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225 Cross Road The Good, Cumberland Park SA, 5041 Telephone: (08) 8179 2400 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cabra.catholic.edu.au the Beautiful & the True Cabra Dominican College THE BIANNUAL MAGAZINE OF CABRA DOMINICAN COLLEGE CONTENTS THE GOOD,

From the Principal 1 THE BEAUTIFUL Faith 2 AND THE TRUE Faith in Action 3 by Katia Labozzetta and Sarah Croser, 2000 Learning Focus: Performing Arts 6

Learning 8 Chorus: Capable, Confident Citizens 12 On a journey together we search for truth College Innovations 16 Valuing our difference, embracing our youth Extra Curricular - ACE 18 Celebrating freedom in all that we do Extra Curricular - Sport 20 To find the good, the beautiful and the true

Extra Curricular - Music 21 On Kaurna land Cabra now stands Meet Some of our People 22 With open hearts and open hands Old Scholars - From the Archives 24 Proud of its history and the Dominican way Old Scholars 25 Sharing dreams and hopes for today

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A rich heritage of courage and strength Celtic sisters came with intent Inspiring us to never give up Living the Gospel of love

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People of God using our gifts Our mission’s strong to work for justice Including all and welcoming too Forgiving each other is what we learn to do

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Learn to learn, learn to live, learn to fly

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To find the good, the beautiful and the true.

This edition of The Good, the Beautiful and the True was prepared with care and attention by Cabra Dominican College. All efforts are made to have the material up to date at the time of printing. Please email [email protected] with any feedback. FROM THE PRINCIPAL 1

Some of you may be familiar with Dominican patron St Dominic was born, this double We also feature several old scholars and theologian, Timothy Radcliffe OP. He is court gym will change the face of how we the dates for upcoming reunions. I invite a well-known preacher, celebrated author, play, learn, gather and celebrate at Cabra. all our old scholars to keep in touch with gifted international speaker and teacher. These new facilities are featured later in this us via our Old Scholars Administrator, In his poem ‘to be Dominican’, he captures magazine and you will see from the photos Anastasia Harvey, at beautifully the narrative and essence of how stunning both structures are. [email protected]. being part of a community. “We are bound together as a community “We are bound together as a community By the stories of the past, As well as the dreams of the future.” By the stories of the past, As well as the I hope that you can enjoy the varied articles dreams of the future.” Timothy Radcliffe OP and photos in this magazine edition, that provide an insight into the stories of the The buildings are only brought to life by the As always I invite your feedback on this past and present. All these stories and the students and all that happens within our edition of The Good, the Beautiful and staff, students and families that are part school. As we continue our commitment to the True and encourage you to email of them, captures the vibrancy and richness provide Cabra students with innovative and [email protected] of our Cabra community. beautiful learning spaces, we focus daily on Dr Helen Riekie From my office window I have a lovely view providing a myriad of learning opportunities Principal of the Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre. for each unique Cabra student. The modern lines of an impeccably In the following pages we highlight designed performance space, utilising a wide variety of these opportunities, the latest innovative materials, make it plus achievements and good news stories. functional and beautiful. The music centre’s impressive windows cast a mirror-like reflection of our heritage-listed convent, built through 1885 in time for Cabra’s opening the next year. This was purposefully designed to capture simultaneously the legacy and history of our past in the ‘view,’ and a reflection of our future. The bridge from the convent to the music centre is another perfect design feature, providing a seamless connection between the past and present. When reflecting on the ongoing continual improvement of our facilities, I am in admiration of the foresight and fortitude of the many Dominican Sisters through the years who have contributed to the long and storied history of Cabra.

I love this photo of Sr Mary Alacoque, surrounded by fellow Dominican Sisters, turning the first sod for the foundations of the Aquinas building in 1962. Since the school began, the Sisters worked hard on a daily basis to provide a well-rounded education for the students. New buildings have always been a part of Cabra, from the Chapel in 1917 to the new Caleruega Hall in 2019, and all the innovations in between, and the Sisters have always been a driving force. This photo shows how they were not afraid to work hard and to make change. I encourage all our students to be inspired by the Dominican Sisters to continue to work hard and to look for ways to make positive changes to our world.

Beyond the music centre, the new Caleruega Hall is now really taking shape. Named after the town in Spain where our 2 FAITH

During Pastoral Care time in Term 2, each it can seem like an overwhelming or House celebrated a mass in our historic confusing time. For those of you who may Chapel. Students decorated the altar in feel like this, we invite you to take the next House colours and participated in the 40 minutes as time to simply be still. Use masses as readers, in processions and this time as an opportunity to take a break as Eucharistic Ministers. from the busyness of school. Listen to the words that are spoken today and think At the beginning of each mass, students about how they can play a part in your were reminded to take the time for stillness own life. Remember, everyone can get and prayerfulness, with the following words: something out of mass.” “For many of us gathered here, attending Georgia Steller mass is not a regular occurrence in our REC Student Spirituality lives. For those of you who are not familiar with the ceremony of the Catholic mass FAITH IN ACTION 3

Connecting with our wider Hills, Cleland Wildlife Park, and the Central to St Mary’s for hosting this game in their Market. Staff and families generously new school gym and for letting us make a Dominican community opened their homes to our guests and we memorable moment in their 150th year. It As a Dominican College we are part of know that the experience has been mutually was a lot of fun and Cabra returned with a a larger family of Dominicans across the rewarding for all concerned. good win and some great new connections! world. Internationally and closer to home, Sandra Ciccarello, Alanna Howick on special occasions and as part of every Indonesian Visit Coordinator College Captain day, we strive to strengthen our Dominican connections and pay respect to our heritage. Dominican Feud Combined String Orchestra As has been the tradition in recent years, Recently, a group of Year 11 and 12 2019 marks another great year of on the occasions of the funerals of Sr college leaders participated in the first collaboration between our Catholic schools Cathryn Vowles OP and of Sr Monica ever ‘Dominican Feud’, a ‘Family Feud’- through our respective music departments Redden OP, our Year 7 students created like competition hosted by students from – Cabra Dominican College, St Mary’s a guard of honour for the funeral Blackfriars Priory School. We met and College, St Aloysius College and St processions from the chapel, through the laughed with several leaders from other Dominic’s Priory College. Dominican Peace Garden to the Sisters’ Dominican colleges, such as St Mary’s We have set up an opportunity for our string cemetery. Attendees were very moved by College, St Dominic’s Priory College and players to rehearse together on a Friday this gesture and many stopped to thank the Blackfriars themselves, as we prepared to morning as an orchestra. Our hope is that students and staff. The sense of community be quizzed on our knowledge of Dominican the students will flourish in their interaction created between the students and the Holy Saints and general topics. Although we and collaboration with each other, form Cross Congregation of Dominican Sisters eventually suffered a tragic last-place defeat, new relationships with students who have a is very strong and is something we treasure. due to an astounding lack of credible common interest and passion while further Here are some student and staff reflections answers across the board, it was really fun developing their music and performance on other ways that we maintain our to build relationships with other students skills. The orchestra have been working Dominican connections. through some light-hearted competition! on a repertoire for school performances Indonesian Visitors Tate Williams this term, competing in the ABODA Bands College Captain festival in Week 4 of Term 3 and auditioning In May we welcomed 25 students, five staff as a support act for our annual Catholic members and two Dominican Sisters from Volleyball at St Mary’s Schools . Dominican schools in Indonesia; Santa Maria Senior High Cirebon, Susteran Junior In the last week of Term 2, a team of Year Gemma Heath High Purwokerto and Joannes Bosco 12s came together in a brilliantly mix- CEA Music Coordinator Junior High School Yogyakarta. They made matched volleyball team to play against our Cabra their home away from home as Dominican friends at St Mary’s College. It they were billeted with families, attended was a great opportunity to make new friends our classes and also experienced some and strengthen new ties through a little of South , including the friendly competition. We are also thankful 4 FAITH IN ACTION

Vinnies SA Winter Sleepout near the drain, I ended up sleeping on wet less fortunate than myself and has made cardboard so my sleeping bag was soaked me realise how truly lucky and privileged On a cold and wet Friday night in June, 80 by morning. While I knew I was being I am to have a warm bed and food to eat students and 10 staff participated in the protected, I still didn’t feel completely safe.” each night.” Vinnies SA Winter Sleepout here at Cabra. With the Student Leadership group taking Charlotte Partington Andrea Rizos the lead, participants raised over $11,000 Year 10 Year 12 through sponsorships and donations. “I did the Sleepout to challenge myself and “I did the Winter Sleepout this year because This money will go directly to Vinnies to to put myself into the shoes of someone I have known people who have experienced help people in need in our community. who has to experience homelessness daily. the harsh reality of being homeless before, The Winter Sleepout continues to grow in It taught me that I should be grateful for and it gave me hope and reassurance that participation and reach since it began at having a warm bed and a home to live in there are people out there who are willing Cabra more than ten years ago, and is one and of how much of a difference simple, to make a difference. By participating in the of our most popular and successful social small actions can make.” Winter Sleep Out, we made a difference justice initiatives. Given that it is not at all through spreading awareness and donating Edward Zaza comfortable to sleep outside in the rain, the money and clothing. I will forever be grateful Year 11 students and staff show their commitment for this opportunity.” to the cause by continuing to support the “I’m glad I participated in the Winter Samantha Folland Sleepout year after year. Sleepout this year. It was an eye opening Year 12 Following are some student reflections on experience. I don’t know how thousands the Sleepout. of people do it every night in much worse “I liked Winter Sleepout as it gave me the conditions. The hardest part for me was opportunity to experience and learn about Jessica Rossi finding a comfortable position to sleep in, what so many people in Australia have REC: Student Leadership & Social as I kept waking up every hour or so.” to endure every day and night, all year Justice Coordinator round. It was also good being able to make Chloe van de Water connections with others, without the use “I decided to participate in the Vinnies Year 12 Winter Sleepout to try and understand of technology.” “The Winter Sleepout was an educational what thousands of homeless people go Georgia Dutton experience that I will never forget the through each night. Sleeping on cardboard Year 12 without a pillow was difficult and very importance of. It has encouraged me to uncomfortable. Due to being positioned take a greater interest in helping those FAITH IN ACTION 5

Vinnies Winter Appeal last week of term, the Vinnies van came to collect our donations. It took a lot of people In early May, student leaders launched one to load the van and we were all very proud of our major annual social justice initiatives, of the success of this initiative. the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Every home class watched a video highlighting the work Justice for Refugees of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the hardships many people in our community Members of our Social Justice group are facing. participated in the Palm Sunday Rally for Justice for Refugees. The Rally, endorsed The theme for this year’s appeal was by 37 organisations including Catholic ‘Hands In’. As a social justice group we Education and Catholic workshopped ways we could get the whole Archdiocese of Adelaide, was one of several school involved and to increase donations held across the nation calling for more of non-perishable food items, warm humane treatment of refugees. We heard blankets and sanitary items. from Zita Ngor, CEO of Women’s Legal Throughout the term students brought Service and a refugee from South Sudan their donations to school. Year level House and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, on the Captains worked hard throughout the term steps of Parliament House. to gather the donated items and carry them Jessica Rossi and Lucy Jenner to the Vinnies display in the Atrium. In the REC: Student Leadership & Social Justice Coordinators 6 LEARNING FOCUS: PERFORMING ARTS

2019 College Musical of our production a success, from staging and lighting to choreography and vocals. FAME Jr At our matinee sessions we welcomed After months of rehearsals and planning, students from some of our partner schools it was finally time to take to the Hopgood and it was great to see them dressed stage and share Cabra’s production of FAME in their 80s best. From each audience Jr for four performances across two days. response, we are pretty sure that everyone We were very proud to present a student- had as much fun as the performers! driven production for the first time, with over While it is sad that the journey is over, we 80 students from all year levels participating. know that the memories and friendships Our Year 10 and 11 students, who have formed will live forever. had the opportunity to study Musical Sally Scott, Performing Arts Theatre as part of the Stage 1 Creative Arts Coordinator course, worked hard to make every aspect

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Blitz Week is an innovation introduced by a collection of treats from their day out. their audience. Well done to the Year 12s our Learning and Teaching team, providing Students were able to make key connections for preparing and providing this fantastic Year 12s a full day on each of their subjects. throughout the day with a variety of reliable experience! Students attended special workshops sources which will be beneficial for their Catherine O’Halloran and excursions and completed in-depth upcoming external assessment tasks. Teacher practicals and exam revision. It was a great Ellie Rossi week and a wonderful initiative that seeks The Stage 2 Child Studies class visited Teacher to provide additional support for our Year the State Library to have a look at credible 12s. Here are just a few of the excursions, resources for their External Investigation as activities and initiatives that took place. well as visiting an exhibition showcasing the work of Children’s author, Phil Cummings. This exhibition delved into Blitz Week is an innovation introduced by our the making and creating of picture books which complements the current Children’s Learning and Teaching team, providing Year Literature task the students are engaged 12s a full day on each of their subjects. in. A bonus visit to the Mortlock wing of the library was well received by all.

The Year 12 Food and Hospitality and Ms Jenner’s Stage 2 Ancient Studies Deanna Riley Food Studies classes went on a food trail class visited the Barr Smith Library at the Teacher throughout the Adelaide Hills. The stops University of Adelaide. After an induction During Blitz Week, Grace Lam decorated included; Melba’s Chocolate Factory, and tour of the library, we spent time finding 60 iced biscuits with her own designs for Woodside Cheese Wright’s, Beerenberg resources for our Inquiry topics. cross-disciplinary studies (modified). These Farm, the Haus Restaurant and the Menz Lucy Jenner were enjoyed by the staff and her friends in Fruchoc shop. The students got to sample Teacher the St Mary’s Unit. many delights the Adelaide Hills has to offer, learnt some interesting facts about Dr O’Halloran’s Year 12 Chemistry class put Cheryl Webber the history of some iconic South Australian together a Hogwarts Chemistry spectacular Teacher brands and even got a goodie bag with for Blitz Week, with two Year 7 classes as LEARNING 9

Innovative Subject Students are the business managers, Each Monday, our team work to cook soup workers, WHS officers, cooks, cleaners, to be delivered to Moore St Day Centre. supporting Catholic product designers and collaborative team Students also bake muffins to serve in Charities members of their exciting initiatives. the Café and have been learning how to We will also have a strong focus on the make coffees with the espresso machine. Our new Business and Enterprise course capabilities outlined in the Australian In the last week of Term 2, Annie O’Neil has been designed for students to display Curriculum that encompass knowledge, from Catholic Charities came to talk to the their entrepreneurial skills, focusing on skills, behaviours and dispositions that students about the variety of charities they our changing world where critical thinking will assist students to live and work could support through their work. and creativity are required. Students work successfully in the 21st century. in teams to design, run and implement I have been very impressed with students’ a fundraising business plan that will raise There will be the opportunity for some enthusiasm, team work and collaboration. awareness of a local Catholic charity. students to collate their evidence to create Nicole Laube They also run our Community Cafe once a Stage 1 Community Studies folio where Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching a week where students will be able to they can gain SACE accreditation of raise funds and awareness for a particular 10 credits. Catholic charity. 10 LEARNING

Students as experts Subject Expo, VET Training) Coordinator also organised a VET Information and Pathways night. Students At a recent workshop for teachers, some of information and Pathways from Years 9 to 12 were encouraged to our Year 8 students shared their knowledge Night attend with their parents. They could meet and expertise of learning through Minecraft. university personnel and find out about In late July, Year 9, 10 and 11 students The students demonstrated many of CESA’s university courses for 2020 and beyond, were able to attend a Subject Selection Living Learning Leading Capabilities. explore what the Defence Force offers, Expo during the school day, to learn more They were confident, knowledgeable and meet VET providers and discover options about the subjects they are interested in. for 2020 courses and for further training, such as apprenticeships.

We recognise the importance of providing We recognise the importance of providing wide and varied learning opportunities that wide and varied learning opportunities that are are individualised to encourage each young individualised to encourage each young person person to seek excellence in their academic pursuits. It was an exciting, informative to seek excellence in their academic pursuits. and varied Expo. Thank you to all parents who were able to attend as we continue to ICT literate, as well as being collaborative, Each curriculum area had an informative work in partnership to create individual and effective communicators. The photos display with staff and Year 12 students successful educational pathways. capture the respectful interaction and available to answer any questions. Nicole Laube teacher progress in learning that occurred That evening, the Learning and Teaching Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching on that day. team hosted a Subject Expo. Tanya Sharkey, our VET (Vocational Education and LEARNING 11

Ski Trip trip ie. weather conditions, lack of snow “The 2019 Common Ground conference and personal injury, we all managed to was an eye-opening experience for all During the first week of the July holidays, have a terrific time nonetheless. I enjoyed involved. With a fervent and unshakable 35 senior school students and five staff making closer relationships with my peers interest in learning and sharing knowledge members travelled to Mt Buller for the and teachers, as well as having a great time about one’s own, and others’ Dominican 2019 instalment of Cabra’s annual ski trip. out on the slopes. Besides learning how environment, the conference enriched We spent six days in the snow, skiiing and to ski and snowboard, we all learnt how everyone’s appreciation for the different snow boarding by day and enjoying many to be independent and responsible on the ways in which the Dominican faith fun group activities in the evenings. mountain. I am so grateful to have had the is shared and celebrated. From the A great time was had by all, as these opportunity to have spent a week with great opportunity to interact and learn from a student testimonials show. teachers and peers.” Kaurna representative, to the chance to brainstorm and share ideas in a passionate Eloise Goodall, Year 11 “I was lucky enough to have been given the and vivacious context; the conference opportunity to go on the ski trip to Mt Buller Common Ground catered to and consistently engaged both with the most beautiful group of students students and teachers from start to finish. and teachers. It was an amazing week Conference The team-oriented activities integrated and I bonded with so many unexpected Common Ground is an annual conference both within and between sessions helped people, making life long connections. which brings together potential leaders to not only strengthen bonds between Resilience and perseverance was a strong from Dominican Colleges, with the aim of those involved, but shape friendships, theme throughout the week. I loved the developing leadership skills and providing friendships that will continue to flourish as gratitude wall as it was an opportunity to students with a greater understanding of we, collectively, work to spread the spirit of reflect and be appreciative of the people the Dominican identity of our schools. wherever we tread. Common around me. I would highly recommend this This year’s conference was held at Nunyara Ground’s embracement of teaching through trip to everyone!” Conference Centre in Belair, and included listening, discussing and debating was only Rebecca Mangelsen twelve Year 11s from Cabra, along with accentuated by the way students looked Year 11 students from St Marys College, St Dominics to each other to further their understanding Priory College and Blackfriars Priory School. of the Dominican world that they were “The ski trip to Mt Buller this year was one Students looked at our theme of “Dare to beginning to see they are truly a part of.” of the best experiences I’ve had in my time Speak,” and how part of their call is to be at Cabra. Although there were a few factors Allivia Pratt and Aaron Quick other-centred. that could have placed a dampener on the Year 11 12 CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS

Initiatives for student wellbeing permeate Celebrating Women connection across the Year 9 commmunity. learning on a daily basis and in many As part of our commitment to supporting different ways. Special events, targeted breakfast other women, students and guests excursions, daily prayer, fun activities In Term 2 we held our first “Celebrating generously supported Catherine House with and specific elements of the curriculum Women” breakfast, as part of our student donations of toiletries and hygiene products. all work together. This approach links wellbeing program, The Rite Journey. Year 9 Guest speaker, Danielle Demourtzidis explicitly to our Vision Statement and our girls invited a female mentor to a breakfast from The Girl Gang Wellness, spoke about ongoing commitment to empowering young prepared by Ms Ellie Rossi, Mrs Ros some of the issues that teenage girls face people and building their confidence and Patterson and students. Guests participated and engaged guests with some thought- capabilities as citizens. in activities designed to promote fun and provoking questions about friendships and which generation had it harder as teenage girls. It was a wonderful morning of food, Guests participated in activities designed fun, connection and conversation. We look forward to the men’s breakfast, which will be to promote fun and connection across the held Tuesday 3 September. Year 9 commmunity. CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS 13

PARTY@RAH Year 10 students travelled to the Royal Students were also given a unique insight Adelaide Hospital for P.A.R.T.Y@RAH as into the work these medical professionals The Prevent Alcohol & Risk-related part of the Protective Practices subject. do, hopefully giving them a new-found Trauma in Youth Program (P.A.R.T.Y.) is respect for medical staff as well as new Students participated in a scenario that took an innovative program that draws on the career options. Afterwards, we held a them to the Emergency Department and experiences of trauma professionals and debrief session with one of our counsellors, Intensive Care Unit to work with doctors, trauma survivors to educate young people, and students shared stories of the day nurses and allied health officers that took by showing them what can happen when within their Houses. they make a risky decision. time out of their day to give insight into what it would be like to be a trauma patient. They Laura Foti The program focuses on preventing showed the consequences of the choices The Rite Journey Coordinator accidents before they happen by giving people make and gave strategies to get out secondary school students real-life of unsafe situations. Students finished the experiences in emergency and trauma units. day by listening to a real life trauma survivor who generously shared his story. 14 CAPABLE CONFIDENT CITIZENS

In Term 2, each House held a Good News students challenges and helping them In Week 2, the Year 7 to 12 Boylan students Assembly, where students shared good acquire the skills, resources and mindset and staff enjoyed their House Picnic on news and photos from each year level and necessary to overcome them.” Andrew the Cabra small oval in glorious sunshine! House Leaders awarded students who Lines, creator of The Rite Journey. Giant wooden garden games, including have excelled in their dedication to living out Jenga, Connect Four and Dominoes Quiz competitions are also a fun way to their house . (to name a few) provided the entertainment increase connectedness within Houses. whilst shared picnic food and face-to-face social interaction helped nourish the Resilience is built by giving students challenges hearts, bodies and minds of our Boylan community members.

and helping them acquire the skills, resources A very generous quantity of Vinnies Winter and mindset necessary to overcome them Appeal donations were received from students and families at this time, making the picnic gathering worthwhile for those As part of Year 9 subject The Rite In an effort to balance student screen beyond our community also. Journey, boys and girls learn separately time with healthy ‘green time’, (social and participate in a number of physical outdoor play), picnics for each house were Narelle Sandercock challenges, such as learning to juggle with scheduled during Pastoral Care lessons. Boylan House Leader up to four balls. “Resilience is built by giving 15 16 COLLEGE INNOVATIONS

The New Caleruega Hall The new Caleruega Hall is taking shape and is on schedule for completion at the end of this year. The recent photo shows that the roof is on and the concrete is laid for the base of the flooring. The architect’s renderings show the detail that will come in the last few months of this large-scale project. The new “Cal” Hall will indeed enhance the way we play, learn and celebrate at Cabra and we look forward to the day very soon when all Cabra students can access this amazing facility. COLLEGE INNOVATIONS 17

Architectural Award for the Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre At the recent SA Architecture Awards, Russell and Yelland Architects won the 2019 SA Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture for our stunning Thérèse Sweeney Music Centre. We congratulate Russell and Yelland and also our builders Kennett for this wonderful achievement.

These photos, featuring Cabra music students, were taken by Sam Noonan for the submission. 18 EXTRA CURRICULAR - ACE

This year, we have refurbished a program Students came away with more questions It was such an amazing experience to we used to call “Gifted and Talented” and than answers and some skills in critical and compete against like-minded students from given it the more inclusive title “Academic logical thought processes for responding to other schools across the state and students Challenge and Enrichment,” or ACE. the world around them. can’t wait to compete in the global round All students are welcome to participate in in Sydney later this year. the myriad of extra-curricular opportunities da Vinci Decathlon Brittany Ayliffe, Lucy Thiselton offered in ACE, which is led by Ms Laura Cabra had two teams recently compete in and Mia Mathew-Klose Foti. We encourage any student who likes the da Vinci Decathlon at St Peters Girls Year 11 students to “think outside the box” to look into the School. This is an academic competition many activities of ACE, some of which are designed to challenge and stimulate the Year 9/10 Girls Innovation highlighted below. Workshop We encourage any student who likes to On Thursday 2 May, a small group of Cabra students attended the Innovation “think outside the box” to look into the many Girls Workshop run by The STEMable Project at Flinders University, Tonsley. activities of ACE... The STEMable Project is a not-for-profit organization (run by Catherine O’Halloran 2019 Senior Academy minds of school students. Students compete and ex-Cabra teacher, Lara Lang) aiming to in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: encourage young females to continue in the Conference engineering, mathematics and chess, code STEM subjects, where girls are traditionally On 21 May, seventeen senior students breaking, art and poetry, science, English, under-represented. Five Year 9 girls attended a study day at Concordia College ideation, creative producers, cartography attended as participants and two Year 10 with nine other South Australian secondary and general knowledge. girls were volunteer workshop leaders. This schools. This study day is an annual was an excellent opportunity to hear from Laura Foti event, organised by Julie Arliss, founder guest speakers who have found success in Academic Challenge and Enrichment of Academy Conferences and principal their STEM careers and to hear how they Coordinator examiner at Cambridge University in the UK. overcame their challenges. The afternoon World Scholar’s Cup consisted of solving real world problems Julie discussed ideas around epistemology; using STEM skills such as critical thinking, philosophy, love and relationships while After three months of preparation, 27 collaboration, communication and creativity. guest speaker Jeffrey Hodges presented a students from Cabra participated in the Catherine O’Halloran provocative discussion about tolerance and Adelaide regional round of the World Science Teacher freedom. Dr Chris O’Neil, founder of the Scholar’s Cup at Scotch College. Over two MYRIAD project, presented his study of the days of writing, debating and testing, the psychology of outstanding achievement. students walked away with medals and The day culminated in a debate around trophies including first place top senior mobile phones being banned from schools. team. In the lead up, students had to learn the syllabus of six subjects relating to this year’s theme of “A World on the Margins”. EXTRA CURRICULAR - ACE 19 20 EXTRA CURRICULAR - SPORT

Winter Sport carnival. The Cabra teams were presented with the Spirit Award voted by umpires in Despite the current lack of a gym on recognition of how the girls had approached campus, winter sport has continued without the carnival. a drop in student numbers. We were also very proud to hear about Friday night table tennis is currently being the Year 8/9 Boys Knockout football team played in the Monica Farrelly Atrium, which winning their game against Henley High, is very spacious and a lovely space for a specialty football school. Following this, spectators to catch up on some reading they won again at Rostrevor to advance to between sets. the Grand Final. Well done boys.

In early July, three netball teams and The Girls Open Knockout football team had accompanying staff travelled to Queensland the fantastic opportunity recently to play for the Gold Coast Netball Carnival. Staff against the Power Academy team. We may reported to the Principal that she should not have won but we were competitive and be very proud of the students and how the girls and their coaches really enjoyed they were carrying themselves during the the experience. EXTRA CURRICULAR - MUSIC 21

At Principal’s Tours, masses, liturgies, Now firmly lodged in the Cabra calendar, assemblies and concerts throughout the Generations in 2019 was another year, Cabra music students have many brilliant weekend of music. The cold varied performance opportunities. temperatures of Mount Gambier could not dampen the enthusiasm of our students For several years now, a group of Cabra who were able to join 8000 other kindred students and staff have been travelling to spirits for this annual event. Our Big Jazz Mount Gambier for the annual weekend Band, Concert Choir, Revelation and festival, Generations in Jazz, which brings Soul Train all enjoyed the performance together young musicians from all over opportunity of a lifetime. A highlight was Australia. seeing amazing performers such as Kurt Elling, Lizz Wright, Joey DeFrancesco and James Morrison. 22 OUR PEOPLE

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We introduce to readers of The Good, the Joel Morizzi Sandra Ciccarello Beautiful and the True, profiles of some of our staff. You can find more on the college CEA Sport Coordinator Learning and Innovation website cabra.catholic.edu.au/discover/ Utilizing his leadership skills, coupled Coordinator meet-our-staff/ with his passion for sport, Joel provides Sandra’s work in the library enables her to wonderful service to Cabra students as Ruth Evans promote a love of reading as well as work the coordinator of extra-curricular sport. with students who need guidance with St Mary’s Unit Coordinator Whilst he is most at home on the basketball research and information. court, Joel loves all kinds of sport and is Ruth brings a wealth of experience, passionate about kids’ involvement in sport. “I love that I meet and work with many including a degree in special education, to students in all year levels and collaborate her role. She shares below what she loves “Participation is so important. I love being with staff on projects, activities and about working in the St Mary’s Unit. involved in all kinds of sports and I love to events. Together we develop ideas, units see kids get involved.” “Much of my career has been working with and resources that are innovative and students with special needs. I love that He enjoys coaching basketball and soccer inspirational. My focus has been developing I work with the St Mary’s Unit students across all ages, abilities and skill levels and STEAM activities, with particular interest most of the school day. I love that our staff, he also enjoys the interaction with the in digital technologies and project based facilities, the inclusive approach of Cabra many staff, parents and old scholars who learning. Dominican College and the opportunities coach a wide variety of sports at Cabra. I love teaching Italian; that is my passion! accessed by our students are innovative, Joel can also often be found umpiring I really enjoy being in my Genius Hour class cutting edge and of the highest quality. I a football or basketball game, or teaching and am involved in co-curricular activities also love that I am humbly following in the Maths and Science. like Tournament of Minds, World Scholars footsteps of the Dominican Sisters whose Cup and debating.” incredible vision, steadfast conviction and compassion for students with special needs ensured the establishment and continuation of the St Mary’s Unit.”

Ruth is involved in many aspects of Cabra, teaching Society and Culture – Religion, Language Enrichment, Community Studies and also SMU subjects. She is involved in the Cabra Musical and is also the producer for the annual Cabra Celebrates.

1. Ruth Evans 2. Joel Morizzi 3. Sandra Ciccarello 4. Beth Caldwell and Henry Whiting 5. Liam Carr and Toni Fisher OUR PEOPLE 23

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Henry Whiting Beth Caldwell Toni Fisher Kavanagh House Leader Kavanagh House Leader Moore House Leader Kavanagh students have homerooms Beth has a special interest in diverse Toni worked in the Middle East and in in the St Catherine’s wing of Cabra’s learners, and working and studying in the Queensland before moving to South historic convent building, which House field of special education has given her Australia and becoming Moore House Leader, Henry Whiting, believes helps the opportunity to appreciate learning in a Leader at Cabra. give Kavanagh an enhanced sense of broad sense and to understand, value and “I love working with the families and connectedness. pursue our college vision of developing the students of Cabra. It is a very tight unique gifts of the individual. Asked what he loves about his role as community and my role enables me to Kavanagh House Leader, Henry gives three “I love the sense of community that share their journey at some of the most reasons: working in Kavanagh house brings, walking important times of their lives.” along the veranda of the old building and “Being involved in house activities and Toni teaches Mathematics and Science and talking with students. I enjoy working to celebrating with the Kavanagh community; has a passion for robotics and STEM. develop our community as a House and working with students to see them develop as a college. It is a privilege to work with their own leadership, and working with Liam Carr students across the year levels, and to see other house leaders to ensure continual students take leadership opportunities and Moore House Leader improvement of our house system.” an active role in their community. I love Liam came to Cabra after being Head Henry’s varied teaching at Cabra ranges being involved in events like liturgies and of Senior School at St Francis de Sales from RE and The Rite Journey to Science Masses, Sports Day, and Pastoral Care College and previously teaching at Caritas and PE. He coaches Years 7 to 9 Knockout activities. Some of my non-teaching roles College in Port Augusta. Football and the Open Girls Football team that bring me immense joy are directing with Mr Liam Carr. He previously worked at Cabra Celebrates, choreography for the About his role as a House Leader, Liam St Mark’s College in Port Pirie. school musicals and working in Café says, “I love the fact that I can develop Crumbs on Thursdays.” relationships with families as their child progresses through school.”

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The Boarder’s Day At ten to four the bell rings Deirdre Taylor There’s the lunch rush at that sound As we lie in bed each morning But “It’s Honours turn for seconds” This poem was written by Deirdre Taylor We hear the muffled sound When Friday comes around (nee Roberts) who boarded at Cabra from Of voices, bells and footsteps 1959 to 1963. Here she tells us of her life Of Sister on her rounds An hour then at our leisure beyond Cabra. From four o’clock till five The light goes on, we grumble That’s if there isn’t basketball, “I came from a farm in Warrachie, a railway The bell rings and there’s groans Or YCS tonight siding in the middle of Eyre Peninsula. “Are you getting out of bed now? The school in Lock only went to Year 7 Come on you lazy bones.” At five o’clock there’s study so I was sent to board at Cabra for my At six o’clock there’s tea secondary schooling, following in the So we stumble out of bed then And then there’s recreation footsteps of my Dad’s sisters. And to the bathroom race Which we wait for in glee Into our clothes we scramble I remember well the nuns who looked “Hurry down or you’ll be late!” The ‘dead-bel’ goes at seven after the boarders and my teachers Then rosary till half-past (Sr. M. Perpetua, Sr. M. Merici, Sr. M. Paul, So we gather up our courage And then its back to study Sr .M. Helen, Mother Thomas, Sr. M. Finbar To face the bitter air Ah! Nine o’clock at last. were some). I also remember the other Into the Church. Mass. The out again. boarders and had a special bond with And then to breakfast tear. We pull on our pyjamas All full of energy, those who came from Eyre Peninsula. I was Our beds to make and tidy We race down to the bathroom privileged to meet people from all over SA Our charges to do sometimes As quickly as can be and NT and even befriended day scholars! Our teeth to clean then books to get So my time in Cabra had many benefits And into school in lines We get a shower if lucky other than scholastic. If not we wait our turn Our lessons hard and tiresome Those naughty girls who ‘book’ them It was also a time when I got to know some Demand time and “know how” Won’t they ever learn? of my father’s and mother’s family who With recess for ten short minutes lived in Adelaide. I stayed with them on And dinner break for an hour With showers and baths all over free weekends, and I became familiar with We make our way to bed Adelaide. Yes dinner for the boarders No talking in the meantime We just can’t wait to see: The lights go out at ten The poem says it all about the routines and Will it be something different rules of a boarder, but the personal and A disappointment or a treat At last the days is ended spiritual development are not mentioned There’s nothing more to say there. At Cabra I became grounded in my Sometimes we go to sport practise Just go to sleep till morning Faith by daily practice of Mass, Rosary and Then back again to school When the routine starts next day Sacraments, Religion Lessons, Retreats, There’s always something to remember Prayers, singing at special masses including Just keep with the rules. Deirdre Roberts Leaving I 1963 nun’s funerals (liturgy songs which remain with me today.) I was confirmed at Cabra. OLD SCHOLARS 25

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The poem I wrote back then, mentions the recreation hour which ‘we wait for in glee’. Yes....Mary Cash (from Streaky Bay) used to play the piano and all us country kids used to do the old style dances. How we loved it! A good reminder of dances back home but also preparation for the inter college dances with Rostrevor and Sacred Heart and our future social life.

I Matriculated at Cabra, then attended Western Teachers College and became a Junior Primary teacher. I was boarding with a friend I met at Cabra – Mary Edmonds (now Crook). She became a Home Ec. Teacher and we both got appointed back to Eyre Peninsula. While at Cummins Area School I made many lifelong friends and met my husband. We married in 1971. our best man and Trina Hodge (‘96) was I continued teaching full time and then Victoria and Andrew Warner our Maid of Honour. We now have three had three children – Julia, Anton & Scott. Now married with three children, Victoria children, Thomas, age 8, Millicent age 6, In those days you had to resign to have Hodge (‘00) and Andrew Warner (‘97) Alice age 3, all who attend a local Catholic children. After that I did contracts and relief attended Cabra at the same time but school in our area. We celebrated our 10 teaching in various Lower Eyre Peninsula were not yet friends. Victoria tells us what year wedding anniversary last year (2018) in schools until I retired at age 60. happened next. Sydney (kid free.)” My husband and I also built up a farming My sister Trina Hodge (‘96) was dating Andrew studied Chemical Engineering operation and were farmers in the Coulta/ Andrew’s best friend Joe Versace (‘96) so I at the University of Adelaide and is now Wangary area most of our married life. would often see Andrew this way. It wasn’t working as a Project Manager for an My husband died in 2015 and I have now until I was in year 12 and Andrew was engineering and surveying firm called FYFE. relocated/retired to Port Lincoln at the age studying at University, I started to take an of 72. interest in him. Although Trina and Joe were Victoria studied Primary School Teaching at the University of South Australia and is now I have only ever been able to attend one no longer dating we would all often go on working as a Year 4 teacher at St Peters Cabra Old Scholars Reunion and the skiing trips together, it turned out on one Woodlands Grammar School Glenelg. Closing of the Boarding House was very of these trips Andrew and I were sharing nostalgic as I walked back through the accommodation and the rest is history. “We both have fond memories of Cabra and, buildings which held so many memories. After eight years of dating we married in while different, can both agree Cabra set us My Cabra ‘wake up bell’ which I bought 2008 at Cabra Chapel in front of 120 close up for life and education outside of school.” then still has pride of place on the shelf.” friends and family. Joe Versace (‘96) was

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Performance in Carnegie Jefferson State Choral Coalition at Southern Hannah had the following to say about her Oregon University. As well as overseeing experience. Hall, New York countless school and university recordings, ‘Performing in Carnegie Hall was a valuable In June 2018 Hannah Green (‘18) was Kirby is also a member of an a cappella experience and a great opportunity to invited by Kirby Shaw to join his Masterwork jazz ensemble and has nearly 3000 choral make connections with people from all Festival Chorus to perform in a special event compositions to his name which are sung over the States. A few months prior to with singers chosen from the US and other all around the world today. the trip I was sent the music and lyrics parts of the world - Hannah was the only On the invitation of Saz Burton, Kirby visited to a set of seven songs which had to singer to represent Australia. The Manhattan Australia in 2017 to share his expertise, be learned from memory in time for the Concert Productions event entitled ‘Turn in a series of workshops involving several rehearsals in New York in the lead up to The World Around’ was part of Carnegie the performance. I was excited to finally take part in live rehearsals in NY following The workshops culminated in a mass months of practice on my own at home. It made me realise how music is such a inter-choral performance where Hannah universal communicator. I was able to sing in harmony with 180 others who live was personally selected by Kirby for a solo. thousands of kilometres away on the other side of the earth who also, had dedicated Hall’s 2019 Summer Concert Series. school and amateur choirs and also hours of practice to this one purpose. I feel A collection of songs were written by Kirby Adelaide’s renowned Festival Statesmen very privileged to have had this experience’. especially for this production. choir. The workshops culminated in a mass inter-choral performance where Hannah Kirby Shaw is an accomplished American was personally selected by Kirby for a solo. composer/arranger/conductor with an extensive list of credits to his name. He has Following months of planning, preparation pioneered several innovative and highly and saving Hannah travelled to the US acclaimed American University vocal with her family to realise this incredible ensembles and is currently directing the opportunity on June 9 this year.

1. Inside Carnegie Hall 2. Hannah with Kirby Shaw 3. Hannah with the performance poster outside Carnegie Hall

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Kara Walker Editor’s note: In researching the FROM Bachelor of Health Sciences at Flinders THE ARCHIVES section of this magazine, University from 2015 and graduating at the Kara Davidson (’00) married Adam Walker we realised that the poem on page 24 was end of last year, 2018. in the Cabra Chapel on Saturday 19 actually written by Kara’s aunt, Deirdre. January, 2019. Throughout that time I was inspired to Samantha McLean teach in Catholic schools, because of my “I was the trumpet player in all the bands time at Cabra. I enjoyed my education and from 1997 to 2000. Very fond memories of College Captain in 2014, Samantha McLean wanted to make a difference in students’ my time in the music department at Cabra recently returned to Cabra as a contract lives whilst sharing my faith with them, so in the late 90s.” teacher. I got a scholarship from Catholic Education to go to Whyalla and complete my final prac Kara’s sister Kit Fraser (nee Davidson) “I was at Cabra from Year 6 until I completed there for a term and a half. from the class of 2002 was one of her my schooling in Year 12 in 2014 (so seven bridesmaids. years, 2008-2014). Absolutely loved it! I It has been so rewarding and fulfilling coming “My mum Paquita Davidson (nee Roberts) could not have thought of a better place to back to Cabra to work in a supportive went to Cabra in the late 60s, my aunty complete my schooling the teachers were environment and form relationships with Deirdre Taylor (nee Roberts) went to Cabra. the most supportive I could have asked for. students and staff as a teacher rather than a student.” The best man married his wife here too!” When I was in school, I did not know Kara now works in a financial sales role in what I wanted to do, but after seeing how Samantha is pictured in her recent staff the not for profit sector, and she and Adam supportive and inspiring teachers were at photo and also as College Captain in 2014 are expecting their first child in November. Cabra I went on to complete a Bachelor with Linus Johnson. of Teaching (Middle/Secondary) and a 28 OLD SCHOLARS

“In a school established over 130 years ago there is a wealth of stories to be told,” Sandra Hill, past librarian and recently retired Volunteer Archivist.

The planning for several reunions is underway. It’s time to get together with old friends and make new connections. Please contact the person listed below for your year level reunion. Upcoming Reunions for 2019

Class of 1969 Class of 1989 50 Year Reunion, Margaret Seears Class of 2009 [email protected]; Kath McEvoy 30 Year Reunion, Saturday 2 Nov, Reunion [email protected]; ‘Angus and Maria and College tour (facebook). Contacts: 10 Year Reunion, Sarah Giles sgiles@cabra. Archibald’ archibald.swinton@gmail. Ros Bates, [email protected] and catholic.edu.au, date TBC com; [email protected]; date Agnieszka Betterman (née Lazarski) Saturday 9 November, Cabra tour and [email protected] Class of 2018 refreshments time tbc, followed by afternoon New Old Scholars ‘Back On Campus’, at the Edinburgh Hotel, 2pm - 5pm hosted by Cabra, TBC

St Mary’s Unit Reunion

Hosted by Cabra, details to be confirmed

We would love to hear about all that is good, beautiful and true in our old scholars’ lives. Please visit our website, or contact Old Scholars Administrator, Anastasia Harvey, on 8179 2474 or oldscholars@ cabra.catholic.edu.au to tell us your story, to talk about a reunion, or to update your information in our database.

Class of 1979 Class of 1999

40 Year Reunion, Julie Starke c.j.starke2@ 20 Year Reunion, Nicolle Cantone nicolle. internode.on.net, date tbc [email protected], date August (TBC) CONTENTS THE GOOD,

From the Principal 1 THE BEAUTIFUL Faith 2 AND THE TRUE Faith in Action 3 by Katia Labozzetta and Sarah Croser, 2000 Learning Focus: Performing Arts 6

Learning 8 Chorus: Capable, Confident Citizens 12 On a journey together we search for truth College Innovations 16 Valuing our difference, embracing our youth Extra Curricular - ACE 18 Celebrating freedom in all that we do Extra Curricular - Sport 20 To find the good, the beautiful and the true

Extra Curricular - Music 21 On Kaurna land Cabra now stands Meet Some of our People 22 With open hearts and open hands Old Scholars - From the Archives 24 Proud of its history and the Dominican way Old Scholars 25 Sharing dreams and hopes for today

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A rich heritage of courage and strength Celtic sisters came with intent Inspiring us to never give up Living the Gospel of love

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People of God using our gifts Our mission’s strong to work for justice Including all and welcoming too Forgiving each other is what we learn to do

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Learn to learn, learn to live, learn to fly

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To find the good, the beautiful and the true.

This edition of The Good, the Beautiful and the True was prepared with care and attention by Cabra Dominican College. All efforts are made to have the material up to date at the time of printing. Please email [email protected] with any feedback. EDITION 3 WINTER 2019

225 Cross Road The Good, Cumberland Park SA, 5041 Telephone: (08) 8179 2400 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cabra.catholic.edu.au the Beautiful & the True Cabra Dominican College THE BIANNUAL MAGAZINE OF CABRA DOMINICAN COLLEGE