MSPC Newsletter - Term 4, Week 10, 15th December 2023.
Principal
The Presentation Assembly on Tuesday afternoon 12th December was a great way to finish the school year. It was a time to acknowledge the great work of our students. An Academic Excellence acknowledges first place in a subject which is an extraordinary accomplishment. An Academic Merit is awarded by teachers to a student for various reasons. An Exemplary Behaviour award is awarded for outstanding behaviour and attendance. If you were not successful in obtaining one of these awards this year but you tried your best then you should be happy with your efforts and maybe you can work towards achieving one next year.
2023 has been a great year for MSPC. The shackles of a pandemic and the devastation of a flood were removed and we were almost back in full swing. Our students were able to attend face to face lessons every day. Excursions returned.
Thank you to our dedicated staff who left their families on many occasions to provide our students with amazing opportunities such as retreats, the Snow, Lady Musgrave, many trips to Sydney, face to face debating and the return of the Solomon Islands Immersion Program and Nepali trip.
Sporting opportunities have increased over the last 2 years with the introduction of integrated sport and the many trips away that provide our students lasting memories of being part of a team and the joy of competing against other schools.
The new 8 house system has added colour, fun activities and increased school spirit. Thank you to everyone for embracing this new structure.
We have had some extraordinary achievements this year in all arenas. The HSC cohort finished the school on a high with an amazing Graduation ceremony and Formal. The HSC results were released yesterday morning 14th December and the MSPC HSC students received 74 Band 6s across a range of subjects. 43 students have already received early offers to University, and TAFE credentials. We celebrated with Year 12 yesterday at a special morning tea.
I know that today will be the last day for many students at the College so I would like to wish those students all the best for their future. Remember today maybe the last day you are at the College as a Patties student but you will always be a Patties kid and I hope you have happy memories.
For returning students I wish you a peaceful and restful holiday with your family and hope you get an opportunity to attend a celebration at Church. We look forward to you returning to College on Wednesday 31st January for Year 7,11 and 12 or Thursday 1st February for Years 8-10. Please make sure you take the time to thank your teachers for all their efforts this year.
A number of staff members are finishing their association with Mt St Pats this year. Mr and Mrs Mark Hoy are retiring after many years of service to our community. Mr Hoy started in 1992 teaching Maths and constructing our timetable along with many contributions in Hockey, Cricket and many excursions. He was also a Year Co-ordinator for a long time.
Mrs Hoy started in 1997 as a Maths and Science Teacher and was also the Maths, Numeracy Co-ordinator and a Year Co-ordinator in her time. Mrs Hoy made many contributions to the College including excursions, retreats and lots of activities in her French classroom.
We wish them well for their retirement and congratulate them on the birth of their first grandchild. I am sure they will have a full and happy life ahead.
Mr Lill is also leaving us after a long association teaching Drama and English. Mr Lill offered many opportunities for our students in the Creative Arts department in particular directing our Musical this year. We wish him well.
Thank you to the following staff:
Mrs Bub-Connor for teaching Music, RE and all the extracurricular contributions in particular the Musical.
Miss Alex Lyster for teaching Maths and Sport and the many excursions that she attended.
Mr Nathan Jones in the HSIE and RE department. Thank you for your generosity in volunteering your time for the College.
Miss Ellen Hall, Miss Lucy Johnston, Mrs Virginia Black, Harry Sherrah, Halle McClymont, Eliza Blunn, Sidney Willis, Milly Keogh and Emma Loughman for their support work in the College.
We hope you will keep in contact and you enjoy the next chapter of your life.
Finally we thank Mr Reidy for his Leadership over the last 4 years and thank him for all his efforts in the community. We wish him all the best in Tasmania in his new role. We look forward to Mr Gavin Dykes joining us in 2024 as our new Principal.
I have been honoured to be the Acting Principal of the Best School in the Universe this term. Thank you for your support. Merry Christmas and May God bless you and keep you safe.
Narelle Sherrah
Acting Principal
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Carnival and Tableau
The organisers of this annual event would be grateful if interested staff, parents and students could complete a short survey re the recent Christmas Carnival. This can be done by via this link: (Please add from last newsletter)
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
$500 cash, a $40 gift voucher and 4 boxes of hamper items were delivered to the Mary MacKillop Murwillumbah Conference of St Vincent de Paul at the end of last week. SVDP members put the hampers together for distribution to those in need at Christmas time. Well done to Doyle House who ran a lucrative candy cane/Christmas message fundraiser and the Year 10 Ministry class and Mrs Finkel who made a significant donation from their ‘shared lunch’ initiative. Thank you to staff, parents and students for your generous donations.
College Presentation Assembly
Congratulations to all those students who received awards at the Presentation Assembly on Tuesday afternoon 12th December. Thanks to all those parents, grandparents and friends who came along to acknowledge our students’ successes.
Well Done
I would like to acknowledge and thank Mrs Narelle Sherrah and Mrs Narelle Chaffer for their efforts as Acting Principal and Acting Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching, respectively, during Term 4. They have worked tirelessly this term and shown great leadership and dedication to the College.
2024 Dates
The College office will re-open on Tuesday 30th January 2024 and staff will return for meetings on this day.
Year 7, 11 and 12 students begin Term 1 on Wednesday 31st January 2024. All students are to be in their full-dress uniform.
Year 8, 9 and 10 will join the rest of the students and staff on Thursday 1st February. Again, all students are to be in full dress uniform.
The annual College Swimming Carnival will take place at the Tweed River Aquatic Centre on Friday 2nd February.
Christmas Wishes
Best wishes to all members of the College community for a peaceful and happy Christmas and a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break.
Mary-Anne McShane
Assistant Principal: Mission
MINISTRY
Retreats 2024
We have already begun planning for our Year 10 and Year 12 Retreats for 2024.
Year 12 Retreat is Week 4, Term 1: Wednesday 21st February - Friday 23rd February.
Year 10 Retreat is Week 10, Term 1: Wednesday 3rd April - Friday 5th April.
Students have been sent a dietary requirement google form to complete. They only need to fill this form out if they have a dietary requirement. Further information and consent forms will appear on Compass.
Parents and carers, please keep an eye on your emails for some extra information and instructions regarding the retreats.
Thank you!
On behalf of the Ministry team, I would like to thank Halle McClymont and Eliza Blunn for their service as College Youth Ministers this year. Halle and Eliza have been incredible members of the team and have shown passion and dedication in their role as College youth ministers. I know our students, and myself, are extremely grateful for their hard work, ideas, creativity and efforts this year. They have been wonderful youth ministers to our students. We wish them all the best as they continue their journey as Regional Youth Ministers in the diocese. Hopefully we will see them around in 2024!
Thank you also to all the staff and the many, many students who have participated in all our wonderful Ministry events this year. Special thank you to Miss Mary-Anne McShane, Angela Finkel and Cathy Cripps for their dedication to the team and attending and organising many events this year. Thank you also to Fr. Peter, Fr Anthony, Mary-Ann Thackray, Beth Gorton and Barbara Grant, who continuously work with us throughout the year to provide such valuable opportunities for our students.
Wishing all our students, staff and families a happy and holy Christmas.
May the spirit of Christmas be with you all. Stay safe and enjoy a restful holiday with friends and family.
Grace Molloy
Leader of Evangelisation
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
Academic Excellence and Merit Awards
On Tuesday 12th December we had the pleasure of acknowledging our Year 7-11 students during our Presentation Assembly. It was heartening to witness our students receiving recognition for their outstanding efforts.
Awards were presented in the following categories:
- Academic Excellence: Awarded to students who secured first place in a subject.
- Academic Merit: Recognizing students for their exceptional effort, as determined by their teachers.
- Exemplary Behaviour: Acknowledging students who consistently display exemplary conduct.
We congratulate all the students who received awards during the ceremony. Remember, this is just the beginning, and we encourage everyone to set new goals and strive for excellence in 2024.
Year 11 Academic Excellence Recipients
Year 7 Academic Merit recipients
Outstanding HSC Results for the Class of 2023
As mentioned by our Acting Principal we are thrilled with the remarkable achievements of our Class of 2023 in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Their success reflects the dedication and commitment of both our students and teachers. Congratulations to each student who gave their best effort. We are confident that your accomplishments will serve as a solid foundation for your future endeavours.
Season's Greetings
As we approach the festive season, on behalf of the MSPC community, I extend warm wishes for a peaceful and blessed Christmas break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to the College, eager to continue their journey of learning and personal growth in the new year.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Narelle Chaffer
Acting Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
Welfare
Dear Parents and Carers
I would like to thank you for your support of the College again this year. It has been a year of many blessings.
I have outlined some strategies below that may help if anyone needs support over the holiday period. I hope that all members of our community have a Happy and holy Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday. I look forward to seeing you all in 2024.
Supporting the mental health of a young person in distress
Simple intervention
1. Look for warning signs of distress (withdrawn, difficulty participating, irritability, easily overwhelmed, teary, shaky, fidgety, complaints of headaches, stomach aches, etc.) Where possible, act early.
2. Ask how they are, and if they need some space/ time away from group (chill out space)
3. Listening and having therapeutic conversations
- Reassure them of their safety- be emotionally available and present
- Normalise but don’t minimize or dismiss the intensity or importance of their feelings
- Create a shared story- explain/ confirm your understanding of what’s happening for them
- Provide any insight you have, draw on their strengths and likes. Encourage coping skills
- Follow up. Reinforce your care by checking in later
4. Promoting coping Skills
Distraction: re-direct their attention from distress to another activity.
- Focus on the present. Offer a cold/hot drink or something to eat. Chat about inane topics.
- Listen to music, draw/ colour in, write, do craft, play a game.
- Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
Crisis Support
If the young person is unable to regulate, or you have concerns about their emotional or physical safety- urgent supports are available. Please do not leave them alone.
Kids Helpline- 1800 55 1800
Mental Health Telephone Access Number- 1800 011 511
24/7 Professional help and advice, and referrals to local mental health services. It is staffed by mental health professionals who will ask questions to determine if the person needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently it is needed.
The Emergency Department at a local hospital is always an option if you are concerned.
Louise Shields
Leader of Student Welfare
Faculty News
ENGLISH
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are thrilled to share with you the remarkable journey that our Year 7 students embarked upon during the "Islands in the Sun" unit of work this term. As the Leader and Assistant Leader of English, respectively, we have had the privilege of witnessing their creative minds flourish, and we are excited to highlight some of their incredible achievements.
The journey began with Year 7s drafting their very own ideas for unique islands, each with its own captivating features and mysteries. They ventured deep into their imaginations, crafting these island settings with remarkable attention to detail, and creativity.
Following the island drafting phase, the students turned their focus to developing characters that would inhabit these vivid landscapes. These characters became the heart and soul of their island stories, each one brought to life with distinct personalities, aspirations, and challenges.
The culmination of this remarkable journey was their Semester 2 Examination, where our Year 7s put their island settings and characters to the test in a creative writing assessment. Their compositions showcased their exceptional storytelling abilities, demonstrating a deep understanding of narrative structure, characterisation, and figurative language.
The excitement did not end there. In the past two weeks following their examinations, our students embarked on a creative adventure, bringing their island settings to life in various imaginative ways. They explored art, design and multimedia presentations, to immerse themselves fully in the worlds they had created. The level of dedication and creativity displayed during this phase was truly impressive.
As we wrap up this unit, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Year 7 cohort for their outstanding efforts and creativity. This unit of work marked the end of an era, as it will be the last time we study "Islands in the Sun" with the current English Syllabus. Our Year 7 students certainly took it out with a bang, leaving their mark on this wonderful unit we have enjoyed teaching for many years.
We would like to express our gratitude to the Year 7 teachers: Corrie Tapsall, Jessica Vanderlight, Zoe Boxshall and Milly Keogh for guiding and inspiring our Year 7s throughout this term. We are immensely proud of our Year 7s and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and achievements in the years to come.
Katie Pinkstone and Dana Shoobridge
LOL: English and Assistant
MUSIC
As the year draws to a close, the Spes Mea Choir and College Band have performed at a number of significant College events, wrapping up a fantastic year of music.
Firstly, the College Band and Choir, alongside the primary school band and choir, performed at the annual Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Tableau, singing a variety of Christmas carols to support the nativity presentation. This event is a staple in the Parish calendar, and one that the choir and band have been proud to be part of for many years. The students involved should all be proud of their contribution to this event, assisting the Parish to mark the beginning of the Advent season.
With the momentum of performance adrenaline behind them, the choir and band then launched into two intensive days, which provided students an opportunity to bond socially, while beginning to learn repertoire for 2024 performances. The days concluded with combined performances of ‘A Beautiful Day’ and ‘All Are Welcome’, proving a promising start for the 2024 program!
The choir were also involved in the End of Year Liturgy, marking the final week of the 2023 school year with several Christmas carols, leading the College in celebrating the year that has passed, and looking forward to the celebration of Christmas.
Outside of the choir and band, the College saw many phenomenal performances from a variety of students in the annual lunchtime concerts. Due to popular demand, this event required two days of performances, and all performers should be congratulated on their dedication and courage to perform for their peers.
As always, the music team would like to thank all students who have been involved in the music program this year - your enthusiasm, talent and passions are strong, and have provided much joy to the school and broader community in 2023. We thank you for your efforts, your concentration and your dedication to your craft, and look forward to another wonderful year in 2024.
Milly Keogh
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Each year as part of the Year 7 Religious Education unit “Stewards of Creation”, project groups pitch ways they can help our school environment. This year, six very commendable ideas were pitched as finalists. We thank the Year 12 Environmental Leaders and the teachers that judged on the day.
Congratulations to Lucia, Nadia, Hector, Scarlett and Olive from Mrs. Waters and Mr. Jones’ 7B and 7C classes for their project “Sustainable Sauces’
Each week over 400 single use non-recyclable sauce sachets are used at the canteen, contributing to unnecessary landfill. The winning project team has used their $500 prize money to buy a trolley, sauce pumps and four-litre sauce bottles to use at the canteen. Students can serve their own sauce at the bottom of the stairs. Well done on a great initiative!
Thank you to the Year 10 Youth Ministry Class for donating $170 to Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Sharing KFC for lunch with the Ministry Officers, Eliza and Halle, these students generously contributed to others in our community who may be struggling.
Mrs Angela Finkel
Leader of Catechesis
FROM THE SPORTS DESK
COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Our annual College Swimming Carnival will take place on Friday 2nd February. This is the first week of school. It is a compulsory day of attendance and a great way to kick off our year and boost our College spirit.
Students are reminded that it is a $3 entry into the pool. This is to be paid on arrival. Could I please ask for the correct change, it makes things so much faster. Senior students can arrive directly to the pool from 8am onwards.
If you travel to school via buses please do so but DO NOT get off downtown. Alight as normal at school and make your way to the Canteen Basement and staff will walk groups down to TRAC.
Please have all clothing items labelled with your name on them and enter into the spirit of the day by dressing in your house colours. Don't forget your College hat. Also apply sunscreen upon arrival and reapply regularly. Each House Leader will have sunscreen.
Competitors will be asked to wear a swim cap of their house colour in each race. These will be available from their House leader and MUST be returned after the race. There will be 4 championship races per age group per event. Those students vying for an age championship need to be in one of those four heats.
Please note that our entire College community does not fit in the grandstand. A roster system was established last year and the following is the seating arrangements for 2024:
A gentle reminder that our College has a swimwear policy and all are asked to make themselves familiar with this and dress accordingly on the day of the carnival.
For all water, swimming and aquatic activities the following MSPC swimwear policy has been adopted. Hopefully this will make it clear what attire is safe and appropriate at College events and activities. The policy will now apply to students currently participating in water activities for Sport and for upcoming excursions and carnivals involving swimming.
We want all students to be able to participate in aquatic activities safely and modestly. We are concerned about students’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
Prohibited apparel includes: non-swimming shirts, running shorts, compression tights, athletic shorts, undergarments, denim shorts, string bikinis, swimmers not covering cheeks, triangles, thongs and Brazilian cut swimwear. These garments are either considered unsafe for water and aquatic activities or inappropriate due to their revealing nature. The aim is for everyone to have fun, participate and enjoy aquatic games and activities.
DIOCESAN SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The Diocesan Swimming Carnival will take place in Port Macquarie in 2024 on March 7th. Mt St Patrick will not be sending a team bus as in previous years this was poorly supported as most competitive swimmers chose to travel the night before the carnival to get sufficient rest.
Please be advised if you have a talented swimmer and you are confident they will make it to Diocesan level you may want to look at accommodation availability. There will be staff representatives at the carnival as team manager and also performing roles at the carnival. All swimmers are to report to Mr and Mrs Van Den Driest upon arrival. These are the only team representatives who can approach Carnival officials on the day.
NSWCCC SPORTS PATHWAYS - TERM 1
As we prepare for 2024, we have a NSWCCC representative pathway sports selections for individual entry sport early in Term 1. The closing dates for registrations are very soon after returning to school. Please note all closing dates are firm dates. No registrations will be permitted after the closing dates.
All individual sports registrations are completed on the CSNSW.SPORT website. The parent must have an account and add their child to have access. (Sport Registration HELP available on sport info page)
More details are available on the csnsw.sport website
NSWCCC Softball Selections - close date 7 February 2024 - Selection date - Tuesday, 13 February at Stanhope Gardens - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/softball
NSW All Schools Triathlon - close date 7 February 2024 - Championship date - Wednesday, 21 February at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/triathlon
NSWCCC Baseball Selections - close date 22 February 2024 - Selection date - Tuesday, 5 March at Castle Glen 1 & 2, Castle Hill - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/baseball
NSWCCC Tennis Selections - close date 22 February 2024 - Selection date - Monday, 4 March at North Parramatta Tennis Courts - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/tennis
NSWCCC Golf Selections - close date 29 February 2024 - Selection date Monday, 11 March at Belmont Golf Club - More information https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/golf
In 2024, 3 new pathways will be introduced. NSWCCC will be opening an Expression of Interest registration for these next week to assist in conducting selections to finalise NSWCCC teams -
- 15 Years & Under Cricket - boys & girls
- 15 Years & Under Volleyball - boys & girls https://csnsw.sport/sports/nswccc-secondary/volleyball
- 18 Years & Under Bowls - boys & girls
WATCH THIS SPACE for Diving and Open Volleyball registrations!!!
2024 IMPORTANT DATES
- College Swimming Carnival Friday Feb 2nd
- Diocesan Individual Touch Football trials Feb 27th Sawtell
- Dio Winter sports trials (15 & Open League B&G), Open B&G Football) Lismore, March 5th
- School Girl League Challenge March 6th, Murwillumbah
- Dio Swimming Carnival March 7th, Port Macquarie
- Dio Tennis trials March 12th, Tweed Heads
- Dio Open Basketball March 14th, Coffs Harbour
- Northern NSW AFL Trials March 26th, Warners Bay
- Dio open Football March 27th, Lismore
- CCC Swimming April 3rd, Sydney
- Dio U15 & U18 Netball trials, Coffs Harbour
- CCC Touch Football, April 9th & 10th Central Coast.
AUSTRALIAN RULES TRIALS
Any competitive AFL players can register an EOI on the Lismore Dio website Registration page - https://sport.lism.catholic.edu.au/registration
As previously mentioned, there will be no Diocesan trial for AFL, if the student is a competitive player and wishes to attend we will send them information on how to register on the CSNSW platform after they give their EOI.
There is information below on what to bring if your child is successful in the registration process
It is important we get students registered as soon as possible.
Where, When and What to bring
Northern NSW Catholic Colleges U15 Boys Australian Football Trials 2024
DATE: Tuesday 26th March 2024
VENUE: Feighan Oval, Warner’s Bay, Seaman Ave
TEAM MANAGERS: Representative Staff from the Northern Catholic Dioceses will run the selection trials
STUDENT CHECK IN: 9.00 am
TRIAL COMMENCES: 9.15am
CONCLUSION: 2pm (Approximately)
COST: $25 (Northern Trial Levy) + Diocese costs
STUDENTS TO BRING: Appropriate attire for game conditions
boots/sneakers, shorts/socks, head gear etc
mouthguards are compulsory,
medication as required (Asthma Inhaler),
strapping tape,
water bottle/s,
own lunch.
Guernseys will be provided for the trial.
Christmas Present Ideas - Parents of Year 8 (2023)
Parents of students in Year 8. Your child will be involved in Hockey sessions for sport in Term 3 next year. All students require a mouthguard for the weekly visits. Some health insurers offer a mouthguard a year depending on coverage level, some do not. Guards are available at most local chemists for approx $15.
AUSTRALIAN ALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
Erin Lanyon from Yr 9 recently competed at the 2023 All Schools Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Erin has qualified to be at these Championships and competed in Long Jump on Friday 8th December and again in her pet event of Triple Jump on Sunday 10th December.
Completing a fantastic year in which she recovered from injury, Erin set yet another Personal Best in Triple Jump in this competition and was placed 5th in the nation. What a magnificent effort. Time to hang up the spikes for the season!
Well done Erin!
COMPASS REMINDER FOR 2024
Parents please be reminded that you will receive a Compass notification for all weekly sporting sessions during 2024. At the start of each term I will send out the notification which requires your action, to provide consent for your child to participate in all the scheduled events weekly, some of which will require transport of the College site. All details will be provided on the notification. Students will not be allowed off the College premises until such time that consent has been given.
Thanks in advance.
NSWCCC HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2024 NSWCCC Hockey Championships has once again been scheduled to be run in Bathurst. Mt St Patrick has a strong history of attending this event and planning is well under way. Parents of hockey players who may be interested please plan for this one. At this stage we intend to send an Open Boys and Open Girls team and share accommodation and travel costs with St Joseph’s College. The competition will be held over 2 days Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd May but our teams will travel Monday 20th and return Thursday 23rd.
Our open Girls team won a silver medal this year and are planning to go one better in 2024.
DIOCESAN INDIVIDUAL TOUCH FOOTBALL REGISTRATIONS (OPEN NOW)
As mentioned in our last newsletter, the registration portal on the Lismore Diocesan Sport site has been opened for this event. Any representative level player can register for this invitation only event now. Details below:
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.
If successful with their application, students will be invited to attend the trials. If selected, the NSWCCC event is being held on the Central Coast this year.
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
NEPALIES IS BACK!
Nine of the Year 12 students who just finished their exams are half way through their Nepal immersion.
They've completed their volunteering at Annapurna Self Sustaining Children's Home and Shree Balkalyan Primary School.
Their efforts have been really appreciated.
They're now off to Pokhara for a hot shower then on to their six day trek.
They arrive home Just in time for Christmas!
Jim Smith
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
MSPC Term 1 Planner 2024
2024 Equipment Lists
National Champion
Mr Corey Nix has had a very successful season in Endurance Horse Riding. He has finished the season as National Heavyweight Distance Champion and equal first National Heavyweight Pointscore Champion. During the season he became the Queensland State Champion and finished 9th in his 19th National Championships (Tom Quilty).
Corey amassed 1264 kilometers of competition including 4 wins plus Best Conditioned and five 2nd or 3rd places.
He spent an enormous 121 hours 54 minutes and 57 seconds competing (not including any training).
Congratulations Corey!
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:
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/