the shamrockvolume 11 edition 01 April 2012

IN THIS ISSUE 2012 St Patrick’s Day and Seasons Jo Walter Field Opening and Blessing

Plus news from old boys around the world ….

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE Front Cover 1. BAS . 2. 100 Years Rowing Dinner. theshamrock 3. 1416 Sturt Street. 4. Jo Walter Field Opening and Blessing.

Welcome to the first edition of The Shamrock for 2012. The 2012 academic year has commenced with 1340 boys enrolled at the College, including 76 boys resident within the boarding community. The College has leased the former Anglican Bishop’s Residence from the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-Operative in order to accommodate our growing boarding population. Enrolments for 2013 Year 7 have closed and places offered to 250 boys with further applicants awaiting a place. This strong demand is testament to the outstanding achievements of our boys in many fields of endeavour.

The Academic Assembly, the first major assembly for the year, was held on February 10 and recognised the efforts of our high achievers from 2011. Other highlights of a busy term included the annual Camp as well as the Year 7 and 9 Camps and the Year 12 Retreats.

The Jo Walter Field, known to old boys as St Roch’s Oval was blessed by Fr Brendan Davey on February 10. The newly refurbished Br W.T. O’Malley Wing and the Sir Hugh Devine Wing were blessed and opened by Bishop Peter Connors and Catherine King MP on March 28. St Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated on Friday March 16.

The St Patrick’s First XI Cricket team of the 1920 to 1970s St Patrick’s Reunion $10 per annum or $160 for a life time won the BAS against Ballarat Luncheon held in the OCA Pavilion on membership (and three Shamrocks a Grammar and travelled to Launceston in March 16. Over 100 old boys from year). So please consider joining the OCA January where they retained the Br H.T. 1920-1979 attended. and take out a membership if you have not Breach Cup against St Patrick’s College, already done so. The reverse of the mailer Launceston. The BAS Swimming Please find included details for a range has all the details. aggregate trophy was won by St Patrick’s of OCA events to be held throughout 2012 for the 33rd year in a row! The Head of in this edition of The Shamrock. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the first the Lake was held at with edition of The Shamrock for 2012. This edition is mailed to every old boy 18 crews proudly representing the College. for whom we have an address. Editions 2 This edition of The Shamrock featuring and 3 will only be mailed to financial Old the Old Collegian Association’s Green, Collegians Association members and White and Blue contains some great photos current families. OCA membership is just

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Patrick Ross-Taylor - 93.55 Jack Dean 2012 Patrick has received an offer to study Dux of Religion and Society (43) Engineering at Monash . (43.8 scaled)

Academic Carl Smith - 92.20 James Fahey Carl has received an offer to study Arts/ Dux of Business Management (50) Assembly Education (Secondary) at Monash University. Riley Fullerton Academic Assembly Dux of Further Mathematics (46) and Award Winners Samuel Higgins - 91.80 Sam has received an offer to study Samuel Higgins The Academic Assembly, held in February Commerce at Deakin University. The Paul Watson Accounting Prize (41) each year, is the first time for the year (42.02 scaled) where all students gather as a College Jack Dean - 91.65 Dux of Physical Education (43) community. The Assembly recognises and Jack has received an offer to study celebrates the achievements of students Accountancy at RMIT University. Alex Hobson from the Class of 2011 and reinforces to Dux of Legal Studies (42) all students the College’s primary focus Alex Hobson - 91.55 Christopher Irving upon teaching and learning outcomes for Alex has received an offer to study Arts at Dux of Design and Technology (44) students in the pursuit of personal Monash University. excellence. All students who achieved an Sean McDonald - 90.85 Luke Kemp ATAR score over 90 were formally Sean has received an offer to study Dux of VET Sport and Recreation (43) recognised at the Assembly, as were duces Engineering at Monash University. in each VCE subject who obtained a study James Liston score in excess of 40. The Year 12 awards Kieren Hickey - 90.00 The Robert Connelly Memorial Prize for are known as the VCE Excellence Awards. Kieren has received an offer to study Australian History (43) Two awards were presented for Year 7 to Commerce at the University of . Sean McDonald 11 students: The Chris Nolan Awards for Dux of Chemistry (36) (40.56 scaled) Semester Two and the Headmaster’s Dux of Systems Engineering (43) Awards for Excellence for those students who received a Chris Nolan Award in both VCE Unit 3 and 4 Duces Timothy McOwan semesters in 2011. The VCE Academic prizes are awarded to Dux of Japanese (32) (41.00 scaled) students who received the highest study Dux of Literature (40) (41.4 scaled) score which was a study score of 40 or Dux of Chemistry (36) (40.56 scaled) VCE High Achievers above or a scaled score above 40. Dux of Biology (46) (2010) Nicholas O’Donohue The VCE Achievement of Excellence Daniel Baxter Dux of Outdoor and Environmental Awards are presented to students who Dux of Systems Engineering (43) Studies (41) received an ATAR of 90 or above. In Tyler Brandenburg 2011 the following students received Dux of Information Technology: Software Killian Plastow these awards: Development (49) Dux of German (31) (41.03 scaled) The Stephen Callahan Mathematical Timothy McOwan - 97.60 Patrick Ross-Taylor Methods Prize (40) (44.4 scaled) Tim has received an offer to study The John Cosgriff Prize for Specialist Dux of Physics (42) (44.4 scaled) Biomedicine at the University of Mathematics (35) (46.86 scaled) Melbourne. Jack Callil The Stephen Callahan Prize for Dux of Mathematical Methods CAS (40) Tyler Brandenburg - 96.30 Dux of English (41) (44.4 scaled) Tyler has received an offer to study Dux of Literature (40) (41.4 scaled) Dux of Media (42) Software Engineering at Monash Carl Smith University. Nathaniel Carey Dux of Economics (40) (41.62 scaled) Dux of Studio Arts (40) Jack Callil - 94.05 Darcy Tuppen Jack has received an offer to study Dux of Media (42) Journalism at Monash University.

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Following is a list of students who 2011 Year 8, Chris Nolan received a Chris Nolan Award at the Semester 2 recipients: Academic Assembly. Students marked with Shaun Ainley* Awards an asterisk also received a Headmaster’s Sam Cranage* Academic Excellence Award. Ethan Haintz* Chris Nolan Awards were presented to Samuel Mewett* students who finished in the top 15% of 2011 Year 7, Nicholas Anokye* their respective year level based on an Semester 2 recipients Xavier Curran* aggregation of their results from 2011 Cameron Adams* Callum Holland* Semester Two assessment tasks. Carson Dodds Campbell Milne* Sam Jackson Chris Nolan graduated from St Patrick’s William Briggs* David O’Doherty* College in 1985 as College Captain, Tom Evans* Padraic Ryan completed his Law Degree at Monash Oliver Iles Jack Treweek University and went on to practice law in Thomas Schreenan* Joel Amor* Vietnam. Chris was highly respected by all Todd Brooks Louis Edwards* for his commitment and enthusiasm to all James Everett* Troy Keem* aspects of College life and demonstrated Christopher Kan* Liam O’Shea* his intelligence and ingenuity shortly after Mitchell Steele* Jacob Selby* leaving St Patrick’s through being one of Nicholas Brown* Bradley Tuohey* the co-founders of the highly acclaimed Nicholas Frawley* John Brodie Meredith Music Festival. After several years Samuel Laidlaw* Thomas Evans in Vietnam, Chris tragically acquired Jacob Wheelahan* Patrick Keogh* severe brain injuries from a viral infection Mitchell Canny* James Parini* leading to total organ failure. Chris is Lachlan Fuller* Samuel Short profoundly disabled physically and in his Jake Leontiew* Brayden Ward* communication systems. He has continued Laurence Cashin* Brady Buttler to fight against these disabilities and has Kelsey Gannon* Brandon Falland* developed various means of Abraham Lewis* Timothy Liston communication and is now the face of the Patrick Collier* Samuel Peters people in developing awareness of and the Evan Green* Lucas Shugg* fight for young people requiring care in Conor McKee Harrison Waters* nursing homes. Lachlan Mellington Nathaniel Corboy* As a student at the College, Chris Liam Haintz* 2011 Year 9, regularly achieved strong academic results Emerson McMaster* Semester 2 recipients: and in his final year he was awarded: Khaleb Pierce David Adams* Callum Smith* Jackson Howell • the Headmaster’s Award for Leadership Matthew Wong* Thomas McDonough* • the History Prize Hasker Dawborn* Martin Ryan* Tynan C Haintz* • the Sir Hugh Devine Prize for Connor Aitken Samuel McMaster* Impromptu Speech Liam Jess* Alex Porter* Thomas McMaster* • a W.T. Doyle Prize for Debating Duncan Spedding Connor Smith • the 1st XI Cricket Bowling Award Luke Wynd* Hamish Clydesdale* Benjamin Debono During his time at St Patrick’s, Chris Michael Kan* Thomas Hallett* clearly exemplified the pursuit of Thomas Mooney* Alexander Mooney* excellence across a range of the College’s Mitchell Thomas* Lachlan Ralston important educational programmes Harry Cousens* William Sullivan and activities. Thomas Keogh* Fraser Deedman Scott Murphy* Headmaster’s Academic Excellence Liam Hanrahan* Jake Wilkie Awards were presented to students who Riley Murphy* Liam Duggan received a Chris Nolan Award in both Alexander Richardson* Ryan Knowles Semester 1 and 2 of 2011. James Timmins Luke Pelchen* Daniel Hillman* Damon Williamson* Jacob Norman Matthew Hall*

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Matthew Lakey* Daniel Phyland* Aidan Willowhite* Liam Hanrahan* Joshua Leviston* Nicholas Powell* Samuel Wines* Lachlan Hewitt* Benjamin Martin*

Louis Powlett* 1-5. 2012 Academic Assembly held Kieran Wynne* on February 10. Photo Gallery Harrison Robertson* Elliott Yeung 1. 3.

2011 Year 10, Semester 2 recipients: Jake Ainley* Andrew Groch* Jake Laidlaw Timothy Ryan* Jakob Baric’ Jack Harrison* Declan Leishman* Harrison Spratling* Fergus Bragge* 2. 4. Dylan Henderson Douglas Mai* Connor Squires* Samuel Burzacott John Hickey* Oscar McDonald Jarrah Staley* Gerard Clifford* Matthew Hinge Nicholas McMaster* Kyle Stewart Jake Crawford 5. Luke Howard* Mark McOwan* Aiden Thompson Timothy Crowe* Benjamin Howes* Adam Murphy* Thomas Thorpe* Matthew Dwyer Thomas Hoy Jake Muscat Hugo Tolliday Andrew Fay* Mitchell Kennedy Peter Oakley* Daniel Toohey* Louis Gillett* Jarryd O’Dowd* Benjamin Webbe Timothy O’Shea*

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Nicholas Whelan* St Patrick was born around AD 387. He The successor to the Christian Brothers Angus Rooney was a Roman British citizen. When Patrick in school education is Edmund Rice Luke Wilson* was about sixteen he was captured by Irish Education represented today raiders and taken from Wales to Ireland as by the Southern Region’s Director, 2011 Year 11, a slave. After six years he escaped and Mr Paul Williams. Semester 2 recipients: returned to his family. He entered the Jordan Atkinson* Church and returned to Ireland as a I welcome the Patron of the College, Alexander Fitzsimons* missionary. It appears that he was Bishop Peter Connors, Bishop of Ballarat, Paul McEldrew* extremely active and is credited with who was today assisted by Frs Patrick Lim Fraser Steggall* converting the Irish to Catholicism. One and Brendan Davey. Fr Davey is an Old Nicholas Beaver* way for Saint Patrick to ensure success Collegian (SPC 1946-53) and former Bryce Fullerton* evangelising the Irish was to live in chaplain, and has been celebrating fifty Nicholas McKee solidarity with those he was trying to years as a priest. Alex Thompson* convert. By approaching the Irish as an Our assembled group is truly John Brown equal and showing no pretence of representative of our wide community. Riley Fullerton* superiority, Patrick allowed the Irish to Present today we have: Edward Meagher* become more receptive to Christian Zachary Weightman* teachings. • The Hon. Catherine King, Cameron Butcher* Federal Member for Ballarat; As has become custom on this day all Edmund Howes • Ms Sharon Knight, Kieran Missen* sections of the College community gather Member for Ballarat West; Nicholas Willowhite* to celebrate. A highlight of the day was a beautiful, engaging and prayerful • Cr Mark Harris, Zachary Cano-Perez Mayor of the City of Ballarat; Hamish Kelly* celebration of Eucharist led by College • Friends and supporters of the College David Morris Patron, Bishop Peter Connors. The Mission Team led by Mr Geoff Brodie from our local community groups Robert Conroy* including the VFL, the North Ballarat transformed the gym into a magnificent Adam Lavery* Football Club’s Roosters and Rebels, the place of worship. The Assembly which Bradley O’Loughlin* Miners, and Ballarat Cricket; Christopher Debono* followed acknowledged our Student Council, our staff and our Year 12s. Year • President of the Old Collegians, Patrick Linnane Mr Rick Blanchfield, members of the 12 students and Student Leaders were Kieran O’Riley Old Collegians Association Executive, presented with their badges which were Conor Dickson* and our Old Collegians and their wives; Benjamin Martin* blessed by Bishop Peter Connors. Many Old Collegians joined students and staff • Board Chair, Luke Polmear Mr Adrian Doyle, and Board members; James Fahey* for Mass and then adjourned to the • Chair of the College Foundation, Jacob McDowell Pavilion for the traditional OCA Mr Dennis Foley; Xavier Slater* St Patrick’s Day Luncheon. Patrick Farnan* • Members of the Student Council and their family members;

• Students and staff of the great Headmaster’s St Patrick’s St Patrick’s College. Day Address To each one of you I say welcome and St Patrick’s As we gather, I am conscious as ever that offer my thanks for your support. we are on the lands traditionally cared for Day Mass by the Wautharong people. I pay my As a College community we often look On Friday March 16 the College respects to their elders past and present, for our models in Jesus, in Blessed community came together to celebrate St and to any other elders who join us today, Edmund Rice, and in St Patrick. Today I Patrick’s Day. The founder of the Christian including members of the Ballarat and thought that we might look a little closer Brothers was an Irishman, Edmund Rice. District Aboriginal Co-Operative. to home. Hence, when the founding Brothers Bishop Peter Joseph Connors was born in arrived in Ballarat, it was quite natural that I also acknowledge the Christian Mordialloc, , on March 6 1937, they would choose Saint Patrick as the Brothers who for 120 years have cared for eldest son of the late Walter and Isa patron of their new College. this land. They are represented today by Br Reg Long, Br Jim Ward and Br Evan Connors. Educated at Saint Mary’s School, Zoch from our local community, and Lancefield, and Assumption College, Br Kevin Tuck and Br Bill Wilding. Kilmore, he studied for the priesthood at

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Corpus Christi College, Werribee and Glen Waverley, and was ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Melbourne on July 23 1961. 1-2. 2012 Music Camp. 3-4. AFL Umpires Roadshow Programme. After more than seven years in parish Shane McInerney (SPC 1983-88) addresses the Year 8 boys. ministry at Frankston, Kyneton and East 5. Julie Raines gives pointers to Michael St Kilda, he obtained a doctorate in canon Cocomazzo (Year 12). law from the Urban University in Rome. 6-7. Year 12 Retreat. On his return in 1972, he was appointed 8. Mathew Begbie, Michael Kearney, Secretary to the Marriage Tribunal of Dr Peter Casey and President of the OCA Rick Blanchfield at the 2011 Victoria and Tasmania. In 1974 he was Graduates BBQ. Photo Gallery appointed Secretary to Archbishop Frank Little and in 1976 was appointed Vicar 1. 5. General of the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

He was ordained Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Melbourne on May 21 1987, and resided in the western region of the Archdiocese until he was installed as Bishop of Ballarat on July 23 1997.

Presently he is the Chairman of the Commission for Canon Law of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference. He is also a member of the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Health Care. 2. 6.

Apart from being educated by the Marist Brothers at Assumption College Kilmore, that is an impressive outline.

Why do I ask you to look to Bishop Peter for inspiration? On several fronts I think that he is exemplary. In his fifteen years of service as Bishop of Ballarat, he has taken most seriously his role of Patron of the College. He has willingly made himself available to lead our celebrations of the Eucharist as a 3. 7. College community. He prepares his homilies painstakingly to engage us as an audience. He readily mingles with us at functions, without great airs and graces. Bishop Peter has been faithful to his commitment to the College throughout the years and as a friend to the College.

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In a wider arena, Bishop Peter has led the his zest for life. There is something in the achieving the qualifications that would Diocese of Ballarat towards healing in the story of Tom Karras that captures the spirit make it possible for him to bring a new wake of extensive sexual abuse by clergy and of another young man, Patrick of Ireland. vision and a sense of dignity to those religious. His motto, which is ‘That we may people. He was at times afraid of what God be one’, has been put to the test as he has Today our attention is focussed on seemed to be asking of him, but he apologised to victims, spoken with the Patrick who lived many hundreds of years persevered and eventually he discovered media, and worked to heal the damage ago on the other side of the world. He that the people to whom he was sent came across his 100,000-strong diocesan flock. would have identified with the refugees to understand, to know and to love him. who comprise such a large percentage of He did not come among them as a ‘know Bishop Peter has been faithful; he has the world’s population at the present time. all’. He wanted to learn more about them been open; he has been encouraging, and At an early age he had been taken from and about their ways and their customs. so I propose that he is another model for his home country, probably northwest Otherwise his message would have fallen us in our own search for fidelity to the France, to Ireland, a foreign country, on deaf ears, and they might have been commitments we take on. St Patrick’s Day where he was deprived of family, friends correct in telling him to come back is the 75th anniversary of Bishop Peter’s and freedom. He was compelled to work another day. baptism and so I would ask him to come as a slave shepherd. He was the property of forward to receive this plaque on this the local King. The only companions that Now it seems to me that you the men of special day, in recognition of his 50 years’ he could rely upon were hunger and cold. Saint Patrick’s College at the beginning of faithful service as a priest. a new year are able to learn much from It was in this situation, that Patrick (that the story of Patrick, your Patron. Whether May God travel with us all. was his name) started to give attention to a you are in Year 7 or in Year 12, you are Peter M Casey small still voice deep within him. He was proud to be Australians and you have a beginning to pray. At this stage he did not strong desire to advance Australia, if we believe in God, he did not have much might take up the challenge of our knowledge of the religion in which he national anthem. Bishop Connor’s Homily knew as a young boy. He had little time or on the occasion of the respect for the clergy of his home country. There is so much about our way of life They seemed to him to be irrelevant and and our democratic system of government Patronal Feast of Saint foolish. and the basic premises of our judicial Patrick’s College system and our concern for human rights Patrick was open and honest to the sprit that find their origins in the message of This is the fifteenth occasion that I have deep within him. He was growing up in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It can be had the privilege of presiding of this the school of hard knocks. Eventually he rightly claimed that the full flowering of assembly of the community of Saint was set free and managed to return to his the mystery that we call Love can be Patrick’s College on the occasion of the homeland and his family - a man who had attributed to the teaching and the witness feast of the Patron Saint of the College, now got it all together. He was, without of Jesus Christ. What we describe as Patrick of Ireland. If I dare to say so, it will realizing it, becoming a Holy Man. democracy is based on how the first probably be my last time as Bishop of communities of monks developed a system Ballarat and Patron of your College. Can we identify in any way with Patrick of authority that respected the rights and at this stage of life’s journey? The bonds between the Diocese of the talents of every member of the Ballarat and this College have remained He could not get Ireland out of his community. The principles of social justice strong for almost one hundred and twenty system. He had developed a love, a are enshrined in the teachings of the years. We are all indebted to the Sons of concern for the people whom he now Catholic Church. It is sad but it is true that Blessed Edmund Rice who came to this understood and appreciated. He wanted the body of teaching is our hidden College in 1893. It was the Bishop of the to make a difference for those people who treasure. time, James Moore, who pleaded with the were living in darkness, slavery, fear and It would be sad if you saw this year at Christian Brothers to come to Ballarat to confusion. He felt the call to share with Saint Patrick’s College as merely the ensure that the College would not go out those people some of the discoveries that opportunity to take hold of a meal ticket of existence with the departure of the he had made about himself and about the for the rest of your life. I am confident Holy Ghost Fathers. meaning of life. Of course he was aware of that you see that there is much that you his human limitations and weaknesses, and can contribute to the good of all. You are Today as we gather as a community to thought that he did not have the ability to aware of the injustices, the prejudices, and give praise and thanks to God, we cannot make a difference to the lives of others the discrimination that besets the life of so fail to remember a young man whose short particularly those strange and difficult many of the citizens of this blessed and life caused you to grieve and yet be people back in Ireland. So he set himself richly endowed land. I pray this morning inspired by his courage, his goodness and along the path of education and to that what you will experience during this

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year at Saint Patrick’s College will give you that form us and the person we become. That raises the question of how do these a blueprint of the kind of society that you School is a very personal business because associate with us and what makes us Paddy wish to establish in your own time and in we come together at this most formative boys? The one voice of the war cry points your own field of influence. stage in our lives. to something creative and formative in our experiences of joy. Our endeavours in the Yes, in a sense you are privileged to live Today I speak from the heart, hoping classroom reveal a serious side to our in an unreal world during your years at that it may speak to yours. nature - a striving for excellence. The Saint Patrick’s College. Like Patrick, I spirit and courage shown when we are St Patrick’s College is an experience of hope that you keep yourselves very faced with saying goodbye to one of our history. A fine place to start is with the focussed on the world that is waiting for own exhibits our need for faith. An man whom our College is named after, St you and to which you can bring so much undoubtable pillar of our tradition is the Patrick. We call to mind his unshakeable that is true and so much that is good. sporting achievements that come from faith in Christ, his values of resilience, co-operation and spirit. The seventy-two who went out on integrity and the ability to lead by mission from Jesus Christ had been example. These are values that have stood Most of all, for me it is the bonds of formed and fashioned to continue his the test of time. Think of so many trends friendship that bring together all the pillars. ministry of healing, of teaching and of that have come and gone, lucky to be a A friendship that unites every Paddy boy as service. Today you gather around the table mere footnote in history, but still we talk one. Christ taught us that friendship with of Him who instructs and empowers us to about the man and what he stood for over God is the greatest gift we have received. do what he has done in memory of him. 1500 years later. These are values we can When we live in genuine friendship with You are accepting the challenge to learn take on with the confidence that we are on each other we share in a great gift. This is a more about whom you are, whom you wish a good road. These are values that were friendship that recognises the dignity of to be and how you wish to live. Learn given new life by Blessed Edmund Rice, as every person I meet, even if I do not know more and more about your Patron, and he made his faith in Christ, the values of your name. This College is a place of lasting remember that what Saint Patrick wanted his tradition, his desire for justice relevant friendship, and thus a great force for unity to do most of all was to bring the light of to a new age. As we are always called to do. in the world as we find it. A unity that can Christ into a world that he knew and for change the world for truth, peace and That history continued in Ballarat which he had such a love and concern. justice. May you have a similar love and concern through our school. Founded in 1893 for our own country and its people? And without an i-Pod in sight. 119 years of St Patrick’s College is also an experience in so doing you will be faithful to Christ. history. It is such a powerful motivation to of the future. This place will be a part of me, think that we are apart of that history. To no matter what happens in the future. I have put this into perspective my six years been formed in a faith that offers values that makes up only five per cent of that time. I will never lead me astray. I might find it hard 2012 College Captain, believe that it is a history that will last for to follow them, I do not know what lies Jack Owen to St Patrick’s ages to come, because of its solid ahead, but I know that they will always be Day Assembly foundation. The Old Collegians that join there. I can trust them. I have been at a us today link us to our history and make us school that was everything my parents As we gather here today to celebrate who whole. This is the grand sweep of unity wanted it to be, as they shared the task of we are through the recognition of our that I feel, deep down. The unity that raising a son. The future is possibility and Patron Saint, let me suggest that we need comes from all being a part of a unique probability. We all play a part in it, to shape to come to realise that our school is much history. the world as we know it should be. Values more than just a label of St Patrick’s need to be lived out. They are not just good St Patrick’s College is an experience of College. It is a community made up of a ideas to discuss over a café latte. This is why I the present - of being in this world as we long and deep history. A community made have a future. This is why I feel confident find it, and then transforming it in truth, of us students here in the room today, and about the future. My time at St Patrick’s peace and justice. We are here right now. a community looking towards the future proves to me that I am not alone in wanting We all bring our unique histories to this to come. to make the world a better place. I take up very moment. So many other paths we the history of St Patrick and Blessed Today I will speak about a topic that I could have taken, but we are together. For Edmund. I will be forever grateful for and know well; that is, what all this means to me, to be part of this unique history drives guided by being a Paddy boy. Because I me. But it is not meant to be just a chance me to make the most of every opportunity; know once a Paddy boy, always a Paddy boy. for a bit of personal musing and it is the response of someone who is reflection. By speaking personally, I hope grateful to be here. Your time here is only Thank you. that it reaches you in a personal way. This short. That means participation is vital. Jack Owen, place, this school, St Patrick’s College, is a I stand proudly under our four pillars: 2012 College Captain very personal place. We share experiences Faith, Tradition, Excellence and Joy.

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Student Leadership At the St Patrick’s Day Mass and Assembly the Headmaster recognised student leaders for 2012. Leadership badges were blessed by College Patron Bishop Peter Connors. Student leaders for 2012 are:

Z A a sh ch an ley Simpson ary Weightm Jack en Ow 20 20 12 Vice Captain 12 Vice Captain 201 2 College Captain

Student Council Boarding Music Captain: Jack Owen McCann House Captain: Joseph Zreikat Vice Captains: Ashley Simpson Captain: Patrick Farnan Vice Captains: Christian Larkin and Zachary Weightman Vice Captain: Daniel Vearing and Charlie Powlett

Student Congress Nangle House St Vincent de Paul President: Ashley Simpson Captain: Rhyle Panozzo President: Nicholas Beaver Secretary: Zachary Hopper Vice Captain: Jai Shah Vice Presidents: Jack Owen Treasurer: Zachary Weightman and Joshua Gilbert Kenny House Captain: Thomas Smith Rowing House Leaders, Vice Captain: Hayden McCrow Captain of Boats: Jack Owen Councillors and Congress Vice Captains of Boats: Alex Thompson Sturt House and Ricky Proelss Galvin Captain: Dominic Barry Captain: Zachary Hopper Vice Captain: Jake Neade Swimming Vice Captains: Kieran O’Riley Captain: Joshua Benfield Cricket and Jack Romeril Vice Captain: Alex Thompson Captain: Joab Mead Keniry Vice Captains: Jayden Hayes Captain: Charles Cook and Michael Peart Captain: Anthony Jreige Vice Captains: Luke Polmear Vice Captain: Kelly Lyle and Patrick Blood Captain: Samuel Hines Nunan Vice Captain: Darcy Anstis Captain: Thomas Miles Captain: Thomas Constable Vice Captain: Zachary White Lawn Bowls Vice Captains: Nicholas Beaver Captain: William Perkins and Edmund Howes Vice Captain: Rory Conroy Ryan Captain: Michael Cocomazzo Vice Captains: Mitchell Robertson and Timothe Moore

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Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria. He was Sir Hugh Devine knighted in 1936, and in 1945 was made Br W T SPC 1893-1894 an honorary fellow of the Royal College of O’Malley Surgeons of England. He died on July 18 1959 and is buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery. A congregation of Wing and about 500 attended the requiem mass at Sir Hugh St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. In 1965 the Hugh Devine Chair of Devine Wing Surgery was established at the University of Official Opening Melbourne to commemorate his services and Blessing as a distinguished surgeon at St Vincent’s Hospital, where the professorial unit is The newly refurbished Br W.T. O’Malley located. In 1972, the council of the Royal Wing and the new Sir Hugh Devine Wing Australasian College of Surgeons approved Sir Hugh Berchmans Devine was born were blessed by Bishop Peter Connors and a medal to be struck to honour and on May 13 1878 at Little River, Victoria. officially opened by Ms Catherine King MP perpetuate his name, to signify the highest He came to SPC a very quiet, simple in the Old Collegians Pavilion on honour the college can bestow upon any country boy. In a short time, Brother Thursday March 29. The building works fellow during his lifetime. Duggan discovered that Hugh was a boy of cost approximately $4.7 million of which more than ordinary ability, and he lost no $1.2 million was provided by the time in setting to work to make the most Government via a capital grant. Morton of his talents. Hugh was encouraged to Dunn Architects and SJ Weir Pty Ltd were Brother William O’Malley study science, as he had a special aptitude appointed to complete the building works. SPC 1928-1976 for that subject. In spite of the College The refurbishment of the Br W.T. having no science laboratory or apparatus, O’Malley Wing has delivered first class Br Duggan’s method of teaching learning facilities for the Junior School encompassed the use of a blackboard and boys. The O’Malley Wing was originally chalk. The knowledge he imparted was built in 1965 and was blessed on March 6 perfectly assimilated and indelibly by the Bishop of Ballarat, Most Reverend impressed on the students’ minds - Hugh J.P. O’Collins. The O’Malley Wing was the Devine passed the matriculation first addition to the St Patrick’s College examination at Melbourne University with classrooms in over fifty years. The Sir credit, and proceeded to the University as Hugh Devine Wing was built in 2011 and a medical student. He went through with is the official learning centre for the Year 9 First Class Honours in the several branches cohort. The new wing sits on the south of his course, and on completing his side of the O’Malley Wing and is medical studies he immediately stepped William Theodore O’Malley was born in connected via internal walkways on both into the first rank among the most Boulder, WA in 1900, and died on levels. A stunning feature of the distinguished surgeons in Australia. December 27 1976 in Ballarat. He was 60 refurbishment is the ‘Tree of Life’ as well years a Christian Brother, 49 of those at St Hugh Devine was one of the original as a glass photo gallery which underpins Patrick’s College. He arrived at SPC in advocates for the formation of a surgical philosophies of St Patrick’s College via 1927, not long after he was professed, and college and played a decisive role in the typography and imagery. It is a constant remained at the College until his death. Br development from 1928 of the Royal reminder to the boys as they go about O’Malley was known to generations of Australasian College of Surgeons their academic pursuits. schoolboys as ‘Brother Bill’ or simply ‘The (originally the College of Surgeons of Brother’, and took St Patrick’s by storm. The new learning facilities include Australasia). He was founder, a foundation He was a strong, athletic man who loved twenty one classrooms, staff offices and fellow, a member of council and president games and coached all of them. Through amenities. Staff and students find the new in 1939-41. In 1928 he edited the first his sporting prowess and his keen facilities to be modern and comfortable number of the journal of the college, the coaching skills he won the firm respect of with all classrooms featuring interactive Australian and New Zealand Journal of the boys. He embarked on a career as whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and Surgery. He continued as editor for 18 coach of the First XVIII, which won him new furniture. The buildings will support months and then for the next 20 years an unparalleled succession of St Patrick’s College’s delivery of quality chaired the editorial committee. For ten premierships. A continuous line of boys programmes into the future. years from 1936 Devine was first chairman stepped from Br O’Malley’s teams straight of the executive committee of the

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into the major VFL teams. guiding them using a rope. Once we got to activities which included surfing, beach the camp we got straight into our activities. skills and snorkelling. The first activity I The College Annual of 1977 reported The first activity that I did was surfing; we did was surfing. It took ages to put on the that Br O’Malley taught with a breath- had some of the best weather for camp wetsuit and when we got into the water it taking energy. He reigned for many years and some of the best waves. It wasn’t too was full on. The first couple of waves were in the ‘Inter A’ room, where his quaint hard to stand up but once up, it was the hardest, then you got on a roll of sayings and mannerisms were handed difficult to stay up! Because the tide was going over the waves. After dinner we did down from one class to the next. Boys coming up, you had to be careful that you trust building activities. We then discussed looked forward to their year in Inter A, to weren’t going into the promenade walls. the differences between being a boy and their learning Latin in the O’Malley being a man. fashion, to their being put to the line, to Jack Walter, Ryan Rumble and I their being placed in class according to travelled back to Ballarat on the second In the morning we were woken up at the results of last Friday’s tests, to being day to swim at the BAS Swimming 6:30am and had a fitness session on the appointed Minister of something or other. Carnival. All three of us were fairly tired beach followed by a big breakfast. The day after that day. When we got back to camp began with further group activities. The George Pell, a former student of Br we arrived in time for dinner. Thank you first one I did was beach skills and involved O’Malley’s (now His Eminence Cardinal to Mr Gilbert and Mr Daniel for driving us having a race against the other groups. Pell), reminisced that for all the boys who to Ballarat and back. The good thing about the beach skills was knew him, Br O’Malley’s death meant that St that it made us work as a team. Then as we Patrick’s was a lesser place, and an important After dinner we had a reflective talk. A finished we ran into the water for a swim. link with the past had gone. His strengths game of Beach Rugby followed, where the Snorkeling followed after lunch and again were those of the old Irish-Australian teachers opposed the students. On the we had to wear a wetsuit. When we started Catholic Church: a strong simple faith that third day we had a water balloon fight we saw lots of fish and even a stingray. It transformed all his attributes, his personality, using rubber sling shots and hundreds of was awesome snorkelling around the pier. his capacity for work, his small sayings, and water balloons. After that we walked to the his righteous stutter. As a religious man, a Queenscliff township and were allowed Again the next morning we did a teacher and sportsman, Br O’Malley’s life two hours of free time. We were allowed to 6:30am fitness session followed by and his influence showed Catholic schooling have a hot chocolate or a gelato, although breakfast and a walk into the Queenscliff at its best. some people had both. After we walked township. After we explored the township back to camp in groups of three or four it we cleaned our rooms and got on the bus was time to head back to Ballarat. and headed for home.

I think that the whole group learnt a lot Year 9 Camps about each other during these three days Mr Neal Arthurson, Head of Middle School and we all had a good time. Students acted as leaders who were mature and The Year 9 students enjoyed a wonderful Year 8 responsible. Special thanks to the three day camp at Queenscliff as part of Homeroom teachers Mr Skillen (9F), Mr the Middle School Stepping Stone’s Leadership Van Bentum (9E), Mr Hayes, Mr Joyce and Mr Jamie Lynn, Year 8 Coordinator Programme. James McKinnon and Mrs Scholten, for everything that they did Nathaniel Smith have kindly provided On March 21, AFL Field Umpire Shane in those three days to make the camp so their thoughts of the Queenscliff Camp. McInerney (SPC 1983-88) and AFL Goal enjoyable. Umpire Adam Wojcik attended St Patrick’s

James McKinnon College to visit the Year 8 boys as part of the Nathaniel Smith Year 9F AFL Umpires Roadshow programme. Key Year 9F concepts discussed with the boys involved The first day of the Year 9 Queenscliff At the Year 9 Camp to Queenscliff we did a leadership, conflict resolution, decision Camp started with an hour and a half bus lot of things. On the first day as we making and effective communication. ride down to Queenscliff. Five kilometres approached our destination we had to Examples from their own careers were used out of the Camp the bus stopped and we walk the last five kilometres along the to demonstrate these key concepts. Shane were told that we were walking the rest of beach. It took ages! Along the way we did and Adam spoke about the need to not only the way. This at first seemed to be fairly challenges. One of them was to walk blind know the rules, but to also communicate harsh but it turned out okay because it was folded hanging on to a piece of rope. effectively in regards to decision making a nice day and it was a beach side walk. with all players. At the start of the walk we had to carry During the walk we were involved in two barrels like Donkey Kong. After Discussions about conflict resolution team building activities, one of which had arriving at camp and moving into our followed with the need to stand at least an half the class blindfolded and the others rooms we began the first of our three arm’s length from Barry Hall when giving

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him a ruling! Shane also credited the fine work of Mr Juri Kaczkowski in teaching Shane PE whilst at the College and that maybe Juri’s infamous twelve minute run had something to do with Shane’s success in umpiring. Shane is an inducted Legend of the College having been honoured at the 2010 ‘Legend’s Dinner’.

1-3. Year 9 Camp at Queenscliff. 4-7. Year 7 Camp at Log Cabin Lodge, Creswick. Photo Gallery

Year 7 Camps 1. 5. Mr Gerard Willis and Mrs Jacinta Burge, Year 7 Coordinators

All Year 7 boys headed off to Log Cabin Lodge for the Year 7 Camps at the commencement of the year. The facilities at Log Cabin Lodge provide plenty of opportunities for the boys to push themselves out of their comfort zone and take on challenges that they may not otherwise undertake. Mr Jamie Bobrowski, Director of Student Leadership conducted challenging team building activities for the 2. 6. boys at the commencement of each camp. Other activities included the giant swing, flying fox, archery, frisbee, golf, tug of war, bungee tramp, hut making, canoeing and raft building. The boys also participated in a bushwalk, camp fire with damper, a quiz night and a talent show that provided many laughs for all involved.

Headmaster Dr Peter Casey and members of the Student Council visited the camps, providing the opportunity for 3. the boys to be introduced to the College Song and War Cry. The enthusiasm displayed by the boys in chanting the War Cry certainly showed that they are well on the way to becoming true Paddy boys.

A highlight of the camps was the involvement of the Year 12 students from 2011. Wisdom and advice abounded throughout the camps, with one constant message being prevalent; namely, the more you involve yourself in the life of the 4. 7. College, the more you will get out of it.

The Year 7 Camps are an important aspect of the transition process, ensuring the boys feel a part of the St Patrick’s College community.

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Welcome to St Patrick’s College New Staff 2012 We welcome 31 new staff to the College in 2012. Some of these staff members were already with us in 2011 but in different roles.

Surname Christian Role Previously at Qualification Source of Qualification Name Agardy Andrew Junior School St Monica’s College, Bachelor of Arts Monash University Epping Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) Balchin Rick Indigenous SPC Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Education Manager Brown Brooke Humanities SPC/NBFC Graduate Diploma of Education Australian Catholic (Secondary) University Bachelor of Management University Of Ballarat (Marketing) Carracher Emma Senior School St Leonard’s College, Diploma of Education University of Melbourne Bangholme Bachelor of Arts (Honours) University of Tasmania Bachelor of Arts Carter Rachel Enhanced Learning Teaching Aide Bachelor of Arts Deakin University Coordinator Graduate Diploma of Education Monash University Certificate IV of Assessment & Workplace Certificate of Systematic Theology Clark Sandra Teaching Aide Flinders Medical Centre Certificate III in Education Support BRACE

Cumper John Director of Rowing Ruyton School, Kew Certified Practising Accountant; Caulfield Institute of Diploma of Business Studies & Technology Accountancy; Certificate IV of Assessment & Workplace Darken Leonie Teacher/Librarian Loreto College Diploma of Teaching Australian Catholic University

Desfosses Emmanuel Middle School Doxa School, Melbourne Graduate Diploma of Education University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Monash University Bachelor of Arts Dickinson Brett Junior School Kyabram College Bachelor of Education University of Ballarat

Downey Elizabeth Head of Science Loreto College / SPC Bachelor of Science Monash University Graduate Diploma of Teaching Masters of Education Graduate Certificate of Gifted Education Geaghan Nathan Junior School and SPC Bachelor of Education University of Canberra Math Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Giampaolo Jarrett Middle School SPC/UB Bachelor of Education (Post Primary University of Ballarat Physical Education) Hadley Andrea Junior School SPC Enhanced Learning Bachelor of Arts Deakin University Aide Graduate Diploma of Special University of Melbourne Education Henderson Neil Teaching Aide Vista and McCallum Certificate IV in Disability Tracy Training Disability Services Organisation Hill Barton Teaching Aide SPC Year 12

Hunt Alexander Director of Boarding Shiplake College, UK Bachelor of Education University of South Australia Leviston Mitchell Junior School University of Ballarat Graduate Diploma of Education University of Ballarat (Secondary)

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Surname Christian Role Previously at Qualification Source of Qualification Name Marchmont- Cathy Year 9 Coordinator Ballarat Clarendon Masters of Development Studies Deakin University Barlow College Bachelor of Education (Environmental Studies) McKenzie Timothy HaPE Trainee SPC Year 12

McNaughton Debra Head of Humanities College, Bachelor of Arts Latrobe University Mornington Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) Moore Danny Maths, RE Returning from Bachelor of Arts University of Ballarat Christian Brothers’ Graduate Diploma of Religious Australian Catholic Oceania Province Education; University; working with the Master of Arts (Theology) Edmund Rice Network Nash Gavin Director of University of Ballarat Bachelor of Visual Arts University of Ballarat Development Portelli Susan Teaching Aide CRT Loreto, SPC Bachelor of Education (Secondary) University of Melbourne

Richards Maria Junior School Lumen Christi School, Diploma of Teaching Australian Catholic Ballarat University Schuyler Andrew House Master University of Ballarat Bachelor of Education University of Ballarat

Skillen Guy Middle School Marist College, Canberra Bachelor of Science Australian National Graduate Diploma of Education University (Secondary) University of Canberra Slater Sarah Literacy Coordinator Sebastopol College, Master of Education (Leadership) Australian Catholic Ballarat Graduate Diploma of Education University Bachelor of Arts University of Ballarat Sutton Daniel Move to teaching SPC non-teaching Bachelor of Science (Honours) University of staff Certificate IV in Business Wollongong Certificate III in Hospitality BRACE Graduate Certificate in Science HTC Melbourne Communication; Australian National Graduate Diploma of Education University; (Secondary) Tually Dionne Maths, Science, RE St Patrick’s College, Graduate Diploma of Teaching McAuley College, Shorncliffe (Secondary) Bachelor of Science Griffith University Certificate IV in Theology Institute of Faith Education, Willis Jenny Junior School Term 1 CRT Diploma of Teaching Australian Catholic Bachelor of Education University

New in roles around the College: Boarding Mr Alex Hunt Science Ms Elizabeth Downey Indigenous Mr Rick Balchin Humanities Ms Debra McNaughton Development Mr Gavin Nash Enhanced Learning Ms Rachel Carter Senior School Ms Elizabeth Ryan Literacy Miss Sarah Slater Junior School Mr Peter Brady (Term 1) Rowing Mr John Cumper VCE Mr Hamish McCrum English Mr Shane Murphy

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• Oliver Iles Ballarat Schools Performing Tuba 3rd Grade, Pass with Credit • Ryan Attwood Symphony Arts Clarinet 1st Grade, Pass with Credit Recently Thomas Thorpe (Flute), Andrew Mrs Kathleen Plastow, Groch (Flute), Peter Oakley (Percussion) Director of Perfoming Arts Theory of Music and Jakob Baric (Trombone) auditioned Once again the Performing Arts department for very coveted positions within the • Cameron Adams Ballarat Schools Symphony Orchestra and has had a fantastic start to the year. The boys Theory of Music 1st Grade, Pass with were successful in their efforts. The will be involved in a joint production with High Distinction Loreto College, entitled ‘FAME’ to be held Orchestra is made up of elite musicians • Patrick Keogh at Loreto College with rehearsals already from all over the region. Congratulations Theory of Music 1st Grade, Pass with to all boys on a great achievement in being underway. The Music Camp was a huge High Distinction success and was held at Lake Dewar Lodge, accepted into such a prestigious ensemble. • Brandon Falland Myrniong from February 17 until February Theory of Music 1st Grade, Pass with 19. The Concert Band and Guitar Ensemble High Distinction members worked intensively on pieces for future competitions, providing the • James Parini Theory of Music 1st Grade, Pass with opportunity for the boys to focus on team 2012 Art High Distinction building within each of the ensembles. The boys will also Exhibition be heading to Queensland in August this The Flanagan Art Prize year to compete at the Catholic Colleges Ballarat Symphony The 2012 Art Exhibition, featuring the Music Festival. Orchestra Flanagan Art Prize will be held over a two week period from Friday August 31 until The College has also had resounding Sunday September 9 in the Old Collegians success through participation in the Pavilion. In order to expand the timelines Ballarat Symphony Orchestra. Jakob Baric’ Celebrating Success where members of the public can view and (Year 11 Trombone) has been rewarded by There have been a number of boys purchase the exquisite art on display, the the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra represent the College in the public arena Gala Launch will be held on Friday August conductor, Mr Hugh McKelvey through an with resounding success. 31. The Exhibition has quickly established invitation to join the Orchestra for the first a reputation in the art community as being concert for the year. Jakob has been At the conclusion of 2011, a large a prestigious event that showcases the playing with the Australian Youth Band number of students undertook AMEB work of some of the nation’s finest artists. (Australian Music Examinations Board) since 2011. Jakob has had little experience Examinations with extremely pleasing in orchestral work which required him to This year will see the award of the results. Some students sat for Theory of learn to read music in a new clef. inaugural ‘St Patrick’s College Affordable Music Exams whilst others underwent Art Prize’, specifically for artworks that On Sunday March 18, the first gruelling performance exams. have a value of $500 and under. This prize performance for The Ballarat Symphony Congratulations to the following boys: was introduced to attract potential artists Orchestra was held with a full programme with works under $500 and to promote the including Symphony in C by Schubert, Performance affordability to potential buyers. To view Overture to the Barber of Seville by previous winners of the Flanagan Art Prize • Liam Jess Rossini and more including Mozart, and the University of Ballarat Emerging Trumpet 1st Grade, Pass with High Schubert and the world premier of Tails of Artist Prize, please take a stroll through Distinction the Trebouchet by Raelene Howell. The the upper level of the Br Miller Wing at Orchestra was conducted by Mr Patrick • Alec Robinson the College where they hang majestically Trumpet 1st Grade, Pass with High Burns. Congratulations to Jakob for being on the walls. Distinction accepted into the Orchestra. Hard work • Matthew Keogh and practice always pay off and Jakob’s The Art Exhibition Committee is an Trumpet 1st Grade, Pass with High efforts are to be applauded. active part of the Friends of St Patrick’s Distinction and has built up an excellent group of

• Jack Shaw volunteers to assist with the event. Clarinet 1st Grade, Pass with Honours Volunteers work in various areas of interest including food, art sales, event logistics, • Callum Holland Saxophone 3rd Grade, Pass with Honours event marketing and customer service.

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The Exhibition Committee would greatly Fr Peter Hudson offered a beautiful The overall results were as follows: appreciate assistance from additional insight into Br Breach and his life in an Nunan House 1654 volunteers and sponsors. Please contact address on the day of the celebrations. Ryan House 1652 Mr Gavin Nash, Director of Development Below is an excerpt from his speech: Keniry House 1589 at the College on 5322 4450 or Galvin House 1522 [email protected]. “…Theo, you met the challenges of these distinctive characteristics of your Entry Forms are available via the calling to follow the Christian Brothers. College website at www.stpats.vic.edu.au You had a great heart of compassion that listened and looked outward, that 2012 BAS 2012 Committee members: nurtured students as balanced, humble, Mrs Leonie Spencer (Chair) quality people, real gentlemen, a heart Swimming Mrs Karolyn Malone (Secretary) that saw and acted, a heart that reflected Ms Caitlin Bennett the face of God to us all…” Championships Mrs Claire Blake Mr Brendon Gilbert, Director of Swimming Dr Peter Casey The 2012 BAS Swimming Carnival was a Mrs Melissa Griffin day of mixed emotions; constant elation as Mr Bernie Kenna individuals won their events and Mr Gavin Nash St Patrick’s disappointment and frustration as others Mrs Nicola Somers were narrowly beaten. Mrs Tracy Stalker College Mrs Jo Tate The St Patrick’s boys made their way to Mr Matt Taylor House the Eureka Pool at 9.15am for their photos and warm ups. It was a fantastic day for Swimming swimming; mild and sunny, and the boys were excited and ready for the challenge

Carnival that lay ahead. At 10.00am a flood of Mr Chris Gleeson, Director of Sport Br Herbert students from Ballarat Clarendon College, The St Patrick’s College House Swimming , Ballarat High Theodore Carnival was held at the Eureka Pool on School, Damascus College and Loreto Wednesday February 15. A magnificent College embarked on the journey to take Breach summer’s day greeted all competitors and out the BAS Swimming Carnival for 2012. Celebrating his 80th racing was of a high standard, with St Patrick’s have held the Title for the past Anniversary as a swimmers representing their House with thirty two years and were aiming to make it distinction. The Junior and Middle School thirty three. Christian Brother events were conducted in the morning Events started at 11.30am with the boys Earlier in the year Br Herbert Breach was with the Senior events following in the participating in the individual 50 and 100 busy celebrating significant milestones in afternoon. Finals and the prestigious metres Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke his life. On Saturday January 21, Br Breach ‘Champion of Champions’ event were and Butterfly. It was impressive to see the celebrated his 95th birthday and enjoyed held at the end of the day to conclude effort the boys were putting into their celebrations at Nazareth House. proceedings. events. The boys would often make their On Saturday February 4 Br Breach In the afternoon the Junior and Middle way out of the pool gasping for breath and celebrated his 80th Jubilee of entering the School students participated in the completely exhausted. This was reflected Congregation of the Christian Brothers on ‘Activities Hour’ which helped provide in their results as SPC were constantly January 31, 1932. Among the guests were vital participation points for their finishing either first or second. Bishop Peter Connors, Fr Peter Hudson, respective Houses. Swimming events were There was a noticeable turn in the Br Bill Wilding, Br Paul Nangle, Br Evin held over 25 and 50 meters with novelty Butterfly events there was a noticeable Zoch, Mr Joe Phyland and the Christian events also included in the programme. turn as Ballarat Grammar started to excel, Brothers community. Mass was celebrated Congratulations to Nunan House on winning event after event and St Patrick’s by Bishop Connors and Fr Peter Hudson being awarded the House Trophy by two constantly finishing second or third with with a luncheon following. points in a very close contest. Well done to the odd fourth. At this point SPC were Ryan House on achieving valuable points quietly confident but aware Ballarat on the participation in the ‘Activities Grammar would be close, maybe even Hour’ and novelty events. ahead.

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After lunch the scores were announced: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 St Patrick’s 121 points and Ballarat Freestyle Grammar 124 points. At this moment in U/13 Kaiyn Humphrey Declan Hanrahan Aiden Domic time the boys were feeling nervous about U/14 William Sullivan Michael Rodger Mitchell Brown possibly losing the thirty two year winning U/15 Jack Walter James McKinnon Tyler Atkinson streak on the BAS Swimming Title. U/16 Liam Hanrahan (100) Connor Aitken Luke Delahey The afternoon was made up of the Open Joshua Benfield (100) Jeremy Seymour-Quest Jack Gunn Freestyle and Medley relays. This was the chance that SPC had to gain back some Backstroke points as they were worth double and U/13 Kaiyn Humphrey Aiden Domic placed a margin between Ballarat U/14 Michael Rodger Stephen Wethling Grammar. There were eleven relays in U/15 James McKinnon Zac Ticehurst total with St Patrick’s winning three of U/16 Liam Hanrahan Padraic Taylor-Potter them, placing second in six events and Open Jeremy Seymour-Quest Jakob Baric third place in the remaining events. Breaststroke The Carnival concluded at 3.00pm with U/13 Declan Hanrahan Kaiyn Humphrey the boys boarding the bus in a sombre U/14 William Sullivan Brayden Baker mood; heads down and very quiet as it was U/15 Michael Rodger Jack Walter thought that St Patrick’s had finally been U/16 Liam Hanrahan Connor Aitken defeated. The final scores were to be Open Joshua Benfield Alex Thompson announced at school the following day. Butterfly That evening the Director of Swimming U/13 Declan Hanrahan drove three of the Year 9 swimmers back to U/14 William Sullivan the Year 9 Queenscliff Camp when a U/15 Jack Walter phone call was received confirming that in U/16 Padraic Taylor-Potter fact St Patrick’s had won the BAS Carnival Open Joshua Benfield by six points; St Patrick’s at 556 and Ballarat Grammar School at 550. There were many emotions; elation, joy, Relays happiness and relief that St Patrick’s had U/13 Kaiyn Humphrey Matthew Willian won the BAS Swimming Carnival for the Aiden Domic Lachlan Phillips thirty third year in a row. Declan Hanrahan Thomas Hughes Joseph Flynn Joseph Flynn Special mention must go to the Junior and Middle School swimmers who U/14 William Sullivan Brayden Baker Brayden Baker (Fly) contributed greatly towards winning the Michael Rodger Dylan Bilston Oliver Nash (Free) BAS Swimming Title. Mitchell Brown Oliver Nash Harrison Griffith (Brst) Stephen Wethling Harrison Griffith Dylan Bilston (Back) The following boys are to be commended on their performance on the day: U/15 Jack Walter Thomas Costigan • Declan Hanrahan, Year 7 James McKinnon Ryan Rumble Won all four of his events; Tyler Atkinson Tyler Atkinson • Kaiyn Humphrey, Year 7 Zac Ticehurst Tom Button Received three firsts and one second; U/16 Liam Hanrahan Daniel Briggs Daniel Briggs (Fly) • Michael Rodger, Year 8 Received two firsts and two seconds; Padraic Taylor-Potter Luke Delahey Nick Weightman (Free) Connor Aitken Nicholas Weightman Thomas Costigan (Back) • William Sullivan, Year 8 Luke Delahey Angus Thompson Ryan Rumble (Brst) Received two first and two seconds;

• Joshua Benfield, Year 12 Open Joshua Benfield Caleb McGrath Jack Gunn (Fly) Received two firsts, one second and Jeremy Seymour-Quest Justin Williams Justin Williams (Free) one third. Jack Gunn Jakob Baric Elliott Leviston (Back) The following boys represented Alex Thompson Zachary Hopper James Keys (Brst) St Patrick’s College at the BAS Swimming Carnival:

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Cricket The 2011/2012 Cricket season has once again been successful under the leadership of the Director of Cricket, Mr Michael Busscher. The 1st XI are premiers of the Br H.T. Breach Cup, BAS Premiers against Ballarat Grammar and triumphed against 1. St Patrick’s House Swimming Carnival. the Crusaders on February 8. 2-4. BAS Swimming. 5-6. 2012 Crusaders match. Photo Gallery

St Patrick’s College 1. 5. First XI in Tasmania The First XI competed in the Br H.T. Cup and the Dr P.M. Casey Cup in Launceston, participating in matches against fellow Edmund Rice Schools St Patrick’s College, Launceston and St Kevin’s College. Both matches were thrilling and came right down to the wire. All the boys performed well throughout the week and received nothing but the highest praise from the families with whom they stayed. 2.

Br H.T. Breach Cup St Patrick’s College, Ballarat 10/306 defeated St Patrick’s College, Launceston 10/282

St Patrick’s College Ballarat 10/306 from 99.2 overs. Matthew Short 97, Jayden Hayes 49, 3. 6. Andrew Fay 47*, Blayde Baker 32.

St Patrick’s College Launceston 10/282 from 97.2 overs. Tyson Jenkin 4/39 from 20 overs, Matthew Short 2/61 from 27 overs, Lachlan Phyland 2/30 from 10 overs.

Dr P.M. Casey Cup 4. St Patrick’s College 10/163 defeated by St Kevin’s College 9/164

St Patrick’s College 10/163 from 47.1 overs

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Matthew Short - 72, Mitchell Walsh - 22, Blayde Baker - 20.

St Kevin’s College 9/164

1. First XI Cricket Team in Tasmania. from 49.4 overs Hayden McCrow 3/29 from 10 overs, 2. 2012 Crusaders match. Matthew Short 2/30 from 10 overs, 3. Dr Peter Casey caught up with the Waddington Family in Launceston in Oliver Hayes 2/32 from 10 overs. January for the Br H T Breach Cup. From left: Dr Peter Casey, Declan, Tadgh, Photo Gallery Jacinta and Mark Waddington.

5. Crusaders Game St Patrick’s College 3/96 defeated The Crusaders 10/94

In an excellent team performance the 1st XI recorded a repeat win against the travelling ‘Crusaders’ team on Wednesday February 8. The Crusader’s team featured former Test and Shield players as well as current Melbourne Premier League players. The team was captained by Old Boy Michael Sheedy (SPC 1994-99) and cricket ‘Legend’ Merv Hughes who played 53 tests for Australia. The team included: Michael Sheedy (SPC 1994-99), Charlie Best, Dan Streker, Chris Read, Merv Hughes, Justin Graham (SPC 1989-94), James Cole, Alex Bell, Tim Dale, Peter Colbourne (SPC 2004-09), Bradley Whittaker (SPC 2004-09) and Sean Griffin.

St Patrick’s College managed to bowl the Crusaders out in the thirty-fifth over for 94,

7. leaving a chase of 95. Great spells of bowling from Jakob McDowell (2/12), Hayden McCrow (3/8) and Matthew Short (4/14) as well as some great keeping from with five catches saw to this.

In reply St Patrick’s got off to a slow but steady start thanks to Matthew Short and Matthew Crouch, but it was Joab Mead who excelled, making 57 with some patient and dominating . Joab was ably supported by Blake Thomson and Michael Peart to help see St Patrick’s over 8. the line with 3 down and 10 overs to spare.

Well done to all of the boys involved and once again thank you to the Crusaders for accommodating St Patrick’s College into their busy schedule.

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BAS Premiers 2011/2012 St Patrick’s College 5/78 defeated Ballarat Grammar 8/77

In trying conditions the skill of the 1st XI proved too much for Ballarat Grammar as St Patrick’s went on to become the 1. Catholic Dioceses Week Dinner. premiers for the BAS 2011/2012 season. 2-3. Head of the Lake on Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. Photo Gallery In wet, cold and windy conditions, St Patrick’s won the toss and sent Ballarat Grammar in to bat. Immediately things went 1. well for St Patrick’s, with Oliver Hayes (1/10) removing the dangerous Luke Merryfull for just 4. In testing conditions the boys fielded and bowled well, taking regular to an easy target of 78. Jakob McDowell was precise with the ball, ending up with 2/10 from his four overs. Matthew Short pitched in with 2/19 and Joab Mead continued his great form with the ball to end up with 1/7 from 3 overs.

In reply, St Patrick’s got off to a shaky start, losing 2/17. However a match winning partnership from Joab Mead (20) and Jack Peeters (15) ensured that St Patrick’s stayed on course. Blayde Baker (11 not out) kept the innings ticking over until he fittingly hit the winning runs to ensure that St Patrick’s would become premiers. Congratulations to all the boys on a fantastic end to a great season.

Other First XI results SPC 9/156 2. defeated by Melbourne Grammar 4/158

SPC 7/259 defeated The Geelong College 10/151

SPC 7/148 defeated 8/114

SPC 1/101 3. defeated Ballarat Grammar 10/97

SPC 3/96 defeated The Crusaders 10/94

SPC 6/106 defeated by Ballarat High School 6/107

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SPC 4/120 St Patrick’s batted first on a well prepared two crews headed to Perth on Wednesday defeated and flat pitch. Mattew Noonan was the March 7 where they were greeted by Ballarat Clarendon College 5/119 mainstay of the innings making a well temperatures in the very high 30s for the compiled 33. SPC bowled a very good line remainder of the week. The crews raced SPC 7/101 and length throughout the Damascus well in the hot and humid conditions defeated by innings, managing to reach a competitive finishing in third and fourth positions in Ballarat Grammar 5/102 score of 99. the B final in a quality National field.

SPC 3/101 In a tight finish Damascus required 12 off We would like to thank all who defeated the last two overs. Daniel Vearing bowled supported the programme through the Ballarat Clarendon College 7/99 the penultimate over taking a and season with the SPC Rowing Club conceding only 4 runs. Billy Hoye bowled committee led by the President John the last over restricting Damascus to three McKinnon working tirelessly as an integral 2011/2012 Season runs resulting in a 4 run victory to SPC. part of the programme. Thank you to Mr Bernie Kenna for his support in catering Trophy Winners Thank you to the boys that participated for the many events held through the throughout the season, the St Patrick’s Leo O’Brien Award for Player of the Year: season. Thank you also to the Headmaster College Maintenance Team for preparing Joab Mead Dr Peter Casey, Director of Sport Mr Chris the wickets, coach Mr Joseph Carmody, Mr Gleeson, Ms Tamara Westwood and to Ms Bowling Trophy (Aggregate): Jo Dickson for scoring, Mr Luke Corden Michelle Lloyd and Mrs Annette Clark in Oliver Hayes for selection and the BAS Sports the College Shop for their support. To the Programme. Maintenance staff, Front Office staff and Bowling Trophy (Average): the ERC staff, thank you. Jakob McDowell Player of the Year Bowling: Beau James I would personally like to thank Mr Batting Trophy (Aggregate): Jamie Lynn for his assistance and advice Matthew Short Player of the Year Batting: throughout my first season as the Director Matthew Noonan Batting Trophy (Average): of Rowing. Matthew Crouch Rowing is now in the planning stages for Jack Hill Medal for Best Player in the coming season with a three year Grand Final: Joab Mead strategic plan in place to secure the future Rowing and growth of the programme. On March Best Player in the Tour of Tasmania Season 2012 15, 24 prospective members (current Year (Signed Cricket Bat): Matthew Short Mr John Cumper, Director of Rowing 10 and 11) of the Senior division undertook testing conducted by Simon Adam Hollioake Trophy for Best The 2012 season saw the return of the Gadsden, coordinator of the National Elite All-Rounder: Joab Mead Head of the Lake to Lake Wendouree for Development Programme in Victoria. The the first time since 2003. A huge crowd results were very encouraging and indicate Damian McKee Best First Year Player: and windy conditions welcomed the a positive future in 2013 and 2014. Oliver Hayes return. St Patrick’s results were pleasing and solid across all divisions with eighteen crews proudly representing the College. Twelve crews victorious in their races. The

2012 BAS Senior First crew finished in third position Jo Walter Field behind Ballarat High School with Ballarat Official Opening Grammar taking first place. Our and Blessing Second XI supporters, including the Marching Band who marched the boys from the College to The Blessing and Opening of the Jo Grand Final the Lake in the morning, were excellent. Walter Field led by Fr Brendan Davey St Patrick’s College Second XI 7/99 Thank you also to the Senior boys involved (SPC 1946-53) on Friday February 10 2012 defeated in leading the SPC Cheer Squad on the marked a significant chapter in the history Damascus College 8/95 day. This enthusiastic group of boys led at the College with the contribution of the the College well and positively! St Patrick’s College Ladies Auxiliary Matthew Noonan 33 formally recognised on the field’s plaque. Daniel Vearing 2/21 The four day trip to the National ‘The Jo’ as the field is affectionately known Championships in Perth followed. was symbolically opened by Mrs Jo Walter Accompanied by Mr Terry Austin, Mr in a moving blessing ceremony attended Jamie Lynn and Mrs Tracey Holland the by old boys, members of the Ladies

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Auxiliary and past Headmaster Br Bill Wilding who worked closely with Jo in her role as President of the Ladies Auxiliary. The field, built on the old St Roch’s Oval off Alfred Street now houses six astro-turf tennis courts which can also be used as a junior soccer pitch and hockey playing and training facility. 1-3. Head of the Lake on Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. The field is all-weather and is a 4-5. The Jo Walter Field Official Opening substantial addition to the College’s and Blessing. Photo Gallery facilities. Thank you to the hundreds of community members who donated to the 1. appeal over 2010 and 2011. Sincere appreciation to Mr Martin Walter (SPC 1978-82) who generously donated to the project to enable the courts to be completed over the summer vacation in readiness for student use in 2012.

The field was named after Mrs Jo Walter who worked tirelessly as a volunteer for the College as part of the Ladies Auxiliary during the times her sons were students at the College and beyond. At the opening, Mrs Jo Walter spoke passionately and entertainingly of the work of the Ladies Auxiliary in the 1970s and 80s. The strong contingent of ‘Old Girls’ present, (Jo’s own term), thoroughly enjoyed being reunited to reminisce and to rewrite history as often happens on these occasions!

1416 Sturt 2. 4. Street In order to meet the demands of the growing boarding community, the College acquired the lease to the residence located at 1416 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Currently owned by the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-Operative, it was built in 1919 by a local doctor it was purchased for the Anglican Bishop of Ballarat in 1939. A chapel was soon built on site.

3. 5. This year, nineteen boarders are living in residence with House Master Mr Rick Balchin and House Tutor Isaac Ellis.

A book titled ‘Beside the Lake, A Ballarat Childhood’ by Mary Steele (Publisher: Hyland House, 2000) features the history on the Bishops residence.

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Mary writes: ‘We just had time to shake down in the new house before the war broke out. It was actually not new, but second-hand, having been built for a local doctor and his family some twenty years earlier, but Father described it as ‘a 1. Tom loved the St Pats War Cry, so an dignified, spacious house with the same emotional War Cry was performed after the service in his memory. amount of accommodation as the Old 2. The Guard of Honour through which Bishops court, but modern in a perfect Tom was driven consisted of Red Devils Club members and St Patrick’s College state of repair…this was another very large Photo Gallery students. house with some 20 rooms as well as numerous outbuildings and sheds.’ 1.

Thomas Karras (SPC 2009-2012)

The St Patrick’s College community was brought together over the tragic death of Thomas Karras, Year 10 on Saturday February 25 2012. Tom was struck by a train 2. near Warrenheip as he attempted to retrieve his dog from the path of an oncoming train. He died at the scene of the accident.

Tom was a character with plenty of spunk and a natural charm and friendliness: the quintessential ‘Paddy Boy’. As we move forward from this sad event, please take a leaf from Tom’s approach to life: to live life, live it to the full, to be a player, not a mere spectator!

The College extended heart felt sympathy to Tom’s parents, Arthur and Michelle, his sister, Amelia, his brothers, Patrick of Year 11 and Xavier of Year 8, his extended family including the Jubbs and Grinters and to Tom’s many friends and fellow students.

May Tom rest in peace in the arms of his loving God.

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Canadian Connection St Patrick’s College Old Boy Martin Walter (SPC 1978-82) who currently resides in Canada has assisted the Old Collegians Association in funding a ‘Canadian Experience’ to two graduating Year 12 boys 1. Kelty Resource Centre Staff. from St Patrick’s College for each year in 2. Tom McGregor - Canadian Connection. Photo Gallery 2011 and 2012.

Playing football for the High Park 1. Demons in the Ontario Football League and working for Aussie X conducting AFL and Clinics in underprivileged schools in Toronto remains for each of the boys an extremely positive experience. Martin Walter and First XVIII Coach Mr Howard Clark both believe it is an excellent opportunity for the Old Boys to stay connected around the world. This year Thomas McGregor (SPC 2006-11) and Thomas Stapleton (SPC 2006-11) have travelled to Canada to participate in the Canadian Experience. The College wishes both boys well in their travels and in spreading the good word of St Patrick’s College.

Catering at 2. St Patrick’s College The Catering Team at St Patrick’s College under the leadership of Mr Bernie Kenna provides a fantastic service to the College community. For the boarding community the team prepares cooked breakfasts twice a week as well as lunch and dinner for the 76 boarders and staff. Catering for internal celebrations and meetings on a daily basis, the Catering Team also extends to external events held in the Old Collegians Pavilion which includes weddings, dinners and launches for a variety of community groups and businesses. This is a great endorsement for the College. New members to the Catering team include Ms Rosemary Lamb, Assistant Catering Manager, Ms Leah Forbes and Ms Nicole Armitage, both Catering Assistants.

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St Vincent de 1. St Vincent de Paul Easter Egg Drive. From left: Alexander Fitzsimons, Joshua Gilbert, Hayley Marin, Lachlan Marin, Edward Paul Easter Forbes, James Gilbert. Photo courtesy of The Courier. 2. The Catering Team: Ms Leah Forbes, Egg Drive Ms Rosemary Lamb, Mr Bernie Kenna Each year during Lent the St Patrick’s and Ms Trudy Armstrong. College St Vincent de Paul group action the 3. Mr Glenn Fisher with Dr Peter Casey receiving his 25 Years of Service Award. annual Easter Egg Drive. Boys from all year Photo Gallery levels at St Patrick’s College are asked to donate an Easter egg, which in the week before Easter can then be distributed to the 1. sick and elderly at St John of God Hospital, The Base Hospital and Nazareth House. The Senior boys of the St Vincent de Paul group dress up in pink, purple, blue and white Easter Bunny suits and bring smiles to the faces of many in our local community.

Student Achievements • Congratulations to Mark McOwan, winner of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Programme. The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Programme is a three-year academic enrichment programme designed to assist high-achieving students in realising their full potential through creating a network and community of students. The programme was established in 2007 and is named in honour of eminent scholar, leading educationalist and former 2. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Kwong Lee Dow. In Years 11 and 12, Mark will have the opportunity to engage with the University and other students through an extensive programme of events and activities. Should Mark choose to enrol at the University he will be able to enter the third year of the programme. • Linus Tolliday and Andrew O’Hagan, Year 10 are the 2012 representatives on the Courier’s Youth Committee. The boys will work alongside representatives from other 3. Ballarat and district schools to help produce the youth magazine ‘SHOUT’, to be distributed in May 2012. Linus and Andrew have shown fantastic initiative to be a part of the committee and are supported by Mr Shane Murphy, Head of English. • Congratulations to Michael Rodger, Year 8 who has won the prestigious M.J. O’Neill Perpetual Award for his outstanding achievements in swimming this season. The award is presented to Ballarat’s Most

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Outstanding Swimmer for Under 15. This is especially significant considering Michael is just 13 years old. Well done Michael. • Congratulations to Laiton Sullivan, Year 11 1. Bishop Peter Connors, Catherine King MP who competed in the Victorian Youth and Dr Peter Casey at the Blessing and Track and Field Championships. Laiton Opening of the Br W.T. O’Malley Wing and represented Victoria after qualifying in the Sir Hugh Devine Wing. both the 800m and 1500m which were 2. Blessing of the Br W.T. O’Malley Wing and the Sir Hugh Devine Wing. held in Sydney in March. Laiton did very well against strong opposition coming fifth 3. Bishop Peter Connors blesses the ‘Tree of Life’. in his heat for the 800m and fourteenth overall in the 1500m. Well done Laiton. Photo Gallery • Congratulations to Hugo Tolliday who won the Victorian Under 19 Kieran Cycling 1. Championships. Hugo is bottom age for this event so it is an even more remarkable achievement.

Staff News • Congratulations to the Headmaster, Dr Peter Casey, who was presented with the Senior Educator of the Year Award by the Ballarat Chapter of the Australian College of Educators. This award is based on an outstanding contribution to education within the Ballarat district and Peter is a very worthy recipient of this award. • Congratulations to Mr Glenn Fisher who in 2012 has celebrated 25 Years of Service to the College. Glenn commenced at the College on February 25 1987 and is now Head of the Audio Visual Department which involves managing the audio visual requirements for events such as assemblies and Chapel services to full scale productions such as Speech Night. Glenn is also very much involved in the College’s 3. annual stage productions. Glenn’s expertise has been regularly called upon with the upgrading of the digital projectors in the new and refurbished classrooms. Glenn also worked closely on the installation of the innovative i-glass screens in the College Chapel. • Congratulations to Mr Malcolm Barrins and Mr Barry Schuurs who have celebrated 30 Years of Service to Catholic education. Malcolm has been a long standing staff member of the College since 1983 and Head of Technology. Mr Schuurs 4. commenced at the College in 2004 and currently teaches in the Senior School with the ICT and Maths Faculties. The Catholic Diocesan Dinner was held at the Old Collegians Pavilion on Friday March 16 to celebrate 30 Years in Catholic Education. Both Malcolm and Barry were present at the Dinner to accept their awards.

The Shamrock Page 27 Reunion Dinners The OCA annual series of regional dinners have commenced with the 1920-1970s St Patrick’s Day Reunion Luncheon and the annual Regional Dinner in Terang on Wednesday March 28 at the Wheatsheaf Hotel.

In 2012 the Annual Regional Dinners will be held in Shepparton, Warrnambool, Bendigo and Geelong and are a great way for all Old Boys, boarding families and community members to catch up on the news at St Patrick’s College.

GREENwhite& Annual st patrick’s college old collegiansblue association inc. Regional Dinners Shepparton Wednesday May 30, 6:45pm Goulburn Valley Hotel

Warrnambool Wednesday September 5, 6:45pm Warrnambool Football Club

Bendigo Monday October 22, 6:45pm Foundry Arms Hotel

Geelong Tuesday October 30, 6:45pm The Edge

Class Reunions The College also coordinates six reunions from May to November for the Classes of 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 year reunions. In 2012 reunions will be held for the Class of 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2002.

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Please take advantage of these events and make every effort to attend and round up others to make it a great evening.

Despite the best efforts of the Development Office it is likely that some Old Boys may not have received their invitation as they may have moved in 1-2. Br Breach celebrations. recent times and not shared this news with 3-5. 100 Years of Rowing Dinner. the Development Office. 6. Running of the Br W T O’Malley Handicap at Pakenham Races. If you know of the whereabouts of any Photo Gallery ‘missing in action’ please forward them an invitation and get on their case to be 1. 5. there! The night will only be as good as you make it - and past experience tells that they are very, very good nights!

Full details of Class Reunions and the Annual Regional Dinners are available on the College website at www.stpats.vic.edu.au

St Patrick’s 2. 6. Day 1920-1970s Reunion Luncheon On March 16 the Old Collegians Association hosted the 1920 to 1970s St Patrick’s Day Reunion Luncheon, attracting over 100 old boys and their partners. The luncheon was once again 3. held in the OCA Pavilion which is a wonderful facility overlooking the Main Oval. This facility, built and funded entirely by the Old Collegians, is used throughout the year for all official College functions and events, exams, as well as other external uses. Special thanks to the Catering Manager Mr Bernie Kenna, Mrs Stephanie Crawford, Mrs Caitlin Bennett and Mr Gavin Nash for coordinating the day.

This year Mr Basil Tierney (SPC 4. 1936-1940) from the Elms Family Hotel in the Melbourne CBD addressed guests with stories from his time at the College. Basil was highly entertaining and had the whole room in stitches of laughter about his days at the College. Basil was accompanied by his wife Vera and good friends Laurie Larmer and Br Bill Wilding.

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OCA President Mr Rick Blanchfield from ABC Grandstand’s Peter Walsh and warmly welcomed and thanked the Old 2011 Year 12 an interview with Fr Brendan Davey Boys for their support of the OCA and (SPC 1946-53) and Bryan Thomas spoke of the fantastic developments of the Graduates (SPC 1974-79). A ‘Facere et Docere’ Jo Walter Field, the new electronic Main Service Award will also be presented to Oval scoreboard and of recent travelling esteemed former educator of the College, experiences of old boys to Canada and BBQ Mr John Cosgriff. Africa which the OCA have supported. President of the Old Collegians Association, Mr Rick Blanchfield and This is a not to be missed social event The day is always a fantastic opportunity Headmaster Dr Peter Casey hosted the for all past students, friends of the College to meet up with past Old Collegians and 2011 Year 12 Graduates BBQ in the Old and anyone interested in learning about 2012 was certainly no different! Collegians Pavilion on February 15. how these people have gone from the hallowed Halls of St Patrick’s College to The evening provided the boys with the positions of leadership within our opportunity to meet up as the Class of community. 2011 before going their respective ways St Patrick’s which included university, apprenticeships, work, overseas trips or other studies. A few College notable omissions were those boys on the AFL lists due to training commitments. 100 Years of Old Thank you to the boys who attended Rowing Collegians and we hope you are enjoying your first edition of The Shamrock as an Old Boy! Dinner Facebook The Old Collegians Association hosted the 100 Years of Rowing Dinner on Saturday page March 4 in the Old Collegians Pavilion, www.facebook.com/spcoca 11th Annual the night before the 2012 Head of the Lake. Master of Ceremonies was Christian The OCA now has an official presence on Halls of Ryan (SPC 1992-95) who rowed in the one of the most widely used social First Crews of 1994 and 1995 and was communication mediums, Facebook. History - accompanied on stage by guest speaker News, status updates and events will allow Mr Chris O’Brien (SPC 1980-85) who all users to keep up to date with OCA Dinner with entertained guests with stories from his events, important dates and news stories as time in rowing at St Patrick’s College. they come to hand. the Legends Chris has a long standing association Saturday May 5, 2012 in the OCA Pavilion Please log onto Facebook and ‘Like’ with rowing at St Patrick’s, having coached the OCA page at Featuring the induction of St Patrick’s many winning First Crews over the years. www.facebook.com/spcoca. College Legends: Chris is currently the Rowing Coach of the Australian Men’s Lightweight Four who • ABC Grandstand’s Peter Walsh will compete at the 2012 London (SPC 1967-70) Olympic Games. • Fr Brendan Davey (SPC 1946-53) Notably the living members of the 1955 First Crew were in attendance which • Bryan Thomas included Vince Colbert, Tom Scarff, Brian (SPC 1974-79) Hickey and Charlie Castle. Current and former Directors of Rowing were also in Masters of Ceremony attendance: Mr John Cumper, Mr Jamie • Paul Coburn (SPC 1975-1980) Lynn, Mr Chris O’Brien, Mr Andrew O’Brien and Mr Michael Kerr. • Ralph Barba (SPC 1975-1980)

The Halls of History Dinner will The evening brought back many SPC OCA Facebook page commence at 6:00 pm with pre-dinner memories and stories for past crews, drinks followed by a sumptuous 3-course rowers and coaches and was a fantastic meal, featuring an entertaining address start to the Head of the Lake.

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Looking back on that now I laugh at important fundraising projects including Thomas myself, for near the end of my time it is the OCA Pavilion Appeal, the Br RS hard to believe that something so simple Stewart Theatre project and the relocation Smardon baffled me. After the first week or so in of the historic handball pavilion to the Africa Trip 2011 class I began to get a grasp on the features Shed Oval in 2008. of the students as well at their names and Thomas Smardon, (SPC 2005-10) travelled the general routine of the school. Once I In addition the Foundation is also to Arusha, Tanzania for a gap year had settled in to the school lifestyle the responsible for a number of scholarships experience to work with the Christian time seemed to slip through my fingers as which provide gifted and disadvantaged Brothers in their educational efforts. easily as water, and although I had a most boys the opportunity to experience a St Thomas’ trip was kindly supported by the wonderful time and formed some very Patrick’s College education. Old Collegians Association. Thomas has strong relationships, with my students, and The Foundation has a financial focus to supplied a reflection on his time in other friends, it was but a blink of an eye ensure that our low-fee Catholic school in Tanzania to the College and the OCA. before I found myself correcting exams the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice can and writing reports. I learnt that saying An excerpt of the letter is included here remain that way. Its ultimate aim is to goodbye is one of the hardest things one along with photos of Thomas’ trip. ensure that a St Patrick’s College has to do, and there were seemingly education is within reach of all who want endless farewells to be made… ‘... I have now completed my journey of to attend here. Facilities and education of self-exploration and voluntary work that I …I think after this journey instead of the highest quality are the drivers behind embarked on late in May last year. My aiming for change in my community, my the Foundation and your support of it is experience in Tanzania was a journey that country, our world, I will aspire to live very important for its long-term success. has taught me much about, not only always with love in my heart and through myself, but also the world that we live in. I For information about the Foundation, my actions done with love and have met and been a part of many people’s please contact the Development Office compassion. I hope to instill hope and lives during my journey and I have learnt on 5331 1688 or at love into my community, my county and something of the plight of people who are [email protected] our world. With hope and love ruling the from a different culture, different country, hearts and minds of all, then I think and what almost seems a different world. change will happen. The people that I have met, made friends with and shared many special experiences Thank you, with are now a part of my heart and Scholarships Thomas Smardon...’ memories forever. and Bursaries I am writing today in appreciation of the The St Patrick’s College Foundation is now support that you have most generously able to offer Deductible Gift Recipient given to me over the years. I would like to The (DGR) Status for its Scholarship and share with you a small reflection of my Bursaries Programme. The College is time spent among the people of Tanzania St Patrick’s extremely appreciative of the ongoing and something of what I have learnt about support provided by members of the St the world and myself. Patrick’s community to assist families and College students who require some level of Upon arriving at the school in mid July financial support to enable boys to enjoy after all of the preparations it almost Foundation the benefits of a St Patrick’s College seemed surreal that I was finally here in The St Patrick’s College Foundation Education. The College has a long and Arusha. There was little time to settle in to (Ballarat) Incorporated was established in proud tradition of assisting families in the many and various cultural differences 1990 to maintain and develop the services, need and some of our foremost scholars and the way of life for a Tanzanian, before property and facilities of the College and were the beneficiaries of bursaries I found myself in a class room with 28 has as its Patron esteemed old boy provided by the Brothers. African faces looking to me for instruction Cardinal George Pell (SPC1949-59). and help. I am embarrassed to say that for Archbishop Sir Frank Little (SPC 1939-42) As noted with changes to taxation the first week I found it very hard to not was an active Patron prior to his passing. legislation, all donations to the only get a grasp on the names, but also the Scholarship and Bursaries Fund are tax features of the Tanzanian children. I The Foundation has been positioned as deductible. The St Patrick’s College found myself needing to check if the the peak fundraising body of the Old Foundation administers the funds and is student was wearing a skirt or trousers to Collegians Association and Friends of SPC launching a new Bequest Programme know if they were simply a boy or a girl. and has been responsible for a number of in 2012.

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This programme enables one off Please log onto www.nobspc.org.au - donations, yearly giving and will North Old which lists the upcoming events and a beneficiaries. All funds go to the support weekly match review service. of our community. Boys/St We look forward to having you join us Patrick’s for a successful year in 2012! College Amateur Football COLLEGE ATRICK’SBALLARAT ST P COLLEGE ST PATRICK’SBALLARAT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE ST BALLARAT PATRICK’S COLLEGE BALLARAT Club, BEQUEST PROGRAMME E BEQUEST PROGRAMM of Boys Since 1893 BEQUEST PROGRAMME Specialists in the Education BEQUEST PROGRAMME ation of Boys Since 1893 Specialists in the Educ Specialists in the Education of Boys Since 1893 NOBSPC Website Specialists in the Education of Boys Since 1893 Melbourne

Over the coming months you may receive the Bequest Programme brochure in the mail with a letter from the College. Pakenham Please carefully consider donating to this fund as a tangible way of giving back to the Races 2012 College community which has helped Dr Michael Bourke (SPC 1950-54), Gavan shape the person you are today. Bourke (SPC 1951-54), John Bourke (SPC Financial gifts will be used for: 1945-49) and Jim Shaw (SPC 1944-49) hosted this special day and reported a • scholarships and bursaries for good attendance at the annual celebration disadvantaged families, of the running of the Br W T O’Malley • future developments of buildings and Handicap, held at the Pakenham Racing grounds, Club in January. News from President Lee laFrate • the provision of education for (SPC 1974-79) Indigenous students, Thank you to Michael Hodge and the Pakenham Racing Club for continuing to • the development of environmentally Welcome to the 2012 season for the hold the event and also to Gavan Bourke sustainable projects for the College and North Old Boys Amateur Football Club. for his assistance in organising the large Various initiatives throughout the last five • supporting social justice initiatives contingent of Old Boys who attend consistent with the charism of an years have resulted in three Reserve each year. Edmund Rice school. premierships with the Seniors making the preliminary final in three out of the last four seasons, narrowly missing promotion. For further information or to talk This year the club is looking forward to further about the Bequest Programme, significant improvements in the Senior Where are please contact the Development Office playing group. A number of high profile on 5331 1688 or at appointments have been recruited both they now? [email protected] on and off the field. If you know a good story we could include If you would like to be a part of this here, please contact the Development great club, which nurtures and celebrates Office on 5331 1688 or at the rich traditions of football at St Patrick’s [email protected] College then please come along and have a kick or assist in an off-field role. It provides a fantastic opportunity to catch up with fellow old boys in Melbourne and supports the College.

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Old Boys in the news • Congratulations to Dylan Baker (SPC 2001-06) who took home $2000 in Prize money at the Gordon TAFE Annual Awards for Excellence. The awards 1. Dylan Baker (SPC 2001-06). recognised students who achieved top honours for hard work during their 2. Simon and Cameron Geljon. tertiary studies. Dylan has also been 3-5. St Patrick’s Day Reunion Luncheon. Photo Gallery awarded the title of Apprentice of The Year. Former Gordon student and 1. 3. Geelong skipper Cameron Ling addressed guests at the night congratulating the winners. Dylan fast tracked his schooling and completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction and has been dubbed a leader in his field. Congratulations Dylan. • Matthew Norman (SPC 2006-2011) recently competed in the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials held in Adelaide in March 2012. Matt competed in the 50 metre and 100 metre backstroke. Matt competes with the local 2. 4. swimming club Ballarat Gold. President Anthony Hoffman describes Matt as a boy ‘who gives his all when he swims and there is nothing left in the tank at the end of a race. The younger swimmers who watch Matt gain a true insight into how to go about giving their all for a race.’ • Following his time at St Patrick’s College Jonathon Barlow (SPC 1995-97) was accepted into RMIT to study Engineering (Aerospace) and went on to live at Newman College in Parkville along with 5. a large group of other St Patrick’s Old Boys. Over the next few years a number of Old Boys followed the lead of Tim Halpin (SPC 1995-1997) to play football at the North Old Boys Football Club in Brunswick where the distinctive St Patrick’s jumpers seemed to be appearing more regularly by the week. Such was the influence and numbers that in 2005 the club officially changed its title to the ‘North Old Boys St Patrick’s College (NOBSPC) and has since become a home in Melbourne for many. Following a two year period of Aerospace Consulting work in Perth and Adelaide, Jonathon then travelled to Toronto, Canada to work with Austrade, before a chance meeting with Old Boys Martin Walter (SPC 1978-82) and Daniel Noone (SPC 1984-85). Together Jonathon, Martin and Daniel joined the Broadview

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Hawks Australian Football Club in the • Gilbert - Brendon (SPC 1998-2003 and Ontario Australian Football League. Staff) married Lesa Gale on Saturday Jonathon then moved to Buenos Aires, Weddings, March 31 at Loreto College Chapel. Argentina to manage a junior oil A Reception followed at the Sault exploration company for the next four Engagements, Restaurant, Daylesford. years before returning to Australia to • Kramer - Scott (SPC 1990-95) married commence a Master of Business Births, Andrea Burns on Saturday January 28 Administration degree at Melbourne 2012 at Brim Brim Estate, Buninyong, Business School. Jonathon received the followed by a honeymoon to Nepal later 2012 ‘Rupert Murdoch Fellowship’ and Bereavements: in the year. The couple have made their will graduate in May, 2012. Jonathon will home in Buninyong. be looking to settle in Victoria. Births • Dean - Brent and Rebecca (Staff) • Lane - Matthew (SPC 1994-99) married • Xavier Quigley (SPC 2009-10) was announced the safe arrival of Liam Jacob Sarah Paulsen on Friday November 4, featured in the Pakenham Gazette on Dean. Born 7.4 pounds. A brother for 2011. February 9, 2012. The article provided Xavier. details of Xavier’s trip to Toronto to play • Liversage - Adam (SPC 1990-95) married AFL Football in the Ontario Australian • Bradley - Sean (SPC 1985-90) and wife Courtney Thomas on March 24, 2012. Football League. Xavier commented that Liz Hansen proudly announced the safe • McAloon - Paul (SPC 1998-2003) married ‘It’s just like playing at home; good club, arrival of their second daughter Imogen Annie Olson on Saturday March 31 at good friends, but we get the opportunity Bradley on January 3 2012. Narmbool. Paul’s groomsmen were Kyle to go places and see things that we never Bennett (SPC 1998-2003), Ashley Davies thought we would’. • Heagney - Simon (SPC 1987-92) and wife Kate welcomed the safe arrival of their (SPC 1998-2003) and Ben Carroll(SPC • Fr Bill Melican (SPC 1946-47) attended fourth child Olive earlier this year. 1998-2003). A reception followed at St Patrick’s Day Mass and Luncheon on Narmbool. The couple have made their • Kruger - Scott (past Staff) and Kim Friday March 16. Fr Bill also home in Wendouree. concelebrated the funeral of the great welcomed the safe arrival of Charlie John James in December 2010 in Thomas on February 26, 2012 weighting Robinvale. 7lb 15 ounces. • Simon Geljon (SPC 1987-92) and • Murphy - Shane (SPC 1993-98 and Deaths current staff) and wife Lucy welcomed brother Cameron Geljon (SPC 1988-93), • Begbie - Liam SPC (2002-03) passed away their first child Thomas Connor Murphy, own and manage Gelcon Pty Ltd on February 23 2012. (www.gelcon.com.au). Gelcon specialise in February of this year. in new homes, renovations and • Conheady - Tom (SPC 1957-61) from extensions and are hands on in all Noorat passed away on January 18 2011. aspects of the building construction. A • Karras - Thomas (SPC Year 10) passed away new plant and offices are currently being Engagements tragically on February 25 2012. Tom completed in Dowling Street, • Cavanagh - Luke (1995-2000) and commenced at the College in Year 7, 2009. Wendouree. Simon is married to Melissa Sizeland announced their • Kavenagh - Leon Raymond (SPC 1956-59) Marcelle and they have three children engagement on October 30 2011 on the passed away on February 12 2012 after a - Stella, Ky, and Keely. Cameron is Gold Coast. An engagement party was long battle with cancer. Leon always married to Marnie and they also have held with family and friends on January enjoyed reading The Shamrock and three children, Cayden, Maddie and 14, 2012 in the St Patrick’s College Old catching up with the latest news of old Emme. Both Simon and Cameron have Collegians Pavilion. fond memories of their time at St boys from the 1950’s as well as Patrick’s and continue to keep the • Ryan - Damian (SPC 1995-2000) acknowledging the talents of more friendships formed in their younger announced his engagement to Janelle recent students. years at the College! Yates on Friday March 2 2012. In the 1960’s Leon left the family farm near Camperdown and moved to work • The world Champion Lightweight Four Weddings with YCW in the Ballarat Diocese. Leon’s Crew including Old Boy Anthony wife Barbara and his family were Edwards (SPC 1985-90) have been • Bourke - Chris (SPC 1996-2001) married delighted that several of his former YCW selected to compete in the 2012 London Michelle Vanderkley on January 21 2012 at mates flew to the Sunshine Coast for his Olympics. This will be Anthony’s fifth St Patrick’s College Chapel. A reception funeral. One of the symbols placed on consecutive Olympics after 18 years in followed at the Mercure Hotel, Ballarat. Leon’s coffin was a cup he had received the sport. Anthony collected bronze in • Clark - Ebony (Staff) and Luke Corden in 1957 after the College production of the lightweight men’s pairs at the 1996 (Staff) married on March 31 at St the ‘Pirates of Penzance’, inscribed ‘For Atlanta Olympics and silver in the Patrick’s College Chapel. The Reception his excellent singing’. It was one of lightweight men’s four at the 2000 and was held in the Old Collegians Pavilion. Leon’s proudest possessions. 2004 Games and will be hoping to take A honeymoon to Fiji was planned home Gold in 2012. following the wedding, however with the severe weather conditions, Palm Cove was the next official destination. The couple will settle in Ballarat North.

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• Lucken - Michael (SPC 1996-2000) passed away on January 30 2012. Son of Bert and Jenene Lucken, Nephew of Anne and Phillip Porter and cousin to Daniel Porter (SPC 1997-2001), Andrew Porter (SPC 1999-2004) and David Porter (SPC 2001-2006). 1. Basil Tierney was highly entertaining at • McMahon - Michael (SPC 1986-87) passed the St Patrick’s Day Reunion Luncheon. away on March 1, 2012 after a long illness. 2-3. Thomas Smardon - Africa Trip. Brother to Stephen (SPC 1986-91 and 4-5. St Patrick’s Old Collegians/University Staff) and David McMahon (SPC 1989-94, of Ballarat Rugby Club practice match - Secretary of the Old Collegians March 2012. Photo Gallery Association). May Michael have eternal rest in the arms of his loving God. 1. • O’Sullivan - Brian (SPC 1956-60) passed away on December 29 2010 aged 67 of cancer. Brian had many fond memories of St Patrick’s College. • Watson-Ley - William (1946-49) passed away on September 17 2011. William was a Vincentian priest for over 29 years before marrying his wife Caroline. William’s passing was peaceful and he received the Last Rites just before going home to God. He always spoke fondly of his years at the College, and very much enjoyed reading anything that came containing news of the Old Boys.

The College and Old Collegians Association extend its deepest sympathies to all family and friends of departed Old Boys and friends of the College. We ask that you remember them and their families in your prayers.

Next Edition 2. 4. The deadline for the next edition of The Shamrock is July 6 2012. All contributions from members of the St Patrick’s College community are gratefully received. Contributions can be mailed, faxed or emailed to the Development Office.

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