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60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Father Geoffrey Schneider SJ (SAC Staff 1966 - Present) from the council College Council Report Mrs Josephine Lonergan AM ollowing the retirement of Mrs Josephine Lonergan n December 2005, Mrs Josephine Lonergan AM AM, Mr Eric Goodwin has been appointed as Chair stepped down as Chair of the College Council and Fof the Council. Mr Goodwin is a Past Parent of the Iafter thirteen years of tireless service to the College, College (Daniel SAC 1992 and Joshua SAC 1994) and retired from the Council. One of the original members is a Member of the Council Finance Committee and Chair of the College Council when it was formed in 1992, of the Council Building Committee. Mr Goodwin is an Jo served as the Chair of the Council from 2001 until engineer by profession with experience in project and 2005. A former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian construction management and in his role as Chair of the Parents Council, Jo has dedicated her professional life to Building Committee he will oversee the development of the advancement of private education in Australia. The the new College Masterplan that will be released later this mother of four Old Boys of the College (Sean SAC 1976, year. Mrs Rosalie Nott has been appointed Deputy Chair Peter SAC 1977, Patrick SAC 1980 and Thomas SAC of the Council. Mrs Nott is a Past Parent (Patrick SAC 1984) Jo has worked tirelessly for the College for over 2004) and works as the Assistant Director (Policy) for the thirty years in a voluntary capacity. The entire Aloysian Catholic Education Commission, NSW. Family wishes Jo every best wish for her ‘retirement’ and trusts that she will enjoy spending more time with her Following the retirement of Mrs Lonergan AM, Mrs family and friends. Natalie McNamara AM and Brother Ian Cribb SJ, four people have been appointed to fill these vacancies: Recognition of her work for the Church and society was made in December 2005 when the Holy Father, Pope Mr John Bowie AM (SAC 1957 and SAC Staff 1961 Benedict XVI, honoured Jo with a Papal Knighthood, a – 1975) is a former staff member of the College and Dame Commander of the Order of St Gregory the Great. Deputy Headmaster of St Ignatius’ College Riverview The Aloysian Family celebrates this great honour, due and until 2005 was the Principal of Brigidine College, recognition from a church she has served so marvellously St Ives. Mr Bowie served as the President of the well for many years. World Union of Jesuit Alumni/ae between 1992 and 1997 and is a former Chair of the Loyola Institute. Following his retirement from Brigidine College, Mr Bowie has taken up a new role as Executive Director of the Shepherd Centre. Fr Rob Davoren SJ is the Head of Middle School at St Ignatius’ College, Riverview. Prior to his appointment at Riverview, Fr Davoren was the Deputy Headmaster at his alma mater, Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide. The Honourable Mr Justice Tim Studdert (SAC 1952) is a Judge of the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Mr Justice Studdert administers the Professional Negligence List of the THE ALOYSIAD Court and was an eminent Queen's Counsel prior to his elevation to the bench in 1988. Executive Editor: Fr Ross Jones SJ Mrs Robyn Wunder is the Planning Director of the Editor: Murray Happ (SAC 1985) Australian Province of the Jesuits. A former strategic Assistant Editor: Trish Flynn planner and project manager, she is married to Tim Wunder (SAC 1981) an Old Boy of the College. Her Printing: The Precision Printers Pty Ltd nephew, John Wunder, is in Year 10 at the College. Circulation: 9,500 The Council warmly welcomes all the new members E-Mail: [email protected] and thanks them for agreeing to take an active role in the ongoing development and betterment of the College. St Aloysius’ College Other current Members and Officers of the Council are: Senior: 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 Fr Ross Jones SJ, Fr Chris Middleton SJ, Mr David Green, Mr Telephone: 02 9922 1177, Fax: 02 9929 6414 Brian Skinner, Fr Gerry Healy SJ, Mrs Ailsa Gillett OAM (all ex- Junior: 9 Burton Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 officio), Mr Rahoul Chowdry, Mr John Churchill (SAC 1971), Telephone: 02 9955 9200, Fax: 02 9955 0736 Mr Jock Murray (SAC 1966), Mr Brendan O’Loughlin (SAC Website: www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au 1987), Sister Marilyn Kelleher SGS, Fr Brendan Kelly SJ and Br Paul Oakley CFC.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 from the rector The Three Amigos is a way to help him get in touch with what really attracts and motivates him, what is ultimately and genuinely life-giving hose who have lived or worked in University Colleges (and therefore from God). The third insight is Serving Others. know them to be sometimes very boisterous, sometimes That orientation is clear in this community which takes forming TGodless, places. At the end of his first year as Rector of “men for others” (the mantra of Pedro Arrupe, himself called the Jesuit University at Ingolstadt in 1550, St Peter Canisius “the second Ignatius”) seriously. It is a generous disposition wrote to Father General: impelled both by a realisation that our gifts and blessings Governing this place is bringing me a good deal of are not to be selfishly hoarded, and a conviction that we trouble, and precious little so far in the way of obvious are blessed by those we serve and from whom we learn. results. The Rector’s principal duties are to find new students, Finally, Ignatius saw graced moments in Conversations. to see that the bills are paid, to listen to the complaints of Such conversations are at three levels. They are with oneself men and women from the town against the young men, to – engendering a certain reflectivity which draws meaning reprimand the students who get drunk and roam the streets from one’s experiences. They are conversations with others at night, and finally to preside at official festivities, and at – in this school at the heart of the teaching/learning academic functions. They say, and it’s true, that the lawyers process, in communication and respectful dialogue, and of run the place. course in pastoral care. And they are with God – in prayer, However, some fifteen years earlier, a group of three especially that quintessentially Ignatian prayer, the Examen. students living together in a college of the University of Ignatius called them Holy Conversations. Not to sound Paris were preparing to put a different stamp on the excessively pious, but from a realisation that they all draw world. Jesuits world-wide this year are celebrating them us Godward. in a combined anniversary – five hundred years since the Indirectly we can births of St Francis Xavier and Blessed Peter Faber, and four thank Francis Xavier for hundred and fifty years since the death of their mentor, St opening the schools’ Ignatius Loyola. They were the first among the self-styled ministry to us. When he amigos en el Señor, friends in the Lord. Seven graduates, arrived in Goa (India), laymen all, bound by vows to serve God in ways that were Francis saw possibilities as yet unknown to them. for the Society working Three very different men. Ignatius: soldier-courtier, in a school there, the gambler-womaniser, now turned mystic, administrator, recently established dreamer and visionary. Francis: influential nobleman, College of the Holy youthful athlete, to become a restless missionary, an engager Faith. He saw the need with cultures. Peter: shepherd’s son, scholar, compassionate for education in the faith man of conversation and acclaimed retreat-giver. and was first to seize on “the multiplier effect”, In recent times, that is, the influence that historians of the Society educated youth might have on their present and future of Jesus have suggested families. In no uncertain terms, he wrote to his companions Ignatius has given the in Rome, about the ecclesiastics in the universities there Church (and especially seeking comfy benefits and honours when there was so those associated with much to be done for Christ abroad. About five years after Jesuit ministries) four Xavier’s Goa experience, Ignatius acceded to opening insights: the first Jesuit-owned school for lay students in Messina Finding God in all (Italy). things – that is, a spirituality Always one to engage with local cultures, Francis, which readily discovers when in Japan, broke new ground in casting off his shabby God in creation, in human priestly attire to don the dress of an educated and influential history and in others. This person to gain access to the local lords. It was a style has special application for of adaptation and accommodation to times, places and those who work with the circumstances which Ignatius had always encouraged. young. Ignatius was very fond of the adage of his day “go Such was to become the hallmark of Jesuit missionary in by the other person’s door and lead them out your own”. endeavour down to the present day. For those of us in schools, we go in by the door of the boys’ experience, help them discern the traces of God in their lives, St Francis Xavier is Patron Saint of Missions and one of seeing God’s fingerprints if you like, then take them out the the Patron Saints of Australia – Australia being regarded by door of a named encounter with God. The second insight, Rome as a mission country up until 1976. Dreams and Desires, encourages a reflective interiority. For a Xavier died off the coast of China believing that it would young Aloysian, on the threshold of choosing a path in life, it be in China that his, and ultimately the Church’s, influence

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would be greatest. His life to the end was ever-searching flourishing of the Renaissance, emerging technologies, an for the magis. expanding globe, challenges to the Faith. We, too, are in transition times. And they speak to us still. At University, Peter Faber (already a priest) Fr Ross Jones SJ tutored Ignatius in the Rector philosophy of Aristotle. It was Faber who celebrated mass at Montmartre when the seven First Companions began their vowed life together. Ignatius always regarded Peter as the best giver of the Spiritual Exercises. Faber had a great sensitivity to the action of God in people’s lives and an ability to help them discern it. Historians suspect he was given to depression, and perhaps this enabled him to relate with the struggles of others more readily. Peter’s ease of conversing with others resulted in many vocations to the growing Society of Jesus. The great St Peter Canisius, apostle to Germany was one whom he won over. In a time of much turmoil during the Reformation, of accusations and counter-condemnations, Peter had a calm and sobering influence. He insisted that any engagement with the Protestants be inspired by modesty, love and humanity. In a letter to a Spanish Jesuit in 1546, Faber had explained how to deal with heretics. This letter became a directive for many Jesuits of the first generation. It reads in part: A contemporary image of Ignatius, Francis and Peter styled on the famous Trinity by Rublev. Ignatius in traditional garb, Francis with his If we will help the heretics of this missionary cross and world globe, Peter with priestly vestments and time, we have to be attentive to book of the Excercises look at them with love, to love them in truth, and to banish out of our hearts any thought that could lessen our reverence for them. Pastoral care, dialogue, benevolence, and confidence will help; controversy, which would only bring the partner into discredit, would not help. In our present times of religious suspicion and unyielding fundamentalism, such an attitude is a welcome vade-mecum. Three “friends in the Lord” lived on the cusp of two worlds nearly four centuries ago: the

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eachers are a school’s most valuable resource and the profoundly important impact on a student’s life through, for relationship between staff and students is such a critical example, inspiring love for a subject, or being there at a Tfactor in creating an environment that best facilitates time of crisis. Many of our fondest memories of teachers student learning and formation. The relationship between might not be of the most technically proficient teachers teachers and their students lies at the core of any school that we have, but rather of teachers who touched us at some professes to be about formation and education, and not just level. about instruction and the imparting of information. Teaching is not a single discipline; it is approached I have always been fond of, and have used regularly, differently by its practitioners. For some it is a craft mastered the words of St John Chrysostom, who wrote of teachers over time, where the teacher measures his approach some sixteen hundred years ago: according to his students and the subject matter. For others "What is a greater work than to direct the minds and teaching is more of a science where certain skills and form the character of the young? I hold with certainty, strategies are applied to the task at hand to achieve an that no painter, no sculptor, nor any artist does such outcome. Still others approach teaching as a form of art excellent work as the one who moulds the mind of where the nature of the communication, teaching, is almost youth." performance. Uniting all these approaches in the best of teaching is that passion for the subject and for the act of St Ignatius of Loyola echoed St John’s appreciation of teaching another to learn. teaching with his own keen appreciation of the significance of education as an investment in the future of any society or Our society, at least as depicted in the movies, holds culture or community: an almost instinctive regard for teachers, because we "Our present students will in time assume various roles, recognise that teaching is an act of hope in the future, and some in the religious life, some in the government of it is an affirmation of the value of the human. Teachers are the land and in the administration of justice, others in portrayed as agents of empowerment, people who can all sorts of responsible occupations, for the children of touch and transform the lives of young people, people today become the adults of tomorrow, so their good who can inspire and bring out the best in the human, formation in life and learning will benefit many others, companions on the journey of discovery. The list is rich and with the good results of that spreading more widely varied over the history of cinema: Goodbye Mr Chips, each day, to the greater glory and service of God our Blackboard Jungle, Mona Lisa Smile, Dead Poet’s Society, Lord." Good Will Hunting, Mr Holland’s Opus, Finding Forrester, Children of a Lesser God, Conrack, Stand and Deliver, to Those who would perhaps see computer technology name a few. replacing teaching, and work stations at home replacing educational communities, miss the essential relational The way we imagine or regard our teachers can shape nature of learning and ignore the wider ambitions of the very much how we see education itself, and the vision we educational enterprise. Education is not primarily about have for a school such as St Aloysius’. When I reflect on examination results (not that examinations are not important, teaching at the school I would hold to three central focuses and historically Jesuit schools were among the first to have for what we would ask of teachers here at the College. a system of examinations). The formation of character, of Firstly, teaching is a profession. Whether practised as the intellect and of the heart, or, as we might say, forming a craft or a science or an art, it demands of the teacher a young men of conscience, competence and community, all proficiency in the discipline in which he/she is engaged. have a place in the role of a school. The subject area should engage the teacher, and therefore The role of teachers is critical. engage the student. There is a commitment to knowing the It is a varied role. Some material being taught, and an openness to learn more, critiques of teaching, often from whether it be what is being taught or how it is being outsiders, can tend to stereotype taught, which again models learning to the student. At St teaching as a profession. Aloysius’ we have teachers who do engage in professional Appraisal processes can tend development. There are teachers who pursue higher degrees to be reductionist in looking in their area of teaching, and the College subsidises that. for clear measurable outcomes, Many serve on Board of Studies committees preparing performance indicators and the syllabi, setting examinations for the School Certificate and like, yet teaching, as with HSC, and marking the HSC. Increasingly teachers are parenting itself, improving their capabilities with technology so as to assist is more them in their task. intangible. A Secondly, teaching at St Aloysius’ draws on the teacher may insights of Ignatian pedagogy and spirituality. Teachers are fail by one encouraged to introduce an element of reflection into their measure yet teaching. The role of the Examen within the school is one exercise a sign of this value. Formation of “men for others”, graduates

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who are generous of heart, and who have nurtured and In the gospel story one of the favoured ways of depicting developed the gifts which God has bestowed on them Jesus is as the Teacher. Jesus as Teacher addresses the provides a rich way of seeing the educational process. The human heart above all. He is not primarily a giver of emphasis on community service within the College reflects information, but rather as One who gives life. Both friend this outlook. It spills over to parents, staff and graduates. and foe alike address Jesus as Teacher when they seek his Our desired outcomes are ambitious in the extreme. They view on the key questions in life. In the Eastern churches a reflect an essentially positive outlook on the work, and favoured icon of Jesus is that of the Teacher. Jesus points approach the student with an attitude that seeks to build on above all to the centrality of love in life and to the God the good, rather than focus on the bad. We seek to embed who is Love. Christians speak of the vocation of teaching Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy in our curriculum and in because, in part, teachers partake in the ministry of Jesus. our teaching practice. Fr Chris Middleton SJ Thirdly, teaching at St Aloysius’ should also reflect College Principal the element of pastoral pedagogy, that is, teaching that recognises and addresses the emotional and social needs of students. It reflects something of the Ignatian sense of the importance of context and of the Ignatian emphasis on education as formation. Last year our students in Years 7-11 participated in a research study into student motivation and engagement undertaken by Dr Andrew Martin. I was struck by Dr Martin’s emphasis on pastoral pedagogy because it reflects something of my sense of a traditional strength of Australia Day Honours List St Aloysius’, the relationship between staff and boys. Dr Martin writes: The College congratulates the following members "Pastoral pedagogy implies that education is more of the Aloysian Family who were recognised in the than simply the transmission of curriculum content 2006 Australia Day Honours List for their service to and the development of skills and competencies. It the community and our nation: implies that although these are necessary conditions for quality pedagogy, they are not sufficient. Indeed, Associate Professor Malcolm Mackerras (SAC 1956) the research summarized above in relation to teacher- was made an Officer in the General Division (AO) student relationships clearly shows that when the social for service to the community by raising awareness and emotional needs of students are met, they are likely and encouraging debate about the political process to be more engaged with the process of information in Australia and other western democracies, and and skill transmission”. (Dr A Martin, Measuring and through commitment to reform and improvement of Enhancing Student Motivation and Engagement, p.34) the electoral system. Perhaps best known for his invention of the Mackerras Electoral Pendulum in St Ignatius and St John Chrysostom would surely have 1972, Professor Mackerras works as a lecturer at the agreed! Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra and Among the practices that Dr Martin identifies as being is a regular contributor to The Australian. encompassed by pastoral pedagogy are: developing a sense of community amongst students; nurturing resilience in Mr Peter Kneeshaw (SAC Staff 2001 – Present) was students through relational connectedness; being optimistic made a Member in the General Division (AM) for for students and aiming for mastery of skills and subject service to Music and the community as an organist wherever possible; maintaining positive home-school links; and choirmaster, and as an adviser in organ design and respecting, affirming, and getting to know students. and restoration. Mr Kneeshaw has been the College In a school our size one of its strengths is that students are organist since 2001 and teaches the organ to a known. Teachers are constantly thrown into contact with number of our boys. He is also the head organist at the boys: in the classroom and in the yard, on the sporting St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. field and on stage, on the parade ground, on camps and retreats, on tours. In the Junior School the home-room Brigadier Paul Retter (SAC 1971) was made a teacher plays a critical role in the education of the boys. Member in the Military Division (AM) for exceptional In the Senior School most teachers also serve as tutors and service to the Australian Defence Force as Director coaches. The boys appreciate the generosity of teachers General Preparedness and Plans – Army, Deputy with their time. There is generally a very positive rapport Force Commander United Nations Mission in East between teachers and the boys. Constraints placed on Timor and Director General Land Development. teachers’ time by growing bureaucratic loads and the Brigadier Retter is currently stationed in Canberra. expectations/pressures of achieving success should not be allowed to undermine the pastoral role of the teacher.

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hilanthropy, the efforts and generosity of benefactors, future generations of students. Their satisfaction, so they tell lies at the heart of the growth of the St Aloysius’ College us, is being kept in touch with our boys’ many achievements PFoundation. The Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ, is very fond of and being involved in the progress of the College. We reminding the Aloysian Family that the bulk of developments express grateful thanks to all of them! at the College has been made possible by the generosity of Gifts to the Foundation in 2005 totalled $670,000 (not previous generations. St Aloysius’ College has grown to the including income from investments or returns on capital). shape and size, character and reputation that it enjoys today These funds will ensure that the College is able to provide thanks to the continuing generosity of many supporters and our boys, both current and future, with the best educational benefactors in the Aloysian Family. facilities possible. For us who oversee this process today, it is a privilege to handle the charitable donations that are made to the College. Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985) Friendships ripen with Aloysius’ donors; connections flourish. Director of Foundation and Development Our satisfaction is seeing their hard-earned contributions being spent to good use for the advancement of St Aloysius’ The following lists are of 2005 Donors only. It does not College and the enhancement of opportunities for current and include those who gave to the Foundation in previous years.

Building Fund Donations ifts to the Foundation Building Fund from the Parent These funds will be directed to the ongoing capital GPledge Appeal raised a total of $278,045 whilst gifts development of the College, specifically the new Masterplan to the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal raised $204,120, a which will be released to the Aloysian Family in late total of $482,165. 2006. Pledge Donors Ms C Rice Mr & Mrs A F Haworth Mr G Masters & Mr & Mrs D Rahme (SAC 1980) Mr & Mrs E Abeleda Mr & Mrs D P Courtenay Mr & Mrs W C Hilder Dr N Bolzan Mr & Mrs S R Raisin Mr & Mrs J Tripodi Mr & Mrs C Adams Mr S Cray & Mr & Mrs C G Hockey Mr & Mrs C J May Mr & Mrs R J Reynolds Mr & Mrs M T Tsang Mr & Mrs J Agius SC Mrs M Austin Cray The Hon J B Hockey Mr & Mrs M F McAlary Dr & Mrs G Riisfeldt Mr & Mrs N Velcic Mr & Mrs K Anderson Mr & Mrs P J Darwell MP (SAC 1983) & Mr P J McAuley Mr & Mrs I P Robinson Mr & Mrs P Vergara Dr & Mrs P W Anderson (SAC 1981) Ms M Babbage Mr & Mrs D G McCreton Mr V P Ruehl & Mr C Walsh & Mr F J Argent & Mr & Mrs B J Dawes Mr & Mrs A M Hogan (SAC 1979) Ms J A Hewett Mrs S Odorisio Mrs O Stosic Mr & Mrs J E Dennett Mr & Mrs C J Holmes Mr & Mrs P McKenzie Mr M R Rush Mr & Mrs M J Walcott Ms M Armstrong Mr & Mrs M L Depangher Mr & Mrs D J Hoon Mr & Mrs I S McLean Mr & Mrs J A Santarosa Mr & Mrs S B Walters Mr & Mrs R Ashton Mr & Mrs P J de Gail Mr & Mrs D Huang Mr & Mrs M G McMahon Mr & Mrs R J P Sauerman Dr & Mrs P A Wells Mr & Mrs A R Bainton Mr & Mrs P De Lucia Mr & Mrs M J Humphreys Mr & Mrs P J McNab Mr & Mrs D D Scott Mr W M Wilson & Mr & Mrs T Barakat Mr & Mrs R A de Waal Mr & Mrs P J Humphreys Ms N Mencinsky Mr & Mrs R Sequeira Mrs S Park-Wilson Mr & Mrs J J Barry (SAC 1980) Mr & Mrs R A D Jackson Mr & Mrs R Mendoza Mr & Mrs C A Shea Mr D P Williams & Mr & Mrs J P Bartolotta Dr & Mrs T D’Netto Mr & Mrs B J Jenkins Mr & Mrs A V Mills Mr & Mrs M P Sindone Mrs L P Sullivan Mr & Mrs A K Betts Mr & Mrs E Doraisamy (SAC 1976) Mr & Mrs W P Mockler Mr & Mrs D R N K Siow Mrs G Wong-Davies & Mr & Mrs M W Birrell Mr & Mrs J Doyle Mr & Mrs G Jones (SAC 1965) Dr B C Smith & Mr C W Davies Mr & Mrs D G Blues Anonymous Mr & Mrs J Karbowiak Mr & Mrs M S Morgan Dr C A O’Connell Mr & Mrs D A Wunder Mr & Mrs T M Blythe Mr & Mrs I S Drewe (SAC 1979) (SAC 1973) Mr K G Smith & (SAC 1970) Mr & Mrs L Boueri Mr & Mrs D M Ebbs Mr & Mrs G Karikios Mr R G Morris & Mrs L M Wallwork Mr & Mrs M J Zwar Mr & Mrs R Brennan Mrs G A Elkington Mr & Mrs P P Kintanar Dr P Hector Mr & Mrs M C Smith 2005 Annual Giving Mr & Mrs A J Breznik Mr & Mrs P M Ellis Mr & Mrs D King Mr & Ms D H Morrison Mr & Mrs J Soerjoko Building Fund Mr K J Brotherson & Mr & Mrs D A Esdaile Mr & Mrs P J Kingston Mr P G Mouatt & Dr & Dr R M Sorial Mr & Mrs V Aboud Ms L M Byrnes Mr & Mrs S Fan Mr & Mrs D A Klarich Ms T Daly Mr & Mrs A E Stephenson Mr & Mrs D Acton Mr & Mrs P Bryant Mr & Mrs A Farmakis (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs G Munday Mr & Mrs J J Stapleton (SAC 1988) Dr M Byrne & Mrs S Favaloro Mr B K S Koh & Mr & Mrs E K Mytkowski Mr & Mrs P W Stuntz Mr & Mrs R M Aldridge Mr R Kelly Mr & Mrs M I Fitzgerald Mrs E Wong-Koh Mr & Mrs P Noone Mr & Mrs L Sudarmana Mr S G Aldridge Mr & Mrs T G Caristo Mr & Mrs M Fong Mr J Koumarelas & Mr & Mrs J G Oehlers Mr & Mrs R J Suffield (SAC 2002) Dr & Mrs T Carroll Dr & Mrs M France Mrs K L Dundas Mr & Mrs G O’Hare Mr A M Sunderland Anonymous Mr & Mrs K Chan Mr & Mrs A Francis Mr & Mrs W Krygsman Mr & Mrs D J Parker Mr & Mrs G Surman Mr & Mrs A Baumgart Dr E S K Chan & Mr & Mrs T J Freed Mr & Mrs J Lai Mr & Mrs I A Pavey Mr & Mrs H Sutanto Mr & Mrs L Benaud Mrs C Chan Mr & Mrs T J Fussell Mr & Mrs M S Lam Mr & Mrs R S Pearsall Mr & Mrs D Sweeney Mr N Bennett (SAC 1946) Mr & Mrs G R Chapple Mr & Mrs P Gallart Mr & Mrs A Lavorato Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier Mr V P Sweeney (SAC Mr & Mrs A K Betts Dr & Mrs C Cheng Mr & Mrs S Gatehouse Mr & Mrs T Lee (SAC 1968) 1972) & Mrs J Pastega Dr G Boffa OAM & Mr & Mrs E Cheuk Mr & Mrs R L Giannone Mr & Mrs A Legrand Mr & Mrs F Peronace Mr & Mrs C Z Tan Mrs L Boffa Dr & Mrs P Cheung Mr & Mrs P J Gibson Mr & Mrs P I Lim Mr & Mrs V Pham Mr R Talas & Rev Fr J H Boland Ms S Cheung & Mr & Mrs F A Giugni (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs P W Pindsle Ms E Quinlan (SAC 1932) Mr K Chan Mr A J Good & Mrs J T Mr & Mrs I D Maclean Mr & Mrs B A Pirola Mr & Mrs P Tapp Mr & Mrs A Bouris Mr & Mrs D J Chick Symington-Good (SAC 1961) Mr & Mrs G J Pointing Ms J Taylor Dr M Branley FRACO, Dr R M Chin Mr & Mrs R Greves Mr & Mrs M Mahoney Mr & Mrs L Power Mr & Mrs R A Tesoriero FRACS (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs A Chow Mr & Mrs B Grundy Mr & Mrs N Malek Mr & Mrs J P Prosser Mr M E Tooth & Mrs G Bryant Mr & Mrs C Chow Mr & Mrs M Happ Mr & Mrs J A Martorana Mr & Mrs R Quek Mrs N R Hodson-Tooth Mr & Mrs G J Bryant Mr & Mrs D J Clarke (SAC 1985) Dr J A Masson Mr R V Quirk & Mr & Mrs W D Thomson Mr & Mrs G J Bulters Mr P Cornwell & Mr & Mrs M W Harte (SAC 1979) Ms R A Davies Mr & Mrs S D Tracy Mrs F Byers

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Dr & Mrs P Cahill (SAC 1947) Mr J N Hortle & Ms C M Mullane Sir G Nossal AC CBE FRACS (SAC 1940) & (SAC 1942) Mr & Mrs R Dudley Mrs B Tan Dr T J Macnaught (SAC 1947) Mrs M Seymour Mr & Mrs R A Cavanagh (SAC 1987) Mrs P Horton (SAC 1961) Mr P M O’Donnell Professor A G Shannon AM (SAC 1976) Mrs M C Duncan Mr & Mrs B G Hunt Mr J Madden (SAC 1960) (SAC 1978) Mr T Sheahan (SAC 1934) Mr & Mrs P H Cearns Mr J Edwards (SAC 1961) Mr & Mrs P Iliffe Dr F Martin AM & Mrs M O’Loughlin Mr & Mrs J Shek (SAC 1960) Mr & Mrs D H Emanuel Mr P M Irvin (SAC 1944) Mrs M Martin Dr & Mrs M O’Meara Mr & Mrs C S Shum Mr J Charteris (SAC 1940) (SAC 1962) Mr G Jarrett & Mr T Martin & Mrs T Smits (SAC 1981) Mr A N Sochacki Mr & Mrs M D Chavez Dr M L Eutick & Ms T Bennetts Mr A C Masson Mr G O’Neill (SAC 1956) (SAC 1962) Mr & Mrs R Chen-Chow Mrs C M Shearer Mr B J Jenkins (SAC 1988) Mr & Mrs D Patterson Dom Hugh (Scott) Mr & Mrs R Chowdry Mr Q Evans (SAC 1967) (SAC 1943) Mr M E Masson Mr M Paul (SAC 1952) Somerville-Knapman Mr & Mrs G Churcher Mr J G Flipo (SAC 1947) Mr & Mrs A G Johnston (SAC 1995) Mr & Mrs R Paul OSB (SAC 1986) (SAC 1987) Mr R J Flitcroft (SAC Mr & Mrs F B Jolley Mr & Mrs T Mazaraki Mr & Mrs I A Pavey St Aloysius’ College Mr B J Clarke (SAC 2000) 1976) & Ms M McCluskey Mr K B H Kalamae (SAC 1986) Mr & Mrs I W Perkes St Aloysius College Old Mr P Clifton-Smith Mr P F Flynn (SAC 1952) (SAC 2004) Mr & Mrs M McClatchey Mr & Mrs J J Playoust Boys Union (SAC 1999) Mr & Mrs P T Ford Mr & Mrs R Kassabian Rev Fr R McGinley (SAC 1949) Dr & Mrs M J Stevens Mr M R Cockburn & (SAC 1954) The Hon J Kearney SAC (SAC 1937) Mr & Mrs J Punch Mr & Mrs R Tai Mrs R Crowe Dr & Mrs A Forrest QC, KCSG (SAC 1938) Mr P McGirr (SAC 1965) (SAC 1951) Mrs D N Teng Mr D C Collins (SAC 1962) Mr & Mrs J Fox-Smith & Mrs M Kearney Mr & Mrs W McManus Rev Fr P Quilty Mr & Mrs G M Thompson Mr & Mrs C G Colosi Mr & Mrs M B Fraser Mr & Mrs R A Kennedy (SAC 1982) (SAC 1954) (SAC 1949) Mr & Mrs A Coulton (SAC 1974) Mr S Kevans (SAC 1989) Mr R G McMillan Mrs J Quoyle Mr P A Thompson Mr & Mrs A J Cowle Dr L E Georgeson Mr & Mrs P M Kiely Mr & Mrs S A McSweeney Mr B Rathborne (SAC 1948) (SAC 1977) OAM (SAC 1944) Mr & Mrs G A King (SAC 1975) (SAC 1953) Mr & Mrs L A Ticehurst Mr K Cranney (SAC 1937) Mr & Mrs M Georgeson Mr & Mrs M Kishore Mr & Mrs B G Menzies Mr P J Remond (SAC 1979) Mr M A Cromer Dr G Gibson (SAC 1945) Mr J R Kitching Mr & Mrs M J Merven (SAC 1948) Mrs C Waddle (SAC 1993) Mr & Mrs D V Goldrick (SAC 1941) Mr & Mrs E M Meyer Mr & Mrs A J Restuccia Mr J Walker-Powell Mr & Mrs K F Crowe (SAC 1949) Mrs D Landers (SAC 1943) (SAC 1954) (SAC 1983) Mr & Mrs B Cubis Mr D J Grace (SAC 1988) Mr & Mrs P J Larbalestier Mr & Mrs G J Michel Mr J Rex (SAC 1990) Mr V M Walsh (SAC 1948) (SAC 1975) Mr & Mrs P Haire Mr H Lardner & Mr & Mrs S Miller Mr P L Richardson Mr & Mrs J Weingarth Mr R L Cunningham Mr D I Hamilton Mrs H Allen Mr & Mrs R Mimmo Mr & Mrs P S Ricketts (SAC 1955) (SAC 1935) (SAC 1948) Mr P J Latham & Ms A Mirams & Dr J S Roarty (SAC 1941) Mrs J Wilkinson Mrs P M Cunningham Mr G T Hannan Ms S Leahy Mr T Cavill Mr & Mrs A P Robertson Dr W L Williams Mr P G Currie (SAC 1948) (SAC 1963) Mr & Mrs A M Lavan Mr A J Moon (SAC 1987) (SAC 1954) (SAC 1940) Anonymous Mr M J Happ (SAC (SAC 1970) Mr A Morrow (SAC 1959) Mr & Dr D Ronzani Mr & Mrs H H Wong Mr & Mrs M W De Boos 1985) & Mrs C Happ Mr & Mrs D Lawrence Mr P Morton (SAC 1947) Mr & Mrs I Russell (SAC 1983) Mr P de Lasala Mr & Mrs B L Hayes Mr & Mrs G Leahy Mr B Mungoven (SAC 1948) Mr P G Wyatt (SAC 1975) Assoc Professor & Mrs (SAC 1944) (SAC 1941) Mr R T Ryan (SAC 1943) (SAC 1963) Mr & Mrs K F Dixon B T Haylen (SAC 1970) Mr & Mrs K A Leighton Mr & Mrs R Murphy Mr & Mrs G San Pedro Mr C J Yee (SAC 2003) Mr & Mrs J Doyle Mr P Haylen (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs P I Lim Mr & Mrs M Nissen Mrs A Schaafsma Mr & Mrs K Yee Dr D M Droulers Mr & Mrs A M Hogan (SAC 1979) (SAC 1983) Mr J B Scroope Mr W J Young (SAC 1928) (SAC 1944) Mr E Hollebecq Mrs J Lonergan AM Mr & Mrs C J Nolan (SAC 1942) Mr & Mrs J Ziaziaris Mr & Mrs X Droulers (SAC 1972) Dr I S Lovett & Professor Emeritus Dr J H Seymour FRCS,

Library Fund Donations donations to the Year 12 Library Appeal raised $13,445. These funds, totalling $44,660 will enable the College ifts to the College Foundation through the 2005 to purchase additional educational resources (books, CD- GAnnual Giving Appeal raised $24,265, gifts in ROMS and computer programmes) that would not have support of the Year 6 Library Appeal raised $6,950 and been possible under budgetary limitations. 2005 Annual Giving Mr P A De Baun Mr & Mrs G Leahy Mr & Mrs W E Rathborne Mr & Mrs C Virgona Mr & Mrs P J Darwell Library Fund (SAC 1955) (SAC 1944) (SAC 1965) (SAC 1961) (SAC 1981) Mr & Mrs C Adams Mr & Mrs R Dennett Mrs I L’Estrange Mr & Mrs I Russell Mrs C Waddle Mr C W Davies & Mr & Mrs S J Bowles Mr & Mrs B M Egan Mr J Macinante (SAC 1948) Mrs S Weress Mrs G Wong-Davies Mr & Mrs W P Burton (SAC 1967) (SAC 1976) Dr J H Seymour FRCS, Mr & Mrs D R Westaway Dr & Mrs T D’Netto (SAC 1944) Mr P Evans (SAC 1964) Mr & Mrs L G Mackey FRACS (SAC 1940) Year 6 Library Appeal Mr & Mrs M F Edwards Dr & Mrs A P Cahill Mr P I Farmer Mr & Ms M Maneschi & Mrs M Seymour 2005 Mr & Ms R P Emery (SAC 1935) Mr & Mrs M B Fraser (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs PWA Sherlock Mr & Mrs A Anderson Mr & Mrs S J Ferguson Ms H J Carr (SAC 1974) Mr & Mrs R J Masson Mr J H Sherwin Mr G M Bain & Mr & Mrs S A Fittler Mr & Mrs P H Cearns Mr & Mrs D Galanos Mr & Mrs C J May (SAC 1945) Mrs S C Lobo-Bain Mr & Mrs R V W Frohlich (SAC 1960) (SAC 1985) Anonymous Mr & Mrs C S Shum Mr & Mrs J P Bartolotta Mr & Mrs M Furneaux Mr & Mrs J Chalk Mr & Mrs L J Grech Mr & Mrs R Meagher Anonymous Mr & Mrs A R Bell Mr & Mrs J B Grant (SAC 1980) Dr G V Hall AO, KCSG Emeritus Professor J F Mr M J M Smith & Mr & Mrs P A Boyd Mr & Mrs S A Gregg Mr & Mrs D P H Chan (SAC 1932) Miller AC (SAC 1948) Ms D P Skopal Mr & Mrs D P Carey Mr & Ms J P Jacobs Mr K Chan & Mr & Mrs M Haynes Mr P T Morrison Dr & Dr R M Sorial Mr & Mrs C Chow Mr & Mrs P Knoblanche Ms S Cheung Mr RLS Ho & Mrs EILie (SAC 1974) Mr P A Thompson Mr & Mrs M D Collins Mr B K S Koh & Mr B J Clarke (SAC 2000) Dr R Honner (SAC 1952) Dr J Muller (SAC 1940) (SAC 1948) Mr & Mrs J A Conroy Mrs E Wong-Koh Mrs A Connaghan Mr & Mrs D J Hoon Mr & Mrs K J Murray Mr & Mrs R Thorpe Mr & Mrs A Conti Mr & Mrs W Kwan Mr H N Darwell Mr & Mrs K G Jeghelian Mr & Mrs A J Murray Mr & Mrs J Tobin Mr & Mrs P L Cornelius Mr & Mrs P J Larbalestier (SAC 1978) Mr J Law (SAC 1948) Mr & Mrs M J O’Callaghan Mr & Mrs P C Tumminello Mr S Cray & Mr & Mrs A M Lavan Mr & Mrs J L Day Mr & Mrs J Le Gras Mr & Mrs F Peronace (SAC 1972) Mrs M Austin Cray (SAC 1970) (SAC 1981) (SAC 1953) Mr & Mrs V Pham Mrs G J Veersema Mr & Mrs G D’Angelo Mr & Mrs K A Lester

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 8 Mr & Mrs S C Lewis Mr & Mrs P W Stuntz Mr & Mrs P E Coolahan Mr & Mrs C Goldrick Mr & Mrs F Messina Mr & Mrs M F Ramos Mr & Mrs R G McAlpin Mr & Mrs G Surman Dr M J Cooper & Mr & Mrs P R Halter Mr & Mrs A V Mills Mr & Mrs P M Rushton Mr & Mrs D G McCreton Mr & Mrs R A Tesoriero Dr A Vasic Mr & Mrs J P Hickey Mr & Mrs P M Moses Mr & Mrs V Sagar (SAC 1970) Mr & Mrs M J Walcott Mr & Mrs K F Crowe Mr & Mrs D J Hoon Mr & Mrs D V Murray Mr & Mrs M G Salmi Mr R J McCue & Mr & Mrs P J Walden Mr & Mrs R Culbert Mr & Mrs D R Hunter (SAC 1966) Mr & Mrs R Santos Ms J M Tancred Ms M Wetzlar Mr & Mrs F Del Rosario Mr & Mrs K G Jeghelian Mrs E S O’Young & Mr & Mrs T P Scollon Mr & Mrs M J Mendezona Mr & Mrs P J Wilkinson Mr & Mrs J E Dennett Mr & Mrs A D Kennedy Dr G O’Young Mr & Mrs C S Shum Mr & Mrs E K Mytkowski (SAC 1979) Mr & Mrs L A Deves (SAC 1969) Mr & Mrs L N Patsalos Mr & Mrs J P Sinclair Mr & Mrs D J Parker Mr & Mrs K W K Wong Mrs K Dolce Mr & Mrs C Kiely (SAC 1977) Mr M J M Smith & Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier Year 12 Library Mr & Mrs M J Donohoe Mr & Mrs G A King Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier Ms D P Skopal (SAC 1968) Appeal 2005 (SAC 1967) Mr & Mrs D J Koorey (SAC 1968) Mr & Mrs D Tardo Ms D Pellicer Mr & Mrs V Aboud Mr & Mrs B Doroni-Dawes Mr & Mrs A Kwan Mr & Mrs D Pereira Mr & Mrs M T Tsang Mr & Mrs P W Pindsle Mr & Mrs S H Alder Mr & Mrs M F Edwards Mr & Mrs J Lai Mr & Mrs I W Perkes Mr & Mrs R M Vecchio Mr & Mrs M Price Mr & Mrs P W Baxter Prof & Mrs G R Elliott Mr & Mrs M E Lasky Mr & Mrs R Perna Mr I D Vickovich & Mrs Mr & Mrs R J Reynolds Mrs J Beilby Mr & Mrs D A Esdaile Mr & Mrs P B Lockley Mr & Mrs M J Pieterse A Nicholl Dr & Mrs G Riisfeldt Mr & Mrs A P Bentley Mr & Mrs D Fabricatorian Mr & Mrs I D Maclean (SAC 1968) Mr & Mrs P J Walden Mr & Mrs I E Skinner Mr & Mrs A J Capito Mr & Mrs J Gandar (SAC 1961) Mr & Mrs J M Pigott Mr & Mrs D R Waller Dr & Dr R M Sorial Dr & Mrs P Cheung Mr & Mrs A Gaudioso Mr & Mrs M J Mazza Mr & Mrs M S Plan Mr & Mrs D R Westaway Mr P Sotiriou (SAC 1968) Mr & Mrs A Cocco Mr & Mrs G J Gemmell Mr & Mrs T S McCabe Mr & Mrs C P Punturiero Mr & Mrs E W Yeung Mr & Mrs J H Stretch Ms H Codd (SAC 1974) Mr & Mrs P Menzagopian Mr & Mrs S M Purcell

Education Fund year. Gifts to the Education Fund through the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal raised $51,905, the College ifts to the College Foundation Education Fund support School Fee Raffle raised $79,680 and the income Gthe ongoing provision of academic scholarships and from ticket sales and donations to the Dr Anthony means-tested bursaries at the College. The Foundation Wallington (SAC 1959) Music Concert raised $5,900. currently funds twelve Bursaries and Scholarships at the The total raised for the Education Fund of $137,485 College and through the ongoing generous support will go a long way to providing fee assistance to families of the Aloysian Family, this number is set to rise each in need.

2005 Annual Giving Mr C T Davitt (SAC 1996) Mr J Hurney (SAC 1948) Mr C H Norville Mrs S Y Soohoo Mr P Cornwell & Education Fund Mr R Donnelly (SAC 1964) Anonymous (SAC 1944) Ms J Taylor Ms C Rice Anonymous Mrs J Edmonds Mr & Mrs G Leahy Mr & Mrs G N Oakley Mr & Mrs R A Tesoriero Mr W F Nichol Anonymous Mr & Mrs M B Fraser (SAC 1944) Dr K O’Shannessy Rev Fr B Tiernan SAC Mrs S Pelletier Dr P Bannon (SAC 1944) (SAC 1974) Dr & Mrs L Macken (SAC 1960) (SAC 1946) Mrs M Wallington Mr & Mrs J T Berkemeier Dr & Mrs P Freeman (SAC 1983) Mr & Mrs S R Raisin Anonymous Mr P Wallington (SAC 1967) (SAC 1968) Mr & Mrs C Madden Mr & Mrs J Rogge Anthony Wallington (SAC 1962) Mr MA Bulfield (SAC 2000) Mr & Mrs D M Giffney Dr R M Moore OA Mr & Mrs I Russell (SAC 1959) Music Anthony Wallington Mrs P Cahalan Mr D J Grace (SAC 1988) (SAC 1932) (SAC 1948) Scholarship Appeal Concert Proceeds J Chan Mr C R Grant (SAC 1976) Mr S R Murtough SAC Jesuit Community Sr M Clarke SM Mr M Chan (SAC 2001) Mr & Mrs M J Happ (SAC 1942) SAC Parents and SAC Co-Curricular Mrs E Dwyer (SAC 1985) Mr W F Nichol Friends’ Association Dinner donations

Smart School, Smart Board he College recently purchased six Interactive White tools, e-mail access and links to the internet. Onscreen Boards (IWBs) as a trial to test their suitability for a materials can be printed or saved for future revision by the Tfuture rollout throughout the College. Two of the IWBs staff and students. have been located in Junior School Classrooms and one in Feedback from staff, students and parents indicate that the Computer Laboratory. Whilst in the Senior School, two the IWBs have been a great success and have proved to have been located in general learning areas and one in a be a great classroom aide. Science Laboratory. The trial of these exciting educational tools has been The IWBs have a touch sensitive large format display made possible through the generous support of the St screen, and support infrastructure including a computer, Aloysius’ College Foundation and the many members of DVD/video player, speaker system and data projector. the Aloysian Family who support the fundraising appeals IWBs enrich the educational experience for the boys of conducted by the Foundation and Development Office. the College. Their interactive nature appeals to auditory, If the trial of the IWBs is a success, the College will look visual and tactile learners. They also provide productive and at rolling out IWBs throughout every classroom as a part time-saving tools for the staff of the College. of the Masterplan currently being prepared by the College Each IWB host a multitude of resources including world Council. maps, interactive protractors, colour pallets, mind-mapping

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 9 from the foundation 2006 Annual Giving Appeal Professor Miller’s research work made two vital discoveries. His research showed how the thymus – an – Think Beyond the Square organ others had thought to be obsolete – was crucial to the immune system. This discovery made him one of the few his edition of The Aloysiad launches the 2005 Annual scientists in history to ever determine the function of an entire Giving Appeal – Think Beyond the Square. organ. He also discovered that mammals had two distinct T types of white blood cells. With the new College Masterplan currently being In recognition of his valuable research, Professor Miller developed by the College was named the winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Council in conjunction with Science and has been awarded a Companion of the architects from Gardner Wetherill Order of Australia and is a past winner of the Faulding & Associates the philanthropic Florey Medal and the Copley Medal from the Royal support of the Aloysian Family Society in London and is regarded by many to be one of to this Appeal is crucial for the the greatest living scientists in the world today. ongoing physical, academic As an active supporter of the College Foundation and and social justice development a very proud Old Boy of the College, we are honoured of the College. that Professor Miller has accepted the role as Patron of Emeritus Professor Jacques this year’s Annual Giving Appeal. As someone who for Miller AC (SAC 1948), pictured, has kindly agreed to over fifty years has had to ‘think beyond the square’ in be the Patron of the Think Beyond the Square Appeal. his research, it is logical that he be Patron of the Think Professor Miller is one of Australia’s greatest scientists. He Beyond the Square Appeal left the College in 1948 and studied Medicine at Sydney Appeal material will be posted to all members of the University and has worked at the Walter and Eliza Hall Aloysian Family (Old Boys, current parents, past parents Institute in Melbourne for over forty years. and Friends of the College) in May. Anyone wishing to

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St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 0 make an early gift is asked to return the gift form on the William Dennis Reading Preparatory School, UK previous page. Scott Dolce St George’s College, Windsor UK Funds raised from the Appeal will be directed to the Jerome Doraisamy Vaum High School,Vanuatu following programmes: Patrick Foley St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow UK Nic Halter Xavier High School, Micronesia The Foundation Building Fund will provide the funding for the implementation of the new Masterplan. Possible Jeremy Lardner Xavier High School, Micronesia new facilities identified by the College Council and the Luke McCabe Jesuit Missions, Panama Architects include: the construction of more classrooms and Anton Messina Rotary Exchange, Sweden a multi-purpose room in the Junior School, construction of a Matthew Perkes St Edmunds College, UK new gymnasium and classrooms in the Senior School and Jason Rushton Rotary Exchange, Finland renovation of the Middle School building. Gifts made in Angus Ryan Jesuit Missions, Panama support of the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal enabled the Fabiano Salmi Rotary Exchange, France College, through a donation from the College Foundation, Mick Scollon Missionary Work, Africa to purchase the property next door to Wyalla on which In the next edition of the Aloysiad we will feature some a new building will be constructed as a result of the stories from these young men. Masterplan. Melbourne Sculptor Andrew Patience is being Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985) commissioned to create a bronze of St Aloysius caring for a victim of the plague. Andrew was the artist who crafted the very attractive statue of St Ignatius positioned en route Gap Students to The Boys' Chapel. The new work will be seen in the he College warmly welcomes James Clark, Mark entrance foyer to the College, a dramatic and engaging Glowinkowski and Tim Fitzgerald as Gap Students to statement of the values we espouse in the boys we form at Tthe College for 2005 – 2006. the College. Funds donated to the Appeal will also support All three lads are Old Boys of Stonyhurst College, our this artwork. brother Jesuit School in England and they will work with the The Foundation Library Fund will provide additional Junior School and Years 7 – 10 during their time here. academic resources for the MacKillop Library in the Junior School and the Kircher Library in the Senior School. These resources, CD-Roms, books, computer programmes and other educational aides, would not be readily available under normal College budgetary allocations. Funds raised through the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal enabled the College to purchase over three-hundred additional books and other aides for the use of the boys. The Foundation Education Fund provides funds for the provision of Scholarships and Academic Means-Tested Bursaries to students at the College. The Jesuit mantra of being ‘Men for Others’ drives the Foundation to provide this assistance to families of boys who would not normally be Mark Glowinkowski, James Clark and Tim Fitzgerald, Gap Students able to attend the College. from Stonyhurst College, England. Gap Student Activities Gap Year Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) is spending six months working in n recent years it has become popular for Year 12 students Kenya with a group of Australian volunteers. He recently sent to take some time off between finishing school and starting us this report on his most recent escapades in East Africa. university. Widely know as a ‘Gap Year’, the activities that I have been in Gilgil for the past week. In contrast to the students undertake are varied and very interesting. Some elect to work in boarding schools in the UK, others do some Bondo, I have been very busy. I am working at Saidia form of charity work either in Australia or abroad and some I (Swahili for ‘help’) Children’s Home. There are around work as a Jackeroo. The members of the Class of 2005 have twenty-five children here who are very much traumatised. continued this tradition and have ventured off to further their Many are orphans but also many have been abused. In the ‘life’ education. first visit in February there was a child who arrived a week earlier after being found at the bus station alone, he is only Daniel Baxter St George’s College, Windsor UK three or four years old and just learning to talk. So here I Ryan Codd St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow UK am setting up a farming plot and installing a drip irrigation Daniel Coolahan Jesuit Missions, Panama system. The people will plant beans, carrots and spinach Patrick Delaney Jesuit Missions, Panama to supplement their diet.

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I am very much enjoying my time here in Africa and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. I now realise what it means when the Jesuit teach us to be “Men for Others”. Being amongst people with so little makes you realise just how lucky we are back in Australia and how we take some of the most basic things in life for granted, like running water and medical care. Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) 2006 Micronesia Scholars Each year the College Foundation funds two boys who have just completed Year 12 on a twelve month exchange with our brother Jesuit school, Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia. This year's Micronesian Scholars are Nicholas Halter (SAC Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) working in a vegetable plot in Gilgil, Kenya 2005) and Jeremy Lardner (SAC 2005). The lads are involved in the academic and sporting programmes of Xavier High School. Gilgil is in the Great Rift Valley and I am surrounded by The following report was recently filed by them. picturesque highlands as well as lakes covered by a pink carpet of flamingos. Last week I went to Nakuru, a huge he past two months in Micronesia have been wonderful tourist attraction not far from Gilgil. One of the locals at for both of us. Xavier High School is beginning to feel Gilgil offered to take me to see some animals. By the end Tmore like home every day. Here are a few events that of the day I still hadn’t seen any animals, rather, I had walked have happened lately: twenty kilometres carrying a bag of maize and sitting and Our task of marking and analysing the entrance exam drinking extremely sweet tea in his two homesteads, one for results for Micronesia have been completed recently. It each of his wives! Though I was getting extremely frustrated, was a long and arduous job, but it was interesting to see it had its moments. We arranged to get a bike down the the results which indicate a major slump from almost every side of the Valley which was a lot easier than walking. My state! We have been showing PowerPoint presentations to friend was sitting in between the handles and the rider and the local Chuuk schools, and are helping Fr Arthur to set I were on the back. By the time we got back to Nakuru it up a programme for the Grade 7 and Grade 8 during the was dark and being the only mzungu (white man) out in the summer break. streets and having this friend of mine who was skinny and On Saturday 11 February we went to the Blue Lagoon small as my sole security I rolled up my sleeves to reveal Resort for a staff retreat. We only stayed over one night but my arms, puffed out my chest and stood tall to deter any it was fantastic: sitting under the shade of palm trees, with possible attackers. air-conditioned rooms and hot showers and comfy beds. I am slowly discovering the local area has huge potential During the day, if we are not tutoring or marking exams, for tourism and agriculture. The other day I climbed Longonaut we can observe some of the classes. Classes include Mountain (about 6,500 feet high). It is situated in one of the watching the senior English class perform renditions of few National Parks where you can walk through it, so you Hamlet, and the Freshman class learn to samba. Chuukese are walking amongst zebras and buffalo. culture classes are particularly interesting, as the kids are Once you reach the first stage of the mountain you are taught how to climb coconut trees, build huts and speak opened to an amazing crater in the middle of the mountain, Chuukese. almost like a lost world. Full of green grass, the crater is as flat as a pancake. As you reach the top you are rewarded with a 360 degree view of all the lakes. It was certainly a great place to have lunch! I recently had to travel to Nairobi to renew my visa for another three months as well as pick up another volunteer, an Australian lawyer. The Australian Embassy is organising a memorial service on Anzac Day followed by a BBQ breakfast at the Embassy. Back at the camp we are organising a lunch where there will be a spit roast, damper, lamingtons, VB beer, two-up and backyard cricket as well as a bit of Australian Crawl coming from my Ipod. So we will certainly celebrate Anzac Day in the traditional Australian manner here in the African bush! Nic Halter (SAC 2005) with some of the locals in Chuuk

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 2 Xavier has had quite a few visitors of late, including We are also learning new language pronunciations. many American tourists, the Czech, French and Australian We have been teased about the way we say ‘z’ and Ambassadors and a group of French sailors! A French navy ‘thongs’ (the footwear) are called ‘slippers’. When I told the frigate was even docked at Weno for a week. They invited girls to take their thongs off for athletics training I got some the JVs (Jesuit Volunteers) to a cocktail party on the boat on very strange looks! Friday night, with French food and champagne! The girls The food here, although repetitive, still tastes good. On received a lot of attention from the charming sailors. On the last two Saturdays the staff have cooked dinner. One Sunday they circled Xavier in their helicopter as we looked night the JVs cooked a scrumptious Italian dinner and the on from the roof of the School. next week the Micronesians made a huge feast of fish, We arrived during Micronesia’s dry season but it is crab, octopus and chicken. It was magnificent. beginning to rain more frequently now. During the latter The Japanese classes (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) part of the week the heavens opened up and we had some have been busy practising for the song contest in Chuuk. It great wet weather activities. The field was flooded and full was great to sit and watch them. Sitting under a hut with of frogs! We coaxed the girls out onto the field to run track the sophomores, listening them sing a beautiful song with and played basketball in the pouring rain. Apparently, the the guitar playing as the rain drummed down on the roof locals downtown were soaping up and showering outside outside was a memorable moment. Their musical abilities in the street at that time, because that was the highest water with the guitar and piano and voice are great. pressure they had ever had for a shower! On Saturday morning another Aussie arrived at Xavier. We have only done some exploring of Weno so far His name was Terry West, a volunteer traveling around (even though there is not much to explore). We have visited Micronesia teaching coaches and students about athletics. the Japanese lighthouse which commands a view of most of He also gave some coaching lectures later that week. the island and the main channel through the reef. We have Pressure is building for the big track and field meet - it is also visited the one million gallon water tank that supplies the event in Chuuk and everyone wants to beat Xavier. Fr Xavier with water. Hopefully we will be able to camp up Arthur even forced all the boys to run to the next village one on one of the hills soon and check out the Japanese guns weekend for training. It nearly killed half of them, and Fr left over since the War Arthur was chasing them down the road on a push bike. On Tuesday, 14 March the Juniors arrived back from the The kids have gone crazy for mangoes lately, ever since Emmaus Retreat. It was clearly a very powerful retreat, just the small green fruits began to grow bigger. There are like Kairos Retreats at Aloysius’. We went with the Seniors mango trees everywhere, but they prefer eating the unripe to welcome them back at a hall. The students are very close mangoes. It’s very tart and crunchy. to each other and supportive, since it is such a small school Now things are calming down. The school year is with less than fifty children per Year Group. coming to an end, and everyone is feeling exhausted. We The WASC team (Western Accreditation of School are looking forward to a break from school, a chance to and Colleges) arrived on Sunday 19 March. We all explore the island and perhaps even travel to the Mortlock sat in the Callaghan Hall and sang many Xavier songs, Islands. before the kids from each island group performed their We have very much enjoyed our time to date and thank cultural dances. Both boys and girls sang beautiful songs, the College Foundation for their ongoing support of the wore colourful costumes, beat drums, performed highly Micronesian Scholar Programme. energetic stick dances and chants. By Wednesday the WASC visit had finally ended. The visitors had meetings Nic Halter (SAC 2005) and Jeremy Lardner (SAC 2005) with all the staff, and walked around observing the 2006 Micronesian Scholars classrooms. Their report recommends that Xavier improve their safety procedures, counseling and teacher training, teacher retention and technology (i.e. computers). These were all fair points. Last year when there was a fire in the dorm apparently all the students ran towards the fire and put it out. Safety first! We are slowly becoming more experienced here. One Thursday morning the staff did a big bag inspection looking for beetle nut and snuff. Beetle nut, although widely accepted on the island, is banned at Xavier, and the habit is very hard to break. (Beetle nut is a naturally occurring drug that is chewed by people across Asia and the Pacific region. The nut contains a mild narcotic and whilst not illegal in the region, governments and schools are trying to break this cultural habit. Editor).

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ere we are already at the end of what has been It’s another landmark year for the great Fr Geoffrey a hectic and eventful Term I in 2006. New boys Schneider SJ, the evergreen Chaplain of the Junior School. Hand new teachers have well and truly settled into This years marks the 60th Anniversary of Fr Schneider’s their new school community. They have hopefully been Ordination to the Priesthood. What we are celebrating helped along with a variety of Orientation Evenings here is not just sixty years of extraordinary service but a man including Parent Information Night, Ignatian Evening, Parent who is a fine exemplar of service, humility and simplicity. - Teacher Interviews, Year 3 and 4 orientation “Getaway” This occasion was especially celebrated on March 30 at a and The Great Aussie Bush Camp. These camps were a Solemn High Mass at which the Provincial of the Society of great opportunity for boys and their teachers to form new Jesus, Rev Fr Mark Raper SJ AM (SAC 1960) was the main friendships and cement old ones. celebrant with a number of other Jesuits concelebrating. The Eucharist and the special morning tea was attended by a number of religious and lay staff who have worked alongside Fr Schneider since he came to the College in 1966. As per tradition in the Junior School, students and staff are working most enthusiastically to observe Lent in its true spirit - that of giving generously to Project Compassion appeal by Caritas Australia whose slogan this year is ‘Compassion in Action’. Activities initiated mainly by the boys include a “Run for Compassion and Stay Fit”, raffles, and a taking on of daily chores especially during Lent. Boys are encouraged also to give up or sacrifice something that would result in a more harmonious home and school or our world in general. You can read more about the boys’ involvement in this campaign and some of the other activities in this edition of the Aloysiad. Mr Martin Lobo Deputy Principal – Junior School Mr Martin Lobo with new Staff in the Junior School, Mr Chris Haynes (SAC 1994), Ms Alex Hill, Ms Julie Hart, Mrs Helen McCarthy and Mr James Lister (SAC 1997) Groovy Getaway On the staffing front, we welcome a number of new ear 3 and 4 students, teachers and parents went to teachers in 2006, albeit on a temporary basis. We are their annual Getaway on 22 and 23 February at delighted to welcome back two Old Boys, Mr James Lister YClifton Gardens. The purpose of the Getaway was (SAC 1997) teaching 4.1 and Mr Chris Haynes (SAC to have a break, make new friends and have fun. When 1994) teaching 6.5. They are covering for Ms Christine everyone arrived we rushed to our squadron colours. Mrs Messer and Mr Nic Boys who have taken twelve months Johnson (our organiser) spoke to us about the rules. My extended leave. Also joining the staff for 12 months are group went to the Juggling Balls first. All you had to do was Ms Alexandra Hill (6.2) and Ms Julie Hart (5.3) replacing Mrs Jennifer Walker who is on maternity leave and Mr Scott Hardgrove who has taken a position in the Senior School. Finally Mrs Helen McCarthy is filling in for Mr Greg Marinan who is on long service leave, currently teaching in the UK. There has been many a highlight in the sporting arena over the last ten weeks. The Campion House flag flew proudly following a successful Inter-House Swimming Carnival. Matthew Jepson (Year 6), the Junior School Captain of Swimming is once again having a fabulous year in his chosen sport and is to be congratulated for breaking the CAS record in the Under12 Freestyle. Robin Pfister (Year 5), our number one ranked player in Tennis has gained CIS Honours along with Alex Perkins (Year 6) in CIS Basketball. A number of our Tennis Teams along with the Prep 1st V Basketball team are still L to R: Louis Dettre (Year 4), Jack Scanes (Year 3), Ben Harte (Year 3), undefeated. Harry Bartter (Year 3) and Andrew Saltos (Year 3)

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 4 on the small Macintosh computers which were originally installed when the Junior School was established on the Burton Street site in 1994. However, several years later the school went over to PCs and these machines were inappropriate for the design of the room. An example of this design fault was that a large percentage of the students could not see the teacher or vice versa. All this has now changed and the room is in excellent shape for good instruction!

Having a Blast!

to pop ricebags into a balloon or two, make juggling balls and learn to juggle. After that we went to play fruit salad and three or four legged races. Next it was recess. The school provided us with oranges, apples and water. At play time I played bandits on the play equipment (I was a bandit). I had to get people off the ship. After that we made sand sculptures; my group made a Junior School boys using the new computers installed during the turtle. Next we had a treasure hunt and Blue 1 won. This Christmas holidays. was followed by similar games to recess. After that we New desks which now house the computer box under played with the Javelin and Frisbees. Then it was time to the desk and now allow for students to do written work on go home. We all had heaps of fun and some of us made the desk as well as their computer work were installed and many more friends. the latest Pentium 4 computers with flat screen monitors Christian Pappas (Year 3) were installed. All of the computers have Windows XP and a very good array of software. This other software includes Big Changes in the IT infrastructure the office suite and educational software appropriate for this age group. in the Junior School An Interactive White Board (IWB) was also installed major refurbishment of the computer laboratory in in the laboratory. This feature has been an enormous help the Junior School was completed over the Christmas for instructional purposes. The changes and improvements A holidays. The basic design of the room was based have made a remarkable difference to the look of the room and the Junior School students have given the changes their tick of approval. The changes just in this room alone come close to $100,000. The net effect of these improvements will last for many years and will see St Aloysius’ provide the best in computer education facilities for all of its students. In what has been a first for the Junior School two classrooms have been fitted with Interactive White Boards (IWBs) bringing their number to three in the Junior School. Mr Paul Van Der Meer (Class 6.3) and Mr David Hegarty (Class 5.2) are using these boards in their classrooms and both report good results from such equipment. Both these teachers have had some training and with practical use of this equipment will be able to give the College very useful views on extending this infrastructure to other classrooms.

Mr Doherty in the new Junior School computer laboratory The renovation of the Junior School Computer Laboratory, the purchase of the new computer equipment and the

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 5 from the junior school acquisition of the Interactive White Boards was made Fr Geoffrey Schneider SJ possible through the generous support of the St Aloysius’ College Foundation Limited. On behalf of the Staff (SAC Staff 1966 – Present) and Students of the Junior School, I would like to thank the Foundation and all the donors for their wonderful – 60 Years a Jesuit Priest assistance. mazing, incredible and magnificent are perhaps Mr Denis Doherty the most frequently used words most people use IT Coordinator Junior School Awhen describing and/or referring to Fr Geoffrey Schneider SJ. Over the years, people associated with the College have been accustomed to celebrating milestones in Pancake Pandemonium! the life of this truly great man. n the Christian calendar, Shrove Tuesday is the This year marks yet another of these milestones – the last day before the beginning of Lent, which starts celebration of his Diamond Jubilee as a Priest in the Society Oon Ash Wednesday. In Ireland, Australia and of Jesus. The Junior School Community held a very special Canada, Shrove Tuesday is known as Pancake Tuesday. celebration of this event on 24 March with a Solemn Mass at which the Provincial of the Society, Fr Mark Raper SJ AM (SAC 1960), presided. It was a beautiful Mass made all the more special by the fact that he was also assisted by Fr Joe Hassan SJ, a fellow Diamond Jubilarian and a large number of Jesuit Priests. Highlights of the Mass were the delightful singing from the boys, reflections on the life and contribution of Fr Schneider by various representatives of the College Community. Moving tributes were paid in recognition of Fr Schneider by Miss Jenny Hoare (a past teacher and close friend of Fr Schneider), Tom Goh (Year 6), Guillaume Buckley (Year 12) and Mr Anthony Chandler (a Past Parent with over twenty five years of close partnership with the College). Mass was followed by a sumptuous morning tea in The Juana Mateo Room for parents and invited guests The hardworking mothers cooking the pancakes for Pancake Tuesday. that included teachers at the Junior School over the last thirty years who have been inspired by the wisdom of this remarkable man. In the Junior School, we launched this year's Lenten Programme on Tuesday, 28 February with Pancake The final chapter of the celebration took place in the Tuesday. Boys donated a gold coin for fresh pancakes Junior School when the boys offered special prayers for and the day was a huge success. Thank you to the Junior him at the Assembly followed by one of the loudest and School Community for their generosity with our Pancakes most spontaneous War Cries ever belted out in Milsons for Compassion Day. We raised over $800 for Project Point. Of course no celebration would be complete Compassion. Also, our sincere thanks to the following without the cutting of a giant cake that was shared parents for the magnificent job they did in cooking up a and enjoyed by every student and staff at the Junior feast on a hot and humid day: Mesdames Sue Hyde, Barb School. Goh, Sally Velcic, Ingrid McNab, Lynette Peronace, Alison One of the real highlights of this joyous celebration was D’Netto, Rosie Morgan, Joelle Vrisakis and Sella Stuntz a commemorative photo-story power point presentation Mr Joe El-Khoury produced by Miss Linda Maher, Mr Joe El-Khoury and Mrs Religious Education Co-ordinator Michelle Curtin. A treasure chest of Fr Schneider’s images from when he was a toddler to now was enhanced by Louis Armstrong’s song What a Wonderful World. I thank him on all of our behalves for a life dedicated in selfless service of children and education in general. Thank you for your great example, Father, you are indeed a man of deeds not words – we salute you. Mr Martin Lobo Deputy Principal – Junior School

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 6 Faith & Service Programmes in the malnourishment and violence are a stark reality for many of these children. Success at school and tertiary qualifications Junior School are distant goals for Mrs Wright and her students as daily priorities such as hunger and illiteracy take hold. he boys in the Junior School are encouraged to become involved in our Faith and Service Programme, especially We were able to support the school last year through the Tour own Year 3-6 Arrupe Outreach Programme and those supply of valuable art materials and maths equipment. This such as ‘Project Compassion’, Catholic Mission, Matthew year in 5.3 we supported Mrs Wright in her endeavours to Talbot Hostel, the Jesuit Refugees Services, Indian Bazaar, provide her students with comfortable, practical uniforms that St Vincent de Paul and many others. These appeals were students can wear, in doing so providing the students with a very well supported by our boys and their families and were sense of unity, pride and belonging. a great success. We raised over $8,000.00 for Caritas In the lead up to Mothers' Day we conducted a Mother’s Australia and $500.00 for the Catholic Mission. The boys Day Raffle, generously supported by The Crowne Plaza brought in over 2,000 items for the homeless men at Matthew Newcastle, Hunter Valley Wine & Dine Carriages, The Talbot Hostel. Our thanks and appreciation to our families for Ensemble Theatre, Captain Cook Cruises and GLOW skin, their overwhelmingly charitable response to all the appeals body and beauty. With great success we were able to raise undertaken. $2,500 dollars. Fr Ross Jones SJ, Rector of the College, officially A huge thank you is extended to the various companies launched the Junior School Arrupe Outreach Programme in that donated prizes for our raffle and to the parents and Term II 2005. One of the outcomes, of this programme is to students of St Aloysius’ College Junior School for their develop the belief in the boys that they do have much to offer generosity with our appeal. the wider community, and that their positive contribution can Ms Jennifer Walker make a difference to individuals and to society. The basis of Year 5.3 Class Teacher our social justice initiatives hinges on the Arrupe Outreach Programme in the Junior School. Each class chooses a welfare agency, charity or project to focus on for the year. Year 6.4 James Milsons Village The boys are encouraged to learn more about the charity, Nursing Home agency or project through research and exploration. The class is then encouraged to raise awareness of their focus n Tuesday 18 October the students, Mr El-Khoury in the school community. This initiative is not meant to be just and parents from Year 6.4 paid a visit to James where the boys have to meet a financial goal but to allow OMilsons Village as part of our Arrupe Outreach them to learn about ways to serve others through action Programme. and reflection. When we arrived at the nursing home there were some The following reports outline the boys experiencing an twenty-five elderly men and women sitting quietly in the endless number of opportunities to participate in a vast array main room. Some were struggling with hearing difficulties of activities outside the classroom. In the spirit of Ignatius, or poor sight. At this point a number seemed unaware of they are developing a sense of personal responsibility for our presence. the common good. As their social consciences develop, The day’s activities started with William Austin-Cray they show increased compassion towards those suffering making an introductory speech about what we would be and respond generously. The enthusiasm and support for our doing and was then followed by an opening prayer by Arrupe Outreach Programme in 2005 was significant and Paul Sindone. inspiring. We look forward to the ongoing success of this vital work in the years to come. Mr Joe El-Khoury Religious Education Co-ordinator Year 5.3 Aboriginal Community of Amoonguna moonguna Primary is a small school in the Aboriginal Community of Amoonguna, 14 kilometres south east Aof Alice Springs. They have approximately twenty- five students covering kindergarten through to Year 4. Their dedicated teacher Mrs Wright is the only teacher in the school. She hopes that every day is stimulating, exciting and nurturing. Unfortunately the children who attend Amoonguna Future Men for Others come from an underprivileged background. Unemployment,

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our newly made friends. They had all brightened up and seemed much happier than when we had arrived. We left there realising that we had not only shared our gifts with our new friends but that we made a small difference in their lives. We look forward to our next visit. Sebastian Duggan, Nikhil Sequeira and Jonathan Chan Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp n 6 March we woke up and got dressed, but there was no need for school uniform. Year 5 were Ogoing on a three hour bus trip to the Great Aussie Bush Camp, set in Bundabuh Creek near Hawks Nest.

Outreach participants: Damien Tesoriero (Year 7) and Rory Meagher (Year 7)

Alec Cornelius, Jack Evans and Rory Meagher read some of their own poetry with the residents and slowly but surely they started to brighten up and become more engaged. They were then treated to the musical talents of Robbie Walcott, Anthony Rahme, Damian Tesoriero, Zach Parker, Jack Evans, William Austin-Cray and Jonathan Chan playing Chariots of Fire on the piano, Drummers March on the Violin and singing Panis Angelicus among others. After the musical presentation we all paired up and spent time with the residents chatting and getting to know them. Some were very responsive and really enjoyed our company. They were all interested in what we were (left to right) Tom Booth, Adam Barry, Marco De Vera, Oscar Hawkins learning in school and what sports we played. We asked and Zigi Blau. Gearing up for the high ropes activity. them about themselves and the lives they had led which were very varied and interesting. We then offered round When we arrived, we grabbed our bags out of the bus cakes and muffins that we had prepared the previous and placed them in our tents. Then we went back outside and night, which went down a treat with very few remaining sat on some logs around a campfire, which was surrounded afterwards! by the tents. Then we had a lecture covering the camp rules Once we had resumed our seats Anthony Carrozzi and other things related to our stay. led us all in the school prayer before we bid farewell to It was almost lunchtime and we were really hungry. The instructors then took us on a bushwalk for fifteen minutes. We had to walk with another person along the rocky track. There were a lot of spider webs and animal holes so when we finally got to the Big Rock we were very, very hungry. The big rock was a fake Uluru with tables and chairs inside where we would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. We sat with our tent group while we were waiting to go inside. By that time we were absolutely starving. The hamburger lunch was much appreciated by all the boys. After lunch we took a shortcut along an old railway track back to our campsite. Then we went off in four separate activity groups to our first activity. We did activities such as high ropes, canoeing, archery, giant swing, team initiatives plus two night activities. In high ropes, the first thing you did was to sit down and the instructor would tell you how to put on the safety Zach Parker (Year 7) and Will Lavan (Year 7) introduce today's harnesses and helmet. Once it was your turn, you would technology climb along three sets of ropes suspended from tall trees

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 8 around five metres high. Then you would finish the last set find a stall. Then we had to run the stall and earn the fake of ropes and slide really fast down a flying fox. money. The group at the end that had the most money had With canoeing there were three man, Canadian made first pick at a set of cards with prizes written on them. Some wobbegong canoes. We had to push our canoe into the prizes were good but others were unfortunate. water and hop into the canoe. In canoeing we played a On the third and last day of camp, we packed our game in two teams where we had to try and get the ball bags, had our last activity and got ready to get on the bus. and throw it into the instructor’s canoe. Canoeing was We returned to Sydney and were met by our parents at really fun and by far one of the best activities. Bradfield Park. All in all, we really enjoyed camp and we When we first got to archery, we sat down and the would love to go there again. instructor told us the rules and the techniques. There were Harrison Boudakin and William Scott (Year 5.4) four targets and four bows with four sets of three arrows. The aim was to get the arrow as close as possible to the centre of the foam target. In archery there were a lot of safety rules and regulations.

JRS Winter Solstice Ball 2006 The Jesuit Refugee Service works in solidarity with refugees and displaced people in conflict hotspots around the world. From building houses with tsunami survivors on an isolated island off the coast of Aceh to training teachers in refugee camps on the Thai-Burma border, JRS works to empower the powerless and bring about real change in people’s lives. You can find out more about what JRS (left to right) Harry Elderton, Sean Graham, Jordan Caleo, George is doing around the world, and be a part of this life Butler, Tim Russell, Max Sherlock. Enjoying some onion ring snacks in changing work by supporting the annual JRS fundraiser their ten man tent. – the Winter Solstice Ball.

The giant swing was by far the most terrifying activity at When: Saturday 1 July the camp. It was a thirteen metre high harnessed pendulum Where: Dockside, Darling Harbour swing. You would be attached to a rope which was then Dress: pulled by your team members and you would be raised up Black Tie to the point you selected. Most people went the whole way Cost: $125 per ticket to the top but some did not. Then you pulled a rope that RSVP: 23 June would release you from the rope that your team mates were Live entertainment and ‘after party’ holding on too and another rope would be attached to you and you would swing like a pendulum. For bookings call Veronica Jeffery on In team initiatives we played some team building games (02) 9356 3888 or email [email protected] like human knot and other fun games. Team initiatives really helped our team building skills. On the first night, we played commando, which was a game in the dark where we had to try to rescue the hostages from the other team which was the teachers from school and the instructors from camp. The thing was, you had to try avoid being spotlighted by the other team. If you were, you would have to give up your “life”, which was a milk bottle cap, and go back to base to receive another life and continue your search. We only found one hostage before it was game over! School girls practise traditional Burmese dances at a JRS sponsored school on the Thai-Burma border. On the second night we had a county fair, where we had fake money and we had to get in groups of ten and

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 1 9 from the junior school Junior School Curriculum Report percent of the students in Year 3 were in the top two bands for Literacy. In Numeracy one hundred percent his year the Junior School are trialling an excellent of the students scored in the top two bands. Of the one web-based maths programme called Mathletics. This hundred and twenty-three boys in Year 5 who sat the BST, Tis a Board of Studies compliant programme from K- ninety-four percent were in the top two bands for Literacy 12 which allows boys, parents and teachers to access the and ninety-three percent were in the top two bands for programme during school hours and at home if families have Numeracy. These results are very pleasing and consistent, purchased a home licence. The programme (home licence) and marginally stronger, than the previous few years. allows twenty-four hour access and is highly effective and Another measure of academic achievement is the results inter-active for K-12. There are default courses for Year 11 we have received from the University of NSW Assessments and 12, General and Advanced. The Advanced course is and Competitions in Maths, Science, English, Spelling, Calculus based. Writing and Computer Skills. A large number of our Junior School teachers have been Overall we received three High Distinctions in English, participating in a Professional Development course for Gifted three High Distinctions in Maths and fifteen High Distinctions Education with the emphasis on writing programmes and in Science. A High Distinction places a student in the top KLA units which cater better for the diverse learning needs one percent in the State. We received fifty-five Distinctions of the students in our classes. The main component of this in English, seventy-seven Distinctions in Maths and sixty- exercise is to differentiate the curriculum in terms of modified, eight Distinctions in Science. A Distinction places a student standard and extension based curriculum content, process in the top ten percent in the State. In the Computer Skills and product. A differentiated classroom provides different Assessment undertaken by Year 6 only we received six avenues to acquire content, to process or make sense of High Distinctions, thirty-six Distinctions and twenty-two information and ideas, and to develop products. This way Credits. In the Spelling Assessment undertaken by Year 4 of proceeding gives teachers opportunity for recognition we received one High Distinction, nine Distinctions and and commitment to plan for student differences. twenty-two Credits. The Writing Assessment in which we Differentiated curriculum is not something that is entered forty-six boys from Year 3 to 6 we received four developed overnight, in one month, one semester, or even High Distinctions, eleven Distinctions and fifteen Credits. A one year. It is an ongoing process in which professionals number of boys received High Distinctions and Distinctions continually strive to improve learning experiences for all in all competitions and/or assessments undertaken. children (Keirouz 1993). Twenty-eight gifted mathematicians participated in In the Junior School we have formed a small poetry the 2005 Maths Olympiad Competition which runs on group with Mrs Byrne and Mr Haynes (SAC 1994) (6.5) Wednesday mornings. This is a very challenging problem which runs at lunch time on Thursdays for those boys in solving competition for Years 4 to 6 and runs over two Years 5 and 6 who have a passion for writing, reading and Terms. In 2005 we had nine boys in the top ten percent appreciating language in its many poetic forms. There are and seven more boys in the top twenty-five percent. There two major poetry awards for which the students are aiming are five problems to be solved every month and answered to submit poetry of a high standard. The teaching and love under exam conditions. In the weeks in between the of poetry is a wonderful vehicle for experiencing the magic Olympiads we work in groups of mixed ages to solve the of our language. practice problems and enjoy cross age interaction in an We continue to develop literacy and language skills academic forum. through our Debating Programme which involves boys We look forward to many challenges and strong results in Years 5 and 6. We are part of the JSHAA and ISDA in 2006 in the pursuit of academic excellence and life-long Debating Competition which runs over three Terms. Another learning. avenue in which to develop academic and group skills is Mrs Caroline Byrne by participation in the Tournament of Minds Competition. Junior School Director of Curriculum This involves twenty-one boys from Years 5 and 6 in group problem solving over an intense six week period before proceeding to Regional Finals to present their solutions. Our chess competition also invites boys to pit their wits against each other and other schools in the Friday afternoon Inter- School Chess Competition. The results of the compulsory Board of Studies Basic Skills Testing (BST) for Years 3 and 5 in 2005 were, once again, very strong. Year 3 was particularly strong in the genre of explanation and narrative as tested and criteria marked. We were strongest in the Language section with no difference between Reading and Writing. Eighty-eight

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elcome back to another year, another year of 50metre Ogilvie House Relay Team made up of Joseph sport, a year of trials and a year of highs and Mastrangelo, Patrick Prendergast, Nic Alexandrou and Wlows. I am pleased to advise the following boys Mitchell Baumgart also set a new record of 2 minutes were appointed to lead the four Junior School Houses 30.02 seconds for 2006: Congratulations to Matthew Jepson (Year 6) who has Campion House: been named Junior School Swimming Captain for 2006. Jerome Abelda (Captain) To date Matthew has been an inspirational leader who has Ollie Masters (Vice Captain) not only led the Team in the pool but has demonstrated Ogilvie House: leadership skills beyond his years, especially in the lead Tom Goh (Captain) up to Carnivals. I would particularly like to thank the many Alex Perkins (Vice Captain) parents who assisted the staff in the organisation of the College Swimming Carnival, your assistance made the day Owen House: such a success. Tom Lindsay (Captain) In November 2005, the Junior School Tennis Trials Tom Craven (Vice Captain) were held to select the team for 2006. Due to a very wet Southwell House weekend, only the first day of the trials were completed. Declan McCarthy (Captain) As a result, the boys needed to make up the washed out Stefan Michael (Vice Captain) weekend and participated in trials to rank all players. The This Term we are trialling an intensive coaching boys were very organised and made up this lost time during programme where at each training session a professional the first week of sport trials held earlier this year. coach assists the staff and Old Boy coaches in their After the trials were completed, we were able to selected sport. This Term saw cricket greats Adam and announce the names of the sixteen boys who made up the Dean Gilchrist assist the teams and coaches. All sports have Prep Squads for 2006. Robin Pfister was the winner of the benefited from this programme and a strong skills base has St Aloysius’ College Junior School Tennis Championship been built, one that we will improve upon in Term IV. as a result of this event. The remaining thirty-two boys At the recent College Open Day a number of Junior have entered into the Northern Suburbs Tennis Association School students were involved in some sporting displays Competition where they represent the College each week for prospective families. Kieran Joel (Year 6) performed a and play against other schools and tennis clubs. Robin mini trampoline display much to the delight of the gathered Pfister, Max Evans and Olivier Wetzlar (all Year 5) were crowd. invited to trial for the JSHAA Tennis Trials recently. Each boy The Junior School Swimming carnival was held recently. performed very well against some very strong competition. Every boy in the Junior School participated in events and Congratulations to Robin Pfister who was selected in the with the assistance of a number of parents and staff, the JSHAA Tennis Team. day was a resounding success. I am pleased to advise that a number of the Junior Congratulations to Campion House, led by Ollie School Teams were undefeated during the Term I Summer Masters and Jerome Abelda (both Year 6) who led their Sport Competition. The Prep 1st V Basketball and 10a team to victory on the day with the following points being Cricket Team are to be congratulated on their performances awarded for the first Colour House competition of the this Term. A number of other teams were unlucky to lose only year: one or two games the whole season. Campion House: 295 Special mention to Stefan Michael, Mike Bentley and Alex Perkins who were selected in the JSHAA Basketball Southwell House: 285 Team. The College was the only school in the JSHAA Ogilvie House: 195 where three members of one school were selected Owen House: 190 to attend the trials for the CIS Team. While all boys The Carnival also produced a number of new College trialled very well Alex was successful in being selected records. Matthew Jepson (Year 6) set a new record of as a member of the CIS Basketball Team. This is a 1minute .435 seconds in the 100m Freestyle, beating huge achievement not only for Alex (who is Captain of the record set in 1999 by more than 1 second. He also Basketball 2006) but for St Aloysius’ to be represented went on to set a new record in the 200 metre Individual in this sport. Alex will travel to Tamworth for a week later Medley, of 2 minutes 14.18 seconds, breaking the record in this year to trial for a spot on the NSW Team and we set in 2005 by close to 9 seconds. In the Under 9s, Harry wish Alex the best of luck. Bartter set a new record time of 1 minute 57 seconds in In softball, both teams have put in a great effort over the the 50metre Freestyle. The Under 9 4 x 50metre Campion five games. Matthew Jepson and Lewis Pointing had some House Relay Team comprising Harry Bartter, Edward momentous catches in the Prep A Team along with some Moult, Ben Harte and Joseph Hickey set a new record notable batters including Matthew Jepson, Ben Chapple time of 3 minutes 34.14 seconds. The Under 12 4 x and Joseph Mastrangelo, along with Tom Stephenson who

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always puts in a great fielding effort. All players work very fifteen first placings, ten second placings and twelve third well as a team and have demonstrated great sportsmanship placings. The most pleasing results were seven first placings throughout the season. Jordan Caleo, Justin Owens and by Matthew Jepson (Year 6), our Swim Team Captain, Sam McGraw had some fantastic catches with fine batting including a couple of PB times. Also pleasing were the efforts performances from Jordan Caleo, Justin Owens and Max of Oliver Gibson (Year 5), Harrison Williams (Year 6), Patrick Sherlock. O’Connell (Year 5), Alex Hyde (Year 6), Harry Bartter (Year In Term I optional fitness sessions are available to all 3), Andre Anderson (Year 5) and Nic Alexandrou (Year 6). boys and parents who want to increase their fitness levels Our Under 12 Relay Team came first and our Under 11 in preparation for the winter season or just to get fit each Relay Team came third. Tuesday morning. The group has increased from twenty-five The BPSSA Swimming Carnival held at Riverview on boys on the first morning to over sixty each Tuesday. Friday, 3 March was most impressive in terms of results for St To date it has been a very successful Term I, a very busy Aloysius’. The College took out the trophy for the third year Term, but a Term which all the boys have enjoyed. In Term in a row. We finished sixty plus points ahead of our nearest II we are very fortunate to have a strong representation at rivals, Riverview. We were also awarded the handicap JSHAA Football Trials with Chris Anderson, Tom Craven, title which is based on results versus size of school, number Scott Murray and Grant Jansson (all Year 6) due to compete of students. The St Aloysius’ team at Riverview included a in the trials. We wish these boys the best of luck. number of different boys who had swum well at our school Mr Trevor Dunne carnival and events only for the 10, 11 and 12 year olds. A number of boys had to step up a Division and swim in Junior School Sportsmaster races other than their form stroke owing to late withdrawals and illness. We were placed first, second or third in almost Swimming Report 2006 every event, including the 4 x 25 metre Medley Relays, the ongratulations are offered to Matthew Jepson (Year 6 x 25 metre Freestyle Relays and the favourite event of the 6) who was named Swim Captain for the 2006 day, the Jersey Relay! CJunior School Swim Squad. With strong results from the first two Swimming Meets The Swimming season for 2006 began with the in 2006, Knox and Riverview, our swimmers proceeded College Inter-House Carnival held at Lane Cove Pool in to JSHAA championships competing in the 9,10, 11 and week two and concluded for the majority of the team with 12 year age groups. This level of competition proved the JSHAA Carnival at Homebush on Monday, 13 March. very challenging and only a small number of our team In between we had two meets; one Friday evening meet were placed at this meet, the most successful being at Knox Grammar School and a Brother’s Meet held at Matthew Jepson who timed fastest in all his six events Riverview on Friday, 3 March. except one where he was placed third. Oliver Wetzlar (Year 5) was placed second in the Under 10 50 metre The Inter-House Carnival was won by Campion on Breaststroke in a time of 48.12 seconds and Harrison 295 points, closely followed by Southwell on 285 points. Williams (Year 6) came third in the Under 11 50 metre Ogilvie and Owen closely contested for third and fourth Freestyle in a time of 31.96 seconds. The Under 12 places respectively. The relays at the conclusion of the Relay Team of Matt Jepson, Patrick Prendergast, Joseph day proved, as usual, to be the most exciting and closely Mastrangelo (Year 6) and Harrison Williams took out first contested for house points to decide the final placing of our place in the Under 12 50 metre freestyle relay in a time four Houses. of 2:09:29. Age Champions were: From the JSHAA Carnival these five swimmers went Under 9s: Harry Bartter (Year 3), Campion House forward to the CIS Carnival on 28 March with Alex Hyde Runner Up: Laurence Smith (Year 4), Campion House (Year 6) as a reserve for the Relay Team. This small band Under 10s: Oliver Wetzlar (Year 5), Campion House of Junior School swimmers were very successful at these trials and all squad members will proceed to PSSA (State) Runner Up: Oliver Gibson (Year 5), Southwell House in mid-April. We took out six gold and two silver medals. Under 11s: Harrison Williams (Year 6), Campion House Matthew Jepson was named swimmer of the meet and St Runner Up: Patrick O’Connell (Year 5), Campion House Aloysius’ won the team points score as well. Under12s: Matthew Jepson (Year 6), Southwell House Our Senior Relay Team of Harrison Williams, Joseph Runner Up: Patrick Prendergast (Year 6), Ogilvie House Mastrangelo, Alex Hyde and anchor man, Matthew Jepson Our next meet was held at Knox Grammar School on came first in 2.07 minutes to take out the team’s first gold the evening of 24 February. This was a short course time medal. trial only, so no places were given and teachers and team This was followed by Matthew winning the 100 metre managers were asked to time their own swimmers. Boys Freestyle in 1.02 minutes and the 50 metre freestyle in were aiming for Personal Bests and to better their Inter-House 28.26 seconds. Next Oliver Wetzlar swam a brilliant race times. This meet was for 9 years to 12 years and netted to come second in the Under 10 Breaststroke. This was

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 2 followed by Matthew Jepson with gold in the 50 metre medals. He also competed in a recent NSW Championship Butterfly and 50 metre Backstroke. Matthew was very proud and won two events and was placed in two others. of his second in the Breaststroke as he swam a Personal I encourage all team members to continue to enjoy Best of 40.00 seconds. To cap off a successful day for St their swimming and training and keep up their fitness. I Aloysius’, Matthew Jepson swam the 200 metre Individual thank parents for the support and help offered and given Medley in a new record time of 2.37 minutes which was at carnivals and swim meets and I look forward to some a second personal best. We congratulate this little team of exciting results from the PSSA event in April. athletes who do not win races without a great deal of effort Mrs Caroline Byrne and training behind their successes. We wish them well at MIC Swimming Junior School the upcoming PSSA Carnival. Congratulations. Many swimmers have recorded PBs this season, the standout being Matt Jepson who also represented NSW in the Pan Pacific Games in Melbourne and returned with four

Presidential Meeting he President of the Republic of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus attended a luncheon in his honour at TTaronga Zoo Function Centre on Saturday, 25 February. Representatives of the Lithuanian Parliament, NSW Government and the Sydney-Lithuanian Community were present. The President discussed the changes in social and economic status in Lithuania since the end of Soviet occupation with Aloysian students: Dailius Wilson (Year 9), Julian Wilson (Year 8) and Old Boy, Aistis Bieri (SAC 1991). The Jesuits have enjoyed a proud tradition in Lithuania since 1569, striving to promote excellence in Catholic education. The Jesuits created two schools in Vilnius and Kaunas. Following the end of Soviet rule in Lithuania, two universities in these cities were established by the Jesuits in addition to raising over $1million in aid to fund structural repair projects all over Lithuania rectifying post-war damage and assisting the Lithuanian community. Aistis, Dailius and Julian were deeply influenced by this event and were proud to represent the Aloysian Family at such an important occasion.

Left to Right: Aistis Bieri (SAC 1991), His Excellency Valdas Adamkus, Julian Wilson (Year 8) and Dailius Wilson (Year 9)

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Induction and Welcome for New Our discipline processes Teaching Staff Our service programmes Our pastoral network e welcome the following new staff to St Aloysius’ Our faith story College for 2006 and look forward to their Winvolvement in this collective endeavour of Understanding what it means to be a teacher in the Ignatian Education. Ignatian context is to be open to the pedagogy of reflective teaching. We consider these five key questions when Miss Gillian Clarke Science preparing to engage our students: Mrs Debbie Edwards Administration Staff Context What do I need to know about my students in Mr John Frare PDHPE order for me to teach them well? Miss Julie Hart Junior School Experience What is the best way for me to engage Mr Chris Haynes (SAC 1994) Junior School them as a whole person in the teaching and learning process? Miss Alexandra Hill Junior School Reflection How can I help them to be more reflective Mr James Lister (SAC 1997) Junior School so that they more deeply understand the Mrs Helen McCarthy Junior School significance of what they have learnt? Mr Tom Riemer SJ RE Action How can I create an environment where Mrs Kyoko Rodgers LOTE my students are positively challenged and changed by their learning? Miss Natalie Selwood IT Evaluation How can I create the reflective space for my Mr John Williams (SAC 1995) Mathematics students and myself to decide how we can do Miss Jen Zongor PDHPE things better next time? The process of formation for new teachers commences Staff Recruitment and Induction with this induction and continues with days of reflection teamed with staff from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and - An Ignatian Perspective Loyola Catholic High School, with a view to conceptualising t is said that maintaining and developing the Jesuit their experience. Staff are given insights to the story and life identity of our school depends on the careful selection of of Ignatius, his spirituality and the legacy of his formation Isuch people as these new teachers and on a programme of the Jesuits in Schools. An introduction to the meditations of appropriate formation in the Ignatian Charism and and prayer experiences of Ignatius emphasise reflection as pedagogy for them. Their induction programme covers not a part of our custom of prayer, both in our lives and in their only the administrivia and minutiae of commencing in a teaching. new workplace, but more significantly an understanding of our Charism and the charter of expectations of an educator Parent Induction - An Ignatian in the Ignatian tradition. New staff are led through an interpretation of what we understand of Jesuit Schools in the Perspective Ignatian tradition, namely, to ew parents too undergo this process of formation Desire to do the will of Christ and in our actions bring when commencing at St Aloysius’ College, through His Kingdom alive. Nthe Parent Ignatian Evenings. Using a variety of Be witnesses to charity and service in helping and information and media, we enable new members of our working for others. school community to access our faith story and its heritage. To understand well what it means to be involved in a Jesuit Be involved in a conversation, between God and School, one best look at the Jesuits as a religious order ourselves. – their history, their spirit, their reason for existence. To Seek and to find God in the experiences of our understand that best, one needs to look at the life story of everyday life. their founder Inigo de Loyola – Saint Ignatius. His life story Our Jesuit Heritage is introduced to new staff as being alive best reflects the foundational insights of the Society of Jesus in many facets of our daily rituals: (The Jesuits), and the ministry of schools in which we are Our mission statement situated. Our motto From the outset, Jesuit schools stressed the development of critical analysis; the skills of analysing, evaluating and Our patron communicating, rather than knowledge for its own sake, Our crest and so we seek staff of this same ilk. Education in our Our method of teaching context is seen to be apostolic. Ignatius sought to educate

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 4 young men to work for the betterment of others. For this they needed to be erudite, clear-sighted, generous and influential. Today the same qualities are sought both of our students and of the teachers who guide and form them. A two-evening presentation for parents mirrors this programme for staff induction and what is also presented for Year 7 students through their Religious Education classes in Term I where they study School and Church Communities such as their own context. It is this emphasis on bringing people ‘into the fold’ as it were that provides for a more informed and better equipped school community. IGNATIAN VOLUNTEERS Jesuit schools today seek to sustain a tradition which has AUSTRALIA honed many to be fine instruments of God in the service of others; men of contemplation, competence, compassion Companions for a Faith that does Justice and commitment. Ignatian Volunteers Australia is a national volunteer programme The Characteristics of Jesuit Education (1987) is the being developed by the Australian Jesuit Province. blueprint for what we provide for our students at St Aloysius’ The volunteer community of women and men seek the College. Its nine main characteristics, laid before our new opportunity to accompany and serve the poor and marginalised staff, parents and boys, act as their barometer for measuring through a wide range of activities. This service is enhanced by our success as an Ignatian educational community. Jesuit reflection in the Ignatian tradition. Education: IVA Sydney programme will be officially launched by Fr Mark 1. Is world-affirming, assisting in the total formation of Raper SJ AM (SAC 1960), Provincial of the Society of Jesus, each individual. It provides for a religious dimension at St Aloysius’ College, in The Juana Mateo Room (formerly that permeates the entire curriculum, apostolic in nature, called the Conference Room, on level 4 of the College promoting dialogue between faith and culture. – entrance via Jeffrey Street), Milsons Point on Tuesday May 9 2006 at 6.00 pm. 2. Insists on individual care and concern for each person, emphasising activity on the part of the student and The Launch will be an opportunity to hear of the developments encouraging life-long openness to growth. of IVA and of the many openings available to an Ignatian Volunteer. We welcome you. 3. Is value-oriented, encouraging a realistic knowledge, love and acceptance of self and providing a realistic Light refreshments will be served and, to assist in catering, could you kindly reply if you are able to share the evening to: knowledge of the world in which we live. 4. Proposes Christ as the model of human life, celebrating Christina James faith, prayer, worship and service. [email protected] 9418 3796 h 5. Is preparation for active life commitment, serving the Ailsa Gillett OAM faith that does justice. It seeks to form “men and women [email protected] 9936 5563 w for others”, manifesting a particular concern for the poor. 6. Is an apostolic instrument, in service of the Church. 7. Pursues excellence in its work of formation and witnesses to excellence. 8. Stresses a lay-Jesuit collaboration relying on a spirit of community among all members of the community. 9. Is a “system” of schools with a common vision and common goals, assisting in providing the professional training and ongoing formation. We wish all our new staff, parents and boys every encouragement as they settle into the Aloysian community and look forward to a prosperous collaboration and contribution for many years to come. Mr Sam Di Sano Deputy Principal – Senior School

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 5 from the senior school Director of Curriculum thirty-three percent and Extension Music a very pleasing seventy-five percent. - 2005 HSC Report PDHPE: This is a relatively new course at St Aloysius’. he Class of 2005 has received a creditable set of Nevertheless it has achieved consistently high results. In results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). One 2005 nearly forty-three percent of the candidature were in Tof the easiest points of comparison in performance is Band 6, compared to fewer than six percent state-wide. the number of students in the Merit List. To be eligible for Economics: The performance of this subject continues to the Merit List a student must score 90 or more in a 2 Unit improve. Twenty-five percent of the students achieved a course, or 45 or more in a 1 Unit course. While this is a Band 6 and the course average was 8.31 above the limited comparison as it only looks at the top performing state. students, it is the one used by the press, as these results are Mathematics: The results in Mathematics continue to be made public. bedrock on which a sound HSC is based at St Aloysius’. Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 The performance in the more demanding Extension 1 and Extension 2 courses was particularly pleasing. The high Total students 126 119 124 109 144 demands of our Mathematics teachers has once again Mentions 82 117 134 83 131 achieved excellent results. Forty-seven percent of the Extension 1 course and forty percent of the Extension 2 All-Rounders: course achieved marks in the top band. There were six students named in the Premiers All-Rounders Sciences: Like Mathematics this has been a key learning List. These students scored 90 or better in 10 Units. They area of traditional strength at St Aloysius’. The results in were: Jason Cheung, Raymond Chua, Mark Pieterse, each science subject were strong. Of particular note were Angus Ryan, Patrick Schneider and Ben Shum. the strong performance in Physics and especially Chemistry Significantly three students missed out on this list by one where twenty-three percent achieved above 90 compared mark in one subject. These students were: John Maclean, to a state-wide figure of eight percent. Patrick Hurley and Jason Rushton. Two students also achieved Drama: This subject attracts a diverse range of students and over 90 in 9 Units: Chris Aboud and Nic Halter. has a significant practical component. Like previous years there have been excellent results with thirty-one percent Top Ten Achievers: achieving the top band compared to a state figure of less We had three students placed in the top 10 for individual than eight percent. subjects: Studies of Religion: This subject, particularly the 2 Unit Extension Music: Angus Ryan course has achieved excellent results for several years. Not PDHPE: Matthew Walker only was Jason Rushton in the top Achievers list, but twenty- seven percent of candidature achieved Band 6, compared 2U Studies of Religion: Jason Rushton to eight percent state-wide. University Admission Index (UAI) Calculations: General Comments: Due to government regulations, the College does not have As is done every year the College has analysed the HSC access to students UAI’s. However, we have used the results using statistical investigations provided by Catholic scaling information provided by the Universities Admission Education Commission and by an independent company Centre to estimate UAI scores. Academic Profiles. Using this data Father Principal and I Our calculations indicate that approximately forty-five have met with various Heads of Department to discuss the students (out of one hundred and forty-one who were results and learn from them. undertaking a full programme of study in 2005) achieved a In every subject area we have endeavoured to build UAI of 90 or above. This is thirty-two percent of the cohort; on strengths and identify and address areas of relative a pleasing result given that the State average is sixteen weakness. percent. Similarly fifty-five percent of our students had a UAI above 80. Some of the changes introduced in recent years as a result of our analysis and reflections include: Faculty Highlights: Introduction of streamed classes in English: Year 11 Music: The efforts made by the Music Department to 2005; Year 10 2006 raise the academic results in the HSC have been hugely Review of advice to students about suitability for successful. Their efforts, combined with a talented group of General Mathematics and Standard English students have culminated in outstanding results. Angus Ryan More demanding entry requirements into Extension courses came equal first in the state for Extension Music scoring 50/50. The proportion of students in the top band was Extra lessons in Extension History high in all courses: Music 1 fifty-seven percent; Music 2 Greater emphasis on writing

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 6 Continual review of nature of assessment tasks eg where you want to go, many back doors and opportunities inclusion of mid-year examination for English to be grabbed. Allow yourself some time to process the results and when you are ready, talk through your options Communicating our changes to parents and students with someone knowledgeable”. Supervised study in Kircher Library Band Results for all 2 Unit courses* Introduction of Legal Studies in 2006 Band St Aloysius’ Result Percentage of The feedback from students regarding University entry St Aloysius’ Candidature has been particularly pleasing. A significant proportion Band 6 91 13% of students seem to have achieved access to courses of Band 5 318 45% preference. A number of students have received scholarships Band 4 220 31% and bursaries, reflecting the all-round strengths of many of Band 3 70 10% our graduates. Band 2 7 1% This report rightly recognises and celebrates the Band 1 2 <1% achievements of many. The Class of 2005 have achieved (*Total of 708 individual student results in 2 Unit courses, including some very outstanding outcomes. However not every 1 Unit Studies of Religion) student will be satisfied with the results they obtained. Band Results for all Extension Courses* A prominent adolescent mental health expert, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg wrote the following letter in the Band St Aloysius’ Result Percentage of Sydney Morning Herald. I include as a reminder to all of St Aloysius’ Candidature the need for perspective at this time. Band 4 40 25% Band 3 92 56% “To all those students who were disappointed by their Band 2 29 18% HSC results – just remember four things. One, this is the only Band 1 2 1% week in your life anyone will ever ask you what your UAI is. Two, you are not your score; life will still be worth living (*Total of 163 individual students in Extension courses) irrespective of what score you get. Three, it is possible to Mr Neville Williams get 99.95 and fail life. Finally, there are many ways to get Director of Curriculum

QEII and QE2 Visit Kirribilli he College has witnessed many memorable events in the life of Sydney over the past one hundred and Ttwenty-seven years.

In February and March we witnessed the visit to Sydney of two Queen Elizabeths. The Cunard passenger liner QE2 stopped off in Sydney on her annual visit as a part of a world cruise. The QE2 departed Sydney on a glorious day and headed to Adelaide and then on to Southampton via Asia and the Suez Canal. In March, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II drove down Fitzroy Street on her way to Kirribilli House for a reception to celebrate Commonwealth Day. The twenty-one vehicle motorcade passed through Kirribilli during the boys' lunch break and many of the Senior Boys voluntarily lined the street to see Her Majesty, HRH Prince Phillip and HRH Prince Edward pass. “I did but see her passing by ...”

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 7 from the senior school In the Kircher Library Debating Report wonderful thing happened to me this week. A Year he year has got off to a flying start and we are well 8 boy came to borrow Philip Pullman’s novel, The and truly into the debating season. The Captain of A Amber Spyglass. As is my usual modis operandi I TDebating and Public Speaking for 2006 is Harry asked if he had read the prescribed novel for Year 8 English Grace (Year 12). Harry recently progressed to the final students - Northern Lights. twelve students in consideration for a place in the NSW “Yes Miss. We have to read that for English and I Schools Debating Team. The College wishes Harry all the absolutely loved it. Now I just have to read the next one.” best in his efforts to secure a place in the final four. He replied enthusiastically. Debating continues to be a great strength of the College This situation demonstrates what ‘Library’ is truly about. Co-curricula Programme. However, other schools have This boy had to read a particular title, and, lo and behold, started to put more effort into debating and our long-held he discovered that not only did he actually enjoy that traditional success has been challenged on a number of experience but now he wanted to read on. It is this type of fronts. reaction that makes me love what I do. A number of Old Boys of the College have kindly The Kircher Library and the Department of English returned to coach the boys and assist them in their are driving a new initiative that will commence in Term preparation for the weekly competitions. The boys very II. This exciting new programme will be known as The much appreciate the assistance of the Old Boys and enjoy Gerard Manly Hopkins’ Wide Reading Challenge. Book the interaction with these young men. lists of about thirty titles have been created for each This year the College will enter into the Independent Year Group and multiple copies of each title have been Schools Debating Association competitions, the Catholic purchased with the support of the College Foundation’s Schools Debating Competition as well as the traditional Library Fund. The aim of these lists is to introduce the CAS competition. A number of regular social debates will boys to a wide variety of authors, and styles of writing, also be held throughout the year. while still keeping within the reading level appropriate to With over one hundred boys involved in the College each Year Group. In many cases we have only included debating programme, we continue to be a powerhouse of the first title of a series of titles in the hope that what the spoken word amongst schools in the State. happened to the boy in Year 8 will occur over and over Mr Mark Norton for many boys. The challenge in Years 7 - 9 will coincide Debating Master with the English Department's Literature Circle that will operate once a cycle. Youth Minister and The Lunchroom The basic challenge for each boy will be to read fifteen titles in total – ten from the set list and then after negotiation he lunchroom opened three years ago when the new with their English teacher a further five suitable titles. This Youth Minister, Miss Emily Moran joined the College in will earn them a Certificate of Achievement. For students T2004. Each week and almost at every lunchtime, she wishing to extend themselves even further there are three has opened up her office for the boys to come for lunch to extension levels of titles for each Year Group - a bronze, sit down and have a chat amongst themselves. silver and gold level. Each student will receive a table that Some of the usual visitors have been going there since they will use as a record of their reading. We will require it opened and in that time Miss Moran has come to know parental signatures next to the title of each novel upon more about them. There are also a large number of boys completion of the reading process. who come here either for part of lunchtime or semi regularly This is an exciting initiative for the boys of this College. a couple of times per week for a chat, or a chance to catch Not only are we challenging each boy to read, we are up with mates or to do homework. encouraging him to extend himself beyond his normal Many of the boys, who have been attending the comfort zone. We are offering modern titles and authors lunchroom over the past three years, could be considered while maintaining contact with titles that may be considered regulars. This group of regular boys consist of mainly students worthy of being part of the canon. There is something on from Years 9 and 10. However, each year has seen new the lists of titles for everyone. boys come to this room from Years 7and 8. Boys come I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fr Middleton to the lunchroom for various reasons, some for a place to SJ for his support and contribution to this exciting wide hangout with their friends, for others it is a chance to meet reading initiative. new people and have a chat, it is also a good place to go if you are experiencing a few hassles and are in need Watch this space for enthusiastic updates on the boys’ of some help. Whatever the reason, the ‘Lunchroom’ is a achievements. great alternative space to that of the Quadrangle, Bradfield Ms Louise Burgett Park or The Kircher Library and everyone is made to feel Teacher Librarian – Student and Staff Services welcome.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 2 8 (Mexico) and one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in 2004 (Athens). The aims of the IMO include: the discovering, encouraging and challenging of mathematically gifted school students, the fostering of friendly international relations between students and their teachers, the sharing of information on educational syllabi and practice throughout the world. We have just received news that Sean Gomes (Year 11) has been invited with twenty-four other students from around Australia to be a member of this year’s Mathematics Olympiad Selection School to be held at Shore School in April. The 47th International Mathematics Olympiad will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in July. Sean, Jimmy Kiely (Year 11) and Jason Lee (Year 12), Miss Moran and some of the Lunchroom members have been attempting Mathematics Olympiad problem solving competitions for the past few years and have had When asked what they enjoy most about the ‘Lunchroom’ considerable success at this very high level of intellectual some of the students’ responses were as follows; endeavour. Each of these boys is to be commended for his Joel said; “The lunchroom is a nice place to relax determination in attempting some very difficult problems. and talk to others and if you aren’t interested in talking to Sean achieved a bronze award for his outstanding anyone just sit down or kick back and relax. It is a nice results in this year’s Australian competition and is to be place to go...” congratulated on his outstanding achievement which is a Nick said; “You can sit down and relax, without having reward for his hard work over the past few years and his to move around, you can read a book, chat with your devotion to Mathematics. friends and/or do some study.” Mr Brian Shanley James said; “It’s a good opportunity to meet other Head of Mathematics people and make new friends”. Tom says “I mainly like it because it is much cooler than Life For Kids outside when it is hot and also has comfy seating”. hristmas for Life For Kids was a time of goodwill, Tristan says “We have the opportunity to talk amongst joy and community. The one hundred and fifty ourselves and it is the only place you can eat inside the children and their families were able to enjoy building without getting into trouble!” C and celebrate, some relief from their day to day poverty Kenneth says “The room is a nice place to rest and at and crisis. the same time to talk”. Brian finishes with “The choices in music aren’t all that great but some times we can be lucky and listen to something good”. Personally, I have found the lunchroom to be a quiet sanctuary where you can go to be with friends, talk about what’s going on and come to a place if ever you are in need of any help or advice. Personally I have found the ‘Lunchroom’ to be a very beneficial part of my schooling life. William Johnson (Year 10) Mathematics Olympiad he International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is the pinnacle of excellence and achievement for school Tstudents of mathematics throughout the world. The first IMO was held in Romania in 1959 and Australia has Some of the Redfern children enjoying the Annual Christmas Party entered teams since 1981 with six bronze medals in 2005

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Apart from his activities as a composer and organist, Corrette was a pedagogue par excellence. He was responsible for writing seventeen teaching methods for a wide range of instruments including the voice. He regularly held concerts in his home where his students would perform. There is little doubt that the organ concertos, published in 1756, were performed in this context. Like a number of organists of the time, it was not unusual to have an organ in the house. If the organ concertos of Handel are well known, those of Corrette have been obscured by time. It is known that Corrette travelled to England in 1738 where he would have encountered Handel’s music. Corrette’s organ concertos can be considered as ground-breaking as they Senior Boys packing the Christmas Hampers for Life for Kids are the first known keyboard concertos in France. Having been alerted to the existence of these works in the early Decorations, clowns, music and games, turkey and ham 1990s, I was later to find out that no one had published a dinner, Santa, the Christmas story and hampers all made for complete, modern edition. time of great sharing and fun. Towards the end of 2005, I had a phone call from We are indebted to the generosity of so many at St the Director of Music at the College, Mr Michael Hissey, Aloysius’ who provided and prepared hampers, tirelessly indeed a deus ex machina experience. He asked, inter wrapped and sorted presents and who were part of the alia, about the idea to record the Corrette concertos. celebrations – to our students doing ‘Faith in Service’, On saying that some players were unavailable, I was parents past and present, and staff – a big thank you! immediately offered a hand-picked list: James Zwar (Year The Parents and Friends’ donation enabled us to outfit 11) (Violin I), Alex Smith (SAC 2007) (Violin II), Jonathan one hundred children for school which was some venture! Chan (Year 7) (Violin III), Cameron Hissey (SAC 2005) The ‘kids’ take great pride in owning a pair of shoes of their (Viola), Angus Ryan (SAC 2005) (Cello) and Findley choice and it is our hope this brings the confidence and Hipkin (Year 12) (Flute). Cameron Hissey was to be the dignity they deserve in seeking an education. recording engineer and editor, and James Goldrick (SAC Our weekly breakfast continues, together with Surfboard 2005) gladly accepted the invitation to be my assistant riding, beach, movie and theatre outings, and support for at the console in addition to being a very valuable families. If you would like to be part of Life for Kids, we second set of ears. Voilà! I immediately contacted James encompass a myriad of activities and would welcome Dixon (SAC 2004) who arranged the first meeting of the you. players during the January 2006 holidays. The synergy Ailsa Gillett OAM 9936 5563 work The Corrette Project ust after 9.00 pm on the evening of Sunday 26, February, a violent storm erupted as in mimicry of the Jfinal strains of a thunderous D Major chord which had just dissolved into the golden brickwork of The Boys’ Chapel at the College. The recording of the Corrette Project, which had progressed from the modest seed of an idea, was now complete and safely stored within the cyber viscera of a computer. The reader might ask: Who or what is ‘Corrette’? Michel Corrette was born in Rouen on 10 April 1707 and was baptised the same day in the parish of Saint- Vincent. Corrette led a distinguished career; he was concurrently organist at two prestigious churches. The first of these was at Sainte-Marie-du-Temple and the second was the Jesuit Church of St Louis. The Jesuit Church, however, is known today as St Paul-St Louis. Corrette was organist here T he 1774 Isnard organ at the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, until 1764 when Louis XV expelled the Jesuits from France. St Maximin-en-Provence.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 0 of this group exceeded my expectations. I must confess that puts those most disadvantaged among us in the same that I have rarely experienced the joy of performing with regard as those with whom we share a fence (or school such a dynamic group of young players. room, or team or workplace). On the evening of Sunday 5 February, we had Our vision for Australia is a place where people can successfully recorded Concertos no. 2, 3 and 6 all within access opportunities; feel they have a contribution to make. two hours. Ever conscious that the students had just started This is the gospel way. If it goes the other way, we risk the a new school year and with the burdensome commitments rise of an underclass – and the problems associated with of Jesus Christ Superstar looming, I judiciously decided to marginalised, angry, desperate people. record the remaining three concertos as organ solos, an At Jesuit Social Services, we act on this by viewing option which Corrette specified in his preface. As ‘filler service delivery as impossible without first forming respectful items’ on this CD, I have chosen a small selection of works relationships with people. These crucial relationships are from Corrette’s 1756 organ book, none of which has ever based on understanding the causes why people offend, been recorded. whether it is drugs, mental illness, neglect or trauma. Anthony Wallington Scholarship ll the money raised from the sales of the CD will be directed to the Dr Anthony Wallington (SAC 1959) AMemorial Music Scholarship. Let it be known that the players donated their time. I am indebted to the College Foundation for making this project a reality. I am also very grateful for the support given by the College Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ. For my part, it is my heart-felt pleasure to be able give something back to the College. Here lies a sobering thought: had I never attended the College, I might have never played the organ. The Corrette Project is the realisation of a dream come true. How many of us can say that we continue to live our dreams? We believe that we are all shaped by our family, our Mr Pastór de Lasala (SAC 1975) community and the broader society. But, equally, we can shape these institutions. For this reason, we make it our priority to keep up A Just Society Starts with a Deep an open dialogue with our stakeholders and the broader Conversation community about values - about the kind of world we want to live in. In this way, disadvantage stops being ‘out there’, raditionally, a jubilee year is about liberation, about and we’re several steps closer to building a society that is setting things right. In this jubilee year, we celebrate the inclusive, respectful, compassionate and just. lives of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, St Francis Xavier and T This is what drives our research and advocacy work. Blessed Peter Faber. By understanding and analysing the cause of entrenched What stands out for me about these three men is their problems, we can then work to alleviate problems. capacity to engage in deep conversations... with each In this jubilee year, let’s focus on having deep other, with their God and ultimately with countless others. conversations that explore our shared human journey, At Jesuit Social Services, we continue this tradition by reminding ourselves that our liberation is intrinsically tied up being in relationship with people, by truly listening to, and with the liberation of others. connecting with them. Ms Julie Edwards Our mission is ‘standing in solidarity with those in need; CEO, Jesuit Social Services expressing a faith that promotes justice’. If you want to find out more about Jesuit Social Services Although stated separately, these two components are and how you can support our work please look up our inextricably linked. Why? Because when we talk about website www.jss.org.au, phone us on (03)9427 7388 ‘those in need’, it compels us to ask: or email [email protected] Who are they? How did they come to be in need? What would it take for them to move out of that situation? Jesuit Social Services If we agree that every one of us shares a common Standing in solidarity with those humanity, we are then challenged to take the condition in need, expressing a faith of all people to heart. We need to apply our intelligence, that promotes justice. our resources and our efforts to building the kind of world

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Prospective Parents and boys in the Junior School on Open Day

he year started with one hundred and fifty-seven new students and one hundred new families who Tcommenced at the College. Thirty-nine siblings of current students commenced their studies here this year.

Prospective students try out the Cadet Unit sling shot.

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their applications in May. A waitlist will be put together for those applicants who did not gain a first round offer. Sometimes a late entrance examination is held around November, should any last minute places become available. So if you’ve missed the March exams, perhaps contact the College in late October, to enquire if this examination will take place. If you would like more information on enrolments, Parents cook up a storm to welcome prospective families on Open Day please contact the Registrar on (02) 9936 5535 or email: [email protected] Late in January our new Senior School students had a Mrs Anne-Maree McCarthy tour of the College just before school started. This was a Registrar good opportunity to meet staff and have any last minute questions answered. Open Day was held on Sunday 5 March this year. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather for the day. Staff, students, parents and Old Boys were available for tours and to provide information about the College. During March, all our 2007 scholarship and entrance examinations were held as well as entrance examinations for Year 7, 2008 entry. This year, only academic scholarships were offered. We had a record number of one hundred and seventy-five boys sitting the Year 5, 2007 examination for sixty places available. Half of the Year 3 and Year 4 intake were siblings of current students. Twenty-eight sons of Old Boys sat Miss Stella Robinson (Mathematics Deaprtment) with Mrs Helen Jones and an entrance examination this year. Mr Warwick Jones (SAC 1986) and their son Henry at the College Open Day

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St Aloysius’ College Foundation Limited “..Little did I know at the time of the enormous impact my days at St Aloysius’ College would have on the rest of my life. Though times were harder then, the enduring lessons learnt from the Jesuit Fathers and the lay staff and the deep bonds of friendship formed with my schoolmates have had a tremendously positive influence on my own, and on my family’s lives. This was St Aloysius’ gift to me and it is why I have chosen to remember the College in my estate. In this way I can create my own legacy by helping future generations of Aloysians to be educated and guided in the Jesuit tradition for many years after I have gone.” Words of an Old Boy of the College

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a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 3 from the senior school French Tour We visited some brilliant places in Avignon and surrounding countryside, and some not so brilliant places. -Day was 27 November 2005. Thirty-four people One episode that will stick out in the boys’ memory is stood waiting at Sydney Airport, waiting on their Marseilles. Our bus driver wanted to drop us off at the DMalaysia Airlines flight to Paris. Everyone had end of the port; however a road block was in place packed light and no-one managed to forget any documents. because of a big protest outside the town hall. So he This was a healthy start to the tour; however this gave us dropped us as close as he could. He fortunately decided three weeks to have lots of incidents. to come with us. We rounded a corner to find riot police We were met in Paris by a major traffic jam on the facing us. We were all wearing blue jackets. We were freeway into Paris and on the périphérique, the ring road. a group of thirty-four. What do you think the French riot The restaurant owners had decided to take their protest over police thought? The four officers lifted their shields and taxation to the roads – they were doing such a good job batons. The boys were told to stop. Mrs Downes and the too. A normal 1 hour trip took 2 1⁄2 hours. We were told bus driver tentatively walked to the officers to ask if we that they were protesting against the tax of 18% on their could walk to the end of the port. The riot police thought businesses whilst fast food outlets only paid 5%. we might provoke matters so sent us around the back of Our accommodation of course was ready for us by the the town hall to avoid the protestors. They radioed each time we got there. We dumped our bags, cleaned our other either end of the protest to warn the other police that teeth and met again to start our adventure. We quickly a group of kangaroos in blue jackets were coming through assessed that we were going to have to work on ‘Aloysian and they were not a threat! Meantime”. The boys did not quite comprehend the idea of While in Marseille we persuaded our driver to take us 1pm meaning 1pm. So we added 20 minutes to the times to Estaque which is the setting for the Extension prescribed we gave so that we could leave on time. text. However he would not let us get out of the bus, fearing The first week in Paris saw us do the usual tourist sites, for our safety. So we got to see the Estaque from the comfort as well as the not so usual sites. The sewers were great and safety of the bus. amusement to the boys, and all the usual standard jokes We visited the usual places around Avignon. La were brushed off and tried out. The poor guide, whose Fontaine de Vaucluse being one of the favourites, as was English was very good, found the boys most amusing and les Baux de Provence. The not so exciting places were the she had a great tour. Musée du Vitrail – a stained glass window museum which Naturally no tour is complete without its mishaps, and was organised at the last minute by the school in Avignon we managed to lose at least one boy in the metro every to replace the Perrier factory which has closed down. day for the week. Fortunately we found them all again, but Needless to say the most memorable part of the Musée du it took a while to train them all. Vitrail was there was only one toilet!!! We ate out every night in wonderful restaurants. We We completed the tour with Eurodisney, meeting an Old made friends with restaurant owners and wait staff. The Boy in the middle of it all (Patrick Tai SAC 2002). Then we boys tried everything they could taking full advantage of the ended up with a magnificent meal which nearly ended in generous servings of food they were presented with. disaster for the teachers, when the waiter coming up the Then we were off to Avignon. We caught the train down stairs, missed his footing, tried to steady himself against there and like a well-oiled machine were able to get all the the wall, and managed to drop 30 cokes and oranginas bags off the train in 2 minutes. The boys and their billets he was holding on the tray he had. The boys were very were so pleased to see each other, no-one could move on sympathetic and we all asked his boss not to get upset with the platform and the station staff were despairing of us. him. It was all OK in the end. Then we had to come home. We left eight boys behind as they were going to spend Christmas in England with family and we all headed wearily for the airport. Our luggage bulging at the seams, and our hearts full of sadness at leaving Paris, Avignon and the language tour of a lifetime. Ms Robinson and Mr Caillard were marched around Paris and Avignon, getting up at the crack of dawn and were not allowed to go to bed until the last boy was sound asleep. They did this all with such great humour and enthusiasm, even on the days when the mercury fell below zero, and they were a great team to take on tour. The French Tour Group in Avignon Mrs Karen Downes Head of Languages

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 4 Of Septics and Sceptics – the 2005 Philippines Immersion Experience he 2005 trip to the Philippines of eleven Year 11 students was in the deepest sense, an immersion experience Tentailing all the sights and scenes one would hope to expect on a journey to a largely Third World country. On arriving we enjoyed the comfort of luxury that our friends at the Jesuit High School, Ateneo de Manila were more than happy to provide. However upon conclusion of the first week, after seeing the sights and experiencing the schooling of the Filipino elite, we embarked for what would constitute the more authentic ‘immersion’ of our stay. Our travels initially took us to the putrid- smelling squatter area of Payatas (the rubbish dump of Manila) where we found a community that not even the smell could prevent us adopting. Later, we conversed with and ultimately “The Team” outside one of the simple houses constructed in Payatas found ourselves sympathising with those condemned by the corrupt hypocrisy of Muntinlupa Penitentiary, the sorts who we Above the glamour of the city, the unbelievably low prices would have previously passed off as “criminal” and “wicked”. and the celebrity attention received, we found an amazing Finally, we compared our busy western lifestyle to the simplicity and perplexing social phenomenon which became more of the mountain farmers, people who know only rice, rivers and and more apparent throughout our stay. In Payatas, I will ravines. never forget seeing so many smiles and warm expressions on We found to our noses’ delight that digging in septic soil is the faces of people with so little, who despite their material a truly humbling experience, especially when you have only a limitations gave everything they could to virtual strangers far bucket to shower with at day’s end. Yet in our discomfort we wealthier than they. It quickly became apparent the reality of found God. Building houses for the victims of poverty brought life in which only the poor can afford to be generous, a truth with it a heart-warming sensation, for in our work and sharing we all came to appreciate. In Muntinlupa people who would of experiences we found truth in the words of St Columban probably spend the rest of their lives behind locked doors or who once said, “A life other than your own can be your die in an inhumane excuse for an infirmary seemed to me, teacher”. One of life’s truths which we came to understand. despite the hardships of their existence, to also be some of Our Journal motto, “learning to serve and serving to learn” the deepest, enlightened and genuinely happy people. In exemplified what lay at the very heart of our month-long stay. Kiangan we found a community poor in earthly wealth yet Although we were aware that our presence and money raised abounding in happiness. As complete strangers we were would indeed help the people we encountered, what we treated with more enthusiasm and gratefulness than we were knew (but perhaps did not fully comprehend) was what we used to receiving at home. ourselves would gain from the experience. We could give One of the things that I personally came to realise was these people basic necessities such as housing and food, and what the real nature of paradise could be. After seeing how perhaps a share in our own perspectives on life. However the the other half lives we can say without doubt that heaven is no worth of materials seemed shallow and almost inconsequential big rock candy mountain, it is no Elysian Fields, Olympos or compared with what they offered us – a sense of humility for Garden of Eden. If there ever is to be a heaven on earth then it our gifts and a wider experience of the real nature of our is in communities such as the ones we encountered, where an world. eight-month pregnant woman will sleep on the ground to give a stranger her bed, where our Prayer for Generosity speaks not just in words but in actions, where the presence of God can be found in even the deepest of darkness. It defied all logic and seemed a contradiction, but it was ultimately undeniable that those who had the least in life were actually happier in their existence than we with so much. However what we saw and experienced left us with more than mere memories. We will not tire of the memories, nor will they fade from our minds. But we learned from our encounters life-long lessons. Above all that we experienced, we came to appreciate an undeniable element of our faith. Sceptics may ask where is the work of God in the world? To this we can only reply that after seeing such generosity in places of such hopelessness, God’s presence is palpable, and for this we are so more the richer.

Peter De Vega (Year 12) starts the human chain from roadside to homesite Dominic McNeil (Year 12)

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Gifted Education at St Aloysius' Content: Curriculum content is made up of ideas, concepts and information shared with students. In College order to meet the needs of gifted students the content t Aloysius’ College continues to show a strong must be more complex, abstract, varied and organised commitment to supporting Gifted Education through differently. Sthe process of differentiating the curriculum in all Process: The way in which the content is delivered to Key Learning Areas. In order to refine this process, the students. Questioning techniques, mental and physical College has enlisted the support of Ms Bronwyn McLeod activities form part of the process. In order to meet the from Gateways Education. Bronwyn has been working needs of gifted children the level of thinking needs to collaboratively with the College on developing programmes be modified. The pace of teaching and the approach that meet the needs of our gifted student population. used also needs to be modified. Bronwyn MacLeod has brought considerable knowledge Product: In order to cater for the needs of gifted and expertise to the College. Not only has she taught students, teachers need to be flexible regarding self-contained gifted classes herself but she has worked the way that gifted students demonstrate mastery of closely with Dr Miraca Gross at GERRIC (Gifted Education learning outcomes i.e. the product. Products should Research Resource and Information Centre) at the University allow students to develop higher order thinking skills. of NSW. Bronwyn has lectured to postgraduate students in Learning Environment: In order to modify content, Gifted Education and she has also written a series of books process and product it is imperative that changes are on Gifted Education. also made to the learning environment. An optimal In addition to her experience in Gifted Education, learning environment should be student-centred; Bronwyn also spent fifteen years as a classroom teacher allowing students to be independent; open rather than in both primary and secondary schools. Her extensive closed; accepting; complex and abstract; permit and knowledge and experience has meant that she has been encourage high mobility. able to offer practical advice for our classroom teachers. Changes to the learning environment also allows those In 2005 the focus was on supporting Year 6 teachers students who have achieved mastery in the core curriculum as well as staff members from the English and History to work on areas of interest. This may mean working on Departments. In 2006, the focus will be on supporting topics within and outside the classroom. Year 5 teachers as well as the Technology and Geography I am enjoying the opportunity of working with Bronwyn Departments. and both our Junior School and Senior School teachers. I The History Department found the workshops last year so am convinced that effective curriculum differentiation is the valuable that they also volunteered to be involved in 2006. key to improving classroom pedagogy, student engagement This time they will be focusing on refining and incorporating and supporting all of our boys to reach their full academic higher order thinking skills into their programmes. potential. St Aloysius’ College continues to follow Maker’s (1982) model of curriculum differentiation i.e. differentiating the following: Academic Mentoring Programme he Academic Mentoring Programme commenced in 2005 and its creation was the direct result of Ta conversation between myself and the College Principal, Fr Chris Middleton SJ. Fr Middleton was very keen for St Aloysius’ College to develop a programme that would assist students to reach their full academic potential. So in March 2005, Nick Halter, a Year 12 Prefect was assigned to work with me on developing the Academic Mentoring Programme. By the end of 2005 there was a total enrolment of approximately eighty students (forty Year 11 and 12 mentors and forty mentees). This number has doubled over the past twelve months and I am pleased to say that in 2006 we have a total enrolment of over 160 students (eighty mentors and eighty mentees) involved in the programme. The aim of this programme is to provide students in Years 7-10 with an older ‘buddy’ who is able to spend Differentiating the Curriculum Workshop showing Bronwyn McLeod some quality time with their younger counterpart, offering leading a group of Year 5 teachers friendship and educational/learning support.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 6 As alluded to earlier by Ms Maher, each mentor and his respective mentee are encouraged to meet at least once a week. This enables frequent communication between students and progress is made. However, weekly meetings could consist of a simple ‘get together’ for example, at lunch. They do not necessarily involve the stereotypical “tutor” approach, whereby the mentor is required to tutor his mentee in a specific subject – this is not the primary aim of the programme. Rather, the aim is to encourage communication between students and in doing so, establish and reinforce those values mentioned above. From personal experience, once a healthy relationship is established it becomes much easier to assist the mentee with help in a particular subject. Therefore Linda and I will always try to match mentees with mentors that they can relate to (in respect to personality, learning, subjects etc). The programme has got off to a flying start in 2006 and I look forward to its continued success throughout the year. Year 11 student showing a younger student correct diary usage Rohan Chowdry (Year 12) Each student in Year 11/12 is paired with a younger Senior Prefect for Academics student. The students then make their own arrangements and the Academic Mentoring regarding when and where to meet each week. Programme At each meeting they discuss various topics including: Goal setting Time management Subject specific assistance Diary usage Good study habits Other topics as determined by the students themselves. Rohan Chowdry is the Senior Prefect assigned to assist with the Academic Mentoring Programme in 2006. He is very keen to see this programme succeed and in addition to assisting me with communication to all mentees, he is also a mentor himself. I am really enjoying working with Rohan on this very worthwhile programme and I hope to see it continuing at St Aloysius’ College for many years to come. Ms Linda Maher Head of Learning Enrichment

A word from Rohan Chowdry he Academic Mentoring Programme is a unique and wonderful opportunity for boys from Years 7-10 Tto develop their academic and social skills. While the aim of the programme targets academic growth and success with the help of a senior “buddy” (in either Year 11 or 12), it also provides an effective environment in which boys can communicate freely and openly in confidence with their mentor. In doing so, boys are able to develop social skills (a valuable asset in life); however the underlying importance lies in the fact that students develop confidence "Aloysius, Man for Others" by Michael Chiu (SAC 2003) and enthusiasm towards their school-life in general.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 7 senior school sport From the Director of Co-Curricula However four of the team were chosen in the CAS First XI including Michael Bryant, Tim Eather (Year 12), Paul Ellis Summer Review (Year 12) and Bernard Foley (Year 11). This was the biggest representation of any school. Captain Nic Geldens (Year Basketball 12) and Vice Captain Michael Bryant (Year 12) were also fter a slow start to the season, the First V finished selected in the Australian Jesuit Schools Team following the strongly in the final home games, just missing third carnival in Adelaide. Old Boy and First XI coach Adrian Aplacing in the CAS competition. Captain Tom Danieletto (SAC 002) performed very well in his first year Wright (Year 12), playing his fourth season in the First V, in this position. was again picked in the CAS First V whilst Matthew Jones Our 9s age group were very strong with the As winning (Year 12) made the CAS Second V. Waverley College many of their matches but were pipped by the 9Bs for best went through undefeated in the CAS competition. team in the school. The Bs won nine out of ten games. The team did well in other matches and tournaments Our overall results against Cranbrook and Waverley were during the year winning the annual Fr AV Smith SJ particularly pleasing with the College winning the majority Trophy game against St Ignatius’ College 89-67. The of matches played. Team competed at the Annual Jesuit Schools Basketball In the Junior School, the 10A’s are currently undefeated Competition and were runners up to Xavier College, at the end of Term I. Old Boys involved in coaching teams Melbourne. The team also played in the Trinity Tournament included Jeremy Curtin (SAC 2003) (Second XI), Dom losing to competition favourites Cranbrook in the semis. Haylen (SAC 2003) (3rds), John McCormack (SAC 2004) Coach and Director of Basketball Mr Michael Turton, did a (10Cs), Paul O’Byrne (SAC 2003) (8Bs) and Tom Borger wonderful job with the team. (SAC 2003) (7As). The Second V, under the coaching of Old Boy Dom Pelosi (SAC 2000), were unlucky in many of their matches Swimming and improved markedly throughout the season. All A and his season was one of our best for many years both B teams were very competitive winning many games. The individually and in terms of team performances. The 9As, under coach and MIC Mr Sinclair Watson, was TSenior School Swim Team won the St Patricks’ Invitation our most successful team with five wins and one draw in and SCECGS Redlands Invitation easily and was placed the CAS competition. Our new 7s age group was most second at our own invitation to Trinity Grammar in lead up to impressive with the As and Bs losing only one CAS game the CAS Championships. The Junior School won their annual this Term. Congratulations to Liam Andrew (Year 8) who Catholic Schools Competition at St Ignatius’ College by a was selected to play in the Sydney Metropolitan team comfortable margin. which won the Under 14 Interstate Tournament in Victoria At the CAS Championships, we finished a distinguished last December. In the Junior School, congratulations to Alex fourth, only forty points off second and third placing but Perkins (Year 6) on his selection in the CIS team. The Prep well clear of fifth placed Waverley who were sixty-three First V are currently undefeated at the completion of Term points behind us. We had twelve wins on the night and I. were placed in twenty-six other events. Old Boys involved with teams included Adam Fisher A more detailed report on the 2005/2006 Swimming (SAC 2004) (Third and Fourth V), Phil Cunningham (SAC season appears in this edition of the Aloysiad. 1991) (10As), Daniel Tardo (SAC 2005) (9Bs), Andrew Punteriero (SAC 2005) (8Cs and Ds), Justin Fontana (SAC 2005) (8Es and Fs), Andrew Little (SAC 2003) (7As) and Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005) (7Cs and Ds). My thanks to the MIC, Mr Sinclair Watson, who did a tremendous amount of work in his first year in the role and the parent committee who assisted him so well. Cricket ike Basketball, the First XI played their best cricket late in the season with excellent wins over Barker College and LCranbrook School and an unlucky loss to Knox Grammar when the game was all but won. The highlight of Term IV was the huge 227 partnership between Michael Bryant (Year 12) and Marc Harrold (Year 11) in the Cranbrook game. Needless to say, both boys posted centuries and Michael Bryant scored another century during Jesuit Cricket Stefan Prendergast, Sam McConnell, Vincent Stokes and Luke Veverka Week. Despite the few wins, the team was placed sixth. (all Year 11) U16, 4x50 Relay Team and CAS Record Holders

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 3 8 Tennis Rowing he First IV finished fourth in the CAS competition but Noel Pearson (Year 9) was a member of the Mosman two players from the team, Captain Rohan Chowdry Quads Team that came third at the NSW Under 16 T(Year 12) and Alex Patten (Year 10) were selected Championships. in the CAS First IV team to play GPS. Simon Jackson Surf Life Saving (Year 12) was also selected as reserve for the Second IV. Only three CAS schools were represented at Firsts level. At the State Life Savings Championships, Tom Kingston Our other team member was Nic Fuentes (Year 8) who (Year 9) won the silver medal in the 15 years Beach played at number three in the team. Our best performed Sprint. Michael Mulcahy (Year 11) won silver in the 17 teams were the 9As and 9Bs who had seven wins each years Beach Sprint. Tom Mathew (Year 11) won bronze in the competition from ten games. The 7As played only in the 17 years Beach Relay. All boys have qualified for four games this season but went through undefeated not Nationals. losing a set to any school. Congratulations to Robin Pfister (Year 5) who was selected in the CIS team this Term. Well Chris Millar (SAC Staff 1983 – 2006) done to the Prep As and Bs and SAC 1 who are presently undefeated at the end of Term I. fter twenty-two years of service as Groundsman at the College Oval, Chris has retired from the job Volleyball Aand has begun driving trains. Chris developed a close rapport with everyone at the Oval – coaches, staff, he College fielded three summer teams again and parents and especially Old Boys. For many years he all were successful again. The First VI were placed coached the Second XI cricket team and boys from those Tsecond overall to Trinity Grammar whilst the other two teams would have many wonderful memories of the BBQ’s teams finished unofficially also second in their respective and his infamous ‘bake a cake competition’ that took place competitions. after matches. Chris was excellent in preparing wickets for Saturday games and always had the Oval looking a Waterpolo treat in the winter season. Chris was never short on giving he College fielded a young but talented First VII team advice and will be sorely missed. this season under the coaching of Old Boys Sam An opportunity for Old Boys and members of the TNolan (SAC 1999) and Peter de Gail (SAC 2002). Aloysian Family to farewell him will take place at the Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Michael de Gail (Year 8) are College Oval following the last home game of the winter young, but both have been selected in the NSW Under14 season against Trinity Grammar on 29 July. Further details State Squad along with Mark Sindone (Year 9). The team can be obtained from my office at the College. finished fifth in the combined CAS/GPS competition ahead of Barker, Waverley and Knox. Senior School Winter Preview The 16As, under the coaching of Old Boy Jeremy May (SAC 2002) was our best performed team winning seven Football matches. Our 14s improved noticeably as the season progressed under Old Boy coaches Todd Miller (SAC nfortunately the First XI Coach from 2005, Mr Ian 2004) and Nic Bateman (SAC 2005). Gillin, is unable to coach the team due to work Ucommitments. However, the College has been very fortunate to acquire the services of former Socceroo, Student Achievements Mr David Mitchell to coach both the First XI and Second XI this season. David played forty-six games for Australia Athletics and was involved in four World Cup campaigns. Matthew Rowland (Year 7) was a member of the Manly David played for Adelaide City, Sydney City, Sydney Warringah All Age Relay Team that won silver at the State Olympic, and Sydney United between 1979-2000. Little Athletics Championships. David also had plenty of overseas experience having played for Glasgow Rangers and Chelsea to mention Fencing but a few. David has also coached Sydney Olympic, David Donato (Year 12) was selected to represent Australia Sydney United, Parramatta Power and was the Assistant in the World Championships in Korea in April. Coach for the Australian Olympic Team in 1999. In 1999/2000, David was voted Australian Coach of the Golf Year. Daniel Soglanich (Year 12) was selected in the CIS MIC Mr Antony Sindone will replace Fr Chris Middleton team. Kieran Chowdry (Year 7) was placed third in the SJ as Manager of the Opens Team. I would like to personally NSW Under13s Jack Newton sponsored tournament in thank Fr Middleton SJ for making himself available last year Cessnock. to assist.

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Old Boys coaching this year include Chris Chase (SAC During the July holidays, Nic Fuentes (Year 7) reached 2003) (10As), Paul O’Byrne (SAC 2003) (10Bs), Phil the consolation final of the prestigious Metropolitan O’Bryne (SAC 2004) (9As), Tim Scarfe (SAC 2004) (9Bs), Championships and won the Northern Suburbs Metropolitan David Rigby (SAC 2004) (9Cs), Ben Wilford (SAC 2001) Championships. (8Bs), Mark Bingham (SAC 2005) (8Ds), Matt Walker In the Junior School Matt Rowland (Year 6) was selected (SAC 2005) and Damian Pasfield (SAC 2003) (7As and in the CIS Team. Bs), Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005) (7Cs ) and Michael Gemmell (SAC 2005) (7Cs) Volleyball Rugby he College fielded only one team in the winter competition but they were quite successful. The team Messrs Frank Clarke and Paul Harkin will co-coach the First Tfinished second overall amongst the CAS Schools. A XV again this season. Old Boys involved include Adrian win over Knox in the final game would have seen the team Danieletto (SAC 2001) (16Bs), Andrew Geldens (SAC share the premiership with Knox but Knox were able to 2004) (15Bs), Ian Skinner (SAC 2004) (15s Skills Coach), beat the Firsts which unfortunately was not at full strength Jonathan Owen (SAC 2004) (15s Skills Coach), Russell for the match. Skinner (SAC 2004) (14s Skills Coach), Ben Marshall (SAC 2005) (13Cs) and Nic Edwards (SAC 2000) (13s Cross Country Skills Coach). he College fielded a small but talented band of athletes Mr Paul Rowland who were involved in regular Saturday competition Director of Co-curricula Twith other CAS and GPS schools. Angus Ryan (Year 12) was our stand out performer representing CIS at All Schools. Angus, along with Graham Purcell (Year 11) and Pre-Season and CAS Competition Schedule Alex Godbold (Year 10) represented CAS at Opens Level Pre-Season: against GPS. 6 May v St Ignatius’ College, Riverview (home) At the CAS Championships, Graham Purcell came third Double Header - First XI Football at 1.30pm and Brendan McLenaghan (Year 11) fourth individually in First XV Rugby at 3.15pm the Opens event. Alex Godbold was placed second in the 16 years whilst Joe Craft (Year 9) won the 14 years. The 13 May v St Patrick’s College, Strathfield (away) team of Joe Craft, Ben Klarich (Year 8), Thorne Pastega 20 May v St Pius X College (away) (Year 7) and Chris Joannides (Year 7) came second in the 27 May v Barker College (home) teams’ event. 3 June v Trinity Grammar School (away) Fencing CAS Season: ur small band of Fencers did wonderfully well 17 June v Knox Grammar School (home) CAS Round 1 during the winter period. Captain David Donato 22 July v CBC Waverley (home) CAS Round 2 O(Year 11) was chosen in the NSW Under 17 Foil 29 July v Trinity Grammar School (home) CAS Round 3 and Sabre Team and was later selected in the Australian Double Header (times same as 6 May). Schoolboys Under 17 Fencing that competed in New 5 August v Cranbrook School (away) CAS Round 4 Zealand. 12 August v Barker College (away) CAS Round 5 At the State Championships, our two senior teams finished both eighth and tenth respectively. Individually The following article was omitted from the Christmas 2005 David Donato was placed fifth in the Foil, James Zwar edition of the Aloysiad in error. (Year 10) thirteenth and Mark Uy (Year 11) twentieth. Our Under 13 Team comprising of James Lauder, Jeremy 2005 Winter Sports Update Amies, Michael Parker and Hayden Fitzgerald (all Year 7) secured first place in the NSW Schools League final. Tennis This is the third time in six years that we have won this title. hough not overly successful in the First IV competition Jeremy Amies collected the silver medal for his individual this winter, the team was involved in many close bouts. The senior team of David Donato, James Zwar, Mark Tmatches and were unlucky not to win a few of the Uy and Ed Mackenzie was placed third in their final. CAS games. Captain David Lee (Year 12) was chosen in the CAS First IV team and Alex Patten (Year 9) was selected Australian Rules as reserve. The 8Bs was the most successful College team he College fielded three teams again in an expanded being undefeated after ten rounds of CAS competition. competition this year. Unfortunately we were unable to Congratulations to their coach Miss Stella Robinson and Temulate our wonderful results from last year. Many of the team members. the games however saw very close results. Bernard Foley

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 0 and Simon Lobascher (both Year 10) were selected to play College. For many, it begins in the junior years, the Under in a North Harbour combined team that played as a curtain 9s, 10s and 11s, who pull on the Blue and Gold jersey for raiser to the Swans versus Lions match at Telstra Stadium. the first time. For other, more experienced campaigners, it My thanks extend to parents Paul Robinson, Bernie Buncle occurs whenever they lace up their boots. Football success and Old Boy Chris Lobascher (SAC 2003) for organising happens on the training paddock and the locker room, in the season and coaching the boys. the halftime huddles and end of game war-cries. Success is about using your God-given talent to play, – to the best Golf of your ability, whether in the 1st XI or the Under 9s. And if aniel Soglanich (Year 11) won the Sydney Schoolboys the game ends in victory the celebration is all the sweeter. Championships. In the Jack Newton sponsored If not, a player can be proud of having given it his all. The Dtournaments in Cessnock during the October season has been a success, not just because the numbers holidays, Kieran Chowdry (Year 7) won the International went our way, more often than not, but because hundreds Event for Under 12 boys whilst brother Neal (Year 8) came of Aloysians, representing thirty-two teams, ran out on the seventh in NSW in the invitational tournament in the Under field each week. 14’s. It would be remiss of me however not to mention a number of standout performances Snow Sports Despite losing the final two games of the CAS, the First he following boys competed in the NSW All Schools XI had an outstanding season. Building on the success of Championships and all qualified for Nationals. They last year’s team, the Firsts claimed the St Andrew’s Cup (a Tincluded Baden Hunt (Year 9), Ben Sweeney (Year preseason tournament), the Fr Whitely SJ Cup (defeating 9), Matthew Cowle (Year 9), Tim Eather (Year 11), Rohan St Ignatius’ College, Riverview), the St Aloysius’ – Sydney Chowdry (Year 11), David Bulters (Year 11), James Ashton- Grammar Challenge Shield, and the Loyola Cup (Jesuit Maxwell (Year 11), Daniel Boyd (Year 6) and Sam Norman Schools Tournament held this year in Adelaide). (Year 12). On Wednesday, 17 August the First XI were unlucky to Gold Blazers lose to Newington College in the Independent Schools Cup final. After dominating the match with incisive runs and strong ongratulations to two of our Year 12 students in defence, the First XI conceded a goal in the final minute of achieving this rare sporting honour. Captain of the the match, to lose 2-1. The convincing display was all the CCollege Matt Walker, who incidentally won a Gold more noteworthy, with the absence of key players. In all, Blazer in 2004, achieved the same again this season. Matt the First XI lost only four games from the twenty-four fixtures was selected in the CAS First XI Football and CIS First XI played, a truly remarkable achievement. Football team, made the CIS First VI Volleyball team and The 10 Cs are to be congratulated on being the most won the Opens Long Jump at the CAS Championships. successful team in the Senior School with only a single loss Angus Ryan represented CIS at Cross Country, was in from ten games. The 9Bs were undefeated in the CAS the College First XI Cricket team and was placed at the competition. CAS Athletic Championships in the Open 800 metre and In the Junior School, the under 10As went throughout 1500 metre events. the whole season (nine fixtures) without defeat. While the Mr Paul Rowland Under 11 age group (three teams) lost only four of their Director of Co-Curricula twenty-seven games. Success is only possible with support, and Aloysius’ – 2005 Season Roundup players are wonderfully supported by Coaching staff, parents Football Report and friends. Ably led by Director of Football, Mr Eduardo The following article was submitted for the Christmas 2005 Moerbeck, the Coaches are to be commended on their Edition of The Aloysiad, but due to an error was omitted. dedication to the task and their professionalism. A number here are many ways of measuring success. Statisticians of Old Boys have stepped into coaching roles this year and will argue that the best way is empirically. In that case, handled themselves with aplomb. Thanks to the many parents Tthe College can be proud of winning or drawing the who staffed the BBQ, especially Mr Dan Mulcahy and Mr majority of fixtures contested (over sixty percent). Indeed the Gary Walker who co-ordinated all things ‘culinary’. The BBQ St Aloysius’ College Football fraternity can boast of being not only provides a valuable service to parents and players the largest and most successful of the seven major sports on but is an invaluable fund raiser for Football. It is through these offer at the College. I prefer however to take a ‘qualitative’ efforts that vital equipment can be purchased. Many thanks approach to success, that is an appreciation of the many to Mr Bruno Maurel, Mr Paul Pendleton and Mr Rob Spano and varied minor victories that occur week in and week who in addition to Messrs Mulcahy and Walker contributed out of the Football season. These success stories are the much to the SAC Football Committee. Mr Malcolm Lasky ones that can be lost in the morass of numbers. They begin ably coordinated the refereeing appointments, which proved in the hearts of players who dream of representing their a wonderful service to the College. 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Walker and all the Mums (and Dads) who provided fantastic morning and afternoon teas that were the envy of all visiting First XI teams. Thanks to the College Groundsman, Mr Chris Millar, for preparing ‘table-top’ pitches that helped the First XI win all but one of their home matches. A debt of gratitude to Fr Chris Middleton SJ who was manager of the First XI and a wonderful patron of the sport. Thanks to Director of Co-curricular Mr Paul Rowland (ably assisted by Mrs Kathy Fitzgerald) for his superb leadership of sport (and non-sport) in the College. Although not his first love, Football has gone from strength to strength under his care. Ongoing thanks to Mrs Caroline Linschoten, who guided Football for half of its thirty year history at the College. Football continues to be a success at the College because of Caroline’s distinguished tenure. Lastly to the Jesuit Tennis Carnival players – continue to wear the Blue and Gold with pride. Overall it was a most enjoyable Carnival for our Dream big and work hard and successes both large and boys. They produced some excellent tennis over the four small will come your way. competition days. Alex Patten was rewarded with selection Mr Antony Sindone in the Australian Jesuit Tennis Team. All team members MIC Football exhibited the sportsmanship one normally associates with our boys and they were fine ambassadors for our College Jesuit Schools’ Tennis Carnival, 2005 and a credit to their families. I wish to also thank those supporter parents who made the trip south: Mrs Chowdry he 2005 Carnival was held between Sunday 4 and Mr and Mrs Fuentes. Finally, I would like to thank Mr December and Thursday 8 December at the home Michael Cronin for his expertise and support of our team. courts of our hosts, Xavier College, Melbourne. St T We now look forward to the 2006 carnival which will be Aloysius’ College was represented by Rohan Chowdry hosted by the College in December. (Captain – Year 12), Alex Patten (Year 10), Nick Fuentes (Year 8), Simon Jackson (Year 12), Nicholas O’Sullivan Mr Terry Watson - Avery (Year 11), Andy Igoe (SAC 2007) and Paul Master in Charge – Tennis Capito (Year 11). Accompanying the squad was Mr Terry Watson (MIC) and Mr Michael Cronin. This squad was Swimming 2005 - 2006 the strongest we have been able to field for a number s early as the middle of the 2005, the prospects of of years and the results were excellent. Riverview were our 2006 St Aloysius’ Swim Team looked promising. unable to participate and Xavier fielded two teams to Three of our swimmers, Sam McConnell (Year 11), make up for this absence. A Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Matthew Jepson (Year 6), were St Aloysius’ won both rubbers against Xavier 2 (8-1, 7-2) selected to represent the State at the Pacific School Games convincingly with all team members playing an extremely in Melbourne in November 2005. The three boys performed high standard game. Over the years the matches between outstandingly, bringing home a total of twelve medals. St Aloysius’ and St Ignatius’ College Adelaide have been Buoyed by these efforts, the College Swim Team began keenly contested and 2005 was no exception. Although the new season at the St Aloysius’ College Invitational St Aloysius’ lost both rubbers 3-6, 3-6, game scores were Carnival at North Sydney Pool and finished a very close often going to multiple deuces. In the first rubber creditable second overall to the strong Trinity Grammar Rohan Chowdry and Alex Patten combined well to win School Team - this was without our Year 10 swimmers who their doubles 9-6, as did Nick O’Sullivan-Avery and Andy had a school formal on the same night. Very promising Igoe to win 9-5. Alex Patten played a real power game to were the number of personal bests by boys so early in their win his singles 9-5. In the return match Alex repeated his preparation. singles performance to win 6-3, Nick Fuentes did not give his opponent a chance convincingly winning 6-2 while Andy From here, we headed to the St Patrick’s Invitational came back from 1-4 down to win 6-4. In our first rubber at Auburn Pool where the squad performed outstandingly against Xavier 1 we lost 8-0; however, in the return rubber - winning the Junior Shield, Intermediate Shield and taking we took 3 sets from Xavier to go down 3-6. Rohan Chowdry the overall Point Score Trophy by a massive margin. The and Alex Patten combined to win their doubles match in team was taking shape. a tie break 8-6. Then Rohan Chowdry produced his best The College Championships was held at the Warringah tennis of the Carnival to comprehensively defeat his Xavier Aquatic Centre during the last week of Term IV 2005 and counterpart 6-2. Nick Fuentes then inflicted a decisive defeat I am proud to announce the following as Age Champions on his opponent 6-2. for 2006.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 2 Age Champions Opens: Graham Purcell (Year 12) 17 Years: Christian McMahon (Year 11) 16 Years: Luke Veverka (Year 10) 15 Years: Chris Sudarmana (Year 9) 14 Years: Michael de Gail (Year 8) and Mark Sindone (Year 9) 13 Years: Marcus Anderson (Year 7) The unfortunate cancellation of the Oakhill College Invitational this year meant that our final hit out before the CIS Championships and trial, was to be at the SCECGS Redlands Invitational at Homebush in February. Here we were teamed with the girls from Monte Sant’ Angelo in a point score carnival against eighteen other schools (nine pairings). In a powerful display by both girls and boys we were victorious to the time of some eighty-five points, a The Team at the conclusion of the Carnival great result! The 2006 CAS Swimming Championships at Homebush Senior School proved to be the most successful for St Aloysius’ College Sam McConnell’s eight wins and four CIS records. in many years. Highlights of the night were many, but Both Intermediate Relay Teams registering wins. noticeable were: Same ten swimmers now advancing to NSW All St Aloysius’ College moved up the point score ladder to Schools. fourth and greatly closed the gap between us and the Junior School top three - Trinity, Knox and Barker. We were the only Swim Relay Team victorious. team to register an increase in points – forty-five points or thirteen percent. Matthew Jepson won six events and set a new CIS record. An analysis of the spread of points clearly indicates that those above us will struggle over the next few years as Oliver Wetzlar placed in the 10 years Breaststroke. our strong Intermediates and Juniors move through the All six boys now advancing to State All Schools. ranks. With up to sixteen boys earning the right to represent Sam McConnell (Year 11) won six events on the night, the College at NSW All Schools, I can only say “well done breaking three CAS records along the way. lads” and good luck. With talent such as this our immediate Matthew Jepson (Year 6) won the 12 years Freestyle in future looks in safe hands. CAS record time. Mr Martin Tenisons Four of our relay teams won. MIC Swimming A total of twelve boys were selected in the CAS Team. Congratulations to Graham Purcell (Year 12), Sam McConnell (Year 11), Vincent Stokes (Year 11), Luke Veverka (Year 10), Stephan Prendergast (Year 10), Chris Sudarmana (Year 9), Chris Chan (Year 9), Mark Sindone (Year 9), Michael de Gail (Year 8), Taylor Dent (Year 9), Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Marcus Anderson (Year 7). From JSHAA Championships (Junior School), six boys gained representative honours and joined the seniors to advance to CIS. These lads were; Matthew Jepson (Year 6), Harrison Williams (Year 6), Alex Hyde (Year 6), Joseph Mastrangelo (Year 6), Patrick Prendergast (Year 6) and The College CAS Swimming Team prior to the carnival Oliver Wetzlar (Year 5) The Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Championships were held at Homebush on Tuesday 28 March and saw St Aloysius’ College really put the icing on the cake of a most successful season. Personal bests were the order of the day, the highlights being:

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The Grand Finale!

Anatomy of a Musical the roles of various characters in the narrative. A parallel development can be traced to the medieval guild “mystery” t Aloysius’ College has a proud tradition of presenting plays which by the 13th century began to incorporate the superb musical theatre. In March that tradition Passion story into dramatic presentations. This tradition Scontinued with a wonderful season of the rock opera survives today in Bavaria at the Oberammergau Festival. As by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar. The the centuries passed ever more complex musical accounts programme annotations summarise the context of this iconic of the Passion story evolved. Bach’s great Oratorios led musical production thus: inexorably to the Nineteenth century oratorios by Beethoven “The earliest appearance of the Passion of Christ dates Christ on the Mount of Olives, Spohr The Last Hour of Our back to the fourth century. The bare Gospel accounts Saviour and Stainer Crucifixion. In the 20th century there were eventually recited and chanted during Holy Week, was a return to more understated settings. Distler’s Choral with several members of the clergy assigned to portray - Passion and Pepping’s St Matthew Passion hark back to earlier models, while the Luke Passion of Penderecki and Passio by Arvo Pärt take on a new dramatic intensity. Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar revives the tradition of flamboyant theatricality. Jesus Christ Superstar is neither Gospel proclamation nor history, it is a two-act rock opera, which gave opera a radical facelift through its use of vibrant rock music for this most solemn of topics. The narrative of the passion story is incomplete leaving out the Resurrection. This has been considered both blasphemous and brilliant, bringing picketers to the streets to protest the play, while critics raved its genius. Jesus is portrayed as having human qualities, doubts, and faults, yet his crucifixion becomes all the more poignant for it. The play was unique in its genesis as well, having begun its life as an LP record, thus putting initial emphasis on musicality over plot and staging. Jesus is bullied by Pilate and his tormentors The first Broadway musical to have started in this way, it

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 4 remains an innovative work of drama and music that has weathered well, with a production nearly always taking place somewhere in the world. St Aloysius’ College has been visited by this rock opera on a previous occasion as Jesus Christ Superstar was first staged in the Great Hall in 1983. A number of the original St Aloysius’ College cast and production team were present at the performances; many of whom have sons currently enrolled at the College.” The process of producing a full-scale musical is long and complex. Once the decision had been taken to stage this particular musical the rights to the show were sought and obtained from the Australian holders of the international copyright. It was decided to stage the season in late Madelaine McCloy with Sebastian Lush March to allow for the inclusion of more senior boys in the cast who would otherwise have been too pressured by academic commitments later in the year. Auditions and principals. The girls and boys were then provided were held in October of 2005, with a number of girls' weigh material to study over the long summer vacation. schools being invited to become involved. Some wonderful The preparations then continued with the creation of principals were discovered in this process as well as a a production team of staff and talented parent associates large, enthusiastic chorus of boys and girls. For the final whose task it was to tackle the myriad details associated production, the following schools collaborated with the with a major musical production. It was decided at the College in the project: Loreto Kirribilli, Monte Sant’ Angelo outset to create as professional looking and sounding College, Santa Sabina College, Wenona School and the show as the budget would allow. To this end a number Newtown School of Performing Arts. The final cast, crew of set designers, lighting and sound engineers would be and orchestra numbered in excess of one hundred and fifty approached. The final production team was one of the students. Rehearsals commenced in November for chorus finest groups of professionals we could hope for:

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Kurt, Isabelle, Danielle and Lisa groove on! Liam and the girls in Herod’s number

Properties Co-ordinator: Ms Lisa Aronson, career of whom the College Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ, St Aloysius’ College recently wrote: Property Manager: Mr Andrew Baxter, “John is an international Emmy Award - winning artist. St Aloysius’ College He began his interest in lighting as a boy at Aloys’ in drama Orchestral Preparation: Mr Philip Chu, St Aloysius’ College productions Most times he is on call for NBC or CNN. The Winter Olympics in Turin was a recent engagement. Ticket Manager: Mr Bruce Clarkson, His most fulfilling commission? A 2:00am phone call last St Aloysius’ College year: “How soon can you be in Rome? The Pope is dying.” Co-Producer: Mrs Regina Ferguson, and there was John directing the lighting at St Peter’s for St Aloysius’ College possibly the largest funeral event of all time. John stepped Choreographer: Ms Trish Flynn, St Aloysius’ College out of an international circuit to donate his time and talents Staging: Mr Peter Gough, Head of Drama, to our production in a way that reflects the large-hearted St Aloysius’ College disposition of so many who leave this unique community. What have I received? What more can I return? In a very Programmes and Publicity: moving speech after the final night’s production, John also Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985), told us that he also did this in memory of his great friend, St Aloysius’ College who died so young - Edward Hastings (SAC 2004). What Producer: Mr Michael Hissey things characterise our community at its best? Unstinting Director of Music, generosity. Lasting friendships. Both signs of the Eternal.” St Aloysius’ College By February 2006 a magnificent set design had been Sound Design: Mr Noel Lightfoot, Lightfoot Sound completed by Adam Lindberg from Lindberg Design based Set Design and Construction: upon a stark and extended Great Hall stage laid bare to Mr Adam Lindberg, its fullest extent and with a huge dramatic stylised Sydney Adam Lindberg Design Harbour Bridge backdrop on a deep cyclamen sky and with multi layered black moveable scaffolding to support Accompanist: Mrs Sia Mastro, the action. Rehearsals for principals and chorus were St Aloysius’ College ongoing throughout February and March and orchestral Costume Mistress: Mrs Dale Menzies, rehearsals were in full swing by the third week of Term. St Aloysius’ College Parent Teams of costume sewers ably led by parent Mrs Dale Chorus Mistress: Ms Lindy Montgomery, Menzies worked throughout each rehearsal: measuring, St Aloysius’ College sewing and at other times seeking the weird and exotic Lighting Designer: Mr John Pappas (SAC 1997) fabrics required for this ultra-modern production. Pappas Media By late March all was ready. The Sound design and Musical Director/Conductor: system were completed by Lighfoot Sound. The lighting Mr Andrew Quinane, array installed in the days prior to the dress rehearsal by St Aloysius’ College John Pappas provided the final touch to the total combined production efforts. It was by this time becoming clear that Director: Mrs Heidi Quinn, this production was going to be very different from the St Aloysius’ College. average student musical. In the end, the cast, orchestra and Notable amongst the team was Mr John Pappas (SAC crew worked magnificently to ensure that the tradition of 1997). This young lighting designer has an award winning world-standard College musical productions at St Aloysius'

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 6 College continues. Seen by four capacity houses of more than two thousand patrons each of whom seemed in agreement that the season was a rousing success. Fr Middleton SJ wrote in his review. “The production maximised student participation. The leads were supported by apostles and their wives, lepers, tormentors, acrobats, dancers, reporters, and chorus. Madelaine McCloy (Year 10 at Monte Sant’ Angelo College) was magnificent as Mary, and the girls from Monte, Loreto Normanhurst, Wenona, SCECGS, Roseville, Santa Sabina, and Newtown High School of Performing Arts, enriched the production at every level. The aerobatics of Elise Pendlebury, from Year 8 at Monte, brought gasps from the audience. The Aloysius’ leads gave their all to the show. Men in Black and Judas Sebastian Lush (Year 10) gave a powerful performance as Jesus (interestingly, his father was an Old Boy who was the Under concertmaster James Zwar (Year 11), assistant youngest cast member in the original Australian production concertmaster, Jonathan Chan (Year 7), principals, Joseph of Jesus Christ Superstar!). Kurt Menzies (Year 11), as one McKenzie (Year 9), Jesse De Lisle (Year 11), Thomas Chan staff member put it, smouldered as Judas, while David (Year 11), Henry Cornwell (Year 10), Charles Hipkin Bulters (Year 12) was a commanding presence as Pilate. (Year 9) and Ken Koh (Year 7), and guest principals The foreboding figures of Caiaphas and Annas, played by Angus Ryan (SAC 2005), James Dixon (SAC 2004), Ms Alex Knight (Year 11) and Leigh Tuckwell (Year 12), and Rosemary Turner, Chris Oxley (SAC 2004) and Mr Adrian assisted by the priests, Billy Sunderland (Year 10), Luke Hallam, the fifty-plus musicians mastered a demanding Swithenbank (Year 11) and Tom Malek (Year 11), added production. The rock band of James Daly (Year 10), menace and malevolence to their scenes. Liam Gibson David McNevin (Year 11), Oscar Walmsley (Year 10) (Year 10), as Herod, gave an unforgettable performance and Stephen Woodward (Year 12) injected great energy as the hedonistic king. Michael De Waal (Year 11) and into the music.” John Slaven (Year 9), playing Peter and Simon Zeolotes, conveyed beautifully the emotions of Jesus’ supporters. As the Producer of Jesus Christ Superstar 2006, looking The stage crew, led by Adam Pasfield (Year 10) and back, I can only wonder and be amazed by the combined his deputy, Michael Ward (Year 12), along with sixteen talents and generosity of so many colleagues, parents, girls other boys, enabled the production to run and boys which made this such a memoroable musical. with great professionalism – moving Another case of the product being far, far in excess the set, assisting with the lighting of the sum total of its parts. This seems to happen and sound. The responsibility that often at St Aloysius’ College. these boys carried did them great Mr Michael Hissey credit. Almost everyone I spoke Director of Music to commented on the quality of the orchestra.

Jesus and the Lepers

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 7 cadets Who’s looking after the children?... ave you ever wondered who is looking after your children? After all, you deliver them to Bradfield Park Hon the morning of camp and pick them up five or six days later. If they’re anything like mine were they do not talk much about the experience on the way home. You might be lucky enough to be told some wild story, but by the time you arrive home, get them washed, as they haven’t showered for the past five days, and fed, as they would have you believe they haven’t eaten either, you probably do not have the energy to ask, ‘who looked after you for the past week?’ Lieutenants Edison Yeung, Robyn Chin and Philip Halter on annual camp

undergo the equivalent physical and psychological testing of a regular soldier entering the armed services. They had to initially commit to thirteen days of training conducted by Sydney University Regiment, including one nine day Officers Course. Following that were five additional prescribed weekend courses throughout the year designed to qualify them for a range of responsible positions within the unit, such as Training Officer or Quartermaster. Officers of Cadets are paid by the Department of Defence for a limited number of days per year at a rate commensurate with that of a Reservist Officer of the same rank. We are always looking for additional dedicated staff CUO David Bulters (Year 12), Major David Clancy, Lieutenant Peter and I would welcome any approach from current parents Marosszeky and Lieutenant Andy Ojong attend a planning meeting or teachers who would like to be more involved with the on annual camp. unit. It does require a large commitment in terms of time and training, but if you have failed at golf, what else do I would like to introduce you to our unit team responsible you do with your spare time? for the welfare of your sons. For the most part, the team Major David Clancy is made up of fathers of past cadets; Anthony Chandler Officer Commanding (Stewart SAC 1990 and Michael SAC 1997) started as a volunteer parent helping with the bivouac in 1993. He undertook the required training courses and currently holds News from ADFA the rank of Major in the Australian Army Cadets. Lieutenant fficer Cadet Tristan Deves (SAC 2005), Regimental Lachlan Donald (Grant SAC 2003) joined us in 2003 Sergeant Major of the Unit in 2005, sends his along with Lieutenant Phillip Halter (Nicholas SAC 2005), regards to all members of the Unit from his new Lieutenant Andy Ojong (Simon currently Year 8), Lieutenant O digs at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Tristan was Peter Marosszeky (Martin SAC 1998 and Paul SAC 2003) awarded an Australian Defence Force Academy Education and Lieutenant Edison Yeung (Jeremy SAC 2005). More Award in 2004/5 and has now recently we have welcomed to the ranks Lieutenant Robyn completed his initial 6 week Chin and Lieutenant Justin Langley, both teachers at the induction/training programme. College. Justin teaches Year 9 and Robyn Year 8, and both His studies begin in earnest became Officers of Cadets in 2005. A new and welcome now as he works towards his addition this year is Sergeant John Williams (SAC 1998), university degree and copes with teaching math in Years 7, an Old Boy of the College and the demands of life as an Officer a former cadet member of the unit. Sergeant Williams is Cadet. We all wish Tristan well also a former member of the Australian Army so he brings in his new environment. relevant skills to our training programme as an Instructor of Cadets. Major David Clancy Officer Commanding The commitment to become a fully trained officer of Officer Cadet Tristan Deves cadets is considerable. Each member of our unit was (SAC 2005) in his uniform at the required to enlist in the Australian Army Cadets and Australian Defence Force Academy

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 8 from the archives... Four Generations ne of the strengths of St Aloysius’ College is the good athlete. Tom’s brothers, Jack and Bill Coady (SAC depth of family connections. Some families can 1910s) were also students and her great uncles, Edward Oclaim four or five generations of direct descendents. and James Coady, were Bourke Street boys in the 1890s. When we start adding cousins and ‘related by marriage’, Margaret and Tony’s sons, Mark Ryan (SAC 1974), Peter the Aloysian network is astonishing! Ryan (SAC 1975) and John Ryan (SAC 1982) also wore Another strength is the camaraderie of the Old Boys, the blue and gold. particularly those who left over fifty years ago and I’m always grateful to receive copyprints from family qualify for the Gonzaga Society. At last year’s Christmas albums to complement the more formal photographs in the gathering, Margaret Ryan (wife of Tony Ryan, SAC 1946) College Archives. presented me with copyprints from the schoolboy album of Mrs Gerri Nicholas her uncle, Tom Coady (SAC 1923). Tom was a Prefect, Archivist a member of the First XV and the First XI Cricket and a

c1920s – swimming carnival, probably at Manly Baths c1920 – junior cricket. Tom Coady, middle row, second left

1917 – College excursion with Fr J Forster SJ. Tom Coady is in the 1923 – First XI cricket, at North Sydney Oval. Tom Coady, middle front, far right row, second right

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 4 9 from the aloysian family Parents and Friends Parents of Past Students he newly elected P&F Committee for 2006 began ur Christmas Mass and Cocktail Party was a small their year with the celebration of Christmas Carols but very happy occasion. Mass was celebrated in Tin the Senior School. The change of venue and Othe Chapel by Fr Ross Jones SJ, Fr Chris Middleton threatening rain did not dampen the spirits of the families SJ and Fr Geoff Schneider SJ. The organist Jonathan Chan that attended. (Year 7) was brilliant and we enjoyed singing Carols before The commencement of the School year saw in true moving to the Canisius Room for our party. Aloysian fashion a well attended Commencement Cocktail We celebrated Bill Nichol’s 90th birthday. Margaret Party. New parents to the School were welcomed with a Quinnell had made a superb cake to mark the occasion Mass and morning tea which was well supported by both which impressed Bill greatly – and was enjoyed by all the old and new families to the School. present. The activities on Open Day necessitated calling upon In view of the small attendance we had an open the parent body to volunteer to help in various areas. The discussion as to whether we were past our ‘use-by date’ as a parents and students rose to the occasion and did the group and if we should limit our gatherings to one per year. School proud. The overwhelming consensus was that we should certainly Already a number of years have held their main continue with two meetings annually - and hopefully have functions. Year 12 started the ball rolling with their Mass others join us – so we will continue as we are. and Supper – the evening was well attended and provided The first POPS event for 2006 will be a Mass, followed an opportunity for the parents and boys to catch up before by a sausage sizzle, on Sunday 4 June beginning at 12 their year comes to an end. Years 3 and 4 dined in style Noon. The second event will take place at 6.00 pm on at the College Oval. In addition a number of years have Sunday 3 December. Invitations will be sent out closer to organised casual get togethers. It is great to see that a the dates. number of families are keen to socialise outside their formal If any parents want to join POPS, the tear off registration event. slip is on this page, fill it in and return it to me care of The first P&F Forum was held in March. The topic for the College. If anyone would like to help with invitations, discussion was “Moving toward the School Certificate please let me know on 9144 2587 and the Higher School Certificate: Making Decisions Best wishes and Maintaining the Balance”. We were very grateful to Mrs Pat Kennedy (SAC Parent 1981 – 1988) Messers Neville Williams, Darren Livingstone and Keith POPS Coordinator Chester who provided valuable information and practical suggestions. The evening was well attended and feedback from parents at the Forum was very positive. A date to note in your diaries is August 26 which is the Parents of Past Students date of the P&F main event. The evening which will be a Membership Form Gala Dinner Dance at the InterContinental Hotel promises to be a night to be remembered and not to be missed. Mrs Jane Smith Name: ...... P&F President Name of sons: ......

Years attended SAC: ......

Address: ......

...... St Aloysius’ College Card Day Telephone No: ...... Thursday 15 June 2006 The College Oval Fax No: ...... Tyneside Avenue, Willoughby Coffee on arrival 10.30am Email: ...... $30 including Please complete and return to: Delicious lunch with wine Mrs Pat Kennedy 47 Upper Pitt Street, Bookings: Mrs Anne Scollon 9969 1303 h Milsons Point NSW 2061 or fax to 02 9929 6414.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 5 0 from SACOBU From the President Thursday 10 August Aloysian Golf Day Manly Golf Club couple of years after I left St Aloysius' College, my Sunday 27 August Retreat father told me one day that he had just sent off a St Ignatius’ College, Riverview cheque to the Old Boys' Union to pay my fees and A Friday 1 September Father & Son Mass my three brothers' fees to be life members. At the time, I confess to not really appreciating the significance of Saturday 23 September Indian Bazaar to raise funds my father’s actions but remember him saying that it was for the Jesuit Missions important to stay in contact with the friends you made while St Ignatius’ College, Riverview at school as they will remain friends for life. Twenty-five It has become very popular to start class reunions at years later, I now appreciate the significance of my father’s the College Oval watching the Rugby and Football. For foresight and thank him for it. those classes planning a reunion later this year, keep the SACOBU is responsible for administering the SACOBU following dates in mind. Life Subscription Education Trust. The trust was established Rugby/Soccer vs Knox Saturday 17 June to receive the life subscription fees that the parents pay for Away their sons to become members of SACOBU. In addition Rugby/Soccer vs Waverley Saturday 22 July to paying the administration costs of SACOBU each year, Home the fund provides financial assistance to any Old Boy that is experiencing financial difficulty paying school fees Rugby/Soccer vs Trinity Saturday 29 July due to job loss or illness. I would like to acknowledge Home the SACOBU committee in 1991 for their foresight in Rugby/Soccer vs Cranbrook Saturday 5 August establishing the SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust. Away In particular, I would like to thank Michael McCoy (SAC Rugby/Soccer vs Barker Saturday 12 August 1963), Tony Bland (SAC 1957) and Brian Hamer (SAC Away 1963), all Past Presidents of SACOBU, for the role they Any news you would like to share with other Old Boys is played in establishing the Trust and the role they continue always welcome and if you are aware of Old Boys quietly to play by acting as trustees. doing good and often great things in the community, please This year’s Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, 23 let me know. June at North Sydney Bowling Club so mark it in your diaries and get a table or two of your classmates together. Scott Tracy (SAC 1980) The 2005 Annual Dinner had representatives from the President year of 1938 right through to 2003. Special thanks to Email: [email protected] Paul Rowland (SAC 1973) Director of Co-curricula at the Mobile: 0417 810223 College for being our guest speaker for the evening. During his speech, Paul especially thanked the significant number of Old Boys who regularly assist as coaches and managers SACOBU Life Subscription of various teams. It has become very popular for young Education Trust Old Boys (and some not so young!) to return as coaches of College teams. The younger boys think it is fantastic n 1991, the St Aloysius' College Old Boys' Union when senior boys, who they watched and admired, return (SACOBU) Committee decided to establish a separate to coach them. It is a great example of the spirit that exists Ifund to accumulate the subscription fees that boys at the school and the appreciation the senior boys feel that paid to become life members of SACOBU. The concept they want to give back something to the school that gave was to secure the long term financial stability of the them so much. Union and to ensure that the relationships developed at school could be maintained for life. After seeking advice A significant number of Old Boys who left the college more on the best way to structure such a fund, the SACOBU than fifty years ago attended the dinner as they do each and Life Subscription Education Trust was established. The every year. A good turn out was seen from the years of 1967, Headmaster of the College at the time, Fr Anthony 1974, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 2001 Smith SJ, fully supported the idea and agreed to collect and 2003 who all seemed to enjoy themselves. Many groups the life subscription fee from students in their final year continued on after the dinner finished to various locations of at the College, on behalf of the Union. While the life spiritual significance in the North Sydney area. membership fee is not compulsory, it is very pleasing to Please make a note of the following events scheduled for report that almost all students in their final year now join this year: the Union as life members. Friday 23 June SACOBU Annual Dinner The accumulation of subscription fees over the past Sunday 23 July 2005 Year 12 BBQ five years has seen the assets of the trust grow to the point College Oval where the income each year now funds Bursaries for Old

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Boys who, for financial reasons, may not be able to send their son to the College or may not be able to retain their son at the College for completion of their studies. The identity of anyone receiving financial support from the SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust is only known by the Rector of the College. If any Old Boy is experiencing financial difficulty, please keep the role of the SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust in mind. Support provided may be short term, until things return to normal, or may take the form of longer term assistance. Please contact Fr Ross Jones SJ if you would like any further information. James Clarke (2006 Gap Student), Aleks Vickovich (SAC 2005), Michael Chase (SAC 2005) and William Clark (SAC 2005) take a breather at the Drinks for Charity Pub Night. SACOBU Inaugural Young Old Boys’ years old! Classes of 1985, 1987, 1999, 2001, 2003, ‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night 2004 and 2005 were particularly well represented, and n the evening of Friday 17 February, approximately it was great to see such a diverse age group meeting over one hundred Old Boys congregated at the many a beverage or three. OCommodore Hotel in North Sydney for the inaugural This evening wouldn’t have been possible without the Young Old Boys ‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night. support of several Old Boys. In particular, I would like to This idea originated after numerous younger Old Boys thank Damien Reed (SAC 1989) and the other owners shared with me their desire to have an event targeted at the of the Icon Hospitality Group for allowing us to use the Younger Old Boys. With this in mind, I thought it might be Commodore Hotel at no cost and their generous financial worthwhile organising a function that combined a casual assistance in providing us with the $1 from every drink as atmosphere for young Old Boys with a charitable deed mentioned above to donate to charity. – and thus was born, the ‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night!! Similarly, thanks to Murray Happ (SAC 1985) for his assistance in the organisation of the evening and to the Old Boys' Union for their financial support of this charitable cause. Last, but certainly not least, to all the Old Boys who attended – thank you for your generosity and I hope you had a good time catching up with fellow Old Boys and will continue to support the evening in coming years. Mark Chan (SAC 2001)

Sarosh Batliwalla, Rod O’Connor, Tom Switzer and Brad Martin (all SAC 1989) enjoying the Drinks for Charity Pub Night. 2006 Overseas Reunions - One dollar from every drink that was purchased on the night was donated to charity: Fifty cents was directed to the St Aloysius’ Abroad College’s Bursary Programme so that those less fortunate Reunions for Old Boys, Past Parents, Current Parents and Future Parents than ourselves may have the opportunity to benefit from of the College will be held in Hong Kong, USA and UK in the education we received; and a further fifty cents will October/November this year. Anyone living in these regions who currently be directed to the Jesuit Prison Ministry in the Philippines receives the Aloysiad direct from the College (as opposed to being Province to fund scholarships so that impoverished children forwarded a copy from friends or relatives in Australia) of prisoners will be able to continue their schooling and to will receive an invitation to these events. purchase textbooks. If you would like to know more about the Reunions A total of $1,000 was raised; half of which will be or would like to be placed on the invitation list, more than sufficient to cover a scholarship for one student please contact Murray Happ in the Development Office in the Philippines to attend school for one year. on 02 9929 4692 or e-mail [email protected] Old Boys spanning more than thirty years turned up, with an appearance from one past parent who was ninety

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 5 2 Old Boy Updates: Healthcare Limited, having been a corporate Partner at Abbott Tout Lawyers from 1982 – 2005. John Desmarchelier AM, ED is to receive Paul Berkemeier recently won a world-wide competition to 1953the award of Doctor of Economics, honoris design the redevelopment of the container and shipping causa, from the University of Queensland in recognition terminal at East Darling Harbour in Sydney. Covering of his distinguished career and his contribution to the twenty-two hectares, Paul and his fellow architects, University. John has been a member of the UQ Senate for Phil Thalis and Jane Irwin were thrilled with their win thirteen years and is an Adjunct Professor, School of Land when announced by the Premier on 23 March. The and Food Sciences. winning design incorporates an eleven hectare foreshore Tim Carter has written in to thank the many park open to the public, some public buildings, office 1963former classmates from SAC 1964 – 1966 accommodation and residential accommodation. Paul’s who contacted him during his recent stint in the Prince of win in this competition follows his success in designing Wales Hospital Randwick. Tim did two big trips to Turkey the wining entrant in the competition to design the and Germany at the end of 2005, spending two weeks Australian Shearers Hall of Fame in Hay. Paul also won over Christmas - New Year with his youngest daughter Lib an Award from Architecture Australia for the use of steel in in Munich. While there he developed chest pains, and this design. Paul runs his own architecture practice, Paul immediately on return to Sydney on January 11 was rushed Berkemeier Architect, based in Cremorne, and is a former to the Prince of Wales “what a magnificent institution and Trustee of the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Somehow, staff!” A coronary angiogram indicated immediate surgery Paul also manages to work as a casual lecturer at the for five major coronary artery blockages ranging from 70 to Faculty of Architecture at the University of Sydney. 90%. Open heart bypass surgery was then very successfully Mark Ryan is working as an Anaesthetist conducted and Tim returned home in late January. Tim 1974in Newcastle. Mark, his wife Christine and reports that he has made a fabulous recovery (he was their three children, enjoy spending life at Bar Beach, lucky not to have a heart attack, so the heart muscle is not swimming most days. The family have previously lived in damaged.) He will be recuperating at home for a period. Tamworth and Darwin. A funny coincidence happened when Tim’s agent phoned David Morgan has had his book The him the day after his return from hospital to see if he Australian Miscellany published by Random wanted to audition for the role of a doctor in a new Telstra 1978 House in late 2005. Following the launch, David appeared advertisement!!! Tim reports he politely suggested that the on Richard Glover’s programme on ABC 702 Sydney role of the prone patient might be more his thing at present. and conducted an Australian trivia quiz with a studio Finally Tim says “Cheers to my mates from the LC class of audience. 1963, my ‘real’ year.” Michael Smith is currently playing the role Peter Saxton has been promoted to 1980of Boone in Lord Andrew Lloyd Weber’s 1964Commander in the Royal Australian Navy Whistle Down The Wind at The Palace Theatre, in London’s and is now Head of the Royal Australian Navy Intelligence West End. Michael reports that the opening night went Reserve. well and celebrations at The Hilton continued into the early After completing thirteen years as Managing hours of the morning! In between performances Michael is 1966Director and Chief Executive Officer of the continuing the ‘dual career’ theory by studying for the UK Commonwealth Bank, David Murray has accepted the Chiropractic Board exams. position of Chief Executive of the Future Fund. The Future Brendan Dwyer has been in the Army for Fund has been established by the Federal Government and 1984the past twenty years, fifteen of those years will cover the unfunded superannuation liabilities of public as a helicopter pilot. Brendan reports he has no interest servants. in civilian life yet. He met Georgina De-Bank in the late Cam Lavac has written a novel, Satan’s 1980s and they have had two healthy boys Nathan (15) 1967Church, published by New Holland, which and Daniel (13). Brendan is currently posted in Canberra has become a best seller, four months after its release. The with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. book is a conspiracy thriller about a Jesuit priest and a nun, Brian Girdlestone moved to the US in 1986 who team together to resolve the mystery of the Third Secret 1985and graduated from university with a Degree of Fatima. They find themselves caught up in a struggle to in Finance and a Degree in Psychology. Following a find the prophecy and reveal how it links to the third secret. Masters Degree in Counselling/Psychology Brian worked Their search takes them around the world, placing them in as a chemical dependency counsellor for nine years. For desperate peril as the forces of evil contrive against them in the last four years Brian has worked as a school counsellor a frantic race to find the truth before it is lost forever. Cam at the North Canton School District in Canton, Ohio, is currently working on his next novel, The Ark. looking after the needs of over four hundred students in Greg Bateman has taken up the position Years 9 – 12 with a range of different mental health issues, 1969of General Counsel at ASX-listed Primary scheduling, and college applications. Brian is married and

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has two children, Nathan (2 years) and Thomas (seven The Chaser in the 1990’s as a satirical comedy team.Over months). Brian would be pleased to hear from any of his the years they have produced a number of programmes classmates (please contact the Development Office for his for the ABC including 2001’s Election Chaser, CNNNN e-mail address). (two series in 2003 and 2004) and the 2004 election James Ross has written a book called Beginning Algorithms review, The Chaser Decides. The new programme, The in conjunction with Simon Harris. The publisher, Wylie Chaser’s War on Everything is shown on ABC television on Publishers, describes the book as providing a good Friday nights. The Chaser team won a 2005 Logie for Most understanding of algorithms, and the knowledge of when Outstanding Comedy programme. to apply them, which is crucial to producing software that Justin Smith (brother of Michael SAC 1980) not only works correctly, but also performs efficiently. This is 1992recently toured with Australian singer John the only book to impart all this essential information – from Farnham on his nationwide Arena Tour. Prior to the the basics of algorithms, data structures, and performance tour, Justin appeared in the Sydney Theatre Company’s characteristics to the specific algorithms used in development production of Cherry Orchard at the Wharf Theatre in and programming tasks. Packed with detailed explanations Sydney, with Phillip Quast. and instructive examples, the book begins by offering some Christian Griffiths and his wife Karen and their four fundamental data structures and then goes on to explain children have moved from Cloncurry to Burketown in far various sorting algorithms. North-Western Queensland. Christian is a Sergeant at the John Kennedy and his wife Lucy had another daughter on Burketown Police Station. Any Old Boy or member of the 11 January 2006. Julia Rose is the youngest sister to Eliza Aloysian Family are welcome to pop into the Police Station and Emma. on their travels through the district and Christian will help Adam Spencer is the new host of ABC them catch a Burramundi! 1986Radio 702 Sydney (formerly 2BL) Breakfast Luke Rex is directing, producing and acting in a production Show. No stranger to the media, Adam is a former host of, The Cheapest Hotel in Southern Victoria - at The Old of the Triple J Breakfast Show and a well known media Fitzroy Hotel, Woolloomooloo. In mid-May, Luke is moving identity. to the United States to pursue an acting and entertainment Chris Saunders and his wife Christofili had their fourth career in New York, having won a Greencard to live in child in December 2005. Noah is the younger brother to the US. Samuel, Isaac and Sophie. In 2005 Stephen Hicks completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Sydney. He explored how our sense of Guy Churcher and his wife Mary-Kate (nee balance interacts with the region of the brain called the Hawkins) had a baby boy on 7 January 2006. 1987 hippocampus in the formation of spatial memories. He Kent Anthony weighed 9lb 10ozs and is fit and healthy. is now in London developing software for the National Mario Traversi married Albena Todorova Institute of Medical Research and intends to pursue a career 1988in Rome in 2004. Mario and Albena are in science communication. currently living in Mozambique but are looking at the possibility of returning to Australia in 2006. James Chegwidden recently adjudicated a mooting (mock trial) competition in Simon Foale married Clare Taylor on 25 January at Manly in 1995 Moscow. Whilst in Russia, James caught up with Sean the company of family and many Aloy’s Old Boys. Berry (SAC 1995) who is a journalist and television Matthew Nacard and his wife Karen have presenter based in Moscow. James is studying a Master’s 1989recently moved to Hong Kong. Matthew of Civil Law at Oxford University and recently competed is working as an Equities Analyst for Macquarie Bank, in The Shearman & Sterling Oxford Moot Competition, specialising in listed property analysis for the growing an Oxford-wide competition open to all law students, area of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), due in part graduate and undergraduate. The competition attracted to expected growth in China. Matthew has offered to be over forty teams, with the top twelve teams mooting an Old Boy contact for all Old Boys in Hong Kong and against each other in a sudden-death competition over Southern China. It is planned that a reunion of Old Boys the course of one day. The case concerned an appeal living in the region will be held in October/November on a question of restitutionary damages for the breach of 2006. If you know of any Old Boys living in the region a negative stipulation in an employment contract. James who might not be on the College database, please contact and his moot partner, Gareth Tilley won the moot by Murray Happ (SAC 1985) in the College Development defeating a team from Brasenose College in a final that Office on 02 9929 4692 or murray.happ@staloysius. was judged by Mr Justice Paul Walker, a UK High Court nsw.edu.au to ensure they receive notification of the judge. James and Gareth won £500 and an automatic event. vacation clerkship with Shearman & Sterling in their ABC Television has commissioned a series London office over summer. Whilst studying at Sydney 1991of twenty-seven episodes from The Chaser University, James and Gareth were the reigning Sydney team. Julian Morrow and three university friends established Jessup Moot Team champions.

St Aloysius’ College A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879 a l o y s i a d / p a g e 5 4 of Church. He spent six years in Jesuit schools – St Aloysius' Past Staff News: College, Milsons Point, (for which Phil always retained a ollowing his retirement from the College, Phil Farmer strong affection and some of whose students, appropriately, (SAC Staff 1979 – 2004) moved to Mudgee in the are singing at this Mass), and St Ignatius', Riverview; two FCentral West of NSW. Phil reports he is enjoying years as Parish Priest at Hawthorn, Victoria; six years as the country life and is slowly acquainting himself with the Assistant to the Novice-Master at Watsonia, Victoria, a role vast number of wineries and gourmet food businesses in which he excercised with an at times daunting firmness; sixteen the district! Phil was awarded the Australian Cadet Forces years in Papua New Guinea, firstly, in charge of the Institute of Service Medal by the Army in recognition of his tireless Social Order and, secondly, in starting a House of Prayer; five work with the College Cadet Unit over the years. years in retreat work in Pakistan; and the last seventeen years at Canisius College, Pymble, in a variety of ministries". John Evans (SAC 1945) ohn and I started at St Aloysius' together in 1936, finished Jtogether in 1945. As young men we shared the same friends, went to the same parties, took out the same girls. He 20 Year Reunion was a groomsman at my wedding; his daughter Margaret is for the Class of 1986 my godchild. Our children went to the same schools. We even managed, quite fortuitously, to retire on the same day some 15 For all inquiries please call James Smyth on 0408 007 390 or 02 9939 3388 years ago. And since then a group of us, mostly school friends, to leave your latest contact details. Alternatively, please email those details have met regularly for holidays, picnics, and other activities. to [email protected]. What a night it will be, so don’t miss out. If you know the whereabouts He was always courteous and considerate, particularly of of your fellow past students let me know. those who needed help; he was loyal and he was generous, especially with his time; and he was good company, with a ready wit. Obituaries There is a story told, for example, of the day on which he he College is saddened to hear of the passing of the went to Mass at Canisius College, something he and Kath did following Old Boys of the College. We ask you to regularly, when Fr Dineau SJ spoke of John the Baptist. He told Tremember them and their families in your prayers. how Zechariah, on being informed by the Angel Gabriel that his wife was to bear him a child in her old age, was struck Colonel Tony Hitchman (SAC 1933) dumb. And a voice from the congregation was heard to say, died on 10 January 2006, aged 91. “I know just how he felt” Basil Smith (SAC 1944) We all know, of course that he and Kath had a large died on 5 December 2005 family of nine children, large even by the standards amongst our friends where four, five, six children were the norm rather James Unicomb (SAC 2000) the exception. And at the time, I rather think I stood in awe died on 9 December 2005. of his ability to manage. In part at least it was because he worked very hard to do so. He built their first house himself, Father Philip Francis Kurts SJ doing all of the labouring, and most of the carpentry, painting (SAC Staff 1947 - 1949) etc. He had some help from friends, notably Jack Sullivan (SAC 1943), but the achievement was his. ied peacefully on 7 April 2006 at Hornsby Hospital. Fr DKurts taught briefly at the College, before many years of That house was no sooner finished than they bought a work in Parishes and Missionary work in Australia, Papua New large old house in Killara, Bishops Court, and so commenced Guinea and Pakistan. Despite the brief time he spent at the what seems to have been a never ending round of additions, College, Fr Kurts was very fond of the College and the boys alterations and renovations to meet the needs of a still growing and was a regular attendee at Gonzaga Society events until family. And whilst all this was going on he still found time to just before he died. He was buried from St Mary’s Parish, North build the house at Copacabana because, as he claimed, Sydney on Wednesday 12 April 2006 with a large contingent he could not otherwise have afforded to take the family on of Old Boys present. Students from the College provided music holidays. Many of us have enjoyed his hospitality there. for his solemn requiem mass. But as I look back over the years, one of the memories that "How was life lived by Phillip Francis Kurts whose passing will stand out most in my mind was his love for his wife and we mourn and whose life we celebrate in this Eucharist today?. for their family. I can remember to this day the joy with which Phil's neice, Kate, will speak later about his rich contribution to his daughter Margaret was greeted, a joy repeated with each the lives of his siblings and their children. I would like to focus new arrival. He was proud of his children and took delight in on the later years of his Jesuit life, years which I personally their achievements. know best, years in which he confronted that fundamental These few words would not be complete without mention of Christian challenge of allowing the "wheat grains" to die, years John’s association with and affection for the Jesuits. Commencing of moving towards the "rich harvest". First of all, though, I want in 1936, it was an association which continued throughout his to summarise his years of multi-faceted contributions to the life life, first as a pupil and then as an Old Boy of St Aloysius’, as

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the Bursar of St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, for some 15 years gambler, he would take his time to decide if something could and then as a ‘parishioner’, if that is the right word, of Canisius be done, then he would do it. He was no shirker, he couldn’t College where he and Kath attended Mass regularly. There must abide them. Dad was a man of action. be few who have lived there in recent years that do not know Dad was not the kind of bloke you would go for a them. beer with, either–he just wouldn’t go to the pub. We lived I have forgotten which Jesuit it was who first said, “Give me within shouting distance of the Greengate Hotel, but to my the boy and I will show you the man” but whomever it was I knowledge, Dad never set foot in the place, unlike most of imagine that those who taught him at St Aloysius’ must now be his children. looking with great satisfaction on their handiwork In one of life’s amusing ironies, last Thursday night after It is in this context that I recall something said by Fr Tom Dad died, we all went to the Greengate for dinner and a O’Donovan SJ, thirty-five years ago, when he celebrated the drink. Kath had set aside some of Dad’s money for just such an Requiem Mass of a young man who had finished school only occasion, so wouldn’t you know it, it was Dad’s shout! months before. He said that we should grieve for his parents Dad had always maintained our beach home at Copacabana. and his family but we should not grieve for him. God had He, Chris and I built it 35 years ago when I was only 12 and created him for a purpose; he had fulfilled that purpose and Chris only 13. Therefore Dad built the house. now God had called him to his reward. I cannot imagine a After Dad was admitted to the nursing home, we decided more fitting epitaph for an old friend. to have a working bee to tidy the place up. Five sons, four Kevin Cavanagh (SAC 1945) grandsons and a grand daughter, a boyfriend and a son in law – we toiled all day to achieve what Dad would have got This eulogy for John Evans at his funeral held at St Ignatius done within a day and a half. College Chapel, Riverview, 7 June 2005, was written by But in Dad’s true handyman style, we left the job not quite Michael Evans and presented by Anthony Evans, on behalf of finished. all the Evans’ families, relatives and friends. Dad was a man of true faith, a great Catholic and a y father, Wilfred Austin John Evans, was christened tremendous supporter of his Church, and the priests. Over M“Wilfred Austin”, but called, “Wilf”, all his life by his Dad’s last few days he was anointed so many times, by so father. Born at home, it was noted by his sister, Pat, how much many of his priest friends, that I thought Dad was going to get Dad looked like John, the boy next door, when he was a baby. holy water and chrism toxicity! So Dad was called John. Dad spent the last fifteen years of his working life as Bursar That was until Dad arrived at his first school where an at St Ignatius College, Riverview. To be able to work with unfortunate boy took to taunting him about his name on the class and for the Jesuits gave him fulfilment and joy far and above roll, “Wilfred”. Dad explained that his name wasn’t Wilfred, it anything he had hoped in his career. was John. However, the lad for some reason wouldn’t see it After Dad retired, I had the good fortune to be able to Dad’s way and there was an altercation, a bloody nose and spend some time with him, either alone or with Jack Sullivan the next day at Dad’s new school, his name on the roll was John (SAC 1943) or Dom Droulers (SAC 1944). Sometimes we Evans. Apparently his name was John. would play golf and after a few hours of walking the links with On entering St Aloysius' College, the then headmaster, him, I was finally able to see what it was that his mates saw Fr Austin Kelly SJ, thought that Austin was a wonderful name in him – Dad really was quite good company, although a little and would be Dad’s name henceforth. Apparently his name opinionated. wasn’t John. I then realised what a toll the responsibility of all those This is why his father called him Wilf, his school mates children had taken on him. Dad volunteered to me, just once, called him Aussie, but he really was John. that he was envious of his children, in that they could spend Married for 55 years to my mother, Kath, father of nine so much time with their own children and really get to know children, and grandfather to eighteen grandchildren, we are them, as he couldn’t. It was perhaps the only time Dad let me his testament. in, but I was grateful for the insight. In every way, Dad was a solid citizen of this country. I only wish Dad had taken more time to smell the roses. Desperate to join the armed forces, Dad left school only to be Family, church, work – these things defined Dad. thwarted by an inconvenient outbreak of peace, as first the We will miss him. Germans and then the Japanese capitulated. Consequently, Dad went to work, and work he did! Eternal Rest grant to them O Lord Dad was a pretty good sportsman. He played in St and let perpetual light shine upon them, Aloysius’ First XV in Year 8, played first grade rugby for North’s may their Souls and all the Souls whilst still at school and still holds the Associated Schools of the faithfully departed Old Boys of the College, Open 440 yard record. The following year they changed the through the mercy of God, rest In Peace. Amen. race to 400 metres, but the record still stands. St Aloysius, pray for us! I was talking to Fr Tom O’Donovan SJ the other night by Dad’s bedside and we both were in agreement that Dad wasn’t a man to leave things to chance. Dad was not a

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