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B I Q U E U V U S I N V I R T C I T S A E C G R E E L D L O C H E A R T NOVEMBER 2015 Registered by Australia Post Publication No.PP 5321/51/0003 Principal’s Report Dear Members of the Sacred Heart College Community What an exciting time of the year! The Class of 2015 has recently concluded formal lessons and is in exam preparation mode amidst CONTENTS the submission of a number of final assessment tasks. The Class of 2015 Features have set a new benchmark in decorum 2 Principal’s Report and pleasantness in regard to the 3 Chairman’s Report conclusion of formal classes. School News Following a review of the 2014 3 College Master Plans Graduation Ceremonies, the Year 4-5 Year 12 Graduation 12 Breakfast on the final Friday 6 Awards/ADFA/Careers Expo following the Graduation Assembly 7 SHCMS News on the Thursday has been dropped Steve Byrne 8-9 Music & Dance from the program. In its place the Senior 10-13 Sport Class moves from the Assembly to Walter Park and the events of the traditional 14-15 Boarding House News breakfast are conducted – something to eat, Year 12 T-shirts, musical items and 15-16 P&F News the famous Mr Daniel Head ‘Australiana’ narrative which incorporates many of 17-19 Marist Corner the names of the graduating class. The final bell is rung and classes are done! Feast of Sacred Heart It is always a special moment and the emotional nature of such an event was Remar very apparent – as was the respectful and prayerful focus of the Graduation Foundation Mass held on the Wednesday evening at Morphettville Racecourse. Monsignor 20 Chairman’s Report Dempsey presided, the ‘Heart’ ceremony opened the proceedings, Sarah Baber 21 List of Donors superbly delivered the Valedictory Address and the Class of 2015 was challenged 22 Honour Boards to reflect deeply on the Marist themes across their three years at the Senior School: believe – seeing beyond; #serveoneanother and just love – hearts Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association without boundaries! 23 Under the Spotlight – Tim Mullin 24 President’s Report Best wishes 25-33 Where Are They Now? Steve Byrne 34 SHOC Ball Principal 35-40 SHOC Sports 41-44 Reunions 45-47 Community News 48-50 Obituaries 51-56 Engagements/Weddings/Births Editorial by: Jane Mason Designed by: Graeme Cogdell Cover Photo: Stella Goosay & Steve Byrne Photography & articles: Thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of the Blue & Blue 2 College Council Chairman’s Report The most significant The Finance Committee also assists Council with another recent development in of its key responsibilities of financial oversight and advice. terms of the governance The redevelopment of St. Paul’s is coming along nicely and of the College was should be “open for business” for the start of the 2016 the decision by Marist school year. Schools Australia regarding the future With the relocation to St. Paul’s, it is likely that the early structure of the works demolition package for the main oval precinct will Middle School and commence in the first quarter of 2016. This will be a major its relationship to the redevelopment for the College and information about the Senior School. project can be found on the College’s website. Paul Teisseire This school year saw Council continues to be pleased with the focus on Sacred Heart College become a single institution on two academic excellence and the Graduation Assembly on 22 campuses: the existing all boys Middle School at Mitchell October showcased the wonderful achievements of the Park, and the existing co-educational Senior School at 2015 cohort. Somerton Park. Congratulations are also extended to the boarding The structure also includes one overall College Council staff for the support and encouragement they give our providing advice and support to Steve Byrne as College boarders. Our boarding houses make our College’s Principal. offering unique amongst other senior secondary schools in South Australia and are an important part of the fabric of Council continues to be supported by energetic Finance our culture. and Building Committees who have a number of significant capital projects at various stages of progress. Paul Teisseire Chairman School News COLLEGE MASTER PLANS UPDATE are known they will be shared with the broader Sacred Heart community. For the time being, there is a great deal Sacred Heart College has separate architects for the of ‘back room’ work being done in preparation for the Senior and Middle Schools. Hames Sharley have master- exciting projects ahead! Whilst this prudent planning is planned the Somerton Park site and Edge Architects are underway a number of projects have commenced under the architects for Mitchell Park. the supervision of Peter McCabe, Business Manager The development of the master-plans is necessary in terms Operations. In recent years the College has purchased of future planning – both in terms of building projects, three properties in Mitchell Park. The Marist Brothers but more importantly in terms of the 10 Year Financial have generously assisted us with one of these and we are Plan. Trevor Freeman, Business Manager Finance, now has most grateful. The houses have now been demolished. the necessary information to draft a financial plan which The two properties on Thirza Ave will be fenced along the will be scrutinised by the College Building Committee Middle School boundary and be welcomed additional oval (chaired by Jim Whiting) (OS 66-74), the College Finance space. The Walter Ave property, following Marion Council Committee (chaired by Stephen Camilleri) (OS 83-85) and approval, will be converted into a car park and drop-off the College Council (chaired by Paul Teisseire) (OS 72-73). area. Once finalised, we will next formally submit our master- Plans for both developments are available for viewing in plans and financial plan to the Marist Regional Council the foyer of each school. (Melbourne) via Paul Herrick (Regional Director) for their consideration. The former St Paul’s Church in College Rd, Somerton Park was purchased a couple of years ago and is currently Approval will be sought to commence with the strategic being converted into a Hospitality and IT Centre. It will be building program as of next year. The first project will be available for use in 2016. the Main Oval redevelopment. Of course, once details 3 YEAR 12 GRADUATION each subject area. This was followed by other significant awards for service and sporting achievements which were On Wednesday, 21 October, three hundred and thirty presented by Mr Paul Teisseire (Chair of College Council) six Year 12 students attended at the Morphettville and Mr Paul Herrick (Director, Southern Region Marist Racecourse for their Graduation Mass with Monsignor Schools Australia). Dempsey presiding over proceedings. It was a special moment and the emotional nature of such an event was The assembly closed with the handover of leadership from very apparent. Sarah Baber delivered the Valedictory the outgoing students to the 2016 leaders. Address and the Class of 2015 reflected on the year that After the conclusion of the official proceedings, Year 12 was. students collected their Year12 photos and T-shirts and The next day saw the introduction of a new format for the moved to Walter Park for entertainment and a sausage Year 12’s final day at school. The Graduation Assembly sizzle. began at 12.00noon with Daniel Head, Director of It was a great ending to their schooling experience. All Marist Mission, welcoming everyone. The Assembly then that remains is the completion of exams. We wish all the proceeded with the Awards. Awards were presented by Year 12’s all the best for their results and for their futures. Principal, Steve Byrne, to the exemplary students from Monsignor Dempsey at Graduation Mass 2016 School Captains, Sarah Hurley and Patrick Pivato Sarah Baber – Sarah Baber with family and friends Valedictory Speech Steve Dawson receiving Corey Fitzgerald award Recipients of Awards for Excellence, Marist Spirit and Recipients of Academic Awards Champagnat Awards 4 Paul Teisserie presenting Adam Jackson with Paul Teisseire presenting Charles Lange with Paul Herrick presenting Shannon Gaffney with Sam Climpson-Stewart Award Harvey Supple Award Marist Spirit Award Year 12 Girls celebrating Recipients of academic and sporting prizes Year 12 graduate Luke Paparella Paul Herrick presenting Sarah Baber with parents Joe and Natalie with Champagnat Award SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2016 We are pleased to announce that the School Captains for 2016 Year 12 Boys celebrating representing Sacred Heart College Senior are Sarah Hurley and Patrick Pivato. We wish Sarah and Patrick every success in their significant positions as they continue the rich student leadership tradition and contribution in service of the Sacred Heart College community. Year 12 Girls celebrating 5 ANDREW CASTRIQUE – AWARD JESSE ROMEO (Year 11 student) We are very proud to Jesse Romeo has launched his announce that Andrew own clothing line at just 16 years Castrique, Sacred of age. What started as a hobby Heart College Senior has become a fully-fledged Laboratory Assistant, business for Jesse, who launched was the recipient of label “Remacy Clothing Co” a the 2015 Exceptional few months ago. Science Service Award Jesse has always enjoyed at the recent conference fashion, but never considered of the Laboratory having his own label until friends Manager’s Association of South Australia. started asking him to make Andrew was presented with a trophy and certificate. them clothes. Jesse’s clothes are Andrew’s diligence and excellent management of our already being sold in two shops, laboratories at Sacred Heart College Senior campus as well as online.