VOL 30 | # 01 | APRIL 2018 WHITEFRI R Belong. Believe. Become. WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE Features Contents 08 WHO IS ANTHONY KIRLEY? 03 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 10 COLLEGE OPENING MASS 04 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT 12 2017 HIGH ACHIEVERS 06 TraNsformatioN IN ActioN 18 OLD COLLEGIAN PROFILE 07 WOCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT MATTHEW DREW 14 COLLEGE CAPTAIN’S REPORT 20 OLD COLLEGIAN PROFILE LAWRENCE MOONEY 15 MIDDLE YEARS CAPTAIN’S REPORT 22 OLD COLLEGIAN PROFILE 16 A New ADVENTURE DION PARKHURST 28 REUNIONS 24 ONE Year AFTER WHITEFRIARS OLD COLLEGIANS from 30 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS the CLASS OF 2016 32 IMPORTANT DATES 26 VALE William HarveY Mrs Lyn Power Editor 2 WHITEFRIAR VOL 30 | # 01 | APRIL 2018 Chairman’s Report In January, the Board To remain at the forefront of educational delivery to our current and future students, welcomed Anthony the Board is conscious of the need to Kirley to the role of progressively upgrade our building infrastructure. In 2019, it is the Board’s plan Principal of the College to announce the next phase in our major and subsequently staff, building infrastructure renewal program. We have a Master Plan and the next 12 parents and students months will see some fine-tuning of that provided Anthony with program prior to our announcements. warm and memorable The College Board has 12 members appointed introductions to our on three-yearly terms by the Provincial Council of the Carmelites. Two members Carmelite community. of this Board are also members of the Carmelite Provincial Council - Fr David Hofman, This welcoming atmosphere was evident Parish Priest of Middle Park, and Fr Hugh at his investiture conducted by Fr Paul Cahill Brown, a former Principal of Whitefriars in (Provincial of the Carmelites of Australia and the 1980s and 90s. Fr Hugh is the Parish “When visiting the Timor-Leste) at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Priest of the Carmelite’s parish at Port witnessed by the full assembly of Whitefriars College, you will Melbourne-Middle Park. The other ten students and staff on Tuesday 13 February. Board members bring a combination of observe our Science Welcome to Whitefriars, Anthony. skills in secondary education, financial and Technology management and strong Carmelite ethos The Board also welcomes into our community, – some as past students who are now Building taking final Michael Lafferty in his new role of Deputy mid-career. Principal - Students and other staff; Fiona shape, with a formal Lennon, Paul Garriga, William Wood, In January, the Carmelite Provincial Council opening planned for Jessica Van de Garde, Eliza Feiner, Tess Jacobs, accepted Dave Wilkins resignation from Kathryn Holewa, Catherine Shewan, mid-year. ” the Board. I sincerely congratulate and Sheryll Coulson and Melissa Alexander; thank Dave for his eleven-year membership and the 200 students who have also of the Board. From a lifetime in education, joined us this year. In a similar vein, the Board The Board also thanks Norm Elliott (Year 12, Dave brought a magical insight of the congratulates the Year 12, Class of 2017 for 1990) for accepting the role of Chair of the rewards and challenges in our delivery of upholding the Carmelite ethos over their Risk Sub-Committee, effective from secondary education for boys. Thank you, six years at the College. We are confident October 2017. Dave. The Carmelite Provincial Council has they will experience pride and each one of appointed Mark Walters to the Board. them will feel honoured to be known as Board members look forward to meeting A Year 12 student and College Vice-Captain ‘a Whitefriars boy’ for many decades to come. with members of the College community in 1990, Mark has undertaken an active at the College Open Day on Sunday 20 May. career in providing specialist services to a When visiting the College, you will observe wide range of educational institutions across our Science and Technology Building Mr Peter Duffy Australia. Mark – welcome to the Board. taking final shape, with a formal opening Chairman planned for mid-year. 3 WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE Principal’s Report Welcome to the Special thanks to Fr Paul Cahill, Fr Paul Sireh The College House Athletics Carnival was held and Fr Michael Gallacher for concelebrating this year at the Tom Kelly track in Doncaster. new school year. the Mass and to the staff and student The carnival started a little differently this There is a real sense of anticipation members of the Liturgy and Music groups year with an opening ceremony, which that 2018 will again provide ongoing for all the wonderful preparation. included the Acknowledgement of Country, the reading of the Athletes and Officials opportunities for peaceful interactions (A summary of the VCE and VCAL 2017 Oath (in true Olympic style!) and the singing through compassion and action; academic results and the list of award winners is of the National Anthem. As has been the excellence; and success in all our included in this publication). endeavours. Almae In Fide Parentis. case in the past, the participation level of the boys was outstanding. In a closely contested I am delighted to begin my role at Whitefriars General News battle, Stein House were the victors. as principal. The welcome and support Many special evenings have been held in have been extraordinary. The beginning Term One; all most impressive and a joy Buildings and Projects of the school year has been so well for me to attend where possible. These organised by various teams, for which The new Science, Technology and Functions included our Year 7 Information Night, I am truly grateful. May all at Whitefriars Centre building has progressed incredibly Year 12 Information Night, International commit to warmly embrace the calling since January and is due for completion in Students Home Stay Evening, the eight and responsibility of education in a mid-April. We are preparing for classes to Year 7 House welcome liturgies and dinners; Catholic school, our Carmelite college, have access to the new learning spaces in Year 7 Mother/Son and the Year 8 Father/ to be inclusive of all and to accept the Week 3 or 4 of Term 2. Son nights; the 2018 Tour information differences and the challenges we face. nights for the Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Through the utilisation of funds from May we all commit to our own learning Battlefields and VLYC groups; and the previous fundraising campaigns and 2017 and the learning of others, with an open Class of 2008 Reunion. College budgeting, the refurbishment of heart and mind, amazed by new possibilities. the Shortis Library was completed over A number of Year 9 students are currently I would like to express my gratitude to the the summer holidays along with the Main in China for six weeks participating in the College Board, led by Peter Duffy, and to Office Refurbishment. Victorian Young Leaders to China (VLYC) the Principal Leadership Team at the College. program. They will be studying at Beijing As referred to in the report from the Board Both groups have been supportive and Language & Culture University for two Chair, Peter Duffy, it is the Board’s plan to encouraging, ensuring for me a smooth weeks and then moving into a school in announce the next phase in our major transition and effective induction. Yangzi High School for four weeks. building infrastructure renewal program in 2019. The College fundraising program has Special thanks to the Parents Association, College Opening Year Mass and Assembly been on hold for the previous two years. led by Michael Mimmo, who are always so The Board through the Finance Committee The Opening Mass for the new academic welcoming in looking after our community is now considering a number of options year was held on Tuesday 13 February at at the many special gatherings. St Patrick’s Cathedral. The community for a 2018 fundraising campaign and The ACC Swimming Carnival was held on through its prayerfulness, reverence and research into a longer term strategy. Details Friday 23 February at MSAC. The participation gave witness to a special will be distributed through the Whitefriars Whitefriars squad competed superbly, Eucharistic celebration, to the commissioning network in the forthcoming months. finishing second overall. De La Salle of myself as the new principal and to the College were the winners of Division 1 welcoming of the Year 12, Class of 2017 and Mazenod College winners of Division High Achievers and their families. 2. 4 WHITEFRIAR VOL 30 | # 01 | APRIL 2018 Whitefriars swimming squad Conclusion With tremendous joy and with the privilege bestowed on me, I humbly begin my Whitefriars leadership journey, most grateful for this significant opportunity. May we all be blessed with wisdom and grace in exercising leadership and service, in our various fields of work, as we call to mind some special intentions: • That the marginalised, the lonely and The Year 9 students participating in the Victorian Young Leaders to the abandoned, be welcomed, China program House Athletics relay appreciated and helped to express new signs of hope • We pray for those who, alone and silently, carry heavy burdens of the heart; that the balm of Christ’s peace may bring them calm • That the great gift of our Faith teaches everyone to give thanks for all they are, and all they have, and recognise the signs of God’s mercy and providence. Best wishes for 2018. Mr Anthony Kirley Principal The Shortis Library 5 WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE Transformation in Action Last year, students at the College took part in a campaign to end violence against women. That’s a transforming action. Of course, it takes more than just one campaign to change a culture or our own hearts. Real transformation begins when we search our hearts and ask what it is within us that allows us to think, for example, that violence against women is OK? What is it that allows me to pick on a person or a group of people just because they are different? We have just finished Lent and celebrated Easter.