St. Thomas 
 Aquinas College
 
 

College Chronicle

August 6 th, 2009


What's On

    BOYS SWIMMING
(All Fridays during term)
 


GIRLS SWIMMING
(All Mondays during term)
10th August 7pm CONFERENCE
BISHOP FELLAY
27th - 28th August   YEAR 11/12 GIRLS
MT BAW BAW SKI TRIP
18th September   TERM THREE FINISHES
6th October   TERM FOUR COMMENCES


GENERAL NOTICES


MAJELLAN PRAYER GROUP:
The next evening for the Majellan ladies is:
Friday 28th August at the home of Annette Hosie.
(Please note that there is no meeting in July due to the busy schedule of the parish at this time.)
Time: 7.30pm
All ladies of the parish most welcome to attend. At 7.30pm the rosary is lead by Fr Pepping and following that Father gives the ladies a talk. The evening concludes with supper and social time. Please bring a plate.

THANKYOU:
Sincere thanks to members of the parish/school community for your spiritual and material support following John’s accident.
God Bless you all - John & Marg Hardiman.

HELP NEEDED:
Are you able to look after a student in your home after school on Fridays? If able to assist please contact Marco Raber on 5622 2811.

YR 12 FUNDRAISER:
The year 12 students will be selling raffle tickets after both masses on Sunday. See advertisement next page.

Junior School Soup Stall!

Every Wednesday
during Term 3.
50c a cup.
The funds raised are to be used for the
Grade 6 graduation
at the end of the year.

St Thomas Aquinas College
Year 12 Fundraiser
Fathers’ Day Raffle

Drawn: Sunday 6th September 2009
Tickets: $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Major Prize: 10kg Cadbury Block of Chocolate
2nd Prize: Half a Dozen Bottles of Red Wine


Saint Thomas Aquinas College
Parents & Friends Association
Minutes of Monthly Meeting
1 June 2009

Chair:     Mr Greg Hardiman, President
Present: Father Delsorte - Principal, Mr Harley Chipperfield - Vice Principal,
             Mr John Sauze - Treasurer, Mrs Maria Hardiman - Secretary,
             23 Families were represented
Apologies: 2 Families notified absence
 Meeting commenced 7.33pm.

Proceedings:

Opening prayer and welcome by Rev. Fr Black.

Correspondence In

  • 'Mocks' Fundraising (Mobile Phone Socks) – contact P&F President if interested in this fundraising product.
  • Pakenham-based mobile coffee wagon owner has offered a percentage of profits to the College in exchange for invitation to future suitable functions. ACTION: P&F President to make further inquiries.
  • Various photographers are contacting school to provide school photos and fundraising opportunities.

Correspondence Out
Receipts from most recent working bee presented to P&F Secretary.

Treasurer’s Report
Detailed report provided by Mr John Sauze - available upon request.

Special Business - Guest Presenter

  • Ms Sue Dubbeld (Bendigo Bank) – Branch Manager of Bunyip and District Community Bank attended the meeting. Ms Dubbeld presented the P&F with information on the Community Bank and how it is helping local schools with sponsorships and grants. Questions were generated from the floor following this presentation.
  • The Community Bank branch has already donated $24,000 back to the local community in the last two years it has been in operation. One example – establishment of a remedial reading program in a local school.
  • “Piggy Bank Account” program is available for Grade 1 and 2 at schools. This fee free bank account is targeted at 2 to 11 year old children.
    Further discussion to occur regarding grant and/or sponsorship opportunities for the College.

School Building Plan Update

  • Some hold-up in the building plan submitted to Council due to objections from the public mostly concerning removing 'significant' trees and obstruction of views. Not of any particular concern at this stage.
  • Plaque may be erected on 'significant' tree to signify importance.
  • Science building awning will be moved out further to allow for safe pickup of students when construction commences.
    Old science building to be moved shortly - hopefully before next meeting.

Grant Update
$50K National Solar Schools Program grant approved for installation of solar PV system on new library. Tight timeframes are involved and construction needs to commence within next three months.

Dinner Auction Committee Update

  • STAC Annual Dinner Auction #9 to be held on Saturday 8 August 2009.
  • Committee requires volunteers for 'bid spotters' on the night. This would only take approx 45 minutes to fulfill.
  • Volunteers are also sought for set-up and heavy lifting on the day and night of the auction.
    Major Raffle tickets are due back now. Please return tickets, sold or unsold and monies to Mrs Marion Pepping as soon as possible.

Secondary School Sun Hat Update
Staff are now to be consulted for style and colour choices to finalise the sun hat issue. ACTION: College to liaise with Mrs Anne Van Strijp for brochures and/or samples in order to make final selections. Their input will be given to the P&F and presented at next meeting in September.

BBQ Trailer Update

  • The BBQ Trailer is now securely housed in the bottom storage shed at STAC.
  • If anyone is wanting to hire the trailer please contact the office and they will refer it on to the Year 12’s.
    Inquiry re whereabouts of the drink cooler section of the BBQ trailer – it is missing!

Purchase of Laptop for P&F Association

  • The purchase of a Dell laptop has been completed.
  • Currently the laptop is being used by the Dinner Auction Committee until after the event, at which time it will be put towards other P&F activities.

Miscellaneous

  • Some minor concerns were raised regarding the level of communication between STAC Administration and Parents. Example provided was the lack of notification involving staff changes within the Primary School. Current messages are conveyed verbally from teachers to students to parents. Father Delsorte emphasised that these types of decisions at short notice are the prerogative of the Principal and Vice Principal.
    Student health alert for swimming lessons – thongs were recommended by parents due to the potential spread of warts.

Questions on Notice (from previous meeting)

  • Re: possible 'mock interviews' between students and Cardinia Council.
  • STAC has had offers from other sources for this type of service.
  • These scenarios are not considered to be of spiritual value to STAC students as they require students to spruik their own qualities.
  • Instead, STAC students should be known for their level of education and ability to present well.
  • The majority of our students are accepted into university and those that are looking for work usually obtain positions via word of mouth.
    Possible career and university 'mentoring' system between students and past students/parents was canvassed and considered a more suitable option.

Questions on Notice (for next meeting)

  • Can we record and publish basic cross country, swimming and/or sports carnival results?
  • What is the process for Year 12 Tertiary Application and how can the 'disadvantaged student' status work for STAC students?
  • What is the Cambridge system and how will it work?
  • Can we know more about the introduction of a unique Victorian Student Number for each child?
  • What are the new regulations for school leavers aimed at keeping them at school for longer?
  • Where can parents and teachers go to view the proposed building plans?

Next meeting 7 September 2009.

Meeting adjourned at 8.40pm.

Future agenda items can be directed to P&F Secretary:
Email: mariahardiman@bigpond.com
Phone: (03) 5941 9240


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