Oakhill Drive Volume 27, November 2013 Print Post Approved: PP255003/O5436

The Oakhill Drive Volume 27, November 2013 Print Post Approved: PP255003/O5436 Affiliation of John and Jenny Puleo On the evening of Friday August 23rd, around 45 people gathered for the “Affiliation” of John and Jenny Puleo at Oakhill College. Affiliation to the institute is authorised by the brother superior and his Council in rome. Affiliation is a rare honour: those afforded “letters of affiliation” have demonstrated, over time, active support of the work of the institute, not only financially or materially, but also through personal commitment. They have also demonstrated interest in or at least have great admiration for lasallian spirituality. When presenting John and The Affiliation of John and Jenny Puleo. Jenny with their letters of affiliation, brother Mark Peter, in addition to bursars John Walsh and steve McKeon said “The Puleo's connection with Oakhill Molloy, have benefited in many ways from the and the brothers began in 1991 with the enrolment legal experience and wisdom John has freely given of their eldest son, Matthew. since that time, their whenever asked, a tradition continued by their son involvement has been continuous and at many Matthew. From 1999 to 2003, Jenny was convenor levels. in 1993 John was invited to join the Advisory of the College ball. These were years when many board by then Principal, brother Ambrose. questioned the appropriateness of a debutante ball. under Jenny's patient but determined leadership in 1996 he became Chair of that board and the ball grew in numbers and remains today an remained in that role until the incorporation of important part of the College calendar. the College in 2008. since 2008 he has served as Deputy Chair of the incorporated board. This year From 2000 to 2003, John and Jenny were sees his twentieth continuous year in service to the co-conveners of the College Art show. They laid the College as a board member. As Chair of the College foundation for the show to develop into what it is board, John was instrumental in working with the today: an important part of the culture and history Trustees of the De la salle brothers in securing the of the College. The time given to these activities has former De la salle Training College building for the been given freely and without condition.” educational work of the College. We join the brothers in saluting the contributions of Principals brothers Ambrose, Chris, Ken and John and Jenny. CelebratiNg Our PAsT – builDiNg Our FuTure P&F Annual golf Day The Annual P & F golf Day was held in september with approximately 120 players in attendance for golf and lunch. The weather was fine and all golfers enjoyed a great day out. Congratulations to all our winners and a very big "thank you" to all our major sponsors and supporters. Your generosity ensured that the day was a huge success! Major SponSorS: l Sandrick Project Directions l Verisure National insurance brokers L-R: Luke Keary, David Creagh, David Rimmer, Joshua Anderson, Andrew Hickey, Tony Jasser, Brother Peter Ryan. l Kineticit services Australia l BBG better built group l Evotech Pty ltd l Abate Cleaning services Australian schools rugby l Sterling group services l Autotech engineering union representatives l Ashmor Plumbing l Castle Hill Hyundai 2013 marked the year in which current Year 12 student l Sydney Accounting Pty ltd Joshua Anderson was selected to join the Australian l Progue Pty ltd Chartered Accounts schools rugby union team. Joshua is the sixth student SupporterS: in the history of Oakhill College to achieve this David reckless, gerard Maggs, Castle Hill Trophies, prestigious representation. Past Oakhill students to stanhope sea Foods, sheltons butchery, Athletes Foot, represent their country in rugby union are: My baby Warehouse. David Creagh - 1978 Andrew Hickey - 1987 Tony Jasser - 1993 David rimmer - 2000 luke Keary - 2010 The outstanding achievements of these men were recognised at this year's rugby Presentation. All "old boys" were presented with an Honour Cap and addressed the Oakhill rugby Community. it was great to see and hear the many fond memories that these past Australian representatives have of their time at Oakhill College. Having grown up in the Hills District and now a dedicated real estate agent in the area, David Choy is honoured to be involved in the Oakhill College community through sponsorship and events. A constant focus on customer service, excellence and complete satisfaction is the driving force behind David Choy and his team in assisting people with their move. David is vastly accomplished in his field as one of the leading agents for the McGrath group and has been selling in the Hills District for 17 years. David and his team pride themselves on their hard work, honesty, integrity and results and are the most reliable choice to handle the negotiation of your greatest asset. If you’re thinking about selling and would like an appraisal on the worth of your property, please call David. Suite 11, 1 Terminus St, Castle Hill NSW 2154 • w: mcgrath.com.au ph: 9680 5936 • mobile: 0411 196 328 • e: [email protected] Volume 27, Page 2 The solar panels on the roof of Benildus Hall. National solar schools Program (NSSP) During the year, we received a grant of $50,000 under the Data Collection, storage and Visualisation system the NSSP from the Commonwealth Department of (DCsVs). sensors have been provided to measure solar Climate Change and energy efficiency. This was used power production, solar panel temperature, ambient to install solar panels on the roof top of benildus Hall air temperature and school grid-power consumption. in the July school holidays. A weather station is being used to store and report on hydrostatic pressure, humidity inside/outside, The 20.15 kW solar Power system is capable of temperature inside/outside, rainfall, wind speed offsetting our purchase of carbon-based electricity and direction. Computer software will help students by 30,660kWh/pa. Offsetting black coal electricity understand the impact of external environmental generation represents carbon dioxide emission conditions on the school's energy consumption/ reductions of 40 tons per annum or 1,000 tons over efficiency and the potential of solar Power technology 25 years. to support a clean energy future for Australia. The system will reduce our impact on the environment All solar Power system components are accredited as well as our energy costs. it also represents an by the Clean energy Council for use on Australia's opportunity to support the renewable energy industry electricity grid and are installed to all relevant and will provide educational benefits to our students Australian standards. A biannual inspection and and the broader school community. The solar Power cleaning programme will help to maintain maximum system is compliant with NSSP guidelines including electricity production yields. Volume 27, Page 3 ex-student News A Scottish wedding. Natalie Sarsfield – Class of 2003 the swim team and basketball teams. Davis and ryan are very happy at Oakhill and proudly support their house benildus. On 29 september 2012, Natalie married seamus byrne at since getting married Matthew has become a traveller possibly The Monastery in Adelaide, with the reception held at Mt thanks to Mirella's italian background and has travelled for lofty House. Natalie was proudly escorted down the aisle by business and pleasure with his family to europe and various her brothers Karl (Class of 1999) and Justin (Class of 2006). Asian countries numerous times. Her bridesmaids were Alex Wilson (Class of 1998), Amy Mills (Class of 2003) and Marni Hietbrink. The groom and They plan to discover the world more in the future. Matthew groomsmen celebrated their scottish heritage by wearing their attributes many of the opportunities in his life to the skills he traditional kilts. developed and experiences he had at Oakhill from 1977 to 1985. Oakhill taught him that participation is very important in Natalie graduated from uWs with a bachelor of social Work life and Matthew has been involved in a variety of community and has now made her home in Adelaide where she is working roles including President of a swimming and football clubs, he as a Case Manager at the south Australian Magistrates Court. also spends time with various charities as an event manager Her role involves working intensely with Clients involved in the and has done some long distance charity bike rides in recent Criminal Justice system in a 'substance use and Mental Health years. Matthew's fondest memories at Oakhill are the mates intervention Program'. he made, the school camps, the lunchtime activities and the Natalie's brother, Karl and wife bec (nee Temple, Class of feeling of inclusion in Oakhill. He sees Oakhill as a great 1999) are the proud parents of Cooper (born 20 March 2012). place for his boys to experience life in their teenage years. Karl, a licenced Aircraft Maintenance engineer, has recently transferred with Qantas to brisbane Airport and they have resettled on the sunshine Coast. Justin is a qualified carpenter and is currently working in the Construction industry in sydney. Matthew Erwin – Class of 1985 since 1985 Matthew has been busy in the finance world, first working as a Central banker with the RBA whilst studying at university of Technology, sydney and then the securities institute of Australia (now FiNSIA). His career successfully moved onto business finance where he has worked as a fixed asset lender and now works in debtor finance or invoice finance with small businesses. More important than his career, is his 22 year marriage to Mirella. They have two sons, Davis in Year 11 and ryan in Year 9 at Oakhill. both boys are active within the school on Matthew Erwin with his sons, Davis and Ryan.

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