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Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia trading as St Joseph’s Nudgee College 2199 Sandgate Road Boondall 4034, PO Box 130 Virginia 4014 p: +617 3865 0555 f: +617 3865 0500 e: [email protected] Editor Ms Tiffany Keller Contributors Lachlan Barrett, Oliver Bryans, Mr Doug Carrigan, Mr Chris Cawley, Mr Peter Fullagar, Dr Maree Ganly, Mr Tony Gleeson, Mr Hugh Hamilton, Ms Erina Hitchings, Ms Tiffany Keller, Al McEwan, Mr Stephen Meara, Mr John Sayer, Mr Jason Sepetauc, Ms Tara Shipperley, Ms Erin Smith, Mr Peter Todd, Mr Brendan Williams Many thanks to Ms Megan Brealy, Mr Jack Dahms, Mr Brett Foster, Mr Sean Graham, Mr Martin Harmon, Mr John Hodder, Ms Sian Kennedy, Ms Alison Kilgour, Mr Peter Kropp, Mr Tim Lang, Ms Joanna Maltam, Ms Samantha Martinuzzi, Mr CJ Massingale, Mr Andrew McNamara, Ms Anne Nugent, Mr Christian Oneto, Mr Jamie Pybus, Mr Mik Scott, Mr Nick Toohey, Dr Rachel Wilson Photography Images courtesy of Brody Grogan Photography, Development and Communications team, Nudgee College Archives, Ms Renae Droop, Ms Samara Jamel, m3architecture, Mr Michael Marston, Mr John Sayer, Ms Erin Smith and others Graphic Designer Mr Paul Elliot Content Editor Ms Carol Campbell Printing Screen Offset Printing

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 2 EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear St Joseph’s Nudgee College community, Franco Lim Santos Faria - Year 10. Cody Colette - Year 11. The end of the year at Nudgee College is marked by many significant events, including the Senior Farewell, Valedictory and the Awards Ceremony. The Senior Farewell is featured in this edition of Behind the Stripes; however this year’s story is told from the perspective of the parents. Our parents are also featured in an article about Year 7 Boarding. I hope you enjoy perusing this edition of Behind the Stripes. MS TIFFANY KELLER Editor

Rohen Ferreira - Year 12.

4 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

6 NUDGEE COLLEGE TO PRINCIPAL: PART 2

10 MORE THAN TIMBER AND NAILS

12 SENIOR FAREWELL: THE PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVE

16 INTRODUCING THE HEADS OF FACULTY

20 STEAM EXHIBITION NIGHT

22 DIVERSE MASCULINITY

24 YEAR 7 BOARDING: THE PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVE

26 THE EXPERIENCE OF FAITH

30 THE FORMATION OF BOYS IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

ON THE COVER 32 RE-DEDICATION OF THE RHODES Three Year 11 students entering the College Chapel for the Mothers’ Christmas Mass. SCHOLAR WALK

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Danny Tang - Year 10. Thomas Gordon - Year 10.

34 2019 GIVING SNAPSHOT 56 NC ACTIVITIES • Basketball 35 2019 DONORS • Cattle Club • Music 40 PORTAL TO THE PAST: FOUNDING AND • Chess EARLY HISTORY (1891 TO 1917) • Rugby • Theatresports 41 CENTENARY OF THE DUHIG BUILDING • Track and Field 42 NC SNAPSHOT 64 NC OLD BOYS • NCOBA President’s Message 46 NC EVENTS • William Martin • Awards Ceremony • Young Alumni Lunch • Barralong Corporate Regatta • Matt Crowley • Boarders’ Bash • Luke Muir • Grandparent’s Day • 50 Year Reunion • Mothers’ Christmas Mass and Dinner • Friday Night Drinks and Networking Evening • Inter-house Showcase • Senior Reunion • Open Morning • Old Boys’ Reunion Weekend • Nudgee Long Lunch • Golf Day • Ekka Cocktail Party • Melbourne Reunion • Valedictory • Papua New Guinea Reunion • The Crew Premiere • Mentoring Breakfast • St Joseph’s Rugby Luncheon • Memorial Mass • Dimensions Arts Festival • Vale John Curro AM MBE

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

MR PETER FULLAGAR

Broadly speaking, Our Year 12s are a part of the final dimension of school life during the cohort of students whose Queensland Year 12s’ final year. There will also be 2019 has been a Certificate of Education (QCE) result an exciting opportunity to rethink will be calculated as an OP. Our Year many processes that we have taken challenging year 11s are in the first cohort whose somewhat for granted over the years. QCE result will be calculated as an Similarly, change is coming to the academically at the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank built environment of the campus. (ATAR). Throughout this year, our Year As we enter the final weeks of Senior year levels in 12s and their teachers have continued 2019, the next phase of building to be focussed in classrooms and in and redevelopment is about to Queensland schools. their QCS preparation. Concurrently, commence. This past year has been One era in Queensland there has been a noticeable increase in intensity in Year 11 under the new a time of planning and preparation education is coming regime that is now driven more by the in this regard. Early in Term 4, syllabus. In 2020, what schools have our Infrastructure Designation to a close and another been referring to as the ‘new’ system application to the State Government will become ‘the’ system as we know was approved. This means that in is emerging. it. This is a new educational landscape 2020 three capital projects will be to be negotiated by our students, undertaken. The initial phase of the their parents and our teachers. This Early Learning Centre will commence will bring change. Significant in this prior to Christmas while the change is the removal of the state- refurbishment of the historic Treacy wide QCS test in September and the Building precinct will begin in 2020. advent of Term 4 external exams. It is currently anticipated that the Flats project will commence in April Our teachers, like colleagues around next year. These are exciting changes the state, have been preparing for the that will continue to improve the change in syllabus and assessment campus for our current boys as well procedures for some years. As as for those who will follow in the effectively as possible the College years to come. Above: Edmund Rice Mall perspective has been communicating with (drawing supplied by m3architecture). parents over an extended period of At the end of the 2019 school year, Opposite top: Chapel perspective (drawing supplied by m3architecture). time. We know that these changes in we farewelled a long term member Far right: Peter Fullagar with Year 7 student learning and teaching will also have of staff and a female trailblazer at George Coorey at a 2019 Boarding event. an impact on almost every other Nudgee College. Ms Monica See

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has been on staff for 33 and a half College is proud to have contributed years. She was the first female staff in some way in the journey of all these member involved in Boarding successful educational leaders. Given supervision and staffing. Monica and our historical connection to Nudgee her husband, Andrew, were the first Junior (now known as Ambrose married couple in Boarding when Treacy College [ATC]) it is interesting staffing was transitioning from the that there is also a strong link to both Christian Brothers to lay staff. She their current (at the time of writing) was also the first teacher to job share Principal Mr Michael Senior, and the at the College. Since 2008, Monica Principal designate Mr Chris Ryan. has served as a highly capable Head Between them they were a part of of English. We wish her well as she our school for more than 40 years and leaves to take on a new position both held senior leadership positions at the Queensland Curriculum and at Nudgee College. Both are fondly Assessment Authority (QCAA). We remembered by many Old Boys as also acknowledge the significant well as past and present members departures at the end of 2019 of of staff. We wish Michael well as he three long serving College Board enters retirement after an outstanding members: Dr Sue Vollert (Chair), career as a teacher and school leader. Mr Gary Mark and Mr Danny O’Reilly. We also extend best wishes to Chris as We honoured both Gary and Danny he leads ATC over the coming years. with the presentation of the Edmund Finally, as 2019 draws to a close, Rice Award at the College Awards we give thanks for God’s continued ceremony, as we did Sue in 2018. blessings on the community after We sincerely thank these good people what has been another successful for their generous service, dedication year in many dimensions of College and outstanding contribution over life. Some of this success, excitement the years. Nudgee College is a and accomplishment is captured in stronger school community for their the pages that follow. We also look commitment. forward to 2020 and to commencing This edition features the second the year with 1,688 students, our instalment of our focus on former staff biggest ever enrolment figure, and a members who have been appointed number that is now fixed for at least Principals in other schools. The the immediate future.

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MS TIFFANY KELLER

St Joseph’s Nudgee College is a school that fosters leadership capabilities, not just in its students, but in its staff as well. Several former staff members – now principals at other schools – were profiled in the previous edition of this magazine. Following are four more of the journeys taken by our teachers.

MR MICHAEL SENIOR times he said would stay with him Junior College, before becoming the forever. Foundation Principal of Ambrose There are very few Nudgee College staff members who do not know “Being Coach of the 1st XV that won Treacy College (ATC) in 2015. the name Michael Senior. He began the Premiership in 1986, and breaking “I have been given a unique his teaching career at the College in the longest period of not winning opportunity that few teachers and January 1980 as a part time Physical any Rugby Premierships, was special principals are blessed with, and that Education (PE) teacher. Within a few because of what we achieved as is to form and open a new school,” months he was given the opportunity a team in a pressure-filled time of he said. to take on a full time teaching role expectation,” he said. “The opportunity to dream and then in the areas of PE and Mathematics. “The other time I will always recall What followed was a 24 year tenure to build that dream is something that is my time as Acting Principal and I feel privileged to be a part of.” at the College, during which he held working with the Nudgee College a multitude of roles: Teacher, Assistant community following the sudden ATC was opened in 2015 following Sports Master/Rugby Master, 1st XV deaths in a matter of weeks of the closure, after 76 years, of Nudgee Coach, Head of Year 10, Assistant students Daniel Laherty and Chris Junior College. Initially the school Deputy Principal – Junior Studies, Darcy due to meningococcal disease. catered for boys from Years 4 to 8 but, Residential Administrator (Boarding over the last five years, it has grown “It was the saddest time of my life and Master) and Deputy Principal. He was to reach its first cohort of graduating one that provided the whole Nudgee also the College’s Acting Principal in Year 12 students in 2019. 1998 and from 2000 to 2001. College community with the time to feel the power of love and support “The highlight for me in starting a “My formative years at Nudgee that a community can give.” new school has been the creation College were definitely instrumental of a strong inclusive culture where in shaping my career,” he said. Michael also said his time in Boarding marked a significant period of his all students are celebrated for the “I was fortunate to work with a working life. strengths and talents that they bring,” number of inspirational Principals he said. who have helped me understand “Not just for me but for my whole the importance of relational and family, this was a unique experience After 40 years in teaching, Michael has ethical leadership.” that we will not forget,” he said. made the decision to retire at the end of 2019. Michael particularly credited Br Vince “Working and living with other Connors, Br Steve McLaughlin and families on campus was a special time “I am so lucky to have been afforded Br Peter Harney with influencing his and we all have bonds of friendship the opportunity to be a teacher,” perspective on leadership. that remain today as very close he said. relationships. “Br Vince’s integrity, Br Steve’s passion “In teaching, the most powerful thing for those in need and Br Peter’s “We have ‘extended families’ from our is the community that you get the incredible vision left an indelible mark days in Boarding that continue to chance to grow in and work in. on me,” he said. support and nourish our lives.” “I have been gifted with my time After more than two decades at In 2004 Michael left Nudgee College at Nudgee College, Nudgee Junior Nudgee College, Michael recalls a few to take on the Principalship at Nudgee College and Ambrose Treacy College.”

Opposite: Mr Michael Senior.

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 MR CHRIS RYAN “Above all, Nudgee College allowed ones that have focussed on staffing me to explore my own spirituality, models, technology platforms, master As one era ends, another begins. With 8 grow my commitment to the mission planning and building projects. Michael Senior retiring at the end of of Catholic schools in the Edmund the year, his successor is none other “The thing of which I am most Rice Tradition and supported me in than fellow former Nudgee College proud of as Deputy Principal has my personal and professional growth.” staff member Chris Ryan. been the trust, collaboration and Chris finished up at the College in support I have shared with the staff, Beginning at the College in 1992, 2011 after he was appointed to the parents and wider community of Chris’ tenure spanned 20 years, during Dean of Identity role at St Joseph’s the Terrace family.” which he held many different roles: College, Gregory Terrace. Chris has Subject Coordinator, Head of Year 11 As Chris prepares to take on his new also taken on the Deputy Principal Murphy Boarding Residence, Head of role as Principal of ATC in 2020, he said and Acting Principal roles at Terrace. Year 12 Hodda Boarding Residence, he was delighted to be following in Magee House Dean, Assistant Dean of “I have had the opportunity to be the footsteps of Michael Senior. Students, Director of Students Years challenged by a traditional and “Michael was a key formative 5 to 9, Director of Cricket, Dean of high-performing culture and I have influence in my early years as a Students, Dean of Identity and Acting been blessed to work closely with teacher at Nudgee College and has Deputy Principal. some very talented staff and wider remained a mentor and role model,” community members on boards, he said. “My years at Nudgee College taught me to keep things in perspective, sub-committees and project teams,” “I am looking forward to standing on make people your priority, resilience, he said. the shoulders of 81 years of tradition adaptability and to play the long “I have played a key role in the and achievement of the Christian game rather than the short-sighted planning and implementation of Brothers and the lay teachers, immediate game,” he said. several change projects, including students and parents who have formed the community of Nudgee Junior College and now ATC.” Michael said it was a privilege to be a part of the ATC story, and that his Nudgee College story would very much be a part of this journey. “In particular, I take my dear friend and mentor Br Vic Larkin with me from Nudgee College, and his picture will hang in my office as my supervisor and guide.” “I am forever grateful to Nudgee College; the boys, the parents and my colleagues.”

MR BRIAN EASTAUGHFFE As well as being a former staff member of the College, Brian Eastaughffe is a Nudgee College Old Boy, beginning in 1967 and graduating in 1971. Since then Brian has forged an illustrious 34 year career in Catholic education, which has seen him work for the Archdiocese of Rockhampton, the Archdiocese of Brisbane and several other schools. Brian was Nudgee College’s Sports Master in 1989 and 1990, and said his leadership capacity was developed during this time because of the responsibilities of the role, with then Principal Br Steve McLaughlin being instrumental in shaping his leadership development. Mr Chris Ryan. During his two years at the College, Brian said he valued the opportunity

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Mr Brian Eastaughffe. Mr Michael Connolly.

to promote sport and learning as Throughout his career in education, Br Dan McMahon also was Director of complementary contributors to the Brian said he greatly enjoyed the Boarding at this stage,” he said. “The growth of boys in education, as well challenges, camaraderie, community leaders of the time when I was at as working with staff members to spirit, and most of all, the opportunity Nudgee College encouraged young ensure the implementation of fairness to work with the students. staff to progress in their learnings.” and respect for opposition in sport. At the start of this year Michael was “The community of Nudgee College is MR MICHAEL CONNOLLY appointed to the Principal role at St Columban’s College, and prior had held tangible, and the spirit of community For the seven years that Michael is long-lasting,” he said. the Principal role at Mt Maria College. Connolly worked at Nudgee College, Currently, Brian is the Principal of he held several roles, including Year 9 In his short time as Principal Clairvaux MacKillop College, but he Dormitory Leader, Head of Basketball, at St Columban’s, Michael said his highlights included the has also taken on the Principal role at Mathematics Teacher, and Health and implementation of a teacher- Carmel College. Physical Education Teacher. He was mentoring program, which aims to also the 1st V Coach during the early “Depending on the school and its develop young teachers in their first needs, the improvement focus can 1990s when the team fought their four years in the profession, as well vary,” he said. way to multiple back to back GPS as the introduction of an aviation Premierships. “These needs usually include the program at the school. Master Plan, strategising change to As a staff member, Michael said he From Charters Towers to Yeppoon, meet bureaucratic requirements, had been influenced by some very Michael’s teaching career has taken maintaining the vision and culture of good leaders, including Br Steve him all over Queensland, and he the college while being respectful to McLaughlin, Br Peter Harney and has been involved in Edmund Rice the current climate of the college.” Michael Senior. education for 39 years.

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MORE THAN TIMBER AND NAILS

MS TARA SHIPPERLEY

The 93 year old humble structure that sits beside Ross Oval has been custodian to a lifetime of memories at the College.

Throughout the years, the grandstand “It’s a very important piece of “So part of this refurbishment was has seen thousands converge on architecture not only for the College, to bring all those things back to Nudgee College’s main oval for but for the wider Brisbane community, life, rebuild the beautiful clay brick Corpus Christi, been the 16th man for that has allowed the boys across walls at the back and uncover all battles that would ultimately go down generations to congregate in this weatherboards,’’ Neil said. in the history books, and in more almost spiritual place,” said Dean of “It was a bit like an archaeological site.” recent times, a place of community Operations Mr Neil O’Hare. The restoration work also uncovered, and support in times of need. “To the boys it represents far more and restored, windows at the back Originally built in 1917, the grandstand than a sheltered place to watch of the grandstand, which had been was a four bay structure. In 1988 two sport; it is more than timber cladded throughout the years. additional bays were built, one to and nails.’’ The College officially reopened the the west and another to the east Throughout the project, the College Ross Oval Grandstand on Friday and new seating was built over the worked closely with Queensland 19 July and handed it back to the original seating. Then, in 2000, Heritage Council. All clay bricks from students following a six month a seventh bay was extended to the foundation were recovered, refurbishment, in time for the 2019 the west. washed and marked before placed GPS Rugby season. In February this year, the College back in its original place. A similar commenced a 20 week restoration process was applied to the early Old Boy Fr Marty Larsen (NC 1989-92) program to bring the grandstand weatherboarding, which had been presided over the ceremony to bless back to its former glory. cladded or painted over. the grandstand, before College

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Captain Hayden Bygott, 1st XV Rugby Captain Harrison Vella, 1st XI Above: Grandstand Plaque Football Captain Brodie Boyce and Initiative donors. 1st XI Cricket Captain Mitchell Pascoe Left: Grandstand seat plaque. officially marked the students’ return by ‘untying the ribbon’. In a liturgy led by Dean of Identity Mr Stephen Meara, this Nudgee College icon stood strong once more: “We gather with a sense of excitement and anticipation, as that which was once old has been remade and is renewed. That, which has often been described as our home, is returned to us, restored to its previous glory: a stronghold, a rampant, a haven,” Stephen said. “Ninety years ago, the Christian Brothers built a simple structure for utilitarian purposes: a vantage point from which to watch and be “Today we bless and recommission protected from the sun, the wind and the Ross Oval Grandstand and Throughout 2019, the Nudgee the rain. invite you, the present generation College Foundation has been “No one at that time would have of Nudgee College men, to take promoting the Grandstand Plaque planned, or desired, that it would possession of it once again. Initiative, raising funds for the become anything more than a simple Nudgee College Building Fund to “Remember that your time here will structure. It was not the extensions support the project. Personalised pass and you hold this privilege only over the years that changed it and plaques were purchased by members made it something else. as a trust to be handed to the next of the community with personalised generation and the generations which messages to don the new boards “What has transformed it has been follow. the men who have gone before you; of the grandstand. The opportunity those boys who have stood in this “Respect its traditions, enjoy the to purchase a plaque will reopen stand and witnessed triumph and privilege of standing on its boards, in Term 3, 2020. heartbreak, been welcomed to the make it again feared among the other Nudgee College community here schools who come to play on this oval and have taken their leave and been and when your time comes, pass that farewelled from here. trust to your 10,000 brothers.”

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THE PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVE MS TIFFANY KELLER

The Seniors’ final day of school is a significant occasion for more than the Year 12 cohort. It is special for the rest of the students as say farewell to their eldest ‘brothers’. It is special for the staff who have educated them, cared for them, and are now sending them off into the world.

It is also special for the parents, who memories and sporting moments in “You could feel the goodwill and the journeyed through the College with the last six years that not only Jim, but connection between the Year 12s and their sons, and for some, are also we as a family will cherish forever,” she there was a really special energy in saying goodbye to their beloved said. the room,” she said. College when their youngest or only “We have met so many amazing, kind As a Nudgee College parent, Suzanne son graduates. and generous families and young said you are part of a large, diverse On Wednesday 6 November 2019, one men across all year levels and we community with a great sense of of these parents was Ms Alysia Bridger, will all take those friendships with us connection and feeling of support. who joined the community back in forever.” “Being part of the Blue of Alex 2013 when her son Jim started as a Fellow 2019 Senior parent Ms Suzanne organising committee was so eye Year 6 student. Stark has had the privilege of opening,” she said. “What an incredibly moving day it was experiencing this day twice. While “To see firsthand the enormous for our year as a whole, and what an her son Joe Stark finished Year 12 generosity of people’s time and exciting new adventure awaits our this year, older brother William Stark money, and their willingness to help young gentlemen,” she said, “they are graduated in 2018. really put a spotlight on the power ready to take on the world”. “The day was similar in lots of ways of 10,000 brothers helping another Alysia and her husband Mr Stephen but more emotional as this was our brother in need.” Bridger have also experienced the end last son to go to Nudgee College,” While it is a day that marks the end of of Year 12 for their two daughters. Suzanne said. an era, once you’re part of the Nudgee College community it is never “I can honestly say that no one “It is on some level a great relief that goodbye forever. From attending does finishing school better than St we have made it through but also it’s reunions and events, to coaching Joseph’s Nudgee College,” she said. mixed with pride and joy of the men sporting teams, volunteering and The Nudgee College community is the boys have become.” even weddings or baptisms in the something that Alysia said makes you Her highlight of the Senior Farewell College Chapel, Old Boys and past feel proud to be part of. Day was the enthusiasm displayed by parents have many ways to stay “There are so many incredible the boys during their final Assembly. connected to the blue and white.

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Above: The Bridger family. Right: Suzanne and Joe Stark. Below: Guard of Honour on Senior Farewell Day.

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 16 INTRODUCING THE HEADS OF FACULTY MR JASON SEPETAUC

This year the College redefined its academic leadership structure, elevating the responsibility and profile of our Heads of Faculty. Dean of Learning and Teaching Mr Jason Sepetauc shares a little bit about each of these academic leaders.

ARTS: MS ALISON KILGOUR Alison has been at Nudgee College since 2003 and started in the role of Head of Drama. During her time at the College she has coached Swimming, been a Rugby Coordinator, participated in social justice activities and led many initiatives within the Drama department. The growth of Drama within the College has seen an increase in student numbers and participation in College Musicals, Theatresports, The Scene Project (through Queensland Theatre) and other student-centred programs run by Brisbane theatre companies. Alison said the Arts faculty’s vision is to continue the growth of Art, Music and Drama by providing enriching programs that teach 21st century skills in an arts context. Through shared practice, reflection on pedagogy, professional development opportunities and working collaboratively, the Arts faculty will continue to grow and expand. Front Row: Lesley Gardner, Pat Conway, Jason Sepetauc, Matt Waters, Alison Kilgour Row 2: Monica See, Simon Lilley, David Fraser, Louise Nardi Absent: Paul Raven and Paul Doneley BUSINESS: MR DAVID FRASER David began teaching at Nudgee College in the mid-1990s. His primary teaching areas are Economics and Legal Studies, but he has taught The Heads of Faculty are organised time of unprecedented change in the across the breadth of the curriculum in close alignment to the learning Queensland education landscape with in Humanities and Business. He has areas of the Australian Curriculum. the advent of the ATAR system. Their held a variety of leadership roles They work collaboratively to manage vision will determine the direction of since the early 2000s. He has tertiary their learning areas, and drive a learning and assessment for years to qualifications at bachelor, graduate broader agenda of pedagogical come, developing our learning culture and masters levels from the change, which will improve student as a Habits of Mind school. Their skills, University of Queensland and outcomes. This evolution reflects the experience, commitment and passion Australian National University. David needs of the College, namely those for learning will secure success for has significant experience in the of teachers and students, during a students. Queensland senior education system,

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Monica See with students.

having been a member of both Legal HUMANITIES: began in mid-2008. She has a passion Studies and Economics district MS LESLEY GARDNER for teaching, loves the beauty of review panels, a member of the maths and absolutely loves the Lesley joined Nudgee College in executive of the Queensland energetic, supportive and positive June 2017. She brings a wealth of Economics Teachers Association, a environment at Nudgee College. experience, having worked in both member of various syllabus review the public and private sectors, in Louise’s vision for the Mathematics committees, and part of the writing Queensland and New South Wales, faculty is to encourage students to team for a previous senior syllabus since 1990. Lesley considers reading become creative, critical thinkers and in Economics. His other interests as one of the most important skills to equip students with numeracy include sport and he has coached students need. An equally important and literacy skills that are essential for Rugby and Volleyball at Nudgee skill is the need for students to everyday life. College. be independent learners who are Louise believes teaching is more than motivated and persistent in their just a job, and that it is so much more TECHNOLOGIES: approach to their studies. than imparting subject matter. She MR PAUL DONELEY Her vision for the Humanities said it’s a challenging and incredibly Paul started teaching 16 years ago in faculty is to equip students with rewarding profession, and that it’s the the public school sector. He has also 21st century skills to allow them interaction with the boys on a daily taught in Anglican, independent and to make worthwhile contributions basis that makes the job so enjoyable, Catholic schooling networks. He has to society in the future. She sees dynamic and invigorating. Louise feels been a subject coordinator, House Humanities as offering boys some blessed to spend a short time with the Dean, Head of Volleyball and Head very important life skills. She said at boys during their life journey and truly Coach for Volleyball Queensland, the heart of the subject are skills such feels that “the students you are trying including being awarded the Coach of as communication, critical thinking, to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you”. the Year in 2016. observation, developing empathy and logical thinking, all of which are skills He holds a Bachelor of Technology that are considered to be needed by Education, Certificate IV in Training leaders and are increasingly sought by and Assessment, Certificate II in employers. Engineering and is currently studying his Masters in Educational Leadership Lesley finds teaching a rewarding and and Management. dynamic profession, she embraces the knowledge that no two days are the His vision for the Technologies same and that in some small way she department at Nudgee College is is making a contribution. that our young men will learn by doing, lead through innovation MATHEMATICS: and be global citizens. He is hoping to achieve this through the use of MS LOUISE NARDI contemporary pedagogical Louise began her teaching career in practices, innovative and relevant 1993. She has taught in six schools emerging technologies and the in both the state and independent integration of real world contexts sectors, in Queensland and England. Paul Raven in the Trade Training Centre with a student. for all tasks. Louise’s Nudgee College journey

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Pat Conway with students.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL in the classroom and outside in the TRADE TRAINING CENTRE: EDUCATION: community. MR PAUL RAVEN MR MATT WATERS 19 Simon said Religious Education at After leaving school Paul worked Nudgee College has traditionally been Matt has been teaching at the College on a few construction sites until he characterised by growth as students since 1995, and over the years he has commenced his apprenticeship as have been challenged to reflect on fulfilled a number of roles, but it is his a Boat Builder/Shipwright. In 2000 the Gospel message and its influence current position that he envisages Paul started work at St Joseph’s as having the greatest impact on on many significant characters in the College, Gregory Terrace repairing and graduates. Matt said it is crucial for Church and in political history. He maintaining the rowing fleet. In 2008 young men to understand the layers hopes students are challenged to to their own health – physical, social, explore and place key values, ethics to 2011 he completed a Bachelor of emotional and spiritual – and how and responsibilities in their daily lives. Technology Education. Paul worked best to educate themselves to attain As a student Simon’s favourite subject with Education Queensland until 2015 health and wellbeing across the was Geography and favourite novel before arriving at Nudgee College. He different stages of their lives. was surprisingly (or not) Return of has taught Construction, Engineering Matt is a dual graduate of both a the Jedi. He was a terrifying fast and Design. Bachelor in Applied Science (Human bowler in his day playing grade Having gone through the Vocational cricket in Sydney as part of a 34 year Movement Studies) and Education. Education and Training (VET) pathway career in the game. He now enjoys Matt has gained expertise in the Paul believes this pathway can be a senior system, working with the being part of the Nudgee College Cricket Program. strong career choice and a possible QCAA on district and state panels, stepping stone into a university as well as being involved in syllabus degree. His vision is to engage development. With three young boys SCIENCE: MR PAT CONWAY students in the curriculum and work of his own, he is passionate about Pat started teaching in 2006 at St with them to get the best outcome boys’ education and the role that Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe, before physical education has in this unique possible, whilst also teaching lifelong moving to Nudgee Junior College skills. Paul also engages the boys area of pedagogy. (now Ambrose Treacy College) and through his involvement in the His vision for the faculty is in 2010 joined Nudgee College. He College’s Rowing and Cattle Club developmental. He said Years 5 and has previously been the College’s 6 are about foundational movement Enrichment Program Leader. Besides programs. skills and having ‘fun through his teaching degree he also holds a movement’, with a shift towards Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring ENGLISH: MS MONICA SEE instilling lifestyle skills into the lower in Exercise Science, and a Diploma of At the time of writing this article secondary program (Years 7, 8 and Remedial Therapy. a process to employ a new Head 9). From Year 10 he said the focus Pat’s goal for the faculty is to engage of English is underway. It is an will lead into the new ATAR General every student in the process of Syllabus for Physical Education or the opportunity to commend Monica scientific inquiry. He believes an for her more than 33 years of ‘job ready’ pathways via Certificate III understanding of science will ensure distinguished service to Nudgee in Fitness and the Applied Syllabus in that students develop a means College. Monica has been appointed Sport and Recreation. of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore, ask questions to a senior role at the QCAA, which RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: about and speculate on the changing is a testament to the expertise and MR SIMON LILLEY world in which they live. diligence she has demonstrated in leading what is a complex and Simon’s vision for the Religious Pat has been heavily involved in important learning area at the Education faculty is to see all students Nudgee’s College’s co-curricular work hard, to seek truth and not to be programs over the years, having College. Her wisdom and insight will ashamed to stand up for what is true previously coordinated Swimming be missed. The Learning and Teaching and just. He said this action is evident and coached Basketball, Cross team and Heads of Faculty wish her with so many of our boys passionately Country, and Track and Field. He has every success and happiness. We also exploring their spirituality and also helped tutor boarders in the look forward to welcoming a new bringing it to life through their actions Reach for the Stars Program. Head of English in 2020.

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STEAM EXHIBITION NIGHT MS TIFFANY KELLER

From plastic-pollution solutions to bullet train feasibility reports, the projects presented at the College’s STEAM Exhibition Night on Wednesday 11 September were as exciting as they were varied.

STEAM encompasses the disciplines of creative thinking, communication, how they would present their work Science, Technology, Engineering, the collaboration and teamwork, personal at the Exhibition Night. Arts and Mathematics. and social skills, and information, “Research suggests that when communication and technology The exhibition, held for the first time students are given the opportunity (ICT) skills. this year, featured more than 150 to showcase their work, they are far students presenting projects they had “This approach really empowered more interested and invested in their been working on during Term 3. students to take control of their learning,” Jack said. STEAM Coordinator Mr Jack Dahms learning and saw many students go In addition to completing their said the focus of the term was to above and beyond to produce some feature project, STEAM students allow students to pursue a project really innovative ventures.” study topics such as cryptocurrency related to an area of interest without The projects kicked off at the start and blockchain, artificial intelligence, the restraints of a prescribed of the term, when students met robotics engineering, clean energy curriculum. one on one with their teachers to and nanotechnology. “Rather than teachers focussing on decide what they would work on developing specific knowledge of throughout the term. Students The STEAM Exhibition Night is a particular subject, the focus shifts were then responsible for managing expected to grow in 2020, with more to developing 21st century skills,” he their time and their approach to than 200 students electing to study said. “These include critical thinking, completing their project, as well as this STEAM subject.

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Above: Oliver Kele. Below: Jayden Spiteri. Below right: Harrison Palethorpe.

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DIVERSE MASCULINITY MR PETER TODD

In 2019, the concept of masculinity can invoke negative connotations, with it increasingly linked to the term ‘toxic’. Dean of Students shares how Nudgee College encourages students to embrace positive masculinity.

Picture the scene: a 14 year old boy our significant off-campus retreat to be a man, while, increasingly, most from St Joseph’s Nudgee College experiences, particularly relating to see many different expressions of starts to shed a tear while sharing boys in Years 9 to 12. Such activities, contemporary ‘manliness’. We are in a story. For some years now he has which culminate in our Year 12 changing times. been teased about his size and he has Kairos retreat, are often regarded as a This is a serious wellbeing focus, had enough. Between tears, he shares highlight of the boys’ Nudgee College as the narrower the expressions his thoughts with his class mates, journey. These events are part of a of masculinity, the less healthy some of whom apologise for belittling deliberate program to allow boys to him in the past. The workshop ‘remove their masks’, to challenge young men are likely to be. Through facilitator, an experienced and valued traditional stereotypes of masculinity our formal Student Formation staff member, consoles the boy and and say it is okay, and healthy, for men curriculum, the school culture and congratulates him for having the to show their vulnerabilities. the experiences we provide, we are very much trying to be ‘on purpose’ courage to speak up. As we often say at Nudgee College, in educating Nudgee College men in Other boys in the room have their our goal is to produce young men positive masculinity. own stories to share on the subjects who will be community change of self-esteem or trouble at home. agents, valued employees, fine sons, In educating about gender and One boy says his father had a heart loving partners, and inspirational gender roles, we are mindful of attack three weeks ago. He hasn’t told fathers and grandfathers; young men current research. Positive masculinity any of his friends and they haven’t who live by our College motto of highlights diverse expressions and can known what’s been going on. The being Signum Fidei – a ‘Sign of Faith’ – be defined as: “Beliefs and behaviours facilitator raises the importance of or, to put it more simply, young men of boys and men that produce communication and peer respect. who are good men. positive consequences for self and ‘Man hugs’ are shared at the end of But, what is being a good man in our others… learned and internalised the session. contemporary world? In recent years, through a socialisation process Similar scenarios play out among some of society’s gender norms have in which boys and men develop other College activities, such as our begun to stretch and soften, while positive masculine ways of thinking ‘boys to men’-themed Year 9 father others cling fast. Some have a narrow, and behaving,” (Positive Psychology and son Powerhouse Day, and more traditional view of what it means Positive Masculinity Project).

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Left: GPS Rugby Round 8. Right: Stella Fella Bow Tie Day in August.

In contrast, researchers have defined several negative traits around what we might understand to 23 be part of traditional masculinity. This has been referred to as ‘toxic masculinity’. Toxic masculinity is a narrow and repressive description of manhood, designating it as defined by violence, status and aggression. It is the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness; where sex and brutality are yardsticks by which men are measured. At the same time, • Men’s respect for women: • Male forms of service: supposedly ‘feminine’ traits, which can range from emotional vulnerability to • Guest speakers (Real Talk • Service learning programs (Big Brekky, Big BBQ, Duke simply not being hypersexual, are the ‘stronger’ session, One Woman of Edinburgh Program, means by which your status as a ‘man’ Project, etc.) Immersion programs, etc.) can be taken away. • Strong female role-modelling on campus and in leadership • Men’s use of humour: Positive and diverse masculinity, and traditional masculinity, however, • International Women’s Day • Developing Positive are not mutually exclusive. More celebrations and connected Relationships unit importantly, the proponents of activities • College ‘spirit’ posters and positive masculinity norms are not • Stella Fella Day Spirit Committee skits trying to get rid of traditional ones • Dances, Formal and Semi • Theatresports and entirely. No one is trying to take away Formal, and etiquette courses improvised drama anyone’s manhood or rob them of • Consistent female presence • Inter-house Showcase their identities. They are just trying at College events to make sure masculinity can be • Male heroism/role modelling: expressed in a way that is better for • Partnership with local girls • Guest speakers unpacking everyone. While we are attempting schools in co-curricular modern day ‘resilience’ to raise boys’ awareness of the activities • Student Formation curriculum less-attractive parts of outdated • Appropriate forms of male focus masculinity, we choose to focus on courage, daring and risk-taking: • Behaviour modelling by staff, versions that bring more ‘light’. • Developing assertive skills via fathers, Old Boys, etc. We attempt to follow the directions Student Formation, • Opportunities to take off the of fellow researchers, who have Powerhouse Day, outdoor ‘mask’ and appropriately expose identified different domains of camp programs, etc. our vulnerability: positive masculinity, and integrate • Social Justice Program • Retreat programs, ‘rites of them into College programs: • Inter-house Showcase passage’ • Male independent thinking and • Immersion Program • Encouragement of genuine self-reliance: • Arts and performance mateship • Positive Body unit (body image programs Most importantly, what research also and self-esteem) • College Activities programs tells us is that if you want great results • Start of semester interviews in forming young people, then connect • Curriculum and pedagogical • Camaraderie and mateship – them with great teachers as role styles and the Habits of Mind the group orientation of men models. We are blessed at Nudgee and boys: College to have such committed staff. • Overt leadership focus • Structured opportunities to In the formation process, our House • Camp experiences connect within Houses Deans and Heads of Boarding House • Career direction (a contemporary (Inter-house competitions walk side by side on the Nudgee version of the worker/provider and camps) College journey – guiding, mentoring, counselling and challenging Nudgee tradition of men): • Cheering practice and College men to be their best. • Year 9 SET Plan mentoring and cheering at events – controlled subject selection/career advice expression of spirit and energy We want boys to connect with their • Director of Pathways • College Activities programs heart and to celebrate the great stuff about being men. We continue to interviews and support • College ‘spirit’ events work hard in this area to help form, in • Work and further study programs • Boys spending time with each partnership with parents and families, • Certificate and Diploma courses other every day the best Nudgee College men we can.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 24 YEAR 7 BOARDING: THE PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVE MS TIFFANY KELLER

In the St Joseph’s Nudgee College Boarding community, there is much discussion about what it is like to start boarding from Year 7. This story is often told from the boys’ point of view, but what is it like for the parents?

Mr and Mrs Brett and Stacey Ramsay able to see what they are learning or they had a wealth of information are the parents of Year 7 student being able to drive up to the school when making the decision on Brodie Ramsay, who began boarding gate and have a chat with teachers. whether or not to send their youngest at the start of this year. Coming from “However, we now know that we can son Joe in Year 7. an isolated part of the Western Downs fire off an email to a teacher to have region, boarding was as much a “Christian Oneto [Dean of Boarding] our concerns heard,” she said. necessity as it was a choice. Stacey was very specific in his outline of the said one of the best things about Stacey’s advice for prospective holistic approach to children entering Boarding was that the boys have Nudgee College Boarding parents is the earlier years of Boarding, which as every opportunity at their fingertips. very similar to what is commonly said parents put Clay and I at ease,” Carina said. “Boarders become part of another to the boys – get involved! family that supports and grows “Make friends with other parents and One of the challenges as parents can them through their high school years,” come down for events and sports,” she be homesickness, which Carina said she said. said. “We have the best time.” can be deeply felt by the parents, as well as the child. “They learn to become independent Mr and Mrs Clay and Carina Kenny and it really starts to prepare them for also have a son in Year 7. With three “Staff would ring me to give me life after school.” other sons currently or having been updates on how the boys were doing, As parents, however, Stacey said they boarders, as well as being a fourth- which reassured me that they were sometimes struggle with not being generation Nudgee College family, okay,” she said.

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Top: Brodie Ramsay with his parents at his first Mass as a boarder. Above: Tristan Gill (left) with fellow boarder Injarra Harbour. Right: Joe Kenny talking to his older brothers and fellow boarders Todd and Dean. Left: Boarders and staff in the O’Brien Boarding House, which is the dormitory for boarders in Years 5 to 9.

“This contact with Boarding staff he then has the ability to show “Over the years we have seen the is a vital tool in helping everyone leadership qualities to help those above goals and opportunities overcome homesickness, and it also who have just arrived to nurture them explored and achieved and we know reassures the child that the people to the stage where they feel equally we made the right decision.” looking after them are invested in comfortable.” For new parents looking to enrol their comfort and wellbeing.” Year 11 student Tristan Gill is another their son into Nudgee College From getting the opportunity to play boy who began boarding in Year 7, Boarding, Suzanne’s advice is to team sports from a young age, to and, after five years in the Nudgee attend a regional tour visit or an learning to be responsible for yourself, College Boarding Village, his parents Open Day and speak with Boarding Carina said the benefits of boarding Mr and Mrs Brett and Suzanne Gill are staff and students. from Year 7 are plentiful. seeing the impact of this decision. “It will be the best decision you “Joe has already made several strong “We wanted to see Tristan start his will make for your son, opening friendships, which will take him middle school years at Nudgee his world and giving him all the through to Year 12, and along this College in a strong position with opportunities, academic and sporting journey he will meet many more experienced and supportive wise, as well as being part of a boys at different times during the teachers, for him to form good study brotherhood that cares and supports years,” she said. habits, and to explore all sporting each other,” she said. “As he is already comfortable with his opportunities available to him,” “Trust us, your son will be in good Boarding and academic environment, Suzanne said. hands.”

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2019 Senior Farewell Liturgy.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 THE EXPERIENCE OF FAITH 27 MR STEPHEN MEARA

“Taste and see that God is good” PSALM 34:8

Who, upon encountering something We recognise the need for faith REFLECTION: THE RETREAT wonderful, isn’t keen to repeat the to be a continuing praxis of belief, PROGRAM experience, find out more about it, knowledge and experience, plan to explore its potential and make deepening all three as the journey “It is perhaps the best legacy we can pass the experience part of their life? A of life unfolds. Wisdom is experience, on: the faith! To educate in the faith, to taste of something good will lead us tempered by reflection, leading to make it grow. To help children, young to this, and not just in the literal sense action, so we provide a ‘taste’ of all people and adults to know and love the of a wonderful meal or a good wine, three so that our Nudgee College Lord more and more is one of the most but also in travel, friendship and ideas. men may be Signum Fidei – exciting aspects of education. It builds The ancients knew this. In both Latin ‘Signs of Faith’. up the Church!” - Pope Francis and Hebrew, the word for wisdom is related to the word for taste. A EXPERIENCE: PRAYER AND Nudgee College provides a suite of taste, an experience, no matter LITURGY retreat experiences across all year how brief, properly considered and levels as an opportunity to withdraw analysed, leads to wisdom. Aristotle “I held the Host and thought: How small saw learning as an interdependent from the day to day of school life, Jesus made Himself, in order to show us experience the deeper reality of combination of the theoretical, the that He doesn’t expect great things of us, creative and the practical. faith that reflection provides, and but rather little things with great love.” - allow them to make heart to heart The Catholic tradition has, since St Teresa of Calcutta connections with each other. Our the earliest times, been both an hope is that each young man comes intellectual, as well as a spiritual The Eucharist is the defining to know the love God, and his practice of faith. The catechetical experience of the Catholic faith process in early church communities brothers, has for him, giving him the and the tie that binds any Christian confidence that support offers. May was a lengthy process of coming to community, making us one. Our know the habits and rituals of the he then see that true strength comes students regularly participate in in our quietness, our vulnerability and community and learning much of its Mass together as a whole College our openness to one another. intellectual basis, which the modern community, as a House group and as Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults a Boarding community. It is a privilege Story and metaphor appeal to the tries to mirror; an education in and of to provide liturgies of substance and minds of all humans, and none more the faith. quality in our community and to than the adolescent male. In Years As a school in the Archdiocese of witness young men respond with 5 to 8, students have a series of one Brisbane we at St Joseph’s Nudgee genuine prayer and the consolation day experiences focussing on the College design and implement our that only communion with each other Nudgee College journey of faith and Religious Education curriculum in and with Christ can provide. Many of its different contexts in different years. accordance with the guidelines our community celebrations, such as The Year 9 group of students have an set down by the Archbishop and the Feast of Blessed Edmund Rice or extended retreat experience, moving regulated by the Queensland Catholic the anniversary of Br Vic Larkin, are the metaphor to the Emmaus journey, Education Commission. A Nudgee marked with a Liturgy of the Word. recognising the blessings life holds if College student’s education of faith We also pray together daily. We share we are open to the presence of Christ is well designed and delivered. a common morning prayer together as companion and guide, seeing Him Lamenting the over emphasis on the in our PC groups where we join with in the face of the other companions theoretical aspect of faith education the Church in marking the seasons of on this journey, our family and mates. in the past, T.S. Eliot once said: “We the year and responding to the needs had the experience but missed of the world, the community and our That ability to see Christ in the face the meaning”. It often seems to me school. Each afternoon, we stand in of others is the focus of our Year 10 that after 13 years of education in a solidarity and say our College Prayer Immersion Program. Students may Catholic school, but not the same together as a sign of our unity and witness the work of the Church in education in the practice of faith in our call to be Signum Fidei – ‘Signs of other cultures by living with Christian their families, our young men often Faith’, asking God’s strength to assist Brothers’ communities in Wewak and have the meaning, but have missed us. Many classes during the day also Vuvu, both in Papua New Guinea, the experience. begin with prayer. or undertake a Brisbane-based

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activity looking at aspects of life in journey to come, remaining faithful to Our community reaches out to others. our community that are not often their God, to Nudgee College and to We have been blessed with each on display or obvious if one is not themselves? They examine the risks other, with magnificent resources and looking. These experiences can take they had to take to be genuine men with the gift of faith. The only human place across one or two weeks. of faith and decide how they can take response to such generosity is to share it with others. The Year 11 students’ preparation the courage they have made a part of for leadership in our community is this experience into their relationships Students in all years, according to their concluded with a two day leadership and challenges to come. It is a ability, are invited to participate in our retreat early in Term 4, where the wonderful experience and a privilege Social Justice Program. As a College newly announced College Captain, to accompany them on this journey. community we work as partners with Vice Captains and Prefects work with several organisations carrying out their cohort to plan for the coming ACTION: JUSTICE AND valuable work at home and overseas. year, looking at opportunities to be SOLIDARITY We provide substantial support to servant leaders, modelling themselves Edmund Rice Foundation Australia through several programs, including on Christ and Blessed Edmund Rice. “But the wisdom from above is first of all our biggest community fundraising pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all The culmination of the Retreat activity each year, the Walk for times, and willing to yield to others. It is Program is the Year 12 Kairos Retreat. Edmund. Each House and Boarding Over these three days, in which full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds.” House has a nominated charity they students are broken into groups of - James 3:17 work to support. A number of older between 40 and 45, the Year 12 men students participate in activities return to the idea of journey. Their A person of wisdom is called to be a through ERA for Change, which is a Nudgee College journey is nearing person of action. If all that a Nudgee network of Edmund Rice schools in its completion. It will never end, as College student is given in his time at Australia. Younger members are part they will always be Nudgee College the College does not have a profound of the Junior Justice League. men, but it is complete. How can influence, not only on his thinking, but Many of our students make a weekly they continue, then, to be Signum on his actions, we may have educated commitment to programs Nudgee Fidei – ‘Signs of Faith’ on the long his mind, but failed to touch his heart. College undertakes:

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 • Scrabble and Chat: Year 7 students All of us who belong to this have fun and conversation with community of faith that is Nudgee residents of the aged-care facilities College are called to be Signum Fidei – 29 in our area. ‘Signs of Faith’. To be a sign to the • Zillmere State School Homework world, like the stars of heaven, that life Club: Years 5 to 10 students help and all it holds, is good, because we with the homework and social have tasted it and found it so. We pray skills of selected students. we may be clear and resolute signs • Big Brekky: Years 10 to 12 students of that goodness: in our prayer, in our provide a barbecue breakfast and gentle reflective natures and in our have conversations with clients actions to build a better world. This is who are homeless or doing it not only the path to wisdom, but to tough in Fortitude Valley. the joy that wisdom and faith provide • Big BBQ: Years 10 to 12 students when one is open to the presence cook dinner and chat to residents and love of God, experienced in the of the Alpha Caravan Park at Aspley. world and our community. • Vic’s Fairtrade Cafe: Students run a cafe every morning selling Fair Trade Kolega Coffee from the COLLEGE AFTERNOON PRAYER Terrace Timor Network. O God of justice and compassion. • Ecumenical Coffee Brigade: We place before you our needs as Students make sandwiches members of St Joseph’s Nudgee College. delivered by the Ecumenical Nourish and inspire us to live justly, to be Coffee Brigade to clients who are homeless or having a hard time in Signs of Faith to all. the Fortitude Valley area. Live Jesus in our hearts! Forever. Left: Year 10 Immersion to Papua New Guinea. Below: Big BBQ participants.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 30 THE FORMATION OF BOYS IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL MR CHRIS CAWLEY

Student formation is an integral part of the whole development of each student at St Joseph’s Nudgee College. Director of Junior School Mr Chris Cawley shares how this unfolds.

In the Junior School, student As noted, there are a number of The focus of the Year 5 program is formation takes many forms, outside providers who enhance our for boys to feel comfortable and from formal programs involving Student Formation programs. The confident away from home. The outside providers, to the everyday two most significant are Camp Apex, program aims to: Mudjimba, and Let’s Chat Education. occurrences in the playground at • develop confidence through Both of these spiral programs are lunchtime. enjoyable experiences delivered over the two years a student The events that occur in a primary spends in the Junior School. • expand friendships and social skills. classroom and playground can form the basis for important discussion The focus of the Year 6 program is to CAMPS among students. Whether it is a assist boys in learning how to ‘manage hypothetical scenario or a real One of the most important aspects self’ by: incident, the focus is always on how of our Student Formation programs • growing independence we could react in this situation in is our annual camps for students in • working collaboratively in small order to have a positive outcome. Years 5 and 6. These camps provide experiences for our students that take groups As a BYOD school the responsibility them outside their comfort zone, and • building self-confidence. as a digital citizen is front and centre. for them to mix with their peers in a Our Year 5 students embarked on When reviewing another student’s supportive environment. By attending their first Nudgee College camp Flipgrid for example, the discussion the same campground in Mudjimba, experience in the latter part of leads to how one’s comments can we are able to develop a sequential boost another student’s confidence. program over a two year cycle. Each Semester 1. It was a wonderful event The use of positive feedback is year level engages with activities and on the Sunshine Coast at Camp encouraged and shows that how we learning experiences that are suited Apex, Mudjimba. I was impressed on interact on digital media does have a for the age of the individual and the day I visited with how engaged relevant impact. ability of students. the boys were, and how admirably the first group had represented our College. By visiting the next day I was able to see all six classes participate in this important part of our Student Formation Program. Below are Year 5 and Year 6 students’ reflections from camp: The camp was a great experience for me in my first year in Nudgee College. I really enjoyed the camp because of the activities, such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, mountain biking, orienteering, raft building and fishing. I am an outdoors person who loves the sunshine and being occupied, but these were things that I had not done before. The rock climbing wall – the tallest in Queensland – was extremely challenging, but I was determined to make it to the top, and I did. The food was great, maybe as good as my mum’s!

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The games night was really hyped up LET’S CHAT EDUCATION evolve every year and are based on with the music and cheering with my the needs of the students who sit in This program for students in Years front of us. In future years I’m sure our mates. Being with my mates was the 5 and 6 explores the topic of ‘sexual focus will be on issues that, today, we best part because everything was in a self’, with an information evening are not even aware of. For example, group. Overall, I loved camp, and I can’t held for parents setting out the 10 years ago, the idea of a smart wait to go back next year and do it all content. The session is presented phone was only for the rich; today again. By Billy Grace (Year 5) by representatives of Let’s Chat most students have one. That creates Education. They deliver most of the Our Year 6 program builds on the skills new challenges for educators and content, supported by our core developed in Year 5, and the students parents. However, that is the beauty teachers. It is important that children appreciated the elevation of skills of a program that evolves with the are given accurate, reliable and age- required to complete each activity: needs of our students. appropriate information and skills in Whether it was abseiling down the a supportive environment, and the climbing wall or crawling through the home is one of the best places for this mud run, at some part of the camp we education to occur. However, support were all pushed to our limits and faced from the school environment is also our fears. In between activities we were important. given delicious meals served by the kind Our Student Formation programs staff at the camp. The camp was by far in Years 5 and 6 cover a wide range my highlight of Term 2. We got to hang of educational material. We take out with our friends while doing these seriously our responsibility to work amazing activities. We had the best time with families to ensure we educate Opposite page: Year 5 camp. at camp. By Alex Smith (Year 6) the whole student. Our programs Above: Year 6 camp.

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 RE-DEDICATION OF THE 33 RHODES SCHOLAR WALK

MS TARA SHIPPERLEY

Rhodes Scholarships were created under the Will of Cecil Rhodes in order to provide the future leaders of the English speaking world with the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford.

He hoped that they would then be better able to contribute to the Rhodes Scholar Walk. betterment of humanity and the maintenance of world peace. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship program, enabling outstanding young people from around the world postgraduate study at Oxford. The scholars are expected to exhibit the following characteristics: literacy and scholastic attainment, fondness of and success in outdoor sports, qualities of truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship, exhibition of moral force of character and instincts to lead and take an interest in one’s contemporaries. Nudgee College has had seven Old University of Queensland, graduating turn events into lasting experiences. Boys awarded Rhodes Scholarships, in 2000. In 2002, he was awarded a Stephen also shared some wisdom with the most recent being Dr Stephen Rhodes Scholarship to undertake for the boys to take back to their Daley (NC 1990-94). Stephen was a DPhil at Magdalen College at the endeavours inside and outside of the invited back to the College this University of Oxford. classroom: Semester to address an Assembly and Today Stephen is a Biomedicine • Keep on top of what you can to witness the re-dedication of the Discovery Fellow in the Infection control Rhodes Scholar Walk, now poignantly and Immunity Program, Monash placed on the eastern wall of the DJ Biomedicine Discovery Institute, at • An organised mind is a useful mind Hanly Learning Centre. Monash University, Melbourne. • The measure of a man is not by Stephen was a successful student Stephen addressed the boys humbly, his marks alone at Nudgee College, achieving despite his many achievements. Stephen continued to define recognition both academically and He connected by recalling his time the character traits of empathy, in co-curricular activities. Notably, at Nudgee College, outlining his relationships and courage as in Year 12 he was College Captain, personal journey and relating all the important. He stressed the need to College Dux, Captain of the 1st XI and big and small happenings – initially played in the 1st XV (also representing as a day boy, and then as a boarder share empathy with others and to be Queensland Schools in rugby). A – which shaped his character and present to their needs, and also to new display about Stephen has been provided him the opportunity and have the courage to communicate created in the College Museum by our motivation to succeed. with others. archivist Mr John Sayer. He described arriving at Nudgee It was a privilege to host one of our After completing school at Nudgee College as a pivotal point in his most celebrated Old Boys and we College, Stephen studied Veterinary life, detailing a story about how hope to welcome Stephen back in Medicine and Surgery at the journalling his thoughts helped the near future.

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Thank you to our parents, grandparents, Old Boys, staff and friends who donated so generously to the Nudgee College Building Fund and Jack Ross Bursary in 2019. Your support of the Nudgee College Foundation ensures a vibrant and vital future for more young men and creates a legacy that transcends generations.

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BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Mr M and Mrs J Henry Mr B Jones and Mrs A Jones Mr B and Mrs A Lyons Mr M Henry Mr D and Mrs J Jones Ms S Lyons Mr W and Mrs K Henry Mr P and Mrs F Jones 37 Dr P Herbert Mr P and Mrs N Jones M Mr R Hetherington Mr J Jordan Dr D and Mrs K MacGinley Mr N and Mrs C Heywood Ms N Jory Mr C Mackey and Ms P Sheehan Mr C Higgins Mr M Joy and Mrs H Sinclair-Joy Mr L and Mrs A Maiava Mr B and Mrs T Highfield Mr and Mrs S Juniper Mr S and Mrs B Mair Mr D and Mrs A Hili Dr S Malone K Ms M Hill Mr P and Mrs S Malone Mr A and Mrs R Hines Mr M and Mrs L Kasprowicz Mr P and Mrs L Manitta Mr S Hinneberg Mr M and Mrs B Kearney Mr A Mano Mr T Ho and Mrs L Luu Mr A and Mrs S Keen Ms C Mappas Mrs S Hobson Mr P and Mrs N Keir Mr E Marchant Ms M Hodges Mr D and Mrs T Kele Mr B Mark and Mrs L Osborne-Mark Ms C Hodgson Mr J and Mrs K Kendal Mr W.J Markwell Mr R Hoelzl Ms D Kenman Mr S and Mrs K Marshall Mr M Hogan and Ms T Williams Mr P Kent and Ms C Conroy Mr and Mrs M Marsiglia Mr B Hollett Mr W and Mrs K Kettle Mr and Mrs J Martin Mr P and Mrs D Holloway Mr K Keyes Mr B and Mrs J Martin Mr P and Mrs A Holmes Ms K Keyes Mr J Martin and Ms I Monro Mr P Hong and Ms J Cheng Mr T and Mrs J Kidd Mr D and Mrs E Mason Mr and Mrs D Hood Mr D King Mr S Mason Ms L Hooper Mr M and Mrs L Kingston Mr F and Mrs G Mastroianni Mr J and Mrs K Horwood Mr S and Mrs L Kirby Mr A and Mrs C Mathewson Mr B Howard Mr and Mrs D Kissane Mr R Matthews and Ms J Ryan Mr L Howard Mr J and Mrs F Klein Mr K and Mrs F Maxa Mr S and Mrs A Howard Mr B and Mrs T Knudsen Mr J and Mrs J McBeath Mr B and Mrs K Howlett Mr R and Mrs V Krayem Mr P McBride Mrs A Hueppauff Dr D and Mrs R Kritzinger Mr S and Mrs M McBride Mr A and Mrs G Hughes Mr P and Mrs R Kuskie Mr A and Mrs R McCarthy Mr A and Mrs C Hunt Mr M and Mrs L Kuzevich Mr A and Dr S McClean Mr A and Mrs N Hunter Mr P McCoy Mr S and Mrs L Hunter L Mr and Mrs A McDonald Mr D and Mrs B Hyne Mr C and Mrs R McDonald Mr S and Mrs N La Monaca Mr W McDonald I Ms N La Rosa Ms C McDonald Mr A and Mrs P La Spina Ms S McDonald Mr M Illidge Ladies’ Auxiliary Mr L and Mrs G Ingham-Myers Mr A McDonald Mr W and Mrs K Lambert Mr S and Mrs J McEwan Mr D and Mrs M Ireland Mr B and Mrs P Lamprecht Drs H and S Iswariah Mr B and Mrs L McGillion Mr C and Mrs M Langton Mr L and Mrs S McGraa J Mr C and Mrs M Latham Mr T and Mrs M McGregor Dr M Lau Ms L McGrorey Mr R and Mrs K Jacobs Mr C and Mrs N Law Mr R McGuire Mr M and Mrs L Jagers Dr B Lawrance and Dr J Gaibor Mrs S McGuire Mr B and Mrs N James Mr M and Mrs R Lawrence Mr I McKenzie Mr E and Dr D Jebreen Mr G Le-Gall and Ms R Bosnic Mr S and Mrs M McKenzie Mr A and Mrs M Jelicich Mr G Leddie and Ms V Ayliffe Mr A and Mrs S McKitrick Mr C and Ms N Jenkins Mr G and Mrs A Ledwidge Mr S McLennan Mr G and Mrs A Johns Mr B and Mrs N Lee Ms E McLeod Mr A and Mrs M Johnson Ms M Legaspi Mr J McNamara Mr K Johnson Mr A and Mrs S Leon Mr A McNamara Mr P and Mrs L Johnson Mr K and Mrs C Lightbody Mr G and Mrs N McPherson Mr T Johnson Mr D Lillicrap and Ms F Simes Mr T and Mrs K Meagher Ms M Johnson Mr A Lister Mr D Meij Mr A Johnston Mr S and Mrs M Lofaro Mr M and Mrs D Mennes Mr and Mrs D Johnston Ms T Lollback Mr E Meraveka and Ms L Ryan Mr K Johnston Mr B and Mrs D Long Mr M and Mrs A Meredith Mr B and Mrs M Johnstone Mr D and Mrs M Lowrie Mr S Mex Mr A and Mrs B Jones Mr J and Mrs K Lowrie Mr D and Mrs E Meyer Mr B Jones Mr A and Mrs M Luke Ms J Meyer

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Mr K Michael and Ms J Carillo Mr I Ortega-Portela and Ms R Q Mr J and Mrs L Read Mr S and Mrs K Miles Mr J and Mrs T Osborne Mr B Reading 38 Mr M Miller and Mrs T Bauer Mr S and Mrs J Ostwald Ms S Renardson Mr P and Mrs K Miller Mr T and Mrs K Rennie Mr P and Mrs C Millios P Mr M and Mrs A Reppel Dr M Reverente Mr M and Mrs R Mineo Mr K and Mrs K Padfield Mr and Mrs Rhodes Dr S and Mrs C Mitchell Mr J Pantaleon Mr J Ribot-De-Bresac Mr G and Mrs J Mitchell Mr V and Mrs L Pappin Mr B Richardson and Ms N Milne Ms J Moncrieff Parents of Class of 2018 Mrs T Richardson Mr J Moon and Mrs J Kang Parents of Class of 2019 Mr S and Mrs T Rigby Mr E Moore and Ms B Pradella Parents of Class of 2020 Mr A and Mrs C Rigney Mr L Moore and Mrs A Bradley-Moore Parents of Class of 2021 Mr P Rizzo and Ms M Hutchinson Mr T Moore Parents of Class of 2022 Drs A and S Roati Mr R Morton Parents of Class of 2023 Mr A and Mrs L Roberts Mr S Moss and Ms T Troughton Parents of Class of 2024 Mr C Roberts Mr M and Mrs N Muellegger Parents of Class of 2025 Mr M Roberts Ms E Muller Parents of Class of 2026 Mr R and Mrs C Roberts Mr P and Mrs M Mulligan Mr M and Mrs K Parer Dr J Robertson Mr and Mrs S Munnuswamy Mr R Parer Mr D Robertson and Mrs C Aitken Mr A and Mrs J Munt Mr J and Mrs F Parker Mr N Robertson Mr A and Mrs J Murphy Mr J and Mrs N Parker Mr G and Mrs D Roche Mr S Murrihy and Mrs T Wildin Mr S and Mrs R Pascoe Mr A and Mrs M Rohan Mr S Myler Mr N Patterson Ms M Rohan Mr M and Mrs L Patti Mr M and Mrs A Roland N Mr C and Mrs E Pattison Mr A and Mrs P Roost Mr O Pazynitch Dr R and Mrs S Naidoo Mr T and Mrs J Roostan Mr R Peardon and Ms C Saddler Mr M Nali Mr and Mrs T Ropelin Mr D Pearson Mr P and Mrs J Neisler Mr A and Mrs N Rose Mr P and Mrs R Pedrina Mr G Nelson Mrs C Rose Mr L and Mrs S Penrose Mr N and Mrs M Nethery Mr D and Mrs J Rosolen Mr R.L Penson Mr R and Mrs J Newlan Ms M Ross-Walis Mr A and Mrs T Percival Mr S and Mrs A Ngauamo Mr G and Mrs T Rostron Mr A and Mrs L Percy Mr T and Mrs K Nichols Mr and Mrs K Rowan Mr C and Mrs K Perkins Mr H and Mrs K Nicolaidis Mr M Rowland and Ms M McTavish Mr K and Mrs C Perrett Mr J Nimmo and Ms S Stark Mr P and Mrs Z Rowling Mr D and Mrs V Petridis Mr R and Mrs E Nioa Dr G and Mrs B Ryan Ms J Peut Mr C and Mrs A Nixon Mr G and Mrs J Ryan Mr R and Mrs E Pfitzner Mr C and Mrs D Noble Mr J Ryan Mr M and Mrs K Phillips Mr R and Mrs S Nolan Mr S Ryan Mr A and Mrs P Picone Mrs N Nolan Mrs K Ryan Mr G and Mrs N Pink Ms C Noy Ms M Ryan Mr N and Mrs K Piper Mr M and Mrs A Nucifora Mr A and Mrs K Rye Nudgee Old Boys Class of 1968 Mr L and Mrs J Pitt Mr T and Mrs C Nugent Mr S and Mrs E Pola S Mr D and Mrs R Nutley Mr J and Mrs K Potter Mr A and Mrs V Power Mr P and Mrs D Salinovic O Mr B Power and Ms K Hausmann Mr J Salmon and Ms J Williams Mr J Power Mr C Sartori Mr N and Mrs K O’Brien Mr J and Mrs B Power Ms J Scherf Mr R O’Brien Mr T and Mrs P Power Mr B and Mrs S Schimming Mr S and Mrs E O’Brien Mr R and Mrs M Pugh Mr and Mrs T Scholes Mrs E O’Brien Mr G and Mrs S Pye Mr M and Mrs R Schuster Mr K O’Connor Mr J and Mrs A Sciacca Mr S O’Donnell Q Mr J Sciacca Mr M and Mrs C O’Hara Mr M and Mrs P Scott Mr D and Mrs J Quan Mr G and Mrs S O’Keeffe Mr R and Mrs P Sedgman Mr C and Mrs M Quinn Mr G O’Keeffe and Ms S Simaing Mr N and Mrs K Seery Mr M and Mrs C Quy-Verlander Mr J O’Neill and Ms C Bruce Mr A and Mrs M Sehgal Ms R O’Reilly-Martinez R Mr T and Mrs D Seymour Mr J and Mrs S O’Rielley Shadforths Civil Mr B and Mrs L O’Sullivan Mr T Raduntz and Ms C Barrett Mr K and Mrs H Shah Mr D Oehlman Mr C and Mrs N Raven Mr L Shaw and Ms R Townley

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Mr S Shaw Mr A and Mrs J Thompson Mr T and Mrs J Weber Mr G Sheahan Mr S Thompson Mr R and Mrs C Webster Mr M and Mrs R Shepherd Mr A Thomson and Ms B Raynes-G Mr M and Mrs D Wedmaier 39 Mr D and Mrs M Shibble Mr G and Mrs F Thorne Mr A Wendt and Dr S O’Dwyer Mr R Shun Wah and Ms S Bryan Mr J Thornley Mr J and Mrs T Wendt Mr A Siaosi and Ms A Brown Mr N and Mrs J Thornton Mr F and Mrs G Wentzel Mr S and Mrs T Sidhu Mr P and Mrs J Tiffin Mr G and Mrs K Wheeler Mr J and Mrs V Siemon Mr G and Mrs J Timbs Mr and Mrs J White Mr and Mrs M Simpson Mr R and Mrs B Tkaczyk Ms L White Mr P and Mrs K Simpson Mr F and Mrs C Toaldo Mr D and Mrs K Wilkie Mr P Simshauser Mr B Tobin Mr B and Mrs N Williams Mr R Singh and Mrs S Kamboj Mr P Todd Mr C and Mrs L Williams Mr G Singh and Mrs K Kaur Mr S Townsend Mr D and Mrs S Williams Mr S Singh and Ms K Sandhu Mr J Tran Mr J and Mrs K Williams The Sleba Family Mr S Trappey Mr P and Mrs J Williams Mr J and Mrs C Small Mr R and Mrs J Trout Mr T and Mrs D Williams Mr M and Mrs H Smeaton Mr C Tsianakas Mr and Mrs M Wilson Mr A and Mrs H Smith Mrs M Tucker Mr D and Mrs F Wilson Mr B and Mrs L Smith Mr T and Mrs M Tulley Mrs A Winton Mr C Smith Mr D Turner Mr J and Mrs A Wishart Mr C Smith and Ms M Dumaguing Ms H Turvey Mr M and Dr K Witteveen Mr D Smith and Ms B Porter-Smith Mr W and Mrs J Wolfe Mr G and Mrs A Smith U Mr C and Mrs L Wood Mr G and Mrs S Smith Mr A Wright Mr D Unterburger Mr J and Mrs Z Smith Mr B and Mrs D Wright Mrs S Unterburger Mr L and Mrs T Smith Mr D and Mrs R Wright Mr R and Mrs J Smith V Mr T and Mrs N Wright Mr S and Mrs L Smith Mrs N Wright Mr S and Mrs P Smith Ms B Vacca Prof L Wu and Ms Y Bao Ms J Smith Mr P and Mrs J Van Der Meer Mr D and Mrs T Wyatt Dr R and Mrs J Smullen Mr P and Mrs A Van Weerdenburg Mr M and Mrs R Smythe Mr M and Mrs K Vanderburg X Mr T and Mrs S Vella Mr S and Mrs J Soberon Mr J and Mrs N Xidas Ms T Southam Mr D and Mrs P Vincent Mr N Spencer Mr B Vivers Y Mrs W Stack Mr P and Mrs S Vollert Mr B and Mrs T Stanton Mr G and Mrs L Voysey Mr H and Mrs B Yang Mr D and Mrs S Stark Mr S and Mrs J Yeadon Mr G and Mrs R Steele W Mr J and Mrs K Yellowley Mr P and Mrs E Young Mr D and Mrs C Stein Mr N Waddington and Ms N Coutt Mr G Stephens Mr B and Mrs T Walker Z Mr C and Mrs K Stevens Mr D and Mrs S Walker Mr S and Dr M Stevens Ms C Walker Mr and Mrs A Zahra Mr C and Mrs D Stewart Mr A and Mrs B Wall Mr R and Dr V Zann Ms Stewart Mr D and Mrs A Wallace Mr H Zhang and Ms J Yu Mr and Mrs M Stitt Mr M and Mrs E Wallis Mr C and Mrs A Stoneman Mr B and Mrs C Walsh Plus our one anonymous donor Mr J and Mrs T Storey Mr D and Mrs A Walsh Mr C Stuart Mr S and Mrs G Walton Mr and Mrs M Sully Mr C Ward Mr J and Mrs R Sutherland Mr P Ward Mr R and Mrs J Swinton Mr P.R and Mrs M Ward Mrs A Ware T Mr T and Mrs R Warren Mr J and Mrs T Tainui Mr W Washington Mr B and Mrs W Tamer Mr B and Mrs P Watkins Mr M and Mrs B Tancred Ms Y Watson Mr M and Mrs Q Tatkovic Mr B Watt and Ms S Milasas Mr D and Mrs B Tayler Mr S and Mrs A Watters Mr B and Mrs S Taylor Mr and Mrs M Weaver Mr C and Mrs J Thomas Mr J and Mrs M Weaver Mr W and Mrs A Thomas Mr M Webb and Ms S Parer

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 PORTAL TO THE PAST: 1891 TO 1917 MR JOHN SAYER 40 With the refurbishment of the – entered the picture. There were College was built on a footprint Treacy Building about to commence, 40 Terrace junior boys who formed that was owned by separate Archivist Mr John Sayer reflects on the nucleus of Nudgee College. entities within the greater a time when this 128 year old The first Director was Br D. F. Bodkin. Christian Brothers congregation. College was brand new. • 1892: The Senior pupils came This was to be in our favour and The end of Term 3, 2019, saw the across from Terrace to Nudgee is testament to the business College take part in an Edmund Rice College, which now had 85 acumen inherited from the Irish Education Australia (EREA) schools’ boarders, with Br Duggan teaching Brothers from their astute initiative, which entailed the respective both the Junior University Class founder – himself a very successful student leaders of St Joseph’s College, and the Senior University Class. businessman. Gregory Terrace; St Laurence’s College; These are equivalent to today’s 2. A road to the railway was built Ambrose Treacy College; St Patrick’s Years 10 and 12, respectively. with a bridge over Nundah Creek. College, Shorncliffe; and St Joseph’s They were not entirely happy Nudgee College coming together chaps because they had 3. The debt in 1891 was £12,376/17/1. to embrace the Br Patrick Ambrose developed a love and respect for 4. From the start, Nudgee College Treacy story. The man was certainly their Terrace traditions. From had its own electricity and septic inspiring and amazing. The students the get-go, however, the rivalry system. In today’s perspective, had the privilege of meeting with was slowly evolving. Br Regis Hickey – a former Br Provincial these were significant ‘points of St Francis Xavier Province and • 1900: The dormitory block was built. of difference’ for the rural boarding author of Br Treacy’s biography. • 1904: The northern wing of the school. The engine room site for Br Regis regaled them with many Treacy Building was completed the electricity generator is across yarns arising from his research. under the direction of architect from the present-day laundry. The contents of this article are James Percy Cowlishaw. Arcades 5. In 1893, Br Treacy visited sourced from the personal notes of were added to the front facade, Townsville, Charters Towers, Cairns, Br Vit Wallis, who is another legend of and a cupola built on top of the Cooktown and the Palmer gold tower. The first science lab was built. the College. His work in the Nudgee fields seeking financial support for College Archives, back in the 1980s • 1914: Our Chapel of Our Lady Help the College. His success increased and 1990s, is one of the many gifts he of Christians was being built. the enrolment by 22 new boys. bequeathed to the future generations Nudgee College switched from 6. The new dormitory, built in 1900, of Nudgee College men. The timeline rugby union to rugby league. below sheds some light on the early World War I plunged the world extended the boarding capacity to years of the College, which will soon into turmoil. Many Nudgee 130 students – Nudgee College embark on a major refurbishment of College Old Boys joined the armed was on the move! some of the verandas and spaces in forces and gave their lives for 7. The Chapel was on the top floor of the buildings mentioned below. the cause. the South Wing. • 1802: Br Edmund Ignatius Rice • 1916: The Chapel was completed 8. Enrolment numbers continued to opened his first school in (architect was Thomas Hall). increase: 160 in 1905, 175 in 1906, Waterford, Ireland. Statues of St Patrick and St Francis and 220 in 1907. • 1875: Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy Xavier were presented by students. 9. In 1908, a playing field was cleared opened his first school in the old • 1917: ‘Big Ben’ was acquired. sandstone church and a wooden on six acres of the mound at a cost shed, next to Brisbane’s St Stephen’s Following are a few interested facts £8 per acre to clear. A fairly decent Cathedral (26 boys on the books). I came across in my research: paddock evolved. • 1875: By the end of the year, 1. Br Treacy purchased 50 acres from 10. In 1909, the rest of the Holmes Christian Brothers, Brisbane, Presbyterian Minister Rev T. family’s portion, 40 acres, was was opened, and St Joseph’s Holmes of Leichhardt, Sydney, for acquired for a mere £5 per acre. College, Gregory Terrace, began £5 per acre. The Brothers owned This led down to the Zillman its extraordinary journey. 257 acres of flat land at Nudgee Waterholes. beside Moreton Bay, about 15km • 1881: First boarders arrived at from the city centre. The additional Throughout this exciting period, Terrace. Although extensions were 50 acres became known as the Nudgee College was led by eight made, over-crowding continued. ‘Nudgee Mound’ and was the Directors: Brothers Bodkin, O’Brien, • 1891: Christian Brothers, Nudgee, higher ground of our campus. It set O’Hagen, Hughes, Cotter, Duggan, was opened for ‘the boys from the up a circumstance that was to be Moroney and Magee. Only two of bush’, and St Joseph’s College, quietly challenging down through these are not part of today’s Nudgee Nudgee – as it was then known the years because Nudgee College lexicon.

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THE CENTENARY OF THE DUHIG BUILDING

DR MAREE GANLY

As 2019 marks 100 years since classes began in the Duhig Building, former staff member Dr Maree Ganly explores the building’s history.

This year marks the centenary year never an official opening because Chapel, and presumably for this Duhig of the opening of what is now public gatherings were forbidden Building, were made in Birmingham, known as the Duhig Building. The that year as a result of the Spanish flu England. In keeping with the modern classrooms in the building were epidemic. Eighty-one years later, in artistic style of the early 20th century, ready for occupation in early 1919 2001, an official opening gesture was they are created in the elegant art after the foundation stone was laid conducted during the re-dedication deco design. in 1917. The Latin statement on the ceremony of the restored stained- They are a radical departure from the foundation, which was translated by glass windows in the stairwell of the religious themes of saints and biblical Nudgee College archivist the late Br Duhig Building. By the late 1990s, figures, which usually characterise Wallis, reads “this northern wing of one of the 13 stained-glass windows stained-glass windows in churches St Joseph’s College is destined for had already been removed and lost and religious institutes. The windows the instruction of its students in the through damage and age. Br Peter provide light and inspiration in what sciences and the arts”. From Dr Tom Harney and Br Vince Skelly, who were would be a dark shadowy stairwell Boland’s book Nudgee: 1891–1991 we Principals during that time, supported with blank walls. The windows are a learn that the building was originally a recommendation for a complete link with the past as they inspire us to named the Dunne Building after the restoration of nine of the windows take time to look through into another first Archbishop of Brisbane, Robert and a replacement of the one dimension from Nudgee College’s Dunne. already missing. The Arts and Crafts history. The one strong symbol on When the name changed to the Festival Committee, led by Ms Vicky these windows in the Duhig Building Duhig Building is not recorded but, Bikerstaff, raised funds to complete is the College crest on the central in 1917, Archbishop Dunne had left the task. The windows were removed window with the words ‘Signum Fidei’ £30,000 to the Christian Brothers in his for restoration and the work was etched into the glass. completed at a cost of $14,200 by the Will, which the Brothers did not claim It is with great pride that we celebrate company Jeremy Clifford Lighting. The at the time. Archbishop James Duhig the Duhig Building centenary in 2019. work included the installation of mesh succeeded Robert Dunne and gave We are grateful to Archbishops Duhig security grills on the exterior and to Christian Brothers, Nudgee £15,000 and Dunne, our Nudgee College acrylic covers on the inside to protect from the original Dunne Will, which leaders of Christian Brothers and them from future damage. was the initial cost of the building. The Catholic businessmen donors, such names of two Archbishops Dunne and In keeping with the brief that as Mr T C Beirne, and later Nudgee Duhig associated with the building the Duhig Building would be an College committees, such as the Arts gives some idea of the significant educational facility for the arts and and Crafts, for this historical building. value placed on education by the sciences, the windows were included Along with its classroom renovations Christian Brothers in Queensland. in the design, which is a rarity in in 1988 and 2008 and the restored Classes in the Duhig Building began school buildings. The lead-light artist windows, the Duhig Building is a gift early in 1919 but, according to the is not named, perhaps because the to our students and staff now and into archival records from 1919, there was windows of the Nudgee College the next century.

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Top left: On Tuesday 27 August, 10 students participated in the Write a Book in a Day competition, during which they wrote, edited and illustrated a book in 12 hours to raise awareness and funds for The Kids’ Cancer Project. Above: Congratulations to Old Boy Terry Sparkes (NC 1997-2000) who was invited to compete in the 2019 Hororata Highland Games as part of the Oceania Championships and won gold in the Heavyweight Championships. Right: Year 12 student Benjamin Rohan won the Music category at the QLD Youth Shakespeare Festival Final in October. Below: At the 2019 Australian Track and Field Championships held in Sydney in April, Year 10 student Ethan Petcos (right) won gold in the Under 17 high jump with a leap of 2.02m. Year 9 student Ashley Wong (left) won the Under 16 100m with a time of 11.27secs. Ashley was also part of the gold medal winning Queensland 4 x 100m and 4 x 200m relay teams. Bottom left: On Tuesday 12 November the College’s 1st XI Cricket team won the Grand Final of the StreetSmarts Secondary Schools T20 Challenge.

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Left: Year 11 student Cooper Skerry has relocated to England after being signed as a scholar to the Under 18 Leeds United Football Club Academy side. Above: In October the 2020 College Captain and Vice Captains were announced. The 2020 Captain is Injarra Harbour (centre), along with Vice Captains (from left to right) Michael Jones, Patrick Kelly, Lastus Auakai and Oliver Horwood. Right: Nudgee College Old Boy Frank Li (NC 2004) was named as one of Queensland’s 2019 Top 20 Under 40 young entrepreneurs and business leaders by Queensland Business Monthly. Frank has a long list of successful dining and drinking venues, which includes Brisbane’s The Flying Cock, Longtime, Honto, Little Valley and the Gold Coast’s Rick Shores.

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2019 College Dux Vidur Sehgal.

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Awards Ceremony

On Monday 4 November the College • James J Delahunty Award for • Caltex All Rounder Award for Study, celebrated the achievements of Sportsman of the Year: Activities and Service: Vidur Sehgal many in the community at the Jacob Krayem, Patrick Long • University of Queensland annual Awards Ceremony in the • The Arts Committee Creative Application to Lifelong Learning: Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre. Ethan Ferraro In addition to the presentation of Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts: award recipients, the night also Benjamin Rohan • John Francis Treacy Award for featured 2019 highlight videos, music • Shirley Agnew Memorial Award Service to the Boarding Community: performances, art presentations and a for Outstanding Participation: Hamish Smith scene from this year’s College Musical, Benjamin Rohan • Br J G Hodda Memorial Award The Addams Family. for Leadership and Diligence: • W A Collins Memorial Award Xavier Bundock, Patrick Long, Well done to all of the award winners for Conduct, Study and Sport: Kobie Smith, Isaac Roati, and particular congratulations to Vidur Sehgal the recipients of our Awards of Hayden Bygott • W Carlton-Smith Memorial Award Distinction: • Lawrie Cusack Signum Fidei Award: for Leadership, Study and Sport: • Year 10 Ladies’ Auxiliary Award Hamish Smith Xavier Bundock for Conduct, Study and Sport: • Dux of the College: Vidur Sehgal Ethan Petcos • Sam Sciacca Memorial Award for Character and Citizenship: • Year 10 Richard James Hutton Elliott Bursary for Social Justice Oliver Meyer and Community Service: • College Award for Outstanding Leo De Clara Contribution to Sustainability: • Year 11 Past Mothers’ Association Oliver Meyer, Kobie Smith Sign of Faith Award: Isaac Babao • Old Boys’ Award for Outstanding • Junior Sportsman of the Year: Service to the College: Angus Durkin Harrison Vella • Excellence in Sport Award: • Kelleher Family Award for Consistent, Noah McFadyen, Reesjan Pasitoa, Unrecognised Achievement: Harrison Vella Connor Chistiakoff

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Barralong Corporate Regatta

The Barralong Corporate Regatta is the Rowing Program’s biggest annual fundraiser. This event also raises funds for the College’s Social Justice programs. Several crews took part in the six week learn to row program, which culminated in the regatta on Sunday 15 September. Many spectators lined the banks of the Brisbane River at West End to watch and cheer on the crews. 48

Boarders’ Bash

After the 1st XV’s home game victory over St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace on Saturday 3 August, thousands ventured across to Edmund Rice Mall for the annual Boarders’ Bash. This event is one of the community’s biggest social events, with both Old Boys and Boarding families travelling from far and wide to be in attendance.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Grandparent’s Day 49 On Saturday 7 September, grandparents and caregivers of students were invited to the College to enjoy a morning tea with their families in the Boarders’ Dining Room. Hundreds of people turned up to enjoy the delectable spread of sweets, sliders and beverages on offer. The event also coincided with day two of the Dimensions Arts Festival, with many families also venturing across to Tierney Auditorium to enjoy the artworks. Every year this event provides a wonderful opportunity for community members to gather as a family, and for students to share their school with their grandparents.

Mothers’ Christmas Mass & Dinner

This year hundreds of Nudgee College mothers, both past and present, gathered on campus for the annual Mothers’ Christmas Mass and Dinner. The evening began with a Mass in the College Chapel, before the group ventured down to the Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre to enjoy a buffet dinner. It was a wonderful evening of dinner, drinks and dancing. Thank you to the Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Past Mothers’ Association for their organisation of this event.

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Inter-house Showcase

Thousands packed into the Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre on Monday 28 October to witness the culmination of the 2019 Inter-house competition: Showcase. After nine fun-filled performances the judging panel of House parents decided to crown Ross House the winners, for the second year in a row. The crowd also enjoyed the inclusion of a few of the College’s Rock Bands in the program of performances.

Open Morning

Due to an increase in registration numbers, this year’s Open Morning was held in the Christian Brothers’ Conference Centre on Tuesday 13 August. Upon registration prospective families were invited to tour the campus with students or staff as their guide, before returning to the Conference Centre for a Q&A panel. This event provided the perfect opportunity to explore the College campus during a regular school day. If you would like to tour the campus in 2020, Open Day will be held on Saturday 16 May and Open Morning will be on 11 August.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 Nudgee Long Lunch

On Sunday 11 August, 750 members of the Nudgee College community came together for the fourth annual Nudgee Long Lunch. 51 Under clear blue skies, the afternoon thank you to our wonderful event Navarro and Mr Steve Lutter from on Ross Oval featured wonderful local lead Ms Alysia Bridger, the Ladies’ Catering, Mr Raoul Carmody and the musicians, great food and even better Auxiliary and Past Mothers’ Association AV crew, and the Development and company. Funds raised from the event for helping set the event and selling Communications team. supported the Ladies’ Auxiliary, who raffle tickets on the day, Ms Annettte Save the date for next year’s Nudgee were raising money for the Boarders’ Armstrong and Mr Steve Latter from Long Lunch - Sunday 9 August! Tickets Dining Room refurbishment. A special Property and Services, Mr Alfonso will go on sale on Friday 3 April 2020.

Ekka Cocktail Party

The second annual Ekka Cocktail Party was held on Wednesday 7 August at the Alliance Hotel. This event celebrates the College’s rich tradition of connecting with rural families, as well as the achievements of the Cattle Club and Show Team as they head into one of their most important shows of the year - the Ekka. More than 70 people attended, comprising Nudgee College staff, Board members, and parents, supporters and sponsors of the Cattle Club and Show Team. Chairman of BUSHKids Dr Neil Bartels OAM was also in attendance to speak about this organisation, which supports the health and wellbeing of children and families in Queensland’s regional, rural and remote communities. The Cattle Club and Show Team have formed a partnership with BUSHKids and raised Peter Fullagar, Rachel Wilson and Neil Bartels. funds for the charity throughout the year.

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Valedictory

The Seniors of 2019 officially marked the end of their Nudgee College journey as students at the annual Valedictory Mass and Dinner on Thursday 14 November.

The evening began with Mass in a three course dinner, during which the McKennariey Centre, which was the Year 12s were presented on stage celebrated by Very Rev Anthony with their graduation certificates. Mellor VF (Dean of St Stephen’s As a symbol of the boys’ transition Cathedral). from students to Old Boys, the Seniors were gifted with NCOBA ties. Overall Following Mass students, staff and it was a poignant occasion and the families headed to the Christian perfect way to say goodbye and good Brothers’ Conference Centre to enjoy luck to the 2019 Year 12 cohort.

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Above: Valedictory. Far left: Christian Thomson, Maggie Shaw and Justin Bunker at Valedictory. Below: College Captain Hayden Bygott speaking at Valedictory.

BEHIND THE STRIPES SEMESTER 2 2019 54 ‘The Crew’ Premiere

Almost 12 months in the making, The Crew is a groundbreaking full-length documentary that follows one of Australia’s leading rowing crews, Nudgee College. The Crew provides an exclusive look inside the 2019 GPS 1st VIII Rowing season and their journey towards Head of the River, as well as the NSW State Finals and Sydney International Rowing Regatta national schoolboy title race. Before the documentary’s release online, The Crew was premiered to the Nudgee College Rowing community on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at Event Cinemas, Chermside. The Crew can be viewed on the Nudgee College YouTube channel, and is airing nationally in 2020.

Top left: The 1st VIII at The Crew premiere.

St Joseph’s Rugby Luncheon

It was that time of year again for the old rivalry of Nudgee College and St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace to be celebrated. This year’s sold out St Joseph’s Rugby Luncheon was held at Howard Smith Wharves on the eve of the Nudgee College versus Gregory Terrace round, Friday 2 August. More than 700 guests were treated to laughs by emcee and Triple M radio host Mr Greg Martin, and live art performed and painted by Brad Blaze. The afternoon was another huge success and a great community event, which raised more than $73,000 to be shared by each school’s rugby program. A big thank you to the Nudgee College representatives on the organising Front Row: Hugh Johnston, Darcy Schostakowski, Henry Smith and Angus Mazzei committee: Mr Jim Campbell, Row 2: Angus McDonald, Ben Astbury, Harrison Jennings, Hugo Smith and Seamus Hackett Mr Dave Clark and Mr Steve Flook.

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Dimensions Arts Festival

The 2019 Dimensions Arts Festival was one of the biggest in recent years, with the addition of a brand new event: Dimensions on the Green. The festival kicked off with the annual Opening Night Gala on Friday 6 September, providing attendees with the first opportunity to view and purchase artworks, as well as enjoy food, beverages and entertainment. The featured guest speaker for this event was Senior Constable Adam Frew. Adam is the founder of Yarrie Yarns, a social change project which shares stories about Indigenous Australians. At the gala he shared a ‘yarn’ about Year 11 student Trezman Banjo. The inaugural Dimensions on the Green was held on Sunday 8 September and marked the conclusion of the festival. This family-friendly event featured art Top left: Rock Band 1 at the Dimensions Arts Festival. activities and music performances in the outdoor Tierney Amphitheatre, as well Top: Dimensions Arts Festival. as drama performances inside Tierney Auditorium. Attendees enjoyed antipasto Above: Dimensions on the Green. and beverages as they soaked in the atmosphere and explored the art exhibition. Below: Old Boy artist Jack Lewis at Dimensions Opening Night Gala. Below left: Drama performance at Dimensions on the Green.

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Thasindu Chandrasekara.

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BASKETBALL

Each year Nudgee College Basketball continues to grow, and 2019 was no exception. This year more than 350 boys competed across 36 teams. The 1st V kicked off their season with a huge win versus The Southport School (TSS) in Round 1. Although there were plenty of standouts to be mentioned, Basketball Director Mr CJ Massingale said Jaisson Angalo set the tone from the tip-off with his disruptive and tenacious defence. He also commended Mason Davis for his all-round contributions. In Round 2 the 1st V went down to a strong Brisbane State High School (BSHS) team. CJ said the boys showed some resilience by cutting into the lead during the fourth quarter, and Mason Davis. while they were not able to close the gap, the effort was pleasing to see. The first home game for the season wasn’t until Round 3, which produced to set up their full court press, which CJ said was highlighted by intensity an exciting and high-scoring 1st V game versus St Joseph’s College, put us out of our rhythm.” and communication. Gregory Terrace (GT). A low shot This, alongside injuries and multiple In Round 8, the boys managed to percentage early in the match, fouls eventually led to a close loss. secure a 14 point lead late in the however, proved hard to recover from, Round 5 versus Toowoomba Grammar second quarter against Brisbane Boys’ which resulted in an eventual loss. School (TGS) followed a similar College (BBC). However, a flat third CJ said Round 4 against Ipswich formula, with a promising start but an quarter and foul trouble proved to be Grammar School (IGS) will be ultimate loss. the boys’ downfall, leading to a loss. remembered as ‘the one that got After the Round 6 bye, the 1st V rallied Their final game of the season was away’. to produce a well-deserved win high-scoring, but in the end Anglican “We came out firing, playing in true against Brisbane Grammar School Church Grammar School (ACGS) came Nudgee College Basketball style; (BGS) in Round 7. The team built an out on top. tough, disruptive defence and early lead playing full court pressure With many young players coming running the floor for easy transition defence to generate turnovers that through the ranks and numerous buckets,” he said. led to transition baskets. Jaisson development opportunities, 2020 is “However, after the first quarter IGS Angalo, Thasindu Chandrasekara and shaping up to be an exciting season began to make shots allowing them Mason Davis led the defence, which of GPS Basketball.

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Clancy Thomas.

CATTLE CLUB Queensland cattle community. The traditional Japanese residents. The Ekka also allowed the boys to witness next day we ventured to Chikuma This year the Nudgee College Cattle the auction for the commercial cattle before spending the final five nights Club and Show Team featured several they had been preparing all year. The in Tokyo. highlights, including the introduction six Angus steers (kindly donated by One of the highlights was a street of commercial cattle and the birth of the Brandenburg family and Austrex side scavenger hunt in Tokyo. two Droughtmaster bull calves. Pty Ltd) were sold for about $12,000, Compulsory rules were as follows: The year started with a training which was donated to the Nudgee groups must wear identical outfits, weekend at Highfield Park before the College Bush Boarding Bursary. must have a team mascot, and team’s first shows of the year at Bell The team finished the year with objectives that require photos must and Warwick. an excellent showing at the have the entire group in them. This really brought out the boys’ wittiness Term 2 saw the team travel to the Murwillumbah Show in Term 4. and competitiveness. Groups of four Goondiwindi and Roma shows, which searched the streets of Tokyo, with 23 allowed the boys to witness authentic MUSIC objectives in their mind, including country shows, meet industry people and show support to these regions, On Friday 28 June, 32 students, three • A photo with two school girls parents and five teachers embarked which are battling through a very on a trip that most will never forget. • A photo with the most interesting unforgiving drought. The students who attended were thing in a vending machine In Term 3 the boys completed their a part of the Music or Japanese • Buying the cheapest thing in a annual stint at the Ekka. The first week programs. convenience store with one Yen involved the cattle judging, Junior We departed Brisbane to head to • A photo with the most complex Judging and Junior Paraders, and in Narita, sharing a buffet dinner at the kanji you can find the second week the boys set up a Sky Restaurant upon arrival. Across Nudgee College beef cattle exhibit, the next three days, we explored • Finding a dog in a pram or clothes allowing the public to view the cattle Hiroshima and spent time learning • A photo using forced perspective and ask questions. Cattle Club Director the language and improving our • A video of a dance performance Dr Rachel Wilson said this experience Japanese skills. Shortly after, we or song provided the boys with a great ventured to Osaka where we spent opportunity to meet and form strong another three days trying new foods Once concluded, group photos and connections with members of the and attempting to communicate with achievements were compiled and

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shared between groups. Points were enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere Japanese activities. Throughout the tallied by teachers while students of this stay, which was polar opposite course of the trip, we visited many anxiously waited for the final to the majority of other places shrines where boys would use a standings, with bragging rights at we stayed. water-filled basin called a chōzubachi stake. The winners were Blake Keir, to clean their hands and mouth to Other things that stood out included Simon Vollert, Lachlan Barrett and purify themselves before entering. visiting Peace Park in Hiroshima; Oliver Bryans. Once inside, we threw coins into a which opened our eyes to the saisen so that our wishes may come Each day of our trip included walking, unfortunate effects of the Hiroshima eating and spending. On average, true. The shrines commonly featured a bombings. Additionally, exploring place to purchase charms and omikuji boys spent roughly 4,000 Yen daily Miyajima Island – also known as the and received 1,000 Yen daily to – a paper fortune – to help people in ‘island of the deers’ – was another their future. These charms commonly purchase a lunch of our choice. highlight, where most of the boys One of the nights, in fact, the featured family, wealth, relationships, tried the famous maple cakes. health and luck. Some specific shrines group shared a 12 course meal As well as this delicious treat, the at a traditional Japanese inn in and temples we visited included the group tried takoyaki (octopus balls), Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji Kamiyamada. The feast featured Pablo cheesecakes and many other sashimi, gupi, raw egg, steamed beef, Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and scrumptious, but different foods Matsumoto castle. chicken dumplings, minced fish salad, across the trip. However, none of fish soup, smoked salmon, green tea However, we didn’t only immerse these compared to the Okonomiyaki and rice. As Kamiyamada is formally ourselves in Japanese culture; we cooking class. This experience known as the Onsen (hot spring) shared their music and language enhanced some boys’ cooking ability town, most of the boys engaged in skills. We had the chance to visit and (and started it for others). the culture and bathed in the onsens. be shown around two high schools, Another unusual aspect about this The Japan trip was also an excellent where we exchanged gifts and stay was the environment we slept in, chance to immerse ourselves in the memories. We were also fortunate being tatami mats. Most of the boys culture by participating in traditional enough to have the opportunity to

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give four music performances over the course of the trip. We performed at two shopping centres in Hiroshima. We then took the shinkansen (bullet train) to Osaka, where Year 11 students from Osaka Meisei gave us a tour of their school and showed us traditional Japanese games and toys. In Tokyo, our final school visit and performance at Shimokitazawa Seitoku girls’ high school took place and we got to experience some of their after school activities, such as choir and rock group. The locals loved every performance and we were often bombarded with support and questions after each one. Another highlight of the trip for most of the boys was visiting the largest Pokémon centre in the world. Over the course of the trip, many boys CHESS focussed on the amount of money they were spending for just one The 1st IV finished the 2019 GPS season in fifth place; an improvement reason; to buy Pokémon! The majority from last year’s sixth place. The team produced resounding victories over of the group in fact spent upwards of IGS, TGS and TSS, plus a draw against GT. Their losses for the season were 10,000 Yen. all close, particularly the round versus against BSHS which was 1.5-2.5 Nevertheless, the group thoroughly and included two large rating upsets. enjoyed the great opportunity to With a variety of chess camps and competitions for Nudgee College travel to Japan – it was a journey most players to take part in during the off-season, the 2020 GPS season is will never forget. shaping up to be a good one. OLIVER BRYANS, LACHLAN Above: William Kewley. BARRETT & AL MCEWAN Year 9

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RUGBY The Round 2 match provided the 1st XV with the rare opportunity to play at The 2019 GPS Rugby season was Suncorp Stadium as the curtain-raiser one for the history books, but not for the Australia versus Argentina Test. for the reasons you may think. The stands were filled with blue and While the 1st XV finished in third white blazers as the 1st XV produced a place, the season featured other strong 62-21 win over BSHS. memorable milestones that can’t In Round 3 the 1st XV managed an be recorded on the scoreboard. exciting 38-31 victory in front of a This season saw the first home game home crowd at Ross Oval versus GT, played in front of the refurbished before the boys toppled a previously Ross Oval Grandstand, the 1st XV undefeated IGS side in a comprehensive play at Suncorp Stadium, as well 39-19 win in Round 4. Two more wins as an exciting Rugby Tour to Japan, against TGS (49-13) and BGS (55-14) providing boys with the opportunity led the 1st XV into their Round 8 to experience the Rugby World Cup. match versus BBC. A few mistakes in The season officially commenced the first half proved tough to come in Round 1 with an away game back from, resulting in the boys’ Top: Round 2 1st XV match at Suncorp Stadium. against TSS. This re-match of 2018’s second loss of the season. However, Above: Harrison Vella, Trezman Banjo and Will Jones. Premiership decider ended up the 1st XV recovered to produce an Below: Japan Rugby Tour. going the other way, with a close incredible 62-0 win on Ross Oval in 21-20 loss. the final round of the season.

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Nate Barnett, Nicholas Conway and Oliver Patterson.

THEATRESPORTS improvisation skills captured their Saturday 2 November at the audience and brought the stage to Queensland Sport and Athletics The 2019 Theatresports season for life,” Alison said. Centre (QSAC). Nudgee College proved to be one “Congratulations to the team for their Amongst a fierce field of competition, of spontaneity, creativity and energy. performance at the Grand Final and Nudgee College athletes performed There was an influx of Year 7 and 8 providing a night of entertainment admirably, resulting in many individual students keen to compete, allowing and fun.” and team highlights. the College to enter more teams than previous years in Sit Down Ashley Wong had an incredible meet, Comedy Club’s Queensland Youth TRACK AND FIELD taking out first place in the 15 Years Theatresports Competition. 100m, 200m and 400m. He also This year Nudgee College had the managed to break two GPS records Theatresports Director Ms Alison privilege of hosting the Junior GPS with a 10.90secs run in the 100m, and Kilgour said all Year 7 teams competed Track and Field Championships. a 21.55secs one in the 200m. Fellow with enthusiasm and determination. On Thursday 31 October, young athletes from all nine GPS schools 15 Years athlete Callum Wallace also “These boys persisted and progressed arrived at Hendry Oval ready to managed to break a GPS record with through the heats to the Quarter compete. a massive 66.65m throw in the javelin. Finals; a fantastic achievement for first time competitors,” she said, Captain Nicholas Conway led the Several other standout performances “they should be proud of their way with a win in the 12 Years long included Trezman Banjo’s first place performance”. jump. Other standout performances victories in the Open long jump and included Harrison Beirne’s win in both 200m, Izayha Kelly-West’s win in the The Year 9 and 10 teams ended up the 10 Years 100m and 200m events, 16 Years javelin, Ethan Petcos’s double making it to the Semi Finals. Alex Smith’s first placing in the win in the 16 Years high jump and “Each team exhibited wonderful 11 Years 800m, Roman Jones breaking long jump, Alex Romano’s brilliant run ensemble skills, energy and a GPS record with a massive 11.19m to take out the 14 Years 400m, and confidence, which allowed them to throw in the 10 Years shot put, William Daniel Neal’s victory in the 13 Years perform to their best,” Alison said. Campbell’s win in the 10 Years discus, long jump. and the 12 Years 4 x 100m relay team The Senior A and Senior B teams earning a first place victory in the The relay events were an exciting also competed well this season, final event. finish to the day, with many places with Alison commending them for on the ladder relying on those results. After a full day of competition, the The Nudgee College teams put in embracing the competition with Junior team finished in the top spot a huge effort to earn two second courage and passion. The Senior to win their GPS Championships. A team (pictured top left) of Jamie This victory also makes them the places, two third places and a fifth to Dickman, Thomas Walsh, Joshua Price, first Nudgee College team to win finish the Championships overall in Matthew Voysey, Owen Mitchell and on their home track, with the College fourth place. Parker Prout made it all the way to only hosting a GPS Track and Field With many records broken, personal the Grand Final, which was held at La Championships three times in bests achieved and both individual Boite Theatre on Saturday 26 October. its history. and team victories, the 2019 GPS Track “Their continual commitment, ability The Senior GPS Track and Field and Field season will go down in the to work as a team and exceptional Championships took place on history books as one of success.

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Clockwise: Ashley Wong, Harrison Beirne, Callum Wallace, Trezman Banjo.

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NCOBA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We at the Nudgee College Reunion lunch in St Kilda, or the We will be making some changes Old Boys’ Association (NCOBA) annual Golf Championship at in 2020, and adding some new have been very grateful for the Virginia Golf Course, plenty of events to the program, so stay wonderful support shown by our Old Boys have been crossing paths tuned and continue supporting Old Boys and the broader Nudgee and re-engaging in big numbers the NCOBA. I am very grateful during 2019. College family for our recent to the entire Nudgee College events and engagement. Whether The annual Memorial Mass is also community, and I congratulate it was the big reunion weekend, a highlight for many Old Boys everyone on what has been a where Nudgee College played and their families, and I thank brilliant 2019. I’m really looking St Joseph’s College, Gregory Mr Vince Rao for his organisation forward to further success and Terrace on Ross Oval, our of this event, as well as our entire annual Friday Night Drinks and executive for their ongoing camaraderie in 2020. Networking Evening at the Port support with our busy annual MR HUGH HAMILTON Office Hotel, the Melbourne program of reunions and events. NCOBA President

OLD BOY SWIMS AT WORLD PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS It has been a big year for Nudgee so many opportunities available for “Each year I was part of a relay in College Old Boy Mr William Martin Seniors to make the most of their last the GPS Swimming team and it felt (NC 2013–17) who swam for Australia year at the College.” amazing to get up in front of the for the first time at the 2019 World Moreover, the 19 year old is very entire school to be cheered on,” Para Championships. The prestigious aware of the positive peer-to-peer he said. swimming event kicked off in support offered at the College. “The opportunities offered to me at London on 9 September, with Martin On his first day of school, his Big Nudgee College really helped my competing in the men’s 50m freestyle Brother Elliot Petracci (NC 2009–13) career path.” S10, men’s 100m freestyle S10 and took him under his wing. Like most William’s swimming journey has taken men’s 100m butterfly S10. young men, William was nervous, but him from the College swimming he met with Elliot who took him for a William returned home with many pool to the London Aquatics Centre. walk around the school to familiarise treasured experiences and learnings Not content with his results at him with the large campus. from the event. the 2019 World Para Swimming “I had an amazing time over there and Likewise, William recounts being a Championships, William recognises made so many memories I will never Big Brother himself. Each morning of the only way to go is up, so he is back forget,” he said. his Senior year he would go down to in the pool, training hard before the the Junior School and catch up with trials for the 2020 Paralympics “I had no idea how big an event it was the class of Duggan little brothers. in Japan. until I actually raced at it and, now “This would always brighten up the that I’ve had the opportunity to race The Australian swimmer advises day,” he said. “All the boys were full at a meet that huge, I’ve picked up current Nudgee College students of energy and were always after a some new skills that I’ll be putting to always go that extra mile, and, game of handball in the squares or into practice.” if there’s ever an optional training just a chat about the 1st XV win on session available make sure you The opportunities given to William the weekend.” always attend it because it is those while at Nudgee College are not While William appreciated the pastoral one per cent things that help you lost on him. experience during school, swimming get over the line. “My best memories were during and sport were a significant part of his MS ERINA HITCHINGS Senior year”, he said. “There were Nudgee College journey. Alumni and Community Manager

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William Martin.

2019 YOUNG ALUMNI LUNCH The Young Alumni Lunch was held on Tuesday 5 November for the newest Old Boys to be inducted into the NCOBA. Treasurer Mr Doug Carrigan hosted lunch and unofficially welcomed the 2019 cohort into the NCOBA, before they were formally inducted at the Valedictory Mass and Dinner on Thursday 14 November. It was a relaxed and festive event, celebrating the transition from student to Old Boy and everything the NCOBA life membership offers the boys. MS ERINA HITCHINGS Alumni and Community Manager

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Matt Crowley (front) with students Enrico Contarino, Oscar Scarcia, Matt Voysey, Parker Prout, Marcus Cutuli, Jamie Dickman and Ben Rohan.

CROWLEY STARS IN SCHOOL OF ROCK When he was in Year 12 at St Joseph’s The pair started playing at the (BMEG) and moving to Melbourne Nudgee College, Old Boy Matt Indooroopilly and Toowong bowls to pursue further opportunities. Crowley (NC 2005–07) played Roger clubs on Friday nights, and eventually “I snagged small roles on shows such in the College’s musical production of got a gig playing to bigger crowds at as Molly: The Molly Meldrum Story and Grease. Fast forward 12 years and Matt Archive Bar in West End. House Husbands, and a lead role in is now starring on stages all over the “The gigs were pretty rowdy and a lot the sitcom Fix Her Up, which played world in the School of Rock musical. of fun,” he said. on Foxtel and free to air channels,” Considering his success, it would After performing an original song on he said. be safe to assume that Matt had a web channel, Balcony TV, Matt was In between these gigs Matt always planned on a career in contacted by a director and asked performed in bars and at community the arts; however, after school he to audition for a production of events, took roles in student and ended up enrolling in a Bachelor of musical Next to Normal. He was short films, booked other artists for Science degree at the University of awarded the role of Gabe and venues and worked part time in a Queensland. performed at the Cremorne Theatre, cafe. After about four years, he had “While I was at university, I started Queensland Performing Arts Centre the opportunity to audition for playing guitar and singing in bars with (QPAC) in 2013. School of Rock. a friend in an acoustic duo,” he said. Following that success, Matt was “I think I went in for four or five “We didn’t have a name. We just approached by several agencies call-backs,” he said, “and each time covered songs we liked and enjoyed before signing with Better I left the room I thought ‘well you the free drinks.” Management Entertainment Group tried, mate. Bad luck’, then a little

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while would pass, and they’d ask me “When we’re not required at the rejection, have other things in your to come back.” theatre, we are free to explore and live life besides performing and, most of all, remember what you love When Matt’s agent called him to let as we will – the tour of China was a about performing and enjoy it where him know he had been awarded huge adventure.” you can. the role, he reacted with a mix of For students looking at a career in excitement and disbelief. the arts, Matt’s advice is to get busy Finally, Matt said your integrity, working. professionalism, personality and work “I don’t remember what happened ethic were as important, or more so, next besides a whole lot of incoherent “There are no shortcuts. The people than your credits and your headshot. yelling on my end, and some Jerry who are really good are good because McGuire-esque jumping on furniture,” they trained, practised, played and “In an industry that exists largely without empirical measures of ability he said. played and played,” he said. and qualification, the impression you From getting the opportunity to travel “Make your own work when there’s leave with people you meet and work the world, to the joy of entertaining none going around. Write music or with cannot be undervalued,” he said. the masses, Matt said there are many plays; put on your own gigs. It doesn’t “If you go home knowing you did highlights of being in School of Rock. matter if it’s not great; you get better your best, you prepared and you “My favourite thing about being in by making it, doing it and then conducted yourself well, you can the show is getting to try to make refining it.” sleep easy and try again tomorrow.” people laugh on a daily basis and Matt also advised prospective MS TIFFANY KELLER sing for a living.” entertainers to be prepared for Editor

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LUKE MUIR Luke Muir hopes to use his incredible opportunity to travel to the Great While he can now talk, walk, eat and tale of survival to inspire others. Barrier Reef with the Yes Theory and live independently there are a few He had been in a coma for five weeks, team from Spinning The Globe And lasting side effects from the injury. Flying Wherever It Lands. doctors had given him a three per He walks with a limp due to problems cent chance of surviving. His family The hosts approached Mr Muir while with his left leg, has limited use of were preparing to switch off his life he was working and asked him if he his left arm, has no sense of smell and support. Then Luke Muir woke up. would like to travel to the Great Barrier can struggle to retain short Reef with them, that night. Six years ago doctors told Luke ‘Lukey’ term memories. Muir’s family there was a three per Mr Muir said yes. After six months he was able to leave cent chance he would wake up, and The video, during which Mr Muir even less of a chance he would live a the hospital. Mr Muir said he can still opens up about his journey, has been remember that moment: “I had tears normal life. viewed almost four million times. in my eyes”. Now the 27 year old proved them Mr Muir said since then he had been And he has not looked back since. all wrong. inundated with messages from The Brighton resident wants to use people all around the world saying “I just want to keep moving forward,” his experience to inspire and how his story had changed their Mr Muir said. motivate others. lives, given them a new outlook and He tried to go back and finish his inspired them. Mr Muir fell off a skateboard while apprenticeship but said he could not riding down a hill, without a helmet, However, the journey to this point remember anything and struggled in 2013. was not easy for Mr Muir. with the work. He was 20 and just four weeks After waking up, doctors told his “I qualified for the disability pension away from finishing his carpentry family he would be brain damaged, but I didn’t want to just sit around at apprenticeship. never able to walk or talk again. home,” Mr Muir said. “I was in a coma for five weeks,” “I spent six months in hospital, in the the former Nudgee College Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit at the He first got a job with HeartKids and student said. PA Hospital,” he said. now works as a traffic controller. “My family thought I was going to “I had to learn to walk, talk, eat, Mr Muir has also teamed up with die. They had all come and said swim – everything.” Tribe – Social Belonging, in Redcliffe, using his story to inspire other job goodbye. He said learning how to speak was seekers. “I woke up the day they were going to the hardest part of the recovery turn off the life support.” process. “Being an inspirational story is my His incredible story of resilience and “My brain knew I could do it, but I ultimate goal at the moment,” he said. positive outlook on life was put in couldn’t physically make it happen. MS ERIN SMITH the spotlight after being given the I just kept stuttering,” Mr Muir said. Reprinted from Quest Community Newspapers

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50 YEAR REUNION The 50 year reunion for the class of 1971) and Mr John Hamilton Front Row: Fred Van Den Brink, Stuart Dorney, (NC 1978–82). Maurice Morrisey, Terry Fisher, Rod Martinez, 1969 was organised with the help of Paul Sgarbossa and William Searson. Mr Stephen Hartigan (NC 1965–69) The Saturday event was held at the Row 2: Derek Finch, Peter Chilvers, Paul Bloink, and myself. The event began with College with a student-led tour of John Hempenstall, Bruce Milne, Brian Greathead, drinks on Friday 13 September at the the Museum and College buildings Terry Booth, Pat Crowther, Peter MacDonald, Roger Wilson, Gavan Porter, Stephen Burstow, Port Office Hotel, which ran alongside before the last home Rugby game of Bill Leane, Geoff Lyons, David Wedgwood, the NCOBA’s Friday Night Drinks and the season versus Anglican Church Jerry O’Reilly, Glen Cameron, Peter Lee, Paul Jaeger, Networking Evening. This allowed the Grammar School. Nudgee College Glen Cerutti, Daryl Giarola, Doug Carrigan, Peter Nolan, David Muir, Stephen Hartigan, group the chance to mingle with Old won, which set the celebratory mood Garry Dick, Brian Clarke, Robert Piva, Terry Moore, Boys from varying peer years. It also for the reunion dinner at the Brisbane Mark Menkens, Doug Lipp, Bernard O’Connor offered the opportunity to hear from International Virginia Hotel. and Wally Bennett. Principal Mr Peter Fullagar and special MR DOUG CARRIGAN Old Boy speakers Mr Paul McLean (NC NCOBA Treasurer

FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS AND NETWORKING EVENING The 2019 annual Friday Night Drinks had a professional element injected into the event this year, with networking opportunities available for attendees. It was held at the Port Office Hotel, owned by Mr Nick Gregorski (NC 1990–93), with a group of more than 40 Old Boys in attendance who graduated in various years, from 1956 to 2012. Next door was also the 50 year reunion, which created an added layer of atmosphere to the evening. A special thank you to College representatives who attended the function, Principal Mr Peter Fullagar and Dean of Students Mr Peter Todd, as well as the NCOBA Executive and the special guest speakers Mr Paul McLean and Mr John Hamilton. MR TONY GLEESON NCOBA Secretary Danny Lanfranco, Brian Guthrie and Aldo Varricchio at the Friday Night Drinks and Networking Evening.

SENIOR OLD BOYS’ REUNION

It was a wonderful August morning at the College for our 2019 Senior Old Boys’ Reunion, which started with Mass, followed by morning tea, a College tour and the home Rugby game against Toowoomba Grammar School. The event was shared with our senior Old Boys, family members, Principal Mr Peter Fullagar, current students and our most senior Old Boy Mr Colin Ward (NC 1936–38). It was a special event for Colin, with both his daughters, daughter-in-law and grandson in attendance. A grandstand plaque purchased by his family was also revealed to Colin, uniting him and his grandson Bailey Rye (current Year 7 student) forever in the Nudgee Spirit. MS ERINA HITCHINGS Alumni and Community Manager

Right: Peter Fullagar, Colin Ward and Bailey Rye at the Senior Reunion.

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Raoul Carmody, Jamie Doyle, Ryan Daley, Eddie McDougall and Kenny McGuire. NUDGEE COLLEGE OLD BOYS’ REUNION WEEKEND

The biggest reunion of the year got off to a perfect start, with Nudgee College bringing home a win over Gregory Terrace 38–31 for the first home GPS Rugby game of the season. Thousands of Old Boys attended the Boarders’ Bash, and then carried on the celebrations with individual reunion gatherings off-site at various restaurants and pubs in the city. MS ERINA HITCHINGS Alumni and Community Manager

MELBOURNE REUNION GOLF Our NCOBA Melbourne Reunion lunch was held at the legendary ‘Espy’ Esplanade CHAMPIONSHIPS Hotel in St Kilda on Saturday 24 August. A beautiful sunny day in Melbourne ensured a good vibe for the lunch. As always, the good mix of different ages and The Old Boys’ Golf backgrounds made for excellent conversation and friendship. A special mention Championships are the to Old Boy Mr Maurice Barwick (NC 1953–57), who drove two and a half hours longest-running event in to attend his first NCOBA reunion, and Mr Vince Joyce (NC 1953–56) who always the NCOBA calendar, with helps us round up the troops and never misses a reunion. The time flashed by, and some new and worthwhile connections were made for a few of the Old the 2019 event being its Boys who had just moved to Melbourne. President Mr Hugh Hamilton gave an 87th year. The event was excellent vote of thanks. We look forward to next year’s event. moved to Virginia Golf Course with first tee off early Saturday MR TONY GLEESON NCOBA Secretary morning and included lunch. The October spring weather made for a great setting. PAPUA NEW GUINEA (PNG) REUNION Congratulations to the winner of the 2019 Old Boys’ Golf The NCOBA PNG Reunion was held on Sunday 15 September at Port Moresby’s Championships Cup, Airways Hotel, which is owned by Old Boy Sir Theophilus Constantinou CBE (NC Mr Alexander Fiechtner 1973–77). The event was a great success, with about a dozen Old Boys attending, all pleased to have the chance to get together and keen for the event to grow. (NC 2012–16). Principal Mr Peter Fullagar, NCOBA President Mr Hugh Hamilton and NCOBA MR BRENDAN WILLIAMS Executive member Mr Aldo Varricchio (NC 1987–91) hosted the event. NC 1988–92 MS ERINA HITCHINGS Alumni and Community Manager

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MENTORING BREAKFAST On Thursday 17 October, the fifth offered career advice to the room. Special thanks to NCOBA Vice annual Mentoring Breakfast was held Despite these tweaks to the format, President Mr Andrew McNamara, in Ryan Hall for current Year 11 and 12 the event kept the same relaxed, Dean of Students Mr Peter Todd, students. informal style of previous years, Director of Pathways Ms Deidre Tyrrell One-hundred and fifty students, with students seated on a table a and Pathways Administrative Assistant mentors and staff attended the mentor, discussing career paths and Ms Belinda Morley for organising the morning, with students seated with opportunities that might be available event, as well as Dean of Learning and mentors from various fields. to them in their chosen field. Teaching Mr Jason Septauc for his Twenty Old Boys attended from attendance and presentation to the industries ranging from psychology to The morning was a great success and Old Boy mentors. stockbroking. This year’s format was we hope that this introduction will slightly different, with a new open mic assist the students moving forward in MS ERINA HITCHINGS concept introduced, where mentors their careers. Alumni and Community Manager

Jason Sepetauc, Aldo Varricchio, Marc Gardiner, Pat Doody, Saxon Mew, Mark Cusack, Andrew McNamara, Paul Bertinato, Sgt Don Dunstan, Gerard Williams, Damian Mason, Dr Simon Carter, Aaron Bourke, Cameron Woodward-Peachey, Mitchell Keating, Paul McLean and Deidre Tyrrell.

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John Curro AM MBE. MEMORIAL MASS The NCOBA annual Memorial Mass is In Memoriam arguably the most important event in FIRST NAME SURNAME NUDGEE YEARS DATE OF DEATH the Old Boys’ calendar. It is a morning where the community comes Mr John Benson 1947-1948 09/03/2018 together in prayer on All Soul’s Day Mr Kevin James Brannelly 1944 10/08/2019 to show our respect for those we Mr Victor Dalle Court 1952 18/04/2019 have lost. It is a chance to celebrate Mr Percival Feeney 1946-1949 14/01/2019 the lives of Nudgee College Old Boys, Mr Bruce Clement Wright Fellowes 1958-1959 18/03/2018 family members, staff and Christian Brothers who have passed away Mr Kevin Joseph Hegerty 1940-1942 10/09/2019 in the previous year. The Memorial Mr Michale Francis Keating 1947-1948 26/05/2019 Mass was followed by breakfast in Mr Denis Keightley 1947-1950 16/05/2019 the Boarders’ Dining Room and was Mr James Alexander ‘Sandy’ Kidd 1955-1958 20/03/2019 a wonderful way to come together Mr William ‘Bill’ Austin Kricker 1956-1960 12/08/2019 to support one another and share stories and memories of those who Mr Rosario Joseph La Spina 1940-1941 28/07/2019 will live on in our hearts forever. Thank Mr Leslie Clifford Lawrence 1958 16/08/2019 you to Mr Vince Rao (NC 1955-56) for Mr Kevin William McNulty 1944-1947 06/10/2018 representing the NCOBA at this event. Fr Adrian MSC; OBE Meaney 1949-1950 06/02/2019 Mr Gregory Miller 1993-1994 06/09/2019 JOHN CURRO AM MBE Mr Francis Moloney 1943-1945 24/03/2018 Dr Kevin James Murphy 1941-1944 22/11/2018 The Nudgee College and Australian Mr Paul Neville 1954-1958 01/01/2019 music communities mourn the loss of the Founder and Director of Music of Mr Basil Gerard Nolan 1990-1991 06/11/2018 Queensland Youth Orchestras, Old Boy Mr Terrence O’Reilly 1954-1958 14/02/2019 John Curro AM MBE (NC 1948-49). Mr Jeffrey Palmer Palmer 1940-1943 09/12/2018 John passed away at the age of 86 on Mr Welford Anthony Pegler 1948 28/04/2019 6 November 2019 and has left behind Mr Kevin Thomas Scott 1950-1951 06/09/2019 a significant legacy within Australia’s Mr Patrick John Sexton 1949-1950 17/07/2019 orchestra and music education sectors. He is survived by his wife Carmel and Dr John Sullivan 1942 23/02/2019 their five children. A memorial service Mr Peter Tennant 2012-2015 05/05/2019 will be held at the Queensland Mr Francis Christopher Testa 1953-1953 18/07/2019 Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Mr Peter John Weightman 1949-1953 26/08/2019 Sunday 22 December for the wider Dr Morris Williams 1957-1959 19/09/2019 community to honour his life and work. Mr John Pender Winkle 1962-1966 16/04/2019 MS ERINA HITCHINGS Mr Glen David Wolter 1947-1948 20/01/2018 Alumni and Community Manager

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