Most of the St Patrick’s College Community is now aware of my departure at the end of the year. The decision to move from St Patrick’s College to St Michael’s College, Adelaide, was made after much deliberation and heartbreak. When my wife and I moved to Tasmania six years ago on this new adventure, we really did not know what lay ahead for us both. To my joy, the St Patrick’s College community rallied to make us feel so welcome, including staff, the Parish and members of the wider Launceston community. To this end, we will be forever grateful for the compassion given and the friendships that have developed over the years. So much so that we feel we will eventually return to retire in this great city and state. However, you never know what the future holds.

During my time at the College, I have seen improvement in culture, outreach, academic results and major changes in facilities and the environment. The College is now placed perfectly for the challenges ahead, with an exceptionally strong and talented Leadership Team and a supportive and motivated staff who care greatly for the students.

People sometimes ask where I get my energy from, and the answer is very simple - my interactions with the students. The way they engage with me at drop-off in the morning, or at the Canteen at lunch, whether we are chatting about football on the weekend, netball on a Wednesday or having a joke with the soccer players letting them know that I am hopeful for a premiership before I leave. To be able to congratulate the cast from the Highschool Musical after their final performance or to see a student skillfully tuck in their shirt when they see me in the distance. Then there are my classroom visits, where I try to slip in quietly but invariably find it hard not to contribute and interact with the class. While there are some difficult aspects of my role, I can certainly say without a doubt I have the best job in the world.

So why the change? Recently my wife and I have become grandparents, and my new position will help our family circumstances in the future in many different ways. St Patrick’s College is now in a very strong position going forward, so it's time for somebody else to both carry on the vision but also bring new ideas and processes.

As the year progresses, I look forward to further opportunities to thank the community for the way in which they have embraced the vision of the College during my time as Principal. Still, for now, we will continue to focus on ensuring the best outcomes for all our students.

God Bless.

The College is currently developing classes for 2023. As part of the planning process, we ask that families notify the College if their child(ren), in Years 7-11, are not returning. This may be because they are transitioning to another educational institution or a workplace. This notification is required by Friday 23 September 2022. If notification is not received by this date, the 10-week late notification fee (as noted in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment) will be imposed unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as students leaving for full-time employment. Waiving this late fee will be approved at the discretion of the Principal. 

Notification Form: https://stpatricks.co/23NRTC

A response is only required if your child is not returning to St Patrick’s College in 2023. The enrolment of students continuing at St Patrick’s College next year will be progressed automatically. We do, however, request you read the College’s Terms and Conditions of Enrolment and Student Health and Safety Agreement to ensure you remain familiar with these important documents. 

Please find the links to these documents below. 

Terms of Enrolment: https://stpatricks.co/3o2CRz1

Health and Safety Agreement: https://stpatricks.co/21HaSA

Bus Zone Parking Infringements

Despite numerous requests via Schoolbox, students continue to park in the bus zone adjacent to the Main Oval. Signage indicates a Bus Zone from 8:00am to 4:00pm each school day. As a result of students not heeding the warnings, Tasmania Police will now monitor the zone and where necessary issue fines. At times it may also be necessary to have vehicles towed.

If your child drives to school, please have a conversation with them regarding the potential consequences of parking in the Bus Zone during the day.

Launceston Parish Youth Group 

For young people from Years 5 to 12
Music, Sport, Adventures, Social Work, Faith 

Regular Meeting 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 6.00pm - 7.30pm 

St Ailbe’s Hall, Margaret Street 

Next Meeting: Thursday 1 September 

Enquiries please contact Fr Chatty 0469 661 578

COLLEGE UNIFORM STORE

Year 12 Rugby Top Orders 

Year 11 students who want to purchase a Year 12, 2023 leavers rugby top are asked to go to the College Uniform Store for a fitting and place an order. Rugby tops are $90 each and payment is to be made at the time of order or no later than Founders’ Day, Friday 30 September, which is the last day of Term 3. No late orders will be accepted and fittings and orders can only be placed at the College – the uniform store makes a one-off bulk order. 

College Uniform Store Regular Operating Hours 

Tuesday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am - 4.00pm 
Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm 

The College Uniform Store is located in the Administration building, next to the Middle School entrance, near the staff car park. For further information contact Mrs Debbie Price by phone on 03 6341 9933 or by email to stpatricks@midford.com.au

COLLEGE APP UPDATE 

The St Patrick’s College app has recently been updated and has a range of performance, design and feature improvements. Parents can now access an improved absence notification form, view continuous feedback and manage notifications. 

Please update your app to ensure you have the best experience.

Schoolbox Help for Parents/Guardians 

If you require assistance with the Schoolbox login process, in the first instance please visit the Parent Help Centre on our website or contact us by phone on 03 6341 9988 or email at contact@stpatricks.tas.edu.au

The Catholic Standard 

The Catholic Standard is the official print publication of the Catholic Church in Tasmania. Produced monthly, the Catholic Standard reports on local, national, and international issues of importance to the Catholic Church and community. 

View the Latest Issue Online

Best of luck to Georgia Harmey, Samuel Lindsay and Oscar Marsden who have been selected to attend the Coles Little Athletics Australia Under 15 Coaching Camp in October. The camp provides the opportunity to receive coaching from some of Australia’s top coaches.

Congratulations to Isabel McInerney will compete in the National U14 Club Championships for Basketball in Sydney in the last week of Term 3.

Well done, Samuel Dettmer, Blake Stretton and Lucas Jarman who represented Tasmania at the Australian All Schools Swimming Championships, this week.

Best of luck to Angus Pearce who is currently in Queensland competing at the National ProMx (Motocross) Championships. 

Ally and Erin Wilson and Mackenzie Kilby who have been selected to represent Tasmania in Touch Football at the National Youth Championships being held on the Sunshine Coast – we wish you all the best!

The College is currently reviewing our Uniform Protocol, and part of that process involves consulting with students, staff, and parents.  The current Uniform Protocol can be found on the Policies & Protocols page of the College website and Schoolbox.

Parental feedback is warmly invited for the College Uniform Review. Specifically, the following items listed within the Uniform Protocol:

Unisex PE Sports Uniform

• Standard lace-up sports runner or x trainer.  Casual footwear, slip-on, or any shoes without adequate support are not permitted.

Student Expectations

• Students are not to have tattoos that can be seen during the school day or when representing the College in extra-curricular activities.  They must be covered up at all times.
• Earrings should be plain no greater than 8mm in diameter (maximum) gold or silver sleepers or studs or diamante or pearl earrings. 
• No more than two ear piercings per ear are permitted.  Any facial piercing must not be worn to school. Students are permitted to use non-visible retainers.
• Skirt and dress length should be an appropriate length on or slightly above the knee. 
• When raining, students are permitted to wear a plain raincoat with their formal uniform over the College blazer to and from school. As this is a wet weather garment only, it is not to be worn inside for any reason during the school day and must be removed and placed in the student's locker when they arrive at the College.
• When raining, students are permitted to wear their softshell jackets with their formal uniforms to and from school. But it is not to be worn for any reason during the school day and must be removed and placed in the student's locker when they arrive at the College.  Students need to ensure they bring their blazers to school on these days.

The College Uniform Review - Parental Feedback 2022 feedback is being collected online (Google Form).

I am delighted to announce the 2022 Student Wellbeing Committee: 

• Year 7 – Hazel Doyle
• Year 8 – Isaac Pietsch and Meg Kotynia-Soley
• Year 9 – Elena Darby-Rodriguez and Brianna Pether
• Year 10 – Makayla Lobley and Kate Rigby
• Year 11 – Shannon Kelly and Kaleb Watts
• Year 12 – Emily Willis and Cooper Warren (Student Executive Members)

Our Wellbeing Committee is busy planning activities to celebrate and promote wellness during the week of, and leading up to, World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October.

Friday 23 September (Week 9)

Every year, more than 950 children and young people aged 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer in Australia.  These kids are absent from school for long periods as they go through cancer treatment and recovery. Many drop class levels when they return to school, become isolated from their friends and disengage from their education.

In support of Footy Colours Day, St Patrick’s College will invite students to make a gold coin donation and wear their ‘footy colours’.  Additionally, the Senior students will be running a handball competition, a football kicking competition and selling hot dogs at lunch.

The Middle School is once again holding its successful Boys @ Work event in the week before Father’s Day.

Boys @ Work is focused on further developing the relationship between Middle School boys and the adult males in their lives but in a way that will see them working together through various hands-on activities which involve teamwork, communication and some good, friendly competition. The activities feature construction, music and physical activity. They are designed to open channels for stronger communication and develop behaviours that help build healthy emotions through a boy’s journey into adulthood. To ensure we have the necessary resources to undertake the construction activities, we ask that some adults, or students, bring some of their tools such as a set of screwdrivers, spanners and allen keys if possible. *Please no power tools.

All Middle School boys and their chosen adult male (Father, Grandfather, Uncle, etc.) are invited to attend this event on Tuesday, 6 September. Please RSVP online (Google Form) by Sunday 4 September. If you have any questions about the evening, please contact Mrs Carmen Robotham at carmen.robotham@stpatricks.tas.edu.au or 6341 9988.

This has been a busy week for Co-curricular Music, with students participating in solos, duets, trios and small ensembles at the St Celica Performance Challenge. It was a wonderful mix of voice, strings, piano and woodwind sounds. The students from St Patrick's College performed above expectation, and we are looking forward to being able to share the final results in the next newsletter. 

Also on the weekend, members of both the Senior and Junior Drumlines participated in a two-day camp with guest tutors from Melbourne. 

They received two days of instruction on basic skills, choreography and movement and preparation for their concert with James Morrison. Congratulations to Ashleigh Dettmer, who, after months of hard work, received her Green Beret from the lead instructor Mr Campbell Phillips. 

The camp was a wonderful and rewarding opportunity especially for our Junior members who will enter as a stand-alone group in the Australian Drumline Championships this year. They record their entry for the national competition this Sunday and we wish them all the best as they perform on Sunday.   

On Monday, Mr Michael Dolce visited the College and spent time with students from curriculum Music classes, and talked about making a career in the music industry and shared guitar tips. A number of students were also able to participate in a Guitar Masterclass, which saw students working with pentatonic melody, chord progression and exploring improvisation.  

Tomorrow is a massive day for our Concert Band, Green Berets’ Drumline and Brass Band, as they will be on stage at the Launceston Conference Centre (Door of Hope) supporting world-renowned musician Mr James Morrison.

We are so fortunate to have one of the world’s finest musicians in Launceston, sharing his passion for music and providing an inspirational experience to students who may be on a pathway to a career in music. 

We are hoping for a full house and we would love to see as many people from the community supporting this wonderful event. 

VENUE: Launceston Conference Centre

DATE: Saturday 20 August at 7:30PM (Doors open at 6:45pm)

TICKETS: Adults $50, Concession $35 

Limited door sales are available but please get your tickets online to avoid disappointment. 

Bookings online through Humanitix at https://stpatricks.co/morrison 

The James Morrison Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand jazz ensembles.

Featuring Australian multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, the group has taken the international music scene by storm performing at major festivals such as BBC Proms with superstar Dianne Reeves, Melbourne International Jazz Festival with Patti Austin and performing at famous jazz venues including Ronnie Scott’s in London.

James Morrison is known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician and an all-round entertainer. He has played with legends including Ray Brown, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, and Wynton Marsalis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience pure swinging jazz from the best in the business.

James Morrison is, by anybody’s standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. Besides the trumpet, this multi-instrumentalist also plays piano, all the brass, saxophones, and double bass.

JAMES MORRISON – THE VIRTUOSO

At the age of six he started on piano, at seven he took up brass, at nine he formed his first band and at thirteen he was playing professionally in nightclubs. His international career developed just as quickly with a debut in the USA at the Monterey Jazz Festival at age sixteen.

Now 59, James Morrison’s career has included much more than just jazz. He has recorded with The London Symphony Orchestra, rock legends INXS and the European Brass Ensemble, performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms, written the opening fanfare for the Olympic Games, played Royal Command performances for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and for US Presidents Bush and Clinton. 

He spends much time in education, doing master classes and workshops in many countries and presenting the James Morrison Jazz Scholarship at the world’s largest youth jazz festival Generations in Jazz. 

With a career so filled with highlights it seems that James Morrison must have done just about everything he could want to do – but not so…

When asked, “What is there left to do?” James’ reply is typically, “This is just the warm-up!”

By Ms Carmen Robotham

In Week 2 of Term 3, 17 dedicated students from Years 7-12, along with staff members and Artistic Directors Mrs Carmen Robotham, Mrs Caitlin Walker and Miss Ella Robotham, presented the 2022 Dance Performance Project, Snow White and the Huntsman. The performance was an adaptation of the traditional story, retold through a 45-minute dance performance. The narrative of this work focused on the battle between good and evil and how love is able to unite people against forces of evil. The cast showcased this work to five enthusiastic and enthralled audiences, who became swept up in the narrative as the character's aspirations were revealed.

A dynamic soundtrack supported the performance, which drew on a variety of dance styles and theatrical elements to convey the main messages of the work. The backdrop of the Guilford Theatre enabled the Artistic Directors and the Technical Team to create the atmosphere of the Castle and the surrounding forest.

Congratulations to all performers on your commitment to excellence in the Creative Arts. Their hard work, dedication and talent were evident in each performance, and their willingness to strive for excellence was deeply appreciated by audiences, evidenced by the many affirmations received.

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?

We closed the week with a wonderful opportunity for Future Sounds - Mentor Sessions in preparation for the Rock Challenge next week. Students had focused sessions on developing their acts and learning the finer points of stagecraft from their special guest mentors. We wish them all the best as they perform on Wednesday 24 August from 7:00pm at the Door of Hope. 

Free entry, but a gold coin donation would be gratefully received.

Recently, Middle School students Amelie Millar and Jordan Baker-Law participated in STEM MAD, a competition for students from any of the 38 Catholic Schools in Tasmania. 

Designed to acknowledge and promote STEM learning initiatives, STEM MAD seeks to address real-world problems and demonstrate how students in Catholic schools take action that matters. 

Students were invited to design a product, service or innovation to Make A Difference (MAD) to others or the environment.

The competition culminated in an online presentation, which was held on Thursday 11 August. The showcase included the Presentation of 2022 Tasmanian STEM MAD awards, selected excerpts from winning videos, and a guest presentation by Dr Lila Landowski (Neuroscientist) on Learning Superpowers for students.

Amelie’s project entry Snake Venom Pen has been awarded a trophy in the STEM MAD Secondary category and Amelie will get the opportunity to attend the National Showcase in Melbourne in early September.

Jordan received the Pakronics/Tasite Best Use of Technology prize for his project entry Hovercraft for the Future.

Congratulations, Jordan and Amelie!

By Mr Shon Mountney

Henry Carls was selected by an esteemed panel and was the 2022 Simpson Prize winner for Tasmania.

The Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students that focuses on the service of Australians in World War I.

Henry recently travelled to Canberra and Norfolk Island as part of his winning entry and was accompanied by Mrs Kate McCulloch.

Henry has shared his experience below.

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Following the announcement that I had been selected as the 2021 Tasmanian winner of the Simpson Prize, at the end of Term 2, I had the pleasure of embarking on the Simpson Prize trip with winners and runners-up from around the country.

This was the first trip, and in-person awards presentation, for two years, with COVID-19 restricting the awards ceremony to an online environment in 2020 and 2021. I was therefore fortunate to travel to Canberra, where the awards were conferred by the Honourable Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education at Parliament House, with the green and gold of our College crest proudly representing Tasmania. My time in Canberra was rich with other significant experiences in landmark facilities and institutions, including an extensive tour of the Australian War Memorial’s Treloar Resource Centre.  This was definitely a highlight. Being surrounded by the vast collection of planes, tanks and other equipment from throughout history added new depth to my understanding of Australia’s military history. 

Traditionally the Simpson Prize trip includes travelling to Europe to view significant battle sites, however in pandemic times, this was not possible.  An alternative five-day visit to Norfolk Island was, however, arguably more unique. The island is a prime location for a historical study tour, with a bounty of museums and heritage sites spread across a mere 36.4 square kilometres. I sought to explore as much of the island as possible, as the deep connections between natural and human history beckoned. Highlights from the first 48 hours on the island included visiting St Barnabas Chapel, exploring the colonial houses on Quality Row, and performing an impromptu bagpipe recital for school students. On the third morning, however, the foremost risk of modern travel became a reality: a positive COVID-19 diagnosis ground my experience to a halt. The virus did not, however, diminish my interest in the island; those of the group who did not test positive were incredibly supportive of me for the remainder of their time on the island, resulting in a plethora of stories and items from the locations that I was unable to experience. 

After being released from isolation, I was able to visit several sites prior to departure, including the Mt Pitt lookout. From this vantage point, the Tasman Sea, South and North Pacific oceans and the Coral Sea are visible, providing one of the most unique vistas in the world. I had brought my bagpipes to Norfolk Island with the intention of playing at the summit and was able to realise this wish before heading to the airport.

Despite being restricted for some of the study tour, and having to remain on Norfolk Island for a few extra days due to isolation requirements, with the support of my fellow prize winners and chaperones, I was able to experience historical and cultural aspects of the island.  A major component of my winning essay discusses defining the Anzac spirit, and I believe that the actions of my peers and chaperones on Norfolk Island reflect Charles Bean’s definition: ‘comradeship and endurance that will never own defeat.’ A special thank you to Mrs McCulloch for her encouragement to enter the competition and for her support on the trip. Overall, it was a great opportunity and experience, and I would encourage students in Years 9 and 10 to consider entering the competition this year.

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Here is Henry's entry for the Simpson Prize, The Anzac Spirit and Exclusion. 

Henry's essay responded to the question: 'To what extent have the Gallipoli campaign and Western Front overshadowed other significant aspects of Australians' experience of the First World War?'

We thank Mrs McCulloch for her dedication and tutorage of Henry and other SPC entrants to the Simpson Prize. 

Students wishing to enter The Simpson Prize this year can see Mr Mountney, speak to their Year 9 and 10 History teachers or find the information about How to Enter online at The Simpson Prize website.

Canberra Trip 2023

FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN 2023:

Legal Studies, Economics, History, Geography

Students in Years 10-12

Approximate cost of $1600

For more info, scan QR Code or visit the link below:

https://stpatricks.co/2023CanberraTrip 

By Mason Visser

After school on Tuesday 9 August, both Level 4 Chemistry classes participated in the annual Royal Australian Chemistry Institute (RACI) titration competition. We competed not only in our teams of three against each other, but also against all other chemistry classes from across the state. 

The competition consisted of two different titrations that had to be performed to produce the answer for the number of moles of the unknown solution, which would be marked to determine state rankings. The first part utilised a known concentration and number of moles for a solution of potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP), which was titrated against a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This was individually repeated three times to find an average.  The second part of the competition was to use an unknown solution of KHP to titrate against the same sodium hydroxide solution using the same procedure as the first part. 

The results obtained from the experimental part of the competition were then used in the calculations section. For the competition to be a success, our titrations had to be done with pinpoint precision to make sure that the results were as accurate as possible; which is easier said than done in an experiment where one drop can be the difference. 

If any of the teams rank in the top percentage for the state, they will have the opportunity to represent Tasmania at the national level of the competition later in the year.  Both Mrs McInnes and Mr Morgan will be eagerly waiting for the result, so to see who’s class can take out the title of ‘Best Chemistry Class for 2022’. 

Kick-start your career at the Australian Defence Force Academy. You’ll get a fully funded world-class degree from UNSW, earn a salary while you study and graduate with a guaranteed career, all while receiving cutting-edge military leadership training. Explore the unique daily life on campus with our ADFA virtual tour.

ADFA Open Day – Virtual

If you can't make it in person, you can still experience all the action on Saturday 20 August with the virtual ADFA Open Day!

Visit the site now for interviews with ADFA alumni, ADFA trainee officers and UNSW academic staff and to learn what it’s like to study and live at ADFA. Plus, head to the What’s On section to see what live events are happening at Open Day, which you can tune into online on Saturday 20 August.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’re also running a Q&A on the Defence Jobs Instagram page on Saturday 20 August. You can ask current ADFA trainee officers any questions about life at ADFA. Questions must be submitted on the Defence Instagram page @defencejobsaust before 10:00am on Saturday 20 August.

There'll also be YouTube livestreams on Saturday 20 August for specific degrees as below: 

9:00am - 10:00am – School of Engineering and Information Technology

10:30am - 11:30am – School of Business

12:00pm - 1:00pm – School of Science

1:30pm - 2:30pm – School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Please note the above times are AEST.

In the meantime, learn more about the degrees available at ADFA.

2023 TasBGAS Certificate II in Construction – School-Based Traineeship

Earn and learn – combine school and work while in Years 11 and 12

For any current Year 10 students interested in participating in this program in 2023, please see Ms White in Future Pathways to register. Further information is available at https://tasbgas.com.au

The following apprenticeship opportunities are receiving applications:

Apprentice Plasterer

Apprentice Painter

Apprentice Cabinet Maker

New Parts Interpreter traineeship – PENSKE

Position details:

• Drivers licence advantage but not essential.
• Sound computer skills - Word and Excel.
• The position will include a sales aspect, so being comfortable talking with clients and selling products is required.

Please collect an information brochure on the Penske Traineeship Program from Future Pathways.

Any student interested needs to email their resume and cover letter to:
Hope Woolridge
Career Development Consultant Team Leader, Mas National Launceston
Email: Hope.Wooldridge@masnational.com.au

Launceston Kitchen Centre – 1st Year Apprentice, Cabinetmaker

As a Cabinetmaker your primary responsibility will be to manufacture, assemble and install at the factory and onsite with some of the world’s leading technologies. You will help us to deliver our exceptional quality products.

The skills and experience that are sought are:

• The ability to work with others as part of a team
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Organised and reliable
• Display an eye for detail
• Possess excellent people skills

If you would like more information, this job is currently advertised on SEEK.

Please email your application, which will include a cover letter and resume to:
Tania Boyer
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 6344 8944
Email: tania@rodmangroup.com.au

Casual Positions – Kmart Launceston

Kmart is now recruiting new team members. Please click on the advert below or scan the QR code to find out how to apply.

By Ms Kate Rockliffe, Director of Catholic Identity & Mission

All families should now have received a book of raffle tickets for the Founders’ Day Giant Raffle. 

This fundraising effort is in support of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, St Joseph’s School Solar Panel Project and Tamar Natural Resource Management Programmes. Sponsored by St Patrick’s College, Launceston.

There are 20 tickets in each raffle book and they cost $1.00 per ticket. Every family who sells their entire raffle book and returns the stub will go into the draw to win one term’s tuition for one student at St Patrick’s College, Launceston. If your family wishes to sell more than one raffle book, extra books can be collected from the Front Office. All tickets, sold or unsold, and associated monies are to be returned to Accounts by Wednesday 28 September. 

Thank you to our donating businesses for their generous raffle prizes! 

1. Accommodation (2 Nights) Donated by: Mole Creek Hideaway Value: $360.00 

2. Gift Voucher Donated by: Baxter’s Supa IGA Prospect Value: $350.00 

3. Gift Voucher Donated by: Albert’s Diesel Service Value: $300.00 

4. Pipers Brook Pinot Noir (x6 bottles) Donated by: D & B Slater Electrical Value: $230.00 

5. Gift Voucher Donated by: No Frills Foodmarket Value: $200.00 

6. James Boag’s Premium Beer - Cans (x4 cartons) Donated by: Tracey & Darren Harvey Value: $200.00 

7. James Boag’s Premium Beer - Stubbies (x4 cartons) Donated by: Tracey & Darren Harvey Value: $200.00 

8. Gift Voucher Donated by: Petrarch’s Bookshop Value: $200.00 

9. Adventure Passes (x2 Adult) Donated by: Penny Royal Adventures Value: $198.00 

10. Hard Floor Mop & Floor Care Pack Donated by: Launceston Floorworld Value: $145.00 

11. Activity Pass Donated by: Aspect Tamar Valley Resort Value: $100.00 

12. Gift Voucher Donated by: Guardian Olde Tudor, Summerhill and Fitzpatrick’s Pharmacies Value: $100.00 

13. Gift Voucher Donated by: Allan's Garden Centre Value: $100.00 

14. Gift Voucher Donated by: Cameron Cox Gardening & Maintenance Value: $100.00 

15. Gift Voucher (for Cookies) Donated by: Pete’s Treats Value: $100.00 

16. Gift Voucher (for Cookies) Donated by: Pete’s Treats Value: $100.00 

17. Airtime Jump Card Donated by: Launceston Entertainment Complex Value: $85.00 

18. Gift Voucher Donated by: Regal Dry Cleaners Value: $75.00 

19. Gift Voucher Donated by: Victoria’s Flowers & Gifts Value: $50.00 

20. Gift Voucher Donated by: SportsPower Launceston Value: $50.00 

21. Gift Voucher Donated by: Prospect Charcoal Chicken Value: $31.00 

22. Gift Voucher Donated by: The House of Spuds Invermay Value: $30.00 

23. Gift Voucher Donated by: Minki Bazaar Value: $30.00 

Total value of prizes $3,334.00 

DRAWN 30 SEPTEMBER, 2022 - ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, 282 WESTBURY ROAD, PROSPECT.

NSATIS Netball

This week our 1sts continued their unbeaten run with a 60-28 win over Marist.

2nds Gold had a 31-35 loss to Grammar which is our first loss in a 2nds match for a number of years. It's been an incredible streak.

2nds Green had a win over Marist to remain undefeated.

NHSSA Netball

The results didn't quite go our way last Saturday with two wins, and four losses against other schools and there were two all-SPC games and one bye.

Hockey

Our Boys 1sts went down to Marist 4-1 but our Girls 1sts defeated Marist 2-1 (at St Leonards on Wednesday) and look to be well on track to defending their NSATIS title.

U/16 Girls won again, 5-4 over Tamar Churinga, which sounds like an exciting game based on those scores and U/14 Boys had a bye. 

Football

Years 9/10 Boys had a large win defeating Kings Meadows High School at a home game.

Year 8 Boys and Girls have washed out again, unfortunately. 

Soccer

Girls 1sts lost 1-0 to Marist Regional College.

Boys 1sts defeated Marist 4-0 and are on top of the ladder.

Boys 2nds Gold defeated Grammar Blue, Green had their first win over Scotch Oakburn College, and White had a bye.

Today is NSATIS Grand Final Day for Years 7/8 soccer. We wish the teams all the best.

Volleyball 

In Round 3 action this week:-

Junior Girls Green defeated Queechy High School 3 sets to 0, and Junior Girls Gold defeated Scotch Oakburn College 3 sets to 0.  Senior Boys Green defeated Scotch Oakburn College Navy 2 sets to 1, and in a very well-attended, exciting game White defeated Gold 2 sets to 1.