. 19 Please pay attention! Read this Some parents may recall our special guest speaker at our annual speech night 2013, Susan Pearse – Founder, Author & Speaker from Mind Gardener. Susan and her co-founder Martina Sheehan have launched their latest book ‘One Moment Please’. Part of the book’s inspiration was the Mercy speech night. The book starts with a story from the night. Susan still continues to be contacted by parents and staff so she thought they may be interested. The book can also be purchased at QBD (bookstores). See link below in regards to the workshop http://mindgardener.com/one-moment-please/ Also they have just announced another workshop off the back off this book and are bringing it to Mackay on 7 May. Mercy parents who would like to attend the workshop can receive a $40 discount, just enter the code “launch” to receive this when registering. See link below in regards to the workshop http://mindgardener.com/the-services/the-art-of-paying-attention-workshops/ Back to home 20 A Lenten Retreat 21 Community Notices Become a Volunteer Host Family! World Education Program (WEP) is inviting you to experience another culture in your own home by becoming a volunteer host family to an international student arriving in July 2015. Our students from Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Italy, Belgium, the USA, and France are looking forward to experiencing life in Australia, making new friends and becoming a member of an Australian family soon. Music Academy for Teens MusoAcademy is an immersive program that lets 13-17 year olds learn on the fast track. Fun and motivating. MusoAcademy will run from 6-11 July 2015 at Studio 53, Mackay, QLD. Hosting Is Fun! Find Out more! iDRIVE iDRIVE is a young driver training program that Whitsunday Sporting Car Club established in early 2014. Getting to know your student before he or she arrives brings fun and joy to everyone involved. To help you make this important decision, contact WEP today to receive a full information pack for your family. Sylvia Kelly Manager – Inbound Exchange Programs Phone: 1300 884 733 Email: [email protected] Online: http://www.wep.org.au Worldwide Marriage Encounter A weekend away for married couples in peaceful, picturesque surroundings – away from the distractions of everyday living. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset - your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to recharge your relationship batteries, refocus on each other and fall in love all over again! Applications Open: Monday 16 March and close on Friday 24 April. Info: www.kadencegroup.com.au or phone 0437 062 926. The concept of iDRIVE is to introduce new juniors into the fun and exciting world of motorsport in a supportive and safe club environment. Participants, aged 12-17, can develop their driving skills to a level where they can confidently have car control skills before they venture onto public roads. This event is held at CQ University, Mackay (CQ Unibehind Refectory) on Saturday 28 March at 9.00am. Information sessions- 5:30 -6:30 Thursday 19 March and 9.00-10.00am Saturday 21 March. Further information email [email protected] Weekend date: 15 – 17 May 2015 Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD (on Brisbane’s bayside) For bookings/details contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342 1456, [email protected] Information website: www.wwme.org.au Kiah Park Horse Riding Horse Riding Camps for ages 6 years – teens, all riding abilities are welcome. 7 Day riding camps available every school holidays. Easter Camps 4-11 April and 11 – 18 April. Further information 07 54866166 or www.kiahpark.com.au The Pyjama Foundation The Pyjama Foundation are holding a 10-14Km walk. Register now to help children in foster care have a better future, Sunday 29 March, Illuka Park, Pioneer River Mackay from 7.00 am. More Information: www.thepyjamafoundation.com PH: 07 4969 4199 FAX: 07 4969 4189 Penn Street, Mackay Q 4740 PO Box 5646 Mackay MC Q 4741 CREATIVE STUDENTS – CATHOLIC VALUES Mercy embraces Compassion, Hope & Justice Web: www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au Twitter: @MercyCollegeMky Back to home 22
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