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17 JUNE 2016
No. 19
Dear Iona Families,
PLAY YOUR ROLE
COMING EVENTS
YEAR 12 EXAMS
15 to 23 June
YEAR 11 EXAMS
16 to 23 June
YEARS 5 - 6 BASKETBALL TRIALS
Friday 17 June
YEAR 7 MUMS’ NIGHT OUT
Friday 17 June
Tide Wine Bar Manly, 7.00pm
YEARS 7-12 BASKETBALL TRIALS
Saturday 18 June
MUSIC SUPPORTERS MEETING
Monday 20 June
Music Classroom under IPAC, 7.00pm
10B DRAMA—GOING SOLO
Monday 20 June
Hannah Hall, 6.00pm
10A DRAMA—GOING SOLO
Tuesday 21 June
Hannah Hall, 6.00pm
MUSIC CONCERT 3
Tuesday 21 June
IPAC, 6.30pm
LAST DAY TERM 2
Thursday 23 June
EUROPE TOUR 2016 MEETING
Thursday 23 June
Lecture Theatre, 7.00pm
RECTOR’S HOLIDAY
Friday 24 June
IONA COLLEGE
OBLATE PRIESTS
OBLATE INTENTIONS
Please pray for the innocent civilians
who have been affected
by acts of terror worldwide.
Over the course of the past week, it would have been
impossible not to be touched and affected by the many areas of
conflict throughout the world. It can often be very difficult to
form a meaningful and helpful response to such violent acts of
terror. All families of Iona have chosen to send their sons to a
school that has a deep and profound respect for the dignity of
human life. We genuinely believe that this is one of the key
features of a Catholic education in the spirit of the Oblates.
I thought I would try and share some Catholic insights into ways
that your family may choose to respond to such global events.
The first response that Catholics are invited to live out is to reject hatred and pray.
The brutal and barbaric acts of violence against innocent civilians in Sydney, Orlando, Beirut, Iraq, Paris,
Syria, Kenya, Nigeria and other places have left us struggling with various emotions: outrage, anger,
sorrow and fear.
The murder of innocent people in Orlando during the week stands alongside other atrocities done in the
name of radical Islam, and radical ideologies in general. It was an attack on people who identify as LGBTI
(understood as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex) and is an extreme example of persecutions
felt around the world to this community. These persecutions can come in many varied forms of
discrimination, legislation and harmful and hurtful words or attitudes and teachings. Jesus stood with, and
comforted those in need and calls us all to do the same.
On normal days, it is tempting to believe that our society has overcome hatred, bigotry and violence, but
sadly that is not true. There are still ideologies based on hate, and there are still sick, misguided people
motivated by those ideologies.
I challenged the boys during the week to be mindful of their words, thoughts and actions that in any way
threatens the dignity of any other person. Mindful relationships that focus on respect never lead to the
ideologies described above. This is our commitment to love and not to hate.
OLD BOYS’ DAY
The College welcomed back many hundreds of Old Boys last Saturday to sporting fixtures, Mass, Dinner
and continuing celebrations. It was great to see so many feel comfortable attending the College and we
thanked each of them for their contribution to the College. We also thanked their parents and families that
entrusted their sons to our care. I invite you to watch the official video from the day on our website.
TERM 2 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THANKS
I would sincerely like to thank each and every person who has played their role throughout the very many
activities of the College during Term 2. We have had four codes of football (Soccer, Union, League and
Australian Rules) training alongside Chess, Debating, Sailing, musicals, bands, ensembles and
eisteddfods. Each team has been supported by staff, parents, families and friends and the College is
extremely appreciative of every contribution. I also give thanks to our grounds and maintenance teams for
their great care in the preparation of our facilities. I think we can all feel justifiably proud of the efforts of
many people.
EXAM PREPARATION
As you receive this newsletter, many of our students will be taking part in examinations across their many
subjects. It really is essential that the boys prepare well through appropriate sleep, diet and study. These
all make a contribution and I pray that each students’ results reflect their preparation. I challenge the boys
to follow the following maxim: Right Time, Right Place, Right Attitude.
THE MYSTERY OF THE NEW RED AND BLACK FENCE ON NORTH ROAD
Next time you are safely driving past the front of the school, you might notice that
two sections of our fence are painted in the red and black colours (just to the side
of Rosies). This small colour addition is a gesture of the College to recognise
Lindum State School who cared for students of our locality for approximately fifty
years. Red and Black were their school colours and will hopefully be remembered
here for the rest of our history. Lindum State School’s motto was “Strive to
Achieve” and our commitment to the many good families of Lindum State School is
to continue that aim among all of our other values of community, service,
compassion, faith and Oblateness. It is these little aspects of our shared histories
which we will continue to remember.
Iona College seeks to provide a dynamic Catholic learning community
within the Oblate spirit, so that its members are faith-filled, resilient,
courageous, well-balanced and prepared to make a difference.
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FROM THE RECTOR cont...
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PARENTS AUSTRALIA
This weekend I travel to Perth for a committee meeting of this group. I was asked by the Catholic Bishops to provide pastoral and spiritual support to
this National Committee and it is something that I gladly support. There are some very important resources that can be very helpful to families to be
found at the Catholic School Parents Australia website and I encourage you to have a look if you get the chance.
INTRODUCING CANNON HILL – 4170
Cannon Hill, a residential suburb on Wynnum Road, is 5 km in a direct line from central Brisbane,
although longer by rail and road.
Unlike many Brisbane suburbs, it seems the derivation of the name 'Cannon Hill' is quite clear - and its
meaning is surprisingly literal. The Cannon Hill area was named by Lands Department surveyors after
seeing fallen trees that resembled guns or cannons. "It's as simple as that," says Brian Randall from
the State Library of Queensland.
The name was further cemented when the residence on an adjacent estate, established by the
Weedon family, was named 'Cannon Hill House' (photographed), which featured extensive grounds,
including a maze. This residence was built in 1867.
In 1881, the Queensport Freezing and Food Export Company produced the first frozen meat there and
this started Cannon Hill's meat industry focus. Cannon Hill would later house the CSIRO Meat
Research Laboratory until its closure in 1992.
In 1889 the railway to Cleveland was opened and, anticipating a demand for blocks of land near the station, an estate was put on the market.
Ballistic-sounding “Shrapnel”, “Gatling” and “Grenade” Roads mark the place. As an investment, the estate did not ignite.
In 1913 the Swift Company built a meatworks near the river, north of Cannon Hill, and in 1915 the Cannon Hill primary school was opened. A school
of arts was opened at the corner of Barrack and Wynnum Roads where a small shopping centre would grow.
The Swift enterprise employed 300 people during its construction and was an important source of local employment. In 1931 it was acquired by the
government for the Metropolitan Public Abattoir Board, and a saleyard and holding pens were constructed. The complex, including several
wholesale butchery and meat exporters, extended from the railway line to the abattoir on the river, a distance of 2 km, traversed by a spur line. It
replaced the saleyard at Newmarket.
In 1931, the Cannon Hill saleyards opened and they became the state's major cattle, sheep and
pig-selling centre. They closed in 1991 and now are home to high-density housing. Nearly a million
head of stock were sold in the first year. Many stockmen and their families lived in the area and during
the Great Depression itinerant workers had a camp on the corner of Creek and Richmond roads, with
huts made of flattened kerosene tins.
During 60 years of operation the Cannon Hill Saleyard sold livestock from most of Queensland
(sometimes bypassing Rockhampton and Dalby), Northern Territory and South Australia. It was a
modern facility with sealed surfaces, important during outbreaks of stock diseases. During the 1980s
inland and New England saleyards competed more effectively, and a feedlot facility gained a putrid
reputation within smelling distance of suburbia. Locals will well remember the smells of Cannon Hill and
surrounding suburbs. The saleyard was closed in 1991 and the land was turned over to housing and
an office park. The saleyard's handsome two-storey double veranda administration building has been
re-constructed at the Mount Gravatt showground.
Until the 1960s Cannon Hill was based around the intersection of Wynnum and Barrack Roads, with about eight stores, a post office, the school of
arts, Catholic (St Oliver Plunkett’s) and Presbyterian churches and the St Oliver Plunkett Catholic School (1946) to the west. The village centre
received a series of blows in the 1970s when three drive-in shopping centres were opened on Wynnum Road, about a kilometre to the east. One of
them had a Waltons discount department store, whose site was absorbed by Kmart Plaza when the Waltons-Bond empire
collapsed. A very interesting fact is that the Kmart at Cannon Hill was the first Kmart in Queensland and the McDonalds in
Cannon Hill was among the first in Queensland.
Cannon Hill was also home to a drive-in theatre where Bunnings is currently located. Many people saw their first movie
at this place.
Cannon Hill Anglican College on Krupp Road opened in 1989.
The Beattie Labor government built an emergency response complex at Cannon Hill to house fire, ambulance, chemical
and major disaster planning units in 2004.
Bill Cash memorial Park is home to Netball and the Cannon Hill Stars Rugby League Club. The most
famous “Star” to come from Cannon Hill was Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum Manly, Queensland and
Australia). King Wally as he is affectionately known is one of Queensland’s finest players (representing
Queensland on 31 occasions and captain of 30 with 8 Man of the Match awards).
Also housed in modern Cannon Hill is the Queensland headquarters of National Archives Australia, protecting the
commonwealth heritage of Australia. On this site was also a base during World War II of the US Army 391 st Engineering
Corps.
Take Care and God Bless
FR MICHAEL TWIGG O.M.I.
RECTOR
Cannon Hill is also experiencing urban renewal at the sites of former
research laboratories on the corner of Creek Road and Wynnum Road.
Judging by the picture left, its future looks very bright.
The foundation of St Oliver Plunkett’s Catholic Church was held in 1921 by
Archbishop Duhig. Iona College has had a link with the students of Cannon
Hill since our earliest foundations with Gary Coghill being one of its finest
examples. Our relationship with St Oliver Plunkett’s Catholic School is
incredibly strong and a significant number of enrolments come to the College
each and every year. There are in fact many staff members of the College
who have also come from St Oliver Plunkett’s as well as many parents. As
you can see from the information above, Cannon Hill has a long and varied
history and a bright and prosperous future. We are very appreciative of the
relationship with Cannon Hill and look forward to it continuing to grow.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
SEMESTER 1 REPORTS
Just a reminder that end of semester reports will be released on the
portal on Thursday 14 July. As there are no longer subject comments on
the reports, please remember that, should you wish to reflect further on
the overall result, it is possible to revisit the comments and grades
provided for each individual piece of assessment. To access individual
tasks and results from earlier in the year, all you need to do is adjust the
date ranges at the top of the assessment box.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & QTAC INFO EVENING
Our second round of parent/student/teacher interviews will be held on
Tuesday 23 August. On the same evening we will also be holding a
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) information evening for
students in Years 11 and 12 and their parents. Further information on
both of these events will be emailed home early in Term 3.
READING OVER THE HOLIDAYS
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”
Joseph Addison
Our June holidays provide a good break for students, with at least three
weeks’ respite from the rigours of study and homework. There is no
denying that it is important for students to have ‘mental’ downtime over
the break, however, some senior students may also find that this time
provides a good opportunity to start work on more demanding
assignment tasks. As long as they balance this with some down time,
this can be a good strategy for alleviating the stress of Term 3,
particularly for Year 12 students who will also face the QCS test in
Week 7.
For all students, there are significant academic and personal advantages
to continuing reading over their holidays, particularly when the break is
as long as this one. One of my favourite authors, the very wise and
profound Dr Seuss, offers some great advice:
1. “The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Studies have found that the number of books read during a holiday
break is consistently related to achievement gains due to growth in
areas such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency
and knowledge acquisition. Generally, students who read
independently become better readers, score higher on achievement
tests, and have greater content knowledge than those who do not.
2. “You can find magic wherever you look.
Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
Reading is hugely beneficial in that it encourages the use of
imagination, it provides a forum for relaxation and escape and, in
doing so, it provides a means of coping with stress and anxiety.
In addition, reading promotes positive life choices, empathy, morals
and well-being.
3. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and
read to a child.”
Research shows that reading aloud improves fluency; expands
vocabulary and phonological awareness; helps listening skills and
comprehension; promotes bonding with family members and puts the
fun back into reading. It has also been found to boost motivation,
curiosity and memory; support formal learning at school, and
encourage children to become lifelong readers. A recent study by
children’s book publishers Scholastic found that 83 per cent of
children enjoy being read to, with 78 per cent describing it as "a
special time" with their parents. By high school, it is less likely that
your son will want to sit down and read with you but there’s a good
chance your son in Year 5 or 6 would love spending time with you this
way. Older boys will also look to you as role models – if they see you
valuing reading over the holiday period, they are more likely to
engage in it themselves.
4. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s
going to get better. It’s not.”
When it comes to reading, parental encouragement makes the
difference. For children between the age of 5-14, the promotion of
reading at home has significant positive influence on students' reading
achievement, attitudes towards reading and attentiveness in the
classroom (Rowe, 1991). Reading comprehension is also directly
attributable to the provision of books in the home, conversations
between adults and children about the content of books and articles
they have read, and a high degree of parental support and
expectation for academic achievement (Snow, 1991).
5. And will you succeed? Yes! You Will Indeed (98 and ¾ percent)
Guaranteed!
Like any skill, reading will get better with practice. Let your sons
choose books they’re interested in so that they’re more open to
engaging in reading for leisure. The more they spend time reading,
the more comfortable they will become with the activity and the more
their reading repertoire will expand. It takes time to build a culture of
reading so it is important not to give up. When you find yourself
saying, “For goodness sake, put that book down!”, you’ll know you’ve
succeeded in encouraging your son to read for leisure.
Over the June break is important that your sons have some down time.
It is also important that they get lots of fresh air and exercise, that they
eat well and get plenty of sleep. Their minds and bodies will be grateful
for these things. However, these holidays, instead of allowing your sons
hours of constant movement, flashing lights and noise from television or
computer games, activities which are actually quite stressful for our
brains, please encourage them to spend time with a good book. They
are welcome to borrow from our library before they go on the break and
our library staff will be more than happy to help them find some good
choices.
Mrs Deanne Johnston
Dean of Learning and Teaching
IN TERM 2 OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE FOCUS IS ROSIES
NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL!
Rosies continues to be appreciative of the support extended through
Iona College. As the cold weather will be with us soon we are seeking
donations of products which will help to warm our Friends on the
Street. Any supplies of the following would be greatly appreciated.
* Milo * UHT milk * cordial * coffee * serviettes
These items can be handed in through your Primary class, at Tutor
Group or to Student Reception.
Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to everyone who has supported Rosies this term. Your
generosity has enabled us to deliver many boxes of overflowing food
items, with donations still coming in. Student involvement this year has
been outstanding with participation in the following
activities to raise much needed funds: Milo Mornings,
Rosies Sleep Out, red shoelaces and wristbands, BBQs,
raffles and sales of milkshakes, churros, coke and
handballs. Well done boys!
Mrs Samantha Ryan
Social Justice Coordinator
Milo Mornings
Red Shoelaces
Old Boys’ Day Car Wash

FAITH AND MISSION
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
Jesus our Teacher,
Lead us to know right from wrong
and to respect the dignity of others.
Through your example may we
treat others the way we ourselves
would like to be treated, for each
person is a unique creation.
Help us to respect others for who
they are, even if they are different
to us.
For whatever we do to the least of
our brothers or sisters, we do unto
you.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Mr Wayne Wilden
Dean of Faith and Mission
DAILY MASS ROSTER
Mass will be held at 8.00am each morning in the Chapel.
Families are welcome to attend.
Friday
17 June
Monday
20 June
Tuesday
21 June
Wednesday
22 June
Thursday
23 June
Mazenod Albini Cebula Year 5 Gerard
IONA HEALTH
HEALTH WARNING—WHOOPING COUGH ALERT
We currently have students afflicted with Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
in the college community. This is a highly contagious illness that is
associated with persistent coughing that can last for weeks. It is very
dangerous to babies and young children.
Protection
Protection is provided via immunisation—your child should be covered
if they have received their full contingent of childhood vaccinations.
Some persons can be affected even when immunised but often in a
much less severe way.
Adults may not be protected if it is 10 years or more since their
last vaccine.
I would encourage everyone to check their vaccination status with their
GP.
Symptoms
Symptoms include runny nose and general cold like symptoms, with
notably a persistent cough.
This cough is usually a dry cough that occurs in spasms of several
burst close together. These coughing spasms may make you
breathless or feel like vomiting. The cough can last for weeks.
Exclusion
Students must be excluded from school until the end of an appropriate
course of antibiotics and when the cough is manageable in class.
Follow this link for further information or visit the College Website at
Iona Health.
Ns Sonya Bray
College Nurse
COMMUNITY NEWS
CONCLUSION OF TERM 2 SPORT
Last week saw co-curricular come to an end for most Term 2 sports.
After a hectic 10 weeks of fixtures, the last round culminated with the
local derby clash against Villanova College and Old Boys’ Day.
Congratulations to all chess, football and rugby teams, coaches and
managers for a wonderful season.
PARENT ASSISTANCE
Term 2 is significantly also our busiest time for our sports supporters
who stock, prepare and often man the canteens on both sites. I wish to
sincerely thank Chris and Julie Dayton who have taken on the
organising of Iona Sports Supporters again this year. Their commitment
to Saturday sport this term has been outstanding.
I also wish to thank Ros and Mark Copson from the Music Supporters
for their on-going commitment as well as the many parents who have
generously given of their time to assist in the canteens or with cooking.
A number of parents from the Sailing Club also deserve recognition.
Many hands have helped make lighter work during an extremely busy
term. I know many parents will appreciate a sleep in this Saturday.
Please keep in mind the canteen in Oblate Hall which will be open
during basketball season next term and again the support that is
required. It all helps to make Iona a great community.
Thank you to the students and visitors who supported Rosies last
Saturday. The Year 12 car wash alone raised almost $200.
OLD BOYS’ DAY
It was a pleasure to welcome back many old boys to the College last
Saturday, whether at the ovals during the afternoon or at Mass and
dinner which followed.
In particular, we celebrated the anniversaries of the classes from 1966,
1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2011. A highlight of the night was the
presentation for a ‘50-year’ badge to six gentlemen who have reached
that milestone, since graduating in the early sixties!
CONFRATERNITY SHIELD
Finally, best wishes to the rugby league team which flies to
Rockhampton during the holidays for the Confraternity Shield.
Mr Damian Courtney
Dean of Community
OLD BOYS’ DAY AND REUNION

MUSIC DEPARTMENT
MUSIC SUPPORTER GROUP MEETING
Everyone is welcome at the final Music Supporters Group meeting of
this term on Monday 20 June. We look forward to seeing you in the
teaching space under IPAC from 7pm.
MUSIC CONCERT 3—TUESDAY 21 JUNE
We look forward to Music Concert 3 next Tuesday 21 June. Emails
have gone home to families of Year 5 Band, Year 5 Strings and Year 5
Guitars, also Year 6 Band, Year 6 Strings, Year 6 Guitars and Iona
Boys Choir. Please advise your son’s participation as soon as possible
to assist with planning. Remember to purchase your final tickets in our
big draw for the mens watch and ladies bag set as these will be drawn
at this event.
Jazz Band 1, with Mrs Corkeron, performing at Music Concert 2
Jazz Band 2, with Mr Green, performing at Music Concert 2
MUSIC CAMP 2—23 TO 25 JULY
Music Camp 2 is coming up at the end of week one in Term 3. All choir
students will participate in this camp, and details and permission slips
have been emailed home. Please advise and email your completed
forms to our music administration office as soon as possible to allow for
planning purposes. All questions can be directed to Mrs Zullo as per
the email. Our apologies for any recent confusion in relation to our IT
issues with emails home.
2017 INTERNATIONAL BAND TOUR
In last week’s newsletter we announced plans for our 2017 International
Band Tour. As per Father Michael’s recent email home to families, this
week’s information evening has been postponed until Term 3. Due to
date clashes for September 2017, the date change of this tour will be
announced in the near future.
ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS
Please note that all ensembles will continue to rehearse until the holiday
break with the exception of Iona Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band 1 who
have had their final Term 2 rehearsal this week.
DOUBLE BASS & BASS GUITAR LESSONS
Our Bass teacher Mr John Varney and I will both be overseas for the
first two weeks of Term 3. While my brass lessons and rehearsals will
continue in my absence, there will be no double bass or bass guitar
lessons for Weeks 1 and 2 of next term. These boys will however
continue to come to Year 5 and 6 Band each week. Mr Varney will
provide his students with an opportunity for extra lessons upon his
return to Iona.
Mr Peter Francis
Director of Music
MUSIC ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday: Closed
Email: zulloj@iona.qld.edu.au Phone: 3906 8908
ART NEWS
GUEST ARTIST SAMUEL TUPOU
Our guest artist for this year is Brisbane based
screen printing specialist Samuel Tupou. After
graduating from a Bachelor of Visual Arts and
studying printmaking at Southern Cross University
in 1997, Sam has gone on to become a successful
commercial artist. He has participated in over 21
group exhibitions and over 23 solo exhibitions
since 2002.
Alongside his busy exhibition work he also
participates in public art projects and runs his own
boutique screen printing studio in Fortitude Valley.
The business, called “Poly Gone Cowboy”, is a
multifaceted creative space with a difference.
Located on the ground floor of a grand old
Queenslander in the heart of Fortitude Valley’s
creative precinct, Poly Gone Cowboy is a boutique
screen printing studio providing; custom screen
printing, weekly screen printing workshops and
expert project based tuition, as well as an artist run
exhibition space that presents monthly art shows
by local and visiting contemporary artists.
During Weeks 8 and 9 of Term 2 our elective
students participated in workshops with Sam,
learning about his process of screen printing with
photo sensitive emulsion to create images on a
screen. The practice merges photographic
processes with design and printing. All students
created their own Tupou print from the designs of
the artist himself.
We look forward to welcoming Sam next term on opening night of the Iona Art Project, Friday 19 August, 6.30pm in the Fr Daly Art Precinct. Please
see the Save the Date flyer attached to this newsletter for further information regarding the Iona Art Project 2016.
Mrs Luisita Pelecanos
Head of Department - Visual Art

DRAMA =
EXCURSION STARRING IONA OLD BOY
On Friday night, the Year 11 and 12 Drama students were lucky enough to
experience Queensland Theatre Company’s Switzerland. It was a master class
in the skills of acting, directing and design. Iona College old boy Matthew Backer
starred in the production and he treated the boys to a post-show discussion in
the foyer. Matthew then attended Drama classes on Monday morning. The
Drama students quizzed him on everything from the dramatic meaning of
Switzerland to how to go about becoming a professional actor.
Matthew gladly shared his story. He graduated in 2002 and, knowing that he
wasn’t ready for the world of acting, went straight into journalism at the University
of Queensland. Upon graduating his journalism degree, he took up a cadetship
with the Fraser Coast Chronicle. In 2006, Matthew decided that it was time to
plunge himself into his passion of acting. He was accepted into NIDA in 2007
and spent three years studying there - one of the most prestigious theatre
schools in the world. Straight after graduating, he scored the coveted role of
Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Since then he has been in constant employment.
Matthew has worked for Bell Shakespeare, Belvoir, Peach and Sydney Theatre
Companies.
The Iona College Drama Department would like to extend our thanks to Matthew
for his generosity. He gave of his own time to come in and speak with the
students and has offered to personally mentor those who wish to pursue a career
in acting. This will be of great benefit to our boys.
Mrs Emilia Keene
Acting Head of Department—Drama
UNIFORM SHOP
YEAR 5 MUMS’ GET TOGETHER—SAVE THE DATE
When:
Where:
Thursday 14 July at 7.30pm
Cedar & Pine Café/Bar
139 Bay Tce, Wynnum
Further details will be included in next
week’s newsletter!
ENRICHMENT & ENHANCEMENT
This year, the College has introduced an enrichment and enhancement
programme designed to extend our top academic students. The boys
will be involved in some exciting activities while at school as well as
accessing outside events to ensure they are being continually
challenged.
DA VINCI DECATHLON CHALLENGE
Our first event was the da Vinci
Decathlon Challenge. The one
Year 9 and seven Year 10
students started training for the
event in February. With the
assistance of our very talented
Year 11 and 12 students, as well
as members of the Iona Maths
Club, our boys prepared for a
very brain-straining competition.
The challenge had ten different disciplines, some of which were school
subjects, Maths, Science, English, and then there were the abstract
categories like code breaking and cartography. The boys did the
College proud through their team work, perseverance and
presentation. For their first time in the competition, they should be very
proud of their credible fourth position in four of the categories.
Next year we plan on entering more teams to face this very difficult
challenge.
VOICES ON THE COAST
Our latest event was a trip to
the Voices on the Coast event
held at Sunshine Coast
University. Dr Brian Sullivan
journeyed with 17 boys from
Year 6 through to Year 10 so
they could experience the wide
variety of literacy styles
available to them. The boys
attended several workshops
including poetry, fiction writing, what it is to write, as well as
performances and lectures. The College was commended on the boys’
behaviour and presentation by staff at the university and from all
accounts the exercise was well worth the drive.
We will continue to access outside and internal opportunities in order to
provide as many extension activities as possible.
Mrs Lynette Pearce
Enrichment and Enhancement Coordinator

CAREERS CENTRE NEWS
TERTIARY STUDIES EXPO—FREE ADMISSION
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17 July
WHERE: RNA Showgrounds
The 35th annual TSXPO is Australia's largest tertiary studies expo and
the ideal event for all senior school students, parents, mature age and
prospective post-graduate students as well as career seekers. With
exhibits from every Queensland University, as well as those from
interstate and overseas, visitors can gain a comprehensive insight into
the institutions and programs that best suit them. TSXPO gives you
access to over 250 qualified representatives in one location!
TSXPO also features representatives from TAFE, Defence Force,
Private Education Colleges, student support services, as well as a
significant number of graduate employers and government agencies
recruiting for graduate placements.
Go to the visitor information tab for more information on visiting TSXPO.
Go to the exhibitors tab for a list of the exhibitors you will be able to
speak with at TSXPO.
YEAR 11 STUDENTS: UQ YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
UQ's Young Scholars Program (YSP) provides high achieving secondary
school students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with
UQ's academic community, as well as with like-minded students from
across Queensland and NSW. Designed to nurture and develop future
leaders, the Program also presents students with a unique opportunity
for academic extension and enrichment.
Consisting of a 5-day residential camp and ongoing mentorship
throughout Year 12, YSP is the perfect opportunity for high achieving
and passionate students looking for opportunities to create change in the
world. Applications should be received by UQ by 4.00pm Friday, 12
August, 2016.
For information, contact: Sebastion Marx, Phone: 07 3365 2835, Email:
youngscholars@uq.edu.au Website: https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au
MY SKILLS WEBSITE
The My Skills website is an Australian Government website where you
can find information about nationally recognised training courses,
registered training organisations and financial assistance. It has a ‘Skills
in Demand’ section which lists the skill shortages in every state. Case
studies and videos of people who have completed their training and
gained entry to their preferred jobs are included.
TAFE IN SCHOOLS GUIDE 2017
The TAFE at School Guide lists courses students can do while they are
still at school with the approval of their school and parents. Download the
guide using the link supplied above.
JOBS RELATED TO SCHOOL SUBJECTS
An early step in career exploration is to develop a list of job ideas. One
way to begin this process is to think about the school subjects you most
enjoy. You can then use a resource called the ‘Bullseye Posters’ to find
jobs that are related to these subjects. There are over 30 Bullseye
Posters based on subjects taught in secondary schools. Each poster
clusters jobs into four levels depending on the qualifications
required. Access the Bullseye Posters from the myfuture website using
the link above. You can also download a booklet, School subjects you
like and what they can lead to, that includes the Bullseye Posters.
PATHWAYS TO AGRICULTURAL CAREERS AND
EDUCATION (PACE)
The PACE program is offered at the Emerald Agricultural College. It
enables students to complete Years 11 and 12 and be eligible for the
Queensland Certificate of Education while simultaneously working
towards nationally accredited agricultural certificates. The program has a
practical, hands-on focus. It is full time over two years, with the option to
live in student accommodation at the College or find accommodation off
site. For more information on the PACE program, email
enquiries@qatc.edu.au. For more information about the Emerald
Agricultural College, visit the website via the link above.
PREPARATION COURSES FOR AVIATION CAREERS
The College of Aeronautical Science, located at St John’s College on
University of Queensland campus, offers the following courses for Year
12 students interested in a career in Aviation.
Aeronautical Physics Bridging Course
Aeronautical Mathematics Bridging Course
Aptitude Selection Test Preparation for the Defence Force and
commercial airlines
The Aeronautical Mathematics Curriculum is approved to meet the
educational requirements for pilots/cadets applying for major commercial
airlines and the Defence Force. The course can also be used as a
Mathematics prerequisite for entry into Griffith University’s B
Aviation.
WHAT’S NEW AT ACU?
(AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY)
Passion for Business (P4B) – This is a guaranteed early entry program
to ACU business/commerce programs for Year 12 students with a
passion for business. Applications for P4B are now open and will close
on 14 September 2016.
A new structure for the B Commerce in 2017 – The new structure
allows for more flexibility. It will have 8 core units, 8 major units (in
Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing or
Management) and 8 flexible units. The flexible units can be made up of a
second major (8 units), 2 minor areas of study (4 units each), 1 minor
and 4 electives or 8 electives. All majors can be taken as a minor. Other
minor units are Occupational Health and Safety, International Business,
approved units from other faculties and approved international
studies. Students will have an opportunity to undertake internships and
other work experiences as well as international experiences. Read about
this course in the 2017 Undergraduate Course Guide that can be
downloaded from the ACU homepage.
New courses in 2017 – ACU will offer the following courses
commencing in 2017.
B Science: This course will include the ACU core curriculum,
community engagement and work integrated learning. The majors will
be Biology and Chemistry.
B Teaching/B Science: This is a four-year program that will qualify
students to teach general science to Year 10 and discipline science to
Year 12. It will include the Religious Education units required to teach
in Catholic schools.
B Theology/B Philosophy: This is a four-year dual degree program
designed to engage students critically with questions of meaning,
reality, knowledge and value in light of the Catholic intellectual
tradition.
You can read about these courses in the 2017 Undergraduate Course
Guide that can be downloaded from the ACU homepage.
THE AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE (ABF)
The ABF is the operational arm of the Department of Immigration and
Border Protection. It manages the flow of people and goods across
Australia’s border. ABF officers are located at all international airports
and seaports around Australia. ABF also has a Marine Unit which
responds to reported or suspected border incidents and illegal activity in
Australian waters. To join the ABF, you must be:
An Australian citizen
18 years or over
Able to meet minimum security requirements
Able to meet medical, fitness, aptitude and psychometric requirements
Willing to relocate to other ABF sites throughout Australia
Able to complete Use of Force training, and be willing to carry and use
personal defence equipment, including a firearm, if required.
Find out more about employment with the ABF.
WHAT DOES A BIOTECHNOLOGIST DO?
Biotechnologists are trained scientists who apply their knowledge of
living organisms to a variety of industries, especially manufacturing,
medical, environmental and agricultural. Biotechnologists can be
involved in developing new medicines, medical treatments, plants or
animals. Some biotechnologists do genetic engineering of plant and
animal cells and products. Biotechnologists work in many different
sectors including hospitals and research facilities, government agencies,
private food or animal production companies, pharmaceutical companies
or even food processing plants. They come from a background in
science, engineering or a combination of several academic disciplines
including chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, life sciences and
pharmacy sciences.
Several universities in Queensland offer specialist courses in
biotechnology or a major in biotechnology within a science
degree. Some examples are listed below (included are the course
prerequisites and OP and rank cut-offs for entry in 2016).
James Cook University (Townsville) – B Biotechnology – English,
Maths B and Chemistry – OP 17/rank 63
Queensland University of Technology (Gardens Point) – B Science
(major in biological sciences) – assumed knowledge in English and
Maths B – OP 13/rank 72
University of Queensland – B Biotechnology – English, Maths B, and
one of Chemistry or Physics – OP 9/ rank 81
University of Queensland – B Engineering/B Biotechnology – English,
Maths B, and one of Chemistry or Physics – OP 6
University of the Sunshine Coast – B Science (major in biotechnology)
– OP 18/rank 62.
Ms Helen Murdoch
Head of Department—Careers

UNIFORM SHOP
SENIOR HONOUR POCKETS FOR TERM 2
Year 12 students who would like their honours for Term 2 added to their
blazer pockets are to follow the procedure below:
collect Honour Pocket form from the Uniform Shop or Student
Reception
complete form which will require Head of Department’s signature
dry clean your blazer
deliver blazer and form to the Uniform Shop next Wednesday 22 or
Thursday 23 June
blazers will be ready to collect from the Uniform Shop on day 1, Term
3 (Monday 18 July)
TRADING HOURS LAST WEEK OF TERM 2
Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June
CLOSED
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June 8.00am to 3.30pm
Friday 24 June (Rector’s Holiday)
CLOSED
TRADING HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Thursday 14 July
10.00am to 2.00pm
NEW FLYERS DETAILING TERM 3
SPORT & WINTER UNIFORMS
Within this newsletter, you will find details
regarding Term 3 AIC Sport Uniforms (pictured
right) including pricing.
Pictured below, and advertised within the
Uniform Shop section of the Iona webpage are
detailed flyers containing useful information and
pricing for winter day and sports uniforms.
Follow the links below for further information:
College Winter Uniform
College Tracksuit
College Sport Uniforms
Orders can be placed via email
(uniformorders@iona.qld.edu.au) or over the
phone (3893 8863) and can be sent home with
your sons.
WINTER UNIFORMS
TRACKSUIT
TERM 3 AIC SPORT
SPORT & TRAINING
TRADING HOURS WEEK 1, TERM 3
Monday to Friday
8.00am to 3.30pm
ORDERS CAN BE SENT HOME WITH YOUR SONS
Email orders to:
uniformorders@iona.qld.edu.au
Phone orders with credit card details: 3893 8863
Follow this link to download the latest Uniform Shop Price List.
2016/2017 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
ORDER YOUR 2016/17 ENTERTAINMENT BOOK TODAY!
Packed with savings and discounts across a large range of eateries,
theatres, sporting stadiums, movies - too many to list here. Grab a
book today and start saving. Local eateries are represented well in this
book. Digital or book, the choice is yours - $65 each. Vouchers valid
to 1 June, 2017.
Click here to order now!
See the booking form attached to this week’s
newsletter for further information or contact Mrs
Helen Sheppard on 0432 328 000.
ABSENTEE LINE—3893 8889
Parents please note: It is COLLEGE POLICY that if your son is to
be ABSENT from school, or will be LATE, you are required to
phone the Absentee Line before 10.00am daily to inform us.
When doing so, please quote:
1) Your Son’s Name,
2) Tutor Group / Year Level or Class
3) Reason for absence or lateness.
Student absence during term time for family holidays or
representative sport: Parents must complete the Student
Absence From School Form which is available on the College
Website under College Policies. The form is to be submitted to
the Dean of Students, Mr Mark Harvey.
T U C K S H O P A N D L I B R A R Y R O S T E R S
MONDAY 20 JUNE TO THURSDAY 23 JUNE, 2016
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND TUCKSHOP PLEASE CONTACT Ms Karen Grifferty: 3906 8934.
Due to Work Health and Safety regulations, it would be greatly appreciated if all tuckshop volunteers
could please wear closed in shoes and sleeved shirts.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIBRARY PLEASE CONTACT Mrs Catherine Shaw: 3893 8817.
DAY DATE TUCKSHOP ROSTER LIBRARY ROSTER
Monday 20 June Group 4: Jessica Gregg, Gabriela Ruebesamen, Anita Eastgate, Julieann Star. Mary Hannay, Leanne Sleigh.
Tuesday
21 June
Group 4:
Kerry Devoy, Maria Paterdis, Therese Staley, Catherine Cassidy,
Peta Nichols, Nicole Quilkey.
Robyn Furjes, Monica Tovar,
Andrea Baggoley.
Wednesday
22 June
Group 4: Lisa Sherlock, Elizabeth De Nino, Terese Webster.
Breakfast: Kerry Crosbie.
Gina Reynolds, Martina Garty.
Thursday
23 June
Group 4:
Trudi Rolfe, Michelle Knight, Leah Webb, Jodi Adams,
Narelle Hamilton.
Fiona Yu.
Friday 24 June RECTOR’S HOLIDAY RECTOR’S HOLIDAY
Follow this link to download the latest Tuckshop Menu.

I O N A C O L L E G E S P O R T S I N F O R M A T I O N
PLAY YOUR ROLE 2016
Winter rugby, football and chess came to a conclusion last weekend. It
was a great weekend of effort beginning with a win by our Year 7 - 9
AFL team on Friday, our 1st chess team securing a draw against
Villanova on Friday evening and our rugby and football teams taking on
Villanova on Saturday. The fiesta of sport within Old Boys’ Day and
Rosies Day was concluded with the 1st XV drawing 24 - 24 in the
annual Tiger Cup clash and the 1st XI drawing 1 - 1.
Winter sport does not just happen and the following need to be thanked
for their contribution:
Sport Coordinators:
Ms Mobbs and Mrs Stapleton (Chess)
Mr Saul, Mr Pritchard, Mr Beets (Football)
Mr Harron, Mr Sean Devlin, Mrs Sullivan, Mr Condon (Rugby)
Mr Hartley (AFL)
Referee Coordinators:
Mr Beets and Mr Pritchard (Football)
Mr Sean Devlin (Rugby)
All referees, team coaches and managers and scoreboard
attendants.
Ground staff, especially those responsible for early morning set ups
and evening pull downs.
Iona College Sport Supporters, especially Julie Dayton, Ros Copson
and Julie Anderson.
1300medics for sports medicine.
All Sports Physiotherapy.
Parents for providing transport and players for training and playing to
the best of their ability.
CHALLENGES AHEAD
The large winter program challenges colleges - as it should. It is
interesting to observe the growing popularity of football and the decline
in the number of rugby teams in some AIC Colleges. The real
challenges lie in decreasing the incidence of injuries, in the securing of
equity in games (or maybe even getting games), in the quality of
coaching for all teams and in formulating a season draw rather than a
weekly draw. It becomes the task of AIC to work out ways to overcome
these challenges.
DATE CLAIMERS
Friday 17 June Years 5 - 6 Basketball Trials
Friday 17 June Open AFL Qualifying Final vs Padua at Yeronga
AFC
Saturday 18 June Years 7 - 12 Basketball trials
IMPORTANT VACATION DATES
Sunday 26 June - Friday 1 July Confraternity Shield Rugby
League (Rockhampton)
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 July Iona Cross Country Camp
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 July Australian Secondary Schools
Team Sailing Championships
HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT
Congratulations to the following boys who recently gained regional
representative selection:
Met East 12 Years Rugby Jay Sahlqvist, Thomas Segger,
Jack Guinan
Congratulations to Cooper Gosney (U18), Kurt Harron (U16) and
Liam O’Brien (U14) who have been selected in Queensland water
polo teams.
AFL
Our Years 7 - 9
team defeated
Aspley State High
last Friday 9 - 3 - 57
to 4 - 3 - 27 to move
into the State semifinals
against either
Mountain Creek
High or Narangba
Valley High.
The final score was not a reflection of the competition as the Iona team
had to withstand early pressure and a number of quality opposing
players. The team played an unselfish brand of football that wore the
opposition down and eventually resulted in well earned goals.
This Friday at 4.30pm, our Open team plays Padua in the State
knockout at Yeronga AFC. The team departs Iona by bus at 3pm and
the bus should return by 6.15 - 6.30pm approximately.
RUGBY RESULTS (Round 7 vs Villanova)
1st XV draw 24 - 24 6A won 45 - 19
2nd XV won 41 - 5 6B won 22 - 0
3rd XV draw 10 - 10 6C lost 0 - 43
16A won 43 - 24 6D lost 10 - 12
16B won 38 - 5 5A lost 7 - 19
16C won 29 - 10 (Padua B) 5B won 14 - 12
15A won 31 - 17 5C lost 10 - 15
15B won 68 - 0 (Padua C) 5D won 48 - 0
15C won BYE 5E lost 0 - 62
9A won 26 - 12
9B won 30 - 5
9C BYE
9D BYE
8A draw 14 - 14
8B won 70 - 0
8C won 48 - 0
8D lost 15 - 31 (Padua C)
8E lost 0 - 39 (Ash F)
7A won 38 - 0
7B lost 0 - 12
7C lost 12 - 27
7D lost 22 - 24
7E BYE
FOOTBALL RESULTS (Round 7 vs Villanova)
1st XI draw 1 - 1 7E draw 1 - 1
2nd XI draw 1 - 1 7F draw 2 - 2
3rd XI lost 0 - 3 6A won 2 - 1
4th XI won 2 - 1 6B lost 0 - 2
5th XI won 3 - 1 6C won 4 - 0
6th XI won 3 - 1 6D won 3 - 1
7th XI won 4 - 1 6E won 2 - 0
10A draw 1 - 1 5A draw 2 - 2
10B lost 1 - 3 5B lost 0 - 8
10C draw 1 - 1 5C lost 0 - 7
10D lost 1 - 3 5D won 4 - 3
9A won 3 - 1 5E lost 1 - 9 (SPC C)
9B won 2 - 1
9C won 2 - 0
9D won 2 - 1
8A lost 0 - 4
8B draw 2 - 2
8C lost 2 - 7
8D lost 0 - 5
8E lost 0 - 2
7A draw 0 - 0
7B lost 2 - 3
7C lost 1 - 4
7D won 1 - 0
CHESS RESULTS
(Round 7 vs Villanova
1st draw 8 - 10
Senior A lost 6 - 10
Senior B won 10 - 6
Intermediate A lost 10 - 6
Intermediate B lost 4 - 12
Junior A lost 4 - 12
Junior B lost 3 - 13
PREMIERSHIPS / UNDEFEATED
Whilst it is important not to overvalue “winning”, the desire to win a
premiership or remain undefeated is one of the goals of our sports
program. Congratulations to the following teams who achieved an AIC
premiership (1st - 4th and A - C teams) or who remained undefeated in all
games in the 2016 winter season (Year 5 / 6 teams and supplementary
teams below Cs):
Rugby: 16C, 15A, 8B, 8C, 6A
Football:
Chess:
4th, 5th, 9A, 9D, 7E, 6A, 6C, 5A
Best performed in chess were our Junior A and B teams
who were runners up.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Director of Sport: Mr Keith Harron - 3893 8851
Deputy Director of Sport (9-12): Mr Sean Devlin - 3906 8905
Deputy Director of Sport (5-8): Mr Chris Pritchard - 3893 8869
Sports Administrator: Mrs Karen Otway - 3893 8805
AIC Sports Information (via Twitter): @SportIona (includes wet weather)

I O N A C O L L E G E S P O R T S I N F O R M A T I O N
BASKETBALL TRIAL DATES
If you are unable to attend the trials for any reason please contact:
Mr Pritchard at pritchardc@iona.qld.edu.au - for years 5 - 6
Mr Devlin at devlins@iona.qld.edu.au - for years 7 - 9
Mrs Otway at otwayk@iona.qld.edu.au - for years 10 - 12
YEAR
LEVEL
2016 BASKETBALL TRIAL DATES COURT
YEAR
5
YEAR
6
YEAR
7
YEAR
8
YEAR
9
YEAR
10
YEAR
11
BASKETBALL TRAINING YEARS 5 AND 7
Training continues for boys in Years 5 and 7 who are interested in
improving their basketball skills to assist in the coming AIC season.
Year 5 - Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes (Oblate Hall)
Year 7 - Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes (Oblate Hall)
Please bring sports shoes to wear.
CONFRATERNITY SHIELD - Rockhampton (Open Rugby League)
Training Times:
Current Draw:
Monday 27 June
Tuesday 28 June
Thursday 30 June
Friday 1 July
Friday 17 June (3.15 – 4.45pm)
Tuesday 21 June (Year Level HPE) 11am-12.40pm
Friday 17 June (3.15 – 4.45pm)
Monday 20 June (Year Level HPE) 11am–12.40pm
Friday 17 June (Year Level HPE) 11am –12.40pm
Saturday 18 June (9.00am – 10.30am)
Saturday 18 June (10.30am – 12.00pm)
Tuesday 21 June (Year Level HPE) 1.20pm – 3pm
Saturday 18 June (9.00am – 10.30am)
Wednesday 22 June (Year Level HPE) 1.20–3pm
Thursday 16 June (Year Level HPE) 1.20pm – 3pm
Saturday 18 June (9.00am – 10.30am)
Thursday 23 June (Year Level HPE) 1.20pm – 3pm
Saturday 18 June (10.30am – 12.00pm)
Thursday 16 June (after school)
Tuesday 21 June (after school)
Thursday 23 June (after school)
vs Blockheath Thornburgh (Charters Towers)
vs St Joseph’s (Toowoomba)
vs St Columban’s
Quarter Finals
Play offs including semi finals
Finals day
Lindum
Courts
1 & 2
Oblate
Hall
Lindum
Courts
1 & 2
Lindum
Courts
1 & 2
Outside
Oblate
Hall
Oblate
Hall
Outside
Oblate
Hall
2 nd
3 rd Saturday 18 June (10.30am – 12.00pm) Oblate
Hall
CROSS COUNTRY HOLIDAY TRAINING
Years 5 and 6
Monday 4 July, 8am - 9.10am at Lota Park Playground (Esplanade)
Thursday 7 July, 8am - 9.10am at Lota Park Playground (Esplanade)
Monday 11 July, 7.20am - 8.20am at Iona College
Thursday 14 July, 7.20am - 8.20am at Iona College
Years 7 - 12
Monday 4 July, 8am - 9.10am at Lota Park Playground (Esplanade)
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 July, Cross Country Camp (Gold Coast)
Monday 11 July, 7.20am - 8.20am at Iona College
Thursday 14 July, 7.20am - 8.20am at Iona College
CROSS COUNTRY MEETS YEARS 5 - 12
Saturday 16 July - SPC host @ Curlew Park (SPC to confirm race
times)
Saturday 23 July - AIC host @ Limestone Park (AIC to confirm race
times)
Thursday 28 July - SLC host @ Runcorn Fields (SLC to confirm race
times)
SATURDAY 6 AUGUST - AIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - LIMESTONE
PARK
TENNIS
Iona Tennis Trials and Training
All boys from Year 5 to Year 12 are welcome to trial for the Iona Tennis
teams. Unfortunately due to the small number of teams we are able to
enter into the AIC competition, please note it is advantageous to have
had tennis coaching or previous match playing experience. Currently we
are only able to offer places to 10 boys per year level.
Trials will be conducted during regular training, with final teams selected
after the Trial Round on 30 July against St Patrick’s College. Training will
begin in Week 1 of Term 3. Please note there will be no trials or training
during year level HPE.
Note that all players will be expected to attend two training sessions each
week, with at least one in the morning at Wynnum Tennis Centre. The
other will be either at Wynnum Tennis Centre (A level players) or at the
Iona Tennis Courts (B and Reserve players).
The Tennis training schedule for Term 3 will be published in next week’s
newsletter.
If there are any questions regarding the training and trialling process,
please call or send an email to:
Mr Alexander Bush bushs@iona.qld.edu.au or
Mrs Rebecca Adamson adamsonr@iona.qld.edu.au (Years 7-12) or
Mrs Elizabeth Adey adeye@iona.qld.edu.au (Years 5 and 6)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC
Malpass Tennis Coaching are offering a holiday tennis clinic which caters
to all ages and standards of player and are run by Tennis Australia
certified coaches.
Date: Monday 27 - Thursday 30 June
Venue: Wynnum Tennis Centre, Colina Street, Wynnum
Time: 8am – 11am each day
Cost: $140 for the four days or $40 per day
For all bookings or enquiries please call 0412 615 117 email:
malpasstennis@bigpond.com
COLLECTION OF BOYS AFTER TRAINING SESSIONS
It is expected that all boys from Years 5 - 10 will be collected by an
adult at the conclusion of all sports training sessions. It is not the
responsibility of teachers and coaches to stay back to look after boys
who are not collected on time. If you are unable to collect your son at
the conclusion of the training session, can you please either organise
for him to be collected by someone else or not send him to the training
session.

The Staff and Students
of Iona College’s Drama Department cordially invite you
and your family and friends to attend the
Year 10 Drama Students’
GOING SOLO
Presentation Night
10B - Monday 20 th June
10A – Tuesday 21 st June
6pm in Hannah Hall
RSVP – keenee@iona.qld.edu.au
DRAMA = Intelligence having fun

SAVE THE DATE
IONA ART
PROJECT
2016
WHEN
Opening night
Friday August 19th
6:30pm
WHERE
Fr Daly Art Precinct
85 North Rd, Lindum, 4178
FEATURING • Special guest artist Samuel Tupou • Exhibiting
work by art students in years 5—8 • Elective students in
years 9—12 •
VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT
ALL STUDENTS,
FAMILY &
FRIENDS
WELCOME
FREE ENTRY
Complimentary canapés
Drinks bar
Live music
AWARDS
People’s Choice
Artist’s Choice
Most Outstanding Body of
Work
Art Appreciation
Art & Culture
EXHIBITION
CONTINUES
Saturday 20th August
10—2pm
Monday 22nd & Tuesday
23rd & Wednesday 24th
9—4pm
WE ARE BLACK &
WHITE
But we breathe colour...

You are cordially invited to the
Grade 6 parents
Christmas in July Dinner
On the eve of Saturday 30 th July
From 7:30PM till late
Venue: Casa Di Louis, Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Cost: $45 per head for a two course dinner, incl. BYO
RSVP:
Sara.whale25@gmail.com or Nicole.k.stringer@nab.com.au
by 15 July for payment details