{"id":1256,"date":"2020-02-17T15:16:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T05:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&p=1256"},"modified":"2020-02-19T15:46:43","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T05:46:43","slug":"director-of-students-4","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/director-of-students-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Director of Students<\/h3>\n

Maria Franettovich <\/strong><\/p>\n

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A special welcome to those families and students that are new to our College and welcome back to our returning students and families.\u00a0 I am excited to care for your daughter this year as Director of Students. \u00a0<\/p>\n

We have had a fantastic start to the school year welcoming our Year 7 and new Year 8 students on Orientation Day.\u00a0 The day was a wonderful way to set our new students up for success, allowing important connections to be made with their Pastoral Care Teachers, Heads of House, Head of Year 7, Year 12 Big Sisters and other members of the College community.<\/p>\n

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Pastoral Team<\/h3>\n

This year we are excited to welcome two new members to the Pastoral team, Ms Jaimee Seebohm, Head of House – Thrones and Ms Tenille Hambly, in the new role of Head of Year 12.<\/p>\n

\"\" Ms Jaimee Seebohm – Head of Thrones House\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" Ms Tenille Hambly – Head of Year 12<\/p>\n

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Heads of Year and Heads of House for all their hard work to ensure that all new students have been welcomed into the College and for assisting all students to settle into college routines.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your daughter please do not hesitate to contact her Head of House if she is in Years 8 \u2013 11 and our Heads of Year if she is in Year 7 and Year 12 by phoning the College on 4753 0300 or via email.<\/p>\n

Dominations \u2013 Ms Lucy Towers\u00a0 <\/strong>ltowers@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

Powers \u2013 Ms Kirsten Anderson\u00a0 <\/strong>kanderson@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

Principalities \u2013 Ms Lisa Mowbray <\/strong>lmowbray@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

Thrones \u2013 Ms Jaimee Seebohm <\/strong>jseebohm@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

Head of Year 7 \u2013 Ms Lizzie Wood<\/strong> lwood@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

Head of Year 12 \u2013 Ms Tenille Hambly<\/strong> thambly@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n

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Digital Detox During the Day<\/h3>\n

This year students are being encouraged to take a break from their phones during the day to bring balance to their digital and real world lives.\u00a0 Soaking up real time instead of screen time is believed to increase happiness and learning and allow them to connect more with the people in their life.<\/p>\n

Students are allowed to use their phone until 8.30am but then are asked to turn their phone off and put it away until 3.15pm and allow themselves the best opportunity for learning.\u00a0 In the classroom phones should not be visible, it is \u201coff and away\u201d.\u00a0 Students are asked to put the \u201cdo not disturb feature\u201d on during the day to silence any notifications.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the breaks, they are not permitted to use their mobile phones or headphones.\u00a0 Lunch time is a time to develop real world social and verbal communication skills with friends.\u00a0 Any communication with parents for organisational matters should happen through Student Reception. \u00a0Please note if you need to contact your daughter during the day please call the College office.<\/p>\n

Further information regarding college expectations around mobile phones and personal devices can be found on page 109 of your daughter\u2019s College Diary.<\/p>\n

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Uniform Guidelines and Expectations<\/h3>\n

This year we will continue with our Fitness Friday program and students will be permitted to wear their Sports Uniform all day every Friday to participate in various physical activities and events. Monday to Thursday students are to wear their full and correct Academic Uniform to and from school. They will need to change into their sports uniform at break times for practical HPE lessons. HPE teachers will communicate with students and parents about the details and expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To avoid any confusion or disappointment I would like to clarify the college expectations around hair colour, as stated in the College Diary on page 101, \u201cHair must be of the student\u2019s natural colour and tone and style\u201d and that the college reserves the right to decide whether styles and\/or colours are unacceptable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our uniform expectations can be located on our College Website: http:\/\/www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\/parents\/uniforms-stationery\/ and on page 101 of your daughter\u2019s College Diary. Please direct any queries or concerns you may have regarding the Uniform Policy to your daughter\u2019s Head of House or Head of Year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Year 7 Retreat Day<\/h3>\n

Year 7 Retreat Day was held on Friday, 7 February. A day full of fun and laughter and lots of fun activities.\u00a0 The girls enjoyed swimming at the Kokoda Pool followed by a BBQ lunch and games on The Strand, where they were able to participate in team building, and other activities to get to know each other better and form friendships outside of the classroom. The day was a great success and I would like to thank Mrs Lizzie Wood for planning and organising the day and the other staff who assisted.<\/p>\n