23 October 2024

Enrolment 2025

Important Dates for Term 4

Mark Mappas Award - Trevor Nowak

The recipient of this year’s Mappas Medallion was Mr Trevor Nowak.

Trevor has been an invaluable member of the Gilroy P&F from 2016 to 2021 while his daughter, Tahlia, attended the College, which included two years as P&F President. 

Trevor contributed to numerous fundraising initiatives, from organizing food stalls and supporting major school events to spearheading the purchase of a multifunction food van that provided students with a hands-on hospitality experience.

Trevor’s leadership has had a lasting impact, especially with the creation of a safe storage facility for P&F equipment and transitioning the organisation of the Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball to a major fundraiser for our school. 
The P&F’s fundraising at various events allowed the P&F to support students in the following ways:

• the annual Forrest Beach Fun Run,
• Year 12 Portfolio Graduation gifts, 
• Sports Awards gifts;
• as well as the purchase of a red carpet, bollards and curtaining to help decorate the Santa Maria Centre.

Trevor also oversaw the successful transfer of the organising and running of the Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball from the Ingham Catholic Parish to a subcommittee of the P&F in 2022. The annual event would become the P&F's major fundraiser.

Trevor’s legacy is one of commitment, community spirit, and generosity, and we thank him for all he has done to support our College.

Thank you and congratulations, Trevor.

Annual Awards Night 2024

Congratulations to all our students for their commitment to academic excellence. Awards Night serves as a celebration of the hard work and determination you all invest in your studies as you continuously strive for improvement. 

PROGRAMME 

Masters of Ceremony - Lara Deambrogio, Ewan Duffy, Lijllianna Heystraten, Jaia Poppi

Christian Living Awards - Presenter Fr John Kunnathumadappallil

Mark Mappas Medallion - Trevor Nowak

Year 7 & 8 Academic Awards -Presenter Nathan Henderson

Guest Speakers - Rachel and Jayden Swarbrick

Year 9 & 10 Academic Awards -Presenter Jacqui Francis

Year 11 Academic Awards - Presenter Melissa Carr

Year 12 Academic Awards and Special Awards - Presenter Kevin Barnes

Major Awards - Presenters Jacqui Francis, Nathan Henderson, Francis Debono, Mary Brown, Kevin Barnes

Christian Living Awards

 Year 7
 Emily Gherardi

 Year 8
Felicity Cohen

 Year 9
Rhys Rutherford

Year 10
Elina Alappatt Daijo

 Canossa Primary School Christian Living Award
Gemma Di Bella

St Patrick’s Parish Christian Living Award
Lijllianna Heystraten

Year 7

Academic Effort and Industry

Academic Effort and Industry and Academic Excellence

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence and Principal’s Award
Amellia Barry and Emily Ingegneri

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence, JCU Shield Award and Year 7 DUX 

Lexi Goldfinch

Year 8

Academic Effort and Industry

Academic Effort and Industry and Academic Excellence

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence and Principal’s Award
Ayla Fichera

 Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence, JCU Shield Award and Year 8 DUX

Felicity Cohen

Year 9

Academic Effort and Industry

Academic Excellence
Brayden Marino

Academic Effort and Industry and Academic Excellence
Princess Ann Daguio and Rhys Rutherford     

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence and Principal’s Award
Summer Christopher and Ciera Fichera

 Academic Effort and Industry,  Academic Excellence, JCU Shield Award and Year 9 DUX 

Meg Thomson

Year 10

Academic Effort and Industry

Academic Effort and Industry and Academic Excellence

Australian Defence Force Long Tan, Leadership & Teamwork Student Award and Overall Sportswoman Award Jess Furber

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence, JCU Shield Award and Year 10 DUX

 Elina Alappatt Daijo

Year 11

Academic Effort and Industry

Academic Excellence
Riley Carr and Shaun Devietti

Academic Effort and Industry and Academic Excellence

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence and Principal’s Award 
Brooke Bourke and Eve Exelby

 Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence, JCU Shield Award and Year 11 DUX

Couper Giuliano

Year 12

Academic Effort and Industry 
Lara Deambrogio, Lijllianna Heystraten, Jacinta Jeffery

Subject Award

Academic Effort and Industry and Subject Award

Academic Excellence and Subject Award

Modern History 
Jazlyn Chard

Academic Effort and Industry, Academic Excellence and Subject Award

Accounting and Mathematical Methods
Ella Cross 

Biology,  Physical Education and Overall Sportsman Award
Nathan Venturato

Chemistry and General English
Regan Carr

Special Awards

Vocational Education Award
Jennae Adams 

Principal’s Award
Ella Cross  

Mitre 10 Scholar of the Year & JCU Shield Award
Regan Carr

DUX
To be announced in 2025

QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader Award
Ashleigh Smallwood

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award   
Hannah Swarbrick

CQ University Cultural Award
Kaitlyn Rapista

Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce Trainee of the Year 
Brayden Spina

Major Awards

Deus Caritas Est Award
Presented by Jacqui Francis
Lijllianna Heystraten

P & F Community Service Award
Presented by Nathan Henderson
Couper Giuliano

The Spirit to Achieve Award In Memory of Gabriel Debono
Presented by Francis Debono
Felicity Cohen

The Hayden Carey Memorial Award
Presented by Mary Brown
Gemma Di Bella

 JCU Rising Star Award
Presented by Kevin Barnes
Nathan Venturato

 Ampol Best All Rounder
Presented by Kevin Barnes
Summer Christopher

College Board Award
Presented by Kevin Barnes
Nathan Venturato

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From the Principal - Kevin Barnes

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

As we are now into Week 4 of Term 4, it is a reminder that we are on the ‘home run’ for 2024, and we are determined to finish the year strongly. The dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm shown by our school community throughout the year has been truly inspiring, and this term will be no exception.

In recent weeks, we have had the privilege of acknowledging the outstanding achievements of our students through various celebrations. At our Sports Awards last Thursday, we celebrated our athletes who demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. Whether it was on the court, the track, or the field, our students have shown resilience, sportsmanship, and a commitment to their teams. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our College with pride and showcased their talents.

Equally important has been the recognition of academic success through our students' academic achievements.  Awards Night highlights the determination and effort our students devote to their studies as they continually strive to improve. It has been a joy to see so many students achieving personal bests, excelling in their subjects, and embracing the love of learning.

The recent Leadership Handover Mass was a deeply emotional and significant event, where our outgoing student leaders gracefully passed on their roles and responsibilities to the newly elected members, who will lead our student body for the next twelve months.  This symbolic moment marked not only the end of one chapter but also the beginning of another, as the new leaders took on the responsibility of guiding and inspiring our college in the coming year. It was a powerful reminder of the values of service, responsibility, and legacy that define our school's leadership tradition.

This week sees the start of external exams for our ATAR-eligible Year 12 students.  This is a significant time for the Year 12 cohort, as these exams play a crucial role in determining their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), which influences their university and other post-secondary pathways.

The exams are scheduled to start on Monday 21 October and run through until Friday 8 November. Students have been provided with their individual exam timetables, and we encourage them to double-check dates, times, and locations to ensure a smooth experience on exam days.

I wish all Year 12 students the best of luck in their exams. We are proud of the dedication and resilience they have shown throughout the year and are confident they will perform to the best of their abilities.

The Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO) is undertaking a review of the current Student Academic Reporting Guidelines for students in Prep through to Year 10.  TCEO is inviting parents and carers to complete a survey by Friday 25 October.  I encourage all parents and carers to complete the survey to provide feedback on how our systems can improve.  The letter and survey can be found below or by clicking on this link: Parent/Carers Survey

As we approach the final term of the school year, it is an ideal time to reflect on one of the most crucial factors contributing to a student’s success—regular school attendance. Research supports the notion that attending school consistently has a direct impact on academic achievement, social development, and overall well-being.

When students attend school regularly, they are more likely to stay engaged with their learning, build strong relationships with peers and teachers, and develop essential life skills like time management and responsibility and instills the importance of commitment, punctuality, and perseverance—qualities that will serve them well throughout their lives.

Conversely, frequent absences from school can lead to gaps in learning, lower grades, and missed opportunities for personal growth. Even missing a few days here and there can make it harder for students to catch up, leading to added stress and a feeling of being left behind.

I encourage all families to prioritise regular school attendance and support our children in maintaining a strong connection to the College. Together, we can ensure that every student has the best chance to succeed and make the most of their educational journey

As we embark on Term 4, let’s continue to support each other and make the most of the remaining weeks of the school year. There's still much to achieve, and we look forward to celebrating more milestones together. 

God bless
Kevin Barnes

2025 Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey

Year 12 students will be invited to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey starting in March 2025, following up on their activities after graduating.

The invitation will arrive via a letter from the Minister for Education, or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office. Please check your contact details are correct with the school and learning account that your child can access via the student portal at https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/.

Your child’s feedback helps our school improve services for future students, and they can win a prize for participating. For more info visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.

Prayer

From the Business Manager –Ros Giuliano

Welcome back to the final term of the year. Invoices for Term 4 fees and levies have been emailed to all parents. There is a slight error on the statement saying Term 1 tuition fee, however it should be Term 4 but the amount is the same.

If you have not received them, please check your spam emails or contact the office.  If you have and questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Due date for payments is 8 November 2024.

2025 School Fees

In accordance with the mission, values and ethos of our school, we remain committed to providing an education to all of students regardless of their financial circumstances.

If you have a Health Care Card, please check the expiry date and provide the school with a current copy of your card.

BPAY is our preferred method of payment. The details are on the family statement.  You can also pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly or by term by Payway, direct debit, credit card, cash or cheque

As always, if you have any questions or queries, please contact the Principal or myself to discuss the matter. The sooner you make contact the sooner we can work together for a solution.

Ros Giuliano

Assessment Planners

Assessment planners are valuable tools that help students manage their time effectively, prioritise tasks, and stay organised throughout the school year. By recording important dates such as assignments, homework, exams, assessments, and extracurricular activities, students can plan ahead and avoid last-minute cramming or missed due dates. 

Sports

Gilroy Santa Maria College held its Annual Sports Awards ceremony on Thursday, 10 October. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the success of the students who have represented Gilroy Santa Maria College, Herbert River, North Queensland, and Queensland in school sport, and thank them for their contribution and hard work throughout the year. 

This year we had some amazing achievements in sport, with Lacey Jayasuria and Nathan Venturato both breaking Interhouse and Interschool Athletics Carnival records. Gilroy also had a very successful year in representative sport, with over 50 students selected for Herbert River, 17 students representing North Queensland, and 2 students, Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila, and Millie-J Lino-Gofton (Merit Team) chosen to represent Queensland, in cricket and football respectively.

Interhouse Swimming Carnival - Age Champions:

Interschool Swimming Carnival - Age Champions

Interhouse Cross Country - Age Champions

Interschool Cross Country - Age Champions

Interhouse Athletics Carnival - Age Champions

2024 Blackhawks Trophy Players' Player

Jaia Poppi

Confraternity 2024:

Player of the Year

Jaia Poppi

Best Back

Joshua Venables

Best Forward

Grant Martin

Most Improved

Tristan Milan

Players' Player

Shaun Devietti

Peter Groundwater Shield

Nathan Venturato

Joan Devietti - Spirit of Confraternity Shield

Cash Ormonde

QISSN 2024:

Best Defence 

Akayla Weston

Most Improved

Nyah Fichera

Best Attack,  Marbelli Cup MVP, QISSN Player of the Carnival & Netballer of the Year

Jess Furber

Gilroy Cricketer of the Year:

Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila

Gilroy Touch Footballer of the Year:

Adam Mammino

Record Breakers - Interhouse Athletics:

Lacey Jayasuria - U12 Girls 1500m

Nathan Venturato - Open Boys 800m & Open Boys 400m

North Queensland Representatives:

Touch Football: Adam Mammino

Cricket: Rori Biasi, Summer Christopher, Taliah Devietti, Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila, Jack Butcher, Pierce Carrara

Squash: Nikolas Dillon, Owen Stack, Oliver Flynn

Swimming: Lucas Masters, Lucy Tento

Netball: Jess Furber

Athletics: Molly-Rose Gaggiano, Jess Furber

Cross Country: Lacey Jayasuria

Rugby League: Adele Jensen

Football: Millie-J Lino-Gofton

Queensland Representatives:

Football:  Millie-J Lino-Gofton - 15s Girls Merit Team

Cricket: Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila - 15s Boys

GSMC Major Award Winners

Junior Sportswomen of the year: Lara Biasi

Junior Sportsman of the year: Adam Mammino

Senior Sportswomen of the year: Jess Furber

Senior Sportsman of the year: Nathan Venturato

Spirit of Gilroy Award: Shaun Devietti

Jaidyn Spina
HPE Academic Leader & Sports Coordinator

Major Award Winners

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Emerging Leaders

Recently Gilroy's Emerging Leaders had an amazing day at the Emerging Leaders Mental Health and Wellbeing Roadshow!

The students, alongside Mr Dixon, Mrs Martin and Miss Shaq, all headed down to Townsville on Friday to attend the Roadshow at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.  The students were split into groups and participated in a range of activities.  Following the activities, the students engaged in a dance battle with Ian Zaro and then headed out onto the field to do a TikTok with Ian and some activities with DIYDG (Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good).

As the event was coming to a close the students received a huge surprise from Jonathan Thurston, who sat and talked about how he came to be and the struggles and challenges he faced and how he was able to overcome them.  The students were in awe.

It is safe to say that the students had a blast and cannot wait for next year's event.

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Year 9 Geography Excursion

Students in Year 9 had the opportunity to explore the importance of sustainable tourism in the Hinchinbrook Region.  They visited several key sites including the Kelly Theatre , Mercer Lane, Trebonne Fronton Courts, Forrest Beach, Five Mile Creek and the Carwell Range Lookout.

Through hands-on learning, they gained valuable insights into how tourism can thrive while protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

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GSMC's Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Important Information

Student Identity Replacement Card - Link

Student Accident Protection Plan - Claim Form

There has been a recent change in our student accident insurance policy. As of 1 Oct, AIG is our insurer for the student accident policy, with claims managed by CSN. 
 
Please note that the previous Aon claim forms are for incidents that occurred prior to 4 p.m. on September 30, and any claims from 1 Oct will be via the CSN claim forms. 
 
Our WHS Sharehub - Student Accident Insurance page has been updated with all the current information.

The forms can also be found on the main TCE website .  Forms are found under the 'Parents & Community' tab on the website.

Tuckshop

What's Happening in the Parish

St Patrick’s, Ingham
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm
Sunday: 8.30am and 7.00pm

St Peter’s, Halifax
Sunday: 7.00am

Canossa Chapel, Trebonne
Sunday: 10.00am

St Teresa’s, Abergowrie
Mass ONLY on the First Sunday of every month at 8.00 am

INGHAM REGION CATHOLIC PARISHES NEWSLETTER:

https://inghamcatholic.com/category/newsletter/

Ingham Region Catholic Parishes

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