MSPC Newsletter - Term 4, Week 8, 30th November 2023.

Principal

Mount St Patrick College is a great community because of the relationships between staff, students and parents. Yesterday the leaders of the College, Year 12 2024 gathered in the Learning Hub with staff for a morning tea. Mrs Carroll-Bennett organised the event to initiate the special relationship that Year 12 have with their teachers. Mr Rimmel and his Cafe Signo crew provided Barista Coffee. It was a great atmosphere and we thank everyone involved. We will endeavour to provide this activity once a term.

Year 11 commence their first HSC assessment block next Monday 4^th December and we wish them all the best. I hope they are able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that they have built up in their first module of the HSC courses.

Last week Mr Gavin Dykes, our new Principal for 2024, visited the College and was impressed by the warmth of the staff and students as they welcomed him into our community. Mr Dykes is very excited to lead this great College and we look forward to him sharing his variety of experiences.

Down Town Before School

Yesterday I sent an email to parents and students indicating that we have trialled allowing students to alight the school bus and go down before school to purchase goods. After an 8 week time period we have evaluated the trial and decided as of Monday 4th December that students must alight the bus and move directly into the College so that students are adequately supervised. The new Principal Mr Dykes was consulted on this issue and we have made a decision together for the safety of the community and the reputation of the College. Please support us in this decision.

As the school year comes to an end I would like to congratulate the students on the manner in which they are focussing on their studies. There is a settled atmosphere in the College and staff are ensuring that their lessons are high quality learning experiences. We look forward to the many activities that celebrate the end of the 2023 school year and preparation for 2024.

    Narelle Sherrah
    Acting Principal

Assistant Principal - Mission

Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Carnival and Tableau  

Thanks to all those students, staff and parents who attended this annual event held on the College grounds last Saturday night 25^th November. Luckily the usual downpour of rain happened early in the day!

The Nativity Tableau was staged in the Gilbey Hall at nightfall with lots of colour, dancing, singing, narration and playing of musical instruments. Students and staff from Mount St Patrick Primary, St Joseph’s Primary South Murwillumbah and the College worked hard in Term 4 preparing their part in retelling the Christmas Story which culminated in a colourful and enjoyable celebration of the real meaning of Christmas. We even had a tiny new born baby starring as Jesus!

Thank you to all the students and staff who ran stalls, donated glass jars and purchased tickets in the Monster Raffle. Sacred Heart Parish has asked us to share the results of the Parish Raffle and a message of thanks for your contribution. They would also be grateful if interested parents and students could complete a short survey re the Christmas Carnival and its future. This can be done by via this link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFS6P7R  

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal    10.30am Monday 11^th December, Church

Hampers of dry goods, personal care products, Christmas decorations and monetary donations (turned into gift vouchers) have been collected over the last few weeks. However, we still need more. They will be given to the Mary MacKillop Murwillumbah Conference of St Vincent de Paul at the end of our final liturgy for Monday 11^th December. Parents are welcome to attend the 30 min liturgy.

College Presentation Assembly                1.30pm Tuesday 12^th December, Gilbey

The 2023 Presentation Assembly of Academic and Exemplary Behaviour Awards will take place on Tuesday afternoon 12^th December beginning at 1.30pm in the Gilbey Hall. A prayer and a few short speeches begin the Assembly and students are then presented with their academic awards in year groups beginning with Year 11 down to Year 7. Behaviour Awards are presented in House groups.  Parents are most welcome to attend.

     Mary-Anne McShane
     Assistant Principal: Mission

Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Next week our Year 11 students commence their first assessment block for their HSC course. Good luck, and I'm confident they will excel in demonstrating their knowledge and skills for each task, showcasing their depth of learning.

In Week 9, our learning and teaching team will collect writing samples from Year 7 to 10 students. These samples offer insights into students' writing abilities, including sentence and paragraph construction, punctuation and grammar proficiency, and vocabulary usage. This valuable information will guide teachers in 2024, fostering a nuanced understanding of each student's literacy skills.

The upcoming week is packed with enriching experiences, from Marine and PASS excursions to Investigating Science, Chemistry, and PowerWell construction incursions. These activities promise invaluable learning opportunities for our students.

Our Year 7 students, who have diligently worked on their 'Islands in the Sun' project in English, will see the pinnacle of their efforts showcased next week. The top choices, determined by peer votes, will be on display in the Learning Hub. I look forward to viewing the finished products and applaud the creativity and hard work demonstrated by our talented students.

    Narelle Chaffer

    Acting Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Curriculum

Years 7 to 10 students have now completed their Semester 2 assessments. Meanwhile Year 11 and 10 Accelerated students are busily preparing for their upcoming HSC assessments in Week 9.

Term 4 Assessment Block - Week 9:

• Year 11 (HSC) and Accelerated Year 10 (HSC) assessment block is scheduled starting Week 9: 04/12/23 to 08/12/23.

Assessment Policy: A copy of the Assessment Policy can be found on the Assessment Portal.  Students can access all important information regarding their assessments via the Assessment Portal which is found on the MSPC Moodle Site. Students can access the site using their school email and log in. Please see below a summary of the Assessment Rules.

For Years 10 - 12: If students are absent on the day of the assessment, a Medical Practitioner must complete the Mount St Patrick Assessment Variation Illness Application. This can be accessed on the student’s year page of the Assessment Portal. A zero will be awarded if the completed document is not provided. NOTE: A signed statutory declaration will not be accepted.  * Please note that a family social event or holiday will not be considered a valid reason for an extension or exemption.

Years 11 and 12 should refer to their Senior Handbooks for the MSPC Assessment Policy relating to Stage 6.  Years 11 and 12 should  be conversant with the NESA HSC Rules and Procedures Guide.  All students entered in an HSC course must read the HSC Rules and Procedures Guide. The weblink can be found on the year page of the Assessment Portal.

Students are encouraged to be proactive with their learning and assessment preparation. This is important for building confidence and assessment readiness. Students will be provided with study guides and revision materials by their teachers. If students are unsure of expectations, they should seek advice from their teachers. There are many helpful online resources that can also assist parents to help their child to be organised, confident and assessment ready. Implementing a balanced home study routine can play an important part in this process.

Below is the schedule for assessment tasks for Weeks 9 and 10:

A guide for students: preparing for your assessment:

In preparing for examinations it is important for you to:

• Comply with MSPC Rules and Assessment Procedures found in the Stage 6 Handbook on the Assessment Portal. A summary of the Assessment Rules can be found on the main page of the Assessment Portal.
• Read the Assessment / Exam Notification for each of your subjects on the Assessment Portal.
• Use study planners available on the Assessment Portal to plan your revision / home study.
• Prepare for assessments and exams by reading over coursework notes, completing revision questions and revising summaries.
• Ask your teacher for assistance if there is something you do not understand.

Years 10 - 12:

• If students are absent on the day of the assessment, a Medical Practitioner must complete the Mount St Patrick Assessment Variation Illness Application. This can be accessed on the student’s year page of the Assessment Portal. A zero will be awarded if the completed document is not provided. NOTE: A signed statutory declaration will not be accepted.
• NB/ Please note that a family event or holiday would not be considered a valid reason for an extension or exemption.
• It is the student’s responsibility to complete the catch up assessment / exam as scheduled at the bottom of the assessment timetable.

Years 11 and 12:

• Years 11 and 12 should refer to their Senior Handbooks for the MSPC Assessment Policy relating to Stage 6. This is available on the Assessment Portal.
• Years 11 and 12 should be conversant with the NESA HSC Rules and Procedures Guide. All students entered in an HSC course must read the HSC Rules and Procedures Guide. 

Wishing our students all the best with their Term 4 assessment preparations.

    Jo McDonald

    Leader of Curriculum

Faculty News

DEBATING

State Debating Finals

St Patrick’s College, Campbelltown

Friday 17th November 2023

It was an honour and privilege for myself and Miss Milly Keogh to accompany the Year 10 debating team to the State Finals of the NSW Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) in Campbelltown on Friday 17th November. Veteran debaters Estella Wong, Flynn Jones, and Makaylah de Jonge were out to uphold Mt St Patrick College’s proud tradition in the language arts, and to defend the State title they won in 2022 over Zoom. A return to in-person debating at St Patrick’s College in Sydney’s outer southwestern suburbs was clearly welcomed by all competitors, the smiles on their faces speaking volumes about their passion for oration.

The team’s first debate was against an opponent well known to Mt St Pat’s debating teams, the boys from Edmund Rice College, Wollongong, who hosted the finals back in 2016. Students were given the topic ‘that animal testing can be justified’, and our team had the difficult task of arguing the affirmative case. With coaches and other teachers not allowed in the preparation rooms, Miss Keogh and I waited with bated breath for our team to emerge, ready for verbal combat an hour later. And after 40 or so minutes of vigorous debate that followed, our team were awarded the victory for their eloquent manner and well-composed, logical arguments and rebuttals.

After a short break, we were back in the auditorium at St Patrick’s College, Campbelltown to face the host team in a winner-takes-all debate for the prestigious State Champion title. Their topic this time was, perhaps controversially, ‘that religious schools should be banned’! To Makaylah’s delight, we were allocated the negative side for this debate (the third speaker loves to have the last word!) Once more the teachers were powerless to provide any advice or guidance as the strict CSDA State Finals rules (much like the equally prestigious Grand Slams of tennis) forbid any form of coaching prior to or during the debate. The clock ticked slowly until we were eventually called to a sombre room to await the final debate, and the final decision. It was edge-of-your-seat stuff, to be sure. Despite our MSPC team having never lost a contest to this point in their debating career, St Patrick College Campbelltown proved stiff competition, ultimately taking out the title in a tight, well-contested battle of manner, matter and method, exemplifying both teams' grasp of the fine art of debating.

Our team showed great humility receiving their runners-up plaques and accepting a group photo with their opponents, and should be immensely proud that they returned home as the 2nd placed team in the state of NSW!

Mr Simon Holder and Miss Milly Keogh

MATHS

Australian Mathematics Competition

Earlier this year, the following students participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition. These students were presented with their certificates at the College assembly this week. Congratulations on the following achievements:

Participation and Proficiency

Year 7 – Golda Biles, Yashika Hurry, Clancy Nankivell, Claire O’Donnell, Shanti-Rose Smyth

Year 8 – Charlotte Brown, Georgie Brown, Miki Gronholt, Reuben Levings, Max Mathews, Ryder Simmonds, James Wemm, Stone Foster (Buchanan)

Year 10 – Joachim Kolominskas, Archer Szandala

Year 11 – Jaxon Johnson

Credit

Year 7 – Hazel Egan, Cooper Fitzsimmons, Scarlett Mills, Olive Ostila

Year 8 – Connor Edwards, Lawrence Kee, Inge-Marie Kolominskas, Lachlan Thomas, Harrison Wood

Distinction

Year 7 – Will Grant

Year 8 – Billy Miller

    Mr Dan Anderson

    Leader of Learning - Mathematics

FROM THE SPORTS DESK

DIOCESAN SENIOR WATER POLO

SENIOR BOYS

Our Senior Boys team consisted of 10 students who travelled to the Aquatic Centre in Alstonville to contest the Diocesan Water Polo Competition on Thursday 16^th November.

After an early win against MacKillop College (1-0), the boys’ confidence was tested, going down to a powerful Xavier College (7-0) followed by Woodlawn (6-1). This put Mt St Pats third in our pool. The boys rallied in the non-qualifying Final to defeat arch rivals St Joseph’s (2-1) in our last game for the day.

Again all boys displayed great sportsmanship in victory and defeat, and were proud ambassadors of the College.

    Mr Van Den Driest (Coach)

SENIOR GIRLS

The Mt St Patrick Open Girls Water Polo team showcased their determination and team spirit in a recent series of matches held at Alstonville on 16th November, where they displayed remarkable prowess despite facing challenging opponents.

In a tightly contested game against Casino, standout player Bree Puntigan exhibited her scoring prowess by securing goals for the team. Despite her stellar performance, the team narrowly lost the match with a final score of 4-1. Puntigan's contribution demonstrated her skill and commitment in the water.

Facing off against St. Joseph Banora, the team displayed a strong offensive front led by Kate and Sophie. Their concerted efforts resulted in a 3-3 tie. The girls showcased commendable teamwork and determination throughout the match.

Coach Mrs Frankham commended the team for their impressive performance, acknowledging their strong offensive plays and cohesive teamwork. "The girls played exceptionally well, demonstrating great team spirit and determination," said Frankham.

Thank you to Mr Van Den Driest for driving the bus and ensuring all the teams participated with excellence on the day.

    Mrs Frankham (Coach)

NRCC BOYS - NORTH @ MURWILLUMBAH

Match 1: MSPC vs. XCC

The cricket grounds at the NRCC Gala Day witnessed an intense battle between MSPC and XCC, marked by exceptional athleticism and fervor. MSPC, displaying unwavering determination, showcased their cricketing prowess in a gripping contest against XCC.

Opting to bat first, MSPC set a challenging target, exhibiting stellar batting performances, with remarkable contributions from their top order. The innings unfolded with precision shots, strategic placements, and swift running between the wickets, accumulating a formidable total.

XCC, with a mountain to climb, responded fiercely. Their batters displayed resilience, chasing down the target in a nail-biting finish. The match culminated in a thrilling victory for XCC, clinching the win by 5 wickets in an enthralling showdown that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

Match 2: MSPC vs. St Joseph’s Banora

Undeterred by the earlier loss, MSPC entered their second match against St Joseph’s Banora with renewed determination. In a display of grit and skill, MSPC engaged in a captivating clash against their opponents.

Choosing to bat this time, MSPC demonstrated resilience and adaptability, maneuvering the game skillfully against a strong opponent. The innings saw commendable partnerships and calculated strokes, enabling MSPC to set a competitive target.

St Joseph’s Banora, in pursuit of the target, fought fiercely, but MSPC's disciplined bowling and fielding efforts kept the match in a gripping balance. The game culminated in a thrilling finale as MSPC emerged victorious, clinching a hard-fought win by 2 wickets in a thrilling encounter that showcased their resilience and teamwork.

The NRCC Gala Day of cricket witnessed exhilarating contests, where MSPC showcased their mettle, displaying sportsmanship and skill that left an indelible mark on the tournament.

    Mr Sam Priddis (Coach)

NRCC BOYS - SOUTH @ LISMORE

Match 1: MSPC vs. Woodlawn 2nd XI

Lismore, the host venue for the enthralling match between MSPC and Woodlawn. Woodlawn opted to bat first, but got into trouble early losing wickets in the first five overs. A small partnership helped put together a total of 89, but the continual loss of wickets thanks to Jed Ryan restricted them to the small total.

MSPC opened their innings with a strong partnership of 70 between Ned Serne and Menzie Tucker. Boundaries were blazing everywhere before Ned poked a ball at midoff. Menzie continued to blast away, until he was caught on the boundary going for another glorious shot into midwicket. MSPC polished off the remaining runs with 7 overs to spare, going into the next game against Trinity.

Match 2: MSPC vs. Trinity

In this second match, MSPC decided to bat first but lost wickets early, including a stunning one handed over the shoulder. Trinity were on the attack with a strong array of spin and pace bowlers, which interrupted the flow of runs in the innings. Jai Brennan, returning to cricket for the first time in a few years, dusted off the bat to unleash pain on the Trinity bowlers hitting blissful boundaries to put a formidable total together with Rishabh Lashand. MSPC finished on 69, a well below par score.

Trinity, a well established batting unit put the MSPC bowlers to task with a fine display of elegance, putting on 50 before the loss of their first wicket in the 8th over. Trinity continued their fine form and completed the 69 run chase with 6 overs to spare. 

Mr Rimell and Miss Loughman would like to congratulate the boys on their superb efforts and display they demonstrated throughout the day. Cricket was the ultimate winner and all the boys in the Gala day at Lismore deserve recognition for their cricketing prowess. 

     Nicholas Rimell (Coach)

NRCC GIRLS - NORTH @ MURWILLUMBAH

Last Thursday, Mt St Patrick College took an enthusiastic team to the NRCC Girls Cricket Tournament in Murwillumbah. Despite the looming threat of rain, the spirit of cricket prevailed, and all games were played without disruption.

Parents and spectators were not only treated to a day of fabulous cricket but also witnessed a remarkable display of camaraderie and sportsmanship. One parent expressed that it was “one of the most encouraging environments he had seen for girls in cricket”. The atmosphere was uplifting, with every team applauding each other's efforts, creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.

The unmistakable Murwillumbah spirit was on full display, with resounding "howzat" cheers and the team coming together to form letter M's to celebrate the array of catches, bowls and wickets throughout the day.

In the first match, our girls faced off against Xavier Catholic College of Skennars Head. The bowling performance was nothing short of fantastic, with Isabella Buckley showcasing her exceptional left-handed skills to bowl several opponents out. Matilda Leeson made an outstanding catch, while Eliza Wightley and Phoebe Piticco demonstrated their dedication in the outfield. Sophie Buckley's strong wicket-keeping skills held each of the Xavier girls at bay. The girls chased down 59 runs with only three batters, to win the game.

The second game proved to be a challenging against Lindisfarne Terranora, with one of their players achieving an impressive 50 runs before retiring. Despite the high target of 114 runs, the Murwillumbah girls, who did not have the opportunity to bat in the previous game, showed determination and teamwork. While the hits may not have been as big, their strategic running and excellent communication propelled the team to a commendable 89 runs before running out of overs.

Congratulations to all the girls for their outstanding performances and sportsmanship on this memorable day. As we reflect on the success of this tournament, we hope to see even more girls join the cricket community next year, contributing to the growth and vibrancy of girls' cricket in Murwillumbah.

Thank you to Sam Acret and Rishabh Lashand for helping out and to everyone else involved for making this event a resounding success.

    Miss Ellen Seller (Coach)

NRCC GIRLS - SOUTH @ LISMORE

What a great day of cricket we had down south in Lismore! 11 players, many playing cricket for the first time, showed tremendous perseverance and tenacity to quickly pick up the many skills of the game to gel into a cohesive team. Thanks to Yr 12 student and recent graduate, Nathan Pryke for coming down to watch the other cricket playing Pryke member of the family in Lismore, and providing many valuable tips along the way to all the team.

Game 1 we played Woodlawn College and magnificent fielding efforts, great catching and two run outs kept Woodlawn to a modest total of 80 off their 20 overs.

A solid but cautious start to our innings came to an end when we lost our first wicket for 10 runs. Our Captain courageous, Bree Puntigam, strode to the crease and after a shakey start played some memorable strokes which included a succession of boundaries, three in a row, before being caught behind. This started our collapse and we fell 20 runs short.

Game 2 was a different story. MSPC lost the toss (again) and were sent into the field during a rain shower. Our opening bowler Tanesa Browning was hooping them around from ball one and had the Trinity openers in all sorts from the opening bowl and was rewarded with clattering one into the castle and sending the Trinity opener back to the shed for a duck. Solid fielding once again with all contributing: Charlotte Mathewson with a great spell of bowling taking 2 classy wickets; Ayla East with some dazzling catches; Hunter Chapman fighting a niggling shoulder injury to bowl some express balls and field in the deep is also to be commended. The girls from the Tweed had kept TCC to only 50 runs.

There was an air of supreme confidence in the new opening duo of Hutton and Brynes as they strode to the middle of Rec 10. Many plays and misses before finding the middle of the bat and running some red hot singles. They built a start for the rest of the team. Again Bree came to the crease after the fall of the first wicket wielding the willow and saving her legs by hitting boundaries but this was short lived.

Enter Tanesa Browning to the rescue. She was solid at one end and kept the scoreboard ticking over. Poor bowling also kept the sundries ticking over and with 5 minutes left in the game MSPC emerged victorious.

Well done to all involved, cricket was surely the winner and it was played in excellent spirits and all teams involved thoroughly enjoyed their experience and hopefully this experience will inspire them to continue playing representative Cricket.

    Tim Whitney (Coach)

LISMORE DIOCESAN TOUCH FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL TRIALS REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

Any talented Touch Football players who wish to apply to be considered to attend the Lismore Dio Trials for U15’s and Opens are asked to click the link below to complete the online registration form.

This is only a nomination form to be considered to attend. Diocesan coaches will sift through all applications and invite the top 30 players to trial. If successful the Lismore team will play in the NSWCCC trials on the Central Coast. Please click on link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemSIs9X5RyZZ3gfBcZ9aMdnnamQ2FTzuUZlbTMw4qnW2n-xA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2024 SPORT CALENDAR

Dates for the 2024 sporting calendar have been set recently. It certainly is shaping up to be a busy year. Let's hope it is a successful one. There has been a change of venue for our Diocesan Swimming event which will now be held in Port Macquarie on Thursday 7^th March. Our College, as in previous years, will not be sending a bus overnight to attend as all our swimmers enjoy travelling to distant venues the day prior. This is just a message for all successful swimmers this year that if you intend to attend the Dio event (if you gain selection at the College Carnival) to investigate accommodation, in advance, in Port at that time.

BOYS AUSSIE RULES REPRESENTATIVE OPPORTUNITY

An opportunity exists for talented Aussie Rules players (Under 15’s) from across our Diocese, to register interest in attending a trial for the Northern NSW Team. The trial will be held at Warners Bay early next year. Those boys interested MUST be born in either 2009 or 2010 only. More details are on the form which is to be filled out. Please click on link below.

Link to Northern NSW Aussie rules trials 2024

NSWCCC TRIATHLON REGISTRATION

If there is any interested and suitably committed triathletes out there wishing to represent MSPC at the NSWCCC Triathlon event very early next year, there are instructions for you below.

2024 NSW ALL SCHOOLS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

This is the schools pathway to School Sport Australia

Registrations now open

Entries close 7 February 2024 - no late entries will be accepted.

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 - Individuals Event - $45 each registration

     This is the schools pathway to School Sport Australia

Thursday, 22 February 2024 - school based team relay event - $60 per team

Sydney International Regatta Centre

4 divisions - Junior (12-14), Intermediate (15 & 16), Senior (17-19), Multi Class (12-19)

Individual registrations are through the CSNSW.SPORT portal - requires a parent account and student registration.

School Teams entries via https://csnsw.sport/triathlon-form (you must be logged into the CSNSW.SPORT portal)

Please pass onto you your school community.

For more information - https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/triathlon

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION!

Take a look at these pictures below.

This is what commitment, dedication, obsession, sweat, grind, early mornings, pain and injury looks like at the other end when you finally achieve your ultimate goal.

Dominic Bailey, a fantastic teacher’s aide here at Mt St Patrick was successful last week at the Australian Boxing Championships in Tasmania. Dominic who is the current Queensland 71kg Champion had bouts against fighters from Victoria and New South Wales on his way into the decider against the hometown hero from Tasmania.

In a gripping bout, Dominic asserted his authority in each round using his best assets, speed, agility and power to craft a hard fought victory.

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION!

    Tim Whitney

    Sports Co-ordinator

College News

Term Dates 2024

Term 1:  31/1/24 (Years 7, 11 and 12) 1/2/24 (Years 8, 9 and 10) - 12/4/23

Term 2:  30/4/24 – 4/7/24

Term 3:  23/7/24 – 27/9/24

Term 4:  14/10/24 – 20/12/24

Assisi Creative Writing Competition

This term the inaugural Assisi House competition took place where students were invited to submit a creative piece that demonstrated an understanding of the importance of sustainability in the world and to raise awareness of ecological issues.

The winners of this competition were announced at the College Assembly with Scarlett Mills of Year 7 awarded as the Junior winner for her creative piece “My Island Home.” Congratulations also to Year 11 student Naomi Jeffrey for her narrative composition “The Bridge between Two Worlds.”

The winners received vouchers from two local businesses: The Foundry and IGA. Many thanks to these local businesses for supporting this initiative. Assisi look forward to staging this competition in 2024.

Kath Swift 

LOW: Assisi House

Students can now make canteen purchases with their student card!

Setting up payments using Flexischools, so that your student can use their School ID Card to purchase at the Canteen.

We have partnered with Flexischools to allow students to use the existing student library ID card to make payments at the canteen.  This service has been implemented to give students a safe and secure way to pay at school and also avoid mobile phone usage. Parents use the Flexischools app to add funds to their digital wallet and link this account to the student’s existing student card.  Parents can optionally setup daily spending limits and automated top-ups for additional peace of mind.  Students then scan their cards at the canteen (the [if photo option] student photo and) balance appears on the terminal, and the transaction is charged to the card.  Parents can track the student’s spending via the Flexischools App. The first 50 students to use the service will receive a free Zooper Dooper when they use their ID card for the first time.

Parents can setup their Flexischools account at https://www.flexischools.com.au or by downloading the Flexischools app from the Apple or Google app stores.

We encourage parents to consider using this service to help us create a safer, more efficient school payment experience.

Thank you

    Natalie Webster

    Learning Technologies Coordinator 

Awards

Community News

If you're looking to earn 20 Logbook hours towards your NSW Learner License, then this 5-hour Course is for you, and if you book with a friend, you can do your Module 2 component together.

The Safer Drivers Course aims to provide learner drivers with the knowledge they need to reduce road risks and prevent accidents by becoming a safe driver.

As an Accredited Provider of the transport for NSW Safer Driver Course, PCYC NSW know that our students will complete the course with a greater understanding of how to be a safe P-plate driver.

Students are required to have completed 50 Logged Driving Hours prior to signing up to the Course.

The Course Fee is $140.

PCYC Tweed Heads is running Safer Drivers Programs for December 2023 and January 2024 on the below dates:

Date - Saturday 2/12/23 (Limited Spots Available, BOOK NOW)

Time - 8:00am - 11:00am

Location - PCYC Tweed Heads

Date - Saturday 16/12/23 (Limited Spots Available, BOOK NOW)

Time - 8:00am - 11:00am

Location - PCYC Tweed Heads

Date - Thursday 4/01/24 (School Holidays)

Time - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location - PCYC Tweed Heads

Date - Saturday 20/01/24 (School Holidays)

Time - 8:00am - 11:00am

Location - PCYC Tweed Heads

Date - Tuesday 23/01/24 (School Holidays)

Time - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location - PCYC Tweed Heads

PCYC Tweed Heads “Safer Driver” courses for December 2023 and January 2024 are now LIVE on our website!

Simply click on the below link and Type in Tweed Heads 2485 and book in to the course!

https://www.pcycdrivereducationprograms-sdc.org.au/