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From the Principal's Desk
This week I had the pleasure of listening to our 2019 student leadership nominees address their peers. The experience is no doubt very challenging and I commend those students who were committed enough to the prospect of leading the student body to go through the process. All of those students were very impressive and demonstrated that they had the characteristics that we would look for in a leader. The student body have now voted and the staff will have the chance to do likewise during the week. All of those students should be very proud of themselves.
We are looking forward to hosting a presentation from well-known presenter Dan Haesler on Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Young People here at the College, Monday from 6.30pm. I would encourage any families who can attend to come along as the opportunity to see presenters of this quality do not happen all that often. As a staff, we will be having a presentation from Dan on the same topic and we hope to tie this with our work on motivating students and supporting them as learners.
Growth Mindset Registration Link
R U Ok? Is now a well-known phrase associated with mental wellbeing. This week marks the national week of Suicide Prevention and R U OK day. The message is simple, take the time to know how those around you are feeling. As a Catholic community, we should, and do take pride in the way that we care for each other. The challenge for us all is that this should not just be limited to our family and friends. Our challenge is to understand the importance of asking those questions of everyone because it is often those on the fringes of our lives that need this question to be asked the most.
Stephen Pares
Principal
Stephen Pares
Principal
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'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.'
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Assistant Principal's Message
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Among a number of other achievements, Chris Lowney is a respected author in the area of leadership. I have been fortunate enough to attend a number of conferences where Chris has been the Keynote Speaker and I have read a number of his books. At the risk of overly simplifying his message, one idea that has come through very strongly is that “a leader’s greatest power is his or her personal vision, communicated by the example of his or her daily life” (Lowney, 2003). In other words, leadership is not about what we say or promise to do, leadership is about who we are as a person and how we show that in our daily lives. Leadership is not something that we turn on and off, it is about how we live our lives.
I would like to congratulate all of the students who have nominated to be considered as Student Representative Council (SRC) leaders of our College for 2019. Particularly those students who delivered speeches in front of their peers and staff, on Wednesday, as part of the criteria for nomination as College Captain. It takes courage and vision to put yourself out if front of your peers and offer to become a representative of the group. But whether they become part of our College SRC or not, I am confident that, if through their interactions with all members of the College community they show the same courage and vision in their application to academic and skilled endeavors and their commitment to achieving their personal best, that they will all be outstanding leaders of our community.
Role Models
Last week was the second anniversary of Mother Teresa being canonized a saint by Pope Francis. For people who work in education, a ‘vocation of service’, Mother Teresa is a role model for educators. She was the living personification of selflessness and service. “It is almost beyond comprehension that anyone could give themselves totally to others, with no consideration for personal success or material possessions” (Waugh S, 2005). It is without question that Mother Teresa was one of the great leaders of our time, not because of what she said but how she communicated by the example of her daily life.
“The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service” (Mother Teresa).
Have a great weekend.
Mark Nunan
Assistant Principal
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Student Services News
Year 12 Graduation:
Today our Year 12's were given their invitation to the Graduation on 9th November. To RSVP to this they will need to complete a form which has been emailed to the student school email and to the parent and guardians emails also.
Please discuss who will be attending, complete the form and submit and/or contact the College if you have not received the RSVP form via email. RSVP is by 17th October.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Nicole Prior
Student Services Manager
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Financial Services
Year 12 Financial Services are now completing the final stages of their last assessment item of the course. This unit has involved introduction to accountancy, namely journals and ledgers. As Year 12 conclude their time at the College, Taylor Ross also completes a two-year traineeship with Holiday Coast Credit Union in the Port Macquarie branch. This is the College's first School-based Traineeship in Financial Services. Congratulations Taylor.
Year 11 Financial Services have just completed their Tier 2 training which qualifies them to assist with customer service in a Financial Services business. To gain this qualification students have studied the range of financial services products available in Australia, as well as correct customer service communication techniques including the use of scenario role playing.
Chris Green
Financial Services Teacher
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Job Opportunities
We currently have the following opportunities available. For more details, or to apply,
please see Claire McGregor in the Careers Office.
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
As of 14th September 2018
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate II in Retail
- Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Full Time Positions
As of 14th September 2018
- Fulltime Certificate III in Irrigation
- Certificate III Bicycle Mechanic
- 2 x Full time painting apprenticeships
- Diesel Mechanic
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Employer Spotlight
Business Name
Botanic Merchant
Contact Person
Jardine
Student
Ruby McGoldrick
How many years have you been in operation?
One year
What does your business specialise in?
Fresh flowers, indoor plants, pots & baskets
What task does Ruby normally do in a day?
Washing & disinfecting buckets, prepping flowers, serving customers, cash handling.
How did you find Ruby or hear about School-based Traineeships?
A referral from a local business
Why have you employed a School-based Trainee?
To give young people an opportunity in the Workplace
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Time is running out to enter the 2018 Port Macquarie Hastings Sports Awards. Nominations close on Sunday 30 September!
You can also apply for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship.
Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages (@pmhsportsawards) for updates along the way.
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#HSCLIKENOOTHER
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Today is R U OK? Day. It’s a day when everyone is encouraged to reach out to someone close and ask ‘are you ok?
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Good luck to the Newman netball team at the Diocesan Champtionships in Casino today #adifferentclass #netball
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Out of uniform today. Don’t forget to wear white and bring your donation #beaniesforbraincancer #canteen
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Out of uniform this Friday 7 September! Wear something WHITE and bring a gold coin to support out charities
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Dates for your Diary
Year 11 Preliminary Exams
Mon 24 Sep - Fri 28 Sep
Year 12 Reflection Day
Tue 25 Sep
Year 12 Final Assembly
Wed 26 Sep
Ignite Conference
Thu 27 Sep - Sun 30 Sep
Spring Holidays
Mon 1 Oct - Fri 12 Oct
Pupil Free Day
Mon 15 Oct
Term 4 Begins
Tue 16 Oct
Year 12 Graduation
Fri 9 Nov
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