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Ignatius Park College 384 Ross River Road, Cranbrook
Townsville Australia 4814
Newsletter E: info@ipc.qld.edu.au
Number 8 | 20 May 2021 W: www.ipc.qld.edu.au
T: 07 4796 0222 | F: 07 4796 0200
Inclusion Week
The Ignatius Park College Community would like to humbly acknowledge the Wulgurukaba peoples on whose land our College is located, as well as the
Bindal peoples on whose land many of us live and travel across daily. We respectfully thank the elders of this traditional land both past and present for
guiding us through the journey of time to where we are today. This spiritual and cultural journey is significant in allowing the freedoms our society has today.
As a community we reflect on the history of Australia and its First Nations peoples and ask all elders to guide us to a promising and enriching future. As
a community we will continue to develop our minds to be respectful and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as well as all people who make
up this country of Australia.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Introduction
Next week, our Senior Leaders will attend a Diocese Mass celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia. In this
country, over the past two centuries, we have been gifted to have the opportunity to provide an education that is grounded
in the mission of the church and develops the spirituality of students to build a more just and equitable world. Although the
number of people attending church maybe declining, for many of our students today the College is the church. Our students
now live in a complex world where they are confronted with a broad spectrum of attitudes and values, many of which
challenge their moral and personal beliefs. It is this challenge, that many Catholic schools, and in particular Iggy Park, need
to address to redefine our spirituality within the College context. Our Touchstones are beacons for our students and provide
a moral compass as they journey beyond the College gates. Let us celebrate the achievement of our Catholic Schools!
New Learning Resource Centre
Last week the EREA Board approved our first phase of our Master Plan which is the construction of a new Learning
Resource Centre at Ignatius Park College. This is an exciting development for the College. This new centre will be located
where the old Brothers House is currently situated. The new Learning Resource Centre will be a flexible space that supports
students in their learning, to encourage their curiosity, problem solving skills and build a sense of innovation. This centre will
be two floors and will be twice the size of our current Library with meeting rooms, a media and communication room, break
out spaces, a tiered lecture area, a café and outside working area underneath the already established rainforest.
It is envisaged that the Learning Resource Centre would be an innovative space where students can collaborate and
use the “state of art technology,” allowing both the physical and digital spaces to connect readers and learners with their
peers, to others within the school and the wider community. Students will be able to connect globally with other students in
Edmund Rice Schools. The new centre will be a welcoming place and provide a safe place for students to be. In addition,
the centre would be an environment that is conducive to diverse learning needs and could be used by students before and
after school, have learning hubs or quiet private study facilities.
The Learning Resource Centre will provide opportunities for our students to study either inside or outside on the deck under
a rainforest canopy. The upper floor of the centre will be a quiet area for Senior students to study, either individually or in
meeting rooms. The design of the Learning Resource Centre is to provide seats and tables where they are comfortable and
can concentrate for extended periods of time, on their academic study.
A Catholic Secondary College in the Edmund Rice Tradition
The Edmund Rice Community acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which the College stands, the Bindal
and Wulgurukaba People, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.
Principal
Principal
From the Principal (continued)
The development of the centre will occur in three stages. Firstly, the demolition of the Brothers House in the forthcoming
holidays. Secondly, the construction of the new Learning Centre commencing in October with a due completion in May
2022. Thirdly, the car park near the swimming pool will be expanded with safe areas parents and carers can drop off and
pick up students. This will occur in the Term One holidays in 2022. This is an exciting and much needed development for
the College and is the first phase of refurbishment of the College over the next ten years.
Inclusion Week
This week is “Inclusion Week”. The week is a reminder to our College community of our commitment to anti bullying “White
or Blue: I’ll stand by you,” but also acknowledging and accepting the diversity of students that are part of our Iggy Park
Community, irrespective of whether they are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, ethnic minorities, the academically
disadvantaged, those with physical or cognitive disabilities, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with unusual family
lives, English as a second Language students and the economically disadvantaged. Our Touchstone “Inclusive Community”
calls us to welcome all people into our community without being marginalised. This week great care has been taken to
ensure activities we provide allows students to engage with issues about awareness of minority groups that are relevant
and appropriate for their age and stage of life. Our focus is to build right relationships that respect the dignity, diversity and
uniqueness of each individual.
Last year the College developed an Inclusion Statement which appeared on our RAP document that stated:
Inclusive at Ignatius Park College is about our students learning, growing and flourishing together, accepting the unique gift
of each individual. Inclusive education at our College reflects our EREA Touchstones, where every student is created in the
image of God and has the right, without exception, to be included in our College educational setting.
Parent Survey
Thank you to all the parents who completed the Parent Survey for the College. We had over 240 responses. We will publish
the results from the survey in the forthcoming weeks.
Reconciliation Week
Next week is Reconciliation Week. The theme for 2021 is “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.” This week
reminds us that the heart of reconciliation is the relationship between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation Week is about fostering a positive race relation, a relationship that is grounded
in a foundation of truth. For Catholics, reconciliation is an essential element in relationships between people and people and
God. Reconciliation is an active process where we are called not simply to say sorry to those we have wronged, but also
to repair the damage of that wrong. In “reconciliation and penance” (Reconciliatio et Paenitentia, 1985) Pope John Paul
said, “Without reconciliation there cannot be peace.” As a College community, we are called to reflect on our history and the
crucial steps we all need to take to build a unified and just society where we value and respect each other. The College has
just completed our 2022 Reconciliation Action Plan.
Blessed Edmund Rice was born in 1762 at “Waterford” Callan and lived under circumstances which would appear quite
privileged compared with most around him. However, the family did still experience the terrible effects of the Penal Times
which had in previous times decimated their prestigious position as land holders, a privilege originally stemming from
their arrival in Norman times. The fact that they would be paying rents on lands they rightfully owned were supporting a
clergy whom they had no allegiance to would have been difficult for Edmund to understand. This would have been a major
motivating factor to Edmund to work towards equalising the relationship between the Ascendancy (English) and the Irish.
Education and using the law where necessary were his two main weapons for fighting inequality as he perceived it.
Like the plight of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, Edmund was fired up by the injustices in
Ireland and the need to take significant steps to bring about a more just society through his actions. As an Edmund Rice
School, his story provides a living example of his commitment and passion to the need to take action against injustice. Our
Touchstone of Justice and Solidarity calls us to actively become involved in creating a better world for all people, especially
those who are marginalised. This invitation originates from God’s love for the world and desire for all of creation to be one.
We are invited to co-create a world characterised by justice, peace and solidarity.
Reconciliation Prayer
Loving God, you have been present in this land from time immemorial.
You have made yourself known to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,
Who have lived here for over 65,000 years.
You continue to make yourself known to those who have more recently called Australia home.
Give us the strength and courage to walk together, grounded in truth, as we move forward towards a unified future.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son, and in the spirit of Blessed Edmund, who answered your call to build a better
world for all.
Shaun Clarke | Principal
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Identityand
Identity andMission
Mission
Identity and Mission
Dear Parents, Carers and Community,
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost,
one of the most important feast days of the year
that concludes the Easter season and celebrates
the beginning of the Church. Pentecost aligns
closely with our College anti-bullying theme this
week – Acceptance. The Disciples had to accept
the fact that Jesus had died, then also re-accept
that He was alive and what he told them came true,
he was back for a short time before ascending into
Heaven. We must accept as a College all people,
all communities and backgrounds no matter what.
That was the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice and a
philosophy of thought that binds us together as the strong College community we are
today.
Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” After he had
said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they
saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again,
“Peace be with you. As I have been sent, even so I send you”. And when he had said
this, he breathed on them, “Receive the Holy Spirit”.
What do these have in common: wind, water, fire, tongues, and a dove? They are all
biblical metaphors for the Spirit of God - and they all fail to capture the fullness of that
divine Person. Yet paradoxically, the Spirit who so eludes our definition is closest to us,
is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise “I am with you until the end”. The American songbook
refers to such nearness in human relationships in this tune: “It’s not the pale moon that
excites me / That thrills and delights me / Oh no, it’s just the nearness of you”. Just
capitalise the Y in you. The celebrated Jesuit theologian Karl Rahner declares that the
Holy Spirit is the “nearness of God”. Profound.
Simple. But how difficult it is to remain aware of that nearness. We’re aware of the busy,
the loud, the fast in our world, but trying to be always aware of the silent, constant, life-
giving nearness is like trying to be always aware of your own breathing. For most of us,
it’s only in moments such as when your hot shower suddenly turns icy cold and leaves
you gasping that you realise how much you need and desperately want that next breath.
Without that breath, we die. This is more than metaphor: It is reality. “We must will
to believe in such a nearness - in the Holy Spirit,” says Rahner, and this is what we
celebrate today: the nearness of Christ, the nearness of
God, the breath that will never be taken away, that is keeping you alive in this very
instant so that you may whisper, “Thank you”.
We have also had the pleasure of celebrating Mass this week in our RE classes with
Fr. Rod. Most classes undertook this very well and engaged appropriately and even got
something out of the session.
I would like to thank Fr. Rod
for taking the time out to
host Masses in our amazing
Chapel this week.
Have a great rest of the Week.
Mark Holmes | Director –
Identity & Mission
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Curriculum
Skills and Training
School-based Apprenticeship
We are happy to announce that we have had two school-based
apprentices sign-up since our last Newsletter article. Congratulations
to the following students and thank you to their employers:
• Angus Gorrie (12 Baillie) - Auto Electrician with Kenny’s Auto
Electrical.
• Connor McColl (12 Nolan) – Cabinetmaker with JP Cabinets and
Maintenance.
P2 Mask Certification
This week a few more of our students completed their P2 Mask
Certification. If your son missed the opportunity this year, we will be
offering it again in Term 1 2022, as the certification expires after 12
months.
Industry Placement
Years 11 and 12 Industry Placement students will be attending
Industry Placement in Week 8 (7 to 11 June). Logbooks will be
issued to the students next week and they will call their employers
the following week (Week 7).
If you have any queries, please contact Julie or myself on the College number.
Grant Rossiter | Skills and Training Program Leader
Hospitality - Phoenix Burger
Barn
On Friday, 4 June, the Year 12 Hospitality
Studies class are hosting their last event
of the year!
The Flamin Phoenix Burger Barn.
Book online -
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THE FLAMING
Bookings are essential
Don't miss out!
BURGER BARN
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2021
Judy Head | Faculty Leader- Hospitality
BOOK ONLINE
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Curriculum
Invicta Awards
This term, we have introduced the Invicta Awards which recognise academic achievement for students in
the junior school. Invicta is a Latin word which means 'undefeated.' It was chosen to represent the qualities
these boys have displayed in their approach to their studies: perseverance, commitment and resilience. These
students all received a B+ or higher in all their subjects and are the top 15 students in each cohort based on their
GPA. These awards will be given in Terms 1 and 3, while in Term 2 we will introduce an additional award which
acknowledges the students who have made the most significant improvement in their results. Each student has
been given a small blue pin which they can wear their academic uniform.
We are pleased to recognise these students:
Year 7: Nate Antonazzi, Jake Piccolo. Corbin Waddington, Louie Ferres, Callan Watson, Ryer Duxbury, Mac
Barwick, Riley Flanders, Cooper Bloxsom, Lucius Schiewe, Riley Sievers, Jack Whelan, Trent Kelsey, Ethan
Burnett, Jack Alloway
Year 8: Trey Paul, Oliver Catt, Beau McCarron, Jackson Hatchard, Owen Myers, Carter Koitka, Caleb Allan,
Ethan Catt, Samuel Thomas, Seth Chun Tie, Azhagan Slingsby, Jack Montgomery, Nicholas Franklin, Ashley
Hudson, Vinh Luong
Year 9: Adam Sievers, Nathan Dolan, Lucas Partridge, Ethan Clarke, Joshua Morton, Trey Horan, Jay-Dee
Barwick, Oscar Beattie, Benjamin Hatchard, Darcy Schafer, Calam Sinclair, Ryan Connolly, Evan Msonga,
Lucas Lazzaroni, David Scott
Andrea Tarttelin | Dean of Pedagogy
School Fees
Fee Payment Reminder
Dear Parents please be informed that timely payment of the School Fees is mandatory. This is a gentle reminder
to all parents who have not yet paid the School fees / or have defaulted timely payment / or have outstanding
School dues to please clear your outstanding dues and pay the School Fees in full at the earliest possible.
Please contact the College Finance team at finance@IPC.qld.edu.au or call 07 4796 0222 if you need any
further information.
Ignatius Park has now partnered with Edstart to assist parents manage the school fee payments. You can now
pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly by choosing a plan that fits around your budget. This is an application-based
process. There are no credit applications and no transaction fees or interest charges when using Edstart Pay+
for your IPC fees. Visit edstart.com.au/ipc for more information on Edstart payment options.
Vilton Crasto | Business Manager
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Pastoral
Hat Blitz
On Monday, a Hat Blitz will occur at IPC.
The College Hat must: be in good condition, have the white band intact and named on the white band with
permanent/laundry marker. There are a few hats available at the Finance Desk here at IPC, otherwise, hats
can be purchased from the School Locker at Domain. Consequences will be issued if the hat does not meet the
above.
The College hat is a compulsory piece of the uniform and must be in the possession of every student at all times
whilst at the College and it must be worn during both lunch breaks.
Gian Guerra | Cultural Coordinator
World's Greatest Shave
This Friday, 21 May at 12:35pm in the Edmund Rice Hall, over 30 boys and teachers will have their heads shorn
for Blood Cancer, with currently over $19,000 raised!
Donations still needed! The boys and the Leukemia Foundation would appreciate your donation -click here!
Parents/family of those shaving are welcome attend (Sign-in and COVID check-in at the Front Office).
Gian Guerra | Cultural Coordinator
St Michael's (Palm Island) Excursion
Year 12 students of the College recently travelled to the St Michael’s Catholic Primary School on Palm Island.
The excursion provided the IPC students with an opportunity to assist the school in a variety of ways in the
classroom and school community. All ten students conducted themselves in an exemplary manner in which they,
their parents and College should be proud. The students showed true elements of the touchstones of Edmund
Rice Education and how IPC’s education goes beyond the classroom.
Hopefully, the excursion provided the boys with a positive experience which they will remember as one of the
highlights of their final year at the College. I know the staff and students at St Michael’s were extremely thankful
of the efforts during the day.
While only a short snapshot of life on Palm Island, by going over to visit, the IPC students can make their own
judgement of issues in society, which is a valuable part of growing up. The experience will also contribute to their
own ongoing journey of reconciliation.
Andrew Kirkpatrick | Program Leader - Indigenous and Multicultural
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Co-Curricular
Hockey Championships
IPC Sport Department would like to congratulate Year 12 student Kaleb Lewis. Kaleb has been selected as an
official for the Queensland Hockey Championships on the 22-25 May in Cairns.
Kaleb’s brother, Brayden Lewis, has also been invited to be a member of the Queensland School Sport Student
Officials Team. He will participate in officiating the 10-12 years Hockey State Championships held in Toowoomba
from 17-20 June.
John Alloway | Program Leader - Sport
Water Polo
Term 1 saw our Water Polo boys take the pool for their first term of Block Sport for 2021. The boys splashed,
lobbed and threw their way to an undefeated season led by staff member and coach Mrs Sandy O’Melia. Mrs
O’Melia represented Australia in 1982-1986 and won two gold medals competing in the Australian Women’s
National Water Polo team at the World Championships. Sandy runs the TSSS competition in Terms 1 and 4
and we are very privileged to have the expertise and knowledge of not only a gold medallist, but an NQ Coach/
Manager and a Queensland Water Polo Hall of Fame recipient. Students are taking advantage of her knowledge
as we see many excelling in the pool, especially Year 11 student Jacob Fowler who has made the 17 Boys
Queensland Country Team and will participate in phase one of the State Team Training Program. Congratulations
Mrs O’Melia, Jacob Fowler & our Water Polo boys. We look forward to seeing you in the pool again in Term 4.
John Alloway | Program Leader - Sport
Friends of Rowing Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
The Rowing squad at Ignatius Park College is holding a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to support the purchase of
new oars for the eight boat. IPC currently do not own their own set of sweep oars for an eight and rely on club
provided oars. To enable our boys to remain competitive, we would love to purchase some high-quality sweep
oars specific to the age of our rowers. We appreciate any support you can provide to this fundraiser.
Order and payment are due by 3.00pm Wednesday, 2 June.
There are 2 great options:
1. One dozen original glazed Krispy Kreme donuts: $23 per dozen
2. One dozen assorted Krispy Kreme donuts: $27 per dozen
(Assorted dozen includes 6 x original glazed, 2 x chocolate iced, 2 x chocolate iced with sprinkles and 2 x
strawberry iced)
Ordering and payment can be made via the link below. The ordering period will close at 3.00pm on Wednesday
2 June.
https://www.trybooking.com/BROOD
Pre-ordered doughnuts will be available for collections from the front of the College Office at Ignatius Park
College on 18 June between 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
If you have any questions, please contact IPC Friends of Rowing, Kylie Williams - kyliewilliams74@bigpond.com
Kylie Williams | Friends of Rowing
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Co-Curricular
Rugby Union - Toowoomba Trip
Leaving Townsville on the 6.00am flight for the annual Elder’s Cup Tournament at Downlands College in
Toowoomba, the boys were excited to be heading into a tournament where they would be tested. After a day at
DFO, we travelled to Downlands through the Magic Rugby League Round traffic – going from cold to very cold
weather.
GAME 1
IPC v. SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR – Saturday 15 May 2021 – LOSS 10 to Nil
Coming in a tournament favourites, Sunshine Coast Grammar (SSCG) came out of the blocks quickly, but were
matched by a determined and committed IPC. Suddenly realising they were in a game, SSCG settled into their
game and momentum was with them for most of the first half. While not having the ball for extended periods of
time and falling off more tackles than we would like, IPC managed to scramble well and work into their game plan
and shape. However, SSCG managed to score one try down the flank to poor defence and another try from an
intercept against the run of play. SSCG led 10 to nil at half time.
Addressing a couple of important issues at half time, the boys went into the second half knowing they were
still very much in the hunt. Momentum changed several times throughout the half, with IPC creating several
legitimate opportunities. While we had our chances to covert pressure into points, we fell short but managed to
dominate the half and keep SSCG scoreless as well. Final score SSCG 10 to nil – the one that got away.
MVP’s – Matthew Dyer (3 points) – Lloyd Kennedy (2 points) – Cody Sadler (1 point)
GAME 2
IPC v. AMBROSE TREACY – Saturday 15 May 2021 – WIN 19 to 12
Having played very well in the first game, the team went into this game a little underprepared mentally and soon
found themselves struggling to get organised and settled in their structure. Unfortunately, this went on for most
of the first half with IPC scrambling to stay in the fight. While messy, IPC managed to keep level with Ambrose
Treacy and went into the break at one try a piece. Half time Ambrose Treacy led 7 to 5. Heading into the second
half, IPC was struggling to once again hit their straps, but was able to shift momentum for large periods of the
half in their favour. Showing flashes of the rugby they are able to play IPC finally found as way to score two tries
to one and wrestle the game away from Ambrose. Final score IPC 19 to 12.
Tries – Cody Sadler (1) – Howard Keyes (1) – Matthew Dyer (1)
Conversions – Nelson Kennedy (2)
MVP’s – Euan Cram (3 points) – Howard Keyes (2 points) – Lloyd Kennedy (1 point)
GAME 3
IPC v. DOWNLANDS COLLEGE 2 – Sunday 16 May 2021 – LOSS 10 to 5
Waking up to a very crisp morning in Toowoomba, the team was slow to get going but were primed to get out
and take on Downlands in the battle to third and fourth. Having warmed up well IPC started well and matched
Downlands in the physical battle. Supporting each other well at the breakdown IPC looked good in the first half
but once again were unable to convert pressure into points. Finally, their defence cracked, and Downlands
scored. From here, with IPC threatening Downlands, they fell into the trap of being ill disciplined which ended
in a yellow card for repeated infringements. Down to 14 men, IPC held on and went into the break behind 7 to
nil. Feeling good about their first half, IPC went out and
scored an early try in the second half and continued to
mount pressure on Downlands only to make vital mistakes
and crucial times. With the game in the balance IPC once
again gave away a soft penalty and Downlands kicked
the resulting goal and went to a 10 to nil lead. This is the
way the game would end with the whistle being blown
with IPC making a final mistake five metres out from the
Downlands line. Final score Downlands winning 10 to 5.
Try – Jett Bates (1)
MVP’s – Matthew Dyer (3 points) – Euan Cram (2 points)
– Zac Cozzitorto (1 point)
Mark Moxon | Teacher
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