ISSUE 10 JUNE 2020 WELCOME: ISSUE 10

Above: 2019 Year 10 leaders. Ms Gilligan with some old scholar GYC 2019 award winners. Welcome back We extend special greetings to all former students of Dominic College, as we send this 10th annual edition of Veritas to you. Watching the escalation of infection and death caused by the pandemic of COVID-19 on a global scale, has left us reeling. We have entered a world that none of us have experienced. Our Old Scholars living in very vulnerable parts of the world - Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, South America and Africa, have been in our thoughts and prayers Because of globalization, all of us have friends, families and colleagues living and working across the world. As we have watched the deaths, the burials, the exhausted medical staff, families suffering extraordinary grief at not being with their loved ones as they die, we ask ourselves what does this mean? What are we called to do and be during this pandemic? We are inspired by our friends and neighbours across the world, who are doing it so much tougher than we are. Our hearts reach out to your hearts. Our certainty – our security, our belief in natural protection have vanished. These have become chaotic and turbulent times. This is a test of not only our values but our faith and who we are as people. In this chaos and uncertainty, our students and our former students of Dominic College have done what we do best and that is to be a community. Old Scholars near and far have reached out to us, to let us know they are thinking of us as our students have been home and learning remotely in March, April and May. Wherever you are, we send our blessings. We pray that you will be strong and have the courage to see this difficult year through. Enjoy reading Veritas as a reflection of the normal cycles of life to which we hope to return. Beth Gilligan, Principal, Dominic College

2 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Our newest old scholars: the Class of 2019

Year 10 students celebrated their graduation with Mass and presentations at St John’s, Glenorchy. The next night students let their hair down (or up) at their Graduation Dinner at Blundstone Arena. Principal Ms Beth Gilligan, said the College would always remember their amazing House spirit, and their impressive community spirit in raising extraordinary funds for cancer research in the Relay for Life, as well as their commitment to championing mental health support during the year. ‘I would especially like to acknowledge our wonderful captains and vice- captains, Lachlan Rowlands, Maddison Cockerill, Thomas Atkinson and Ella Fitzpatrick. These, together with our Year 10 House leaders, have demonstrated consistent loyalty to their peers, ongoing support of younger students and genuine generosity to those in need.’ The Class of 2019 worked together to present a gift to the College: a large mural entitled “The Cathedral of Nature” now hanging in the College Chapel, providing a unique focus of spiritual inspiration and reflection on our environment. We salute the Class of 2019 and welcome them as old scholars into DOSA.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 3 The Dominic Old Scholars Association

Ms Diane Cerritelli presents DOSA keyrings the Dominic Old at the Year 10 Graduation Mass. The DOSA Committee dinner. DOSA representatives at Scholars Association the Dominic College Fair.

The Dominic Old Scholars Association WEBB (1971), Michele Guy (nee CLEARY DOSA membership is free, and there are (DOSA) represents ex-students from 1981) and Matthew TAYLOR (1998). no commitments or rules or compulsory Dominic College and its forerunners, meetings. DOSA members connect with The Committee normally meets every Boys’ Town, St John’s, Savio College and each other and the school community at second month for a meal at the College Holy Name School. Dominic College regular events and celebrations including while discussing College activities, helped re-form the group to maintain the Dominic College Community Fair, alumni in the news, and planning events. contact with Old Scholars and to make historical occasions, class reunions, Requests to visit the school are warmly it easier for ex-students to keep in touch sports events and the traditional DOSA welcomed. If you want help to organise with one another. Christmas Eve Mass in the College and publicise a reunion with past Chapel. The DOSA Committee in 2019 was classmates, share some news or simply made up of Dominic College Principal, need to update your details, please DOSA presents each Year 10 student Ms Beth Gilligan, Dominic College contact the Old Scholars Coordinator on with an engraved commemorative Rector, Fr Peter Rankin SDB, DOSA (03) 6274 6000 or email oldscholars@ key-ring at their Graduation Mass in Coordinator, Mr Mark Dillon, and dominic.tas.edu.au November as a symbol of their induction Old Scholars, Mr Tony WEBB (Savio into the Association. The College supports DOSA by College 1963), Maryanne Jackson (nee allowing the use of the historic Basil Fox DOSA sponsors and presents the DELANY, Holy Name 1968), Ms Diane Room, in Grantleigh, for each official Br Peter Dezani Award to the Year CERRITELLI (1971), Ms Leesa BAKER Old Scholars reunion, and supplies 10 student who has achieved overall (1986) and Ms Nicole McKay (nee complimentary snacks and drinks, and a academic excellence supported by GLOVER, 1994). guided tour of the school on a Saturday an active school spirit in leadership, At our first 2020 meeting (and only afternoon. The College promotes DOSA community service or sports success. meeting before the suspension due to the through the school’s weekly newsletter, In 2019, this was awarded to Lachlan Coronavirus Pandemic) we welcomed website, Facebook and the annual Veritas Rowlands. new Committee members, Michael magazine.

At the end of 2019, Mr Tony Webb concluded his presidency of DOSA and was succeeded by Ms Leesa Baker. Tony has led the old scholars in his splendid and generous style for some ten years and stays on as a hard-working and committed committee member. Leesa is a popular and well-connected DOSA member who makes everyone feel valued and special. We look forward to continued growth in connections when our quarantine is over.

4 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Fancy meeting you here FANCY MEETING YOU HERE MEETING YOU FANCY

Each year, Dominic College invites our students’ grandparents to a special morning tea and to visit classrooms. Old scholar grandparents were especially welcome and included Helen QUINN (1969) with Lewis Quinn; Rosemary Mann (nee DERRICK, 1971) (left) with Ella Sibley; Peter REZEK (1974) and Katrina Rezek (nee MORGAN 1972) with Lachlan Schulze. Welcome back!

Our annual senior elective drama monologues ‘Talking Heads’ are an entertaining set of performances and an opportunity for old scholars to see how the next generation of artists are stepping up! Libby BAKER (2019) with cousin, Lochie BACON (2018), Tony WEBB (1963), and Leesa BAKER (1986); Lauren ROWLANDS (2013) with brother Lachlan ROWLANDS (2019); Molly McGOVERN (2014) and sister Matilda McGOVERN (2019); William MEERE (2019) with brother Louis MEERE (2016); Year 10 student, Tyler Duggan, with sister Jess DUGGAN (2016) and Mr Mike O’Brien, Director of Creative Arts K-10.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 5 From top, left to right: Old scholar Ellen Campbell (nee BENNETT, 2010) with Luca visited Dominic College Principal, Beth Gilligan, when Ellen was checking the school out! We hope Luca will be enrolled at Dominic one day. Year 1 enjoyed hosting old scholar, Emily PREGNELL (2014), for her second year university prac placement in June 2019. Yes, Miss Pregnell! Emily CLARIDGE (2011) is a Teacher Assistant in Kindergarten. Mark GLIDDEN (2006) completed his final prac for his UTAS Masters of Teaching at Dominic College in 2019 and joined Dominic in 2020 as a new teacher. Yes, Mr Glidden! Katinka Smith (nee WHITLOCK 1998) helps us out by taking promotional photos. Old scholars at the Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival at Dominic College: volunteer, Liam PULLEN (2013), teacher, Kiera FARR (2010), sports trainee, Maddi SHAW (2017), teacher assistant, Leesa BAKER (1986). Drama and theatre6 guru, Andrew CASEY (1989) helps our students with their performance skills in workshops in the Oratory Space. Justin VEITCHVERITAS: (2000) JUNE with his2020 young nephew, Seth McMaster, at the Dominic College Science Fair. From top, left to right: Great to have a visit from Peter LYNSKEY (1969) who was down from Queensland for a Glenorchy Football Club reunion. Peter’s very interesting story was in Veritas 2019. Recent graduates are available to help talk to current students, often through our Pastoral Care EMPOWER program. Thank you to Bailey DOWNHAM (2018), Maggie BAKER (2018), Grace CURTAIN (2018) and James STANSBIE (2018) here with Ms Gilligan before speaking to Year 9. Tyler O’NEILL (2013) with her brother, Harrison Brown, at his Year 6 thanksgiving ceremony. It is always a great pleasure to catch up at school with Terry HARVEY (1952-1956) and Peter HAWTIN (1952-59), Boys’ Town legends and two of the nicest gentlemen going around. At our Graduation Mass at St John’s,Tom READMAN (2019) with sister Stacey READMAN (2017). Matilda McGOVERN (2019) with sister Abigail, Year 4 student, and motherVERITAS: Karen McGovernJUNE 2020 (nee McHUGO 1992). Ella and Sarah FITZPATRICK (2019) with sister Hannah (2015), father Paul FITZPATRICK (1985)7 and mother Kim Fitzpatrick (nee SLISKOVIC 1983). At the Dominic College Community Fair

Each November the Fair is an enjoyable community gathering with over 40 craft and food stalls, rides, prizes, games and exhibitions, as well as a great opportunity for catching up with friends and old scholars. It also raises a lot of money for the P&F, and thus for the school! L to R: Nicola Rayner (nee GOSSAGE 1989) and Steven LACY (1996) spinning the Magone Chocolate Wheel; Peter ALLSOPP (1952-58) and David LAWLESS (1952-57); Peter REVELL (1969); Leesa HARRISON (1996) with daughter Zoe. Holly VAN LIEROP (2015) right, with her Mum, Michelle Beechey; Kyle DALEY (2018) and Alec MIELKE (2018); Nikita LANE (2017), Blake APPLEBY (2018) and Sarah HAWKINS (2018); Alex SIMPSON (2017) and Isabella COOKE (2018); James BANKS (2014), Lily BANKS (2015) and Will BANKS (2017).

8 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY AND WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFASTS

The annual Dominic College International Women’s Day and International Men’s Day breakfasts are important

community events where we DAY MEN & WOMENS INTERNATIONAL celebrate and discuss ways women and men can help our students grow and contribute to their world. The breakfasts have been celebrated at Dominic College for nearly ten years now. They have evolved into excellent opportunities for our community: students, parents, grandparents, friends, staff and old scholars, to join together and pledge to support and care for each other for a better world. We also raise important funds for our sister schools in Samoa for scholarships to allow young people to attend Salesian schools in Salelologa and Alafua. Each year significant old scholars address the gatherings. Carlton Football Club defender, Liam JONES (2007) was the special guest at the International Men’s Day breakfast at the College in November 2019, telling us about his football and his life journey. Liam continues to work hard and to persevere. The March 2020 International Women’s Day speaker was international oceans policy expert and UTAS academic Dr Joanna Vince (nee KRASNICKI 1992). Joanna has been passionately involved in education for decades – striving to shape policy to recognise and support a healthy marine environment. You can read of both Liam’s and Joanna’s lives and their stories later in this magazine.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 9 The address of Mrs Bobby Court (nee DERRICK 1968) at the Dominican Sisters 60th anniversary Mass. I speak on behalf of our Church and wider community in Tasmania to express our deep gratitude to the Dominican Sisters, who 60 years ago arrived in our midst, here in Glenorchy. They followed in the footsteps of the sisters who came across the oceans to establish schools in Australia and indeed St Dominic himself, who in the words of Brian Pierce OP, trudged across Europe begging, in the silent desert of his soul, for a Word of life to give to those he met along the way. Preaching was his passion; begging for the Word, with the soul of the poor, was his path. We are grateful to Mother Philomena and the sisters in Sydney, who in 1958, responded positively to the quiet, yet tenacious and persistent requests of Fr John Wallis, former parish priest of St John’s Glenorchy, to establish a much-needed Catholic School here in our parish. Arriving on 25 January 1959, pioneer Sisters Mary Damian (Prioress), Mary Celestine and Mary Clare, lived in the presbytery just opposite, vacated temporarily by the Fathers Wallis and Donnelly (following a time of ‘couch surfing’ with the LCMs and MSS … what good company they kept). The hard work of dedicated and generous priests, sisters and parishioners saw Holy Name Convent and St John’s School built. They were blessed and opened by Archbishop Guilford Young in March 1960. The sisters were warmly embraced by the community, with families challenged by their own poverty, providing all they could to support their day-to-day existence. We remain grateful to the sisters for their courage, vision and sacrifice and for the paths they forged in establishing and co-constructing schools, colleges and a residential college, for university students. They provided outstanding educational leadership for our schools and within the Catholic Education Office; they assumed governance responsibilities for a number of local colleges and founded the Dominican Associates in Tasmania. Their ministries as teachers, counsellors, parish assistants, health carers and spiritual supervisors, have touched the lives of so many and in significant ways. Thank you. There are a number of past students of Holy Name School here today, including the current Prioress Sr Mary-Clare. We were the first girls who were to experience completion of our Catholic secondary schooling in Glenorchy, formed and encouraged by the Dominican tradition. Ours was an education founded on our motto Veritas, enriched by the liberal arts and the disciplines of science, mathematics and the technology of the time. Our learning lifted our sights beyond the immediate to a world filled with challenge and opportunity. Our faith was nurtured through deepening our understanding and love of the scriptures, the freedom of the Gospel message and the spirit of Dominic. The sisters were our example of generous service to others, of hope and joy. They enthused us to love our learning, to explore and inquire. They taught us to aspire to making the most of our lives and to make a positive difference to the world we would create. We learnt to dance the great ballets, to sing, to appreciate fine art and music, to perform Gilbert and Sullivan as never performed before, to march like soldiers, to play games like champions and to wear our hats and gloves beautifully … the ladies of the northern suburbs! The sisters were so keenly interested in each one of us, supporting us and our families through both good and difficult times. Filled with optimism, they encouraged us to make our way in the world with confidence and a generous sense of responsibility for others. They have always been part of the heart and soul of this parish community. So profound gratitude we extend to each and every one of you here today and all those good sisters who are with us in spirit as we celebrate 60 years of your presence and wonderful contribution to our lives. We thank you and bless you.

10 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 60-years anniversary of the Dominicans arrival

Seven Dominicans joined the congregation at St John’s to celebrate. Anne Loring (nee PIGDEN 1973) with Bobby Court (nee DERRICK 1968); Sr Mary-Clare HOLLAND (1966) and Maryanne Jackson (nee DELANY 1968). The cutting of the cake in the foyer at St John’s.

and were met by Fr Wallis and excited parishioners who escorted them to St John’s, Glenorchy, where a large crowd were waiting to welcome them as they founded their convent at Glenorchy and took responsibility for the St John’s Parish School. Building commenced for the convent and secondary school and in 1962 the first students in Year 7 began at Holy Name School, in the charge of Sr Mary Gerard OP. Holy Name senior secondary students began co-educational classes with senior Savio College boys in 1967 and the two schools achieved fully integrated senior co-education in 1969 in the lead up to the amalgamation of Holy Name and Savio College in 1973 as Dominic In 2019 the Dominican Sisters Sciences and Languages as well as the College. celebrated 60 years since they Creative and Performing Arts. They were These pioneering sisters developed commenced educational pursuits with invited by the Parish Priest of Glenorchy, their schools with vision, courage and children and young people in Hobart. Fr John Wallis to come to Tasmania to a lasting commitment to form a deep offer a quality Catholic education of the The Dominican Sisters had developed love of learning in each of their pupils. highest standard. an outstanding reputation as pioneers The Dominican tradition – to praise, in first class teaching and learning since On Sunday afternoon, 25 January 1959, to bless and to preach - continues to be their arrival from Ireland in Australia in Sr Mary Damian Hunt OP, Sr Mary integrated within the contemporary life 1867. They had forged an approach to Celestine Shorten OP and Sr Mary of Dominic College. education that valued Humanities, the Clare Murray OP arrived by plane Beth Gilligan

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 11 Christmas Eve Old Scholars Carols and Mass

On Christmas Eve each year, old scholars St John’s Parish Choir, thanks to the current students and their parents, and and friends of Dominic College celebrate ongoing support from Mrs Anne Loring. some lovely visitors from distant parts. with carols and Mass in the Dominic Thank you also to the readers, students Dominic College Principal, Ms Beth College Chapel, in memory of Br Peter Cassie and Sophia McLoughlin, as well Gilligan, attended and expressed Dezani SDB. as Ms Di Cerritelli who helped Tony gratitude for Tony’s organisation and for Our ceremony was managed with his coordinate the supper afterwards. Fr Peter’s work and blessings. usual capability by Mr Tony Webb, Around 85 people attended and donated ‘The Mass went very well and the celebrated by College Rector, Fr Peter $490 to the Br Peter Dezani Scholarship gathering was warm and welcoming. All Rankin SDB, assisted by Parish Priest, Fund collection. The congregation enjoyed the opportunity for the light Fr Guy Riolo SDB, and the singing included old scholars, their families, supper to catch up.’ was wonderfully led by members of the

Michael TONG-LEE (1963 ), Tony WEBB (1963) and Jeff BRIGGS (1963): three old classmates excited to be together again; Tom JARVIS (1973), past parent Mrs Gwen Webb, Peter ALLSOPP (1952-7) and Dominic College past parent, Mr Len Marriott. Pamela MITCHELL (1971) and Diane CERRITELLI (1971).

12 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Welcome to Kindergarten 2020

There are two Kindergarten classes in 2020 at Dominic College, Kinder timita and Kinder tuminana. We love to see old scholar parents bringing their children back to Dominic College for their education! Matthew TAYLOR (1998) with Christian, wife Bridget and baby Hugo; Amanda Brown (nee MANSFIELD 2006) with Savannah; Patrick BERRY (2002) with Quinn and wife Abbey; Melissa Atkin (nee HALL 1994) with Tom and husband Ben; Alicia PETERS (1998) with Louis and Flossy Perrett and partner, Matt Miller. Martyn LYNCH (2002) with Vienna and partner Vichka; Dwain DAVIE (2000) and Kylie McCAULEY (2000) with Max; Joel DAVIE (2002) with Harvey and wife Reagan; Cameron GOLDING (1999) with Zac; Catherine HEATHCOTE (2000) with Hunter Ikin; Jason KING (2002) with Greyson and wife, Amberley Harrex.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 13 REUNIONS & GET TOGETHERS REUNIONS & get togethers Although many years apart, usually 10 years, old scholar UPCOMING classes at their reunions have much in common: they enjoy continuing and renewing their friendships, are REUNIONS enthusiastic about staying connected and are impressed 18 July 2020 by the new facilities and new technologies at Dominic 40th anniversary Class of 1980 College. They also share many laughs over the stories Shani Goodluck [email protected] they retell. The ten years reunion of the Class of 2009 The date of this reunion at school held on 30 March 2019, sneaked into last year’s Veritas. depends on changes to current regulations and will be rescheduled. 29 Aug 2020 10th anniversary Class of 2010 Rhea Cornelius [email protected]

17 Oct 2020 50th anniversary Holy Name Class of 1970 Beth Harvey [email protected]

31 Oct 2020 30th anniversary Class of 1990 Karen Westell [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: As all activities have been suspended during the Holy Name 1969 Coronavirus social distancing, Old scholars from the Holy Name Year 10 Class of 1969 enjoyed their 50th these dates may not go ahead, anniversary reunion in August 2019 at the Black Buffalo, Federal Street, North depending on local and interstate Hobart. Rosalie Allen and Cath Clements did a great job contacting people and travel restrictions and advice. getting a very extensive group there, as well as some lovely memorabilia. Dates may also be changed if old scholars can agree on a new schedule. Please stay in touch and check closer to the event.

We would also welcome enquiries from members of the Class of 2000. Please email [email protected]

14 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 1999 The Class of 1999 enjoyed a casual afternoon tea outside Siena 5. The group has retained some close friendships over the years and we were ably supported by 1999 College Captains, Daniel PRICE and Kimberley Carrodus (nee SALE) who checked their names on the Captains Board.

1989 The Class of 1989 almost missed out! But as it turned out Rachel GRGUREVIC organized the party at Irish Murphy’s in Salamanca. A very good roll call of old scholars celebrated way into the night.

Class of 2010 ladies and best friends, planning on a reunion in And from the Class of 1986, on the final night of the Taste: Megan 2020. Rhea Cornelius, Mikayla Hall and Bianca Hollingsworth. Reynolds, Adrian Kean and Leesa Baker.

Paul Sharp said he had a great day catching up with old friends from Mostly from 2008, there’s always trouble when this lot gets together! the Class of 1979 in Hobart in January including Paul Oakley, Paul Ben Webster, Adam Crowe, Daniel Harris, Jake Henderson, Oliver Webb, Trish Barker, Maree Smith, Melissa Hyland, Jeremy Dooley, Greg Lincoln and Craig Gamble. Morgan, Caitlin Harris, Tristan Pearce and Sam Broadby.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 15 1979

We hosted an enjoyable 40-years reunion for the Class of 1979 in November 2019. Organisers Jane, Chris, Maree and Jenny did a great job in organizing and inspiring the group who enjoyed a catch-up upstairs in the White House, a tour of the new facilities at Dominic and also the older classrooms and Rat Hole.

Jeremy Dooley from the Class of 1979 prepared a special quiz for their reunion, some questions of which are reproduced below. Some of the more libellous questions have not been used! Those from other years might like to try it! How many can you get right?

Who was “The Count”? Who was the Year 10 English teacher who would preface a statement or a Who was “Drac”? question with “mmmmmmmmmm Which teacher drove a Mini-moke? MMMMMMMM”? Which teacher was a child actor in the Who taught typing? 1962 film “They found a cave”? What potent drop did Br Peter add to Name the four Houses and their colours. his coffee? Whose Mum taught us how to dance in Which Senior English teacher drove a Year 10? purple Torana?

Who was 7 Grey’s Home Room teacher? Where was the Provincial Carnival held? Which band performed in the hall underneath the Boarders Dining Room? What was the popular ball game played What was the name of the Canteen lady in upper primary and sometimes middle at the middle school? Which two boys would do the lunch run in primary school and always help school? Who was the coach of the softball team? themselves to a free pie? Which teacher drove a pale green Who would regularly start or finish a Who played Prince Charming and Kingswood station wagon with junk in sentence with “I guarantee you!”

the back? Cinderella in Year 2’s production?

Beathoven. Chris Westcott and Craig Gamble. Luke Swift and Angela Russell. Angela and Swift Luke Gamble. Craig and Westcott Chris Beathoven.

Mackillop (green). Maree Smith’s mum, Marj. Rupertswood. Rita Roberts. Graham O’Keefe. Graham O’Keefe. Mrs McIntyre. Mrs Derrick. Grappa. Patrick Bowes. Bowes. Patrick Grappa. Derrick. Mrs McIntyre. Mrs O’Keefe. Graham O’Keefe. Graham Roberts. Rita Rupertswood. Marj. mum, Smith’s Maree (green). Mackillop Miss Wronski. Square ball. Mrs Smith. Fr Frank Bertagnolli. Craig Andrikonis. Michael Woolford. Michael Woolford. Young (blue). Simmonds (red), Tweedy (yellow). (yellow). Tweedy (red), Simmonds (blue). Young Woolford. Michael Woolford. Michael Andrikonis. Craig Bertagnolli. Frank Fr Smith. Mrs ball. Square Wronski. Miss

16 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 At the Festa Italia 2020

Old scholars from across the years also catch up at vibrant community festivals, such as the Festa Italia in Federal Street, North Hobart. Paul CACCAVO (1966) and Diane CERRITELLI (1971); Peter LYDEN (1970), Brian NICHOLS (1968) and Marjorie TENBENSEL (1972); Anna DI CARLO (2012) and Felicia DI CARLO (2017) with their nonna; Robert CALLEGARI (1969); Elvio BRIANESE (1982).

Beth Harvey and Leanne Plummer visiting From 2018, Will Parkinson, Lochie Bacon Friends from the Class of 1990 catch up at Dominic to discuss their upcoming reunion and Seb Albiston, enjoying fashion and the Taste: Karen Westell, Georgie Joyce and of the Holy Name Class of 1970. music at Falls in January 2020. Jodie Van de Kamp.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 17 2019 YEAR 10 End of Year SPECIAL AWARDS Awards The GYC Bursary Libby Baker VET GYC Bursary Ceremony Ethan Henderson The Australian Defence Force: Long Tan The Dominic College 2019 Awards ceremony was held in the Savio Centre on Leadership & Teamwork Award Thursday 28 November and students in Years 6-10 were recognised for their success Makayla Modrijan and achievements. Olympic Change Maker Thomas Atkinson, Alyssa A large number of students received subject and special awards and the major Year 10 Mustchin Awards are listed at left. CALTEX Best All-rounder Sarah Fitzpatrick Rector’s Award for Leadership in the Salesian Tradition Amelia Hill-Mundy, Annalize Moase, Jarrod Good Fr Kevin O’Mara SDB Sporting Commitment Girls Alyssa Mustchin Fr Kevin O’Mara SDB Sporting Commitment Boys Thomas Atkinson Sr Pamela Davis OP Outstanding Achievement in Creative Arts Girls Zoe Watson Fr Kevin O’Leary SDB Outstanding Achievement in Creative Arts Boys James Lane MacDonald Caroline Chisholm Distinguished Community Service Award Girls Isabella Roberts St John Bosco Distinguished Community Service Award Boys Daniel Nguyen St Catherine of Siena Academic Student of the Year Award Girl Ella Fitzpatrick St Dominic Guzman Academic Student of the Year Award Boys Max Deacon St Mary MacKillop Outstanding Leadership Award Girls Maddison Cockerill St Dominic Savio Outstanding Leadership Award Boys Lachlan Rowlands The College Principal’s Award for Excellence Ursula Harris Br Peter Dezani SDB Best All-round Student Award Lachlan Rowlands

18 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Hall of Achievement During our prestigious annual Awards ceremony we inducted two old scholars into the Dominic College Hall of Achievement. The Hall of Achievement aims to celebrate the history of the school and the lives of the people who have been shaped by their education at the College. The Hall of Achievement recognizes and acknowledges the significant achievements by old scholars who have upheld the spirit and values of our founder Don Bosco, including hard work, honesty, respect and good citizenship. We were pleased to induct Professor Brett Williams and Dr Melanie Wuttke into the Dominic College Hall of Achievement. Professor Brett Williams (1982-1988) Professor Brett Williams has been an academic leader in pre-hospital educational research, scholarship and mentorship for over 15 years in Australia and works internationally to improve paramedic education and clinical practice. Brett worked as an Intensive Care Paramedic in Tasmania and in Melbourne before becoming clinical instructor, then lecturer and post- graduate coordinator at Victoria University. He is now Head of the Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice in the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University. Speaking to our students at the Hall of Achievement ceremony he said: I’m very proud as a Tassie boy to be here. I haven’t been back to Dominic for 25 years. As we parked down at the car park, I broke out into a cold sweat because we used to call it Vomit Hill when I used to play sport here: we had to run 30 or 40 ascents of the 45° hill

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 19 and I was a bit chunky in those days (probably still am) and was regularly dry retching and I dropped many kilos, I think it was thanks to Mr Paul Williams. I came in Year 4, with my sister Rachel. I was an average student, might have got an A, couple of Bs. I was more passionate about sport and probably girls; my favourite subject (you’ll never guess) was typing: my typing speed was 45 words per minute, in a class of two boys and about 30 girls. I played cricket and football. I had to make a decision about what to do in Year 10/11 and I choose football. My destiny in my view was to play professional football in England and soon left in the early part of Year 11 and then played professional football in England for two years. Unfortunately, I had no family links in Britain and no opportunity to get a visa so I had to come back. By accident I stumbled across the potential for Dr Melanie Wuttke (1992-1995) work in the Tasmanian Ambulance Service and Dr Melanie Wuttke is a medical oncologist at the Royal joined in 1992. I followed my girlfriend to Victoria, Hobart Hospital. Her parents, Olaf and Elizabeth Wuttke, became a paramedic there and then was involved lived at Berriedale. with the university from 1999. It’s a great job and I was fortunate with opportunities to be involved Melanie was Student of the Year at in working to improve ambulance paramedic Dominic College in 1994 in Year 9 standards in 12 countries. I achieved my PhD, at the Middle School and again in working on Ambulance Service in Saudi Arabia, Year 10 in 1995 as the Senior School putting females as officers and making some great became Guilford Young College and inroads there and we helped set up the very first Year 9 students stayed at Tolosa Street training package against family violence nationally. for Year 10 instead of moving to Bowden Street. After GYC, Melanie So, I’m really a high school dropout and somehow studied Science, then Medicine at I’m a professor at one of the best universities in the University of Tasmania. world! How does that work? It’s all about the cliché “if you’ve got a goal, work hard towards that.” But ‘Dad was from Germany and moved here when he was ten you may need to make sacrifices. years old. He’s an old Savio boy, was married in 1975 and our parents had me first then my sister. Dad was a mechanic I’ve got four kids and I’m 100% clear that and in later years was into real estate, but he had a number of maintaining motivation and discipline is critical businesses along the way including service stations with which in all walks of life, so to all students: do your mum helped as well as looking after us. homework, do your tasks, do it well and the world will be your oyster. I’m now 40. I’ve had some of my school friends for 27 years and I really value their role in my life. My interest in Science Don’t be caught up in the media, people are was fostered in part thanks to Mrs Jackie Conboy, who basically good. I don’t believe in coincidences. taught me over a number of years. Mrs Sue Whyte was also I think you make your own luck. Especially to very much behind me and I really value her contribution. boys and young men, treat girls and women with Dominic College gave me a really good grounding for being kindness and respect. For all students, I think work a balanced student: I always played sport, I was in the concert hard, don’t worry about other people, focus on band, I played the flute, and I also had one of my first travel yourself and your goals and objectives will take care experiences while I was at Dominic, on the school trip to the of themselves. Northern Territory. I just loved it up there and returned to In many ways where I am today is fundamentally work after I graduated. grounded and nurtured through my time as a I worked at McDonalds, Bridgewater, for five years, then student at Dominic College. There’s no question worked in pubs for a few years. After getting my Science that who I am today was built on the foundation of degree I was awarded a scholarship for medical school, coming to Dominic and the opportunity to learn which was rural-bonded, and that scholarship set me up and thrive in a safe environment, always setting a for university life and I didn’t have to work too much while high standard to maintain. studying.

20 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 I really think students should do their best at school, to give themselves the most opportunities. It’s hard to make decisions about the rest of your life at just 16 or 18. When I finished school I thought I would be a medical researcher because I didn’t think I’d be the right sort of person to be a doctor. Then when I was doing all science subjects I ended up hating being just in the laboratory, always looking at petrie dishes and not speaking to people. I realized I liked the medical stuff. So I ended up applying for medicine. I knew what I didn’t want to do and in 2009 I did a term in oncology and loved it. The field was advancing rapidly. The patients were amazing – with the worst news in the world, they are driven, inspiring and incredible! In 2015, after I qualified as a specialist, I worked in Darwin for two years. This was a massive eye-opener on indigenous health. People don’t realise how bad it is and how young it is that things begin to go wrong. I worked in aboriginal communities as a junior doctor, fascinating and sad. I went back to Melbourne to finish my training and lived and worked in Ballarat for a couple of years. Mel and her Dad, Ollie Wuttke, visiting Dominic College. There are two types of cancer doctors – haematologists (blood cancers) and Flute quartet: Amy Williams, Brooke Roden, medical oncologists (which is me). Our Melanie Wuttke and Allison Taylor. understanding of cancer has changed so much and there are so many new developments it is hard to stay across all the fields. My main focus is breast and I also do a lot of gastrointestinal cancers, some prostate and melanomas. I’m here till I retire. I have no interest in private medicine – I like working in the public sector. The changes at the Royal will make it an even better place. I have no partner or children: but I love my house and my cats and my family. I am close to my sister who has three children. I think that the key messages from what school with had passed away before they I really love my work and it’s really hard I’ve learned in life is how important turned 35, so you can never take too in your teens if you feel you have to kindness is: every day I’m seeing people many things for granted. make decisions about what you’re going go through the worst time of their life to do for the next 50 years of your life. I I started off doing a Science degree and and little acts of kindness make such a don’t think you have to decide that early I decided part way through that wasn’t big difference. – if you think that you want to start on for me, so I went back and did medical one path and something else drives your We should also always really value our school and I’m absolutely thrilled with passion then go for it. Make the changes lives – time for my patients is often the career I have now. worthwhile. short, and six of the students I went to

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 21 DOSA FOOTBALL

DOSA Football Club report

Another piece of Rooster history was Special achievements this year included We are in perhaps the strongest position celebrated in 2019. In 2018 never before Aaron Davey and Scott Beattie’s game we have been in both on and off the in our 42 year history had both sides number 250, now both are OSFA Life field and the future is still very bright. tasted the ultimate success in one season. Members. Luke Golding played his Once again we are lucky enough to have In 2019 we tasted that success again and 300th and Brendan (Snowy) Loveless an a strong group of young players on our we are calling it the “Double, Double.” incredible 400. list who have all added enthusiasm to the group. It was not too long ago DOSA was Thank you to all of the Coaches this year known as the team that ‘choked’ in the especially Justin Veitch. He is a respected Up the little Red Rooster and let’s make finals but I can firmly say that tag is long leader and fantastic bloke, and there is 2020 the “Triple-Double”. gone and we are the envy of the OSFA. no doubt his drive and passion to redeem Cameron Golding, As the DOSA Football family we are some previous losses in the past was the DOSA FC Co-President 2019 entitled to be proud of this achievement. driving force for him to pull the club together and succeed in 2019. Two years ago we entered into a formal partnership arrangement with Veitchy has decided to step away from Dominic which has strengthened our the position of Senior coach in 2020 Grand final winners in reserves already strong relationship further and but will still be playing for the mighty and seniors, the two teams I am hoping their good premiership Roosters next year. It is also my pleasure celebrate together after the game. luck and wonderful exposure from to announce that we have re-signed Milestones: 300 games for Luke this partnership is something we can previous coach Jake Briggs to the Senior GOLDING (1997); 250 games continue into the future. Coaching role in 2020 which is very for Aaron DAVEY (1999); 400 exciting for us all and we are lucky to games for the ageless Brendan To those who tirelessly volunteer their have such amazing leaders at the club. LOVELESS (1990); 250 games time to allow players to kick a ball for Scott BEATTIE (2001). around and hang out with their mates, DOSA continues to be a major player in we thank you. the Old Scholars Football Association.

22 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Highlights of the DOSA Best & Fairest AWARDS Br Peter Dezani Medallion Senior Best & Fairest: Jake Briggs Andrew Edwards Trophy Senior Best & Fairest Runner Up: Scotty Jones Dooley Family Medallion Reserves Best & Fairest: Kaden Salter McCarthy Family Trophy Reserves Best & Fairest Runner Up: Justin Carroll Wayne Olding Trophy Senior Leading Goal Kicker: Caden Wilson Tom Jarvis Trophy Reserves Leading Goal Kicker: Michael Robinson BJ Maxwell Senior Coaches Trophy: Aaron Parker DOSA Football Club report BA Smith Reserves Coaches Trophy: Jordan Cox Ty Bennett Memorial Trophy Best First Year Player: Ben Crick Andrew Dillon Memorial Trophy Most Tenacious Reserves: Brendan Morley Best in Finals 2019 Medallion Seniors: Justin O’Brien

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 23 Mr and Mrs Chandler and their daughter, Margaret, at the front of Grantleigh, purchased in 1936.

GRANTLEIGH

BEFORE The driveway into the Grantleigh Estate. BOYS’TOWN

In January 1945 Dr Ernest Victor Tweedy, Archbishop of Hobart, announced in the GRANTLEIGH HOUSE, near Mr and Mrs Sawyer were popular Catholic Standard ‘We are to Tolosa, O’Brien’s Bridge, with or members of the Glenorchy community without about 4 acres of orchard and renowned for their civic assistance. have our own Boys’ Town.’ and 50 acres of land. Alfred built Merton Hall for the use of residents’ meetings, concerts and Sunday For some time, the Archdiocese had Monsieur De La Peyre was living there worship. wanted to establish an orphanage for but he vacated in April 1885. Local older boys. The property chosen was farmer and politician Alfred Sawyer Alfred Sawyer died in April 1918. After ‘Grantleigh’ on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy. became the owner. Alfred had hops his widow, Salome Letitia Sawyer, died Settlement between the solicitors for and orchards at his farm ‘Hermitage’ at in 1936 the ‘Grantleigh Estate’ was the Archdiocese and those of Robert Sorrell Creek near New Norfolk. Alison advertised for sale: Chandler was effected 14 March 1945 Alexander, Glenorchy historian, says he 35 acres orchard with good for £3350. was known as ‘Toshy’ Sawyer and ‘had varieties of fruit bearing about been run over by a carriage and was Grantleigh was built in the early 1880s. 5000 bushels per year, 10 crippled, but still worked as a farmer and It was advertised to let in June 1884 by acres grass paddocks and the fruit grower.’ H J Hull: balance light bush. Stone and

24 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 weatherboard homestead of orchard. We had great fun and Family life at Grantleigh. Mr and Mrs Chandler 10 rooms, surrounded by nice games with Margaret, ranging with daughter, Margaret. The family room, now gardens and grounds planted… from swimming in Tommy Mr Clinton Baker’s office. Below, Mr Richard outbuildings large apple-house, Hobbler’s Hole across in Walter visits to share his photos. stable, garage, cowshed, work Humphrey’s Rivulet, pony rides, shop, blacksmith shop, numerous rolling down the front paddock in sheds. a rainwater tank, to indoor games and competitions. Robert John Chandler, Tranmere orchardist, purchased the estate. Robert Robert’s wife, Margaret, died 8 and his wife Margaret lived at Grantleigh November 1943. Soon after, he decided with their daughter Margaret, during the to leave the business and sold Grantleigh late 1930s. to the Trustees of the Property of the Roman Catholic Church in Tasmania. Ralph Cruickshank and his sister Marion Chandler ran a garage in Moonah recalled childhood visits to Grantleigh to afterwards and died 21 January 1952. visit the young Margaret Chandler and her parents, whom they called Aunt Meg Robert and Margaret’s only child, and Uncle Boo. Margaret, married Kenneth Geoffrey Walter in 1947. Their son, Richard Aunt Meg was a wonderful cook shared photos of his grandparents at and kept a beautiful garden at Grantleigh, when he visited Dominic Grantleigh, while Uncle Boo College in 2019. tended the extensive irrigated

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 25 DON’T ASK Gerard Little (Boys’ Town 1952-1955)

Gerard Little was one of the 39 British ‘We had a kit bag, two sets of clothing Gerry was the oldest of the 27 boys who child migrants brought out to Boys’ Town and the nuns gave us 24 pennies each. arrived in September, however, John We weren’t allowed off the boat in Bullivant and Anthony Doherty, who by Fr John Brennan SDB during 1952 ports on the way, but when we got to were part of the first group of 12 child under the Child Migration scheme. Fremantle, Western Australia, we all got migrants in July, were both older than told to get on the bus and take our kit Gerry. Gerry says that he’s always been different, bags with us. We went to Perth to a big having trouble relating and interacting ‘There was not much to do at Boys’ place and that afternoon only half of us with people. He was born February Town. We would go swimming and there got back on the bus to go back to the 1940 in London, but never had a birth was a waterfall. Back from the waterfall ship.’ certificate till he was 56, when his local was a wall and a pool. At the end of priest, a genealogist, on his behalf sent Gerry and 26 other boys from mixed winter you needed to open the plug off to England for it. orphanages, arrived at Boys’ Town, and let the water out and then throw all Glenorchy, in September 1952. the stones at the bottom over the wall, Gerry didn’t know his parents; he was otherwise the pool would eventually fill placed into a Nazareth House orphanage, ‘I didn’t really fit in at school. I was the up with silt and rocks. We’d go up all the at Melchet Court near Romsey. As a eldest of the English boys and I was in hills around, the pathways zig-zagged up young lad, he recalls a lady visiting him charge. We were always in wars between the hills and up Mt Wellington.’ and taking him out to see a show, and the English and the Australians. Always meeting people in the forest behind the fighting in the playground. I was always ‘There was always ample food for us. town who said they were his auntie and in trouble as the so-called leader.’ I was content. At Boys’ Town we had uncle and who had lots of rabbits. ‘I was only two in the orphanage and they let me just wander around by myself.’ Gerry said when he was 12 years old, 27 boys were selected from his orphanage and left England on the Ormonde to come out to Australia. The boys from his orphanage had three cabins and each cabin had a minder (‘who didn’t really The Glenorchy Council opened the ‘children’s swimming pool’ in Upper Chapel Street, 23 December give a damn about us’ Gerry said). 1952. The pool had been built by local citizens and enjoyed by local children and children at Boys’ Town.

26 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 tripe, tapioca, semolina… A couple Gerry Little visited looked after me in the holidays and gave Dominic College in me a bike for Christmas, which I rode 2002 for the 50th all around the Huon. They wanted to anniversary of the arrival of the child cook what I liked. They asked “Do you migrants. Gerry like steak?” What’s that? I said. “Do you (right) celebrates like pumpkin?” No, you give that to the with Peter pigs!’ SEVIERI (1952- The school was not a school and you 1958) and Michael MARKHAM really didn’t get taught. We had a Polish (1952-1956). teacher for English with a very strong accent, a Maths teacher who only taught tables (I knew them). A lady came to 1956 with only the clothes he stood in Gerry said that all his life he kept on teach us piano. The biggest subject was and no money. making bad choices. Sadly, Gerry’s first church: 80% of the time. When you wife was, in his words, “very bad news” His landlady, Dolly McGorien, wrote to left school you left your religion here, and had left him with large debts when Savio College Rector, Fr William Neale too. Some of the boys came back, but the marriage failed. SDB, asking for Gerry’s contact as he I never returned till 2002 for the 50th had left her Newport boarding house After his second wife died, his numerous anniversary. I became an individual and owing her £10. children and stepchildren were placed in lived my life by that principle.’ foster care, in very sad circumstances. But Gerry must have returned and made Gerry left Boys’ Town in February 1956, his peace with her, as he wrote to “Fr Gerry says himself that he is in his own having passed Year 6, as the Salesians O’Neill” two years later from the same little world and crippled emotionally, DON’T ASK secured him a job in a drapers and boarding house to say: never having cuddled his children or mercers shop, A J Connor & Co, in grandchildren. But he loves them. Harrington Street, Hobart. ‘I have secured a position in the Victorian Railways, stationed at Newport It’s clear that Gerry never had the ‘They set me to work there in the maids’ Workshops.’ Gerry asked for some details ongoing support he needed. But few did department. I was living in a private from the school which were needed for in those days. The boys were pointed the house run by the Cubes, in North his employment: why he was brought way they should follow but once they left Hobart. I asked one of the girls dressing out to Australia, his correct name and school, even at 16, who was responsible the mannequins some questions. I wasn’t age, the address of his orphanage in for them? For boys with parents, the being cheeky but she nearly fell off the England. family was responsible. For wards of ladder. She complained to Mr McHugo the state, the State government was and he pulled me aside. He was a strict ‘It is most essential for me to secure responsible. But for the child migrants to Catholic and said “If you don’t know this plus a birth certificate to retain my Boys’ Town, responsibility was disputed. something, don’t ask!” We had to survive. position in the Victorian Railways.’ The We were different. We couldn’t ask documents and the baptismal certificate With no birth certificate and no papers, anyone anything.’ were sent to Gerald from the school the Gerry never obtained a valid driver’s next week. license, and racked up traffic fines Gerry said when they left school it was and charges. Debts multiplied. Gerry like a door closed and there was no In 1962 he wrote once more to the tried, and ultimately failed, to dodge handle on the other side. school, from Kings Cross, Sydney, saying authorities around the country. he had had burnt all his papers. Now ‘We didn’t know how to handle money, he wanted to get married but the priest He spent his life picking up something people. No idea what was what. Every wanted a copy of his baptism. for a while then dropping it, moving on decision I had to make on my own.’ when it all crashed down. The new Savio College Rector, Fr The Managing Director, A F Connor, Papworth replied with some advice as There was a move by the Minister for wrote to Boys’ Town Rector, Fr Cole to where to write for information and Immigration to deport him in 2009. His in March 1956, commending Gerry supplied his confirmation certificate deportation would have been the height and saying that he had been given a from 1955. of absurdity given he had no choice permanent position and praising his when he was “deported” to Australia ‘forthright character, willingness and ‘From it I see that there is no record of from England, as an orphan at the age of adaptability.’ But it didn’t last. Gerry left your father which probably means your 12 in 1952. soon after chasing higher wages, looking mother wasn’t married when you were for more than his five pounds a week. born. This detail should not worry you Now Gerry and his partner, Pat, live a He shifted to the north, then across especially if you’ve got any sense. There’s quiet life, retired and with an extended Bass Strait to Melbourne to work for the nothing much to be done except pray family. His troubles are behind him, at railways. for them both and not to make the same last. mistake yourself! God bless you in your He turned up at a boarding house near new life.’ the Williamstown Railyards in October

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 27 SAVIO TRIO John Bailey Savio College Rector, Fr Adrian Papworth SDB, recommended John Bailey in 1965 to prospective employers: ‘John has always done his best in class and in sport. He has been in no trouble in or out of school,’ adding, helpfully, ‘to the best of my knowledge.’ ‘I wanted to come to Savio for the farm animals, but I was a day boy so was excluded from looking after them anyway. I had two years in 1st Year (1963 and 1964) and then did 2nd Year. Fr Papworth wrote a letter to my mother saying “Mrs Bailey, you’re wasting your money!” I wasn’t very brainy. Fr O’Sullivan said “You’ll never get a job that pays £10 a week.” I left Savio and went to Silk and Textiles and I got £10 a week and thought to myself “Silly old bugger – doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” I was doing the sample dyes. In the dye shop there were about 40 blokes: two Australians and the rest were New Australians. Even though I only went to Year 8 at Savio I could work the scales to measure the chemicals out properly to get the colours right. I wanted to do the night shifts, because the girls were on night shift, but I had to be 18 to do that, so I left and got a job in the PMG and stayed there for 43 years. After a redundancy I had a few jobs but never had a connection with the school again till now when I started connecting with the Facebook. Denis Patmore I started at Savio in Year 4 in Fr Stettmeyer’s class in 1960 after coming from St Therese’s. I went up to Year 6 and into Year 7 but left then and got an apprenticeship as a steel moulder. I left there and worked for the Hobart City Council, doing stone work, building stone walls for the Council and got pretty good at it. I then went out on my own and had my own business. I still do a little. Savio College Rector, Fr Papworth wrote him a reference in 1963 saying he had shown himself a practical young man and a conscientious worker. ‘Neat, well-mannered and very obedient.’ Rob McCarthy I started in Year 4 half way through 1960 from St Virgil’s. I failed and repeated a couple of grades as I was going through and I left and started as a butcher working for 10 pounds a week, pretty good money. I did some concreting and then on to the Public Works Department (PWD then the DMR) and stayed for 24 years and 11 months, with it changing hands a few times, then to Roadways for 20 years. Retired at 64 taking redundancy. Now I just like working around with my sons.

28 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Southlander Chris Hankin (1989)

Chris Hankin lives ‘I’ve done a lot of community work, Canada. There are three out of Tasmania consultation and engagement, getting in our Invercargill office. But you don’t in Invercargill, New local people in local communities feel too far away – you feel closer to Zealand, and works for involved in project work.’ Tasmania in New Zealand, than if you were in Perth or Darwin. It’s an open Chris has done similar work in the past, the NZ Department border with New Zealand; when I first at Queenstown and Milford Sound, on came here you had to deal with currency of Conservation, the the Routeburn Track. In these locations and transfers but now it’s easy. equivalent of Tasmania’s the engagement was more with business operators in the tourist sector, working Chris went to Sacred Heart Primary Parks and Wildlife on minimizing the environmental impact School and enrolled at Dominic for Year Service. of their operations. 5. His early schooling and family life was disrupted by the death of his mother. Chris has worked in a number of ‘People love the outdoors and many Later, his step-mother and Chris and his positions for nearly ten years. ‘I work in forge careers in tourism, using skills such father lived with Chris’s grandparents on a quite environmentally significant area, as skiing and hiking. Having a well- the eastern shore. just south of Invercargill,’ said Chris, ‘to managed environment requires managing protect the wetlands in battles from all the impact of tourist operations. Chris was a keen sportsman at Dominic sorts of threats.’ and represented the school in athletics, Chris completed Year 12 in 1991 and football, rowing, orienteering, cross Awarua-Waituna is one of New Zealand’s did well. He recalls Mr Brennan and Fr country and cycling. Outside school, largest remaining coastal wetland O’Mara fondly, and says that Dominic Chris was a member of the Hobart systems, encompassing a mix of coastal gave him a good basis in general science. Amateur Cycling Club and Lindisfarne lagoons, freshwater swamps, extensive He did Botany and Zoology at the Rowing Club. His love of outdoors has peatlands and estuaries. These ecosystems University of Tasmania and Honors in prevailed. are threatened by land use intensification Marine Botany – using a lot of that now! in surrounding Southland, which has ‘I wasn’t sure about leaving Tasmania to ‘At the moment it is just me and the dog degraded habitats, modified water levels start with, but I just overcame the self- living in Invercargill, but you don’t have and reduced water quality. The wetlands doubt and gave it a go.’ to be a solo ranger to work in this field. provide a vital refuge for rare bird In fact, the environmental community is Managing the balance between species. The area is also visited frequently quite social in these areas. environmental ceonservation, the by many different trans-equatorial footprint of tourism and the needs of migrating and wading bird species and ‘I have dual Ausralian-New Zealand agriculture and industry is not unusual threatened plants and insects, as well as citizenship. A lot of Tasmanians like the for Tasmanians! wildfowl, native fish and trout. outdoors and are working here or in

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 29 LOOKING up to Liam (2007) Liam Jones

Liam Jones has played breakfast, a story of courage, resilience of my life I was raised by my Mum. and his decision to invest in his belief he She was a cleaner at the Royal Hobart 125 games of AFL in a could be an elite AFL footballer. Hospital, all her life. She was the hardest working person I have ever met. She rollercoaster career. He ‘I was coming down for the Hobart did everything for us, and I wouldn’t be Show after the draft and someone said was drafted to the Western where I am if not for her.’ “Don’t forget where you come from!” Bulldogs aged 17 in the and I’ve never forgotten that,’ said Liam Liam went to the local school, 2008 draft (#32), debuted at the breakfast. ‘Dominic feels like Springfield Gardens. Liam recalled that home. I haven’t been back too much, but Josh Mabb was the only other student in 2010 and kicked 66 I had really good teachers and friends to go to Dominic College in Year 7 with goals before being traded here.’ him in 2004. to Carlton in 2014. Liam was born in Devonport 24 ‘My cousins and other friends went off to February 1991 to Bob and Janine Cosgrove, but my mother wanted us to He shared some Jones, their third child. His father grew have a really good education and saved of his story up in Darwin and played football for up her money and sent us to Dominic.’ with students, Devonport and for St Kilda in the VFL families and ‘Mum was a single woman and after being drafted in 1987. old scholars at unfortunately found herself in a bad the Dominic ‘My two older sisters and my Mum and relationship, and my sisters and I had to College I moved to Hobart when I was three deal with that. To play football was an International and lived in West Moonah. My Mum escape for me, a refuge. I didn’t think Men’s Day and Dad split up, so for the majority of it that way at the time, but it was. I’d

30 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 come home after school and get out of first exposure to a potential career path too well, so there was the pull to go back the house and kick the football around, for me in football.’ home… but I decided to try really hard, or I’d go to school early and kick the ball to use the same intensity and drive for ‘My last year at Dominic I received a call around.’ football on my homework. from my Dad saying he got a call from a ‘My Pop took me to Auskick to play for College board: “How would you like to I was lucky enough to be then picked up Glenorchy when I was young. I didn’t move to Melbourne and go to school on by the Bulldogs at 17 in Year 11 just on know anyone and I was really scared but a scholarship?” I wasn’t that interested as the basis of my tapes. I was so surprised: I ended up playing with North Hobart I wanted to stay with my friends and go a young kid who was then running which was great.’ to Guilford Young College. But they sent around with Brad Johnston, Matt Boyd, me some highlight tapes from Scotch all the great players you knew from TV.’ ‘I was pretty quiet in Year 7 - I just did College Melbourne. Cyril Rioli was in my schoolwork – but when I got the Liam was one of four Tasmanians the tapes and I thought the football opportunity to kick the footie up on the drafted in 2008, with Mitch Robinson, was unbelievable. This was my dream. I tennis courts with the Year 10s that’s Aaron CORNELIUS (2006) and Bart should go over and give it a crack.’ when I came out of myself more and McCulloch. enjoyed Years 8 and 9, with lots of good ‘My sisters had moved out of home and ‘For a few years I was starstruck. My first friends and good teachers. with all the stuff going on, I thought it few games I was just wondering what might be best to get out of Hobart so One of Liam’s mates, Tom CURTAIN I was doing. I started to grow and get I made the tough decision to move to (2008), said that two things stood out athletic and go pretty well. Everything Melbourne. I didn’t know anyone and for him growing up with Liam at school, was easy: I was young, talented and moved into boarding school which had his competitiveness and music. could just enjoy myself. Our coach a very strict regime. At Dominic I’d Rodney Eade got sacked. Barry Hall was ‘I was in Year 9 when he was in Year liked the social aspects of school, not so about to retire and he said to me “It’s up 10 and we beat them one lunchtime at much the study. But I hoped I could play to you now, you’ll have to do it!” and I Volleyball. As a result Liam didn’t speak football for Scotch and get drafted.’ thought to myself “I’m ready to be the to me for the rest of the week! Scotch College had a tradition of key forward.” But then I realized I wasn’t Liam also is a talented guitarist which sending its Year 10 and Year 11 ready.’ he learnt at Dominic but he’s even more development squads to the Tiwi Islands, ‘You can go under the radar when you talented at producing music videos. We north of Darwin, and students from the are fresh on the scene,’ he told the often would spend out school holidays Tiwi Islands have received scholarships Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph in 2017. ‘It making our own music videos to bands to Scotch, including Cyril, Stewart takes a bit of history for people to know like Backstreet Boys, and Boys to Men.’ and Shannon Rioli. Liam told an Age how to play you. After that year, maybe journalist in 2013 that he remembers Mariel BUTTERWORTH (2007) recalls defenders thought I was dangerous and only one indigenous student in his the music, too. ‘A few of the boys created put more time into me.’ primary school and none at Dominic a band and they would perform concerts College. The notion of sharing his Ralph described Jones as a one-trick for us. When other schools came to aboriginality with peers never entered pony, unable to get the ball if he didn’t Dominic for sport days the band became his head. He said that while he had an take a sky-scraping mark in a pack. ‘That the entertainment at lunch.’ appreciation of the heritage of his father, mark happens maybe one in 10 times,’ Liam said he started football slowly. he had a lot to learn. said Jones. ‘But it wasn’t a tactic that was ‘I didn’t start thriving in football till I going to take me to the next level.’ ‘At my first training session, just before was 16 years old, a bit taller and more the first round, I ruined the cartilage ‘I didn’t deal with the pressure well. The athletic and I was lucky enough to make in my knee and I was out for the year. fear of failure started to consume me and the Tasmanian under 16 side and then I thought I should go home as I came made me give less than 100%. You need the Australian under 17. That was my to play footie not to study. Mum wasn’t to be vulnerable to give 100% because you know it might not work out. I was performing badly. The new coach didn’t like me much. He called me up after a game, at midnight and said if I don’t do something in the next six weeks he’d get rid of me. I had a few years left on my contract and it wasn’t going to end well. My dream was over.’ New Bulldogs coach, Brendan McCartney, refused to select him after Round 15 2014. ‘He just ran out of faith in me. I think he felt it was time to give the other guys a turn, regardless of my Teacher (and old scholar) Mr Paul Williams loved having Liam in Savio House. Paul said Liam was VFL form.’ very proud that his image was used in Mr Williams’ “Raising the Bar” promotion.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 31 Liam’s homeroom, Savio 5, in 2007.

‘I wasn’t playing much, was playing ‘I was suddenly given an opportunity in ‘Hard work pays off. The harder you VFL and started losing my confidence. defence – I think we had too many full work, the more you achieve. Train I reached out to my manager and made forwards. I started to thrive and with a harder. Extra massage. Good night’s the move to Carlton. I really got along few injuries in the seniors I got a game.’ sleep. Don’t go drinking with your with coach Mick Malthouse and I mates. It’s all these things that may seem His experience in defence was very thought it was a great move, but within like sacrifices, but the more I’ve done limited – just a handful of school and half a year he’d been sacked and replaced these things the luckier I’ve got.’ AIS games. He had just 24 hours’ notice with Brendan Bolton. My manager called of the change. ‘Many highlights in my early career me and said Carlton didn’t want me.’ were getting the big mark and kicking The first game in the VFL in the back ‘I had three years left on my contract the goal, but now my biggest strength was against Port Melbourne. ‘I didn’t and was upset and didn’t know what I’d is I’ll never give up. When I come up know what was going on – I just tried to do. My dream could be over and I had against guys like Buddy Franklin or punch the ball.’ The next game he was to organise a payout. What could I do Jack Riewoldt, they’re going to be more in the ruck. Then in defence again he for work? I’d done a personal training athletic than me, more skilled football- was against St Kilda’s Josh Bruce. Liam course, I could move back to North wise, but I’m 100% confident I will give held him to a single goal and had 30 Hobart or play in the country…’ 100% effort. I may not win every time disposals, 16 contested possessions and but I’ll keep trying. That’s the reputation ‘But Brendan Bolton said “Look I know 15 marks. I want.’ you’re upset, I’ll give you a clean slate.” Liam was recalled to the Seniors in He saved me. The next year I didn’t play Liam signed a new 3-year deal with Round 12, taking the role of shutting much, mostly VFL. Then 2017 was Carlton in 2019. Then list manager, down the opposition’s best key-position going to be my last year. I thought I’d Stephen Silvagni said Liam became player. He became famous for the try everything I could. I took as much an integral part of the Carlton number of spoils, due to his preference advice, from as many people as I could. I backline through sheer hard work and to punch the ball away rather than try thought how hard my Mum worked for determination. to outmark, and received five Brownlow me and my sisters. I got back to thinking votes in the rest of the year. He signed ‘He shows such dedication to his about how much I loved football, a 2-year contract extension in 2017 and defensive craft and it’s a credit to Liam kicking around till dark after school and went on to stay at the back and never that he has become one of the best then getting there at 7.30 in the morning kick another goal! defenders in the competition.’ to start again.’

32 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Lachlan Rowlands (2019) Lachlan Rowlands (2019) received Dominic College’s most prestigious award at the end of 2019, the Br Peter Dezani Best All Round Student Award. Lachlan was College Captain, received the St Dominic Savio Outstanding Leadership Award for Boys, and the 9/10 Athletic Development subject award. He performed in numerous drama productions and represented the College in sports, such as basketball. ‘I’m grateful for all my mates and the teachers who pushed me to be my best and supported me through the tough times.’ Lachlan was from Oatlands and enrolled into Year 5 in 2014. His father was a farmer and shearer, and his older sister, Lauren, who was also school captain and winner of the Br Peter Dezani Award in 2013, has graduated in Agricultural Science from the University of Tasmania. It doesn’t look like Lachlan will be following the family tradition, though. ‘I loved PE at Dominic, as well as Drama with Mr O’Brien, and loved Chemistry, too. I didn’t work during the recent Christmas holidays: just relaxed and played cricket. Guilford Young College is pretty good so far. I have been a bit homesick as Dominic is like home. I made the First XI cricket and we beat Hutchins in the grand final the other day which was really good and the boys got rowdy. I’m doing Drama, English, Maths, Religion and Outdoor Ed. I want to become a PE teacher, probably studying in Melbourne, then come back to Dominic to get a teaching job. My advice: Take every opportunity you can.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 33 GIULIA WITH A “G”

Giulia Jones (nee Macfarlane, 1985-1992 Class of 1995)

Mrs Giulia Jones was elected to the In Canberra Giulia was a political in the school. I made friends with the ACT Legislative Assembly in 2012 staffer for politicians including Tony very tall man with the white van who representing the electorate of Molonglo. Abbott. She ran for election on several was the cleaner. I remember him as very She is the Shadow Minister for Women, occasions for the Liberal Party before her kind and his van had lots of very clean- Mental Health and Multicultural Affairs. breakthrough success in 2012. smelling colourful fluids in it. Giulia Macfarlane was born in 1980 and n 1985 I started primary school One of the nicest memories in enrolled at Dominic College into Prep at Dominic College in Prep. I the primary school was Sister Ann in 1985. Her parents were Nicholas and remember the big gates at the who lovingly prepared us for first Giovanna Macfarlane and the family Ientrance and the very clean bitumen reconciliation and first communion. lived at Springfield. oblong the school was built on. She was so small and we felt very happy Canberra magazine ‘Citynews’ said with her. But she clearly knew why she I remember Mrs Harris the Primary Giulia began her Liberal Party political was there. I remember one time meeting Principal, my first example of a woman career ‘rather oddly Labor-style as an with her in her little office opposite the in an executive role! She was always so organizer for the Shop Workers Union’ tuck shop, and she gave me a holy card. impeccably dressed, and we felt so safe in while studying political science and I felt very special. And in those days we her hands as a little school community. history at the University of Tasmania. were more expected to fit in and do our I remember Mrs Pullen, Mrs Hecker and work as kids, so she added that touch of ‘I was never a Young Liberal,’ she told Mr Fagan in my time. My siblings and I extra love! I remember she lived across Citynews journalist. ‘I kind of joined the spent time after school waiting for mum, the playground in a red brick house. And grown-ups’ party right away.’ who was a teacher in the high school - we children always thought it was a very Giulia married army officer Major no after school care in those days, we special place! Bernard Jones, and moved to Canberra would just relax and spend time without I went into Year 7 at Dominic Middle in late 2005 after 12 months in Darwin. the pressure of the school day, playing School in 1992. I was only there for a

34 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 short while, I remember Brother Peter It wasn’t perfect, but we learned to be Dezani SDB who ran the Rat Hole, resilient and creative and for that I’m which was a place for kids like me, who really grateful and I try to impart that to were not so happy, to go at lunch time my children. and recess. He always had a lolly for us, THE BEARD Canberra is a small Capital city and a kind word and a table tennis bat or a having grown up in Hobart, it has a pool cue to keep us from spending too certain comfort for me, not too huge! Jye Rogers much time thinking about our worries! And in 2012 after much hard work over Fr Curmi was also a figure I remember a number of years I was elected to the (2004) well from those days. The Salesian ACT Legislative Assembly, as a Liberal brothers and priests of the middle Member. Our parliament here is a cross Jye started in Prep in 1994 and says school were good men. And my lasting between the local council and state he didn’t mind school. He did love the impression of them is one of love. Just government all rolled into one! sports, and played AFL, volleyball and kindness and love. I knew I was safe and I am at present the Shadow Minister for basketball. Mr Mangione he remembers welcome. Emergency Services, Police, Corrections, well and says thanks also Mr Woolford I was going through my own issues, as and Women. These are challenging and Mr Reinbach. Mrs Graham he says so many of our youth do, but I always roles but I am full of hope that both the was pretty hard sometimes and he was remember my time at Dominic with a uniformed personnel serving this city as pretty hard on her. fondness for the love that they clearly well as those in our prison can live with ‘I started at Tassal and was a leading showed! dignity, respect and experience a little hand for five years, then moved to of that love I grew up with through my In 2004 I married then Captain Bernard Adelaide for Defence SA. Now I’m schooling. Jones who I met while we were studying an apprentice plumber with Howrah both at UTAS, he was doing French for I can honestly say I try to live out the Plumbing. I’m on the job here at interest on top of work and I was doing love of others in my work which I Dominic working on the big K-2 my History and Political Science degree. experienced in those formative years development.’ We moved to Darwin to follow his from Mrs Harris, Mrs Pullen, Sr Ann Jye is a vital player for DOSA Football posting and then a couple of years later and then Br Peter and Fr Curmi. I Club and now has four premierships on landed in Canberra where we have been imagine there are many people like me his resume: two reserves and two seniors. ever since. whose very character was so formed by their example. Maybe they aren’t on TV ‘If the Old Scholars roster gets going in We have six children; Felix 14, Leo 12, and in the newspaper but their efforts 2020 we will give the triple a red hot go! Nicolina 10, Ambrose 8, Maximus 6 with us students will no doubt live on I am married to Renee, with two boys, and Liliana 2. My kids are growing up through generations of love of neighbour Judd and Little Ray, eight and two years in a different era and they are more and of family we learnt and experienced old. My tip for students today: Study entertained - we made our own fun so from them. hard – real hard. much more.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 35 OCEANS 20 Dr Joanna Vince (nee Krasnicki 1992)

Dr Joanna Vince is where they would like to be and what trampolines and Friday afternoon a Senior Lecturer they will be doing later in life. My road activities that included bowling, ice- at the University of to where I am included many twists and skating and one that I along with many Tasmania, an expert turns, however, looking back there are of my female friends did: Deportment in international, some things that stand out and I now and Grooming! I wonder now if this domestic and realise helped me get to where I am now. would be a popular choice for teenage comparative oceans girls? Since I was a child, I loved the ocean governance and and beaches. My family took me on trips When it came to choosing my electives the effectiveness around different parts of Tasmania where in Year 9, I sat down with my parents of government I was introduced to the most amazing to talk about what subjects to choose and non-state places. We loved spending time at the and my father said that if I wanted a management of beach. My grandparents often took me job straight out of school I should pick marine resources on fishing trips where I learned that you typing and shorthand. In those days and marine pollution. Joanna was only take what you need – and in those young girls did get secretarial jobs after inducted into the Dominic College Hall of days there were more fish in the sea. Year 10 with ease. But I had already Achievement in 2005 and was our guest My brother, Aleksander KRASNICKI decided I wanted to go to University. So speaker at the International Women’s Day (1994), and I joined the Polish Scouts my parents offered me the best advice – breakfast in March 2020. where we learned about how to survive do what inspires you, what makes you I am a political scientist working in in the bush and we learned how to happy. They never said “You must do this the field of oceans governance. I am appreciate and respect the environment. or that subject”, and I am so grateful for known as a ‘marine social scientist’ We camped in the most remote places that. My choices were my own. which is now an emerging disciplinary and most importantly, we had a lot of I went on to choose Extended Maths, field. This means that I study the way fun doing so. Throughout my life these Poetry and Writing, Drama and Art. oceans, coasts, fisheries and other marine experiences and memories have always In Year 11 and 12 (my class was the resources are managed or governed by been guiding my decisions and activities. last year of Dominic students to finish governments, industry and community When I arrived in Dominic in Year 7, Year 12), I chose Computing, English, organisations. I was thrilled that there were so many Creative Writing and Accounting. What This is not what I envisaged I would be subjects from which to choose. I wanted weird combinations these subjects were! doing as I was growing up. For some to do all of them. I loved school, the But I enjoyed them all. In 1993 I was women, they know from an early age teachers, my friends. I also loved the inspired by my Year 11 Creative Writing

36 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 teacher to enter an essay competition. I won the Canon Young Writer of the Year award for Victoria/Tasmania and I knew that writing was something I truly loved. The teachers always supported the young women in my classes to pursue our interests without prejudice. And I wouldn’t be where I am now without that encouragement. At University I chose to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts where I continued my cross disciplinary interests – Computing, Psychology, Sociology and the study of public policy. It soon became obvious that Public Policy and Political Science was the path for me. At UTAS, the School of Government, as it was known then, now the Politics and International Relations Program, had great expertise in environmental, ocean and Antarctic governance and I was immediately drawn to those subjects. I enjoyed Political Science and it made sense to me. In my Honours year, I completed a thesis about international regimes in Antarctica and the Southern Bluefin tuna fisheries. My PhD thesis examined oceans governance in Australia since Federation and it was awarded the Dean’s Commendation award, the highest award given at University level upon completion. I had achieved everything a student could hope for! In every stage of my education, my choices were based on the things I was passionate about, what I cared about, what changes I wanted to see. I didn’t think too much about “my job”. Employment seemed to always work out. I tutored in different subjects at university during my PhD years and when I finished, I took a few chances. my biggest supporters. I could not be outside the square. The Drama classes I The one that made the biggest impact here without them. took gave me the confidence to lecture was moving to Launceston with my in front of hundreds of students. My husband to continue tutoring at UTAS I had forgotten how connected I was Creative Writing classes helped me in the northern campuses and to take my to the things I loved growing up and become the researcher I am. I now first lecturing position at the Australian their connection to my position today. have over 40 publications, including Maritime College. The other day while cleaning out my journal papers, books, book chapters and wardrobes in my home, I found my old Six months later I got a full time, consulting reports for government. schoolbooks with my poetry about the on-going position at UTAS and I have environment, an essay about whaling and Follow your passions and support other been there ever since. I have now been other bits and pieces. This reminded me girls and women in pursing theirs. By teaching young adults in University for that these issues were always important building each other up you will make a almost 20 years and my advice to all to me. difference. young women is to follow your passions; eventually everything falls into place – The Science, Maths and Computing Above: Joanna visiting Dominic College.With even though it may not seem like it at that I did at school helps me in this Mr Warwick Cardamatis in the classroom. the time. In my journey, my husband, interdisciplinary environment. The Art Checking her Hall of Achievement plaque in the son and our extended families have been classes have shown me how to think Rua Hub.

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 37 NAAT’S TEAM Natalie Heggie (nee Curtis 2007)

38 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Natalie Curtis enrolled at Dominic into Year 7 in 2004 and has loved participating in and achieving success in multiple sports at Dominic. Nat was a State representative in netball, volleyball, athletics and touch football. She was in Siena 3, Vice House Captain in 2007 and won the Fr Kevin O’Mara I had Campbell in September 2019, netball… so the social side took a back Award for Sporting Commitment in her our fourth child and first boy! Then seat. final year. straight back to touch football a couple I had two brothers, one two years older Nat’s unforgettable moment in her of weeks later! I play in the Open comp and one two years younger – we all went Yearbook entry in 2007 was when the – Premier League Div 1 – and the season to different high schools; we were pretty touch footy team beat Sacred Heart was October to February. I play for the competitive and I think they added to College 20-0. Condors at Wentworth Park and we my determination with a lot of rough- made the grand final this year but didn’t ‘I do still remember that game. We housing at home. get the win, going down 7-6. had a solid Dominic girls’ team and I I went to Guilford Young College, still remember just wanting to see how many I went to Glenorchy Primary School, sports-focused. I was Female Athlete I could score against them, my own little then finished Year 6 at Rosetta. They of the Year in Year 11 and represented challenge.’ were small schools. Dad was a baker so College in all the sports. While I was we moved around a bit. My Dad owned Nat Curtis was a rising star in touch there I was coaching touch at Dominic. Banjos at Rosny Park, but now owns a football when she was named Tasmania’s Banjos in Redcliffe in Queensland. My After GYC I took a year off to get some MVP in the national women’s 18 and Mum worked for Human Services, for money and worked at my parents’ under tournament in September 2007. Medicare. Banjos. I was also working at Southern ‘It was really hard,’ she told the Mercury Touch as Competitions Coordinator journalist at the time, ‘but it was good to My parents wanted to give me the best and then I met my husband (at Banjos) see how we responded as a team.’ education possible, but Dominic College and started a family and moved to was still not quite in their price range, so Queensland. Rowan was in the army my grandparents helped them. so was stationed up there. I was playing I loved sports at school. When I had Mr football up there, mostly AFL and I Davey to start with, he was still not here know several of the AFLW girls. full time but a great young teacher. After a few years and a few kids, we came Old scholar Aaron Davey (1999) began back here to get a home. I work for the in the K-6 classes then moved to 7-10 Department of Community Services during 2006. He recalls Nat as a super in child support for separated parents, athlete, and a star in netball, touch supporting a lot of families who have football and 400 metres. issues to overcome. ‘Mr Reinbach was great too; he was very I’d love to coach touch footy back at I was playing club touch with Condors supportive. I got through with Maths Dominic in the future – I was going to from the age of 11. I played every year and English. I did all the extras like coach soccer until the season was put on and I played in a State team every year Sports Science, Sewing and Cooking. hold. from the age of 12 up until having my Where did the nickname “Naat” come The amount of friendships you can get first child Halle. Then I only represented from? There were so many Natalie’s in from community and school sports the State a couple of times from there as my grade so my best mate at school is really valuable. Even if school’s not I found a love for AFL and represented ‘Woodsy’ (Sam WOODS 2007) started going well for you, you can find some the state in 2012 in Cairns for AFL. writing it that way and then he was happiness in sport. Plus, the different We haven’t had many State touch ‘Saam’. Just our little thing we had skills you can learn and apply in sport, footy teams go away recently with low together. the resilience you can find, can help numbers but I was approached recently shape you. It’s not how good you are, I had a core group of friends, but to be to see if I was interested in next year’s but how much effort you put in which is honest I was pretty sports driven, with interstate tournament in Coffs Harbour. really important. touch football, athletics state team, rep

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 39 Estherit’s Hoggartshowtime (nee DURNO !1996)

Esther Hoggart My Dad worked at Pasminco and my so instead you mixed more with kids has entertained Mum worked at Calvary Hospital in from different year levels on the bus ride. Hobart for 20 the accounts department. Family life I did do dancing for a number of years, years in many was busy, with them both working full through a few dance schools. First was shows and has time. Cambridge in those days seemed with Sonny Jose, then Jill Barron, to been learning, like a long way from school. We caught name a couple. I loved dancing, but performing, two buses every morning, the first from didn’t really feel like I fitted in very teaching and the bottom of our driveway, and then well in the dance world. Dancing in a supporting the creative arts all her life. connecting with another at Rosny Hill. church hall with a chain-smoking teacher Esther’s parents, David and Maureen There were many chilly days waiting certainly wouldn’t happen these days! Durno lived at Cambridge and enrolled at the bus stop! But I made some great Song & Dance was by far my favourite both their children into Dominic College friendships with my bus buddies. Home genre. I recently found an adjudicator’s for 1991, Josh into Year 7 and Esther into rooms were the same year level, rather notes from one of my solos which Year 5, after primary school at St John’s, than vertically streamed as they are now, described me as having a ‘unique voice’. I Richmond. like to think that was a compliment...

40 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 The cast of Cinderella, 2004. Esther visits Dominic College’s Little Theatre.

My favourite subjects were in my friends and I have lifelong memories I loved debating. My favourite year was Humanities and Arts, although I also to treasure. Year 10 with Mr Warwick Cardamatis loved PE and Sports Carnival days. Mrs Helen Cosentino was my home as our coach. I managed to incorporate I loved Drama, but sadly was left room teacher in Year 10, and I really ‘baked beans’ somewhere into every uninspired by my teacher and gave it up looked up to her. I even stayed with her debate argument I wrote that year. No after Year 9. cousin when I went off travelling the idea why; just to see if I could. We certainly got up to some US on my own when I was 15. Helen’s We would also use his secret identity shenanigans… well, my friends did; I grandkids and my daughters go to the as an ancient Greek philosopher to was too much of a good girl, terribly same school now, so we see each other all help boost our arguments; ‘As the great afraid of getting a ‘bad note’! the time. It’s funny how things turn out! Greek philosopher, Cardimati, said…’ Amazingly, it worked! One such time my friends all hid Other teachers who made an impact under a rostrum block and managed were Lisa Byrne, who I remember I remember productions I was involved to crawl around the room until they thinking she was the absolute coolest in very fondly. In Year 5 I was the ugly escaped through a window, all while the when I was in Year 9 and she was going stepmother in Hansel and Gretel. In Year teacher was interrogating me as to their to a Pearl Jam concert, the same one 7, I was in the ensemble for Little Shop whereabouts! Oh, the good ol’ days! I manually taped when it was aired of Horrors. I desperately wanted to play on Triple J. Gaye Spencer’s laid back Audrey, but with my brother playing I loved Art as well; I think the freedom approach in Art was something I also felt Seymour, and only joining the cast late that the creative arts allowed was a very comfortable with. as incoming Year 7s, it was not possible. welcome relief to me. I was always But later in 2001, I got to play Audrey interested in English and Humanities, When I was in Year 5, we had an in a touring production around the state, although I didn’t really feel challenged amazing teacher for Maths and for so I got to fulfil a lifelong dream. Other in these areas until Year 12, where I concert band. Actually, I think it was than singing in liturgies and choir, I achieved a perfect score in those subjects. more of a recorder band, but for some reason I ended up playing the oboe. SO. didn’t get the chance to be involved in We had a bushwalking group with Br COOL. musical theatre again until 1997 at GYC. Steve, which began in Year 7. I can’t In music, I was always ahead of where we quite remember how it all started, but we I was in the top class (streamed back were up to, having already studied piano went on bush walks and camps around then), but I never found Maths to be for a number of years by the time I got the state over weekends and holidays, my easy or interesting. In Year 5 though, to Year 7. So, I was asked to take along friends and I, and some other interested it was incredible. Mr Martin was the my own private rehearsal music, and kids. teacher, and his passion for learning - I don’t think I’ve ever seen an equal. He away I went. Until the dreaded day I was We had some awesome (and sometimes used to draw elaborate cartoons on the given a saxophone as a ‘challenge’. completely crazy) times! Back in the days board, combined with maths problems, Oh, my poor parents, having to listen to before there were risk assessments or and also gave us challenges to make me squeak my way to success. Teachers WWVP checks… or mobile phones, for things, based on measurements. I’ll never in nearby classrooms would come and that matter! forget actually looking forward to Maths. ask for me to play quieter in practice There was barely the internet! As a Sadly, this was lost after Year 5, and I rooms. It was not a fun time, isolated teacher now, I shudder to think of what went back to checking the back of the from my friends, honking away to could have gone wrong, but it didn’t, and textbook. myself. I was certainly not driven. In fact, I mimed many a song in concert!

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 41 The Wizard of Oz, 2008, with Adam CROWE (2008), Jonathon HEATHER (2009), David MCGUINNESS (2008) and Candice BRUNNING (2009).

Esther, as a young teacher at Dominic, in 2007.

Piano and guitar were my forte. my life. The subject was not considered There are SO many students I would Saxophone, not so much. academic, and students in Year 10 had praise if I had the chance. I still keep never performed anything. There wasn’t in contact with a lot of these students. I played lots of sports! Netball, one costume. There was an old textbook Particularly memorable performances basketball, hockey, waterpolo, athletics, from the 70s. were David Loring (2005) as ‘Lawrence’, cross country, swim team… I really Prince Charming’s right-hand man in loved being involved in school life: So, with the advice to ‘not be as bad as Cinderella, who I made wear the most committees, lunchtime sport, Vinnies the last guy’ I took on the challenge. uncomfortable womens’ shoes. Also groups. I was also honoured to be chosen How does one change the culture of Luke Damen (2006) as the Mad Hatter as Vice Captain. a subject? One lesson at a time. The in Alice in Wonderland, who even students made me work, but it was so assisted me in writing a musical score, I had a number of jobs to get me rewarding to see them shine. and Danielle ‘Scooby’ Lipscombe (2005) through school: Maypole Bakery, who was my wonderful Alice. Richmond Bakery, Life Be In It and Having not had the chance to practise playing in local bands. I also made a bit any performance skills, most scripts I The combination of David Loring, Luke of money busking on the weekends. found to be too advanced. So, I wrote Damen and Katerina Tsiftis (2005) pantomimes. performing with sock puppets in the After Dominic, I continued on to GYC Tea Party scene still makes me laugh with my friends, then went straight to My mum and I spent every holiday out loud. Jasmine Cole (2008) was university, completed a Bachelor of Arts sewing costumes and raiding op shops my Galinda the Good Witch, in The and a Bachelor of Teaching, and wound for clothes we could transform. Wizard of Oz; I am just so proud of her back up at Dominic for my third prac, becoming a teacher herself. which is where I stayed for over five My dad made spinning backdrops out of MDF and welded steel footers so we years! We started performing in the old could have scene changes. And so, we Savio Centre with the stage for larger I managed to get an appointment at first performed Cinderella. performances. We then staged some Dominic to cover someone’s long service plays in the Little Theatre and moved leave in the third term of my final year I felt such pride working with those back to the gym once I had two senior of my degree - it was an insane study/ students. They put absolutely everything Drama classes and a senior dance class. I workload, but I was motivated! I was into that show, and I will always was pretty proud of introducing Dance lucky enough to secure a permanent remember it. From there, I continued as a subject to the school. We sure did position as a Drama/Humanities/ to write pantomimes based on old have fun! English/Religion teacher in my first year. favourites; Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz to name a couple, and When my teaching space first got moved I did a lot of theatre leading up to my then branched out into other scripts and down to the Little Theatre and the rooms first teaching job, but once I began my plays. behind, from the old library next to the first teaching job, it was way too time then Savio classrooms, I had no heating consuming to think of doing any more Still. Mum and I sewed for long hours, at all. There were mushrooms growing theatre or band work outside of school. to ensure the students looked their best when they went on stage. I even up the back of the classroom - the I learned so much about teaching in managed to rope in a few colleagues to ‘Rathole’ part. those early years. Taking over the Drama help out and old scholars also came back I didn’t have any storage space, lighting Department was the hardest workload of to help. for the stage or even wardrobe space

42 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 David Loring in Cinderella, 2004. Alice in Wonderland, 2005.

for my costumes I had worked so hard off! In my second year of teaching, I performed in together are Avenue Q, The to create. I could literally see my own was Creative Arts Coordinator, and in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee breath in the classroom. my fifth year, I was Bosco Coordinator. and Mamma Mia. Yes, it is an almighty Then, I left! juggle, balancing family life and work Despite my hard work, it still felt like as well as theatre, but it is worth it. We Drama was a low priority. Hence, a John and I met doing a theatre show are very lucky to have such a supportive cold and damp space, with a continual in 1999. We’ve been inseparable ever family and group of friends. leak from the buildings above... and since. We even share an office at work, mushrooms. as he is also a teacher at Friends’. He I’m lucky that I’ve been able to perform has even helped with costumes, sets and in most of my favourite shows. Although Drama and creative arts changed a soundtracks in his time. We had our it is still a life goal to play Tracey lot over those five years! It went from first daughter, Stella, in 2012 and Mia in Turnblad in Hairspray and the fat lesbian a derelict area to a faculty I could be 2015. My family is my whole world, and in The Producers. proud of. But man, did I work my butt my motivation to be the best version of myself. I’m not sure what the future holds! But I will continue with my passions. I think I left Dominic at the end of 2008 and it’s important for the girls to see their accepted a full time Drama teaching job mum as someone with her own passions at Friends’. A highlight was certainly and interested, and not just ‘Mumma’. directing Footloose at the Theatre Royal in 2011. I am currently Year 9 My advice to students is that no matter Coordinator and teach English and Film what the adversity, you can absolutely Appreciation. follow your dreams. If you want it bad enough, you can achieve it. A shared passion with my husband is awesome! Recent shows we have

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 43 Lisa Moroney (nee Russell 1983)

I grew up in Glenorchy. We lived only number of students grew dramatically, there. This was frowned upon by some, five minutes walk from the primary our year group thrived and I recall school but it worked, until Fr Lawrie put a stop school. I started in Prep in 1973. with good memories. to it! She could talk about the war years Primary school was a positive experience, and how it affected her Russian family Fr Moate was in charge and he didn’t let we had a good year group and were well who were living in China. us forget it either! Art with Mrs Shudnat looked after by the nuns. I think I was was the highlight of my years there. Mrs Shudnat really knew about art. She sent to Dominic because it was local and could show us how to make a painting Catholic! My sister Angela, was three Mrs Shudnat was the most interesting like a real artist! She taught us the basics years ahead of me. person we had ever met. She was to enable us to broaden our knowledge an older lady, but so forward in her My father, Ray Russell, was the local in art and art making. I knew by being thinking. She ate organic food and Dental Prosthetist, and my mother, in her class, I was where I needed to be. I home-made bread… that was pretty Noeline, assisted him in the practice. I still draw on what she told us very often, unusual in the 80s. She was ahead of her also remember my mother was a hard all these years later. That is probably why time! working member of the P&F at Dominic I called my first solo show, ‘Ode to Mrs and worked many, many hours to help She had seen life and knew how to Shudnat’. I was thankful for all the hours with fundraising and functions. manage anything, it seemed. If you had of still life painting to which she exposed a headache, Mrs Shudnat could probably us. We painted enough apples to cover The move up Tolosa Street to the Middle fix it with her Chinese pressure point a tree! School was another positive: while the knowledge, learned in her childhood

44 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Lisa’ visiting her last art room. Lisa’s Glover Prize entry: ‘The old trees, Conara.’

Mrs Shudnat was very encouraging and are still married. Our daughter Olivia instruction on how to paint or draw. entered one of my Year 9 paintings in a was born in 1991. University was there to help us shape our student exhibition at the Salamanca Arts thinking and out of that some sort of All this time I was still making and Centre, and we were both thrilled when drawing or painting might emerge, with creating. I was a keen embroiderer and it sold. Maybe that gave me a taste of the no importance on skill or method. I have always been interested in art and art market! making things. For almost 10 years I It takes a while to understand why The classroom with Mrs Shudnat was owned and ran an embroidery supplies one stays in that environment, but the always positive. At first we were in a little shop in Hobart and taught many people thinking was a great challenge and you room where Siena 5 is now. Then we fine embroidery. I sold the shop in 2003 just have to find a way to make it work. moved into the new art room in the new and continued teaching embroidery from The need to create keeps you going. electives building. home and was as busy as ever, until I Art History and Philosophy are good took up the paint brushes again. She was strict, as an art teacher needs to subjects for anyone and I certainly be, to keep in line and working those less To sharpen up my skills I initially learned a lot. invested in the lesson. Some of the boys enrolled in Adult Ed classes, and then Following university, I have just gave her a hard time, but we did our took the plunge and enrolled in Fine Art persisted, and kept painting. I continued best to keep things moving in the right at UTAS. At first, I was totally shocked with solo exhibitions at the Inka Gallery direction in class. that I actually got in and didn’t tell most years and have recently been anyone for weeks. But closer to the term Year 10 arrived and we all moved from represented by Wild Island. A few shows starting I mentioned it to family and off Tolosa Street to the senior school in later, I was a finalist in the Glover Prize I went. I was a Uni student. Ha! Bowden Street, and things in art changed this year. This has been such a highlight! dramatically. The teacher had a different This was a fairly big step at 41, having The Glover Prize is considered Australia’s idea about what was correct and what never been to University. There was a most prestigious art prize, again I was not. No classical still life painting, range of ages in my classes so my age couldn’t believe my luck. we were more to be encouraged to stand never became a problem. I was part-time It always feels good when someone back and throw the paint. It was a more for five years, and tried to take my time thinks your work is pleasing. I think the conceptual method of teaching, no fun to learn as much as I could. most important thing is to keep doing making, or practical skills taught. So Of course, I was back in that conceptual not a good time there for me: I probably what feeds your soul. art environment and there was no should have done extra Maths instead! I continued until the end of Year 11 (1984), when I (somehow) got a job in banking. Unemployment was high at the time so it seemed too good to pass up and I left school to take up the job. I met my future husband, Glenn Moroney, in Year 9 when he was at Hutchins and lived not far from us. I worked in banking for five years, getting married in 1989 and leaving to help my husband in the family business at the Elwick Hotel. Thirty years later we

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 45 Remembering Nina Shudnat Nina Shudnat was born 25 January person. She worked as a typist for Frank 1914 in Russian Siberia and died 22 Hammond Pty Ltd in Morrison Street, December 2002. Her grandfather was Hobart and lived at 9 Service Street, a very important and prominent figure Glebe. During 1953 Nina worked to in Yekaterinburg who adopted nine obtain permission from the government children, including Nina’s mother. Her for admission of her family and other family moved to Vladivostok in 1919 ‘White Russian’ nurses, making and then in 1922 to Harbin, Manchuria, representations to the Department of with her Aunt Lydia and Uncle Nicolai. Immigration and the Minister for Social Services. Nina married Oleg Fomin 20 January 1946 but her husband died 9 April Nina took the Oath of Allegiance in 1947. This period in eastern Asia was a November 1956 and was officially time of war, revolution and upheaval, naturalized as an Australian citizen in fear and crises. Nina’s family were ‘White June 1957. Russians’ - enemies of the communists Nina studied Fine Art at the School of the Soviet Union - and caught in the of Art in the College of Advanced torment of the Second World War, the Education 1968-1972 and qualified as a Japanese invasion of Manchuria and the teacher. She began as a part-time teacher Communist Revolution in China. of art for Year 7-10 at Savio College in Nina arrived in Sydney 28 September 1972 and a full-time teacher at Dominic 1951 on the Changsha. She was officially College in the middle school (Years 7-9) an international refugee, a stateless in 1973. She retired in 1987.

Lisa Moroney (nee RUSSELL 1982) presented an exhibition of still-life oil paintings in 2012 at the Inka Gallery in Salamanca titled ‘Ode to Mrs Shudnat.’

Mrs Shudnat was my high school art teacher, a patient and caring woman who ignited my love of still life painting. This is my thanks to her.

46 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Jeremy KEANE (1986) enjoyed her art and friendship and has spent some years researching her life. He hopes to publish his research one day and has liaised with a Russian documentary team on a project about her. Jeremy wrote: Nina Shudnat taught at Dominic College from 1972 to 1987. She devoted her life to others and undertook many roles in Mrs Jackie Conboy was a teacher at mauve blazer, pearl brooch, pleated skirt, addition to being an inspiring art teacher. Dominic College for many years and a close hair carefully coiffed and pinned up She worked with students staging school friend of Mrs Shudnat. under a felt cloche hat - all elegant and musicals including ‘Oliver’ and ‘My Fair understated. ‘It’s hard to write about Nina Shudnat Lady.’ Some even remember a theatrical and do her justice. She was an incredible Shuddie lived a simple life and trod production of ‘Magnum PI’– yes the 80s woman. gently on the earth but she was far from television series with the famous Tom ordinary. Selleck and moustache. Nina was known to many of her friends and students as “Shuddie.” She was Old scholar photographer, Nick To many students she was commonly loved by many, not just because of her OSBORNE (1976), recalled that in the known as ‘Shudie’ the eccentric Art teacher kindness and generosity but because of first years of Dominic College, the middle who was always driven to get the most from her intellect, spirit, sense of humour school art class was in a shed, behind the her pupils (notwithstanding some lack of and so much more. Shuddie’s laugh was first year classrooms. disciplinary skills). generous and infectious. Mrs Shudnat was my art teacher and was Paint would fly, fun would be enjoyed Nina loved teaching art and she loved very gifted and passionate about the arts and mischief would ensue. Nevertheless her students, even the “naughty” ones and I remember her lessons fondly. Her students learnt to appreciate art and many who often found other creative uses for Eastern European background gave her becoming highly skilled artists in their own clay. Nina tried to bring out the best in a far broader understanding of various right. Whether they achieved artistic merit her students regardless of their talent cultures and differences in the way to or not, intuitively students knew there was and she never gave up on anyone despite approach, solve and design a strategy something more about ‘Shudie’. They were their resistance to engage. when it came to achieving a result. right! An important thing about Shuddie was To that end she helped me to appreciate Mrs. Shudnat had experienced an amazing her faith in God and it was this faith that that good technique and understanding life – one that was revealed as incredibly gave her a strong sense of hope. of the process would allow you to reach intricate, adventurous, even tragic yet overall your desired outcome. full of love, beauty and perseverance. It was rare for Shuddie to be negative or disheartened; she embodied Growth I’m sure Mrs Shudnat helped many She loved working at Dominic College and Mindset well before the term became students to think more about pursuing the creative environment of the classroom, popular. a career in an arts-based industry, be it and this fascinating and dedicated teacher design or architecture or as in my case remains a much loved memory for so many Shuddie enjoyed getting dressed up and photography and film. past students. many will remember her beautiful sense of style; her cream silk blouse, soft grey-

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 47 Erin Van Nieuwkuyk Natural Beauty (nee BRADLEY 1999)

Erin and her family love the Huon Valley When my brother, Mark, enrolled following year when my parents bought and she has been building her own business as a boarder in 1993, boys were still a house in Kingston for us all to live in as a result of her passion for non-toxic accommodated at the school. But by the during the week. products and desire for all women to truly time I started Year 7 in 1996, boarding I mostly enjoyed my time at school, know their worth through self-belief and was finished as Year 10s had moved back but upon reflection it certainly had its compassion. to Tolosa Street and the senior campus challenges. I’ve never liked having to had become GYC. The boarders had I grew up in a tiny town, almost as far adhere to a schedule, I get bored easily, moved into a residence in Lenah Valley. south as you can go in Tasmania. Much and at the time I didn’t know what of my early childhood was spent on Through the Catholic Education kind of career I wanted, so I did what I the property with my parents and two Department I was connected with the needed to pass my subjects rather than siblings, Mark BRADLEY (1995) and Webb family (old scholar, Michael Webb striving for excellent grades. I enjoyed Kate BRADLEY (2001). Dad was a Park (1971), his wife Steph and children, Ben Social Science, Music and Business Ranger based at Hastings, and my Mum in my year, Ashleigh and Zachary) who Studies. My friends and I would hang ran the local shop. had recently moved house. They had out in the sun on the steps near the plenty of space in their new home which library at recess and lunch. My primary school years were spent at had previously been a hostel and were Dover District School, the same school When I went on to GYC in Glenorchy, gracious enough to allow me to board Dad and his eight siblings attended when I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with them that year. they were kids. It was a good little school with myself, but I knew for certain that I but my parents thought it would be The following year I moved to the newly wouldn’t be going to Uni. beneficial for us to experience the world built hostel in Old Beach with Mr & At the start of Year 12 I applied for an beyond the Huon Valley and decided Mrs P (Parkinson), and shared a room administrative traineeship with J. Boag to send us to Hobart for high school. with Jacinta Pyke (1999). & Son Brewing and to my delight was My Dad’s colleague’s kids had gone to Boarding was challenging to begin with, offered the role. It was intended to be Dominic and had a great experience but I soon found my independence and full-time but the role was made part- there and so Dominic College was loved the sense of freedom living away time to allow me to finish Year 12, so I chosen for us. from home provided. It all changed the worked three days per week and went to

48 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 school for two, having cut my subjects back to accommodate. I worked with Boag’s for seven years, before being accepted into the police force. I had applied a couple of years earlier but failed the psychological testing. The second time though, I passed and was ecstatic to have made it through. I was drawn to policing for the challenge I knew it would provide me and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. The application process was lengthy – about nine months from my initial application to being inducted and act on my ideas with confidence. Natural Perfume and the emotive at the academy. In the meantime I was So when the idea for Goddess Natural qualities of perfume, I am creating still working at Boag’s and happened Perfume came to me, I was willing and a brand that celebrates women and to meet my future husband Luke Van able to explore it. empowers them to feel unapologetically Nieuwkuyk on the bus to work. free to be themselves. We launched in The business idea had really been February 2019. I knew early on in our relationship that brewing for a number of years. I had I had met my match and began to realise detoxed my personal care and cleaning I started out with one blend of perfume, the lifestyle that comes with being a products while pregnant with Esther, and just recently launched my fourth. police officer didn’t fit the vision I now but found it difficult to find a natural I source my ingredients through an had for my life. After a month at the perfume brand that resonated with me as Australian wholesaler, and blend, bottle academy, I resigned. a woman and as a mother. So, as much and package the perfume all by hand in as I love perfume, I went without it for my home studio. It was the biggest decision I had ever quite some time! made, but it was the right one. Luke My intention was to retail through my and I moved to Western Australia for a I attended a wellness workshop about website but wholesale demand exceeded couple of years, before returning to settle essential oils early in 2018. I wasn’t at my expectations and up until recently back in Tassie – we were married in 2011 all interested in the therapeutic benefits has been my focus. Covid19 has caused a and now have three gorgeous kids, Noah of the oils – I just wanted to smell nice! number of my stockists to cease trading 7, Esther 5, and Lucy 10 months. I bought a few bottles and spent some temporarily which has made me shift time creating my own perfume blends my attention back to building my retail We have lived in the Huon Valley for and by the middle of the year I made the business through my website. Most of the past nine years. I have a Diploma in decision to launch a business. my promotional activity is via Instagram Tourism & Travel which I earned (with and Facebook @goddessnaturalperfume much recognition of prior learning) Before starting out I made a list of all while working at Hastings Caves as a the things I would need to consider. And One of the biggest surprises throughout Tour Guide, and following that worked it was a long list! The manager of my this whole process has been the various roles in communications local Business Enterprise Centre was a encouragement I have received from and economic development in Local great help in making sure I hadn’t missed the small business community. Small Government. anything. business really does have a huge heart here in Tasmania. We are a talented and For two years up until starting my I sought out recommendations from my supportive bunch of makers, creators and maternity leave with Lucy, I was existing networks for a graphic designer entrepreneurs! commuting back to Glenorchy to work who could help bring my vision for the with the Migrant Resource Centre logo to life on paper, and I sought out I encourage anyone who is entertaining Tasmania. All the while Luke has been a marketing specialist who I connected (or ignoring!) an idea for business to give teaching at our local high school. with while working in local government it life. Start by getting your vision down to help me put some polish on my brand on paper, then seek advice on how to In hindsight I realise I have always and packaging, I engaged someone to turn it into reality. wanted to be my own boss, and that create my website. desire grew exponentially after I became There are countless resources available to a mother. I loved the thought of working I wanted to create a brand to which all help get you started and I would be glad from home but I would quickly dismiss women could relate. I feel that as women to have a chat to anyone starting out. any ideas that would pop into my head (and mothers) we are bombarded with We tend to ask ourselves ‘what if it goes that might enable it! societal ideals about how we should wrong?’, but everything changed for me look, feel, act and parent. As a result we It wasn’t until I spent some time studying when I started asking myself ‘what if it tend to tune out our intuition and lose the mind and paradigms that I was able goes right?’ our true sense of self. Through Goddess to move past my self-limiting beliefs

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 49 Five years since

‘In Their Own Words’ 2015 commemorated the bicentenary of Painting a picture of the human side of Don Bosco’s birth. people who lived in our community, was a multimedia, provided connections, understanding The Oratory Space was the first stage and empathy between the current interdisciplinary student- of the progressive development of the generation and one from 100 years ago, Creative Arts: a flexible performance and created performance project who were not much older than our teaching space with a fully-equipped current students when events overtook for the ANZAC Centenary lighting rig, seating and technical them. which was performed at equipment. The design is based on the Black Box style theatre which allows for All Year 9 students completed research in Dominic College from multiple stage configurations such as Term 4 2014 and following this Drama, Thursday 23 April to in-the-round, thrust, traverse as well as Dance, Music, Art and Media students Tuesday 28 April 2015. proscenium. became involved in the next phase of the project. More than just a play, ‘In The starting point and spine of the ‘In Their Own Words’ was the first Their Own Words’ was a performance ‘In Their Own Words’ project was the production in Dominic College’s new event that had our community sharing, local War Memorial in Glenorchy. Our performing arts venue, The Oratory celebrating and remembering. Space. The Oratory Space was named for students researched the names on the Don Bosco’s original school in Turin and memorial to find out who they were, Mrs Lynne Rhodes answered the call where they lived, who their families were for Glenorchy ANZAC stories and her and what happened to them. grandson, Campbell RHODES (2018),

50 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 Five years since ‘in their own words’

discovered his great great grand uncle! a script for ‘In Their Own Words.’ Carrie emails of commendation. Amongst Mrs Rhodes father’s uncle, Leonard Eric contributed her extensive experience as a hundreds: “There is nothing more Millhouse, wrote about his donating drama practitioner as mentor, facilitator magical than a group of young people blood in a World War 1 battlefield. and playwright in guiding our students making and presenting great theatre. Leonard Millhouse wasn’t yet 18 when through the process of devising and Bravo to you all.” he enlisted in May 1917, wanting to refining the material and was an integral ‘Many in our community were privileged fight for his country with his mates and member of the production team. to attend one of the seven performances,’ his story was one of those portrayed. Dominic College’s ANZAC Centenary said Principal Ms Beth Gilligan. ‘I want Several Dominic students and staff Project received excellent support to thank students and staff for their found relatives amongst the Glenorchy from the Australian and Tasmanian amazing work. ‘In Their Own Words’ Memorial’s names. Mr Rod Butterworth Governments through funding under was a stunning educational outcome located his great uncle, Private Clarence the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants from the integration of Drama, Dance, John Butterworth on the honour roll and Program and with a grant through Music, Visual Arts, Media Studies, the studio portrait taken of Clarence was Communities, Sport and Recreation Humanities and Applied Studies.’ used in the production. Tasmanian (CSRT). We also thank old scholars Molly Creative Arts Director, Mr Mike The response to ‘In Their Own Words’ McGOVERN (2014) and Oscar O’Brien, commissioned Tasmanian from the school and local community PARKINSON (2014) who co-starred in playwright Carrie McLean to work with was overwheleming and each day the the production. our senior drama students in developing College received many phone calls and

VERITAS: JUNE 2020 51 52 VERITAS: JUNE 2020 CELEBRATIONS WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING…

Ben WHITE (2001) married Katie McDermott on Saturday 12 October 2019 at Ben’s family home in Apsley. Ben and Katie have four sons, Hilton, Marshall, Ned and Henry! A wedding full of old scholars when Marc SIANSKI (2005) and Lisa SCHMALFUSS (2005) married in April 2019, at Shambles Brewery. Their bridal party included Julia SCHMALFUSS (2008) and Mark SCHMALFUSS (2007), Jon Gazzignato (2005), Father of the Bride, Mike SCHMALFUSS (1978), Celebrant David LORING (2005). Many of the attendees were old scholars, or current and former Dominic staff. Jason KING (2002) married Amberley Harrex 12 June 2019 at Surfers Paradise, after the longest engagement in the world! Mariel BUTTERWORTH (2007) and Michael Desmarchelier married in July 2019 at Stonefield Estate. Congrats to Maria and Peter BOND (1998) married 6 July 2019 at Mary Immaculate Church in Annerley on Brisbane’s southside. In the bridal party were groomsmen Bradley DAVIE (1998) and Simon WALKER (1998). Kayla SZKUP (2009) married Gary Noel 7 March 2020. Kayla said: ‘We always wanted a small, simple wedding and it was just perfect!’ Congrats to you both! Martin DOWD (1990) married Michelle Jones 12 December 2019. Their beautiful wedding was held at the Battery Point Community Centre. This group Caitlin CHIVERS (2009) and Peter Ryan were married on Saturday 30 shot was straight after the ceremony. November 2019 at Rochford Hall, Kellevie. The bridal party included Hannah Marty lives and works in western Sydney. Seitz, Steph Stacey, Caitlin CHIVERS (2009), Joshua CORNER- ‘It’s always good to get back to Tassie WALKER (2009) and Holly CARDAMATIS (2009). Caitlin and Peter to see family - a place I will always call enjoyed a fantastic long honeymoon in South America! home.’

Left to right opposite page, from top left: Ben WHITE (2001) married Katie McDermott. Ben and Katie with their four sons. A 2005 wedding! Marc SIANSKI (2005) AND Lisa SCHMALFUSS (2005). Credit: Cassie Sullivan. Mariel BUTTERWORTH (2007) and Michael Desmarchelier. Peter BOND (1998) with bride and bridal party. Kayla SZKUP (2009) married Gary Noel. The Dowd wedding party included old scholars, Sophie DOWD (2016), back row, third from left, Alison DOWD (1991) fifth from left, the bridegroom, Martin DOWD (1990) and Clare DOWD (1995), fourth from right. Credit: Michael O’Keefe.

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Stephanie CARVER was engaged Gemma COUSENS (2007) married Callan Thomas 15 February 2020. to Joe Chilcott 12 December 2019, at Gemma and Callan honeymooned in Hawaii and California! the Bay of Fires.

John LEWIS (1986) married Michelle Clark 15 February 2020 at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. The bridal party included John’s old scholar sisters Liz Chick (nee LEWIS 1990) and Jacquie LEWIS (1985). Alicia PETERS (1998) was engaged to Matt Miller in March 2020. Kaitlin HAWKINS (2013) was engaged to Josh Davie in February 2020. Tremeka HOLMYARD (1996) married Joshua Cole on 1 November 2019 at the Bellerive Yacht Club. Tremeka says ‘One of the best days of my life. I wish I could do it over and over again!’ Congrats guys. Angela WILLIAMS (1999) married Anthony Ozols, Saturday 4 January Belinda ZEITZEN (1998) married 2020 at the Ramada Resort, Seven Mile Beach, then honeymooned in Fiji. After Robbie Tyquin 8 February 2020. Bel and nine years they finally tied the knot! Robbie had a daughter Arabella 26 October 2018 who is now growing up cute! Lisa McCONNON (2012) was engaged 10 October 2019, to Jayden Left to right opposite page, from top left: John LEWIS (1986) married Thornton. Michelle Clark, to the delight of all. Alicia PETERS (1998) was engaged to Matt Miller. Kaitlin HAWKINS (2013) was engaged to Josh Davie. Samantha CROSS and Thomas Tremeka HOLMYARD (1996) married Joshua Cole. Belinda ZEITZEN SMITH, both from the Class of 2009, (1998) married Robbie Tyquin. Belinda and Robbie’s daughter, Arabella. Lisa were engaged 17 February 2020. Such a McCONNON (2012) was engaged to Jayden Thornton. Samantha CROSS sweet couple, who their classmates said (2009) and Thomas SMITH (2009) were engaged. were an item at Dominic College all those years ago.

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Bobbi Mae Cochrane born to Will COCHRANE (2007) and Meg Johnston 5 December 2019 at 9.16am. Aaron CORNELIUS (2007) and wife Katie welcomed a little girl Winslet (Winnie) May Cornelius into the world 30 January 2020 at 5.10pm weighing 4.1kg and measuring 53cm. Both Winnie and Mum did an amazing job. Dad was outstanding also! Aaron HORNE (2002) and Sarah Johnstone had Jack Stephen Horne, born at 8.48pm on Friday 7 February 2020. Aaron said ‘Mum is well and we have had the most wonderful day spoiling and getting to know our new little man. He has filled his first days getting lots and lots of cuddles and meeting some of his loving family.’ Georgia RAINBIRD (2010) and Daniel CARVER (2005) added to Matthew HARRISON (1999) and their family with baby Finn Andrew Carver born 16 January 2020 at 6.20pm wife Alex had their first child, Imogen weighing 6.9lbs. ‘The last nine months haven’t been easy but you have proved Mary Harrison, born 13 February 2020. to be worth every bit of it. We are so in love with you, bubba,’ says Georgia. ‘What an amazing first year of marriage it has been!’ said Matt. Laura WIGGINS (2009) and Nick 2019 at 4.04am weighing 6.8 pounds. Mayne had Elvie Eloise Mayne born 18 Joining the family with Dad Thomas, March 2020 5.15pm 51cm in length Kailee and Darcie. and weighing 3.4kg. Elvie is their second Rhea CORNELIUS (2010) and child, a sister for Noah. partner fiancée Benjamin Cornish had Ari Rose Louise Hursey born to Ebony Louise Maree-Riley Cornish 2 October 2019 at and James HURSEY (2008), 2.25pm 9.18am and weighing 6.6lbs. Dad said 22 February 2020. ‘Everything is absolutely perfect, Rhea you are an amazing Mum!’ Zaria Reed born 1 July 2019 at 8.54pm to Chloe SMITH (2014) and Blaise Austin and Jackson Eschler born 10 Reed. Cutie! September 2019 to Damien and Tara Eschler (nee PATMORE 2007). Brittany Hayden (nee BAILEY Isla Snezana Djokovic born 20 Jackson is wearing the bow tie. 2008) says new baby Jack Jordan Hayden December 2019 at 12.28pm to decided to make a very quick entry into Brodie DALEY (2007) and Kaitlin Jacinta Djokovic (nee the big wide world early 12 September Sulman welcomed Easton George Daley TONKS 2009) and Milan Djokovic. 13 August 2019. ‘So in love with our little princess!’

Left to right opposite page, from top left: Bobbi Mae born to Will COCHRANE (2007) and Meg Johnston. Winslet born to Katie and Aaron CORNELIUS (2007). Jack was born to Aaron HORNE (2002) and Sarah Johnstone. Imogen born to Matthew HARRISON (1999) and wife Alex. Credit: Jes Jackson. Elvie born to Laura WIGGINS (2009) and Nick Mayne. Rose Louise born to Ebony Louise and James HURSEY (2008). Zaria Reed born to Chloe SMITH (2014) and Blaise Reed. Jack born to Brittany Hayden (nee BAILEY 2008). Ari born to Rhea CORNELIUS (2010) and Benjamin Cornish. Twins, Austin and Jackson Eschler born to Damien and Tara Eschler (nee PATMORE 2007). Brodie DALEY (2007) and Kaitlin Sulman welcomed Easton George Daley.

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Jade Munnings (2000) is the DOSA, Chris playing 120 games. He may 2019. ‘I’m so glad and very humbled to Tenancy and Finance Manager for be a CPA but can he still type? have had so much individual success but Salvation Army Housing Common this agency award I have wanted so badly!’ Fran Bearman (nee BACCARIN Ground site in Hobart. He established said Nat, ‘It’s the award my whole team 1990) has left John Paul II Primary Coffee Ground, a social enterprise deserves to win. It’s the reward for my School where she has been Principal since concept designed to provide training, amazing team who I love all so much!’ 2015, and taken over St Therese’s Catholic employment, social inclusion and support Primary School at Moonah. Sad to leave Matt PICONE (1996) raised awareness for people experiencing homelessness her families at Rokeby, she also welcomes and over $24000 to support the Stroke or were formerly homeless by creating a being closer to home and the challenges of Foundation culminating in participation sustainable revenue stream. Jade applied a new school. in walking the Point to Pinnacle in for grants from The Mercy Foundation November. Matt was lucky to survive a and Hobart City Council and gained Frank HOWE (1975) is pipe corporal stroke in June. ‘Whilst in hospital the $60,000 in seed funding. He organised and quartermaster with the Tasmanian rehab team stressed the importance of the Common Ground Cup golf day Police Pipeband. He has been playing maintaining activities to stay healthy. I which raised $12,000, part of which for 11 years and was back in Edinburgh realised I needed to a set goal to focus went to paying a TasTAFE Barista Course in 2019 for the massive performances. myself for the recovery journey. I also for 10 homeless tenants. Jade and his Howe’s that! wanted to give something back to my new team were awarded the ‘Leading and Brianna Oates (2017) won a community, to assist with others’ recovery Innovation’ Award at the Australasian TSLW premiership with Clarence in an and aid research to help prevent strokes. Housing Industry awards in July. enormous upset over Launceston, who I contacted the race organisers when Ben Dowling (2017), sponsored had been undefeated all season. Clarence walking to the bathroom was an epic feat.’ by Dominic College, was part of the played fearless football and though down Matt planned on breaking up the journey Cagliero Cambodia July 2019 immersion by 19 points at quarter time, kicked the into smaller segments so he could walk and said his trip, spending time with the only two goals of the final quarter to win the whole course. Matt plans on doing it students of the Don Bosco Technical by three points 9 3 57 to 8 6 54. again this year. School in Phnom Penh, was an incredible Brianna was also named co-captain of the Congrats to Teresa DERRICK (1975) experience. ‘The people we met along 2020 Tassie Devils u18 women’s team in who retired in October 2019 after 44 the way were always so kind, hospitable a further testament to her maturing talent. years in the workforce, she is happy to put and happy. I couldn’t walk past someone her feet up! without being greeted with a “chomreab Sherri RING (1987) pioneered a very sour” (Hello) or “suosdei” (Hi). We successful Mindgames promotion raising Congrats to Connor HAAS (2012) experienced delicious food, beautiful funds for mental health research. recognized by ‘Out for Australia’ as one of scenery, interesting history and culture, the top 30 under 30 LGBTI role models Kathy Spencer (Holy Name, and the most kind and joyful people.’ in 2020. 1969) was channeling the Dominican Chris RYAN (1985) has been made Sisters from her schooldays in her After being awarded a scholarship for Business Manager for the Archdiocese performance in Nunsense, at the a year at Oxford University in 2019, of Hobart, commencing January 2020. Playhouse Theatre in October. EMMA COAD (2011) has had a Chris has worked for the Archdiocese in rewarding time, but has been isolating in Congrats to Nat Downton (nee important financial roles including the 2020 there. She is well though and will Aulich, 2001) whose agency Downton head of the Catholic Development Fund. be finished at Oxford soon, but her travel Property won Number 1 Small Agency in Chris learnt to type on an old Olivetti at plans from there are in limbo. Her family Tasmania at the REIT Awards in October Dominic – he and his brothers played for in Hobart are missing her!

Left to right, opposite page from top left: Jade MUNNINGS (2002), wins Housing Award. Ben DOWLING (2017) in Cambodia. Chris Ryan at the Archdiocese of Hobart. Credit: Naomi Leach, AOH. Frank HOWE (1975) in Edinburgh. Brianna OATES (2017) celebrates a TSLW premiership. Sherri RING (1987) raising money for mental health research. Kathy SPENCER (1969) has some bad habits. Nat DOWNTON (2001) with her parents and husband, celebrating more real estate industry awards. Matt PICCONE (1996) supporting the Stroke Foundation. Credit: Mercury/Zak Simmonds.

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Patrick Ryan (1985) receiving 30 year clasp Tasmania Police Commissioner’s Medal, November 2019, with son Jacob Ryan. Hannah SMITH (2016) who kicked seven goals in one game for Glenorchy in 2019, moved to Melbourne to try make it with VFLW side North Melbourne. Good luck, Hannah. Julia NARRACOTT (2017), Ryan EISZELE (2016) and Alex SIMPSON (2017), performed in the entertaining 2019 GYC musical “Disco Inferno.” Michael LAMPARD (2001) played Schaunard (centre) in La Boheme at the Sydney Opera House in January. He said: ‘What an amazing last seven weeks it has been working on La Boheme in Sydney with Opera Australia. Thank you to all my amazing friends and colleagues and my support network for making this such a great experience.’

Louise STUBS (2014) was the bride in Some of the Dominic old scholars from the Class of 2017, celebrating January 2020, but it wasn’t her wedding. their Year 12 graduation from GYC. Tasmania’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society put on the annual Trial by Jury was on, on Friday and Saturday nights at the he has gone to Kapooka in NSW for the Band. He performed in the Massed Supreme Court. ‘I was the female lead, three months for initial recruit training. Pipes and Drums and plays both tenor Angelina, the plaintiff who was left at the ‘He will then move on to Singleton to do and bass drums. The Tattoo involved altar on her wedding day and takes her his infantry training before going to his daily shows during August.’ The family fiancé to court to make up the damages – battalion.’ Noah has always wanted to join had a wonderful trip! The Tasmanian spoiler: she ends up with the Judge.’ the Australian Defence Force – it was his Police Pipe Band was the only pipe band Jan Dunsby (nee CLEARY 1977) ambition in Year 10. in Australia to perform and it was a great concluded 17 years of volunteering with honour for the members. Harry GUY (2017) was playing Neighbourhood Watch Tasmania in in Edinburgh in 2019! His Mum, Congrats to Donna BROWN (1985) September 2019. Michele Guy (nee CLEARY 1981) who was appointed Deputy Principal at Congratulations to past College Captain, chaperoned him and enjoyed the trip. Mackillop College in April 2020. Donna Noah McGovern (2017) who Michele said: ‘Harry has been playing has taught at GYC, Hobart College, joined the army on Monday 23 March. with the Tasmania Police Pipe Band for Sacred Heart and Mackillop. Another He has enlisted in a combat role as an 18 months and was selected to attend the Dominic College old scholar in leadership infantry soldier. Noah’s Mum said that Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with in Catholic Education.

Left to right, opposite page from top left: Patrick RYAN (1985) with son Ryan. Hannah SMITH (2016) kicking goals. Disco Inferno at GYC, starring Julia, Ryan and Alex. Michael LAMPARD (2001) in La Boheme at the Sydney Opera House, Credit: Prudence Upton. Louise STUBS (2014) in Trial by Jury. Jan Dunsby (nee CLEARY 1977) recognized for her Neighbourhood Watch Work. Noah McGOVERN (2017) enlists. Michele Guy (nee CLEARY 1981) with son, Harry GUY (2017) at the Tattoo. Donna BROWN (1985), new Deputy at Mackillop College.

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Lauren ROWLANDS (2013) graduated from University of Tasmania in Agriculture. Sam RYAN (2016), Jacob GOLDING (2016) and Jorgia GOLDING (2018) had fun and entertained Hobart in the 2020 Old Nick Hobart Theatre Summer School’s production “Be More Chill” at the Playhouse in February 2020. Jacob starred as the nerd who implants a super- computer in his brain to become cool. Sounds like Jacob! Congrats to Klaire CARRICK (2012) who graduated from the Police Academy Promise MUDZINGWA (2018) was one of four national recipients of the and will be stationed in Hobart. John Bell Scholarship hosted by Bell Shakespeare Company and spent a week in Sydney in January. Chelsea Jones (2018) was one of 28 young thespians selected to represent ‘We participated in voice, movement and language workshops to discover the Australia at the Junior Theatre Festival in process that Bell Shakespeare actors experience. We met, workshopped, and Atlanta, Georgia, in January 2020. Before perform for John Bell, the founder of Bell Shakespeare. Mr Bell was able to the competition they participated in share the knowledge that he had accumulated from being an actor and his Broadway training in New York and at the experience of directing. Disney Institute in Los Angeles. ‘I was also able to see two shows as part of the Sydney Festival and receive Chelsea said there were 128 different tours of NIDA and the Sydney Opera House. I talked to the cast of their groups from across the world, including shows, Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors about drama schools, casting and Australia and New Zealand, China, auditions. United Kingdom and the USA. ‘We were ‘This year my intentions are to act in as many shows as I can to further my fortunate enough to win an award in the theatre experience. I am currently doing a Theatre Performance course as I’d best ensemble category and I have made like to pursue a Bachelor of Acting in Sydney next year! I am beyond grateful life-long friendships with some incredible for being granted such a wonderful and life-changing experience.’ humans.’ Congratulations Promise. We look forward to watching you perform. Karana supercoach and Dominic teacher, Allison Lowe (nee RANKIN, 1997) celebrating a premiership win with Luke McGREGOR (1998) wins a (2018), WILLIAM HEDDLE (2018), her U11 STNA Div 3 in September 2019. Logie - the Most Popular Actor Award for MAGGIE BAKER (2018) and AMIE Congrats to law student Lily RUSSELL Rosehaven. MYHOWYCZ (2018). (2013) who was awarded the new TOM JARVIS (1963) received a national Matthew STOLP (1989) wins Dr Vanessa Goodwin Law Reform medal in 2019 for “Services to Australian another Erroll (Tasmanian Theatre Scholarship in March 2020. Police Golf Championships”. Award) for Outstanding Set Design in Community Theatre for ‘Speaking in Andrew PALMER (1995) and wife Congrats to old scholars in GYC’s student Tongues’ by the Hobart Repertory Theatre Jo celebrating her last day of reading the leadership in 2020: NOELLA IRUMVA Channel 7 nightly news. (2018), PROMISE MUDZINGWA Company.

Lauren ROWLANDS (2013) graduates. Sam RYAN (2016), Jacob GOLDING (2016), Jorgia GOLDING (2018) in ‘Be More Chill.’ Klaire CARRICK (2012) and her partner, Matt Probin. Chelsea JONES (2018) singing in the USA. Alli Lowe (nee RANKIN 1997) and her winning netball team. Lily RUSSELL (2013) prize-winning law student. Andrew PALMER (1995) celebrates with Jo. Luke McGREGOR (1998) and his Logie. Tom JARVIS (1973) with his medal. GYC’s 2020 leaders from Dominic College’s Class of 2018: Noella IRUMVA, Promise MUDZINGWA, William HEDDLE, Maggie BAKER, Amie MYHOWYCZ. Matt STOLP (1989) performing.

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