Edition 11/2017
Blackfriars Priory School The OPtimist News & Highlights
PRAYER STUDY COMMUNITY SERVICE Blackfriars Priory School 17 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082 PO Box 86, Prospect SA 5082 T: +61 8 8169 3900 E: [email protected] bps.sa.edu.au facebook.com/BlackfriarsSchool CRICOS: 02485B
Members of the Provincial Council assembled outside the St Albert the Great Chapel
Visit of the Provincial Council of the Province of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea) Blackfriars Priory School was honoured to host the historic, inaugural visit of the Dominican Provincial Council to Blackfriars Priory School during the final week of Term 3. The Provincial Council, under the leadership of the Very Reverend Fr Anthony Walsh (OP) assembled at Blackfriars to meet with the Chair of the School Board, Mr David O’Loughlin and myself to discuss the vision and direction of Blackfriars Priory School, including consideration of the Master Plan for the future development of our School. The Provincial Council is the elected group of Friars governing the affairs of the Order of Preachers in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The Provincial Council has ownership of and ultimate governance responsibility for Blackfriars Priory School. We were honoured to host the following members of the Provincial Council: • The Very Reverend Fr Anthony Walsh (Provincial) (AUS) • Fr Kevin Saunders (former Provincial) (AUS) • Fr Kevin Toomey (NZ) • Fr Thomas Azzi (Provincial Bursar) (AUS) • Fr Matthew Boland (AUS) • Fr Henry Natowosi (PNG) • Fr Joseph Truong Pham (AUS) • Fr Joseph Vnuk (AUS) • Fr Stephen Kamoa from the Solomon Islands was an apology. Welcome Back Fr John Neill OP I was also thrilled to welcome back Fr John Neill (OP), former Headmaster (1972-88) to Blackfriars Priory School. Fr John was instrumental in shaping the lives of so many students during his seventeen years as Headmaster. He formed the community in the ideals of the Four Pillars of Dominican Life, Prayer, Study, Community and Service and was influential in the development of many facilities including the all-purpose Gymnasium and Published by: Blackfriars Priory School School Chapel, now the Music studio.
Submissions: To make a submission to Fr John was the special guest at the Dominican Cup Debating held at Blackfriars on the next edition of the OPtimist, please Monday, 25 September. Students from Blackfriars Priory School and St Dominic’s Priory forward details to the Development College competed in three debates: Office via email: [email protected] • The Caleruega Cup for Juniors Years 6 – 8. • The Father John Neill (OP) Cup for Intermediate Years 9 and 10. Cover: Reception student Jaxon • The Sister Jillian Havey (OP) Cup for Seniors Years 11 and 12. Babaniotis waters the new raised No doubt inspired by the presence of Fr John, the Blackfriars Priory School teams won all garden beds in the Primary School. three debates. It was a special moment when Fr John presented the Father John Neill (OP)
2 From the Principal
Fr John Neill (OP) and Simon Cobiac presenting the Cup to the Intermediate Team: (Back) Fr Anthony and Simon Cobiac drawing the veil on the plaque Harrison Catley, Peter Le, Trung Nguyen, TJ Afungia. (Front) Amir Nazari and Frank Snelling
Cup to the Intermediate Team of Frank Blackfriars Priory School; enabling many In conclusion, the visit of the Provincial Snelling (Captain), Harrison Catley, Peter young people to express their dramatic, Council and Fr John Neill (OP) to Lee, Trung Nguyen, TJ Afungia and Amir technical and musical talents in a fit for Blackfriars Priory School during September Nazari. purpose space. was heartening and encouraging for our Blessing and Opening of New and The St Martin de Porres Place is a dedicated entire community; a reassurance of the Re-Furbished Facilities space in the Primary School designed to Council’s clear commitment to the future foster a greater connection to the earth, the of Blackfriars Priory School. With the We were delighted to coordinate the endorsement of the Provincial Council Provincial Council visit to the School environment and the community through play, adventure and collaboration. we can confidently drive the next phase with the Blessing and Opening of St of Blackfriars Priory School’s strategic Martin de Porres Place (Primary School We are delighted with the new and direction with inspiration and motivation Environmental area), refurbishments to renovated facilities. The creatively designed and continue to serve the children and youth the Fr John Neill (OP) Gymnasium and the learning spaces will provide our students of our community through education of new Fr James O’Doherty (OP) Performing with the opportunity to express their many excellence, in the true sense and purpose of Arts Theatre. The Very Reverend Fr Anthony talents and grow in their learning and the founding traditions and enlightenment Walsh (OP) presided over the blessing and personal development over the years to of St Dominic. come. opening of the facilities on Tuesday evening, St Dominic of the Hounds, lead our way. 26 September 2017 before special guests Take Your Seat Campaign Mr Simon Cobiac and staff. The event was celebrated with I thank the Development Office, Mrs Principal light refreshments and the inaugural drama Rachel Elgar and Mr Jon Harmer for performance by senior students in the new their organisation of the ‘Take Your Seat’ Fr James Doherty (OP) Performing Arts campaign and the Old Scholars and friends Theatre. of Blackfriars Priory School who donated The renovations to the Fr John Neill to the fundraising effort. It is not too late to (OP) Gymnasium provides better access show your support to the School through and egress to and from the Gymnasium, participation of this campaign, we have improved display and storage areas, already received further donations following heating and cooling and much improved the witness of the inaugural drama lighting, creating a brighter space for performance. The campaign will remain physical education, games and community open for members of our community who gatherings. may wish to financially support their alma mater. The modification and reassignment of the original squash courts to create the Fr Please contact the Development Office James O’Doherty Performing Arts Theatre to make a donation or receive further is a brilliant use of space that will provide information: a wonderful boost to the Performing Arts Phone: 81690 3918 [Rachel Elgar] or email: curriculum and co-curricular activities at [email protected]
3 Fr James O’Doherty Performing Arts Theatre Opens
The transformation of Hound Hall into the new Fr James O’Doherty Performing Arts Theatre is now complete. While this newly transformed space is home to the School’s Performing Arts Program, the theatre provides a multi-purpose venue for student learning across the whole school from Early Learning through to Year 12; including events such as special presentations, music performances, lectures, visual displays and much more. This new venue provides: • Retractable seating for 110 people • Modern stage set • Green room with costume storage • State of the art control booth and audio visual equipment • Professional sound and lighting The Theatre is already being enjoyed by Rolf and Sonia Sharfbillig with their children Estha and Eli and their sponsored seat. students from all year levels for a variety of educational experiences and will be a much used facility for many years to come. Blackfriars Priory School sincerely thanks the generous donors to our Take Your Seat campaign: • Thomas O’Donnell and family • John Balkwill (‘65) • Lam Vuong (‘97) • Rolf Scharfbillig (‘87) and family • Paul Varsanyi (‘64) • Franco Manconi (‘82) • Malcom and Corinna Renney and family • Jason Skene and family • Chris Dalzell and family • David O’Loughlin (‘82) • Jillian O’Leary and family • Laurence Dillon (‘60) Above: Year 10 Drama performance and Scott, Harry and Danni Boyd-Turner and their sponsored seat. • Drew Grieve and family (‘00) • Boyd-Turner family • John Saint (‘67) • Catherine Calleja and family • Graham and Alison Hutt and family • Georgia Sampson and family • Cameron Hewett (‘16) • Thomas O’Donnell (‘16) • Marion Fitch and family • Hai and Thao Nguyen and family • Meryl Tassone and family • Danny (‘86), Bruno (‘89) and Marcello (‘95) Above: Guests in the theatre at the opening. Caiazza Below: The completed new theatre. Above: Seat sponsors Corinna, James (Year 12) and Malcolm Renney. Below: Fr Anthony and Fr Matthew blessing the new theatre.
4 Performing Arts Reaches New Heights
Working in the Performing Arts can be wider audience. challenging, but it can also be incredibly 2017 was exhilarating for Drama at rewarding and exhilarating. Blackfriars – The Fringe, a brand new 2017 was all of those – challenging yet theatre, and top quality performances by satisfying because of many achievements. really talented students. The year started with preparation for the 2018 is shaping up to be equally exciting – 2017 Adelaide Fringe Festival Production The Fringe Festival again, the pleasure to of ‘What Doesn’t Kill You’, written by Sally able to work with the talented writer, Karen Hardy and directed by Rebecca Occhiuto- Sierp again and a really talented group of Hassam. This was a new venture for students again. Blackfriars and included a promotional Yes it will be challenging at times; that interview on Breakfast Radio at Radio comes with the territory in theatre. But I Adelaide. am sure there will be some really good, This wonderful experience will be repeated memorable moments too. again as the theatre management at the Mr Robert Becker Parks approached Blackfriars after the Drama Teacher Stage 2 Drama performance of TRUTH, with an offer for the play to be included in The Fringe at the Parks programme for 2018. How could we refuse? TRUTH is a beautifully written play in which the author, Karen Sierp raises some really tough contemporary issues like social media abuse, cyberbullying, power, consent and objectifying women. These are important concepts for young men to be tackling, and for this reason the play will not only be presented at two evening performances but will also be part of the YEP (Youth Education Programme) and as Daniel Jarmyn, Protagonist and Marco Jovanovic-Jozic as a Police Officer such there will be two matinees for schools. In the meantime there is a buzz of excitement as the school will participate in the media launch of the Fringe programme in early December. Apart from this, a company of emerging talented young filmmakers has been engaged to create a High Definition quality short promo for TRUTH at The Fringe with filming being done in the new Performing Arts Theatre allowing it to be one of the heroes of the promotional clip. Brock Murray as the barrister. Adam Nguyen as a witness. And what a hero it has been. It was certainly worth the wait. Boutique in size and traditional black box theatre in design, the new James O’Doherty OP Performing Arts Theatre is a great space to work in. State of the art lights, projection and sound create a huge range of possibilities for performance. Karen Sierp the writer of TRUTH has been commissioned to write another Stage 2 Drama play for Blackfriars and is already working on a concept which will showcase the technology in the theatre as well as the acting. The 2017 Stage 2 Drama class collaboratively created a short performance which was based on John Schumann’s (‘69) classic Vietnam War song, ‘I Was Only 19’. This play utilised the fantastic lighting and projection technology on offer in the new theatre. There is currently some discussion to recreate this performance in 2018 for a The cast during the performance of TRUTH.
5 Wellbeing
Congratulations to House Shield recipients (L-R): Anyoun Kuol (Lagrange), Leon Day (Lacordaire), Callum Flanagan (Jarrett), Carlo Armiento (Horten), Dan Manalo (De Vittoria), Gianluca Ferraro (Denifle), Joshua Santilliana (Burke) and Mark Macapagal (Aquinas).
Student Leadership • Dyson Hilder (Jarrett) Pastoral Care • Antony Macolino (Jarrett) The Blackfriars community is one Community is a strong focus of Blackfriars • Alexander Muscat (Lagrange) that provides all students a range of and it is always good to refer to how • Alessandro Papandrea (Lacordaire) opportunities for success. Through our Four Dominican life calls upon every student to Pillars of Prayer, Study, Community and • Sebastian Tonkin (Jarrett) • Phi An Trinh (Aquinas) come together to share responsibilities. Service, we strive to inspire our students Through Pastoral Care and the House to confidently and successfully participate House Captains system there has been many examples of in society as men of integrity and we have • Thomas Hack (Aquinas) many examples in our school setting where • Christian Apolloni( Burke) our sense of community. Events such as our students are doing this; our Student • Alexander Koutroulis-Duke (Denifle) House Mass, inter-house sports carnivals Leadership is one of these. Throughout this • Adam Nguyen (De Vittoria) and competitions, House breakfasts and year our Prefects and House Captains have • Tan-Huy Phan (Horten) charity fundraising activities have all proven set an example and they have been ably • Xavier Preece (Jarrett) beneficial in developing school spirit and supported by the other Student Leaders; the • Ahmad Al Dosti (Lacordaire) more of the ‘sense of community’. The Year 11 Vice Captains, Year 10 Deputy Vice • Brydon Luu (Lagrange) continued use of buddies and mentors Captains and the Middle School leaders. across the school from Reception through House Vice Captains The Student Leaders regularly serve and to Year 12 has also provided opportunities to • Gianni Romano (Aquinas) support the school community and as a build on the Pillar of Community, group have made a wonderful contribution • Alexander Giannopoulos (Burke) in 2017. • Youngmo (Silas) Koo (Denifle) Year 12 Formal • Julian McPeake (De Vittoria) It was pleasing to introduce to the school Throughout 2017 there were many • Gianni Caiazza (Horten) community our 2018 Prefects, House examples of engaging students in activities • Alexander Hunter (Jarrett) Captains, House Vice Captains (Year 11) • Jack Cavanagh (Lacordaire) outside of the classroom which allowed and House Deputy Vice Captains (Year 10). • Declan Fitch-Woolford (Lagrange) them to connect with each other and Each of these leaders will be attending a students from other schools. The Year 12 leadership formation camp in December as House Deputy Vice Captains Formal was one such event that was not we prepare them for their role in 2018. • Francis Snelling (Aquinas) only a highlight of the year for the students Prefects • Harrison Catley (Burke) and their guests who attended, but also • Brayden Addison (De Vittoria) • Daniel Bui (Denifle) the staff in attendance. Our boys were • Massimo Caiazza (Jarrett) • Peter Le (De Vittoria) exceptional hosts to their guests from a • Sebastian Deluca (De Vittoria) • Daniel Harker (Horten) variety of schools across the city. • Jarod Eddy (Jarrett) • Adriano Caiazza (Jarrett) • Carlos Garcia (Lagrange) • Kazim Sarwari (Lacordaire) Mr Brett Knowles • Yonatan Halawa (Horten) • Tristan Oakes (Lagrange) Student Wellbeing Coordinator
6 Farewell Class of 2017
First students to complete Reception to Year 12 at Blackfriars at the Academic Assembly at Bonython Hall: Dr Paul Hine, Blackfriars Past Principal from 2005 with Tanya Hoendervanger (2005 Reception teacher) with Year 12s, Carlo Armiento, Liam Meegan, Liam Rowland, Conor Rowland, James Renney, Marco Jovanovic-Jozic and Mr Simon Cobiac.
Friday 27 October was a day of great truly change the world. for their leadership and for their generosity celebration, as we recognised the Life itself is a gift, and it offers us the of spirit. They can rightly take credit for achievements of the graduating class of privilege, opportunity and responsibility to setting new standards in so many of the 2017, for the completion of their schooling, give something back by becoming more. things that they have achieved. All Year 12 and for their leadership and academic This is our gift to God. As graduates they students have been excellent role models achievements. And yet, embedded in all will grace the corridors of universities, for the younger students who will follow in the celebration there were emotions of registered training organisations and their footsteps. sadness as the Year 12 students concluded workplaces and will contribute to the local God bless them as they take on life beyond a significant chapter in their lives. There and global community in a myriad of ways. school. With considerable guidance from are always mixed emotions when we say With them on their educational journey both home and school, they have reached our final farewells; the sadness of saying they will have the Dominican values, the this milestone with honour and integrity. goodbye to people who have been such a big knowledge, skills, authority and stature Walt Disney said, “You can dream, create, part of our lives over a long period can be to change the world for the better. Most design and build the most wonderful idea contradicted by the sense of joy we share as importantly they have a sense of service in the world, but it requires people to make we reflect on the past 13 years. that will continue to inspire people in the the dream reality”. I take this opportunity As they travel the path from one year to future. As St Dominic sent the friars out to to give thanks to all who have contributed the next I asked the graduating class to study and to preach, the school encourages to our school community: all the Year pause and appreciate the road they have them to go out into the world with 12 students, staff and families who have travelled; reflect on their experiences and compassion to engage in the quest for truth purposely contributed to the building of the the insights they have gained of themselves that leads to justice, peace and freedom. Blackfriars community, those who have from this year’s journey. In our Dominican Eleanor Roosevelt believed “The purpose focussed their time and energy to support School, contemplation is the foundation of life is to live it, to taste experience to the others, who have gone out of their way to of our actions; to contemplate is to think utmost, to reach out eagerly and without bring about harmony and have helped ignite and dwell on what we have learnt and how fear for newer and richer experience.” the Dominican Spirit. we can improve through self-knowledge. I Students who have clearly embodied this To the Year 12 graduating class, it was hope they take all the events, experiences, statement are our School Prefects. They a great honour and privilege to be their opportunities and the friendships they have been creative, collaborative team Deputy Principal in 2017. They leave the have gained at Blackfriars and allow members, responsive to the needs of so School with my sincerest blessings and I them to be the driving force and source of many. These Student Leaders, strongly encourage them to achieve great things, let immense support and inspiration to make a supported by the Year 12 students, should go of their fears, take risks, challenge their difference in the world. Leo Tolstoy said that be proud of all they have achieved this thinking and find inspiration in God and the “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but year. They have led by example, explored world around them. With faith, they will find, no one thinks of changing himself”. This new opportunities and contributed to the that God’s vision for their life is far greater inner transformation can only come about strength of community both in their Houses than anything they could have imagined. through your relationship with the living and across the entire school. I would like to Mrs Anna Mirasgentis God and this is the only thing that can ever thank Joshua Santillana and Zachary Dalton Deputy Principal ELC-12
7 APRIM
St Dominic’s Day an opportunity to give thanks for the diversity that has made Australia the great nation that it is today. We must remember to live the truth (Veritas) and welcome our neighbour. A St Dominic’s Day was a joyful celebration, committed prayer life is essential to prevent us from hardening our hearts. which captured the Four Pillars of Dominican Life at Blackfriars: Prayer, Study, At our whole school assembly for Multicultural Day, Mohsen Sarwari and Joseph Community and Service. We began the day Pitia shared their migration stories, and Reza Mohammadi produced a video of the with Mass celebrated by Fr Matthew Boland multiculturalism at Blackfriars. Hearing the stories of migration was an emotional and gave thanks to God for the great work experience, and it highlighted the need we all have to make time to truly listen to each of the Dominicans. Mr Paul Belton (class other…we are more the same than different. of ‘75, past parent and past staff member) Archbishop’s Award spoke about the positive influence the Dominicans have had on his rich life. Paul Congratulations to Year 12 students, Dan Manalo and Mark Macapagal, who receiving the challenged us to be people of humility and Archbishop’s Award for Excellence on Sunday 24 September at the Cathedral. The boys have integrity, as we continue to live the example excelled in all aspects of school life and are testimony to what it means to be a Black’s Boy of St Dominic as men who will make a and live out the Four Pillars of Dominican Life. positive difference. We thank Paul for taking Mr David Ruggiero (’92) the time out of his busy schedule (Paul is Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission Principal of St Paul’s College) to return to his alma mater and stir within us the passion we have for Blackfriars. Following recess (and the complimentary donuts) students worked in House groups, within different academic faculties, challenging their intellectual abilities. Lunch time was a celebration of community, as we enjoyed multicultural food, games and physical challenges. The day ended with the St Dominic’s Day Raffle which included both a Port and Crows signed guernsey. All the money raised from St Dominic’s Day will be used to support the work of the Dominicans overseas. Thank you to Mr Matthew Crisanti, who was Acting Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission, for coordinating the day, while I was on paternity leave. Multicultural Day My family came to Australia from Italy after WWII. My grandparents and parents followed the well-worn migrant path; faith, hard work, family and food (lots of it). I love my Italian culture, but I am proudly Mr Paul Belton (Head Prefect ‘75), Br Brendan O’Hearn and Mr Simon Cobiac on St Dominic’s Day Australian. As a son of Italian migrants, I have grown up with the Italo-Australian culture at the core of my life. I am proud of my heritage, and I am proud to be Australian. This country gave my family the chance to have a better life, and my heart is ‘True Blue’ with appreciation. On 16 June our Dominican Pillars came alive as we celebrated Multicultural Day. Blackfriars’ multicultural diversity is a tremendous gift to our Pillar of Community. Walking around the school yard, you see the harmonious interaction of our boys. Blackfriars is a testimony to what can be achieved in our world when people accept one another and welcome the stranger. Jesus taught a message of inclusivity, by living in a manner that welcomed all people, regardless of who they were or where they had come from. Jesus’ example reminds Mr Simon Cobiac and Prefects with special guests from fellow Dominican schools, St Dominic’s Priory us to do likewise. Multicultural Day was College and Cabra Dominican College.
8 Maintaining the Link with Fenwick High School
Blackfriars was further strengthened with Old Scholar, Mayor of the City of Prospect and Chair of the Blackfriars Priory School Board, Mr David O’Loughlin visiting Fenwick. David and his wife Alison were holidaying in Chicago, en-route to the Art Deco World Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever the opportunist, David chose to visit Fenwick, which, by coincidence is located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. Oak Park is known for the home and studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and has the largest collection of Wright-designed residential properties in the world along the leafy streets within Oak Park. Unfortunately, a short schedule meant they were unable to view them! David was afforded the opportunity to tour the school and to meet with Fenwick President, Fr Richard Peddicord, Principal, Blackfriars Old Scholar (‘82) and Chair of the School Board, Mr David O’Loughlin (centre) with Fenwick Chief Mr Peter Groom and other members of Operating Officer Ms Nancy Bufalino, Girls Water Polo Coach, Elizabeth Timmons, President, Fr Richard the Fenwick Leadership. David had the Peddicord and Mr Peter Groom at Fenwick High School. chance to discuss the Dominican spirit, Much was made last year of the link Water Polo and touring Adelaide. community, courses offered, university options for students, their governance between Blackfriars Priory School and The 2016 visit followed numerous points and board structure, school fees and new Fenwick High School, a very well respected of interaction since an initial visit to opportunities for fundraising. Dominican co-educational secondary Fenwick in 1992. A significant part of school in Chicago, Illinois. As part of last year’s exchange was the signing of a David said the “visit confirmed the Blackfriars’ 800 year celebrations in 2016, Memorandum of Understanding between closeness of our ties and we hope to see a student exchange took place. Eight boys them again back in Australia. the two schools to formally acknowledge from Blackfriars spent four weeks at a “Sister School relationship between the We at Blackfriars thank David for Fenwick, attending classes, visiting tourist two schools from that day forward”, with maintaining contact with our North landmarks and joining in practice sessions American, Dominican ‘brothers’. within Fenwick’s nationally acknowledged the intent of continuing points of contact Water Polo program. One month later our between the two schools. Long may the link continue! Fenwick host students came to Blackfriars As circumstance would have it less than a Mr Jon Harmer for three weeks, attending classes, playing year later, the link between Fenwick and Community Liaison Officer
Early Learning Centre
Scarlett West (aged 4), from the Blackfriars Early Learning Centre has been the driving force behind raising money for sick children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Scarlett came up with the idea to hold a pyjama day. She was involved with all stages of the planning for the day including presenting a written proposal to the ELC Director, the development of a ‘to do’ list, a letter home to parents, the making of the money boxes for donations and the counting of the money. She even spoke on the phone to staff from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation. The children (and staff!) thoroughly enjoyed pyjama day and learning about giving to others. On Wednesday 27 September, Scarlett went to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital with her family and presented them with the $210 raised. She hopes that money raised will go towards teddy bears, quilts, blankets, pillows and pyjamas for the parents staying at the hospital. “It will make them feel better’’ she says. Scarlett, at such a young age has a genuine focus on social justice and plans are already being made for future fundraising projects.
9 A Focus On Music
Year 3/4/5 Choir play up a storm performing Johnny Be Good under the direction of Miss Reppucci at the Annual Music Concert
Annual Music Concert Thanks to our comperes Margaret, Frank, Thank you to all the parents who came The 2017 Annual Music Concert at Woodville Joseph and Peter Snelling, who were down to Westminster School to support the Town Hall, was a community event which absolutely fabulous and did some fantastic ensembles. ad-libbing while lots was going on behind showcased the wonderful work and Catholic School’s Music Festival dedication of our students. The opening act the curtain. On 19-20 September, Blackfriars of “Can’t Stop This Feeling”, performed by Thank you to all of the instrumental was strongly represented at the 2017 the combined choirs and Big Band Theory, staff who had their ensembles perform, Catholic School’s Music Festival. It was commenced the evening with high energy we had some fantastic quality of work a momentous occasion as this year as and enthusiasm. The evening progressed demonstrated. Thank you to Mr Charli students experienced performing at the with high quality performances from our Holoubek, Mrs Libby Hunter and Miss Entertainment Centre. The Percussion choirs, concert bands, stage bands and Marie Wohling for all of their dedication Ensemble and the Stage Band performed instrumental ensembles including the and work on the evening. Not only were under the ORB section of the Entertainment Flute Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, their ensembles fantastic, their generosity, Centre and entertained the attendees Percussion Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble. enthusiasm and care for the students of the festival as they passed through The Year 2 students had their first is always so evident. We look forward to the entrance. The Senior Vocal students opportunity to perform at a Blackfriars another successful event in 2018. performed alongside boys from St Annual Concert and entertained our Michael’s, Nazareth, CBC and Sacred audience with their recorder performance ABODA Heart College to form a combined Baritone as well as singing and dancing to On 24-25 August Blackfriars competed Group, and students very much enjoyed ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’. in the Australian Band and Orchestra this experience. The 6/7 Choir, under the The Year 12 students were outstanding in Director’s Festival. With a lot of preparation, direction of Mrs Libby Hunter, performed their performance and were acknowledged we were very pleased with the overall energetically as part of the Festival Choir. during some presentations before the night results of our ensembles. Concert Band I’d sincerely like to thank and congratulate concluded with the finale, ‘Turn the World 3 started the competition on Thursday Mrs Libby Hunter, Ms Marie Wohling, Mr Around’. The lyrics of the piece explain how morning and were awarded a Silver, with Charli Holoubek and Larry Todd whose everything in our lives is intertwined and Concert Band One following suit on that ensembles all performed to such a high connected from our environment to our afternoon, also achieving a Silver. On Friday standard and with great enthusiasm. It heart, mind and spirit. afternoon Stage Band 2 competed and is a wonderful occasion to witness the All staff were very generous in their were awarded a Gold, with Stage Band 1 capabilities and passion of our young people contributions and efforts throughout the performing on Friday evening and were and the way in which the Arts can provide a evening. Thank you also to the parents who awarded a Silver. We were very proud collaborative and transcendent experience. have helped form the Friends of Music; your of all students who participated in the Miss Jessica Reppucci contributions on the day and evening were Festival as there were some very large Music Coordinator much appreciated. and strong ensembles and competition.
10 The Stage 1 band perform under the direction of Mr Charli Holoubek Year 2 students performing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious at the Annual Concert
Year 6/7 Choir featuring soloists Dominic Nguyen and Will Barrett Harry Boyd-Turner, Year 6 on the trumpet
Concert Band 1 ( Left ) and Concert Band 3 ( Right ) assemble after the ABODA festival at Westminster School.
11 Co-curricular Achievements
Blackfriars vs CBC Winter Co-Curricular Dominican Cup Intercol Trophy Winners Soccer and The Blackfriars Priory School vs Christian Senior A Teams Best and Fairest Basketball Brothers College (CBC) Intercol concluded First XVIII Football: Domenic Pratico winter co-curricular sports for 2017. During First XI Soccer: Carlo Armiento The Dominican Cup was established in 2007 this week-long event, students participated between Blackfriars Priory School and Senior A Basketball: Josh Santillana in a variety of sports and intellectual Cabra Dominican College to celebrate both activities. The sportsmanship and discipline Senior A Table Tennis: Isaiah Lee school’s strong Dominican tradition. shown by students on and off the field was Senior A Squash: Ryan Ponte Senior A Soccer: Won 7 – 0. exceptional. Best First Year Player Goals: Andy McWhirter 5, Jordan Mugford 2. The Senior Chess started strongly and Year 8 Soccer: Sebastian Petroccia Medal Winner: Andy McWhirter. easily won 5 – 0. Year 8 Football: Lachlan Sewart Senior A Basketball: Lost 35 – 76. The Senior Debating team were the negative Medal Winner: Harrison Smith. team on the topic ‘That the primary purpose First XI Soccer State of imprisonment should be rehabilitation’. It Major Student was a close and tense debate but the team Knockout Grand Final were narrowly defeated 2 – 1. On Tuesday 26 September, Blackfriars Achievements The Senior A Table Tennis team were competed in the First XI Soccer State defeated 11 – 9. Losing all the doubles Knockout Grand Final against Underdale Congratulations to: matches put the team in a tough position High School. Blackfriars dominated the play Carlo Armiento (Yr 12) on his first team early and were just unable to recover. but unfortunately, could not make it count debut for Adelaide City Soccer Club in the on the scoreboard. The team were defeated The First XI Soccer game was played at National Premier League. He was also 2 – 1. Goal scorer was Anyoun Kuol. West Beach in the highly-anticipated match. selected to play for Adelaide United in the Blackfriars led at the half time break 1 – 0 Foxtel National Youth League. with Luis Lattanzio finishing off an excellent Dominican Cup Patrick Ryan (Yr 12) who was one of four passage of play. Blackfriars lost the match South Australians selected in the Australian 3 – 1. Congratulations to Luis Lattanzio who Debating Competition U/19 Gridiron squad. He is one of three was awarded the Intercol Medal. The annual Dominican Debating quarter backs vying for selection in the 2018 The Senior A Basketball team Competition between Blackfriars Priory World Cup. School and St Dominic’s Priory College were convincingly beaten 68 – 32. Boyd Woodcock (Yr 12) winning the 2017 was held on Monday 25 September at Congratulations to Josh Santillana who was McCallum Tomkins Medal for the Under 18 Blackfriars. awarded the Intercol Medal. Torrens Uni Cup Competition. With a total The Junior team (Yr 6 – 8) had a prepared The First XVIII Football team dominated of 19 votes, Boyd finished three votes ahead topic which was released early last week. in all areas on the field. Blackfriars of second place. Boyd polled four first The topic of the debate was ‘That the public preferences, two second preferences and convincingly won 18.16 (124) – 8.10 (58). casting of non-binding votes on major three thirds. Congratulations to Dyson Hilder who was social issues does more harm than good’. awarded the Intercol Medal. Blackfriars were the affirmative team. Dyson Hilder (Yr 11), who represented SA in Overall, Blackfriars lost the Intercol 4 – 2. Congratulations to Keyshon Dalton, Isaac the South Australian 16 and Under Football Congratulations to all medal winners in Jacobs, Nathan Sewart and Joseph Snelling Team in games against Western Australia their respective sports played throughout on winning the Caleruega Cup. and Victoria metro and country. Dyson the week. The Intermediate team (Yr 9 and 10) debated was adjudged Best on Ground in the game the topic ‘That repeat youth offenders versus Western Australia. Intercol Trophy Results Summary should be sentenced as adults’. Blackfriars Jai King (Yr 10) who was part of Adelaide Senior Chess WON 5 – 0 were the negative team. Congratulations to United Reserves being crowned National Senior Debating LOST 3 – 1 Frank Snelling, Trung Nguyen, Amir Nazari and TJ Afungia on winning the Father John Premier League Reserves Champions. Senior A Table Tennis LOST 11 – 9 Neill Cup. Jesse Taylor (Yr 10), who represented South First XI Soccer LOST 3 – 1 The Senior team (Yr 11 and 12) debated Australia 16 & 18 & Under Water Polo Senior A Basketball LOST 68 – 32 the topic ‘That welfare payments should teams and men’s Adelaide Jets National First XVIII Football WON 18.16 be dependent on recipients enrolling in League team. Selected in Australian born (124) – 8.10 (58) education or re-skilling’. Blackfriars were 2001 Squad for training camp in Perth the negative. It was a very close debate in December to go to the Pan Pacific with both sides arguing their points Tournament In New Zealand in July 2018. intensely and asking interesting and Isaiah Lee (Yr 7) who represented South thought-provoking points of information. Australia in the Under 21 National Table Congratulations to Zachary Dalton, Connor Tennis Championships in September. Watson and Haydn Black on winning the Sister Jillian Havey Cup. Mr Michael Parrella Co-curricular Coordinator
12 State 16/U Football representative, Dyson Hilder with Boyd Woodcock, McCallum Tonkins Medal recipient. Middle Intercol debating winners Frank Snelling, TJ Afungia, Amir Nazari and Joseph Snelling.
First XVIII Football Intercol trophy winners. Senior A Table Tennis Best and Patrick Ryan (Year 12) Australian Fairest Isaiah Lee, Year 7. U/19 Gridiron squad.
First XI State Knockout Soccer Grand Finalists. Senior Chess Intercol Cup winners, Kristian Tsimouris, Daanyaal Shakoordeen, Minh Trung Le and Zachary Dalton.
13 Primary School Highlights
Special Excursions performance on the Monday, and the Year and why some of the boys in their classes In Term 2, the Year 1 and 2 students went 3-6 classes saw it on the Friday. On Friday wear a turban. They all had the chance to on an art excursion to the Art Gallery. Some 25 August, all the Primary classes were try on a turban as well. The teachers were students in Year 6 and 7 were selected to involved in the Book Week Assembly held very impressed with the boys’ behaviour attend a session at the Prospect Council in the Frassati Hall. It was great to see as were our guests. They also had lots of Chambers. The boys were accompanied by each of the different year level read one of questions for them to answer. Mr Corey Leditschke, Mr John Niedzwiecki the short-listed books and then present Science Experiences and Ms Kathleen Johnson. something to the Primary School. 1HH decorated T-Shirts about being nice to each During National Science Week all of the All the primary students also attended a other, Reception K made their own dog classes from ELC to Year 6 went to see a performance about Mary Mackillop in the kennels (some of which could be patented) Science Show in Frassati Hall. Frassati Hall. This performance was highly and Year 6N drew their own mechanical • SciWorld Science Magic Show (ELC) engaging and the students really enjoyed drawings. Other items included Book the play. • SciWorld Science Magic Show (R-3) Reviews, a drama production, students • Liquid Nitrogen (4-6) The students in Reception to Year 3 had a wrote their own biographies and some even visit from Mrs K who works for RAA and shared photos of special memories. We Tuesday 19 September saw the Year 3-6 worked with the students about Road were also honoured that Fr Matthew shared classes attending a session in Frassati Hall Safety. some facts and information for us to think about Forensic Science. They all had to try On Tuesday 4 July, the Year 5 classes went about regarding the most published book to solve a crime that had occurred using on an excursion to The Planetarium as in the world... the Bible. He said for every evidence found at the crime scene. The part of the work they are doing in Science car in the world there are five copies of the boys thoroughly enjoyed getting involved, on the Solar System. The boys thoroughly Bible! and trying to be detectives to solve the enjoyed the excursion and had plenty of crime. stories to tell on their return. While the Year Father’s Day Liturgy Swimming Lessons On Wednesday 30 August the Primary 2 students were at the butchers they were During the final week of Term 3, all the School gathered to celebrate our Father’s, able to buy some ham for the Reception Junior Primary classes attend their Grandfather’s and other significant male classes as they were making bread back swimming lessons at the Adelaide Aquatic role models and the role they play in the at school. Both classes made bread Centre. The boys were very excited about lives of our students. We started the day from scratch. It was great to see the boys their lessons on Monday and the teachers with a special Liturgy run by Year 1S in involved in making bread, and each group were very impressed with the boys’ the Frassati Hall. After the Liturgy, the had chosen different ingredients to use in behaviour at the Aquatic Centre. their scrolls. The ingredients they could Primary School had a shared morning tea choose from were vegemite, cheese or with our special visitors before they went Mrs Alison Ronoastro ham. The boys all loved making these and I on with their day and the boys headed back Acting Deputy Principal - Head of Primary believe they tasted delicious as well. to class. While the Liturgy and morning tea All the Primary classes had a session in was taking place, some parents from the the FYI (For Your Information) inflatable school’s Parents and Friends were busy classroom during Week 8. setting up the Father’s Day Stall in the Primary Library where the students were The following is an article by – Isaac Jacobs, able to purchase a gift at the cost of $5 Year 6. each. The FYI Secret Agent activity was a fun educational lesson on life skills. It was in Year 4 Zoo Snooze this big blow up dome in the library and we On Thursday 7 September, the Year 4 class had a wonderful presenter named Richard had their overnight Zoo Snooze camp at the who used a computer system to talk to us Adelaide Zoo. The boys were very excited through a microphone and do a quiz with about staying overnight and had lots of us. All children in the Primary School got to stories to share when they returned the learn about different things related to healthy following day. The teachers that went along choices. In Year 6 we learnt about how to with them were the Year 4 class teacher handle decisions about drugs, which we may Mrs Claire Holland, Miss Nicole Schwidder need to make in high school and beyond. and Mr Henry Vo. We described what we thought a drug was; Vegetable Garden then we found out that a drug is something that isn’t food, water or oxygen. Caffeine, Saturday 16 September saw the arrival medications and alcohol are some examples of seven raised garden beds and soil. of drugs. It was a fun, educational experience The Primary students will be using that we all truly enjoyed. these for planting a range of herbs and different vegetables such as lettuce and Book Week strawberries. The Reception students are Week 4 Term 3 saw the Primary School currently making sure that the garden beds start their Book Week celebrations early, are watered daily. with classes from ELC – 6 viewing a On Monday 18 September, Year 1 and both Reception student, Benjamin Jacobs watering Japanese Performance about a book called Reception classes had a visit from ‘Turbans the vegetables in new raised garden beds in the The Peach Boy. The ELC to Year 2 saw this and Trust’, to talk to the boys about Sikhism Primary School.
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Jack Galkowski, Kaleb Hill, Samuel Bourner, Henry Frith, Tighe McGinty.
Year 6 students Sebastian Zajaczkowski and Alexander Zeuner completing their Robotics projects.
Year 4 student Jaiden Dang with his ELC buddy, Georgia Couch in the Primary Year 6 students Max Cavoli, Sebastian Zajaczkowski and Jordan Hutt working Library. with the Robots in the Senior Labs.
15 Parents and Friends Quiz Night
In Term 3 the Parents and Friends (P&F) This is one of many events a small but hosted the Annual Quiz Night and what dedicated group of parents coordinate. a great night it was, raising $1,300. The P&F are an important function of the P&F representative Chris Parsons did school; creating further engagement across an outstanding job emceeing and Mrs the school community and delivering on Alison Ronoastro delivered a great mix of additional funding for resources to support questions and a music soundtrack many your child’s experience at school. wanted to take home on the night. We received fantastic feedback, with many Parents and Friends financially supporting saying it was the best one yet and with most the students tables taking it to the next level to dress up. Money raised by the Parents and Friends With a movie theme, guests made their way over recent years is being directed back into the Frassati Hall on a red carpet! There to the students via a grant program open Congratulations to the Smith family and was a mix of movie rounds - there really to all learning areas. The aim is to provide friends. was something for everyone. Some tables additional resources, which are unable to be took the opportunity to dress to the theme funded through existing budgets to enable The other department that has been – with Men in Black and Frozen tying for the our boys to have every opportunity available successful is the Music Department. The best dressed prizes. to them. Parents and Friends have been happy In the Primary School, families develop During Term 3 the Parents and Friends to purchase two trombones, two tenor their extended support networks in the Committee asked the different departments saxophones, two trumpets, ten music playground and as the boys move into to submit a request for purchases to be stands and one Roland Base Cube Amp. Middle and Senior School, the school drop made on behalf of the P&F. The Primary The musical instruments have already been off is at the gate. Many families take this Library put in a request to purchase some swapped over and students are using them opportunity to organise a table to catch new tables that students were able to write for their lessons. The students and music up, share a plate of food and have a great on and ottomans to use instead of chairs. 13 staff are extremely thankful for these new time. Proving to be a popular event on ottomans and two whiteboard tables have instruments to add to their music program. the Blackfriars calendar the numbers are arrived and been installed in the Primary Mrs Rachel Elgar steadily growing each year; hope we see Library. The new furniture has dramatically Blackfriars Parents and Friends you there next year! Thank you to the P&F, modernised the space and the students and Chris Parsons and Mrs Alison Ronoastro. staff absolutely love them.
Melbourne Cup Lunch
An audience of 60 parents, friends and staff celebrated the Inaugural Blackfriars Melbourne Cup Lunch held at Prospect Town Hall on Tuesday, 7 November. Our guests enjoyed a sumptuous feast supplied by major Sponsor, Schinella’s Your Local Market. We thank Schinella’s for their ongoing generosity and support of Blackfriars. Our meal was accompanied by donated Above: The Renney / O’Leary table enjoying the lunch. Above right: Marie and Coralie Hodby with their wines from sponsors Bird in Hand, bouquets of flowers for last place in the sweeps. Kangarilla Hill Wines, courtesy of the Boyd – Turner family, Don Farrell and Primo Estate wines courtesy of the Grilli family. Beer was also donated from Lion Nathan. We thank all our guests and event sponsors, including Muratti Cakes and Gateaux and Healthy Inspirations. Mr Jon Harmer Community Liaison Officer
Past parents, Helen Kain, Lydia Newland, Gerald Heath and Tess Malcom Renney and Mandy Kay Holland with Fr Kevin Saunders, Fr David Halstead and friends. winners of the best dressed award.
16 Staff Awards and Recognition 2016 - 2017
Above: Jon Harmer with 2017 State representatives. L-R (back): Brayden Addison 18/U James Wiebrecht 16/U, Peter Burgess 18/U, Caelan Grooby 18/U, Jesse Taylor 16 & 18/U. (front): BenTaylor, Jack Slaven, Declan Hillman, Jai Harte all 14 & Under. Above right: Mrs Robyn Carmody and Hon Grace Portolesi.
As a community, we acknowledge and South Australian Teachers Registration and has remained a constant in his life congratulate the following Blackfriars Board ‘Induction and Mentoring – Early and involvement at the School. Under Priory School staff who have been awarded Careers Award 2016’ Jon’s guidance and instruction, ‘Blacks’ for their significant contributions and This distinguished award was presented has become known nationally and involvement in the broader public forum. to Robyn in recognition for her work in internationally as a centre of excellence for establishing the Primary Art Teacher water polo, with Blackfriars winning the Mrs Robyn Carmody network across South Australia, combining Trans-Tasman Cup in Australasia in 2004 a social media presence and hub group and 2006. Jon has taken seven international Robyn is a senior and highly experienced meetings each school term; encouraging tours since 1992, with the link between Visual Arts and Media Arts Teacher who professional dialogue and information Blackfriars and our Dominican sister commenced at Blackfriars in 2008. sharing between experienced, specialist art school, Fenwick High School in Chicago The School proudly recognises each of the teachers and those new to teaching visual being initiated from the first tour. following awards that Robyn received at arts in the Primary School. Jon has coached and managed water the Annual World Teachers’ Day Awards Robyn is passionate about the art and polo at the local, State and National level ceremony on World Teachers Day 2016, in science of teaching and endeavours to adopt with his involvement as Manager of the association with the Combined Education a reflective and contemplative approach to Australian Men’s team at the London 2012 Associations of South Australia (CEASA). teaching using evidence based practices, Olympic Games being the pinnacle of his VAESA ‘Significant Contribution Award effective feedback and relevant and rigorous involvement. In 2007 Jon was presented 2016’ content to encourage excellence in the with the City of Prospect, Citizen of the Year As Vice-President, Visual Arts Educators genre of visual arts education. award for services to youth. South Australia (VAESA), Robyn significantly Blackfriars congratulates Robyn not only on Since 1979 hundreds of Blackfriars contributed to the goals and visions of the her continued excellence in education of the boys have played State Water Polo with Committee through the organisation and visual arts at Blackfriars, but also for her ten or more representing Australia at facilitation of the VAESA Annual Conference broader influence and contribution to the an international level over the last four and Workshops throughout 2016. Robyn, medium of art in South Australia. decades. Six of the 13 2017 Adelaide Jets with the assistance of other committee Men’s National league team members are members and ACARA representatives, was Mr Jon Harmer Blackfriars Old Scholars. It is hoped that responsible for collating and annotating Blackfriars’ reputation and dominance in Jon is a well-known identity within the work samples for primary and secondary the sport of Water Polo continues for many sphere of Sport and Physical Education and visual art that represented the ACARA years to come. standards; this provided a framework for community sport and so it is with honour Blackfriars congratulates Jon on his most an assessment clarification forum at the that we congratulate him as the recipient recent City of Adelaide award, recognising conference. of the 2017 City Of Adelaide Lifetime Contribution to Physical Activity Award. his lifetime contribution to physical activity. Since the award, Robyn has been appointed We also take this opportunity to sincerely 2018 will mark the 40th anniversary of Jon’s as the President of VAESA (2017) and we thank him for his passion and commitment involvement in Sport and Physical Education acknowledge the significance and prestige to the Water Polo sporting genre. that this bestows on the art faculty of (PE) at Blackfriars Priory School. Jon’s Blackfriars acknowledges and thanks both Blackfriars, recognising staffing excellence involvement in the PE faculty at Blackfriars Robyn and Jon for their diverse gifts and within a professional landscape. This role spans some 20 years, including Head talents that they give so generously to the requires Robyn to liaise with other State of Department. He has been involved in School community. Visual Arts and National organisations coaching swimming, water polo, soccer and through contributing to dialogue and First XVII Football over that time. Mr Simon Cobiac philosophy for best practice in visual arts Jon commenced as a water polo coach Principal education, therefore providing ongoing and referee for Blackfriars in 1979. His support of teachers across the country. involvement in the School’s water polo program has been driven with passion
17 Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club
BOSFC Lands New Coach for 2018
It is with great pleasure that Blackfriars Nathan’s football knowledge and experience Old Scholars Football Club announce the will be a great boost to our club as we appointment of Nathan Grainger as Senior continue to work for greater success and Coach for 2018. promotion above and beyond Division Five. Nathan brings to the role an immense He will be assisted by BOSFC dual A wealth of experience and an extremely Grade Premiership Coach (2006, 2007) and impressive record of success. Coaching Gaza to the 2011 Division One Premiership continuing Reserves Coach John Belton. saw Nathan take out the first of three The Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club Metropolitan Coach of the Year awards. committee is excited to welcome Nathan He led Modbury’s rise from Division and his family to the club and looks forward Three to Division One, winning the 2014 to working with him towards a successful Division Three flag and 2016 Division Two 2018 season. Premiership on the way. Anyone interested in joining the Hounds Previously, Nathan coached Mount Lofty to back-to-back Hills Football League Division in 2018 either as a player, member or One Premierships in 2006-07 before two volunteer are extremely welcome and are years as Senior Reserves Coach at West encouraged to contact either Nathan on Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL in 0404 365 498 or club president Michael BOSFC Coach for 2018, Nathan Grainger. 2008-09. Clarke on 0429 190 990. BOSFC and Mary Potter Hospice - a Partnership Based on Respect
The Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club However Tony’s devotion to BOSFC has 2017 Ladies Day, was extra special as it was not been without its challenges as his wife both a social event and a fundraiser for a Jenny lost her battle with cancer in 2008. very special cause; Mary Potter Hospice. The family were grateful for the wonderful The senior playing group, lead by Co- care provided by the Mary Potter Hospice, Captains Travis Hillman (‘00) and Matthew at the Calvary Hospital, North Adelaide. Brincat (‘06), saw fit to acknowledge one Accordingly, when the BOSFC playing group of the BOSFC’s most respected families, were looking to support a charity as part of the Harford family. Club stalwart and Old Ladies Day, they looked no further than the Scholar Tony Harford (‘76) has been with the Mary Potter Hospice. Hounds from day one, season one back in 2006 and Tony’s son Patrick has also been For the young men at BOSFC to initiate involved as a player for several seasons. support for a charity such as the Mary As the club’s Strength and Conditioning Potter Hospice is a reflection on the respect Coach, Tony has been instrumental in the they have for Tony Harford, his family club’s successes on the field but also has and the memory of Jenny. Luke Murphy, also provided care, wise counsel and an long time BOSFC player and friend of understanding ear to the many hundreds of Tony, designed the pink themed guernsey young men under his direction and guidance especially made for and worn on the day. for over a decade. When Blackfriars Priory School became aware of the BOSFC’s intention to support such a worthwhile charity, it had no hesitation in becoming a key guernsey sponsor. Blackfriars is very proud of the initiative and sensitivity displayed by our Old Scholars Football Club in Milestone Players support of Mary Potter. Above: Captain Matthew Brincat (‘06) Congratulations, long following his 200th game (picture courtesy may this partnership and of Meg Rogerson) tradition continue. Other milestone players include: Bradley Hillman (‘04), Alex Dellamalva (‘06) and Mr Jon Harmer Michael Iuliano (‘06). All received SAAFL Community Liaison Officer Player Life Membership by reaching 150 Co-Captains of BOSFC A Grade Travis Hillman and Matthew Brincat with games in 2017. Jessica and Tony Harford before the Ladies Day/Mary Potter tribute game.
18 Old Scholars
Blackfriars Old Scholars Association Soccer Club Another season over for BOSA Soccer Club and we finish the year with some positive results. Our Premier B grade side had the most successful season and were crowned 2017 SAASL Saturday Division 1 Premier B Champions! The A grade side capped off their year with a few solid performances but unfortunately had to settle for second place on the ladder. It was a similar situation for the C grade with the guys finishing the year in second place with too many away team forfeits impacting their chance to win the league. The D grade finished in a respectable fourth place after a year of inconsistency. Big congratulations to our women’s side who completed their first year of competition in the FFSA collegiate women’s league. The girls came a long way in the short space of eight months and it’s a credit Old Scholar and former First XVIII Captain, Michael Delaney (‘73) with his boyhood idol, Barrie Robran at a to all those involved for making their first NAFC match day luncheon acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the triple Magarey Medallist’s debut for year such a memorable one. the Roosters. Off-field we had a successful year in fundraising at our family day and quiz night with so many players and supporters in attendance and a lot of fun had by all. It is Blackfriars’ sponsorship of North Adelaide this sort of community involvement which we think makes our club extra special. Football Club Of course, none of our success would have Blackfriars Priory School and the North Adelaide Football Club (NAFC) have, for many been possible without the support from years, had a very close relationship. Numerous Blackfriars student footballers have our sponsors, so we’d like to extend a enhanced their game by playing for both the school and North Adelaide in junior ranks. heart-felt thank you for their commitment Further to this many Blackfriars students and Old Scholars have graduated from the this season. Their generous contribution Hounds to the Roosters when their football pathway has lead them to play senior football at helped make our vision a reality and as we the SANFL league level beyond school. continue to grow as a club, partnerships Boarder Pat Tocaciu (‘71) was followed by similarly well known Blackfriars / North Adelaide with our sponsors are vital to our success on and off the field – Schinella’s, Buildtec, Football Club names like Matthew Campbell, Ben Hart (‘88), Sean Tasker (‘85), Nick (’91), Century 21 (City Inner North, Prospect), Ben (’94) and Luke Holland (’94), Ryan Harvey (’92) and Jarrod Harvey, Greg Kavanagh, ODV Lending, Clipsal by Schneider Electric, Nicholas Kurzel (’01), Mark Jamar (’01) and more recently Tim Delvins (’04) and Sam De Trio, Body Fit Physiotherapy, Terry Howe Leonardis (’12). Printing Services, SJ Electric, Romaldi In recent years the strong relationship between Blackfriars and North Adelaide has been Constructions, Occupational Therapy For formalised into a mutually beneficial sponsorship arrangement. Children, Perry's Bakery, Marianne Grasso, The sponsorship that Blackfriars provides North Adelaide gives the school promotional JS Sports, Pizze in Giro, The Bombay opportunities via Prospect oval signage, NAFC guernsey badging and exposure of the school Bicycle Club and Blackfriars Priory School. via the clubs marketing and promotional literature and networking opportunities at NAFC Keep in touch with BOSA Soccer Club news events. via our website bosasc.com.au, email us In addition to this, Blackfriars has use of Prospect Oval for key First and Second XVIII games – [email protected] and follow us on and use of the club’s function facilities if required. It is hoped that the relationship that social media – Facebook @bosasoccerclub, exists and pathway that is provided for Blackfriars footballers via North Adelaide Football Twitter/Instagram @bosasc. club continues to prosper for many years to come. Bring on season 2018... Mr Jon Harmer Ralph Armiento (‘88) Community Liaison Officer
19 Old Scholar Reunions
20 Year Reunion Class of 1997
Former Deputy Principal, Mr Lynn Martin and former Maths and RE The Class of ‘97 School Spirit Award winner Nicholas Bartlett, First XVIII and First XI Captain teacher Mr Paul Belton with Br Brendan O’Hearn at the 1997 reunion. and Head Prefect, Matthew Belton, Sportsman of the Year, Matthew Haskett and Dux, Ben Barona, with Year 12 Coordinator Mr Chris Packer (centre).
Denton Basey, Angelo Velardo, Ben Barona, Isaac Bromley, Matthew Haskett and Br Brendan takes the tour through the Chapel which was Nathan Scott at their 20th reunion. purchased by the School shortly after the class graduated. 30 Year Reunion Class of 1977
Above left: The Class of ‘87 view the St Albert the Great Chapel with Br Brendan as part of their school tour.
Above right: They came from far and wide - Chris McGarrigan (Canberra), Robert Caminiti (Melbourne), Steven Schurmans (Melbourne) and Andrew Lovis (Gold Coast) travelled from interstate for their reunion.
Left: Old mates and 30 year reunion coordinators, Simon Nappa, Rolf Scharfbillig and Robert Sergi at the bar at the Caledonian Hotel.
20 Old Scholars Overseas (OSOS)
Above left: Nicholas Nelson hiking in the Swiss Alps. Above right: Old Scholar John Nelson with his family at home in Nashville, Tennessee. Top right clockwise, John holding baby Charlie (2), Adelaide (9), Jameson (7) and John’s wife Jennifer.
The OSOS section has been a consistent inclusion in more recent editions of the OPtimist. As the globe becomes increasingly accessible for travel and employment, more and more former John Nelson (‘90) ‘‘tenants’’ from 17 Prospect Road are living and working overseas. For the Nelson family it I graduated from The University of South is particularly apparent with brothers John (‘90) and Nicholas (‘00) both living and working Australia as a physiotherapist in 1994. At overseas, albeit in vastly different locations of Nashville, Tennesse in the USA and Zurich in the end of 1996 I accepted a position with an Switzerland. Their parents Sue and John are well known, long-time supporters of Blackfriars Australian Company who were interested and I thank them for their assistance in tracking the boys down. in starting a physiotherapy company in Jon Harmer the USA with an emphasis on some of the Community Liaison Officer unique skills that Aussie Physios have. 21 years later I’m the Chief Operating Officer of Nicholas Nelson (‘00) Results physiotherapy, which now has 130 clinics across the South-East of the USA: After graduating from Blacks I enrolled in mechanical engineering and law degrees at Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Adelaide University; intent on pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering, but ultimately Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas. not really sure in which direction I wanted to head. After graduating from university, I My family and I live in music city; Nashville, landed in job in water treatment, designing and building water treatment facilities for Tennessee: home of country music, governmental water-utility owners. This work took me to Perth where I stayed for four hot chicken and the Tennessee Titans. years during which I met a young Swiss lady who convinced me that a “mountain-change” September will by 21st anniversary in the would be interesting. So in 2009 I packed up the bathers in exchange for a snowboard USA. I now have a wife Jennifer, and three and moved to Zürich for a trial year, before a permanent move in 2012. I am still living in kids: Adelaide (9), Jameson (7) and Charlie Zürich but working in Basel developing new processes for the remineralization of water for (2), and a loving Boxer (Lady James). desalination processes. We are looking to roll out the new process in coming year or two Despite being gone so long I still think of with a major focus on the Middle Eastern and Californian markets. I never thought that a Adelaide and Australia as home. I’d like to country would take me away from Australia – or at least not permanently – but as time goes think we’d move back (at least for a stint), on, I can feel myself becoming more and more entrenched in Swiss life. Swiss life involves but we will have to see what happens in the hikes through the alps, and barbies by the lake and music festivals in summer, and a variety next year or two. of snow based activities during the winter. Switzerland also provides a nice central point to explore the rest of Europe from. I am very grateful for my time at Blacks having met a great Favourite memories of Blackfriars include bunch of lads and teachers and am thankful for the opportunities that were provided to me finally upsetting Whitefriars at football, during my time there. My fondest memories are playing soccer with a great group of lads in camps at Port Elliot, and great camaraderie First XI, along with the variety of other team sports that I could experience including tennis, with many staff. The humour and care dealt hockey, and water polo. I have continued the love of team sports having joined the Gaelic and shown by masters: BB, Harmer, Packer, Football team in Zürich. Jones, Martin, Rice will also be fondly re- membered.
21 Old Scholars
Left: Peter Michell and Andrew O’Leary playing school football aged 10. Above: The boys at Pete’s wedding and Peter’s sister Amy and father John, proudly sitting next to the No 1 seat bearing Peter’s name in the new Performing Arts Theatre.
the guidance of his favourite teacher Mr 2000 and vice versa in 1996. Peter is also Bill Zytnik. Andrew’s key interests at school godfather to Andrew’s daughter, Holly (14) were sports based, playing football, cricket and Andrew to Peter’s son Oliver (7) and basketball. As Andrew has recently Tragically, in 2014 at the age of 42 Peter put it “opposites attract” and despite very died from a heart attack having had no prior different addresses and interests, the boys warning or ill health. Peter’s passing came forged a strong friendship. as shock to family, friends and indeed a Upon leaving school Andrew ventured into wider circle encompassing media and the building, honing his skills as a carpenter. arts throughout Australia. At the same time Peter pursued a career In 2016, the opportunity was presented by in the media undertaking study at MAPS Blackfriars for members of our extended (Media Arts Production Skills). Peter also community to assist in funding the new attended Flinders University gaining a Fr James O’Doherty Performing Arts Bachelor of Education, specialising in Theatre, via the Take Your Seat campaign. Drama and the Arts. Upon leaving university Without hesitation Andrew O’Leary saw Peter quickly carved his own niche in local the opportunity to acknowledge his media working on late night chat shows for former school mate Peter Michell. With Peter Michell (‘87) & 5AA and working for Channel 7 on projects the permission of Peter’s family, Andrew as diverse as presenting on Discover, SA requested Gold Seat number one with Andrew O’Leary (‘87) Life and the Book Place. He also featured the inscription – ‘Peter Roy Michell’. As with Humphrey B Bear and performed a Blackfriars Old Scholar who was at the forever friends dramatic roles on McLeod’s Daughters and forefront of the performing arts it seems Blue Heelers. Peter was also the face of entirely appropriate that Peter’s name As planning for the construction, the Little Book Club Rhyme Time CD, which appears on the front row of our new theatre. development and official opening of began in 2006 and is still going strong with To quote his buddy Andrew “He was a the recently opened Fr James Doherty 800,000 copies made to date. TALENT!” Performing Arts Theatre progressed, a very touching story, involving two former Peter’s thirst for artistic diversity extended May Peter’s memory shine bright in the future to encourage many students to Blackfriars school mates became apparent. to the theatre working for the State Theatre venture into the area of Dramatic Arts in Old Scholars Andrew O’Leary and Peter Company and many independent theatre years to come. Michell were best mates and class mates, companies. He toured Japan twice and starting together in Mr Wald’s Year 6 class Australia once with the Queen production Thank you to Andrew and the Michell family in 1982 and graduating in 1987. The boys ‘We Will Rock You’ and was a vocalist for for their generosity and joining us at the local cover band Tin Pan Ally. lived on opposite sides of the city coming historic opening of our wonderful facility. to Blacks from Salisbury and Flagstaff Hill He travelled to Italy with Flinders University Peter is survived by his wife Rachael and only to meet up every morning to catch the to perform a variety of productions with children Charlotte Lily (14),Benjamin John bus to school. During their time at Blacks international companies. (12),Oliver Edward (7) and parents Susan the boys had quite different interests. Peter Despite their different pathways post school and John and sister Amy Stone. was involved in Drama from Years 8 - 11, the boys certainly kept in touch. Andrew Mr Jon Harmer working on many different projects under was Peter’s Best Man at his wedding in Community Liaison Officer
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Stephen Guerin pictured right of Fr John Neill and Steve von der Borch left with fellow 1978 Prefects Kenneth Lewis (‘70) Stephen Guerin (‘78) Stephen Guerin passed away tragically on the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award. Not long River Murray around 1957. 30 May 2017. Along with our fellow Blackfriars before he was due to go to the national In 1964 the family moved to Elizabeth. Our staff and students of the era, it was my awards, at the age of 21, Stephen had a father was the first Town Clerk and also privilege to know him as a great and very serious motorbike accident. He spent on the first committee at Central Districts close friend in the 70s and 80s. In my opinion weeks in intensive care – during which time Football Club. We all grew up with a great Steve was as fine a human as ever passed it was unsure if he would survive. affiliation with the Doggies and Ken was in through the Priory School gates. Thanks to His rehabilitation was lengthy - a Adelaide for quite a few of the Grand Final his wife Sue for the wonderful words provided permanently damaged wrist made using wins from 2000 onwards. below - they give a tiny a glimpse of Steve’s hand tools difficult and so he began Ken and I originally went to St Mary outstanding character and achievements of learning to fly at Parafield where after Magdalen’s school in Elizabeth and then a man who always put others before himself achieving his license he became a flying onto Blackfriars, travelling daily by train. and never did anything in half measure. instructor and flew charters out of Western We were part of what was known as “the Steve von der Borch (‘78) Australia, then with Ansett until the pilots Gawler train mob” that regularly got called strike. ***** out for detention and that was only for the Before returning to SA to work for Kendell mischief we got caught for. We weren’t that Stephen Bruce Guerin was born 15 March Airlines Steve and Sue were married at bad really, just mischievous . 1961 in Salisbury, South Australia – the Blackfriars, followed by a reception at second of five children to Gwen and Martin. We both started playing football at Elizabeth Middlebrook Winery in McLaren Vale. He Football Club – and then for Blackfriars Always a good student, he went to Salisbury became chief pilot at Rossair then joined Primary School where showed early signs with an array of coaches including Brother the Royal Flying Doctor Service ultimately Brendan. Ken also played for some time of leadership when in grade 5 he organised becoming a CASA Flying Operations a petition against too much homework! at the St Dominic’s Football Club in the Inspector. All the time maintaining his amateur league. He was a very skilful At the age of seven Stephen joined The involvement in 2nd Adelaide Scouts and player and a renowned goal kicker. Cubs. He continued on to become a Scout, eventually becoming its leader in SA. After Ken left school he studied Quantity Venturer, Rover and many years later, a Tragically Steve lost his life in Renmark Surveying and got a job with the Public Scout Leader and achieved the highest while supervising a training exercise for Buildings Department. This was the start youth award achievable in the Scout CASA. A great family man, deeply involved of his long and illustrious career in the movement a Queen’s Scout. in his local parish, with many passionate Quantity Surveying industry in SA, Cairns Attending Blackfriars Priory School pursuits and a leader who inspired, Steve and Brisbane, including quite a bit of work from Year 8 to Year 12, some of his many always considered himself a very lucky man in the Whitsundays and PNG. Ken married accomplishments included appearing on but the luckiest part of all was being a Dad Liz during this period and before they left the TV quiz show ‘It’s Academic’ winning to Michael, David and Nicholas and husband Adelaide for Queensland they had two the State title and then his team went on to Sue. beautiful daughters, Kimberly and Carrie to be runners up in the National titles and ***** Anne. Liz, Kimberley and Carrie Anne still being elected Deputy Head Prefect. He also live in Brisbane. played water polo and First XVIII Football a Kenneth Lewis (‘70) game he loved above all others. At the age We will all miss Ken terribly. We have of 17, Stephen took part in the Murray River Kenneth James Lewis was born on 22 not only lost a good buddy and a music Canoe Marathon - 404km and 5 days of October 1952. Ken was the eldest of four guru, but also a lot of family history with his passing so soon after our mother and paddling – he won the Junior title. siblings, sister Annette, brothers Peter and father. After matriculating Stephen began an me (Terry). We lived in Streaky Bay on the electrical fitter’s apprenticeship with West Coast of SA and then subsequently Rest in peace ETSA where he won the South Australian moved from Streaky Bay to Renmark on the Terry Lewis (‘73)
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The year was 2000. Talented Year 12 Kurzel and Flanagan brothers – Blackfriars student Nicholas Kurzel, having captained the team in 1999 was playing for the football history repeating itself! Blackfriars First XVIII Football team, when not playing for the NAFC league side! Nick’s younger brother Thomas (Yr 10) made his debut for the ‘firsts’ that same year and it seemed appropriate to mark the occasion with a family photograph. The Kurzel name was already well known at Blackfriars with Nick and Tom’s mum Anne (nee Flanagan) having worked for many years as Principal’s Secretary at BPS and their father Frank having been coach of the St Dominic’s Football Club, a largely Blackfriars Old scholars team that was a pre curser to the Fitzroy FC and current Blackfriars Old Scholars teams. Fast forward 17 years to season 2017 and the Blackfriars First 18 team sheet has a very similar ring to it! Nick and Tom’s cousin Callum Flanagan was named First XVIII Captain this year. As fate would have it, all these years later, Callum’s younger brother Kane made his debut in 2017, as a Year 10. With a photograph of Nicholas and Thomas playing Firsts in 2000 already in the BPS archives it seemed very appropriate to replicate that image. Congratulations to Callum, who was the Brothers Kane and Callum Flanagan (right) do a great job replicating a photo taken of their cousins, Thomas 2017 First XVIII Best and Fairest winner and and Nicholas Kurzel (left) some 17 years earlier! Kane on your achievements this year. Who says history never repeats? By the way – you guessed it Nicholas was Best and Fairest for the Firsts in season 2000 also, as was Thomas in 2003.
O’Leary and O’Leary – All in the Family! Old Scholar Shaun O’Leary (‘85) was very well known to many at Blackfriars as a student in the early 1980s. As a talented footballer he not only won the First XVIII Best and Fairest in 1985 but went on to represent Fitzroy Football Club for total of 301 games over 17 seasons. So it was with great pride that ‘Sid’ as he is affectionately known by his football mates, witnessed his son Jay winning the Blackfriars First XVIII Best and Fairest some 31 years later in 2016. Congratulation Sean and Jay but also to younger son Cooper who recently won the Blackfriars Year 9 team Best and Fairest and Intercol medal. Those footballing skills most certainly run in the family! The Blackfriars First XV111 Best & Fairest Father and son: Jay O’Leary wearing his First XVIII guernsey jacket bearing the names O’Leary and and holding his 2016 Best and Fairest award stands proudly Mr Jon Harmer O’Leary - 31 years apart! with his father Shaun with his guernsey and award won in 1985. Community Liaison Officer
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do we truly acknowledge Darryl and ease some of his burdens while also celebrating a significant milestone. I was aware of another Blackfriars old scholar, John Schumann , who is well known to be the former lead singer of the iconic Australian band called ‘Red Gum’. Red Gum are responsible for penning one of the most influential Vietnam War songs ever written; titled, “I was only 19”. With this in mind, I got in touch with Jon Harmer earlier in the year and the ball was put in motion to get John Schumann to attend and play at Darryl’s birthday. I got in touch with John and spoke to him about his idea. Not much needed to be said as John Schumann is a staunch supporter of the Vietnam Vets and as a fellow Blackfriars old scholar, JOHN SCHUMANN agreed to play – AT MY DAD’S BIRTHDAY! The surprise was kept secret for the past four months and finally on Sunday 15 October, dad’s birthday party was in full swing. The secret was kept until 2.30pm Darryl Horner, Old Scholars John Schumann (‘69) , Paul Horner (‘97) and guitarist Rohan Powell. when the 50+ attendees, along with dad were told of the surprise. Understandably, The story below emanates from past Blackfriars parent and Vietnam veteran, Mr Daryl the emotion from those dark times which Horner attending the Blackfriars 50th Anniversary Ball along with 800 others at the Adelaide helped shape the Horner family came Convention Centre in 2003. The lights were dimmed, the crowd was hushed and Old Scholar flooding back and the tears came with it. John Schumann (‘69) performed an unbelievably moving rendition of his former band Redgum’s John Schumann, attended with his trusty hit ballad ‘I was only 19’. So moved and emotional was Mr Horner on the night, that some 15 and very talented guitarist Rohan Powell years later, his son Paul approached Blackfriars to see if we could assist in John performing and together they captivated the crowd the song again, this time to celebrate Mr Horner’s 70th Birthday. As Paul mentions in his article with a half hour session of reminisces, below, it’s been a long journey for Mr Horner but with a mixture of diggers mateship and a pinch storytelling and heart felt acoustic singing. of Blackfriars Old Scholar support, the event that Paul describes below was made possible. The attendees hanging on every lyric, Thank you so much to John Schumann for his wonderful generosity of spirit and to Paul for embraced the true meaning of the song’s sharing the story with us. words and there wasn’t a dry eye in the Jon Harmer room. Community Liaison Officer How did my dad Darryl enjoy his surprise you may be asking? He sat at the front Birthday surprise of a lifetime!! of the room, silent throughout and only managed to clap with one hand as the other Recently, passionate Blackfriars Old in Vietnam started and ended on the same was holding on to his granddaughter who Scholars coordinator, Jon Harmer became date as I was born, some ten years later. was comforting him. Pain and anguish were the catalyst for one of the most memorable The Vietnam war was a highly controversial evident on people’s faces but they were of 70th birthdays. His contribution to war that we don’t need to have our opinions soon replaced with a smile of appreciation facilitating a surprise birthday guest on now. However due to a lot of tragic for how memorable the party had become brought the attendees of the party to tears, circumstances, the health and wellbeing and how hard the Vets had it. in a good way of course. To help you to of the returned servicemen was in some The significance was not lost on anyone understand the project, we need to take you way overlooked, leaving a profound impact and to tell you the truth, pride showed its back to the beginning. on the family and friends of those who face in volumes in a small winery in the returned. Many of the returned servicemen My dad, Darryl Horner, is a returned Adelaide Hills, and after 47 years, some of suffer a range of health issues, however the serviceman, having served in the Vietnam the demons were finally laid to rest!! War from 21 January 1970, to the 21 most common are mental health issues. Paul Horner (‘97) January 1971. Darryl wasn’t intending Darryl was no exception. on participating in that not too popular Regardless of the situation and in the true war, however the Government ballot was spirit of the ANZAC’s, Darryl has never indiscriminate and Darryl got the call up. given up and is supported by a loving family You may ask yourself, how does this fit in and friend network and lives a full and with Blackfriars? happy life. I attended Blackfriars from 1992 until On 14 October 2017, Darryl turned 70. The graduating in 1997. Ironically, Darryl’s time children got together and thought, how
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Sam Horsell (‘06) married Jessica Hobbs on 18 March 2017. The wedding was held at the Riverside Rowing Club, on the Torrens in the city. This was originally meant to be their engagement party, however they decided about a month out from the day that it would actually be a surprise wedding! Sam is pictured with groomsmen and fellow Blackfriars Old Scholars, Kris Howe (‘06), Tom Sabey (‘06), Adam Cauchi (‘06), Daniel Booth (‘06, Best Man), Sean Pratt (‘06) and Adam Staruchowicz (‘06). The couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Europe, where we were able to visit Germany, the UK, Ireland (including hurricane Ophelia), Portugal, and Spain. Congratulations Sam and Jessica!
Sam Barbara (BPS 2007) married Stephanie Ventrice on 29th April 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the reception at the Grange Golf Club. Sam and Stephanie then holidayed in Europe and Kangaroo Island. Sam is pictured with his groomsmen Benjamin Ventrice (Stephanie’s brother), Mathew Sandery (‘07) and Jordan Barbara (‘11). Congratulations Sam and Stephanie!
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Mark Parrish (‘04) married Treesa Bassett on 10 March 2017. The wedding and reception were both held at Longview Vineyard, Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Nusa Dua in Bali. Mark is pictured with his groomsmen and fellow Blackfriars Old Scholars, Daniel Parrish (‘07), Jamie Histed (‘05), Mark Parrish (‘04), Shaun Curtis (‘04) and Stephen Parrish (‘00). Congratulations Mark and Treesa!
Andrew McGovern (‘05) married Jessica Piotto on the 24 September 2016. The ceremony was held at St Laurence’s Chapel, North Adelaide followed by a reception with family and friends at the National Wine Centre. The couple are pictured with their wedding party including groomsmen and Blackfriars Old Scholars Rhys (‘05) and Lloyd Townsend (‘03) and his Best Man and brother Tom McGovern (‘03). Congratulations Andrew and Jessica!
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Open Day, Wednesday 14 March 5.30 – 7.30pm Blackfriars Showdown Business Lunch, Thursday 10 May 2018 2018 Blackfriars Old Scholars Reunions are being organised for the following dates. Please contact Jon Harmer on 8169 3936 or via email on [email protected] for more information community members Class of 2017, 1 Year reunion - Monday 12 February 2018 Contact Jon Harmer on [email protected];past and present are invited to the Class of 2008, 10 Year Reunion - Friday 16 March 2018 Contact Patrick Harford on [email protected]; or Michael Parrella on [email protected];END OF YEAR Class of 1998, 20 Year Reunion - Friday 29 June Contact Matthew Heath on [email protected]; or Simon Lewis on [email protected];CHRISTMASCongratulations EVE to Mr David (‘92) and Mrs Victoria Ruggiero who welcomed a daughter Amelia Mary Elvira Ruggiero on 14 July 2017, weighing 8 pounds Class of 1988, 30 Year Reunion - Friday 10 August and 3 oz. David and Victoria are pictured (right) with proud gradparents Andy Contact Tony Sellan on [email protected] and Elvira Ruggiero at Amelia’s Baptism at St Ignatius Parish, Norwood on or Jamie Sullivan on [email protected];REUNION22 October 2017 Class of 1978, 40 Year Reunion - Friday 19 October Left: Congratulations to Aidan Contact Mark Birchmore on [email protected] hour or drink specials and (‘05) and Samantha Karaivanoff Steve von der Borch on [email protected] on the arrival of Evie Catherine free nibbles provided Karaivanoff on 20 November Class of 1968, 50 Year Reunion - Friday 23 November 2016 weighing 6lb! Contact Jon Harmer on [email protected] Christmas Eve Reunion – Monday 24Saturday December at the 24 Caledonian December 2 - 5pm Hotel. All are very welcome, particularly those who have flown in from overseas or interstate for Christmas.The Caledonian Hotel, North Adelaide Below: Congratulations to Dr RSVP to Jon Harmer [email protected] Andrew Shepherd (‘04) and wife Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club Reunion Game Emily on the arrival of their son BOSFC with assistance from the Class of 1992 are hosting a reunion Henry James Joseph Shepherd, for all Old Scholars at St Dominic’s Oval. Date to be advised. who was born 19 July 2017 in Western Australia. Melbourne Reunion Image courtesy of Claudia A Melbourne reunion is being planned for 2018, with a date to Howkins. be confirmed. Please contact Jon Harmer if you can assist with organisation or to register your interest [email protected]
Blackfriars community members past and present are invited to the CHRISTMAS EVE REUNION Happy hour drink specials and nibbles provided Sunday 24 December from 6pm The Caledonian Hotel, North Adelaide RSVP to Jon Harmer [email protected]
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