Lasallian Roll Call September 2013

A PUBLICATION FOR THE DE LA SALLE COLLEGE COMMUNITY — MALVERN Print Post Approved No PP 381667/00102 Editor: Kerry MartinProduction: JonathanHewett Cover Photo: MrPeter Houlihanwith Year8Benilde students. Enjoy! of storiesfromourOldCollegians andourcurrent piece ontheNewBrother Provincial. Therearelots Thanks toourguestwriter, TomMcIlroy(2003)forhis who willcommencehistermasPrincipalin2014. Our SeptembercoverstoryfeaturesPeterHoulihan, the College’sfirstlayPrincipalappointedbyBoard. Ashton phenomena.Alsointhisissueweintroduce Test andinthisissuetheytalktoRollCallaboutthe parents, JohnandSonia,wereinEnglandforthe pages. AshtonAgarwasahouseholdname.Ashton’s “Natural Born Predator”, screamedoutfromthefront in thecricketingworld.“TheBackyardBelter”and man hadgoneviral,grabbingfrontpageheadlines news ofhisrecord-breakinginnings98as11th that IrealisedjusthowbigAshton’sstorywas.The when IcaughtaglimpseoftheBBC World News nothing lessthanspectacular.Howeveritwasonly Test DebutatTrentBridgewasturningouttobe knew fromtextmessageshomethatAshton’s Ashton Agar(2011).Iwasoverseasatthetime,but In Julythisyeartheworldmediawentcrazyover z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Contents 10 22 21 20 19 18 16 15 14 12 11 9 8 7 6 4 4 3 High Flyer New BookonMannix Where AreTheyNow? Old CollegiansFootball 20 YearReunion 10 YearReunion De LaSalleSport Working onhisFrench Our NewProvincial Ashton Agar It AllJustAddsUp! Letter FromPhnomPenh Market Kitchen De LaSalleMusic Philippine Exchange Academic Awards New Principal College News Acting Principal’sColumn Kerry Martin 2 ongoing contactwiththeOldColls throughthefootballclub. died aboutthesametimeasJames Spence.Ithinkhehad person whowaspartofourcohort wasMickAshford,whoalso sundry otherreligiousbrothersand nunsintraining.Theother in thefreedomofouruniversitydaysatANU revelling —with gone coldandwe(Dominicanstudents)wereinCanberra time Iwas“free”againtore-connectwithfriends,thetrailhad afterMatric,butdidn’tstaylong.Andbythe the DeLanovitiate regretted notbeingabletotrackdownJohnHanrahan.Hejoined funeral. JackHustonandIstillhaveregularcontact.I’vealways wenttoMelbourne“preside”athis dying, andsubsequently James Spence.Ispentaboutaweekwithwhenhewas contact withJackHustonand I latermanagedtore-establish retreat here”. “I’ll makesurethattheboysfromDeLaSallewillneverdoanother gave usatiradeinthechapelnextmorningsaying, Franciscan to GuyFawkesnight(“crackernight”).Anapparentlyshell-shocked night —IpresumetheretreatmusthavebeeninNovember,close James) letoffsomefireworksintheLaVernagardenduring — heandanotherstudent(Michael two studentspartlyresponsible Matric retreat).JackHustonrecentlytoldmehewasoneofthe our pitchatLaVernathepreviousyear(1962—first retreat houseofLaVerna,Kew.I’mafraidwecruelled Franciscan the usual and notat Watsonia – at Jesuits with the time, the first was, for retreat year the why that story about interesting There’san wear oursuitstoMass. have ascribblednotefromJamesSpencewhingingthatwehadto worked withusinabigway.Istill “Cool”! Advertising smoking Jesuit.However,I’mfairlyconfidentwewere a veryidiosyncratic memories oftheretreatitselfandourgeneralantics,conductedby have absolutelynomemoryofthephotobeingtaken,butstrong “house arrest”intheDominicannovitiateatEastCamberwell.I The BeatlescametoAustralia—thoughbythenIwasunder in theBuddyHollyphase.Itwasfollowingyear(1964)that oftheBeatlesera,andstill that thiswasthebeginning glasses that youngandwell-groomed!Youcantellbyourclothes the lastissueofRollCall—it’shardtoimaginewewereever It wasarealbuzzseeingthephotoofour“trendylittleclique”in LetterstotheEditor John Baron From the Acting Principal

It is a great honour and a privilege to lead De La Salle College We have a responsibility to work during the 2nd Semester as it begins to make the significant closely with the Brothers to ensure transition from religious to lay leadership, a process that will be that we understand and put into fully implemented when Peter Houlihan becomes the first lay practice to the best of our ability the Principal in 2014. Lasallian tradition and Philosophy One of the great developments in Australian Catholic education of Education, which is the precious since the Second Vatican Council concluded in 1965 has been the distinctive gift brought to our schools way in which the laity have taken on roles formerly exercised by by the De La Salle Brothers. members of religious orders in Catholic schools. In the classroom, My first impressions of De La Salle on the sporting field, in religious education, in chaplaincy and have been extremely favourable. in administration, dedicated lay professional teachers and There is a friendly and purposeful administrators have worked in with religious to atmosphere in this school which develop further the distinctive qualities of Catholic education. This is created by staff, students and participation of laity has been further enhanced by the way in parents. I am impressed by how which, in many schools, parents have come to be more involved committed so many of the staff, both teaching and non teaching, in the general educational and pastoral thrust of the school are to the ideals of the founder of the Lasallian order, St John community. Baptist de La Salle. I am already aware that this is a school of With the continuing inspiration and encouragement of the substance. Brothers, I want to emphasise the important role we will all play A valuable start has been made but there are still challenges from now on as lay men and women in stepping up to lead the ahead. It could be said that we are at a turning point in the history way and to build on all that has been achieved in the proud 101 of De La Salle College. Depending on how we react, twenty years year history of this College. from now we will have either a nostalgically Lasallian school with As Br Paul Rogers stated in the recent stunning visual history of little, if any, evidence of a shared vision or a mildly Lasallian the College entitled With Faith and Zeal Resplendent: “De La Salle school with some action at the spiritual and collaborative level; or has risen through periods of change to be a strong, relevant and a very distinctively Lasallian College with a vitality and a vision valued provider of Christian and human education throughout the shared by all who are associated with it. Which way we go will be 20th Century. The foundations are strong”. determined by the leadership exercised in our College and the So, it is up to all of us as lay people to build on these strong response, especially at the grass roots level. That challenge is our foundations, in collaboration with the Brothers, the College Board, collective responsibility. parents and students to make this the best possible school that Mr Brendan Ellis it can be and where our students feel valued and continue to be Acting Principal encouraged to be the best that they can be. Letters (continued)

Dear Editor I commend you on the content and presentation of the Roll Call Camberwell has always kept my De La roots strong. That and also magazine. my classroom, at that time having a view right onto the Malvern Mr B P Tonkin Town Hall and Kinnoull Campus! I saw it every day! Blairgowrie On a personal level I am now married and have a 14 month old Dear Editor, daughter. Her name is Mackenzie. I live out in Knox and obviously Thank you for the Lasallian Roll Call. I love keeping informed Rowville Primary is just a stone’s throw away, which is great! of what is happening at the College. I am now actually a school Aidan Schanssema teacher myself! I am the lead teacher at Rowville Primary School and absolutely loving it! My connection with De La Salle has continued since finishing in 2000. I started my teaching career at Camberwell South Primary and, ironically, ended up teaching Terry Atkins’ son Tom in Year 5. My connection with Terry at

3 Ushering in a new era for the College

With the appointment by the College Board of the College’s first lay Principal, Roll Call spoke to Peter Houlihan to find out a bit about the man who will take over the leadership of the College in 2014.

De La Salle has a proud and long history of educating boys in a keeper of the faith, , what was your reaction to being appointed by the a resident expert, Board, as the first lay principal of the College? a living symbol of My first reaction was one of humble pride. It was obviously a religious life. The tremendous thrill to have been selected by the Board as the security and positive preferred candidate but also a great sense of excitement about image provided what lies ahead. De La does indeed have a noble history in boys’ by a century of education and the influential network of old boys reaches far and religious leadership wide. I feel a great responsibility to continue this legacy but also at De La is not to be to serve the current and future De La Salle families in providing underestimated. In my strong and effective leadership in my role as the first lay Principal. new role as the first Central to this is the Lasallian ethos, which must be a pivotal and lay principal I need enduring feature of my leadership. to be able to be the As a lay Principal of a Catholic boys College how do you think the new face of Lasallian legacy of John Baptist de La Salle can be kept alive? leadership and to demonstrate the key The Lasallian tradition and ethos provide a rich resource for a characteristics of the contemporary Catholic boys’ education. I am acutely aware of the Lasallian ethos — pivotal role our founder’s legacy plays in everyday dealings in a lead by example and instil in the community the confidence and Lasallian school. St John Baptist de La Salle’s simple instructions understanding that the very best features of our College’s history are just as valid in 2013 as they were when he established his and the guidance of the Brothers remain. When the traditions and first school in Rheims in the 1780s. Presence and compassion, key messages of the Lasallian ethos are inherent and symbolised good humour, a keen sense of social justice and celebrations in everyday activities, functions, publications and relationships, of our faith are indispensable. All we stand for and everything all in the De La community are reminded of our individual roIes we do as a College should be grounded in these teachings and as Lasallians. This will lessen the impact of the transition from traditions. Policies and programs, formal curriculum, co-curricular Brother to lay principal. I know from past experience and recent pursuits and the manner in which all teachers, students and conversations De La has a tremendous staff — skilled and parents in our community interact with each other must be passionate, devoted to the College, our young men and the grounded in Lasallian signposts. Reference and adherence charism. In serving the community and promoting the Lasallian to principles such as the spirit of faith and zeal, respectful spirit, all in the College can ensure it remains embedded in relationships, preserving the inherent dignity of our young men everyday practices. and considering each of them as individuals will ensure our founder’s legacy endures. As we move forward, what do you think will be the biggest challenges for boys’ education in Australia? How does a school like De La Salle make the transition from Brother Principal to lay Principal? The biggest challenges facing boys education in Australia is to ensure we equip our young men with the 21st century skills to Following 101 years of Brother Principals is a significant challenge contribute and compete as active and informed citizens in a world and one requiring a good deal of careful, spiritual thought. In constantly changing before their very eyes. Within the parameters many ways a Brother Principal in a college provides a figurehead, of AusVELS, VCE, VET and VCAL etc, educators need to provide opportunities for boys to develop skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. The Australian Curriculum and controversies surrounding funding models must be balanced against what is critical for boys in 2013. They need choice, rigour, relevance and challenge in their pathways and to be competent and discerning users of ICT. The challenge is to provide an environment which creates positive relationships, strong role models and mentors, recognition and affirmation and support in establishing their identity. How would you describe your approach to education? My approach is that there is always something new, challenging, exciting and useful to learn. Education has been my ticket to a

4 career and a life of fulfilment, discovery and ongoing learning. where I grew up. I’ve done a lot of house renovations, which has A contemporary education needs to provide an outlet and been great, if not always perfect and I love reading, movies and Ushering in a new era for the College opportunities for passion, interest, intrinsic motivation and the TV series like Homeland and Spooks. Does gardening count as a desire to achieve, for personal excellence. In my experience of hobby if you don’t actually enjoy it? three schools as a student, university life and a varied teaching Of course being De La Salle, I have to ask, which AFL team do career, my educational experience has extended well beyond the you follow? classroom. Friendships, a broad co-curricular experience, social I actually grew up barracking for North after getting Barry Cable’s and emotional wellbeing and building self-esteem are critical autograph at my first ever VFL game in 1974, but since coming hallmarks of a robust and effective boys’ education program. down from the bush after Year 12 for a largely unspectacular 18 What do you think are the ideal traits for a leader of boys? month career with Collingwood Under 19s. I have been a ’Pies fan Boys want to be known, valued, understood and treated with ever since. a sense of fairness and justice. The successful leader of boys will have the capacity to develop positive relationships, to know names, ask questions, say “g’day” at the school gate or in the Peter Houlihan CV yard, provide recognition and be a presence in their lives. It is through these positive relationships and rapport that a school • Grew up on a soldier-settlement sheep and cattle leader can engender the cooperation and support of the young farm 20km from Casterton in south-west , men in our charge. Boys appreciate the need for boundaries and where his mother still lives. structures and respond to clear expectations. The effective school leader must be able to communicate, justify and if necessary • From a strong traditional, Irish Catholic family. enforce these in a spirit of trust and mutual respect. • Fourth of five kids — two brothers and two sisters As St John Baptist de La Salle himself said, “Preach by example plus a big extended family. and practise before the eyes of the young what you wish them to • Attended Sacred Heart Primary in Casterton, then accept.” attended Year 7–10 at local high school before What has your experience working outside Australia brought to boarding at Monivae College, Hamilton in Year 11 your teaching? and 12. Working in an international school in Brunei and the opportunity • Moved to Melbourne beginning of 1982 to play to visit schools across a range of other Asian countries was a preseason with Collingwood real eye-opener. I think the main issue was the exposure to what actually exists out there in the global education marketplace, so • Worked at MLC as a clerk in their Property then Life far beyond what we know and are comfortable with in Melbourne Insurance divisions. and Victoria, even Australia. Different and creative approaches • 1984 commenced a Bachelor of Education at Mel- to teaching and learning, pedagogy, curriculum design and bourne University. assessment were all valuable learning experiences. Becoming familiar with the British system and its National Curriculum and • 1988–1997 Christian Brothers’ College, East St. to a lesser extent, the IB provided some tremendous insights into Kilda, VCE/VASS Coordinator, Sports Coordinator. academic rigour, use of data, tracking of student performance, • 1996 Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies curriculum and the competitive process for tertiary places. It at the University of Melbourne. was like five years of professional development working with • 1997–2001 De La Salle College, Malvern, Curricu- some outstanding teachers from the UK, America, Africa and Australasia. The way these students and their families valued lum Coordinator, Year 12 Coordinator. their educational opportunities and set such high expectations for • 1998 Master of Education at the University of Mel- each other gave me some great insights into how students apply bourne. themselves. • 2001–2005 Jerudong International School, Brunei Our readers will be very interested to know about Peter Houlihan Coordinator, University of Queensland Foundation the man, as much as the College’s first lay Principal — tell us a Program and Deputy Head of Sixth Form. little about yourself and your family. • 2005 Master of Educational Leadership at the Aus- I’ve been married to Cate for 23 years. Cate works for tralian Catholic University. Breastscreen Victoria. We have two daughters, Mary, 21 and Nell 19. Mary is studying disability and education at RMIT Bundoora • 2006–current, Marcellin College, in various posi- and works part-time as an Integration Aide at the Western Autistic tions of leadership; currently the Assistant Principal School. Nell works part-time in the office at Marcellin and in — Learning. reception at Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. Outside school • 2013 Postgraduate Certificate in Curriculum Leader- and work I have always been heavily involved in sport. I played ship at the University of Melbourne. footy for nearly 30 years and still go to watch Balwyn in the EFL most weeks, played loads of as a schoolboy, still play in a mid-week tennis comp (at a very low level!) and have always been into swimming, golf, running, (more walking as the years advance) cycling and the beach. I really enjoy travelling overseas when I get the chance and still like to get up to the farm in western Victoria

5 Academic Awards

In July, De La Salle acknowledged and celebrated the academic excellence of students from Year 4 to Year 11 based on marks achieved during their Semester 1 studies. Assemblies were held for each campus and academic certificate prizes were awarded to the two top performing Primary students at Year 4, 5 and 6 and the top student in each subject offered from Year 7–11. Many parents and family of awardees were able to attend, which added to the sense of the occasion. Parents joined awardees for morning tea at the conclusion of each assembly and the College wishes to thanks those parents who volunteered their time and assisted in the preparation of the event.

Top right: Acting Principal Brendan Ellis with Primary Academic Award winners Pictured right: with the Year 11 Award winners

Philippine Exchange

De La Salle students in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 recently hosted The Green Hills boys experienced ‘A slice of life in Melbourne’, fifteen students as part of a two-week exchange with one of our visiting the sights and landmarks of our town, as well as seeing sister schools — La Salle Green Hills, in Manila. wild kangaroos and dolphins on a trip to Jan Juc. They spent The Student Exchange Program between schools has proven time in class with our own students and visited the Houses of to be an excellent opportunity for students to gain important Parliament as a guest of our local member, Michael O’Brien MLA. insights into interpersonal relationships, varying value systems, The students were accompanied by Br Manny fsc, Mrs Marie differing world views and different social structures. This cultural Santos and Mrs Cheryl Joaquin-villneuva. and academic program heightens our students’ awareness of the A highlight of the visit for the boys was to be the families who works of Lasallian Institutions worldwide. looked after them. To quote one of the boys, “I felt so welcome by my host family — I was included in everything. Even though our cultures are different, I noticed how similar we all are. This may be because we are all Lasallian. We have so much more in common than any differences — and the differences make it so much more interesting. I can’t thank my Aussie family enough”. In 2014, there will be an opportunity for our own Year 9 and 10 (2014) students to travel to Manila for a two-week reciprocal exchange. Mr David Happ Philippines Exchange Coordinator

6 De La Salle Music

The De La Salle music staff have been busy lately with the Annual Concert in the PAC and the music tour to Marysville, along with the regular music nights for various year levels. This year the music campers visited several schools including Buxton Primary where they played with the the school’s Steel Pan Band. Each school was treated to a performance by the College’s Concert Band as well as the String Ensemble and the funky sounds of the Guitar Ensemble. This is the eighth year the College has had a regional music tour and this year’s tour to Marysville allowed student to hone their concert skills as well as delight students affected by the Marysville fires. Pictured bottom: De La Salle music students and staff with the students of Warburton Primary School Also pictured right and below: the Year 7 Music Night

7 A market kitchen in Cambodia

By the time Roll Call turns up in your mail box this month, Tom O’Sullivan (2003) will be sitting back enjoying a coffee at a new social enterprise restaurant in Phnom Phen called, the Market Kitchen.

Market Kitchen, an initiative of The Cambodian Children’s Trust, will provide a local, seasonal and sustainable menu with produce often sourced directly from the farmers. “We aim to create a part- caffeinated, part-ethical, part-artistic, communal hub of activity that engages the local community,” Tom O’Sullivan said. CCT focus on providing children and their families the best opportunities through education, health, employment and training. The Market Kitchen will provide employment and training opportunities, a homely space for weary tourists and a taste of and Mohm was supported through hospitality training. Having home for expats. gone on to gain experience in a hostel, it was clear that she “I became aware of the opportunity through an old housemate. was the best fit to take on the challenge of head chef at Market After discussing the opportunity with CCT I was motivated by Kitchen. their story and wanted to help them with developing marginalised She has already completed two weeks of training at Nahm, individuals through hospitality. I arrived in Cambodia a month Bangkok in June and her visa has just been approved to complete later in March this year, to help establish and manage the Social training at The Trustee Perth and Quay and Otto restaurants in Enterprise Restaurant – Market Kitchen,” Tom said. Sydney. “We have engaged David Thompson, owner of the highly awarded Tom began volunteering with an organisation called Y-Gap social Nahm restaurant in Bangkok and author of ‘Thai Street Food’, enterprise cafe, Kinfolk on Bourke Street Melbourne. “I realized as well as John Fink of Sydney’s Quay and Otto Restaurants the potential of the ways hospitality can empower individuals and to assist with menu development, restaurant design, and create create positive change and aid in developing communities. I had unique education opportunities for trainees, such as our head chef found a way to combine my strengths in hospitality and passion Mohm Meah. Mohm was born in a small village in Battambang for development,” he said. Province, Cambodia. She grew up in extreme poverty, and her childhood memories are filled with struggle. During her teenage Most recently he was managing The Mission Cafe in Prahran, for years she lost her parents, and her aunt and uncle died of HIV/ Prahran Mission. “Our focus was to empower and provide training AIDS. and employment opportunities for marginalised individuals in society.” “Mohm, still just a kid herself, was left to battle through the grief while raising her three younger siblings and two younger Having gained experience in hotels and various restaurants, Tom cousins. Her love and dedication to her young charges ensured decided to challenge himself and returned to study as a mature they were safe, housed, fed and able to continue attending age student. “As I did not graduate VCE with a very high score, school. Mohm, however, never received an education. This huge I had to attend TAFE to complete a degree. Currently I have one personal sacrifice also put her safety at risk. She experienced unit remaining to complete a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in abuse on a number of occasions from employers, neighbours and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.” co-workers.” “If you ask my teachers and peers from school they would tell you In 2010 things started to turn round for Mohm. Her younger I wasn’t very academic, athletic or artistic. But I believe one of siblings and cousins were placed in CCT’s foster care program, the best qualities of De La was their passion for finding a future or direction for students of all capabilities. That is not to say I

8 Letter from Phnom Penh

Earlier this year De La teacher Clare Bird took up a posting as a volunteer teacher for a Cambodian based NGO working with underprivileged students. Clare writes from Phnom Penh. didn’t try anything out. I remember giving ACC table tennis and volleyball a go but never quite made the footy side. I look back on My mornings start early. I wake to the sound of our neighbours chatting my days at De La Salle fondly and it was the place of some of my energetically and the smell of garlic as breakfast noodle soup is prepared. favourite memories.” I still savor a western breakfast and stick to muesli and a cup of tea. “Apart from the friends I made the best thing about De La Salle Soon I am out the door and jumping into the back of my driver’s tuk tuk. was being encouraged to undertake a VET programme in Mr Chan safely pilots me through the chaos of the Phnom Penh traffic, hospitality. Completing this through VCE gave me direction and where the rules are dictated by human survival. It is a long commute to employment opportunities after completing Year 12.” work, however I enjoy it for the sights and sounds it presents to me — “One thing I did attend in my time at school was a camp in the markets that spill out onto the roadside, endless construction work, Narooma NSW, which was a socially focussed workshop that breakfast noodle carts and families of four commuting together on their engaged students from Lasallian schools from around the world. ‘motto’. What I took away from it was the need to establish a socially I arrive at school and am greeted by my students as I walk across the focused group, to build awareness within the De La Salle yard — “hello teacher!” These students come from varied backgrounds community of the poor and marginalized. It was the turning point but mostly their families live well below the poverty line. According to for me.” the World Bank 30% of the country live in a state of poverty. People are “It was challenging going straight into full-time employment post desperate for work but lack the education and skills to lift themselves VCE, as many of my friends were in tertiary education or in a and their families out of poverty. More than 400,000 people work in the trade where the hours were more regular. I found it hard to keep garment factories (Cambodia’s largest employer) and many do not get in contact with them.” paid more than $100 per month, with $60 being the average monthly The Cambodian Children’s Trust was founded by Tara Winkler wage across the country. Many of these young students who I see before in 2007 to help children suffering from neglect and abuse. CCT me are eager to change their life trajectory. They face many challenges provides necessary resources for families in order to remain living having been a part of the rampant sex trade, victims of domestic violence, together. or mixed up with petty street crime and drugs. However, their plight is not apparent — they look like normal students in their blue school uniforms. Market Kitchen is sponsored by Vittoria Coffee, which has sponsored the build and the first year’s operations. As I walk into my office I casually greet my Khmer colleagues, “Sues dey!” My office is sparsely furnished as resources are limited and there is absolutely no concept of ergonomic design or OH&S! I work with a team of four Business English teachers, and together we are designing and developing a Business English program for the Vocational Training School in PSE. Pour Un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) is a French NGO established in 1995, who operate for severely disadvantaged youth with little or no access to education. Over the past 18 years they have grown considerably in size and areas of expertise. My role as Business English Coordinator encompasses teaching and curriculum development. The first couple of months have involved a review of current programs, needs analysis, and an audit of available resources. We have already had some successes and hopefully more to come. Waiting for my laptop to connect to the (very slow) network I reflect on the past three months living in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s capital city is fast becoming the Mecca for foreign workers drawn to the 1000+ NGO’s. It is a fairly easy city to assimilate into, with everything an expat could want or need – cultural activities, local markets, westernised supermarkets, cafes, and cinemas. The balance seems to be just right. And despite the disparity between rich and poor, ingrained corruption, the challenges and strange ways of doing things, it is hard not to be optimistic about the future, where I work with such dedicated and motivated people who believe in positive change for their country. Clare Bird

Pictured left: Pour Un Sourire d’Enfant school Phnom Phen

9 High Flyer By Kerry Martin

Since Jackson Enright graduated from the College destination. I in 2003 his head has often been in the clouds. After normally get one juggling numerous part time jobs to finance his flight or two days at training at Swinburne University he now flies 747s long the destination haul for Cathay Pacific Airways. which sounds glamorous but I “I knew how expensive flying was when I graduated from De La can’t tell you how Salle. In those days it was not part of the HECS scheme so I had many times I’ve little choice but to work hard to achieve my dream to become a been to Paris and pilot.” spent the entire “For a year after Year 12 I worked four different jobs to save layover catching enough to start the aviation program at Swinburne. I worked at up on sleep in Bunnings and a jewelry store during the day and was a barman on the hotel rather a boat at night.” than exploring. Jackson says he is grateful for the generosity of some of his I’m sure the 400 bosses who allowed him to work flexible hours in between flying passengers behind and studying. “I was pretty lucky that I got a job as an accountant the cockpit door a few months before university started. It was full time but my appreciate a well- boss was happy for me to come and go at all hours of the day and rested pilot on the night as long as I worked the appropriate hours and the books return flight!’ balanced!” Jackson also continued to work two night jobs during As well as a busy the course. “It’s fair to say my social life was nonexistent between schedule as an 2004 and 2008.” international pilot, In those days the course, which included a 150-hour flight Jackson is also component, was split between time at the Hawthorn campus of a keen sportsman. He admits rigour has taken its toll as he has Swinburne University and two days a week at Moorabbin Airport. suffered numerous sporting accidents in his attempt to stay fit Eventually all the hard work paid off and in 2008 Jackson and healthy. “I have fractured bones cycling, roller blading and completed his Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) and his snowboarding. It’s debatable whether exercise is actually good for Australian Commercial Pilot’s License in the process. me at this point.” He qualified as a flight instructor at Moorabbin Airport where he To keep his life as complicated as possible, he met an Israeli- was involved in training Swinburne University students and Qantas American while on a trip to San Francisco in 2011. “We started Cadets. “I taught anything from basic flight and navigation to dating pretty much straight away and I have spent my time since aerobatics.” commuting between Hong Kong and San Francisco. The plan is to eventually move to the USA permanently.” I compact my In 2010, after a short stint at another flight school in Adelaide, this flight schedule into a couple of weeks and spend as much of my time teaching cadets from Emirates and Cathay Pacific Airways, downtime as possible — usually around two weeks a month — in he joined Cathay as a Second Officer. California. And I used to complain about the 45 minute drive home “I went from flying from Moorabbin Airport!’ Cessna 172’s, Grobs, Of his De La days, Jackson says he really enjoyed Maths and TB-10s and DA42s to a Physics. “They both came in very handy when learning all about Boeing 747-400…it was aerodynamics and structures at uni.” a giant leap.’ He was involved in the Debating Club and was active in ACC Based in Hong Kong sports, but his passion at the College was the Rock Eisteddfods. he is part of a crew “I got involved in ‘Rock Ed’ in Year 7 and continued it until I on Ultra Long Haul completed Year 12. Flights, including, London, Frankfurt, “I still remember Year 9 when there weren’t enough students Paris, Amsterdam, to have a Year 9 dance group for the Rock Ed, so I was spray Johannesburg, painted silver, put in a suit and canvas life jacket, given an antique Anchorage, Vancouver, suitcase and was cast to play a dead body floating in the sea next San Francisco…the list to the Titanic!” goes on. ‘It’s mostly ‘back of the As Roll Call goes to print Jackson was on his way to the Boeing factory at Paine Field in Seattle to collect Cathay’s new Boeing 747-8F clock’ work as most Above: Jackson (on the left) with the crew flights arrive first thing Pictured left: Jackson in front of a GEnx2B engine of the aircraft in the morning at their Pictured right: Jackson on the cover of a Cathay Marketing brochure

10 It all just adds up!

Everyone loves a success story and Simon Byers is another in a long line of De La Salle graduates. The 30-year-old CPA is the Partner of Highview Accounting Prahran, a newly established Accounting firm right in the mix on High Street, opposite Swinburne University. Graduating from De La Salle in 2000, Simon had a keen interest in finance, and a passion for numbers and knew a career in the field of accounting and finance was for him. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Business and Commerce at Monash University, majoring in Accounting and Finance, graduating in 2004. Upon graduating, Simon had an itch to travel — an itch he needed to scratch! He spent the next two years “I really enjoyed my time at De La and I am still grateful to the working and travelling all around Europe. “It gave me teachers who had faith in my abilities, even though I don’t think I a sense of the world, maturity, and a level of personal had much artistic merit.” growth that I am really proud of.” “De La taught me to find what was important to me, and be happy Upon his return to Melbourne, his passion to get stuck knowing that I was enjoying what I was doing, no matter what into his career was at a high. Having moved out to the others thought. And to this day I’ll still pretty much try anything South Eastern suburbs with his family, Simon secured once, if I get the opportunity.” a job at the well established accounting firm Highview Accounting, located in Cranbourne. At the same time Simon began his post-graduate CPA studies. His hefty study load while working certainly didn’t hinder his professionalism and output. Silvio Marinelli, his mentor and employer at the time said, “It was obvious Simon was a leader from the beginning. He had great drive, his work was of excellent standard and clients really enjoyed working with him.” In 2011 Simon branched out, and in partnership with Highview Accounting Cranbourne opened up his own firm in Prahran. “I always wanted to go back to my ‘home ground’ and work in an area where I had many friends and family, in an area I was familiar with.” Two years now in Prahran, Simon is very proud of what he has achieved in a short time. “Prahran is growing at an excellent rate. I have many clients from the area, including past De La Salle comrades. I can honestly say I’m enjoying my career immensely.”

11 Congratulations Ashton Agar

By Kerry Martin Amongst the thousands of proud Australians watching Ashton Agar belt out his record- breaking Innings in the second Test at recently were his family — his two younger brothers, Will in Year 12 and Wes in Year 11, and his parents Sonia and John. Roll Call spoke to Ashton’s father about his son’s outstanding achievement. John Agar said, “When are on in England there is nothing much else going on except cricket and when the Ashes are at Tent Bridge the whole of Nottinghamshire is alive with cricket.” “It was wonderful being there when the Test was on. “It was a wonderful time and the whole town was in carnival mode and everybody was talking about Ashton.” The Agars were in the stands supporting Ashton and like most of Australia, applauding his every run. “When Ashton finally went out Out for 98 — Ashton takes it on the chin he looked over towards where we were sitting and waved his bat at us. When he came over to us at “Ashton will get more media and public attention but I don’t believe the fence he said he was sorry that he it will change him. He has had a lot of sponsorship offers which he hadn’t made 100.” is still thinking about and it has added a little bit of expectation.” John said they were all coping “As a parent our relationship and our expections of Ashton will not with the media attention. “Cricket change but we realise that the public’s expectations of him have Australia have been fantastic in their increased ten-fold, and that is something we will all have to deal support, making sure we were not too with.” swamped by all the media interest.” “Ashton has coped with the attention particularly well. His maturity has helped him a lot and he realises Pictured left: Ashton with his family at Trent Bridge that it just comes with the territory of playing .” Below: The “Sultan of Spin”, Ashton Agar in the 2011 ACC cricket final

12 Congratulations Ashton Agar

Ashton’s winning innings

With Australia 9–117 in their first innings chasing England’s total of 215, Ashton strode to the middle at Trent Bridge for his batting debut for his country. Defying any nerves and the pressure of the situation, Ashton Agar proceeded to make 98 runs in a batting display of skill and determination the cricket world had never seen before from a No. 11 batsman. He not only became the highest scorer for the Australian innings and captured 2 in the England 2nd innings, he is now the custodian of the following cricket records: • Highest ever individual score by any No. 11 batsman. • Highest score and first 50 by a No. 11 batsman on debut. • Second fastest 50 runs scored on debut by a No. 11 Batsman. Ashton lifts his bat to his parents Sonia and John on making his first test 50 at Trent Bridge • World record partnership with Phil Hughes for the 10th of 163 runs. captained the De La Salle First XI in the ACC Competition earlier Ashton’s two younger brothers are current De La Salle students. this year. Wes is in Year 11 and both Will and Wes are also very Will is in Year 12 and is the 2013 Vice of the College and talented cricketers who always represent DLS in ACC Cricket. Mr Peter Harte

Right: Ashton (holding the ACC Premiers’ trophy) with fellow members of the De La Salle 1st XI. Above: With brothers Will (left) and Wes (right) Above left: Ashton receives his test baggy green from Glenn McGrath Above right: Ashton claims a test wicket Test photos courtesy of

13 Our New Provincial By Tom McIlroy

When Br Mark McKeon supporters collected over his years of service. At table in a woke up around 5am on Brothers’ community or drinking coffee with young people, he January 1 this year, he listens and laughs. began his first day as the On a hot Sydney afternoon in February, the Founders Chapel at most senior De La Salle Oak Hill was full for the investiture service which saw Br Mark Brother in the District of formally installed in the new role. After a simple reception that Australia, New Zealand, evening, he was mobbed by friends from all corners of the district and Papua New who had been touched by his ministry. Guinea. His four-year term is likely to be one of ongoing change, as the The Queensland-born Br Brothers continue to seek new members. Visitor was starting his “If former students who went through Malvern were to go back to new job in Faisalabad, the school today, the first thing they would notice would be the Pakistan – the newest absence of Brothers,” he said. “These days in Australia only a outreach of our Lasallian small number of Brothers work full-time in schools, but they would district. also notice schools are still strong in Lasallian values because the After four years working under Br Ambrose Payne as Auxiliary teachers remain committed to giving the young men an excellent Visitor, Br Mark said he used a 10-day visit to meet with each of education.” the Pakistani Brothers individually to discuss their needs and the “In some ways nothing will have changed. In schools like De La changing face of the Institute across the world. Salle, there is still a strong emphasis in making sure that young “The challenge for me is having four different countries that I have men leave instilled with those values. You can see that happening to work with, each with their own distinct problems and distinct at De La Salle through programs like Coolies, originally started by challenges,” he said in a recent interview. “You look at places like Br Denis Loft and now continued by committed lay teachers.” Pakistan and PNG which are really challenged at the moment A sometimes-reluctant traveler, Br Mark said he is used to on issues of sustainability and compare them with places like explaining his job to the passenger in the next seat on a long Australia and New Zealand which are much more established. I flight. have to be present in each and serve all the Brothers.” “When I am sitting on a plane and someone initially asks me what An experienced teacher, administrator and coordinator of I do, I tend to say I recruit volunteers for service projects. If they Lasallian youth ministry, Br Mark has taken on the role as the ask what kind of places, I usually talk about Pakistan and PNG Lasallian mission continues to experience radical change around and if I get a sense they understand a bit more, I mention the the world. Leading Brothers’ communities and district partners and church and tell them what a Br does,” he said. administration from Bankstown in Sydney’s south-west, Br Mark serves as a visiting leader in a role which dates back to John “What I am realising now more and more is that whereas before Baptist De La Salle himself. this year I had a pretty strong focus on vocations... my focus now is more broad. So when I visit a school, I will talk to students as He said the addition of Pakistan to the district in mid-2012 came well as principals and other key people and sometimes do an as schools like De La Salle, Malvern, saw a shift in the role played impromptu class to make sure I don’t lose touch.” by Brothers and lay teachers. “I challenge them to think about how they can contribute to the “Pakistan is certainly fledgling. It is growing and there are a lot Lasallian mission.” of positive signs of the young men who express interest in the Brothers’ life — and that is encouraging. In October I will make Despite the demanding role, he continues to meet one-on-one another visit there and be present when two young men make with individuals seeking support or spiritual direction and this is a their final vows.” source of friendship and support to the Brothers. As fewer Brothers work full time in schools in Australia, the push Asked what qualities he brings to the job and to his vocation, Br for universal, compulsory education by the Papua New Guinean Mark laughs. government by 2015 will add demand to already stretched “I think I am outgoing and affable, interested in the lives of people, Lasallian resources there. and interested in listening to the dreams and vision people have “At the moment only 60 per cent of school-aged children start for our district,” he said. “I want to help people get the best out of school and the PNG government are saying that in two years’ time themselves and I certainly strive to work out how I can improve in it will be compulsory for everyone to go to school. The problem is my own life.” there aren’t the teachers trained for this influx of students, so what Reading a novel or watching a crime thriller on television are his we have decided is to focus our energies on as much as we can methods of relaxation. in teacher education in the country.” “The importance I place in daily prayer and reflection is something With only ten De La Salle Brothers in the country, the challenge that sustains me in this role,” Br Mark said. “I think I am facing will be met in part by Lasallian partners and aid from countries the challenges that come my way with a bit more equanimity, and including Australia and New Zealand. doing that through daily prayer certainly gives me a deeper peace, Down to earth, task orientated, disciplined and with an active even though on the surface things coming my way or the way of prayer life, Br Mark is often seen surrounded by friends and the Brothers might be a bit rough.”

14

Working on his French

Ryan Foots (1993) fondly remembers his French teacher, Mrs Medsker. “She was a great teacher, but in Year 8 and 9 I had no interest whatsoever in studying French and during the many, many, classes I would protest: ‘Why do I need to learn French? I will never use it!’

“I now live in a French speaking country, with a French wife and a little boy who speaks both English and French...if only I had listened to Mrs Medsker.” Not surprisingly, years later Ryan found himself enrolled in a French course. Ryan is the managing director of Vancorp Constructions in Port Vila, Vanuatu where he builds resorts, casinos and apartments. After graduating from De La, Ryan went straight into a carpentry apprenticeship with Merkon Constructions. Some years later he Above: Ryan with his wife Claire and son Max enrolled in university and graduated with an MBA in Building and Bottom: Ryan with Vancorp staff Construction and went into project management, managing large great six years of my life which helped shape the person I have scale commercial projects around Melbourne. become. Hopefully, one day when I move back home, I will get to In 2005 Merkon Constructions won a job in Vanuatu building send my son to De La Salle.” 64 three storey apartments on an island called Iririki. Eighteen months later, when the project was over, Ryan went back to Melbourne and took some time out to do some travel. He decided to put a proposal to his boss at Merkon to set up an operation in Vanuatu. “After all, Vanuatu is a beautiful place with beautiful people and we could see the potential was there for growth.” He agreed and Ryan has been in Vanuatu ever since. Six years ago he met and fell in love with a French Girl named Claire who he married and had a son, Max, who is now two. “While I was at De La I loved sport and was heavily involved in ACC footy, cricket, cross country and basketball,” he said. “De La gave me the outlook on life that I have today.” “I recently attended our Year’s 20 year reunion and there were probably 100 out of 206 from the year level. Not bad for 20 years. It was great to meet all the guys, some you have not seen since the day you left.” “De La taught me about forming friendships and relationships which have helped me throughout my life, both in good and bad times. It was a

15 De La Salle Sport

ACC Football Premiers In near perfect footy conditions — wet, cold and windy — the College’s Year 8 Football side took out the ACC Premiership against Parade College at DW Lucas Oval. In a very tense and frantic opening five minutes, Parade scored the first goal. However, De La had been warned several times pre-match about the danger of trying to play catch-up football, particularly in wet weather as goals are usually at a premium. Our boys quickly ensured that the only team playing catch-up football was Parade and by half time De La Salle had established an invaluable lead of 20 points. This advantage was achieved through relentless pressure and tackling combined with smart and skillful wet weather football. By 3/4 time, the Premiership Pennant was almost ready to be hoisted at Tiverton Campus as Parade were held scoreless for the term and De La had stretched the lead to 27 points. Parade certainly did mount a strong last quarter challenge but could manage just 6 behinds whilst De La Salle kicked the only goal for the quarter to record a convincing 28 point victory and premiership glory. The final scores and details were: De La Salle – 6.6.42 Parade –1.8.14 Goal Kickers: Higgins 3, McGaw, Clarke, Farrell. Best Players: Shannon, Higgins, Trusler, Clarke, Farrell.

Australian Weightlifting Titles James Delaney (11D) recently won the Australian Weightlifting title in the 56 kilogram class for both Junior and Senior divisions, not done since Simon Heffernan (later a Commonwealth Gold Medalist) completed the double in 1990s. James is another in a long line of Australian, Commonwealth and Olympic weightlifting champions who are Old Collegians. The College congratulates James for his recent success.

Cross Country Carnival The College held its annual cross-country carnival at T.H. King reserve last month. Students ran 3 kilometres in chilly conditions. The winners were: Year 7 Vincent, Year 8 Solomon, Year 9 Roland and Year 10 Benilde. 16 Year 12 Revisited

Was it only eight months since we gathered as a Year 12 group for our Valedictory dinner at Caulfield Racecourse? And here we are together again as “graduates” for our first reunion as Old Collegians. I don’ t think we are deserving of that title yet however. There may be a bit more facial hair and hair over the collar but essentially we are still the same boys who finished last year as the Class of 2012. It was great to catch up with old friends and find out where everyone ended up after our exams and ATAR results. All of that seemed so long ago. It was also great to see some of our former teachers again and share some stories of Homeroom antics and school yard fun. We all share great memories of our De La days. Special thanks to Mrs Trish Woodman who organised the reunion. I am sure we will see more of each other before our next reunion in four and a half years.

17 10 Year Reunion The 10-year reunion for the class of 2003 recently held at the Malvern Vale Hotel brought Old Collegians out of the woodwork. In many cases it was the first time some former students had seen each other for a number of years so the night provided a great chance to catch up over a few beers. Unlike the five year reunion where most students were still studying, travelling or finishing their qualifications, the night proved that the boys of ’03 are an eclectic bunch when it comes to their professional lives. While there were clearly an overabundance of lawyers in the room (one is usually too many), there were plumbers, pilots, musicians, architects, web designers and all manner of professions — no doubt, a great reflection on the diversity of life in general at De La Salle. It was great to see the night well attended by staff and it was clear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed being able to catch up outside the class room. A big thankyou must go to Trish Woodman who had the unenviable task of tracking down so many former students for the event. It was interesting that on my way in to the reunion I bumped into some friends from a nearby boys’ school who were surprised that a reunion was being held at all, more surprised that the College was responsible for organising it, as such things certainly did not occur through their old school. The night was a testament to De La’s emphasis on keeping in touch with its alumni and the great sense of community it strives to maintain amongst past students. Billy Dwyer 2003

18 20 Year Reunion It was hard to believe 20 years had passed since we departed the grounds of the Kinnoull Campus. However it did not take long for old friendships to reignite and conversations to pick up where they had been left two decades earlier. Although life post-De La had taken each of us on different paths and had in some cases resulted in a change of physical appearance — the camaraderie, spirit and close bond that made the Class of ’93 a very special group remained. There was a moment to remember those who are no longer with us — Tony O’Hearn, Dan Sumpton, Archie Aiello and especially Paul Carlson who was (and still is) an incredible inspiration to us all. May their memories live on. There would have been moments when those who attended had considered not going, but what a fantastic night it was. Bring on the 25 year reunion and may there be more regular communication in the interim. On behalf of those who attended — a huge thanks to Trish Woodman and John Bolt for organising the night. David Hickey

19 Old Collegians Football

The start of every season brings hope to all teams, all players, officials and supporters and with De La those hopes were only increased as the Dees got their season off to a flying start. The seniors won their opening five games and sat proudly atop the ladder, but from that point on it seemed that Fate had conspired against us. Injuries mounted, the weather turned the grounds to heavy slushy mud pits and bigger more experienced opposition teams were able to catch our fleet footed runners. A further complication was that — as seems to be the way — the travel bug hit quite a few players. After helping us in the early part of the season they looked to fulfil dreams of Ashes tours, hiking though the Andes and trekking across the African hinterlands, which didn’t help our season. In the next few weeks the Club will be hosting two events which we welcome Roll Call readers to attend. The club has that indefatigable spirit and despite setbacks with our playing group there have been some positives to come and The Legends Lunch will be held on Friday September 13 at the Mt continue to come from within the club. We have continued to field Erica Hotel, when the club will induct three new legends into that seven teams — seniors, reserves, thirds, Club XVIII, two under/19 very select group of players. teams and our over–35 Super-rules teams. The Presentation Night will be Friday October 4, where the final The Club XVIII, under the leadership and cajoling of Tom Kovarik, part of the Best and Fairest votes will be read out at Caulfield made the finals, but unfortunately were knocked out in week 1 of Racecourse. the finals, thus bringing down the curtain on their season. They If you would like to attend either of these events please contact can look back on their efforts with a sense of achievement. the following people: The Supers, under the leadership of off-field general Peter Brian Waldron — [email protected] or 0418 368 193 Waldron and on-field leadership of Andrew Mackintosh, have Mark Parker — [email protected] or 0430 331 525 made the finals after they defeated the previously undefeated Peter Waldron -— [email protected]; or 0428 990 026 Dingley and look forward with anticipation to advancing further into the season. Richard Williams — [email protected] 0409 3431 978 The Under 19’s have been working hard to field 2 teams each We look forward to seeing you at Waverley Park as your Old week and it is a credit to coaches Simon Brown, Michael Hogan Collegians Football Club represents the De La community with and their assistants Anthony Hale and ‘Wazza’ Wheatley. They pride, passion and commitment. More information can be found on have remained in contention for September action given the our always up-to-date website at www.delafootball.com.au lengthy injury list — along with identifying some emerging young Go dee’s!! players for the seniors. The thirds under Steve Brown will just miss out on the finals and the reserves are looking to defend their premiership as they look to qualify for finals again. Despite the seniors amassing an alarming injury rate they have remained in contention for the finals and at present are still looking to achieve that goal. In the seniors we have seen the emergence of genuinely exciting players and the future augurs well with young guns Jake Williams, Charlie Haley and Sebastian Gotch becoming terrific players and complementing and assisting the more established players like Matt Hine, David Lowe, Sam Pickett and the evergreen Tom ‘Swooper’ Moloney to keep the Blue and Gold banner flying high.

20 Where Are They Now? War Memorial

Rohan Conlon (2005) Many of our Old Collegians will be aware of the War Memorial pictured in Tarin Kowt on incorporated into the shrine of Mary adjacent to the rear Anzac Day this year with his gate of the Tiverton Campus. The plaque commemorates Bushmaster Armoured Car those Old Collegians who have died in National Service. The with Parliamentary Secretary Memorial, which was dedicated in 1948, is currently undergoing for Defence, Senator David refurbishment to ensure its place as a part of the College’s rich Feeney, and one of his history. advisors. Afalter Patrick Kearney Bernard Jason Moore (1993) lives Ahern Kevin Kempson Leo in Los Angeles with his wife and teaches at a private elementary Argo David Leydin Alan school. Two of Jason’s classmates, Stuart Jones and Jason Smith, Bertram George Anthony McGrath Graham attended the wedding. Bolger John Mcgrath James Nick Farrow (1993) lives in New York with his wife and daughter Boyle Daniel P Mclelland Joseph and works for JP Morgan. Bulleen Noel Joseph Mahoney Francis G Billy Dwyer (2003) has been made an associate at Burt Alwyn Mercovich John Clarendon’s law firm. Cashman William Moore M John Jack Lewis (2009), after two years travelling Clarke John Nanscawen John is studying Fashion Design and working at Corbett Edward C O’Brien Bernard J Ticketmaster. Cosgriff Brian Patrick O’Dea Oliver D Day Leonard Pardon Noel Tim McCurdy (2006) is managing Sake Restaurant Dockery Graeme Parker George at Southbank after winning the gong for best Barista in the Dunford Patrick Rekdale John S country. Well done Tim. Eccles Percy Rice Leo Clinton Wilson (1993) has swapped a career in IT to run his own Edwards Francis X Shortal John L cleaning business. He still plays a mean game of golf. Fitzgerald Brian Sullivan John Brendan Woodman (2003) completed a degree Fogarty Daniel M Tanner Xavier in Physiotherapy at Latrobe University. He Garrett Alfred Thomas Adrian worked as a physio in Cobram for four years Hennessy Kevin Wells Arthur Robert and is now based at Latrobe Hospital in Higgins Eric V White Joseph Gippsland. Pictured with his mum, De La Salle Hooker Robert Willcocks Ignatius staff member Trish Woodman. Jones Terence Wilson Philip Tom Donegan (2003) completed a Bachelor in Kean Pierce Fagan James E Journalism and then a Masters of Wine Marketing at the University of South Australia. Tom worked as a sommelier at the Stokehouse and Coda and is about to depart for Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in the wine industry in California. Dan Colman (2003) is working as a stock market analyst at JB Weir. Luke Murtagh (1994) recently completed his Pain Medicine training at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Luke is now qualified in both medicine and anaesthesia. Anthony Hillier (2002) is a chemical engineer with Worley Parsons in Melbourne and is getting married in November. Richard Clance (2001) is the General Manager of Byron Burgers in London and has recently bought a house in Bromley, Kent. Anthony Felstead (1995) and Bryce Felstead (1999) both work for the same company in IT. James Hillier (2004) runs a successful IT business. Andrew Nolan (2005) travelled to Europe in 2007 and loved its history so much he applied for Arts/Education so he could teach History. He completed his degree in 2012. Michael Torrisi (2006) is teaching at Sherbrooke Community College. Paul Culliver (2007) works as a Production Assistant at Absolute Radio in London and previously worked at ABC Radio Melbourne.

21 M.O.F.S. New Book on Mannix Daniel Mannix: Beyond the Myths (Garratt Publishing) has been published posthumously by James Griffin (1947). Professor Jim Griffin, who died in 2010, taught History at Xavier College before going into academia. This book about Archbishop Daniel Mannix was completed by Griffin’s literary executor Paul Ormonde. Jim Griffin also wrote John Wren, A Life Revisited as an attempt to balance up the real story of John Wren against the late Frank Hardy’s version in Power Without Glory. In a recent review of the book published in The Age newspaper, Morag Fraser described the former Old Collegian as “rhetorically gifted”. Jim Griffin was one of the wave of intellectual Catholics brought up and educated in Australia before the great wind of the Second Vatican Council blew through the orthodoxies, traditions and power structures of the Roman church. In 1963, when Daniel Mannix died (at 99), it was too soon to judge the impact of that council, but in the half-century that followed, the church — and the world — changed immeasurably. Griffin was the very model of what Mannix had championed — the elevation of Catholics into the educated, professional class. Rhetorically gifted, Griffin demythologises but does not underestimate his subject, which makes his Mannix all the more fascinating. His book provides careful historian’s justice to the many controversies that swirled around Mannix during his long life. He gives a detailed account of the mutations of Mannix’s Irish nationalism, which comprehended his courtly reception of British royalty when he was president of Ireland’s Maynooth seminary, his “say no’’ interventions in Australia’s conscription referenda during the First World War, his strident criticism of England before and after he was intercepted by the British Navy preventing him from landing in Ireland in 1920, and his lifelong friendship with the “machiavellian’’ Eamon de Valera.”

From the Archives

In this edition we have selected another photo from the College archives. Taken in front of Manresa, it shows the College’s senior footballers. We believe the photo is from the 30’s. If you can identify any or all of the players please contact the Editor. [email protected]

22 30 Year Reunion Rest In Peace ‘Class of 1983’ Frederick (Fred) Murphy 1945 Friday 15 November Br Celsus (Malachi) Clark 1947 6.30pm till midnight Michael Carey 1948 Malvern Bowling Club Bernard (Bernie) Slattery 1952 $70-covers food and drinks William (Bill) Rutherford 1960 CONTACT Mark Kelliher 1961 Mark George [email protected] John King [email protected] Brian Connelly 1962 Ted McKernan [email protected] Mark Sherer 1964 Dean Phelan [email protected] Martin Tobin [email protected] David Hollier 1976 Jonathan Turley [email protected] Peter Waldron [email protected] RSVP by Friday 18 October 25 Year Reunion Parents Perform for the College ‘Class of 1988’ The fun-filled spirit of the De La parent community came to the Sat 26th October fore at the recent Parent Network Trivia Night fundraiser. There from 3.00pm was no room for the shy hearted, as the capacity crowd in the College’s gymnasium showcased their best karaoke and dance Mt Erica Hotel routines in the name of raising money for the College. A record CONTACT number of auction donations from the community and local Andrew Mackintosh 0418 540 060 - [email protected] businesses raised more than $25,000, which was a tremendous effort. The Parents Network would like to thank all of those people who donated goods and services and of course it wouldn’t have been possible without the parents who made it such a successful night.

Opening Tuesday 17th September De La Salle 7.30 pm in the Performing Arts Arts Centre Exhibition Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th September

Arts & afternoon tea Wednesday 18th September 2–5 pm in the Performing Arts Centre

artwork by Oliver Carlson 23 De La Salle College Malvern