The last two days have allowed the College to celebrate what a special community of students, staff and parents we have.  Our athletics carnival was also blessed by glorious weather, allowing everyone to enjoy the days.  Much work happens after hours and behind the scenes to make events like this so successful.  While every staff member makes a big contribution, I would like to make special mention of:

• Paul Hayes and Bevan Schram who work early and late each day so that all flags/equipment/tents/BBQs/IT ... etc are in place before 8:00 am, and packed away again at the end of the day and equipment;
• Stephen Wilson, our IT Technician, who took responsibility for all recording of results as well as the PA system (including working to 1:00 am to ensure result entries were accurate);
• Sam O'Keefe, our Sports Administrator who takes responsibility for the coordination of the carnival, a task he that fulfils with thorough competence; and
• the SRC Executive and their peers who contribute so much to school spirit led with such enthusiasm by Leah Sussman.

Our Term 1 ends on Friday 9 April and next week years 9 to 12 have normal classes on Wednesday 7 April to Friday 9 April.  I have emailed every parent and student a letter that I have received from the Department of State Growth and Merseylink showing the amended bus arrangements for next week.  Due to Year 7 and 8 camp bookings, we were unable to change our Term Dates at such short notice.  I am grateful for the willingness of the authorities to work with me to help provide access to buses.

Term 2 commences on Monday 26 April.

We have our Easter Liturgy shortly.  The message of new life that Easter offers us is a message of hope and optimism, with the elements of selflessness and sacrifice that Jesus offered and endured being more about the depth of unconditional love that God has of us.  In addition to the sacred part of our liturgy, I have it on good authority that we have a special visitor to the College, and I expect that the hunt for the gifts that this visitor will be responsible for will add an element of joy to our College.

May each of you be blessed this Easter and may God help sustain you and keep you safe and happy.

Frank Pisano
Principal

I have just received the following advice:

With respect to holiday travel by students or their families, Principals are advised to note the following:

• Students and their families will be subject to public health quarantine requirements should they visit a medium or high-risk area/premises whilst travelling interstate.
• Where a student or a member of their immediate household has been required by a public health authority to be tested for COVID-19 due to having travelled to a medium or high-risk area/premises then that person must not attend any Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) premises until their COVID-19 status has been confirmed as negative.
• Other members of the household, provided they are not subject to quarantine requirements due to, for example, not having travelled, can continue to enter CET premises whilst analysis of the test and provision of the COVID-19 status is occurring.
• Should the person required to be tested return a positive result then all members of the household must not enter a CET school or CET premises until the member of the household with the COVID-19 infection has been informed by the public health authority it is safe for that person to return to their usual activities, and other members of the household have been cleared by the public health authority.

The Uniform Shop closes for school holidays at 4pm Thursday 1st April.

Holiday Trading Hours

Thursday 8th April 8am - 4pm 
Tuesday 20th April 9am - 3pm
Thursday 22nd April 9am - 3pm
Monday 26th April 9am - 4pm

The Uniform Shop resumes normal trading hours on Tuesday 27th April. See the attached link for full details.

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SBSC’s Intro to Nursing Students completed their first day of work experience this week at the Kentish Adult Activity Centre in Sheffield.  

Following an orientation / induction by the Centre Manager which included ensuring all Covid-19 Protocols were followed, Lucy  & Abbey served a beautiful morning tea. Some clients gave their permission for a ‘life story’ interview, which resulted in an extended 1:1 conversation with several of the clients. Centre staff shared their skills and knowledge with students throughout the day, with a particular focus on the provision for a safe working environment for all and meeting individual needs.
Both young ladies took a turn at calling their first game of bingo, while the other assisted clients with their number recognition. Ongoing safe food handling procedures and checks were explained in depth, which will prove invaluable in the coming weeks when we transition into the infection control and food services units. 
We were warmly welcomed to the Centre by everyone. On reflection the students shared that they had made many observations throughout the day. They challenged themselves around gaining confidence with their communication and interpersonal skills. We presented the clients with a lovely jigsaw puzzle and challenged them to have it well underway when we visit again in late May. 

They were congratulated by the Centre Manager who shared that they did an awesome job.

What's been happening at school this month?

At the beginning of the month, Constable Leesa Poulton, Police Youth Liaison for the NorthWest, met with students in Years 7 & 8 to introduce herself and speak about her role. She also spent lunchtime on the playground for any students who wished to speak with her.
The purpose of this visit was so that students get to know Leesa, and don't just see her when they are "in trouble". Leesa will return later in the year for the THINKUKNOW presentations that tackle sexting.

At our first "regular" school assembly, Claire from Headspace in Devonport joined us to share what headspace has to offer young people. She also returned at lunchtime that day to host a "pop up" stall on the playground for any students who wished to speak with her.

Last week, each year group attended a session of the Digital Thumbprint program. These were extremely engaging workshops and I encourage parents to look at their parent resources available online: https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/parent-resources/

Kim Walters
Deputy Principal: Pastoral Care

2021 Rowing Report 

This season has been one to remember for the SBSC rowing team. The group of seventeen rowers competed at three school regattas during March. There were many noteworthy performances at the Tasmanian School’s Championships regatta, especially in the Open, u16 and u15 School Girls events. Next was the SATIS Head of the River regatta. Some standout performances from the day include:

• Olivia Yeates and Meg Castles 1st in the School Girls u16 single scull A and B finals, respectively
• Sarah Welch and Lilly Barker 2nd in the School Girls u15 double scull 
• Ella Spaulding 1st in the School Girls single scull B final
• Sarah Ellis, Luka Mansell, Olivia Yeates and Meg Castles, cox Matilda Spaulding 2nd in the School Girls u16 coxed four
• Sarah Ellis, Lucy Doonan, Olivia Yeates and Meg Castles, cox Matilda Spaulding 1st in the School girls u16 coxed quad scull
• Harrison Neild 2nd in the School Boys single scull
• Catherine Greenhill and Ella Spaulding 1st in School Girls double scull
• Lilly Barker 2nd in the School Girls u15 single scull
• Lucy Doonan and Sarah Ellis, and Olivia Yeates and Meg Castles 1st in the School Girls u16 double scull B and A finals, respectively

The highlight of the season was the School Girls Open Eights, with St Brendans entering an eight for the first time in the Head of the River. They came fifth in the firsts division - a fantastic effort considering the crew had very little preparation beforehand and was underage. The crew was composed of Sarah Ellis, Luka Mansell, Olivia Yeates, Sophie Grave, Jess Welch, Meg Castles, Ella Spaulding and Catherine Greenhill, with cox Matilda Spaulding. Adding to this success, SBSC managed to come home with the Senior Girls Aggregate Trophy, meaning they scored the most points in the girls u16 and open divisions. The success of the season wouldn’t have happened without our awesome coaches David and Merv Tippet and Graham Scattergood, from the Mersey and Kentish rowing clubs. 

The final event of the rowing calendar is the Australian Rowing Championships which was held here in Tassie at Lake Barrington! This was a week-long regatta where many of our SBSC rowers were competing against the nation’s best, hoping for a podium finish. The regatta was a great opportunity for our young rowers to see Olympic level crews compete. 

State Rowing Championships 20-21st February 2021

Lilly Barker U17 State champion - single scull.

Luka Mansell, Sarah Welch and Lilly Barker U17 state champions - coxed quad

Devonport Basketball Council Inc. is looking to conduct a High School basketball roster for those students in Years 7 and 8.

It is envisaged that the roster would be played on Friday Nights, in the time slot after the last of the Primary Roster games.

At this point, the structure of the roster is still being determined, with either school-based teams or combined teams being the options.

If you are interested in playing in this roster, please open the following link and complete.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_RoZskEBnfsLKh1R9CLhsI8vlGXVNVFj6czvE6I_DXre_cg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Once we get a clear idea of interest, we will move forward with the details.

Jan Templeton
Devonport Basketball Council

Congratulations to Jordan Usher who came first and Lachlan Churchill who came second in the Open Weight Teens Division at the Tasmanian Round Robin Series of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, at the Clarence Sports Centre in Hobart.

In the Middle Weight Teens Division Jordan came second and Lachlan came third.  Well done!

Open Weight Teens Division

Middle Weight Teens Division

Slipstream Circus Camps 12th - 15th April

More info including timetable can be found here: Holiday Timetable