Celebrating our best ever SACE results! Blue &

Blue May 2017 Contents

1 Principal’s Report 2 College Council Principal’s 3 SCHOOL NEWS 3 Celebrating the Class of 2016 7 Introducing the 2017 College Captains Report 8 An exciting direction for Sacred Heart College and Marymount College 9 The Br Joseph McAteer Centre 10 Co-Curricular News 12 P&F News 13 Boarding House News

14 MARIST CORNER 16 Marist Immersions in 2016 Greetings to the broader 18 FOUNDATION Sacred Heart community for 2017! 18 Foundation President’s Report 19 Bursaries CLASS OF 2016 These students have let their actions support and that of numerous other speak for themselves and I wish to groups and bodies, we can achieve a 20 Under the Spotlight In a word - ‘exceptional’! The Class of acknowledge them for it. world class outcome for the families of 2016 have achieved the College’s best our region. Exciting times indeed! 21 New sports uniform launch We look forward to their future ever SACE results. These are detailed successes and their doubtless, positive 22 The Archives within this edition of the Blue and Blue ‘THE MAIN’ impact on the broader community into and I am sure you will find the breadth the future! Finally, in yet another significant 23 OLD SCHOLARS and depth of their achievements quite achievement, the Brother Joseph 23 SHOC President Report impressive. MARYMOUNT & SACRED McAteer Centre has been completed on ‘The Main’. It is the largest ‘Hearts’ 24 SHOC Sports Association From our humble Dux, Joshua Smith HEART AMALGAMATION (Boarder from Farrell Flat), to Ethan building project to date and the result Late last year a formal announcement 28 SHOC Music Group Murphy (Student Respondent at the speaks for itself. Plenty of SHOC’s was made by the South Australian SACE Merit Ceremony), to our 11 connections along the way and 29 Upcoming Reunions Commission for Catholic Schools students who achieved ATARs of 99, to prudent oversight by SHC Operations 30 Where are they now? (SACCS) and Marist Schools Australia our university students who achieved Manager, Peter McCabe have ensured (MSA) in regard to the amalgamation of 35 Obituaries High Distinctions through to our VET a wonderful facility for many years to Sacred Heart and Marymount Colleges. come! 37 Celebrations - Special Anniversaries, students who achieved employment - congratulations! Again, more details follow but I would In a certain regard, we now have a Engagements, Weddings & Births like to express sincere gratitude to the Not just to be remembered for their facility befitting the celebration of the many members of the broader Sacred academic prowess, the Class of 2016 wonderful achievements of the Class of 41 COLLEGE EVENTS Heart and Marymount communities were highly commended by Encounter 2016, but also a quality, contemporary for the support and trust being placed Youth (organisers) for their respectable, sporting, educational, social and in the hands of those leading this friendly and good-spirited conduct at aesthetic space for numerous groups Blue & Blue is a bi-annual publication for the Sacred significant project. It is history in the ‘Schoolies’. Their efforts have gone a across the College. Heart College community. making and its success is dependent significant way towards rebuilding the Submissions are welcome and can be emailed to on this support and quality, timely So, apart from that, there’s not much [email protected] or contact Jane Crisp in the College’s reputation at this event. The Foundation Office on 8350 2590. communication of developments. going on around Sacred Heart! impact of their efforts should not be Editorial by Jane Crisp, Foundation and Old Collegians underestimated. I am most fortunate to be working Best wishes, Liaison Officer in collaboration with Acting Head Design by Darelle Tasker, Communications Coordinator Cover image: Class of 2016 Boarding House graduates at the Laureate Our Strategic Plan mentions a focus Steve Byrne Assembly (L-R from back) Tom Kitschke, Josh Finckler, Josh Smith, Steve of Marymount, Shana Bennett, and Principal Published by Lane Print & Post. Byrne (Principal), Louise Hinge, Nicola Burdette, Eliza Taheny, Madi Brock, on the development of personal and Catholic Education SA Project Officer, Winnie Taylor, and Shane Hennessy (Director of Boarding). social responsibility in our students. Thank you to everyone who collaborated on this edition Absent: Hannah Grady and Josh Patterson. Mark Corrigan. Together, and with your of the Blue & Blue. Inside cover: The Marist Hall in the new Br Joseph McAteer Centre.

Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 1 College Council School News

Council continues to be pleased with the focus on academic excellence and notes that the 2016 cohort achieved 100% SACE completion!

This year was the second with Sacred Heart College The Middle campus has also enjoyed capital works as part of operating as a single College on two campuses. Experience its Master Plan. More redevelopment work will be carried out to date overwhelmingly supports this initiative which has in coming years. allowed a smoother transition for the boys from the middle The Finance Committee also assists Council with another of campus. its key responsibilities of financial oversight and advice. The College Council acts in an advisory way by providing Council continues to be pleased with the focus on academic 01 advice and support to Steve Byrne as College Principal. excellence and notes that the 2016 cohort achieved 100% 01. Welcoming back the highest achieving 2016 Year 12 students for the Laureate Assembly. Council also continues to be supported by energetic Finance SACE completion in 2016. Overall, they achieved record and Building Committees, which in recent years have academic results. managed two significant capital projects – St Paul’s Food Congratulations are also extended to the boarding staff for and Hospitality Centre and the newly completed Brother the support and encouragement they give our boarders. Our Celebrating the Class of 2016 Joseph McAteer Centre at the Main Oval precinct. boarding community makes our College unique amongst 2016 ACADEMIC RESULTS students in the State and also situating In its first year of operation, the redeveloped St Paul’s has other senior secondary schools in South Australia and is an them in the top 10% of the nation. SACE RESULTS SNAPSHOT been a great success and underpins our strengths in Food important part of the fabric of our culture. I am delighted to report that our Year and Hospitality. Eleven students (compared to nine 100% SACE completion Paul Teisseire 12 students achieved excellent results, students last year) secured scores in The new Brother Joseph McAteer Centre is now in operation Chair, College Council both in the South Australian Certificate 99.8% of our scores were either excess of 99.0, which places them in for the 2017 school year and for the first time in many years, of Education (SACE) and with their A, B, or C the top 1% of the SACE group. This is the College has an indoor venue capable of seating the entire Australian Tertiary Admission Rank truly outstanding! senior campus. (ATAR). 29% of achievements were A grades Learning and achievement continues Of the 308 students eligible for an to be promoted as a top priority in the ATAR, 29.5% achieved an ATAR over 90. 11 students achieved ATAR > 99.0 College and we are confident that our In total, 148 of these students (48.1%) graduating students are well equipped students secured an ATAR in excess 91 students achieved ATAR > 90.0 of 80, which signifies a commendable as independent learners to take on the 62 Merits achieved in a wide level of achievement. The mix of challenges that exist beyond Sacred variety of subjects 01. 2017 College Heart College in the years ahead. students continues to be varied, with a Captains, Luke number of students studying part-time 40% of Boarders achieved an Wormald and The Year 12 students of 2016 have Gemma Thomas and/or studying at more than one year ATAR > 90.0 at the Laureate performed at an exceptional level, level, including a selection of Year 11 Assembly; 02. 2016 College Dux, with 91 students (compared to 78 students studying one or more Year 12 64% of Boarders achieved an Joshua Smith students last year) achieving an ATAR 20-credit subjects. ATAR > 80.0. 01 02 with Principal, over 90, placing them in the top 10% of Steve Byrne.

2 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 3 Dux of the College Recipient of Governor’s Commendation Award Winner of the Way Medal for Chemistry Joshua Smith, ATAR 99.95

Mathematical Studies, A+ Merit Chemistry, A+ Merit Biology, A+ Merit 01 02 Accounting, A+ Merit Research Project B, A+ Merit 01. 2016 College Dux, Joshua Smith at the Laureate Assembly with special guests, Br Paul Gilchrist and Josh’s primary school Dux Proxime Accessit Principal, Peter Shearer 2016 COLLEGE DUX The Governor of South Australia from St Joseph’s School, Taylor Kilpatrick, ATAR 99.90 Commendation acknowledges and Clare; 02. Forty-five 2016 SHC graduates received The DUX for Sacred Heart College for celebrates overall excellence in Merits at the SACE Merit 2016 was Joshua Smith. Josh was the South Australian Certificate of Ceremony; 03. Ethan Murphy receiving his presented with his award by Brother Education. It recognises excellent Merit Certificate from Paul Gilchrist and his former Principal achievement in Year 12 subjects as Minister of Education and Child Development, Dr at St Joseph’s Primary, Peter Shearer. well as success in developing the Susan Close MP; 04. Ethan Peter was thrilled to have been given SACE capabilities of communication, Murphy giving the student responder address at the the opportunity to present the award learning, personal development, SACE Merit Ceremony. to Josh, writing an email of thanks to citizenship and work. 03 04 Steve, congratulating not only Josh Physics, A+ Merit Each school in South Australia was but the exemplary behaviour of the teaching staff who supported them “He wanted me to always do my best Research Project B, A+ Merit invited to nominate only one student MERIT RECIPIENTS students during the ceremony. throughout their learning. and succeed.” whom they considered would be a Japanese, A+ Merit (2015) Forty-five 2016 Sacred Heart graduates Josh received an Australian Tertiary most worthy recipient of the award. We The Laureate Assembly to formally “(He’d) probably be proud and well University of Adelaide (Japanese 2A), gained 1,302 subject Merits for A+ Admission Rank of 99.95 (the highest nominated Joshua as this student. congratulate the students was held on wishing. He’d recognise I did better than High Distinction grades with “exceptional achievement”, possible ATAR) with five subject Wednesday 15 February 2017 in the him but he wouldn’t hold it against me.” University of Adelaide (Japanese 2B), Out of more than 14, 500 students which was recognised at the SACE Merit merits (in Mathematical Studies, new Brother Joseph McAteer Centre. High Distinction who received the SACE in 2016, only Ceremony at Government House on 7 “It does bring up feelings of sadness Chemistry, Biology, Accounting and a handful have been selected to February 2017. because he (Jacob) missed out on his Research Project), and was awarded MERIT CEREMONY receive this prestigious award from the Merit Ceremony,” he said. a Governor’s Commendation for his Sacred Heart student, Ethan Murphy STUDENT RESPONDER Governor of South Australia. was invited to give the Student Ethan, who wants to be a science ATARs over 99 outstanding effort. Josh was a boarder Congratulations to 2016 Year 12 at Sacred Heart, with his family A high-level selection committee Responder address on behalf of all teacher, volunteers helping children graduate, Ethan Murphy, who 99.95 Joshua Smith consisting of leaders from across the SACE students at the ceremony. with autism and aspergers, including having been involved in farming in the achieved an ATAR of 99.75 and was 99.9 Taylor Kilpatrick South Australian community, including younger brother Oscar, 10, play and Farrell Flat area for five generations. Sacred Heart College Senior provides chosen to speak on behalf of the the Governor of South Australia, make friends. 99.75 Ethan Murphy Josh hopes to study medicine at the a broad selection of subjects in Year state’s top students at the SACE Merit carefully considered all nominations 99.5 Shayne Doddrell University of Adelaide. 12. In 2016, 48 Tertiary Admissions Ceremony at Government House. Well done to all Year 12 students from for this award. The selection 99.45 Sarah Chigwidden Subjects (TAS) and 3 non-TAS subject Ethan achieved Merits for Nutrition, 2016. GOVERNOR OF committee has conveyed to Joshua its 99.4 Kristen Martini were offered for study. This year, 61 Chemistry and his Research Project last recognition of and high regard for his Gail Morgan 99.3 James Killian SOUTH AUSTRALIA students achieved 91 A+ grades. Of year. outstanding achievements. In addition, Assistant Principal Curriculum (2016) 99.3 Yuyan (Lucy) Wang COMMENDATION these, 62 were A+ merits achieved by Joshua was personally congratulated During his speech, Ethan honoured his 45 students in 21 subjects. 99.25 Joseph Kitschke I am pleased to announce that Joshua by the Chief Executive of the SACE late brother, Jacob (‘14), who achieved 99.25 Samuel Laube Smith was chosen to receive one Board, Dr Neil McGoran, in a telephone We commend the graduates of 2016 a score of 96.9 with a Research Project 99 Chiara Libralato of the Governor of South Australia conversation on the day of the results’ on their academic success, and extend Merit in 2014. In an interview with The Commendations for 2016. release. sincere thanks to the dedicated Advertiser in February 2017, Ethan said,

4 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 5 New Staff in 2017 Introducing the Welcome back to the following School of Languages Middle and Senior staff for 2017: Celebration of Achievement Awards 2016 • Graham Brine, Mathematics 2017 College Captains Teacher • Siobhan Brophy, Counsellor Meet our 2017 College Captains, Gemma Thomas and The following 2016 Year 12 students Karina Turek, Polish Continuers - had their achievement in their Award for Outstanding Academic • James Gill, Director of Luke Wormald. Gemma is a boarder from Roxby Downs 2016 Language Studies formally Achievement. Marist Mission acknowledged at the School and Luke is a day student who lives at Trott Park. The presentation of medals and of Language's Celebration of • Monica McGowan, Community certificates was made by Hon Susan Achievement, held at the University of Studies, Research Project, Close, MP, Minister for Education and GEMMA THOMAS LUKE WORMALD Adelaide on 29 November 2016. English and RE Teacher Child Development at the awards’ Family connection with Family connection with SHC? Bior Aguer Deng, Dinka Language and celebration. • Peter Oswald, Careers and SHC? My eldest sister Kate Wormald (‘15) attended Culture - The Award of Excellence. Pathways Counsellor (Term 1) First to attend! Sacred Heart from 2013-2015. She was a source of inspiration for my College Captain nomination Emilka Rustecka, Polish Continuers - Year 12 Subjects? • Christopher Pittman, speech and we look forward to seeing my younger The Award of Excellence. RE, Research Project, Music and RE teacher sister, Paige, attend Sacred Heart Middle in 2022. Chemistry, Biology, English, • Katherine Rosenberg, Maths Methods. Year 12 Subjects? Mathematics Teacher English literature, Legal Studies, Research Project, Other interests? Music (Solo and Ensemble Performance) and Photography, camping/ • Sam Rossi, Year 6 Teacher Business and Enterprise. travelling/adventuring/4WD, furniture design • Mark Semmler, Japanese (DIY), learning, cooking, water sports. Other interests? Teacher. Piano, which I have played for 12 years, and I have a big involvement in Sporting interests? the Sacred Heart Performing Arts Department. 01 02 03 And welcome to the following staff Netball and basketball. Goals for after school? who are new to the College: Goals for after school? Study Law and Legal Practices combined with International Relations Study Medicine at University. • Michelle Beecham, Physical at Flinders University, and remain balanced whilst enjoying all the Accounting cadetship with Tilbrook Rasheed Education Teacher (Term 1) What do you hope to achieve as a leader? challenges life after school will throw at me. Congratulations to 2016 graduating To bring Boarders and Day students closer, as What do you hope to achieve as a leader? Year 12 students, Emily Ware and • Tom Cross, Japanese Teacher well as the boys and girls, and create a vibrant As a College Captain I want to make this inaugural year of new Houses, Ben Homburg, on each gaining one community. I hope to achieve personal goals of • Donna Howell, Curriculum ESO facilities and a new way of doing things one that will hopefully echo of the much sought after cadetships a positive impact and represent the College and for the next few years and set a standard that will be remembered. In with Tilbrook Rasheed Chartered Boarding House, internally and externally. • Claudia Montiel, Italian, History the first few weeks alone Gemma and I, along with other leaders, have Accountants. The selection process and Economics & Business A leader you admire and why? already achieved so much from opening up Walter Park to all Year 12 involved a detailed application with Teacher (Semester 1) Rosa Parks who refused to surrender her bus students, to helping organise events like the Year 12 Formal, Graduation recent school reports followed by seat, advancing the civil rights movement. She and various other days. Personally, I hope to achieve and create a interviews. Short-listed candidates • Sheena Peters, Auslan ESO 04 has a strong moral compass, mental toughness College that really signifies our value of “family spirit” by spreading were then invited to a second round and resilience under adversity. Rosa is a role awareness of mental health and creating a community that is more of interviews, after which both Emily • Lucy Pickering, Year 6 English, model as she takes responsibility for herself and accepting of all races, sexualities and genders no matter if they are a and Ben found out that they had been Humanities and Social Sciences those around her. boarder or day student. successful. (HASS) and Religion A leader you admire and why? The cadetship means that they will be • Shane Ryan, Physics, Science and Rory O'Neill (Panti Bliss) is an Irish Drag Queen and Gay rights activist. working full-time at Tilbrook Rasheed Mathematics Teacher Their speeches in front of a Dublin audience with Tedtalks titled “All the undertaking and learning about little things” is something that inspired me to become College Captain basic accounting procedures such as • Emily Upton, Year 8 Maths and because of Panti’s confidence and humour, even when discussing statutory financial statements and Science 05 tough issues like discrimination or oppression of the LGBTI community. financial management. They will also • Laura Wardleworth, Counsellor I admire Panti’s/Rory’s ability to make people laugh while fighting be given time to study Accounting for equality, teaching me that there is not a situation that cannot be part-time at University with Adelaide 01. Bior Aguer Deng; 02. Emilka (Term 1). Rustecka; 03. Karina Turek; resolved with a friendly chat or even a little humour. University being their first choice. 04. Emily Ware; 05. Ben Homburg.

6 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 7 An exciting direction for Sacred Heart College and Marymount College

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The College is pleased to announce that the Brother Joseph McAteer Centre is now complete. The Centre will be the home for the gymnasium, teaching and conference facilities at Sacred Heart College. The project commenced with the demolition of the old facility in April last year, with practical completion being achieved on 30 January 2017 (just 41 weeks duration) and three weeks ahead of schedule. 03 Special thanks to all involved throughout the design, procurement and construction phase. The College is extremely excited about the quality of the project, value for money, early completion and the partnering 01 approach Badge Constructions took throughout the project. Director of Catholic Education SA, leadership, staffing, building program • An invitation to students at St Helen O’Brien, has announced the and the community engagement for Teresa’s School, Brighton to The McAteer Centre will be officially appointment of Mr Steve Byrne as the amalgamated College. become foundation students at opened and blessed by His Most Rev Principal of Marymount College this new school at Hove. Philip Wilson at 9.30am on Wednesday The new vision for the South West has for Terms 2, 3 and 4 of 2017. The 17 May 2017. been endorsed by SACCS and includes SACCS has established a South appointment of Steve as concurrent three new developments: West Region taskforce led by an If you would like to attend, please RSVP Principal of Marymount College independent chairperson, Dr Paul 04 to [email protected] by 8 May. and Sacred Heart College will aid in • The development of a new Kilvert, who comes to this work with the transition of the amalgamation co-educational Middle School vast experience in education and between the two Colleges. throughout the amalgamation change management. Steve and of Sacred Heart College and During this year, the South Australian Regional Director of Marist Schools Marymount; Commission for Catholic Schools Australia, Paul Herrick, are also on this (SACCS) will retain governance, legal, • The development of a new Early taskforce. employment and financial liability for Years to Year 6 school at Hove 01. SHC Principal, Steve Byrne with Earlier this term, a parent forum was Marymount College until the transfer of for families in the South West;, Marymount College Captain and held to consult on a range of issues in Vice Captain, Sophie McGlaughlin responsibilities to Sacred Heart College which will include a focus on early and Ella Maisey, and Acting regard to the amalgamation. The staff, at the end of 2017. years education and Science, Marymount Principal, Shana Marymount Board and the SHC College Bennett; 02. The Br Joseph McAteer Technology, Engineering and During this period, Steve will lead the Council have also been consulted as an Centre Conference Centre at dusk; Maths (STEM); 03. The McAteer Centre gym; school communities of both Colleges integral strategy for the amalgamation. 04. The Marist Hall in the McAteer in the planning and preparation of the Forums will again be held in Terms 2 Centre; 05. View of the McAteer 05 Centre gym and conference centre culture, curriculum, learning programs, and 3. Exciting times indeed! from the Main Oval. 8 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 9 01. Band performing at the concert to parents and friends; 02. Drum Line performing at the final concert; 03. Stage 2 dancers at the Friday night games; 04. The Saturday night Liturgy where puzzle pieces Co-Curricular News 01 showing what everyone would bring to the Arts Arts Workshop Weekend Department were put Sports Day together to make a house. On Friday 3 March 2017, Sacred Heart Senior celebrated Sports Day in true Marist spirit. The day saw all events highly contested, with each of the five new Houses vying to win the top spot for the first year! Chavoin House (purple) triumphed by two points to win the day, with Fourviere House (yellow) taking home the Spirit Cup. 02 A fantastic effort by all other Houses – Marian (white) Chanel (red) and 04 Montagne (green). They all showed exceptional team work and community spirit! 01 01. Chavoin House celebrate as 2017 Sports Day Champions; 02. Chanel House getting in the spirit; 03. The Year 12’s celebrate their last Sports Day; 04. As soon as the senior students finished night of celebrating our shared love Year 12 age Champions, Nathan Ryan and Sophie their Sports Day on a beautifully of music and the arts. On Sunday Agostino; 05. Fourviere in relay action! 03 05 hot summer’s day, the Performing morning the students presented the Arts students were preparing for an whole weekend’s work with a public 2017 SPORTS DAY RESULTS intensive rehearsal weekend (4-6 performance for parents and friends March 2017) at the College - the Arts in the auditorium. It was a great Sports Day Champion House Chavoin House 2017 AGE CHAMPIONS Workshop Weekend. With a variety of concert to a nearly packed house and Sports Day House Spirit Fourviere House Year 10 Female Age Champion Abby Thorne (Fourviere House) music groups, along with the Stage an excellent way to publicly show the 1st Place Chavoin (708) (formerly Joseph & MacKillop) Year 10 Male Age Champion Jack Downey (Chavoin House) 2 Dance and Drama classes, the fruits of the weekend. 02 Performing Arts Centre was buzzing 2nd Place Marian (618) (formerly Chisholm & Teresa) Year 11 Female Age Champion Alice Priestly (Marian House) The Arts faculty and instrumental staff all weekend as students prepared the involved on the weekend were: 3rd Place Fourviere (517) (formerly Marcellin & Newman) Year 11 Male Age Champion Tristan Camilleri (Chavoin House) repertoire and pieces they will use 4th Place Chanel (504) (formerly Camara & Franklin) Year 12 Female Age Champion Sophie Agostino (Chavoin House) for performances and assessments Dan Ryan (Stage Band); Felicity throughout the year. Freeman (Jazz Ensemble); Louise 5th Place Montagne (428) (formerly Polding & Mitchell) Year 12 Male Age Champion Nathan Ryan (Marian House) Durrans (Stage 2 Dance); Robyn The group of more than 60 students Page (Stage 2 Drama); Kelvin Maynes from the Senior and Middle School (Concert Choir); Neil Christopher campuses rehearsed all weekend 2017/18 footy season kicks off with new coach (Guitar Band); Paul Lewis (Drum Line); whilst still having some time to relax and Bianca Pittman (everything behind The 2017/2018 season sees the Jon has been in senior management together and play some good old 03 the scenes). beginning of a new era for the Hearts in the ANZ Bank for 26 years, where retreat games. On Saturday afternoon, First XVIII Football Team. he prided himself on "mentoring" we came together for a liturgy where Special thanks to all of the staff and "developing people and leaders". Sacred Heart congratulates and we reflected on the amazing gifts we involved, as well as the 2016 Arts We look forward to Jon enhancing Captains, Alex Cruz and Nastassja welcomes Jon Symonds (‘89) as the have been given and how we plan to the strong football traditions of the First XVIII Coach for 2017/18. Jon is use them. It was a special time to come Beatrice who worked well together to College and working with our boys in well known in SHC footy circles, having together. pull off another amazingly successful developing not just their football skills, played at Glenelg and SHOCs. His prior Arts Workshop Weekend. but assisting their growth into fine We also saw some performance debuts coaching roles have included Glenelg Dan Ryan young men! Welcome, Jon! at Saturday night’s in-house concert, U/19s, Reserves and Assistant League combined with some veterans of Director of Music 04 Coach. the Debourg Centre. It was a great

10 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 11 P&F News Boarding House News

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The 2017 year has begun with a which conflicts with social calendars The following boarding students were Following on from the meeting, fresh, new look for the Parents and if tickets have been purchased in 2017 Committee elected last year to represent the the Opening Boarders’ Mass with Friends (P&F) Association, with a new advance. Boarding House and College in 2017: Monsignor Ian Dempsey was held Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. Members • Gemma Thomas, College Captain in the Chapel. At the completion of Our meeting dates for the year are: the Mass, Operations Manager, Peter The AGM was held on 23 November • Alice Fry, Head Boarder 2016, at which time Chairperson, • Wednesday 3 May, 7pm McCabe, opened the Brother Joseph Chairperson • Lauren McInerney, Deputy Head - meeting will be held in the St McAteer Centre for boarding families Louise Williams, Treasurer, Beryl Rowe Lynne Kurtzer Boarder and Secretary, Jane Crisp handed over Paul’s Food and Hospitality Centre. to have a “preview screening” of the • Rashaun Stephenson-Stuart, the reins. This is for those parents who Secretary new facility. The boarding community Head Boarder haven’t seen the newly refurbished Ingrid McKay then joined together for dinner. It was We would sincerely like to thank building. • Kade Morris, Deputy Head wonderful to see so many families and Louise, Beryl and Jane, and other Treasurer Boarder. friends catching up with one another. outgoing committee members, Mel • Wednesday 2 August, 7pm Jeannie Franklin Whitchurch and Rosetta Hamood, for WELCOME TO THE 02 • Wednesday 25 October, 7pm. HENRY & RICHARD their help over many years. School Rep BOARDING HOUSE WHITING BURSARY Please feel free to come along at any Gail Morgan The P&F committee continues to time and invite others. Meetings are Monday 30 January 2017 began with The Henry & Richard Whiting Bursary Committee support the College by hosting events usually held in the Parlour of Paringa new Boarders heading up to the city was established by the Whiting family Sarah Tinney such as the Welcome Night, Mother’s Hall. This invitation extends to parents/ with Boarding Supervisors, Thomas in memory of their late sons and Jodie Ffrench Day Mass and luncheon, movie and caregivers at both campuses. Hennessy, Alex Hurley, Lucy Engel and brothers, Henry and Richard Whiting, Fiona Davies shopping nights throughout the year. Zoe Martini. After a bite to eat and a and is open to boarders in Year 10. If you would like any information trip around the city, they returned to It provides a sum of money towards The first function for the year was the about the P&F, please feel free to the Boarding House. school fees in Years 11 and 12 for each Welcome Night for all Senior School contact Chairperson, Lynne Kurtzer at recipient. parents. This was on 17 February 2017 [email protected]. The Boarder Parent Association and was held in the Debourg Centre. meeting was held in the Debourg and The 2016 Bursary for 2017 has been The night was enjoyed by all with was well attended by the families. awarded to two young people who around 40 Parents in attendance. The After nine years at the helm, Jenni and conducted themselves admirably and committee will look at changing the Leo Redden handed over the reins presented well in their interviews. 03 date of the welcome drinks next year, to Luke and Judy McCabe of Hamley Congratulations to Year 11 students as for the past few years it has been Bridge who will chair the Association 01. Henry & Richard Whiting Bursary recipients, Year 11 Remee Agars of Cleve and Zac Driver of Boarders Remee Agars and Zac Driver; 02. Welcome Boarding on the opening weekend of the Fringe, 01. Parents and Friends at the 2017 P&F Welcome Drinks. in 2017. Keith. Mass; 03. Welcome dinner for boarding families.

12 Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 13 Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat www.maristassociation.org.au Recently I attended a series of As a public association it conducts the meetings in relation to the Marist religious and educational ministries of Marist Corner Mission, or works, in Australia. the Marist Institute. As a member of the Association The Association offers members the Council (MAC) I would like to extend possibilities of formation, prayer life, an invitation to members of the community and ministry. Members Sacred Heart Community who might are typically like-minded people, from wish to have a conversation, or to young adults to retirees, from those A time to reflect... explore, possible membership of the working in Marist ministries and those “Awaken” ~ Association. The word “heart” in the biblical sense stands not, lay people, Brothers and other for the whole person. It is used in scripture The 2017 College theme In brief, the purpose of the MAC is to religious. Young people are usually to indicate the deepest core of a person; it is continue the core mission of the Marist invited to involvement with the Marist the place of thoughts, feelings, desire, and Institute making Jesus known and Youth Ministry movement - which has a motives. The Sacred of Jesus is the centre loved, in the way of Mary, and bringing healthy membership of recent, former of his person, a symbol of his love. Devotion hope to the youth of today. The students and a growing number of your thinking. If you wish to discuss to the Sacred Heart is devotion to the love Association aims to provide a spiritual current Year 12's. further please don't hesitate to contact This year we celebrate a most of God for us manifested in the humanity of family within the Church for people Director of Marist Mission, James Gill at significant milestone in the Marist The website (www.maristassociation. Jesus Christ. As such, it was implicit in the committed to living the Gospel of [email protected]. story. It is 200 years since St Marcellin org.au) is a good starting point for life, worship and teaching of the Church from Jesus, with Mary as their inspiration, in Champagnat assembled the first further information and the 'We James Gill the beginning. the style of St Marcellin Champagnat. Brothers after making a pledge to Marists' document should stimulate Director of Marist Mission Champagnat and Our Lady and establish the Society of Mary at the the Sacred Heart of Jesus footsteps of the Black Madonna in the Fourviere Chapel a year earlier. Since It is no matter of wonder then, that then, the Marist family has grown to REMAR: 01. Angus Keogh fully trusting Champagnat was strongly attached to the Sacred Heart, the Eucharist and the Virgin span over 80 countries. his anchor; 02. Remar students Mary, the Mother of the incarnate God. His supporting each other through Mary were examples of the contemporary devotion to her was fundamental, but not As we reflect on the pledge that Red Caravel Camp anchoring at the high ropes Catholic spirituality. Marcellin made, it is important to challenge; 03. The Remar team. specialised under one of her particular titles. Braving heights and the wet weather, consider what it means to be Marist not He knew he could turn to her in complete By the 17th Century, the French School (an on 19 February 2017, 18 Year 10 only now, but in the future. trust, because in the Incarnation Mary had expression used to describe a spirituality students displayed both courage and such an important role and carried it out so that began and developed in France in the This year’s Marist theme, AWAKEN, resilience by conquering their fears on well. 16th and 17th Centuries) saw that the love of is a call to action to embrace the the high ropes challenge at Woodhouse Christ penetrates not only all the Gospel, “With Mary we have everything,” he said. opportunities to make a difference Activity Centre on Sunday as part of but all aspects of Christ’s extended life in “Without her, we are nothing”. locally and globally, and respond to the their Red Caravel Remar camp. the members of the Mystical Body. Pierre de needs of others. Yet there was never any question of priorities Berulle fathered the French School and also The students were left with a sense going awry. Jesus was the destination: founded the Oratory. Charles de Condren, We celebrate our Marist Bicentenary of humility and accomplishment, and with the same expectancy and hope affirmed as a Remar Caravel that “the Mary was a clear pathway leading to him. Jean Jacques Olier, St John Eudes, St Vincent 01 02 In his letters he often spoke of Jesus and de Paul and later, Bossuet and St Louis- of the awakening of a brand new day. only way is up!" The following quote Mary together, but always with the correct Marie Grignion de Montfort, all saw the A time to react on what has been and by Chris Hadfield (accomplished emphasis. Incarnate Word of God in the person of Jesus look ahead to what is to come. It is a astronaut and space engineer) seems Christ at the centre of the universe, at the moment of gratitude for the inspiring particularly fitting: For example, “Mary, offer my resolutions to vision and life of Saint Marcellin and centre of human history, and at the centre "Ultimately, leadership is not about your son, Jesus”. the early Marists. It is a moment of of each person’s life. The emphasis placed glorious crowning acts. It's about giving thanks for each one of us, for Brother Stephen Debourg, the first Principal on the inner life of Jesus, especially his love, keeping your team focused on a all Marists, and for our God who has of Sacred Heart College, chose the name of encouraged devotion to the Heart of Jesus. goal and motivated to do their best journeyed with us. the school in 1897. St Francis de Sales and St Jane Frances de to achieve it, especially when the Chantal introduced the devotion to the Heart Devotion to the humanity of Jesus Christ, as As we awaken to a new dawn, let us stakes are high and the consequences of Christ into the Visitation Order. symbolised by his physical heart, ‘the sacred take up the invitation of Pope Francis really matter. It is about laying the heart, as the source of God’s redemptive love Compiled by Old Collegian, to “Wake Up the world!” Be witnesses groundwork for others' success, and was one of the principal Catholic devotions Frank Holland (‘36) of a different way of doing things, of then standing back and letting them 03 of the late 19th Century. Popular devotions to acting, of living! shine."

14 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Marist Corner 15 01 02 03 04

Philippines

After nearly a year of fundraising, a three week experience of a lifetime to the Philippines for 15 very excited and enthusiastic Year 11 students began on 23 Marist Immersions in 2016 November, 2016. In 2016, 35 Year 11 students set out to make a The group spent three days at the Kuya Center for Street Children, which India hosts young boys who have been living on the streets and helps them to re- difference to the lives of others, visiting Marist establish their lives and personal identity. The boys’ continuing willingness No words to share their time with us, despite the language barrier, was truly heart communities in Fiji, India and the Philippines. can describe warming. the 2016 We then spent three nights at a homestay in San Narciso, which when looking Immersion back, found to be a most enriching experience purely because the true Fiji experience. Filipino culture of warmth and welcoming towards hosting shone throughout It was truly all of the stay. Leading up to the trip, excitement and any truck and water taxis to an island in Nasouri, the highlight 09 real light about the enormity of what we were where locals treated us to traditional dance, of many of Our next stop was Mother Rita, a community which had to be relocated to experience only came intermittently. Eight kava and a lovo. At the end of the week we our lives, and a once in a lifetime trip. Twelve Year 11 because their homes were completely destroyed by a volcano eruption. The students and three staff were bound for Fiji to were privileged to hold a Christmas party for students and two team leaders flew to India, where community in Mother Rita welcomed us with open arms and we were graced forge new friendships and learn about others. 35 local children in the PCN main office, as well 06 we would spend three weeks forming friendships, with hospitality from both children and adults alike. as make a donation towards the program’s The main team accommodation was with developing a sense of identity and meeting people Our nights were spent playing with the locals children and we were even future endeavours. Brother Kees and Brother Fergus in their home who would change our lives forever. blessed to be presented with a concert by them on the final night. in Suva. We were thrown out of our comfort Fiji captured our hearts with its beautiful locals Arriving in India opened our eyes, our lives, and for Near the end of the trip, we headed to Bagong Barrio where the most zones and sent off for homestays with families and natural surroundings. The relationships some, it was a huge step out of our comfort zones. confronting but inspirational experience came to light. We were welcomed of students from Marcellin Primary, which we made were some of the closest and most Instantly we felt the warmth of the Brothers in India as into the homes of families whose children’s schooling is sponsored by Sacred ensured we gained an appreciation of all that raw we may ever experience in our lifetimes. they welcomed us at the train station. These Brothers, Heart College. was truly Fijian. It is not that we feel privileged for the lives we who were at first strangers to us, are now people have lived so far; it is that we feel privileged These families had very little yet were still so willing to share their first-hand We were thrown into the gruelling task of we will never forget. Because of them, we had the to be able to understand a world so different 07 life stories with us which brought much of the team to tears. We will never revamping rooms in the Brothers’ house, opportunity to experience the Indian culture whether from our own through this Marist Immersion be able to thank them enough from the bottom of our hearts every single spending days scrubbing, cleaning and it be eating curries, visiting temples or listening to experience. the Brothers’ inspiring stories. But the one thing that person we met along the way and most of all our team leaders, Daniel Head painting. The warm smile of gratitude on and Caitlin Brown, without whom we could never have experienced such a Brother Kees’ face on the completion of this Overall, we have come to appreciate that life inspired us the most is the work that the Brother’s do for the people in their communities. We got the journey of enrichment, inspiration and most of all the knowledge that the project made this all well-worth it! is not about possessions, but about adding to Marist spirit unites us all as one loving family. this world by making a difference for others opportunity to meet people in tough situations and The main project of our trip was painting the and with others. immerse ourselves into their lives. No matter the Special thanks also goes to Br. Des Howard who carried us through the trip, it ground floor of Marcellin Primary School. hardships they faced, we were welcomed with warm could not have happened without him; we all agree that Br. Des is an absolute We were each assigned a buddy from the Lauren McInerney hospitality and love. Every person we came across living legend and champion. 08 Champagnat Institute who gave up their own 2016 Year 11, Marist Immersion: Fiji was full of happiness and hope, which was truly Overall, we deemed the trip as school holiday time to help us achieve our inspirational. 01. At Fiji’s Champagnat Institute; 02. Indian a great success as we all gained goal. children enjoyed the Indian Immersion so much out of it, such as caring team’s company; 03. Teaching children in the One thing that will remain forever in our hearts is We then spent a week living with team Philippines how to play an Australian game; being a Marist. The Brother’s taught us what it means for each other more and not members from Through People’s Community 04. Receiving of Indian symbolism; 05. Last day taking the things we have for at the Brother’s residence in Fiji; 06. Painting to be a Marist, and for many of us we learnt why we Network (PCN). Our team was able to of the Brother’s residence in Fiji; 07. The India go to a Marist school - being a Marist is a lifelong granted. experience living on or below the poverty line team at a majestic Indian temple; 08. With a family sponsored by Sacred Heart College in commitment that we will never take for granted. Alison Rahier in different communities around Suva. We Bagong Barrio, Philippines; 09. With children 2016 Year 11 Marist Immersion: were also incredibly lucky to travel via carry 05 from Mangamanuthu, India; 10. Enjoying time Karina Turek 10 with street children in the Philippines. 2016 Year 11, Marist Immersion: India Philippines

16 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Marist Corner 17 Bursaries Foundation

Foundation President’s Report 01 02 03 04 05 The Foundation and Sacred Heart Old The Sister Marie Ralph Award for of the College and is named after our Collegians Association (SHOCs) offer Christian Service went to Tom Schar. Patron Saint, Marcellin Champagnat. several bursaries every year. The Senior The Sister Marie Ralph Award is This award is in recognition of a School offers a bursary to a Year 11 sponsored by Sister Marie’s brother, boy who has shown enthusiasm, On behalf of the Sacred Heart Steve and his SHC team, and Jim the Foundation office on 8350 2590 or student who has demonstrated solid John, and his wife, Barbara. Sister friendliness and commitment in his College Foundation, I would like to Whiting and his Badge Construction email [email protected]. Marist characteristics, together with Marie worked at Sacred Heart Middle approach to his schooling, towards his congratulate Principal, Steve Byrne, team, on a truly magnificent building Each donation will have the good academic achievements. For School in the role of counsellor, colleagues and the life of the school. and his team on the 100% completion that will be a significant asset to the opportunity to include family name 2016, the award was presented to Cara Liturgical Coordinator and within the This student is respected by his peers rate for the Year 12 Class of 2016. An SHC community now and well into the and/or message placed on the McGlaughlin (Year 12). Cara is also the religious domain of the Middle School and is inclusive in his relationships. outstanding achievement the entire future. scoreboard. The number of characters 2017 House Captain for Chanel House. for many years. The award is presented In 2016 the award went to Zachary SHC community should be very proud of. to a student who reflects an open Dumesny (Year 10). Importantly, the College has requested is commensurate with the level of The Foundation is also responsible hearted generosity in providing service Our sense of pride should continue the Sacred Heart College Foundation’s donation. All donations made to the for several awards to Year 9 students The Brother Jordan Award is for a to others in a variety of ways. each time we go past the College and assistance in providing a scoreboard SHC Family Scoreboard will be tax at the Middle School. These are the student who actively lives out the see the new Br. Joseph McAteer Centre for the new oval facility. Consistent deductible. Champagnat Award and the Sister The Sacred Heart Old Collegians Marist family spirit and is named after facility on the Main Oval. I have been with the high standards we have While it has been a great start to the Marie Ralph Christian Service Award. Association is responsible for the Brother Jordan Redden, who actively lucky enough to visit and tour the already seen delivered with the project, year for the SHC community, we have In 2016, the Champagnat Award went following bursaries/awards to Year 9 lives the pillars of Marist spirituality. facility throughout its construction and there is a development approval with another full year of action ahead. to Year 9 student, Liam Chapman students at the Middle School. These He has been an integral part of SHC at feel very envious of today’s students. Council for an electronic scoreboard. (Year 10). The Champagnat Award are the Marcellin Spirit Award and both the Senior and Middle School for Once again, I would like to congratulate One key date to put in your diary is The Sacred Heart College Foundation recognises an exceptional student who the Brother Jordan Redden Award. many years. In 2016, the award went to the Annual SHC Foundation Business feels the scoreboard is a special models the key characteristics of a The Marcellin Spirit Award is given in Henry McCabe (Year 10). Lunch which will be on the afternoon of opportunity for families to celebrate Sacred Heart College student. memory of Daniel Awak, a past pupil Friday 14July. Details of the venue and their experience with Sacred Heart format will be communicated in the College and the Main Oval. coming weeks. For this reason the SHC Foundation In closing, I would like to acknowledge, will be presenting the College with thank and congratulate Michaela the Sacred Heart College Family Kenneally on her outstanding Scoreboard, funded by donations to commitment to the cause during the Sacred Heart College Foundation. her time as President of the SHOCs 2016 Award recipients: 01. Cara McGlaughlin received A limited number of Scoreboard Association. Well done, Michaela! the Foundation’s 2016 Bursary; Donation packages are available 02. Champagnat Award recipient, Go Hearts! Liam Chapman; 03. Thomas Schar ranging from $500 to $15,000. If you received the Sister Marie Ralph are interested in donating money to Rob McKay Award; 04. Zachary Dumesny received the Marcellin Spirit Award; the Scoreboard Fund please contact Chairman, College Foundation 05. Henry McCabe received the Brother Jordan Award.

18 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Foundation 19 Under the Spotlight Anthony ‘Goody’ Goodrich (‘79-80) Goody with Old Scholar, Matthew Pavlich (‘99). New sports Passion, pride and being true to About the same time, there was a colleague Warren Wright in coaching oneself are powerful forces in the life of chance meeting at a family birthday the Year 10 sides. Since being at the Anthony Goodrich. party with Gerry Baldwin and his son, helm, the Sacred Heart senior side has John (‘Arget’) Baldwin, a student at won 13 times in the annual showdown uniform launch From the classroom to the football Sacred Heart with whom he would against Assumption College, Kilmore, field, he has imbued these qualities share a lasting friendship and bond in and 15 times in the traditional in countless young people who have football. “Intercol” competition against graduated from Sacred Heart College Rostrevor College. Also in that time, with rich and rewarding memories “My mind was made up,” Goody said. “I the Sacred Heart First XVIII has played of their learning and sporting threw the Rostrevor brochure in the bin in 17 grand finals, winning 13. achievements. and came to Sacred Heart.” Over the 19 years, “Arget” Baldwin “Goody”, as he is best known among Boarding in 1979 and 1980, he became has been Goody’s unofficial assistant staff and former students, is a modest School Captain, Head Boarder and coach and runner, while Clayton Beal man with deep thoughts and carefully Captain of the First XVIII football team. and Brian Quist have also made major chosen words. At Norwood Football Club, Goody contributions as team managers. He was therefore a little hesitant played in a winning Under 19 grand “It has been a fantastic journey and a about being the subject of this Blue & final and in Reserves, but a promising real privilege to coach so many young Blue profile. But in his 33rd year as a league career was felled by serious people,” Goody said. teacher at Sacred Heart, the College injuries. at which he excelled as a student, and “Many of those kids have become mates Inspired by outstanding teachers in his after 19 years as coach of the First XVIII and there are very special relationships boarding years at Sacred Heart, Goody football team, there is every reason with so many families.” decided on a career in education. He to showcase a career with many graduated from Adelaide University in Fremantle champion, Matthew Pavlich, milestones. 01 02 1984 with a Diploma of Education and Port Power’s Kane Cornes, Crows’ Born in Broken Hill, the fifth of six Bachelor of Arts, specialising in history, Jason Porplyzia, and Geelong’s Andrew As Sacred Heart College moves into its Available items for each sport, children to Pat and Ray Goodrich, economics, politics and philosophy. Mackie are among Goody’s former 120th anniversary year, it is with great including optional items, are detailed Goody attended St Joseph’s College, players at Sacred Heart. The following year he responded to excitement that we formally launch our in the link below. Broken Hill where he embraced the new range of sporting attire, bringing an alma mater opportunity to teach “There are many other outstanding The new range is now available to Marist charism. a contemporary, fresh look to all at Sacred Heart, and with an enduring players who for various reasons did not purchase from the College Uniform sports whilst still being true to the rich As a teenager, he was an outstanding commitment to the Marist ethos to go on to play at elite level,” he said. Shop (43 Oaklands Road, Somerton footballer for his school and North support a love of learning and the traditions of the College. “Apart from their achievements in sport, Park). Broken Hill Football Club. At the age personal growth of each student, he I enjoy catching up with former players 2017 will be a year of transition to the of 15, he was the youngest person to returned to Somerton Park. For more information, please visit who have established their careers and new attire, except for all 'First' sporting play senior football in the Broken Hill www.shc.sa.edu.au/shc/uniform-shop. Primarily, Goody’s focus has been formed their own families. teams for which the new uniform league and he was equally talented in on the classroom teaching history, will be required. In 2018, all sporting basketball. “The Sacred Heart community is a broad economics and business studies. teams will be required to wear the new family and I have been very happy and Excelling in a Broken Hill representative uniform. “There is a clear synergy between these fortunate to spend my teaching career side against Norwood in 1978, he was subjects,” he explained. at the school. offered an opportunity to play for the Redlegs, with support to attend “Economics is a primary driver of “I’m now 54 and have some good years boarding school in Adelaide. politics, and politics has a major ahead of me teaching here. I enjoy being 03 influence on history. It is also about in the classroom. In some ways it is not At one stage, Goody was carrying getting students involved in current a lot different from coaching because a brochure for Rostrevor College. affairs.” it requires planning and motivation to However, fate stepped in to shape his bring out the best in our students.” career and much of his life. This year, Goody stepped down as coach of the Sacred Heart First XVIII Goody’s wife, Chris, also teaches Former West Adelaide league player, football team after 19 outstanding at Sacred Heart. Their son, Clem, David Bertelsmeier, (a former seasons explaining simply that, “It’s completed Year 12 at Sacred Heart last Sacred Heart College student whose time! I have more behind me than ahead year and daughter Ellen is currently in grandchildren now attend the school) 01. The new College basketball, football and netball of me.” Year 11. uniforms; 02. The new soccer uniform; 03. The was a recruiting officer for Norwood new cricket, volleyball and rugby uniforms; 04. The and he rated Goody an outstanding He succeeded former coach, Brian Trevor Gill 04 College Uniform Shop staff at the new location (43 Oaklands Rd, Somerton Park). prospect. Quist in 1998 after working alongside 20 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Foundation 21 The Archives

01. Br. Marius and Chloe Phyland cutting the bicentennial cake; 02. Students, Celebrating 200 years of Gemma Thomas (College Captain), Alice Fry (Head Boarder) and Lauren McInerney (REMAR, Marist Immersion Team); 03. Br. John McMahon with young Old Scholars the Marist Brothers Marists; 04. The bicentennial cake.

SHOC President Report 01

2017 has already been a successful one SHOC SPORT his faith that I could take on the role, for the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Steve Byrne for his collaboration and 02 Association (SHOCs) and, as we are The SHOC sporting clubs are looking support of SHOCs and, as always, Jane only part way through, there are clear strong again in 2017. The cricket teams Crisp, for being my sounding board signs that it’s going be a fruitful year. are finishing off another successful over the last few years and keeping One of the exciting endeavours is the season, with both teams still in the the SHOC wheels in motion. Jane will 03 04 SHC in pictures formation of the SHOC’s Music Group. hunt for finals at time of writing. The continue on in her role as Secretary This has been the hard work of Joe football club has had strong numbers but will be vacating the Treasurer’s This year marks the bicentenary to the Boarding community about Sir Donald Bradman with Kevin Sykes Kitschke (‘16), James Killian (‘16) pre-season and will have three senior role. Please keep an eye on the SHOCs (200 years) of the founding of the what it means to be Marists. As recent (‘60) (in SHC blazer) and two other young and Dani Rosa (‘16), and I am very teams and an U/18s team again. Soccer website for the announcement of the Marist Brothers, 120 years of Sacred Old Scholars who are passionate enthusiastic autograph hunters at a cricket thankful they approached us with this is likely to field three male teams and new President. Heart College and 50 years of Marist about their school and the Marist match on Railway Oval, Adelaide in early initiative. To those that are musically one female team this season, while education at the Mitchell Park campus ethos, Damo and Julianna were both 1957. inclined, please become involved, and the netball club keeps growing and SUPPORTING SHOCs (formerly known as St Joseph’s). able to inspire the congregation to Image on display at the Don Bradman Collection, for everyone else - please get behind growing, and will break records again Adelaide Oval. An organisation such as this only continue living Marcellin’s dream. Br. this new addition to our community this season, jumping from six to eight On Sunday 26 February, members survives by the involvement and Paul Gilchrist led us in prayer prior and make them your entertainment of teams (at this rate the competition will of the Marist Association (Adelaide), enthusiasm of its members, so please to lunch, and Br. Greg McDonald choice at all SHOC events. soon run out of grades to cover all of Marist Youth Ministry and the Sacred get out and support the sporting addressed us, with a message to SHOCs!). It’s not too late to get involved Heart College community gathered to After a sneak peak at the end of 2016, teams; go see the music group remember Marcellin's humility and in these clubs as some are still seeking celebrate Mass and a shared lunch to I got to experience the new McAteer perform, attend the Golf Day, Business devotion to Mary throughout this players/fill-ins and they are always acknowledge the Marist Bicentenary. Centre in all its glory at SHOC netball Lunch or SHOC Ball and you will keep year of celebration and to continue happy to welcome more officials, trials this year where Coach, Paul the SHOC’s community a great one. In the true Marist character of Family being ministers to all those in our volunteers and coaches. Angley, claimed the ‘first netball Spirit and Simplicity, young Marists, community, regardless of their faith Make sure to sign up for the regular goal’ on the new courts. The venue students and brothers mingled and and background. CALL FOR INTEREST newsletter at our website is amazing and I had a great time enjoyed a BBQ on the lawn in front www.shoc.com.au and Fittingly, the Bicentennial cake was exploring and imagining running up Sadly this is my last President’s report of the Brothers' residence at Sacred join us on Facebook at cut by Br. Marius, and Year 10 student the race onto the football field. The as I will be stepping down at the AGM. Heart College, Somerton Park. We were sacredheartoldcollegiansassociation. and REMAR participant, Chloe Phyland. building is truly state of the art. When I am grateful for this opportunity and blessed with the presence of Brothers It was truly symbolic of our call to you have opportunity, get down there have greatly enjoyed the last few years Over and out, and lay Marists who had travelled from 'Awaken', a new beginning for Marists in for a look. The SHOC Association will in the role. Many thanks for the support rural areas and from interstate for the Michaela Kenneally Australia and throughout the world! hopefully host a casual event at the and assistance of all those at the occasion. President, SHOCs Centre later this year which will allow School, Foundation and Association At the conclusion of Mass, Damo Ruiz people to drop in and check it out – over this time. Thank you in particular and Julianna Kittle delivered a speech watch this space! to Jim Whiting for the nomination and

22 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 23 SHOC Sports 02 Association SHOC Athletics 01 After 15 years at the helm,Chris Wright start-up of the Old Collegians Soccer Chris has been a great source (‘70) has stepped down as Chairman and Netball Clubs and has also given of enthusiasm and dedication of the SHOC’s Sports Association. significant assistance to the Football to the committee and provided It is with great pleasure that I present SHOCs Athletics looks to provide 03 We welcome new Chairman, John and Cricket Clubs. leadership from the perspective of this report for SHOC's Athletics. an elite athletic pathway for Old Morrissy (‘85), who is another very a well-respected Old Collegians and Collegians. In recent seasons it has Most recently, it was responsible for SHOCs Athletics, in its present well known Old Collegian. sportsperson. produced a couple of Bay Sheffield the installation of the lights on the form, has come about with the winners, a Stawell Gift Easter Carnival The Sports Association was founded Brighton Oval in conjunction with the Thank you, Chris, from all Old amalgamation of a number of winner, a number of national surf in 1990 to assist in funding Old College. The Association continues to Collegians sporting clubs. local athletic clubs. It currently has lifesaving champions, a number of Scholars’ facilities at the Middle work on upcoming projects with the approximately 40 competing members. Jim Whiting (‘74) national finalists on the track and a School in Mitchell Park. In 2000 the Old College. These members are a combination of Foundation Committee Member host of winners from local athletic Collegians ceased to use these facilities SHC Old Collegians, current Sacred The Association is made up of carnivals. and in April 2005, the Association was Heart College students and members representatives of all clubs who must resurrected to look after the interests of surf lifesaving clubs ranging from As well as success on the track, the have been past office bearers of their 04 of Old Collegians sport in general. West Beach through to Seacliff. club has a proud record of positive and respective clubs. successful personal and interpersonal In that time, it has assisted with the The 2016/17 season has so far realised development amongst its athletes. a number of significant achievements The group subscribes to high codes of for the group as follows. conduct and always aspires to present, • Kayla Lemm (‘14) won the 300m on and off the track, in the most Sacred Heart College Old Collegians Association (SHOC) Women’s Final at the Nippy’s positive manner possible. Loxton Gift in Loxton. Training occurs for 11 months of the President Websites • Jack Norris (‘16) won the year, 3-4 times a week at a number of Michelle Rice-Murphy: [email protected] www.shoc.com.au prestigious Nippy’s Loxton Gift in local venues. 05 Join SHOCs, update your details, view ongoing the 120m Open Final, as well as If you would like to be involved in Secretary activities, sporting results and events. placing 3rd in the State 100m title Jane Crisp: [email protected] SHOCs Athletics, please contact me at at SANTOS Stadium. Football: www.shocfc.com.au [email protected]. Committee • Jack Whelan (Year 8) won the (sign up to footy club newsletter) Luke Hildyard Stephen Juniper, Heidi Wolff and Danny Burns 70m U14 Final at the Nippy’s Netball: www.shocnc.sa.netball.com.au SHOC’s Athletics Coordinator SHOC Athletics Loxton Gift. Luke Hildyard: [email protected] Cricket: See shoc.com.au page for further information 01. Mark Burns; 02. Lily Micklethwaite • Tristan Camilleri (Year 11) won a (centre); 03. Jack Whelan (centre); 04. Jack and link to FB page number of state titles at SANTOS Norris (right); 05. Kayla Lemm (centre); SHOC Cricket Stadium, as well as competing 06. Tristan Camilleri (left); 07. Kate Monks Brendan Hall: [email protected] Soccer: See shoc.com.au page for further information and the Women’s Bay Sheffield team; strongly in SA Athletic League 08. Kate Monks features in the local 06 SHOC Football (SAAL) events. newspaper. Scott Collins: [email protected] Facebook • Kate Monks (‘14) won a number of Sacred Heart College: @shcadelaide SHOC Netball races early in the season and was Alex Craig: [email protected] Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association group: 4th in the Women's Bay Sheffield. @sacredheartoldcollegiansassociation Kate is an early favourite for the SHOC Soccer SAAL Athlete of the Year award. Michael Cannavan: [email protected] SHOC Cricket Club: @shoccricket • Lily Micklethwaite (‘14) won SHOC Music SHOC Soccer Club: @shocsoccerclub the 120m race at the City of West Joe Kitschke: [email protected] SHOC Netball: @shoc.netball Torrens Camden Classic Carnival. SHOC Music: SHOC Music • Mark Burns (‘83) won the 300m Masters Race at Hectorville. 08 07

24 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 25 01. New SHOC Football Club Coach, Andrew “Undies” SHOC Football Club Underwood; 02: SHOC’s footy in action. The Sacred Heart Old Collegians Football Club is pleased to announce that the Board has appointed Andrew Underwood as the new (old) Senior Coach for the next two seasons. Andrew has coached the SHOC Under 18 team for the past three years and SHOC Cricket Club has a strong understanding of the SHOCFC culture, values and standards. He is an AFL accredited Level 3 coach, 01 02 and has previously played in the AFL with Richmond and Essendon. He also played more than 100 games for Sturt in the SANFL. When asked about the appointment, he responded, “It’s a privilege to be appointed as the A Grade Coach of this great club. I’m very much looking forward to the challenge ahead, building on what has been put in place over the last few years.” Andrew (Undies) will also continue in his role as the Director of Coaching and SHOC Netball part of his brief will be to develop the next coach of the SHOCFC in that time. 01 02 Greetings from the SHOC Netball Club. with some fitness sessions. Kez is always The A Grade Leadership Group will so generous with her time and is one of The future is bright. The SHOC Cricket Club (SHOCCC) has were knocked-out in their semi-final, three seasons as our captain have be captained by Matt Delmenico the club’s biggest assets. Squad training just completed another successful ending a great season in a relatively been sublime, and the work he has for the third consecutive season. Trials have concluded, and I’d like to will resume on the 14th March in the new season, with both teams qualifying for disappointing way. done for the club is unprecedented. We His Vice Captain will again be Mitch take this opportunity to thank Shannon facility at Sacred Heart Senior, with the the finals series, highlighting the depth thank Rav for his service, and he will Our off-field season was outstanding Parr, and the Deputy Vice Captains Visockis, our in-house trial guru/ first game taking place on the 22nd April, of SHOCCC. continue as a player and a leader of the this year, after we made the switch will be Jacob Laba and Taylor Angel. coordinator and her extremely talented which we are all very excited about. club next season. Our 2017/18 season Congratulations to these lads, who panel of selectors for their incredible Captained by Rav Prakash, the A Grade from the Broadway Hotel to The Holdy We can’t wait to kick off the season at will have a fresh leadership look, with have had an outstanding pre-season work. Special mention goes to Alex AP, played well in the minor rounds, as our new major sponsor, and we our annual joint season launch with the Andrew Hyland taking-over the reigns, and will set the bar on and off the field. Amanda Shattock, Ella Floreani, Emma managing seven victories and four could not be happier. The Holdy have football club on the 1st April. The event and Tom Simpson his vice. The other members of the Leadership Martin, Michaela Kenneally, Paul Angley, losses. SHOCs finished the regular been truly accommodating and have will be held at our loyal sponsors – the Group this year are Assistant Playing Prue Wilkosz and Sarah Hall for all their season fourth on the A3 ladder, with shown particular interest in the club We look forward to the continued BMH on Broadway, with a ‘Back to School’ our bowling our strong point all year, this season, and will continue to do support for the 2017/2018 season, Coach, Lachy Button, Ned Brooks, Nick amazing work! Forster (Skinny), Connor Hartshorne theme. which was nice, as it meant the boys so. Furthermore, we have a bunch and as always, invite any new players This year is all about breaking the and Mitch Bosley. It takes many hands to run this netball never had to field for too long. of new sponsors, thanks to our new to join us as we try to continue this glass ceiling. It’s a year of growth and club, so I’d like to take this opportunity president, Brendan Hall, who has done extremely successful era of the The club also confirms that Steve Kay development. Over the off-season we Nevertheless, there were some terrific to thank my new committee members an amazing job in his first year. SHOCCC. will continue on as B Grade Coach and have had time to reflect on the season individual performances with the bat for their continuing input, support and Heath Treacy will continue as C Grade that was, winter 2016, and we’re ready to to, highlighted by Andy Hyland who The highlight of the off field season For more on SHOCCC, please Like us on hard work; special mention goes to Grace Coach. ramp it up a notch for winter 2017. This was phenomenal all season, ending the came on 5 March, when we hosted Facebook - search ‘Sacred Heart Old Redden, Niamh Noonan, Katie Fritz, Kellie year we are trailblazing through that glass year second on the A3 batting list with our first Sponsors T20 on the pristine Collegians Cricket Club’ or The club would like to acknowledge Gardner, Brigie Whiting, Shannon Visockis, ceiling with a whopping 8 teams across 538 runs for the season. SHOCs also Sacred Heart Main Oval. Former club @shoccricket. and thank Steve Byrne and the staff at Eyerus Curtis, Nina Juniper, Kate Duthy, B3, B4, B6, C1x2, C2, C3 and C4. It’s never saw the most impressive individual greats and some of our most loyal SHC for the opportunity to play up to Tayla Lovering, Jess Harders, Brittany Tom Simpson been done before at SHOC’s, and I am batting effort in history through first- supporters showed that age is no five games on the Main Oval this year Prout and Emily Garrett. It takes a lot of Club Secretary proud to say that the netball club has season player, Lachlan Mill whose 225 barrier, with multiple players clearing and make use of the new facilities that work for 8 teams to take the court in the never been so big and so full of life. I think started trending on Facebook. the fences (one of which unfortunately have been recently built. Blue and Blue and you guys rock! struck a passing car). The boys also we are very lucky at SHOC’s to be packed Captain Matt Adamson led from the Check out the SHOC Football Club enjoyed touring the new facilities, to the brim with beautiful, intelligent and As always, stay tuned for more details and front throughout the entire season in Facebook page and website at which have been masterfully created strong young women. GO SHOCS!! the B Grade, but their best was Daryl www.shocfc.com.au for further details by Badge. Joseph, who finished second on the about the upcoming 2017/18 season. Over the off-season, our fitness queen Alex Craig Kerry ‘The Commando’ Fernandez has Club President B2 batting list with 484 runs for his We would like to extend a special 01. The SHOC Cricket Club in action; 02: Scott Collins season. Like the A Grade, the twos thanks to Rav Prakash, whose last the Cricket Club welcomes their new major been putting the girls through their paces sponsor, The Holdy. SHOC’s Football Club President

26 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 27 SHOC Soccer The SHOC’s Soccer Clubs, both ladies and men, are looking for players of all ages and all skill levels are welcome. Training is currently held on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm at Marymount College. For enquiries, please email [email protected] or check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/shocsoccerclub.

The Class of 2006 Reunion. Upcoming Reunions 10 Year Reunion - Class of 2007 40 Year Reunion - Class of 1977 TBA 22 July 2017 Organisers: James Gill & Tania Bode TBA Organiser: Tony Smith, Michael Duff, David Brookes, David Whiting 20 Year Reunion - Class of 1997 Search Facebook Class of 77 Sacred Heart College 7 October 2017 The Highway, Anzac Highway, Plympton 50 Year Reunion - Class of 1967 Organisers: Sally Scott & Paul Hadad TBA 1950’s School Reunion - 30 Year Reunion - Class of 1987 Old Collegians who started at SHC in 1950’s 8 July 2017 4 August 2017, Adelaide Oval The Highway - Anzac Highway, Plympton This reunion coincides with the annual Intercol weekend. The Organisers: Shaun Moroney & Paula Brinkworth venue for lunch is Adelaide Oval, with optional tour beforehand. More details to follow. If you haven’t already registered your interest to attend, please 35 Year Reunion - Class of 1982 email [email protected] at your earliest convenience. 23 September 2017 Organisers: John Crosby & Tony Shaw Stamford Grand Horizons Cocktail Lounge, Glenelg Organiser: Robyn Verrall www.facebook.com/shc.reunion

SHOC Music Group

The newly formed SHOC Music Group Holdy). More details to follow. If you are has had its first official rehearsal! interested in finding out more, please contact Joe Kitschke Fourteen Old Scholars came along to ([email protected]). the DeBourg Performing Arts Centre for the very first SHOC Music session. The SHOC’s is very proud to welcome the group has formed a stage band, with SHOC’s Music Group as SHOC’s newest full rhythm section and three horns; a club and we wish them every success small singing trio; and a guitar duo. for the future. The rehearsal went really well for a Joe Kitschke (‘16), Dani Rosa (’16) first rehearsal for stage band, with and James Killian (‘16) the musicians jamming through four SHOC Music Group charts. Another very exciting announcement is that Dan Ryan, Director of Music at SHC, has been helping out the SHOC’s Music Group and has secured a regular gig for them at the Holdfast Hotel (The

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Deployable Joint Force Headquarters to intimate audiences in a gorgeous Colonel Matthew Jeremy in Brisbane, as well as Joint Operations setting. Command and Army Headquarters in Galton (‘88) Things settled down in his mid- Canberra. Recipient of Distinguished Service 20s (slightly) and Ben completed a Cross (DSC) - Australia Day Honours He has deployed on operations as an Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance 2017. Engineer Squadron 21C in East Timor, and Investment at the Securities Engineer Squadron Commander in the Institute (now Kaplan), followed by Colonel Matthew Galton (‘88), who Solomon Islands and a United Nations a Graduate Diploma in Property at graduated from SHC in 1988, was Military Observer in Israel, Syria and the University of South Australia. Ben recently the recipient of an Australia Lebanon. He was the Deputy Director ended up working as a property valuer, Day Honours Award, the Distinguished of the US-led Counter Insurgence helping his father’s business grow for a Service Cross (DSC). The award was Training in Afghanistan and most few years. for distinguished command and recently, he was the US 1st Infantry leadership in warlike operations as the As he reached his late 20s he sensed Division Chief of Plans and then the 05 06 07 Commander, Task Group Taji in Iraq in he was not making the most of things. Commander of Task Group Taji. 2015. The DJ-ing and acting died down, and This year Matthew is moving to he then took time to seriously consider The citation read: “He expertly led the Canberra for a career change with what he wanted to do next. After a long inaugural combined Australian and New Defence, taking up a Director’s deliberation he felt compelled to do a Zealand contribution to ‘Build Partner There is a course at Oxford University in mid-2017 after his course ends, and position in the Capital Facilities and law degree, which he began in 2009. John Bartlett (‘03) & Capacity’ training of the Iraqi Army. that is regarded as the toughest law before he returns to Sydney to return Infrastructure Branch where he will And from the very first lecture, he has He coordinated multifaceted efforts to Masters in the world, the Bachelor of to work as a commercial lawyer - just in Paul Bartlett (‘99) oversee major construction projects not looked back. Ben describes law as Civil Law. This one-year Masters degree time for his 20-year school reunion! build, from the ground up, a combined Other successful Old Collegians who for Defence facilities in the north of “definitely my life calling.” He took a is difficult to get into as they receive Task Group that fostered relationships have succeeded in the music industry Australia. Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice over 1,000 applicants each year and with the Coalition and Iraqi Army include John Bartlett (‘03) and Paul at Flinders University (being the only only accept just under 150 from around fighting capability”. Successful musicians... Bartlett (‘99). This link University he had not yet studied at!) the world. About 15 or so Aussies get (https://youtu.be/ICcewg7fxho) shows Matthew was awarded a scholarship and was fortunate to be taught by a in, and this year Ben applied and was Benjamin Goodyear (‘97) Scott Illingworth (‘98) them in action, teaming up with Paul at the Australian Defence Force fantastic teacher called Tania Leiman. accepted! Academy in Canberra in 1989 where he After graduating from SHC in 1997, She instilled a passion for the law in Congratulations to Scott Illingworth Kelly and AB Original. Paul is on drums subsequently completed a Bachelor’s Benjamin Goodyear (‘97) studied him, and he followed it right through. “So I am reading law for some 10 hours (‘98) who recently shared an ARIA as and John is on keys. John also co- Degree in Civil Engineering in 1994. a Bachelor of Science majoring in a day, but the experience is surreal. The wrote a song with the Hilltop Hoods on In 2012, Ben graduated from law (top of best live Australian act as a touring During this time he also graduated Theoretical Physics at Adelaide history, the architecture, the academic their last album. Check out John’s solo the year) with the University Medal and member of the Hilltop Hoods. Scott from the Royal Military College University, graduating in 2000. Life prowess, and the atmosphere contained at around the 3 minute mark! 16 other prizes in law. He then worked also worked on the sound design of Duntroon in 1993 as a Lieutenant in then took a few interesting turns as in this place is intoxicating and for a year as a Judge’s Associate in the their album and appeared onstage at the Royal Australian Engineer Corps. he became heavily involved in DJ-ing, inspiring.“ Ben said. Clipsal 500 concert with them. playing in bands, and amateur acting, Federal Court of Australia in Adelaide. He later attended the United Kingdom Ben is impressed by the Duke Humfrey which paved the way for a hedonistic The Judge for whom he worked, He continues to produce the sounds Command and Staff College where he Reading Room in the Bodleian Library. Justice Lander, is now the Independent and music for many adverts you 01. Col. Matthew Galton (‘88) in Taji Iraq, gained a Masters of Arts in Defence 20s… The acting was, in fact, as part “The books are from the 16th and 17th of the Heartspace Theatre Company, a Commissioner against Corruption. might hear regularly on Adelaide radio addressing the Iraqi Army 76th Brigade Studies. Century and it’s a fantastic place to read at the completion of their training. The collection of Sacred Heart College Old From there, he moved to Sydney in and TV. His clients include the RAA, Brigade went on to fight successfully During his career in the Australian and study. You can read the books, but in Ramadi and Mosul; 02. Col. Galton Collegians (and a few others) under 2013 where he joined the big litigation Foodland, Clipsal and many others. Army, Matthew served in Combat the entire Bodleian Library is a non- on Taji Military Complex, Iraq, in 2015; the leadership of former SHC drama firms. Most recently, he was working If you want to check out Scott’s work, 03. Benjamin Goodyear (‘97); 04. The Engineer Regiments in Darwin and borrowing library, so everything is read Duke Humfrey Reading Room in the teacher, Christopher Havey. The group for a fantastic partner at King & Wood follow the link https://youtu.be/ Townsville. He has commanded the inside. There are hundreds of desks Bodleian Library, Oxford University, had well over a decade of success with Mallesons… “a truly brilliant mind and iEC7wz4y-3M (at about 3 min 30) which where Benjamin Goodyear studies; 05. 6th Engineer Support Regiment based around to accommodate the readers Scott Illingworth (‘98) playing the sax on performances dating back to King Lear a down to earth top guy. But there was shows him playing sax with the Hoods in South East Queensland. He has also and yes, they have shot some Harry stage with the Hilltop Hoods; 06. John in the Adelaide Fringe in 2002, as well one challenge left… one ‘academic in front of a massive crowd last New Bartlett (‘03) teaming up with Paul Kelly served in staff positions on various Potter scenes there.” and AB Original on keys; 07. Paul Bartlett as many well-received ‘Nights in the Mount Everest’ yet to be climbed.” Year’s Eve at Falls Festival. headquarters including Division/ (‘99) teaming up with Paul Kelly and AB Parlour’ showcasing various short plays Ben expects he will return to Adelaide Original on drums.

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a determined Grange team. The team more about the Italian company and United States. Jordan will study at the Meg Lemon (‘07) featured two Sacred Heart College Jakeb Solley (‘12) to help forge new relationships for SA Central Arizona College. Meg Lemon (‘07) was invited to boys, Old Collegian, Henry Duregon Congratulations to Old Collegian Jakeb businesses. and current Year 12 student, Emmanuel Irra (‘11) compete as part of an 11-rider team for (‘11) Solley (‘12), who has been awarded “We’re hoping in the future to create . the 2017 UCI Para-cycling Track World Jackson Kalz the NECA Communications Apprentice an internship for engineers and in Emmanuel (Eman) Irra (’11) grew up Championships, held in Los Angeles Henry Duregon came into the team of the Year. our business school at Flinders,” said a long way from Adelaide. He left his 08 from 2-5 March 2017. for his first match in the Simpson Cup, Jakeb took part in SHC’s VET program Samantha recently to The Advertiser. extended family in Uganda when he This was Meg’s debut. The event was completing a strong 4/2 win playing while he was in Year 11 and 12, starting was just 11 years old. He didn’t grow up held at the VELO Sports Centre in at no. 6. This completed a very good with a Certificate I in Construction dreaming of one day playing in the AFL, Carson, in the west of Los Angeles, pennant season for Henry, who was in Year 11 and then changing to a Luke Paparella (‘15) but when he arrived at Sacred Heart California, signifying the first time in unbeaten in the Bonnar and Simpson Certificate II in Electro-technology in College and started playing football the history of the sport that a UCI Para- Cup this year. Henry’s win then gave Year 12. Luke Paparella (‘15) was awarded the for the First XVIII he started believing it cycling Track World Championships each team a win. HIA - Stratco Carpenter Apprentice of could be a reality. Jakeb was also awarded an Australian the Year at their Annual Awards held on will be held during the season Emmanuel has played for South Jackson Kalz played at no. 4, which Vocational Student Prize at the end of 25 March 2017. Luke is an apprentice following a Paralympic Games. gave the team the advantage, winning Adelaide in the SANFL since 2004 and Year 12 when, at the time, he said, to Old Collegian, Andrew Ramage his match 3/2 to complete a very solid was recently picked up by Port Power Meg Lemon finished fourth in the “If the students are willing to put in (‘81) of JK Ramage Builders. Luke was in the 2016 AFL draft. He will be the first women’s C4-C5 scratch race. first Simpson Cup season. Jackson, the effort, hard work and actually care a quiet achiever whilst involved in the with six wins from eight matches about the future they hold, the College Ugandan to get onto an AFL list. Her efforts at the championships were VET Program at Sacred Heart College. 09 in his first season at this level, has staff are there to see us through.” He studied Certificate II in Construction outstanding as she had only been been outstanding. This win gave the Mitchell Hinge (‘16) Whilst at school Jakeb displayed and partial Certificate III Carpentry classified for the event less than three advantage of three wins and one loss initiative, an excellent work ethic and and was quickly snapped up by the Mitchell Hinge (‘16) was pick #20 in the months ago. and just needing one more result in our enthusiasm for all that he did. He Ramage’s post school. 2016 AFL draft where he was selected by The South Australian riders’ efforts, favour. was also very motivated, self-aware the Brisbane Lions. Mitch was a boarder and strong results from their Jackson recently caddied for Canadian and determined; characteristics that at Sacred Heart, having come from his teammates saw Australia win 14 Maude-Aimee LeBlanc in the Women’s have helped him in his working life. home town of Mundulla. Before he was medals at the championships to finish Sporting dreams realised... Australian Open held at the Royal We congratulate Jakeb and wish him drafted to the Brisbane Lions he played third on the ladder behind the United Adelaide after applying through Golf continued success into the future. Isaac White (‘16) Under 18’s for the Glenelg Football Club, States and Great Britain. The Australian SA’s high-performance squad. He having played his junior football with team won four gold, six silver and four carried LeBlanc’s clubs, asked her Isaac White (‘16) has been offered a Mundulla. In footy terms, he is a very bronze medals. four year, full scholarship to Stanford questions between holes and soaked Samantha Oxford (‘13) competitive player. He is described as a SASI coach, Loz Shaw, said the SA up the experience. University, California. He will be poised left-footed medium utility who Samantha Oxford (‘13) has been studying Kinesiology and participating loves taking intercept marks. riders were outstanding. Jackson is currently Australia’s 10th chosen as one of only two business in the Basketball program. “For someone like Meg (Lemon) to ranked junior and plays off scratch. 10 school students from Flinders Liam Mackie (‘16) produce the results she did with fourths This year he has already won his first Isaac was made several offers from University to go to Italy to spend two in her events was quite amazing as she interstate event (the Golf Victoria other leading universities in the United Liam Mackie (‘16) was pick #39 in the months with global Italian shipbuilding has only been newly classified for about Junior Masters), played his first States, but decided this was the best 2016 AFL draft and was picked up by 01. Meg Lemon (‘07) with other members of the 2017 UCI company, Fincantieri. fit for him. Older brother and Old the Collingwood Football Club. Liam Para-cycling team; 02. Harry Duregon (‘11) with Glenelg Golf two and a half months.” professional tournament, qualified Club team mates after winning the Simpson Cup; 03. Year 38th in the Men’s Australian Amateur Fincantieri is one of three shipbuilders Collegian, Sam White (‘14) is currently won the medal in the State School 12 student, Jackson Kalz featured in the City Coast Weekly studying Medicine at Sydney University. Football Final last year and caught the Messenger on 8 March 2017; 04. Jakeb Solley (‘12) receiving Championships and has been named short-listed by the Federal Government his Apprentice of the Year Award; 05. Luke Paparella (‘15) SA’s junior captain for the interstate to bid for the $35 billion job to build attention of Collingwood. He is also with his HIA-Stratco Carpenter Apprentice of the Year Henry Duregon (‘11) Jordan McArdle (‘16) the cousin of Old Collegian and very award; 06. Isaac White (‘16) is in the United States on a series in Wollongong held in April. To nine new frigates for the Australian Scholarship at Stanford University; 07. Jordan McArdle and Jackson Kalz (Year 12) read more about Jackson Kalz, see Navy. Jordan McArdle (‘16) is pursuing his successful Geelong footballer, Andrew (‘16) has signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks Mackie (‘02). Liam played for Sacred Baseball team in Arizona, USA; 08. Emmanuel Irra (’11) is In 2016, the Glenelg Golf Club won the story featured in the Messenger Samantha, who grew up in Broken Hill sporting dream in baseball and has the first Ugandan player in the AFL and was picked by Port Heart First XVIII and for the Glenelg the Simpson Cup, capping off a great Community News - Coast City Weekly before moving to Adelaide to board at signed a contract with the Arizona Adelaide Football Club in 2016; 09. Mitchell Hinge (‘16) was Football Club before being drafted to selected by the Brisbane Lions in the 2016 AFL draft; 10. season with a tough final win against on 8 March 2017. Well done to both! Sacred Heart College, was keen to learn Diamondbacks Baseball team in the Liam Mackie (‘16) was picked up by the Collingwood Football Collingwood. Club in 2016 AFL draft.

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knowledge of key factors that have his future life, especially if he is lucky Patrick Constable (‘12) shaped the culture and society of enough to get a sports scholarship for Patrick Constable (‘12) continues to South Sudan. the United States). Obituaries excel in his chosen sport of cycling. He has studied the language and In Year 12, in addition to Language and He recently competed with South linguistics of Dinka but has also Culture, Bior studied English Studies, from 10 October 1942. After training Jim was larger than life, successful at Australia’s elite and up-and-coming grappled with the impact of civil war on Legal Studies, Integrated Learning, Scott Kingsley Parham (‘78) in Australia, he undertook further school, successful at business and an cyclists at the 2017 Cycling Australia Sudan's people, as well as examining Sport and Fitness, and Research training in Canada. As a member of the outstanding Catholic layman who gave Track National Championships at the cultural significance of cattle as a Project. In the future he hopes to work 2 January 1963 - 22 October 2016 the new Anna Meares Velodrome in Canadian No. 437 Squadron, he served much to the Church. He lived a long store of wealth both in a contemporary in professional advocacy and is looking Scott Parham (‘78) sadly passed Brisbane, with SA once again taking top as a Wireless Operator/ Air-Gunner. He life, had two very happy marriages and and historical context. towards a degree in either Law or away on 22 October, 2016. Scott was of the podium. flew out of England and India before was blessed with his sons, Monsignor Journalism and Professional Writing to a Life Member of the Sacred Heart Old Bior has been a student at Sacred returning to the UK and flying in the John Butler AM (‘56-63), Kevin Butler SA was announced champion state help him realise this dream. Over the Collegians Association and was very Heart College for the last three years Battle of Arnhem – Operation ‘Market (‘58-66) and his daughter Julie. He for the fifth time in six years, after four Australian summer, prior to university passionate about his community. Rest and has always sought to maximise his Garden’ (17–25 September, 1944). His will be sadly missed by his family and days of competition across 32 events. starting, Bior will be travelling back in peace, Scott. opportunities at the school, outwardly aircraft was a DC3 of No. 271 Squadron friends. In the Men’s team sprint, Patrick to South Africa with his brother to see exemplified by the pride he has taken RAF, towing a glider carrying Airborne Constable made it back-to- back his family who he has not seen for Rest in peace, Jim. in wearing his uniform along with his troops. He later flew on a second gold medals when he teamed with 13 years. In closing, Bior said that he commitment to study, co-curricula and Brian David Fennell Ld’H (‘43) mission that dropped supplies to fellow Olympians, Matt Glaetzer and hopes that he has shown that anything leadership within the school. troops on the ground. He finished his Ben Scholl. The outstanding results is possible with hard work and a 1923 - 2016 service with No. 271 Squadron, and from the SA team should see the When Bior was 4 years old when he and supportive environment. Brian Fennell (‘43) passed away on was demobilised on 8 October, 1945. riders in strong contention to make his family made the decision to leave 19 August, 2016. He was a life member Australian teams for various World Cup Sudan for Kenya where they spent a of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Lest We Forget. competitions later in 2017. year in a refugee camp. Bior was then Association and was passionate about given the opportunity to come to Molly (Mary) Noonan (‘16) Sacred Heart. In 2014 Brian attended Australia with an aunt and her family. the celebration of 100 years of Sacred Recent College graduate Molly Upon arriving in Adelaide Bior started Heart College as the oldest Old James (Jim) Mortimer Bior Aguer (‘16) Noonan (‘16) has received an Award Reception at Pennington Primary Collegian! Butler (‘38) Bior Aguer (’16) was born in South for Excellence for the Animal Care and School, and completed his primary Sudan and completed Year 12 at Husbandry – Certificate III in Rural Brian was a Warrant Officer in the 26 February 1922 - 26 January 2017 schooling at Greenwith Primary Sacred Heart last year. He has Operations program for 2016 after Royal Australian Air Force and received School, Golden Grove. He then moved Jim Butler (‘38) passed away on 26 generously agreed to share his story completing her VET course with Sacred several honours for his service. onto secondary school starting Year January 2017 surrounded by his loving with our school community. His Heart College. Congratulations, Molly! 8 at Mark Oliphant College and after On 24 September last year, the family. Jim was very actively involved journey to Sacred Heart College has moving house, transferred to Seaview Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in the Sacred Heart community and a been a far more challenging one than High School until the end of Year 9. in South Australia, Mr Willem Ouwens, Life Member of the SHC Old Collegians many of us would ever experience. It was then that Bior came to Sacred presented Mr Fennell with the Dutch Association. Bior also attended the South Australian Heart College to begin his senior Arnhem Medal in recognition of his Jim was a loyal Old Collegian and great School of Languages during his time schooling in Year 10. service during World War II. At the supporter of the Marist Brothers who at Sacred Heart where he achieved beginning of September this year, sadly Bior is very grateful for the supportive did a lot for the parish. He was very an Academic Excellence Award for just a few weeks after Brian’s passing, SHC community where he has tried active in St Vincent de Paul, Hutt Street gaining an A+ in his study of Languages 01. Bior Aguer (’16) was presented his family received the insignia of the to make the most of every possible with an Academic Excellence Centre, Catholic Communications 01. Brian David Fennell Ld’H (1963-2016) and Culture in Dinka (a Nilotic dialect Award by the Hon Susan Close, MP, Legion of Honour from the French opportunity afforded him. In his senior Office and the Papal Visit Committee. with Sir Eric Neal AC Kt CVO KStJ (the cluster spoken by the Dinka people Minister for Education and Child Embassy in Canberra in recognition of 32nd Governor of South Australia, 1996- years of schooling he has lived with Development, for gaining an A+ in He was one of the main organisers of 2001, and former Chair of the Veterans who are the major ethnic group of his study of Languages and Culture their father’s service in the liberation of his older brother and has juggled the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1986 Advisory Council in SA). This was photo South Sudan). in Dinka; 02. Molly Noonan (‘16) France. taken at the Arnhem Medal award study, work at KFC and involvement in received an Award for Excellence and for many years did voluntary work ceremony on 24 September 2015; 02. Brian for the Animal Care and Husbandry As a result of this subject, Bior has sport, (in particular basketball which Brian Fennell served in the RAAF for the team at The Southern Cross. Fennell as a student in his SHC uniform; – Certificate III in Rural Operations 03. James Butler (1922 - 2017). a much greater appreciation and he hopes will always play a part in program for 2016; 03. Patrick Constable (‘12).

34 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 35 01. Laurie Brooks (‘41) and wife, Norma, Celebrations celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary; 02. Danielle Murdoch (‘11) was engaged to Lewis Gunn; 03. Kate Wishart (‘08) was engaged to Daniel Morton; 04. Lauren Henly (‘12) was engaged to Stephen Watson. Desmond (Des) John Douglas (Doug) James Special Stroud (‘56) Omond OAM (‘44) Desmond Stroud (‘56) sadly passed 2 October 1927 - 3 November 2016 Anniversaries away on 19 January 2016. Des was a student at Sacred Heart College in the Doug Omond (‘44) passed away Laurie Brooks (‘41) 1950’s and received a Commonwealth peacefully on 3 November 2016. Doug Scholarship in his final year, after which was the dearly beloved husband of the Old Collegian, Laurie Brooks (’41) and he returned to his home town of Port late Terry. He was the Order of Australia his wife, Norma celebrated a grand Pirie for a metallurgical cadetship at South Australian Branch Secretary from milestone recently - their 60th wedding the BHAS Smelter where he graduated 1993 - 1995, and Chairman from 1995 anniversary. They celebrated this in Primary Metallurgy, which he - 1998. Doug was also an esteemed auspicious occasion at Largs Bay on 9 followed up with a Bachelor of Applied Charter member, Life Member, Past February 2017. President and Past District Governor of 01 Science from the University of Adelaide Laurie and Norma were married in the the Lions Club of Edwardstown. Doug in 1964. Sacred Heart Chapel on 9 February was recognised locally, nationally and 1957 (incorrectly recorded in the Old He always had a special interest in the internationally for the humanitarian Collegian as 9 January 1957). discoveries of Australian and world service he so freely gave through the explorers. Des kept in touch for many Lions Organisation for 54 years. Congratulations Laurie and Norma! years with fellow students from Sacred Heart and particularly with his teacher, Brother Romulus, who was always keen to hear about his travels as Leader of Engagements three expeditions to Central Australia Eileen Linkson in search of the fabled Lasseter’s Lost Danielle Murdoch (‘11) got engaged to , widow to late Gold Reef. Eileen Linkson Lewis Gunn from Mildura on 15 October husband, Old Collegian, Paul Linkson 2016 at Bird In Hand Winery in the Des lived a life of inquiry, exploration (‘50), passed away peacefully on 26 Adelaide Hills. They celebrated their and with recognition of the importance December 2016 at 84 years of age. Paul engagement party at Mr & Co Wine Bar of education. He had a strong sense of and Eileen were both very active in the in Mildura on 18 February 2017. Their social justice. Des left this world with Sacred Heart community. wedding will be held on 8 December projects still pending – several outback 02 2018 in the Sacred Heart College novels in draft stage, an extensive Chapel. family tree almost completed and an uncatalogued collection of rocks and Desmond (Des) Vincent Kate Wishart (‘08) became engaged to historic items of interest. McCaffrey (‘42) Daniel Morton on 17 February 2017. Her brother, Old Collegian, Daniel Wishart Des is survived by his wife, Natalie, and (‘00) designed a beautiful engagement children Mark, David and Rebecca and 3 April 1927 - 27 January 2017 ring for her. They celebrated their his seven grandchildren. Old Collegian, Desmond Vincent engagement in their soon-to-be new McCaffrey (‘40-42) passed away on 27 home followed by a long lunch with January 2017 at the age of 89. Des was their family. the loving husband of Betty (deceased) and loving father of Elizabeth, Lauren Henly (‘12) became engaged Christopher and Paul. He was a Life to Stephen Watson. They will be Member of the SHC Old Collegians married next year in January. Association. Congratulations to all our Old Collegians on their engagements! We wish them all the best for the future. 03 04 36 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 37 03 Weddings

Jamilen (Jenny) Chaina (‘85) was William Spurling (‘06) married married to Simon on 27 August 2016. Gertrude Taylor (‘08) in the Sacred 01 02 Heart Chapel on 3 December 2016. The Jeremy Leach (‘95) married Alison reception was held at Paxton Winery. Klingberg on 3 September 2016. The bridal party consisted of Old Kathleen Creek (‘06) was married to Scholars, Winnie Taylor (‘16), Martha Nathan Hyatt on 24 September 2016. Taylor (‘14), Ursula Taylor (‘17), Maid of Honour, , Adrian Dipilato (‘05) married Hailey Jaime Byrne (‘08) Jack Robertson on 24 September 2016. Fosdike (‘06), Sam Gordon-Smith (‘06) and Aaron Day (‘06). The Best Nicholas Gelekis (‘08) married Alison Man was Henry Whiting. Hastie on 1 October 2016. 06 James Hayes (‘09) married Ellen Martin Quinn (‘06) and Kelly Evans Syme (‘10) on 14 January 2017 in the married on 8 October 2016. Sacred Heart Chapel, followed by a Old Collegians Liam Grieve (‘07) and beautiful reception at Morphettville Stacey Nolan (‘07) were married on 8 Racecourse Chandon Pavilion. James October 2016. and Ellen met when Ellen was in Year 12, with James proposing on a beach in Justin Sanders (‘95) married Rachel Thailand. Mason on 22 October 2016. Bill Noblet (‘00) married Sarah on Jack Carter (‘09) married Courtney 27 January 2017 at the Glen Ewin Buckley on 5 November 2016 Estate, Houghton. The bridal party David Exton (‘02) married Kirsty Fraser included several Old Scholars including in the Chapel on 12 November 2016. Best Man, Ben Williams (‘99) and groomsmen, Justin Kurenda (‘00), married 04 05 07 Effie Skouroumounis (‘11) Chris Catalano (‘00), Steve Cousins Jeremy Facciol on 3 December 2016. (‘99) and Lachie Smyth (‘00). Bill and Shane Mayger (‘93) married Nicole Sarah spent their honeymoon on a Riley on 21 January 2017. road trip in a motor home across the Nullarbor to Perth, stopping at all the Old Collegian Amy Verrall (‘03) and best places the south west corner of Matthew Fechner were married on WA has to offer. 22 October 2016 at Cummins House, Novar Gardens. Bridesmaids were Ali Trewartha (SHC Staff member) Old Collegians, Michelle Sloan (nee married Andrew Wright at the Fitzgerald) (‘03) and Hannah Evans Royal Pita Maha in Ubud, Bali on 30 (nee Vieceli) (‘03). December 2016. Andrew proposed to Ali on a yacht in Sydney on his birthday 01. Amy Verrall (‘03) and Matthew Fechner; and they were married a year later. 02. William Spurling (‘06) and Gertrude Taylor Congratulations Ali and Andrew. (‘08); 03. The Spurling/Taylor wedding; 04. James Hayes (‘09) and Ellen Syme (‘10); 05. James Hayes (‘09) and Ellen Syme (‘10); 06. Bill Noblet (‘00) and Sarah’s wedding party; 07. Bill Noblet (‘00) and Sarah; 08. Ali Trewartha (Staff 08 09 member) and Andrew Wright; 09. Ali Trewartha (Staff member) and Andrew Wright.

38 Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 39 01. Baby Billie Kate Mary Williams; 02. Baby Mike Jay Treacy; 03. Baby Leo Hamilton Ware with parents, Luke (‘99) and Sahra Ware; 04. Baby Liam Dennis Queale; 05. Baby Ella Victoria Horan; 06. Baby Alfie Max Hazelwood; 07. Baby Theodore (Teddy) Michael Quinn; 08. Baby Connor Shane Byrne. College events

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S A E C G R E E L D L Congratulations to Old Scholar and teacher at SHC, O Steven John C Williams (‘05) and Emily Williams Amanda Byrne (nee Norman, ‘04) H E A R T (nee Wray, ‘05) on the birth of and her husband Rory Byrne were very Billie Kate Mary Williams on 26 excited to announce the birth of their October 2016 weighing in at 3.6kg little boy, Connor Shane Byrne. He and measuring 53cms. Billie joins big arrived into the world at 8.01pm on 16 brother Darcy into the Williams family. March 2017, weighing in at 3.25kg and We welcome Billie to the Sacred Heart was 51cm long. Needless to say that family! Amanda and Rory are very excited and couldn’t be more in love with their little The Sacred Heart College Community Heath Treacy (‘88) and Julie 05 boy! cordially invites you to the Klovekorn welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Mike Jay Treacy into the world on 8 January 2017, weighing 3.46kg. The addition of Mike now makes a happy little family of five kids Opening under 10! Congratulations Heath and & Julie. Luke Ware (‘99) and Sahra Ware were Blessing delighted with the safe arrival of Leo of the Br Joseph McAteer Centre Hamilton Ware on 18 November 2016 to be celebrated by Most Rev Philip Wilson. in Bangkok Thailand. 01 06 9.30am, Wednesday 17 May 2017 Tim and Angela Queale (nee Jarvis, Sacred Heart College, ‘98) welcomed Liam Dennis Queale on 195 Brighton Rd, Somerton Park. 22 December.

Jack Horan (‘01) and Nat Horan are RSVP by 8 May to Julie Hext at [email protected] thrilled to announce the arrival of their little girl, Ella Victoria Horan, born on 16 January 2017. Mum and Dad are smitten! Old Scholars, Mark Hazelwood (‘02) and Kathryn Hazelwood (nee Naguib, ‘04) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son, Alfie Max Hazelwood 02 07 born on 12 October 2016. He weighed 7lb 2oz and was 51 cm long. Old Scholars, Dr Michael Quinn (‘97) and Bettina Quinn (nee Downing, ‘97) welcomed their second child, Theodore (Teddy) Michael Quinn into the world on 8 November 2016. Teddy weighed in at 5lbs, 13oz. His big sister April is in love with her new baby brother! 03 08

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