Dear Parents,

L ast Saturday, the AIC Cross Country Championships were held. There were some really good performances by our athletes. Ned Paddison won his event.

The Year 9 team came first in their age group. Year 5and 6 came second in the aggregate and the overall Year 7 to 12 result was fifth. I would like to pay tribute to all of the boys who ran on the day, especially those who trained regularly. Cross Country is a tough sport. It requires dedication, resilience and courage. These are qualities that we try and instill in our young men. The Cross Country team demonstrated them on Saturday.

Congratulations also to the Cross Country coaches—Ms Ceren Hughes, Mr Barry Keegan, Mr Ben Sitarz and Mr David Wren. Without their dedication, knowledge and hard work, the season would not have been possible.

Over the ‘Ekka break’, we celebrate the feast of St Clare (Thursday 11 August). This is a very im-portant Franciscan feast day. St Clare is credited with being instrumental to the survival of the Franciscan movement in the years after the death of St Francis.

On the 18 August, there will be a special ceremony at Padua to com-memorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the Vi-etnam War and those Padua ‘Old Boys’ who served in the Vietnam War. Dennis McCormack, an Old Boy of Padua, was killed in the Battle of Long Tan. Also, thirty-six Padua ‘Old Boys’ served in the Vietnam War. Peter Kowalski, another ‘Old Boy’ was also killed in the war. A plaque with the names of those ‘Old Boys’ will be unveiled and dis-played at the school. The ‘Old Boys’ who served in Vietnam and or their families have been invited to attend the ceremony.

I hope that the students enjoy the Ekka break. If you parents have time off, I hope that you enjoy the time with your children.

Best wishes for the next fortnight.

Pace e bene

Robert Out

Rector

THE BULLETIN

Issue 13 9 August 2016

Contents The Chaplain

Pastoral Care

Formation

Teaching & Learning

Tuckshop

P&F

Old Boys

Special Events

Community

At the Confraternity Carnival in Rockhampton last month, I met up with one of my former Padua students

who is now in the Police Force. He was lamenting the frequency of domestic violence he has to investi-

gate. It is certainly a terrible and tragic occurrence when women are subjected to any forms of violence

and abuse.

Does it flow from patriarchal masculinity - where the notion that men display comfort, healthy attach-

ment, and emotional availability is frowned upon?

I believe that teaching our young men at Padua to “nurture” is any important counteract to that culture

of toxic masculinity prevalent in sections of Australian male-life.

Nurturing takes place when we have the capacity to let go of our own needs and desires - that we don’t

have to be in control. It means that we stop thinking about ourselves - how I feel, what I need, and what

is best for me. Rather, to imagine what it must be like to be the other person - listen to what they are say-

ing, and absorb the essential meaning of what is being communicated. It should be about how the boys

relate to each other, and how the boys relate to their mother and father - and how they observe the

manner in which their father relates to their mother. Needless to say, this is how it should be in any rela-

tionship, and especially how any man should relate with any woman.

Nurturing is about learning how to make someone feel safe, feel protected, feel “at home” - it is more

than just not being violent. Considering Australia’s current crisis of violence against women, and govern-

ment sponsored campaigns, it is still incumbent upon us here at Padua to educate our young men to be

respectful in all their relationships, sensitive to all, and young men with a strong inner character who

have a certain moral depth.

Nurturing is about husbands, boyfriends, lovers, friends, brothers and fathers showing

the kind dependable love and intimate care that is indeed the opposite of hurting,

hitting, bashing and raping.

Men must shift away from inevitably being those in control, those who are dominant,

those who are always in charge - the Church does not do this well, large corporations

and our parliaments could do it better, and the challenge is that we do it at Padua!

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Fr John

Boyd-Boland

We live in a culture that teaches us to promote and advertise ourselves and to master

skills required for success, but gives little encouragement to humility and simplicity.

The person of simplicity rids his life of superficial matters. When most focus their attention on money,

possessions, looks, ambition and competition, the simple person pays attention to people—what are

their needs, and how can I help them? For the person of simplicity, anything that gets in the way

of relationships, anything that distracts us from others, and our care of them is a waste. Retain in your

life what is joyful, get rid of the clutter and distractions that hinder you from what really matters. That is

the mark of a simple man.

For Saint Francis it was simplicity rather than self-promotion, humility rather than arrogance,and modes-

ty rather than pride, that made him a happy and contented person. A man free to respond to God's call-

to go out on his mission of preaching peace, and caring for lepers.

Tuesday 2nd August

THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS: THE PORTIUNCULA

On Tuesday Pope Francis will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of

the Angels in Assisi to commemorate the 800th Anniversary of

the Great Pardon. This is the Papal Privilege of the Plenary In-

dulgence granted to anyone who makes pilgrimage to this

Church. Padua's pilgrims will be there in October!

The Portiuncula is the small chapel (enclosed now by a mighty

Basilica) where Saint Francis and his first friars prayed, and

around this Chapel they lived in simple and humble dwellings.

It is the cradle of the Franciscan Order, and where all General

Chapters of the Order are held.

SIMPLICITY

The Chaplain

PASTORAL CARE

Rio Olympics, AIC Cross Country Carnival and Theatre Sports

– What do they mean for us?

Annually, Padua College places great emphasis

on the value of individual and team competition

as part of a boys continuing adolescent develop-

ment. It is well documented that a healthy mind

is well stimulated by a healthy body and it is ex-

tremely evident at Padua that many boys learn

and thrive within a sporting or competitive con-

text.

This week Archbishop Mark Coleridge, in one of

his regular publications, made the following com-

ment;

“Sport was a powerfully formative thing in my

early life, equipping me in many ways for later

life. This is because it says that you are my oppo-

nent but you’re not my enemy – and this in a world

where often, if you’re my opponent, you are my ene-

my….......Sport has always been important in our schools – not just to help the young develop physi-

cally but to teach them that you can be an opponent without being an enemy.”

In the coming weeks, many of our students will face opponents in their own competitive arena. I

congratulate the Cross Country team on all of their successes from last weekend, I would also particu-

larly like to acknowledge the small group of boys from the College who gave of their time to head out

to Limestone Park at Ipswich to cheer on and support our competitors.

Before the publication of the next Bulletin, our Theatre Sports teams will face many of their own tra-

ditional opponents in a competitive arena, vying for the title of State Champions, two years running. I

would like to wish the all the best in their endeavours and thank the many supporters who will attend

the night in support.

August 23 is our College Athletics Carnival. This day is a compulsory day for all students. Families

(including those who participate in regular work experience/work placement) are asked to save the

date in anticipation. More details will be published regarding this day in the coming weeks.

Healthy competition is a key part of life at Padua, whether it be through sport, activity and even

learning. Understanding your opponent is not your enemy, exemplified by the Marist Ashgrove boys

cheering on the Padua Confraternity team or the Padua team sharing lunch with the St Pats boys this

year in Rockhampton, is one of the many holistic benefits of healthy activity.

Under 14 AIC Champions

PASTORAL CARE

Greccio Campus—Year 5

Semester 2 is always an exciting time of the year for our Year 5’s. The nerves of a new

school have settled, friendships continue to develop and the boys have begun to adapt

to the busyness of their day to day routines. The year to date has seen Year 5 experi-

ence many firsts. Their first Amaroo experience, first House Swimming Carnival, first

House Eucharist and first Co-curricular participation for the College to name a few. One

of my favourite moments to date is seeing our Year 5’s run on with our 1st XI Football

and 1st XV Rugby at Banyo earlier this to mark our 60th Anniversary.

As we approach the ‘Ekka Break’ I encourage the boys to recharge their batteries and

return with the same vigour that they have demonstrated to date. It is also a great op-

portunity to revisit goals the boys may have set themselves at the beginning of the

year.

A note of thanks to Josh Ragh (Commercial Manager) and Gus Romero (Franchisee)

from Harvey Norman Aspley for their recent donation of an iPad mini to support a Year

5 student undergoing medical treatment. This thoughtful and generous donation was

greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the ‘Ekka Break’.

Ty Casey

Pastoral Guardian (Greccio Campus)

Mr O’Brien is currently in Timor Leste with students, visiting St Francis of Assisi school.

If you have anyone who needs our prayers at any time. Please email myself

mobrien@padua.qld.edu.au or Sue Weston at admin@padua.qld.edu.au and

we will publish the names of anyone you mention to us.

Go gently this fortnight and try to avoid the Ekka flu that does the rounds at this time of the year!

We also pray for all of those people in our community who need our prayers.

FORMATION

Please pray for those who

have died

Please pray for the sick

Community Prayers

Dominic Smith 5DB

The College Academic Assembly to recognize Academic Award Winners from Semester 1 will be on August 25 as

published in the previous Bulletin. Award winners will be notified prior to this and parents of ward winners are

welcome to attend the assembly. The criteria for Semester Academic Awards are listed below:

Years 5 & 6 require at least 6 A grades out of a total of 9 subjects

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 require at least 5 A grades out of a total of 8 subjects

Years 11 & 12 require at least 4 A grades out of a total of 6 subjects

All students who are currently in Year 8 will be asked to complete and submit their subject selections by the last

day of Term 3. Now is a good time to begin conversations with your son if you have not already regarding subject

choices. The current Subject Selection Handbook is available on the website at http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/

teaching-and-learning/curriculum/years-5-to-9/. An updated version for 2017 will be uploaded in upcoming weeks.

Should you require any additional information, you should direct questions to the relevant HOC or subject teacher.

All students who are currently in Year 9 will be asked to complete and submit their subject selections by the last

day of Term 3. Now is a good time to begin conversations with your son if you have not already regarding subject

choices. The current Subject Selection Handbook is available on the website at http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/

teaching-and-learning/curriculum/years-5-to-9/. An updated version for 2017 will be uploaded in upcoming weeks.

Should you require any additional information, you should direct questions to the relevant HOC or subject teacher.

All students who are currently in Year 10 will be asked to complete and submit their subject selections by the last

day of Term 3. Now is a good time to begin conversations with your son if you have not already regarding subject

choices and Senior Pathways. Year 10 had a Senior Pathways Evening on August 8. In addition to the Senior Path-

ways Evening, SET Plan interviews will take place on Friday August 26. Parents do not attend these interviews, but

they do not take place unless the appropriate documentation has been signed off by parents, thus ensuring that

parents have been a part of the decision making process. The revised Subject Selection Handbook for 2017 is avail-

able on the website at http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/years-10-to-12/.

TEACHING & LEARNING

Academic Assembly

2017 Subject Selection for Current Year 8 Students

2017 Subject Selection for Current Year 10 Students

2017 Subject Selection for Current Year 9 Students

Continued

With Parent Teacher Interviews being finished for the year, I would like to remind families that you are always wel-

come and encouraged contact your son’s class teacher via email at any time. The email addresses at Padua are

standardised and all consist of the initial of the teacher’s first name, followed by the surname, followed by

@padua.qld.edu.au. For example, my email address is jpacey@padua.qld.edu.au.

Year 12 – OP Predictions were given to Year 12 students on Wednesday July 27 in one of their classes that day and

Rank Orders are currently available in the Teaching and Learning Centre. Any student who wishes to discuss their

subjects needs to make an appointment to see Miss Goodwin, our Careers Counsellor as soon as possible.

Year 11 – OP Predictions were given to Year 11 students on Thursday July 28 in their PALs Lesson and Rank Orders

are currently available in the Teaching and Learning Centre. As part of this process, we will be interviewing stu-

dents at risk of not meeting the QCE requirements or who have failed 2 or more subjects. Should a student wish to

make subject changes, they must make an appointment to see Ms Goodwin, our Careers Counsellor as soon as pos-

sible. It is too late in the term at this point for subject changes. All subject changes should have been finalized be-

fore the end of Week 4 as published in the last Bulletin.

Communicating with Teachers

Year 11 and 12 OP Predictions, Rank Orders, At Risk Interviews and Subject Changes

TEACHING & LEARNING

Year 9

Geography

Excursion to

Stradbroke

Island

TEACHING & LEARNING

On Friday August 5th the 11 man squad travelled to Logan to participate in the Division 1 Queensland Senior

Schools Cup Tournament. After a full day at school, I was sceptical about how the team would handle 3 games with

the last finishing at 10pm. Our first game of the tournament against powerful rivals St. Laurence’s. Our new

‘weapon’ in the team Harry Fox killing balls through the middle and boosting the team’s confidence to give them a

2-1 win.

The second match of the night provided the “Hit of the Tournament” where an overpass from the Nudgee libero

provided a perfect set up to Michael Cheer waiting at the net. From a standing jump, Michael launched into the air

and bounced the ball at the Libero’s feet and up into his chest before he had time to react.

The team were now gelling well the following day and made the game against Benowa State High School a walk in

the park. One of our team’s setters Makalti Henderson had a tremendous serving streak, 13 unanswered points

from the competition. Clinical passing from libero Finn Keppel helped seal out the match 2-0.

The final day saw us having to verse GPS’ Nudgee College for the second time this tournament. The talented GPS

school had learnt their lesson from our last encounter and stepped up their game to keep the points even the en-

tire way through the match. MVP Kyle McLennan was given his time to shine as he provided ‘mint’ setting options

and perfect release balls to hitters. Padua closed out the final set 25-22, we were through to the Gold medal match

up against undefeated Iona College.

This game is what the boys had been waiting for, a chance to prove they were the best team in the competition.

The warm-up lifted intensity, especially when Yr 10 Kyle O’Brien smashed balls down the line, getting the entire

team fired up. Unfortunately, it took the team some time to find their feet, losing the first set 25-16 through un-

forced errors. Padua took to the court for the second set a different team. Clinical passing and smart setting op-

tions combined with a devastating demonstration of blocking prowess from our tall front court shut the talented

Iona outfit down. Solid passing from Dan Caulfield and Finn Keppel provided a strong formation for the momentum

shift allowing Makalti to distribute the ball to our power hitters who found the floor with ease. The second set’s

score was a convincing 25-13 thrashing.

Iona was shocked coming into the 3rd set but came back playing tactical and clever volleyball. It was point for point

as we his 10-10, no one knew what the outcome was going to be. Padua found themselves with 2 match points at

14-12 but couldn’t consolidate. At 15-15 Padua knew it was their last chance to close out this game. Dan Caulfield

stepped up to smash out a brilliant serve, causing Iona to error on their side. As it was match point, from the side-

line you could hear Coach Shaun Brake with volleyball prodigy Clayton Sefo telling the team that this is their game.

The rally feels as if it goes on forever, going back and forth over the net. Kyle McLennan took it upon himself to give

Iona a difficult ball to play. Iona scrambled to keep this ball alive and set their strongest hitter. Captain’s Man of the

Match Dan Whittaker knew that it was his time to shine. As the ball leaves Iona’s side, Dan leaps and smacks the

ball to the floor with an astonishing kill block, sealing out the match and the tournament.

I would like to thank Coach Mr Shaun Brake for taking

this team and providing us with superb volleyball in-

sight. Special mention to Manager and Supreme Men-

tor Mr Craig Nicholson for helping with the analytics

and driving us out to the tournament each day. Finally, a

huge thank you to Assistant Coach/Chief Statistician

Wilson Gabbett for giving us stats and pointers to im-

prove our performance. Thank you also to parents and

supporters who attended throughout the weekend.

Samuel Jewell

VOLLEYBALL

Our Tennis – Past Padua Premiers of the Court…1969, 2001…

Our Tennis past Padua Premiers of the Court

1969 and 2001.

Tuckshop

EKKA BREAK

Wednesday 10th

Thursday 11th

Friday 12th

Monday 15th August

T Hickling

H Ross

S Carmody

S Spence

Tuesday 16th August

N Duffield

K Moore

L Boccalatte

J Hennessey

Wednesday 17th August

S Powell

S Ney

J Wilson

R Green

Thursday 18th August

G Ryan-Hunter

L Briigmann

S Minshull

J Frisch

Friday 19th August

D Hughes

M Bergman

J Janson

L Carey

Monday 22nd August

M Brooks

L Pascoe

M Smith

C Cupo

Tuesday 23rd August

House Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 24th August

T Cognetta B Creed A Gigli L Simpson Thursday 25th August

J Gibson K Drummond K Harding G Chirico Friday 26th August

N Mahoney L Rizzo D Seminara A La Rocca

Swim Club

Email: dbarnes@padua.qld.edu.au

Swim Club

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UPCOMING P&F MEETINGS - 2016

13 September

11 October

8 November (Annual General Meeting)

If you go to the following link on the Padua website, you’ll find the latest minutes

http://www.padua.qld.edu.au/community/associations/parents-and-friends/

Regards

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P&F President,

Padua College

Parents & Friends

Old Boys

Special Event

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