{"id":6482,"date":"2026-02-06T15:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6482"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:57:25","slug":"from-the-deputy-principal-students-day-boarding","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/from-the-deputy-principal-students-day-boarding\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL &#8211; STUDENTS (DAY &amp; BOARDING)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2026. Last week, we held the Year 7 and Year 12 Investiture, giving badges to new Year 7s and marking the Year 12s&#8217; final school year with their Senior Badges. A red door featured on stage, symbolising welcome and compassion, inspired by Catherine McAuley\u2019s House of Mercy. The door honours her legacy of care, hospitality, and service, encouraging all who enter to feel the warmth of Mercy\u2019s enduring mission.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?attachment_id=6488\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6488\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6488 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/3424_First_Day_Yr7_2026_0102-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/3424_First_Day_Yr7_2026_0102-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/3424_First_Day_Yr7_2026_0102-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over the coming weeks, students will review College Policies and updates within PC groups to ensure comprehensive understanding across all students. The policies under review include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Code of Conduct<\/li>\n<li>Respectful Relationships: Antibullying Policy<\/li>\n<li>Communication Policy<\/li>\n<li>Attendance Policy<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable Use of Personal Devices Policy<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable Use of ICT Services Policy<\/li>\n<li>Academic Policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Policies are accessible to parents and students via both the parent dashboard and student dashboard, found under the Information and Policies tile. Additionally, students can refer to the Student Code of Conduct and Respectful Relationships: Antibullying Policy in their student diary.<\/p>\n<p>This year, there is an emphasis on enhancing students&#8217; use of the College Diary for effective planning, organisation, and recording of assessments and homework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STUDENT DRIVERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note, student drivers should complete the following <a href=\"https:\/\/learninghub.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\/redir.php?id=8649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Vehicle Register form<\/a>, which can also be found on the Learning Hub under College Information &amp; Policies &#8211; Links &#8211; Student Vehicle Register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNIFORM REMINDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to all students and parents for your support with uniform and jewellery requirements, particularly for school ID photos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?attachment_id=6486\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6486\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6486\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams-1119x1536.jpg 1119w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams-109x150.jpg 109w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/02\/uniform_diagrams.jpg 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>PASTORAL TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, we welcome Jason Bennett as Head of Year 7 and Yana Hurst as Head of House &#8211; Dominations. Both bring extensive experience in education and student wellbeing to our team.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Pastoral Team and their email addresses are below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Principal &#8211; Students (Day &amp; Boarding)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Kristen Armitage <a href=\"mailto:karmitage@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">karmitage@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dean of Student Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Tenille Hambly <a href=\"mailto:thambly@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">thambly@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of Year 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr Jason Bennett <a href=\"mailto:jbennett@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">jbennett@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of Year 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr McKye Turner <a href=\"mailto:mturner@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">mturner@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of House &#8211; Dominations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Yana Hurst <a href=\"mailto:yhurst@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">yhurst@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of House &#8211; Powers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Jessica John <a href=\"mailto:jjohn@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">jjohn@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of House &#8211; Principalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Jodie Roberts <a href=\"mailto:jroberts@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">jroberts@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head of House &#8211; Thrones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms Jaimee Seebohm <a href=\"mailto:jseebohm@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au\">jseebohm@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/from-the-director-of-students-4\/january-headshots-11559\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5299\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5299 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/03\/January-Headshots-11559-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Kristen Armitage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DEPUTY PRINCIPAL &#8211; STUDENTS (DAY &amp; BOARDING)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2026. Last week, we held the Year 7 and Year 12 Investiture, giving badges to new Year 7s and marking the Year 12s&#8217; final school year with their Senior Badges. A red door featured on stage, symbolising welcome and compassion, inspired by Catherine McAuley\u2019s House of Mercy. 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