Friday, 25 February It is necessary to suppose that every good Christian is more ready to put a good interpretation on Issue 11/05 another’s statement than to condemn it as false. ‐ St Ignatius Loyola SJ, Spiritual Exercises,22

THE RECTOR

The earthquake that happened suddenly in Christchurch on Tuesday Fr Dalton possessed good judgment, vision and moral courage. He reminds us that buildings and human lives are fragile. It all happened was a deeply spiritual person and a person of action. He inspired so quickly. People mobilised as well as they could to help. It will take others through his commitment to many ventures. He endeared time to rebuild shattered lives. himself to most with whom he came in contact with his gentle On Saturday night, 26 February, Fr Provincial, Steve Curtin will manner and wise common sense. He is a good role model for us officially bless the new Dalton Hall. As we bless the venue, we hope today. that Dalton Hall will be a place where human confidence is woven A couple of years ago, I visited another school building. It was for and weathered, where companionship is found and formed, where disabled people in Cambodia. It had been established in the 1980s for values are tested and tuned. We pray that this building will help the war wounded, especially survivors of landmines. At one place cultivate a sense of self for many students, staff and families so they there was a small hole in the concrete floor where in 1996, a 26 year- give their life and labours for others. old Jesuit, Richie Fernando had died while trying to stop a troubled young man throwing a grenade into a classroom full of disabled A building is the work of many people – planners, benefactors, students. In saving the life of others, he gave up his own. builders, architects. We thank them all. The Commonwealth, under Building the Education Revolution funding, provided $2.5M to fund the Richie wrote in his journal not long before he died. He said: I wish, multi-purpose hall component of this project. The building provides when I die, people remember not how great, powerful, or talented I was, but that I a basketball court, swimming pool, weights room, classrooms and served and spoke for the truth, I gave witness to what is right, I was sincere in all some staff facilities including a car park. my works and actions, in other words, I loved and I followed Christ. The Dalton building is established on good foundations. The rock at He had written a letter just a few months earlier and said: I know where this site is indeed hard and we pay a special tribute to both our my heart is. It is with Jesus Christ, who gave his all for the poor, the sick, and the builders’ determination and our neighbours’ tolerance during the orphan. I am confident that God never forgets his people: our disabled brothers construction. As well as the bricks and mortar it is also the hearts and and sisters. And I am glad that God has been using me to make sure that our minds of the supporters that make up our school – students, families, brothers and sisters know this fact. I am convinced that this is my vocation or teachers, pastoral carers, musicians, sporting coaches, service mission. I know where my heart is. organizers, liturgists, maintenance staff, caterers, administrative staff, Much of our life is actually about knowing where our heart is. It is so council members, alumni, donors and others. fitting that at St Aloysius’ College we have The Richie Fernando Centre The new Dalton Hall is named in honour which is a hub for pastoral care, counselling, chaplaincy, liturgy, of Fr Joseph Dalton. His photo appears on learning enrichment, professional development and advice for the front of this year’s school diary. parents and teachers on gifted and talented students as well as those Fr Dalton was instrumental in the founding with learning difficulties or disabilities, monitoring student’s progress of the school in 1879. When the Irish through academic mentoring, retreats, community service, Jesuits began their mission to Australia, he immersions, parent enrichment including Ignatian formation, drug was appointed their Superior. He was a education and so many other areas. man of great energy and initiative. What happens because of The Richie Fernando Centre are good opportunities to learn where our heart is. Indeed every place is an Under Fr Dalton, the Jesuits established occasion to know where our heart is. To give from the heart is to the parishes of St Ignatius Richmond and allow ourselves to be moved emotionally, sometimes by feelings of Immaculate Conception Hawthorn in dejection and at other times, joy. It involves feeling and testing our Melbourne and St Mary’s North Sydney. deepest longings and desires. Let’s hope we can one day say “I know As well as our College, he helped found the Jesuit schools at Saint where my heart is”. Patrick’s in East Melbourne, Xavier College Kew, Saint Ignatius’ Riverview, and Saint Aloysius’ College Dunedin in New Zealand. Peter Hosking SJ

THE PRINCIPAL

Last Friday I attended the Annual Principals’ Breakfast at the It was interesting to hear the Vice-Chancellor of a secular universal University of NSW with Professor Hilmer, President and Vice- speak of forming all-rounders and the priority the University is giving Chancellor of the University. It was an opportunity for the UNSW to to programmes that involve students in service, leadership and the update schools on the direction the University is taking, and a co-curricular. Significantly, the University appears to give great Careers Advisers Seminar followed, attended by our Careers Adviser, emphasis on attracting applicants who are high achievers in areas Mrs Agnew. Much of Professor Hilmer’s address related to the such as sport, music, Duke of Edinburgh, etc, in addition to their University’s focus on engaging students beyond the class room. academic results. The experience of a University education today can be rather sterile learning musical instruments, while numbers of boys continue their and utilitarian in approach, and while there needs to be a range of involvement in Music and Drama while at University. experiences offered, it was reassuring to a see a major Australian On Sunday, the Year 12 Mass and Supper saw a large number of university annunciate a philosophy education that resonates parents and sons in attendance. It was an occasion to pray God’s significantly with what we seek to offer at Aloysius’. blessings on the boys in their last year of schooling and to affirm the On Saturday night I also had the good fortune to attend a production partnership of boys, school and families during this sometimes of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Riverside Theatre stressful, challenging and, hopefully, rewarding year. in Parramatta. I went with a number of Aloys’ families to see two Saturday sport saw some excellent results. The highlight for me was recent Old Boys in action. Brothers Jeremy Curtin (SAC 2003) and the First XI’s encounter with Cranbrook. After making 238 (Jordan Michael Curtin (SAC 2008) playing two of the leads in the production Daly – 55, Grant Jansson – 65, Mitchell Wood – 40 n.o. and Tom as Joseph’s brothers. The production will have ended its season by Goh – 32), Cranbrook was able to get a strong start, but the best the time The Gonzagan is in print, so I can safely sing its praises. As I fielding performance I have seen from an Aloys’ side kept the run enjoyed the night, I was reminded of the rich tradition Aloys has in rate down, putting ever-growing pressure on the Cranbrook batsmen, producing musicals, combining both the theatrical and musical allowing Aloys to break through and secure, in the end, a strong strands in an Aloys’ education. victory (Alec Cornelius taking 4/47). In Basketball, Aloysius’ had a much easier encounter, winning by 62 runs – with a number of the bench having good time – while the Firsts and Seconds Tennis continue their stranglehold on the CAS competition. Grant Jansson (Year 11) taking a catch in the outfield Other highlights of the round included novice James Kingston (Year 12) taking 5/8, including a hat-trick, in a cameo appearance in the Fourths. The 9As returned to the winning ranks and can be mentioned again! In Basketball, it was good to see some of our lower ranked teams, such as the 9Fs and 8Ds, record convincing wins. Sean O’Shea (Year 7) scored four goals in the 13 Michael and Jeremy Curtin Gold Water Polo team’s win over Joey’s. For many years Gilbert and Sullivan productions graced the stage at In Swimming, there have been some excellent team results in the lead Aloysius’. In the mid-1980s, Aloysius’ put on the first amateur up to CAS. On Saturday night, the team combined with Monte, won production in the world of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band. the SCEGGS Redlands invitational carnival at Homebush. On Over recent years, school productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy Tuesday night, the team backed up to defeat Oakhill College and and The Producers have been wonderful shows that have allowed the Riverview in the Oakhill College Invitational. boys to shine in the use of their talents – whether on stage, in the Congratulations to Kiernan Tafft (Year 7) who competed in the orchestra pit or back stage. Students have found life-long interests ACT Open Judo Titles in Canberra finishing third. Kiernan has and, in some cases, careers as a result of these school experiences. earned selection in the NSW Judo team. His brother, Xavier Tafft Each year, boys move on to the Conservatorium of Music, NIDA or (Year 5) also competed in the ACT Open Judo Titles and finished a other places to pursue a love of performing. creditable fifth in the U15/U35kg competition. Perhaps the most famous was Cyril Ritchard (SAC 1915), the Broadway star, who as Captain Hook in Peter Pan in 1954, received a Chris Middleton SJ Tony award. His career encompassed films, TV and the stage on three continents, Australia, England and the United States. His range included revue, musical comedy, West End and Broadway long- running comedies and opera. At Aloysius’, he had the title roles in Oremus productions of Macbeth and Hamlet, and Sir Charles Surface in The School for Scandal. At his wedding at St Mary’s Cathedral, police had to let us pray keep control of 5,000 fans outside. Many Old Boys have taken to the stage, be it in musicals, opera or For those who have died: other forms of drama and music. Martin Cooke (SAC 1972) is a lead in ™ Maggie Feehan, grandmother of Jarrah Petzold (SAC 2004) and the Bavarian State Opera and has returned to the College a number of Sean Feehan (SAC 2006) times in recent years. Robert Vicencio (SAC 1994) was the lead in the Sydney and London productions of Miss Saigon. Aloysians have moved Ask and you shall receive … knock and the door will be on to the film screen and television as opportunities widened. The opened unto you.” (Matt 7:7) playwright Mel Morrow (SAC 1959), Daniel Lapaine (SAC 1988) (of If you would like someone to be prayed for by the College community Muriel’s Wedding fame), film director Khoa Do (SAC 1996), his (even anonymously), please pass the details to the Rector comedian brother Anh Do (SAC 1994), singer Patrick Donnelly (SAC 1972), Billy Birmingham (SAC 1970) of The 12th Man, Ross

Higgins (SAC 1946) of Kingswood Country, Canadian-based singer Mark Nivet (SAC 1991), David Elton (SAC 1993) the chief trumpeter in the WHAT’S COMING UP WA Symphony Orchestra, Paul Dyer (SAC 1972) founder of the 26 February Opening & Blessing of Dalton Hall Brandenburg Orchestra, Julian Morrow (SAC 1991) of The Chaser, are P&F Commencement Cocktail Party just some of the names that spring to mind of Aloysians in theatre, 1 March IPSHA Swimming Carnival film, television and music, who first had a taste of performing on the SACOBU Meeting Aloys’ stage. The tradition continues. This month a number of our 5 March Basketball End-of-Season Dinner younger boys are in the chorus performing in Opera Australia’s 6 March Year 9 Family Mass & Morning Tea production of Carmen and the Drama Department is preparing its Water Polo End-of-Season Dinner major production of “To Be or Not to Be”. Ninety boys in Year 7 are

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THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ƒ During Terms 1 and 3, the College blazer must be worn as the outer garment while outside the school grounds or at school Annually in Term 1, I discuss with Year Co-ordinators our student functions; policies which are relevant to everyday issues here at school. Some of ƒ Socks underneath long trousers are to be either plain black or these are listed elsewhere, such as the College Diary, but others only grey with no motifs. appear on noticeboards for every year level in the Senior School. A fuller detail of all uniform regulations is found in the College These have been re-issued for the new Academic Year. Parents may Diary. For infringements against the spirit of these rules, Year Co- be interested to read the following. ordinators may choose to impose either a gold coin fine or issue Ref – Policy on Hours of Active Supervision: The College will detention to repeat offenders. provide active supervision of students during the hours of 8.00am to ƒ Hairstyles and cuts should be moderate and conform to the basic 3.30pm in the Senior School Courtyard. The Kircher Library is open student haircut with no extremes of fashion. They should be long Monday-Thursday after school until 4.45pm and 4.00pm Fridays. enough to be combed but shorter than the collar, and ears and Upon arrival in the morning, all students in the Senior School are to out of the eyes. A number 4 blade is the accepted length and gather in the Courtyard (7-10) or Wyalla (11-12). Apart from there should be no colour or dye through boys’ hair. Fuller details attendance to the Boys’ Chapel or Kircher Library, students are not are in the College diary. to leave the Courtyard or Wyalla. Staff will be available to contact Ref – Policy on uniform requirements for spectators at Saturday from 8.15am. sport: All boys must own a complete school tracksuit. During the Before school winter season it must be worn as the outer garment to and from all Games played before school in the Courtyard are to be kept to a sport for all students representing the College. Any playing strip – minimum. This is a time for quiet reflection and planning for the day jersey, socks, shorts – is for games only. Once a game has completed ahead. Alternatives to ball games are to visit the Chapel to offer a all players are to dress appropriately in their tracksuit. Full winter Morning Prayer, to sit and talk to friends or to visit the Kircher school uniform is the only alternative. Library. Boys sign in with their Year Co-ordinator every morning For attendance as a spectator to all St Aloysius’ College games during between 8.15 and 8.35am. Ideally, they should sign in before 8.30am the winter season, there are only two alternate uniforms – either the and be in class by 8.35am. With respect to lateness, the general rule is full College tracksuit – jacket and pants, or the full College winter that five late arrivals without good reason in one term will result in a uniform complete with blazer. This is for all boys in Years 3-12. Friday detention. Consideration for extenuating or compassionate grounds is left at the Year Co-ordinator’s discretion. The College sports polo is an acceptable top to wear under the tracksuit. Year 12 students are permitted to wear their Year 12 jersey Lunch with the tracksuit, but not the uniform. No spectator is to be dressed Movement to Bradfield is not permitted until the second lunch bell. only in playing gear – the College playing jersey is not acceptable as a Boys have access to the gym, weights facility and swimming pool for spectating top. Any caps worn must be recognised College caps, no training usage as well. Use of the Gym and pool will be supervised other. Only reserves for the Senior teams may remain in their playing according to Year groups where numbers are excessive. Senior boys strip. may purchase and eat their lunch in the Kirribilli precinct along Broughton Street as far as the station or at the Milsons Point For attendance as a spectator during the summer season, standards Shopping Village Food Hall in Alfred Street. Access to Alfred Street are relaxed to include College playing gear of the day, – the College is to be only via the Fitzroy Street tunnel to and from the food hall. sports polo is also appropriate. Boys must not loiter in the shopping area. For attendance to debating either at the College or at other schools, Bradfield Park only the school uniform is to be worn. No casuals are allowed. In With respect to the use of Bradfield, food is not to be consumed by order to maintain uniform standards and appropriate decorum at students at Bradfield Park. Games are to be restricted to between the College events, any spectators from Years 3-12 not attired correctly southern and northern pylons and all students are to remain in the should expect to be sent away from the Aloysius’ spectator stands. centre of the park. Students are not to congregate or play in the Ref – Policy on the completion of Friday Detention (Penals): children’s playground or the Bradfield Plaza. Kicking games, tip Attendance at detention on Friday takes precedence over all other football and soccer are acceptable, but the level of contact must stay College activities. This in particular is in reference to co-curricular within the bounds of non-contact. This is in the interests of personal programmes, training or Cadets. This emphasises for the student safety and to protect the uniform. Should supervisors need to further acknowledgement that negative actions bring consequences intervene, the privilege of using Bradfield will be reconsidered. that may inhibit or inconvenience. Ref – Policy on Student Uniform: The College expects that every Family commitments which may conflict are to be brought to the student will own a complete uniform, and it will be worn in its full attention of the Year Co-ordinator through a note or call from and proper state while travelling to and from school or an official parents as early as possible for consideration. function where uniform is required, and during the school day. A Incidents on a Friday which may lead to detention being issued will uniform kept in good order and worn well promotes pride and require consideration and communication with home before a respect for school and self. Given the fact that we permit our senior decision is made as to when it is to be completed. The Year Co- students to leave the premises at lunch, the wearing of the uniform in ordinator, in consultation with the Deputy Principal where required, good order is even more significant. will have the final say in determining when any detention is to be ƒ Black leather school shoes are to be kept in good order and completed. Where the incident is a result of communication or regularly cleaned; involvement with other teachers, they too will be informed. ƒ Black leather buckled belts are to be worn with pants - no canvas Re – Policy on use of Broughton Street, Kirribilli Shops: or fabric belts; Students in Years 7-10, travelling to and from the Milsons Point ƒ T-shirts, if worn underneath school shirts may only be plain Station, are to use the station side of Broughton Street and cross at white and not carry motifs, slogans or prints; the Fitzroy Street intersection. Boys in Years 11 and 12 may cross at ƒ While ties are worn top buttons are to be completely done up; the Burton Street lights and use the shop side of Broughton Street. ƒ The Senior Blue or College grey pullover are the only two ƒ Boys may purchase their breakfast on the way to school from the acceptable pullovers; Broughton Street shops, but are to move straight to school once ƒ Any Year 12 jersey initiative is not to be considered part of the purchased. school uniform and is not to be worn to and from or at school, ƒ Years 11 and 12 may access the corner store nearest the College or anywhere the uniform is required, unless allowed by the before and after school and at lunch, but Years 7 – 10 may not as College;

3 it is off their normal path to school via Broughton and Lower Pitt is to be served by, served to or consumed by students at any school Streets. function, irrespective of age or parental consent. ƒ Students are not to return to the shops once they have arrived at Ref – Policy on Mobile Telephone and Music Technology use: school. The College does not condone the use of mobile telephones or music ƒ Only Years 11 and 12 may access the shops at lunch to purchase technology during the school day, except in circumstances as their lunch. Boys may remain in eateries or sit on allocated seating explained below. There are always security risks and concerns when in the Broughton Street Precinct, between Fitzroy and Burton students unnecessarily bring valuables to school, and then do not Streets. Boys may visit shops up to and including the station on secure them appropriately in their lockers. With respect to music Broughton Street side or the Milsons Point Shopping Village technology (Walkmans, iPods, mp3 players, etc): Food Hall in Alfred Street. No other Alfred Street shops are to ƒ Personal lockers are provided for every student, as is an be visited. Movement to and from the Food Hall is to be only via authorised lock. If it is brought to school, music technology the Fitzroy Street tunnel. should be secured there when not in use for added safety. ƒ Boys must wear their full uniform at lunch - in winter this Carrying it or storing it elsewhere always brings with it added risk. includes the blazer. ƒ For Years 7-11, no music equipment is to be used or sighted ƒ Any students remaining at school for an activity may access the during the school day. shops after 3.30 pm, once the traffic flow home has passed. ƒ Year 12 are permitted to use personal music equipment during Ref – Policy on appropriate clothing for casual dress (mufti library and study periods, but not in transit, between lessons, or days): When the College announces that the preferred uniform is in breaks. Use should be personal rather than in groups and not casual or mufti for various events – such as Tutor Outings, fund- distracting to others. raising, St Aloysius’ Day, Year information gatherings, Masses, ƒ No student, 7-12, is to use personal music equipment during class attendance at Musicals or dramatic performances, etc – the standard time. of dress must conform to the following requirements: ƒ No teacher is to allow music equipment to be used in class, ƒ Clothes must be neat and clean; overriding this directive. ƒ Singlets are not to be worn as outer garments; ƒ Security and observance of our Statement on Acceptable Use of ƒ No offensive images, slogans or motifs are to be worn; technology is to be observed with the increased use of computing ƒ Closed footwear must be worn – no thongs; technology in the College, whether personal or provided by the ƒ Caps are not to be worn while in class; College. ƒ No form of piercing, is to be worn by a student of the College to With respect to mobile telephones: any College function; ƒ Personal lockers are provided for every student, as is an ƒ Associated with these standards, skateboards, roller blades, authorised lock. If brought to school, phones should be secured bicycles are not to be ridden by students in the College grounds there when not in use for added safety. Carrying it or storing it or to and from school. elsewhere always brings with it added risk. Non-conforming students will be sent home to retrieve their school ƒ Any mobiles at school are to be turned off or in silent mode. uniform instead. Where mufti is announced for the purpose of ƒ No student is to use a mobile during the course of the school day raising funds, usually through a gold coin collection, this will be done without seeking permission first. Accessing of phones for at the morning sign in. Although voluntary, we do expect all boys to messages should be done discreetly without attracting attention. contribute. ƒ Unauthorised use of a mobile by 7-12 students will result in the Ref – Policy on School bags: The College school bag purchased Year Co-ordinator removing the phone for a reasonable amount from the uniform shop is the only official school bag permitted for of time, usually in the order of 1 to 2 days for first offences. all students Years 3-12. No other form of bag is acceptable. Students Parents may be contacted or the phone surrendered to parents or may also carry an additional sports bag for all sporting clothes. The held for longer for repeat offences, or more serious ones, at the preferred sports bag is one type of the College sports bags available discretion of the Year Co-ordinator in consultation with the from the uniform shop, but a plain blue bag is also acceptable. Year Deputy Principal. Co-ordinators will have the final discretionary say if sports bags are ƒ Unauthorised use of mobile camera technology contravenes both deemed unacceptable. Non-blue tour bags, even if they have a crest, the privacy and telecommunications acts and as such may result are not acceptable. in criminal charges, beyond school. If a student has a non-Aloysius’ school bag he will be deemed out of ƒ Phones are not to be brought into any examination centre or uniform and sent home, with the time lost to be made up. Further, room. Years 7-9 students are not to move around the school with bags. Ref – Priority use of the Gymnasium for lunch recreation: Ref – Policy on students driving to school: In general, students Monday Years 7 and 8 are not to drive to the College for normal school days. The Kirribilli Tuesday Years 9 and 10 precinct provides little all-day parking, which is already difficult to Wednesday Years 7 and 8 acquire, and the streets of Milsons Point and Kirribilli are congested. Thursday Years 9 and 10 Traditionally, too, we have also acknowledged the distraction and Friday Years 7 and 8 danger which cars can provide to young, inexperienced male drivers; Numbers may be restricted if safety is compromised or the Gym may so, by and large, student driving has always been discouraged. be closed if supervision is unavailable. The Gymnasium is open 1.25- From time to time, the Principal may agree to a request from parents 1.45pm at lunch to boys wearing sneakers/joggers only – no school for consideration of some restricted access to driving, in Year 12. shoes. Food is NOT to be consumed in the Gymnasium. Generally, any approval given has a specific time frame. Permission is Ref – Priority use of the Dalton Pool for lunch lap swimming: not automatic and, if given, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure all aspects of the associated conditions are strictly adhered to, Monday Years 7-9 in order to avoid forfeiting the privilege. It should never be assumed Tuesday Years 10-12 that passengers are given the same permission, without a written Wednesday Years 7-9 request for consideration by the Principal. Thursday Years 10-12 Friday Years 7-9 In summary, unless specific permission is granted by the Principal, no student is to drive into the Milsons Point/Kirribilli Precinct. Numbers may be restricted if safety is compromised or the Pool may be closed if supervision is unavailable. Food is NOT to be consumed Ref – Policy on service of alcohol at College functions where in the Pool area. students are present: It is the policy of the College that no alcohol Sam Di Sano ([email protected])

4 Highlights of Tuesday’s Cross Country Carnival will be included in THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL my column next week. Martin Lobo Thursday this week was “Standing Strong Day” in the Junior School. All staff and students were involved in an interactive three-hour programme designed to equip our boys with skills that will hopefully CURRICULUM NEWS make them more resilient. These three hours of discussion, dialogue and martial arts-based activities are designed to teach the boys how to spot a bully or his victim, appropriate ways to confront/deal with SCIENCE DEPARTMENT bullies and the use of effective language and body stance (body language) when facing situations which are confrontational and/or SRP Launched for All Year 8 & 9 Students: The “Student intended to be intimidatory. We discussed with the boys the meaning Research Project” has now been launched in all Year 8 & 9 Science of what constitutes bullying and harassment, teasing and other classes. Thanks to our current Year 10 students, Mark Jeyaraj, David unacceptable expressions of behaviour. Boys are encouraged to be Sison, Will Morgan and Hugh Logan, and current Year 9 student inclusive of all and discouraged from adopting behaviour that James Sindone, for their input at recent year meetings, where they “excludes” others. The use of “put downs” is simply not acceptable or provided some words of wisdom about what they found successful in tolerated. Following this programme, we have placed a “Standing Strong” completing last year’s project. One quarter of the year’s final mail box at the reception which we encourage boys to use in a assessment in Science is allocated to the SRP. Therefore it is very judicious manner to report any incidents of unacceptable conduct by important that all students make a genuine effort to do as well as they any boys at the College or their mistreatment by anyone in the possibly can. Detailed marking guidelines are provided for all community. We will deal with any issues raised by the boys, in a components of the SRP. A copy of this available on the College confidential manner, with a view to counselling those needing help. intranet: X drive/faculties. I would encourage parents to discuss the Parents, please encourage boys to speak openly to you and the teachers SRP with your son and help them generally and as much as possible here about issues that concern them. encourage them to meet the important dates for the submission of This week, we congratulate all our musicians who have been eagerly their various SRP components leading up to the final draft due early auditioning for a place in various choral and instrumental ensembles in Term 2. This year will continue with the practice of entering the in past two weeks. Most of these have been finalised and all groups best SRPs from Year 9 and Year 8 into the prestigious Science should be up and running within a week or so. Speaking of auditions Teachers’ Association of NSW, Young Scientist Awards. and the like, it’s wonderful to see the enthusiasm and energy of all the Congratulations to the following students who were entered in last boys and their desire to be involved in everything that’s on offer. year’s awards: However, sometimes in their eagerness, the boys tend to take on take Mark Jeyaraj: Certificate of high achievement – Absorption by on more than what they can realistically manage. Parents, too, have a polymer crystals (Year 9 2010) role in the choice of their sons’ co-curricular activities, especially if David Sison: Certificate of high achievement – Soundproofing your boys are not inclined make any additional commitments and materials (Year 9 2010) or/show little interest for optional activities. However, you must also Will Morgan: Certificate of high achievement – Energy drinks intervene when they wish to commit themselves to an unreasonable (Year 9 2010) number of activities, placing themselves in the position where these Hugh Logan: Certificate of high achievement – Food preservation activities overlap. We will endeavour to avoid this overlapping of (Year 9 2010) schedules as much as possible but, given that we only have five days James Sindone: Certificate of Excellence – Plant growth and the in the week (with five mornings before school and five afternoons environment (Year 8 2010) after school) with certain schedules being non-negotiable because of Patrick Hides-Pearson: Certificate of commendation - Alternate staffing allocations (part-time staff, peripatetic staff.), ground power source (Junior School 2010) bookings, afternoons set aside exclusively for sport, venue availability Science Club 2011: This commences now in Room 029 during etc, it’s easier said than done. Clubs’ and Societies’ time. Last year, a group of enthusiasts from Congratulations are in order to two of our musicians Thomas Kunc Year 8 commenced a Lego Robotics project and will continue and Charlie Bloomfield (both from Year 6) who have been selected in working on this to completion. Other activities will challenge and the Children’s Chorus for Opera Australia’s summer season’s engage students in Science-related topics. Students having difficulty production of Carmen. It’s an amazing opportunity for these two boys with their SRP may also drop in to discuss issues with other students as they continue our proud tradition of involvement in music at this and Science staff. Please direct any inquires about the Science SRP in very high level. On the sporting field, well-done to five of our very Year 8 and 9 to me. talented footballers who have been selected to be part of Project 22. P22 is an elite player development programme run by Football NSW with a Justin Varjavandi view to discovering talent that could potentially represent Australia at Assistant Head of Science our world Cup 2022 campaign. Well done to Nathan Agosta and ([email protected] /9936 5630) Liam McEvoy (Year 6), Tim Xenos and Tallon Zahra (Year 5), and Luca Marchione(Year 4) on their selection in this squad. Noah Chia JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY (Year 6), the fine footballer that he is, has been selected in the National Futsal Team in the U12 category. Well done to Cormac Lennon (Year We now have World Book Encyclopaedia on line for our Junior 6) who was a member of the Northern Suburbs Grand Final winning School students. The World Book Online can be accessed from 2011 Futsal Team last weekend. In Judo, well done to Xavier Tafft home via the College website. Click on library (not SS or JS) – just (Year 5) who competed in the ACT Judo open titles in Canberra library; scroll down to External Database Services; click on World recently and finished a creditable 5th in the U15, U35kg category. Book Online. If required: password is student and user name is Xavier went on to compete on the weekend in the 1st NSW Team staloysius. This is a very useful tool when the boys need to locate finishing second in the U12, U34 category. resources for their grade topic. Where can I find the resources I Our congratulations this week go to the following boys who are need? Where can I go? What can I look at there? In this case the celebrating their birthdays: Internet. Select: your information. What information do I really need? 21 February William Anstee Scan and skim the information and find and select the pages, Hamish Sinclair paragraphs, graphics, photographs and tables that may be of use. Lewis Wallace Every month the boys receive a delightful magazine called the School 22 February Emilio Lapitan Magazine. It has been in operation since 1916 and is hence in its 96th

5 year of publication. It is an excellent literary resource for plays and poems, fact and fiction articles, comic serials, book reviews and THE PARENTS’ & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION puzzles, word games and activities. This month some boys in Year 5 have taken up the challenge of rehearsing a two person play entitled We are looking forward to meeting many of you on Saturday night at Sir Arthur Airhead. the Opening and Blessing of Dalton Hall and the Commencement Each grade has a different title starting with Year 3 who receives Cocktail Party – one of the major P&F functions for the year. To Countdown, followed by Blast Off, Orbit and for Year 6 those of you that are new to the College, look for your son’s Year Touchdown. There are competitions advertised and letters to the table to help you meet up with other parents in your son’s class. editor encouraged. The boys may bring the magazine home overnight Thank you to all those who made the wine and cheese briefing night but it is required for some lessons in the library so should remain in for Year Co-ordinators and class parents last Tuesday evening. It was their desk for the month of publication. a fantastic turn up and great to meet so many of you. We look forward to another wonderful year. Caroline Byrne Teacher Librarian Thanks to all the generous support people, who contributed to the Year 12 Mass and Supper on Sunday evening. It was a great night! A little hot, but otherwise a fantastic evening. PASTORAL NEWS Just a reminder to Year Co-ordinators to refer to the policy (included in the Year Parent Co-ordinators’ Kit 2011) on bulk email and use of THE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL SERVICES class lists, and the BCC function, when emailing for school-related purposes. Maria Johnston, Anne Gall and Naomi Jacobs (Year 12 Co- ordinators) A wonderful Aloysian parent gave me a gift this year, which was a Calendar for Teachers. It included jokes, quotes and anecdotes for each UPCOMING EVENTS day of the year. The following one was taken from an earlier date in First Friday Mass – 4 March, 8.45am: All parents and friends are February but has really stuck with me. invited to join the First Friday Mass in the Juana Mateo Room You know you’re a Teacher when… (Level 4), followed by coffee and colloquium (a conversation, some Most of the people you call “my kids” aren’t really your children, and most of the sharing). people that call you “Mom” or “Dad” aren’t really your children either. You tote Year 9 Family Mass & Morning Tea – 6 March, 10.00am: Held around more keys than a horse has teeth, and you know how many teeth a horse in the Boys’ Chapel and followed with morning tea in the Canisius has. Room. Please bring a plate to share. Note, it is not necessary for the Philippines Immersion: A letter will be sent shortly to the students boys to wear school uniform. Dress code is casual. undertaking the June/July 2011 Philippines Immersion with details Second Hand Uniform Sale – 2 March, 8.30-9.30am: To be held about the upcoming information evening to be held on 7 March at outside the Uniform Shop (Dalton Hall). For enquiries, please 7.30pm in The Juana Mateo Room. Also, application forms will be contact Jenny Carter (0407 977 180 or [email protected]. available next week for those students in Year 10 interested in NOTICES attending November/December 2011, December 2011/January 2012 or June /July 2012 Immersions. Having been on two Philippines Valete Mass & Dinner: All Year 11 parents are invited to attend the Immersions, I can highly recommend the experience as one that will first Valete meeting at the College Oval on 24 February at 7.00pm. have a most positive impact upon the development of your son. This is an informal evening to present an overview of the involvement and participation required, and for the establishment of Retreats: Years 7, 9 & 11 parents should have received a letter about key co-ordinators and initial working groups. This is an opportunity the Retreats and Camps taking place from 5–7 April. Please return all for all of us to discuss ideas and register our interest. The Valete is a relevant forms by 28 February. Years 8 & 10 will receive details about very important event and a wonderful evening for our Year 12 their Retreats next week. Please find below a location list for each families. Please come along on the 24th and be part of it. Rosie Morgan Year level. It must be pointed out that, despite Year 10 being based at (Valete Co-ordinator) the College, the first two days are spent off Campus experiencing various forms of community service. I am very grateful to all staff Class Lists: These are now available on the Intranet. Please use your who contribute greatly to the smooth running of this large son’s password to log onto the intranet and access your Year list. The undertaking, especially those staff members who stay overnight. College will not be handing out hard copies this year, so print one out and have it on hand! Year Location Craft Group: The Craft group has started once more. We look 7 Academy of Sport, Narrabeen forward to seeing you from 10.00am-12.00pm at the College Oval. The 8 St Aloysius’ College, Milsons Point group will run each Tuesday during the school term at the same 9 Somerset Outdoor Learning Colo River place/time. Everyone is welcome to attend and it would be great to see Surf School, Gerroa some new faces. Please either bring along your craft project or just 10 St Aloysius’ College, Milsons Point come along for coffee and a chat. Sometimes we will also take on craft- 11 Naamaroo Conference Centre, Lane Cove National Park type projects for the school and/or particular causes. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jane Chapple (0407 219 213). Chris Gould DIARY DATES THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY 26 February Blessing & Opening of Dalton Hall: 6.00pm (followed by P&F Commencement Cocktail

Party: 7.00-9.30pm [Courtyard]) THE ALOYSIAN 6 March Year 9 Family Mass & Morning Tea: 10.00am [The Boys’ Chapel] The Aloysian 2009: This publication was distributed near the 19 March Years 3&4 Parent Function conclusion of last term. Every student who was at the College in 27 March Year 7 Family Mass & Morning Tea: 10.00am 2009 is entitled to a copy. Copies can be collected from the College [The Boys’ Chapel] Reception in the Senior School. Michael Morgan Magar Etmekdjian President Editor

6 CONTACT DETAILS superbly on Saturday night at the SCEGGS Redlands carnival at Homebush, to finish first in the overall points score. Chairman Phillip Cornwell 0414 223 765 President Michael Morgan 0419 679 591 The 1sts cricket team had to produce their best to beat a highly Vice-President/President Elect Bryan Jenkins 0414 355 255 competitive Cranbrook team last Saturday at the College Oval. Vice-President/Pastoral Care Anita Lee 0413 946 581 Batting first, our team was in early trouble until Captain Jordan Daly Secretary Christine Moult 0413 007 486 Assistant Secretaries Ann & Alex Paton 0412 250 551 produced a very timely 55 runs. He was well supported with Grant Treasurer Justin Van Deventer 0402 842 136 Jansson (65), Mitchell Wood (40 no) and Tom Goh (32) amongst the Assistant Treasurers Cate & Greg Russell 0405 100 463 runs. The 1sts were able to post a handy 238 runs in total. Cranbrook Prayer Group Co-ordinator Edwin Lapitan 0410 463 517 began the run chase very positively and was 0/80 off the first 20 overs. Following some outstanding fielding, and with Alec Cornelius THE SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN collecting 4 /47, the 1sts were able to contain Cranbrook to 208 runs. The 1sts registered their seventh win of the season. The 2nds would have been disappointed with their 17 run loss to Cranbrook. The following parents have kindly offered their services in the Senior Cranbrook scored 182 runs, courtesy of some dropped catches and School Canteen for the week commencing 28 February: wayward bowling. The team just fell short in the run chase despite Monday Barbara Goh, Elizabeth Porter, Kandy Russo Captain Edward Green’s 38 runs. Cranbrook won the 3rds fixture Tuesday Kendal Fittler, Maria Johnson, Jo-anne Ryan, Tjandra narrowly, with one of their batsman scoring a century. Lachlan Wari Tilla Dewi Murphy stood out with his 79 runs. The 4ths too were just beaten in Wednesday Margaret Diamond, Margot Duncan, Margie a very competitive match. In his debut performance for the team, Gillespie, Sarah Janssen, Cathryn Thompson James Kingston took 5/8 including a hat trick!! Thursday Prue Dang, Flavia Darwell, Fiona Ducklin, Sue Sims Cranbrook was a little too strong in the 10A fixture. Matt Turnbull did Friday Jennifer Courtenay, Kathy Daly, Kylie Diamond, however score 42 runs and Liam Deetlefs bowled tightly to take 2/9 Gillian Gardner, Louise Jackson, Naomi Jacobs, off seven overs. The 10Bs were back in the winning list last Saturday Rosemary Marks, Caroline Pierce with a five wicket win over Cranbrook. James Begbie took 2/1 in the Nadia Lorenzutta bowling. The 9As put last week’s performance behind them with an Canteen Manager emphatic seven wicket win on Saturday. The 9Bs had a strong win too with Michael Goode hitting 55 runs. The 9Cs lost by four wickets but Daniel Piggott contributed 33 not out in the batting. The 8As suffered THE UNIFORM SHOP unfortunately a close loss in their match. However Ben Mitchell compiled an excellent 53 runs. Matthew Kell 32 and Angus Whittle 27 The Uniform Shop operates Tuesday and Friday from 8:00am to were amongst the runs in the 8Bs’ loss. The 8Cs won their match in a 3:00pm during school term. very close finish. Liam Thorne hit 29 runs whilst Jack Scanes (2/7) and Embroidery of Colours: This is carried out on a monthly. For those Chris Ducklin (2/5) were the pick of the bowlers. Cranbrook had the who have been awarded colours, please bring in your senior blazer, better of 7s’ matches. Cranbrook batted very well in the As’ game, with form, as soon as possible to the Uniform Shop. scoring 4/135, before passing our total of 9/132. Matthew Dainton Senior Blazer Fitting: At $210 (sizes available from 16 to 26), please scored 43 runs for the As. In the Bs’ game, Cranbrook scored 208 to ask your son in Year 11 to come to the Uniform Shop asap for the Bs’ total of 152 runs. Eoin Noble stood out with 42 not out and Senior blazer fitting (if he hasn’t already done so) or make the 2/21. Cranbrook scored a five wicket win in the Cs’ game. purchase as sufficient stock available. For those who need SPECIAL In basketball, the College won thirteen and drew two matches. The FITTING, we need this done as soon as possible. 1sts recorded a convincing 82-20 win over Cranbrook with all team Bob Stewart Credit Accounts: I urge that, if you have not yet members playing well. The 1sts play Barker this week in a crucial opened a Credit Account with Bob Stewart, kindly please do so; as it game that will decide third placing on the competition. The 2nds led helps to process transactions much faster and gets the boys back to until the final quarter but went down 29-38 in disappointing their classes. For more information, please go on to the College circumstances. Well done to the other winning teams in the Opens website, under Uniform Shop, to download the form. If you do not including the 3rds, 6ths and 7ths. It was pleasing to see so many A wish to open a Credit Account, please obtain a form of payment for teams successful in basketball last Saturday. Congratulations to all your son to make a purchase. other winning teams. The 9Fs (45-2) and 8Ds (32-5) all registered big wins. Our 7Es are to be complimented especially. They are making * If you would like to send your son to the shop for a uniform purchase, wonderful improvement every time they step onto the court. we are happy to fit him for your convenience. If you are not satisfied Our tennis teams across all age groups continue to put in impressive with sizing, you are welcome to exchange as long as the swing tag is efforts each Saturday. Against Cranbrook last Saturday, we won nine attached, original packaging accompanied, and it hasn’t been worn and of the twelve matches played. All Opens teams were successful. The labelled – socks are non-exchangeable and non-refundable due to hygiene 1sts and 2nds are still undefeated with 8-0 wins on Saturday. The 1sts reasons. We accept cash, cheques (payable to “Bob Stewart Pty Ltd”), now have enough lead on the competition table and cannot be beaten credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), EFTPOS or Bob Stewart Credit Account.* for the premiership. It will be the College’s fourth consecutive CAS Summer title. Congratulations to all other winning teams including Irene Lau the 10Bs, 9As, 9Bs, 8Bs and 7Bs. Supervisor ([email protected] /9955 4193) The 3rds volleyball team played Barker in a trial game but lost 0-2. Our 13’s water polo teams played St Joseph’s College at Scots. In an CO-CURRICULAR NEWS exciting match with scores fluctuating throughout, the 13s Blue team had a 6-6 draw. The 13s Gold team had an excellent 8-4 win with Sean O’Shea contributing four goals. THE DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULA In swimming news, as mentioned, our team combined successfully with Monte Sant’ Angelo to win the SCEGGS Carnival last Saturday Overall, the College had quite a successful round against the night at Homebush. Nothing separated the top schools until the final Cranbrook School last Saturday in CAS Round 8 sport. The College relay events which we are able to dominate. The team competes at won the majority of tennis matches played. The honours were shared the Oakhill carnival this Tuesday. The next meet is the CAS in basketball but Cranbrook had the better of cricket results. Most Championships, to be held at SOPAC. Homebush on 10 March. volleyball and water polo teams had byes on the weekend. Our swim Our winners in chess last Friday against the Cranbrook School were team, coupled with the Monte Sant’ Angelo team, performed Conor O’Shea and Matthew Kell in the Juniors. And congratulations

7 to Year 7 Judo student Kieran Tafft on his selection in the NSW U15 on the day. Leading up to the day the question was could Southwell team, following some excellent performances in the last two weeks in retain the trophy? competition. The NSW team will compete at Nationals in June. Over On the day there was great competition between the boys on the two the weekend, a few of our fencers were in action at various courses. As you can see from the results below (added together for the competitions. Edoardo Crepaldi-Milone came third in the U15 boys’ two events in Bradfield Park and Opera House), Owen was victorious. event. At the City of Sydney Open Epée Championships, Lachlan Well done to all houses and a special thanks to all parents who assisted Fitzgerald finished sixth overall, a fine effort considering he was the as volunteers on both courses. Once times for the 11s and 12s are youngest of the 18 fencers competing. processed our school team will be announced in preparation for the In athletics news, two of our promising younger athletes competed at IPSHA carnival on 26 March. Training on Monday and Thursday Regionals last weekend. Luke Gorman produced an excellent 1500m mornings will continue as normal for ALL boys (not just those how run (4.46.00) in coming third in his race whilst James McFadden won made the team) with parents still invited to attend. the javelin with a throw of 34.15 metres and was placed third in the 1st place Owen 214 points 400 metres and 800 metres. 2nd place Southwell 182 points With Mr Paul Batten stepping down as MIC of Athletics and MIC of 3rd place Ogilvie 158 points Cross Country this year, I have great pleasure in announcing that 4th place Campion 157 points Mr Chris Saltos will be the new MIC of Athletics and Mr Michael Congratulations to the following boys who were age champions for Hughes the new MIC of Cross Country. Paul Batten, though no longer the carnival: on staff, will still however be actively involved in athletics as Director. Open Age Champion Gus Whelan At Year Meetings next Monday, boys will be completing athletics Runner Up Hugo Whelan entry forms for the College Athletics Carnival to be held on U11 Age Champion Liam Gorman 17 March at Homebush. This weekend, the College plays Barker Runner Up Tom Gillis College in very important CAS Round 9 fixtures. Good luck to all U10 Age Champion Felix Scott teams involved. Runner Up Rory O’Shea U8/9 Age Champion Kieran Gorman Paul Rowland Runner Up Lachlan Roughley Healthy Lifestyle Summer Sport: In some exciting news, THE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER swimming will now be offered on Saturday morning for those boys currently in Healthy Lifestyle. It will be known as ‘Saturday morning Winter Basketball Applications: In some exciting news for swimming’ and is a scaled-down version of squads, with boys of basketball in the Junior School, we are aiming to submit two teams different abilities being catered for. Please note it is not a learn-to- (one Year 3&4 team and one Year 5&6 team) in the local NSBA swim program and boys must be able to swim 50m freestyle as a competition during Winter. The season will run for 14 Saturdays, minimum entry level. Similar to the morning swimming program during Term 2 and Term 3. This was extremely successful last year places will be offered on a first in first received basis. The program and contributed to the current level of basketball across all teams. will take place in our new pool at Dalton Hall every Saturday This competition does not interfere with SAC Winter Sport morning for the following times: commitments, with games commencing 12.30pm. Pending on team Years 3& 4 Healthy Lifestyle Boys 8.00-9.30am nominations our timeslot would be 3.00pm onwards. It will run in Years 5 &6 Healthy Lifestyle Boys 10.00-11.30am school Term 2 and the first few weeks of Term 3 – nominations will Registration forms were advertised at line up and handed out this open later in March and would need to be submitted within about week, and this program will only continue if numbers are solid. The two to three weeks. starting date for this program is this 26 February and continues until These teams are primarily aimed for those boys who missed out on 19 March. Summer sport representation for Aloysius’. Cross Country Carnival Photos Now Online: For those parents The registration fees would need to be paid by those involved and boys who wish to order the photos from the cross country carnival, please will be given a uniform to wear. The team would be registered as SAC log on to the following website and follow these steps. There are but is purely run independent of the school. Parents will be the co- some great shots of boys in action, etc: ordinators and coaches of the teams and are the first point of contact. Go to www.akphotos.com.au Training would take place on mutually convenient mornings at the Select “viewing & ordering”; select “St Aloysius’ Junior School” Junior School for the teams depending on parents’ availability. Username: aloysius; Password: junior Basketballs and all other equipment will be supplied. If your son is interested, please fill in the expression of interest form available from Scots Invitational Carnival: The day was a great success, the reception and return to me at school so we can gauge numbers. This weather was perfect, and the whole St Aloysius’ Swim team should be program, as in past years, will only go ahead if there is enough interest very proud of themselves for how they swam and conducted from the boys and if parents are willing to share the light workload. themselves. There was much support from the St Aloysius’ parents also, which I am sure that the boys appreciated. There were many Nominations: Boys in Years 3, 4 & 5 were asked to sign great results on the day. Notable performers were Lucas Anderson, up their expression of interest for what winter sport they Thomas Gillis, Leon Rebecchi, Darcy Hampton and Jack Spano. wish to play in 2011. Please discuss with your son his Congratulations to the Junior Relay on receiving second place, and to choice and if you would like to make changes please send the Senior Relay team for victory in their event. Good luck to the a note with him to me as soon as possible. Please note whole team for the next carnival at Saint Ignatius’ College and to that Winter sport is compulsory for all boys at the Junior those boys that have qualified for IPSHA. School and boys will either play football or Rugby. AFL and winter basketball is offered as additional sports and Trevor Dunne does not clash with their school commitment. Cross Country: Our annual carnival 2011 saw the races SENIOR SCHOOL DEBATING in each year become more competitive, with selections for the Opera House Course taking place during PE Friday evening sees the start of the 2011 Debating Season. Over the lessons last week. With times based on their 1.2km time last two weeks, coaches have held try-outs plus some informal trial during PE, with some very fast times recorded, it debates thereby clearing some of the summer cobwebs and hopefully was going to be a tough run for all. Needless to say there were a lot giving our new debaters a chance to speak and settle into the Friday of competitive boys in the Bradfield Park course who just missed out workshop routine. on a chance for the other course so we had some great competition

8 A very warm welcome to our many new debaters who have joined Knox, Sean Thomson, Elliot Long and Matthew Jepson; together the Senior Squad. A special welcome to our new Year 7s after what with the first place winners in 50m backstroke for their respective age was a very shaky start in terms of numbers – still plenty of room for division, Max Graham, Joshua Hertz and Elliot Long; and Sean any who are interested at any level of commitment. It’s important to Thomson with a first place in 50m backstroke. Special mention goes remember that by coming along you aren’t necessarily signing up for to Lucas Anderson who secured first place across all three strokes. competition, you may simply sit in on workshops, ‘see how it’s done’ Other highlights of the evening were the relays – St Aloysius’ and then progress at your pace. For those who are keen to compete, swimmers were placed first in 11 of the 16 relays they competed in, it’s important to remember that in terms of competition selection, the which was an amazing result. It is hard to single out a particular race teams declared for this first week of ISDA are by no means final and relay or name individuals, as there were so many boys who are only relevant for the first few rounds. Teams may at times remain contributed to the night’s success, with many swimmers competing in fairly constant but coaches are very aware of the need to rotate multiple relays and events. In the last event of the night, St Aloysius’ regularly in the interest of fairness. together with Monte Sant’ Angelo, won the Mixed All Age Relay. It A similar welcome is extended to our new coaches and to those was a fitting end to great team collaboration between the two returning, welcome back and once again many thanks for the schools. The SCEGGS carnival is a competitive carnival which outstanding year that was 2010. always demonstrates the depth and talent of the College swim squad. Debating Suppers: For many years now the College has, through The CAS Team will be announced on 4 March at 8.00am after the the exceptional generosity of parents, built an enviable reputation in swim breakfast. All swimmers must attend the breakfast to hear the terms of Friday night hospitality, which I’m very keen to maintain. In team announcement. Any parents able to offer assistance at this order to do this the Squad needs real help in terms of volunteers and breakfast would be welcomed. The End-of-Season Dinner is on plates of food, so if you are attending a debate please bring a small 13 March at the College Oval from 5.30pm. Invitations will be mailed contribution for the table and if you aren’t able to attend the debate to all swimmers and attendance slips need to be returned by 7 March. would you give it to your son to drop off. And secondly would you Danae Craig please help out at the table, especially in the earlier stages of the MIC evening when the junior debaters are finishing. I don’t feel there’s a need for rostering or too much organising – simply help if you can for a short while to keep things going. Last year was a great success WATER POLO NEWS and I’ve no doubt we can repeat the process. ISDA: Last Saturday saw a bye round for all except our Round 1: Riverview vs St Aloysius’ [A] 13s players who again played at Scots. 13s’ coach Round 2: St Aloysius’ vs St Joseph’s/Villa Maria [H] Ross Dembecki reports: Round 3: PLC Sydney vs St Aloysius’ [A] 13s SAC Blue played St Joseph’s College and had a Round 4: St Aloysius’ vs Wenona [H] 6-6 draw. SAC played well and played as a team. Round 5: Monte vs St Aloysius’ [A] The lead went back and forth. Patrick Butler was a standout in both Round 6: Stella Maris/St John’s vs St Aloysius’ [A] defence and attack and scored three goals, with one goal each to Round 7: St Aloysius’ vs Cranbrook [H] George Barry, Max Gillis and Tristan Kennedy. Special mention to Any alternations will appear on the ISDA website. James Willock who was a determined last line of defence creating several turnovers. SAC led for much of the second half and were May the very best of luck go with our Squad! unlucky to concede the draw, and had a last second chance and Mark Norton nearly went away with a win. Debating Master 13s SAC Gold played the other St Joseph’s College team and had a good 8-4 victory. SAC played well and the swimming effort levels are PUBLIC SPEAKING vir eloquens getting better. Sean O’Shea led the way with four goals and smart cover defending causing several turnovers. Jack Hall complimented

Sean’s play with three well-taken goals. Matthew Dembecki scored All boys interested in representing the College in competitions this one goal and played well in defence and created space for his team in year should attend coaching sessions, currently to be held on attack with good passes. Thursday afternoons from 3.30-4.30pm in The Bellarmino. Coaching will also be available every Tuesday afternoon – same The skill, fitness and spirit are developing in these new teams. Credit time, same venue – commencing 1 March, until further notice. to newcomers Alex Heath (Gold) and Dylan Ienco (Blue), who played well. All the boys need to do their own swimming training and All Year finalists for the Art of Speech Competition – Richard Hockey in water polo training we will work on one-on-one defence and the Trophy should consider involvement. Training will focus on rules so we can put the opposition under pressure. preparation for the competitions already advertised: CSDA, Rostrum and Lawrence Campbell Oratory. Next week sees games at Ashfield pool against Scots, before our final clash against Riverview on 5 March. The 13s play at Scots both Magar Etmekdjian weeks. Margaret Loomes SWIMMING NEWS MIC

The SCEGGS Invitation Carnival was held on DRAMA NEWS 19 February at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. The boys competed in a team with Monte Sant’ Angelo Comedy Team to stage the Australian premier and came away with first place, beating the eight other of the Broadway farce To Be Or Not To Be as schools competing on the night. Congratulations to all swimmers the College major production for 2011: WHAT who represented the College at this event. As many swimmers had BEGAN AS A FILM BY ERNST LUBITSCH WITH JACK early morning sporting commitments on Saturday, followed by a late BENNY AND CAROLE LOMBARD AND WAS GIVEN night of swimming at Homebush, their commitment to swimming THE MEL BROOKS TREATMENT IN 1983 HAS and ability to perform is greatly appreciated. FINALLY BEEN TURNED INTO A BROADWAY FARCE. The performance of swimmers at the SCEGGS carnival was Usually, films are based on play scripts, not the other way round, but outstanding. First place winners in the 50m freestyle in their there are exceptions. Mel Brooks’ Musical The Producers began as a film, respective age divisions were Reece Aquilina, Hamish Moore, Elliot then became a stage musical and finally a film musical. This play began

9 as a Hollywood film by Ernst Lubitsch, made during the second world prevent the spy from meeting the German Gestapo officer, Colonel war and was set in Warsaw, Poland at the outbreak of the war. It Erhard. Joseph Tura, our leading actor, takes charge and comes up starred the stand-up comic Jack Benny and Clark Gable’s wife, Carole with a plan for them to stop the spy, destroy the evidence and escape Lombard. It was a farce, sending up actors and Nazis. Sadly, Carole to England themselves. Lombard died in a plane crash before the film was even released. Full of hilarious send ups of the Nazis, the ham acting troupe, the Jump forward to 1983 and Mel Brooks, fresh on the success of his two lovers and Stanislavsky's acting method, the show is an endless History of the World: Part 1 couldn’t resist another movie to send up stream of one-liners in a farcical situation comedy of disguises and Nazis. After his version of the film was released he even had a video subterfuge. clip made The Hitler Rap which went to the top of the hit parade. In How can we miss? 2008 an English playwright, Nick Whitby, saw the theatrical potential in the story and adapted the film to the stage. It was performed at the All seats are reserved for this production and a booking form is Manhattan Theatre Club on Broadway and was very funny - a perfect attached to this newsletter. Tickets are $25 adult, $12 concession and vehicle for our Comedy Team here at St Aloysius’. $60 family. Booking forms can be returned to the ‘Collections’ box in the foyer or directly to Mr Peter Gough at the Drama office. For this Over the last ten years The Comedy Team has staged Noises Off, production payment for advance reserved tickets can also be made on- Arsenic and Old Lace, The Bourgeois Gentleman and The Front Page as well line via the college web site – see instructions on the booking form. as providing all our Theatre Sports successes and staging student productions. Any unsold tickets can be purchased at the door on the night. Auditions were held in October last year and an enormity of talent Peter Gough came forward from the current Year 11 and the Year 10 students. Head of Drama The final casting includes Nic Alexandrou, Max Baume, Pat Lau, Ben McCann, Elliott Miller, Luke Nicholson, David Quaglia, Dom Scarf, DUKE OF EDINBURGH Adrian Sims, Anthony Slaven and Claudio Trovato. The play requires two female actors and we were fortunate in being able to cast Claudia All Year new Duke of Edinburgh Entrants in Year 9 are asked to Ware and Sarah Simmons from Abbotsleigh in the roles. meet in the Bellarmino on Wednesday at lunch time. All new entrants Next came the task of how to stage the play as some scenes have to must submit their requests for entry via the online website at cut back and forth similar to a film structure. We decided to build a http://www.dukeofed.com.au/Online-Record-Book-Resources.html. revolve into the Playhouse, which being a thrust stage posed quite a All Year 10 Boys who wish to go on a Bronze expedition in the Royal challenge, but, with the expertise of Mr Simon Turner and Mr David national park on the weekend of 12-13 March are also requested to Clancy, we managed to do it. attend the meeting on Wednesday to pick up forms. The plot follows a run down Polish theatre company trying to make a All Gold/Silver Boys who wish to go on an expedition in the first living putting on their play “A Gift From Hitler” when what should week of the holidays on the Great North Walk please indicate interest intrude but World War II in the form of an imminent invasion. After by emailing me ([email protected]) as soon rejection by the Polish Censor they quickly have to drop their Hitler as possible. play and revert to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Each night while the leading actor delivers his famous soliloquy on stage, his famous actress wife George Catchpoole is entertaining a young polish bomber pilot in her dressing room! Later on after Poland is invaded, the pilot flees to England and returns on a secret mission to stop a spy who has information which would be very damaging to the Polish resistance. The company must

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Thought for the week: “Twenty years from now, you will be more me through the application process. The district Interview process disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. required us to participate in two interviews and answer questions So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch about our interests in science and our ability to work as part of a the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” team, a vital skill for the NYSF experience. I was lucky enough to be Mark Twain (1835-1910), American author chosen as one of eight students from my Rotary District to attend *** 1 March, 6.00-7.30pm: Second “Your Career Focus in 2011” – Session C. Climate Change. Venue: Loreto Kirribilli in Centenary Hall. The group of 150 students chosen from around Australia to be part of Excellent array of speakers – Dr Craig Roberts, lecturer from UNSW; Session C of the NYSF travelled to Canberra on the 17th of January. I Sue Martin, Al Gore-Trained Climate presenter; Prof Lesley Hughes, was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to billet three of the researcher at Macquarie Uni; Dr Justin Seymour, who has done post- students who had travelled from Perth, arriving in Sydney the previous doctoral study at MIT now at UTS; and Jacqueline Scruby, with a day. This was certainly a worthwhile experience, as it meant that even degree in Medical Science/Law consultant at Energetics. Parents are before the forum started we had already established some friendships. welcome with their sons. RSVP essential to my email. We travelled by coach from Sydney’s Central Station, and we were hosted by Burgmann College on campus at the Australian National Information Received This Week University for the 13 days of the forum. 1 March, 7.00pm: “US College Night”. College Consulting The program was extremely well organised and packed full of activities. International will outline the US College Admissions process. The activities were supervised and run by Ex-NYSF attendees as well Venue: Dept of State & Regional Dev, NSW Trade & Investment as volunteers from local Rotary clubs. The first aspect of the program Centre, Level 47, MLC Place, Sydney. RSVP to was the seminars and lectures, and there was a great deal of flexibility [email protected]. so that our particular scientific interests were catered for. I was in a 12 March, 10.00am-2.00pm: Venue: Uni of Sydney. Free lecture, group with a focus on theoretical physics called Einstein, while other “Mastering the exams”, by theschoolforexcellence to help students excel groups catered for a wide variety of other scientific interests. The in HSC and maximise exam scores. Students will be required to make second part of the program included a wide range of social and $10 donation to the Fred Hollows Foundation. To reserve your networking activities. The planning, communication and supervision of place, register online at www.tsfx.com.au or call 1300 364 173. the various activities was excellent. 13 March, 10.00am-2.00pm: Venue: UNSW, “Mastering the The most valuable part of the program for me was the lab visits. exams” (see details above). Each one consisted of a small group of 14 travelling to such places as the Research Schools of Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy and 14 March: Applications open for 2011 Business Cadetships Astrophysics, and Institutes such as the NCI National Program. Cadets receive paid employment while they undertake Supercomputing Facility. While there we were often given guided university studies. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and UBS tours of the labs in small groups of 7 by the scientist who worked Investment Bank will offer cadetships to highly-motivated, talented there, often PhD. Students or Post-Doctorate researchers. This young men and women in finance and in operations. See meant that we got to do a lot of one on one talking to them about www.businesscadetships.com.au. Applications close 11 May. their work, and their paths to working as scientists. Talking to them 1 April: Applications open for the January 2012 National Youth was inspiring, giving us invaluable insights into the operation of the Science Forum. For more information see www.nysf.edu.au and academic science community, and also learning about the cutting also report on NYSC from a current HSC student who attended in edge of science research in their chosen fields. January this year. While on the forum, we also attended seminars and lectures on a wide 18-20 April: Opportunities to learn more about a career in hospitality variety of other topics, including the art of communication and body or tourism: Australian International Hotel School and Blue language workshops. These allowed us to learn and practice practical Mountains International Hotel Management School Career skills such as public speaking, job applications and interview practice. Focus Days. For more information call 1800 257 360 or email They were also very informative about subjects including the structure [email protected]. and functioning of universities and their courses. The University 2 May, 9.30am-1.00pm: Child Health Careers Day at Sydney Partner’s day was particularly informative, as it involved major Children’s Hospital, Randwick – excellent and valuable opportunity universities from around Australia giving us presentations on their for students intending to study medicine. Registration required – courses, campuses and lifestyles, which will be invaluable information closing date 1 April. The visit will include a case study, Q & A panel, for when it comes time to pick preferences and courses after Year 12. mini tours etc. There is a limit of number of students per school, so The social aspect to the Program of the NYSF included events such interested boys must see me ASAP and ensure they are enrolled. as a Bush Dance, a Trivia Night and a Dress-up Disco, all of which 26 June: National Institute of Education – UMAT preparation were extremely well planned and a lot of fun. We were also given workshop at Sydney Hospital. Contact www.nie.edu.au or phone 03 time every night to relax and socialise with the other students, which 8300 0277. was only cut short by our strict lights out. The camp is a great place Report on the National Youth Science Forum – January 2011 to form lasting friendships, and I am keeping in contact with many of the friends I made while attending. My NYSF experience was an amazing introduction to real world science. It provided an unparalleled opportunity for me to see science We were also given the day on Sunday the 23rd as a day to relax and out of the classroom and to experience the cutting edge of Australian unwind half way through the forum. We were hosted in small groups research science. The program offered invaluable insights into the at the houses of Rotarians in the surrounding area, who were kind environment of modern science labs, the nature of research and the enough to open their homes to us for the day, and help us with our lifestyle of modern scientists, creating an amazing life experience. dirty laundry! I was informed about the NYSF by one of the school visits The NYSF was an amazing life experience, which was very conducted by previous NYSF students. The speaker, a boy from my educational, very inspiring and most of all great fun. I would school in the year above me, encouraged me to sign up. It took some recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to attend as I feel I time to find a supporting Rotary Club for my application, during have gained a lot from my experience there. which my Rotary District Chair was a great help to me, helping me to I would like to thank those who helped to make the Forum such an get in contact Neutral Bay Rotary Club, who generously supported enjoyable experience – in particular the staff of the NYSF Office in

12 Canberra, particularly, Geoff Burchfield and Sandra Meek, who put performance in the HSC. The courses will be in Biology, Business tireless hours of effort into planning the forum; the Neutral Bay Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, Exam Preparation, Rotary Club for supporting my application and assisting me with Mathematics, Physics and Study Skills. See fundraising; my Rotary District Chair, Leone Sequeira, who was a http://www/cce.usyd.edu.au/hsc. U Syd is offering a free copy of great help to me throughout the application process; the Staffies Getting Through Your HSC: A Practical Guide for students and who ran the camp, particularly James Heydon, my group supervisor; parents. http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/publications. the staff at Burgmann College who hosted us during the forum and The University of Sydney has an interesting article of the the many Rotarians who gave up their time to help the forum, both benefits of a GAP Year – it can prepare students for uni life and in fundraising and in volunteering as both supervisors and hosts help them clarify what they really want to do – read about the latest during home hospitality. research IMPORTANT DATES (http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=5559). Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award – this is Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia’s Learn to fly presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of outstanding scholarship competition: Closing date is 4 March. Sponsored by achievement exhibited during the recruiting process for entry to Airservices Australia. Value: Four prizes at $7,700 each (total prize ADFA. The award comprises of a laptop computer and certificate for value $30,800). Applicants must be 16 years at announcement of the successful student along with a plaque in recognition of his school winner. Flying must be completed within 12 months from winning and is presented on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force to the 120 the competition. CFIs will assess each student and choose the top most suitable applicants who have applied for entry to ADFA. Year 11 10% of entrants at each club. These names will go into a barrel and students who are interested should go to four winners will be drawn. Announcement of the winners will be http://www.defence.gov.au/adfa/applications/education_award.html announced at RFACA Annual Flying Training Conference on and see “eligibility requirements”. Also see the Long Tan Leadership 21 March. The nearest participating club for our students is and Teamwork awards. Schofields Flying Club (http://www.schofields-flying-club.com.au/). UNSW Campus Tours: Every Friday at 3.30pm (except 22 April). For more information see Mr George Catchpoole. See www.campustours.unsw.edu.au. This one-hour tour gives 5 April: Lower North Shore Careers Expo – at Shore. participants the chance to ask any questions about faculties, student The University of New South Wales is running a series of Year 10 life, etc. Guides are highly trained Student Ambassadors with a Subject Selection Information Nights (advice about which wealth of knowledge about the university. Registration to attend is subjects to study in Year 11 and 12). Open to all schools: essential as group size is limited to 10. 9 May – UNSW campus; 11 May – UNSW campus; 12 May – Some out-of-Sydney universities do not hold traditional Open Days Parramatta Riverside Theatre. – rather they are open to visitors every day! Please always phone However, St Aloysius’ College is a member of UNSW Network ahead to book a campus tour and let them know for which Schools and there are the following additional talks on offer courses/degrees you want information and they can arrange for exclusively to Network schools: someone to talk to you and show you around. 19 May – Wenona; 23 May – UNSW campus; 25 May – Charles Sturt (1800 334 733); Southern Cross (1800 626 481); New Abbotsleigh. England (1800 818 865); Wollongong (1300 367 869).

More details about time and exact venue later. I do recommend however that you choose a suitable date and put it in your diary, as it Timetable of Important Events for our Year 12s is really important to have as much knowledge about subjects Term 1 required for particular degrees, bonus points. etc. Applications required for most overseas exchange/Gap programs for 9 May: “Your Career Focus – Performing Arts – at Monte. 2012 28 March: Half-yearly Year 12 exams begin 17 May: “Your Career Focus – Business & Cadetships – at Shore. Term 2 18 May, 4.30pm: At the Sydney Convention Centre – Institute of Applications due for most Accounting cadetships and UTS Bachelor Chartered Accountants – Talk for Year 12 students about of Accounting scholarship Accounting Cadetships. Learn about application process, tips on UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test) applications open recruitment, build contacts. Students wishing to attend must register early April and close 17 June online at www.charteredaccountants.com.au/students. Students who wish to apply for most scholarships later in 2011 HSC Study Conferences in 2011: Ideal opportunities to maximise should start preparing their documentation now your performance potential – designed by experienced tutors who Term 3 understand what Year 12 students need to make the most of this 27 July: UMAT time. In addition to 30 hours of supervised study, students relax, 8 August: HSC Trials begin meet new friends and have fun. They are helped to develop a useful 2012 UAC Guide will be distributed after HSC Trials study routine, gain motivation from other students and can consult University Open Days: Mostly held on Saturdays from mid-August expert tutors on core subjects. See to mid-September [email protected] or phone 8268 3346 UAC application for choice of nine courses submitted by end of (Conference Co-ordinator). These book up very fast, so don’t delay if September for a university offer in 2012 you are interested in attending. Application for College/accommodation for 2012 for any of 2-8 July (Shoalhaven); 4-10 July (Port Hacking); 11-17 July (Blue preferences where it would be required Mountains); 11-17 July (Port Hacking). *** Last day of September usual closing date for most scholarships. Term 4 21 July: UNSW Scholarships Information Evening. 12 October: HSC examinations commence 24 August, 4.30pm: 33 Erskine Street, Sydney – Free event for ATARs released * around 15 December – students have about a Years 10 & 11 students to meet and network with Chartered fortnight to change or re-arrange their UAC preferences. Accountants. Great opportunity for them to hear about “a day in the University Main Round offer released * around 18 January 2012 life of an accountant” from young cadets. Students wishing to attend * UAC has not as yet confirmed these dates must register online at www.charteredaccountnats.com.au/students. The Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney is Deirdre Agnew running intensive HSC Preparation courses in a variety of subjects Careers Counsellor ([email protected]) for Year 12 students who wish to extend their studies and enhance My usual days at the College are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

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