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The Pelican Issue 10: December 2005

Remembrance Day Celebrations

Inside War Memorial unveiled Big Band Bash New Hospitality Centre St Edmund’s unveiled St Edmund’s its new war memorial musicians hit all Hospitality growing on Remembrance Day. the right notes. in popularity. Welcome

A new way forward A message from the Board

Welcome to our second edition of the Pelican! As we head into Christmas and the commercial frenzy that surrounds it, it is refreshing to know Guided by our strategic plan, a flurry of changes that within the cultural and academic program at are underway at the College. Our prime focus is on St Edmund’s, there is a strong focus on community. improving our academic performance. To achieve this goal we are developing a timetable and calendar For some years the school has been running a social that will maximise teaching and learning and minimise justice program that emphasises community service. distraction and disruption. I would like to thank our While the program has always sat within a larger dynamic school board that continues to monitor, educational context, next year will see it officially nurture and discern our way forward. become a tertiary unit for year 11 students.

We are also well into planning for an organisational On top of the hours students already commit to and pastoral care review. A key challenge to all social service, they will complete assessment tasks Edmund Rice schools is not just to uphold but to and be more directly involved in social advocacy progress ourselves as a Catholic school inspired issues they are concerned about, such as the gap by the Gospel and the charism of Blessed Edmund between rich and poor in , homelessness Rice. We have a particular role in forming young and poverty. men who will participate and make a thumbprint In 2005, students conducted fundraising for Caritas on the Church of the future. It is very pleasing to and St Vincent de Paul, and showed particular see how our youth ministry team and Religious initiative when they sold cups of hot chocolate Education program are equipping our boys with every morning throughout winter in the quadrangle, faith and values. raising $3000 for charity. (I understand students The St Edmund’s community is special because of who had caught the bus from Bungendore at the commitment, hospitality and loyalty of its families. 7.15 particularly appreciated the enterprise!) We will be featuring the stories of some of our families It is thanks to the ideals of the Edmund Rice charism in the coming months, and it is with great delight that and ethos and the school’s emphasis on pastoral we begin with the Darmody’s. care, that so many within the student body are Our commemoration of the war memorial wall committed to the concept of social justice. Spiritual on Remembrance Day by Bishop Pat Power, development and a sense of community in the Major-General Jim Molan and Br Laurie Needham, spirit of the Christian Brothers is a formal part of was a very moving ceremony. For our current boys, St Edmund’s strategic focus. It is this formal the poignant lessons of sacrifice and the blessings emphasis on teaching the boys how to be socially of peace were given prominence. compassionate and responsible young men, that sets our school apart. The talents of St Edmund’s musicians, poets, writers and sportsmen are proudly displayed in the following pages. It is a privilege to be part of a Eddie Senatore school that challenges the boys to strive for their Chairman of the Board personal best and witness them grow into men by their perseverance and action.

Christopher Hayes Headmaster

Front cover L to R: Nicholas Winter 6B, John Downing 4B and Bryce Paule 5W. Sidney Sommerville-Smith and Kathy Thomas, siblings of Baron Smith, a former student killed in Vietnam, attended St Edmund’s unveiling of its new war memorial on Remembrance Day. They are flanked by school captain Ben Giteau (L) and Daniel Penca (R). War Memorial unveiled After 18 months of planning and a Major General Molan said people should nation-wide search for names, St Edmund’s not forget that “each and every one of us chose Remembrance Day to unveil its can make a difference in the world, and the new war memorial. world desperately needs our service.” He said this had been brought home to him after Dedicated to ex-students of Christian Brothers’ serving as chief of operations in Iraq last year. Colleges who had served overseas either as peacekeepers or on active service, the event Service to others was a theme picked up was marked with a moving ceremony attended by all the speakers, including Headmaster ACT Senator Gary Humphries and Member for Canberra Annette Ellis lay a wreath at St Edmund’s Remembrance by ACT Senator Gary Humphries and Member Christopher Hayes, who said it was a “virtue Day celebrations on 11 November. for Canberra Annette Ellis; the family of Baron which all of us should strive to achieve.” Smith (an ex-student killed in Vietnam); David Belcher, a foundation student at Br Laurie Needham, Province Leader of the St Edmund’s who originally suggested Christian Brothers; Tessa Zarb, President of a memorial to ex-students, and who has the Parents and Friends’ Association; spent the past 18 months searching through Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Hall; Bishop newspapers, websites, archives and talking Patrick Power and Major General Jim Molan. to military contacts, attended the ceremony Remembrance Day saw In his address, Major General Molan, an and said that while he felt “very emotional”, St Edmund’s unveil its new war ex-student of the Christian Brothers’ College he was also “very satisfied” with the way East Melbourne, now known as Bundoora, the project had developed. memorial to honour former students paid tribute to his Christian Brothers “It’s been a big 18 months but St Edmund’s education, saying the values he had learned of Christian Brothers’ Colleges has really embraced this project and I’m had served him well over the years, particularly very grateful because they didn’t have who had served overseas. the idea of service to others. to do anything. Edmond Maher [Deputy “Your wall here at Eddies is a wall of Headmaster] really deserves special thanks commemoration and it looks back to other because he wars and to other sacrifices,” he said. has coordinated the whole project and has “But it reminds us just as much to look been very supportive. I feel like this is a very forward. It reminds us that the imperfection good achievement for the College.” of man and the continued presence of real evil in the world means that the need for service and sacrifice today is as real as it was over the last hundred years of Australia’s history.”

3 Senior Band members James Carrigy-Ryan, Scott Hansen and Morgan Curtis dressed the part when they played ‘Selections from Chicago’ at St Edmund’s Big Band Bash. Big Band Bash Legendary Australian jazz musician John Not to be outdone the Intermediate Band Morrison brought the house down when he provided the second bracket with pieces led the Combined Colleges’ Band in ‘Caravan’ including ‘Sunset on the Sahara’, ‘Bohemian at St Edmund’s big band bash on October 26. Rhapsody’ and a saxophone feature called Performing in front of a sell out crowd, no-one ‘Rock-A-Sax’. was safe when the famous trumpeter left the Following on from its success at the Moruya stage and moved around, finally ending up at Jazz Festival in early October, the Senior Jazz the sponsor’s table. Band swung into action with ‘In the Mood’, John Morrison ended what had started ‘Lester Leaps In’ and ‘Zoot Suite Riot’. as a night of high drama and excitement From L to R: Headmaster Christopher Hayes with Special thanks must go to Margaret Broom Alexandra Barry, winner of the Kath Durie Music Scholarship, when the percussion ensemble entered and Rita Daniels, Principal of St Clare’s College. and Mary Frigo who arranged the seating the hall drumming to an African ‘Bembeh’ and coordinated the ticket sales, the (mother drum). Corfield family, and all the parents who Inspired by jazz legend James The Senior Band donned fancy dress inspired put the show together. Thanks also to by its choice of music, ‘Selections from the sponsors, without whom the concert Morrison, St Edmund’s students Chicago’, which featured Shane Hughes on wouldn’t have been possible. showed off their musical prowess trumpet and Mimi Evans on alto saxophone. at the school’s Big Band Bash. The Senior Concert Band impressed with its performances of ‘African Symphony’, ‘You Raise Me Up’, ‘Jericho’, and ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee’, before raising the roof with its final piece ‘Kanga’, in which Senior Jazz Band director, Dino Martiniello, joined on tenor saxophone.

4 Co-curricular highlights 2005

St Edmund’s College has again experienced On the sporting arena, St Edmund’s fielded an outstanding year in the many co-curricular 25 rugby, 21 soccer, 13 cricket, 3 hockey, activities we offer. 2 AFL and 12 basketball teams in the various competitions throughout the year. The College The College’s music program, under the was also represented by many boys in various direction of Greg Stenning, continues to Associated Southern Colleges and ACT track grow in stature. In 2005 the numerous and field, cross-country, swimming, triathlon, college bands performed at many eisteddfods, mountain biking, skiing and water polo local festivals (Moruya Jazz Festival) and competitions. functions, with their year culminating with the Big Band Bash at Canberra’s Hellenic Special mention should be made of the Club (see story opposite). College’s Under-15 AFL Team that reached the grand final – the first St Edmund’s team Overall it was a quiet year for performing for many years to do so. Unfortunately arts, but a highlight was the success enjoyed got the better of them by both the junior and senior boys at Dance on the day. Sam Doyle year 8. Festival. The students are preparing for a number of productions next year, including Congratulations to Jack Lam on his selection the musical ‘Grease’. in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Team that will tour the United Kingdom in Participation and performances in choir, December and to Brodie Bol who has been debating, youth parliament and the selected in the Australian Under-16 Water Shakespeare Festival continued to grow Polo Team. St Edmund’s students have and excel. Thanks to the many members of the The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme actively participated in music College community who support the many was again very successful under the leadership co-curricular options on offer. and sport throughout 2005, of Doug Davidson. The College is very with a new production of committed to this program and boys can now attain their Gold Certificate through ‘Grease’ planned for 2006. the College.

St Edmund’s Senior Choir performed at Canberra’s Floriade Festival.

5 New Hospitality Centre to open

St Edmund’s new Hospitality Centre will be “The staff demands high standards from the for the National Brain Injury Foundation. completed and ready for students in 2006. boys, in fact they expect excellence, and the The new Centre will be located on the It will boast an industry standard kitchen for boys have really responded to the rigorous ground floor of the Brother Kerr Wing, the boys to undertake their practical courses demands placed on them. immediately below the current Food Science in, and give them a taste of what it would be “The food science courses offer both theory unit. It will have immediate access to the like to work in a professional kitchen. and practical experiences that really appeal internal quadrangle, which will make it a And it’s just in time, because the elective has to the boys and engage their interest.” discrete facility that can be used for functions. never been so popular: next year it will be the The Centre will also act as an outdoor café/ The chefs at St Edmund’s recently showed off second-most popular elective for year courtyard eating area. their cooking skills when, along with students 8 students after technology. from Daramalan, Marist, Merici and St Clare’s The Centre’s construction is supported Deputy Headmaster Edmond Maher attributed colleges, they hosted a gala charity dinner by a Commonwealth Government grant the popularity of the hospitality course to the for 250 guests at Rydges Lakeside Hotel. (administered by the ACT government), efforts of the highly skilled teachers within the The dinner, an initiative of Dean Parkes and sponsorship and in-kind support from Food Science department. Paula Kilic from St Edmund’s, raised $14,000 local industry partners.

Hospitality is now one of the most popular electives at St Edmund’s, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Food Science department.

Ricky Odell (year 12) is just one of many students choosing to take the increasingly popular hospitality elective at St Edmund’s. L to R: Anthony Dal Molin and Nicholas Skiadopoulos both year 12.

6 The Drought

The big dry holds its grip, Not even giving a drip. Farmers praying for rain, But only receiving pain. The wind throwing dust at their place, But they will keep up their brave face.

Generations upon generations of work, Going up in dust, It is so unjust.

The outlook is bleak, No rain in sight, Grants come pouring in, Drought inspires poetry But it doesn’t help the dams. In the crippling heat, Students at St Edmund’s have again proven Kyle Reid was awarded third place for his Most people would go down in a heap there is a great well of creative potential piece, The Poem of Queanbeyan, where But they have no choice in the matter, lurking just beneath the surface. Inspired he talks about the reality of growing up They are just waiting for the rains. by the thought of creating lyrical verse and, “one step over the ACT border”. The ground dry as a rock, perhaps, winning $250, the inaugural Brendon Wheatley’s poem, Acceptance, As hard to get as a reinforced lock. ‘Years 9 and 10 Cold Hard Cash was awarded second place. In it the Not getting any relief, Headmaster’s Choice Poetry Competition’ speaker wrestles with the loss of a From the skies above, attracted over 70 entries. brother as he throws his ashes into Only receiving a false hope. Coordinated by year 10 English teacher the sea. Wheatley writes: Hope is the only thing that has not been dried up, Angela Jones, the entries were assessed “He scattered ashes to the wind,/Trying But hope will not fill up the dams or water the ground for their literary merit, authenticity of voice to let go,/But his memories he could never But when the rain comes, and experimentation with form and subject send/To the depths below.” It will be joy from Bourke to Yass, matter, by the former head of English at For the dams will be filled Radford College and St Clare’s College, First place was awarded to Josh Kristy- And the farms will be watered. Moya Pacey. Moya developed a short-list Purcell for his exploration of optimism in of ten entries, before Headmaster, the face of hardship in The Drought Farms and towns may go broke Christopher Hayes, selected the best three. (see poem opposite). But nothing will break that Aussie spirit. David Feng received a honourable mention Many thanks must go to all the students for his lyrical poem, Night, in which he who bravely contributed poems. delicately describes the moon as the Congratulations to Angela who initiated, Josh Kristy-Purcell emperor of a dark, natural landscape. coordinated and promoted the competition, Year 9 and thanks to Moya Pacey and Christopher Hayes for their expert judging.

The inaugural ‘Years 9 and 10 Cold Hard Cash Headmaster’s Choice Poetry Competition’ attracted over 70 entries.

David Feng (year 9) received an honourable mention in the 2005 poetry competition for years 9 and 10.

7 St Edmund’s College Board members. Back row: Edmond Maher (Deputy Headmaster); Paul Pearson; Christopher Hayes (Headmaster); Phillip Hawke. Front row: Br Matt McKeon; Sister Ruth Durick; Eddie Senatore (chairman); Michelle Narracott and Br Bernie Gartland.

Missing: Bill Daniels and His Honour Magistrate Shane Madden.

Introducing the College Board

Mr Eddie Senatore Mr Paul Pearson Br Bernie Gartland Board Chair Mr Paul Pearson was appointed to the Br Bernie Gartland is the Provincial Leadership Mr Senatore was appointed to the Board as Board in 2004 and chairs the Finance Team representative nominated to the Board a member in 2002 and Chair in 2003. He is Committee. He is audit manager with the in 2003. Br Gartland is a former student a former student of St Edmund’s and was Australian National Audit Office in Canberra. and teacher at St Edmund’s College and College Captain. Mr Senatore was a founding Paul brings to the Board expertise in corporate a member of the Christian Brothers of St member and is a partner in Senatore Brennan governance, financial management and risk Mary’s Province of which he is a councillor. Rashid, which specialises in insolvency, management. He has a son at St Edmund’s. Br Gartland is a member of the Board’s corporate recovery and turnaround, forensic Nominations Committee. Ms Michelle Narracott accounting investigation and litigation support. Ms Michelle Narracott was appointed to Mr Christopher Hayes His areas of special interest are corporate the Board in 2005 and is a member of the Headmaster and member of the Board since governance and business reconstruction. Reference Group for the College Review. 2005, Christopher Hayes is a member of the Mr Bill Daniels Michelle brings valuable experience as a Board’s Nominations Committees and chairs Mr Bill Daniels was appointed to the Board in corporate governance and risk management the Reference Group managing the College’s 2003 and is a member of the Reference Group adviser working with boards, audit committees Organisational Review. for the College Organisational Review. He is and executive management across the public, Mr Edmond Maher an old boy of the College. Bill has particular corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Michelle’s Deputy Headmaster and Board member expertise in the development of educational career includes: partner with two of the since 2003, Edmond Maher is a member policy at the national level with 35 years global big 4 accounting firms – Deloitte of the Board’s Strategic Planning Committee experience in the education sector. He is a and PwC; corporate counsel with CSIRO and reports to the Board on implementation director of the Curriculum Corporation and for 16 years; and founder of Governance of the strategic plan. is executive director of the National Council Partners Australia. of Independent School’s Association. Mr Phillip Hawke Sister Ruth Durick Mr Phillip Hawke is director of services and His Honour Magistrate Shane Madden Sister Ruth Durick was appointed to the college bursar and has been a member His Honour Magistrate Shane Madden was Board in 2005. Sister Durick is a member of the Board for 10 years. He is a member appointed to the Board in 2003. Magistrate of The Ursulines of The Roman Union. of the College Board Finance Committee. Madden has been a member of the judiciary She brings to the Board knowledge and Phillip has been a member of staff at in the ACT since 1996. He was the first experience of all areas of the educational St Edmund’s for 23 years. His teaching Children’s Court Magistrate in the ACT and sector, from classroom practitioner to principal. expertise lies in economics. has maintained his keen interest, awareness Ruth is currently working as professional and commitment to the problems and development and support officer with the Br Matt McKeon challenges young people face. He has had Catholic Education Office in Canberra Br McKeon is a member of the Christian broad board experience and was a board Brothers of the St Mary Province and has been member of Signadou and the Australian a member of the Board since 2003. Br Matt Catholic University. is community leader of the Christian Brothers’ Community in Canberra and is spiritual leader of the College Community.

8 2005 has seen St Edmund’s develop and start implementing a new strategic direction for the school. New initiatives have been identified across five categories. L to R: Kristian Santos and Matthew Mitchell both year 9.

This year’s strategic achievements The College’s strategic plan is in full swing as Performance development we focus on key result areas. Combined with • Test-run of staff performance development the commendations and recommendations system with 12 staff. of the ACT educational panel that assessed • Developed professional reading facility and re-registered the school for the next five for staff. years, we have further detail of what we need to achieve. Edmund Rice ethos and charism

Following is a brief summary of achievements • Two-day staff retreat based on the so far. Edmund Rice charter. • Youth Ministry conference held at the Academic achievement L to R: Michael Kaye and Dominic Morabito both year 9. College. and the learning environment • Two family retreats conducted this year. • A curriculum review following the registration process highlighted areas of greatest need • New social justice program organised and attention. for 2006. • Full implementation of our literacy plan. Pastoral care • Engagement of Pathways consulting to • Non-negotiables for classroom developed review organisational structure and the between staff and SRC. middle school. • Safe school policy reviewed with students. • Development of faculty strategic plans • Greater time allocation in 2006 for year to enhance teaching and learning. coordinators to care appropriately with • New course structure for years 11 and 12. pastoral and disciplinary issues. • Redeveloped homework policy. • New model of camps in 2006. • Facilities audit. Community engagement and promotion • New guidelines for the calendar and • Coordinator for promotions appointed. timetable to maximise teaching and learning Since we started the plan in July, a lot of work and minimize distraction and disruption has gone towards realising our future goals. from learning. The school board is constantly monitoring our progress and effectiveness in bringing real change to St Edmund’s.

Christopher Hayes Headmaster

9 Congratulations to the following old boys

Tim Goodwin Duane Fogwell Class of 2001 Class of 1992 Since leaving St Edmund’s, Tim has continued Duane is a filmmaker who, since his return to to commit his time and energy to Indigenous Canberra in 2003, has made 15 short films issues. A member of the Yuin nation from that have been shown at events such as the NSW’s south east coast, Tim has been a Snowyfest International Film Festival and the member of the Indigenous Reference Group, St Kilda Film Festival. His latest production, and a facilitator for Indigenous Rights at the The Milk Man, set in Canberra, is his first 2004 International Youth Parliament. attempt at drama and will be entered at Sundance and other festivals. Duane He has been a speaker at a number of completed an arts degree at the ANU before conferences and events and continues to studying at the Victorian College of the Arts. be an Indigenous Education Ambassador for

the Department of Education Science and Luke Verrell Chairman of the Board Eddie Senatore and Headmaster Training. The program has seen Tim travel Class of 2000 Christopher Hayes paid tribute to ex-students of around Australia speaking to Indigenous Luke is completing his first of seven years St Edmund’s who had served overseas, at the College’s Remembrance Day celebrations. students about the importance of education. study for the priesthood at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd at Homebush near Tim is currently travelling in North America and Sydney. After leaving St Edmund’s, Luke Europe with two former St Edmund’s students, studied Information Technology at the Rohan Connor and Chris McDermott. University of Canberra before working as He returns to Canberra in late January to a labourer for two years. It was during this complete his Arts/Law degree at the ANU. time that he found the call to the priesthood Dr Phillip Gaughwin overpowering. “It was really something that Class of 1993 just grew inside me. It was a very personal Philip is a neuroscience researcher and journey. I didn’t have any influence from recently graduated from the University of anywhere else,” said Luke. Cambridge with a Doctor of Philosophy. Our prayers and best wishes go with Philip completed his undergraduate studies Luke as he continues his journey. at the ANU in 2000 with a Bachelor of Asian Studies and a Bachelor of Science St Edmund’s war memorial. (Hons). He was awarded the University Medal for Science. Philip is currently at the Genome Institute of Singapore doing medical research.

Tim Goodwin graduated as dux of the University of NSW’s Indigenous pre-law Dr Phillip Gaughwin. course. He is pictured at the graduation ceremony with the Minister for Education, Science and Training, Dr Brendan Nelson, and his grandfather, Keith Stewart.

10 Calendar of Events 2005 Friday 25 November Year 12 Formal Friday 2nd December Primary Picnic Day Tuesday 6 December Years 7 – 9 Picnic Day Wednesday 7 December Years 4 – 11 Presentation Evening at The National Convention Centre Tuesday 14 December Year 12 Certificates issued Thursday 15 December College Office closes

Calendar of Events 2006 Thursday 6 April Drama Department presents the musical ‘Grease’ Friday 7 April Drama Department presents the musical ‘Grease’ Saturday 8 April Drama Department presents the musical ‘Grease’

Term Dates 2006 Term 1 6 February – 13 April Term 2 1 May – 7 July Term 3 24 July – 28 September Term 4 16 October – 13 December

Presentation evening years 4–11

Those attending this year’s presentation evening for students in years 4-11 are in for a treat. Planned and largely run by the students, guests will be offered culinary delights on their arrival, have an opportunity to view student work, be entertained by the Combined Colleges’ Jazz Band, as well as hear the primary choir and senior choir and band.

Year 10 students have been preparing a documentary for the ceremony focussed on a day in the life of a St Edmund’s College student, while negotiations for the appearance of an ‘iron chef’ are yet to be finalised … Students will showcase their many talents at St Edmund’s The evening, to be held on December 7 at presentation evening for years 4–11 on December 7 the Canberra Convention Centre, showcases and rewards student talent. Members of at the Canberra Convention Centre. the broader college community, including ex-parents and old boys, are encouraged to attend the event and see the achievements of our current generation of students.

Foyer displays start at 6.45pm with the ceremony scheduled for 7.30pm.

11 The Darmody family

as the ‘Bungendore Darmody’s’. Descendents Chris and his wife Fran, who run the family of both these families have attended property ‘Nanima’, have three boys and two St Edmund’s since 1993. girls. Jeremy (1993-98) is now a teacher working in Melbourne. Scott (1993-98) works Mick and Joan (The Murrumbateman on the family property and Troy is in year 11. Darmody’s) had 13 children (eight boys and Ian and Cathy have a property near five girls). They had intended sending their two Queanbeyan named ‘Riverview’ after Ian’s eldest sons Michael and Geoff to St Edmund’s old school. Last year all their five boys were when it opened in 1954 but were persuaded at St Edmund’s. Tom (1999-04) was in last by their parish priest, Bishop Gilford Young, year’s successful First XV and Waratah Shield to send them to St Ignatius at Riverview “for a The current St Edmund’s Darmody clan. From L to R: team and is now studying surveying. Ben is in Joseph, Luke, Ben, Ryan Kinnane (cousin), Damien, good Jesuit education”. year 11, Sam is in year 9, Joe is in year 7 and Troy, Tom and Sam. The rest of the boys in their family followed Damian is in year 6. They all play rugby. in their footsteps, so it was another 40 years Gemma married an old-boy of St Edmund’s, “G’day Darmo” calls a St Edmund’s boy before Darmody boys started attending Peter Kinnane, who was captain of the First XV as he greets his mate who is stepping from St Edmund’s. the Queanbeyan bus. He could be greeting in 1972. Their son Ryan is in year 10. Brendan and his wife Robin run the any of eight current St Edmund’s boys who Leon has no sons but coaches rugby at bear the Darmody name. And yes, they are Murrumbateman General Store. Four of St Edmund’s. all related. They are all members of a large their six boys attended St Edmund’s. Nick Jim and Pat (The Bungendore Darmody’s) had farming dynasty of the Canberra region, which (1996-97) was in the successful Waratah five children and sent their sons to St Joseph’s has sent 17 boys to St Edmund’s since 1993. Shield team of 1997 and now works in the College, Hunters Hill. Two of these sons, Greg hospitality industry. Adam (1996-01) was It all began in the 1860s when James and and John, sent their sons to St Edmund’s. talented at acting and dance and was heavily Ellen Darmody arrived from Ireland, settled involved in the Rock Eisteddfod. Greg and his wife Sarah live at ‘Wybungarie’ at ‘The Pines’ in Majura Lane, and began near Bungendore. James (1997-01) now lives working for the Campbell’s on Duntroon The family and the St Edmund’s school and works in Orange. Tom is in year 12. Station. Their descendents generally had large community were shocked when Adam was John and his wife Patricia live at ‘The Lake’ families and settled in the Canberra region. killed in a car accident within months of leaving near Bungendore. Their sons Justin (1993-96) Mick and Joan Darmody settled at ‘Nanima.’ school. Adam is remembered at St Edmund’s and Stephen (1996-99) are both carpenters. near Murrumbateman while Mick’s brother by ‘The Adam Darmody Memorial Shield’, Jim and his wife Pat settled at ‘Wynella’ which was donated by Brendan and Robin The Bungendore Darmody’s play polocrosse near Bungendore. In the family Mick and to recognise excellence in the creative and and have represented in Joan and their descendents are known as the performing arts. Rohan (1998-03) played in the sport. ‘Murrumbateman Darmody’s’ while Jim and two winning Waratah Shield sides and is now Michael Moloney Pat and their descendents are known an electrician. Luke is in year 12. School Historian MA@D COMMUNICATION 206887

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