When I was 17, I walked into my local country Police Station to have a driving test for my License.  Having grown up on a farm, I had a lot of experience driving, so my test was possibly the shortest in history - about 200 metres, from the Police station, around the War Memorial and back again.  For that, I received a licence to drive a car, truck and tractor. (The Police Seargent offered to include motorbike, but some level of self-preservation kicked in and I declined.)

Fast forward seven years, and I walked into a slightly larger local station to enquire about getting a Bus License (as the school I was teaching in had a bus).  The officer asked to see my license, sat down and included buses, making it legal to transport students on a bus!

This would never happen these days … thank goodness!

We now have thorough risk management practices in place and our use of excursion and incursion tools such as Consent2Go add rigour to risk assessments as well as simplifying processes for parents.

Another measure that we pay particular attention to is in relation to providing childsafe organisations.  The Royal Commission into the Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse uncovered appalling neglect that we never wish to have surface again.  Rigorous staff training is undertaken by all employees in Catholic schools and we ‘engineer’ child safety into facilities and procedures.

Furthermore, we do not shy away from acknowledging the failures of the past.  We support the disclosure of any sexual abuse of a child and have processes available for anyone who may have experienced institutional sexual abuse as a child.  Such people are likely to be eligible for support under the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.  The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) offers a free and confidential support service for people who are seeking information on, or wanting to apply to, the National Redress Scheme.  To find out more you can contact SASS on (03) 6231 0044, or go to the following website: https://www.sass.org.au/redress-scheme-support-service.

I wish all students a safe and restorative end-of-term break.  I will keep you in my prayers.

Frank Pisano

Last Friday was a much anticipated event on our school calendar, Founders Day. After a whole school assembly in the morning to kick things off, the students could not wait until after lunch for the festivities to begin. A BBQ, cold rock stall, log jump, sponge the teacher and fish the bottle were some of the activities set up to keep everyone entertained but we were all waiting with baited breath for 2pm to roll around. Our 12 amazing 'shavers' lined up for the most important haircut of their lives. The atmosphere was electrifying and our school community cheered loud and proud. Thank you once again to all of the people who have donated as we are currently sitting on a whopping $8789 and it isn't too late to donate.

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Win a Thermomix! 

Cheryl Sheehan is running a Raffle to win the latest TM6 Thermomix valued at $2269.  Tickets are $20ea and there are ONLY 200 tickets available with draw date 14 October 2019. All proceeds going to Worlds Greatest Shave to assist people and support families living with blood cancer.

If you would like to purchase a ticket please Cheryl or txt/call 0417 506 146.

Over the past few weeks, some of our students have been showcasing their talents of speech and drama, dance, and music, at the 91st Annual City of Devonport Eisteddfods. This competition is an opportunity for young performers of the arts to have a public audience and be professionally judged. 

We had many entrants this year, with some achieving very impressive and exciting results. 

Several individuals from our school were formally acknowledged at the awards night last Thursday, and we summarise some of the achievements below! 

• Thomas Geale (Yr 11) who was the Junior Instrumental Solo Champion on the tenor horn
• Emily Swanson (Yr 10) who was the Junior Piano Solo Champion and also received the most aggregate points in piano solo classes under 18
• Makenzi Cruden (Yr 8) awarded first Place for her Neo-classical Duo, First Place for her  Contemporary Group and Second Place for Drama Duo-log.  She was also awarded Most Promising Secondary School Dancer to Further Their Dance Studies, and competed in the Open Broadway Solo and  Lyrical Solo.
• Jet Spicer (Yr 7) and his amazing voice received First Place in his Own Choice Vocal Solo, First in Musical Vocal Solo, First in Vocal Folk Solo, First in the Sacred Vocal Solo, and First in Vocal Duet. He also received the Dannebrog Encouragement Award for Promising Secondary Student to Further their Music Studies.
• Grace Feildwick (Yr 7), and her three younger sisters, were acknowledged for their impressive acting skills. Grace was awarded First Place for her Character Recital Solo,First for Australian Poem Solo, First for Prose or Verse Poem Solo, First for Mime Solo,Second Place for Reading From a Novel Solo, and tied First Place for Impromptu Reading From a Novel Solo and First for Humorous Recitation Solo.
• Alan Leslie (Yr 10) First Place in the 15 years and Under Piano Accompanying Solo, Second Place in the Open/18 Years and Under Any Orchestral Instrument Solo, First in the 15 years and Under/18 years and Under Any Instrumental Duo and a critique only for 18 years and Under Any Orchestral Stringed Instrument Solo.
• Ella Rann (Yr 7) Most Promising Classical Dancer 12 Years and Under Solo. Second Place in 12 Years and Under Contemporary Solo and 2nd in Piano.
• Oscar Allen (Yr 8) and Daham Kodithuwaku (Yr 8) First Place in Drama/Duologues.
• 8C Drama performed two scenes from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and received First Place. A special mention also goes to Starla Chrystie and Darcy Gaby-Moore as they received 'Best Supporting Actor' awards for their roles within the scenes. This is the first time SBSC has won the 'Scene Performance' section at the competition.

We are very proud of all the amazing talent we have within our school community and are excited to share it and see it grow in the years to come.  If we missed your name out - please email newsletter@sbsc.tas.edu.au and we'll add your achievements into the next newsletter!

New items now in stock!

Basketball Singlets    $65.00

Basketball Shorts      $35.00

Male/Female Training Tees   $45.00

Male/Female  Zootsuits  $75.00

Male/Female  Athletic Singlets $39.00

Hats $17.00     Caps $15.00

St Brendan-Shaw College Uniform Shop will close for the school holidays on Thursday 26th September at 4.00pm.

Additional Term 4 holiday trading hours
Monday 14th October 8.00 am to 11.00 am

The uniform shop will return to normal hours on Tuesday 15th October.

• Tuesday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
• Thursday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm

You are welcome to purchase from the online uniform shop at your convenience and your order will be filled when the store is next open.

Please contact the uniform shop:

Well done to Jack Menzies, who competed over 3 days at the Australian Junior Road Nationals in the time trial, 62km Road Race and Criteriums. He placed 13th in the Criterium Final after an excellent 4th place in the Criterium heat earlier in the day.

Congratulations to Anthony Burbury, who was nominated for an Award and went to the Tasmanian Olympic Change Maker Forum on Tuesday.

Over 1000 teenagers from all over Australia had the opportunity to attend the Tasmanian Forum in Launceston, which was aimed at those who are continually striving to improve health and wellbeing in our communities. Anthony had the opportunity to meet a number of Olympians including Alyce Burnett (Rio 2016 Canoeist), Meghan Volker (Rio 2016 Rower), Becchara Palmer (London 2012 Volleyballer), Brooke Hanson (Silver & Gold at Athens 2004) and a number of coaches whose athletes attended the games. 

He reports that he gained a number of things out of the day. He was given the opportunity to be inspired by the stories of athletes success, failures and hard work. He learnt about the management of teams and how to motivate people that may struggle, and discussed reliable methods to set and achieve goals. Thanks to the Organisers and our very own Mr Ryan and Mr O’Keeffe for giving him this opportunity to attend. 

The SRC are running a Krispy Kreme fundraiser with all funds raised going towards local charities. 

Orders need to be made by COB Thursday 3rd October. Orders can be made by cash or card at the Caritas office or through the QKR phone or desktop app!

Collection on Friday 18th October, where they will be at school to collect.  Spread the word amongst friends and family and get your orders in before missing out!

Original Glazed Dozen - $20
12 x Original Glazed doughnuts

Assorted Dozen - $25
6 x Original Glazed
2 x Strawberry Iced
2 x Chocolate Iced
2 x Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles

The SRC are running another Trivia Night on Friday 18th October. 

It will be held in the Genesis Centre and all money raised will go to charity.  Tables of 10 can be purchased for $80, or individual seats for $10.  Round up a bunch of mates and get ready for a fun night!  Open from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start - feel free to bring your own snacks/platters.

Tables can be booked and paid for at the Caritas Office, or by using the Qkr! App.

Lot's of great prizes up for grabs: $50 Burger Got Soul voucher, 2 x $20 McDonalds voucher, $88 earrings So Silver, $25 Hill Street voucher, $20 Leven Gourmet meats voucher, Terry White hamper, coffee machine, $140 Hill Street hamper, SBSC merchandise, 8x $10 Henneseys vouchers.

Did you know that we offer programs in conjunction with UTAS?  Jordyn Welsh (Yr 12) is participating in the UTAS College Program in Object Design, a project based program for students demonstrating excellent progress in Design and Production (or an equivalent subject).  Completed student works are then presented as a group exhibition in a professional gallery setting for assessment.  Jordyn's work (resin + flowers + timber) is currently on display at the Devonport Regional Gallery in an exhibition called Earthworks until mid October.  

There is also an October School holiday workshops for Under 16's called Object design - Tape and contact with a short guided tour of Earthworks and then a 3D object making workshop using recycled materials and tape and coloured contact.  It's on Monday 7 October, 3 – 4.30 pm - contact the gallery on (03) 6420 2900 for more info.