manresa Issue April Nº 45 2018 Contents 4. 6. 9. FROM THE RECTOR FROM THE PRINCIPAL COLLEGE COUNCIL

16. 18. 20. HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL FAREWELL FR ROB DAVOREN SJ CREATING SUSTAINABILITY

27. 28. 34. 2017 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS COLLEGE NEWS OLD IGNATIANS' ASSOCIATION

COVER: (FROM BACK TO FRONT) THOMAS GERAGHTY, HARRY BEHENNA, SEB RICE, JIM KELLY AND JACK KELLY TAKE A BREAK DURING THE YEARS 3 TO 12 HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL, HELD AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL.

2 10. 12. 14. FOUNDATION BOARD DONOR THANK YOU 2016-2017 HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

22. 24. 26. PARENTS AND FRIENDS 2017 SAINT IGNATIUS ART SHOW FIDELIS

35. 38. 42. OLD IGNATIAN REUNIONS OLD IGNATIAN SPORTS OLD IGNATIAN NEWS

3 From the Rector

FR PETER HOSKING SJ RECTOR

WAY OF PROCEEDING

Saint Ignatius’ College is part of a Jesuit • Being men and women for others: tradition that has been going since 1547, we want our students to show their and today is part of a network of about love in deeds and to serve others 800 similar colleges internationally. generously and respectfully. Our aim is for our students to develop • Engaging with the wider world: we in faith, wisdom, fortitude, generosity, aim to be aware of the challenges justice, and love. of our time, to bring dignity to those who are forgotten and Jesuit schools are committed to a disadvantaged, and to contribute to ‘way of proceeding’ that includes some making the world a more just place. key themes. • Encouraging excellence: we want • Finding God in all things: every students to recognise their gifts aspect of our life and labour and develop them bountifully can affirm the goodness of for others. Above all, we seek God who is already present for them to grow in excellence in everything about us. of character and service.

• Cura personalis: we seek to • Co-operating in the mission of foster a culture of concern where the Church: we want to witness students, staff, and families to Christ’s presence in the care for each other and feel world, to find and form Christian accepted for who they are and community, and to participate what they might become. in Church life, especially the ministries of the Jesuits. • Formation of the whole person: we focus on the intellectual, Thank you to all our students, staff, affective, social, and moral and families who join us daily in this development of a person so they way of proceeding. grow in a sense of belonging and in knowing they can make a positive difference in the world.

4 FR HOSKING IN THE RECENT BLESSINGS OF THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCHOOL

5 From the Principal

MR PETER COFFEY PRINCIPAL

LOOKING FORWARD

This is my 24th year as a teacher of Junior School, Mr Wally Armitage, time, and we are fortunate to have their at the College and, unsurprisingly, was vital to the IEY’s creation and its experience and wisdom to help guide us. during these 24 years I have witnessed ultimate success. significant change. Since the introduction of lay staff to Of course we have been blessed with the College in 1957, the partnership The events of 1996 obviously stand many new buildings and resources between Jesuits and non-Jesuits has out, as we completely changed the during my time on staff, all of which been a distinctive characteristic of the structure of the College by becoming a have been important in their own way College. As we commence 2018 with fully coeducational school. At the same to the life of the College, but I have our new leadership team, the strength time, we also moved Year Seven from always thought that the most significant of this partnership has never been more a primary setting at Norwood into a change must also include people and important. Having been formed to some secondary setting at Athelstone, which, the roles they play. extent by many Jesuits over the past 50 upon reflection, was a very visionary move. Happily, the Catholic sector here is now adopting this strategy from 2019. I have always thought that the most Finally, we also introduced Reception significant change must also include people and and Years One and Two at Norwood. the roles they play. The College as we know it today is very much influenced by the changes in 1996, and the wonderful leadership As we commence this year I am years, I am acutely aware of this, and of Fr Greg O’Kelly SJ cannot be extraordinarily blessed to be the feel greatly honoured to be entrusted overstated in its significance. College’s first lay principal. We have with the role of Principal of our College. a new Rector in Old Ignatian Fr Peter The next great year of change that Hosking SJ, and new Heads at both I know that all the leaders I referred to comes to mind is 2009, when our the Junior and Senior schools in Mr above are committed to making Saint Ignatius Early Years opened. With the Nic Boys and Mr Phil Donato. It would Ignatius the best college that it can be benefit of hindsight one is tempted be difficult to envisage a greater as we engage in the formation of the to think that this was an obvious or leadership change than the one that has students in our care. We are fortunate to easy decision to make, given how just occurred. be able to build on the work of those who successful our IEY is now under its have gone before us – now it is our turn! great Heads, Mrs Rosemary Allen. At The other members of our leadership the time though, things were not quite team – Mrs Rosemary Allen, Mrs Sam so straightforward, and the leadership Trenerry (Head of Business), and Mrs displayed by past Headmaster, Fr Jacquie McCabe (Head of Ignatian Rob Davoren SJ, and the then Head Ethos) have all been on staff for some

6 MRS GERALDINE LLOYD (DEPUTY HEAD JUNIOR SCHOOL) WELCOMING NEW RECEPTION STUDENTS IN 1996

1996 FIRST DAY AT COLLEGE. (L-R) NICHOLAS FOLEY (REC), EMILY QUINN (YEAR 1) AND FRANCIS MEEHAN (YEAR 6)

FR GREG O’KELLY SJ DURING HIS TIME AS HEADMASTER OF IGNATIUS EARLY YEARS WITH THE HOLY FAMILY BUILDING IN THE BACKGROUND SAINT IGNATIUS’ COLLEGE

MR PETER COFFEY, FR PETER HOSKING AND THE 2018 COLLEGE CAPTAINS, JAMIE WONG AND DANIEL BELPERIO.

7 College Leadership Team

INTRODUCING THREE NEW LEADERS

Fr Peter Hosking SJ, Rector Mr Phil Donato, Head of Senior School Mr Nic Boys, Head of Junior School

Father Hosking joins the leadership Phil is well known in the Catholic Nic comes to Saint Ignatius’ College of Saint Ignatius’ College as the new education sector of Adelaide, having with a deep understanding of the Rector, working closely with Mr Peter previously been Deputy Head at Loreto, Ignatian education ethos, having been Coffey and the College leadership OLSH, and Kildare Colleges. Most educated at Saint Ignatius’ College, team. Father Hosking is an Old Ignatian recently, Phil has worked across a range Riverview, taught at St Aloysius’ (Class of 1974) who recently served of schools, including Saint Ignatius’ College in Sydney, and held roles as as Rector at St Aloysius’ College in College, as the State Sales Manager Director of Ethos and Head of School in Sydney, and has been involved in a for Edval Education. His experience is Jesuit schools in the UK. range of ministries across the Province vast, and his commitment to Catholic and overseas, giving him a wealth of schooling and values is evident for all Nic has an outstanding record of experience and understanding of the to see. success as Head of School. Heading Saint Ignatius culture and community. up Barlborough Hall School in Chesterfield, England, which is a Jesuit preparatory school for children from the ages of three to 11, Nic introduced a range of student and staff initiatives that allowed the school to be rated as ‘par excellence’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2016. Nic’s commitment to educating the whole person in this role led to the introduction of highly successful pedagogical and sporting initiatives that revitalised the educational experience of the children at his school.

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM (L-R): MR NIC BOYS, MRS JACQUIE MCCABE, MRS SAM TRENERRY, MRS ROSEMARY ALLEN, MR PETER COFFEY, FR PETER HOSKING SJ AND MR PHIL DONATO

8 College Council

DR SUZANNE LE MIRE ('83) CHAIR, COLLEGE COUNCIL

STARTING THE YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT

From the Council’s perspective, there expected, Mr Coffey has transitioned Of course we are also immensely has been much to celebrate already in seamlessly into the Principal role and grateful for the continuing outstanding 2018. The 2017 results are the product of we look forward to working with him work of Mrs Rosemary Allen as Head of the extraordinary efforts of our students, throughout his term. We have also been Ignatius Early Years. with the generous support of their impressed by the vision, values and teachers and families. The individual energy that our other new leaders, Mr While it is important to reflect on the stories of achievement and perseverance Nic Boys, Head of Junior School, and challenges of 2017, our achievements indicate our future is in good hands with Mr Phil Donato, Head of Senior School, and those things we can do better, our most recent graduates. We wish have brought to their positions. We are we have also been looking forward them every blessing in the future. particularly grateful that Father Peter to our tasks for 2018. In particular we Hosking SJ (Class of 1974) has joined us have been working with the Principal The Council has also been delighted as Rector. His experience at St Aloysius’ on developing a new strategic plan to to welcome the new leadership team, College - Sydney and his connections shape the College’s endeavours for the headed up by our new Principal, Mr to Saint Ignatius’ College as an old next five years. As you may be aware Peter Coffey. As might have been scholar have already proved valuable. the last strategic plan was launched in 2010, and so it is due for renewal. We will be embarking shortly on a process of consultation and discernment as we develop a new strategic plan. We hope to draw on you all, as our community, to help us progress that important task.

Finally, and in the wake of International Women’s Day, I have been reflecting on the contribution that our girls make to the College. We are very fortunate that, in 1971, we had leaders with the vision to create the only Jesuit co-educational school in Australia. The richness that girls bring is manifest throughout the daily life of the College, so much so that it is impossible to imagine the College without them. We have much to celebrate.

I wish you every blessing.

9 Foundation Board Report

MRS JAY MCGRATH CHAIR, FOUNDATION

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE

When we each reflect upon our As we have done annually for a relationship with the College and why it number of years now, the Foundation is one that endures, I feel confident that Board members, with the support of we are influenced by a common motive, the school, hosted two new parent namely a desire to be connected. dinners in March so to welcome Connected to a special community, and embrace new families and offer connected to a faith, connected to a them an understanding of the history history, connected to something global. and philosophies of our community. Save the date!

Saint Ignatius’ College We all share a commitment to make a difference on some kind of level in some way. Foundation

It is this commonality that we share as The dinners were a success and the members of the Ignatius family that feedback from our new parents has Breakfast holds us together across the different been positive and encouraging. generations and drives the spirit that supports the work of the Foundation. This year we continue to support FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2018 We all share a commitment to make the College with the redevelopment HILTON, ADELAIDE a difference on some kind of level in of the Junior School tuckshop some way. and on behalf of the College and members of the Foundation Board I Further enquiries There is much to look forward to in wish to acknowledge and thank all please contact 2018. After the success of the inaugural the generous Ignatian families and Sue Giacobbe on Foundation Board Breakfast at the community members who have already 08 8334 9356 Hilton Hotel in August 2017 where made a gift to the College and have fashion designer Paul Vasileff was our supported the tuckshop project to date. special guest, we are looking forward to this being an annual event. We are I look forward to connecting with you, particularly excited that our guest hearing your views, engaging your speaker at this year’s breakfast will be assistance, and keeping you updated the The Right Honourable Lord Mayor about the work and activities of the of Adelaide and old scholar Martin Foundation in 2018 Haese. Please make sure you save the date - Friday 31 August.

10 FOUNDATION MEMBERS, STAFF AND GUESTS ATTEND THE FOUNDATION BREAKFAST IN AUGUST 2017.

PARENTS NEW TO THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCHOOL WERE WELCOMED WITH DINNERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CAMPUSES DURING TERM ONE.

11 Foundation Donor Thank You 2016-2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

Mr A Adjawi & Ms R Lim Mr D & Mrs M Chadbourne Mr B & Mrs K Gallasch Mr D & Mrs A Alfred Mr J & Mrs J Chahwan Ms S Giacobbe Mr W & Mrs R Allan Mr S & Ms B Chhabria Dr S & Mrs J Gratiaen Dr C Andersen & Professor S Le Mire Mr D Clark Mrs E Gruszka Dr G & Mrs D Andersen Mrs J Clark Dr J & Mrs R Hancock Mr A & Mrs G Antonino Mr P Coffey & Ms M Doyle Dr R & Mrs K Haslam Mr R Aquilina Ms D Condoluci Mr J & Mrs P Heffernan Mr W & Mrs J Armitage Ms G Condoluci Mr T Heffernan & Ms C Murphy Athelstone Eucharistic Community Mr J & Mrs M Connelly Dr P Henschke Mrs E Back Mr R & Mrs B Corrie Mrs P Holdcroft Mr M & Mrs J Baily Mr D & Mrs A Cosentino Mr C & Mrs T Hooper Mrs M Bardolph Mr T & Dr K Covark Mrs T Hopkins Dr D & Mrs J Barker Mr M & Mrs K Cowie Mrs M Hourigan Mr J Baso & Dr A Laudato Mr S & Mrs N Curtis Professor P Howell Dr R & Mrs E Bauze Mr T D’Agostino & Mrs D Marcoionni Mr R & Mrs A Ibaviosa Mr R & Mrs M Ben Mr R & Mrs C D’Angelo Mr M & Mrs T Janus Hon Justice A & Mrs A Besanko Mr A & Ms C Davies Mr H Jay & Ms J Travers Mr P Booth Dr G Davies Mr J & Mrs D Jenkins Dr M & Dr M Borg Mr R & Mrs A De Conno Mr K Johnston Hon Judge M Boylan & Mrs D Boylan Mr I De Robertis Mrs N Kelly Professor S Brennecke Mr D & Mrs D De Simoni Mr H Khuc Mr P & Mrs A Brine Mrs D Disher Ms T Khuc Mr P & Mrs M Britten-Jones Mr A & Mrs S Dodson Dr C Kimber (U) Mr I & Mrs C Brophy Mr B & Mrs S Doyle Mr R Kimber & Ms B Cai Mrs J Byham Mr J & Mrs M Doyle Mr S & Mrs V Kingsborough Mrs I Calabrese Mr S & Ms S Doyle Mr P & Mrs D Kirchner Mrs L Calipari Dr A & Dr C Duncan Mr A & Mrs M Klenke Miss D Callaghan Mrs W Evans Mr J & Mrs M Klingberg Mr W & Mrs D Campbell Mr G & Mrs A Feltracco Mr T & Mrs J Krupka Mr J & Ms P Capaldo Mrs M Finlay Mr G & Mrs R La Vista Mrs M Carney Mr J Firth Mr F Lafratta & Mrs J Blackwell Mrs E Carr (U) Mr A Fitzgibbons Dr E & Mrs M Lanzilli Mr P & Mrs M Carruthers Mr E & Mrs C Fleming Prof E & Mrs M Le Mire Prof L & Mrs M Casse Mr B & Mrs M Floreani Mr E & Mrs R Leombruno Dr D & Dr G Cehic Mr M & Mrs P Fortunatow Mr K Lewis Ms B Centenera Mr L Fung & Mrs S Chan Mrs A Leydon

12 Mr G & Mrs M Leydon Mr D & Mrs T Prescott Mr K & Mrs L Smith Mr L & Dr C Lum Mr D & Mrs C Prince Mr M & Mrs K Spudic Mr R & Mrs S Lupoi Mrs G Priori Mr N & Mrs P Stapleton Mr S & Mrs C Lupoi Mr C & Mrs C Pyne Mr P & Mrs S Steele Mr M & Mrs J McCabe Mr F & Mrs M Quin Mr A & Mrs D Stenta Mr P & Mrs B McCarthy Mr P Ragg & Ms S Currie Mrs J Storer (U) Dr A & Mrs C McInerney Mr O & Mrs C Reiziger Mr G & Mrs T Stracci Mrs K McKenzie Dr E & Mrs C Ricci Mr M & Mrs T Surman Mr D McLauchlan Mr A & Mrs K Rice Mr M & Mrs M Sweeney Ms K McLauchlan Dr J & Mrs S Rice Mr T & Mrs S Tagliaferri Mr D & Mrs D McLoughlin Dr M & Mrs J Rice Mr C Teh & Ms J Oh Mr G & Mrs L Miller Mrs J Richardson Mr M & Mrs M Thompson Mr S & Dr S Minyaev Mrs H Rodriquez Mr P Tierney Mr P Moller Fidelis Association Mrs P Trewartha Dr D & Mrs R Munday Mr D & Mrs A Rohrsheim Mr D & Mrs V Tsui Mr M & Mrs P Murphy Mr D & Mrs S Rossi Mr J & Mrs R Vagnarelli Mrs K Murray Mr J & Mrs E Rossi Mr R & Mrs A Van der Hoeven Mrs N Murray Mr P & Mrs J Rossi Mr J & Mrs C Walsh Mr L Nesci Rotary Club of Adelaide South Mr T & Mrs M Ward Mrs S Nicholls Mr R & Mrs R Ruggiero Mr T & Mrs G Warhurst Dr S & Mrs M Nitchingham Mr K & Mrs D Rutt Mr P & Mrs M Watson Mr J & Mrs K Ordon Mr D Ryan Mr L & Ms S Waugh Mrs M Organ Mr J & Mrs D Ryan Mrs E Wedge Mr C & Mrs K Osborn Mr P & Mrs S Ryan Dr D Whiteman Mr B & Mrs C Osmond Mr J Samy Mr K & Mrs R Whitford Mr V & Mrs M Ottey San Giorgio Committee Mr S Wisking Mr D & Mrs C Palumbo Mr A & Mrs E Sanzo Mr R & Mrs K Wood Mr M & Mrs C Papps Mr D & Mrs M Schirripa Mrs J Wooding Parents & Friends Association Mr D & Mrs F Schultz Mr Z Xu & Mrs J Luo Mr E & Mrs T Parnis Mrs G Segale Mr F Zhou & Ms X Wu Dr F & Dr S Parnis Mr K & Mrs L Seppelt Mr C Zollo & Mrs M Zollo Mr B Pham & Mrs L Nguyen Mr G & Mrs R Shepherd Mr L & The Hon C Zollo Mr G & Mrs A Piazza Mr G & Mrs L Signoriello Mrs M Zurauskas Mr S & Mrs E Pikusa Mr D & Mrs C Slade Anonymous (x 42) Mr S & Mrs M Pikusa Mr J Slattery Mrs L Polson Dr M & Mrs I Smiley

13 From the Head of Senior School

MR PHIL DONATO HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING

I believe that our schools are at the and I see it as part of my vision to service of the wellbeing of our students, empower people to recognise their gifts educational needs, and community and talents in all that they do. needs. We work towards providing our students with a love of learning In today’s ever-changing society, in an environment that is safe and information technology is an essential that responds to the future needs of tool in our schools. As an educator of education, along with a curriculum that ICT, I have a great passion for the use is changing and learning spaces that are of technology, and technology as a tool more interactive and engaging. to provide a true 21st-century learning environment for our students and I work with great passion to create the staff. A contemporary understanding richest possible learning environment of schools and education stimulates a to foster the development of the need to explore a more student-centred spiritual, emotional, physical, social, approach to learning, with teachers and intellectual facet of each individual acting more as facilitators and guides learner. We hope to design a learning for students, in a collaborative work program that is both engaging and rich space, encouraging different learning in discovery and ‘making meaning’, styles and promoting a love of lifelong enabling students to build relationships discovery and learning. and make connections in this wonderful world community in which we live. It is important that a school community such as Saint Ignatius’ College is I see my role as the gatekeeper of seen as being a symbol of hope, love, change, leading transformational forgiveness, and justice, relevant to improvement through sharing everyone. My devotion to education leadership with members of the provides me with the determination to community and promoting a shared make a difference in the lives of our vision for College growth. It is young people. I am a person of great important to develop a culture in which personal faith, and I look forward to teachers are continually motivated the opportunities ahead in this ever- and encouraged to be reflective challenged world. practitioners and to support active discussion to explore ways to direct our College into the future with relevance. I promote a community that celebrates,

14 YEAR 6 STUDENTS, FRANCESCO LUPOI AND ZEN RINALDO, VISITING THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL IN 2017.

PEER SUPPORT DAY AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL

15 From the Head of Junior School

MR NIC BOYS HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEAD, HEART, AND HANDS

As a passionate educator and advocate Working in partnership with the This year also brings the excitement of of Jesuit education, I am delighted to University of South Australia and two new developments at Norwood. have joined the community of Saint Catholic Education South Australia, Our students are very much enjoying Ignatius’ College. Having graduated the College continues to grow in our new outdoor learning playground, from Saint Ignatius’ College, Sydney, innovative ways. Responding to current which challenges, inspires, and I have had the good fortune of working research, the junior campus of Saint generates risk while tying in with the in Jesuit schools across Australia Ignatius’ College will be embarking Reggio Emilia philosophy of learning. and the United Kingdom. Many of on a three-year research project to lift With this first project now completed, the characteristics prized in Jesuit student engagement and attainment we look forward with anticipation to education are embedded in my own in Science, Technology, Engineering, building a bespoke College tuckshop personal philosophy. My philosophy and Mathematics (STEM). Drawing over the July holidays, where for teaching extends beyond the knowledge from each of its four much fundraising has already been academic curriculum, encompassing components, STEM is a cross-disciplinary undertaken by the Foundation Board. the total formation of the student. Such approach to teaching that increases holistic education should be liberating, student interest in STEM-related fields enlivening the ‘head, heart, and hands’. and improves students’ problem-solving Where the manifestation of God is seen and critical analysis skills (Australia’s in man and woman fully alive, so too Education Council, 2015). does the education at Saint Ignatius’ College offer students a freedom While there are a number of research to develop their God-given talents project aims, two underlying goals and play their vital role in the wider point towards the project’s essence. community to which they belong. The first objective is to provide a stronger focus on pedagogy for deep learning and real-world application through critical and creative thinking and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The second involves building intentional collaborations and partnerships with universities, industry, and professional associations in order to build system engagement, aspiration, and excellence.

16 JUNIOR SCHOOL OFF TO A FLYING START ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM 1.

THE NEW PLAYGROUND IS NOW BEING ENJOYED BY THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

ARTIST IMPRESSION OF THE PROPOSED TUCKSHOP AT THE JUNIOR CAMPUS.

17 Farewell Fr Rob Davoren SJ

MR PETER COFFEY PRINCIPAL

At the start of 2007, Fr Rob Davoren well the challenges and opportunities SJ was missioned by the Provincial created by new technologies, and to replace Fr Greg O’Kelly SJ as he was keen to facilitate curriculum Headmaster of the College. Father innovation and change. Davoren remained in that role until the end of 2013 when a modification to the Along with all this, Father Davoren was leadership model saw his title change to also a Jesuit first and foremost, and that of Rector/CEO. In total, he was the his lived faith in our community was a leader of our community for the past great gift for more than a decade. He 11 years, and under his stewardship the encouraged students to feel a sense College prospered greatly. of gratitude for their lessons and to

We pray for him in his new Province work and give thanks for his great service to our College.

One is tempted to focus mainly on express this to their teachers as a way his exploits as a builder, since his of furthering relationships once again. achievements in that regard are truly He was also very active in promoting, remarkable – the MacKillop (Junior wherever possible, our Ignatian School) and Campion (Senior School) spirituality, especially with respect to libraries, the Peter Faber Music and staff formation and development. Drama Centre, the Caroline Chisholm Student and Staff Services Building, In all that he did, Father Davoren along with tennis courts, roadworks, worked with others to promote a sense and an athletics track – but to do so of community and affection for the would understate his achievements in College. We tell our students that they many other areas. should strive to ‘leave their thumb print’ on the world and, as a former scholar Father Davoren was a leader who of the College, there is no doubt that understood well that effective Father Davoren has left his thumb print leadership was about relationships, on us. and his inclusive and considered style reflected this at all times. He was We pray for him in his new Province a great supporter of all events and work and give thanks for his great activities at the College, and equally at service to our College. home on the side of a sporting field or sitting in an audience. He understood Deo Gloria

18 19 Creating Sustainability Across the College

MRS CATHERINE FLEMING SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

Sustainability is a crucial part of our “LEAP consists of students across Under the guidance of the Sustainability students’ future, and educating them in various year levels that come together Coordinator, the student leaders and ways to make their lives and the world with the same goal, to improve Enviro Club the final installment of more ecologically just is at the heart of the thumb print we leave on the coloured bins across both the Junior what is learnt by the volunteer groups environment within the College. Within and Senior School campuses will be Leaders in Environmental Awareness and LEAP, we have numerous different completed. Small red landfill bins will Protection (LEAP), Senior School and The initiatives and pride ourselves on being be placed in each classroom, along with Enivro Club at the Junior School. student driven and carrying out ideas larger blue paper and cardboard bins, that students have and are passionate and in the Junior School small yellow Already this year the LEAP students about. This year we plan to sponser an recycling bins for plastic. Staff are also have implemented a range of initiatives ocean animal (which we will gain the encouraged to use the same coloured that will see the College able to use its funds for through our annual donut bin system in their common areas, resources to their full potential. fundraiser), continue looking after the increasing the amount of waste that chickens, implement Ecosia into the can be either recycled or re-used. Later They started the year by welcoming school computer system (which is a in the year students hope to complete the family of chickens to their new search engine that every time a search the goal of no organic waste going to and permanent home, which was built is made, a tree is planted), hosting the landfill by setting up a worm farm with by the Year Nine Student Teams of Trees for Life collection depot and the byproduct used in gardens and Action and Reflection (STAR) group in many other smaller initiatives such as vegetable plots around the campuses. November 2017 and finished over the our vegetable patches. LEAP started off December/January holidays, thanks being a very small co-curricular activity The Envio Club will be planting veggies to the work of past parent Eugene but has grown over the past couple and flowers in pots, and will be planning Fleming. A temporary run will be built of years. We commit wholeheartedly and promoting Nude Food Day during by the LEAP students and moved to helping the College become more in Week 11. around the College during the year to environmental friendly whilst pursuing expose the chickens to the students and student ideas.” Sustainability will continue to increase allow them to dig over and fertilise the our plant biodiversity along Fifth garden and vegetable beds, keeping the Lauren Schell, Year 12.5 Creek, including edible native plants, College gardens healthy and resilient. participate in Earth Hour, National Tree Day, Chapel services and host the Trees for Life Collection Depot. Our recycling battery, phone, printer cartridges, organic, paper and cardboard programs will continue for the year.

20 LAUREN SCHELL, ZOE WURM AND ALYCIA MAXFIELD VOLUNTEER LEAP STUDENTS WITH THE RESIDENT CHICKENS

LEAP STUDENTS BUILDING THE TEMPORARY CHICKEN COOP CHICKENS CHECK OUT THEIR NEW HOME

ONE OF THE SUSTAINABLE GARDENS PLANTED AND TENDED TO BY THE LEAP STUDENTS

21 Parents and Friends Report

MRS MARINA BORRELLO PRESIDENT

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY

Most people would agree that it is Building a strong sense of community In 2018 the Parents and Friends are considerably easier for children to relies on the relationships between working to provide for community events develop and learn with the support of all families, and the Parents and such as the Family Fun Fair on Saturday 7 strong families. Friends Committee strives to provide April. Later in the year, for the first time opportunities for families, staff, and we are combining with the Old Ignatians The Saint Ignatius Parents and Friends students to interact and connect as Association to hold a spectacular gala Committee fully supports the College a community. ball on Saturday 18 August. in promoting generosity, community, and hospitality. Parents and carers Events and activities held by the Parents In organising events that connect and play an important role in the College and Friends throughout the school year encourage interaction between families community, as everyone contributes are aimed at either friend-raising or in the College, we hope to support the to the development of collaborative fundraising, or both, with funds raised building of positive relationships and relationships between families and committed to supporting initiatives that ongoing community strength. College staff, encouraging participation benefit current and future students, and in school life and the promotion of friend-raising targeted at encouraging interactions between home and school, families to recognise the impact their and parents and teachers. contribution makes to their child.

22 THE PARENTS & FRIENDS COMMITTEE AND OLDO IGNATIANS’ ASSOCIATION COMBINE FOR THE FIRST TIME TO PRESENT:

A spectacular night of sumptuous food, live entertainment, stunning floorshows, amazing live performances, as well as, a huge silent auction and grand live auction with exciting surprises!

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST, ADELAIDE CONVENTION 6:30PM FOR 7:00PM START CENTRE DRESS: FORMAL NORTH TERRACE, ADELAIDE

Tickets are available via www.trybooking.com/VCEL

23 2017 Saint Ignatius Art Show

MRS BELINDA CHHABRIA CONVENOR

THE BEST ONE YET

The 2017 Saint Ignatius Art Show (a The Saint Ignatius’ College leadership The art show would not be possible if SALA event) was held over the weekend team continue to demonstrate their not for the efforts of an amazing group of 11 to 13 August. It was not only commitment to the arts, recognising of parents and staff who make up the hugely successful but also a wonderful that they are an important part of Art Show Committee. The committee experience for all involved, leading children’s education and that they members devote a significant amount many to claim it was ‘the best one yet’. connect the College and local of their time over 12 months to plan this communities with the arts community. wonderful event. The opening night saw close to 300 The next Saint Ignatius Art Show will be people admire an amazing array of held in August 2019, and it is planned Planning for the next one will be diverse artworks from over 68 talented that proceeds will contribute to the underway soon, and further information South Australian artists while enjoying College’s arts education program in a for anyone interested in joining the fine wine provided by our major meaningful way. organising committee will be provided sponsor, Sevenhill Winery. Over the in the coming months. weekend many more people from the College and wider community came to enjoy the event, which buzzed with activity with live artist demonstrations, artist talks, and beautiful live music.

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Fidelis

MRS MONICA KLINGBERG PRESIDENT

Fidelis was established in 1983 so established to offer students an true Ignatian way, and has made an that past parents and friends could opportunity to avail themselves of a outstanding commitment to his/her maintain contact with the College, Jesuit education in circumstances when academic pursuits. with each other, and with the Jesuit such enrolment is not affordable or community. Our prime activity is sustainable. To date, Fidelis members We welcome you to like and follow us on helping maintain our connections with have generously donated to the Bursary www.facebook.com/SICFIDELIS and each other. The main interest for some Fund, and we are pleased to be able www.instagram.com/sicfidelis/ of us is the informal social aspect; for to support this very worthy cause in others it may be to continue to support relation to the education of young men 2018 Diary Dates the College by contributing to the and women. Sunday 5 August bursary fund that the College offers for less-privileged students. In addition, Fidelis donates an annual Mass followed by afternoon tea prize at the College’s Speech Day Senior School Saint Ignatius wanted his schools award ceremony. The prize, the Ignatius to be open to all classes of people, Gold Medal, the Father Thomas Barden Thursday 29 November rich and poor alike, and in 2014 the Memorial Prize – Insignis, is awarded Christmas celebration mass College Council established a Bursary to a student who, throughout his/her and champagne supper Subcommittee. In accordance with time at the College, has demonstrated Junior School the Australian Jesuit Province policy, a generous commitment to the College the College’s Bursary Fund has been ideals, has led by example in the

FIDELIS PRESIDENT, MONICA KLINGBERG, WITH THE GUESTS ATTEND THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION MASS AND CHAMPAGNE SUPPER IGNATIUS GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENT, CLAUDIA FLOREANI

26 2017 Academic Achievements

MR PETER ROSSI DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

We commenced the year celebrating • The Year Twelve students achieved In addition, Cassandra Larobina and the very fine academic achievements a total of 56 Merits over their Claudia Floreani were recipients of the graduating Class of 2017. final two years of schooling. of a Governor of South Australia Accordingly, it gives me great pleasure Commendation Excellence Award. • Twenty-five (16.9%) of our Year to report to the wider College The award not only recognises their Twelve students gained Merits. community the highlights of our outstanding academic performances but academic results. • Cassandra Larobina achieved five also their exemplary service to the wider Merits, William Griffin and Daniel community in one or more of the SACE The most satisfying aspect of the Nguyen achieved four Merits, Capabilities. Cassandra and Claudia results was that 100% of our students Olivia Bradley, Patrick Capaldo, were two of only 28 students in the state achieved their South Australian Claudia Floreani, Tien Nguyen, to receive this prestigious award. Certificate of Education (SACE). It Hugo Ricci, and Jenny Tran all indicates a very significant achievement achieved three Merits, and three The following graphs reflect the and reflects the efforts of teachers and other students gained two Merits. quality of the results attained by the students who worked collaboratively to 2017 cohort. • Michaela Puntillo was awarded the reach this great outcome. Coordinating Italian Committee NB: 70.3% of the students achieved an Prize for Italian in recognition of ATAR over 80, placing them in the top her having attained an outstanding A summary of other key features 20% of the state. result in the subject. It was the of the results follows: second successive year that a Results of this calibre provide students student from the College had • Our students gained 86 A+ grades, with vast opportunities to access been a recipient of this award. including 53 Merits, 164 As and university courses of their choice. Of 208 A-s – a total of 469 grades in • Thirteen students (8.8%) achieved the 140 students who received an offer the A grade band. This equates to an ATAR of 99 or above, i.e. at a tertiary institution, 87% received fifty percent of the total grades. in the top 1% of the state. their first or second preference, and 94% received their first, second, • The average ATAR was 83.3 and • Thirty-three students (22.3%) or third preference. Students were the median score was 88.0. achieved an ATAR of 95 or above, accepted into a range of courses in the top 5% of the state. • Cassandra Larobina and Daniel including a significant number into Nguyen both achieved the highest • Sixty-one students (41.2%) teaching, engineering, law, nursing, and possible ATAR score of 99.95. achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, occupational therapy. Commerce was in the top 10% of the state. the most popular degree. • Twenty-eight students achieved 53 Merits in 21 subjects The College staff wish our most recent involving 28 teachers. graduates every success in the future and pray that they always look back fondly on their education at the College.

27 College News

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Alessio Barone scared ... scared of this massive change. School, but it was a good strange. I Change can be scary, even if the found my home group teacher, Mr Going to different rooms for lessons change isn’t very big. Fletcher, who greeted me with a huge was something that took a long time smile. After organising my locker, I to get used to, but the change in On my first day, I knew it would be remember staring at it and thinking, environment helped me to not lose harder than it was for most, as everyone “I’m ready for this – it’s time for a focus. Lunch and recess were amazing! already knew each other well. I walked change.” The first week of Year Seven There was so much freedom, you could into the courtyard and saw that I was one of the most challenging weeks play whichever sport you want, hang had in my class some of my friends I I’d ever experienced: so much to get out in so many different places, and made from the transition day. I was used to, so much to organise, so many study in the library whenever. One thing introduced to my home group teacher, new people to meet. that I love about the Senior School is Ms Besanko, who helped everyone the Examen. It’s a way for me to slow find their way to our homeroom. At down and forget all my stresses and just this point I felt a little more relaxed as I take a breath. could see everyone else was too. I then realised I had no reason to be nervous. I was so grateful to have such amazing I realised I had nice kids in my class and teachers who made the transition an extremely nice teacher who made from the Junior School a smooth and the new experience a whole lot easier. enjoyable one. I could always count on By the time recess came, I was happy Mr Fletcher to put a smile on my tired too, and that is what Ms Besanko does: face after a long day in afternoon home when you feel sad or worried, she’s group. Overall my start to life at the always got a little bit of happiness to go BENJAMIN DE CONNO, ORLANDO PIATANESI, senior campus was a slow but great one, around. I was only excited and eager, ALESSIO BARONE, JOSHUA LANZILLI, LUCA and I look forward to years ahead here. not nervous, for my second day at Saint DESISCIO, ISAAC VERNILLO, LUCA GIANNITO Ignatius, all because of my new friends and wonderful home group teacher, Amelie Piantadosi who all left me with a great first impression of Saint Ignatius’ College. I would like to say that I wasn’t nervous, that I was only excited and eager for Coming from the Junior School and my first day, but then I would be lying. having an older brother at Athelstone The truth is that I was nervous. I was already, I had a rough idea of what life about to start a whole new experience was going to be like as a Senior School and make so many more memories. I student. Walking into the undercroft,

know what you’re thinking – this sounds it felt strange not seeing all the people AMELIE (CENTRE) WITH FELLOW YEAR 8 like an amazing opportunity, but I was and places I was used to at the Junior FRIENDS JASMINE KOZNO AND KATIA MUZIK.

28 IMMERSION STUDENTS AND STAFF BOND WITH LOCAL INDIAN CHILDREN AFTER A FRIENDLY GAME OF CRICKET.

IMMERSION TOURING GROUP SIGHTSEEING AT THE TAJ MAHAL

INDIA IMMERSION

In December 2017, ten students and five had set off, many of us believed that were greeted with friendly smiles and teachers embarked on a trip they are what we were going to do in India was cheerful waves. This welcoming spirit not likely to forget for a long time. The service – that we were going to help created some memorable moments, such preparation started months before, with others. This, however, is not the whole as Sami, one of the residents, running sessions to help prepare us for what truth. On the immersion you do help excitedly alongside the buses, eager to would be the experience of a lifetime. In others, but it is not a one-way affair. help with the unpacking of our luggage. reality, the sessions did little to prepare The help goes both ways. The people us for the sensory experience that is at Mithra offered us much more than The time we spent in India was a life- India, as the sights, sounds and smells we offered them. Each day we were left changing experience. We returned with choked the senses. The group was left amazed by the residents of Mithra – a new perspective on our lives and an with a sense of awe that did not leave their perseverance and drive were truly appreciation of what we have. us for the whole immersion. awe-inspiring. Kiran McCarey (Year 12) Our first stop was Mithra, a small Something that the group experienced Immersion Participant orphanage and school for disabled all through India was a wonderful sense children and adults alike. Before we of welcome. Everywhere we went we

29 College News

YEAR SEVEN ACTIVITY DAYS

After the first few weeks of busyness, The afternoon gave us an opportunity teachers to learn more about the Year Seven students took some time out to be involved in some introductory students in their care. of their regular routine and participated activities for the Peer Support Program. in three days of activities. The Year Sevens and 80 Year Elevens Based on the way in which all students had the chance to get to know each involved themselves and looked after The first day featured a study skills other and prepare for our Peer Support each other during these days, I am session run by Elevate. Students learnt sessions later in the term. confident that the year ahead is going how to manage their time and study to be a good one. effectively. Later, the cohort was The next two days were full of fun and introduced to the ‘Red Chair Project’, activity. We ventured to Latitude, Mega Ms Miriam Doyle which seeks to raise awareness about Court Indoor Sports, Glenelg Beach, Year Seven Coordinator the number of students around the and The Beachouse. It was wonderful world who cannot access education. to see students make new friends and Furthermore, it encourages a sense spend time with each other in a relaxed of gratitude for our own education environment. These days were also and school. a perfect opportunity for Year Seven

ANGELICA GLAVAS, LAUREN HOWIE, LUCIE BAILEY, PIPER CARR AND OLIVIA OLIVER SHELDON AND CODY MCINNES WITH THEIR RED CHAIRS CRISANTE DURING THEIR PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITY

30 JESUIT TENNIS CARNIVAL

In December 2017 the College’s Drive College had not reached the final since (Class of 2005), who took annual leave Tennis team competed in this carnival, 2000. Although we lost 9-0 in the final to support us during the week. Finally, held in Sydney at St Aloysius’ College, against Xavier College, we were able to I would like to thank Mr Martin for the where we competed against the host hold our heads high, with outstanding amount of work he puts in every week college and Xavier College, Melbourne, sportsmanship having been shown to make sure the Drive Team is the best and Saint Ignatius’ College, Sydney. by all players. Liam Robinson won the it can be. The team included Jack Manson, Loyola Award for the carnival through Callum Bennett, Liam Robinson, Tom his eagerness to represent our College Jordan Johnson (Year 12) Daw, Luke Ciccozzi, Xavier Fallo, Liam in the best way possible. Captain Matkovic, and me. The carnival would not have been After the preliminary matches in both possible without the support of doubles and singles, we were fortunate numerous people. Special thanks go to to scrape our way into the grand final, the billeting families for their help and after a one-set victory over Riverview. for providing a lovely place for us to This was an achievement in itself as our stay. Thanks to our coach, Mr Tim Chia

JORDAN JOHNSON (CAPTAIN) WITH LIAM ROBINSON DURING THE JESUIT CUP IN SYDNEY

31 College News

YEAR FIVE AND SIX EASTER SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

During March our Year Five and Six students attended ‘Easter Sights and Sounds’.

Easter Sights and Sounds is an interactive event in which children attend the Spicer Uniting Church to experience the events of the last week of Jesus’ life. Drama, music, and video are used to recreate the Easter story. For the Year Five and Six students it started with going through an ancient market place and a school, and then waving branches as Jesus arrived with

a donkey. From there the action moved JANICE SHAIR, ISABEL MCKAY AND LUCY O'GRADY inside where students observed the deliberations of the religious leaders, the last supper (where some children were invited to participate), the prayer in the garden, and the arrest of Jesus. Then the group moved into the church where the crucifixion was presented in an abstract way and followed by the resurrection.

Mr David Carey RUBY CORSO AND NATHALIA DI CIANNI Primary Coordinator

JESSICA GOODWIN AND EMMA PALUMBO LEON LIN AND NICHOLAS CIROCCO

32 GETTING ALONG WEEK

Students from Ignatius Early Years and assemblies, cyber safety activities, this important day in our College by Junior School students were involved buddy and class-based activities raising awareness and heightening our in Getting Along Week in March. The around the theme of getting along, and everyday message against bullying. week is a great opportunity to reflect reflections on the ‘Keys to Success’. on ways in which we use our skills to get Mr David Carey along with others and appreciate and Friday 16 March was the National Day Primary Coordinator value the friendships we have around us. of Action against Bullying and Violence. During the week students were involved We acknowledged and supported in a variety of fun and meaningful activities around the theme of friendship and anti-bullying. Some of these activities included visiting performers Everyone has the right to feel safe, secure, accepted, called The Protectors and Why can’t we and valued, and the responsibility to take action to be Friends, junior primary and primary ensure others feel the same.

STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL CAME TOGETHER IN A SHOW OF SUPPORT AGAINST BULLYING.

33 Old Ignatians' Association

MR EDDY GLAVAS (CLASS OF 1992) PRESIDENT - OIA

FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Old Ignatians’ Association (OIA) 1988, 1978, 1968 and 1958. Reunions The Committee also encourages Committee are excited to continue are held in the ‘new’ St Peter Faber SJ initiatives that you as Old Ignatians may building on our primary role to promote, Building and begin with a tour of the bring to us whether it is for charitable maintain and strengthen the connection Senior campus. events, to start a new club or anything between Old Ignatians’. To achieve our that upholds Ignatian values. Please do goals, the OIA Committee has recently The OIA is also working on not hesitate to get in touch with the OIA restructured to focus our initiatives in strengthening the bond with and via the College Advancement Office, three main areas: between the Old Ignatian sporting clubs Facebook page, Instagram or the Old – football, soccer, cricket, netball and Ignatians pages on the College website. • Furthering the interests tennis and is actively seeking ways to of Saint Ignatius’ College promote and participate in this vibrant Website through charitable causes sports and social community. ignatius.sa.edu.au/community/old- • Promoting and fostering the In 2017, the Court Theatre Company ignatians-association/ Old Ignatian sporting clubs and reformed which is an organisation artistic, social and recreational Facebook whose sole purpose is to support the activities consistent with Ignatian dramatic and creative talents of Old www.facebook.com/ tradition and values; and Ignatians. The OIA was proud to assist OldIgnatiansAssociation/ • Develop and promote the with sponsorship of its first event and Instagram Ignatian tradition of service continue to support future productions and social justice for all in 2018 and beyond. www.instagram.com/ oldignatiansassociation/ Consistent with this thematic, in 2018 Over the years the OIA has also Email the OIA has already successfully supported and become involved hosted the annual ‘Welcome New Old with immersions where recent [email protected] Ignatians’ BBQ’ held on the Bellarmine students of the college have assisted lawns in February with some 70+ disadvantaged communities in Advancement Office former students and current staff Ecuador, Europe and Nepal. Current 08 8334 9306 attending. Other key events in 2018 are OIA committee members Jean-Marie the College Fair on 7 April where we Nguyen (‘14) and Maddy O’Brien (‘15) will have a merchandise stall, the OIA have each participated in the most and Parents and Friends Gala Ball on recent immersions. This is an initiative 18 August 2018 (see advertisement in that the OIA would like to continue to the Manresa for more details) and of be involved with and is seeking the next course the increasingly popular College opportunity to provide its support. reunions. This year the OIA is pleased to host the Classes of 2008, 1998, 1993,

34 BRISBANE REUNION about those transformational years of the College. It was great to see some of The Old Ignatians Association would the girls who were the original models Save the date! like to thank those who attended the of the red blazer, and it was evident that 2018 CLASS REUNIONS Brisbane reunion, which was held last the changes implemented in 1996 have year in October at the Western Districts served as the foundation for much of the Rugby Football Club in Toowong, with success that the College can claim today. All reunions are held at Saint Fr Rob Davoren SJ. A great time was Ignatius College, Senior School had by all, and it was fantastic to see The reunion commenced with a tour of some new faces at the event. the College led by Monica Klingberg, 10 Year Reunion - Class of 2008 with highlights including the Saint Friday 27 July Sam Winston Smith, AM ('58). Peter Faber SJ Building, the recently completed Caroline Chisholm Building, 20 Year Reunion - Class of 1998 and Ms Doyle’s office. We were thrilled Friday 20 July CLASS OF 2007 to see the wonderful facilities that today’s students enjoy, and marvelled 10 Year Reunion 25 Year Reunion - Class of 1993 at the “flexible learning” environment Friday 26 October On Friday 10 November 2018 the Class in which teachers now teach, and the of 2007 celebrated their 10-year reunion technological aides available to them. 30 Year Reunion - Class of 1988 back at the College in the new Caroline In our day, Brother Callil thought he Friday 5 October Chisholm Building. What a fantastic was being “flexible” giving you a gruff turn out, with special appearances warning rather than detention for 40 Year Reunion - Class of 1978 from some of their favourite teachers! not having your socks pulled up, and Friday 12 October The room was buzzing with laughter the overhead projector was the only and energy amongst the Old Ignatians technology in the classroom! After a 50 & 60 Year Reunion - reliving their fond memories together. slight detour to the staff room to crash Class of 1957-1968 staff drinks, we adjourned to the Saint Sunday 17 June Peter Faber SJ Building to see pictures CLASS OF 1996 AND 1997 from our time at the College. Thanks to Peter Rossi, Father Kelly, and Rocco Invitations will be sent out shortly 20 Year Reunion D’Onofrio for joining us for drinks and to Old Ignatians whose details we sharing stories from 20 years ago. Also, have recorded on our database. The year 1996 was significant in many thanks to Emily Chadbourne for To update your details, please the history of the College, with the organising the reunion and to those who contact Emily Chadbourne. introduction of girls across all year levels attended, particularly from interstate. and the addition of Reception, Year One, Mrs Emily Chadbourne and Year Two classes. The combined 20- Ben Doyle ('96) and Alumni Relations Officer year reunion for the classes of 1996 and Nick Britten-Jones ('97) 08 8334 9306 1997 provided a wonderful opportunity [email protected] for alumni from those years to reminisce

35 Old Ignatian Reunions

CLASS OF 1992 as some paths had not crossed for over fit and well, though confesses to being 30 years. A few people had made the a little slower, and he is still as loved 25 Year Reunion trek from interstate for the occasion, and highly regarded as ever. Thank you, Thank you to everyone who attended the which was really appreciated. Bishop O’Kelly, for coming. 25-year reunion of the Class of 1992 held at Saint Ignatius’ College Senior School The bubbles and amber fluid flowed, and We also remembered our dearly on Friday 6 October 2018. It was great to so did the reminiscing. The night kicked departed, Christine Phillips and see the Old Ignatians who could make it on after the cocktail party. The shuttle Michael Hourigan, and toasted them and to watch everyone relive memories bus to the Bath Hotel had ‘flashbacks’ in remembrance. from their days at the College with lots of the ‘GO’ bus of old. Thanks to Old A tour of the school left most of us of photos and even more laughs! Ignatians, Emily, and all those who contributed to a memorable night. in awe, particularly where we could Looking forward to the next reunion! still make out ‘our’ old school section. Memories came flooding back as we saw CLASS OF 1987 Lydia Williams ('87) the old bricks, one of our old classrooms, 30 Year Reunion and the old terracotta tiles along the verandah. The new amenities, however, Really? Has it been 30 years? It was CLASS OF 1977 were gob-smacking. They didn’t have all a very surreal experience to be back that stuff when I was a girl! walking the halls of the senior campus 40 Year Reunion with familiar faces, mostly unchanged There was a great turnout at the 40- We hope that those who did not respond … only a few more grey hairs and year reunion, even though 13 former to this invitation may consider coming wrinkles but all with the same sense of classmates had expressed their to our next reunion. We had so much community and good humour. We were disappointment at not being able to be fun and laughter that we have decided treated to a tour from Dave Harben there in person. we will be having our next reunion in of the new facilities. We were all very just five years time. God willing, other impressed with the new additions, Having been away for four decades, long-lost classmates will arise from the especially the chapel, the new library, being back at school took us, in a void between now and then, so that they new administration building, advances microsecond, back in time. will no longer remain lost to us. Please, in technology, and new areas for music if you are a former long-lost classmate, and drama. These were well integrated Touchingly, the care and consideration particularly one of ours, we care about with some familiar spaces that brought of classmates for each other were you, so please let the College know how back fond memories. evident, as each, in their own way, kept they may contact you. Please update a check on one of our own who, these your email address, etc, with Emily It was great to look back on the photos days, uses a walking stick. Chadbourne at E.Chadbourne@ignatius. – lots of happy memories of fun times sa.edu.au It would be amazing to see you spent together. Drama plays, camps/ It was an honour and privilege to be again. Emily, thank you for everything. retreats, and sporting achievements regarded as “one of his favourite groups”, were a hit. It was great to catch up and and to see that Bishop Greg O’Kelly had The night was magnificent, the food find out what everyone had been up to, gone out of his way to attend. GOK is still divine, the service of the waiting staff

36 (I’m guessing they were students) followed by a tour of the Junior School. I was then tipped off that someone had impeccable. Ladies and gentlemen, you The Norwood campus is where the dobbed me in to the headmaster. In are a credit unto yourselves; I count founding scholars spent their time, and a masterstroke, I raced around to the myself fortunate to have had the pleasure we were very pleased and overjoyed to headmaster’s office and said to him, of just one year in your company. see just how far the College has come “Father, I have fielded a book on the today. Following on from the tour, our Melbourne Cup for the Jesuit Mission Jen Quigley ('77) group proceeded to the Holy Family in India,” and handed over the $70. His Building for a sit-down barbecue lunch, response was, “God bless you, Peter which was full of laughs and shared Rofe; may there be more boys like you.” CLASSES OF 1956 TO 1967 memories of our time at the College. 50 and 60 Year Reunion Peter Rofe ('67) Being back at Norwood brought back Thank you to those who attended the memories of when I ran a book for the 50- and 60-year reunion on Sunday 1966 Melbourne Cup. I liked Galilee and 10 September at the Junior School had him at prohibitively short odds, and Campus in Norwood. The day started did not lay a bet on him. I won about with mass at St Ignatius Church, $70 on the race.

37 Old Ignatians Soccer Club

MR MICHAEL PANNUNZIO (CLASS OF 2006) PRESIDENT

Season 2017 was a great success, On an individual level we had The club is looking to again field five with two titles and several league four players receive league men’s and one women’s team in 2018, honours recognising outstanding awards recognising their on-field with over 100 registered players. We individual efforts. performances: Eliza Sims – Women’s continue to be encouraged by the Collegiate Player of the Year, Davide strong flow of new players to the club, The A grade secured promotion to Cavuoto ('07) – Division 2B Leading particularly recent College graduates the Premier Division after a long and Goalscorer, Jack Cooke – Division who have breathed fresh life and new gruelling season, where resolve was 6 Leading Goalscorer, and Emerson talent into the squads. The annual OISC tested, lessons were learned, and Ciccarello ('08) – Division 4A Player of v College matches continue to be a results achieved. the Year. great introduction for those about to graduate into the club. The B grade had another top-three In addition life member David Leach finish. They were comfortably out in celebrated his 30th year at the club, We invite all members of the College front at the midpoint of the season, one where he achieved a personal and community, especially recent graduates but a few lapses in the second half of club milestone by scoring his 500th looking to continue their soccer careers the year saw their advantage slip away, goal. This achievement is a testament to at a club as great off the field as it is on, something which we hope will not David’s commitment to both the game to come along to a training session. We occur in 2018. and the club over a long career. also invite all members of the Ignatian community to come to one of our home The C grade secured their first league In Season 2018 we will look to build on matches, enjoy the new facilities, and title since 2010 in a tough league where these successes and take the next step mingle with some familiar faces. For a win in their last match was required both on and off the field. details, fixtures, and latest news, find us to secure the title. Trent Spinelli ('14) on Facebook or at oisc.com.au and Andrew Rossi ('06) combined to On the coaching panel level Daniel score the match- and title-winning Rossi ('05) continues as A grade coach, goal. The D and E grades again were Adam Ciano ('02) will take the B grade, competitive, finishing in the top half of and Mark Andrawos continues with their respective leagues. the C grade. After two years Con Kapnistis has stepped down as women’s The women’s team, under the guidance coach, with Andrew Grigic and Nick of College teacher Con Kapnistis, had Guglielmucci taking on that role. another outstanding season, winning their first league title. Their success At a committee level Nicholas Tallarida was a tribute to their hard work and ('05) continues as president, Michael strong bonds and friendship as a side. Pannunzio ('06) as secretary, and Old Ignatians Enya Malbon ('11) and Steven Sinclair ('05) as treasurer. Natalia Rossi ('10) also became the first women to play 100 games for the club, 2017 LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS ELIZA SIMS a deserved achievement for two of the (TOP LEFT), DAVIDE CAVUOTO ('07 – TOP ‘originals’. RIGHT), JACK COOKE (BOTTOM LEFT), EMERSON CICCARELLO ('08 – BOTTOM RIGHT)

38 Old Ignatians' Netball Club

ALEX BESANKO (CLASS OF 2005) PRESIDENT

This year has again been very dedication to our club, and we are very As the 2017 season ends, it is our hope successful for the Old Ignatians proud of our girls. that our girls have finished further Netball Club. With a healthy number forward in their development from of girls nominating for the winter • 100 games: Karen De Los Reyes ('08) where they started, whether that be season, we entered six teams, five of in the improvement of court skills or • 100 games: Francesca Smerdon ('09) whom finished in the top four of their fitness levels, in their ability to work as respective grades, which is a wonderful a team, or from the new friends they Perhaps what is most indicative of a achievement. From those five teams, have made. It is our aim that when successful season is the camaraderie three earnt a grand final berth, with players think back on their seasons, and friendships that grow between two saluting and winning a premiership. they realise they really enjoyed the cold new and old members. We pride Congratulations go to premiership winter months and are better players ourselves on a strong Ignatian approach coaches Nerissa O’Brien and Isabel and people for them. to welcoming new girls into our Klem, and the B3 and C3 teams. Thanks community and empowering young also go to our other coaches Miriam For any females considering nominating women to be the best versions of Doyle, Julia Atterton, Janelle Vandeloo for the upcoming winter netball season themselves, and these principles are (nee Grigg '03), and Nat Tyson whose as either a player, coach, umpire, or at the heart of our club. With such an expertise, effort, and dedication were scorer, please contact our secretary, influx of ‘new’ Old Ignatians this year, very much appreciated. Jean-Marie Nguyen (0408 817 300), for we had an opportunity to do this, and I further details. We are always looking hope that their experience of our club to welcome new members. Go, Iggies! is one of love, acceptance, and a very C3 Premiers enjoyable time.

I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the girls who reached significant milestones this season. Francesca Smerdon ('09), Karen De Los Reyes ('08), Nat Tyson, and Lucy Powell all recorded their 100-game milestones this season. To put this into context, this is approximately six seasons of consistent service, which for an Old Ignatian is a fabulous KAREN DE LOS REYES ('08) achievement. We also had a number of girls who recorded their 50-game milestones, so congratulations also go to Belle Thorneycroft ('12), Isabel Klem, Rebecca Scarabotti, Georgie Abraham ('13), Georgia van der Jeugd ('13), and Laura Millbank ('02). These are a reflection of commitment and C3 PREMIERS FRANCESCA SMERDON ('09)

39 Old Ignatians Football Club

MR MARK WHITE (CLASS OF 1994) PRESIDENT

The 2017 season has been another and Daniel Orlando ('08) on reaching to continue sponsoring the club for a positive and exciting one for the club. their 150th-game milestone, and Will further three years. The Bath has proven The club had four teams participating Abbott ('09) on winning the Division 2 to be an ideal venue for our playing in the Adelaide Footy League, with the association medal this season. group and supporters to enjoy many A grade narrowly missing finals, the great nights after matches. We thank B grade finishing third after the minor Off-field the club had another busy the Franzon family for their continuing round, the C grade playing off in the and enjoyable season. We began with generous support. grand final, and the D grade making the the popular Family Day Luncheon at preliminary final. the Junior School. Again, this event Lastly, the club must also thank our was a great success, with almost strong group of loyal sponsors and Our A grade enjoyed some great 200 people in attendance. The club’s volunteers who continue to generously wins over top opponents this season, annual Past Players Day had over 150 support the club every year. Without with a number of best-on-ground past players and sponsors attend the your efforts the club would not survive, performances from recent College Round 7 match against Pembroke Old let alone be as strong as it is today. graduates. The club has some great Scholars. This event continues to grow new talent coming through, and and is a great opportunity for all past Please visit our website credit must go to all the coaches for players to re-engage with the club. www.oifc.com.au and Facebook page developing such a young side. With the Our annual Business Lunch featured for further details regarding the club, or redevelopment almost complete, the Greg Ritchie as guest speaker, and the email us at [email protected]. positive culture, and the injection of a club’s professionalism was once again couple of key personnel, we will be very showcased to a sellout crowd. competitive again in 2018. The club’s relationship with the Franzon The club would like to congratulate Family and the Bath Hotel continues Daniel McCabe ('08), Jacob De Poi ('08), to grow, evident by the Bath agreeing

JACOB DEPOI ('08) TAKES MARK OF THE YEAR VS BROADVIEW COACH NICHOLAS BEN WITH THE QUARTER TIME PUMP UP TO THE B GRADE PLAYERS

40 Old Ignatians Cricket Club

LIAM CARR (CLASS OF 2005) PRESIDENT

As we approach the final few weeks of enter the T20 competition, which is We again would like to thank all of our our season, the club is in a strong on- played on a Tuesday night. Both teams sponsors this year who continued to field position. With many of our teams at the time of writing have made the support the club. The financial support towards the top of the table, we have semifinals and are set to play Kilburn we receive each year is paramount in great optimism that we can add more and PAOC. Finals cricket starts in ensuring we can field four competitive premierships to the club this year. March, and we hope that in our 51st teams each week. season we can celebrate another Our A grade had a great start to the premiership in the club. Finally, we would also like to thank the season, winning six of the first nine College for its continued support of the games. The youthful team, led by Socially we had great success, with club. The facilities at the College are in Addison Lands, had great success on over 110 people attending our Test the top echelon of the association, and the back of some excellent bowling Match Luncheon held at the Lord we often receive positive comments efforts from Joseph Parnis ('14), Tom Melbourne Hotel (our major sponsor). about the quality of the pitch and Wagner '16) and Michael Robinson ('15). Ex-Australian test cricketer Jason outfield. The B grade have had mixed results Gillespie was our guest and he but are still sitting in the top half of the entertained the crowd with his recounts To stay in touch with the club please table. C grade are sitting fourth, with of his famous 201* as well as other like our Facebook and Instagram pages, some good performances from Liam highlights of his playing career. We or to keep up to date with all the scores Carr ('05) and Seb Turner ('13). The D would like to thank the many businesses and statistics please visit our website grade recruited 10 new players to the who supported the day, along with the www.oldignatianscc.sa.cricket.com. club this year and are sitting second. Development Office. We hope that this au. If you are a new player or would like Josh Robinson is leading the team. He tradition continues each year as the to find out more information about the and Peter Pedersen are leading the Adelaide test is now played as a day- club, please do not hesitate to contact wickets, with Julian MacIntosh leading night fixture. the President, Liam Carr, via email the runs. This year we had two teams [email protected]

TEST MATCH LUNCHEON WITH JASON GILLESPIE CLASS OF 2017 – JOSH BUICK, DAN OUR A GRADE T20 GAME V WALKERVILLE ON AND LIAM CARR ('05), PRESIDENT O’CONNOR AND ALEX TURNER 15 JANUARY 2018

41 Old Ignatian News

MISS MADISON O’BRIEN (CLASS OF 2015)

TWO WOLVES ABROAD – NEPAL IMMERSION

In early February 2017, I was privileged the destitute at Pashupatinath Temple, ‘teahouse’ trek included a five-day loop to immerse myself in the beautiful the holiest site in Nepal. During this that travelled from Nayapul and peaked country of Nepal, with its incessant time, we were able to assist and during a sunrise hike to Poon Hill at charismatic mountains, stunning provide support for the sick and elderly about 10,530 ft. During my time on the landscapes, and culturally diverse by joining the sisters in bathing the trek, I was able to photograph a lifetime means. I travelled with an organisation residents, and washing their clothes supply of Buddhist prayer flags and called the Two Wolves Abroad, which and bedding. I felt a strong sense of snowy mountain peaks, sit and reflect is an initiative of the Cardoner Project, awe observing the sisters perform their on rocks overlooking steep valleys, a not-for-profit student-focused hub for daily tasks while also bringing so much and befriend trekkers from around the volunteering. This organisation seeks joy and inspiration to many with their world. A constant source of inspiration to engage participants in communities dedicated nature. and spiritual development came from overseas that are of excluded or the changing scenery – lower elevation disadvantaged groups, and to provide Following this short stint in Kathmandu, terraces and villages evolving into us with an experience to help deepen we embarked on our journey to the ‘Fangorn’-looking forests. our spirituality. Sindhuli district, and spent a week getting to know the locals and teaching Though many of us had been on Following the College’s extraordinary students English at Shree Kalika Primary more comfortable and lavish trips, efforts in supporting Nepal after the School. Throughout our stay at the we enjoyed simplifying our needs devastating earthquakes had hit and school, I constantly struggled with the in order to reconnect with nature ravaged the country in 2015, I was overwhelming feeling that my attempts and experience the way people live inspired to gain a unique perspective to make an impact were insignificant. in the Himalayas. I would definitely and undertake the challenges and To see poverty on such a large scale recommend the opportunity to intricacies of adapting to a new culture and only have the power to affect a travel with the Two Wolves Abroad, through this immersion. Whilst it was small portion of the problem is a very and I cannot thank the Old Ignatian a little daunting not knowing any other humbling reality, and one that I had to Association enough for its generosity participants prior to departure, I felt reconcile in everything that I did. It was a in part-sponsorship of my journey. reassured knowing that everyone challenge to remind myself that the little Following my experience to Nepal, I was going to be just as adventurous, victories in my day, such as teaching often find myself dreaming about my compassionate, and open-minded as me. a child how to speak new phrases in return and sharing my adventure though English or performing the hokey-pokey animated conversations and social Our experience began in Kathmandu, 50,000 times over, were all meaningful media posts. If you would like to view where our group undertook a variety contributions in their own way. more images from this trip, please visit of service and cultural activities that www.momentsbymadison.com promoted spiritual reflection. On the Part two of the immersion saw us first part of our journey we visited embark on a physically challenging yet Mother Teresa’s order of nuns, the awe-inspiring trek into the Himalayas Sisters of Charity, in their home for on part of the Annapurna circuit. The

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BEETLEMANIA OIA WELCOME BBQ

Congratulations to Dr Bernard Doube On Friday 2 February, The College ('63), who was awarded an Order and the Old Ignatians’ Association of Australia Medal on the Queen’s welcomed the Class of 2016 and Birthday, for his service to science. 2017 back to the College for a BBQ Dr Doube is an expert on dung and a catch up with their classmates, beetles; 17 years ago he started his past Teachers, OIA Committee own business, Dung Beetle Solutions members and Old Ignatian Sporting Australia, after working with the CSIRO Club Representatives. The weather for over 30 years. In 2014 Dr Doube was stunning and the sausages were published a book, Dung Down Under: delicious! Thank you to all who came. Dung Beetles for Australia.

CLASS MEMBERS OF 2016 AND 2017 ENJOY THE WELCOME BBQ

44 BIRTHS

Jessica Mazzone (nee Terminello – '05) and husband Nicholas welcomed a baby girl, Lily Grace Mazzone, on 14 June 2017.

ENGAGEMENT

James Connell ('06) and Savannah Toop became engaged in 2017.

Nicholas O'Loughlin ('06) and Lisa Crouch became engaged in 2017.

Liam Rowan-Kelly ('10) became engaged to Katherine Henderson in LILY GRACE MAZZONE CLAYTON AND STEFFI January 2017.

Clayton Warnest ('00) and Steffi Amoranto became engaged in January 2017.

Ben Caruso ('07) and Gabrielle Klingberg ('06) became engaged on 20 October 2017.

Sam Hooper ('07) and Bec Butcher became engaged on 25 February 2018.

Nick Ben ('07) became engaged to Sophie Too on Saturday 31 March 2018.

GABRIELLE AND BEN

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WEDDINGS

Adam Rowan-Kelly ('06) married Emma Posaner on 25 March 2017 at the Rock Pool, Veale Gardens.

Ethan Nicosia ('09) and Elyse Carey ('09) and married on 1 October 2017 at The Monastery at Glen Osmond.

Patrick Connelly ('06) and Karin ETHAN AND ELYSE Stefanie Connelly (nee Daehn-Alabi) and on 14 October 2017 at the St Ignatius Norwood Parish

Matt Lovell ('04) and Shannon McLardie married at Golding Winery in Lobethal.

ADAM AND EMMA PATRICK AND KARIN

MATT AND SHANNON

46 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

REQUIESCANT IN PACE VALE FR KENNETH individually or as a group, when we MCNAMARA SJ, 1925 – 2017 felt unjustly treated. This approach contrasts sharply with the questionable level of protectiveness exercised over The College is saddened by the news of My Memories, My Prayer young people nowadays. I suspect the following deaths in our community. he knew how young the frontline Our sympathy is extended to the families I first met Ken McNamara at Saint commanders of World War II really and friends of: Ignatius’ College Norwood, when were. One wonders where the leaders he arrived as a Scholastic in 1953. In of the future will gain their skills. accordance with school protocol, we Old Ignatians called him “Father” formally, but he Ken was a confidant and counsellor, who was pleased to be known colloquially discussed the merits of various careers, Andruchowycz, Hordij ('59) amongst our class as “Macky”. We and gave me confidence to deal with Lineage, Mark ('68) knew him for only 2 years, but his the world, as the death of my father just impact on us has lasted for a lifetime. Maeorg, Andy ('69) the year before Ken came to Norwood Ozga, Damian ('89) had left me rudderless. He never To us Ken was an engineer, teacher, tried to influence the outcome, but I friend, counsellor, guide, and devout man eventually chose the intellectual life over of God. In him, all these were integrated Ignatian Community the privileged. Later science teachers as an indivisible whole, into a remarkable may have taught us rigour, logic and vocation. He came as our science teacher Amadio, Bilya examination technique, but above all, in Year 9, where he quickly made Reality Carr, Elaine Ken taught us the intuitive approach – and Truth seem synonymous, something Day, Patricia Joy essential for professional scientists and demonstrable through experiment. Flook, Gustav engineers in any discipline. He was always jovial, enthusiastic and Girke, Joan inclusive, whether teaching, coaching His influence persisted beyond his stay; Hannon, Sheila Patricia (Pat) sport, or leading a group on a hike. two of our first three graduates from Hansch, Frederick Although egalitarian, he was a natural Norwood (and probably university) chose Henschke, Laurena leader and teacher, treating everyone science, and pursued it subsequently in Lucas, Murray with respect, and expecting each of us various forms in professional life. Magarey, Kevin to respond accordingly. He loved people Norris, Leonora and seemed to love being with them. His sad departure from this life will O’Grady, Anthony leave a large hole in my world – one He had a gift for “getting on” with all that will never be filled. On the other Ory, Charlotte types of people, and bringing out the hand, I know he will go on -- by now, he Passaniti, Paul best in everyone. This had a remarkable has probably wired-up electric motors Pollard, Patricia effect on us, encouraging us to wonder, to the Pearly Gates to save labour! Tellis, Gerald question, experiment, ponder, and apply Tiggeman, Shirley judgment – traits which have helped After his long, hard toil on this Earth, may White, Patricia me throughout my life. We became God bless him, and may he rest in peace. Wilkinson, Jan (Janet) conscious and proud of the trust he placed in us. It also gave us resilience, Tom Culshaw ('56)

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