B I Q U E U V U S I N V I R T C I T
S A E C G R E E L D L O C Blue & H E A R T
Blue October 2017 Celebrating 120 years of history Contents
1 Principal’s Report 2 College Council 3 SCHOOL NEWS 3 Hall of Honour and Official Opening 4 Hall of Honour Inductees 7 Marist Mission March 8 Introducing the Head of Champagnat Campus 8 2017 SHC Careers Expo 9 ANZAC Day commemoration 10 Year 12 Formal 11 Co-Curricular News 18 Boarding House News 20 Celebrating our Staff 21 MARIST CORNER 22 Our Marist Mission in action 24 2017 Marist Youth Festival 25 FOUNDATION 25 Foundation President’s Report 26 Thank you to our 2017 Donors 27 The Archives 29 OLD SCHOLARS 29 SHOC President Report 30 Lost Life Members 31 SHOC Ladies Day 31 SHOC Open House 32 SHOC Cricket Club 33 SHOC Football Club 35 SHOC Netball Club 36 SHOC Soccer Club 37 SHOC Music 38 Reunions 42 Where are they now? 48 Obituaries 49 Celebrations - Special Celebrations, Weddings and Births
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Thank you to everyone who collaborated on this edition Cover image: The painting of Paringa Hall, circa 1890. of the Blue & Blue. Inside cover image: Paringa Hall as it stands today. Principal’s Report
Such is the present pace of life at Sacred Heart that the next project is well underway...
Dear members of the ‘Hearts’ the College, will be acknowledged. A Australian Marist Community. It will Community, key focus for inductees into the near provide a formal Church structure for future are our female SHOCs from the leadership and governance of Marist In this edition of the Blue and Blue previous 40 years. We have panels ministries into the future. In many there’s a focus on the opening and awaiting these nominees so please be ways it formalises what already exists blessing of the Br Joseph McAteer in touch! to better provide for Marist life and Centre. Such is the present pace of ministry. Marcellin Champagnat’s life at Sacred Heart that the next The amalgamation process with particular gift was to found the Marist project is well underway in regards to Marymount College is rapidly Brothers to teach and evangelise Champagnat Campus, Mitchell Park! approaching, following the young people, particularly those on the announcement last October. Planning The McAteer Centre is a wonderful margins of society. for the refurbishment of the Mitchell communal, teaching and learning Park site is at planning approval stage The Marist Association aims to provide and sports facility which will serve as I write. Kate Kilpatrick, the newly the necessary structure to keep the College well for decades to come. appointed Head of Champagnat Marcellin’s dream alive! It is a body Already this winter the Old Collegians Campus, is also profiled in this edition. of people, canonically recognised Netballers and Footballers have Peter McCabe, Operations Manager, in the Catholic Church, who share enjoyed access to the Centre. Included is diligently ensuring that the largest responsibility for the leadership, in the building is a Hall of Honour project to be undertaken by Sacred governance and animation of Marist which recognises some outstanding Heart in recent memory is meeting ministries. The four main Marist Sacred Heart Old Collegians. The the contemporary learning needs of ministries are schools (Marist Schools initial inductees are also depicted in a our younger students across Years 7 to Australia), youth ministry (Marist Youth following article. 9 in a co-educational context, whilst Ministry), youth care (Marist Youth However, this is just the start of forging the foundation of the Sacred Care) and solidarity (Marist Solidarity). the process! You are encouraged to Heart ‘family spirit’ for which we are If you would like to know more or nominate SHOCs for recognition and renowned. attend one of our meetings, please each year at the celebration of the Finally, I’d like to draw your attention contact James Gill, Director of Marist Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat, a to the Marist Association of St Marcellin Mission, at the College. number of SHOCs, who have achieved Champagnat (www.maristassociation. recognition in their field of pursuit Best wishes to all, org.au). The Association is a genuine at a national and international level, response to a call for co-responsibility Steve Byrne and maintained a fond connection to for the life and mission of the wider Principal
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 1 College Council
The sense of Marist family spirit is always a special experience with the Sacred Heart contingent...
The winter period has proven to be a busy one for the Sacred Recently, College students and staff were hosted by Heart College Council and its committees. The Council Assumption College Kilmore in Victoria for the annual continues to meet on a regular basis to consider a wide range Intercollegiate Exchange. The sense of Marist family spirit is of important issues concerning not only the College, but the always a special experience with the Sacred Heart contingent wider South West region. forging many friendships and representing the College with distinction! Of particular importance has been the amalgamation process with Marymount College and the planning of Lastly, the newly commissioned Br Joseph McAteer Centre Champagnat Campus at Mitchell Park. In recent months the has seen good use over winter and has already proven to be respective Councils for Marymount and the College have met a showcase for what our College offers its students and Old as one to collaborate on the amalgamation. Scholars. Financial oversight and advice is another of the key Paul Teisseire responsibilities of Council. We are fortunate to have an Chair, Sacred Heart College Council experienced and very able Business Manager, together with a hard working and capable Finance Committee, as we finalise the 2018 Budget papers.
01. The 2017 Sacred Heart Stage Band after their performance at the Assumption College Kilmore 01 Exchange in Victoria. 2 School News
Hall of Honour & Official Opening
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01. Hall of Honour: the first of the inductees; 02. Archbishop Philip Wilson opens the occasion; 03. Hall of Honour inductee, Matthew Pavlich (‘99) mural; 04. Maddy Proud (‘11) 03 mural in the sports conditioning room .
The Hall of Honour was launched at the were presented to the community. College in the 1970s, with other Old Opening and Blessing of the Brother Scholars being chosen for display The Hall of Honour recognises the Joseph McAteer Centre on Wednesday, over time. Amongst the next group of wide-range of achievements of our Old 17 May 2017. For the first time all inductees will be some distinguished Collegians through multiple disciplines students from both campuses gathered female Old Scholars. As other names such as Religion; Academia; Law; together on school grounds. They were are added, a selected number will be Entertainment; Medicine; Business and joined by a number of distinguished removed and added to a permanent Commerce; Politics; Armed Services; guests and friends of the College. honour board. Sport and Contribution to community, The Mass was celebrated by Most and particularly outstanding service Br Peter Carroll, Provincial of the Reverend Archbishop Philip Wilson to the Sacred Heart community. The Marist Province of Australia, spoke and Con-celebrated by Emeritus inaugural inductees, for the most about Br Joseph’s contribution to the Archbishop Leonard Faulkner, part, reflect the achievements of College as Principal between 1916 and Monsignor Ian Dempsey, Monsignor Old Collegians in the first 80 years 1924 before Brother Jordan Redden Rob Egar and Fr Peter Sheedy. of the College’s history. The Hall of unveiled the plaque that was blessed Honour currently features 21 names of by His Grace, Archbishop Wilson. As well as the Opening and Blessing distinguished alumni. of our wonderful new learning and The Sports Conditioning room of conference space, Archbishop Wilson Future inductees in the Hall of Honour the Brother Joseph McAteer Centre gave a blessing to 12 members (or will reflect the achievements of our features two magnificent murals of Old family representatives) of the inaugural more recent alumni, as the school inductees of the Hall of Honour who transitioned into a co-educational Maddy Proud (‘11).
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 3 Hall of Honour Inductees
Rob Chapman Bill Denny John Fitzgerald The late Albert Hannan Attended SHC 1976-1980 Attended SHC 1958-1965 Attended SHC 1976-1977 Attended SHC 1903 Rob is the former Managing Upon leaving school, Bill As a professional tennis Through a highly Director of Bank SA and joined the Army and over player, John’s greatest distinguished academic Chief Executive of St George 21 years, served in South highlights came during the and legal career, Albert Bank, and is considered Vietnam and PNG, as ADC 11 years he represented became Crown Solicitor of one of the state’s most (Aide de Camp) to the Australia in the Davis Cup. South Australia for 25 years. influential business leaders. Governor General and on John held a former Number He was a champion in the He currently serves as exchange duty with the 1 Doubles Ranking, won 7 commissioning of Aquinas Chairman of the Adelaide British Army in Germany. Grand Slam Doubles Titles, a College in Adelaide and has Football Club and Chairman Leaving the Army in 1990 Career men’s Doubles Grand a wing of the College named of the Adelaide Airport, and with the rank of Lieutenant Slam and was Australia’s in honour of his legacy. is a member of the Premier’s Colonel, Bill was made Davis Cup Captain from Economic Development a member of the Order 2001- 2010. Cabinet (pictured with his of Australia in 2006 for wife, Lisa). service to the community, particularly veterans and their families (pictured with his family).
The late Philip Kennedy Attended SHC 1944-1948 The late James Gleeson Philip was a Rear Admiral in Attended SHC 1937 the Royal Australian Navy The late Bart Cummings After being ordained a and was later promoted Attended SHC 1941-1942 priest in 1945, he later to Commodore. Philip The inaugural member of Leonard Faulkner became Director of Catholic was made an officer of the the Australian Racing Hall of Attended SHC 1940-1941 Education in the Adelaide Order of Australia in 1987 Fame, Bart is the undisputed Archdiocese. In 1961 he for exceptional service and Leonard was ordained a icon of the Australian Racing became the first South performance of duty in priest in Rome on the first industry, the “Cup King” Australian priest to become the Royal Australian Navy, day of 1950. He was later claiming 12 Melbourne Cups. Archbishop of Adelaide. and is the highest ranking appointed as the 17th Old Collegian in Australia’s Archbishop of Adelaide in armed forces. (Pictured: 1985. Archbishop Faulkner Philip’s family accepted this was renowned for his work honour on his behalf). with migrant and refugee communities and his support of children and adults with disabilities. He retired in 2011 and is currently Archbishop 4 Emeritus of Adelaide. Rob Kerin Shaun Micallef Dr Leon Simon The late Dr Lawrie Smart Attended SHC 1966-1971 Attended SHC 1972-1979 Attended SHC 1955-1963 Attended SHC 1941-1946 Rob served as Deputy Shaun is an Australian Receiving a PhD from the An innovator, Dr Smart was Premier of South Australia comedian, writer, producer, University of Adelaide, made a member of the Order 1998- 2001 and as our 43rd actor and TV presenter. Dr Simon held positions of Australia for significant Premier from October 2001 A former College Captain at several distinguished service to orthodontics. Dr to March 2002. Actively of Sacred Heart, Shaun universities both Smart also pioneered the involved in the areas of completed a Law Degree at domestically and abroad, treatment of cleft palate industry and sport, Rob the University of Adelaide and later became Professor patients in South Australia. is currently the Executive before pursuing a career in of Mathematics at Stanford An early student of Aquinas Chairman of Primary entertainment, later being University before serving College, Dr Smart was the Producers South Australia awarded a Logie in 1989, as Chair of Mathematics inaugural student president and Regional SA. 2000, 2010 and 2016. in 1998. In 1994, he was (Pictured: Dr Smart’s family awarded the Bocher accepted this honour on his memorial prize, which is behalf). only awarded every 5 years to a ground breaking author in analysis.
Sergio Melta Matthew Pavlich Attended SHC 1972-1975 Attended SHC 1997-1999 Graham Spurling Sergio is a former Australian Widely renowned as Attended SHC 1949-1953 soccer player who played one of the best forwards more than 500 games across and captains in modern Graham was recognised 22 years for Adelaide City, Australian Rules Football, David Sincock as a member of the Order where he won three national Matthew represented Attended SHC 1951-1960 of Australia through championships and was Fremantle in 353 games over David played cricket for his contribution to the crowned National Soccer 17 years, being named All Australia at test-match level manufacturing industry, League Player of the Year Australian on six occasions. between 1964 and 1966. having held a number of in 1986. Sergio represented David played 46 first-class Executive and non-executive Australia in 1986 and is matches for South Australia postings, both locally and one of three Australians and was credited by the abroad, including CEO of who have achieved UEFA A great Sir Garry Sobers as Mitsubishi Motors Australia. accreditation (pictured with being the biggest turner of (pictured with wife, Peggy). his family). the ball he ever faced.
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Jim Whiting Dean Wills The late Robert Stigwood Attended SHC 1966-1974 Attended SHC 1947-1949 Attended SHC 1945-1950 Jim is currently the Dean’s outstanding business Robert was a music Managing Director of career spanned 46 years and entrepreneur and film Badge Constructions, the included roles as Chairman producer and is known state’s leading commercial and Chief Executive of internationally for his builder, and one of our CocaCola Amatil. He was 02 contribution to the music nation’s largest privately awarded Businessman industry. He is perhaps best owned commercial of the Year in 1990 by known as Manager of the construction companies. It the Australian Business Bee Gees. In 2015, he was is also the company which Magazine and credited inducted into the South constructed the Br Joseph his wonderful career to Australia Hall of Fame and McAteer Centre. Jim is a resilience, persistence and established a fellowship long standing member of determination. program which mentors the Sacred Heart College local musicians. Foundation, alongside 03 several other voluntary positions and committees.
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Bernard Wadsworth Attended SHC 1947-1951 Bernard was the leading physicist in his field for 01. Br Jordan Redden unveiling decades. In 1961 he the plaque for the new Br Joseph joined the Laboratory of The late John Willis 06 McAteer Centre; 02. College Attended SHC 1921-1926 Captains, Luke Wormald and Nuclear Science at the Gemma Thomas; 03. Principal, Massachusetts Institute of Steve Byrne and Archbishop John was professed Brother Philip Wilson with special guests; Technology, where he was Damian Willis in 1927. He 04. Hall of Honour inductee, later promoted to Principal Graham Spurling (‘53) with his is a former Director and grandchildren, Sampson (Year Research Engineer. He Principal at Randwick 7) and Jonas (Year 9), the new retired from the Laboratory generation of Spurlings at SHC; and Assumption Colleges, 05. Hall of Honour inductees, for Nuclear Science at was the first Old Collegian Graham Spurling, Jim Whiting, MIT in 2003 after 41 years Sergio Melta and Rob Chapman; to return as Principal in 06. Guests upstanding during of distinguished service 1952, and was appointed Mass; 07. Georgina Williams (pictured with his family). 07 opens the ceremony with Provincial in 1956. Welcome to Country.
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Each year we walk in solidarity with those in our global Marist community and raise funds, which directly supports those who are marginalised.
Following the Opening and Blessing of the Brother Joseph McAteer Centre on Wednesday 17 May 2017, all 02 students from both the Middle and Senior Schools took part in the annual Marist Mission March from Sacred Heart Senior at Somerton Park to Angus Neill Reserve at Seacliff. Each year we walk in solidarity with those in our global Marist community and raise funds which directly supports those who are marginalised through our Marist Immersion programs in India, Fiji and The Philippines. The event also recognised 50 years of ‘Marist’ at our 03 Mitchell Park campus, which was opened in 1967, and 120 years of Sacred Heart College.
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Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 7 2017 SHC Careers Expo What a fabulous night it was at our bigger, better, brighter Careers Expo, held for the Introducing first time in the spacious Brother Joseph McAteer Gymnasium! Our sincere thanks to all students, parents and the wider SHC community who attended - without your support we would not be able to attract the broad cross- the Head of section of presenters and exhibitors who were in attendance on the night. In summary, there were 13 institutions across the tertiary study sector in SA Champagnat including multiple staff from TAFE and the Unis as well as private providers, 13 industry-specific groups whose reps had a high level of knowledge and expertise in their particular industry and career group; 12 organisations offering various Campus apprenticeship and traineeship pathways across a broad range of industries and job/ training pathways; five organisations who formally organise student exchanges and gap year experiences and our very own VET students, teacher Rebecca Bond, and We are pleased to announce that Kate new VET Coordinator, Leanne De Young. Kilpatrick has been appointed as the Head of Champagnat Campus at Sacred We always love to welcome back Old Scholars and were thrilled to have some young Heart College. Kate will commence at Old Scholars as well as some less recent Old Scholars enthusiastically giving current the Marymount Campus in 2018 and students an insight into possible career and study directions, as well as some of their transition with the community to the personal stories and experience. refurbished Champagnat Campus at An event like this takes a lot of cooperation and goodwill across a broad cross- Mitchell Park in 2019. section of the College and calls upon the help and expertise of people to assist with Kate is a Flinders University graduate promotion, setting up, catering, audio visual support, vacating teaching spaces and and has taught SACE Nutrition (Stage 1 then packing up (big shout out to Shane’s team of boarder helpers!) The bulk of the and 2), Physical Education, Maths and organisation was done by the wonderful Annemarie Honner (who usually has things English. She is currently the Deputy done before I even think of them!) My heartfelt thanks to all who so generously Principal (Years 8-12) at St Mark’s College, contributed and helped us before, during or after the event. Port Pirie, having previously been Head Prue Wilkosz of Middle School at Cardijn College, Pathways Coordinator Noarlunga Downs. Kate is currently completing a Master of Philosophy (research) focused on the effectiveness of ‘The Rite Journey’ program, which includes study of the differentials between adolescent males and females. The connection here to the context of years 7 to 9 campus is readily apparent! We warmly welcome Kate to the ‘Hearts’ community at this very exciting time at the College.
8 ANZAC Day Commemoration
Honouring our Anzacs and Marist community, Sacred Heart College held a moving ANZAC Assembly on 3 May, as we honoured the ANZACs, as well as members of our Marist community who have fought in a variety of campaigns including: World War I; Korean War (UN Duty); Malaysia; Borneo; Vietnam; Thailand; Middle East (UN Duty); Nambia (UN Duty); Kuwait (UN Duty); Cambodia (UN Duty); Somalia (UN Duty); Rwanda (UN Duty); East Timor (UN Duty); Iraq (UN Duty); Afghanistan and the Royal Australian Navy What a fabulous night it was at our bigger, better, brighter Careers Expo, held for the (on HMAS Vampire). first time in the spacious Brother Joseph McAteer Gymnasium! Our sincere thanks to all students, parents and the wider SHC community who Lest we forget. attended - without your support we would not be able to attract the broad cross- section of presenters and exhibitors who were in attendance on the night. In summary, there were 13 institutions across the tertiary study sector in SA including multiple staff from TAFE and the Unis as well as private providers, 13 industry-specific groups whose reps had a high level of knowledge and expertise in their particular industry and career group; 12 organisations offering various apprenticeship and traineeship pathways across a broad range of industries and job/ training pathways; five organisations who formally organise student exchanges and gap year experiences and our very own VET students, teacher Rebecca Bond, and new VET Coordinator, Leanne De Young. We always love to welcome back Old Scholars and were thrilled to have some young Old Scholars as well as some less recent Old Scholars enthusiastically giving current students an insight into possible career and study directions, as well as some of their personal stories and experience. An event like this takes a lot of cooperation and goodwill across a broad cross- section of the College and calls upon the help and expertise of people to assist with promotion, setting up, catering, audio visual support, vacating teaching spaces and then packing up (big shout out to Shane’s team of boarder helpers!) The bulk of the organisation was done by the wonderful Annemarie Honner (who usually has things done before I even think of them!) My heartfelt thanks to all who so generously contributed and helped us before, during or after the event. Prue Wilkosz Pathways Coordinator
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 9 Year 12 Formal The 2017 Year 12 School formal was held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 8 April. A fabulous night was enjoyed by everyone .
10 Co-Curricular News Outstanding Individual Achievements
Jayden Betterman (Year 7) Jackson Kalz (Year 12) Jayden Betterman of Sacred Heart College Jackson Kalz finished 4th in the IMG Middle School was recently announced as Academy Junior World Championships the EU Centre for Global Affairs first “My at Torrey Pines Golf Course in the United EU” Film Competition winner. States in July - a massive achievement! Also, the Australian team of Jackson and Jayden shared his mother’s migration Andree from Victoria came second. story from Poland to Adelaide. Among other things, the film mentioned the Jackson, the 2017 South Australian Junior Pennington Migration Hostel, the longest running of South State Captain, finished 2 under the card Australia’s Migration hostels. Such stories form an important after 4 rounds (72 holes). part of the story of South Australia and its connections to The Championships is the largest Europe. international event in the world and is The EU Centre for Global Affairs has designed and developed unique for its international representation the idea of “My EU” Film Competition as part of its Primary and cultural diversity. Jackson is School Cultural Outreach activities. Students in the primary currently checking out colleges in the USA years 4–7 in South Australian Schools were invited to enter a where he hopes to attend next year once competition and to: he graduates from Sacred Heart this year. • Interview a family member or friend from Europe living in South Australia, and bring that person’s story to life, including those of British heritage, or • Describe the EU itself and how it benefits members. This may include benefits to Britain, or • Portray a future in which the student/s themselves are living in a European EU country, or • Create other imaginative EU depictions. Students could elect to enter a storyboard, poster or other medium for the competition, such as a script of an interview with someone from Europe living in South Australia. Prizes for a winner and a runner up were provided as part of the competition. Entries are judged by a panel from the EU Centre for Global Affairs and the Children’s University at The University of Adelaide. Congratulations to Jayden on this significant achievement!
Celebrating our current student achievements There are many wonderful outstanding individual achievements that current Sacred Heart College students achieve outside of school. To read more, please view our CEA Newsletter, which can be accessed on our website at www.shc.sa.edu.au and click the Curriculum Extension Newsletters link. Do you have story to tell? Students who achieve sporting success outside of school at a state championship, national or international event are encouraged to inform Jane Crisp, editor of the Blue & Blue at [email protected].
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 11 23rd Marist Netball Carnival Champions
On Sunday 18 June 2017, the SHC Open A Netball side flew to second half to take the Marist title for 2017 by one goal at the Canberra and drove to Red Bend Catholic College in Forbes, final siren. The 10 strong side was well deserving of the title NSW to partake in the 23rd Australian Marist Netball Carnival. of Marist Champions. Congratulations! The SHC side was one of 17 schools from around Australia to make the trip for a chance to take home the title of Marist SHC Marist Netball team: Champions 2017. Bec Allchurch - Captain Sophie Agostino - Vice Captain - All Australian Marist team This title had previously been achieved by SHC in 2001, 2014 selection 2017 and 2016. The returning champions were keen to defend Emma Stockman - All Australian ‘highly recommended’ their title under the guidance of Captain, Bec Allchurch, and Marist team selection 2017 Vice Captain, Sophie Agostino. Courtney Summers Day one of match play saw the SHC team face eight Colleges Elouise Whitford from around Australia in a carnival style format. The SHC Annie Hunter - All Australian ‘highly recommended’ Marist team managed some injuries and performed brilliantly, team selection 2017 dropping only one match for the day to finish 2nd place and Grace Donnell - All Australian Marist team selection 2017 Grace Robins - All Australian Marist team selection 2017 progress through to the top 8 Championship draw for day Jacque Dignam two. On the second day, the SHC team matched up against Jemma Mackrill seven Colleges in the Championship top eight, finishing in Player of the Day - Day 1 - Jacque Dignam 2nd place and progressing through to the finals. Player of the Day - Day 2 - Grace Robins On the morning of the final day, SHC faced Lavalla College, Player of the Day - Day 3 - Sophie Agostino. Victoria, in the Semi-Final. After being down five goals at A huge thank you to our amazing team Manager, Prue half time, the SHC girls stormed home with a seven goal turn Wilkosz, and to Principal, Steve Byrne, and all our travelling around to win by two goals and progress to the Grand Final families who provided so much support to the SHC team in against Sale Catholic College, Victoria. Down a break at half Forbes. time in the Grand Final to Sale (5-7), the SHC girls remained calm under pressure and showed true Hearts’ spirit in the Alex Penhall Coach Open Knockout Volleyball Sacred Heart sent a boys’ and girls’ improvement over the course of the volleyball team to the State Knockout day, with the girls winning three out of Volleyball Competition, held at Marion six games; and the boys winning two Leisure Centre, in Week 2 of Term 3. out of four games. The tournament Both teams conducted themselves experience has also assisted greatly brilliantly with their competitiveness, with their skills and understanding behaviour and team spirit. of volleyball. Both teams were largely composed of A big thank you to our respective Year Senior Physical Education students 12 Volleyball captains, Emily Anderson who have been completing a Volleyball and Josh Tonkin, who worked tirelessly unit of study in the curriculum. They to keep everyone motivated, focused banded together to form a team and on the right courts at the right to challenge many of the regular time! 'Volleyball' teams from other schools. Neil McNaughton, Boys Coach Both teams were very competitive in Sheena Peters, Girls Coach the tournament and showed great 12 Girls’ KO Footy Grand Final win The Girls’ Football side played their this type of application from the girls on top, controlling the ball in their own first games of the State Knockout is very rare. As the quarter drew to a half. With 4 minutes left on the clock Competition on Tuesday 13 June close, the girls finally switched into and the title looking hard to grasp, we on the Main Oval, playing against action and started winning the ball wrestled the ball down the wing - this Tatachilla Lutheran College in Game and keeping it in our own half: two was our last opportunity to kick the 1 and Cardijn College in Game 2. It shots on goal showed positive signs winner. With 2 minutes remaining and was an exciting start to the Knockout we had the potential to compete. Now the situation looking out of reach, a competition and all the girls were going with the breeze, it was important controversial free kick was awarded, excited to represent their College. to step it up and use the advantage. 15m out on a slight angle. Annie The girls started to win more ball Kellock lived every player’s dream of Game 2 saw the girls compete against and “hack” it forward with big kicks. kicking the winner, as she went back, Cardijn. The girls actually defeated Despite peppering the points early, under pressure, and kicked truly. Cardijn, leaving them scoreless. we eventually managed back-to-back When the siren sounded to indicate an The girls then advanced to a 3-way goals and the margin was now 4 points SHC victory, the girls celebrated loud semi-final to be played in early Term 3 at the main break. Henley was a solid and proud and dived around in the against Mercedes College and Trinity outfit and this game would come down mud with smiles on their faces. This College where the winner of this phase to who could apply the pressure the truly was a nail biter, a hard- earned progressed to the State Knockout longest. victory in very trying circumstances. Grand Final on Adelaide Oval. SHC As coaches, we are very proud of all Going into the premiership quarter, the defeated Trinity and then went on to the girls and their efforts and how they girls were now really up for the contest defeat Mercedes. represented their school with pride and it showed in their focus, chasing and passion. The SHC Girls Football side were and tackling, and in our defensive playing in their 5th consecutive state work. Our defenders were doing a For the match, our midfield of Emma knockout grand final against Henley fantastic job of playing tight and Smith, Tessa Kohn, Tait Mackrill High. repelling Henley attacks. It certainly and Eirenn Harkness were pivotal in After the disappointment of not playing was a willing game of football and, winning the ball and getting it forward. on Adelaide Oval due to poor weather, despite dominating field position and Our defenders, led by Micaela Hayes an opportunity to win a 4th title since possession, we just couldn’t kick the and Alice Fry played tight and repelled 2013 was still up for grabs. On a muddy all-important goal to put us in front. Henley attacks; and forwards Annie and wet day for football on Woodville Eventually, we capitalized and put our Kellock and Indianna Paull gave us Oval, this grand final was going to be noses in front for the first time, only to an excellent avenue in attack. Emma brutal. then see Henley hit back quickly with Smith was deservedly awarded the an easy goal. At the final break, we Best Player after a consistent four- The game started with all momentum were down by 3 points, going with the quarter effort. going Henley’s way, goaling within breeze in the last quarter. the first 2 minutes. Henley were more Goal Kickers: Kellock, Turnbull, Paul, physical and intent on winning the ball Early in the final term, we had plenty of Mackrill 1. the ball in our forward 50m but Henley and we looked shell-shocked. The SHC Best Players: Smith, Kohn, Hayes, was defending so stoutly, with a flood girls were half-asleep and it showed, Harkness, Fry, Mackrill, Paull, Kellock. as the margin blew out to 18 points in of numbers at the contest. This early Garreth Hutton 10 minutes. It was worrying signs, as dominance moved to Henley, who got Coach Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 13 61st Annual SHC-ACK Exchange
On the weekend commencing Friday, 18 August, a contingent the scoreboard, in very close encounters. Both SHC boys’ and of 112 talented students and staff travelled to Assumption girls’ Soccer teams showed how hard and tough they are in College Kilmore (ACK) in Victoria to participate in the 61st relentless displays, the spoils of victory settling at one win for Annual ACK-SHC Exchange. each College. The Exchange is designed to broaden and strengthen the In the past, our girls’ Hockey team have been on the receiving Marist charism across the two Colleges through a range of end of some big wins by the Assumption team. However, cultural and sporting events. The Exchange was, yet again, this was not the case this year, with our players matching an absolute success; and we thank our friends at Assumption everything the opposition threw at them to finish with a College Kilmore for their hospitality. narrow loss. The Athletics Gift and Relay featured a group of talented athletes representing both Colleges. Sacred Heart The events of the weekend commenced with a netball fixture took out both the male and female Gift and the boys’ relay. that saw a well-coached and disciplined ACK side triumph after the SHC players battled valiantly to overcome an early The final contest, to end a wonderful weekend, was the 1st scoreboard deficit. XVIII Football game. Both teams played an exciting brand of football in great conditions. After facing a significant ACK The celebration of Mass on Saturday delivered a poignant challenge in the third quarter, the SHC team steadied and message for the young adults of the modern world. Fr stamped their class on the contest to record a win. Frank Marriott encouraged the students from both Colleges to continue to be role models in “crossing boundaries to A special thanks to all Exchange participants who engaged, promote and encourage inclusivity and diversity.” at all times, in a positive and purposeful fashion throughout the weekend. (The staff at the Melbourne Airport reported For the remainder of Saturday evening, the audience was that 112 students took a moment to thank them for their treated to a showcase of exciting and spectacular music, help with checking in!) Thanks also to Amanda Reichelt dancing and debating from the students of both Colleges. and Dan Lynch for their hard work, which made this such a The SHC debaters convinced the onlookers and judges, in an meaningful Marist Exchange. We look forward to welcoming eloquent and well-organised presentation that “Social media our Marist brothers and sisters to Sacred Heart College in has not killed social skills.” 2018: breaking down boundaries, encouraging inclusivity Exchange participants arrived early on Sunday to be treated and diversity, and engaging with them in our world-class to a rare balmy winter’s day in Kilmore. The opportunity had facilities, for the 62nd Exchange. arrived for the College’s leading sportspeople to display their Luke Hildyard talents in an array of sporting contests. Our boys’ and girls’ SHC-ACK Exchange Coordinator basketball teams played early and were on the wrong side of
14 RESULTS SOCCER SHC v Rostrevor Intercol First XI: SHC 0 drew RC 0 (Medallist: Joel Smith) 4-5 August 2017 Second XI: SHC 1 def RC 0 (Medallist: Marcus McInerney) The annual Intercol is a sporting exchange between Rostrevor College and Sacred Third XI: SHC 3 def RC 1 Heart College that commenced 94 years ago in 1923, the same year Rostrevor College (Medallist: Dominic Mayer) was established. The rivalry forged then between our two schools continues today. 10A: SHC 1 def by RC 11 This year we were able to utilise our new facilities at the Senior Campus as the hosts (Medallist: Jack Spyker) of this excellent exchange, and on Friday, 4 August and Saturday, 5 August, our Middle A: SHC 0 def by RC 4 students took to their chosen sport with ambition, drive and determination. (Medallist: Luke Romano) There were many impressive performances, including demonstrations of athletic Middle B1: SHC 2 drw with RC 2 prowess and of commendable sportsmanship. The results and awards provide a (Medallist: Ethan Kerrish) snapshot of the sporting battles that took place. Middle B2: SHC 1 def by RC 24 (Medallist: Will De Ritter) We sincerely thank all coaches, staff, parents and Old Scholars who were involved in the preparation of the Intercol, which would not have been possible without the help of all who contributed. BASKETBALL A fantastic two days saw some great sportsmanship and true team spirit in action! Open C: SHC 54 def RC 16 (Medallist: Jake Hywood) Open B: SHC 57 def RC 12 (Medallist: Liam Chapman) Open A: SHC 53 def RC 43 (Medallist: Hayden Meakes) Middle C: TBA Middle B: TBA Middle A: TBA FOOTBALL First XVIII: SHC 12.11 def RC 3.10 (Medallist: Wilson Otto) Second XVIII: SHC 14.14 def RC 5.3 (Medallist: Tate Lovering) Third XVIII: SHC 24.18 def RC 4.1 (Medallist: Patrick Fordham) Year 10A: SHC def by RC by 35 points (Medallist: Tom Rooney) Year 10B: SHC 24.12 def RC 1.0 (Medallist: Kyle Scott) Year 9A: SHC 6.2 def RC 5.7 (Medallist: Xavier Robins) Year 9B: SHC def RC (Medallist: Elijah Laube) Year 8A: SHC 4.6 def by RC 6.6 (Medallist: Ed Faulkner) Primary A: SHC 14.25 def RC 0.0 (Medallist: Bowen Payne) TABLE TENNIS Middle A: RC 24 def SHC 16 (Medallist: Jake Underwood)
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 15 Dance at Sacred Heart On 7 June, the Senior Dance Night was term. The Stage 1 class presented her Choreography ‘Pompeii’ with held in the Br Stephen Debourg Centre. its two class dances and then their dancer Lauren Murphy. This piece ‘Group Choreographies’. Each group explored the eruption of Mt Vesuvius This night was a chance for the three was responsible for their own theme, and the catastrophic consequences Senior Dance classes to demonstrate choreography, costumes and music. for the nearby towns. The evening was their performance skills to an audience The themes varied from ‘issues with a true showcase of our wonderfully (family and friends), as well as share social media’, to ‘paranoia’, and ‘good talented dancers. It was lovely to also the work they have been doing this versus evil’. see the high level of professionalism semester. and support of one another behind the The Stage 2 Class also performed The Year 10 Dancers performed two scenes. Thank you to all our family and on the night, presenting a sneak class pieces and then presented friends (and staff) who supported us on preview of a contemporary dance their ‘Dance for Film’ videos with the the night. they will present at their Moderation audience. These were choreographed, Performance (Term 3). Stage 2 Dance Louise Durrans filmed and edited by each group, student, Savannah Cleary, performed Dance Teacher and proved to be a highlight of the
Stage 2 Dance Exam Performance
On Thursday, 24 August the Stage 2 incredibly talented performances as Dance class presented their external well as Dan Ryan and Bianca Pittman exam performance. This evening was for their support on performance night. a culmination of their year’s work and The Stage 2 Dance class and I would was worth 30% of their Stage 2 Dance also like to acknowledge the incredible grade. The girls performed five dance support of the SHC staff in particular pieces in a range of styles including Gail Radford (Head of Arts) and contemporary, hip hop, ballet, jazz and Majo Bogatec, as well as our wider lyrical. They performed beautifully on community of staff and students who the night, showcasing their strength, supported all of us. Congratulations diversity and skills as dancers. Stage 2 Dancers! I was incredibly proud of all of them, Louise Durrans particularly how they worked as a team Dance Teacher to support and encourage each other. The talented Stage 2 Dancers are Kate Angley, Savannah Cleary, Shannon Gough, Jaeli Hunter, Emma Rudd and Ellie van der Jeugd. We were also privileged to have Stage 1 Musicians perform in between the dance pieces. We thank Louis Martinovic, Nathan Cooper, Riley Groundwater and Abbey Rice for their
16 Inaugural Year 6 Music Academy
On Tuesday 15 August, the Year 6 makes learning ‘easier’ (i.e. it changes a was conducted in Week 6 of Term 2), Sacred Heart College Music Academy country road to a highway). parents were observing their sons had their inaugural solo performance being more polite, better listeners, The Music Academy is specifically evening at the Middle School. Each tidier, calmer, and demonstrating an focused on improving executive boy in the Academy performed a solo improved ability to concentrate. In fact, function skills such as attention piece, as well as several songs together based on parent observations, these span, problem solving and control as an ensemble. The majority of boys areas improved by 13% overall for the of emotional responses, which are in the Academy only began learning cohort. important for any career choice, not their instrument at the beginning of just being a ‘rock star’! Music learning We would like to thank all the the year, so it was a privilege to work is for everyone and it has benefits for instrumental teachers who are part with the students to prepare them for all of us, regardless of future careers or of the Academy program - Mr Dave this concert, which showcased all the previous experience. Longdon, Mr Robin Finlay and Mr Jack musical skills they have learnt so far. Degenheart. Thank you to the music We were also fortunate to have the Parents, teachers and students teachers at both campuses who have Studio Ensemble perform as special completed a eight-question survey provided endless advice and support guests, which showed the students the at the beginning of the program, and - Mr Dan Ryan, Mr Mike Ellul and Mrs type of ensemble they can join from when students responded to the Meagan Kozlowski. Thank you also to next year. statement ‘My mind wandered when the College leadership team who have I should have been listening’, data Music is a full brain workout, as when been incredibly supportive of this new suggested that only 14% of students you learn an instrument, your auditory Year 6 initiative. identified that they were staying on (ears), visual (eyes), and motor (body) task all the time, and only 20% were We look forward to seeing the Academy cortexes are all firing messages at the always remembering what someone students perform at many more same time. told them to do. concerts in the years to come! Learning a musical instrument doesn’t Great news is that from the first Bianca Pittman make students ‘smarter’; rather, it survey to the second survey (which Music Academy Director Drum Corps Congratulations to the members of our Drum Corps, who performed at the SANFL Grand Final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, 24 September. They also achieved Gold and were announced equal winners in the Open Drumline Section at this year’s ABODA Band Festival at Westminster College. Well done to Ensemble Director, Paul Lewis and to the outstanding musicians!
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 17 Boarding House News
helps me to do that. Hands down, the a chat about things, as someone closer MEET THE TUTORS best part about being a tutor is when to their age. I hope to continue my role Joanna Hancock one of the boys tells me how well they as a tutor in the girls’ boarding house, Originally from went in a test or assignment after we as it has been nothing but positive! had worked really hard together on it. Lameroo, I Amy Noll boarded at SHC A lot of the time they don’t understand from 2010-2012. what they’re capable of until they put I attended Sacred I am now in their mind to it. Heart as a boarder my fourth year from 2010-2012. of University After graduating, doing my Honours in Psychology Zoe Martini I spent a 'gap year' working and I'm considering applying for a I attended Sacred as an ESO with Masters degree in a year or two. I've Heart as a day special needs students. I then started been tutoring at SHC for three years. student from university studies in medicine and am I consider my main role as a tutor to 2013-2015. I took now in my 4th year. I am taking a break be helping the girls achieve the level my studies quite from tutoring this term to complete of learning and academic success seriously and a surgical placement in my home they are capable of. This involves not achieved an ATAR town, Port Augusta. I absolutely love only checking drafts of papers and of 99.65 as well as two subject merits. working as a tutor in the girls’ boarding explaining course content, but also I also very much enjoyed sporting life house and find it a great way to get to motivating them to stay on track and at Sacred Heart, where I participated know the girls. I enjoy helping them engaging in conversations about their in Netball throughout my time at with Maths, Science, or general life future and what interests them. I really the College and made the most of questions, or getting a start on that enjoy tutoring because I get to know the many social events. After leaving tough essay or assignment. I love the some great young people and see them school, I attempted an Advanced challenge of motivating students and progress; and, being a lifelong nerd, Science degree at university, but soon helping them create a study plan. It's I enjoy solving some Maths problems decided that it wasn't for me. I put always very rewarding when I come along the way. a hold on my studies altogether and back in and someone tells me their test began working as a waitress/bartender or assignment went well! and a tutor in the Sacred Heart Girls Tyler Kelly Boarding House, which is what I have Josh Smith continued to do this year. I am still I finished Year 12 I was a boarder at deciding what path to take with my at SHC in 2015 and SHC from 2014 to studies; however, I am considering a have been working 2016. Since school career in teaching or medicine. I adore as a tutor and finished, I have working with the boarders as their supervisor in the started medicine at tutor, as it gives me the opportunity Boarding House Adelaide University, to use my knowledge and schooling for the past two which has been experience to help others achieve years. I am currently in my second year really good so far. In the future, I hope their goals. Tutoring has also led of studying Physiotherapy at UniSA, to finish studying at university and me to consider a career in teaching, which I really enjoy. I’m hoping to hopefully become a rural GP. The main as I have had such a positive and one day work in a private practice or role of being a tutor is to help out the rewarding experience working with the hospital, possibly in the country where boys where possible and give them students. I believe that as a tutor, it is I can help as many people as possible. some advice, having been there before. important that I am offering support As a tutor, I think it’s pivotal that I The main thing that I like about being and encouragement to the girls. Aside give my best effort at all times while a tutor is getting to know some of the from being a tutor, I am also someone assisting the kids, and I think relating boys better and getting the chance to the girls can come to with any issues to the boys about my time at school, help them achieve their best. especially with the topic at hand, really that they may be having, or just to have
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STAFF CHANGES Barbara Stephenson - Boarding work closely with Barb since she Registrar started in the boarding house through the Boarders Parents Association. Margie Weller - Girls Supervisor During second Margie has been term Barb had She played a big part in the growing a key member Long Service Leave success of this forum. Life was made of our boarding and subsequently easy for us as she was always one step community for the resigned her ahead and communication with the past seven years. position as parents was always ‘spot on’! Boarding Registrar Margie has been a Barb was always willing to go beyond at Sacred Heart College. For 10 years, gift to our boarding the call of duty, and the boarding Barb was the face of the boarding community and she has modelled house is better for it. Thank you Barb!’ - community. For many families Barb Marcellin's approach of "rolling up Leo and Jenni Redden your sleeves and getting the job done" was the first SHC person they spoke to all of the boarders. Margie has to, whether it be at a Field Day, or Bernadette Buchanan - Current always showed a deep concern and during a phone call, a tour or an Boarding Registrar compassion for the girls in her care interview. Barb was able to warmly I am very pleased and she has cared for them, worried and enthusiastically greet families and to announce the about them, and helped them every assist them in their decision to pursue appointment of day since she started in boarding. boarding with us. A result of Barb's Bernadette (Bernie) Margie has been involved in the entire enthusiasm and the relationships Buchanan as the life of the College, not just in boarding. she developed with families meant new Boarding In her work in Student Services she that Barb would be contacted for Registrar. Bernie was John Cadd's right hand woman any questions about the College has been acting in the position while and I know John significantly relied on including homework, sport and almost Barb was on Long Service Leave and Margie in many areas. Margie organised anything else. Even though some of Bernie has also acted in the position in and attended retreats, organised and these questions were not under Barb's previous years. attended Kilmore Exchanges, and umbrella, she always ensured that the organised and attended Immersion family was steered in the right direction As well as having boarding experience trips, and much, much more. and did so with good grace. at SHC, Bernie has also worked in a number of other areas of our College It has been a pleasure to have been Boarding is not a "9 to 5" job and many and she brings a wealth of experience Margie's friend and colleague during times I have witnessed Barb working to the position. Bernie has recently her time at SHC and I know that all on weekends, staying back late to completed tertiary studies in Business. at the College greatly appreciated finish a newsletter or to help a boarder Margie's support and commitment or a parent. Working in the Boarding This term, Bernie has once again to the community. Margie and her House, to Barb, was about helping the demonstrated a real interest in, and husband, Grant, are organising an boarders, their families and boarding a commitment to, the welfare of overseas trip in August, and we wish staff. She did this professionally, our boarders and of the boarding them all the best. enthusiastically and with care and community. She has already had a concern. I would like to thank Barb significant impact on the appearance The girls wrote – “Margie is nothing for the significant contribution she and infrastructure of our home. I'm short of supportive, compassionate made to the College in general and to looking forward to working with Bernie and selfless in all of her thoughts and boarding community in particular, and and I warmly welcome her to our actions.” I would like to express my thanks for community. We thank Margie and appreciate all of the generous support she gave me. I Shane Hennessy the hard work, dedication and support would like to wish Barb and Neville all Director of Boarding she has given us over the years, and the best and wish them many happy we wish her all the best for the future. experiences touring Australia. Enjoy some 'Margie' time on your 01. Strawberry picking in Hahndorf; 02. The new Leo and I have had the privilege to addition to the Boarders’ Common Room is well holiday overseas! received by tutors and students!
Blue & Blue May 2017 | School News 19 Celebrating our Staff
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Roger French Design and Technology Teacher, Middle School Campus Congratulations to Middle School Design and Technology Teacher, Roger French on winning 1st place in the 19km C1 Men (60-64) and 19km C2 Men (45-49) - with a torn Achilles Tendon - at the ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Cup held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 4-5 September 2017. Roger said, “It was a great honour to represent Australia at the World Championships and to become a Dual World Champion in Canoe Marathon. "Never let anyone step on your dreams and age is just a number!”.
Janine McEgan Science and Laboratory Assistant (ESO), Middle School Campus Janine McEgan recently completed a Masters of Cultural Heritage Management, having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Archaeology and History, in 2010. Her research concentrated on South Australia’s colonial Irish migrants and their influence on the development of the colony. In August 2017, she presented her research at the inaugural Global Irish Diaspora Congress at University College Dublin, Ireland, which examined the histories, cultures, heritages and identities of Irish communities beyond Ireland’s shores.
01. Roger French celebrating his gold medal win in the ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Cup in South Africa; 02. Roger French out of portage action shot; 03. Janine McEgan with her pet dog, Gilligan; 04. University College Dublin in Ireland where Janine McEgan presented her research to the Global Irish Diaspora Congress.
20 Marist Corner
A time to reflect...Compiled by Old Collegian, Frank Holland (‘36)
JESUS is the emblem of love The heart is the dwelling place where I am, the place to which I withdraw, our hidden centre. The heart is the place of decision, of truth, of encounter, of covenant. Only the Spirit can fathom the human heart. (Catechism 2563)
Heart is the mysterious point where we surrender ourselves to God, or refuse to do so. (Karl Rahner SJ + 1984)
The Twelve Promises The promises that Jesus made to St Margaret Mary and which appear scattered throughout her letters have been distilled into what have come to be known as “The Twelve Promises.” It seems they first appeared in this form in France in 1863 on the cover page of a prayer booklet. The following list of promises was compiled in 1882 by Dayton, Ohio, businessman Philip Kemper. He extracted them from her writings and had his printing company make cards with The Twelve Promises. They became so popular that by 1895 they had been translated into 238 different languages. 1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. 2. I will establish peace in their homes. 3. I will comfort them in their afflictions. 4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death. In the Bible, ‘heart’ stands for the deepest reality, the essence of a person (it is used 814 times). In the eyes of God, the heart is the real 5. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. person. The heart of Jesus is what makes Jesus be Jesus. It is a ‘sacred 6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and the infinite ocean place’ where we and God meet. of mercy. (Dennis Murphy MSC) 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. 8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. The Heart is the basic level of expression. ( Jean 9. I will bless every place in which an image of my Heart shall be Vanier) exposed and honoured. Loved so greatly by God, each person is called to share that love; as 10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened Mother Teresa often affirmed: “We have been created for greater things hearts. - to love and to be loved”. To love as God loves, meeting daily with 11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names Him through prayer is essential. Without it, love dies. Mother Teresa written in my Heart, never to be effaced. stressed its importance by saying, “What blood is to the body, prayer is to the soul.” But to enter into prayer, silence is necessary, for “In the 12. I promise thee in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my silence of the heart, God speaks.” Her aphorism expressing these truths all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate has become well known. on the first Friday in nine consecutive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in my disgrace nor without receiving their sacraments. My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. (Heart on Fire! Kubiki, S.J. 2012)
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Marist Corner 21 Our Marist Mission in action
“At this stage of history, the liberating message of the Gospel of Life has been put into your hands. And the mission of proclaiming it to the ends of the earth is now passing to your generation… The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your youthful ideas in order to make the Gospel of Life penetrate the fabric of society, transforming people’s hearts and the structure of society in order to create a civilisation of true justice and love.” ~ Pope John Paul II.
In August, we celebrated the Solemnity people facing homelessness. When of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, you ‘walk a mile’ you become one of Australia’s first and patron Saint, the many voices that say no one in who taught us to never see a need our community should be without a without acting upon it. Although our safe, secure home. It was a wonderful society is becoming more secular, opportunity for our students and the opportunities for our Marist many other school and corporate community to continue to be agents groups to walk in solidarity with the 01 of change increase, and the values marginalised. of the Gospel have never been more In true Marist Spirit, a generous prevalent than they are today. Our amount of funds were raised to go Marian charism prompts us to be towards Hutt Street Centre. Thank you attentive to the calls of our time. We to those students and their families need to surpass religious and cultural for donating and getting students to borders and, like Mary, be figures of the College for the bus to depart for tender strength for all, especially the the city at 6am. It was a great turn-out young and marginalised. 02 of young, enthusiastic participants all round, a credit to their families and the The Marist Association of College! Marcellin Champagnat In early August, a gathering of the St Vincent De Paul Adelaide Region was held at Sacred Brighton’s Annual Badge Heart College, where new members of Day Appeal the Association were inducted and next year’s Association National Assembly Concluding ‘Walk a Mile in My Boots’, 03 in Adelaide was discussed. The Marist a group of Senior School students Association has been established to participated in the fundraising effort nurture and shape Marist life into the for the Brighton Vinnie’s Badge Day future where laypeople and brothers appeal. The recently opened Brighton will work collaboratively to keep Vinnie’s Shop attracts many customers Marcellin’s vision alive and thriving. and their pastoral team do incredibly If you wish to learn more about important work in our community to the Association, please feel free to support those who are homeless, ill contact James Gill, Director of Marist and marginalised. 04 Mission or visit the website www. We have developed a close relationship maristassociation.org.au. 01. Senior College Captains meet the SA Premier, with the Brighton store since its Jay Weatherill at the Hutt St Centre fundraiser, Walk official opening and blessing at the a Mile in My Boots; 02. A group of students raising money for the St Vincent De Paul Brighton’s Annual Walk a Mile in My Boots beginning of the year. We encourage Badge Day Appeal; 03. As a gesture of solidarity, our community to support them where Middle School students raised money for the Hutt On Friday, 11 August, a large possible. St Centre at the Feast of the Assumption Mass; contingent of students and staff from 04. The Year 12 Gold Remar Caravel ventured to Melbourne and Port Phillip Island, Victoria for their all three campuses took part in ‘Walk final interstate camp;05. SHC students walked for a Mile in my Boots,’ an initiative of the Hutt St Centre’s Walk a Mile in My Boots; 06. Middle School students joined with the Senior Years the Hutt Street Centre in support of to ‘Walk a Mile.’ 22 Our Marist Mission in action
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Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Friday saw the group travel down to Phillip Island where the students spent the remainder of the weekend. Workshops Virgin Mary and group sessions were provided to students in a range of On Tuesday, 15 August, the Sacred Heart community areas, from life post-school to opportunities to get involved celebrated the Feast of the Assumption, a Holy day of with local communities such as Marist Youth Ministry. Obligation for Catholics and a Feast of particular significance Overall, I’d like to thank the group for their exemplary for Marists. behaviour and attitude throughout the entire weekend; and 01 The Gospel tells of Mary ‘running with haste’ to the hill year, for that matter. I’d also like to thank Adriana Cvorkov country to share the Good News with her cousin Elizabeth for journeying with us. Her support was greatly appreciated that she will bear a child. The message for us as Marists and and the students loved having her with us. Catholics is to be inspired by Mary’s willingness to serve Journey to Emmaus others; to share the Good News and be ministers to those in need. The Journey to Emmaus program brings together the students from our five parish partnerships schools: Stella Mass was also celebrated at the Middle School campus. It Maris, St Teresa’s Brighton, St Bernadette’s, St Martin De was a celebration of the special place Mary has in the life Porres and Christ the King. It is run by two Youth Ministers, 02 of the Church. On this day we join in the happiness of Mary, Dylan Barnes and Holly Roberts, who engage the students in knowing that we, too, can share God’s glory with her. prayer, faith, community service, developing friendship and Our Mass provided an opportunity for all of us - Marist having fun. Brothers, Passionist and Mercy Sisters, staff and students in Sacred Heart College was the host for this second Journey a Marist College community - to renew our commitment as to Emmaus. Our Year 7 Marist Captains, with the addition of religious brothers and sisters, and as educators and students Baiden Mellors and Corban Hays, were joined by Marymount within the Marist tradition. College girls to each look after 10 Year 5 students across the Mass also provided an opportunity for all of us to help others different schools. 03 in our community. We showed our love for others through These young men worked really well with the Marymount donations to the Hutt Street Centre and as a gesture of girls to make the Year 5 students feel welcome. The boys solidarity with those who attended the ‘Walk a Mile in My stepped up during recess and lunch to play games with the Boots’ annual event at Victoria Racecourse in the Parklands. younger students and many of them took on leadership very Thank you to all those families who donated money, food, pro-actively. At lunch, they actively looked for ways to help toiletries, socks and underwear that we will give to the Hutt with distributing lunches (as did the girls) and were always Street Centre, who support the homeless in Adelaide. looking for ways to provide assistance. Towards the end, some of the students even joined in with the singing and 04 Remar Gold Retreat actions of the songs. On Thursday, 10 August, the Year 12 Gold Remar Caravel A number of staff from our visiting schools made a point ventured to Melbourne and then Phillip Island for their final of thanking me for the boys. They were true to the spirit interstate camp. of Marcellin Champagnat who said, “To raise children, we must love them, and love them equally.” Our boys made all Students teamed up with Brother Doug Walsh and completed of their charges feel loved and I am confident that these some service work with the homeless on the streets of young students will now look forward to calling Sacred Heart Melbourne’s CBD. Students handed out food and personal College their own in the near future. items, along with warm clothes. But more than this, students spent time talking with these people to better understand James Gill, Director of Marist Mission their individual circumstances. Tamara Smith, Coordinator of Marist Mission Blue & Blue May 2017 | Marist Corner 23 01 2017 Marist Youth Festival
The Marist Youth Festival (MYF) for 2017 was a much anticipated event for myself and six other Year 12 students, set to be an incredible experience at Saint Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, just out of Sydney. The hundreds of other like- minded young Marists, who greeted us upon arrival at the College, had travelled from everywhere, from Melbourne to Alice Springs, Perth to Brisbane, and even South Africa and the Philippines. It was these people who became our friends for life, and helped to create the strong sense of family spirit present throughout the festival; confirmation that the next three days were to be truly eye-opening. 02 Singer/songwriter, Steve Angrisano travelled from Texas, USA, to join us at the MYF, and set the scene at the beginning of each session, leading us in engaging and enthusiastic worship through his music. Group workshops on ministry, volunteering, faith, life and other contemporary issues, led by Steve and various other guests, gave us an insight into the ability we have to make a difference in our lives, as well as others’, and helped us to form the amazing experiences we can now bring back to Adelaide to share within the Sacred Heart and wider Marist 03 community in South Australia. The keynote speakers, including founders of the charity, Orange Sky Laundry, Youth Minister, Jess Alampi, Marist Brother, Tony Leon, and refugees and asylum seekers from the Sydney Alliance, were awe-inspiring, awakening us to the differences these role models have made in the world, and their belief in us to do the same. The keynote speakers and workshop leaders, along with the team of young Marists who made the MYF possible, are a great inspiration to us as 04 05 students, and have given us a great desire to live out this faith and ministry in our lives and to share it with our Sacred Heart 01. and 02. The Year 12 students on Sydney Harbour for the 2017 Marist Youth Festival; 03. The group at College community in Marcellin Champagnat’s footsteps. the Marist Youth Festival; 04. Dancing to American singer/songwriter, Steve Angrisano; 05. Listening Cara McGlaughlin intently to the awe-inspiring keynote speakers at Chanel House Captain the Marist Youth Festival.
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01 Foundation President’s Report
It is hard to believe another year is scoreboard, which now sits so court every weekend than SHOC heading towards closure. Like all years proudly on the spectator mound. Footballers. Wow how times have in the Sacred Heart Community, there Fundraising has now completed changed. has been no shortage of activity. and the SHC Foundation is working • Finally, as SHC Foundation with the College to finalise the 2017 has seen a number of College President, I was invited by design of signage to recognise aspirations come to fruition, some with Principal, Steve Byrne, to all families and individuals who the support of the SHC Foundation. participate in a Brand Workshop donated funds to the scoreboard. For me the highlights, since my last exploring the future of the SHC The signage is planned to be update in March 2017, have included: Brand given the upcoming changes launched in November 2017. to the Middle School. This was an • The opening of the Brother Joseph • The SHC Foundation held it’s incredible opportunity for me to McAteer Centre. This was an annual Business Lunch in July. revisit the very foundations of what important day for the community. I The lunch was a great success and I believe SHC has provided me, was unable to make the event itself a true reflection of today’s SHC and understanding those pillars in due to work travel commitments, Community. This year we had over context of the future of the school. however, speaking to a number of 120 attendees with over 50 female As a lover of brands, I always people connected to the College, it old scholars and women involved believe the key to any brand is to was a day that marked a significant with either the college or the SHC understand what makes it great growth milestone. Following the Community. Gertie Spurling (OS and then translate that into today’s event, I enjoyed speaking to a ‘08), did an outstanding job as world. To me, the future for Sacred Founding Benefactor of the SHC our first female MC. This year’s Heart College is not only exciting, Foundation, Mr Tony Ielasi. Tony event provided an update on but inspiring. shared with me the pride he had current development projects in seeing such a world class facility I would like to acknowledge two at the College and an outline for come to life at the College, but also very significant contributors to the the future of Marymount moving reminded me of the importance of SHC Foundation, both of whom have to the Middle School. The six the role our heritage plays in our recently needed to step down from Old Scholar sporting and music community in remembering those their Committee positions. clubs – Athletics, Cricket, Football, who have done so much before us. Netball, Soccer and yes, the SHOC Rob Chapman, an Old Scholar who • The SHC Foundation provided the Music Club – provided everyone a needs no introduction given his finishing touches to the Main Oval highlights package. The highlight high profile in the South Australian facility through the provision of for me was learning that there are and Australian economic, business $100,000 for the new electronic more SHOC Netballers taking to the and sporting fields. Rob has been
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Foundation 25 an incredible supporter of both and I am sure he will make all of his stronger and more impactful support the College and, more specifically, SHC friends proud. network for the future of the College. Foundation both from time and If you are interested in joining the SHC Like always, Rob and Tom are never effort and financial contribution. Rob Foundation, please call Jane Crisp on far from the SHC Community, more has decided it is time for the next 8350 2590. they are simply stepping back to generation of SHC Foundation leaders allow others their opportunity to On behalf of the SHC Foundation, I to emerge. On behalf of the College step forward. They both have agreed would like to congratulate Principal, and SHC Foundation I thank Rob for his to continue to support the SHC Steve Byrne, and his team on the significant contribution. Foundation through their knowledge ongoing success of the College in Tom Spurling, another name that and guidance. 2017. I know I speak on behalf of the needs no introduction in the SHC entire SHC community who are all very Of course, this does offer the community, is moving to the US proud. opportunity for anyone who may given the outstanding success of his be interested in joining the SHC I can’t wait to see what 2018 brings for leadership as CEO of Ellex. Tom has Foundation Committee. I, along with us all. also been a significant contributor to the current committee members, the SHC Foundation through his efforts Rob McKay (‘85) have some great aspirations for the and financial contribution. We wish Chairman, College Foundation future of the Foundation in building a Tom every success on his new venture Thank you to our 2017 Donors The following List of Donors includes Barry, Annie Duthy, Chris those people who made a donation Bottroff, Wendy Eblen, Peter to the College Foundation in 2017. To Campbell, John Gallagher, Kevin (In memory of Shirley Crowe, Brian and Elizabeth Gallagher) each and every donor, we thank you for Crowe, Noel Haarsma, Catherine and Matt your generous support of the College. Dermody, Peter Your support is very much valued and Duke, Steven and Kerrie Letcher and Moroney appreciated and you remain in the Dunne, Steven Marist Brothers thoughts and prayers of the College. Harris, Grant McBeath, Chris Horan, Adrian McCabe, Adrian and Kate Every effort has been made to ensure Hussin, Peter McCabe, Mark our List of Donors is accurate. Where Ielasi, Matthew and Tricia McCarthy, Paul (Grampians NFI Pastoral) requested, anonymity has been noted. Kennedy, Judith McKay Family If an error has been made, please Kenny, Patrick Monaghan, Chris (In memory of Bernard accept our apologies and contact me Kerin, Peter Monaghan) McDonald, Peter Moran, Kath (In memory of Paul and Greg so we can ensure that the error is not Moran, Kath Moran) repeated in future years. If your name Murphy, Peter does not appear in this List of Donors, Norcock, Brian Morrissy, John but you would like it to appear in future O’Sullivan, Jock and Oddy Noonan, Chris (In memory of John and lists, please contact me to discuss Pick, William Rhonda Noonan) Roughana, Eric O’Donnell, Tom how you can make a donation to the Shanks, Scott and Jane O’Loughlin, Simon College that will have a positive impact Shaw, Tony Pinder, Pat on the lives of the current and future Shinnick, Roger Peter Schapel Family Trust generations of Sacred Heart College. Slattery, Vin Rijken, Ben Summerfield, David and Celia Saint, Des (AM) With best wishes and many thanks for The Reynolds Family Sandercock, Peter your generous support. Thomson, John SHOC Cricket Club Spurling, Graham Rob McKay (‘85) Donations to SHC Family Scoreboard Teisseire, Paul President Badge Constructions Vaughton, Peter and Piret Brook Family Whelan, Dave Foundation Trustees Brooks, Laurie Whennan Family SHOC Tennis Club Bullitis, Oliver Whiting, Bill and Carmel Whelan, Peter Byrne, Steve Whiting, David Chapman, Rob and Lisa Whiting, Jim & Bron Foundation Fellows Chigwidden, Nick and Kath Whiting, Michael Carey, Greg and Libby Chisholm, Phil French, Roger Crosbie Family Hooper, Harley If you would like to upgrade your Coastal Districts Athletics and Community Foundation membership, please contact Foundation Members Club Jane Crisp at the Foundation Office on d’Assumpcao, Henry Anonymous 8350 2590 or [email protected]. Backhouse, Joan Dunbar, Fiona
26 The Archives 50 years at Sacred Heart Middle School
(St Joseph’s) and 120 years at Sacred 01. Where it all began: Sacred Heart High School in Port Adelaide, 1900; 02. Students playing chess at the front of Paringa Hall, 1944; 03. Champagnat Hall Heart Senior School in 2017! Assembly, 1960’s.
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Sacred Heart College has seen many Sacred Heart certainly wasn’t known there were no fewer than nine on changes over the years, both at the for its sporting opportunities when the sporting curriculum: athletics, Senior School and Middle School it was first established. The school football (13 teams), cricket (10 campuses. yard at Port Adelaide was very small teams), gymnastics (a select squad and when the transfer was made to competed in the State and National The inspiration behind the founding of Semaphore there was no school yard at Championships), tennis (more than Sacred Heart College started in 1817 all. The broad, open, seaweed strewn 60 played for the College each week), when a zealous, audacious youth priest beach was the playground. The first baseball (3 teams), golf (40 competed working in a poor and educationally mention of sporting success was in in the Annual Tournament on the North starved part of France, was called to the “Southern Cross” on 25 November Adelaide course), rowing (30 boys in the bedside of a dying fifteen year old 1904 where it is recorded that we had the rowing team) and swimming. In boy. Shocked at his ignorance of God, victories over Pulteney Street School that year, basketball, a sport new to the the priest, Marcellin Champagnat, and the ex-students of Grange Road College, was introduced and it proved gathered two young men together School at cricket. There is no mention to be very popular in the years to come. and thus began the teacher order, the of any other sports. Marist Brothers. In stark contrast to our new “Brother In 1905 the College transferred to Largs Joseph McAteer Centre” in 1957 Initially set up as a boys’ only college Bay, just across Military Road from an “adequate” gymnasium unit and with only six enrolled students Largs Bay Reserve. The school yard was considered to be fifteen sets of “Sacred Heart High School” was was rough and sandy, not suitable for apparatus, comprising horizontal opened in 1897 in Port Adelaide with tennis. There is reference, however, to bars, parallel bars, Roman rings, a Principal, Brother Stephen at the helm. the “College Cricket League” that had horizontal ladder, vaulting horse, and With quickly growing enrolments, in been formed. springboard. This provided hours of 1902 Sacred Heart High School outgrew beneficial exercise during recreations In 1914 when Sacred Heart College its Port Adelaide location and moved and free time. relocated to Somerton Park, there was to a rented premises at Semaphore a tennis lawn in the main grounds and Every Tuesday all classes in the College where it became known as Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Tennis became a popular received half an hour formal training College. Having grown quickly, in 1905 a sport. in apparatus work from a professional 2 acre block was purchased at Largs Bay gymnastics instructor who came from and Sacred Heart College moved again With increasing numbers, gradually the city. before moving to its permanent home at more and more sports were being Somerton Park in 1914 with 62 students. played and at the beginning of 1965
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Foundation 27 In wet weather, gym classes were primarily for boys from the parishes conducted indoors in the change shed, of St Marys, Edwardstown, Marion, which was constructed so that it would Colonel Light Gardens, Glenelg, be quickly cleared and adapted for Brighton and Kurralta Park. such a purpose. The apparatus were There were five classrooms being extremely popular with all the students used for two 5th Grades, 6th Grade, and there was always a queue for each 7th Grade and 1st Year and the total apparatus. enrolment was 153. There were only Over the years the number of sports 6 members of staff, Br David, Br Brian, 03 has changed and increased. Baseball Br Canisius, Br Cyril and Mrs M Browne and rowing were very popular sports with Miss H Mansfield who taught art for a number of years but have been on Wednesday afternoons. replaced over the years with other St Joseph’s was renamed in 1977 to sports. Sacred Heart College Junior School The College’s reputation has also and had Brothers as Principals until grown over the years as one of the 1980 when layman Mr Tom Lambert most successful academic Colleges was appointed. in South Australia and is now known In 1988 it saw another name change as much for its sporting prowess as and became Sacred Heart College it is for its academic achievements 04 Middle School. with many high achieving old scholars having attended at the College. It was always believed that sport, in its proper place, was essential in a boys’ In 1977 the College saw another big College as it deepened school spirit, change with the introduction of girls. makes a boy healthy and active and The first class of Year 12 girls started at helps him grow into a well-adjusted Sacred Heart College. At this time, the person, besides giving him something College was still teaching boys in Years positive to do in his leisure time. So, 6 to 12. In 1978, Year 11 and Year 12 under the guidance of Brother Cyril, was introduced for girls and boys were the opening year of St Joseph’s saw still taught from years 5 to 12. an Athletics Carnival, cross country 05 In 1979 Sacred Heart officially became championship, football and basketball. a co-education facility teaching boys In 2017, the enrolment across the and girls from Years 10 to 12 only. College is currently 984 students at the St Joseph’s College Senior School with 674 students at the Middle School. The Blessing and Opening of St Moving forward into 2019 will again Joseph’s College (Preparatory to see significant changes with the Sacred Heart College) took place on 19 amalgamation of Marymount College March 1967 by His Grace, Archbishop and the formation of Champagnat Gleeson. The first Principal was Br 06 Campus. David Faccdi. The College commenced for fifth grade level and catered
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01. The SHC Rowing team, 1960s; 02. Senior School gym, 1957; 03. Paringa Hall being painted, circa 1890; 04. A concert, 1902; 05. Sacred Heart College at Largs Bay in 1906. The house still stands at the corner of Military Rd and Hannay St; 06. Middle 01 02 School students, 1970s; 07. Music students at the Middle School, circa 1970. 28 Old Scholars 03
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Stepping from the parental role of of the school for the last 12 months time to blow the dust off your racquet my child at Sacred Heart into taking and some of the expectations for the and have a hit. Don’t forget to get your on the role of SHOC President has College over the next 12 months, in tickets to the most anticipated SHOCs been an amazing experience. I have addition, interviewing sporting SHOC footy 50th year reunion. The hair may been prevailed to be part of the Brand leaders who shared their community be a little (a lot!) thinner and greyer, 05 Strategy development involving the news. If you missed out, make sure you the porno mustakkas are long gone, amalgamation of Marymount and add it to your calendar for 2018 as it’s a and what about those faux leather Sacred Heart and being part of the great event. jackets! Nevertheless, this esteemed brand strategy workshops with staff, group of SHOC legends will be joining The annual Inter-collegiate sports students, council members, Brothers, us at the BIGGEST and BEST SHOC between Sacred Heart College and old scholars, and parents has truly Reunion ever assembled. Rostrevor College was held early highlighted what an incredible August and with old and new faces we It has been a great start to the role with community Sacred Heart is. watched Sacred Heart and Rostrevor wonderful support and assistance of 2017 is flying at a crazy pace and the tough it out across the football, soccer, all those at the School, Foundation and newly formed SHOC Music group are basketball and table tennis. The chilly Association over this time. 06 having a jam-packed year performing weekend started with an early win An organisation such as this only as my son Jock played in the U13A’s survives by the involvement and see them perform at the McAteer Open football. enthusiasm of its members, so please House Day and, if you are looking The sporting clubs have been get out and support the sporting for something to do on a Sunday performing extremely well this year. teams, go see the music group perform, afternoon, pop down to the Holdy and The football club had the B and C attend the ongoing functions and you check them out. Grade teams making finals with both will keep the SHOC’s community a Back in July the SHC Foundation the B Grade and the U18s taking out great one. Make sure to sign up for the 07 Business Lunch, hosted by Gertie their Grand Finals. Soccer ended up regular newsletter at our website Spurling, had a great turnout. It was an with four male teams and the female www.shoc.com.au and join us on opportunity for the SHC Community to team playing for the third season, facebook @SACRED HEART OLD connect with new and old friends and and the netball club has been playing COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION. the latest news from the College and strong with five of the eight teams Happy days to all! the world of SHOC. Rather than the heading into finals. The SHOCs tennis 01. The SHC Rowing team, 1960s; 02. Senior School gym, 1957; 03. Paringa Hall being painted, circa 1890; 04. A concert, 1902; traditional guest speaker format, Gertie club is on the hunt to recruit for the Michelle Rice-Murphy 05. Sacred Heart College at Largs Bay in 1906. The house still stands at the corner of Military Rd and Hannay St; 06. Middle interviewed SHC Principal, Steve Byrne, season starting in October so give Peter President, SHOCs School students, 1970s; 07. Music students at the Middle who highlighted the key achievements Temby a call on 8276 6124 if you feel it’s School, circa 1970.
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 29 Lost Life Members
If you know the whereabouts of any of the Mr Simon Trent Hele, 1987 Mr James John Pierce, 1956 following Old Scholars, please contact Jane Mr Paul Joseph Holland, 1966 Mrs Jessica Plummer, 2003 Crisp on (08) 8350 2590 or email Fr Philip John Hollis, 1977 Mr Laurence Michael Power, 1962 [email protected]. Mr Brian F Huppatz, 1989 Mr Matthew John Redden, 1985 Mr David John Abfalter, 1974 Mr Brian William Isaac, 1959 Mr Peter Desmond Redden, 1963 Mr David George Ainscough, 1952 Mr David Miles Jefferys, 1944 Miss Amy Louise Ryan, 2010 Mrs Jacinta Marie Astachnowicz, 1983 Mr Patrick Wayne Keain, 2004 Mr Peter Brian Sampson, 1957 Mr Michael Richard Aucott, 1962 Mr Desmond Anthony Keane, 1965 Mr Michael Geoffrey Schultz, 1980 Mr Martin Paul Baker, 1989 Mr Henry John Kruszewski, 1967 Mr Paul Anthony Schultz, 1976 Mr Spencer Binns (date unknown) Mr Terrence Edward Leigh, 1962 Mr Adrian Christopher Smith, 1963 Mr Gregory Patrick Bourne, 1965 Mr David Paul Liddy AM, 1967 Mr Donald J Smith, 1957 Mr Alexander Brian Bowley, 2006 Mr Per Lonnqvist, 1988 Mr William Bruce Stockman, 1987 Mr Raymond George Burton, 1964 Dr Donald Francis Lynch, 1965 Mr Adam David Sullivan, 1989 Mr Kevin James Butler, 1966 Mr John Jeffery Mahar, 1936 Mr Tom G Sullivan, 1994 Mr Andrew David Cheesman, 1985 Miss Kimberley Paige McKenzie, 2007 Mr Joseph John Trabilsie, 1972 Mr Desmond John Crowe, 1979 Mr Gregory John Mellor, 1989 Dr Anthony McRae Trewartha, 1948 Mr Leo Thomas Daly, 1945 Mr Cecil Anthony Millwood, 1985 Mr John Brian Upton, 1955 Mr Peter John De Visser, 1964 Mr Anthony Conway Mitta, 1960 Mr William Christopher Van Diemen, 1966 Ms Claire Louise Downing, 1979 Mr John Kerin Murphy, 1940 Mr Benjamin Paul Vandeleur, 1995 Mr Joseph E Fisher, 1960 Mr Paul Francis Murray, 1967 Mr Michael Damian Vickery, 1990 Mr John Furst, 1973 Mr Nathan William Muscat, 2005 Mr Luke Daniel Ware, 1999 Mr Daniel James Gallagher, 1985 Mr John Nicholls, 1942 Mr Denis Michael Wells, 1952 Mr James Anthony Gallagher, 1997 Mr Darcy Francis Nolan, 1961 Mr Richard John Whelan, 1989 Mr David Montrose Graham, 1989 Mr John Richard Noonan, 1970 Mr Sean William Whelan, 1987 Fr Robert L Hailstone, 1960 Mr Anthony Gerard O'Connell, 1974 Ms Kasey-Lea Williams, 1997 Mr John Owen Harvey, 1963 Fr Kevin Thomas O'Loughlin, 1943
Sacred Heart College Old Collegians Association (SHOC)
President www.shoc.com.au Michelle Rice-Murphy: [email protected] Visit the SHOC’s website and view ongoing activities, Secretary sporting results and events. Jane Crisp: [email protected] Please join us and update your details!
Treasurer Football: www.shocfc.com.au Patrick McKay: [email protected] (sign up to footy club newsletter) Committee Netball: www.shocnc.sa.netball.com.au Stephen Juniper, Heidi Wolff, Michaela Kenneally Cricket: See shoc.com.au page for further information SHOC Athletics and link to FB page Luke Hildyard: [email protected] Soccer: See shoc.com.au page for further information SHOC Cricket Brendan Hall: [email protected] Facebook SHOC Football Sacred Heart College: @shcadelaide Scott Collins: [email protected] Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association group: SHOC Netball @sacredheartoldcollegiansassociation Alex Craig: [email protected] SHOC Cricket Club: @shoccricket SHOC Soccer Mark Allison: [email protected] SHOC Soccer Club: @shocsoccerclub SHOC Netball: @shoc.netball SHOC Music Joe Kitschke: [email protected] SHOC Music: @shocmusic
30 SHOC Ladies Day
On 16 July, the SHOCs’ Netball Club and Alex Craig for their amazing effort 01 held their annual Ladies Day at the and for making the day happen. An Brother Joseph McAteer Centre. It was honourable mention to all those fabulous for the Netball Club to be able who contributed, set up, cleaned up to utilise the new Centre for this event, or donated, attended, drank all the and we give thanks to Steve Byrne and champagne, sang, danced, cheered the College for this opportunity. and made the day what it was! Thanks also to the organising group They even had time to check out the of Brigid Whiting, Brittany Prout, Kate First XVIII Footy team who were playing Ellen Duty, Nina Juniper, Grace Redden on the Main Oval. 02
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01. Emily Garrett, Maddy Cracknell and Bridgette Emily Comley; 02. Georgie Beck, Paris Vince and Kellie Wilson; 03. Anna Garcia and Natalie Paparella; 04. Lauren Pratt and Ann Daly; 05. Kerry Lee, Georgia Emily and Alex Craig; 06. Georgia Emily, Maddy Proud, Ellie Morkunas, Ann Daly, Lily Legovini, Alex Craig, Grace Redden and Zarli Ramsey; 07. Mary Hurley and Claudia Fleming; 08. Ellie Morkunas and Maddy Proud; 09. Jess Underwood, Romy Smith and Naomi Warmer; 10. Lily Legovini, Grace Redden and Brittany Prout; 11. Lily Legovini, Lauren Pratt and Ann Daly; 12. Tracey Vinall, Jackie Clark and Alex Craig. SHOC Open House On 25 June, Sacred Heart Old Collegians hosted an Open House at the new Brother Joseph McAteer Centre to give the opportunity to Old Scholars and members of the community the chance to tour the new facility. The newly formed SHOC’s Music Group performed to the crowd before attending the Holdy for their regular Sunday gig. Thanks to Michaela Kenneally and Heidi Wolff for organising the event.
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 31 SHOC Join THESE LEGENDS at the SHOC Footy Club 50 Year Celebration! The hair may be a little Cricket (lot!) thinner and greyer, the mustakkas are long gone, and what about those faux Club leather jackets?! The SHOC Cricket Club season Nevertheless, this esteemed commenced on Saturday 7 October group of SHOC LEGENDS will 2017, and the boys will be training be joining us at the BIGGEST at the Main Oval (hard wickets) from and BEST SHOC Reunion 11.30am each Sunday, commencing ever assembled! Make sure 10 September 2017 in the lead-up to you don’t miss the chance the first game. to catch up with them and everyone else you either The Club is always looking for new played with, or supported, at players of all ages and abilities, and this great club! will field two two-day teams and two T20 teams this season. The celebrations will be all about reliving the glory days with the mates you've made at this special footy club. We're proud to announce that Justin Ganley has The Club would also love to hear agreed to MC the evening, so that should give you a good indication of how much from any Old Scholars and local fun this night will be. We'll also have some special guests that will regale you with businesses that might be interested some stories from each of the decades - we'll reveal more on this in the coming in sponsoring SHOC CC this season, weeks. in addition to The Holdy, which has agreed to continue as our major Make sure you join the 1977 legends and take advantage of the Early bird price of sponsor for a second season. $110 per person. The price WILL rise to $130 so "do yourself a favour" and book For more information, please Like early. The price includes food, drink and great company. us on Facebook @shoccricket, or th contact Tom Simpson (A Grade Vice SHOC Football Club 50 Anniversary Celebration Captain and Club Secretary) on 0408 Saturday, 28 April 2018 at 7.00pm 178 438. Morphettville Racecourse Go SHOCs! If you'd like to be a "captain" and organise a group of 10 or more people, just give Tom Simpson Noddy O'Dea a call - 0406 945 540. If you have any memorabilia - photos, flags, Club Secretary premiership cups or medallions, old jumpers (especially of the lace up variety!!), etc., Noddy would love to hear about this as well!
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A Grade Report I couldn’t do what I do without great Div 2 Reserves premiership last year support. Matt Penhall led our fitness they have had an another outstanding Whilst the season didn’t end the way campaign over preseason again and season under Steve Kay. With only 2 we would have liked, there were many got the boys really fit; an amazing minor round losses, both at the hands positives that we will take from 2017 resource which we really valued. With of top side Henley by 14pts and 44 into our 2018 campaign. “Butto” injured, one upside was him pts (with an injury depleted side) the 38 players played A grade this year, on the sidelines as an Assistant, a big teams met again in the second semi. including 8 debutants, 6 of which came plus indeed for us. Steve Kay has done Once again Henley took the points to from our Under 18 system. some great things with the B Grade and advance to the Grand Final, but it was his support both during the week and a closely fought contest with SHOC Injuries are a part of football but it match day is something that I really only going down by 11 points. The B seemed that we copped more than our appreciate. Butto and SOD have great grade boys played Athelstone in the fair share, particularly in the “big man” football brains and the mix of us all preliminary final, winning 76 to 31. The department. Both Lachy Button and seemed to work really well. David and B grade boys got out to an early lead Ryan Clarke had season ending injuries Dion Moroney controlled the board on and just kept the pressure on all day, in Round 3, Pete Spurling missed the match day and with Tim Kelly as our increasing the lead at every change first half of the year with a knee and runner, we had a great team. Our Team to run out very comfortable 45 point Shaun Tapp also missed the middle 8 Manager, Mark Harris, kept us all in line winners in the end. “Two-Dads” was or so games. Jack McKay returned to and made sure all the processes were again outstanding, along with the the club from Glenelg and was well and followed. A long-time supporter of the young guys Kelly, Paparella and Mill, truly thrown in at the deep end having to club who did a great job. whilst “Sledge” Walkington continues shoulder the ruck duties for the middle to rack up possessions across half Lastly, from the Footy Department, a part of the year. He did a great job at a back. young age in a challenging role and will big thanks to Luke Mason and all his have learned a lot from this year. many physios that kept the boys in 2017 has been another successful one one piece, plus Dr Grant Baker who for the B-grade but more importantly, The “back 6” were almost impenetrable would always fit our guys into see him we have been able to expose a great and created so much run from defence. whenever was required, which seemed number of our talented and committed Connor Hartshorne, Ned Brooks, Taylor a lot this year!! younger players to senior footy. Their Angel, Nick Forster, Daniel Noll and, in performances should give all SHOC In closing, I’d like to acknowledge and my view, the best full back in the comp, supporters genuine optimism and thank our sponsors and supporters and Rupert Peake all had outstanding excitement for the future. In particular, particularly all the people that help out seasons. first year (senior) players Jack McKay, behind the scenes including the BBQ Austin Kiddy, Lachlan Mill, Leo Potts, Our skipper, Matt Delmenico, led crew and Noddy O’Dea with all his hard Luke Whitford and Tom O’Malley have by example all year and was well work with the merchandising. supported by the other mids in Jacob shone in their respective roles. The Laba, Mitch Parr, Christian Vince and I am very much looking forward to next smoothness of the transition made Sean Keen who returned to the club year already, exciting times are ahead by these and many other players can this year and had a great season. Sam for this great football club. certainly be attributed to the excellent work being done with our Under 18 Potts and Daniel Flavel controlled the Andrew Underwood wings for the bulk of the year and were A Grade Coach side and we certainly look forward to really damaging for us. welcoming more ‘new blood’ in 2018. B Grade Report The forwards were led by Tristan Of course, none of this would be Carcuro kicking 55 goals and winning Congratulations Division 2 Reserves possible without the tireless work of the league goal kicking. Ben Moroney, team – it is back to back finals! Well our dedicated volunteers who give in his second year of A grade footy, done boys. Final score SHOC’s 8.7 – 55 their time to support our great club. improved out of sight with a highlight to Henley 6.7 – 43. I would personally like to recognise being his match winning goal against The legend of the SHOC B Grade Assistant Coach, Matt Bourne, for his Gaza in the Elimination final. continues to grow, having won the support and input, evergreen boundary
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 33 01. Under 18 2017 Premiership winners; 02. U18 Assistant Football Coach, Marcus Walkington and his brother, Nick with the Premiership Cup; 03. U18 Assistant Football Coach, Marcus Walkington and U18 Football Coach, Henry (Bob) Spurling 01 02 03 with the Premiership Cup. umpire Tony Whennan as well, as the Under 18’s Report continued all evening back at the Pott's many supporters/parents/players who residence. have served in varying capacities from The next generation of SHOC players Discipline and Team First play won the runner to canteen. My sincere thanks have had a great year culminating day for SHOC as PHOS continued to also to the committee of the SHOC in premiership, the second Under give away penalties late in the game. Football Club, President Scott Collins 18 flag for the Club in six years. But Overall, a great game of football which and Senior Coach, Andrew Underwood, the boys had to do it the hard way. shows that the future of both Clubs is for their ongoing mentorship and After a consistent season finishing assured with the quality of young men assistance. second to Brighton, with 11 wins and 3 losses, they faced PHOS Camden in coming through to Senior Football. Certainly, our sponsors are crucial the Qualifying final going down by 39 The Under 18 Group was very well in ensuring our players have the points. However, they regrouped a led by two quality young men in opportunity and privilege to wear week later to beat Edwardstown at the Henry 'Coach Bob' Spurling and our famous colours and I thank Middle School by six goals. They next Assistant Coach, Marcus 'The Sledge' all sponsors for their ongoing faced Brighton, the top side, and hung Walkington, well supported by the contribution. In particular, Bay Motel on to a narrow lead all day in wet and best runner in the business, Austin Hotel, Badge Construction, Taylor windy conditions at Brighton Oval to Kiddy and Team Manager, Joe Collison Financial Services, Amorini win by a one point in the Preliminary Paparella. David and Ingrid McKay have Australia, Letcher-Moroney Chartered Final. The rest, as they say, is history… supported this team of young men Accountants and Mitcham Marine. for the past five years as their boys Finally, to the extended Sacred Heart SHC Under 18’s win Premiership! have played in this team, the SHOC family, our tradition of community is A fantastic season for the SHOC Community thanks you very much. the envy of all other sporting clubs Under 18's! The young cubs came Andrew and Karen Kelly also supported in the State. I strongly encourage to a dramatic and successful end on the team very well this year, these all readers to get involved in one or Sunday at Payneham Oval with a nail families have a never ending supply of even many of the fantastic SHOC biting 2 point win against our local arch oranges and lollies!! organisations on offer. See you at the rivals, PHOS Camden. footy! The club legend in Tony 'Whenzo' PHOS burst out of the blocks and led Whennan was on hand almost every Steve Kay by 12 points at quarter time and after week to do any role that was required, B Grade Coach some words of wisdom from Coach, from manning the score board to C Grade Report Henry Spurling and magnificent interchange steward at the Grand Final; magnet movement by Assistant Coach, Whenzo we salute you. Under the guidance of Heath Treacy, Marcus Walkington, the SHOC boys the mighty C grade stormed into the piled on 4 goals to 2 into the second Andrew “Undies” Underwood should 2017 Preliminary final. Unfortunately, quarter to lead by 2 points at the main take a lot of credit for the success of after getting away to a flyer and kicking change. this young group, many that he has 5 goals before the Iggies boys knew coached for the past three years, what hit them, it didn’t go our way. It 2 Goals each in the third quarter meant the benefits are now showing in the was a tight tussle for most of the day, that SHOC maintained its 2 point lead Seniors teams, thanks mate. but the bigger bodies of the Iggies at the last change. A great group of young men from boys came through in the last quarter The amazing support from the SHOC SHOC's got what they deserved on as they came from behind to snatch a Senior players, families and supporters Sunday, a Premiership and memories spot in the Grand Final. Nick Tait was outnumbered the PHOS supporters that will last forever – many of these superb up front, kicking 5 goals, whilst 3 to 1 as the huddles listened to the lads front up for two games of football young guns O’Malley, Potts and Whelan coaches last words to their young on the weekend, either with the SHC were also very good. men, this support was a large factor School Football program, or some of In the end, the result was Old Ignatians in the last quarter as the crowd was the older lads will play C or B grade for 68 to Sacred Heart 51. Well done for a on its feet as SHOC stretched its lead SHOCs on Saturday as well, a mighty great season. to 8 points but to its credit, PHOS effort, well done! The Sacred Heart kept coming and SHOC Under 18's community is proud of you! GO SHOCS! were able to hold on and win the 2017 Go Hearts! Premiership by 2 points. This started celebrations, hugs and high 5's that 34 SHC Under 18 Premiership Team No. Player Name 17 Caburnay, Aaron SHOC Netball 128 Connor, Brett 8 Craig, William 2017 - Year of the SHOC Netballer 5 Cummins, Joseph At the beginning of this year, 105 I just want to take this opportunity 2 Cummins, Louis ladies signed up for the amateur Old to say, on behalf of Grace Redden, 15 Finckler, Joshua Collegian’s Netball Club’s 2017 winter myself and the entire committee, how 13 Goodrich, Clem 43 Kelly, Logan season. Little did they know what they very proud we are of the 2017 winter 12 Langridge, Daniel were in for! playing group – finals or no finals. The buzz around the club and the support 28 McKay, Henry This year has been massive; more that has been shown during all minor 3 Mill, Lachlan teams, more players and more faces rounds and finals by all teams, even 26 Morris, Mason than ever before. There have been those who did not qualify, has been 19 Noble, Bradley challenges throughout the season, amazing. As well as support from 4 O'Malley, Tom but we have banded together and SHOCFC, support from families and 27 Otto, Wilson overcome them as a group (coaches 10 Paparella, Todd friends has been electric and we thank included!). 20 Potts, Leo you for your continued and ongoing 14 Reynolds, Tim A big thank you to Chloe Juniper, Paul support of the club. 1 Richardson, Brayden Angley, Kellie Gardner, Eyerus Curtis Season Wrap Up: 21 Sladic, Tom and Stephanie Tucker for taking on the 18 Varcoe, Teancum role of Coach across eight grades - A • B6 (D-Grade) had a really 7 Vinall, Cameron phenomenal task, which they have all challenging year in a tight 9 Walkington, Nicholas taken on with grandeur and poise. You and competitive grade. The 23 Whelan, Sam are the bones of the club and without girls finished 5th overall and, 22 Whitford, Luke you, this great club just would not unfortunately, missed out on a function. finals campaign going down to Henry Spurling Flinders University in their final Under 18 Coach With a record breaking eight SHOC game (in Round 18), 39 – 32. Netball teams competing this year, Marcus Walkington and five teams qualified for finals. I am • C2 (F-Grade), who also finished Joe Paparella delighted to announce that all five 5th, missing out on playing finals Under 18 Assistant Coaches teams that qualified for finals were and going down to City Coasters Minor Premiers (finishing on top of the in their final game 36-33. The ladder) and positioning themselves girls had some really impressive perfectly for finals. Those teams were: games over the duration of the • B2 (A-Grade) season, and I’m sure C2 will be • B3 (B-Grade) back bigger and better next year. • B5 (C-Grade) • C4 (2) (H-Grade) had a really • C1 (E-Grade) tough year in a tough grade. I’m really proud of the girl’s • C4 (G-Grade) efforts over the year and their B3, C1 and C4 secured their spot in the persistence to front up each Grand Final, which took place on 23 week. The girls went down in September 2017 at Priceline Stadium their final match 26-38 against with B2 and B5 in an elimination final Pembroke O.S. (2). fighting for a chance to compete in the 3 things we learned from Winter 2017: Grand Final. At the time of publication, these results were not available. 1. You are only as strong as your Please check the SHOC Netball page committee. I’ve said it once and for results at www.facebook.com/shoc. I will say it again – many hands netball. make light work. A big thank you
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 35 to all committee members Brigie Whiting, Brittany Prout, to run through in honour of this fantastic achievement Emily Garrett, Eyerus Curtis, Grace Redden, Jess Harders, with a record crowd turnout as she took to the court. The Kate Duthy, Katie Fritz, Kellie Gardner, Niamh Noonan, numbers on court and to the club afterwards to celebrate this Nina Juniper, Shannon Visockis and Tayla Lovering. You milestone is a true testament to Kerry as a player and as a give this club life, and I am continually blown away by person. Congratulations Kez - Here's to another 200! your tenacity and generosity. Kerry "commando" Fernandez will be running summer 2. SHOC Social Calendar events are most definitely the fitness sessions as part of SHOCNC's pre-season, so I best social events going around. This year we have been encourage anyone considering being part of SHOCNC Winter treated to the SHOC Ball at the Wine Centre, Ladies 2018 to come out to a pre-season session and see what it's all Day at the SHCS Main Oval/Brother Joseph McAteer about. Centre and Presentation night at the Highway. We have I also wanted to extend our thanks to the generous Sacred been dazzled by SHOC Cup and we all ventured ‘back Heart College Senior Community, particularly Steve Byrne, to school’ for the season opener. To top it all off, to for his ongoing support of our club with the playing group, celebrate another ripping season, the social committee enjoying full access to the Brother Joseph McAteer Centre at have organised a very sophisticated day of wine tasting the Senior School Campus for trainings. around the Adelaide Hills for our 2017 playing group on 14 October. Another huge thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Sabai Café, Badge Constructions, Physio Xtra, Tony Whennan, the 3. The more the merrier. We are bigger than we have Mediterranean Café Ristorante, Physio Extra. To our Silver ever been and it feels fantastic. If you would like the Sponsors: Mediterranean Café Ristorante and Friends of opportunity to be part of the craziness that is SHOC Franki and our Bronze Sponsor: Greg Walkington. We thank Netball for our 2018 Winter Season please add us via you for your generosity over the duration of the season and our Facebook page (see below), and stay tuned for more we thank you for being such an integral part of SHOC Netball details re: trials/pre-season etc. https://www.facebook. 2017. We would also like to thank the multitude of sponsors com/shoc.netball. that gave generously on ladies day. Another milestone for the club this year was Kerry And that’s a wrap. SHOC Netball 2017 over and out! 'Commando' Fernandez' celebrating her 200th game in the last minor round of the season. Starting at the club in 2002, Alex Craig Kerry's playing career with SHOCNC has spanned over 15 SHOC Netball Club President years. To celebrate, the club organised a banner for Kerry
SHOC Soccer
SHOC A grade Soccer was led for of the cup, with a 20-0 win, including legends Porps and Mob, with the the 10th year by the Evergreen, Nick 12 individual goal scorers. Only goal defensive tenacity of Nutall,Sims and Mitchell. keeper Mossa and Tommy Nuttall Flaherty thrown into the mix. missed out on the feast. Early results were not promising With the influence of youth coming with the team hovering around the The other highlight was the annual thru the grades, the future is promising. relegation zone until the team started Simon Matthews Cup played between Thanks go to the School for allowing us to gel which resulted in a steady climb Sacred Heart College First Xl and SHOC to play on the best pitch in the league, up the ladder. The team ended up A grade, which was won for the first the groundskeepers for keeping it like equal on points with the two teams time in four years by the First Xl. Jack carpet, our BBQ maestro Jake Keir ahead, but a poorer goal difference saw Yuell (First Xl) was judged best on and anyone who ran the line… mostly the Mighty SHOCS positioned sixth at ground. under duress. Thanks also goes to the the end of the season, which wasn’t The team was led on field by the never tireless coaches, Danny, Declan, JK and reflective of how the team played; seeming to age Travis brothers, Paul the committee. which at times was sensational. and Lee, the brilliant 50 plus Blinkers Peace Love Football The main highlight was the team McNicol , youthful scoring sensations of defeating Uni SA D’s in the first round Jack Kent and Scott Butler, Old Scholar Nick Mitchell A Grade Soccer Coach 36 SHOC Music It’s been a super busy 2017 for SHOC’s newest club, SHOC Music. We are well and truly up and running, thanks to the support of the College and the SHOC Association. It all started with our Stage Band’s very first performance for the SHOC Ball at the National Wine Centre, which was a great success. The feedback we received from the night was overwhelming, and it was great to see how much people enjoyed what we had been working on. Following on from this, the SHOC Stage Band performed to a very enthusiastic crowd at the McAteer Centre Open House, which we all enjoyed very much. To finish off the year, we have two more gigs lined up: one at the Sacred Heart College Cabaret on 22 September, and the other at the 45 year anniversary fundraiser for Birthline Pregnancy Support Inc. at the Junction on 10 November. We hope to see some familiar faces there! In addition to our Stage Band, SHOC Music has been hosting SHOC Sundays at the Holdy, where we bring together three SHOC musicians for an afternoon session from 2 - 5pm, every last Sunday of the month. The success we’ve had from this has been unbelievable, and we are starting to establish a regular position at the Holdy. Some of our popular acts so far have included Joe Braithwaite (‘01), Tim Markham (‘12), Katie Murdoch (‘14) and The Last Minutes, a trio lead by Chris Pittman (‘08). Our latest SHOC Sunday on 24 September was our biggest yet, with performances from Tom O’Donnell (‘89), Alice Haddy (‘13) and Troy Anderson (‘15). We invite all SHC Old Scholars to stop by for a drink with friends at these events! To top off all of the excitement from 2017, SHOC Music are in the process of putting together an end-of-year celebration event to feature some of our very own up-and- coming SHOC rock bands like Ron the Ox, Treehouse Casino and The Effends. Save the date of Saturday, 2 December 2017, and stay tuned into our SHOC Music Facebook and Instagram for more details! Joe Kitschke, James Killian, Danni Rosa and Guy Fenwick SHOC Music Presidential Team
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 37 01 02 03 Reunions: The 1950’s
John Crosby (‘54) and Tony Shaw Tony Shaw (Sydney), Peter Adkins trouble restricting themselves to two (‘55) held such a successful reunion and John Crosby (Vic). minutes!). Tony had the old College two years ago that on Friday, 4 August bell handy and would ring it when Thirty-five attendees took the 2017 another reunion was held at someone went over time, although it opportunity to have a tour of Adelaide Adelaide Oval. Eighty Old Scholars has to be said that most ignored it and Oval before pre-lunch drinks were came along to celebrate the reunion continued on until they had finished! served in the Cathedral Room. of students who were at the College After we had finished our main course, during the 1950s. Many Old Scholars The reunion was opened with the Sara once again performed, singing travelled from interstate, and there beautiful voice of Sara Lambert. Sara the very popular Peter Allen song, “I were a number of first-time attendees. sang “God Save the Queen”, followed still call Australia home”. Once again, an Some of the men hadn’t been back at by our National Anthem. Everyone amazing performance enjoyed by all. the College since they left. One first- was upstanding, which created quite a time attendee, Ian Burnett (‘60), who mood in the room with the backdrop It was then time to hand the has had a very interesting life since of the North Adelaide Cathedral. The microphone around again. Some school, travelling all over the world, venue’s event manager’s grandfather, interesting stories came out on the still calls Adelaide home and has kindly Brian Revell (‘50), also attended the day, but one overwhelming theme volunteered to be involved in the next reunion. mentioned was the joy they have in being a grandparent. A lot of the Old reunion in two years’ time. Special mention must be made to the Scholars who had attended Sacred Apologies were tendered by Peter 1957 First XVIII Football team with 13 Heart sent their own children to Sacred Whelan, Bishop Eugene Hurley, Peter players from that team attending the Heart, who have in turn sent their French, David Sincock, Tom Kinnear, lunch! It was a great opportunity to get children. Trevor Hoare (‘50) had three Bruce Alexander and Maurice a photo of the team in the same order boys who went through the College, Howard. as they posed for their photo back in followed by six grandchildren! 1957! Chairman, John Crosby, took time Denis Cash had 10 children who during his welcome to remember The oldest Old Scholar at the reunion attended the College, with son Michael the Old Scholars who are no longer was Bernie Kavanagh (‘56), who featuring in a previous Blue & Blue with us and the Old Scholars who attended Sacred Heart College 1946 to magazine when he received “Tunneller travelled from interstate to join in the 1956. of the Year” Award. celebration. They were Terry Newman There were a few stories about some of Kevin Smith was very proud of the fact (who welcomed his first grandchild, the boys having to “repeat” a few years that he still wears a badge his Dad wore Maverick, into the world the night (and sometimes more than once), at the College (No 81). before, born in Paris, France – Terry’s although a lot of them went on to next holiday destination!), Bernie EJ become engineers or teachers, so those Many told their stories about meeting Smith from Harvey Bay (he drove to extra years didn’t do them any harm. Brother Dom at the “shed,” which Broken Hill to travel to Adelaide with actually meant you needed to see During the reunion, a roving his brother), Chris Bolton (Sydney), Brother Dom to get the cane! Most microphone was passed around, with Chris Harman and Bernie Nichols agreed that it didn’t do them any harm everyone given the opportunity to (Qld), Deane Keane, Pat Pinder, Peter and helped them become the men they talk about their time since the College Scales (WA), John Bennett (Canberra), are today. (although there were a few who had
01. John Fogarty, John Malone and John Quinn; 02. The original First XVIII football team, 1957; 03. Fast forward 60 years - the First XVIII football team from 1957 posing in the same order as the original photo; 04. The group upstanding for the National Anthem; 05. John Crosby, Sara Lambert, Jane Crisp and Tony Shaw; 06. Rolly 04 05 06 Vaughton, Frank Sebastyan and Peter Vaughton. 38 03
Class of 1977 Reunion celebrating 40 years
On Saturday, 22 July a large number the glass doors was special. In truth, as Peter Way joined the group. of 1977 graduates joined together at our experimental group (to coin Kym Special mention should also go to the Bay Function Centre (for many of McInerney) was the best thing that the 21 Old Scholars who made it from us, our old Bay Footy Club disco) to could have happened to many of interstate! Thanks for making the trip! reminisce and renew the bonds we us, not only did we learn how to get made in Year 12. along as a co-ed group, but also the There is talk of another reunion in two competition amongst us that lifted us years! I know many of us will again Sixty five trepidacious Old Scholars academically, allowed us to achieve make it our priority to be there. arrived to see what this night beyond our previous imaginings. might deliver after 40 years... all Marie Robertson (nee O’Callaghan) left with smiles on their faces as A number of people contributed to Class of 1977 happy memories were reignited and making this reunion night the success friendships renewed. that it was, but extra thanks goes to Anthony Smith for his vision of getting We were largely unprepared for the us back together and the confidence camaraderie, support and sheer joy with which he forged ahead and Mick of being together again in one place, Duff who joined forces with Anthony and for some, able for the first time to as they together ticked off the many recognise and process the enormity of steps to bring the night to such a what we had achieved in our final year great outcome. Mick’s speech looking of school. back on our youthful times which he Most of us, born in the Year of the Rat, personalised by a reminder of our 1960, are used to being ‘experimented first loves and broken hearts during upon’. We were the children, who our time together was a highlight. in Year 1, were introduced the new We followed this with a toast to our national currency of Australia. In classmate Tim Whitelum who lost his Year 3, just as we had become used brave battle against cancer in 2014. to measuring in feet and inches, we Moving around the room, some changed to the metric system. And things hadn’t changed. There was now, in our pivotal school year where Bryan Finn guffawing with the boys all of our study reserves were required over something not quite shareable. to meet the challenge of Matric, we There was Arnie Fuscinato (now Ted) were the inaugural year level who mingling with anyone and everyone. combined as Sacred Heart College How brave was he arriving from Darwin amalgamated with Marymount College on his own that same year as a boarder. for our senior year. We started a There was Peter and Dave Whiting up journey which would see others follow to their old tricks as Peter worked the in consecutive years from Marymount room and Dave observed from the bar, as in 1978 the Year 11 girls joined the enjoying it all. And Karen, with the right next cohort of Year 12s and so on. mix of music - getting the party started. A number of times during our reunion Jacqui Kelly McGowan, (first elected the girls were reminded that for the girl Head Prefect of Sacred Heart), did fellas it was a pretty uncertain time a fine job of rallying the troops and as well. Some of our male classmates booked us in the next morning for recalled that first day when the 24 brunch at a fun eatery in Glenelg where teenage girls gathered in the front some of us were able to debrief. Those office to get their timetables. The who couldn’t quite arise at that time clarity with which so many of the met for a later lunch at the Edinburgh boys could remember that scared where again more reunions happened huddle of girls on the other side of Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 39 Class of 1987 Reunion celebrating 30 years
A gathering of the Class of ‘87 was held at The Highway in August, with around 40 Old Scholars coming together to catch up for a few drinks and have some laughs reminiscing about our days at SHC in the 80s. A number of boarders from 1987 came together for a separate catch up the night before, then reconvened at The Highway for the official reunion with their fellow day Old Scholars. Many ex-boarders came from far and wide and it was great to see that a number of people went to big efforts to make the occasion. People travelled from Alice Springs, Mount Gambier and the surrounding South East, Port Lincoln and the Riverland to be part of the reunion. The organisers thank The Highway and everyone who made an effort to come along and be a part of the 30 year reunion, with the informal event working well. Both nights were thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was great to see familiar faces after a number of years – for some it was a 30 year gap between catch ups. It’s rekindled some old friendships and, thanks to Facebook, has put us back in touch with some former classmates. Paula Brinkworth (‘87) and Shaun Moroney (‘87)
Photos courtesy of John Goodridge Digital Photography. 40 Class of 2007 Reunion celebrating 10 years
2007... The year Apple released the iPhone, John Howard lost Without doubt, the highlight of the evening was cult hero, the election, the first Nintendo Wii console hit the shelves Kyle Branson performing a spine tingling rendition of the and the final Harry Potter book was published. It was also song he made famous at the Year 12 Breakfast in 2007, the year that the 110th graduating class of Sacred Heart “Better Man” (originally written and performed by the far College farewelled Paringa Hall. lesser-known artist Robbie Williams). He rendered many of us glassy eyed as we wrapped one arm around the person That same cohort gathered together again for the first time next to us and waved our other arm left to right in unison. in early September to mark 10 years of wishing we were still You could cut the nostalgia with a knife. back at Sacred Heart. Fittingly, we also raised a toast to two of our classmates We were fortunate to have a wonderful turnout of 2007 who are no longer with us. Patrick Braithwaite and Martin graduates, some of whom had travelled great distances to Botiuk will forever be in our hearts, prayers and memories. be with us. The 100 strong crowd shared a drink and a bite to eat, while listening to the ever serenading tones of Alice We thank each and every one of you who attended and Haddy (’13). This was all enjoyed in the rustic, chilled-out acknowledge those who were unable to make it, but were ambience of the Producer’s Hotel Beer Garden. there in spirit. The ‘Family Spirit’ which unites our Sacred Heart College community was truly on display. We look It was wonderful to hear the success stories of many Old forward to the many planned and spontaneous 2007 Scholars; some of whom have established successful reunions in the future. businesses, travelled the world on multiple occasions, started families, and competed at the highest level. Tanya Bode (‘07) and James Gill (‘07)
Photos courtesy of Wade Whitington.
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Frank Sebastyan (‘59) Frank Sebastyan (‘59) continues to have a very full and colourful life which started with the creation of the band ‘In-Sect’. The band started out in the early 1960s 01 02 03 and became ‘the In-Sect’ in 1966. One of the few bands of the area to release Since that time Frank worked for many Council. With a penchant an album which was called ‘Insect years with deceased Old Scholar Paul for fancy footwear and A Sides’. The album, and their stage Linkson (‘50) who was his boss at socks, he kicked off his show, was a mix of middle of the road, Radio 5DN. His friendships include Cliff modelling career in January top 40 covers, show band or wild R&B Richard. He owned the very popular 2007 with a little help from songs. and iconic Fun Factory, Downtown and wife, Christine. Following Magic Mountain prior to his retirement Frank’s retirement from the business The In-Sect rock band was formed in in 2007. world, where he was the founder of Adelaide in 1965 and was an instant amusement centres Downtown and However retirement has bought some hit in the Australian market as a Magic Mountain, Christine contacted new exciting times, as Frank now show band. Their performances were model agent Tanya Powell, the then works as a model with Tanya Powell legendary and were such that they owner of what is now Powell Models. could successfully perform to “teeny- Modelling Agency, combining that with bopper” crowd, nightclub or cabaret the occasional movie role. He also A born performer, the lead singer of circuit. This was regarded as quite hosts the radio show Coast FM. In his ’60s band The In-Sect, was booked to unique at the time. spare time he enjoys riding his Harley appear in a bridal expo at the Adelaide Davidson. Showground. The In-Sect was an early Adelaide “I got on stage and just went for it,” pioneer of the local recording industry, Silver fox Frank Sebastyan isn’t even 10 “I’ve never suffered nerves, enjoying a number of chart successes in modelling years but he can lay claim Frank said. it’s not in my genes ... I suppose I’m just on the W&G label. Their biggest hit at to being the world’s oldest male model a bit of a show-off.” the time was “Let This be a lesson”, (The Advertiser 28/11/16 (Fashion Editor Anna Vlach). written by Simon Paul and it was given With a love of fashion and a wardrobe heavy airplay by top 5AD DJ at the The grandfather of six, who is 73 that included labels like Versace and time, Bob Francis. years young, is signed with Adelaide Alexander McQueen because “older people don’t have to wear boring stuff,” Today Frankie and the In-Sect is a six agency Powell Models. Deshun Wang piece band with special four-part vocal made headlines as the “world’s Frank was keen to put his own stamp harmony of talented, enthusiastic hottest grandpa” when, at age 79, he on shows. appeared shirtless during 2015 China performers who have a special skill His favourite fashion party trick was Fashion Week. However, he was an to really get a crowd going. The band to stop at the end of the runway and actor making a guest appearance on was initiated by band founder and lift the hem of his trousers to reveal the catwalk and not a professional, entertainer Frank Sebastyan, and is bright orange, purple or red socks. meaning he is not the world’s oldest supported by vocalist Sonja Dixon and “Everybody would crack up ... I have male model. Rodney Scott, Bass and Vocals. also worn sunnies a few times and always make eye contact with the Frankie and the In-Sect is one of That title belongs to Frank, who is audience,” Adelaide’s most entertaining bands, looking forward to January when he he said. will celebrate a decade of working in with a broad base of authentic rock ‘n’ “Other models stare and look solemn ... the modelling industry. roll to current funk energy and is great like they’re going to funerals.” to listen and dance to. In demand as the father of the bride at wedding expos, one of his most recent gigs was a photoshoot for Unley
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most popular beat bands in Adelaide, parents were initially quite sceptical of. MICHAEL BOWER (’64) and regularly selling out concerts in the “Yeah, they weren’t happy – especially city, as well as making visits to outlying BRIAN VAUGHTON (’64 when we gave up our jobs before we’d towns such as Murray Bridge, Mount Michael Bower (‘64) and Brian even had a hit,” Vaughton laughed. Gambier and Whyalla. They also made Vaughton (‘64) attended Sacred Heart TV appearances on the Channel 7 “But giving up sport was an even College in the late 1950s and early 03 Telethon. bigger thing in my family. My dad 60s, where they played the traditional (Rolly Vaughton) was a Sheffield Shield sports, but always had a passion for In 1998, The Masters Apprentices were cricketer and a very good footballer music. inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame and baseball player; so when I chose and in 2014 the new incarnation of the After leaving Sacred Heart College in music over sport, that was pretty Masters Apprentices came about when 1964, they formed their first band The major. the band was inducted into the SA Mustangs. Mick Bower played rhythm Music Hall of Fame. “Dad might have been disappointed guitar and Brian Vaughton played the that I’d given up sport, but whenever drums, with Rick Morrison and Gavin Well, after leaving the band in 1967, one of our clips appeared on (rock TV Webb on guitars. they are now back playing as the 1965 show) Kommotion he’d call all his pub Masters Apprentices and, if you ask They regularly rehearsed in a shed mates into the bar to watch his boy.” them, they are sounding better than behind a hotel owned by Brian’s ever. While the parents may have eventually family. They built a following with local approved of the band, the raw rock teenagers, cutting their teeth at dance Bower said Adelaide was very much at they produced was very far from halls like the Beat Basement and the the forefront of the rock scene in those family-friendly. Octagon. days, thanks largely to the influx of British immigrants flooding the city’s “These days there are so many genres In late 1965 The Mustangs renamed north. of music, but back then there were two themselves as “The Masters types – nice music and rude music,” Apprentices”. Bower supplied the name “We’d take breaks at the Octagon in Vaughton said. because “We were apprentices to the Elizabeth and talk to kids who only a masters of the blues – Chuck Berry, Bo few weeks earlier had been watching “We were very much in the rude music Diddley, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James the Rolling Stones and The Who,” he camp.” and Robert Johnson”. They referred to said. The 1965 Masters Apprentices themselves as “the band that baked “We were very connected to what was performed at the German Club in June. the cake,” as the original Masters happening overseas.” Part proceeds were donated to K.O. Apprentices mixed the blues with rock Rosie’s Cancer Fundraiser If you would Drummer Brian Vaughton said the ‘n’ roll and changed the face of music like to check out their performance, decision for a bunch of young men to in Australia. go to the YouTube link https://youtu. throw in their day jobs and chase a By early 1966 they were one of the be/I_FP31-wZvU. rock ‘n’ roll dream was something their
01. Frank Sebastyan (‘59) today; 02. A man of many talents - Frank Sebastyan (‘59), male model; 03. In-Sects album, In-Sect A-Sides and single, Clap Your Hands; 04. The Masters Apprentices in the 1960s: from left, Mick Bower, Rick Morrison, Graham Longley, Gavin Webb, Brian Vaughton and Jim Keays; 05. The Masters Apprentices 1966 album, Apprenticeship in the Garage; 06. Founding Masters Apprentices: Mick Bower, left, and Brian Vaughton, right, with Rob 06 Pippan. (Quotes courtesy of Adelaide Now, 10/6/2017).
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Cassidy appeared in many productions while at Sacred Tim Markham (‘12) and Matthew Heart College, including roles in GodSpell, Not That Dream Pugsley (‘09) Again and Cats and, while a student at Marymount College she performed in Flowers, I Can Hear Music and Hairspray. Old Scholars, and Tim Markham (‘12) Matthew Pugsley Cassidy also was a part of the Vocal Jazz, Senior Vocal recently performed in the productions “Trial by Jury” (‘09) Ensemble, Stage Band (Vocals) and RE Ensemble while at and “HMS Pinafore” as part of The South Australian Light Sacred Heart. She also performed at the SA Festival of Music Opera Society (SALOS). The Society was formed in 1983. and worked at the Catholic Schools Music Festival. Cassidy loves pop, jazz and country music and has been Cassidy Gaiter (‘12) influenced by Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Glee and Cheryl Cole. Cassidy Gaiter (‘12) has just released her first country EP, Cassidy also loves to dance and has studied jazz, tap,hip-hop ‘Shake It, Don’t Fake It’ with the lead single, “Puttin’ On A and contemporary for five years. Show”. Check out the music video at Cassidy Rae Gaiter - Puttin’ On A Show (Official Music Video). You can support Cassidy by purchasing her EP via iTunes.
Where are they now?
Future Leaders Scholarship. This Tiffany De Sousa Machado (‘93) scholarship is awarded to a student Tiffany De Sousa Machado (‘93) is studying a Masters or a PhD, who has currently undertaking a combined demonstrated considerable potential PhD/Masters in Psychology (Health) as a leader in his or her potential area after gaining a first class in her of study. Tiffany is only one of two Honours degree in Psychology. For her students receiving such an award at postgraduate studies she is exploring the University. As well as receiving the cultural pressures placed on a scholarship worth up to $120,000 women in our society and investigating Tiffany will receive opportunities solutions to isolation, loneliness to engage in dedicated leadership and disenfranchisement with the training and also forge links with 04 community. other high-achieving young people in Australia and internationally. Tiffany has been awarded a prestigious and highly competitive Westpac
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D’Arcy Lunn (‘95) justice campaigner was born. Elisabeth Beltrame (‘06) “I was intrigued by human value and Scouts SA Leadership and D’Arcy Lunn (‘95) treads the world so what that meant,” Lunn says. “It was Paul Harris Fellow Award lightly he can live on $2 a day and sleep a kind of social justice. There was a just about anywhere, although he difference depending on where you Elisabeth Beltrame (‘06) has been an doesn’t do concrete floors any more. were born, and you could be born into active leader in Rotary International On a visit home to Adelaide, staying at more challenges at one place than for over eight years and facilitates Aldinga, he would hop on an old bike another.” the Rotary Youth Leadership and and ride to the city. It took half the day At age 15, he was destined to become Enrichment Programs. In 2012, to get there and back, but what’s the Elisabeth established the Rotaract rush? a teacher in country SA and play footy on weekends, but when school finished Club of Adelaide City for 18-30 year It sounds a bit like self-deprivation, a he took a gap year and went to Japan olds. Last year, she became the monkish life built upon sacrifice. All to work in a French bakery. He couldn’t youngest President in the District. She that austerity would make you feel speak Japanese, nor could he bake has brought to her club fresh ideas good, but you could never splash bread, but he mastered both in three and young members with a focus on out on something extravagant, or months. fundraising for youth and women in buy flowers, or nurture a coffee habit developing countries and empowering or own a cat. Talk to Lunn and you “I still speak fluent Japanese,” he said women through education. before returning to Japan late last year understand it does mean all these Elisabeth has also been presented things, but it also unleashes a freedom on a Rotary Scholarship to complete a Master in Peace Studies. “I was with the highly regarded Paul Harris that money cannot buy. He is driven by Fellow Award by District Governor an informed ethical stance that powers completely immersed in the culture, and in love with it.” John Campbell. The Paul Harris Fellow what he does and how he lives. recognition acknowledges individuals At 38, Lunn is that rare thing, a citizen In the late 1990s he studied teaching who contribute funds to the Rotary of the world who moves between at Flinders University and before he Foundation of Rotary International. countries with total ease, going where finished, he was made an offer. The Oak Valley community on the APY Secretary for the Adelaide City Rotaract he wants and trusting that he will get Club, Paige Honor, said, “Elisabeth by. He never signed up for the daily Lands in South Australia’s remote north needed a teacher; would he is an exceptionally worthy recipient grind that keeps the rest of us rooted who received the award for her in one spot, planning our careful trips go? This was the relocated Maralinga community, a day’s drive from Ceduna, outstanding service and dedication away with accommodation booked in as district 9500’s first District Rotaract advance. which followed a semi-traditional lifestyle. Representative. Adelaide City Rotaract Lunn, tall and lanky without an ounce Club is proud to have Elisabeth as of fat, grew up in Minlaton and Kadina “They did a call-out, and my uni a member and excited for all of the where his dad worked for the stock teacher said ‘I know a guy who is opportunities to help, learn, and enjoy and station agent, Elders. He came crazy enough’,” says Lunn. “I think he that the New Year will bring.” to Adelaide in Year 5 to attend Forbes picked me because I had that sense of Primary and then Sacred Heart College. adventure and was keen to get out into When his brother married a Japanese the world.” woman, the family visited Japan and Image and article courtesy of Adelaide he came away fascinated by how 01. Tim Markham (‘12) and Matthew Pugsley (‘09) Now (SA Weekend), Penelope Debelle, perform in HMS Pinafore; 02. Cassidy Gaiter (‘12); people who were fundamentally the May, 2016. 03. Cassidy Gaiter’s album, Shake it. Don’t fake it; same could live so differently. When his 04. Tiffany De Sousa Machado (‘93);05. d’Arcy Lunn at his minimalist home; 06. The Scouts SA economics teacher at Sacred Heart ran Leadership Award was presented to Elisabeth a case study on Sierra Leone, one of the Beltrame (‘06) by Harry Long, Chief Commissioner of Scouts SA; 07. Elisabeth Beltrame (‘06) with her poorest countries in the world, a social Paul Harris Fellow Award.
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the 2017 international Rose of Tralee. He is now an Electrician with his Ryan de Visser (‘04) Certificate III in Electro technology and Aoife travelled to Ireland in August to is employed by Adelaide Health Tech. Ryan de Visser (’04) has always participate in the Irish Festival which had a passion for construction. He is second only in size in Europe to the Jakeb is passionate about his career is the Director of Creative Structures Eurovision song contest. and this has led him to winning the and was recently recognised for his 2017 NECA National Apprentice of the achievements as the heart and soul of Year Award for Electro technology in Creative Structures. Ryan has proven Communications. himself to be an invaluable member of Daniel Conley (‘11) Jakeb works in the unique area of the team due to his tireless work ethic Daniel Conley (‘11) is a PhD Candidate and passion for all things construction. focused on how an entrepreneurial medical Electro technology and enjoys approach taken across industry, the opportunity to provide elite and government and civil society can optimal solutions to the electrical accelerate a low-carbon transition industry. He has a constant appetite Aoife Wright (‘11) in the built environment, given the to learn more about his industry and the new technological developments Aoife Wright (‘11) has been crowned rapid rate at which our cities are within it. South Australia Rose of Tralee. Rose of growing. This research combines Tralee is a festival held every August Daniel’s knowledge from his First Jakeb was a finalist for the 2017 SA in Tralee, County Kerry in Ireland. Class Honours degree in Civil and Training Awards (Apprentice of the The winner is the woman deemed Structural Engineering, his work in the Year) in competition with all trades. to best match the attributes relayed Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation in the song: “lovely and fair” and is and Innovation Centre (ECIC) at the selected based on her personality. She University of Adelaide, and his passion Alex Neal-Bullen (‘13) should be a good role model for the for sustainable development. Alex Neal-Bullen (‘13) has just locked festival and ambassador for Ireland Daniel is the Founding President of the in a new contract with the Melbourne during her travels around the world. Adelaide Sustainability Association, Football Club and will remain with It is not a beauty pageant, and the an inter-disciplinary group of over them until at least the end of the 2019 participants (Roses) are not judged 750 members comprised of students, season. on their appearance but on their industry, government and academics personality and suitability to serve focused on progressing integrated General Manger of Football Operations as ambassadors for the festival. The economic, social and environmental said that Alex had earned his deal after festival bills itself as a celebration of solutions for our city and state. Daniel making strong progress in 2017. the “aspirations, ambitions, intellect, also tutors corporate courses in the Alex was selected at No. 40 in the social responsibility and Irish heritage” Middle East and academic courses of modern young women. 2014 NAB AFL Draft and has played 32 at the University of Adelaide. Being matches since making his AFL debut in She was one of 65 girls chosen from awarded the Westpac Future Leaders round 11, 2015 against St Kilda. across the globe to represent their Scholarship will allow Daniel to regions in the 10-day international significantly expand the scope of Despite being born and bred in South quest, which began in 1959 after a his research while gaining valuable Australia, Alex is now very happy with group of locals met in a local bar to international experience. his new home in Melbourne and has dream up ways of encouraging expats settled in well. back to their hometown. We wish Alex all the best for the 2018 The first part of the quest involves Jakeb Solley (‘12) footy season. interviews and sightseeing followed Jakeb Solley (‘12) was part of the very by dance parties, street pageants and successful VET program while a student balls, culminating in the crowning of at Sacred Heart College.
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Sports, Isaac had this to say, Constructions was a crucial factor in Eloise Steer (‘16) winning the apprenticeship as it was a “For the majority of my life, people have time to show the company your skills Eloise Steer (‘16) Eloise Steer has put ceilings on me, and put limitations and work ethic. It was also a time to always had a passion for soccer, having on me. Ultimately I don’t believe in that. make good impressions on the staff captained the Girls Soccer Team at I believe I have what it takes, mentally. who you will be working with. It is Sacred Heart College. Her dream was It may not appear, physically, but I so important that you put your best to play soccer in America. Over the last know I have the gifts, mentally, to take foot forward and work as hard as year, Eloise and her family have been my career as far as I can. Basketball you can to really show the company working with Athletes Dream to secure is my priority, but it’s equally as your qualities, but also how you can an Athletic and Academic Scholarship important that I get the best academic contribute to their success. in the United States. opportunity… I was very excited about Athletes Dream was tireless in its what Stanford has to offer in that area. What are your goals for the future? efforts to secure a place for Eloise. Ultimately, I’m there to play basketball, In the future I am looking to achieve my They explained the US system in detail but I’m a hard-working kid, and I’ll make builder’s licence and ultimately pursue and, together with Eloise and her the most of that academic opportunity”. my career in property development. family, developed and implemented a That is my ultimate plan. It is a long joint plan to achieve the dream. They process, so I am still open to whatever provided an exemplary marketing Ryan Summerton (‘17) opportunities may come my way. package which was placed on-line and Finally, what advice would you give to put in place a regular communication Ryan Summerton (‘17) has just students based on your experience? strategy. Athletes Dream was extremely commenced his Apprenticeship in the Building and Construction Industry; Some advice for students looking to responsive to Eloise’s needs and head down the same path as me would preferences. however, this won’t stop him from completing his SACE, thanks to Ryan’s really be to show initiative - again put Eloise is about to realise her dream, dedicated teachers and the LEC your best foot forward and make the having been offered a Soccer tutoring team at Sacred Heart. effort, whether it be at your VET course Scholarship to Urbana University in or at school, as you will always be Urbana, Ohio, with the Blue Knights. Ryan was recently interviewed by returned the favour. What you get out They are an NCAA Division II University, Careers Coordinator, Prue Wilkosz, and of your VET course is strongly based competing in the Mountain East had this to say about his future: on the work you put in yourself, and Conference. What made you decide to leave school for me that is how I was offered an apprenticeship. Eloise is now a Sacred Heart Old and take this apprenticeship offer? Scholar and a member of AD Alumni I was already certain on the path that I 50! We wish Eloise all the best on her was going to take and at this particular adventures! point of time (provided I could still achieve my SACE), school couldn’t offer me anything better than the apprenticeship in regard to my career. Isaac White (‘16) The company that approached me also Isaac White (‘16) continues to excel in contributed to my decision. As it was his chosen sport of basketball. Isaac a highly regarded company with great has taken up a basketball scholarship staff and had a great reputation, it was at Stanford University in the USA. Isaac basically an offer I could not refuse! has represented SHC, SA and Australia How did your structured work in a host of different basketball 01. Ryan de Visser (‘12); 02. Aoife Wright (‘11); 03. placement assist you? Daniel Conley (‘11); 04. Jakeb Solley (‘12); 05. Alex competitions. Neal-Bullen (‘13); 06. Eloise Steer (‘16); 07. Eloise The work experience that I had Steer (‘16) playing for the Blue Knights in the USA; When interviewed recently by Fox previously completed with G-Force 08. Isaac White (‘16); 09. Ryan Summerton (‘17).
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 47 01 02 03 04 Obituaries He commenced work with Woolworths Michael Damian Fr John Hill (‘40) in Port Lincoln as a Cadet Manager 5 June 1923 - 20 May 2016 McNamara (former SHC then transferred to Adelaide and staff member) Marists and friends throughout the worked in the Enfield store. He later 21 June 2017 world, but especially in Australia and joined Eudunda Farmers Co-op Society Japan, mourn the passing of Veteran in Adelaide as a bookkeeper before Michael McNamara passed away on missioner, Fr John Hill SM. entering St Francis Xavier’s Seminary 21 June 2017, aged 70 years. Michael in 1972. was a dedicated family man, being the Father John was born in Adelaide fifth child to Frank and Una McNamara in 1923 and after education by the John was ordained to the priesthood (both deceased) and brother to John, Josephite Sisters and Marist Brothers in his home town of Port Lincoln in Peter, Brian, James, Marie (Lucas) and at Sacred Heart College John joined December, 1978 to serve in the Port Paul (deceased), and loving Uncle and the Marists in 1941 to become one Pirie Diocese. His first posting was Great Uncle to many others. Michael of the best-known and loved Marist Whyalla in January, 1979, and his gave 10 dedicated years as a full missionaries in Nara Prefecture, Japan. final posting, Snowtown, January time teacher at Sacred Heart, having He was ordained in Adelaide on 28 July 2016. Overall, he served in 13 different commenced on 1/2/02 and retiring 1948. parishes from January, 1979 to November, 2016. Fr John was laid on 31/1/12. He then spent another Returning from Japan in 2012, the ever- to rest with his father, Maurice, in year as TRT. He enjoyed his time as cheerful Fr John joined the Maryvale/ Port Lincoln on 20 April, 2017 after a a teacher at Sacred Heart and will Montbel community at Hunters Hill Requiem Mass in St Mark’s Cathedral, be remembered for his passion for NSW before moving to St Catherine’s Port Pirie on 19 April, and a further teaching. Aged Care facility at nearby Eastwood. Mass in St Mary of the Angels Church, Father John was farewelled by family, Port Lincoln the following day. fellow Marists and friends from five Sharon Jeloscek (former He will be sadly missed by his brother, States. Fr John’s nephew, Bishop SHC staff member) Denis, sisters Maureen and Veronica, Bernard O’Grady OP, presided at 4 July 2017 and his nieces and nephews. Rest in the Requiem Mass at Holy Name of Peace, little bro. The members of the Sacred Heart May church, Hunters Hill, before the College Community mourn the loss of interment in Villa-Maria’s historic Sharon Jeloscek, a much loved staff missionary cemetery. Br Austin Stephens member and friend who commenced 20 July 1921 - 11 August 2017 at the College in 1985. Sharon will be remembered for her commitment to Fr John Watherston (’63) Br Austin died peacefully and his the broader Marist ideals of Sacred 7 April 2016 funeral was conducted in the College Heart and her generous service in Fr John Alexander Watherston sadly Chapel. Br Austin had a rich life, various capacities, including Deputy passed away on 7 April, 2017, a week attending Marist Norwood (later St Principal (2004 - 2013). shy of his 69th year. Ignatius College) and then joining the Marist Brothers. His time in schools The numerous tributes received from He was born in Port Lincoln on the included prinipalships in Brunswick her former students on the College 14 April, 1948 to Maisie and Maurice and Bendigo, Victoria. One of his loyal Facebook page speak for themselves! and attended St Joseph’s School for former students is the renowned The College extends its heartfelt his primary education and then went entertainer, Bert Newton, who said sympathy to Sharon’s family - Lee, Sal, to Sacred Heart College as a boarder of Br Austin: “For me he was an Louis and Serge - and gives thanks from 1961-1963. John continued his outstanding teacher who was able to God for the privilege of sharing a education at Sacred Heart until the end to see in me something I don’t think I significant part of her life. May she rest of 1963, despite the sudden death of was able to see in myself!” Following in the peace and love of God. his father in August, 1962. a stint as the Province Supervisor of
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01. Former SHC staff member, Michael McNamara (-2017); 02. Former SHC Celebrations staff member, Sharon Jeloscek (-2017); 03. Fr John Hill (1923 - 2016); 01. 04. Fr John Watherston (-2016); 05. Br sister, Kath Murray, Sr Ruth Egar and Tony Egar CP; Austin Stephens (1921-2017). 02. Boarding House Supervisor, Jason Dam and Jesamine Benn; 03. Jason Dam and Jesamine married in the Sacred Heart Chapel; 04. William Juniper (‘06) and Alexandra Meeuwsen (‘06).
Schools, Br Austin undertook studies abroad from 1983-96. He worked for Special the Adelaide Catholic Education Office, focusing primarily on School Boards. celebration Br Austin was known by many and held in high regard for his knowledgeable and courteous demeanour. Much of his Monsignor Robert Egar work remains relevant to this day. May Monsignor Robert Egar celebrated his he rest in peace! 60th anniversary of his Ordination on the weekend of 29 and 30 July 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with 01 the following Old Scholars, past staff Rob has made a significant members and members of the Sacred contribution to the spiritual life of Heart Community who have entered Sacred Heart College and has been eternal life. involved in many major liturgical events at the school. Paul James Morrissy He has been officially recognised and Michael James Murray (‘45) honoured by the Marist Brothers for his contribution. Frederick Robert Johnson (‘66) Rob still celebrates Mass in the SHC Chapel every Wednesday morning at Brian Patrick Gray (‘41) 7.30am and is always keen to see new 02 faces! Edward Fergus Darmody (‘48) Philip Brian Kildea (‘79) Weddings Dan Francis Moriarty (‘43) Jason Dam (Boarding House Professor Konrad Muller (‘55) Supervisor) married Jesamine Benn on 23 April 2017 in the gorgeous Sacred Heart Chapel and celebrated their wedding reception at the Lakes Resort, West Lakes. We wish Jason and Jesamine all the best for their future 03 together. William Juniper (‘06) and Alexandra Meeuwsen (‘06) were married at Our Lady of the Rosary, Stirling East on 15 July 2017. The reception was held at Howard Vineyard, Nairne. The bridal party consisted of Old Scholars Lauren Grasby (‘06), Maid of Honour, Genevieve Russell (nee Meeuwsen) (‘03), Jared Pantsios (‘06) and Best Man, Sam Pittolo (‘06). 04
Blue & Blue May 2017 | Old Collegians 49 01. Baby Jack Michael Beecham; 02. Baby Quincy Arthur Brommell with his big brother, Percy; 03. Baby Mabel Bessie Daley with parents, Emma Daley (nee Tilley, ‘03) and Chris Daley; 04. Baby Stella Ivy Hateley with her family, Alice Hateley (nee Ware, ‘00), Tom Hateley and sisters, Poppy and Annie; 05. Baby Cleo Millie King with her doting Grandpa Ted (Edward Keenan); 06. Baby Audrey Ellen Marie Russell; 07. Baby Levi Ryan with his family, Kiara (‘03), Mitchell (3), Caleb (5), Ethan (1) and Dan (99); 08. Baby Lucy Margaret Stokes with her father, Timothy Stokes (‘02) and Leanne Stokes, proud grandmother and SHC staff member. Births 01
Michelle Beecham (SHC staff member) Timothy Stokes (‘02) and Katherine and husband, David are proud to Turner are thrilled with their beautiful announce the arrival of Jack Michael daughter, Lucy Margaret Stokes, Beecham, who safely arrived into the born on 21 July 2017. Lucy was a very world on 9 August 2017 at 4.11pm, healthy 4.136kg and 51cm. Lucy is also weighing 7 pound 2 ozs. granddaughter to SHC staff member, Leanne Stokes. Brett and Emma Brommell (nee Ruston, SHC staff member) welcomed Quincy Arthur Brommell on 22 May 2017, weighing 3.65kgs and 50cms in 02 length. Quincy was keen to enter the world, being born three weeks early! Parents Brett and Emma are thrilled to have a brother for Percy. We welcome Quincy into the Sacred Heart family! Emma Daley (nee Tilley, ‘05) and Chris Daley welcomed Mabel Bessie Daley on 13 February 2017 at Norwest Private Hospital in Sydney. Mabel weighed 3.8kgs and was 50.5cms.
Alice Hateley (nee Ware, ‘00) and Tom 03 04 Hateley are delighted with their new baby girl, Stella Ivy Hateley, born 26 June 2017 and weighing 3.52kg. Stella is a baby sister to Poppy and Annie. David King (’02) and Rosalie welcomed beautiful little Cleo Millie King into the world on Father’s Day, 3 September 2017 – perfect timing! Congratulations to all the family. Genevieve and Brendan Russell (both ’03) welcomed Audrey Ellen Marie Russell into the world on 25 June 2017, 05 06 weighing 3.19kg and 47cms in length. Congratulations to Genevieve and Brendan! Old Scholars, Dan Ryan (‘99) and Kiara Ryan (nee Ashman, ‘03) welcomed Levi Ryan into the world on 3 August 2017 at 6.30am. Levi weighed 3.4kg.
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