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Term 4 | 6 December 2021

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Thought of the Day

Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; teach us to be patient and always be kind. Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas season.

Principal's News

Principal's Message 6 December 2021

This is the final Newsletter for 2021, delayed to allow us to include the prize winners at the Presentation Assembly.  I want to take this opportunity to thank the parents and friends of our College who have worked with us, helped us be better, forgiven us any missteps, and recognise that we strive to be a vibrant Catholic community with a generosity of human spirit.

This week we have worked hard to provide a week of activities and information that Year 10s will benefit from.  I was thrilled to be able to sit in on a forum where 7 past students shared their career and business paths.  The 7 included a leading female farmer, four who had started their own businesses, a health worker and a Police officer.  Some had completed Year 12 with us, one had left partway through Year 11 to work, another moved to Year 12 at Don.  All of them provided an insight into the reality that finding your place in the world is not 'linear'.  To borrow from "The Beatles", it's more a long and winding road.  All of them showed their personal strength and courage.  Given that some had come off a night shift and had still to sleep before starting another, and many indicated that they worked long hours, that they made themselves available to us showed their generosity of spirit.

We have invested heavily into helping our Year 10s prepare for senior studies and are excited to continue that investment into Years 11 and 12 where we excel in every field and especially in the individual support each senior gets from their subject teachers.  This, and our small class size, is what sets us apart.  (This feedback comes from students who have experienced one senior year with us, and another, elsewhere.) 

We were thrilled to host our 2022 Year 7s on their Orientation day.  What a happy and handsome group they are.  Numbers in Year 7 are nearing capacity so we will have to consider a waiting list, shortly, as we are committed to smaller class sizes.

We are seeking feedback to help continue our improvement and each student and parent will have received a link to a Google form to provide us with constructive data.

The SRC Executive went on their leadership camp last week.  Apart from Year 11 members who become House Vice-Captains by default, the students, themselves, vote for the various roles.  Following an extended process (including three rounds of voting), we could not separate a tied vote for the female College Co-Captain.  Seeking a solution to the impasse that held true to it being a vote from within the SRC executive, we could see only one solution - that the College Captains become a 'team' consisting of Harrison Nield, Meg Castles and Ruby Skirving, with one more elected from either gender.  Josh Fraser was elected.  The Team negated the need Vice Captains.

This will require a little 'creativity, moving into 2022, but I can see many benefits.

Thus the SRC Executive for 2022 is as follows:

  • Female College Captains:  Meg Castles & Ruby Skirving
  • Male College Captains:     Harrison Nield & Josh Fraser
  • House Captains:
    • Dillon:  Jessica Welch  Griffin:  Lachlan Robins  Lyons: Austin Keay  MacKillop:  Trista Aylett
  • House Vice Captains:
    • Dillon:  James Watson   Griffin:  Mitchell Nield  Lyons: Felicity Purton  MacKillop: Starla Chrystie

If any parent has had trouble accessing the booklist (or cannot find an email that provided the link, please contact Caritas Reception on 6424 76722.

We have some staff who will not be with us in 2022 and I would like to acknowledge them:

  • Stefan Redford has completed his replacement contract and has asked to finish early.
  • Anton Bezemer has decided to take 2022 off as Long Service Leave.
  • Elizabeth Temple has made the decision to move closer to home and, though we are sad to lose her, she remains in Catholic Education and has transferred to St Patrick’s Launceston.
  • Lucy Withers has resigned to move to fresh opportunities.  She was the very first person that I appointed while Acting in late 2009.  I was very keen to have her interest in Agricultural studies available to the College.  It proved a successful appointment with Lucy introducing many initiatives that she worked to bring to fruition.  (A Farewell to her will be in next year’s Magazine as formal notice of resignation arrived after printing.)
  • Rose McDonald has resigned after a long and loyal tenure at the College.   In recommending her for employment with SBSC in 1988, the then Principal of OLOL described Rose as “a very caring and sensitive person” from whom students with learning difficulties “had benefited from her professional approach and had developed significantly”.  Thirty-three years later this description is as accurate now as it was then.  Rose had so much more to offer than supporting students with learning needs and in 1997 she was appointed as a Year Level Coordinator and also filled the role of House Coordinator until she moved to lead the Learning Support department in 2011.  As Head of this department Rose was responsible for significant advancements in both the identification of and provision for students with additional learning needs

In closing for the year, I thank all parents for working with us, and those parents with whom I have had to have so many varied conversations, for your understanding and willingness to work with me.  I thank all of the staff of the College for their willingness to live out our vision to be generous of spirit.  Mostly, however, I thank the students - you bring us joy every day and keep us vibrant.

I wish each of you a very merry and blessed Christmas and pray that you keep safe and happy until we resume in 2022.

Frank Pisano

College News

Presentation Assembly

Congratulations to all the students who received awards at today's Presentation assembly. 

Arts Evening

Thank you to everyone who came and supported the College Arts Evening on Tuesday. Well done to all the students who performed and to all students who had their artwork on display; we are so lucky to have a College community full of up and coming young talent. Congratulations on a very successful evening. 


Chess Finals - State and National

Last week, the College Chess Team competed in the State Finals in Launceston and the National Finals online. The team placed in 6th position for the State Finals out of the 17 participating secondary schools. The team then placed 11th in the National Finals against 26 schools across Australia. The team did an outstanding job throughout the year and should be very proud of themselves. 

A couple of acknowledgments are needed. During State Finals, Lachlan Churchill was awarded the Most Improved Player for the year, and during the National Finals, Himash ranked 11 Australia-wide!




Vinnie Manion - U15 MTB State Champion

Congratulations to Year 8 student Vinnie Manion for his outstanding achievement in winning the U15 MTB Cross Country State Championship this past weekend.  Well done, Vinnie!


Robot Man Visit

Some of our students had a visit today from Robot Man. During the session, the students were in small groups with the goal of building their own robots ready for battle! 


Jump Rope for Heart

On the 17th of November, all Year 7 students took part in  Jump Rope for Heart. The aim of the day was to make students aware of the role physical activity plays in maintaining good heart health.  It was also an opportunity for students to raise funds for the Heart Foundation, allowing their valuable research into heart disease to continue.  Congratulations to all who participated on the day and a special mention to our top 5 fundraisers: Isabella Tilt, Zara Badcock, Tom Ryan, Lily Farr and Chloe Casey. The College was able to raise $802 dollars from the Jump off day.  For students who were eligible for a fundraising prize, it is hoped they arrive before the end of the school year.

- Mr Ryan

Bus Fare Increase 2022

College Office Dates 2021-22

The College Office will remain open from Monday, 6 December to Wednesday, 15 December. With the exception of Tuesday, 14 December due to a Staff Spirituality Day.

The College will be closed to members of the public as of Thursday, 16 December 2021 and reopen Thursday, 20 January 2022. 

Uniform Shop - Order Online

Enjoy the convenience of shopping online. Save time and energy by ordering your uniforms online in six easy steps. 

New User Instructions

  1. Head to Midford's website.
  2. Select your school from the Online School Shops tab.
  3. New users, select the "Register New Account"button.
  4. Start the registration process by selecting your school from the drop-down menu and using the unique school passphrase: SBSC505
  5. Add your personal information, create a username and password. 
  6. Order the items your need, select pick-up in-store or option for home delivery. 

Further Information:
Uniform Shop normal trading hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Phone: (03) 6415 781
Email: sbsc@midford.com.au

Uniform Shop - Holiday Trading Hours

Holiday Trading Hours

The College Uniform Shop will close for the holidays on Thursday, 9 December at 7:00 pm and reopen Monday, 17 January 2022 at 9:00 am. 

January opening hours: 
Please note from Monday, 24 January to Friday, 4 February from 1:30pm each day no appointments are required. However, we still have limited customer numbers so you may need to queue. Please ensure you use the QR check-in before entering the shop. 


Extended Term 4, 2021 Trading Hours
Thursday, 9 December:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Extended Term 1, 2022 Trading Hour
Monday 17 - Friday 21 January: 
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (appointment only)

Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 January:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (appointment only)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Wednesday 26, January: 
Closed for the Public Holiday

Thursday 27 - Friday 28 January: 
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (appointment only)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Monday, 31 January - Friday, 4 February:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (appointment only)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, 7 February: 
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Uniform Shop will return to normal trading hours on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 at 8:00 am. 

Normal trading hours:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

To make uniform fitting appointment, please visit this link.

Phone: (03) 6415 7811
Email: sbsc@midford.com.au
 

Upcoming Events

December Events

Monday 6, December:
Year 7 - 9 Presentation Assembly.

Tuesday 7, December:
Year 7 - 9 Picnic Day
Term 4 concludes

Community

Dolly's Dream Support Line

Devonport Tennis Club Holiday Camp

Thought of the Day
Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; teach us to be patient and always be kind. Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas season.
Principal's News
Principal's Message 6 December 2021
College News
Presentation Assembly Arts Evening Chess Finals - State and National Vinnie Manion - U15 MTB State Champion Robot Man Visit Jump Rope for Heart Bus Fare Increase 2022 College Office Dates 2021-22 Uniform Shop - Order Online Uniform Shop - Holiday Trading Hours
Upcoming Events
December Events
Community
Dolly's Dream Support Line Devonport Tennis Club Holiday Camp

Latest Events

7
june

Year 12 Graduation

3pm to 5pm

Thought of the Day
Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; teach us to be patient and always be kind. Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas season.
Principal's News
Principal's Message 6 December 2021
College News
Presentation Assembly Arts Evening Chess Finals - State and National Vinnie Manion - U15 MTB State Champion Robot Man Visit Jump Rope for Heart Bus Fare Increase 2022 College Office Dates 2021-22 Uniform Shop - Order Online Uniform Shop - Holiday Trading Hours
Upcoming Events
December Events
Community
Dolly's Dream Support Line Devonport Tennis Club Holiday Camp

Latest Events

7
june

Year 12 Graduation

3pm to 5pm

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