Friday, 1 November Issue 2013/31 the RECTOR

Friday, 1 November We must make the choices that enable us to fulfil the deepest capacities of our real selves. – Thomas Merton Issue 2013/31

THE RECTOR

A few weeks ago, I went to a screening of a documentary called Girl co-curricular and pastoral provision through which we encourage a Rising. It described the struggles of nine girls from a variety of bountiful development of gifts for others. Co-operating in the mission of developing countries. Several well-known actors helped with the the Church: we want to witness to Christ’s presence in the world, to narration. The following statistics from the film give pause for find and form Christian community and to participate in Church life. reflection. In the world today, there are 33 million fewer girls than We seek to serve the needs of the world and the Church especially in boys in primary school. 66 million girls are out of school globally. If the light of the apostolic aims of the Jesuits. India enrolled 1% more girls in secondary school, its GDP would rise How do we want our students to by $5.5 billion. A girl with an extra year of education can earn 20% turn out as a result of this special more as an adult. Girls with eight years of education are four times kind of formation? We hope they less likely to be married as children. 14 million girls under 18 will be will be (a) intellectually competent, married this year – that’s 13 girls in the last 30 seconds. In a single (b) open to growth, (c) religious, year, an estimated 150 million girls are victims of sexual violence. (d) committed to justice and 50% of sexual assaults in the world victimise girls under the age of (e) loving in their relationships. Being 15. The main cause of death for girls 15-19 years of age is childbirth. intellectually competent: In education A child born to a literate mother is 50% more likely to survive past today there is an abundance of the age of five years. Educated mothers are more than twice as likely information so we need to nurture to send their children to school. As well as describing distressing the imagination to discern what is patterns of discrimination and abuse, the documentary highlighted really important. There is a the positive affect that education has on the well-being of girls, pluralism of choices so we need to families and communities. foster discerning hearts and minds Jesuit Mission knows well the importance of educating girls in to make good decisions. This means transforming lives. This is a key priority of their aid and development asking the deeper questions. Value work. One of their education projects is a school in East Timor. The formation is terribly important here. Academic proficiency covers a Australian Jesuit Province is a major supporter of the Institute of curriculum and gets good exam marks but a particular score never Jesuit Education in Kasait, East Timor which will eventually consist defines a life. We are defined by how we use our wisdom for others. of the St Ignatius of Loyola High School and a teacher training Being open to growth involves a willingness to appreciate our gifts and to college, St John de Brito College. Australian Jesuit schools and test our talents. Our achievements are not so much about personal parishes have been asked to make the Jesuit Education project in success but how we contribute to the community. Growth involves the East Timor a priority in their fundraising efforts, with $5 million formation of the whole person - cognitive, emotional, physical, social required over the next five years to complete the project. You can and spiritual. Positive psychology links well with Ignatian spirituality in donate to this online via Jesuit Mission. In the payment details please this aspect of our endeavour. direct the campaign to St Aloysius’ College – Kasait East Timor appeal. Being religious: We live in a culture where religion is often marginalised. This week, we welcomed the students who will commence at At St Aloysius’ College we would like to place the religious instinct at St Aloysius’ College next year. Their parents joined us for part of the the centre of what it means to be fully human. If we can form the day. In so many ways we begin a journey together. We encourage the inner person to be sensitive to God and foster the capacity to reflect, active participation of parents in the life of the College. Parents are to ponder deeply, to be humble and to take personal responsibility the primary educators of their children and their personal knowledge then we can change situations in extraordinary ways. We believe the of, and affection for, their children is an essential contribution to a person of Jesus frees us to be our truest selves. We want to genuine partnership that exists in our community. encourage this search for meaning, and the relationship with God and the Church that it involves. Being committed to justice: We hope our We are part of a Jesuit tradition that has been going since 1547, students may be equipped and motivated to be agents of social which today educates over a million boys and girls around the world. change. Today we seek to be aware of the global nature of social Jesuit schools are committed to a “way of proceeding”. This includes issues such as human rights, the dignity of the person, sustainability, some key themes. Finding God in all things: every aspect of our life and the forced movement of people et alia. An emphasis on service and labour can affirm the goodness and presence of God. Cura personalis: social justice is central to Jesuit education. Being loving is perhaps the we seek to foster a culture of concern and pastoral care where essential educational outcome. If people at St Aloysius’ feel valued students, staff and families feel accepted for who they are and what and loved, then this will help their relationships have integrity and they might become. Formation of the whole person: we focus on the authenticity. We hope they will show self-sacrifice in their intellectual, affective and moral to develop a sense of self-worth and interactions with others. We recognise the wisdom of the saying the of one’s place in the world. Being men and women for others: We want to heart of education is education of the heart. show love in deeds and to serve others generously. Engaging with the wider world: we aim to be aware of the challenges of our time. Peter Hosking SJ Encouraging excellence: we want to be distinguished for our academic,

THE PRINCIPAL

Last Saturday night, Mr Marinan’s Year 5.4 class held the Air Guitars of developing our gifts and using them generously. Thus, there for Africa night. This creative initiative by Mr Marinan, as the Arrupe should be a focus in our charity work, as evidenced by the Air Outreach project for his class, has been a fixture for a number of Guitars for Africa night, on the educational and the relational, rather years. The night blends the boys (and in some cases parents) dressed than simply raising money. This is where connections with the work up as young Rock and Roll legends and playing their air guitars, along of young Old Boys such as James Woodward, James Harrison, James with a music quiz, auction and meal, to raise money for the Familia Paterson and Oliver Doraisamy are so important, in terms of Moja children’s home in Kenya. A representative of the charity spoke modelling service through graduates who are known to the boys. Our about the work, while young Old Boy James Woodward (SAC 2003) immersions to the Philippines have established long-term sent a video message from London. Fr Aloysius Mowe SJ, the relationships with local people, and Old Boys have not only Director of Jesuit Refugee Services in Australia, was also present and continued to support works there, but have also returned later and spoke about JRS’s work in Africa. Both the Air Guitars night and the given of their time and skills. Over a period of years, this human Familia Moja initiative reflect the generosity and creativity of the resource may well amount to a significant commitment in terms of Aloysius’ community. development, as well as being of value to those who help. We hope The story of Familia Moja is well known to many in the Aloys’ that something will develop with the work of our young graduates community: two young Old Boys, James Woodward and James with the Karen people in Thailand. It is not impossible to imagine Harrison (both SAC 2003), who went to work in a small Kenyan young doctors, teachers, engineers, businessmen etc returning in the orphanage, and then helped to take over the care of the children after future to such places and giving of their time and skills. it was closed by a corrupt manager. Today, Familia Moja Children’s Here in Sydney, our contacts with St Canice’s in Kings Cross, and Home, supported by its Australian charity, Kickstart Kids with the Vinnies van and Life for Kids, and more recently with International Inc., is home to 37orphans in a home with clean water, Jarjum in Redfern, again provide not only opportunities to raise three meals a day, electricity, one bed per child, clothing and funds for good causes, but to have practical and ongoing engagement schooling. An agricultural business has also been established to in areas of need in our community. The new Jesuit school in East enable the orphanage to be self-sustaining. James Woodward, Timor will also be a key project for Australian Jesuit schools over the himself, has moved with his company to London, so that he can next five years, but, as importantly, it is about developing more regularly fly to Kenya to help with the project. Other young relationships. An Australian Jesuit, Quyen Vu, who taught here at people with skills such as solar engineering have contributed to the Aloys, is working at the new school, and each year, two of our Year project. The Aloys community has been able to support this project 11 students join students from other Jesuit and partner schools on an in a number of ways: one of our parents visited the school bringing immersion to East Timor. school and sporting supplies collected here. And, of course, There are many requests for support for various charities and at Mr Marinan’s class has been one of the constant sources of support. times, it may seem as if there is a constant demand for a gold coin here and one there. The support we do get from our community is tremendous. We do seek to prioritise the charities we support, and unfortunately, we have to say “No” at times, because otherwise, meaning would be lost in the sheer number of appeals. We give priority to the relational – those charities that have a connection with the Jesuits and with the Church and with connections with the school. In part, this is because we can speak more confidently about the money reaching those in need. The Church’s organisations generally have a very good record in that a very high percentage of money goes directly to where it is needed. It is important too, that there is an education dimension so we do try to draws links with the curriculum or with ideals such as service.

It is easy to be insular and self-absorbed, and when this is combined with privilege, we run the risk of being much the poorer for it and

shirking our social and religious responsibilities. There are genuine pressures on many of our families and significant claims made by the

school on them as well, but a commitment to charitable giving sees the school and our families modelling to future generations an attitude of

generous service. And that modelling has an educational value. All Saints Day was marked with two liturgies for the Junior and Senior schools on Friday. This feast day, preceded by Halloween Mr Andrew Simos and Finn Harrison (‘holy evening’), is a feast on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, Familia Moja is not an isolated example of service. Some years ago, known and unknown. Dating back to the Fourth Century, the feast the Kiely family set up the Karuna Foundation to support an especially recalls the myriads of martyrs who have witnessed to the orphanage in Cambodia, and recently Oliver Doraisamy (SAC 2007), Lord with their lives. In the Junior School, there is a focus on James Paterson (SAC 2007) and other graduates from here, introducing the boys to a rich heritage of saints or heroes in our Riverview, Loreto, and Xavier, set up the Manjeri school project in tradition. Uganda, for orphans and poor kids, with the explicit goal of enabling it to become self-sufficient. And there is also a growing tradition of service in the year after Year 12. This year, graduates from the Class of 2012 are working in Micronesia, Thailand, Vanuatu and Ghana for six months or a year. If education is about formation, then our involvement in service programmes, immersions and support for charities is integral to shaping an attitude towards the world and cultivating a culture of service. In a Jesuit school, this project of formation is informed by a commitment to a faith that does justice and a spirituality that speaks

2 At the Senior School, our Senior Prefect for Pastoral Services, Konrad Hugo Vlachos, stayed with the boys and assisted throughout the Stilin (Year 11), offered the reflection after the readings. The boys morning, In the Junior School, our new Year 3 and 5 students for next provided excellent musical support for the celebration. At such Masses, year spent the morning getting to know the Aloys boys and each other. student participation is emphasised, especially through student Again the Prefects attached to the Junior School next year, led by reflections and a more contemporary edge to the Music. The Prayers of Joshua Hertz, spent the morning in the Junior School helping out. the Faithful were read in various languages, reflecting a theme we have In Music, the Zipoli Choir and Loreto’s Junior Choir combined for a traditionally had at this Mass of celebrating the many voices across recital in the College chapel, the first time they have combined in such many times who have witnessed to the Lord. This gives expression to a way. Our Year 10 musicians also had a recital where the musical the ‘catholic’ (universal) nature of the church. Our student Eucharistic talent in the year was evident. That talent was also seen at the Year 10 Ministers for the coming year were also commissioned at the All Saints Family Mass on Sunday, including a clarinet solo by Patrick Doyle and Day Mass. Forty of our Seniors will serve in this role as Extraordinary duet by Ben Potter on the flute and Justin Shaw on the oboe. Nick Ministers of Holy Communion, and hopefully they will consider Paton singing the Responsorial Psalm and Tom Jenkins and Liam offering their service in their local parishes. Crisanti singing The Prayer were much appreciated by the congregation. Last weekend, four House plays were performed in the Miguel Pro In weekend sport, both the First XI and the First V recorded wins Playhouse: Boys, Billy and Joel Crime Investigation in The Hungry Caterpillar, over Barker to be two from two. The First V led from the beginning Murder at Moorestones Manor, and Blackadder: Duel and Duality. All four and achieved a 59-50 win over a well-regarded Barker unit. Josh plays were directed by Year 11 students – Patrick Daly, Joseph Heddle’s shooting and some superb team defence were the Dirckze and Nicholas Slaven for Campion, William Boyd and highlights. The Seconds also had a win. The Firsts XI, defending 227, Liam Sweeney for Owen, James Agius and Tom Mendes for dismissed Barker for 197 with James Fraser taking 3 for 20 and Will Southwell, and Jackson Pierce, Konrad Stilin and James Grant for Calov taking 3 for 54. Tom Comerford was unbeaten on 52 in our Ogilvie. Jackson Pierce also wrote the Owen play, Boyz, while second innings. Barker took out the Tennis 6-2, though Mitch Patrick Sunderland wrote the Campion play when he was in Year 9, Hargreaves and Daniel Taylor both won their singles. Barker was with Nick Slaven adapting it for this production. also too strong in Volleyball, 3-1. In Water Polo, the firsts opened The cast of fifty was drawn from across Years 7-9 and the range of their competition with a 6-6 draw against Joeys. Mention should be roles were impressive, including Hugo Young (Year 8) as a made of our two U14s’ teams: the 14As won 13-2 with Zachary caterpillar, Harry Allen (Year 8) and Lewis McNamara (Year 8) as Ienco scoring six goals and Harry Hertz contributing four goals, Billy and Joel, Jak Sherlock (Year 9) as Blackadder, Jasper Seffrin while the 14Bs won 9-1, with James Knaap scoring three goals. (Year 9) as Baldric, Tristan Miller (Year 8) as the son, Jasper Congratulations to Conor Wolohan, Jordi Nikopoulos, Milo Hudson (Year 7) as the servant, while Liam Gilroy (Year 9), Max Ryan, Matthew Dembecki and Sean O’Shea on their selection in Mazaraki (Year 7), Conor Jordan (Year 9), Ed Breslin (Year 8), the CAS U17 team. Zac O’Farrell (Year 8) and Darcy Dunkin (Year 8) were among Chris Middleton SJ those who played female roles with aplomb. Both Owen and

Campion had some well-choreographed action scenes, and Ogilvie delivered some of the strongest acting performances. Southwell, WHAT’S COMING UP however, in a split decision, was named the best production. The 31 October P&F Annual General Meeting plays drew capacity and appreciative audiences. The Production team 1 November Drama Celebration also included a heavy student component with Dom Ryan (Year 11) 4 November P&F Mass for All Souls’ Day as Stage Manager, and eleven boys assisting with lighting, sound and 5 November Junior & Senior School Wind, Brass & Percussion backstage. Three staff members assisted as producers – Ms Xavier Showcase McKenzie, Ms Melinda Pedavoli and Ms Sarah Zinkin. 8 November Cadet Remembrance Day Badge Sales Senior School Swim Invitational

THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

2014 Textbooks: The Junior School and Year 12 2014 textbook lists are currently available online at Campion Education. The Years 7-11 lists will shortly be available. Hard copy booklists for all Years will also be distributed, although parents are requested to order the students’ books online, as the College is no longer involved at the ordering stage. To order books online, go to the Campion website (www.campion.com.au), select “Place your orders here”, select the College, enter the code (EAMC), select “Get resource list” and Southwell House play cast choose your son’s Year level. Alternately, hard copy booklist orders These House plays, coming towards the end of the year, allow may be mailed directly to Campion. Parents are reminded that the students to assume a much greater role in their production. The plays P&F will be conducting a Secondhand Book & Uniform Sale on also serve a purpose in allowing a range of boys to work 7 December. cooperatively and to take on responsibilities, and their associated Sam Di Sano ([email protected]) pressures, while at the same time providing opportunities for boys to enjoy the stage. For some, too, it is an invaluable opportunity to move outside their comfort zone and try something new. All this was THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL apparent last weekend. This week also saw the Years 3-7 Orientation Day. Our Year 6 It was a very special night for the boys in Mr Marinan’s Class 5.4 and students, together with those coming into the school in Year 7, spent their families as they gathered in the foyer of the Great Hall last the morning at the Senior School familiarising themselves with the Saturday night for the now traditional annual Air Guitar Night in Year 7 classrooms and with many of the teachers in Year 7. They also aid of Kickstart Kids International and JRS (Jesuit Refugee Services). spent time in the Science Laboratories and in the Art and Music Kickstart Kids is a Foundation established to support Familia Mojo, Departments. The Prefects attached to Year 7 classes next year, led by an orphanage in Kenya established by two of our young (slowly but

3 surely getting older) Old Boys, James Woodward and James Harrison Edwards and Joe El-Khoury), marshalling the waiters with precision (SAC 2003). The boys had been preparing for this evening since the and carrying the all-important head-waitress responsibility (Julie end of last term, and I need to point out that it has been a huge team Hart). A very special thank you to Erin Breznik who did much for effort to bring this wonderful evening together. While Mr Marinan the evening including donating some fantastic toy guitars from and the boys were busy making their most original and creative around the world, including the golden guitar won by Michael Jones guitars out of cardboard and other materials, organising publicity, as winner of the ‘Spirit of the Evening’ award. I would also like make raffles and other promotions, a team of parents led by Mrs Glase, a special mention of Lachlan Welch for his quiet and authentic Mrs Lim and Mrs de Mestre were hard at work behind the scenes power of persuasion through which he was able to extract with ease a gathering sponsorships, donations and with arrangements for the sizeable donation for a great cause from his uncle. Thank you from dinner for nearly 100 guests. the bottom of our hearts to all the donors, bidders at the auction, the What started off as a Mr & Mrs Marinan-inspired and produced donors of auction items, those who bid, or simply came along on the spaghetti bolognaise meal for all and sundry, served and entertained night to support. Speaking of the auction, a very special thank you to by the boys, has now become a slightly more complex affair, but still Mr Andrew Simos for volunteering to act as a support act for the served and cleaned up later by the twenty-seven well-trained 5.4 boy auctioneer of the night, Finn Harrison – he did a superb job. Last, waiters and kitchen hands. The boys, all dressed like rock stars (and but not least, take a bow, Mr and Mrs Marinan! some parents even more outrageous in their costumes) had a Next week, on the evening of 7 November, Class 5.2 will be hosting wonderful time strumming their ‘guitars’ rocking and rolling to the a Comedy Night at the Junior School campus, in aid of the Jesuit tunes of 70’s and 80’s one minute, and then getting their hands dirty Refugee Service as part of the Junior School’s Arrupe Outreach waiting on their guests or doing the dishes in the kitchen, all in the Program. The evening will be wholly run by the students of 5.2 and name of a great cause. It was a fantastic way to be involved in this will feature skits, joke-telling, music and other types of laugh-out- project. It was about spreading the message of service and care for loud hilarity. The boys have been practicing hard to extract every others; not just talking about it, but also doing something to change possible giggle from members of the audience, with one anonymous the situation. student observing: “this is going to be funny – not just funny ‘haha’, but funny ‘brew-hahahaaaa’!” The evening will include snacks and drinks, as well as several fundraising initiatives, aimed at both raising money for refugee services while also adding a level of entertainment in the process. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any 5.2 student. In the coming two weeks, teachers will be working on compiling prize lists for academic achievement and effort by our students in 2014. This is in preparation for our Annual Distribution of Prizes to be held in Week 7 on 20 November at the Luna Park Big Top. Please take a note of this date, as boys arrive directly to the prizegiving function as opposed to coming to school. The function is scheduled to commence promptly at 12 noon and expected to conclude between 3.30 and 4.00pm. Further details of the day and prizewinners will be notified in the week prior.

Our grateful thanks go to around fifty parents who have already

responded generously to our 2013 Year 6 Library Appeal. It would be Boys of 5.4 (above) and their parents (below) wonderful if a few more could join their ranks to turn our library into were equally as enthusiastic with their air-guitaring an even richer resource and a place of learning – and leave your legacy behind in the bargain. Happy birthday to the following boys who are celebrating their birthdays this week:

28 October John Ingui, Lawrence Wonhas 29 October Peter Kulesz-Spurtacz 30 October Samuel Greenland 31 October Gus Barassi 1 November Daniel Bath Martin Lobo

CURRICULUM NEWS

THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

ESSA: Parents and guardians of Year 8 students please note that the While neither of the James’ were able to be there, Tom Harrison – a Essential Secondary Science Assessment (ESSA) test for Year 8 relative of James with links to the orphanage – represented Familia students will be held on 11 November. The test takes approximately Mojo, and it was a pleasure to have Fr Aloysius Mowe SJ there to 80 minutes and is an interactive, multimedia test completed entirely speak to the guests of the great work of JRS and how our support on a computer. It is called ESSAonline. can make a difference to the lives of so many around the world. ESSAonline contains multiple choice, short response and extended Fr Aloysius spoke of his first-hand experiences around the globe and response tasks that are grouped around real-world issues, including a of witnessing what it is to be with the marginalised and dispossessed. simulated investigation. This is a diagnostic test, with tasks framed on Thank you to Fr Peter Hosking SJ and Fr Chris Middleton SJ for Stage 4 outcomes and essential content in the NSW Science Years 7-10 their fantastic moral support and presence. Thanks you, also, for the Syllabus. Students will be tested on their: hands-on help a number of staff gave so generously on a Saturday § knowledge and understanding of science night, slaving in the kitchen (Jerry Scelzi and Eliza Collins), judging § understanding and skills in the process of scientific investigation the quiz, the guitars, the costumes and everything else (Debby

4 § ability to evaluate evidence, make judgements and think critically with a Student Ambassador who can help prospective students and § ability to access information and communicate scientific ideas. their parents get the most out of the experience. Book online at Students also complete a survey about their opinions, attitudes and http://booking.online.unsw.edu.au/booking/campus_tour.main. values. Since students complete ESSAonline on a computer, each “Mastering the HSC” – 16 November, 9.00am-5.00pm: student needs to bring headphones or earbuds that plug into a University of Sydney; 24 November, 9.00am-5.00pm: UNSW school computer. Earbuds for an iPod or portable player are suitable. These free lectures are identical and include topics such as study Results of the test will be available during Term I 2014. Information skills, English area of Study (Belonging), specialised subject lectures about each student is treated confidentially and held securely, to and information about UMAT. Booking is essential. Phone 1300 364 ensure that the right to privacy of all students is maintained. A 173 or see www.tsfx.com.au. Students attending will be required to personal report for each student will be sent to parents/carers to make a $10 donation to charity. describe the science knowledge and skills demonstrated by the Bedford College will be opening their Norwest campus at 2 Columbia student in the test. There will also be information about how your Court, Baulkham Hills on 18 January. They offer Diploma and child’s results compare with overall performance of all students in the Certificate courses in Business, Management and Childcare. They will test. You will be invited to complete a parent survey about the test hold an Open Day on 22 November at their Glebe campus. For more and science learning. information contact Georgia Oehme (8572 3260). Students who may Ingrid Mendes not achieve the ATAR they hoped for, should consider Bedford, which Science Middle School Co-ordinator is able to provide their graduates with university articulation pathways which provide automatic entry into a university degree (with substantial credit) at a range of leading universities. CAREERS Bond University: Important information just received for students writing HSC exams. As Bond University will celebrate its 25th Thought for the week: “One of the greatest diseases is to be anniversary next year they have announced an additional 100 nobody to anybody.” Mother Teresa (1910-1997) scholarships for the 2014 academic year. The scholarships offer Albanian-born founder of the Missionaries of Charity and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 50% of the tuition fee for a Bachelor degree (excluding Medicine) or a Master’s coursework degree and will be awarded around a number INFORMATION RECEIVED THIS WEEK of categories including academics, sport, indigenous and leadership excellence. The closing date for applications is 15 November. 12 November: Defence Force Recruiting Information Sessions – Further details about the criteria and application process can be 4.30pm: One-year IMPS and 6.30pm: Army Reserve. Venue: Level 4, found on their website (www.bond.edu.au/scholarships). 9 George Street, Parramatta. For more information contact Miss Jordan King. Any students interested in studying Architecture are invited to look at a new online Architectural Education Portal (www.archied.com). United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney will be This site aims to provide concise and practical information about a offering an HSC Board Endorsed course America: Prophecy, career in architecture and what courses are available in Australia and Power, Politics. This is suitable for talented students to develop further afield. university-level knowledge and skills. It will be taught during Semester 1 in 2014 on Wednesday afternoons 4.00-7.00pm. Students Exam time should get everyone thinking ... While Year 12 will earn credit (one-semester length unit of study) towards an eligible students are busy writing their HSC exams it is a good time for degree at the University of Sydney. All students in Years 11 & 12 are students in Year 10 and considering going to university, to do some welcome to apply. Closing date is 12 December. A student’s research to be sure the subjects chosen to study in Years 11 & 12 are application form must be given to the School Principal for approval versatile and helpful for what you want to end when school ends. and submission. Download this from their website The Charles Sturt University website features a guide to subject (www.ussc.edu.au/study/high-school). Cost is $775, plus a University selection and career planning for Years 10 & 11 students with Student Services & Amenities fee of $105.37 (Total fee $880.37). information on choosing what to study and how to decide even if Assessment consists of 50% research essay, 30% exam and 20% you might not yet be sure what career you would like to pursue. Go group presentation and class participation. For more information to www.csu.edu.au or contact them on 1800 334 733. contact Amber D’Souza (9351 7249). United Nations Youth Australia – Aotearoa Leadership Tour: 19-24 December: The NSW Government will provide their free To be held during 2014 July school holidays and is open to students Careers Advisory Service. Careers Advisers will be available on in Years 10-12. Students will tour the north island of NZ and attend 1300 300 687 or via email to answer any questions. Parents may also NZMUN, New Zealand’s premier Youth Conference. Applications use this service. The Careers Advisory Service website also contains close at the end of October. Contact: Toni Henderson at helpful information to assist students and parents in clarifying course [email protected] or see choices, employment opportunities, career pathways and training http://www.unyouth.org.au/international/aotearoa-leadership-tour/. options. See www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au. Global Young Leaders’ Conferences in 2014 – Becoming New degree – Bachelor of IT (Mobile Applications Leaders of Change, an Envision Global Forum: These offer great Development): The Academy of Information Technology (AIT) is opportunities to develop international leadership skills and will be run offering a $10,000 scholarship to students interested in the creative in three different venues – China: 15-24 July (Beijing, Hangzhou and industries. They will hold an information session at 6.00pm on Shanghai), Europe: 29 June-8 July (Vienna, Prague and Berlin) or 20 November. Venue: Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo. Phone 9211 the United States: Six optional dates in June & July (New York 8399 or RSVP your intention to attend at www.ait.nsw.edu/au/events. City and Washington DC). Applicants need a minimum ATAR of 60.00. Attending such a conference enables you to join other exceptional 26 November or 12 December: ‘A day at UNSW’ – This is a great high school students from 145 countries and 50 states to explore opportunity for students from Years 10 -1 2 to try out three study international career options, expand your global thinking and areas at UNSW through hands-on, interactive and fun workshops, embrace the global leadership styles that are in high demand from lectures and activities. This activity is free and lunch is provided. employers. It can also enhance understanding of how fields such as These events always fill to capacity, so register early to avoid diplomacy, law, human rights, advocacy, national security and disappointment. Phone 9385 8379. economics interact and influence each other on the world scene. 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5 Rotary Adventure in Citizenship experience for Year 11 students Youth Hostels Association has produced an interesting brochure, in 2014. RAIC is held in the Federal Parliament’s Budget sitting week called YHA Fact Sheet – See the World on a Gap Year, Semester Break or – probably May next year. RAIC has been running for more than 20 Working Holiday, with tips for students who plan to go travelling. years and aims to give the delegates an in-depth understanding of They state that Australia has working holiday agreements with 29 Australia’s Parliamentary democracy. Cost of sponsoring a delegate to countries. Students need to be aware that some visas must be applied attend RAIC is about $1000 and is usually borne by the sponsoring for before leaving Australia (see www.immi.gov.au). See Rotary Club with the delegate making some contribution. The cost www.yha.com.au or phone 9261 1111. covers travel to and from Canberra, all accommodation, all entrance fees and meals. See www.raic.org.au or email them at I recommend that all students who will sit HSC next year (or their [email protected]. parents) purchase a copy of the UAC 2013/14 Guide as it is a most 9 December: Applications for 2014 CAS Hawker Scholarships useful resource and helpful in motivating students. Start looking at open and close on 3 January. Selection is largely based on personal courses which may interest you and see where they are offered. qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. These books are sold at newsagent for $19.95. Undergraduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of Australian educational institutions and Cambridge University in UK. On 3 January 2014 most local universities hold a Mini Open Day Each residential scholarship is valued up to $45,000 over three years. and, if you didn’t go to any in August or September this year, please See www.hawkerscholarship.org or contact secretary on 08 8127 1654. plan to see some in the New Year. Year 12 is much busier than you University of Tasmania: The Australian Maritime College, a can imagine, so the more you can do now the better. You may even specialist institute of the University of Tasmania and located in discover a degree you never knew existed but might be just what you Launceston - offering courses across five study areas – Marine would enjoy. Environment, Maritime Business & International Logistics, Maritime FUTURE EVENTS - DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Engineering and Ocean & Coastal Seafaring. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Perry, Marketing Officer 1-10 November: Sydney Architecture Festival 2013 – More than ([email protected]). The College has an interesting site for sixty events including guided architectural tours, talks, workshops. students and parents to visit to see where their graduates have found Go to http://www.sydneyarchitecutefestival.org/. successful jobs around the world 4 November, 7.00-9.30pm: Free “Secrets to Success in HSC/How (www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_hH4zolZOhFIUGBRBCdPdrKSd6 to manage your time effectively/How to remain calm under UJPAV). The University of Tasmania is a great option for our pressure” Seminar for both students and parents by Rob Prior at students and has relocation scholarships. Level 9, South Tower, 1 Railway Street, Chatswood (9411 6611). What do you get when you cross a goat and a golf ball? To the 6 November, 7.30-9.00pm: World Education Program Student average person there is no logical connection between them but to a Exchange Information Session at Bowlers Club of NSW 95-99 York turf specialist in Central Canada, it makes perfect sense as goats are Street, Sydney. Contact Judith Ortmann (03 9598 4733) or go to replacing the need for pesticides at some of the world’s best golf www.wep.org.au. courses, as head horticulturalists tackle weeks and lessen their environmental impact. The Agricultural Science Department at the 7 November, 8.20am: UNSW Science Info Day – a full day activity University of Tasmania trains tomorrow’s viticulturists, designed to give participants a taste of university life as a science microbiologists, animal nutritionists, overseas food-aid workers, soil student. Years 10-12 are invited to participate and to sample a range scientists, forensic entomologists and much more. See of activities, lectures and labs from all departments within UNSW www.tia.tas.edu.au/centres/education-and-training. Science. Go to www.science.unsw.edu.au/events/science-inof-day- nov2013 to register. Contact Erika Anza-Mosman (9385 7788) or UNSW Preparation Program (UNSW Prep): At UNSW they know Nicole Cooney (9385 7311). that school is not the peak of everyone’s academic career. Sometimes circumstances beyond a student’s control can get in the way of results 7 November: UWS Day (Parramatta Campus) – workshops, student that reflect his true potential. If a student is keen to study at uni but panels and activities with academic staff and current students – a faced challenges in Years 11 and 12 that made them eligible for the chance to help senior students choose a career. Go to UNSW ACCESS Scheme, and he doesn’t meet the cut-off for degree www.uws.edu.au/uwsday or contact Ha Nguyen (9678 7515). entry, he should consider UNSW Prep. UNSW Prep is a one-year (18 7-27 November: Free Horticulture courses at Ryde TAFE for months for engineering) pathway to a UNSW degree place. A student Year 12 school leavers. Do you want to work outdoors? Enquiries to will study subjects that allow him to develop academic skills, Phyllis Amanaki (9704 1500). Can lead to careers in green-keeping, including maths if necessary, so that he can achieve his best results. construction landscaping, parks and gardens. Perhaps even good This course is fully funded by the Australian Government and is experience for later part-time work. open to students between the ages of 17-19 years. For more details, 11 November, 6.30-8.00pm: Projects Abroad Information see www.unsw.edu.au/unswprep17-19 or phone 9385 2060. Evening. They run volunteer and work experience programs in 28 Macleay College: Now located in Surry Hills, Macleay offers two developing countries e.g. Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam and Peru in areas new degrees – Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Business. such as teaching, childcare, conservation, human rights, healthcare These accelerated degrees take two years to complete and have and community work. Venue: Sydney Central YHA, 11 Rawson Place minimum ATAR requirement of 65.00. They are offering in Sydney. Booking at http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/about- scholarships for Journalism, Advertising and Business. Applications us/meet-us/information-evenings/. Phone 300 132 831. close 31 December. See www.macleay.edu.au or phone 1300 939 888. 13 November: UTS Ku-ring-gai campus at Lindfield will hold an 2014 MedEntry UMAT Preparation (www.MedEntry.edu.au). information evening for Year 12 students and their parents. To CQ University will be offering Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) register go to [email protected]. Phone 9514 1711. on-campus both in Brisbane and Sydney in 2014. See 14 November: UTS City campus, information evening for Year 12 www.cqu.edu.au/newprograms. students and their parents. Phone 9514 1711. Many student exchange/Gap programs require early application in 15 November: Closing date for extra 2014 Bond University 2014 so boys thinking about their options are welcome to come and scholarships. see me for more information. Please also go and see the “Mastering the HSC” Careersworks website. I also believe it is beneficial for all HSC 16 November, 9.00am-5.00pm: University of Sydney students to have a meeting with me before the start of the New Year 24 November, 9.00am-5.00pm: UNSW so I am aware of any special interests they might have. 30 November: Applications close for current HSC students for UNSW Elite Athletes & Performers Bonus Points. Go to

6 www.unsw.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate/elite-athletes-and- The University of Otago (oldest in New Zealand and with a history performers-program. of excellence in teaching & research): Their 2014 prospectus is 4 December: UTS City campus, information evening for Year 12 available as a PDF on http://ww.otago.ac.nz/prospectivestudents. students and their parents. Phone 9514 1711. They have a special page on this website for Australian students. There are three recent changes that students seeking admission to 6 December: International College of Management Sydney Otago need to be aware of: National Scholarships applications due in – they will be awarded based on merit, aptitude and ability to HSC students or those who 1. The university has reviewed its entry requirements. Students not took a Gap Year. Each scholarship covers the tuition fees for two only need an ATAR of 74.00, they will also be selected into and a half years of study in the Bachelor of Business program. Go to courses based on academic merit. Go to http://www.icms.edu.au/apply/scholarships/new-domestic- http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/entrance/otago035877.html. scholarships.html. 2. Australian citizens or permanent residents, while paying the same 9 December: Applications accepted for 2014 CAS Hawker domestic fees as New Zealand citizens, will need to have lived in Scholarships (www.hawkerscholarship.org). New Zealand for at least 3 years to be eligible for the Student Loan. 11 December: Macquarie Uni School Leavers’ Information 3. Healthcare costs for Australian students studying in New Zealand Evening. – while Australian citizens undertaking tertiary study in NZ are regarded as domestic students for fees purposes they are not for 19 December: ATARs of current HSC students will be released on health purposes – thus they are strongly recommended to take UAC’s website (www.uac.edu.au) from 9.00am. out medical insurance. Go to http://www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility. 19-24 December: NSW Government free Careers Advisory Service. Otago is highly regarded for their Health Science First Year which 31 December: Applications close for Uni of Notre Dame’s prepares students seeking admission into professional degrees like Academic Merit Scholarship for Commencing Students – it offers Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy and students a fully fee paid year of full-time tuition towards a single Physiotherapy. For more information, contact Grant Hopkins, Senior degree program at UND. Successful applicants will have a high Liaison Officer (64 9 373 904). academic ability demonstrated by ATAR. Go to UNSW Bridging Courses: These will be offered in Mathematics, http://www.nd.edu.au/schoalrships/academic-merit-scholarships. Chemistry and Physics – registrations open online on 3 January at 3 January: Closing date for 2014 CAS Hawker Scholarships. UNSW Science website. Please note that Maths Bridging Course 4 January: Change of preferences closing date for Main Round provides a bridge from HSC Maths to HSC Maths Ext 1. It is not University offers. suitable for students who do not have a background in HSC Maths. 5-14 January: National Computer Science School (running for Students without a Maths background should consider the course 18th year) at the University of Sydney for students who will be in offered jointly by UNSW and TAFE. Go to Years 11&12 in 2014. Go to www.ncss.edu.au/summer_school/ for www.science.unsw/edu/au/bridging. more details. It is heavily subsidised by sponsors, who have kept the UNSW New Degrees – Bachelor of Science (Environmental cost down to approximately $400 per student including on campus Management) (UAC code 429540): The aim of this degree is to accommodation. provide skills and knowledge necessary for employment as an 30 July 2014: UMAT exam for students wishing to apply for environmental scientist or researcher. BSc (EnvMgt) graduates will undergraduate medicine in 2015. need to be able to place their understanding of the scientific aspects of the environment within the general context of the policy and legal MOOC: IS A Massive Open Online Course, a fee online course framework of environmental regulations, as well as economic and available to anyone that wants to enroll. Students engage through social dimensions to environmental policy and management. It is videos, group chats, assignments and tests. A number of universities designed as a three-year degree with the opportunity for students to around the world are delivering course through MOOC providers. continue on to an Honours year if they satisfy the entry requirements Go to http://www.hobsoncoursefinder.com.au/Support-Centre/Free- (usually a Credit WAM) or to continue on to the Master of Online-Courses-MOOCs. Environmental Management degree. INFORMATION RECENTLY RECEIVED Bachelor of Science & Business (UAC code 429003): This three- year degree allows you to follow your passion for science while at the University of Sydney Bachelor of Food & Agribusiness: This same time gaining vitally important business skills which can expand new course starting in 2014 focusses on the exciting world of food your career options. See www.science.unw.edu.au/Business. production, agribusiness and agricultural science. Agribusiness is the fastest growing industry at the moment with six jobs for every UTS has refreshed its Property Economics course in the Faculty of graduate in this field. Graduates will be in demand across a range of Design, Architecture & Building. It is now a three-year, full time sectors within the business area. Career opportunities are diverse degree concentrating these students on areas of valuation, property from consulting within the private sector to retail, food science, development, management and investment. Current HSC students marketing, product development, transport logistics, trade, studying English Extension 1&2, English Advanced, Mathematics management, food safety, global food security, international 1&2 are now eligible for up to five HSC bonus points. See page 375 development, packaging, research, policy and many others. This four- in the UAC 2014 Guide. year program includes an embedded honours year and an industry Northern Institute of TAFE: In 2014, professional level visual arts placement internship. This degree is an excellent choice for those qualification and short courses will be offered at Meadowbank pursuing a career in food, health, logistics and agriculture. Watch campus. Students can enrol in the Diploma of Visual Arts (10416) http://sydney.edu.au/agriculture/future_undergraduate/bachelor_food_ straight from completing HSC Visual Arts – entry requirements agribusiness/video.shtml to learn more about this exciting degree. include a folio presentation but no ATAR entry requirement. On Students in Year 10 will need to carefully consider their HSC subjects successful completion of this Diploma, students can gain advanced to ensure that have the basic requirements required for such studies. standing at COFA, the National Art School or Sydney College of the UAC 2013/14 Guide states that Mathematics & Chemistry as Arts, with many students going straight into the second year of a assumed knowledge and Biology is recommended. university degree program. For more information contact Tony The Good Universities Guide 2014 has given the University of McDonald (9942 3686). Notre Dame Australia five stars for seven successive years (2008- University of Melbourne has retained its position as No 1 ranked 2014) in teaching quality, overall graduate satisfaction, generic skills university in Australia in the latest Times Higher Education rankings. and staff-student ratio. A reminder that students apply directly to University of Melbourne now sits at 34th position, The Australian Notre Dame, not through UAC. See www.nd.edu.au/applynow. National University at 48th, University of Queensland at 63rd, The University of Sydney at 72nd, Monash University at 91st, University of

7 New South Wales at 114th and The University of Western Australia at advertising the latest release movie, the second part to The Hunger 168th. Games. I know some of my daughters have read the book and are very University of Melbourne has retained its position as No 1 ranked keen to see this movie. For more details, see the flyer later in this issue. university in Australia in the latest Times Higher Education rankings. Chris Gould University of Melbourne now sits at 34th position, The Australian National University at 48th, University of Queensland at 63rd, The University of Sydney at 72nd, Monash University at 91st, University of THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY New South Wales at 114th and The University of Western Australia at 168th. PROJECT GREEN Universities that do not hold traditional Open Days: Australian Maritime College, Launceston: Campus tours can be The Sustainability Committee at the College includes: Fr Peter arranged year round. Go to www.amc.edu.au/visit-amc. Hosking SJ (Rector), James Fraser (Prefect for Social Justice & the Charles Sturt University: Open Day every day – for campus tours Environment), Lorenzo Benitez (Chair of SRC), Jean Shatek and or appointments and course information call 1800 334 733 or go to Alex Moors (parents), Andrew Baxter (Property Manager), Paul www.csu.edu.au/campustour. Chalmers (Oval Manager), Gordon Morris (Print Room Manager), Southern Cross University: Visit at any time –book by calling 1800 Martin Lobo (Head of Junior School), Virginia Cobb (Junior School 626 481 or go to www.scu.edu.au/campustours. teacher), Rob Marchetto (Head of Geography) and George University of New England: For personalised tours, call 1800 818 Catchpoole (Senior School Science teacher). There is a link, 865 or go to www.une.edu.au/for/future-students/tours.php. Sustainability on Manresa (College intranet) under the Parents heading University of Wollongong: For personalised campus tours and (http://manresa.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/pf/Sustainability/SitePages/Hom special events, call 1300 367 869. e.aspx). This week we have two recycling initiatives. Firstly, students are Careersworks: The College has purchased an annual subscription to encouraged to make a design to inform the school community about a great, easy-to-use and very informative new website called how our rubbish at school is separated and recycled off site. The Careersworks (www.careersworks.com) for use by our students and design will be used to produce a sticker that will go on the College’s staff only. Password is “plan”. rubbish bins. The student who creates the chosen design will be given an iTunes voucher. Design entries are due on 3 November. Coffee & RSA School: Hospitality Training at 787 George Street, Please send entries to [email protected]. For Haymarket (opposite Central Station). For further information, information about the waste that leaves our College see phone 9211 9779. http://doylebros.com/waste-removal-sydney/general-waste- (If there is insufficient information/detail in this newsletter please go collection/waste-management-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-sydney/. to the Internet and see the home page of that institution.) Secondly, the SRC reps from each Year group are having a mobile Deirdre Agnew muster this week to recycle old mobile phones and raise funds for Careers Counsellor ([email protected]) Headspace. Inside each Year Co-ordinator’s office is a box in which I am at the College in Room 181 in Wyalla on Tuesday, Wednesday & students can place old phones, before 8 November. Please remove Thursday during school hours. My direct line is 9936 5516. sim card, restore to factory settings, and de-authorise iTunes for each device. PhoneCycle will collect the phones and, depending on the value, will make a payment to the National Youth Mental Health PASTORAL NEWS Foundation Headspace program. The Sustainability Committee THE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL SERVICES THE CARDONER PROJECT November is the month we remember those loved ones who are not with us anymore. Not only do we have All Saints’ Day Mass this Since 2010, the Cardoner Project has been offering overseas immersion Friday, but we also have the P&F’s All Souls’ Day Mass on Monday. and retreat opportunities for young Old Boys. While mainly an You are most welcome to attend the All Soul’s Day Mass, especially Aloysian community resource, it has recently begun to actively if your family has lost someone in recent times. include Riverview Old Boys. The Project is a new work of the Society “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.“ Hal Borland of Jesus in Australia that seeks to foster the ongoing spiritual, human At the moment, in the Senior and intellectual formation of the graduates of Jesuit Colleges, and School, we have three groups their friends. concurrently participating in the I continue my work as Director of the Project, and have now Seasons for Growth programme. established Jesuit House in Chippendale to act as the centre for this Research shows us that more children today under the age of work of broadening the horizons of Old Boys after finishing their eighteen will experience the death, divorce or separation of parents in schooling, by offering challenging experiences of service and their life. Also, research has shown that mental health promotion reflection. A residential programme – Bellarmine House – has also strategies, such as Seasons for Growth, aimed to increase protective begun, with eight young Old Boys of Aloysius’ and Riverview living factors and minimise risk factors (or take steps to minimise their on the top floor of Jesuit House and helping in the initial set-up of impact), can promote mental health and wellbeing in children and the building and the programmes. In 2014, five to six Riverview Old adults. Protective factors that the Seasons for Growth programme helps Boys will move into Bellarmine House. to strengthen include building personal resilience, coping and social The immersions are an important part of what is a new work of the skills, and increasing participants’ sense of belonging; while working Society of Jesus in Australia, to offer ongoing formation in faith and to minimise risk factors including social isolation and lack of support service for Young Old Boys of Jesuit Colleges. This summer, five networks. I congratulate those boys that put their hands up to immersions will be run for young Old Boys by the Cardoner Project – participate in such a worthwhile pastoral programme and to the to Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand. It is hoped that this programme will parents that allowed them to participate. expand in the next few years. Philippines Immersion Fundraiser: Just as one Philippines This July, a group travelled to South America for the first time Immersion group finishes their fundraising with the Manila Choir visiting Brazil for World Youth Day. Another immersion will travel performance, the other group is beginning their fundraising through to Mexico in February 2014, as well as the already established

8 immersions to Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand. Riverview Old Boys are going to Ecuador, for the first time, this year in December. Currently, there are seven young Old Boys from St Aloysius’ volunteering for the year, in the mountains outside Chiang Mai, Thailand, in Colombière House, and two in Chuuk, Micronesia – in Thailand, John Booth, Paddy Morgan, Andrew France, James

Crouch, Stefan Michael, James Evans and Tim Humphreys; and, in Chuuk, James Sinclair and Alex Smith. In both places, the Old Boys work in teaching roles, alongside Jesuits, for and with the socially and economically excluded. It is important work, which requires funding for its sustainability. New volunteering opportunities in other parts of the world are in the process of being developed. In 2014, seven more Aloysius’ Old Boys will head to Chiang Mai to continue this service to the poor, and two will go to Chuuk – in Thailand, Tim Russell, Hugh Logan, James Begbie, Zach Martorana, Not only does this initiative promote environmental responsibility in Tim Robinson, Paddy Jenkins and Tom Lawson; and, in Chuuk, a practical manner, but it also provides students with the chance to Justin Mowbray and Justin Owens. lend their support to combating one of the most pressing issues of Locally, the Cardoner Project has begun to develop volunteering our generation: problems regarding mental health. opportunities and strategic partnerships with a range of affiliated Lorenzo Benitez organisations, such as Jesuit Mission, St Canice’s, Parish Kitchen, Chair of the SRC Redfern, Jarjum College, Gawad Kalinga Australia and the Ignatian James Fraser Service Association of the OIU, supporting their work with Cana Senior Prefect for Social Justice & the Environment Communities. The Project seeks to act as a bridge network and hub for exchange of ideas and resources. Jesuit House has been established precisely for this interaction. The future of the Cardoner THE PARENTS’ & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION Project relies on the young Old Boys taking up the ownership and planning of the work, more and more. This is the beginning of a new The Staff Appreciation Morning Tea was held last Friday and chapter in the Jesuits’ work for university students in Sydney. Marte Tagle, our P&F president elect, spoke beautifully and thanked A fundraising dinner for the Project is being held on 1 December at all the staff and teachers on behalf of the parents and students. We the College. Please come along to support this work and, in so doing, would like to thank the parents of Years 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 for providing support the broader mission of the Society of Jesus, that is as the food for the morning tea and the helpers on the day. necessary today as it has ever been. For more information, see the Year 10s’ Family Mass & Morning Tea was terrific. The sun flyer later in this issue. shone, the boys read beautifully and the musical support – both instrumental and vocal – was something to behold. The boys are so David Braithwaite SJ tremendously talented and it is such a pleasure to watch them as they Director develop.

The P&F Annual General Meeting was held last Thursday evening. STUDENT FORMATION The new committee has been elected and will take over from next week. Many thanks to the new committee for coming on board. We The SRC – under the new Chair, Lorenzo Benitez, and Vice-Chair, wish them luck in their endeavours and friendship raising. Jack McClatchey – is continuing to go from strength to strength. Term IV is sometimes one of much talk but little action – not so this All Souls’ Mass will be celebrated on 4 November. Again, all year. Below are details of an initiative of the SRC and the Senior families are welcome to attend Mass and enjoy a cup of tea Prefect for Social Justice and the Environment, James Fraser, where afterwards on Level 4. the students are asked to bring in old phones for recycling. A For the diary: The Annual Distribution of Prizes is coming along competition is also being run to raise student awareness of waste again and will be held on 20 November in the Big Top at Luna Park, recycling at the College. commencing at 12.00pm sharp. Parents and grandparents are The Senior Prefect for the Tutor System, Matt Tarlington is planning welcome. a new and exciting focus for Tutor Group Christmas Hampers to The Secondhand Book & Uniform Sale will be held on complement our existing focus. Tutor Group Melbourne Cup 7 December (post break up). The venue is still to be confirmed, so Sweeps are also planned again this year – no cost to students – just a keep your eye open for an update. pizza lunch for the winner from each Tutor Group. P&F Committee The Senior Prefect for the House System, Damien Vickovich, ably supported by the House Captains and Vice-Captains, is already DIARY DATES running a House Footsal Competition and Swimming Skins Competition, with Josh Hertz the Captain of Swimming. 4 November P&F All Souls’ Day Mass: 9.20am [The Boys’ Margaret Loomes Chapel] Head of Student Formation 20 November Annual Distribution of Prizes: 12.00pm [Big Top, “PhoneCycle” Explained: Students are currently encouraged to Luna Park] participate in an initiative promoted by PhoneCycle, in which Senior School students are invited to bring in any old phones that are lying CONTACT DETAILS round the house, so that they may be given a second life. Chairman Simon McSweeney 0418 111 956 Inside each Year Co-ordinator’s office is a box in which students may President Merin Boyd 0419 969 111 dispose of these phones. The SRC reps from each Year group are Vice-President/President Elect Marte Tagle 0424 662 668 responsible for these boxes, which PhoneCycle will then collect at the Vice-President/Pastoral Care Bryan Jenkins 0414 355 255 end of next week. They will then assess the value of the phones and a Secretary Jacqui Stene 0408 969 766 payment will be made to the National Youth Mental Health Assistant Secretaries Sophie Lynch, Barbara France & Foundation, specifically for their Headspace program, which you can Margaret Cassidy learn more about at www.headspace.org.au. Treasurers Marie & Chris D’Cruz 0413 255 400

9 Assistant Treasurers Sandra Menendez & Carina Colinares match of the season. The 14s’ water polo teams are already indicating Logistics Co-ordinator (JS) Jacinta Eaton 0419 213 882 they will be amongst the best in the competition. Logistics Co-ordinator (SS) Catherine Verschuer 0404 050 673 The 1sts basketball team won their second consecutive CAS game, Oval Canteen Co-ordinator Harry Boudakin 0418 474 111 beating Barker 1sts (59-50) last Saturday in Dalton Hall. The team Prayer Group Co-ordinator Edwin Lapitan 0410 463 517 started well and led throughout all quarters. Captain Josh Heddle was

outstanding with his shooting, whilst Theo Ott was again solid on THE SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN court. The team’s defence play is, however, proving to be its real strength. The 2nds ran out 34-18 winners, with Conor Mulcahy and The following parents have kindly offered their services in the Senior Scott Carroll standing out. Our Opens’ age group was highly School Canteen for the week commencing 4 November: successful on the day, with the 3rds (44-15), 4ths (30-21), 5ths (40- 12), 6ths (39-8), 7ths, (27-20) and 9ths (20-17) all successful. Monday Elizabeth Porter, Elizabeth McClintock, Lynda Lee, Kandy Russo Throughout the other age groups, we had a number of wins. Outside Tuesday Barbara Moujaes, Margaret Wachnik, Stephanie Bodie the Opens’ age group, our 8s were our most successful, where we Wednesday Margie Gillespie, Sarah Janssen, Elizabeth Laukka won five out of the seven games played. Congratulations to all Thursday Mary McManus, Joanne Marchione, Rose Handisurya, winning teams, including the 10Bs (27-22), 10Ds (28-22), 10Hs (15- Cathy De Mestre 14), 9Bs (34-32), 8Bs (30-29), 8Ds (21-16), 8Fs (26-19), 8Gs (38-6) Friday Jennifer Courtenay, Rosemary Marks, Susan Lobo- and 8Hs (26-16). Our 9As and 8As suffered very close losses. Bain, Madalaine Jammal Our 1sts cricketers were able to gain first innings points against Barker College at the College Oval. Resuming at 3/45 and chasing Nadia Lorenzutta 227 runs, Barker looked very solid in the first session but lost their Canteen Manager only wicket with the last ball before lunch. That wicket sparked a

collapse shortly after the break, with four more wickets falling for THE UNIFORM SHOP only 30 runs. Eventually, Barker was dismissed for 197 runs. James Fraser bowled beautifully, with 3/20 off 25 overs. He was well The Uniform Shop operates Tuesday and Friday from 8.00am- supported with Will Calov, claiming 3/54. 4.00pm in Terms I&IV and 8.00am-3.00pm in Terms II&III. The 1sts batted again and Tom Comerford was unbeaten on 52 runs Year 7 2014: Thank you to those who have placed their orders. before the game was called off at Aloys 2/83. The team plays These will be delivered to the classrooms on 12 November. Waverley College at home this Saturday and is hoping to maintain Trading Hours for remainder of Term IV: their recent run of success. The 2nds, however, just failed to avoid an November – Every Tuesday and Friday: 1-22 November from outright loss in their match at Barker. Conor Lyons again proved to 8.00am-4.00pm; 26-29 November from 8.00am-4.00pm be the best batsman for the 2nds, scoring 29 runs. December – 2-6 December from 8.00am-4.00pm In other Opens’ games, Barker was too strong with their batting in For further trading hours and price lists, please refer to the College those fixtures. Matt Rush, with 35 runs, and Max Molloy, not out on website, under ‘Uniform Shop’. 35 runs, provided the highlights in the 4ths. Embroidery of Colours: For those who have been awarded The 10As, defending only 140 runs, bowled and fielded well to Colours, please bring in your Senior blazer, with forms, on the last contain Barker for some time before they passed the total. Daniel Van Brugge (3/13) and Matt Holland (2/16) bowled economically Tuesday of the month during school term. For those who handed in their blazers by 29 October, they will be ready for pick up on and well in the 10B loss. Tom Hodgson scored 59 runs in the 9As’ first innings loss. Oliver Inward hit 32 runs and Liam Gorman 15 November. claimed 2/3 in the 8A four-wicket defeat. Delivery to Junior School: Orders can be made by email, phone (from 9.00-11:30am) or leaving a message on our answering machine. The 1sts water polo were somewhat lucky to come away with a 6-6 draw, with the vastly improved St Joseph’s College, last Saturday at Items will be delivered to the Reception at Junior School for collection before lunch. Please inform your son to collect from Reception. Cabarita Pool. The St Joseph’s team has shown excellent pre-season form already, beating Saint Ignatius’ College and only losing by one Bob Stewart Credit Accounts: I urge that, if you have not yet goal to Newington College. Our 1sts lacked the execution required to opened a Credit Account with Bob Stewart, kindly please do so; as it win. St Joseph’s were quick to respond in counter attack. Best players helps to process transactions much faster and gets the boys back to for the 1sts included Captain James Reid, Max Whelan-Young and their classes. For more information, please go on to the College Matt Dembecki. Our 2nds were clearly beaten (1-11) in their game. website, under Uniform Shop, to download the form. If you do not wish to open a Credit Account, please obtain a form of payment for Following CAS U17 trials last week, five boys were selected for the your son to make a purchase. CAS team. Congratulations to Conor Wolohan, Jordi Nikopoulos, Milo Ryan, Matthew Dembecki and Sean O’Shea on their selections. * If you would like to send your son to the shop for a uniform purchase, we are The 16As had to settle also for a 3-3 draw in their game. The team, happy to fit him for your convenience. We accept cash, cheques (payable to “Bob Stewart Pty Ltd”), credit cards, EFTPOS or Bob Stewart Credit Account.* however, came back well from 0-2 down to level the scores. Our other 16s’ team were successful, with the Bs winning (7-3) whilst the Irene Lau ([email protected]/9955 4193) Cs ran out clear 16-5 winners. Our 14s have shown terrific form so Supervisor far this season. On Saturday, the 14As won 13-2, with Zachary Ienco scoring six goals and Harry Hertz contributing four goals. In the 14B CO-CURRICULAR NEWS 9-1 win, James Knapp scored three goals. In tennis, Barker proved too strong in the 1sts’ fixture, winning 6-2 on sets. However, Mitch Hargreaves won an epic singles match (7-6) THE DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULA against their top-rated player. Daniel Taylor also won his singles match 6-2. Bryan O’Neill maintained his good form of late, winning his Both the 1sts basketball and 1sts cricket teams remain on top of their singles (6-3).The 3rds and 4ths both lost (2-4) in competitive matches. respective competitions following their strong wins over Barker Barker dominated other age groups in tennis. However, Vincent College last Saturday. Overall, we won eighteen games against Barker Hrdina had a tight 6-4 win in his singles in the 10As. Marcus Lee and College, with the Opens and 8s’ age group dominating. Our 1sts Eoin Noble also won their singles in the 10s. Finn Kelleher and Jason water polo team was involved in a draw in their first competition Djafar competed well in their epic doubles encounter in the 8As.

Our three Opens volleyball team lost their matches to Barker College JUNIOR SCHOOL BASKETBALL last Saturday. However, all three matches were closely contested and Prep A Loss 27-52 all teams will greatly benefit from their first competition matches. Prep B Win 57-25 The 1sts lost (1-3) on sets, but Isaac Chia, Edward Dennett, Max Prep C Win 62-6 Prep D Win 32-14 Worrall and Alexander Feltham stood out. In the 2nds’ close loss, Barker Daniel Fane, Charlie Hill, Max Supit and David Arena played well. Prep E Win 40-10 Conrad To and Matt Fadhil were the pick of the 3rds’ players. Prep F Win 22-8 Prep G Win 26-8 Student leaders in taekwondo and fencing were announced last Prep H Friday to the students. Congratulations to the following on their Year 3 & 4 A Win 28-27 Cranbrook appointments: Year 3 & 4 B Loss 12-13 Taekwondo Captain: Peter Nguyen JUNIOR SCHOOL TENNIS Prep A Win 24-10 Kings Vice-Captains: Miles Collins & Lachlan Painter Prep B Win 19-15 Fencing Captain: Matthew Fisher Prep C Bye Vice-Captain: Edoardo Crepaldi-Milone Prep D The first of three consecutive Friday night swim carnivals occurs this SAC TENNIS Friday, with the St Pat’s Invitation at Drummoyne Pool at 7.00pm. SAC 1 Reddam 2 Loss 23-26 Good luck to our new Head of Swimming, Mr Paul Hardman, to SAC 2 Redlands 14 Win 36-15 SAC 3 Pius 18 Loss 19-36 MIC, Danae Craig, and to all the swimmers. Our own invitation is on SAC 4 Pius 201 Loss 19-27 Friday week at North Sydney Pool. JUNIOR SCHOOL WATER POLO This weekend, the College plays Waverley College in all sports except Gonzaga Win 7-2 Scots water polo, where we play Barker College. Best of luck to all coaches Rangers Loss 5-1 and players. 1sts’ teams are again at home. 1sts’ basketball and 1sts’ cricket will be hoping to stay undefeated and would appreciate your SWIMMING support again at matches. Taekwondo is in the Old Gym at 8.30am.

Paul Rowland The St Aloysius’ College Invitational Carnival will be held at North Sydney Pool on 8 November at 7.00pm. THE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER All Senior School swimmers are expected to attend to represent their school. Year 6 boys are also invited to attend, to compete in the 13 years/under and time Game of the week: Year 3 & 4A Basketball vs Cranbrook trials on the night. The carnival is an excellent opportunity for boys Result: Win 28-27 Coaches: Mrs Cobb and Anthony Slaven to work on their racing technique and to record some times. Notable Performers: Baskets Oliver Brooks, Sam Silva (6 points) This is the annual carnival hosted by Aloysius’, and we rely on Nicholas Bounds, William Lohan (4 points) parents to assist with time keeping and also with providing some light Louis (3 points) refreshments to be served throughout the evening. Please contact me Defence Ned McDonagh, William Lohan, Oliver Brooks by email if you are available to help. Assists Ned McDonagh, Alessandro Fotea, William Lohan Please note that Friday afternoon trainings will be cancelled on 1, 8 & Report: The boys had their best game of the season yet, against 15 November due to carnivals being held on those evenings. Cranbrook in a showcasing display of teamwork and heightened Danae Craig ([email protected]) individual performances that against a very strong Cranbrook side MIC Swimming made it a very exciting game. The As were down by 9 points at half- Swimming Dates Term IV time to pull off a fantastic scoring run taking full advantage of the many free throws to get them back into the game. Being behind by Week 4 St Patrick’s Invitation Carnival: 7.00pm one with only 52 seconds to go it was a brilliant jump shot from 1 November [Drummoyne Pool] Oliver that put the team back into the lead and the fantastic defence that continued to thrive in the second half lasted until the buzzer. Week 5 St Aloysius’ Invitational Carnival: 7.00pm [North This game was a very proud moment in seeing some boys really step 8 November Sydney Pool] up and become stars when the team needed them the most. CAS Invitation Carnival: 6.00pm warm up Week 6 Particularly Ned’s defensive effort on rebounding and steals provided [SOPAC] 16 November a great number of assists, William’s improvement in all aspects of the Time Trial Event game made in a valuable asset on the offensive and defence ends, and finally Sam for the first time tying with Oliver for most baskets Week 8 St Aloysius’ Senior Swimming Carnival: 8.45am demonstrating the hard work in training really does reflect in the 26 November [SOPAC] games. A fantastic game to celebrate what truly was a team effort to secure a tight victory. The boys should savour it as these games do WATER POLO not come along too often. Trevor Dunne A very warm welcome to the SAC Water Polo season Round 9 Opponent Result for 2013-2014. This season is shaping up to be a JUNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET successful one, with all our A teams hoping to emulate 6A Traditional Loss 168-172 the successes of last season. Last weekend, our teams 6B Super 8 Kings Win 73-46 played games against St Joseph’s College (SJC) and 6C Super 8 Win 79-68 5A Traditional Newington Wyvern Win Sydney Boys High, and I am happy to report that from our seven 5B Super 8 Newington Lindfield Win 116-40 teams, we recorded four wins, two draws and only one loss. 5C Super 8 Newington Wyvern Win 92-39 In the Opens, we faced a very improved SJC outfit that had a number 4A Traditional Loss of very good key players. In the Firsts, we had a strong start – thanks 4B Super 8 Kings Loss to two quick James Reid (Year 11) goals closing out the first quarter 4C Super 8 Loss 87-98 3-1. Some execution errors in the second quarter saw SJC come back 3A Super 8 Tudor House Win 96-19 to level the scores going into the break and move ahead in the three- quarter.

11 Despite a couple of very good goals from Matthew Dembecki thanks to goals from James Knaap (3) and Thomas Lukic (2), and (Year 9) and some strong play from Max Whelan-Young (Year 11), Alex Harsas, Antonio Perez, Jack Vozzo and Samuel Davis (all we lacked composure toward the end of the game and found Year 7). ourselves down 5-6 in the last quarter. We managed to level the Next week’s rounds are against Barker. Good luck to all teams. scores late in the quarter and looked like we were going to pull ahead in the dying seconds, but we fell just short, ending the game 6-6. John Williams ([email protected]) Master-in-Charge The Seconds had a tough game and are still learning to play as a newly formed team. SJC pulled out to an early lead (9-0) at the conclusion of the first half. With a couple of changes to the line up, including putting Connor Scicluna (Year 11) in goal, we produced a more successful second half, limiting SJC to only two goals. Congratulations to Garen Tcharlassian (Year 11) on his strong goal in the last quarter. The 16s had a successful opening round. Like the Firsts, the As had a hard-fought struggle against a very good SJC outfit. In a low scoring game, the boys were able to secure a 3-3 draw. The Bs showed great teamwork, overpowering their opposition 7-3. The Cs had a magnificent game, easily disposing of Scots’ team in an emphatic 16-5 win. Congratulations to the two coaches, Antony Peronace (SAC 2012) and Max Whelan-Young (Year 11).

Matt Dembecki (Year 9) poised to score! In the 14s, both teams secured comfortable wins, with the As beating S JC (13-2), with Zachary Ienco (Year 7) scoring six goals and Harry Hertz (Year 7) scoring four goals. The Bs beat Sydney High (9-1),

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