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'As a student at the College, Chris to acknowledge their consistency in their Welcome to the second edition of The Shamrock for 2008. FROM THE regularly achieved strong academic results academic pursuits. We are always pleased and in his final year he was awarded: to recognise our boys' achievements and It has been an action packed term at St Patrick's with HEADMASTER their success in later life as priests and • the Headmaster's Award for cardinals, as sportsmen and great fathers, students and staff involved in a wide range of exciting, Chris Nolan Awards Leadership; but we are first and foremost a school and • the History Prize; so we need to recognise and make T he July 22 College Assembly was a palatable the notion of academic engaging and informative educational experiences significant occasion where we as a College • the Sir Hugh De,~ne Prize for endeavour for all boys.' recognised publicly the work across all Impromptu Speech; subjects of our boys through the Chris The inaugural Chris Nolan Awards and initiatives. • the W.T. Doyle Prize for Debating; and Nolan Awards for Consistent Academic drew a sincere letter of thanks from Mary Achievement. The celebration of the • the 1st XI Cricket Bowli ng Award. Nolan on behalf of Ch1·is and his father. J achievements and courage of Chris Nolan offer you pan of Mary's letter as a source and his family was a great occasion. I of inspiration and motivation: A highlight for the College community was the include a few of my words to the 'Clearly, during his time at St Pau·ick's 'So many regard someone like Chris as a assembled College: College, Chris exemplified the pursuit of completion of the Old Boys Pavilion which stands excellence across the College's broad non-contributor and worthless - he strives 'I encourage you to reflect on the wo1·k range of educational programmes and as much as he always did and can be as majestically next to the hallowed turf of the Main Oval. It it has taken these boys to make it to the activities. I am pleased that Chris and his inspiring and challenging and stubborn top of their year level. I encourage them family are present today to witness the and engaging as he always was. And to and each of you to lift your sights on what presentations and to applaud the boys who make a difference for himself and others is a stunning structure and will be an invaluable addition you can achieve, pursuing your personal receive them. I am disappointed that with the added experiences of being best. I say this in emulation of Chris another former College Captain, Lachlan 'Jocked in' a profoundly disabled body to the landscape of the College. This will be evident to all Nolan, our principal guest today and after Keen of 2003, is overseas at present as he and communication system. That is one of whom our awards are named. more than anyone else has reconnected us the 1ichest aspects of this Award - the SPC who attend the College's inaugural Art Exhibition which to Chris and his story. I honour Lach Ian in recognition of his will to live life fully as he 'Chris Nolan graduated from St Patrick's his absence. is and to continue to make a difference for will feature 75 works from some of the nation's finest College in 1985 as College Captain, himself and others. As I said on Tuesday, completed his Law Degree at Monash 'Today the College will present a friends are vital for Chris to do that, and University and went on to practise law in certificate to the top 15% of students in SPC is very clear to him. I pray that boys artists on the weekend of September 13 and 14, 2008. Vietnam. Chris was high!)' respected by all each year level, determined by the who receive Chris Nolan Awards are for his commitment and enthusiasm to all aggregation of each boy's end of semester graced with a desire to live life fully, in aspects of College li fe and demonstrated results made up of exams and common spite oflife's obstacles, and to make a his intelligence and ingenuity shorlly after assessment tasks. Ce1·tificates for Semester difference in their own lives and There is a great deal to read about in this edition of leaving the College through being one of II resulL5 wi ll be presented at the networks.· the co-founders of the highly acclaimed beginning of the following academic year. Meredith Music Festival. Students who receive this award for both This speaks to my heart as I hope it does The Shamrock, featuring Green, White and Blue, so find a semesters will also be presented wil11 a to yours. Live each day and take no-one 'After several years in Viemam, Chris College Academic Excellence Certificate for granted. quiet spot, get comfortable and please enjoy! tragically acquired severe brain iruuries from a viral infection leading to total organ failure. Chris is profoundly disabled physically and in his communication systems. He has continued to fight against these disabilities and has developed various means of communication. Through the efforts of his mothe1~ Mary, and with the support of his fathet~Jack, Chris is now the public face of people

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1. AFL legend Tom Hafey with Head of Senior School Mr Hamish McCrum, VCE Teacher Mr Andrew Chamings young people requiring care in nursing and boarding students Dale Missen, Dominic Bushell and Dermott Sullivan homes. 2. Richard Bauer bursts through a tackle - 1st XV Rugby action 3, Blake Davis was selected to be a flag bearer for the Wallabies v Ireland Rugby Union Test as recognition of commitment to representative programmes in 2008 4• Julian Morrow from 'The Chaser' entertains Senior School students

Chris Nolan with some of his former teachers, Br Brian Davis, Mrs Nerella McDonald, Mr Juri Kaczkowski and Mr Michael Brady

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Anzac Day 2008 EDM UND SOCIAL JUSTICE YEAR 9 Over the Easter break I was in Europe. I spent time u<1velling across Flanders fields RICE DAY ASSEMBLY MELBOURNE in Belgium, and in the North of France. A great success! The College conducted one of its great The miles of flat land were boggy, with EXPERIENCE Assemblies - the Social justice Assembly, snow and water lying every,vhere. I Edmund Rice Day 2008 has been and Mr Terry Blizzard o n Wednesday May 28. The work of a la rge envisaged the trenches, the mud and the gone and was an overwhelming success. number of boys involved in the St Vincent misery of the First World War. I thought of The boys raised in excess of$33,000 for The annual Melbourne Experie nce was de Paul Conference and the Social justice our 43 Old Boys who were killed in that the four major charities - the Edmund conducted in Term 2 and I can o nly report Group under the leadership of Mrs Maree war. I thought of my great uncles from the Rice Camps, Caritas, the Edmund Rice positives. We were vet)' impressed with all Moore and Mr Danny Moore culminated western districts who returned scarred for Cent.re at St Albans and the Christian groups that participated in the experience. in a tremendous gathe ring with some very life by the trench gases. Brothers Overseas Aid Fund. This is The behaviour, cooperatio n and attitude approximately a 10% increase on the important messages for the College of a ll boys was fantastic. The staff always Seeing the region helps one understand amount raised in 2007 and we wish to community to ponder. get a great deal of satisfaction watching the horror and the stagnation of such thank all boys who worked so hard to the young men become confident and The re po rts fro m the President of the St combat. And I was able to return to reach the $40 individual target and the adept over the week at navigating their way Vincent de Paul Conference, Tim Milroy Ballarat, to our beautiful, peaceful land. many boys who we nt we ll beyond this around the city using public transport and and the leader of the Social justice Group, We should honour those who have in the amount. in particular using trams to move around AshleyJan were very well delivered a nd past and today, are prepared to put their the CBD. received - congratulations to both Tim and lives on the line to defe nd our freedoms The Year 12 Student Council hosted a Ashley. The gathering witnessed the and the freedoms of those who cannot lunch on Wednesday May 7 for the boys The boys panicipatecl in a range of presentation of cheques from the funds defend themselves. Our students appear to who raised in excess ofSJ00 for Edmund experiences including the Shrine of raised at Edmund Rice Day to the have a growing interest and appreciation Rice Day and it was great LO see David Remembrance, the Museum, National nominated charities - the Christian of the importance of Anzac Day and Ranger, College Captain from 2007 (and a Gallery of Victoria and the MCC. The Brothers' Overseas Aid Fund, Edmund honouring those who have sacrificed so ten-ific supporter of Edmund Rice Day challenge fo r staff was to instil an Rice Camps, t:he Fclm11ncl RirP C:PntrP St much on their behalf. Lest we forget. + during his six years at the College) back at understanding in the boys that all o f these the Mass on Monday to presem the Shield Albans and Caritas Australia - a nd also experi ences are aimed at giving a broad named in his honour to the boy who provided an o pportunity for view of Melbourne and to some extent a representatives from these organisatio ns to raised the most money on the day - Chris broader ,~ew of life. We did find ourselves Mr Steven O'Connor Forster ofYear 8, who raised more than thank the boys and briefly explain how at times responding to the comment, 'but their contributions and support assist their $400. This is a u·emendous effort and the I don't like art so why should I go to the o rganisation. College cong1<1tulates Chris for his efforts gallery?' T he answer is relatively simple; in supporting Edmund Rice Day. 'this wee k is about participating in a range The Assembly reminds all boys of the of experiences that broaden and enrich char-ism of a Catholic school in the Sincere appreciation also to members of our lives'. It would be very beneficial if Edmund Rice tradition and due the Year 12 Student Council for their hard parents in their discussions with the boys appreciation for the boys who have work in p1·eparing and executing Edmund about the ivlelbourne Experience commined to a range of fund raising Rice Day. All members of the Council emphasise this point. worked particularly hard and they can be initiatives throughout the yeai-. It is ,,~t.h pleasure I announce that Mr very pleased with their efforts! Teachers followed up the week by Steven O 'Connor, our Deputy undertaking a n assessment on each The message we put to the boys about student focussing on the three Stepping Headmaste1·, has accepted the position of Edmund Ri ce Day was that they could Stones of Respect, Responsibility and Principal of the Trinity Anglican College, make a difference to those Jiving on the Awareness and how they fared in each Albury-Wodonga. This relatively new margins. Without doubt every boy who area. The boys will also be required to do a co-educational school has campuses in contributed to the clay has made a self-assessment in a similar vein and these Thurgoona (Albut)') and Baranduda diffe rence to the lives of someone whose will then come home for parental perusal. (Wodonga) and already enrols more than circumstances a re far more difficult than 800 students from Prep to Year J 2. This is their own. Well done, boys! The Melbourne Week continues to be a great opportunity for Steven who has a n important feature of the Middle School served us well in his role as Deputy in 2007 Programme and will be further refined and 2008. We wish Steven and Trudy a nd and developed for students in 2009. their children Patrick and Hilat)', evet)' best wish in th is ventw·e.

Kind Regards Peter M Casey

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The cast and crew of The Chase1·' were In J uly at a prestigious evening to in Ballarat and performed two shows on launch Catholic Education Week, the Tuesday April 29 at Her Majesty's Theatre. Diocese of Balla rat recognised staff for The College was lucky to have Julian their contributio ns over the past tl1irty Mon-ow, o ne of the original cast me mbers )'ears to Catholic educatio n. The collective of 'The Chase r' and Executive Producer of efforts of tl1ese people are reflected in the the show, visit and talk to the boys in a fi ne schools we now enjoy across the Senior School Assembly during the day. Diocese and the good men and women Julian attended a school in S)'dne)' not too wh o now send their children to us in lurn. dissimilar to St Pau·ick's College and was a From St Patrick's Coll ege, five staff student of De pucy Headmaster Mr Steven members we re recognised for their work: O 'Connor.J ulian was able to relate to boys Mr Tim Bennett, Mr Michael Brad )', Mr at St Patrick's ve ry easily and surp1ised many Juri Kaczkowski, Mrs Nerella McDo nald by demonsu-ating that whilst his on stage and Mr Kelvin Porter. Mr Porter and Mr persona can at times be self-deprecating Br-ady arc themselves Old Collegians and and often o utrageous, he is a ve ry that Mrs McDonald and Mr Kaczkowski compassionate and socially aware person. have botl1 served a full thirty years at St Julian was very interested to hear about Patrick's College. T hank you and well r.he College's involvement in and do ne to these fine, expe rie nced educators! commitment to nume rous social justice and c:-nmm11n ity Sl'nric:-e ::irtivitiPs ::i ncl the $40,000 target stude nts set for Edmund Rice Day. Importantly too,Julian is an impressive and MUSIC, MUSIC, entertaining speaker and enjoyed the opportunicy to talk with our boys, answer a MUSIC ... few questions and leave us all laughing. Mrs Kathleen Plastow Director of Performing Art s MOTHERS Music Camp The annual St Patrick's College Music DAY MASS Camp was held at Cave H ill Creek over the weekend of Friday April JS to Sunda)' On May I I over 200 boys and their Mums April 20. The experience was extreme!)' gathered in the College Chapel for a Mass intense with approximate!)' 16 hours of to remember Mothers Da)' and the rehearsal time! Concert Band I is now well unconditio nal love that our mo thers bless on the way to being prepared for the and nurture their children with. It was a competitio n season with the Melbourne lovely Mass celeb,-ated b)' Br Bill Van de School Ba nds Festival as the primary goal Camp and a poignant reminde r of the for the Se mester. special bond between mothers and their sons, a bond which sometimes get tested "~th the pressure to. keep rooms tidy, ge t to Bend igo Eistedfodd school on time or remember to retrieve notes and food items from school bags! St Patrick's College musicians travelled Thank you to MrJ oe Doolan and Ms Tracey to Bendigo for the annual Be ndigo Music Downes for thei,· wo rk in prepa ring the Eistedfodd. In an outstanding lead up to liturgy and the breakfast that followed in tl1e Royal South Street Competitions and the College Dining Room. The Mass and the prestigious Melbourne Music Festival, Breakfast are always greatly appreciated by students fro m the College pe rformed mothers and is one of the very special days on the College calendar. exceplionally we ll auracting lavish praise to the ABC Dawson Su·eet studios to from Chief Adjudicator Mr Simon Brown record tl1e song again with the band. from Caulfield Gramma r. Although it was very tight in the studio, the boys sang with gusto. Under the guidance of the College's Director of Performing Arts Mrs Kathleen Congratulatio ns to Zachary Weightman, Plastow, the boys played with great maturity, Darcy Osbo rne,Joshua Tooley, Brandon flair a nd technical precision. Stars of the Appleby, Adam Murphy, Jesse Nicho lls, day were 1.he Junior Gui1.ar Ensemble of Lachlan Dodd, Lachlan Murphy,Joshua Joseph Zreikat (Year 8), Charles Robinson Minto, Sean Ho uli han, Andrew Howlett, (Year 7), Mitchell O'Keefe (Year 7) and Jakob Currey, Jakob Baric,Jero me Wallace, Andrew Groch (Year 7) who received the Max Rawlings and Harrison Antoniani for highest commendation for the day- an being such wonderful ambassadors for St Ho no urable Achievement Certificate, for Patrick's College. their performance. The feedback from the judges highlighted the quality of their performance: 'an o utstanding pe rformance. Bugsy Malone Tuning, balance, rhythm were all attended to. Good attentio n to dynamic contrast. Heartfelt congratulations to tl1e students Excellent work. Congra tulations to you and and staff who collaborated wi tl1 LoretO your teacher (Peter Camm) on your College to presen La marvellous rendition of preparation. Much potential'. Bugsy Malo ne. Luke Wilson was outs1.anding in the lead role, carrying it offwitl1 The College's Concert Band, Woodwind consummate grace and poise. He was ably Ensemble, Brass Ensemble and Percussion supported by many fine performances, Ensemble also performed exceptionally great costuming, innovative set design, fluid well a uracLing plaud its from the judgin g m usical backing and very smooth mmsition pane l. The panel no ted in regards to the from scene to scene in a fast mo,~ng Concert Ba nd; 'Excellent ensemble cavalcade. Congratulations to Direct0r of playing'. 'Ve ry good rhythmic playi ng Performing Arts Mrs Kathleen Plastow for particularly through difficul t passages'. he r support for this venture as well as he,· Ove rall an exceptio nal wa rm up for the outsLanding guidance, mentoring and Melbourne Music Festival and South Street direction provided to boys and girls in Competitio ns. the production.

Year 7 Vocal Ensemble AN EVENING O n Friday July 25, sixteen boys represented the College at the local ABC WITH CELIA Radio's fifth Birthday Celebrations at the Queen Alexandra Bandstand in Sturt LASH LIE Street. This celebration was also used to Pa rents and Friends Association raise awareness of ho melessness a nd to collect donations for the Yic 1.o rian Winter Growing Gorgeous Boys Blanke t Appeal. T he boys o nl)' had three days to learn the song, "Oh Ball arat", that into Good Men had been especially written by Greg On Monday May 19 th e Parents and Champion fro m the 'Coodabeen Friends Associatio n hosted internatio nal Champions' for the celebratio ns. author a nd scholar, Celia Lashlie, at the Regent Multiplex with the support of T he T he boys sang th e song live-to-air after Courier, the Lake Inn and the City Hotel. o nly one rehearsal wi th "The Little Brass Band" and they performed admirably to a Over 350 people gathered for this very appreciative audience. After the live entertaining, challenging and inspiring pe,·formance, the boys were invited back evening with New Zealand author Celi a Lash lie who has written the book; ·He'll be NETBALL Okay - Gro\\~ng Gorgeous Boys into Good Men·. It was wonderful to share the night FOR BREAST ,,~th many members of the St Patrick's College community as well as significant CANCER representation from many of the College's feeder primary schools. The Year 12 Council played in a highly competitive and enj oyable netball match Celia spoke very humorously and against their co1111Lerparts in leadership pragmatically abom the challenges of from Loreto College to raise awareness of raising teenage boys - in particular working breast cancer and to raise funds for with them to cross the bridge of research. T he iniLiative stemmed from the adolescence to realise their enormous enthusiasm of2007 Council members potential. It was gratif)fog to hear Celia Dominic Vogels and Alexander Blizzard speak so passionate!)' about how beautiful and was widely supponed by students from our boys are and the sheer wonder within St Patri ck's, Loreto College and Ballarnt each of them. High School who kindly hosted the event.

St Patrick's College follows in the Led this year by College Captain tradition of Edmund Rice who aspired to Thomas Kavanagh t11e boys were no match raise young boys 10 the status of men. This for the girls from Loreto. A large number goal reflects an appreciation of the dignity of pink iced donuts, w1ist bands and and inhere nt worth of those entrusted to drinks were sold b)' student leaders with all us. Edmund Rice, like ourselves, sought funds going to breast cancer research. A out those who had no other opportunity large crowd supported a very e ntertaining ofa Christian edu cation in a spirit of match with rh.- hors sporadicall)' inclush~ty· something reflected in the demonstrating their athletic prowess, diverse backgrounds. interests and abilities understanding of the rules and of our boys today. One thing remains their agility! constant• our vision for raising hope. the lifeblood of a future for any young man. As ever we seek to support our fami lies as the first educators of their young and some times we do it in spite of their THE LONG families in this broken time for many. MARCH Thank you to t11e Public Relations A visit from Rostrevor College, Adelaide Commiuee for supporting this initiative and to Mr Damian McKee fo1· putting in On the weekend of May 24 and 25 the place all arrangeme nts with Celi a for the College was honoured to host a visit from evening. Damian's passion for boys' 23 Indigenous bors with seven staff from education is e,·ident for all to see and he Rostre,·or College in Adelaide, another was the driving force behind this event, Edmund Rice school. Rostrevor has wh ich also underlined the Parents ;me! estab.lished an Indigenous Sports Academy Fdend Association's passion for and like St Patrick's are a regisLCred upporting e,·ents that support all boys Indigenous Yomh Leadership Programme and families within o ur community. (IYLP) school. Rostrevor's weekend's activities included a football lf,lme against St Kevin's College, Michael Long's Drcamtime Walk to the MCC, the Essendon-Richrnond Match, lunch and the Lady Miners' game versus Knox courtesy of the Ballarat Miners and then the Roosters' match and dinner courtesy of the North Ballarat Football Club. • theSHAMROCK

The College have publicly committed to Staff: discoveries. Some of them are in the doing whatever it can to facilitate Dr Peter Casey macrocosm a nd some in the microcosm. reconciliation for our nation, and to work Mr Nathan Barnes New telescopes will discove,· not only the with anyone who is prepared to partner us Mr Ryan Berg new galaX)', but will show us the exploding to advance the standing of Indigenous Mr Chris Gleeson super nova. It seems that each year we Australians. The highlight of the weekend discover the magnitude of the cosmos in was watching Indigenous and Non­ o u,· con tinual research. Similarly, the Indigenous students from both schools syncho tron with its collision of atoms, is walking together to the M.CG and enjoying MEN'S also explo1·ing the boundaries of creation a night of great fellowship in the spirit of in the most minute components of our reconciliation. We look forward to world. Whal we find is that our additional contacts with Rostrevor in the HEALTH NIGHT understa nding of the universe is continually growing. This forces us to ask future as they further develop their Sports Also in May the College, in cortjunction Academy Model and are cunently looking the questio n posed in Psalm 8: with Stjohn of God Hospital, hosted a patterns of the work incorporate what at opportunities for the College's 'Wlien we see the moon and the stars which you Men's Healtl1 Night. More than 120 men might be a Celtic cross at the centre, our Indigenous students to visit Adelaide in arranged attended from within St Patrick's and from fom pillars on the compass points, and the the not too distant future. What is mortal man that you lwep him in the wider Ballarat community. Presenters College colours. What is immediately mind? included Mr Brett Valance (alcohol in arresting are the eight circles around the Yott have nuule him little less th.an a Cod perspective), Dr Charles Flynn (SPC centre of the piece which symbolise, for With Clo1y and Honour you crowned him. 1971-72) (exercise), Dr Wayne Spring me, the e lements of God. I have long SPC (sleep), Mr Peter Ford, a chef and current known the importance of this number The psalmist is asking us to look at the SPC parent (healthy eating), Mr Bob from scriptural and liturgical texts but the universe to see the immense power and Maika (bringing it all togethe1·) with a BLOOD DRIVE scholarship of Robert Barron and h is creativity of God. poignant summary from MrJohn Fogarty riveting work And Now I See ... Theology St Patrick's College and the Ballarat Red (SPC 1976-81), CEO ofStJohn of God ofTransformation (Crossroads) 1998 3. God is Trinity C:rn,;_~ h;we formed a partnership in order to Hospital. This ve ry helpful and informative 1einfo1ced Lhese divine component,; of night was orchestrated by current parent, Our Christian Goel is Triune: a Father, rally as many blood donors from the College our Cod. community as possible to provide blood for Mrs Genevieve Martin, Business Son and Spi1; t. In order to explore this we those in need. The challenge was met by Development and Medical Liaison at St I . God Is Unknowable, All Powerful need to go tO the start of.John's Gospel students and staff from tl1e College with J ohn of God Hospital and Year 7 with the prologue. Unlike the synoptic great enthusia5m and the resulting donations Coordinator Mr Howard Clark. In some respects, t11e Islamic religion Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, were well appreciated by the Red Cross on has it right when they refuse to attempt a J o hn's prologue asserts thatJesus is the behalf of all recipients. All donori;, most of depiction of God in any of their mosques. same essence, the same Being as the whom were first timers, displayed great When they took over the largest church in Father.J esus is not merely a Son o f God. courage, with some overcoming tl1eir fear of AN the world in Istanbul, called Hagia Sofia, J esus is equal to the Father. In.John's needles! All were rewarded witl1 a great sense they removed all the Christian icons, prologue we read: of having made a difference through a pictures ofMa11', pictures of.Jesus. In the 'In the beginning was tl1e Word and tl1e selfless act of kindness. We hope to extend INTERPRETATION medallions around the ceiling they placed Word was with God and the Viorel was this partnership well into the future. their Arabic script. OFOUR God. All things were created through Him, Thank you and well done to the In some respects, this is very accurate, all life a nd light and for those people who following donors: INDIGENOUS for the firsrcomponent of God is that you believe in Him, Goel gives power to cannot know this person, this Creator, this become a child of God'. Students Eternal Being. So often we will see pictures ARTWORK This concept, wh ich is called the h igh Aaron Eastick of the Father as an old man with a beard, Mr Joe Doolan Christology ofJ ohn was accepted by the Luke Whitehouse much like Michelangelo's fresco in the Director of Mission Christian Church in the council of Nicaea Lachlan Whitehouse Sistine Chapel. We can contemplate that of 325AD. .Jesus is Goel from God, Light Joel Staub Patricia Oliver's painting features perhaps God is like a father. This is to miss from Light, True God from True Goel, Nathan Earls elements of ancient rock art and tl1e first element of God, that we can neve r begotten, not made. So tl1is third con cept Brian Taylor petroglyph designs found throughout the know this Ete rnal Being. of God is that God is made up of a Father Josh Kelly traditional country of Eastern Arrernte. Dylan Rodger 2. God Possesses All Knowledge and a Son and these two Beings share a Daniel Considine The College recently took delivery of a Holy Spirit. This God, the Father, Son and It is inu-iguing to note, in advances in Nick O'Keefe new Indigenous art piece commissioned Spirit, who created the world, has left the science, how in each new addition of Seamus Herrick by Headmaster Dr Peter Casey from Holy Spirit as the life and energy o f God, Cosmos magazine, Scientific American, or Tom McKinnon Patricia Olive r of the Santa Teresa Station working today. New Scie ntist we continue to have new near Alice Springs. The wonde rful

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Director of Football Mr Howard Clark who 4. God is the Beginning There are three components to this goal to bring the margin back to 19 points. faithfulness: God is merciful, kind and SPORT 2008 At half time the boys we re instructed to BAS 2N D XVII I has established a competition and a As scientific theories today look at the trustworthy. This God is loving and kind, still attack into the breeze, be accountable football programme that encourages all 'big bang' and try and speculate as to what patient, understanding of human BAS 1st XVIII Grand Final and mos!. importantly continue to win the GRAND FINAL boys to strive for personal excellence a nd occurred in the instant of the creation of weakness and eternally merciful, eternally St Pat's Premiers 2008 contested ball. SPC Premiers! provides opportunities to represent the our cosmos, in Christian theology we fo1·giving, reflecting the mother's bond College at a level commensurate with their St Patrick's College 8-8-56 Defeated BCC, kicking with the aide ofa three goal believe that God existed before Creation, with the child in her womb. The BAS 2nd XVTIT Grand Final was ability, commitment and entlrnsiasm. The as God is Eternal. The concept of a Ballarat College 6-7-43 wind, out scored SPC two goals to one in played on Tuesday July 22 in cold and development of some pla)'ers in this beginning of time and a beginning of God's kindness is not a mere action of the third quarter with Rex Hickman sli ppery conditions and was a celebration competition in 2008 has been noteworth)' Best Players: Shaun Lyle,Josh Cowan, space is not the beginning of God. The affection or warmth but a steadfast, converting from 35 meu·es after continually of St Patrick's football with the top of the and augun; well for the l st XVIII Nick Suban, Daniel Nicholson, Ben Ha)'eS, fourth component asserts that God is unswerving love of God's people. This God presenting at half forward. Seamus Herrick, ladder Green team playing arch rivals SPC competitio n in 2009. Luke Gunnell, Daniel Ross-Smitl1 and eternal and existed before anything else. is a covenant God and is therefore totall)' Torn Frawley,Josh Cowan, Ben Hayes and Blue. T he pressure in the first quarter was Rex Hickman trustworthy. This God is the truth, this God Luke Gunnell continued to mop up across intense and players made many skill 5. God is the Endpoint of Creation can be relied upon, butjust as Abraham halfback and showed lots of desperation in Goal Kickers: Lucas Cook 3,Jared Hall 1, errors, compounded by the slippery left his town and walked in companionship many contests. 1ick Su ban was conditions. At half time it appeared as if The doctrine of the last things, Glen Kirby 1, Rex Hickman 1, David Lang JOHN JAMES with his God, trusting his God completely, instrumental in the midfield whilst Shaun we may have t0 resort to a penalty shoot Eschatology, is bound up in our hope for 1 and j osh Cowan I so the covenant people can trust that God Lyle gained numerous possessions and out to decide the Grand Final with both the future and the final reign of God over MEDAL NIGHT will never leave them. After a long season, which started in conLinued his fine season. The margin at teams locked on one goal apiece! the cosmos. The Lastjudgement from Darwin, the SPC 1st XVIII were up against the last break was 11 points. At the huddle Matthew's Gospel and many of the 8. God is Humble Balla rat and Clarendon College in the the boys needed little motivation as all However following an insightful and 2008 parables explore this theme of God's BAS Grand Final. Going through the players were determined to walk off the passionate half time address from coach power and mercy extending to the end of One of the key motifs of the story of Director of Football season undefeated in the BAS competition ground \,~nners. Peter Blanchfield the Greens finally got Salvation history. Jesus, found in the New Testament, is His Mr Howard Clark is a fine effort but it would have been their running game going and were able to humility. Firstly, the infancy accounts The last quarter was a scrappy affair as kick four goals in an inspired team display. disappointing to lose the big one. Winning On Monday August 25, over 150 members 6. God is Creative found in Luke and Matthew's Gospels, players from both sides threw themselves the right to host the final was a small The impetus for the relative goal bonanza of the St Patrick's community gathered for presentJesus in the most meagre of at contests with twenty two 1%e rs being came frorn hard working on-ballers Nathan The book of Genesis and the Psalms all advantage but with conditions exu·emely the annual.John James Medal.John.James, surroundings, with no ostentatious recorded by SPC. This is a good indicator Sobey, Dom Bushell, i\fatt Gillett and A5h demonstrate that God created the world windy it was sure to be a fierce contest. one of two SPC Brownlow Medallists was in trappings. Luke's Gospel has him born in that everyone was playing for each other. Mullane. As has been tl1e case all year and is intimately present in every element T he boys were asked to "honour their attendance to present the trophy named a stable and he is visited by shepherds. T he Da,~d Lang managed to snap after earlier Daniel.James provided a compelling of creation. We look at the sunset, the team mate" before the match and to enjoy in his honour for the Best Player in the Isaiah quotation says that ox and ass are receiving a heavy knock. BCC had more of forward target dra,,1ng the ball and ocean, the forest, the plants, the wisdom the occasion, which fo1· some, would be BAS Grand Final. In 2008 the award was present and the medieval creation of the the play but could only manage one goal. numerous opponents to him which created literature of the Bible and the Psalms that the last time they would pull on the won by promising Year I. I player Shaun Christmas crib underlies this humility of When the sire n sounded the final scores opportunities for crumbers Trent Clark, celebrate creation, and we can see God in traditional long sleeved blue, green Lyle who played an inspirational game on Jesus. Though Matthew's Gospel presents stood at 8. 8. 56 to 6. 7. 43 with SPC No1man Tipiloura and debutant Mikey the macrocosm and the microcosm. and white. Grand Final day despite being struck down the wise ones from the East bringing their victorious for the second )'ear running. Smiler who kicked a clever check side goal. Through the seven days of creation it is by the nu in the lead up to the game. The gold, incense and myrrh they still maintain Kicking into a stiff b1·eeze, BCC jumped asserted that while each of these days is Congratulations must be extended to the night also featured the presentation of the theme of the humility of this Child. SPC to kick the opening two goals. T he The Greens added two more goals in the good, the sixth day - the creation of entire 1st XVIII playing squad who went other marquee awards including the Br Later Jesus enters into Jerusalem on a SPC backline got itself sorted out and the last quarter whilst keeping the Blues to two humankind was very good. Humans are tl1rough the BAS season undefeated. This is O 'Malley Memorial Trophy for the Best donkey, again a sign that the King comes midfield started to win more of the points, thanks largely to a tight knit backline the highpoint of that creation. Not merely a significant achievement considedng 44 and Fairest player in the 1st XVIII and the without the trappings of the upper class. contested football.Jared Hall opened the led by Dermott Sullivan,.Jacob Krusche, is God the origin of our created world; players represented the College at 1st XV111 Greg Dowd Memorial Trophy for the Best SPC account after a 50m penalty brought Tom O 'Loughlin and Liam Toohey. God's creative action is ongoing. Our new art piece evoked this level in the BAS competition. It was equally and Fairest player in the 2nd XVIII him to the goal square. Lucas Cook then theological response. We look forward to significant that 33 players played a minimum The comprehensive win b)' the SPC Green competition. started to ,;:,xert his presence up forward; 7. God is Faithful hearing and publishing other reflections of five lst XVIII games tl1roughout tl1e team reinforced their dominant status in the his second goal from near the boundary The guest speakers for the night was upon the work in the future. season and deserved the 1ight to be competition this )'ear and was a great reward The story of the Hebrew people and the line into the breeze was a 'ripper'. Mr Melbourne Co-Captain and veteran of200 presented with tl1e time honoured 1st XVllI for tl1e committed group of players who story of the Christian people present the Gleeson showed little faith in Lucas by gamesJ ames McDonald (SPC 1989-95) who Robert Barron is Professor of Systematic jumper at tl1e seasons end. played tlH"oughout the season. The players concept of God being one who is loyal to stating he was "1000 to l" to kick the goal. has won his club Best and Fairest the 'Bluey Theology at Mundelein Seminary, Illinois. have enjoyed an excellent year thanks largely God's people. The term used in the Old Glen Kirby had been contributing well a r. Winner of the Catholic Book Award for Many thanks must be extended to 1st to the coaching of Peter Blanchfield, a noted Truscott Trophy' for tl1e past two seasons. He Testament for this is that God makes ground level and snapped truly to extend Spirituality in 1997 for Thomas Aquinas: XVIII support staff Mr Andrew ChamiJ1gs, senior player in the BFL who has pro,1ded was also named as an 'All Australian' player covenant. God's covenant is made with our lead to 10 points at quarter time. Spiritual Master. Mr Gavin Webb, Brendan James and Mr the players with sound contemporary in 2006.James was skilfully inten1ewed by Abraham, a covenant is re-asserted with Chris Gleeson who pro,1ded specialist brother Alex (SPC I 982-87), himself a Kicking with the breeze we failed to coaching, delivered in a positive and Noah, seen in the rainbow at the end of coaching and mentoring to each boy in veteran of over 100 AFL games and who is capitalise on the scoreboard. The backline educative manner for all players. t.he Flood and is made again with Moses the Senior programme. Their wonderful currencly a noted manager of AFL players was cutting everything off and pumping and the people wandering the desert. support contributed greatly to the success The sight of players from both teams working with Stride Sports. It was also great the ball long into tl1e forwards who Even though humans will break that of the programme. Thanks must also be sharing a war cry after the game to have Shaun G1igg (SPC 2001-2006) in peppered the goals to kick 2 goals 4 covenant, God's side of the arrangement extended to Mr R)'an Berg who was an highlighted the positive spirit that has attendance who ertjoyed a stellar season behinds for the quarter. BCC kicked a late can never be broken. effective and supportive Team Manager. characterised the 2nd XVIII football culminating in him being nominated as a competition in 2008. Sincere thank you to NAB Rising Star for 2008. Both James and

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Shaun spoke LO students about the 2nd XVIII Blue Football 200m - Under 13: Boys up each Saturday in full uniform, often importance of hard work, perseverance and J. Hayden Walters ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S Existing record leaving very early to set off for far flung 2.Jarryd Allan believing in yourself, both in football and in ].Porter (SPC) 1996 0.25.40s dcs1.inations around greater Melbourne 3. Richard lrnpey life off 1.he field. In a poignant lesson for all FIXTURES and Geelong. The Rugby Union 4.Josh Brown ATHLETICS New record in a1.1.endancejarnes explained how he had Programme offers a wonderful v St Kevin's College, Thomas Vadala (SPC) 0.25.04s just completed his Bachelor of Commerce Toorak VICTORY participation opportunity for a wide af1.er seven years ofstudy! selection of boys at SPC. 2nd XVIII Green Football A Proud Tradition 800m -Junior Boys \,\Tell done! 1. Daniel James On Thursday April 24, St Kevin's The John James Medal was a fitting end 1.0 Existing record 2. Kane Fitzpatrick College, Toora k played host Lo our ln April the College cominued its proud another successful season of St Patrick's T.Mitche ll (BCC) - 2003 2.16.20s 3. Dominic Bushelll Football, Soccer and Basketball teams in record of success by winning the annual College football. 4. Marshall Rippon the annual Challenge Matches. All BAS Athletics Championship. After some New record 5. Nick Clifton and Ashley Mullane matches were keenly contested affairs, conjecture abou1. ow - recent performances Jack Murch (SPC) 2.15.87s AGSV/APS/ however all three St Patrick's College Archivist Br Brian Davis provided the Award Winners 2008 teams were defea1.ed. The fool.ball fixture following information. BAS GO LF 1st XVIII Football is the oldest Sc Kevin's College sporting Br W. T. O'Malley Best and Fairest Trophy In the years since 1957 there have been fixture on its calendar and the clash Boys' Resu It s 2008 The annual golf day for these Winners: Rex Hickman and Ben Hayes six occasions when the College has not Best and Fairest Winners between these great Edmund Rice Schools associations was played at the prestigious Runner Up: David Lang been victorious: St Patrick's: 1030 Junior Gold is eagerly anticipated each yea r. Ballarat Grammar: 932 Royal Melbourne Golf Course. IL was an 1. Lachlan Phyland Ballarat High School: 887 outstanding display of Golf with SPC The Isl XVlll bauled all day however 1973 2 . .James Costigan fin ishing second on a countback from North Ballarat Rebels 3rd (1st loss in 25 years) to Ballarat and Ballarat & Clarendon College: 799 3. Eden Marson were outplayed by classier opposition. The Most Valuable Player Award Damascus College: 758 Caulfield Gram ma,· school with a total Isl XI Soccer players had many mo,·e Clarendon College and Ballarat Grammar 4. Glen Coleman Nick Suban score of 240, three shots ahead of chances, howeve r failed to capi1.alise with a Marcellin College with Ballarac Grammar late goal to SKC making the score line 1974 the next best BAS school on 269. Junior SPC White look more comfortable than it was. 2nd to Ballarat Grammar I. Richard Zelencich John James Medal Congratulations to Luke Hickman, Ash Despite a very even first half, the 1st V 2. Harley Inglis Presented to Best on Ground in RUGBY UN ION Haase, Shaun Lyle for their play and 1.0 Mr Basketball team could not cope with an 1975 3. Mitchell Robertson and Jamie Powell BAS 1st XVIII Grand Final Some Long Awaited Jeremy Daniel for coaching the team. Ash onslaught after half time that saw SKC go No competition held due Lo a double 5.Joshua Cullinan Shaun Lyle Haase recorded the best score for the day on a 10 point to nothing run. With only booki ng of venue. It rained all day anyway! Silverware! by four strokes ca1-ding a sizzli ng 73 on the seven players compared 1.0 St Kevin's 12 A great fin ish to a great season for our testing la)' out -well played Ash! Junior SPC Blue the difference was unable LO be made up 1983 1st XVIII Ye ar 10 Most Valuable Player Rugby Union players. The Under 16s had a I . Charles Cook 2nd to Ballarat and Clarendon College Lucas Cook great win over Ivanhoe Grammar who also 2. Matthew Lewis The competition standard was exu-emel)' provided the opposition in the Grand Final 3 . .Jacob Lench high and as always, played in good spirit as 2000 for the First XV. Having played two close 4. Sam Troon befitting such a significant and historic 2nd to Ballarat Grammar games during the regular season the Grand BAS CROSS Representative Honours occasion. Results: Final was always going to be a tight struggle 2004 Under 18 All Australjan Selection between the power forwards of Iv,mhoe and COUNTRY Junior SPC Green Nick Suban Football 2nd to Ballarat Grammar 1. Zeb Morcombe St Kevin's 17.14.116 the creative running backs of St Pauick's. 2. Nick Harty RESULTS def St Patrick's 10.12. 72 2005 3. James Vanderkley Despite having the greater part of the Mr Shane Hayes 4. Kane McAuliffe Under 16 Australian Institute 2nd LO Ballarat Grammar play for the day, St Pat.-ick's were unable to Soccer Director of Athlet ics of Sport Scholarship put points on I.he scoreboard meaning Lucas Cook St Kevin's 3 The 14ctory in 2008 is our 45th since 1957 that scores were level at the final wh istle. On a typical cold and windy day th e best defeated St Patrick's l and our 54th since 1948 following a second Year 9 Football However St Patrick's we,-e the recipients of of Ballarat's j unior distance runners placing LO Ballarat Grammar in 1947. 1. Mathew Begbie a game ending penalty meaning that we competed in the annual BAS Lap of the Under 15 Al1 Australian Selection Basketball 2. Nicholas O'Brien had a shot at a conven ed kick 1.0 take I.he Lake. St Patrick's was well represented in 3. Scott Spl"iggs Nicholas O'Brien St Kevin's 53 VRU 2nd Division Title. As the sporting the U/16 division by the following students 4. Blake Prozzo defeated SL Patrick's 42 New Records cliche says, 'cometh the hour, come1.h the with six top 10 finishers. Congratulations 5. Zane Thompson Next year we look forward to hosting There were a few records broken on the man' and Ethan Clar ken the team's to Tom Blood, Angus Martin, Aaron Victorian Country State Selection designa1.ed kicker, withstood the pressure Preddy, Mitchell Taylo1~ Tom Nankivell, Nick Suban - Captain Under 18 SKC with the possible inclusion of Rugby day. In particular three were broken by St to goal, delivering the College with its first Year 10 Football Ben Pe1.ers - Under 18 (squad member) on 1.he esteemed programme. Patrick's Competitors. They are as follows: Charles Martin, Ban Harney and Nick I. Jessie Dundon Lucas Cook - Under 16 piece of rugby silvenvare since re-entering O'Brien. In the U/ 14 division SPC had five 2. Hayden Walters Nicholas O 'Brien - Under 15 1500m - Under 13: Boys competition in 2004. participants with th1-ee Lop five fi nishes. 3. Hamish Blake Zane Thompson - Under 15 Existi.ng record Congratulations toJ ack Murch, Lait on Congratulations and well done to 4.Justin O' Brien .J.McVitty (DC) 2003 4.58.70s Sullivan, Mitche ll Thompson, Pau-ick Blood 5. Tom Lamb Director of Rugby Mr Graham Swinton and Joel Karslake. In the Open Division, New record and his supporters fo1· a memorable SPC had seven participants with three top Laiton Sullivan (SPC) 4.48.00S opportunity for our three teams who front

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Len finishers. Congratulations w Chris St Patrick's continued to attack and was played this year, keeping the team • Joe Byrne, Tom Stewart, Shannon Munn, Scott Berg, Clay Jenkins, Kyle able w stop College's desperate attempts undefeated for the season. Donegan, Cameron Rix, Cameron Coutts,Jack Gudgeon, Angus Lennecke w recover from the centre of the pitch. Dunne, Matthew Cullinan,Justin and Andrew Wallis Goal: Daniel McIntyre Hobson, Aaron Mullane, Ashley Mullane Despite the tight score line from the and Jason Leonard were selected to Best: Tim Beggs, Tom Young, Marcus outset, the match was a great spectacle for represent the Central Highlands Football Congratulations to Captain Chris Munn Lynch, David King, Kyran Taylor, Scott the supporters of both schools that lined League in the Balla rat and District V/ and the entire team in taking out lhe Boys Berg, Kieran McDowell, Angus Martin, the pitch. The match began with great Line J unior Challenge on J une 15. Aggregate competition. Jacob Krnsche, Alex Georgiou, Tom passing down the ground by both teams • Thomas Blood, the College's Cross McKinnon, Daniel Mclntyre,Jack Parry, and many crosses into the danger area Country Vice Captain, has been im1ted Tim Parry. Boys Aggregate especially by the St Patrick's forwards Tim to train in the Athletics Victoiia (AV) Institute of Sport, Development Squad Beggs and Tom Young. The College 1st SPC 12lpts for 2008. This involves Thomas auending defence was constantly breached with a 2nd BG 142pts training taken by AV accredited coaches, few very we ll measured shots, but anything at various venues across Victoria. 3rd BCC 240pts in the air was claimed by College's STUDENT 4th DC 260pts • Blake Da\1s was selecled w lead out the goalkeeper who was clean handed 5th BHS 341 pts Australian Wallabies befo,·e Lheir rugby throughout. ACHIEVEMENTS union Test against Ireland at Melbourne's Telstra Dome on Saturday Kyran Taylo1· in the centre for Congratulations to the following boys June 14 as the Australian flag beare r. for their outstanding achievements in St Patrick's showed a class touch as he This opportunity was a result of Blake's GYMNASTICS Back (L-R): Br Bernie Scott {Head Coach),Julian Atwood, Dylan Chandler, Nat han Willey, Mr Don Pennell {Coach) joined with Marcus Lynch and Scott Berg recent ti mes: work ethic with the Victorian Unde r-1 6 Third Row: Zeb Morcom be, Caleb McGrath, Daniel Christie, Anthony Zreikat, Ben Rodger to deliver lO the fonvards. The St Patrick's Rugby Union team. • Jacob Bowker was selected as second Second Row: James Fahey. Matthew Norman, Sam Cosgriff, Sam Micich. backline was able lo stop most moves at St Patrick's College - trumpet for the Ballarat Secondary • Callum Leonard was selected to umpire Front Row: Jarrod Cosgriff, Jeremy Seymour-Quest. John Brown, Zachary Robertson, Zacari Poole, centre defence through Angus Martin, Schools Symphony Orchestra after Number One in Boys' Thomas Thorpe tl1e AFL Indigenous Curtain Raiser with David King and Jacob Krusche very selection trials in May. played prior to the Richmond v Inte rSchool Gym nasties solid also. BCC put a major scare through Essendon clash at the MCG on July 19. • Mitchell Rodd and Matth ew Peters of Callum is an up and coming goal umpire in 2008 the St Patrick's supporters when the ball Year JO have been accepted as part of Lhe DIVE [Level 3] and is a member of the V/L ine came in from the front right. It was STS High School Foundation Exchange Team SPC 1st FIRST XI Umpiiing Academy. At the 2008 Victo1ian Inter School rebounded, but crashed towards the goals Programme for 2008/ 2009. Both boys C.McGrath, J.Brown, J.Fahey, Gymna5tics Championships held at Donvale by Tom Shepherd only for it to be taken showed great initiative in appl0ng for a • Zane Thompson and Nick O'Brien from J.Seymour-Quest, j.Cosgriff. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, the St SOCCER cleanly by keeper Tom McKinnon. position and were rewarded 1'1th an Year 9 were been selected in the Vic Patrick's College G)~1mastics team Mr Tony Beggs exchange experience in Sweden. Country Under 15 football team r.ha l Individual maintained its mantle of tl1e number one Leading up to the goal, St Patrick's Mitchell will be absent from the College participated in the Australian School lstj.Brown Senior Soccer BAS Grand Final for three months in 2008 and Matthew school in Victolia "~th an imp1·essive display. attacked relentlessly with many great Sport Competition from July 19 and 26. 2ndj.Fahey St Patric ks l Defeated Ballarat and for ten months from August 2008 to June The team coached by Br Bernie Scott, a chances to score. A powerhouse shot from 3rdj. Seymour-Quest Clarendon College 0 2009. The College congratulates both nationally recognised leader in tl1e coaching 30 metres from Tom Young went ,cide and boys upon this outstanding achievement of gymnastics put in a polished, consistent a dribbled ball from Kieran McDowell went Div D[Level 4] After two years of tied results in the BAS and \cishes them well for an enriching, perilously close to the right post. Players display to 11111 both indi~dual and team Team SPC 1st Senior Soccer Grand Final played on the rewarding and enjoyable educational were nea1;ng exhaustion due to the experience. honours in tJ1e highly competitive event D.Christie, S.Micich, Z.Poole, Ballarat and Clarendon College main oval. constant pace and pressure and College which saw boys pitted against opposition from Z.Robertson, T.ThoqJe, Z.Morcombe, St Patrick's was finally able lo secure a • Mr Howard Clark and members of the swung more fonvard but were thwarted some of tJ1e State leading Independent and N.Willey result over College and win the pennant College's football programme sent 225 Government schools. outright w! th a 1-0 win. through the centre by the efforts of Kyran pairs of football boots and shoes to the Individual Taylor, Tom Young and David King. Thci Islands in May. Special thanks lo Boys ,,1tl1in tl1e College's ren01med Toll Express who have agreed to send the 1st S.Micich In a high speed and hard at the ball gymnastics programme train after school game, the College defence, namely the tall College coach Michael Low summed up 13 Boxes free of charge. The delivery of 3rd Z.Poole tllroughout tl1e year and compete at events goalkeeper Sam McDonald, were able to the match; "What a great game to end the shoes has enabled students from the Ti1ci to participate in educational programmes across tl1e State. The developmem of core repel numerous attacks from the St season on. Our boys were disappointed Div C [Level 5] in Darwin where such footwear is strengtl1 and technical expertise is pivotal to Patrick's College attackers until the but I think gracious in defeat against a Team SPC 1st compulsory! the success ofeach boy and is lestament to talented St Patrick's side." $.Cosgriff, A.Zreikat, M.Norman, B.Rodger deadlock was broken through the second • Year 12 students Dal1d Lang and Rex tl1e high level of coaching pro~ded by Bernie half. Captain Kieran McDowell was able lO A light tea for the team was held in the Hickman were selected to represent the Scott, an expe1iencedjudge and coach of Individual regain possession of the ball on the far Dining Room after the match and during Ballarat Football League in the Under 18 ~1mastics. Don Pennell, an expelienced right of tl1e goals and delivered a ball into 1st B.Rodger the celebration the best and fairest count VCFL Division l Carnival in Shepparton. seni01· coach andjudg e lends his assistance to 3rdA.Zreikat r.h e 18 yard box. Marcus Lynch got a shot was held \cith Kyran Taylor "~nning with tl1e programme. off at the goals from close in, but it was 20 votes from Marcus Lynch (13 votes) Div B [Level 6] fended off until Daniel McIntyre tapped it ln a sU"ong all round perfonnance tJ1e and Angus Martin (12 votes). J.Atwood and D.Chandler were members over the line. following results were achieved: Congratulations to all team members who of the winning Learn ,,1thj.Atwood placed 3rd in the individual competition.

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PAVILION NORTH OLD BOYS/ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE The St Patrick's College OCA Pavilion AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB has finally been completed and will soon become an integral part of the education~! landscape at the College. The Pavilion has impressed all ,,~th its size - the size of the RND 1st XVIII 2ndXVUI Under 19 fu nction space is deceptively large to fi1,L time visitors and will no doubt be the Defeated Fitzroy Reds by Lost LO Fitzroy Reels b)' 34 Defeated Fitzroy Reds by venue for some memorable OCA and 22 points points 68 points College events in the future. Defeated Aquinas by 90 2 Defeated Aquinas by 22 Lost to Aquinas OC by The OCA Pavilion will have the capacity points points 130 poin1s to be divided into three distinct rooms Defeated Old Mentonians 3 Defeated Old Mentonians Defeated St Bernards by which will be invaluable for school by 22 points by 24 points 56 points acti\~ties, meetings and assemblies. In late NORTH OLD BOYS Defeated Old Geelong by 2008 the Coll ege will commence work on 4 Lost lO Old Gee long by J9 Lost to Ivanhoe AFC by 24 points Stage 2 of the Pavilion proj ect which will St Patrick's College Ballaratatc IO points points be the construction of a two storey change Defeated Prahran by 35 5 Defeated Prahran by 91 Defea1ed Fitzroy Reds by faci li ty to replace existing facilities and to points points 43 points complement the Pavilion. The Season 20 08 Defeated Bulleen construction will complete an impressive Oh So Close ! 6 Defeated Bulleen Lost. to Old Ceelong by 5 landscape at the southern end of the Templeswwe by 62 points Templestowe by 48 points points College propeny and ,,~II greatly enhance The 2008 season was promoted by coach Defeated South Defeated South Defeated Old Xaverians by 7 Melbourne District by 28 Melbourne District by 125 faci lities for spectators, players and Terry Scanlon and members of the 26 points points points officials. coaching group as a landmark season that Defea ted Peninsula by 24 Defeated Peninsula by 74 would herald the start of the club's climb 8 Defeated Emmaus St Leos The OCA Pavilion was blessed by Project back to the wp of the VAFA competition. points points by 15points Patron Cardinal Pell on St Patrick's Day Training tops proudly proclaimed, 'Don't Defeated Yarra Valley by 2008. All honour boards and recognition 9 Defea1ed Yarra Vall ey by Defeated Rupertswood take your holidays in September' and the 63 points 64 points AFC by 14 point.s pavers should be in place for the season commenced in fi ne style with the commencement of2009 to honour the team winning ten on the trot. However IO Defeated Aquinas by 24 Defeated Aquinas by 4 Lost to Therry Penola by points generosity of donors from the St Patrick's after a flying start to the season the poin1s 45 points community. team got the staggers at the business end 11 Lost to Old Mentonians by Lost to Old Mentonians by Lost to Aquinas OC by 48 of the season losing a number of matches 28 points 87 points points to fall to second place on the ladder. The Defeated Prahran by 71 team coached by Club 'Legend' Terry 12 Defeated Prahran by 3 Lost LO St Bernard's by 3 points Scanlon was confident that wi th a number poin ts points of players returning from injury for the Lost to Old Ceelong by 78 13 Defeated Old Ceelong by Defeated Emmaus by 14 finals that. they could make a serious points 3 points points September assault! Former SPC star Simon Lost to Fitzroy Reds by 4 Defeated Fitzroy Reds by Harwood (SPC 1998-2003) enjoyied a 14 Defeated Old Geelong by points stellar season regularly kicking bags of 20 points 20 points goals and pinch hitting in th e ruck from Defeated Yarra Valley by Defeated Yarra Valley by 15 Lost to Fitzroy Reds by 37 time to time. Chris Ford (SPC 2000-2005) 12 points 81 points points also made a significant conu-ibution and Lost to Bulleen got better each week as his confidence as a 16 Defea t.eel Bulleen Defeated Therry Penola Templestowe by 32 points Templestowe by 48 points senior player continued to grow. by 12 points Defeated South Defeated South Sadly the team only got as far as 17 Melbourne Disuicts b)' 17 Melbourne Districts by Lost to Rupertswood by 21 points Saturday August 31, falling short in the points 130 points Preliminary Final by l 9 points against Old Lost to Peninsula by 20 18 Lost lO Peninsula by 2 Lost to Ivanhoe by 54 Ceelong in a wind affected game. Once points points points again the Cobba's commenced slowly, an unfortunate hallmark of the second half of the season. So it is back to the drawing board, however with the considerable

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improvement in 2008 and the furthe1- It was superb, fitting and the sense of players. He also noted tJ1at the soon to be Clinton Young (SPC 2003) is also having addition of playe rs and supporters from achievement coming to fruition was e1~dent moved handball pa1~lion was referred to an excellent season playing the first 16 Ballarat the future loo ks extremely bright. for all to see_ by boys as the 'gunya'. games of the season with powerhouse Underlining this the 2nd XVIII won the Hawthorn before being sidelined with a Congratulatio ns to the coaching staff of Such tales often emanate from these Premiership in convi ncing style adding the back injury. Clinton was featured in the J ohn Rush,J osh Buckley and John dinners which are always highly ertjoyable . first bit of silverware to the NOB-SPC Round 16 edition of the Football Record Murphy. Players who represented the club evenings. Future dinners will be held in trophy cabinet. The next piece will not be in an article entitled 'Watching the Young in this historic garne, the new entities first Bendigo, Geelong and Warrnambool in too far away. Improve'. Cli nton's penetrating left foot Grand Final were: 2008. The OCA will also conduct 10, 20 and his pace a nd ability to spot up fon,.ard The club has a fantastic website Tom Alsop,J arryd Browne, Michael and 30 year reunion dinners in October targets have been critical to the success of www.nobspc.org.au which has all the Carney, Phil Doolan.Jamie Fisher, Kehfo and November. the Hawks in season 2008 and all at details of season 2008 and details of post Grace (SPC 1996-98), Chris Horsley,Josh St Patrick's will be keeping their fingers season events. Hunter, Damien Joyce, Chris Le Maitre, On Edmund Rice Day the OCA crossed that he can consolidate a place in J eremy Newland (ex- Ballarat Grammar) , conducted a five year reunion for the Class the Hawthorn line up as they make their J ack Nihill, Chris Pun ton, Tom Reilly, Dave of 2002. Over 35 old boys attended Friday charge for that 'one day in Septembe r'. Reserves: 2008 Premiers! Ro nan (SPC 2000-2005),Joel Scanlon, drinks at the Clyde Hotel. Many of the Brendan Sheehan, Chris Stribley, David boys had not caught up since leaving the Su-ibley, Joe Van Dyk, Ryan Veal (SPC College and the stories Fl owed thick and NOBSPC l I.I 5.81 def Old Geclong 6. 7.43 1998-2003) ,J ason Weidner, the fast as the nig ht wore o n. The sun was shining, the birds were emergencies-Luke Fogany, AlexJohnson, AN AFRICAN singing, there was the smell of finals in And rew Mclarty, Matt Perry, Brad Watt. September, that only Victo1ia has. ADVENTURE Well clone, this premiership is only the ST PATRICK'S Brenton Carey (SPC 2001-2006) With the agony of selection done and beginning and should lay the foundations those who sadly missed out on a berth for a very successful 2009! BOYS ON Each year the OCA set aside funds to infonned the hard job of win ning a Grand support old boys who wish to travel LO Fin ::il w,is ro he done. THE RISE Africa and s upport the work of dedicated Brothers a nd other volunteers who are A pre-match speech by the coach had NOBSPC News In 2008 two old boys have been working on important Edmund Rice even the supporters ready to pull on the 26 September- Presentation Night - recognised for their outstanding seasons network education, social and health boots and it was reflected in our opening ve nue BrunswickTown Hall - 2 course meal with nominations for the prestigious 'NAB projects. The following moving account is quarter. We were absolutely hard at every +bar+ music. Presentations from 7.00 to Rising Star' Award. Collingwood defender from Brenton Carey, who not surprisingly contest and delivering as much ball as we 9.30pm and live music until 12 midnight. Nathan Brown (SPC 2002-2006) picked up was awarded the College's first Edmund could LO tJ1e forward line, sadly we couldn't Tickets available from wvM.nobspc.org.au his nomination in Ro und 10 following Rice Service Award in 2006. get the radar 1ight and eventually kicked 1-5 some excellent early season pe1·forrnances LO 2-2. against some of the game's power forwards The second quarter was much the same includingJonatho n Brown, Brendan "Nipo kwasababu Tupo" we continued to be hard at the ball, never REUNION Fevola a nd Matthew Richardson. Nathan letting the opponent get an easy kick, but has played every game in season 2008 after The Tanzanian proverb 'Nipo once again o ur accuracy was amiss and this DINNERS spending his first season honing his skills kwasababu Tupo' goes a long way to was allowing the opponent to have a chance. and building his strength "~th former VFL describing life and community within At half time we led 3-8 to 3-3. The OCA annual series of re union and affiliate Williamstown. Tanzania. '1 ipo kwasababu Tupo' literally regional dinners continued with successful means, 'I am because we arc' or 'without WitJ1 tJ1e coach highlighting tJ1e many Carlton's Shaun Grigg (SPC 2001-2006) evenings held in Shepparton and you being the person you are, I couldn't facets of the game that we were on top, he was nominated in Round 19 following a Melbourne. The dinner in Sheppanon be the person I am' and it describes a way was now expecting us to execute and put string of impressive performances in dinner was a great night a nd it was of life where community and heaps of scoreboard pressure on. The boys rece nt weeks. Shaun has also played every wonderful to see a few new faces in interconnectedness permeate all aspects of answered with a 4-1 to 2-3 quarter to lead at game in 2008 after making his AFL debut attendance. Upon reading of the demise life. This proverb is lived every day and 3/4 time by 15 points. in 2007. Shaun's excellent performances of the '.jerks courts' in the last Shamrock, speaks of warm greetings, fancy in an emerging team have drawn public Patrick Crudden (SPC 1942-46) recounted handshakes, constant 'Karibu' (welcome) \Ne were in control, they were starting to praise from coach Brett Ratten as well as to guests that during WW2, the US and of a simple way of living within a tire, our run and carry was wearing them many noted pundits within the media. down, but with tJ1e words from the coach se1-viceman based in Victoi-ia Park were community from wh ich all members can 1inging in their ears to bury the opponent regular visitors to the College, many learn. we went about doing that with a 4-6 to a 1-1 ha1~ng been introduced to the game by last quarter to run out winners by 38 points. the Christian Brothers working in the US. Patrick recalled that they were very skilful

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The East African way of life is still quite One student I have very fond memories lives, dreams and actively works to fresh in my mind. I arrived back in of is Raphael. Raphael is an inspi1·ing contribute to his community. Raphael's FROM THE Australia earlier this year having spent a young man whose enthusiasm and belief that 'anything is possible' is not for little over five montl1s living in Tanzania. excitement for learning is infectious. himself alone but a strong belief in the ARCHIVES During this time I taught at Edmund Rice Raphael's mottO is 'anytl1ing is possible' possibility of a better future for his Br Brian Davis Secondary Sinon and was also involved in and his position in the cop half of his class community. Raphael's communal sense 0£ College Arch ivist an immersion experience for young adults is the result of much hard work and is possibility is a belief from which we can from the Edmund Rice Netwo1·k. proof that anything truly is possible. all learn. The St Patrick's Raphael assumed massive responsibilities I first experienced this East African way as a young person when his mother died In Tanzania individuals sustain College Bell of life last August when, after many years and he along with his older brother themselves on the e nergy of the After calling students and staff to duty of thinking and dreaming about being community. In a place of no n 1 people became the primary care givers for his from the earliest years of the College's the1·e, I finally arrived in Kenya. Before come home after a long day's work and younger brotherjohn, who is deaf. existence, the old College bell became a taki ng up my volunteer placement in sha1·e funny stories and sing with tl1eir Tanzania I spent a few weeks staying with Raphael struggled through primary neighbours. Children fashion simple toys victim of progress and was replaced by an elecu·onic system in early 1990. some of the Brothers communities in school and finished a number of years ago. from wire and make soccer balls from Kenya where I met up with Br Tom After primal')' school Raphael sat entry clumps of plastic bags and the entire It then spent several years languishing Kearney and Br Laurie Colli ns (both exams at a number of seconda1-y schools neighbourhood's kids run around playing in a corner of Coll egians (Cocky) Court former P1·incipals of St Patrick's). During but was unable to get in anywhere. games together. In a place of no social until Maintenance Officer.J ulian Ryan this time I had the opportunity to see Knowing of his story, the Brothers at security or aged care the younger took it t.o the workshop, where it hung idle some of the amazing work the Edmund Edmund Rice Sinon helped him get int0 a generations care for their elders, children until rescued in August. Rice Network is doing in Kenya, including skills-based course and he became a of blind parents guide them around the the medical clinic, community centre and carpenter, using his income to support his town and, whether it is to care for tl1e It has subsequently been polished up school at Ruben, the Edmund Rice Special family. He kept learning and sitting younger children or to get water from the and Julia n has constructed a fine metal School on the edge of Kibel'ia (Kenya's entrance exams, until last year when he at local bore, everyone has a responsibility cradle in wh ich it now hangs. It will now biggest slum) and the Br Beausang School, the age of eighteen passed the form one within thei1· family. In a place where many be used for ceremonial occasions and a ~eco1 11.lary a11<.I p1·i1mu-y ~chool i11 Lhe c::11tra11c<.: cxa111 at E<.l111u11tl Ri<;c Si11011 a11<.I

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We acknowledge the support of the update on the club's progress: 'The Arthur enro lled at the University of 2008 OCA following groups, families and indi,~cluals Hawks have won their first two games and Melbourne and graduated with an LLB in making scholarships and bursaries look like they should challenge this year in 1950. Arthur founded the firm after a few teething problems. More GOLF DAY available to the families of students in O 'Halloran Davis se 1·vicing the excitingly though is the fact we've finall)' Gippslancl region until his retirement in need: A reminder to all Old Boys that the got enough numbers pla)~ng Aussie Rules 2000. Tragically Arthur's wife died at the in Canada that we've started a reserves age of 36, leaving him Lo raise four seventh annual OCA Golf Day ,,~II be held • St Patrick's College Old Collegians side. The game is really developing here children, a job he did with great aplomb on Sunday November 9 at the newly Association so hopefully some exciting tl1 ings will and he is immensely proud of his designed Ballarat Golf Club. This is always a • St Patrick's College Foundation happen in the future. We've identified at children who have all established fin e great day ,,~th all past players e1tjoying a • The family of Robert (Bob) Connelly least three players that will be in careers and remain his closest friends! great social day of golf, with a fine anay of contention to head over to play for the • Anthony Edwards (SPC 1985-90),J ames prizes on offer. The event is a four person • Dr Brendan Hyla nd Cobba's next year so we'll see how they Marburg (SPC 1995-2000) a nd Chris progress throughout the year'. ambrose event, pro,~ding everybody with • Dr Chris Targett O'Brien (SPC 1980-85) have all been an opportunity to have at least one moment • Dr Anthony Gerard Britt (SPC 1968-73) • Marion Popplewell Charitable Trust selected in the Australian team for the of inspiration. In 2007 the event was close received the Public Service Medal (PSM) Beijing O lympics. Anthony will row in his to being fully subscribed so please get your in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours fourth Olympics in the Men's entries in as soon as possible. Being a for o utstanding public service to Victoria's Lightweight Fours,James will contest the All donations to the Scholarship and livestock industries and animal health Me n's Coxless Fours a nd Chris will coach College community event we are Bursaries Fund are t.ax deductible. If you through the establishment of the National the fancied pair of Drew Ginn and particularly keen to have some more would like to assist a boy in accessing a St Livestock Identification System. Duncan Free. A full report of the boys' females in the field, so ladies please get performances in Beij ing will be featured Patrick's education ~a a donatio n to the • Blair Brown (SPC 1999-2004) was named busy and get your teams together. in the next edition of T he Crest. fund please contact the Development in 1J-1e Ausu·alian Under 23 coxed eight to With some great p1·izes on offer the field Manager, Mark Waddington o n 03 53 3 I I compete a t the 'World Championships in • James Foley (SPC 1996-2001) in 2006 Scolland in July. will fill quickly, please return the entry 688 or [email protected] for graduated from Deakin University, Geelong, with a Bachelor of Architecture form (included with this edition of The more information. • John Coffey (SPC 1965-69), the College with Honours. After livi ng and working Shamrock) and your enu·y fee as soon as Captain of 1969 has 1·ecently achieved in Melbourne for a year he has headed fame as a song write r. His latest song about possible. It is always wonderful to see all for a \Varn1e1· clitnate and has fflOvcd to his beloved Richmo nd Tigers, called "I'll parts of the College community; students, Brisbane to work with an architectural be crying on tl1e Train" was sung by the staff, parents, grandparents, old boys, firm Hassell. Hassell has offices all over OLD BOYS IN "Cooclabeen Champions" Greg Champion Australia and overseas. James is currently friends, suppliers and players roped in al on ABC radio on June 7, 2008. the last minute come together for a great wo rking in the design team for the new THE NEWS • Jude Cook (SPC 2003-2005) is one of Gold Coast Hospital as well as the social occasion in the name of fourteen recruits from Nauru to play Queensland Police Academy, and St Patrick's. Fore! • Greg Alla n (SPC 1990-95) has been hired Australian Rules Football in the enjO)~ng the warme1· weatl1er up north! west by the nation's continuing mining Horsham and District League in 2008. In his spare time he has recently entered boom. Greg is a Mining Engineer and The recruits arrived in April and will a design competition in Ital)' and is has recent!)' moved to Guildford afte r head home once their three month visas currently working on an enu , for a having been based at Kalgoorlie for the 1 have expired.Jude and his fellow recruits competition in London. past t·wo years. SCHOLARSHIPS however will return to play as the Nauru • Joshua Flynn (SPC 2001-2006) is • Fr Leo Ba ke r (SPC 1939-41) on J uly 25 Chiefs in the Inte rnational Cup in currently studyi ng for a Bachelor of celebrated the Colden Jubilee of his \,Varrnambool and Melbourne in August. AND BURSARIES Archaeology at La Trobe University in ordination. He shared the occasion with Jude's peers will not be surprised to learn Bundoora, Melbourne. He is living on lnJanuary2007 the College received Fr Don O 'Neill (SPC 1937-40). Fr Leo's that during his time with the Stawell campus in Menzies College and is confirmation that is had been granted brothers Fr Chris Baker (SPC 1942-43) Swifts he [pcurred the ire of the j udicia ry constantly surrounded by a large Designated Gift Recipie nt (DGR) Status and Fr Pat Baker ($PC 1952-55) copping a one week ban for 'rough play'! contingent of international students. celebrated their 80th and 70th birthdays for its Scholarship and Bursaries • Arthur Davis (SPC J938-4 1) recently At the encl of last year he was invited by respectively, in March 2008. Programme. The College is extremely wrote to the Development Office from both the Archaeological and History appreciative of the ongoing support • Jonathon Barlow (SPC 1995-97) his home in Trafalgar and recounted Departments to join an Honours provided by members of the St Patrick's continues to forge a stell ar football career some wonderful memories of his time at program, in both courses, due to the St Patrick's. Arthur is a retired Barrister community LO assist families and students in Canada and recently on a return to standard of his marks. Joshua recently Melbourne dropped in to train with the and Solicito1~ having come to the College voluntee1·ecl for, and took part in the who require some level of financial NOB-SPC Football Club. The Club was fro m Ararat with brothe rs Kevin, Vincent 'Neel Kell)' Dig' at Glen,·owan. He support to enable boys to enj oy the delighted to see him and a photo was and George. After leaving Ballarat he tho roughly e1tjoyed the experience and benefits ofa St Patrick's Coll ege fonvarded b)' Club President Trevor worked for the Commonwealth Public is looking forward to getting his bands education. The College has a long and Ludeman. T he photo features Laurie Ser~ce in Melbourne. At I 8 years of age dirty in the future. proud tradition of assisting families in Conheady (SPC 1980-82),Jonathan he enlisted with the AJF and served need and some of our foremost scholars Barlow (SPC 1995 - 97), Manin Walter overseas with an infantry battalion until were the beneficiaries of bursaries (SPC 1979-82) and Daniel Noone (SPC the conclusion of W\N2. After a short provided by the Brothers. 1984-85) Jo hn pro,~ded the following spell at the Heidelberg Repat Hospi1a l

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• Gerald Hogan (SPC 1955-57) arrived at government policy making tO influence •Tim McNamara (SPC 2000-05) since • Tylah Saunders (SPC 2006-2007) a St Pat's in 1955 via Nullawil State School positive public policy outcomes. Luke leaving the College has served as a participant in the Indigenous Youth and "Drummo". He commenced with the wishes the St Patrick's College community regula r member of the Australian Leadership Program, has been offered a Education Department in J958 where he all the best for the future years and hopes Defence Forces and was i1"tiured o n Holy tertiary scholarship to continue his remained until retirement at the end of to encourage students to maimain an Thursday in an accident in Thaila nd education at unive rsity after having 1994 as the Principal of the Spring Cully interest not only in t.l1eir chosen subjects, during a break from military exercises in successfully comple ted Year 12. Tylah was Primary School, Bendigo. Currently he is but also in the wider world of politics and Malaysia. After two weeks in intensive o ne of six successful scholarship employed as a part time rental consultant current affairs. care, Tim has been flown to Melbourne applicants selected from a group of 31 at Luke Coggin Real Estate when he is and is now in the Royal Talbot stude nts that graduated Year 12 from • Xavier McKinnon (SPC 1994-96) not on the bowling green with his wife of Re habilitation Centre. He is potentially schools across Australia in 2007. Tylah is Captained/Coached the West London 43 years, Geraldine. In an effort to quadriplegic, but given his exceptional studying for a Bachelo r· of Education at Wildcats to their fifth successive flag on emulate tl1e Ballarat bowling successes of fighting spirit, fitness and attitude, Australian Catholic University, Ballarat. August 16, 2008. The Wildcats play in his younger brother.Jim, he is the doctors are hopeful of imp,·ovement in the AFL London competition, a nd the • Anthony Sullivan (SPC 1963-66) was current White Hills Bowls club his mobility seconds team - The Shepherds Bush nominated as a member oft.l1e champion. Although this is his third Raiders, t0ok out tl1e • Ben Melham (SPC 2000-2003) is Melbourne Football Club's 'Best Team' success in the past five years he admits he resen,es competition for the eighth curre ntly in sixth place in the 2008/ 2009 to commemorate club's 150t.l1 still has a long way to go! straight year, and in the social Jockey's P1·emiership. Ben is based in anniversary. Anthony was a member of • Roel Kennedy (SPC 1986-90) was recent.ly competition, the club's team - The Ealing Melbourne and has had great success the College's 'Team of the Century' and featured in an article in The Courier Emus, won their first flag in the second over the past two years riding ,~nners in was a highly decorated playe r during his recognising his achieveme nt in playing year of the competition, for a grand slam Melbourne and at country tracks across time at Melbourne. 300 games for his beloved Skipton of all three flags. The Wildcats had the state. He is known for his intuitive • Eugene Sexton (SPC 1966-69) has been Football Club. Rod became only the sixth finished on top of the ladder but lost in and aggressive riding style, a style that nursing in Ballarat since J979 in varying player to represent the 'Emus' on 300 the second semi fi nal. After winning has produced some impressive wins but roles including PS}'Chiatric Services and occasions and has played in three through to the Grand Final there was a has also raised t.l1e ire of stewa,·ds with nursing educatio n. Eugene is now an Premiership teams. His brothers Mark tight tussle fo,· the first three quarters of Ben being suspended on a number of Anaesthetic Nurse Specialist at Balla rat and Craig have also played for the club, the game, but then the Wi ldcats overran occasions over the past two seasons. Health Services. Eugene has been Mark having forged an amazing career Putney and with an eight goal last •Jack Morganti (SPC 1946-50), an married to wife Nola for 32 years and has ,,~nning best and fairest honours in quarte r they recorded a J3.8 (86) to 4.3 Olympic bronze medallist in rowing four childre n, three of whom are Ballarat and Cairns where he is still (27) victory. The London competition in wrote to the Development Office to ma1Tied providing he and Nola with currently playing. the top grade requires half the team to recount the story of 'The International t.l1ree grandchildren. be from the European U nion and the • Luke Mcinerney (SPC 1992-97) recent.ly VIJI'.Jack noted that visitors 10 t.l1e other half from the rest of the world, • Frank Smolenaers (SPC 1974-79) has wrote to t.l1e Development Office to detail College in 2006 were disappointed t.o meaning only nine Australians on the been appointed as the Directo r of a notable advancement in his career learn that the old SPC Boat Shed had field at a ny one time. West London, like Technology at the Australian Centre for which might inspire up-and-coming burnt clown and the International VIII Collingwood and Sydney, have tapped Health Innovation, based at the Alfred students of history and economics (his had been lost.Jack in concert with Brian into the Irish population with many Medical Research and Ed ucation favourite subjects). After working for four Dawes had arranged to borrow an eight Gaelic football players switching codes Precinct. Frank has celebrated over years at the Australian Federal Treast11)' because he hated cold training mornings and adapting extremely well. Five of the twenty five years in medical science, in an international economic section and in a pair! The eight based themselves at West London team will be in Australia education, !CT and research innovation. on domestic economic policies, Luke has the SPC shed and prepared feverishly for playing for Great Britain in the since (this year) pursued a ca,·eer in the the 1956 Olympics. To accommodate • Peter Toohey (SPC 2003-2005) has been Inte rnational Cup being held in B,·itish Civil Sen~ce at vVhitehall, training numbers.Jack and friends selected to present a solo piano concert Warrnambool and Melbourne in London. He was fortunate to take up a boated an eight two or three times a clay at the Ballarat Art Callery on September September. Over the past five years all From boys to position as an economic analyst at Her and it wasn't long before they were 14 at 2.30 pm. A great honou,· for one of West London premiership teams have Majesty's Treasury which involves working approached to race against other eights. the region's leading performers. men -the contained St Patrick's sold boys with on issues relating to European Union In competition with all eights, including Damien Stewart (coach 2006), Sam • Simon Vrieze (SPC 1994-97) has served transition from regulation and the UK Coven1rnent's medallists~ the International VIII from St Heffernan (Captain 2007), Daniel Lee, with the Australian military over the past current regulatory agenda. Life in Patrick's remained undefeated - the only St Patrick's to Mark McCudden, Mick O ldfield and decade and has seen active dut)' in some London is fast paced and rewarding, with unbeaten eight of the 1956 Olympics! Xavier McKinnon all pla}fog. Anyone of the world's hot spots. In the past few life in the big a very cosmopolitan au11osphere and an interested in playing football whilst in • Bernard O 'Sullivan (SPC 1988--91) years he has served a number of r.ours of appealing array of cultural activities. His league! London, (and the standard is quite good completed Agricultural Scie nce at the duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The long-standing inte rest in histo1-y has with ex VFL, WAFL a nd SANFL players University of Melbourne and a Master of College cominues to pray regularly for found fertile soil here and he is involved in the competition) should visit Public Affairs from the University of old boys serving their nation in conflicts completing a book o n the origins and the club's website at www.wildcatsfc.co.uk Sydney. Bernie is curre ntly the Executive around the world and for a safe and histo1-y of the Mcinerney family and has A highlight of the season is always the Directer of the Sheepmeat Council of speedy return. managed to publish several articles in pre-season footy trip - this year tO Australi a, based in the National Farmers' Irish journals rela ting to aspects of Copenhagen, and a week long footy trip Federation House in Canberra. Bernie mediev-al Irish history. His connections to the Creek island of Corfu. It is a great ma rried Belinda Walsh (sister of Simon to St Patrick's - and also to St Mary's way to meet people, keep fit and possibly \>Valsh - SPC 89-90) in 2000 and they have College at Melbourne U niversity - have bump into old classmates! Perhaps the 4 children (Eliza, Abigail, Sebastian always put him in good stead and instilled Bears need to incorporate a shamrock a nd Matilda). impo,·tant lessons such of social justice into their playing strip?! and a desire to work in the cenu·e of

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SPC Deaths • Frank McGrath (SPC 1932) passed away 1942. While stationed at the Ballarat o. l • Timothy Vawdrey-Smith (SPC 2002-2004) WEDDINGS, on June 27, 2008 and is su1vived by wife WAGS School he me t his future wife .June was killed in a tragic car accident on • Neil Birks (SPC 1971-76) passed away on Mary, five daughters and 18 Tucker, who was posted there in.January August 17 at Linton. May 8, 2008. grandchildren. Frank was an extremely 1943. From there he was posted to the ENGAGEMENTS, • Mary Sprunt, mother of.John (SPC decorated footballe r and a successful Solomon Islands and later to other places • Fr Pat Bohan (SPC 1936-39) died in.July 1982-84) and.James (SPC 1986-88) farmer in the Boort region at Lake in Asia. Kevin couldn't se ttle back LO farm 2008 after an extended illness. Fr Pat was passed away suddenly on May 9, 2008. BIRTHS, Marmal. Frank had tl1e distinction of life on his return, in.January 1946, he a much loved pa1·ish priest who served in Mary christened Mary Therese Gleeson being the seventh generation of Francis started his business career in the Milk a number of Parishes across the region and brought up on a fa rm in Killarney McGraths in a linage that commenced at Bar/ G,·ocery SLOre, at the top ofFireb1-acc BEREAVEMENTS including Horsham, Mildura, Hamilton, adj acent Towe r H ill, had inc1-edible links Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. St in Horsham. In J952 Kevin decided LO to St Patrick's. She boarded a t Sacred Warrnambool and Ballarat North. Fr Pat Such was his distinction that his birth was change direction in tl1e food line so Heart in the 1940s, but was linked to the was born in Terang and was able to heralded with a party that raged fo1· a began O'Connor's Delicatessen. Ke\~n SPC Weddings College via her sons and the following attend SL Patrick's after his mother was week in North Central Victoria! Frank married his wife J une in.July 1946 at St family and friends: Ma ry's uncle left a little bit of money by a deceased led an inte resting life to say the least; Michael and.John's Church, Horsham. • McErlain - Damien (1989-1994) married Monsignor Michael Bowman attenclecl St relative. AL St Patrick's he came under flying RA.AF T iger Moths during WW2 They had five child ren, nine Jane Briocly on Saturday August 23 at SL Patrick's in the 1900s, Father.John the influence of Fr Harold Gleeson who and playing VFL football for Melbourne grandchildren and ten great .Joseph's Church, Learmonth. Fitzgerald (SPC 1966-69) was a became his mentor and inspiration. In and Carlton as well as being a legend of grandchild ren. In later years he changed neighbour and Mary's God daughter I 970 Fr Pat was appointed to establish the Charl ton and Boort Football Clubs. LO breeding Poll Hereford cattle. In 2005 Mary Mugavin, married B1ian Brown the new parish of St Pius X at West Frank was o mitted from the 1945 Carlton Kevin received a certificate SPC Engagements (SPC 1970-75). Not surprisingly there Warrnambool a task he did with great Premiership side that played in the acknowledging 50 years of being a passion and expertise. Fr Pat was a were approximately 20 old boys in • Fenyk- Christian (2001-2006) to Petrena infamous 'Blood Bath' Grand Final. member of the Lions Club. Kevin was a regular attendee at tl1e OCA St Patrick's attendance at Mary's funeral As son .John Lavei-ick on December 25, 2007. Amazingly his VFL caree1· was e nded Governor of the Wimmern Base Hospital, noted; 'Mum was very proud of the fact Day luncheon and was noted for his prematurely by a severe leg infection being involved with the building of the • Watson - Michael (SPC 1995-2000) to we attended St Pat's and absolutely loved patience, keen sense of humour and acquired from the dye in his football Nurses Home in Reid Street He was also the boys like her own. Respect is a Renee Gazzard of Ballarat on April 9, genuine affection for all he encountered. socks! Frank married wife Mary Hardy at the Secretary of me Horsham Football beautiful thing and was definitely a 2008 at Phillip Island. St Mary's, Donald in 1950. He passed Coterie club for 25 years, became a • Ned Kennedy (SPC 1930- 36) died on strong element of our education'. • White - Matt (1995-2000) to Samara June 16 2008, aged 87. Neel built up a away in the Wycheproof H ospital. member of Horsham Legacy in 1974, and organised their annual dinners and Nunn on April 23, 2008 in New Zealand. wonderful reputation as a farmer and • J ohn Frederick Newman (SPC 1939-47), luncheons. He also looked after War local identity in the Goornong district, husband of Marie, father of four sons \>Vidows on h is list. Kevin is survived by near Bendigo. Neel is survived by his wife, and one daughter, and grandfather of two of his children, Pauline and Peter. LATE NEWS SPC Births Marie, and five children. several devoted grandchildren, passed • Bernie Gibney (SPC 1936-40) died on away on.June 10, 2008, after a battle with • James Jock' Paull (SPC J97g.74) passed The next edit.ion of the Shamrock will cancer.John died at Esk Hospital near away on Wednesday April 9 after a 15 • Manley -.Jed (1994-99) and Renee August 14, 2008 aged 84. He was always feature more exciting news including: welcomed the safe anival of.Jack Byron keen to share the news from The his last place of residence in Coominya montl1 battle \,~th lung cancer. James was a on SaturdayJun e 7.Jack weighed in at Shamrock with the locals in in South East Queensland. prominent musician du1ing a decorated 16 • A full report from World Youth Day; year career with alternate, and sometimes 61b. 8oz. Yackandandah, Allan's Flat and • Brnce Noble (SPC 1942-43) d ied on.July in everent, rock band 'This is Serious • A 2008 Beijing O lympics feature; and Osborne's Flat and the parish priest of 16 at Rosebud. Bruce was a great friend • Myers - Paul (SPC 1990-95), Sarah and Mum' - TlSM.Jock was lead guita1ist witl1 Beechworth! of noted old boy Noel Moore and • SPC Art Exhibition big sister Matilda welcomed Hugh the band who were noted for lampooning regularly attended the two year reunion Michael born.June 8, 2008. • Teel Long (SPC 1935-38) d ied on Friday tl1e industry a nd was regarded as a functions organised by contempora,ies Septe mber 5, aged 87 after a long battle calming, ego free influence upon one of •Sharp-Anthony (SPC 1985-90) and of Fr Kevin Sweeney (SPC 1940-43). with cancer. Ted was a talented footballer Ausu-alia's most 01iginal, iconoclastic Megan welcomed Sebastien Walter on and was selected in the Team of the May 13, 2008. Sebastien weighed in at JO • Kevin John O'Connor (SPC 1937-39) performance acts. .Jock went. by me stage NEXT EDITION 1930s. Ted's brother, Br Reg Long, has name ofTokin Blackman, with all band lb 6 oz. His proud Grandmothe r Eileen passed away on May 19, 2008 in the been a long time servant at tl1e College Sharp, who served as Headmaster's Wimmer-a Base Hospital. Kevin was born members wearing masks or balaclavas on The deadline for the next edition of having managed boarding houses at the Secretary from 1984 to 2007 is eagerly on the 5th of April, 1923, at tl1e stage to 'circumvent the cult of personality The Shamrock is F1iday October 3, 2008. College in the 1980s and l 990s. inherent within tl1e rock industry' . .Jock looki ng forward to meeting he r Abbotsfierd Hospital in Horsham, All contributions from members of tl1e studied composition at Melbourne State Grandson at Christmas time. • Greg Mannix (SPC I 962-66) passed away Victoria. He was the eldest of nine SPC community are gratefully received. children, of.John and Sihfa O'Connor College and after receiving an Austrnlian at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne after Contributions can be mailed, faxed or (nee Thamm). He was the Great Uncle Council Scholarship also studied classical a long illness aged 58. Greg spent much emailed to the Editor - Mark Waddington, time in theatre, being recognised as a of Liam Flynn in Year 11, 2008. Kevin guitar at Sweelinck Conservatorium in [email protected] leading designer of sets and costumes as attended tl1e Pimpinio Primary School, Amsterdam. In his spare time Jock was front man of his own band, 'Blind Lemon well as a renowned producer, having and later St Pauick's College for three Chicken' a Chicago Blues band tl1at in his participated in some of Ballarat's best years whe,-e his passion for Athletics and own way paid tribute to his hero Eric productions including Cats, Cabaret, Football were embraced. He held the St Clapton.Jock. is survived by his partner Annie and Chicago. Greg completed Patrick's 440 y-,1rcl hurdle's record for Matty and their daughter Ella. degrees at the SMB Campus and RMIT many years. His later ambition was to run in fine art and design and was known for in the Stawell Gift, but the Second World his love of the arts, friends, parties and v\lar intervened in his plans. Kevin played gatherings. football for Pimpinio and was in the Premiership team of 1939. He ertjoyed playing a piano, with a band at country dances, before joining the RAAF in May

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