Autumn 2003 - St Aloysius

ALOYSIAD 

The Magazine of St Aloysius’ College ‘Excellence in Education’ Issue XXXIV • Autumn 2003 

FAREWELL 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ 

20th Headmaster of the College 

1986 – Term I, 2003

From the College Council 

Thanks to Father Smith SJ 

On behalf of the members of the St Aloysius’ 

College Council, past and present, it is timely 

to record our thanks and gratitude to Reverend 

Father Smith SJ as he completes his long and 

extraordinary term as Headmaster of the College. 

In accordance with the wishes of the Provincial, 

Father established the College Council in 1993. Since 

then he has shared with Council members his plans, 

perceptions, hopes and aspirations for the College and 

has greatly facilitated the development of Council’s role 

and governance functions. 

Father has sought to enhance the profile of the 

Council within the school at every opportunity, publicly 

recording the presence of members at events and 

ensuring that the College community is aware and 

informed of the Council and its role. He has been most 

generous in the time and effort devoted to the work of 

the Council and in recognising and acknowledging the 

considerable expertise and talent of all its members. 

I think all my Council colleagues agree that it is a 

privilege and an education to serve on the Council and 

to have served under Father Smith’s leadership. 

He leaves a happy school, at the leading edge of the 

independent school sector, where the Jesuit identity and 

the St Aloysius’ College mission statement underpin all 

its endeavours, where the sense of connectedness is 

strong in the whole school community and the staff 

committed and professional. 

So we say thank you to Father Smith SJ and wish 

him God’s blessings for the future! 

Members for 2003 

Council members at the commencement of 2003 are 

Reverend Fathers John Eddy SJ, Ross Jones SJ, 

Brendan Kelly SJ and Brother Ian Cribb SJ. 

Mrs Jo Lonergan (Chair), 

Mr Bill Clark (Deputy Chair), 

Mr John Churchill (SAC 1971), 

Sister Marilyn Kelleher, SGS, 

Ms Natalie McNamara, 

Mr Jock Murray (SAC 1966), 

Brother Paul Oakley, CFC, 

Mr Brendan O’Loughlin (SAC 1987) 

and Mr Eric Goodwin. 

Officers of the Council 

Reverend Father Anthony Smith SJ 

(Chief Executive Officer to end Term I), 

Mr Laurie Byrne (Bursar), and 

Mr John Curtin (SAC 1974) 

(President of the St Aloysius College Foundation) 

Mrs Josephine Lonergan AM 

Chair 

AMDG 

Australia Day Honours List 

The College extends it congratulations to the following members of the College Family 

who were honoured with awards in the Australia Day Honours List: 

Josephine Lonergan 

(Chair of the College Council and Past Parent): 

“Awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for services to 

education and the Community, particularly through the 

Australian Parents Council and a range of educational 

organisations”. Mrs Lonergan has been the Chair of the 

College Council since 2000 and a member of the Council 

since 1996. 

Paul Robertson (SAC 1970): 

“Awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for services to 

children’s health and welfare through the establishment and 

administration of the Financial Markets Foundation for 

Children, and to the Community through church and 

educational organisations”. 

Jim Dwyer (SAC 1964): 

“Awarded a Medal in the General Division of the Order of 

Australia (OAM) for services to the law, particularly 

through the provision of legal advice relating to intellectual 

property and trademarks, and to the community as a 

fundraiser for charitable organisations”. Jim, through his 

work at Allens Arthur Robinson Solicitors, provides pro 

bono legal advice to the Sir Donald Bradman Foundation. 

Andrew Robb (Past Parent): 

“Awarded an Order of Australia (AO) for service to the 

Liberal Party of Australia, to politics as a contributor to 

policy debate and development, to effective advocacy for 

regional Australia, primary producers and the community”. 

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From the Headmaster 

It is time to say goodbye. At Easter I hand over 

the paraphernalia of head mastering to our 

incoming Heads, Rev Frs Jones and Middleton SJ. 

I look back over the eighteen years with a sense of 

gratitude for the wonderful years that I have enjoyed at 

the helm of the good ship Aloysius. I have drawn much 

inspiration from the icons who have been Headmasters 

before me. I am the twentieth Headmaster of St 

Aloysius’ College and I have held the position for 

eighteen years. 

There is a sense that I have been forever in this role. 

It is time that I should be gone. There is an inner peace 

that my time has run out. I look to the future – but not 

yet! My assignment beyond 2003 has not been 

determined. For the rest of the year – after some 

sabbatical leave – will be as a member of the community 

of Canisius College, the Jesuit Theological College at 

Pymble. I am looking forward to a slower pace of life – 

for a while! 

My thanks go to so many over so many years. 

Indeed I have been blessed by the friendships and 

associations carved out in the hurly burly of a busy 

school. My work has been made easy by a College 

Council composed of considerable expertise and 

acumen shared selflessly on behalf of the College. 

The task of education has been made lighter by a 

parent body who have not resiled from their God-given 

task of first educators of their children. The mission has 

been shared by a professional and competent body of 

men and women who have chosen to be teachers at a 

time when the profession of teaching is not always 

appreciated. My duties have been made all that more 

easy in knowing that there are a dedicated group of men 

and women, not teachers, who serve this school 

wonderfully in their multifarious talents in 

administration. 

The job has been made easy by a body of young men 

who continually exhibit those signs of a Jesuit education 

– that they be competent, men of compassion, with a 

conscience that embraces the less fortunate of the earth. 

And the vision of school has been nurtured by an Old 

Boys’ Union that has appreciated the work done on 

their behalf in the school’s history. 

Recently I was asked to choose a symbol that might 

best reflect the role of Headmaster. As I waded through 

imagery discarding one metaphor after another, I came 

upon the one which I believe best suits me. It is that of 

the juggler! The task of a Headmaster is to essentially 

keep the balls in the air. The more balls he has in the air 

the better juggler he is. Every juggler will occasionally 

drop a ball. It is his task to retrieve the ball and put it 

back into motion. Now it is time to hand the balls over. 

I am a firm believer that this College will go from 

strength to strength. I know and value the competencies 

of the two Jesuits who are following me – Ross Jones 

and Chris Middleton They are not neophytes in the 

business of education. It is my prayer that they will 

quickly come to appreciate that St Aloysius’ is not just 

a school but a culture and that this culture is imbued 

with an indomitable spirit. 

So it is with a certain sadness but with much joy that 

I wish you, in whatever capacity you take advantage of 

the wonders of the Aloysian family, God’s richest 

blessings. 

Rev Fr A V Smith SJ 

Headmaster 

The College Family would like to extend our deepest 

sympathies to Rev Fr A V Smith SJ on the death of his 

mother, Kathleen, in Perth on 17 February 2003. 

Our prayers are offered to Father Smith’s father, Paul and 

all the members of the Smith family. 

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From the Foundation 

Preparing the new interior of the Canisius Room 

Capital Development carried out by the College over this 

period have directly benefited the students at the College. 

The works has been spread over the three campuses so every 

boy from Year 3 to Year 12 has enjoyed the fruits of our 

labours. 

Working on the new cloister near the Canteen 

The latest stage of the redevelopment of the Middle 

School (Years 7 – 10) Building was completed over 

the recent Christmas Holidays. The day after the 

College broke for the holidays the builders moved in and 

eight weeks later, the day before school returned, they 

completed the work. 

This phase of the redevelopment involved the 

construction of a Pastoral Care – Chaplaincy Centre, the 

renovation of two Science Laboratories, the construction of a 

new Canteen and the renovation of the Canisius Room. 

This project was part funded by the College Foundation. 

The 2002 Annual Giving Appeal raised over $100,000 for the 

project. The 2002 New Parent Appeal also raised valuable 

funds for this development. 

This work brings the total spent by the College on 

Capital Development since 1992 to over $18 million. All the 

The new Canteen before fitout 

The valuable and ongoing support of the entire College 

Family will ensure that we are able to provide our boys with 

the best possible educational facilities. 

Thank you to those people who supported the 

Foundation in 2002. Your support has made this phase of the 

redevelopment a reality! 

Erecting the new glass awning above the Canteen 

Inside one of the two Science Laboratories that were renovated. 

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College Foundation 

Thank You! 

The College and the Foundation would like to thank the following Old Boys, Parents, Staff, Past Parents, 

Grandparents, Widows of Old Boys, Suppliers and Friends of the College who kindly made a gift to the College 

Foundation in 2002. Your support has made the construction of the Pastoral Care – Chaplaincy Centre and the 

renovation of the College Canteen, Canisius Room and two Science Laboratories a reality. 

This list does not include those people who made gifts prior to 2002 and nor does it include people whose pledge to 

the Foundation Building Fund was completed prior to 2002. 

To each and donor, large and small, the College thanks you for your support. Your ongoing support of the College 

Foundation will enable us to make the College a better place for current and future generations of Aloysians. 

Annual Giving 

The Foundation Annual Giving Appeal gives every member of the College Family (Old Boys, Parents, Staff, Past Parents, Grandparents, Widows of Old 

Boys, Suppliers and Friends of the College) an opportunity to make an annual gift in support of the College. Donors can support the Foundation Building 

Fund (for new Capital Developments at the College), the Foundation Library Fund (which provides new materials and learning aides for the College 

Libraries) or the Foundation Bursary Fund (which provides Bursaries to boys who, due to their parents financial situation, would not normally have the 

opportunity to attend the College. 

Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE (SAC 1947) kindly agreed to be the Patron of the 2002 Appeal and he wrote to every member of the College Family in June 

2002. The response to the Appeal was excellent with over $105,000 being donated.This was the most successful Annual Appeal ever conducted by the 

Foundation. 

Foundation Building Fund 

Mr & Mrs V Aboud 

Mr & Mrs S Addicoat 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs A Alexandrou 

Mr & Mrs E Ardasinski 

Mr & Mrs A Baumgart 

Mr & Mrs C E Bellhouse (SAC 1924) 

Mr N Bennett (SAC 1946) 

Mr & Mrs J Bergin (SAC 1957) 

Mr & Mrs J W Blundell 

Dr & Mrs G Boffa 

Rev Fr J H Boland (SAC 1932) 

Mr J F Bourgeois (SAC 1959) 

Mr & Mrs S J Bowles 

Mr & Mrs R Buckingham 

Mr & Mrs G J Bulters 

Mr P Byers (SAC 1932) 

Mrs P Cahalan 

Dr & Mrs A P Cahill (SAC 1935) 

Mr David P H Chan 

Mr J Charteris (SAC 1940) 

Mr & Mrs R Chen-Chow 

Mr & Mrs E Cheuk 

Professor D J Chisholm AO (SAC 1957) 

Mr & Mrs C Chow 

Anonymous 

Mr M R Cockburn & Mrs R Crowe 

Mr M G Cooke (SAC 1972) 

Mr & Mrs R T Corpuz 

Mr B A Crawley (SAC 1995) 

Mr J V Crawley (SAC 1996) 

Mr & Mrs P Crittenden 

Mr & Mrs M G Crooks (SAC 1985) 

Dr J Cunningham (SAC 1988) 

Mr P G Currie 

Mr & Mrs S D Davidson 

Mr C S de Bhaldraithe & 

Mrs M M Feehan 

Mr D J Dignam 

Mr & Mrs K F Dixon 

Mr & Mrs M Dobson 

Mr & Mrs M J Donohoe (SAC 1967) 

Mr J Doran 

Mr & Mrs X Droulers (SAC 1947) 

Mr R L Ellis 

Mr & Mrs D H Emanuel (SAC 1962) 

Mr & Mrs R M Evans (SAC 1945) 

Mr & Mrs R Fechter 

Mr & Mrs C M Fehon 

Mr T Felton (SAC 1951) 

Mr D J Finegan & Ms H Vidot 

Mr & Mrs M Floro 

Mr P F Flynn (SAC 1952) 

Mr B Foley (SAC 1958) 

Mr & Mrs J Fox (SAC 1938) 

Mr & Mrs J Fox-Smith 

Mr G Freeman 

Dr P Freeman (SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs N Garling (SAC 1983) 

Mr & Mrs D Gastin 

Dr L E Georgeson OAM (SAC 1944) 

Dr G Gibson (SAC 1945) 

Anonymous 

Mrs L Gillis (SAC 1940) 

Mr B Gilmore (SAC 1943) 

Mr P Golden (SAC 1969) 

Mr & Mrs L J Grech 

Mr & Mrs S Gregg 

Mr & Mrs P Gunawardena 

Dr G V Hall AO, KCSG (SAC 1932) 

Mr D K Hamilton (SAC 1943) 

Mr G T Hannan (SAC 1963) 

Mr & Mrs M J Happ (SAC 1985) 

Mr & Mrs T D Harrison 

Mr & Mrs P A Hatten 

Dr & Mrs B T Haylen (SAC 1970) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs R J Henness 

Mr & Mrs P K Hennessy 

Mr & Mrs J S Horan 

Mr & Mrs J T Horder 

Ms V Howard & Mr W Taylor 

Mr & Mrs G Jarrett 

Mr & Mrs B J Jenkins (SAC 1976) 

Mr & Mrs A G Johnston 

Mr R F Johnston (SAC 1987) 

Mr & Mrs B Jolley 

Mr & Mrs F Jordan 

Hon J Kearney QC, KCSG (SAC 1938) 

& Mrs M Kearney 

Anonymous 

Dr E Kertesz (SAC 1969) 

Mr & Mrs C Kiely 

Mr & Mrs P M Kiely 

Mr & Mrs G A King 

Mr & Mrs M G Kirkby 

Mr C Kitching (SAC 1981) 

Mr & Mrs S R Knight 

Mr & Mrs F Landers 

Mr J Law (SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs D Lawrence 

Mr & Mrs G Leahy (SAC 1944) 

Mr S Liu (SAC 1989) 

Mrs J Lonergan AM 

Mr J Low (SAC 1989) 

Mr T C Makinson (SAC 1940) 

Mr M Maloney (SAC 1965) 

Mr A C Masson (SAC 1988) 

Mr M E Masson (SAC 1995) 

Mrs P Masson & Mr R J Masson 

Mrs G Maury 

Mr & Mrs D P McCarthy (SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs M P McCormack 

Mr & Mrs D G McCreton (SAC 1979) 

Mr D J McLeod (SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs A McSpedden (SAC 1974) 

Mr & Mrs M J Merven 

Mr & Mrs E M Meyer (SAC 1943) 

Mr & Mrs G J Michel 

Mr & Mrs R Mimmo 

Mr A J Moon (SAC 1987) 

Mr & Mrs P G Murray 

Anonymous 

Dr A M Nicholas (SAC 1959) 

Professor Emeritus Sir G Nossal AC 

CBE (SAC 1947) 

Mr & Mrs D O’Connell 

Mr & Mrs B O’Loughlin (SAC 1987) 

Mr & Mrs M O’Loughlin 

Mr G O’Neill (SAC 1956) 

Mr J J O’Neill (SAC 1940) 

Dr K O’Shannessy (SAC 1960) 

Mr & Mrs R Paul 

Mr & Mrs R A Pelletier (SAC 1936) 

Mrs K Philip 

Mr J J Playoust (SAC 1949) 

Mr H J Polin (SAC 1936) 

Mr M J Punch (SAC 1951) 

Mr & Mrs C Raper (SAC 1985) 

Mr & Mrs W E Rathborne (SAC 1965) 

Mr A Re (SAC 1986) 

Dr J S Roarty (SAC 1941) 

Mr A Robertson 

Mr P J Robertson (SAC 1970) 

Mr & Dr D Ronzani 

Mr D J Rothery 

Mr I Russell & Ms K Withall (SAC 1948) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs R T Ryan 

Mr & Mrs G San Pedro 

Dr & Mrs H Schaafsma 

Mr J B Scroope (SAC 1942) 

Professor A Shannon AM 

Hon. Mr Justice T W Sheahan AO 

C & B Investments Co P/L 

(Mr & Mrs CS Shum) 

Mr & Mrs B Smith 

Mr V Smith (SAC 1937) 

Mr J P Southwell-Keely 

St Aloysius College Old Boys Union 

Mr & Mrs D Steindl 

Mr & Mrs D Stevens (SAC 1982) 

The Hon Mr Justice T J Studdert QC (SAC 1952) 

Mrs L P Sullivan & Mr D P Williams 

Mr J Suter 

Dr & Dr G Sutton 

Dr P W Tait 

The Hon Mr Justice Thompson (SAC 1952) 

& Mrs G M Thompson 

Mr G Thong (SAC 1984) 

Mr L B Timmony (SAC 1931) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs E Uy 

Mrs G J Veersema 

Mr J J Walsh (SAC 1944) 

Mr V M Walsh (SAC 1948) 

Mrs S Weress 

Mr & Mrs D R Westaway 

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Anonymous 

Mr N H Widjaja & Mrs B N Handojo 

Mr & Mrs C Wilkinson 

Mrs J Wilkinson 

Dr W L Williams (SAC 1940) 

Dr E Wong (SAC 1983) 

Mr & Mrs K Wong 

Mr & Mrs M Wu 

Mr P G Wyatt (SAC 1963) 

Mr A T Yap (SAC 1987) 

Mr & Mrs K Yee 

Mr W J Young (SAC 1928) 

Foundation Library Fund 

Mr G J Bailey-Hindmarsh (SAC 1948) 

Mr P Barr (SAC 1970) 

Mr M G Boffa (SAC 1982) 

Mr J F Bourgeois (SAC 1959) 

Mr & Mrs M C Bullen (SAC 1972) 

Mr & Mrs W P Burton (SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs M H Carew 

Mr & Mrs J Chalk (SAC 1980) 

Mr & Mrs G R Chapple 

Mr J Doran 

Mrs G Elkington & 

The Late Mr T Elkington 

Mr P Evans (SAC 1964) 

Mr R J Flitcroft (SAC 1976) 

Mrs C Goldrick 

Dr & Mrs V Guerrera (SAC 1978) 

Mr D I Hamilton (SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs J M Hartigan 

Mr P Haylen (SAC 1979) 

The Hon J B Hockey MP (SAC 1983) 

& Ms M Babbage 

Dr R Honner (SAC 1952) 

Mr J N Hortle & Mrs B Tan 

Mr J Jenkins (SAC 1940) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs P Kevans 

Mr & Mrs C Kiely 

Mr & Mrs A Kinnear (SAC 1983) 

Dr & Mrs A Knox 

Mr & Mrs P I Lim (SAC 1979) 

Dr & Mrs L Macken (SAC 1983) 

Mr & Mrs L G Mackey 

Dr T J Macnaught (SAC 1961) 

Dr B T Martin (SAC 1989) 

Dr F Martin AM & Mrs M Martin 

Mr J L McBride (SAC 1939) 


Dr J G McGirr (SAC 1977) 

Mr & Mrs R Meagher 

Mr & Mrs D Morgan (SAC 1974) 

Mr P T Morrison (SAC 1974) 

Dr J Muller (SAC 1940) 

Mrs J O’Brien 

Ms C O’Connor 

Mr P M O’Donnell (SAC 1978) 

Mrs M O’Loughlin 

Mr D C Parle (SAC 1947) 

Mr G Parry (SAC 1956) 

Mr & Mrs I A Pavey 

Mr & Mrs R A Pelletier (SAC 1936) 

Mrs R Rose 

Mr P Russo (SAC 1982) 

Dr J H Seymour FRCS, FRACS & 

Mrs M Seymour (SAC 1940) 

Mr & Mrs T Sheahan (SAC 1934) 

Mr & Mrs J Shek 

Mr & Mrs C S Shum 

Mrs S Y Soohoo 

Mr & Mrs L Sudarmana 

Mr & Mrs R J Suffield 

Mr & Mrs J Sun 

Dr P W Tait (SAC 1973) 

Mr & Mrs A P L Thomas 

Mr P A Thompson (SAC 1948) 

Mrs C Waddle 

Mr & Mrs P J Wilford 

Mr A T Yap & Ms L Yulisna (SAC 1987) 

Dr & Dr P P Youssef 

Foundation Bursary Fund 

Mrs G E Addicoat 

Anonymous 

Anonymous 

Mrs D Bottero 

Dr M Branley FRACO, FRACS (SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs A Coulton 

Mr & Mrs J F Curtin (SAC 1974) 

Mr J Doran 

Mrs J Edmonds 

Ms J Galbraith & Mr M Harvey 

Mr & Mrs R Gilchrist 

Mr & Mrs D V Goldrick (SAC 1949) 

Dr P Goldrick (SAC 1984) 

Mr & Mrs N Hill (SAC 1938) 

Dr S F Ingate (SAC 1974) 

Mr P Irvin 

Mr & Mrs A M Lavan (SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs G Leahy (SAC 1944) 

Mr F H Lee (SAC 2000) 

Mr & Mrs C Madden 

Mr & Mrs A McCallum 


Mr K McDonald (SAC 1944) 

Ms S McElhone 

Mr & Mrs G Milosavljevic 

The Hon T D Monckton & Mrs J 

Monckton 

Mr & Mrs S R Murtough (SAC 1942) 

Mr C H Norville (SAC 1944) 

Mrs J Nysen 

Mrs J Parker 

Dr R Pirola OAM & M Pirola (SAC 1951) 

Mr & Mrs T J Quilty (SAC 1971) 

Mr D P Reed (SAC 1989) 

SAC 

SAC Class of 1967 

Mr & Mrs A G Slattery 

Mr I G Walton 

Mr T N Williams (SAC 1988) 

Rev Fr W Wright PP (SAC 1970) 

Foundation Building Fund Pledge Donations 

Each year the Foundation approaches new Parents to the College and asks if they will make a gift to the Foundation Building Fund (which funds new Capital 

Developments at the College). 

The fees at the College are lower than at other equivalent schools because the College does not include a capital component in the school fees. Funds for the 

construction of new Capital Developments at the College are raised through fundraising and the return on investments from previous donations. 

Pre 2001 New Parents and Friends Appeal 

The Foundation would like to thank the following people for their generous support of the College in 2002 through their pledge to the Foundation 

Building Fund. 

Mr & Mrs J Agius SC 

Mr & Mrs R T H Ang 

Mr & Mrs P J Bardos 

Mr & Mrs J P Brady (SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs G J Bryant 

Mrs S M Buchanan & Mr R E Norman 

Mr & Mrs T G Caristo 

Mr & Mrs A V Chan 

Mr & Mrs B P K Chan 

Mr & Mrs E C Chan 

Mr & Mrs M D Chavez 

Mr & Mrs C Cheng 

Mr & Mrs E Cheuk 

Anonymous 

Mrs Daisy Cheung 

Mr & Mrs R Chua 

Mr & Mrs V M Cleary 

Mr & Mrs A J Condell 

Mr & Mrs P Coolentianos 

Dr & Dr M J Cooper 

Dr & Mrs M G Cooper 

Mr & Mrs A J Cowle (SAC 1977) 

Mr & Mrs C David 

Mr P M Dawson 

Mr & Mrs J E Dennett 

Mr & Mrs D A Dixon 

Mr & Mrs B M Egan (SAC 1967) 

Elkington Consulting Pty Ltd 

Mr & Mrs T Elkington 

Mr & Mrs C M Elliott 

Prof & Mrs G R Elliott 

Mr & Mrs D A Esdaile 

Mr & Mrs F Esparraga 

Dr M L Eutick & Mrs C M Shearer 

Mr & Mrs A Farmakis 

Mr & Mrs J Fletcher 

Mr & Mrs A & J Francis 

Mr & Mrs P N Geldens 

Mr & Mrs L L Geor 

Mr M Happ (SAC 1985) 

Mr & Mrs T D Harrison 

Mr M Healey & Mrs M Hamilton 

Mr & Mrs D J Hoon 

Mr & Mrs B Hyde 

Mr & Mrs A V Jaroszewicz 

Mr B J Jenkins (Sac 1943) 

Mr & Mrs D N Judge 

Mr & Mrs S Kalamae 

Mr & Mrs J Karbowiak (SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs D King 

Mr & Mrs P J Kingston 

Mr J Koumarelas & Mrs K L Dundas 

Mr & Mrs H Lardner 

Mr & Mrs A Lavorato 

Mr & Mrs A Legrand 

Mrs J A Leonard 

Mr & Mrs K Leung 

Mr & Mrs S D Levy 

Mr & Mrs P Lindsay 

Mr & Dr E Low 

Mr & Mrs R J Lumley 

Mr & Mrs I D Maclean (SAC 1961) 

Mr & Mrs N Malek 

Dr A C Marel 

Mr & Mrs J A Martorana 

Dr J A Masson (SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs B F Maurel 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs T S McCabe 

Mr & Mrs P McCawe 

Mr & Mrs M A McConnell 

Dr & Mrs P J McGoldrick 

Mr & Mrs J McLenaghan 

Dr & Mrs P H McNeil 

Mr & Mrs P McNevin (SAC 1971) 

Mr & Mrs A V Mills 

Dr & Mrs P F Moore 

Mr R G Morris 

Mr & Mrs B J Mortimer 

Mr & Mrs P M Moses 

Mr G Muldoon 

Mr M J Neylan (SAC 1966) & Mrs P A Dooley 

Mr & Mrs P Noone 

Mr & Mrs M J O’Callaghan 

Mr & Mrs D M O’Hara 

Mr & Mrs J O’Rourke 

Mr & Mrs J G Oehlers 

Mr & Mrs N Owen 

Mr & Mrs R R Pearson 

Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier (SAC 1968) 

Ms D Pellicer 

Dr & Mrs R D Perry 

Mr & Mrs F Pirrello 

Mr & Mrs L Power 

Mr & Mrs R Quek 

Mr & Mrs I Rockey 

Mr & Mrs L I Rozman 

Prof W Sadurski 

Mr & Mrs J A Santarosa 

Mr & Mrs J L Santo 

Mr & Mrs B W Scarfe 

Mr M J Schneider 

Mr & Mrs D D Scott 

Dr & Mrs I R Sewell 

Mr & Mrs C A Shea 

Mr & Mrs P J Shepherd 

Mr & Mrs G Shuttleworth 

Mr & Mrs J P Sinclair 

Mr & Mrs B J Skinner 

Mr & Mrs M C Smith 

Dr & Mrs M J Stevens 


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Mr A M Sunderland 

Mr & Mrs D Tagle 

Mr & Mrs C Z Tan 

Dr & Mrs S Allnutt 

Ms M Armstrong 

Mr & Mrs M W Birrell 

Mr & Mrs R Brennan 

Mr & Mrs P Bryant 

Dr & Mrs T Carroll 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs T Barakat 

Mr P J Bedson & 

Mrs L Gan-Bedson 

Mr & Mrs D G Blues 

Mr & Mrs K Chan 

Mr & Mrs D J Chick 

Mr & Mrs C Chow 

Mr & Mrs P F Cordi 

Mr & Mrs J F Curtin (SAC 1974) 

Dr & Mrs T D’Netto 

Mr & Mrs P J Darwell (SAC 1981) 

Mr & Mrs D H De Jager 

Mr & Mrs R A de Waal (SAC 1980) 

Mr & Mrs M Dobson 

Mr & Mrs P M Ellis 

Year 6 and Year 12 Library Appeals 

Each year the Foundation approaches the parents of boys in Year 6 and Year 12 and encourages them to make a gift to the Junior or Senior School 

Library to mark the time their son has spent at the College. Books purchased with the gifts have a bookplate wit the name of the boy and his years at 

the College placed on the inside cover. The names of the boys are also recorded in the leather bound Valete Books located in each of the Libraries. 

Year 12 Library Appeal 

Mr & Mrs D A Addington 

Mr & Mrs R M Aldridge 

Mr & Mrs P W Baxter 

Mr & Mrs M A Buhagiar 

Mr & Mrs E Cabrera 

Mr M R Cockburn & Mrs R Crowe 

Mr & Mrs P J de Gail 

Mr & Mrs A J Durant 

Mr & Mrs D Fabricatorian 

Mr & Mrs R Fechter 

Mr & Mrs K Fennell 

Mr D J Finegan & Ms H Vidot 

Mr & Mrs A J Foley 

Mr C Gellatly & Ms S R Wilson 

Mr M D Healey & Mrs M A Hamilton 

Mr & Mrs M P Heinz 

Mr & Mrs P K Hennessy 

Dr M & Dr W Kalceff 

Mr & Mrs A D Kennedy (SAC 1969) 

Mr & Mrs A R Leonard 

Mr & Mrs D Macreadie 

Dr W L Tierney & Dr S M Tierney 

Mr & Mrs R W Tobias 

Mr & Mrs M T Tsang 

Mr P Cornwell & Ms C Rice 

Mr & Mrs M N Eather 

Mr & Mrs S Fan 

Mr & Mrs G Favaloro 

Mr & Mrs F A Giugni 

Mr & Mrs B Grundy 

Mr & Mrs B Ho 

Mr & Mrs C M Fehon 

Mr & Mrs F W W Fong 

Mr & Mrs S Gatehouse 

Mr & Mrs C S Greaves 

Mr & Mrs M W Harte 

Mr W C Hilder 

Mr & Mrs A J K Hioe 

Mr J N Hortle & Mrs B Tan 

Mr & Mrs D A Klarich (SAC 1979) 

Mr B K S Koh & Mrs E Wong-Koh 

Mr & Mrs W Krygsman 

Mr & Mrs M S Lam 

Mr & Mrs P I Lim 

Mr & Mrs L G Mackey 

Mr G Masters & Dr N Bolzan 

Wyalla Seat Appeal 

The following people kindly purchased a seat in the Wyalla Auditorium in 2002. Their names and those of their son(s) will be placed on the honour 

board located outside the Auditorium. 

Mr & Mrs B M Egan (SAC 1967) Mr M E & Mrs A Lasky Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier (SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs V H R May 

Dr & Mrs P J McGoldrick 

Mrs L G McKenzie 

Mr & Mrs G P Muldoon 


Mr & Mrs D J Payne 

Mr & Mrs A P L Thomas 

Mr & Mrs K W K Wong 

Mr & Mrs D G Wood (SAC 1965) 

Year 6 Library Appeal 

Mr & Mrs G Abraham 

Mr & Mrs M S Angus 

Mr F J Argent & Mrs O Stosic 

Mr & Mrs N Armitage 

Mr & Mrs A Bouris 

Mr & Mrs R Brennan 

Mr & Mrs P Bryant 

Dr & Mrs T Carroll 

Mr & Mrs G Casey 

Mr & Mrs R A Cavanagh (SAC 1976) 

Dr M J Cooper & Dr A Vasic 

Mr P Cornwell & Ms C Rice 

Mr & Mrs D Huang 

Mr & Mrs G Jones 

Dr & Mrs N Kuk 

Mr & Mrs W Lam 

Mr & Mrs M Mahoney 

Mr P J McAuley 

Mr & Mrs I S McLean 

Dr & Mrs P A Wells 

Mr & Mrs D A Wunder (SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs C Yee Joy 

Mr G Munday 

Mr B A Nettleton 


Mr & Mrs J P Prosser 

Rev Fr P Quilty (SAC 1954) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs M P Sindone 

2002 New Parents and Friends Appeal 

The Foundation would like to thank those families who made a new pledge to the Foundation New Parents and Friends Appeal in 2002. Your support 

is greatly appreciated. 

Mr & Mrs P McKenzie 

Mr & Mrs M G McMahon 

Mr & Mrs G Milosavljevic 

Mrs A Murray 

Mr & Mrs D V Murray (SAC 1966) 

Mr & Mrs G O’Hare 

Mr & Mrs M J O’Hare 

Mr & Mrs D J Parker 

Mr & Mrs R S Pearsall 

Mr & Mrs B A Pirola 

Mr & Mrs G W Plummer 

Mr & Mrs K Poon 

A & D Rahme Constructions P/L (SAC 1981) 

Dr & Mrs G Riisfeldt 

Mr M R Rush 

Mr & Mrs A J Cowle (SAC 1977) 

Mr & Mrs P M Dawson 

Mr M de Cure & Ms S Ryan 

Ms F de Mestre & Mr M N Walmsley 

Mr & Mrs R Dietz 

Mrs G A Elkington 

Mr & Mrs T Farrelly 

Mr & Mrs G Favaloro (SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs P Flint 

Mr & Mrs S J Gageler 

Mr & Mrs J Gandar 

Mr & Mrs C Goldrick 

Mr & Mrs M A Gomes 

Mr & Mrs J P Grech 

Mr & Mrs S Gregg 

Mr & Mrs P Haire 

Dr & Dr R D Harris (SAC 1984) 

Mr & Mrs J M Hartigan 

Mr & Mrs P F Hatten 

Mr & Mrs G H Holmes 

Mr & Mrs P M Horn 

Mr & Mrs B G Hunt 

Mr & Mrs A K Young 

Mr & Mrs A Zenon 

Mr & Mrs M J Zwar 

2001 New Parents and Friends Appeal 

Thank you to the following parents who made a gift to the Foundation as a part of their pledge to the 2001 New Parents and Friends Appeal. Your 

ongoing support of the Foundation is appreciated. 

Mr & Mrs D Sweeney 

Mr V P Sweeney (SAC 1972) 

& Mrs J Pastega 

Mr R Talas & Ms E Quinlan 

Ms J Taylor 

Mr & Mrs P Tumminello 

(SAC 1972) 

Mr & Mrs G San Pedro 

Lt Col & Mrs M Shephard (SAC 1981) 

Dr B C Smith & Dr C A O’Connell 

Mr M J M Smith & Ms D P Skopal 

Dr & Dr R M Sorial 

Mr & Mrs J Spiteri 

Mr & Mrs J J Stapleton 

Mr & Mrs L Sudarmana 

Mr & Mrs P Tapp 

Mr & Mrs R A Tesoriero 

Mr & Mrs S D Tracy (SAC 1980) 

Mr N H Widjaja & Mrs B N Handojo 

Mr W M Wilson & Mrs S Park-Wilson 

Mr & Mrs M D Hunt 

Mr J Johnson & Mrs S S Nash 

Mr & Mrs D N Judge 

Mr & Mrs A E Jullienne 

Mr & Mrs M Morrow Mr & 

Mrs G Munday 

Mr & Mrs G Nicholson 

Mr & Mrs M O’Loughlin 

Mr & Mrs C Osborn 

Mr & Mrs L N Patsalos (SAC 1977) 

Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier (SAC 1968) 

Mr S Porcaro & Ms N Ackarie 

Mr & Mrs J P Prosser 

Mr D A Radam (SAC2001) 

Mr & Mrs A J Rahme (SAC 1981) 

Mr & Mrs G San Miguel 

Mr & Mrs J A Santarosa 

Mr & Mrs M T Shortis 

Mr & Mrs M C Smith 

Dr & Mrs M J Stevens 


Mr A M Sunderland & Ms J O’Keefe 

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Year 6 Library Appeal (cont’d) 

Mr & Mrs P Sutton 

Mr V P Sweeney (SAC 1972) & Mrs J Pastega 

Mr R Talas & Ms E Quinlan 

Mr & Mrs P Tapp 

Mr W Taylor & Ms V Howard 

Mr & Mrs H Torv 

Mr & Mrs P C Tumminello (SAC 1972) 

Mr & Mrs D Veverka 

Mr & Mrs C Yee Joy 

Mr & Mrs P Youseff 

Bequests 

The College would like to thank the following people who kindly remembered the Foundation in their will. A bequest to the College Foundation is 

a lasting way of remembering the College and ensuring that the education we offer at St Aloysius’ can continue for many more years. 

In 2002 the Foundation received the following bequests or income from the following estates. We would particularly like to acknowledge the 

bequest of the Late Dr Jean Cull, widow of Dr Frank Cull (SAC 1937). Her generous gift to the Foundation Bursary fund will ensure that many boys 

will gain the benefit of an Aloysian education for many years to come. 

The Estate of the Late Len Masters (SAC 1922) 

The Estate of the Late Joan & Harry Chisolm (SAC 1923) 

The Estate of the Late Ted Benbow (SAC 1934) 

The Estate of the Late Dr Jean Cull 

The Estate of the Late Dr Frank Cull (SAC 1937) 

The Estate of the Late Alastair MacKerras (SAC 1944) 

The Estate of the Late Brian Anderson (SAC 1956) 

The Estate of the Late Roma Flynn 

Every effort has been made to ensure that these lists are accurate. Anonymity has been respected when requested. Please 

advise the Director of Development, Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985), if any alterations or corrections need to be made to 

this list. 

Any member of the College Family who would like to make a gift to the College Foundation or who is considering 

leaving a bequest to the College is asked to contact the Director of Development, Murray Happ (SAC 1985), on 

9929 4692 or via e-mail: murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au. All discussions will be held in the strictest confidence. 

To every donor and supporter of the College Foundation we 

thank you for your ongoing support. Your support indicates a 

desire to be an active participant in the future of our great school! 

A M D G 

JOSEPH VINCENT ANTICO 

16 September 1943 - 5 March 2003 

It is with great regret the Foundation announces the 

death of Mr Joe Antico, a Past President of the College 

Foundation and Past Chairman of the College Parents & 

Friends, Association on 5 March 2003. Joe and his wife 

Louise are Past Parents of the College (Michael SAC 

1985 and David SAC 1989) and passionate about all 

things Aloysian. 

Joe was one of the driving forces behind the 

establishment of the College Foundation in 1989 and 

remained active in the affairs of the Foundation until his 

death. 

The College Foundation would like to extend its 

deepest sympathies to Louise and their children, Sonia, 

Michael (SAC 1985), David (SAC 1989) and Nicole. 

The College has lost someone who worked tirelessly 

for all things Aloysian. His love and passion for the 

College was evident in everything he did. In his work as 

President of the College Foundation, Joe raised funds for 

the betterment of the College and to provide improved 

facilities for current and future generations of Aloysians. 

Our prayers are extended to the Antico and 

Maniscalco Families at this sad time. 

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Senior School 

2002 HSC Results 

The College had 119 boys sit the 2002 HSC. 

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We recorded 117 “mentions” in the 

Distinguished Achievers List 

3 students were listed in the All Rounders 

List (scoring over 90 in every subject) 

28% of boys scored between 95 and 100 in 

the UAI (universities Admission Index) 

56% of the boys scored over 90 in the UAI 

95% of the Class of 2002 were offered places 

at Universities 

2002 HSC Results: 

The Class of 2002 have received a fine set of results in 

the 2002 HSC. The College was pleased with the 

results achieved in 2001, having 82 in the 

Distinguished Achievers List. The Class of 2002 have done 

exceedingly well achieving 117 in the same list. This is a 

particularly strong result from our 119 candidates. 

Highlights: 

The class of 2002 have done well across the board. They have 

achieved in the Sciences, Humanities and the Creative Arts. 

Some of the significant features include: 

A strong performance in Mathematics; at all levels. The 

General Mathematics average was 15.40% above the state 

average. The results in all other levels of Mathematics 

were also impressive and reflect creditably on staff and 

students alike. 

The Sciences were once again one of the strongest 

performing subjects with excellent results in all disciplines 

The achievements in Studies of Religion, in both the one 

and two unit courses, were outstanding. In the 1 Unit 

Course 26% of the candidature were in Band 6, compared 

to 8% in the State. The 2 Unit results were even better 

with nearly 40% in Band 6 compared to 7% in the State. 

These are remarkable results, which as a College 

community we celebrate. 

Ancient History performed very creditably with 25% in 

Band 6 compared to 10% across the State. 

The results in Extension History and Extension II 

English were also very pleasing. Both these subjects 

require a great deal of independent work and the 

submission of a “major work”. Pleasing is not only the 

strong results but also the relatively large numbers of 

students undertaking these rigorous subjects. 

Both Japanese Continuers and Extension Japanese classes 

achieved excellent results. In the Continuers Class, 3 of 

the 4 students were in Band 6, the fourth missed out by 

one mark! 

3 students were named in the all-rounders list (achieving 

90 or above in 10 or more units): David Beirne (SAC 

2002), Dominic Carew (SAC 2002), Patrick Tai (SAC 

2002). 

We had 5 students placed in the top 10 students in 3 

subjects: 

2 Unit Studies of Religion - David Beirne and Benjamin 

Sloman 

1 Unit Studies of Religion - Jeremy May 

2 Unit Ancient History - David Beirne 

UAI results: 

Our results were analysed by independent consultants. Their 

report states in part: 

In 2002 the College achieved its best results in the past 8 

years. (Please note the consultant only had access to the last 

8 years data). This was the third successive year of improved 

HSC results for the College. The median UAI Score was up 

in 2002 to 85.5. 26% of the boys were placed in the 95-100 

percentile band and 56% were above 90. 

The 123rd Dux of the College was Davis Beirne (SAC 

2002) who received a UAI of 99.95. 

3 students had a UAI above 99 and 23 had a UAI above 

95. These results are strong and reflect well on the work of 

students, teachers and the supportive culture at St Aloysius’. 

General comments: 

Analysis done through the Catholic Education Commission 

indicates that there was a significant value-added component 

based on the comparison performance to the School 

Certificate, which these student did in 2000. 

I am sometimes amazed at the wide range of 

interpretations that differing people place on results. 

Certainly the picture at St Aloysius’ was muddied somewhat 

by inaccurate material published in the Daily Telegraph on 

Boxing Day. While there will always be individual students 

who are disappointed, the overwhelming impression I have 

gained from students of the Class of 2002 is one of pride and 

a sense of achievement. 

Recent information from the Universities Admission 

Centre indicates that 109 Aloysians form the Class of 2002 

(95%) have been offered places at University. 

Of course this is not a time to rest on laurels. I am 

meeting with all Heads of Department to analyse results and 

identify ways that we can further improve student outcomes. 

However we are not, I believe, simply focused on HSC 

results. The College mission statement and purpose is to 

educate the whole person. The Class of 2002 are a fine group 

of young men of whom we are proud. The Class of 2003 have 

already evidenced a generosity of spirit and willingness to 

participate in all aspects of College life. We will endeavour to 

provide the best possible learning environment for them, 

without being tunnel-visioned. 

Mr Neville Williams 

Director of Curriculum 

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Fr AV Smith SJ: 18 Years - 1985-2003 

Christmas tossing the 

salad - always a change 

from sausages 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ raises 

the Aboriginal flag on 

Australia Day 1988 

1987 - Jesuit Community 

Fare Thee Well, Rev Fr Tony Smith SJ 

As we bid farewell to the great man at the helm of ‘The 

College by the Harbour’, the salutes and tributes flow 

with memories of eighteen years. Whether known as 

‘Fr Smith’, ‘Father Headmaster’, ‘AV’, ‘Anthony Victor’ or 

‘Tony’, he has brought everlasting memories in his hallmark 

of being a ‘Man for Others’. 

A Perth boy and student at St Louis Jesuit College, he 

joined the Jesuits in 1965 to study in Melbourne, was 

ordained in 1977, became a boarding House Master at St 

Ignatius’ College, Riverview from whence he studied at 

Fordham University in New York. As a relatively young 

‘officer’, he came to St Aloysius’ as Deputy Headmaster in 

1985 and became Headmaster in 1986. 

Fr Smith set the compass from then until now on a direct, 

adventurous, faithfilled journey on the high seas. The ‘Four 

C’s’, characterised in Jesuit Education, of contemplation, 

competence, compassion and conscience were to be his 

guiding stars. With this direction, he was to have a rippling 

effect upon all that he dreamed for the College and beyond. 

Fr Smith’s attachment and expertise in technological 

advances created a constant challenge to keep ‘the crew’ 

abreast of the everchanging world of computer science with 

the latest equipment and depth sounding. He, himself, 

created volumes of ‘charts’ in the form of newsletters, reports, 

reviews, references, Mass booklets and letters. 

His resounding voice has rung clear from ‘first bells’ at 

6.30 am at Masses in the North Sydney area – thence to 

1986 - 4th XV Rugby 

students’ classes, to Staff/Council/Headmasters’ meetings 

and to fly the flag as a member of many other organisations, 

including the Catholic Education Commission and the 

Combined Associated Schools. His confidence in speaking 

(‘just give me an audience’ he says) was such that he never 

wrote homilies or speeches, known for their profound 

humour and depth, with the exception of the Annual Prize 

Giving speech which was completed at one minute to twelve 

as the guest of honour would arrive at 12 noon. (‘We do our 

best when our backs are to the wall’.) 

Forever ready to charter unknown waters, Fr Smith’s 

building of the fleet portrayed his vision for the development 

of his students. The purchase of the Milson’s Point Public 

School and extending it into a fine Junior School for our 

young students created a ‘safe harbour’ and exciting learning 

environment. The development of Wyalla preparing Years 11 

and 12 for tertiary education, the Conference Room for 

Council meetings and functions, the new Learning, Art, 

Music and Pastoral Centres, the schools oval and sporting 

facilities all came with the same vision of new horizons. Each 

year as the HSC results were considered, Fr Smith could 

always say ‘St Aloysius’ is the best Catholic school in New 

South Wales’. 

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The stained glass window in the College Chapel 

Inaugural College Council gathering at Terrigal 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ relaxing 

The Junior School was opened and blessed on a 40- 

degree day in February with the Aloysius’ school community 

and many guests from educational institutions and 

community associations. The staff were reeling at the end 

and suggested the school was now complete – ‘Now I’m 

going to build a bridge’, said Fr Smith – and he did! – 

connecting Wyalla and the middle school. Let us not also 

forget the waves of contention and negotiation he handled to 

ensure the College did not find itself at the bottom of the 

harbour by the building of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. 

A forerunner in the belief that ‘at the heart of education 

is the education of the heart’, Fr Smith established the Peer 

Support and Tutor systems, together with a meaningful 

Chaplaincy, which have developed into the extensive pastoral 

care network available to us today for students, staff and 

parents. The creation of the stained glass window in the 

College Chapel, together with the installation of the organ 

and Stations of the Cross, has enhanced the reflective and 

spiritual dimension at the heart of the College. 

Fr Smith’s greatest friend and companion is ‘Tess’, his 

German shepherd. On the occasional few days break, they 

travel to stay with friends in the country. Tess tells us that her 

boss is a man of many talents. At the farm, he can supervise 

digging post-holes, mustering cattle (some choose not to seek 

his direction), planting trees and erecting fences. Tess also 

In his Priestly duties 

Rev Fr Smith SJ at the Annual College Prizegiving 

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Fr AV Smith SJ: 18 Years - 1985-2003 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ 

With staff in Wyalla grounds 

Farewell to Wyalla 1992 

College Council Dinner 2001 

Jesuit congregation at Riverview 

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Rev Fr AV Smith SJ and Bishop Peter Ingham at a 

Confirmation Ceremony in the College Chapel 

tells us of the surprise of those at interviews in the late 

afternoon when she has appeared from underneath the 

Headmaster’s desk. 

There have been times of rough seas and calm waters. In 

crisis situations, deaths and desolate patches for so many, Fr 

Smith has been the anchor of spontaneous and heartfilled 

support. His priestly role brought many celebrations of 

baptisms, weddings and blessings and his weekends were 

often filled to capacity in helping with Mass supplies for 

parishes. He attended every occasion in the College calendar 

– sporting events (alongside coaching his basketball and 

rugby teams), debating, cadet camps, musicals, parent, staff 

and Old Boy functions. He chose to serve platters of 

delicacies from the galley at parent occasions ensuring he 

spoke with everyone present. 

As Captain of the good ship Aloysius’, he has had many 

decks to administer and many crewmembers to guide and 

support. The introduction of the College Council and 

College foundation some ten years ago brought the highest 

calibre of men and women to share leadership and friendships 

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Father with his beloved mate Tess 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ and his family 

2001 - 15Bs Basketball 

Class of 1948, 50th Reunion 

Rev Fr AV Smith SJ with Peter Ainsworth and 

Tony Carroll (friends) 

in engineering education for the lives of young men for the 

future. Whichever deck Fr Smith has taken watch on, the 

wind has been brought into the sails with his engaging 

enthusiasm, interest and affirmation. Wherever he goes, one 

can hear "I gotta tell ya", "Goodonyer", "Excellent". His great 

sense of justice brought his support for those in the bowels of 

the ship, both in Sydney and beyond. 

Very dear friend, Fr Smith, you have brought us to the 

crest of the Aloysius’ wave for all you are and always will be 

for the Aloysian family and community. You set sail with our 

deep gratitude, affection, love and prayers for smooth seas 

and voyages ahead. 

So you leave your boats behind! 

Leave them on familiar shores! 

Set your heart upon the deep! 

Follow always with your Lord! 

Mrs Ailsa Gillett 

Headmaster’s Secretary 1986 - 2003 

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Senior School 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 

- A Royal Visit 

It was a right, royal occasion: literally. His Royal 

Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, had 

come to Government House in Sydney to present 

Certificates of Recognition to sixty-two people in 

recognition of their outstanding service to The Duke of 

Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. All but two of those invited 

had been volunteers in the Scheme for at least the past ten 

years; most, however, for much longer. Two had been 

serving the Scheme since its inception in NSW forty 

years ago. 

Despite being in the worst drought period in NSW in 

one hundred years, this day it rained. Duke of Edinburgh’s 

Award ceremonies seem to ensure rain. On all but one other 

occasion, rain has forced the Gold Award ceremonies I have 

attended off the lawns of Government House into the 

shelter of St Stephens Church in Macquarie Street down 

the road. 

This ceremony was held in the sumptuous ballroom of 

Government House with its ornate ceilings and cornices, its 

delightful “dress circle” above its southern end to 

accommodate a small orchestra, its tall windows opening 

onto the eastern colonnade with a view across a splendidly 

designed and maintained garden to Sydney Harbour. 

On the stroke of ten, the Prince entered. Despite all the 

recent upsets in the Windsor family, this man seemed 

removed from them all. Relaxed, observant, he thanked and 

congratulated each recipient. One woman curtsied before 

him. “I’m from Britain”, she told me later. Another marched 

and stood to attention. He was in uniform and from the Air 

League. As each recipient was being introduced to him, 

something of his or her years of service and the benefits 

perceived to be afforded by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 

were read out. I found these perceptions interesting. Their 

claims for the Scheme included: 

Develops self-confidence 

Provides good training in initiative 

Develops self-discipline 

Reveals previously unrealised talents 

Mr Luke Rex, (SAC 1992) one of the many volunteers 

and former Aloysians to assist on expeditions 

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh with Donald Maclurcan 

(SAC 1999) after presenting him with his Gold Award at 

Government House 

Teaches how to set specific goals and achieve them 

Leads one to evaluate oneself in relation to others 

Develops self-reliance and independence 

Develops leadership qualities 

Broadens one’s personal boundaries 

Develops team-building skills 

Leads to formation of close and mutually dependable 

friendships 

Teaches one to accept new challenges 

Develops a respect for the environment and an 

awareness of the interconnectedness of all creation 

Develops greater mutual respect through less formal 

teacher-student relationships 

Acts as a stepping-stone to achievements in later life 

Enhances future employment prospects 

Introduces one to challenges in situations one would not 

normally encounter 

Presents young people to the community in a positive 

light when so often they are presented negatively 

Results in the making of positive contributions to the 

general community through service. 

Educational writing is full of exercises in rhetoric and 

unsubstantiated claims, but my own long experience with 

hundreds of young people whom I have assisted through 

this Award Scheme validates these claims as discernible 

outcomes in many cases. 

In his address, Prince Edward related that his father, 

HRH Duke of Edinburgh, never told him anything about 

the Scheme, which his father had introduced to the world’s 

young people. He came upon it while a student at the 

Gordonstoun School in Scotland when he tired of the 

seemingly futile expeditions each year up and down a 

mountain, then camping on flooded sites on the insectinfested 

west coast. He sought something more varied, more 

challenging, more interesting “What you’re looking for”, 

someone told him, “is the Duke of Edinburgh Award 

Scheme”. Indeed he was, and he went on to achieve its 

highest level: a gold award. 

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Peter Clifton-Smith (SAC 1999); A Duke of Edinburgh’s 

Award Assistant Instructor 

This energetic, relaxed, good-humoured Prince seems a 

fitting person to oversee the Award’s future and those of the 

half million young people enrolled in it throughout the 

Commonwealth. As his sport he took up “royal tennis”, a 

game invented in the 12th Century, played indoors on 

courts one-and-a-half times longer than those used in the 

modern game. Currently, the world champion is, you 

guessed it, an Australian. Prince Edward came to prefer this 

game to Rugby where he was always a prime target of the 

opposing teams! 

Delicious canapés and quality beverages were served to 

us outside on the colonnade by stewards in white coats with 

gold buttons while a relaxed and affable Prince mingled 

among us, posing for photographs on request. It was only 

later that the Sydney and London paparazzi and the 

television camera crews were allowed in to do their thing 

from behind the confines of a red-corded barrier. 

Brian Molloy (SAC 2001); A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 

volunteer 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme was 

introduced at St Aloysius’ College in 1988 by Mrs Alison 

Nicholls. At the end of the following year with sixteen boys 

enrolled, she resigned to live in the country, and I 

volunteered to coordinate it. Now, thirteen years later, it is 

time for me to hand it over to someone else. My most 

satisfying memories are those of witnessing boys from our 

College delighting in the pleasures of living simply in the 

landscape, enjoying its beauty, playing in the river, sharing 

experiences and stories around their camp fires and being 

happy with less. What each of them really gained, though, 

is for them to tell. Nothing could have been achieved 

without the many former students and staff who generously 

assisted me to conduct the thirty or more training 

expeditions, which we ran for nearly six hundred boys. 

Generously they gave up weekends and in many cases took 

leave from work without pay. 

Mr Rob Schneider (SAC 1958) receives a certificate honouring 

his work with the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme from His 

Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. The College 

congratulates Mr Schneider on his award and thanks him for 

his co-ordination of the Programme at the College over the 

last ten years. 

I would like to pay tribute to the following Old Boys of 

the College who, over the years, have helped make the 

Programme at St Aloysius’ College one of the most 

successful in Australia. Peter Buckmaster (SAC 1988), Luke 

Rex (SAC 1992), Michael Hahn (SAC 1994), Peter 

Clifton-Smith (SAC 1999) and Brian Molloy (SAC 2002) 

have generously donated their weekends to ensure the 

current generation of Aloysians have the benefit of 

the Scheme. 

It has been a privilege to be connected with a Scheme, 

which offers such fine challenges and opportunities to the 

young. My reward has been setting hundreds of boys on this 

path of self-discovery and adventure but it was nice to have 

my efforts, along with sixty-two others, so graciously and 

royally acknowledged. 

Mr Robert Schneider (SAC 1958) 

Master In Charge – The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme 

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From the Registrar 

Seb Robertson (Year12) taking a prospective family on 

a tour of the College. 

Tom Grace (Year 12) demonstrating his abseiling skills 

at the Open Day as a part of the Cadet display. 

Welcome back to another new year. 167 new students 

commenced at the College this year – 128 in the 

Junior School and 39 in the Senior School. All 

Orientation sessions have been completed and the boys 

have settled in well to their new routines. 

The year started with a tour of the College for all new 

Senior School students and their parents on the afternoon 

of the day before school started in January. For the first 

time, our Year 6 students from 2002 from the College 

came along with their parents to join the new boys and 

their parents for this afternoon. Some Year 6 Junior 

School parents from last year felt that they were unfamiliar 

with the workings of the Senior School, so it was a good 

opportunity for them to have a look around. The boys and 

their parents were shown around the College by their Year 

Co-ordinators and any last minute questions were 

answered. 

Prospective parents chat with senior boys at the Rugby 

display. 

The New Parent Information Evening was held the 

following day on the first evening of school. Reverend 

Father Headmaster, Deputy Headmasters, Registrar, 

Director of Development and Parents and Friends 

President welcomed approximately 250 new parents to the 

College. 

The College String Quartet plays for guests in the 

College Chapel. 

Our annual Open Day was held on Sunday 9 March 

and as usual it was a great day. Many new families visited 

the College to see the various sporting activities, art and 

craft displays, library displays, drama and music 

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Students and prospective students learning Japanese 

calligraphy in the Language Room on Open Day. 

productions, the cadet display, science, mathematics and 

language laboratory demonstrations. Debating and public 

speaking was held as well as activities in the computer 

laboratories. Thank you to all those parents, students and 

staff who gave up their Sunday to help make the day the 

success it was. 

Entrance examinations have all been held for 2004 and 

for Years 5 and 7 for 2005 entry. This year we had 

approximately 600 applicants who had their name down to 

sit entrance examinations this year. Offers of places will go 

out at the end of June. 

The College Jazz Ensemble entertains the crowd in the 

Quadrangle. 

two years prior to entry for applications for Years 5 and 7. 

Applications need to be into the College by January of the 

entrance examination year. To obtain an application form 

and prospectus or to find out more information about the 

College, please go to our website www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au. 

The Admissions page has all the information you need 

about enrolment. Alternatively, you may contact me on 

(02) 9955 8872. 

Mrs Anne-Maree McCarthy 

Registrar 

A prospective student tries his hand in the Weights 

Room under the watchful eye of his parents and 

Mr Sinclair Watson from the PDHPE Department. 

The annual Bursary/Scholarship examination took 

place in March this year and applications are being 

processed. The College does not participate in the ACER 

Scholarship Examination. 

If you wish to put in an application to the College, our 

intake years are Year 3, 4, 5 and 7 with a smaller intake 

into Year 11 if there are vacancies available. All boys need 

to sit an entrance examination in the year prior to entry, or 

Families taking a break from Open Day in the grounds 

of Wyalla. 

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Senior School 

Arsenic and Old Lace 

(performed by The Comedy Team) March 26th to 28th 

The St Aloysius’ College Comedy Team presented “Arsenic 

and Old Lace” on 26 – 28 March 2003 in the Great Hall 

of the College. 

parts and so newcomer Matthew Mazza and old hand Will 

Clark (Mr Bumble in “Oliver” 2002) took on the roles. To fill the 

only female role left I invited Naomi Wells from Loreto Kirribilli 

to play Elaine. She had earlier performed in our production of 

“Lockie Leonard” (2002) with great comic flair. 

Only two of our Year 12 students went in the cast – Stuart 

Smith as the evil Jonathan and Grant Donald (Captain Of 

Drama 2003) as Dr Einstein. Other Comedy Team members, 

Daniel Clayton, Dom Dwyer-Hutchinson, John-Paul Mockler 

and Joshua Rathmell took up the roles of Mortimer, Teddy, Rev 

Harper and Mr Witherspoon. This left the way open for a 

number of new members to join the team. Nick Perkins and 

Geoff Clifton-Smith of Year 11 played Officer O’Hara and 

Teddy. Martin Bailey, Tom Pigott, Rory McDonald and Patrick 

Schneider of Year 10 played Mr Gibbs, Officer Brophy, 

Lieutenant Rooney and Officer Klein. 

Officer O’Hara (Nick Perkins Year 11) has a captive Audience in Mortimer 

Brewster (Daniel Clayton Year 11) with Jonathon (Stuart Smith Year 12) 

and Dr Einstein (Grant Donald Year 12) 

When Joseph Kesselring first presented his play “Bodies in the 

Cellars” to Broadway producers in 1940 it seemed unlikely that 

this tale of horror - and truly, macabre accounts of torture were 

to be found in the script – would go on to become one of the 

funniest plays of the twentieth century, launching the concept of 

Black Comedy along the way. With a name change and featuring 

Boris Karloff in the cast, it opened on Broadway as “Arsenic and 

Old Lace” in 1941. 

In 1944, Frank Capra directed a movie version with Cary 

Grant, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre and Josephine Hall. 

Though Grant believed that he overplayed his character, 

Mortimer, the film was also a tremendous success and has 

ensured the immortality of the play. 

It seemed a fitting prospect for a St Aloysius’ College major 

production, with a large male cast and suitability for whole 

family entertainment. I made the decision to do the play in 2001 

when we were building our large two-story set for “Noises Off ”. I 

knew the set would also be perfect for “Arsenic and Old Lace”. 

Along the way it also served for “Bats” and was rebuilt for 

“Oliver”. This time it had another make-over by consultant Set 

Designer Mr David Marshall-Martin and was converted into a 

Brooklyn ‘Victorian’ style manor with the help of Old Boy Nik 

Kirby (SAC 2001) and 2003 Grumitt Scholar Michael Brown. 

When casting was carried out last November I had an open 

mind as to whether boys or girls should play the aunts. Two of 

our Year 10 boys gave wonderful auditions for these character 

Aunt Abby (Matthew Mazza Year 10) and Aunt Martha (Will Clark 

Year 10) welcome Elaine Harper (Naomi Wells) 

Dr Einstein (Grant Donald Year 12), Teddy Brewster ( Dom Dwyer- 

Hutchinson Year 11) Aunt Abby (Matthew Mazza Year 10) Aunt Martha 

(Will Clark Year 10) and Jonathon Brewster (Stuart Smith Year 12) 

With a short run this term up to the performance date, there 

was no time to loose and rehearsals had to be tight and lines 

down fast. After a certain amount of struggle with the lines, only 

two weeks working on the actual set and two sports injuries we 

made the opening night. It was a moment of great satisfaction 

after weeks of going to auctions and scouring the city for 

costumes and props by the mothers and myself that as the curtain 

opened on our spectacular set the audience gave an ovation. (By 

Saturday night they were clapping each act.) 

After a tentative Thursday night with some rushed lines and 

audio imbalances, the Friday and Saturday night performances 

were a triumph for the cast and the crew. They really did capture 

the style and culture of the 1940’s and entertained the modest 

audiences with their crazy antics and bizarre characters. A 

number of people commented on the professional standard of the 

performances. 

The show was also a triumph for Mr John Tzantzaris and the 

Stage Crew. Stage Manager and Lighting Designer Kalev 

Kalamäe, Deputy Stage Manager Stephen Woodward, Assistant 

Stage Managers Keiran Perry and Jason Rushton, Lighting 

Designer Patrick Griffiths and Props Managers Leigh Tuckwell 

and Nick Salter did a sterling job of running the show. They were 

ably assisted by Patrick Carr, Nick Horvath and Sam Hewitt. 

And of course thanks to Rob Schneider (SAC 1958) from the 

College Drama Department who was there ever ready to step in 

and help. Thanks Rob, I hope we have continued to maintain the 

high standard of Performance that you have established at the 

College over many years. 

Mr Peter Gough 

Head of Drama 

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Student Representative Council 

The Student Representative Council (SRC) for the 

year 2003 hopes to shape up as being a great one. 

Under the guidance and co-ordination of Mr 

Livingstone, the SRC aims to promote the views of 

students and actively encourages students to become fully 

participative in school life. 

Congratulations to the following boys who have been 

elected as representatives for 2003: 

Chairman: Eugene Macey 

Deputy Chairman: Andrew Emanuel 

Captain: 

Thomas Borger 

Vice-captains: Christopher Chase, Jeremy Curtin 

Treasurer: Lu-Wee Koh 

Left to right: Jeremy Curtin, Eugene Macey, Andrew Emanuel, 

Tom Borger and Christopher Chase, members of the 2003 SRC 

Executive on the roof of the College. 

Year 7 

Alistair Hunt, Ted Talas, Peter Robinson, 

Henry Cornwell, Stephen Williams 

Year 8 

Daniel Almond, David Lindaya, Sean Hilder, 

Jeremy Marel, Alex Duncan 

Year 9 

Phil Smith, Patrick Yeoland, Harrison Grace, 

David Telfer, James Johnston 

Year 10 

Alexander Hunter, Michael Kennedy, Nicholas Halter, 

Ben Rush, Michael Scollon 

Year 11 

Nicholas Stapleton, Tim Scarf, Stuart Munro, 

Dominic Dwyer-Hutchinson 

Year 12 

John Chase, Paul O’Byrne, Ashley Fontana, 

Andrew Little 

Members of the 2003 SRC on the roof of the College 

The SRC body of 2002, under the leadership of Ben 

Muldoon (Chairman, 2002) was highly successful. They 

achieved many goals such as: 

The introduction of a SRC notice board to inform 

students of past/up-coming events; and endeavors of 

the SRC 

Sponsoring 2 children from ‘World Vision’ 

Organisation of the ‘Breakfast club’ 

The Aloysius Dance (years 8-10) 

Fundraising events 

Organisation of Aloysius’ day 

The SRC body of 2003 hopes to further improve on 

that of last year by raising the profile of the SRC to new 

heights. We will maintain those initiatives from last year 

and try to further develop new ideas for the school and 

students. However, the main focus for this year will be the 

organisation and running of various activities, celebrating 

and recognising 100 years of St Aloysius’ at Milson’s 

Point. This is a celebration lasting a whole year - 

beginning July 2003 till June, 2004. Therefore, the SRC in 

2003 will be organising events for its part of the year, while 

the SRC body of 2004 will have to continue with what has 

been set in motion. 

The 2003 SRC will try and uphold those goals. The 

SRC is primarily about: organisation of school events, 

promoting charity appeals, contribution to school 

planning and improvement and providing extensive 

opportunities for student leadership and initiative. It is a 

student body and hence it is up to the students to help us 

achieve things the school community desires. 

Eugene Macey (Year 12) 

Chairman, SRC-2003 

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Senior School 

Welcome to New Teaching Staff 

We welcome the following new staff to St Aloysius’ 

College for 2003 and look forward to their 

involvement in this collective endeavour of 

Ignatian Education. 

Carmel Amasi BA Dip Ed (Sydney) 

Carmel was acting Languages Other Than English (LOTE) 

Coo-rdinator at Christian Brothers High School Lewisham 

in 2002 and previously teacher in charge of Languages at 

St Scholastica’s Glebe. Carmel joins us as a part time 

LOTE teacher. 

Julie Besnard BA (Hons) Dip Ed (UNSW) 

Julie is a French National, having moved to Sydney to 

complete tertiary studies in French, Spanish, Latin and 

American Studies. For much of 2002 Julie taught languages 

at Newington College and joins us in 2003 as a LOTE 

teacher and tennis coach. 

Patrick Cameron (SAC 1987) 

Patrick is an Old Aloysian (SAC 1987) and since leaving 

school has completed a teaching degree at ACU and had his 

own life coaching consultancy business. Patrick returned to 

the College as a temporary member of staff in 2002 teaching 

Religious Education and in 2003 is a homeroom teacher of 

Year 7 and PDHPE teacher, as well as being Assistant Year 

Coordinator of Year 8. 

Robyn Chin BA, Dip Ed, Cert.RE (Macquarie) 

Robyn joined the staff of St Aloysius’ College as a casual 

teacher in 2001 and for much of 2002 was a temporary 

member of staff teaching Religious Education. Prior to her 

employment here, she taught at Melrose High School, ACT, 

from 1999-2000, Domremy College in 2000, and for part of 

2001 at Utahlay International School, Guangzhou, China in 

2001. Robyn’s teaching disciplines are Geography and 

Religion. Robyn is also a fluent speaker of Mandarin, having 

studied at the Xian Foreign Languages Institute and the East 

China Normal University. 

Cristina Gomez Grad Dip Ed and Bachelor of Theology. 

(ACU, Catholic Institute of Sydney, Strathfield, UTS, Sydney). 

Cristina is a teacher of Mathematics and Religion, having 

studied at ACU and UTS in Theology and education, after 

commencing an engineering degree. Her practicum 

experiences were at Mount Saint Benedict Pennant Hills, 

Oakhill College Hills, and St Andrew’s College, Marayong 

in 2002. 

Paul Harkin 

Paul joins the staff as an English and History teacher, having 

taught previously at St Patrick’s Strathfield and in Brunei, 

prior to a business venture. He returns to St Aloysius’ College 

to pursue three passions - teaching, rugby and cricket. 

William Irwin BA (Social Science) and Bachelor of Theology. 

Bill taught at St Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst from 1980- 

1983 and 1987-1989, and the Pacific Regional Seminary, 

Suva, Fiji from 1998-2002. He previously held positions as a 

Senior Boarding House Master at St Stanislaus’ College and 

Director of Formation in Fiji with the Vincentian Fathers. 

His teaching discipline is Religious Education and English. 

Catherine Lukin 

Before coming to St Aloysius’ Cath Lukin’s last teaching post 

was in Sweden. Prior to that she held positions at The 

Armidale School, Tara Anglican School for Girls and De La 

Salle College, Caringbah. For six years Cath and husband 

Brendan, a music tutor at Aloysius’, performed and studied 

outside Australia, mainly in the USA and Europe. We have 

had many exciting opportunities and made some wonderful 

friends. The Lukins all frequent the music department, with 

16 month old Dominic quickly becoming a bit of a celebrity, 

and loving it! 

Christine Messer B Ed and B Teach (UTS). 

Since 1995 Christine’s teaching career has taken her from 

North London to Villawood East Public School and Atlanta, 

Georgia. She has previously held positions as a Year 4, 5, 6 

and support teacher. Her teaching discipline is Primary 

KLAs and Religion, the major area of study, History. 

Lindy Montgomery B Mus Ed (piano) (Conservatorium), 

B Mus (Hons)(voice)(Sydney). 

Lindy comes to St Aloysius’ College from St Catherine’s 

(1995-1997), Ascham (1997-2002) and the Conservatorium 

of Music (1990-2002). Previously, she has held positions as 

Junior Music Specialist, Senior School Music Teacher, Choir 

and Band Conductor and Musicology Tutor 

(Conservatorium). 

Claire Shepherd B Ed (Primary), Dip Mus (UTS and 

Conservatorium) 

Claire joins the College as Junior School Music Coordinator. 

Previously she has taught music, ESL and been a 

freelance musician and music teacher, having worked at 

Carlingford West Public School and Jung Chul Junior 

English School, South Korea in 2002. 

John Tzantzaris MA (English Literature), BA and Dip Ed 

(English/Drama) (Macquarie and Sydney). 

John joined the College as a temporary and relief teacher in 

2002, after a long stint at St Pius’ X College, as a Convenor 

of Senior English Programs and Assessment, and Convenor 

of Drama. His specialty area is English Literature. 

Paul Van Der Meer Dip Teach and B Ed (ACU). 

Paul comes to us as a Year 6 teacher from Christian Brothers’ 

High School, Lewisham where from 1997 he was a class 

teacher and Religious Education Co-ordinator. 

Sinclair Watson Dip Ed, BA (Human Movement Studies) 

(UTS). 

Sinclair comes to St Aloysius’ College from Granville Boys’ 

High School where he was a PDHPE teacher 1999-2001. In 

2002 Sinclair was an Under 15’s rugby coach at the College 

and in 2003 joined the staff as a PDHPE teacher, also 

looking after fitness and weights programmes. 

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Staff Recruitment - An Ignatian 

Perspective 

Maintaining and developing the Jesuit identity of our 

school depends on the careful selection of such 

people as these new teachers and on a programme 

of appropriate formation in the Ignatian Charism and 

pedagogy for them. Their induction programme covered not 

only the administrivia and minutiae of our context, but more 

significantly an understanding of our Charism and the 

charter of expectations of an educator in the Ignatian 

tradition. New staff were led through an interpretation of 

what we understand of Jesuit Schools in the Ignatian 

tradition; namely, to 

Desire to do the will of Christ and in our actions to bring 

His Kingdom alive. 

Be witnesses to charity and service in helping and 

working for others. 

Be involved in a conversation, between God and us. 

Seek and to find God in the experiences of our everyday 

life. 

Our Jesuit Heritage is introduced to new staff as being 

alive in many facets of our daily rituals: 

Our mission statement 

Our motto 

Our patron 

Our crest 

Our method of teaching 

Our discipline processes 

Our service programme 

Our pastoral network 

Our faith 

Understanding what it means to be a teacher in the 

Ignatian context is to be open to the pedagogy of reflective 

teaching, so that we consider these five key questions when 

preparing to engage our students: 

Context 

Experience 

Reflection 

Action 

What do I need to know about my students in 

order for me to teach them well? 

What is the best way for me to engage them as 

a whole person in the teaching and learning 

process? 

How can I help them to be more reflective so 

that they more deeply understand the 

significance of what they have learnt? 

How can I create an environment where my 

students are positively challenged and changed 

by their learning? 

Evaluation How can I create the reflective space for my 

students and myself to decide how we can do 

things better next time? 

The process of formation for these new teachers 

commences with this induction and continues with days of 

reflection teamed with staff from Saint Ignatius’ College 

Riverview with a view to conceptualising their experience. 

Staff are given insights to the story and life of Ignatius, his 

spirituality and the legacy of his formation of the Jesuits in 

Schools. An introduction to the meditations and prayer 

experiences of Ignatius emphasise reflection as a part of our 

custom of prayer, both in our lives and in their teaching. 

From the outset, Jesuit schools stressed the development 

of critical analysis; the skills of analysing, evaluating and 

communicating, rather than knowledge for its own sake, and 

so we seek staff of this same ilk. Education in our context is 

seen to be apostolic. Ignatius sought to educate young men to 

work for the betterment of others. For this they needed to be 

erudite, clear-sighted, generous and influential. Today the 

same qualities are sought both of our students and of the 

teachers who guide and form them. 

Jesuit schools today seek to sustain a tradition which has 

honed many to be fine instruments of God in the service of 

others; men of contemplation, competence, compassion and 

commitment. 

The Characteristics of Jesuit Education (1987) is the 

blueprint for what we provide for our students at St Aloysius’ 

College. In its nine main characteristics, as laid before our 

new staff as their barometer for measuring our success as an 

Ignatian educational community, Jesuit Education - 

1. Is world-affirming, assisting in the total formation of 

each individual. It provides for a religious dimension 

that permeates the entire curriculum, apostolic in 

nature, promoting dialogue between faith and culture. 

2. Insists on individual care and concern for each person, 

emphasising activity on the part of the student and 

encouraging life-long openness to growth. 

3. Is value-oriented, encouraging a realistic knowledge, 

love and acceptance of self and providing a realistic 

knowledge of the world in which we live. 

4. Proposes Christ as the model of human life, celebrating 

faith, prayer, worship and service. 

5. Is preparation for active life commitment, serving the 

faith that does justice. It seeks to form “men and 

women for others”, manifesting a particular concern for 

the poor. 

6. Is an apostolic instrument, in service of the Church. 

7. Pursues excellence in its work of formation and 

witnesses to excellence. 

8. Stresses a lay-Jesuit collaboration relying on a spirit of 

community among all members of the community. 

9. Is a “system” of schools with a common vision and 

common goals, assisting in providing the professional 

training and ongoing formation. 

We wish all our new staff every encouragement as they 

settle into the Aloysian community and look forward to a 

prosperous collaboration and contribution for many years 

to come. 

Mr Sam Di Sano 

Deputy Headmaster 

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Pastoral Care 

The 2003 Father , Son and Old Boys Mass at the College Oval 

Student Mass 

The first student mass for 2003 was held in the 

middle of the Vocations Week. We were fortunate 

to have all members of the vocation team present for 

the mass. The students took an active role in all facets of the 

Mass. Sebastian Robertson (Year 12) prepared the Homily 

based on the theme of “You don’t know what you’ve got 

until its gone”. Sebastian and Tim Karbowiak (Year 12) 

organised the other sections of the Mass that require 

student input. These were the prayers of the faithful, 

offertory and the choice of contemporary music. 

Christopher Chase (Year 12) opened the Mass introducing 

the theme and thanked the students for the excellent 

attendance. 

The student Mass was the largest number of students we 

have experienced at a student Mass for a number of years. 

The refurbished Canisius Room made a great setting and we 

were fortunate to have Rev Fr Radvan SJ bless the new Year 

12 Eucharistic Ministers. These were John Gabriel, Tim 

Karbowiak, Nicholas Chan, Nicholas Yap, Sebastian 

Robertson, Michael Halpin, Lu-wee Koh and Eugene 

Macey. Another Student Mass is planned for Term III. 

Year 7 Reflection Day 

The Year 7 Reflection Day can best be described by 

one of the Year 7 students, William Abraham. His 

thoughts highlight the student’s enjoyment and the 

relaxed nature of the day! 

Today was going to be a day to get to know each other 

and learn how to handle possible incidents of bullying and 

harassment. The teachers that accompanied us were Rev Fr 

Radvan SJ, Mr Cameron, Mr Norton (Year 7 Coordinator), 

Ms Chin (Assistant Year 7 Co-ordinator), Mr 

Corrigan, Mr Gould, Mr Meagher, Mrs Norgrove, Mr 

Zolezzi and Mr Di Sano. 

When we arrived at school we went to the Canisius 

Room and were split up into six groups. In each group we 

had one Year 12 Prefect who would be with us for the day. 

Their names were Tim Karbowiak, Nicholas Chan, 

Sebastian Robertson, Liam Byrne, Paul Marouzeky and 

Dan De Zilva. We later got on our buses and made our way 

to Oxford Falls. Then when we got there we went straight 

up to the oval for about ten minutes just to release a bit of 

energy. We then went to the basketball court where the Year 

12 Prefects played a few games with us. We then just talked 

to each other and got to know everyone better. 

After recess we went back up to a room where all the 

groups were to have a chat about bullying and harassment. 

Mr Gould spoke to us about what we were there for and Mr 

Zolezzi addressed us about how to handle the death of a 

loved one. When Mr Zolezzi finished, Mr Di Sano told us 

about how to handle bullying. He told us how we should 

report it always. Later he put on a video that showed us a 

boy who is a victim of bullying. 

To end the day we all went back up to the room and had 

a few prayers that were lead by Rev Fr Radvan SJ. One boy 

from each group lit a candle and another boy said a prayer 

that was based on belonging, which was the theme of the 

Reflection Day. Finally, the day came to an end. We had all 

learned something about belonging; bullying, grief and best 

of all had a great time. 

William Abraham 

Year 7 

Making the transition into Year 7 can sometimes be a daunting 

task, but it is hoped that days like this can help make that 

transition a little easier. 

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Vocation Week 

The Jesuit Vocation Team visited St Aloysius’ 

College during the week of February 17-21. 

Members of the team were Rev Fr Steve Curtin SJ, 

Rev Fr Minh Tran SJ and Mr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman 

SJ. Rev Fr Curtin SJ is the current Director of the Jesuit 

Mission Office in North Sydney; Rev Fr Minh SJ was 

ordained a priest last December and is finishing his 

theological studies in Melbourne; while Mr Bermudez- 

Goldman SJ is also completing his Bachelor of Theology 

in Melbourne. 

The team felt warmly welcomed by the students and 

by the staff and really appreciated their hospitality of the 

College. 

The Vocations team talked to all the Year 11 Studies 

Of Religion classes and also to the four Year 6 classes in 

the Junior school. They also met one-on-one with a 

number of Year 11 students who wanted to talk further 

about some of the things they had heard in class. 

The team also addressed the teachers at their staff 

briefing and the whole of Senior School and Junior School 

at their respective assemblies. Fr Minh presided at the first 

student Mass of the Term; the Mass was very lively and 

dynamic and well organised by the Year 12 Students. 

The main aim of the visit was to bring to the fore the 

topic of Vocations, and in particular of Vocations to 

religious life in general, and Jesuit life in particular. The 

belief is that when students are planning for their future 

they make decisions on the information and experiences 

they have had. Some of them may actually have a call to 

religious life, but don’t think about it or don’t entertain the 

idea simply because they know little or hardly anything 

about who religious are and what they do. We truly believe 

that for some religious life or following a Jesuit vocation is 

the best possible way that some of the students can live 

their lives and become the persons God has created them 

to be. 

So in the talks to the students the team talked about 

the process for applying to enter the Jesuits, about their 

period of formation, about the different ministries and 

apostles they are involved in, in Australia and the world. 

In the one-on-one interviews, the students asked 

questions for clarification or for further information to 

learn more about Jesuits or other possibilities for life in the 

future. 

The team was impressed with the level of maturity of 

the students, their respectful questions and demeanour 

and the deep faith and spirituality that some of them 

showed. That the students perhaps don’t ‘talk’ about God 

in day-to-day conversation, does not mean that there is an 

absence of faith; on the contrary, for some God is very 

much a part of their lives. 

Mr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ 

Jesuit Vocations Team 

Seasons for Growth 

Seasons for Growth is a loss and grief programme, 

which helps young people to understand and 

manage significant change and loss they may 

experience. Understanding and managing loss experiences 

can be painful and confusing. Seasons for Growth is an 

educational process, which teaches skills of how to cope 

with loss. 

Some losses in life, which may occur, include, 

the loss of a parent or significant person through 

death 

the loss of a parent or significant person through 

divorce or separation 

changing home 

seeing less of your friends; changing friendships 

not knowing what the future holds 

getting caught in the middle of arguments 

unemployment of a parent 

Research indicates that if grief and loss issues are not 

addressed then student’s academic performance can be 

adversely affected. Mrs Bev Smith made two presentations 

in Term I. The first was on Tuesday, February 25 and the 

second was on the Wednesday, February 26. Mrs Smith 

has been involved with Seasons For Growth since its 

inception, when the idea of an Australian programme to 

address the loss and grief of children and adolescents was 

first mooted. 

The presentation for the parents followed on from 

lessons taught to all students across the curricula. Both the 

Junior and Senior School have been delighted with the 

response from students in choosing to be a part of this very 

important pastoral care programme. 

Parents and Friends 

Awarm welcome from the Parents & Friends for 

2003. 

On Saturday 8 February approximately 750 people 

attended our Commencement Cocktail Party. A wonderful 

evening was had by all as we renewed and made new 

acquaintances. 

On Tuesday 25 February some 70 class parents and coordinators 

gathered together at the College Oval, sharing 

ideas and organising upcoming functions. 

We are looking forward to Term II and celebrating 

Mother’s Day on 8 May at the College Oval. Our Card Day 

will be held on 19 June also at the College Oval. 

It has been a busy but happy start to the year and I am 

looking forward to meeting many more Aloysian parents. 

Mrs Debby Edwards, President 

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Senior School Sport 

Swimming: 

The College fielded its strongest teams for many years for 

the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) 

Championships at the Sydney International Aquatic 

Centre. At the end of the Carnival the Team was placed 

fifth, being beaten into fourth place by CBC Waverley by 

24.5 points. It is worth noting that the Team improved 

greatly on its 2002 performance, gaining an extra 103 points 

above last year’s result. Ten new College records were set at 

the meet and a number of boys set personal best times when 

competing. 

At recent carnivals, the senior team secured 2nd overall 

placing at the Oakhill College Carnival finishing behind 

Trinity Grammar School but well ahead of Barker College 

and the host school, whilst the Junior School dominated the 

strong Knox Grammar School invitation. 

Mr Martin Tenisons has replaced Mr Steve Badger as 

Master In Charge due to the latter’s unavailability to 

continue in that role. 

Cricket: 

Overall, this has been by far the College’s most 

successful in many seasons. All senior teams have 

secured numerous wins and are well placed to 

finish in the top three of each of their various competitions. 

Our junior teams too have been most competitive especially 

at A Level. 

The 1st XI are poised to come in the top three of their 

competition with one game remaining in the season. The 

team has posted 4 wins and 1 draw from 9 games played. 

The team began the season magnificently with a trial win 

over St Ignatius’ College followed by CAS wins against 

Cranbrook School, Barker College and Trinity Grammar. 

A mid season slump saw the team relinquish first placing 

but they found their form at the annual Jesuit Carnival in 

Adelaide beating Xavier College Melbourne and St 

Ignatius’ College Athelstone on two occasions. 

The Captain of the 1st XI, Scott Butcher (Year 12), and 

Mark O’Reilly (Year 11) both scored centuries on tour and 

were selected in the Australian Jesuits Schools Cricket Team 

along with Pat Lindsay (Year 12) and Ian Skinner (Year 11). 

Half of this year’s team will be backing up next year in what 

promises to be a great 2004. 

The College would like to congratulate Patrick Lindsay 

and Paul O’Byrne on their selection in the CAS 1st XI team. 

The 2nd XI, 10A’s and 9A’s too have produced some 

great team and individual results. Aaron Hickey (Year 10) 

scored 94 and 137 playing for the 10A’s early in the season 

whilst Michael Bryant (Year 9) collected 120 in the 9A’s 200 

run tie with Trinity Grammar. 

A number of Old Boys of the College are presently 

coaching teams including Sam Ayling (SAC 1999), Chris 

Ricketts (SAC 2000), Vinoo Jose (SAC 1997) and Adrian 

Danieletto (SAC 2001). 

Basketball: 

For the first time in many seasons, the 1st V will not 

place in the top three of the competition. The team is 

currently in equal 4th position with Knox Grammar 

who they play in the last game of the round. The College 

has been blessed in the past having players of the quality of 

Martin Mikulicin (SAC 2002), a member of the Australian 

Under 20’s team and Matthew Unicomb (SAC 2002), a 

member of the NSW Under 18’s team who have been the 

backbone of recent teams. This was a rebuilding year for 

basketball at the College. Coach, Mr Andrew Svaldenis has 

done well to produce a competitive outfit, which during the 

course of the season reached the semi-finals of both the 

Kings Cup and Trinity Knockout Tournament. The team 

has won 2 CAS games against Barker College and 

Knox Grammar. 

In the inaugural playing of the Rev Fr A V Smith SJ 

Cup between the College and our brother school, St 

Ignatius’ College, the 1st V won narrowly and fittingly 48- 

46 to secure the cup for the first year. 

Our other A teams have had their share of successes 

during the season. The College is looking to further develop 

the basketball programme to ensure that we can produce 

teams that can match those successful ones of 

past years. 

A number of Old Boys are assisting as Coaches this 

season. These include Joel Carmody (SAC 1999), Matt 

Dolce (SAC 1999), Dominic Pelosi (SAC 2000), Ivan Yau 

(SAC 1998) and Tim Skippington (SAC 1998). Michael 

Swain (SAC 1999), Ed Binnie (SAC 1998), Marshall Dunn 

(SAC 1999), Paul Anguita (SAC 1999), Alex McGlynn 

(SAC 1998), Ed McGlynn (SAC 2001) and Anthony 

Gould (SAC 1993) have been helping the College 

Basketball programme by refereeing matches this season at 

various venues, both at home games and away matches. 

Tennis: 

The College hosted a highly successful Jesuit Schools 

Tennis Carnival at Tennis Cove during the 

Christmas holidays. We entered two teams with the 

1st IV defeating St Ignatius’ Athelstone for the first time. 

We lost however to Xavier College narrowly in both 

matches. St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, remained 

undefeated throughout the carnival. 

The 1st IV, despite the absence of all available players, 

has remained more than just a competitive force in this 

year’s competition. The Team beat the previously 

undefeated Waverley College by seven sets. It was 

Waverley’s first loss in over twelve months. 

Individually, John Ganderton (Year 12) made the semifinals 

in singles at the NSW Schoolboys titles and was 

selected in the Combined Independent Schools 

1st IV Team. 

All age groups have had their share of success with the 

8A’s and B’s still undefeated after nine rounds. 

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Members of Firsts Waterpolo 2003 

Back Row: G Egan (vc), R Smith (c), J Owens, J Petzold. 

Centre Row: T Kuiters, D Pasfield (vc), T Hatten, 

T Miller (NSW Rep). 

Front Row: M Edstein, S Nolan-Coach (SAC 1999), 

N Stapleton, R Ellis, N Bateman. 

Waterpolo: 

With two rounds to complete, the 1st VII are 

currently in fourth placing with nothing 

separating the top schools. The team recently 

convincingly beat second placed Trinity Grammar 12-1 sets. 

Old Boys Sam Nolan (SAC 1999) and Alistair Dalzell (SAC 

1999) are in charge of the Opens with Master In Charge, Mr 

Tony Hall overseeing the programme. 

Todd Miller (Year 11) was announced only recently in 

the Combined Independent Schools 1st Team and Under 

16 NSW Team. Nic Bateman (Year 10) was chosen in the 

CIS Development Squad. Our Under 16’s and 14’s have had 

limited success this year but will benefit from the 

involvement of Old Boys Tom Bateman (SAC 2001) and 

Damon Birrell (SAC 2002) who are coaching in these 

grades. 

Volleyball: 

The 1st VI have secured their first ever summer 

premiership. The team, under Old Boy coach Ed 

Binnie (SAC 1998), are undefeated and have been 

highly impressive this season winning most games 

decisively. Many of the boys will back up for the winter 

season with hopes high that they can repeat the effort. The 

2nd VI and 3rd VI are also in the top two positions in their 

competition. 

Athletics: 

Mr Justin Langley is the Master In Charge of 

Athletics for the coming season. Mr Clayton 

Kearney, Head Coach, is back on deck with a 

number of outside professional coaches along with Old Boys 

Donald Maclurcan (SAC 1999), Matt Dwyer (SAC 1997) 

and last year’s Captain of Athletics, Patrick Jones 

(SAC 2002). 

For the first time, discuss has been introduced into the 

programme to compliment javelin. The team will spend some 

time at the NSW Academy of Sport over Easter in 

preparation for the CAS Carnival on May 17 at Homebush. 

Chris Chase (Year 12) has been appointed Captain of 

the team and he will be well supported by vice captains Tom 

Borger (Year 12) and Phil De Mestre (Year 12). 

Rugby: 

Mr Steve Zolezzi and myself will take charge of this 

year’s 1st XV. May I take this opportunity to 

thank my friend, former playing colleague and 

former staff member of the College, Mr Rob Sawtell, for the 

time and effort he put into many years with the 1st XV. Rob 

produced numerous outstanding forward packs and was 

respected amongst all CAS coaches. 

Mr Frank Clarke, Master In Charge of Rugby, hopes to 

further plans put into place last year. The successful 

Queensland Tour incorporating the Opens, Under 16’s and 

Preps will be an annual event. A season’s launch will take 

place at the College Oval on Thursday 22 May to which all 

supporters of SAC Rugby are invited to attend. 

Following the huge success of last year’s event, the 

Second Annual St Aloysius’ College Rugby Lunch will be 

held on Friday 30 May at the ANA Hotel. The cost of the 

event is $110 per person (including GST) and all funds 

raised at the event will be directed to supporting and 

developing Rugby at the College. A booking form for the 

Lunch is included in this edition of the Aloysiad. For 

further enquiries about the Lunch, please contact Mr 

Murray Happ (SAC 1985) in the Development Office at 

the College on 9922 1177. 

It has been decided that the College will send a 1st XV 

Rugby Tour to Ireland, England and Scotland in January 

2004. This tour will prepare the team for the 2004 season, 

with high hopes that we can win the CAS Trophy in what 

will be our 125th Anniversary. 

A number of Old Boys will be employed to coach both 

in the Junior and Senior School. 

Important Sporting Dates: 

Saturday 17 May 



Friday 6 June 

Saturday 14 June 

Saturday 21 June 

Saturday 26 July 

CAS Athletics at Homebush 

Rugby v Kinross (away) 

Soccer Gala Day v Knox 

Rugby and Soccer v 

St Ignatius’ College (away) 


St Pius X College (home) 


Sydney Grammar School (away) 


Newington College (home) 


Cranbrook School (away) 

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Soccer: 

Over the December period, two Opens Soccer Teams 

from the College travelled to England on a threeweek 

tour. It was a highly successful endeavour 

both on and off the field. The 1st XI won all games bar one 

against Jesuit and other schools. A fuller report appears 

elsewhere in this edition of the Aloysiad. 

Mr Eduardo Moerbeck will coach the 1st XI again this 

year and with the experience of the tour, it should be a 

highly competitive outfit. Mrs Caroline Linschoten remains 

as Master In Charge. 

Like rugby, the soccer season will kick off with a season’s 

launch and the College is keen to employ suitable Old Boys 

to coach both at junior and senior level. If interested, please 

contact Mrs Linschoten or myself at the College. 

CAS Competition 

Round 1 Saturday 2 August 

Rugby and Soccer v Cranbrook School 

(home) 


Rugby and Soccer v Barker College (home) 


Rugby and Soccer v Knox Grammar School 

(away) 


Rugby and Soccer v CBC Waverley (away) 

Round 5 Saturday 30 Augustt 

Rugby and Soccer v Trinity Grammar School 

(away) 

* Please note the CAS Debating Competition follows 

the Rugby and Soccer draw but is held on the preceding 

Friday night. 

Student and Team Sporting 

Highlights: 

The College would like to congratulate the following 

on their outstanding individual or team achievement 

during the summer sport season: 

Athletics: 

Matt Walker (Year 10) won the triple jump and was placed 

Third in the hurdles and long jump at the All Schools 

Athletics Championships. 

Basketball: 

The 1st V were Semi Finalists in the Sydney Kings 

Tournament. They defeated Scots College and The Kings 

School in early rounds. 

The 1st V defeated St Ignatius’ College 48-46 in the 

inaugural Rev Fr A V Smith SJ Trophy game. 

Cricket: 

Tim Scarfe 2nd XI 151 not out v Cranbrook School 

Aaron Hickey 10A’s 137 v Trinity Grammar School 

Paul O’Byrne 1st XI 127 v Barker College 

Scott Butcher 1st XI 111 v St Ignatius’ Athelstone 

Mark O’Reilly 1st XI 109 not out v St Ignatius’ Athelstone 

Patrick Lindsay 1st XI 6 for 52 v St Ignatius’ Athelstone 

Ian Skinner 1st XI 5 for 28 v St Ignatius’ College 

Riverview 

Angus Ryan 10A’s 6 wickets for 8 runs v Cranbrook School 

Jerome Dorisamy 10A’s 3 wickets for 6 runs including a 

‘Hat Trick’ v CBC Waverley 

Patrick McCabe 10A’s 5 wickets for 6 runs v Barker College 

Martin Waller 4th XI 5 wickets for 27 runs v Barker College 

Ben Tweedie 9B’s 3 wickets for 10 runs including a 

‘Hat Trick’ v Cranbrook 

Michael Borovika 4th XI 100 v Barker College 

Michael Bryant 9A’s 120 v Trinity Grammar School 

Simon Danieletto 8B’s 5 wickets for 15 runs v CBC Waverley 

Tennis 

John Ganderton 

Semi finalist in the Singles Competition of the NSW Schoolboys 

Tournament 

Selected in the NSW Combined Independent Schools 

1st IV Team 

1st IV 7 – 1 sets victory over CBC Waverley in the CAS 

round. Waverley were previously undefeated. 

The 8A’s and B’s are undefeated in the CAS Competition 

after 9 rounds. 

Swimming 

Graham Purcell (Year 10) 

Placed 3rd and 4th in three events at Nationals 

1st in the 14 years 400 metre Individual Medley at the NSW 

Championships 

4th in the 14 Years 400 metre at NSW Championships 

Sam McConnell (Year 8) 1st in the 12 years 100 metre backstroke 

at the NSW Championships 

College Swimming Team 2nd placing at Oakhill College 

and our own invitational carnival. 

Waterpolo 

Todd Miller (Year 11) Selected in Combined Independent 

Schools 1st VII Under 16 State team 

Nic Bateman (Year 10) Selected in Combined Independent 

Schools Development Squad 

Volleyball 

1st VI CAS Summer Premiers (undefeated). It is worth also 

noting that the 1st VI did not drop a set the whole season. 

Wheelchair Sport 

Chris Suffield (Year 8) was appointed Captain of the NSW 

Wheelchair Team to compete at the Nationals. Chris has 

also been selected to represent Australia in the Power 

Hockey World Cup in Berlin, Germany in July this year. 

Surf Lifesaving 

Chris Ashton (Year 12) has won the Ron Hammond 

Trophy as the most outstanding Junior Boatman at the 

North Cronulla Surf Club. 

Mr Paul Rowland (SAC 1973) 

Director of Co-Curricular 

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Jesuit Tennis Week 

St Aloysius’ College hosted the 2003 Jesuit Tennis Week 

from January 12 to 15 at the Tennis Cove Centre, Castle 

Cove. Apart from the College the three other Australian 

Jesuit Schools, St Ignatius’ College Riverview, Xavier College 

Melbourne and St Ignatius College Adelaide to attend this 

sporting tournament. 

A number of parents billeted the visiting players. Special 

thanks must be given to Mr and Mrs Lalic, Mrs Ganderton, 

Mr and Mrs Tierney, Mr and Mrs Doyle, Mr and Mrs Switzer, 

Mr and Mrs Walden, Mr and Mrs Lee, Mr and Mrs Horder, 

Mr and Mrs Juresic and Mr and Mrs Streaten for their efforts 

and support. 

St Aloysius’ College fielded two teams of players. The First 

IV (comprising of John Ganderton, Ross Lalic, Conor Tierney, 

Tom Doyle, Mark Switzer and Andrew Hurley) and the Second 

IV (comprising of Eugene Macey, Dominic Haylen, David Lee, 

Carl Juressic, Grant Streater, Mark Horder, Mark Walden, 

Mathew Watson and David Murray) 

Both teams played with distinction with the First IV scoring 

an excellent win over St Ignatius’ College Adelaide. Three of our 

players were named in the Australian Jesuit Tennis team, John 

Ganderton, Ross Lalic and Conor Tierney. John Ganderton was 

undefeated in singles during this tournament and was also 

named Captain of the Australian Jesuit Tennis Team. 

The tournament could not have been conducted without the 

assistance of a most supportive group of parents who were there 

everyday helping with catering and many other activities. Thanks 

again to Mrs Ganderton, Mrs Lalic, Mrs Doyle, Mrs Lee and 

Mrs Switzer. 

Mr Terry Watson and Mr Paul Rowland should also be 

thanked for the work and support during the tournament and in 

the lead up to the event. 

The visiting players enjoyed the sight seeing and other 

activities organised by the billeting parents. The Dinner held at 

the College Oval was a memorable event with well over a 

hundred people attending. 

These are special occasions and provide an invaluable chance 

for the students to meet, socialise and compete against other 

Jesuit schools. The unique character of each of the Jesuit 

Colleges was evident throughout the whole event. The players, 

parents and visitors all welcomed the opportunity and thoroughly 

enjoyed themselves. 

Mr Stephen Russell 

Master In Charge - Tennis 

Jesuit Cricket Week 2003 

The 2003 Jesuit Cricket Week was hosted by St Ignatius’ 

Adelaide. The four Australian Jesuit Schools; St Aloysius 

College and Riverview from Sydney, together with Xavier 

College in Melbourne and our Adelaide hosts were set to do battle 

over a week for the winner of the Jesuit Cricket Competition. 

On arrival in Adelaide we were scheduled to play Riverview. 

On the day, Adelaide put on a 40-degree plus day and despite 

Russell Skinner (Year 11) taking five wickets, we lost this match. 

I am pleased to advise that this was the only game we lost during 

the week of competition. The following day we played St 

Ignatius’ Adelaide, in a game that we easily won. 

Our third game was versus Xavier College. After a strong 

start, Xavier crumbled under the weight of the St Aloysius’ 

attack, lead by Patrick Lindsay (Year 12) who snared six wickets. 

Despite winning two games from three, our net run rate 

ranked us third in the competition, thus we missed out for the 

second year on playing in the Finals. In what was a two-day 

game, we played our hosts for third place in the competition and 

managed to convincingly win the game. Scott Butcher (Year 12) 

and Mark O’Reilly (Year 11) scored centuries in the game, thus 

putting the result beyond doubt. 

The headmaster of St Ignatius’ Adelaide, Rev Fr Greg 

O’Kelly SJ AM managed to arrange for all the teams to be 

presented to the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency, 

Marjorie Jackson – Nelson AM at Government House. 

Following the reception, we then toured the famed Adelaide 

Oval and attended the formal end of competition dinner at the 

Bradman Room. 

Four of the 1st XI players were selected in the Australian 

Jesuit Schools Cricket Team. We congratulate Scott Butcher 

(Year 12), Patrick Lindsay (Year 12), Ian Skinner (Year 11) and 

Mark O’Reilly (Year 11) on their selection. We also congratulate 

Scott Butcher on his appointment as Vice Captain of the Team. 

Paul O’Byrne (Year 12) was named as the Best Fielder of the 

Tournament by the Umpires. 

Jesuit Cricket Week – Aggregates 

Name Year Runs Innings Wickets 

Scott Butcher 12 132 4 1 

Paul O’Byrne 12 58 4 0 

Tom Borger 12 31 3 0 

Mark O’Reilly 11 126 4 0 

Ian Skinner 11 75 4 8 

Joseph Clarke 10 42 3 0 

Tim Scarfe 11 11 2 0 

Patrick Lindsay 12 75 4 12 

John McCormack 11 25 2 0 

Phillip O’Byrne 11 4 1 9 

Aaron Hickey 10 20 1 0 

Andrew Hurley 11 25 2 0 

Sebastian Robertson 12 17 2 4 

Hugh Ronzani 12 6 1 2 

All in all, the Tour was a great success and very much enjoyed 

by the players. The Team would like to thank the parents and 

family members who made the trip to Adelaide for the 

Tournament. St Aloysius’ had the largest number of parent 

supporters present at the competition. The support and 

encouragement of the parents and families was very much 

appreciated. 

Mr Michael Rogan 

Coach of the 1st XI 

Mr Greg McKenzie 

Manager of the 1st XI 

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Members of the College Soccer Tour to England and Scotland in the Foyer of Australia House in London. The Australian High 

Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Michael L’Estrange (SAC 1970) is standing seventh from the right in the front row. 

UK Soccer Tour Report 

On December 19, the St Aloysius’ Soccer Tour party 

returned to Sydney, weary but in high spirits, after 

a highly successful tour of the UK. Two teams 

played nine fixtures in total, many against fellow Jesuit 

Colleges in England and Scotland. By all accounts the tour 

was most rewarding. Experiences gained on and off the 

pitch will reap results in the forthcoming season and 

beyond. The boys have come back not only better players 

but also more mature and resilient individuals. 

Tour highlights include attending three Premier 

League games, a tour of Celtic Park and a visit to Old 

Trafford. The boys benefited from a private coaching 

session by a former Premier League youth coach and a 

skills demonstration by a Premier League aspirant. Our 

Jesuit hosts were most hospitable, with Mount St Mary’s 

(Sheffield), Stonyhurst (Lancashire), St Aloysius’ 

(Glasgow) and Wimbledon (London) key stops on our 

journey. A final highlight was the tour of Australia House 

in London, graciously hosted by Old Boy of the College, 

His Excellency Michael L’ Estrange (SAC 1970), 

Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. 

The Tour ended in London with sight seeing and 

shopping. The First XI were undefeated in England, 

succumbing only to their Scottish namesakes. The Second 

XI gained much valuable experience that will bolster their 

strength in season 2003. 

Much credit must go to Mrs Caroline Linschoten 

(MIC of Soccer) who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. 

Among many other responsibilities, it was Mrs 

Linschoten who organised much of the Jesuit itinerary. 

Gratitude to Rev Fr Smith SJ and Mr Paul Rowland for 

their ongoing support of Aloysian soccer. 

It would be remiss of me not to thank three more 

groups of people. Firstly the parents, who worked 

assiduously to raise funds, organise our fantastic tour gear 

and support their sons (financially and otherwise!). To Mr 

Eduardo Moerbeck (First XI Coach) who trained the boys 

in the weeks leading up to the tour (at times in 30+ degree 

heat) and led the teams on the pitch to such success. 

Thanks also to Co-manager Mr Nicholas Thill who gave 

strong direction to the boys off the pitch, running around 

often behind the scenes to ensure that accommodation, 

meals and allowances were all in order. The efforts of these 

two gentlemen contributed greatly to the tour’s success. 

Lastly to the boys themselves, who were excellent 

ambassadors of the College and their families. The players 

were ably led by Tour Captain, Chris Chase (Year12) and 

on field Captains, Luke Marshall (Year 12) and Ashley 

Fontana (Year12). The boys were highly regarded by their 

hosts and opposition alike. I was impressed by both their 

sportsmanship and deportment. 

It was an honour and a privilege to play a part in the 

2002 UK Soccer tour. I hope that the opportunity of a 

lifetime bears fruit both on the pitch and in the lives of 

each of the boys. 

Mr Antony Sindone 

Manager 

Members of the Touring Party before their departure. 

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UK Soccer Tour Report 

On Thursday 28 November 2002, 27 players, 2 

Managers and 1 Coach departed on what would 

be a historic visit to the United Kingdom. Little 

did the 30 representatives of St Aloysius’ College know 

that they were about to be part of one of the most 

successful overseas tours in the College’s history. Over the 

next 21 days a 1st XI and 2nd XI team would play nine 

games of intense physical and high quality soccer, with 

remarkable improvements each game. 

Before the tour had actually begun, the players 

themselves had been involved in early morning fitness 

sessions and Sunday night skills practice in preparation for 

the journey. The hard work and dedication shown by all 

players proved to be fruitful on the pitch with the 1st XI 

losing only one match during the Tour. The 2nd XI 

although not as successful held their own on the park, 

often going down by only a goal. 

Our opening fixture against Birkdale School is one 

many of us will never forget. Playing on a pitch situated on 

a hill with sheep paddocks surrounding, the firsts beat our 

opponents 4-2. Luke Marshall (Year 12) starred with a hat 

trick and star defender Paul O’Byrne (Year 12) having a 

run at striker, proving to the Coach and onlookers he 

belongs at the back. The 2nd XI, up one nil at half time, 

let the game get away as conditions deteriorated and 

opposition experience showed. 

Throughout the trip there were some formidable 

performances showing the class that the team possessed. 

Some of the score lines were as follows. A 7-2 defeat of one 

of the most prestigious schools in England, Stonyhurst, 7- 

1 against Wimbledon College in the 1sts and 8-0 in the 

2nds. The for and against record for the 1st XI after five 

games was: 20 goals for and 10 goals against. A remarkable 

achievement, especially considering the small number of 

games played. A memorable game would definitely have to 

be the final minute victory over Sharnbrook with scores 

locked at 1-1 for most of the match. 

Yet the tour was not just non-stop soccer. As a group 

we visited numerous destinations all over the UK. Oxford, 

Cambridge, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, 

Coventry, Sheffield, Manchester, Lancashire and London. 

Highlights included Old Trafford, Celtic Park, Elland 

Road to watch Leeds play and see Harry Kewell score 

directly in front of us, and a training session with ex- 

Watford Premier League coach Tony Johnson. 

The boys as a group bonded superbly, becoming good 

mates thus, improving our soccer. The quality of 

performances on the field and behaviour off the field were 

second to none. The Tour puts the squad in a great 

position for season 2003 with CAS premiership hopes well 

within grasp. 

On behalf of all the players thanks must go to the 

Master In Charge of Soccer at the College, Mrs 

Linschoten. Her tireless efforts, with the help of the 

parents, ensured we had a fantastic trip. Her preparation 

of match fixtures, liases with the tour company and parent 

body were done almost single-handed and each boy is 

eternally grateful. To Mr Eduardo Moerbeck who gave up 

many of his Sundays before the tour to coach us along 

with three weeks away from his family, his hard work has 

taken us to where we are now and his efforts rewarded in 

the CAS. To the Managers Mr Nicholas Thill, and Mr 

Antony Sindone for accompanying us and ensuring we 

always had food to eat and somewhere to stay, along with 

their invaluable comments from the sideline. To the parent 

committee and all parents for all their support in helping 

to prepare a great trip. The sponsors for the tour booklet 

must also be thanked for their invaluable contributions to 

St Aloysius’ soccer. To Rev Fr Smith SJ and Mr Rowland 

for their ongoing support of soccer at the College and 

attendance at dinners and matches. 

Members of the Soccer Tour in London. Tower Bridge is in the 

background. 

Lastly to the boys themselves who shared an 

experience they will never forget. Each boy was a 

wonderful ambassador for the College on and off the field. 

The Aloysian spirit was evident on the pitch every match 

and will remain with all those we came in contact with. 

Particular thanks must go to Vice-Captain Luke Marshall 

(Year 12) and 2nd XI Captain Ashley Fontana (Year 12). 

Both boys excelled in their positions leading the boys in 

true style. It was an honour to be part of this tour and all 

those involved will remember our time spent together for 

many years to come. 

The Blue and Gold forever! 

Chris Chase (Year 12) 

Tour Captain 

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Senior School Swimming 

72nd CAS Swimming Carnival 

Our Younger Swimmers’ Night 

This has been a challenging season for our 

swimming team. First, their coach of past decade, 

Mr Steve Badger, retired as Master-in-Charge of 

Swimming. Second, with his retirement we lost our access 

to the North Sydney Olympic Pool for training. Third, the 

special pre-carnival, Christmas holidays’ swimming camp 

at Thredbo so painstakingly organised by Mr Steven 

Loomes had to be cancelled due to bushfires in that region. 

Oliver Loomes (Year 11) after winning the Division of 

the 50m Butterfly 

James Boyers (Year 12), Captain of Swimming, gets set 

for the 50m Freestyle 

However, our boys’ performances in the pool show a 

different story. Last year we did not get a single first place 

and only one second. This year Aloysians gained six firsts 

and four seconds. 

Mr Martin Tenisons was appointed swimming coach 

on Mr Steve Badger’s retirement. Having been coached 

for ten years by Don Talbot, he brings an impressive 

record of achievement both as a swimmer and as a coach. 

He represented Australia in the Commonwealth Games in 

1962 and in the same year received the NSW Combined 

High Schools’ Blue for swimming. As a coach at St 

Patrick’s College Strathfield, his squad won the NSW 

Independent Schools’ Association Championship over 

five consecutive years from 1995 to 1999. 

No longer having the convenience of using the North 

Sydney Olympic Pool, our squad has been training at the 

excellent new facility at Lane Cove and has been most 

grateful to Monte Sant’ Angelo for allowing them to use 

their new pool complex prior to the CAS. 

Despite Oliver Loomes’ (Year 11) second in the U16, 

50m freestyle and first in the Division of the 50m Fly, it 

was our younger swimmers’ night. Sam McConnell (Year 

8) is a modest, unassuming young champion, who set 

school records in three different strokes (freestyle, 

backstroke and butterfly) and gained two first places and a 

third in championship events. Graham Purcell (Year 10) 

in the U15, currently holds records in the State 

Championships for 200 and 400 freestyle. On the night 

he gained third places in the 100m Free (championship), 

the 50m Back (championship) and the 200m Free 

(Division). Vincent Stokes (Year 8) in the U13 won the 

division of the 50m Free and the championship of the 

100m Free, with Chris Sudarmana (Year 6) winning the 

championship of the U12 50m Free. Stefan Prendergast 

(Year 7) also performed most creditably in the U13 with 

two third placings. James Boyers (Year 12), the team’s 

Captain, swam with courage and determination gaining 

creditable thirds in the open 100m and 200m Free. Ten 

school records were set on the night. With these younger 

swimmers beginning to enter the senior ranks, we may no 

longer have to settle for fifth place. Knox won the Carnival 

most convincingly taking the title from Waverley who 

have held it for the past ten years. 


Vincent Stokes (Year 8) stares up at the scoreboard after 

winning the 100m Freestyle Championship 

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2002 – 2003 Swimming Season 

The recent 2003 swimming season was the best for the 

St Aloysius’ Swim Team since the highly successful 

year of 1997, when the team achieved third place at 

the CAS Championships. For the first time sine the 1997 

CAS, the St Aloysius Swim Team gained points, and 

whittled a 100 point deficit to Barker in fourth place to a 

mere 25 points. The night was a tremendous success, and 

thanks to the success of the junior years, was a success that 

looks like it will be repeated in years to come. 

The recent CAS is not the only measure of success for the 

team. The recent season, on the whole, was a season full of 

achievements. The season began with our Annual 

Invitational Carnival, which we held at North Sydney Pool. 

The team hoped to gain victory in the meet, but with a 

improved performance, achieved second place behind a 

massive Trinity Grammar School team, a team that would go 

on to beat CBC Waverley at the CAS Carnival. The next 

carnival was the new Trinity ‘Skins’ meet, held at Trinity. The 

carnival was a sprint form, with elimination heats. While 

there was no point score, there were a number of wins on the 

night, in a different racing format. The team’s final meet for 

2002 was the Annual St Patrick’s’ College Dual Meet, where 

we travelled to compete with St Patricks, in their 33m pool. 

Again, in a measure of the team’s strength, we defeated St 

Patrick’s, a feat the team has not achieved since 1998. With 

high spirits, the team ended 2002, looking for a big 2003. 

To focus the team, and bring the group of boys together, 

the swim committee, with the help of Mr Rowland, 

organised a Summer Holiday Training Camp, to be held in 

the alpine village 

at Thredbo. 

Everyone was 

excited at the 

prospect of a new 

venue for our 

usual summer 

camp, which in 

recent years was 

held at the 

Southport School 

in Queensland. 

Bad fortune ruled 

out the Thredbo 

camp, as massive 

bushfires gripped 

the snowy 

mountains and 

put an end to best 

laid plans. 

It says it all! 

Undismayed, the 

team began 2003 

with the Oakhill 

C o l l e g e 

Invitational, held 

at Baulkham 

Hills. Again, we 

Part of the large SAC cheer squad at the Carnival 

had hoped to win this meet, the massive Trinity team beat us, 

although victory over Barker was a positive on the night. 

Bearing this victory in mind, the St Aloysius’ College 

swim team headed to Homebush for the CAS Carnival full of 

confidence. 

The night began very well for St Aloysius’. With a large 

cheer squad at our backs, the team finished the freestyle 

events only 3 points behind tied Barker and Waverley, in 

fourth. Records were broken throughout the night, and more 

wins were recorded than the last two years combined. In a 

performance highlighting the team’s ability, the Opens Relay 

achieved third, after five years of coming 6th. However by 

nights end, we had slipped somewhat, but were still close to 

Barker, as we placed fifth, 25 points behind Barker who were 

placed fourth. 

It turned out to be a night where school records would be 

smashed. In all, 10 new records were established. Chris 

Sudarmana (Year 6), in the Under 13 years, broke both the 12 

years 50m Freestyle and Breaststroke records, Sam 

McConnell (Year 8) broke the Under 13 years 50m Freestyle, 

Backstroke and Butterfly records. Vincent Stokes (Year 8), 

also in the Under 13 years, established a new 100m freestyle 

record and a boy new to the school, Stefan Prendergast 

(Year 7), broke the Under 13yrs 50 breaststroke record. 

In the Under 15 years, Graham Purcell (Year 10) achieved 

new records in the 100m and 200m freestyle, and Oliver 

Loomes (Year 11), in the Under 16 years, broke the 200m 

freestyle record. 

These performances, along with a large increase in second 

and third places, lead to the team achieving it highest point 

score since the 1997 CAS Championships. The most 

encouraging point to come from the night was the 

outstanding performances of our younger age groups. It was 

in these younger age groups that St Aloysius’ competed 

extremely well against the bigger schools, such a Knox 

Grammar and Trinity Grammar. It is in these younger age 

groups that the future of the team lies, and with such great 

performances one must say that the future is bright for St 

Aloysius’ swimming. 

James Boyers (Year 12) 

Captain of Swimming 

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Rugby Report 

St Aloysius’ College Rugby is set to go from strength 

to strength this year right through from Year 3 to 

Year 12. 

Some things to look for include: 

Season Launch will be held this year on Thursday 22 

May at the College Oval. It was a wonderful event last 

year uniting Junior and Senior School rugby families and 

players it will become an annual event. Guest Speaker and 

catering arrangements will be in future newsletters. 

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Rugby 

Lunch, the Rugby Committee is pleased to announce that 

another lunch has been planned for 2003. The Lunch will 

be held on Friday 30 May at the ANA Hotel Sydney. The 

Guest of Honour is the Chief Executive of the Australian 

Rugby Union, Mr John O’Neill. Bookings can be made 

on the flyer enclosed in this edition of the Aloysiad or by 

contacting the Director of Development at the College, 

Mr Murray Happ, on 9922 1177. Funds raised from the 

Lunch will be directed to the ongoing development of 

Rugby at the College and to support the 125th 

Anniversary Rugby Tour to Ireland, Scotland and 

England. 

1. Opens Pre-Season Skills Camp will be at Ulladulla 

during the Term I holidays. This is an intense period 

of developing skills and unity amongst the Senior 

Rugby players in the College. 

2. Queensland Rugby Development Trip has now 

become an annual event after last year’s trip being 

such a resounding success. The tour enabled the boys 

to learn new skills and importantly it gave the squad 

a great chance to bond. Once again in July, 66 boys 

from Opens, Under 16s and Under 12s will be 

travelling as a united Aloysian force for a week. 

3. Provision of Training Equipment for Junior School 

Rugby players is in place as a result of funds raised at 

last year’s Rugby Luncheon in August. This 

equipment as well as the increased skill levels of this 

years coaching will benefit the Junior School Rugby 

Players. 

4. Further Developments for Under 14 and Under 15: 

Large squads will be participating in a 2 match trip 

to Canberra in the School Holidays mid-year. 

5. St Aloysius’ College 125th Anniversary Rugby Tour 

to Ireland and the UK will be taking place in January 

2004. It promises to be a great learning experience 

for the Opens boys selected for this Tour as 

representatives of the College with brother Jesuit 

Colleges in Ireland, Scotland and England. 

6. St Aloysius’ College Rugby Website will be 

operational early Term II. Check the College 

Website at that time to see the link. 

Any correspondence regarding Rugby at the College 

can be directed to rugby@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 

Yours In Rugby 

Mr Frank Clarke 

Master In Charge Rugby 

SAC Triathlon 2003 

The annual SAC Triathlon was held early on Sunday 

16 March. As dawn broke, the competitors and 

their sleep-deprived supporters began to gather at 

the picturesque Balmoral Beach location, which is now 

firmly entrenched as our event venue. 

The Mayor of Mosman, Councillor David Strange, set 

the field on its way shortly after 7:00am. Ahead of them 

was a 700m swim, 8km bike ride and 5km run. Those who 

know the local topography will realise that, while the swim 

is flat, the bike & run legs contain some very testing hills. 

Well done to all competitors for a very enthusiastic 

participation! 

Mr Newton and Damian Pasfield at the conclusion of the 

Triathalon 

The event went off without any major incidents. The 

fact that the rain held off until all competitors were home 

was a blessing. The large crowd that had assembled 

witnessed an event that has undoubtedly developed into 

one of the highlights of the College Co-curricular 

Calendar. 

It was great to see that the word is getting around and 

we are attracting competitors from other Schools (Loreto, 

Riverview, Monte, etc) as well as relatives of those with 

connections to St Aloysius’ College. The more the 

merrier! The almost perfect race conditions enabled some 

very impressive times. 

Line Honours (Team): 

1st James Boyers, Tom Borger, Phil De Mestre 

(all Year 12) 42 min 30 sec 

2nd Oliver Loomes, Paul Fortuna, Daniel Antico 

(all Year 11) 43 min 22 sec 

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In closing, I would like to acknowledge the fantastic 

support I received from the following Staff, Students and 

Parents: 

Ms Robyn Chin (Staff ) Registrar & Results 

Ms Heather Carr (Parent) Results & Registration 

Mr Dan MacKay (Staff ) Timekeeping 

Mr Peter Gough (Staff ) Road Safety 

Mr Rowland (Staff ) Co-curricular Support 

Mr Jamie Dibble (Parent) Marshall 

Year 10: 

Tom Piggott 

Year 12: Seb Robertson, Andrew Emanuel, 

Lu Wee Koh, Tim Karbowiak, Nick Muller, Paul O’Byrne, 

Matt McCroarey, James Woodward, Chris Yee, 

Carl Sullivan, Jeremy Curtin and Paul Marossezky 

Mr Laurie Newton 

Master In Charge - College Triathlon 

House Athletics Carnival 

Again the annual House Athletics Carnival was a 

colossal success despite the number of rain 

interruptions throughout the day. 

Justin Hunter, Year 9 

All in a days work! 

There were many standout performances on the day, 

with several boys dominating their age groups. Newcomer 

to Athletics Justin Hunter (Year 9) took out the 100m, 

200m, 400m, 800m, Shot Put and High Jump in the 14’s 

age group; Matt Walker (Year 10) continued to impress, 

breaking the long standing College high jump record and 

winning the Hurdles, 100m, 200m, and Long Jump in the 

16’s; Jono Owen (Year 11) blitzed the Under 17 years and 

Open Shot Put records to put him on track for CAS 

victory. This was accompanied by outstanding 

performances by all runners. 

The highlight of the carnival was beyond doubt the 

final relays. With double points up for grabs and all houses 

within reach, it was left to which team could dictate. 

Unfortunately for Owen House, a win in the open relay 

could not secure victory, with Campion House coming 

from behind to claim second, enough to take home the 

Patty Moran Plate for Inter-House Athletics. 

Thanks must go to Mr Rowland and Mr Langley 

(Master in Charge of Athletics) for their organisation and 

the teachers for ensuring each young man had a time when 

they finished. 

Christopher Chase (Year 12) 

Captain of Athletics 

It began early for those game enough to tackle the 

3000 metres (or 7 3/4 laps) around ES Marks track at 

Kensington. Endurance champion Damian Pasfield (Year 

12)took line honours, followed closely by Phil de Mestre 

(Year 12). 

The Year 12 house Captains; Eugene Macey, Seb 

Robertson, Alex Guidera and Simon Mulvey initiated war 

cries for those in the stands in an attempt to psych up their 

fellow house members. 

Following the hurdles, the sprint events were run, with 

a little middle distance for good measure. Each boy on the 

day ran with pride and it was comforting to see so many 

partake in numerous events, all aspiring for their House to 

be victors come 2.45pm. 

The College congratulates Campion House 

(Red) on winning the College House 

competition for the first time. The 2002 

competition was decided on the result of the 

Year 11 Debate between Campion and Ogilvie 

- Campion’s victory handing them the trophy 

for the first time. 

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Senior School News 

Junior Level Japanese - Extension 

Course 

Junior Level Japanese Extension Course is held at 

lunchtime twice a cycle. It is an optional course for 

students of Year VII and above who wish to strengthen 

their practical conversation skills. Through situations and 

topics, the course participants learn natural expressions 

without worrying about the grammar. 

Members of the College Fishing Club on Jeffreys Street Wharf 

St Aloysius’ College Fishing Club 

It has indeed been many months since the words 

‘Fishing Club’ echoed throughout the hallowed halls 

of the College. Finally, like the phoenix from the 

ashes, St Aloysius’ Fishing Club Mark II has been 

established. 

The Prefects of 2003 have re-established this great 

Student initiative. 

Once again the ideals that Fishing Club stood for will 

be recognised and upheld - the bonding of students from 

various age groups through a common hobby, the fine 

sportsmanship that is the boast of this noble sport - and 

perhaps a fish or three to tilt the scales and set the records. 

With a new structure and a fresh and energised 

leadership - headed by “Captain” Paul Marosszeky (Year 

12) and “First Mate” Grant Donald (Year 12), the 

prospects and expectations of Fishing Club 2003 are high. 

The challenge is there to those who answer the call. 

Yours in Fishing 

Paul Marosszeky (Year 12) 

‘The Skipper’ 

Mr Steve Zolezzi with the “Skipper” of the Fishing Club, 

Paul Marosszeky (Year 12) and “First Mate” Grant Donald 

(Year 12). 

Clockwise: Mrs Teruko Sharif, Mathew Tan, Mark Slaven, 

Joel Mortimer, Joe Sheehan, Damian Morini 

Year XII Japanese students 2002 did extremely well in 

the HSC Exam. Their average marks in both Continuer’s 

Course and Extension Course were above 90%. The 

students at such an excellent standard have not only a large 

volume of vocabulary but also the skills to manage the 

authentic expressions. Authentic expressions are learned 

through lively situations and scenes. The course provides 

such opportunities to the participants. 

Mrs Terri Sharif 

Languages Department 

Tutor Groups Outing 

AMF Bowling, Hornsby 

After a long three periods at school, the boy’s from 

Miss Robinson’s Tutor group set off together 

towards Milson’s Point Station. After all the 

tickets, lollies, chips and drinks were bought, we boarded 

the train to Hornsby Station, along with friends from 

other tutor groups. 

We arrived at Hornsby Station at 12.50pm, followed 

by a brief walk down to the bowling centre. After much 

ado, buying two games, getting shoes and ordering a meal 

for lunch, we entered our names on the scoreboard and let 

the games begin. 

After bowling a few balls each, the winners began to 

emerge really quickly. They obviously had the right 

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Miss Robinson’s Tutor Group at the Hornsby Bowling Centre 

technique happening for them! But not all the fun and 

energy was used up, as the food we had ordered arrived 

very quickly. We enjoyed a relaxing break, allowing our 

knuckles to adjust from the awkward bowling position 

back to their natural forward position. 

After an improved second game, with probably up to 

three times as many spares and strikes as the first, we 

found our rhythm. Some groups opted to have the bumper 

bars pulled up, and some even tried out the baby bowler, 

hoping for an easy strike, but usually to their 

disappointment. However, the fun quickly wound down 

when we had to finish up early, in order to catch our 

respective trains from the station. 

Tutor outings were very successful this Term, as they 

usually are. This time around, we spent a great deal of time 

outside school getting to know each other better, and went 

home feeling very happy and laid back. 

Patrick Shephard 

Year 8 

the first Friday that school returned. The College Captain, 

Thomas Borger welcomed everyone for another year and 

reminded us to place our trust in God as the Aloysian 

community was facing much uncertainty with drought, 

bushfires and the possibility of war. 

Rev Fr Smith SJ was the main celebrant and Rev Fr 

Radvan SJ and Rev Fr Schneider SJ were co-celebrants. 

The music department, under the leadership of Mr 

Michael Hissey, brought us some lively music for our 

energetic start to the year. 

An important aspect of this celebration is welcoming 

all new members to the community. The students are 

welcomed and the new staff are presented with a candle 

and blessing from Rev Fr Smith. We all hope that the new 

members of our College community will undergo a 

journey at St Aloysius’ College that will be full of many 

wonderful experiences and one that is touched by God. 

Chris Suffield Captains NSW 

At the tender age of 13, Chris Suffield (Year 8) will 

Captain the NSW Team at the National 

Wheelchair Sports Competition, which will be 

held in Melbourne between April 18 – 28. 

Chris will Captain the team over 10 days, through 

three sports that are played at the competition – hockey, 

soccer and rugby. These games are specially adapted for 

people in wheelchairs. 

Chris will then go on to represent Australia in Berlin, 

Germany at the Power Hockey World Cup from July 6 – 

13. Two years ago when they played in Minneapolis USA 

the team came eighth and they hope to improve their 

placing at this year’s competition. 

Chris was diagnosed at the age of three with Muscular 

Dystrophy and has been wheelchair bound for the past 

two years. It is a degenerative disease, which leads to the 

gradual and irreversible wasting of muscle. 

Despite his illness, Chris is a vibrant member of the 

College Family and can be seen whizzing around the 

College and Kirribilli in his chair. 

The College congratulates Chris on his appointment 

and wishes him and the teams the best of luck in the 

upcoming competitions. 

The Tutor Group between sets. 

Opening School Mass 

The Opening School Mass in the Senior School was 

an occasion when as many students and staff as 

possible were crammed into the heart of our 

College. The growing numbers in the Senior School 

means that celebrations in the Chapel help to create a 

tightly knit group of Aloysians! The Mass took place on 

Chris Suffield 

(Year 8) with a 

rugby ball in 

preparation for the 

National Wheelchair 

Sports Competition. 

(Photo courtesy of 

the Mosman Daily) 

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Senior School News 

Social Justice 

Social Justice has always been an important ideal 

central to a Jesuit education. The General of the 

Jesuits, Very Rev Fr Peter Kolvenbach SJ says in The 

Characteristics of Jesuit Education, that our Jesuit School 

should be producing “a well-rounded person who is 

intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, 

and committed to doing justice in generous service to the 

people of God.” 

St Aloysius’ College is determined to ensure that 

Social Justice plays an important role in our Jesuit College. 

This year we are beginning to restructure and ensure that 

the best efforts are made in a more coordinated approach. 

Firstly, a Committee has been formed. This group is a 

wide umbrella group for a number of very important 

organisations and fundraising activities. The Social Justice 

group includes 

St Vincent de Paul Society administered by 

Rev Fr Iain Radvan SJ. 

Amnesty International run by Mrs Sharon Connolly. 

Community Involvement lead by Mrs Hannah Norgrove. 

Raising money for various charities such as Project 

Compassion, the Jesuit Refugee Service, etc 

The St Vincent de Paul Society meets every Monday 

at lunchtime in Room 178. Amnesty International meet 

every Wednesday at lunchtime in Room 179. All students 

are encouraged to join these groups and assist those who 

are less fortunate than ourselves. 

Amnesty International 

Amnesty International at St Aloysius’ College in 

2003 has been brought under the broad umbrella 

of the Social Justice Committee. This Committee 

also includes the work of St Vincent de Paul and 

Community Involvement. We have a group of very 

dedicated and organised boys who give up their spare time 

to help organise the letterwriting sessions and raise money. 

The group meets every Wednesday at lunchtime to discuss 

business and issues and write letters to governments on 

behalf of people who are suffering human rights abuses. 

One of the first decisions we made this year is to 

continue the Amnesty ideal of protesting about the use of 

torture and the death penalty throughout the world and 

that human rights abuses continue despite any wars that 

are happening at the time. We have already written to the 

Chinese government on behalf of a man held in detention 

without trial for designing a website that contained 

criticisms of the government. Our focus campaign for this 

term will be to get more Years 7-10 students involved in 

the group and to make people aware of the use of child 

soldiers and child labour throughout the world. 

Mrs Sharon Connolly 

Amnesty Convenor 

The SRC presents a cheque for $600 to the Red Cross 

Drought Appeal 

Project Compassion 

Project Compassion is the main fundraising program 

of Caritas Australia, the key aid and development 

agency of the Australian Catholic Church. This 

year St Aloysius’ is conducting a whole school campaign. 

Year VII is in charge of the organisation of the campaign 

and in the Junior School each class is responsible for their 

classes efforts. 

The theme this year for Project Compassion is 

‘Freedom from Slavery.’ The campaign focuses on the 

countless millions of people around the world who are 

slaves of poverty and oppression. 

To launch the programme the school is symbolically 

feasting to prepare for the Lenten season. On Tuesday 4 

March or Shrove Tuesday as it is known, the Junior school 

will be eating ‘Pancakes for Compassion’ and in the senior 

school ‘Donuts for Dignity.’ The day will not be a huge 

fundraiser as costs are high to run such events but to 

remind us how lucky we are before we begin Lent. 

During each week in Lent students will be given the 

opportunity to donate money to Project Compassion and 

for families also to send in their contributions. The last 

day of the school Term, just before the retreats, is to be 

devoted to a sacrifice day where students may choose to 

survive that day on a limited diet. 

Mrs Hannah Norgrove 

Project Compassion Co-ordinator 

Meeting St Ignatius Nights for New 

Parents 

Meeting St Ignatius Nights took place in the first 

three weeks of school occurring on the Monday 

and Tuesday nights. All new parents to the 

College were largely broken into their son’s class groups. 

I would like to thank Mr Sam Di Sano, our Deputy 

Headmaster, for his very interesting and professional 

approach to portraying St Ignatius, the characteristic of a 

Jesuit Education and the distinctiveness of an education at 

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St Aloysius’ College. Also, I would like to acknowledge 

the generosity of Mrs Jenny Monckton, who each night 

turned up to help lead the Ignatian prayer, the Examen, 

and to help explain in practical terms the meaning of it. 

The wonderful success of the nights will mean these 

nights will be repeated for all new parents next year. The 

College hopes that after a number of years all parents will 

have experienced this introductory session and have a 

greater insight into why they have sent their son to a 

Jesuit College. 

Peer Mediation 

Peer Mediation has long been a vital process at St 

Aloysius’ College. Usually consisting of Year XII 

boys this programme aims at creating an effective 

path for student disagreement solutions without involving 

any teachers. 

In the aim of providing a more solid foundation and 

greater experience to these mediators the very wise Mr 

Steve Zolezzi entered a few select Year XI boys into a peer 

mediation training competition, called SCRAM (Schools 

Conflict Resolution and Mediation) in the hope that these 

boys would continue on to be the most advanced and 

effective peer mediators ever to be available to the College. 

The competition was intense and well fought. Each 

round would generally consist of two feuding parties (two 

people in each team) and also two neutral mediators, all of 

who would be from St Aloysius’. The preparation was long 

and strenuous as the team would try and prepare, for as 

long as four days, for the coming round. Each round 

contained a new problem that the team would mock argue 

and resolve over a ninety-minute period, all the while 

being assessed by an outside judge. 

The team entered participated in the early rounds but 

unfortunately did not make it through to the finals, having 

lost in the Semi-Finals. Overall, it was a learning curve for 

all of us involved and even now we are sure that the 

experience will help us serve the school community in a 

positive way as we become fully-fledged peer mediators in 

the coming year. 

Edward Hastings (Year XI) 

Terence Hatten (Year XI) 

Those involved in the SCRAM Programme included: Josh 

See, Edward Hastings, Terence Hatten, Michael Mendel, 

Daniel Clayton, Dominic Dwyer-Hutchinson, Paul Sullivan, 

John-Paul Mockler, John McCormack, Joshua Rathmell, Toby 

Messina (all Year XI) and Mr Steve Zolezzi (College 

Counsellor) as Coach. 

Drama Students’ Research Day at the 

University of Sydney 

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach 

him how to fish and you feed him for life. It’s an old 

but wise adage and one, which has always guided 

my approach to teaching. If we equip students with the 

requisite knowledge and skills to find out things for 

themselves, and render them competent to fish in the vast 

oceans, which are rich in educational resources, we 

significantly empower them. Much, much more 

productive than simply telling them or giving them 

information. 

This perspective on things led me to take our Higher 

School Certificate Drama students to one of Sydney’s 

truly great libraries, the Fisher Library, at the University of 

Sydney. Even its name reinforces this philosophy. Here 

they were all taught how to access all of its varied 

resources: the undergraduate library, the research library, 

the electronic resources, the microfilm and microfiche 

collections, the video and CD libraries, the periodicals’ 

library. Then each student was provided with a 

bibliography of the playwrights we are studying this year 

Nick Walsh, Zac Norman, Chris Lobascher, Huw Rabone, 

Nick Mueller and Matthew Hatton (all Year 12) in the quad 

at the University of Sydney on their research day. 

and assigned specific articles or books to find and 

photocopy. 

Guided by a friendly, courteous and helpful library 

staff, our students tracked things down and photocopied 

their findings. By the end of the day, we had collected a 

comprehensive set of resources on each of the texts. These 

subsequently were read, edited and distributed in booklet 

form to each student. 

What impressed me was how worthwhile the students 

said that they found the experience to be and how 

diligently they worked. Many expressed their intention to 

return again to research other projects in other school 

subjects. I went home satisfied that another group had 

learned to fish and could continue on their own to gain 

sustenance. 


Drama Department 

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Senior School 

Opening School Assembly 

The opening school assembly in the Great Hall set a 

wonderful atmosphere and tone for the beginning of 

the year. After starting with a prayer we heard from 

the Director of Curriculum, Mr Neville Williams. He spoke 

about the fine HSC results obtained by the students from the 

Year of 2002 and then challenged all students to set their 

goals on reaching for excellence. 

The guest speaker of the Assembly was Mr Mike Key, 

Science teacher of the College, who took last Term off on 

Long Service Leave to complete a cycling trip from Broome 

to Sydney. An extract of his speech follows: 

“Father Headmaster, Staff and Students. I feel honoured 

to address you today. Life is a journey. A journey to be 

enjoyed and savoured. I have been asked today to share some 

of my journey with you. 

Part of this journey started when I was 14 or 15 and a 

friend from down the beach had just travelled with his 

parents by car across to Perth. Along the Nullabor he had 

seen some cyclists. 

So we hatched a plan to cycle across Australia someday. 

Well the friend moved and I lost touch but the goal of cycling 

across Australia remained. 

When I left school 25 years ago I did not have a real good 

impression of people nor the future of the world. We seemed 

to be poisoning the planet and I tended to not look for the 

Home at last! Mr Key at his Sydney home after his ride from 

Broome WA to Sydney. 

good in people. On leaving school I travelled first to New 

Zealand where I worked in ski fields, fishing boats and farms. 

It was then onto Mexico, Canada and America where I 

worked on oil rigs and worked with delinquent kids – part of 

the reason I ended up teaching. 

The idea of cycling across Australia stuck with me. So 

while in London I bought a bike. (I had never ridden more 

than 20k before in my life). I rode a bit around England, 

Sweden and Norway and then flew back with the bike to 

fulfil the goal by riding from Perth to Sydney. I had set a goal 

and felt a tremendous sense of achievement in accomplishing 

that goal. 

So at the end of Term III last year the next instalment 

began. It was off to Broome to extend and partly repeat the 

journey. Some people asked why? And I guess it was because 

I wanted to do it. Dreams and goals you need to hang onto 

and make them happen. 

On 10 October I left Broome in Western Australia and 

set off into the furnace of the Kimberley and Pilbra regions. 

It was not smooth sailing. The first roadhouse Sandfire Flats 

was 323kms away. The temperature was 45oC + and a hot 

headwind blew across the Roebuck Plains at times limiting 

speed to little more than walking pace. The water I carried 

was hot and felt like it burnt the back of your throat. At the 

end of the day I had drunk 8 litres of water but was quite 

dehydrated, I had covered 140km for the day. I cooked a meal 

but could not eat it. I felt so terrible. I was questioning my 

sanity and laid down on the ground sheet feeling quite 

miserable. I looked up to see the most magnificent sky and 

made a decision that I would not ride through the heat of the 

day but ride of a night. 

At 4am I set off heading for the next rest stop 80km away 

and almost out of water. When I arrived a couple offered me 

water, people offered me rides. It is this kind generosity of 

people that make you see the goodness in people. Problems 

continued on the journey – I broke spokes, I got punctures 

but as tough as it got the generosity and kindness of people 

always shone through. 

There were some beautiful experiences – like being on the 

road at midnight riding with a full moon lighting up the 

landscape. The magnificent sunrises and you have already 

travelled 100km and the glorious sunsets, and beautiful 

countryside. The amazing lightning storm on the Nullabor 

followed by the torrential rainstorm that flooded the tent. 

These areas of the Nullabor got about half of its annual 

rainfall in about 3 hours and a substantial amount of it ended 

up in my tent! 

Other highlights were the Nullabor cliffs – 80m drop to 

the ocean and as school of about 25 dolphins, which frolicked 

there for about 20 minutes. The Great Ocean Road with its 

strange and unusual bays and rock formation. 

The wildlife on the journey was amazing – thousands of 

kangaroos unfortunately many on the roadside dead. I raced 

an emu for about a kilometre – how fast does an emu go? I 

was doing 28kmph and only just keeping up with it. 

Dingoes, Echidna, feral cats, lizards and too many snakes for 

my liking. 

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Mr Key at the head of the Great Australian Bight in South Australia. 

In many respects the people you encounter make the 

journey and this aspect of my journey has not changed in 20 

years. There was a couple in a bus who would pull along side 

you as you were riding along and hand out a muesli bar. 

Another couple who I encountered three times who would 

pull up to see you were okay for water and have a chat. 

There were inspirational people like Phil – in his 30’s, 

who had a stroke 10 years ago and was paralysed down one 

side of his body, who rather than sit at home and feel sorry for 

himself, was cycling around Australia. Shue, a Japanese 

cyclist with cerebral palsy, which made it difficult for him to 

ride straight. All out having a go. 

The British cyclist who had ridden through India, Nepal 

and Tibet and from Darwin to Port Augusta, about 

29,000km, when I met him. He tells stories of running 

border crossing at 3am in sub zero temperatures. 

In travelling from Broome to Sydney I cycled 8,300km 

but as with most tasks when you break it down into 

manageable pieces 100-150km and before long you have 

covered 1,000km, 4,000km and then all too soon you are back 

in Sydney. 

I enjoyed the trip tremendously and figured that if you see 

an old bloke cycling round Australia in another 20 years and 

possibly 20 years after that you will know who it is. 

May you enjoy your journey through school and your life 

journey. 

Following Mr Key was the School Captain, Thomas 

Borger, who also gave a very inspiring speech. I feel 

Thomas truly captures the reason why you would want 

to send your son to St Aloysius’ College: 

“St Aloysius College is the finest school in Australia, and 

has been since its inception one hundred and twenty four 

years ago, one hundred of which have been on this site in 

Milson’s Point. Jesuit philosophies along with steadfast staff 

members have proven to be a successful formula in preparing 

young men for life. 

For nine years now I have been a part of this school, and 

I have experienced the workings of this successful formula. 

From a very early age, I have been taught the value of being 

an Aloysian. Being Aloysians, we have been educated in all 

facets of life, sculpting and shaping us into complete human 

beings. 

We are educated in the brain, as required, taking part in 

lessons, classes, homework, and are assessed in this matter at 

the end of our schooling, in the HSC. As a part of this 

schooling, we are educated in the arts, with music, drama and 

visual arts expanding our minds, and our expressions, 

educating our senses. Sport and PDHPE takes good care of 

our physical development, which helps us to understand the 

way our body functions and how to look after it. We are 

educated in the art of speaking, with the art of speech, and a 

large and successful debating unit. And, people who know 

what they are on about, namely the Jesuit fathers, educate us 

spiritually. 

That is as far as schools generally go so far as education is 

concerned, but St Aloysius’ takes it one step further, 

educating us in the way of service and being ‘Men for Others’. 

As a part of our compulsory curriculum in Year 11, it is 

required that we complete a minimum of thirty hours of 

community service. No other experience has opened my eyes, 

and my heart so much as being a servant of people. I also 

learnt a lot from the volunteers I worked with. They taught 

me that service to others is an important part of being 

human, and is an integral part of humanity. 

While it is important to be an intelligent, well-rounded 

young man, it is imperative to be an intelligent, well-rounded 

young man capable of loving, and helping fellow human 

beings, if we are going to be complete men when we leave this 

hall at the end of year twelve. 

Many of you may recall the red headed rascal, Ben Frost 

(SAC 2001), who left in 2001. By the time he had finished 

his schooling, he was addicted to community service, and had 

completed close to one hundred hours of community service, 

with no intention of stopping. He was seen among other 

schools as a figurehead for community involvement, as a 

model student for others to be compared to, indeed, he is a 

fine Aloysian. St Aloysius’ Old Boy and Australian of the 

Year in 2000, Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE (SAC 1947) is 

another name that comes to mind of those who have gone on 

to serve the community after school. He is well known 

throughout the world for his work in the field of medicine, 

namely in antibody research, and also in the fight for 

Aboriginal reconciliation. He is another marvellous example 

of what our school is all about. 

These are just two examples of many, who have left these 

hallowed halls, and gone on to serve the community. The 

book “Men For Others”, launched late last year, is a publication 

containing details of all those Aloysians who paid the 

ultimate sacrifice for their country in times of war. So there 

are many, many people who have been associated with this 

school and become ‘Men for Others’. 

Last year Miss Bryant, inaugurated the Social Justice 

Committee. This group made their presence felt with lunch 

time forums in the Wyalla Lecture Theatre during which 

prominent members of the community came and spoke on 

issues such as asylum seekers, the poor and homeless, and the 

government. On Thursday nights, a group of them would 

venture out into King’s Cross to serve and converse with the 

homeless men and women who spend the night at St Canice’s 

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Senior School 

Hostel. It is amazing what can be learned from these people 

who society pigeonholes as homeless, helpless and worthless. 

I assure you they are men and women, like you and me. They 

have thoughts, desires and needs, and if we are to be the next 

generation of society’s movers and shakers, then we should 

pay attention to these minorities, who are in dire need of our 

respect, help and affectionate love. 

At World Youth Day last July, Greg Egan (Year 12), 

Chris Yee (Year 12), and myself were lucky enough to attend 

the final Mass, celebrated by the Holy father, Pope John Paul 

II, at an old aerodrome, attended by eight-hundredthousand-people 

who braved gale force winds and a lot of 

rain. During the Pope’s sermon, he said many things, but 

there was one thing that stays in my mind. He said: 

“The future is in your hearts and in your hands, God is 

entrusting you the task, at first difficult and uplifting, of working 

with him in building a civilization of love.In your quest for 

justice, in the promotion for peace, in your commitment to 

brotherhood and solidarity, let NO-ONE surpass you!” 

I heard that, and I thought: ‘St Aloysius’ is pretty much 

there JPII!’ 

The spirit that every school in Sydney wants to have, the 

community atmosphere that schools nation wide yearn for, 

the calibre of students that we produce, and will continue to 

produce, something that a lot of schools can only dream of, 

we have. We have found what it takes, what ingredients to 

add, and the right mix of everything to produce complete and 

compassionate human beings who are willing to venture out 

and show the world how it should be done. 

This school is renowned throughout Australia for our 

educational prowess, our musical talents, our hard working 

sporting teams, our sound spiritual and religious 

programmes, our view, our family atmosphere, and last but no 

where near least, we are known for our boisterous Blue and 

Gold army that belts out loud, noisy and energetic cheers that 

can be heard echoing through the valleys surrounding our 

home ground, “The College Oval” in Willoughby. 

In last years HSC, we had incredibly impressive results 

with one hundred and seventeen names on the distinguished 

achievers list for 2002! For a class of less than one hundred 

and twenty students, this is a truly remarkable achievement. 

At CAS swimming and athletics also, the roar of the 

Aloys army, as one of their own takes to the blocks is 

something that just has to be experienced to be understood. 

I will always remember James Nakkan (SAC 2000) finishing 

1st in the opens relay at CAS athletics in 2000, and the roar 

from the crowd at the realisation that St Aloysius’ had 

reached the dizzying heights of second place, ahead of the 

much fancied Knox, and Trinity outfits. It was just 

incredible. 

Competing at CAS athletics since Year 7, I can happily 

say that St Aloysius’ is what no other school is, it is a family. 

The appreciation and praise that you receive from the crowd, 

your peers and your teachers, when you represent your school 

at any level, is like no other support you will ever experience 

outside of your family, it is marvellous. St Aloysius’ is a community 

in which all students get along and all have a common 

respect for themselves and others, there is no other school 

quite like ours in the nation. 

But may we remember that this school has two major factors 

that influence it other than the students. They are the 

parents and the staff. The contribution that these people give 

to this school community is so great that without these two 

bodies, this school would not function. There would be no 

athletics, no education, no spirit, no Aloysius’. They are a 

major factor in why this school is where it is today. The example 

in service that they show provides us with great leads to 

follow and great examples of how to act. 

And to our Headmaster, Fr Smith, he has been serving 

the school for an epic eighteen years, which is longer than all 

but a handful of all the people sitting in front of me have been 

alive. He will be leaving us at the end of this term and I am 

sure that when he leaves he will be missed. His “good on ya’s” 

will remain forever etched in the minds of all who have been 

in contact with him over these past eighteen years. Fr Smith, 

thank you. 

As I look out across this hall, I see young men bursting 

with energy, full of talent and potential. And while we are 

already the finest school in the nation, we will never be the 

best unless our talents and potentials are fully realised. We 

will never be complete humans unless we attempt all facets of 

life. Get involved in athletics, music, arts, debating, languages, 

swimming, the social justice group, amnesty, not just 

to have a go but also to contribute to the activity, and to gain 

something from it. 

May we be better humans, reaching out to those in need, 

and may we show love and respect to all people we come 

across, just like our patron, St Aloysius’. 

To all the new staff, new boys and the Year VII’s, welcome. 

I hope, and I am sure, your time at St Aloysius’ will be 

as enjoyable as mine has been. 

This year let us get involved in school life, and let us 

realise our goals. This is the finest school in Australia; I rate 

none higher, But let us never forget that we are ‘Born for 

Greater Things”. 

I would just like to finish by reading the prayer to St 

Aloysius’, please listen to the words and the meaning they 

hold. 

Win for me St Aloysius’, by your prayers, 

Grace from God that my youthful years, 

Like yours be dedicated to His greater glory 

In whatever manner of life or occupation 

He calls me to. 

Help me, as you did, to renounce everything 

Which comes between God, and myself 

Above all, my own self will. 

And by your example, 

Inspire me to live, 

Not selfishly for myself alone, 

But in care and service 

Of all whom it is in my power to help. 

St. Aloysius’ …Pray for Us! 

Thomas Borger Year 12 

School Captain 

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Honour the past … 

Invest in the future. 

For 123 year St Aloysius’ College has been a 

leading academic and cultural centre, an 

enduring source of pride for generations of 

students, friends and Old Boys. Help us sustain 

this level of excellence and reach new goals 

of growth and achievement by making a 

financial contribution to the College. Giving 

to St Aloysius’ is about much more than the 

amount you contribute; it’s about giving 

something back. It’s about reaffirming 

the Jesuit tradition of educating ‘Men for Others’ 

– timeless ideals that have sustained and 

motivated us through the best and worst 

of times. 

For more information on how you can 

support St Aloysius’ College with 

a tax-deductable gift, 

please call Murray Happ (SAC 1985) 

on 02 9929 4692 or 

murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 

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Senior School 

PDHPE Day 

On Friday 21 February, Year X participated in a 

series of workshops held by a variety of 

community groups which included the following: 

Lisa Edmonds Paralympic Wheelchair Presenter (Silver 

Medalist), Mental Awareness (MIEA), Trent driving 

School, combat aerobics and Yoga. The day was a most 

informative and enjoyable day and from the many positive 

responses from the staff, presenters and boys I think we 

have fulfilled our aim of exposing the boys to the many 

positive PDHPE learning experiences available from our 

local communities. All of Year 10 is to be congratulated for 

their behavior throughout the day. 

Current statistics 

The relevance of days such as our PDHPE day become 

increasingly pertinent as current research states that 

currently in Australia: 

Suicide amongst adolescent males increases each year 

by 1%, with 3 males deaths to every 1 female death, 

due mainly to higher accident and suicide rates. Over 

the period 1979-1998, the suicide rate rose by 40%, 

with the male rate around 4 times higher than the 

female rate. 

The increase in drug use is also on the increase in 

Australia with the death rate from drug dependence in 

1998 almost five times higher than the 1979 rate, with 

one in five males and 1 in 10 females aged 18-24 years 

found to have ‘substance use disorders’ (harmful use or 

dependence). 

One in five individuals will suffer from some form of 

mental illness in their lives. Rates of depressive 

disorders are 3 times higher for young females than 

males. 

25% of 14-19 year olds and 39% of those aged 20-24 

years were regular or occasional smokers. 

Death rates for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander peoples were found to be 2.8 times higher for 

males and 2 times higher for females. 

These statistics represent some of the many key 

community indicators which through our current Year 10 

PDHPE course we are able to introduce discussion, 

debate and then continue to consolidate opinion, 

knowledge and experience toward further study of the 

Year 11 and 12, 2 unit HSC course. The PDHPE course 

plays an integral role in highlighting and investigating 

many societal strengths and weaknesses, which are 

influenced by social, political, cultural, economic and 

physical factors. A practical example of this can be seen 

through the following: Women from migrant families 

tend to have low paid jobs, limited opportunities to learn 

English and inadequate working conditions. These factors 

may lead to poor health among many members of the 

entire group: for example, chronic RSI, back disorders and 

Angus Ryan (Year 10) experimenting with a Yoga position 

other work related conditions developed as a result of 

working in safe or inadequate conditions. 

Thanks again to all those involved in the year ten 

PDHPE day, I look forward to a fantastic year with a 

renewed enthusiasm from the boys leading up to 

opportunity of each boy selecting the course for the 

Preliminary Year (Year 11) in 2004. 

Mr Simon Board, Mr Sinclair Watson and 

Mr Patrick Cameron (SAC 1987) 

PDHPE Department 

2002 Under 13 Fencing team came 3rd in the State. 

Left to right; Grant Elliot, Morgan Ferrier, David Donato, 

James Zwar, Coach - Jeff Gray 

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Gifted and Talented Students at 

St Aloysius’ College 

Since my appointment at St Aloysius’ College, I have 

been pleasantly surprised to see the incredible range 

of fabulous co-curricular activities on offer to meet 

the needs of all students, including the gifted student 

population. 

However, it is vital for teachers to be able to identify 

gifted students in their classroom, especially if they are to 

provide them with appropriate opportunities to extend 

and enrich their learning experiences. 

The Learning Support Team is aware that there are 

many gifted students who have not yet been identified. 

Identification is vital so that ways to support their learning 

needs in the mixed-ability classroom can be investigated. 

So what does the term “gifted” actually mean and how 

can we identify gifted students? 

Gifted children 

When we use the label “gifted” we mean people of wellabove 

average intelligence. Just as there are people of wellbelow 

average intelligence whose thoughts and feelings are 

very different from that of the general population, so too 

there are people of well-above average intelligence whose 

thoughts and feelings are also very different - more 

complex and of greater depth. 

Giftedness is a different way of ‘being’ and this 

difference affects a gifted person throughout their entire 

life. Children who are different from the norm and who 

therefore experience many things in life differently need 

help in understanding why. Therefore, it is important to 

discuss intellectual and emotional differences with the 

gifted child. 

Helping a gifted child to understand their giftedness 

focuses less on the label and more on the accompanying 

behaviours eg quick learning ability; sensitivity to others’ 

problems will not make the child “big headed”. On the 

contrary, it will prevent the child from equating better 

learner with better person. 

How does St Aloysius’ College identify children as being 

“gifted”? 

Behavioural checklists - there are many lists of 

characteristics that students gifted in one or more areas 

may exhibit. 

Parent nominations - via parent questionnaire as to the 

child’s characteristics, interests and home achievements at 

time of enrolment, and an openness throughout the 

student’s time at the school for the parent to raise concerns 

and highlight any discrepancies between home and school 

performance. 

Peer nominations - with questions such as “who would you 

turn to with such and such a problem?”. 

Self nominations - made easier when specific programmes 

are advertised and open to the whole school - well-hidden 

talents can be discovered this way. 

Standardised tests 

IQ tests - including tests which are designed to minimise 

culture or language bias, eg Ravens. 

Common General Characteristics of a Gifted Child; 

Is a fast learner 

Learns with little or no instruction or help 

Understands the meaning of adult conversation 

Began talking earlier than usual 

Knows a lot of words and uses them correctly in 

sentences 

Is interested in reading 

Can sit through hearing a long book and likes to hear 

it again 

Has a good memory 

Picks up songs quickly and repeats them accurately 

after a few hearings 

Will attempt tasks which he knows in his mind how to 

do but which he cannot yet do physically 

Puts puzzles together easily 

Shows a long attention span for stories or conversation 

Discusses ideas in detail 

Has a sense of humour 

Has a vivid imagination 

Shows interest in complex issues 

Is interested in problems beyond his age or experience 

level 

Is very observant 

Is impatient or easily bored with routine tasks 

Prefers older playmates 

Enjoys speaking with adults 

I would advise all current parents to contact me at the 

College if you believe your son is gifted, as the earlier that 

we are able to identify his talents, the sooner we can 

implement programmes that will assist him. 

Miss Linda Maher 

Head of Learning Support 

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Senior School 

The welcome page of the College Intranet Site. 

Computers @ St Aloysius’ College 

St Aloysius’ College acknowledges that computers are 

an essential element in education and work. To 

provide users with a comfortable and efficient 

computer experience we have redesigned and improved 

our network infrastructure. The 21st Century was a 

rebirth for Information Technology (IT) and many 

changes have been made. 

Computers are now available at all three campuses and 

are networked via cable or wireless systems with live 

connections to the Internet continuously. The 

workstations are networked providing students the ability 

to access information or print from any computer at all 

three campuses. 

The Main features of Information Technology at St 

Aloysius’ College include; 

6 dedicated computer labs supporting all Microsoft 

platforms, 

2 MB SHDSL link to the Internet, 

Library computers at both Junior and Middle schools, 

Multimedia Lab, 

Science labs networked, 

Microwave Link connecting Junior and Middle 

campuses enabling the Junior School to access the 

Internet and other resources, 

Fibre Optic Cables attaching workstations to servers, 

CD servers providing networked resources, 

Intranet access, 

E-mail for all staff, 

Wireless activity in designated areas, 

An Administration Database to maintain information 

on students and the community. 

The IT Department’s most recent project is the 

College Intranet. The Intranet site is designed to provide 

internal resources online to the College Community and 

prepare the students for university. An intranet site is a 

Web site that looks and acts just like any other Web site, 

but the security surrounding an intranet fends off 

unauthorised access. It is password protected and only 

available to the College Community and not the general 

public. Remote access will enable students the ability to 

view homework online, submit homework online, view 

information on Co-curricular activities and other school 

related matters. 

In addition individuals have remote access to their 

network Home Directory that is used for personal storage. 

The St Aloysius’ College intranet can be accessed via a 

link on the home page of the St Aloysius’ College website 

(www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au). 

Mr George Angel 

IT Manager 

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Grumitt Scholars 

When I discovered I was awarded a Grumitt 

Scholarship at St Aloysius’ College, I was 

excited to say the least, at the prospect of 

traveling round the world to take part in such an 

experience for six months. Despite the fact that I had 

spent 10 years at St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow, I thought 

that surely life at our Aloysian brother school in Sydney 

would be completely different. However I was to be 

proved wrong as from the outset it became apparent that a 

friendly atmosphere and welcoming nature of both staff 

and pupils were common bonds that these Aloysian 

schools share. 

In term one I have been assigned to the Senior School. 

My main task is to act as an aide in French classes – a job 

I find interesting and enjoyable. Moreover I tend to cover 

some classes for absent teachers, which is quite a 

challenge. Indeed, trying to control a class of thirty 

boisterous boys is tough in itself but add a Scottish accent 

into the equation and it becomes even more interesting! It 

has amazed me how inquisitive the boys are with regards 

to all things Scottish. Furthermore I lost count after the 

first few days of the number of times I described the taste 

of haggis and detailed implicitly how I was not friends 

with ‘Groundskeeper Willy’ from the Simpsons. 

When I am not answering Scottish questions I also 

help out with Year 7 Tennis and the Chess team. One of 

the highlights of my time so far was the Music Camp at 

Collaroy where Choral practice and touch rugby went 

hand in hand. I enjoy the variety of jobs I perform as this 

week I am helping out with the set design for the drama 

production, Arsenic and Old Lace. 

When I return home I am going to Edinburgh 

University to study French and Politics but I am sure I will 

have an eventful few months ahead of me before that if the 

first half of the Term has been anything to go by. 

Mr Michael Brown 

2003 Grumitt Scholar 

Grumitt Scholarship 

Australia, what an awesome place and what an 

opportunity I have been offered through the 

Grumitt Scholarship Programme. For eight years 

I studied at Stonyhurst College in the heart of Lancashire, 

England now a co-educational Jesuit school. In Rhetoric 

and Poetry (the equivalent of Years 11 and 12) I studied 

Geography, Economics and Biology. At Stonyhurst I was 

involved with the 1st XV rugby, the 1st XI Soccer and I 

was also a Senior Under Officer in the Cadet Unit. 

Since arriving at the College in January I have been 

attached to the Junior School. My duties include assisting 

the teachers with their programmes and three mornings a 

week I have groups of the Year 3’s for reading which is a 

great experience. I was also lucky enough to be involved in 

the College Music Camp, which was held at Collaroy in 

late February. I have met some great people and had a 

fantastic time so far. 

I am looking forward to experiencing the Senior 

School in Term II and hope to see more of this beautiful 

country during the break. 

When I return to England in July, I will be going to 

Bristol University to study a 3-year course in Geography. 

I am sure I will enjoy the rest of my stay in Australia. 

Everyone has made me feel so welcome, I really feel at 

home at St Aloysius’. 

I would especially like to thank Rev Fr John Grumitt 

SJ for the opportunity of being a Grumitt Scholar and to 

Rev Fr Smith SJ and Mr Lobo for making my time at the 

College so enjoyable. 

Mr Ryan McGill 

2003 Grumitt Scholar 

The social event of the year 

is fast approaching! 

THE WINTER 

SOLSTICE BALL 

21 June 2003, 7pm 

In late 2002, a group of ex-Riverview and Loreto 

students grouped together to work on a major 

fundraiser for the Jesuit Refugee Service ( JRS). As 

a result, the inspiration of a Winter Solstice Ball was 

born. Derived from the ancient theme of ‘light 

emerging from darkness - truth emerging from 

ignorance’, solstice is a fitting theme to the Black 

Tie fundraiser. 

The night promises to be one of great 

entertainment and is an excellent opportunity for 

young people to band together to raise awareness 

and funds for a worthy cause. 

For further information, please contact 

Amelia Babos on 0438 697 252. 

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Junior School 

Mr Van der Meer with some of his Year 6 class. 

The beginning of the school year is always a busy and 

exciting time and 2003 hasn’t been an exception. As 

I write this I am reflecting on the first month of the 

Term – the joys, the anticipation, the jitters, the novelties 

from the point of view of staff, students and parents. It’s 

been a very special time for the students and their families 

who are new to the College. The Junior school is full and a 

bit in that we have 333 students having welcomed 130 new 

students into our school family along with two new 

members of staff in Miss Claire Shepherd (Music) and Mr. 

Paul Van der Meer (Year 6 Teacher). We also welcomed 

Miss Linda Maher as Head of Learning Support a new 

position within the College (Years 3 – 12) with 

responsibility for catering to the varied learning needs of all 

our boys. We are eagerly awaiting the completion of the 

office set up for the new “Learning Centre” that will house 

the “Learning Support” team within the Junior School. 

The Junior School welcomed our Grumitt Scholar for 

2003, Mr Ryan McGill from our brother Jesuit School, 

Stonyhurst in England. Ryan joins our GAP student, Iain 

Gray, from the Dolour Academy in Scotland. Both Ryan 

and Iain have proved to be a tremendous asset to the Junior 

School with their enthusiasm and great work ethic. They 

assist the staff in miscellaneous ways in and out of Class and 

our boys have two very impressive role models in them. 

Miss Claire Shepherd with some students in the Music Room. 

I am delighted to report that nearly all our boys have 

had a smooth transition into St. Aloysius’ and all the 

feedback I’ve had from parents has been most positive and 

encouraging. Within the first three weeks we’ve had 

successful ‘opening’ events such as Information Night for 

new parents, Commencement Mass and Cocktail Party, 

Parent Teacher Information nights, summer sport trials and 

a most enjoyable Swimming Carnival with participation by 

most students in the Junior School. I would like to thank 

the staff for their super effort in making it possible for this 

school community to make such a fine start to what 

promises to be a rewarding and productive year. 

Mr Martin Lobo 

Head of Junior School 

Rev Fr Schneider SJ Celebrates 

a Double 

Rev Fr Geoff Schneider SJ 

For Rev Fr Schneider SJ who avoids the limelight like 

the plague, the last three months have been 

excruciatingly painful in that he has found it next to 

impossible to keep out of being the centre of attention. The 

College Family, his Jesuit brothers and his family in 

Melbourne came together on many occasions to celebrate 

two major milestones in his life. 

Firstly on December 23, 2002 he turned 90. This was 

followed by his 70th Anniversary celebration as a member 

of the Society of Jesus in January 2003. 

Fr Schneider has been described as a ‘living legend’, an 

‘icon’ and a ‘Mr Constant’, and those of us who have had 

close association with him, especially the Junior School staff 

appreciate his enormous contribution to this College over 

the years. He has taught literally generations of Aloysians. 

In the early 1960’s and throughout the 1970’s Fr Schneider 

was associated with this College firstly as its Sportsmaster 

and then as Head of the Junior School. In the early 1980’s 

he worked at the Catholic Education Office in Leichhardt 

as an advisor for Religious Education in the Archdiocese of 

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Sydney. Fr Schneider is a staunch supporter of the Junior 

School and it is not surprising to find that at St Aloysius’ we 

have not only a Classroom dedicated to his name but also an 

inter-house football competition and gala day held annually 

called the Fr Schneider Cup in recognition of his loyal 

support of the Junior School sport. Another Jesuit School 

with which he is closely associated is Xavier College, 

Melbourne. As well as being an Old Boy of the school, Fr 

Schneider was a member of staff at both of its Junior School 

campuses, Burke Hall and Kostka Hall in the 1950s and 

early 1960s including a stint as the Headmaster of 

Burke Hall. 

I have known Fr Schneider for the last 23 years. He is 

an amazing individual. He is a man of few words but 

someone who lets his actions speak for themselves. Strong 

work ethic, loyalty and simplicity are his trademarks. As 

Chaplain of the Junior School for the past 20 years, he has 

been a perfect role model for both staff and students alike. 

He is a man of deep faith and as someone who lives his life 

to be full by always endeavouring to do the right thing, he 

is admired greatly. We congratulate Fr Schneider on his 

90th birthday and thank God for all the graces and blessings 

He has showered on us during Fr Schneider’s 70 years of 

faithful service to this College as a member of the Society 

of Jesus. 

Mr Martin Lobo 

Head of the Junior School 

Junior School Curriculum Report 

As a result of evaluation and reflection of curriculum 

issues, the Junior School curriculum had undergone 

some changes in recent times. The outcomes based 

approach has now been embraced in all KLA’s, (Key 

Learning Areas) where teaching and learning, and assessing 

and reporting focuses on student centred learning and 

supports the belief that students learn in different ways, 

having diverse and preferred learning styles. To this end we 

are now reporting all our KLA’s in outcomes. 

Teachers are involved in continuous assessment, both 

summative and formative. Assessment takes places in many 

forms, with exams and tests at various intervals. Anecdotal 

records, work samples, role plays, peer assessment, 

discussion, speeches, observation, checklists, projects, rating 

scales, journals and self-assessment, to name a few, are also 

employed to evaluate progress and report on outcomes. 

These forms of assessment allow for the diverse learning 

styles of our students and are a welcome addition to pen and 

paper testing and the content driven, knowledge acquisition 

of past systems. Outcomes-based education is done in 

Stages: Stage Two outcomes are covered over two years in 

Grades 3 and 4 and Stage 3 Outcomes are addressed in 

Years 5 and 6. This allows for individual’s rates of 

development in achieving the range of outcomes over a twoyear 

period and to move beyond if they are ready. 

The Science KLA has been reviewed and we have made 

some alterations to our scope and sequence format. We 

introduced a new science program, called Primary 

Investigations, which was developed by the Australian 

Academy of Science to meet a pressing need in primary 

education. Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE (SAC 1947), an Old 

Boy of St Aloysius’, has penned the foreword to the text. 

This programme has given the boys a more hands on 

approach. The goal of Primary Investigations is to sustain a 

student’s natural curiosity by encouraging them to explore 

their surroundings and improve their explanations of the 

world. It involves co-operative learning as the boys work in 

groups of three with a manager, a speaker and a director, all 

with specific responsibilities for the outcome. The Year 3 to 

Year 6 programme involves investigation into balance and 

decisions, energy and investigation, systems and analysis 

and patterns and predictions with sub-strands of 

constructing and testing, problems and solutions, design 

and efficiency and constraints and trade-offs to name a few. 

Teachers and pupils alike have given very positive feedback 

on the new programme. Miss Busuttil (Year 4.2) organised 

the very popular visits by the ‘Labs on Legs’ company that 

provided a very entertaining and ‘hands on experience’ for 

students in the area of investigation and process. 

Our HSIE scope and sequence has been revised and 

includes a number of BOS units on current issues, 

government, democracy, cultural studies, identity and 

values, communities, colonisation, people and beliefs, places 

then, now and tomorrow, discovery of gold, state and 

national parks, good and services, needs and wants, and 

global connections, highlighting social justice and 

intercultural understanding. 

The challenging UNSW Maths, English and Science 

Competitions were once again undertaken in 2002. We also 

entered 60 boys into the UNSW Writing Competition for 

the first time with Chris Chan (Year 6) and Adam Pasfield 

(Year 7) receiving High Distinctions. The task was to write 

a review of a new children’s television show. Nine 

Certificates of Distinction and 15 Certificates of Credit 

were also awarded to students at the College. 

Three hundred and thirteen boys took part in the Maths 

Competition with Alex Donnelly (Year 6), Kieran Kishore 

(Year 6) and Thomas White (Year 6) receiving High 

Distinctions, with a further 52 Certificates of Distinction 

and 82 of Credit. Three hundred and five boys sat the 

English Competition with 31 Distinction and 91 Credits 

awarded. Three hundred and twenty one boys took part in 

the Science Competition with Zach Parker (Year 4), Patrick 

Carroll (Year 5), Simon Ojong (Year 5), Kieran Kishore 

(Year 6), Francis Gageler (Year 7) and Michael Brennan 

(Year 7) earning High Distinctions. There were 46 

Distinction and 85 Credits also awarded. 

In 2002 we entered two teams into Tournament of 

Minds. The team that undertook the maths engineering 

challenge consisted of Jack Oakley (Year 7), Tom Hall (Year 

7), Michael Favoloro (Year 7), Sebastian Lush (Year 7), 

Joshua Hindmarsh (Year 7), Hugh Keane (Year 7) and 

Thomas O’Donahoo (Year7). They had to design a very 

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Junior School 

tortuous machine that sorted ping-pong and tennis balls 

into certain categories accompanied by music and drama. 

This team went on to being runners-up in their category. 

Our second team entered the social science challenge and 

had to dispose of nuclear waste from the frozen north and 

while they were also outstanding they competed in a much 

larger pool. This team was made up of Adam Pasfield, Ted 

Talas, Tom Smith, Tom Riisfeldt, John Slaven, James 

Argent and Taylor Dent (all Year 7). This was a very 

worthwhile and fun venture for both teams and their coordinators, 

Mr Scott Hardgrove and myself. . 

During the 2002 academic year Mrs Johnson coordinated 

the Maths Olympiad over a period of 20 weeks 

in Terms II and III. Fifteen boys in Years 5 and 6 met on 

Wednesday mornings before school to do practice 

questions and previous tests. Every four weeks there was a 

test with all marks being tallied toward individual and team 

marks. Our top three performers, Adam Pasfield, Michael 

Favoloro and Kiernan Kishore were recognised at our end 

of year assembly. Other participants in this very 

challenging Olympiad were Mark Bedson, Steven De 

Souza, James Yee Joy, Tom Smith, Angus Dawson, Ben 

Sweeney, Laurance Fan, Nathan Kuk, Marcus Hoon, 

Matthew Youssef, Thomas Porcaro, Luke Vererka and 

Edward McKenzie (all Year 7). A number of our talented 

mathematicians attended maths enrichment camps and 

workshops during the year. 

Gifted and Talented Weekend Workshops were offered 

to boys in Years 3 to 6 at various times and venues 

throughout the year. The workshops catered for a wide 

range of interest with some diverse and challenging 

activities. We participated in The Nestle Writing 

Competition, Oz-Spell and Poetry Competitions with 

Nicholas Plummer (Year 6), Oliver Bouris (Year 7) and 

Mark Sindone (Year 6) being recognised for their entries in 

the Nestle Competition. Angus Dawson (Year 7) was 

runner-up in the district Oz-Spell final and Partick Noonan 

(Year 7) received an award in the Dorothea Mackellar 

Poetry Competition. 

Years 3 and 5 undertook the BST in Literacy and 

Numeracy and PWA tasks with results being sent to parents 

in October. The results of the BST and PWA were very 

pleasing with 89% of our boys in Year 5 in the top two 

bands for Literacy and 87% in the top two bands for 

Numeracy. In Year 3 we had 70% of our students placed in 

the top two bands for Literacy and 89% in the top two 

bands for Numeracy. Of the 111 boys in Year 5 who sat the 

PWA we had 77% in the top two bands and in Year 3 75% 

of boys were placed in the top two bands. Whilst these are 

excellent results we will use the analysis provided to further 

inform our teaching practice and setting of goals for the 

current academic year. 

In 2002 we introduced a Portfolio system for each 

student in the Junior School. This being the initial year we 

experimented with various criteria and evaluated these and 

have decided upon set criteria for its use in the Junior 

School. The portfolio system has a variety of uses, not the 

least of which is to showcase samples of work which 

demonstrate evidence of progress or outcomes achieved; as 

well as opportunities to assist with parent-teacher 

interviews; as an evaluation tool containing contents that 

are specified and scored (exams, projects, tests); an 

opportunity to reflect growth and development over time. 

The portfolio is a blue display folder with the school crest in 

gold and will serve as an indicator to students of their 

endeavours and progress. 

We acknowledged our academic prizewinners, first, 

second and third in aggregate at the 2002 Annual Prize 

Giving. Congratulations to them all. A special mention 

ought to be made of the Dux of each year – Robert 

Darvall (Year 3), Simon Ojong (Year 4), Tom Riisfeldt 

(Year 5) and Adam Pasfield (Year 6), as well as those who 

received recognition of achievement, application and 

commendation. 

Each class teacher undertakes to program for a KLA 

within their grade and four of those teachers support me by 

taking on the overall responsibility for their KLA in the 

Junior School. (Science Miss Busuttil, Maths Mrs Johnson, 

HSIE Mr Hardgrove and English Mr Paul Van de Meer 

who has replaced Mr Kevin Herbert in Year 6). These 

teachers assist in scope and sequence planning for each 

curriculum area, organising excursions or incursions, 

disseminating information and current developments in 

their particular curriculum area. During 2003 we will be 

introducing the new Maths Syllabus K-10. We have been 

involved in reviewing this syllabus and I look forward to its 

introduction as I feel it is a positive step forward on what 

was already a very good syllabus. A syllabus has a life cycle 

of between ten and fifteen years and the one in current use 

was launched in 1989. 

In 2003 we continue to develop our curriculum, our 

professional goals to pursue excellence in teaching and 

learning: to propose Christ as a model of human life, and to 

promote lifelong learning and spiritual growth in all our 

endeavours in the Junior School. 

Mrs Caroline Byrne 

Head of Curriculum 

Junior School 

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Junior School Sport 

On what has been a very busy first term for both 

staff and teachers I would like to congratulate all 

boys for their involvement in the Junior School 

sport programme. From all reports all boys are arriving at 

the correct grounds and have wasted no time at all settling 

into a new school and/or a new team. Boys are to be 

commended for the wearing of their uniforms with pride 

and for their enthusiasm in the various sports. 

A suburb performance by all basketball teams since the 

start of Term I. Well done to the tennis teams showing 

unbelievable form at home. Some narrow losses to Knox in 

the cricket shows the work that needs to be done in the 

lead up to the next summer season in Term IV. Thankyou 

to the parents who assisted in some capacity on the 

weekends and for those parents that have expressed 

interest in assisting in the future. 

Well done to all boys for such a fine start to the year in 

the various sporting spheres with most of us now looking 

forward to what the winter season holds. 

Knox Invitational Swimming Carnival 

The Junior School Swim Team competed at the Knox 

Grammar School Invitational Swimming Carnival very 

successfully, gaining First Place. Well done to all boys in 

their individual races and relay teams respectively as we 

won all of the age relays. 

Riverview Invitational Swimming Carnival 

In this mid week carnival we fielded our largest squad yet, 

with over 55 boys competing at this carnival. Individual 

performances by Paul Sindone (Year 4), Michael de Gail 

(Year 5), Chris Sudarmana (Year 6) and superb 

performances by our relay teams resulted in first place for 

St Aloysius’, only to move down to second place after a 

technical disqualification in the ‘Open Age’ relay. Well 

done to all boys on their efforts and performance at this 

carnival. 

The Kings School Invitational Swimming Carnival 

While we were not as successful in this carnival as the 

others in the swim season a special mention must be made 

to the boys that competed at this carnival. Out of the eight 

invited schools, including girls schools, we had the 

smallest team due to swimmers being sick on the night, 

and others attending the CIS Trials. This though did not 

hamper the efforts of the boys with several boys putting up 

their hand to fill in the races in the various age groups. 

Special mention to Paul Sindone (Year 4) who swam in 

two relays, and his own individual races (with a waterproof 

cast on his broken left arm) and to Alex Agius (Year 5) 

who did the same (minus the cast!). Despite not being 

their preferred stroke the boys did not think twice when 

asked who wanted to fill in for the boys absent in butterfly, 

breaststroke etc. With the girls schools (PLC in 

particular) swimming a fantastic meet, our boys should be 

commended on their combined performance on the night. 

CAS Swim trials 

Congratulations to all Michael de Gail (Year 5) and Chris 

Sudarmana (Year 6) who were selected in the CAS 

Swimming Team. Both boys swam remarkably well and 

now progress to the next level of trials at the Sydney 

Aquatic Centre. Well done to the other boys who 

competed for the College but were not successful in 

progressing. 

State Nipper Championships 

Congratulations to all boys who competed at the State 

Championships on 1 March. Both water and beach events 

were contested resulting in several of our Junior School 

boys receiving medals in their chosen discipline. 

Rugby and Soccer Preparations 

Preparations for the upcoming winter season are well 

under way at the Junior School. Trials have already begun 

for the Prep 1sts, 2nds and 3rds in both Rugby and Soccer. 

Trials for the remainder will take place in the last three 

weeks of Term I. Since the beginning of term our new 

Year 3 class have been participating in ‘how to play’ 

sessions in their sport time on Friday afternoon with Phil 

Thompson (1st XV Captain and SAC 2002) employed to 

introduce the boys to Rugby. Mr Nic Boys (Year 4.1 

teacher) will be taking the Prep 1st Soccer side this year 

and I will be taking the Prep 1st Rugby side. Early in 

Term II both teams will go on tour, travelling to Canberra 

for our annual pre season trial games against Canberra 

Grammar and Tudor House Bowral. Boys in all teams 

will also have the opportunity to attend fitness sessions 3 

mornings a week to ready them for the 10 week Rugby and 

Soccer season. 

Term Two Dates For Diary 

3 May Barker Invitational Athletics Carnival 

Normal Winter team sport trials 

10 May Shore Invitational Athletics Carnival 

Normal Winter team sport trials 

12 May JSHAA Athletics Carnival Homebush 

15 & 16 May St Aloysius College Junior School 

Canberra Rugby and Soccer Tour 

17 May The Kings School Cross Country 

Carnival 

23 May St Aloysius College Rugby Launch 

College Oval 

24 May Round (1) of Winter Sport 

Well done to all boys for such a fine start to the year in 

the various sporting spheres with all of us now looking 

forward to what the winter season holds. 

Mr Trevor Dunne 

Junior School Sportsmaster 

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Junior School 

Mr Herbert (SAC Staff 1975 - 2002) retires 

Late last year Mr Kevin Herbert, veteran of the 

Junior School, decided to retire. He has been 

repository of the corporate knowledge of the 

College and an anchor point for many in the school 

particularly in the Junior School. In statistics alone 

Kevin’s record is impressive, 28 years in the one school, 

nearly 1,000 Aloysius College students and 2,000 parents. 

He outlasted 5 Junior School Headmasters and several 

Senior School Headmasters. 

Invariably when a teacher retires after a long time he is 

compared to the famous film and book “Goodbye Mr 

Chips”. A film from another era, which I can only faintly 

remember however, I do remember the affection that Mr 

Chips was held in, as is Kevin. In a society where teaching 

is much undervalued to come across one who has 

dedicated his life to the profession with zest and 

enthusiasm is great to witness and be a workmate of. 

The famous German writer Goethe once said “A 

teacher who can arouse a feeling for one single good 

action, for one single good poem, accomplishes more than 

he who fills our memory with rows and rows of natural 

objects, classified with name and form.” This was the sort 

of teacher that Kevin was. He was able to see through any 

student’s defensiveness to appreciate the core of that 

person’s goodness. His main effort then was to emphasise 

this positive about the particular student in his care. Kevin 

has given great service to the noble profession of teaching 

and he has carried it out with panache and aplomb. 

With Kevin not prowling the corridors in the Junior 

School anymore, we will not hear the some of the familiar 

sayings that often ricochet around the school. Such 

sayings as: “Excuse mEE!” “His knibs” and the oft said “A 

scholar and gentleman” and many others. 

Kevin was fascinated with history and readily passed 

that enthusiasm. On one historic occasion his class 

performed the entire history of Italy from Romulus to 

Mussolini for a Junior School assembly. It went so long 

that many speculated they would have to sleep overnight. 

We were thankful that he decided not to include the 55 

Governments in Italy from the end of World War II! 

Despite this the students appeared to like what they were 

doing. Kevin communicated his enthusiasm. 

In the 28 years of teaching there has been a lot of 

change in the profession and like all of us Kevin had to 

struggle with this change. He seemed to get to stage where 

he kept what worked for him and his students and 

embraced what he thought he could accept. In this 

manner he steered his course through many changes in 

curriculum, attitudes and so on. On one particular item he 

has achieved in the space of few years a spectacular 

transformation from “technophobe” to credible skills on 

the computer. He now handles emails like a veteran; he 

has his own computer and Internet connection. 

Mr Kevin Herbert in 1989 

On staff Kevin was kind and considerate and always 

ready with one of his many sayings. Kevin has a prodigious 

memory for names and faces for example if you ask Kevin 

a question like did you teach x? The answer will probably 

include the person’s name, his sisters’ names and his 

parents’ names and possibly their birthdays. He is sorely 

missed but at last report Kevin was following his passion 

for medieval history with his usual gusto. 

Mr Denis Doherty 

Junior School Staff 

Parents of Past Students 

On Sunday, December 8 2002, we had a very 

special Mass in the Chapel at 6pm followed by 

a Cocktail Party on the 4th Floor, to farewell Fr AV 

Smith SJ and to have our Christmas POPS 

Celebration. The Mass was different, thanks to the 

Wahroonga Priory Choir and Richard Perignan who 

conducted and played the new organ for us. 

We presented Fr AV Smith SJ with a collage of 

photographs taken during his 16 years of the 

Association which he instigated in 1989. He has 

been with us at every POPS function. We will miss 

him, but look forward to continuing our relationship 

with the new regime and wish him well in his next 

appointment. It was the biggest crowd so far with 

just over 100 people present. Thanks to all those 

who came along and made it such a good night. 

For information regarding POPS, call me any 

time after 6pm on 4975 4376. Our next Mass will be 

on Sunday, June 15th at midday followed by a 

sausage sizzle on the 4th Floor. Invitations will go 

out closer to the time. 

Pat Kennedy 

POPS Co-ordinator 

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SAC Father’s Choir 

In the last edition of the ‘Aloysiad’ we showcased the 

St Aloysius’ Fathers Choir, also known as “SAC the Choir”! 

What we did not report at the time was the close affiliation of 

the Choir’s Musical Director, Paul Haire, with the beginnings of the 

College. 

Paul Haire is the great grandson of Arthur Barlow (SAC 

1883) who was Dux of St Aloysius’ College in 1883. The 

Barlows, of course, have a long and distinguished association 

with the College since Arthur first entered the portal of St 

Kilda House, Woolloomooloo, in 1879. His final year, 1883, 

coincided with the move of SAC to the Bourke Street, Surrey 

Hills, site. 

sometime composer. He performs regularly with a popular 

small jazz group at many of Sydney’s top hotels and night-spots 

and has traveled the world, including the Mediterranean and 

Caribbean, as an entertainer on P&O cruise ships. He has also 

played organ and piano on a regular basis at a number of 

Sydney churches and is also no slouch with the guitar! 

Paul’s marriage to Annie in June 2002, has only slightly 

curtailed his performance schedule and, thankfully, he still 

finds time to put the SAC Fathers’ Choir (“SAC The Choir”) 

through its paces. Perhaps Annie has a soft spot for the Choir, 

because it performed at their wedding! 

“SAC The Choir” owes any success it has achieved to the 

endless patience and professionalism of Paul Haire. This 

extends to his exceptional work in creating amazing harmonies. 

We are indeed fortunate to have as our musical director a 

person of such sensitivity, talent and generosity of spirit, with 

the added bonus of a unique affiliation with and affection for 

the College! 

With thanks to Basil (SAC 1943) and Helen Storey (nee Barlow), 

Paul’s uncle and aunt. 

Mr Bill Clarke 

Member of SAC The Choir 

Members of SAC The Choir at rehearsal. Paul Haire is standing 

third from the right 

Arthur’s sons, Frank, Geoff and Len (Paul’s maternal 

grandfather) attended St Aloysius’ in the early part of the 20th 

Century at around the time the College finally settled at 

Milson’s Point. 

Paul Haire is the third of six children of Ron and Anne 

Haire (nee Barlow). The Haires have a large property at Wee 

Waa, NSW which is still operated by Paul’s brothers. Because 

of severe sight impairment Paul was sent to Sydney to St 

Edmund’s School for the Visually Impaired at Wahroonga, 

when he was 11 years old. He boarded at the school and 

continued to do so until he was eventually accepted to attend 

St Leo’s College under a newly introduced integration 

programme. 

After completing his HSC Paul was accepted by the NSW 

Conservatorium of Music to undertake a music degree, which 

he completed with distinction. He subsequently applied to do 

a Degree in Musicology and initially found it difficult to gain 

entry, due possibly to his sight impairment. Paul would not 

take “no” for an answer and persisted with his attempts to be 

admitted to the course. Eventually, he succeeded and not only 

completed the course successfully, but received the 

Conservatorium Medal for his troubles. 

Since graduating with distinction Paul has taught piano 

and music theory to many hundreds of young students. Indeed, 

he continues to teach an intellectually disabled young man, 

having begun doing so when he was just a small boy. 

Paul is also a very accomplished performing musician and 

College Triathalon 

Congratulations to all those brave boys who challenged 

the course (and the rain!) at the 2003 College 

Triathlon on Sunday 16 March at Balmoral Beach. 

The Junior School winners were: 

Team Event: 

Gold Medal: Tim Kirkby (Year 6) 

Paul Sindone (Year 4) 

Mark Sindone (Year 6) 

Silver Medal: Tom Conroy (Year 6) 

Tim Geldens (Year 6) 

Tim Rowland (Year 6) 

Individual Winners: 

Gold Timo Blundell (Year 5) 

Silver John Stapleton (Year 6) 

The Junior School students have really embraced this 

fabulous event over the past few years and no less than 40 boys 

participated in 2003. 

A big thank you to all those long suffering parents who had 

their eager young tri-athletes at Balmoral at 6.00am ready to 

take on the world. Many of these parents participated in their 

own categories (Mr Blundell, Mr Kirkby and Mrs Geldens 

taking home medals for their efforts). 

Every boy who completed his section of the event was 

indeed a “Champion”! 

There can be no doubt that the negatives of early morning 

drama were far outweighed by the positives of greater selfesteem 

and team spirit. 

Well-done Aloysians one and all. Congratulations also to 

Mr Laurie Newton and his team who, once again, organised 

the triathlon. 

Greg Marinan 

Junior School 

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From the Archives 

1903: St. Aloysius’ College – third site at Milson’s Point Early 1900s: Milson’s Point ferry wharf, clock tower and arcade 

leading to tram terminus. Photo courtesy of G.L. Johnson. 

St Aloysius’ College Celebrates 

One Hundred Years at Milson’s Point 

1903 - 2003 

After twenty years at its second site in Bourke 

Street, Darlinghurst, the College was once 

more facing a crisis. The future of the College 

seemed uncertain due to constantly fluctuating student 

numbers, due in part to the district being perceived as 

unsuitable by some families. At a time when other 

Sydneysiders were still preoccupied with the effects of 

the 1890’s depression, the Boer War and the changes in 

society as a result of Federation, the Jesuit Fathers were 

discussing the pros and cons of closing down the 

College or moving again to a more suitable site. The 

decision was finally made to relocate the College to the 

lower North Shore, a developing area well served by 

trams, trains and ferries. It was hoped that student 

numbers would rise and ensure the long-term viability 

of the College. 

In January 1903, a property near the wharf at 

Milson’s Point was rented from Dr James Cox, 

physician and academic. Bounded by Upper Pitt Street, 

Jeffrey Street and Campbell Street (now known as 

Kirribilli Avenue) and adjacent to the Jesuit church, St. 

Mary’s ‘Star of the Sea’, the new location had many 

advantages for the Jesuit community. When the 

College doors opened in February 1903, there were 

thirty-seven boys present. All but three were loyal 

Bourke Street students forming a link with the earlier 

life of the College. Reverend Father Thomas Fay SJ was 

appointed as Rector, the only Old Aloysian to hold that 

position in the history of St Aloysius’ College. After 

three years, the College purchased the residence from 

Dr Cox for four thousand seven hundred and fifty 

1903: View of Circular Quay photographed from the College verandah. Note the tram depot on the present Opera House site. 

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Rev Fr Thomas Fay SJ, Rector, third from right, front row, with the first group of students at 


pounds. A week after opening twenty-three more boys 

had been enrolled, validating the decision to move to 


Postscript to ‘Men For Others’… 

The legendary ‘Murphy’ and his law has prevailed 

since the launch of Men for Others: St Aloysius’ 

College Roll of Honour, Boer War to Vietnam War. 

Several family members of those Old Aloysians who 

lost their lives in the various conflicts, have contacted 

me about new information, including letters written 

from the front and family photographs. 

One amazing letter came from Peter Hickey, son of 

Squadron-Leader Bill Hickey, a WWII DFC winner, 

telling me that about forty years ago he remembered 

seeing models of aircraft made by his father as a 

schoolboy on display at the now defunct Museum of 

Technology in Ultimo. What happened to them I 

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wondered? A few phone 

calls and letters later, I 

received the great news 

that Bill Hickey’s models 

are safely stored in the 

Powerhouse Museum – 

somewhat fragile, but 

still in existence. 

This photograph 

originally appeared in 

the 1924 Aloysian. The 

models pictured were 

painstakingly made by 

Bill Hickey and his 

friend Jim Connolly and 

received commendation 

in the 1925 Sydney 

Society of Model and 

Experimental Engineers’ exhibition held at the Sydney 

Town Hall. The Curator of Air Transport at the 

Powerhouse Museum assures me that these are the 

same models now held in their collection. 

Mrs Gerri Nicholas 

College Archivist 

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ST. ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE OLD BOYS UNION 

Old Boys News 

Bruce Bland was awarded a Knighthood of the 

1959French Legion of Honour in 1997, by the 

French President, Jacques Chirac, for services to French 

Industry. In 2002 Bruce self published a book of 

philosophical one-liners called “Why is it So?” Since retiring 

from full time work, Bruce has become a volunteer teaching 

business skills to remote Aboriginal and Torres Straight 

Islanders communities. He also manages to find time to 

travel annually with his wife and sons, Philippe and Sebastian 

(both at Sydney Uni), to Europe. 

Professor Bruce Brew is the Director of 

1972Neurology and Neurosciences, and Chief 

Investigator at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney recently 

announced a breakthrough in stem cell research that may result 

in many of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and brain 

diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis being eliminated. 

“The results are preliminary but convincing,” he said. The 

study has been going for two years so far with adult stem cells 

from both mice and humans being tested on mice. The process 

so far has shown that primitive stem cells are capable of 

developing into any type of cell. The next step will be to see 

whether the newly formed brain cells were functional and 

capable of producing myelin. They are still several years off 

application to humans, but it is believed that the technique will 

be more beneficial to new sufferers of brain diseases, as the 

older the disease or damage the weaker the signals in the brain, 

therefore the new cells can’t develop to their full potential or be 

as successful. Professor Brew said “The fact that we are able to 

use adult stem cells in this way is extremely important in the 

development of effective therapies.” 

Gary Higgins and his wife Rhonda own The Daly River 

Mango Farm Tourist Park in the Northern Territory. After 

leaving school, Gary worked as a computer programmer for 

the State Bank of NSW, then Rothmans before joining the 

Commonwealth Government and working at the Royal Mint 

and the War Memorial. In 1986 the family moved to Darwin 

for a 2-year contract. Seventeen years later they are still living 

in the Territory! After working for the Northern Territory 

Public Service for 12 years, including two years as 

Commissioner for Consumer Affairs (a long way from 

computing!) Gary and Rhonda purchased the Daly River 

Mango Farm Tourist Park in 1998. The Tourist Park is 

located on the old site of the Jesuit Mission called Uniya. 

Gary has made contact with the Jesuits to enlist their support 

in getting some Government grants to preserve what is left of 

the Mission ruins. The Park is a tourist resort and working 

mango farm. Gary also does weather reporting for the Bureau 

and is often quoted on Landline (ABC TV). Gary assures us 

that any Old Boy travelling to the Territory will be assured of 

a great time if they pop in to see him. The Resort has some 

of the best barramundi fishing in the country! 

Reno Aprile and his wife Ranee had their 

1983second child, Marcus, on 20 December 2002. 

Marcus is a younger brother to Reno. 

Rhys Connery has established The Vine Press, 

1985Sydney’s leading wine consultancy. The 

company specialises in corporate and private wine events, 

wine appreciation courses, wine list development for the 

hospitality industry and tours to leading wine regions. Rhys is 

a former lawyer with a post-graduate degree in Agricultural 

Business from Roseworthy College a part of the University of 

Adelaide, majoring in Wine Marketing. Rhys is also a 

member of the Australian Society of Wine Education. Rhys 

writes actively about wine in a number of publications 

including Australian Good Taste magazine. He has also 

travelled extensively in the wine regions of Australia, New 

Zealand, France, Spain, USA, Canada and Chile and is 

fluent in Spanish and French. 

Murray Happ and his wife Catherine had their second child 

on 4 January 2003. Edward Murray John weighed 8 lb 10oz 

and was 54 cm long. Edward is the brother of Annabelle aged 

two and a half. 

Justin Healey owns and manages The Spinney 

1987Press, an educational publisher specialising in 

books on social issues. Justin and his partner Georgina have a 

two-year-old son, Finn. 

Matthew Draheim and his wife Lisa, have just 

1988had their first child, Thomas Matthew. Thomas 

was born on 10 November 2002 in Melbourne where 

Matthew works as a Sales and Marketing Manager for Nice 

Pak Products. Thomas is to be Baptised by Rev Fr Michael 

Ryan SJ in the Xavier College Chapel. 

Will Berryman is working in the Media Division at SBS and 

recently bumped into classmate Pierre Huetter at Parliament 

House in Canberra. Pierre is the Secretary of the Trade Subcommittee 

of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign 

Affairs, Defence and Trade and works from Parliament 

House. 

Greg McCreanor is a professional singer and 

1989has performed throughout Europe and 

Australia as a classical soloist. While developing his musical 

career, Greg also obtained a Business Degree from UTS and 

has worked in the IT industry. He has been singing 

professionally for the past seven years and on a full time basis 

for the past two. Greg and his wife, Sandra, have a 4 year-old 

son, Jack. 

Stephen Reilly is following in the footsteps of 

1990his brother Matthew (SAC 1992) by releasing 

his first novel, Ninety East Ridge. 

Christian Griffiths and his wife Karen had their 

1992third child Andrew on 5 December 2002. 

Andrew is a brother to Georgina (3) and Oscar (2). Paul is a 

Senior Constable with the Queensland Police Force and is 

stationed at Cloncurry near Mount Isa. 

Andrew O’Loughlin is the Head of Physical 

1996Education at Chase Academy in Cannock, 

England. Andrew has lived in the UK for the last two years 

and reports he just loves those Pounds Sterling! 

Ken Hall married Zara Campbell at St Mary’s North Sydney 

on 23 November 2002. Ken’s Groomsmen were his brother, 

Michael Hall (SAC 1992), and Damian Reid 

(SAC 1997). 

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James Donohoe and Brian Molloy (SAC 2001) 

1997have been accepted for Officer Training at the 

Royal Military College, Duntroon. They commenced their 

studies in January 2003. 

Theodore Lynch SAC 1997. Graduated with honours in 

Veterinary Science from Sydney University in December 

2002. Theodore is now practicing in Hamilton in south-west 

Victoria. 

Don Maclurcan has been named Young Citizen 

1999of the Year by Mosman Council. The award 

recognises Don’s involvement in the local community 

together with his fundraising run from Perth to Sydney last 

year for the Fred Hollows Foundation. 

Class of 1973 - 30 Year Reunion 

Michael Morgan and his committee are planning this 

important reunion for early September. If you have 

changed your contact details since the last gettogether, 

please email Michael at MichaelMorgan @ntp.com.au. 

Details of Date, Venue and cost will be sent out at the end 

of May. 

Class of 1977 - 25 Year Reunion 

All members of the Class of 1977 are advised that the 25 

Year Reunion will be held at the Old Boys’ 2003 Annual 

Dinner. A number of tables have been set aside for the Class 

of 1977 members. For further details please call Vin Goldrick 

(SAC 1977) on (02) 9267 7311 w. 

Aloysius’ in Brisbane 

The Old Boys Union and the College are pleased to 

advise that a Reunion for all Old Boys living in 

Queensland and Northern NSW will be held in 

Brisbane on Friday 1 August 2003 at the Brisbane Club, 

241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane commencing at 7.00 pm. It 

is hoped that 

AMDG 

either the new Rector of the College, Rev Fr 

Ross Jones SJ or the new Principal, Rev Fr Chris 

Middleton SJ, may be able to attend the Reunion (this 

will be confirmed when they commence duties in 

early April). 

The cost of the event is $75 per head including drinks. 

On Saturday 2 August the Wallabies play the South 

African Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Old 

Boys living outside Brisbane may like to make a weekend 

out of the trip and attend the dinner on Friday night and 

the Test on Saturday night. Rugby tickets can be purchased 

through Ticketek in 131 931. 

Invitations will be sent to all Old Boys living in 

Queensland and Northern NSW in May. If you are aware 

of an Old Boy living in this region who may not receive 

an invitation please contact the College so we can arrange 

for one to be sent. Alternatively please complete the 

attached form and return it to the College. 

Class of 1983 - 20-Year Reunion 

The 20 Year Reunion for the Class of 1983 will be held on 

Saturday 2 August 2003 in the function room of the 

Willoughby Hotel, Penshurst Street, Willoughby. The CAS 

rugby match against Cranbrook School at The College Oval 

will be the warm-up to the night (the Oval is a comfortable 

walking distance to the reunion). Invitations will be sent to 

current College addresses. Please contact Lewis Macken if 

you have any updated addresses for any Old Boys. Phone: 

0401991712, Email: lmacken@doh.health.nsw.gov.au 

War with Iraq 

The College is aware that a number of Old Boys are serving 

with the Australian Defence Forces in the war with Iraq. 

Due to security restrictions we are unable to name these men. 

We can advise readers that Geoff Thompson (SAC 1986), an 

ABC Television reporter, is currently attached to the United 

States 1st Marine Expeditionary Force on the outskirts of 

Basra in Southern Iraq. We ask you to remember Geoff and 

the other Old Boys and pray for their safe return home. 

Advance Notice 

A Reunion for all Old Boys living in Tasmania and Victoria will be held 

in Melbourne later this year. A date and venue is yet to be finalised at 

the time of going to print, but it is likely to be held at either Xavier 

College or Newman College (University of Melbourne) in October or 

November. 

For further details, please contact Murray Happ, 

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Obituaries 

The College is saddened to hear of the passing of the 

following Old Boys and Staff member of the College. 

We ask you to remember them and their families in your 

prayers; 

Peter Bergin OAM (SAC 1944) 

Peter Bergin (SAC 1944) 

was a larger than life 

character, a raconteur 

extraordinaire, a king of 

radio when radio was King, 

a pioneering TV presenter, a 

sometime actor, a public 

relations consultant, a 

tireless charity worker, a 

father of four sons, a joker, a 

friend to everyone and 

Peter and Eveline Bergin everyone’s friend. 

Peter was a local lad, born in 

Sydney to Josephine and Edmund Bergin. He grew up in 

Mosman with his two siblings Eddy (deceased) and younger 

sister Betty. Like his father, Peter went to school at St 

Aloysius College where he became something of a ham 

actor performing in school plays and Gilbert and Sullivan 

operas. An ominous sign! 

He enrolled in the Marconi radio school, which led to a 

long 38-year career in radio and television. He was an onair 

personality for 2GB, 2UE, 2SM, 2UW, 2KY, 2CH and 

a newsreel commentator for Cinesound-Movietone. Peter 

was a DJ, newsreader, compare, variety show host, 

scriptwriter, producer and director. For Peter, the highlight 

of his career was in the late ‘50s working with the late, 

great and peerless radioman, Jack Davey. At the height of 

his radio fame his fans affectionately knew Peter as 

“the Voice”. 

Once he had a microphone in his hand and often to the 

chagrin of his family, there was no way of getting it away 

from him. He was a storyteller, a joker and a performer. He 

loved working a crowd whether it be on radio and television 

or in a shopping mall or private function. 

For four decades Peter worked for charity. If he was 

asked he was there. For this unrelenting commitment, he 

was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1997. It was 

an award that gave him immense pride. The charities for 

which he worked included: Spastic Centre, Heart 

Foundation, Food for Babies, Cancer Research (Knights of 

Charity), Little Sisters of the Poor, Margaret Reid 

Orthopaedic Hospital, Manly District Hospital, Australian 

Brain Foundation, Torch Bearers for Legacy, Quadriplegic 

Paraplegic Association, Boy’s Town, Spina Bifida 

Association NSW, NADOW, Royal Institution for Deaf 

and Blind Children, Women of the Year, Country Women 

of the Year, Variety Club, Rotary Clubs, Lions Club, NSW 

Ambulance Service, Police Federation Youth Clubs, Police 

Chapel/Wall of Remembrance Fund. 

Peter was married twice, first to Eveline (pictured with 

Peter above) and Diana (deceased) and leaves four sons, 

Warwick (SAC 1968), Mark (SAC 1973), Paul and Peter. 

Peter died of the progressive effects of dementia from which 

he suffered for the last 5 years of his life. 

He will be missed by his family and by the many who 

knew him and loved him. 

Warwick Bergin (SAC 1968) 

wbergin@trianglepartners.co.uk 

Rev Fr Anthony Walsh SJ 

Those who knew him were 

certain he would outlive us 

all. But Reverend Father 

Anthony Walsh SJ, has 

proved us wrong, one last 

time, by dying. 

He was a quintessential 

Jesuit who taught generations 

of young men at St 

Aloysius’ College, then St 

Ignatius’ College, Riverview, 

Rev Fr Anthony Walsh SJ to think freely and question 

often. He did so without a 

skerrick of righteousness. He was renowned for his piercing 

wit and revered for the brevity of his morning Mass. 

He had been pondering his death for decades. The 

friendly inquiry “How are you, Father?” was often answered 

with the blunt response: “I’m dying.” Yet although he was 

rarely seen without a Benson & Hedges Special Filter in 

mouth, and often with a gin and tonic in hand, few took his 

self- diagnoses seriously. After a recent visit to hospital for 

a sore throat, his doctor asked him if he would mind 

disrobing for examination. “How far down does the throat 

go?” he retorted. 

Anthony Walsh studied law at the University of 

Western Australia and joined the Society of Jesus in 1954, 

aged 26, after a short stint at the Perth Bar. His enigmatic 

and private character meant that little was revealed about 

his family. His father was a lawyer in Perth and he is 

survived by three siblings: John, who studied medicine; his 

twin, Frank; and Gretchen, affectionately known as 

“Biddy”. 

Walsh arrived in Sydney in 1959 to begin what would be 

a lifelong devotion to teaching; his first class was in 

economics, at St Aloysius’ College. He studied theology at 

Canisius College, Pymble, in the mid-’60s and spent his 

final year of Jesuit training at St Beuno’s, in Flintshire, 

Wales. He was ordained in 1965. 

After returning to Perth, where he taught at St Louis 

School for a few years in the late ‘60s, he settled at St 

Aloysius’. He was Deputy Headmaster of the College in 

1976 and 1977. He moved to St Ignatius’ College, 

Riverview, in 1980, where he taught modern history and 

English - but could have taught anything. 

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His classes were always entertaining - even the larrikins 

sat transfixed, fascinated by his tales. He was immensely 

well read and had eclectic taste: copies of The Spectator, the 

trials of Cicero, the novels of P.D. James, various editions of 

Fowler, Brewster’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable and Butler’s 

Lives of the Saints adorned the shelves of his office 

He craved informed, well-reasoned debate and had little 

respect for blind agreement. Historical inaccuracies were 

certainly not tolerated. He was a man of substance - of 

concrete propositions. His intellectual discipline ensured 

that he always retained the trust of his confidants. 

He was a lifelong student of the classics. He encouraged 

his students to question anomalies, engage in critical 

analysis and to attack problems from another perspective. 

He told them to strive for greatness in a world where 

mediocrity too often reigns. 

Walsh revelled in argument and would brush aside even 

the most vitriolic discourse with an incisive pearl of wisdom, 

usually delivered in verse. Yet his eyes would glow when his 

premise was queried: he was the most attentive listener. But 

always the master of subtlety, he would never aim to 

convert, only to convince. 

An office philosopher, Walsh would often ask: “How do 

you know when you are old?”. The question begged for a 

recondite reply, but usually - like so many of his 

propositions - rendered his visitor silent, pondering the 

impossible. 

“You are old when regrets take the place of dreams,” he 

would say. Walsh stopped dreaming about the possibilities 

in this life some years ago. 

Walsh devoted his life to God and the service of others. 

In so doing, he was able to open the doors of perception for 

countless young men, and inspire them to devour the world 

at their feet. 

He had no children of his own, of course, but it is fitting 

that so many called him Father. 

Reprinted courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald, 

25 February 2003 

Josh Iliffe (SAC 1991) 

It is an honour to be asked 

to write about Josh Iliffe – 

my best mate since school. I 

was fortunate to see Josh 

alive for the last time in the 

Sari Club in Bali just 

moments prior to the 

explosion. As always, Josh 

was smiling and having the 

time of his life. There are so 

many experiences you share 

with your best mate in your 

life that choosing one is 

Josh Iliffe 

difficult - especially when it 

is to be printed in the Aloysiad. I thought it appropriate, 

however, that I share a story from our school days that 

provides an insight into the calibre of our fellow Aloysian. 

Early one morning in 1989 (we were in Year 10) I 

received a call from Josh. Josh was very keen to know when 

I was leaving for school that day. I queried him on the 

urgency and he explained that he needed protection from 

the Year 11’s. Josh had an acid tongue and quick wit – it 

seemed that both had finally caught up with him. 

Josh and I met out the front of my house at 8.45 (at the 

time I was living in Jeffery Street, Kirribilli). Josh lamented 

that the wrath of Year 11 was finally coming upon him for 

the years of verbal abuse and insolence. A Year 11 had 

finally had enough of his constant taunts of “pass it hog” 

during lunchtime basketball that he was going to teach him 

a lesson. Further word had quickly spread of his imminent 

demise and several other Year 11’s also thought that my best 

mate was truly deserved of a beating. 

Somehow Josh managed to elude his predators on the 

way to school through sheer luck and a burst of pace that 

would have left Matt Shirvington red faced – and then 

morning tea arrived! As some of you might remember the 

lower quadrangle corner was where the Year 10s gathered, 

while the Year 11s looked down on us from Level 2. Josh 

had already been marked by some of the Year 11 scouts. 

Then what seemed to be the whole of Year 11 started down 

the stairs (a sight that truly amazed me). I told Josh to stay 

close and if things got out of hand he was to swing like 

crazy. A few of the other bigger boys of our Year also did not 

take too kindly to the infringement of Year 10 turf. 

Moments before what appeared likely to be the first ever “all 

in” between Years the bell went - we all had a bit of a laugh 

and Josh sighed with relief. 

Unfortunately for Josh though the peace was short lived. 

As we walked towards the science labs on the ground floor 

a couple of Year 11s nabbed him and barrelled him up in the 

corridor. They came from everywhere - about 20 of them. I 

was the only Year 10 in the vicinity. Then suddenly it was 

on! The first few blows had Josh up against the wall but Josh 

stuck his head down and started swinging like crazy - down 

goes one Year 11, then another. Luckily Mr Wally ‘Wild 

Bull’ Collins saw the frenzy and literally threw several Year 

11’s in the air to get to Josh. 

Wally was livid at what had just occurred and wanted 

the instigators persecuted. Wally got another teacher to 

watch us and found Father Smith SJ. Father Smith arrived 

and systematically removed anyone who was not a monitor 

excluding yours truly. For the four scapegoats and myself 

things were looking glim. But when Father asked Josh what 

happened he quipped “ it is my birthday and the boys simply 

got a bit excited. What Father is the problem?”. Father 

soon resigned himself to the fact that without a victim there 

was no case and we were all free to leave. 

This story highlights how Josh, in any circumstance, 

would display the characteristics of a person with whom 

people wish to be associated. Josh had it coming but took it 

on the chin, literally, and blamed no one for his 

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predicament. He instantly earned the respect of not just of 

me but the Year 11’s. 

In the ensuing 15 years I had the honour of knowing a 

man who would stick up for his mates, display courage, 

honour, bravery and loyalty, love his family and friends - 

basically be the type of person that people wanted to be. 

When Josh was killed we all lost an Aloysian anyone of us 

would have been proud to be associated with. 

He was the beloved son of Peter and Yvonne, brother of 

Trent and Nicky, brother in law to Phil and Uncle to 

Matterson and Dan. I struggle with all of those close to him 

to come to terms with the fact that I will no longer be able to 

depend on him in the physical world, but I truly believe that I 

will see him again and that he does look down on all of us - 

my Aloysius upbringing has given me that. I am also fortunate 

that had I not been involved with this incredible person the 

last 15 years of my life would have been a lot less “lived”. 

I would like to pass on my thanks to the 1,000 plus 

people who attended his Memorial Service in the College 

Chapel. To see so many Aloysians filled Josh’s family and 

myself with a lot of love, support and pride. A special thanks 

to Father Anthony Smith SJ who provided Josh with the 

ultimate send off. Father is the consummate professional and 

a great Headmaster, he will be sorely missed at St Aloysius’. 

Patrick Byrne (SAC 1991) 

I left the Sari Club in Bali approximately one minute before the 

bomb exploded. I am often asked what it was like, which invokes 

images of hell, pain, suffering, fire and death. I did my best to 

assist those injured or dying at the scene. 

Trying to work out the best way to deal with the situation 

has been the most difficult thing in my life. My emotions have 

ranged from helplessness, anger, revenge, frustration, depression 

and sorrow.Most of all I dwell on why? 

I cannot come to terms with why anybody would 

intentionally do what they did to innocent people they did not 

know, especially to Josh and my five other Coogee Dolphin 

mates. Nevertheless, I will not be deterred from creating some 

positives out of our enormous loss. It is the least that I can do for 

six great Aussie blokes and the other 81 Australian victims. 

I am hoping to raise enough money to build a gym (where 

most of the boys spent their time) for all non-profit organizations 

and sporting associations in the local community to utilise. It is 

my way to ensure my mates names and that of our club (Coogee 

Dolphins) lives on forever. It is also the only positive way I can 

show the perpetrators responsible that they have not weakened us 

as Australians - they have simply made us stronger. 

I am asking as a fellow Aloysian for people to please take the 

time to look through the web site I have helped build 

www.coogeedolphins.com.au, pay a tribute, make a donation 

and hopefully assist our club and the victim’s families to heal. 

Godfrey John Bailey Hindmarsh (SAC 1948) 

Godfrey Bailey-Hindmarsh was a second generation 

Aloysian. His father Laurence attending 1899 – 

1903 and his uncle Bernard 1915 – 1916. Bernard 

was recently honoured in Gerri Nicholas’ ‘Men for Others’, 

having died when a hospital ship Centaur was sunk in 1943. 

Godfrey started at St Aloysius’ in 1944. At that time his 

family lived in Dee Why. Godfrey was a good student, 

particularly in History and Business Principles, the former 

an enduring interest and the latter the basis of his career in 

the insurance and finance sector. 

Sport was of no interest to Godfrey, although he did like 

bushwalking and indulged this interest with several 

classmates. Writing was also an interest and each long walk 

was followed by a written account, sometimes in poetic 

form. 

He had a good sense of fun, performed in a play for the 

1947 Speech Night; he was a keen debater and an 

interesting conversationalist. 

Godfrey gained his Leaving certificate in 1948 and 

immediately joined Colonial Mutual Life, of which firm he 

remained a loyal employee until his retirement in 1991, 

having reached the position of Mortgage Manager for NSW. 

He married Jennifer Reynolds in 1961 and went to live 

at West Pymble. He is survived by Jennifer, four daughters, 

six grandchildren and his brother Laurie. 

Godfrey was a loyal friend and kept close ties with a 

band of classmates. He was a keen Old Boy of the College 

from the day he left to the most recent meeting of the 

Gonzaga Society and the Launch of ‘Men for Others’. 

Godfrey’s interests outside his family included the NSW 

Military Historical Society, the Royal United Services 

Institute of NSW and the Model Soldier Society, of which 

he was Music Director. 

Godfrey’s chosen parish was West Killara and it was 

from there his family and friends, including a number of 

Old Aloysians, farewelled him at a Requiem Mass on 18 

March, one day short of his 74th birthday. 

Vale old friend Godfrey and God rest. 

David Hamilton (SAC 1948) 

Richard Hall (SAC 1953) 

Richard Victor 

Hall (SAC 1953), 

who has died 

after a long illness, 

ended his days as he 

lived them, with very 

little cash in his pocket 

or the bank, but with a 

wide and eclectic mass 

of friends who admired 

his political acuity, his 

Richard Hall 

historical knowledge 

and his engagement in Australia’s national conversation. 

Throughout his adult life, he was an exemplar of old 

republican virtue, which put selfless service of the res 

publica at the top of one’s goals in life. He often applied the 

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Shakespearean accolade, “He has done the state some 

service”, to a person he admired. Now it can be said of him. 

Abandoned by his father, who disappeared into New 

Zealand, he was brought up by his mother, Phyllis. All his 

life Dick liked the phrase, “it put fruit on the sideboard”, to 

denote work that brought a little luxury. It pointed to a 

straitened boyhood. In those years he formed the lifelong 

habit of reading; you rarely saw him without a book. 

From school at St Aloysius’ College he went into radio 

journalism and then worked for newspapers and The 

Bulletin. Enrolled in arts at the University of Sydney, he 

became a leader in the Newman Society groups and found 

there a comradeship that was lifelong. There, too, he 

absorbed a philosophy that would colour his whole life. Put 

simply, it taught that a job’s value did not lie in how much 

you were paid - work should be vocation, a service to the 

community. 

In 1968 he was appointed Secretary to Gough Whitlam. 

The story of those heady years of Whitlam’s march to power 

await their telling in Dick’s forthcoming biography 

Whitlam. For the Secretary, it proved to be a five-year 

postgraduate seminar, expanding his mind and sharpening 

his political expertise. Government won, Dick moved 

sideways, to Aboriginal Affairs and then to Secondary 

Industry, where he was adviser to the congenial Jim 

McClelland, a friend for life. 

He was a founding member of the Australia Council’s 

Literature Board, which held its first meeting in March 

1973. It was a distinguished board, including Geoffrey 

Blainey, Elizabeth Riddell, Manning Clark, David Malouf, 

A.D. Hope, Geoffrey Dutton, Nancy Keesing and Richard 

Walsh. To be made a peer of such people was itself an 

accolade. 

When Neville Wran became Premier of NSW, in 1976, 

he appointed Dick to his Cultural Affairs advisory body. 

Here, his longest lasting achievement was the Premier’s 

Literary Awards, developed in concert with Donald Horne. 

Copied by other states, the NSW awards remain the richest 

of such annual prizes. 

At the same time, Dick was appointed to the NSW 

State Library Council, the overseeing body of the state’s 

public libraries. In 1980 he was elected president of the 

council, a position he held through annual election for four 

years. His closeness to the Premier ensured the building of 

a new general reference library for the State Library of New 

South Wales and the relocation of the Mitchell Library. 

Meanwhile, he was getting on with his writing. Much of 

it was evanescent - speeches for politicians, briefing papers, 

book reviews, magazine articles and the like. He ghosted 

books for Mick Young and Jack Hallam and, an early 

graduate of the NIDA playwrights’ course, he saw two of 

his plays produced. 

Twice he collaborated with friends on a book: with John 

Iremonger for The Makers and the Breakers, an 

examination of the 1975 constitutional crisis; and with 

Clem Lloyd in Background Briefings, a collection of John 

Curtin’s wartime off-the-record briefings of journalists. In 

1994 he won the inaugural James Joyce Foundation 

Fellowship, which included a residency at Trinity College, 

Dublin. 

His books were about policemen, criminals and spies, 

written with dash and insider knowledge. He got on well 

with knockabout coppers, who trusted him with their 

secrets. His penetration of the spy world ambience 

accounted for the success of two espionage thrillers, 

Costello and Noumea. It is a regret that he did not persist 

with this genre. But there were always calls to write other 

books on other topics. 

Dick had contributed a chapter on Aboriginal history to 

Frank Stevens’s pioneering Racism in Australia and had 

never lost his interest in the field. When “black armband 

history” became fashionable as a pejorative term, he pulled 

together a lifetime’s research and wrote swiftly Black 

Armband Days. More than a collection of essays on related 

themes, it is a powerful meditation on racial, sexual and 

social prejudice. He followed this with an investigation of 

the Windschuttle thesis, which appeared in Peter Craven’s 

Best Australian Essays 2001. 

The year before, Craven had selected for inclusion in 

Best Essays 2000, Dick’s introduction to his Sydney: An 

Oxford Anthology, perhaps his most lasting book. In it he 

displayed the wide reading, capacious memory and 

intellectual generosity, which his friends treasured. 

It is the book of a lover of Sydney, someone who had 

walked its lanes and streets, smelt its air, known its highs 

and lows - someone as unique as himself. Dick believed 

that in writing about a person’s work, as in a book review, 

you should quote some of his words, to give the flavour. So 

let him have the last word here, from the Sydney anthology: 

“A city is more than the sum of its setting, its landscapes, 

its buildings. It lives in its people, their conflicts and 

contradictions, their crudeness and their subtleties, their 

achievements and their failures, their virtues and their vices. 

It lives in this past and present. The visitors come and go, 

but the authentic voices of the city, in the end, come from 

its people.” 

Rev Fr Edmund Campion 

Reprinted courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald, 25 March 2003 

Eternal Rest grant to them O Lord, 

may perpetual light shine upon them, 

may their Souls and all the Souls 

of the faithfully departed Old Boys of the College, Rest In Peace. 

St Aloysius, pray for us! 

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let 

your 

memories 

guide the future 

Remember the days that you spent studying at 

St Aloysius’ College that helped you develop 

throughout your life. The lasting friendships you 

made. Seeing the city develop and grow from the 

windows of the College. Being a part of a College 

sporting or co-curricular team. These memories 

remain not only with you but also for many others 

since and will do so for generations to come. 

St Aloysius’ College has been educating young 

men in Sydney since 1879. 

As the College approaches its 125th anniversary, 

we ask you to consider remembering the College 

when you prepare your will and leave a legacy that 

will benefit the generations of Aloysians to come. 

By doing so you will assist young men with an 

excellent academic education. 

Your gift will be allocated to whatever you specify. 

This may be in the form of a Bursary to support 

a needy student, the Building Fund to enhance the 

physical developments of the College or the 

Library Fund to provide more academic resources 

for the boys. 

If you would like further information on the 

College Bequest Programme, please contact any 

of the following; 

Murray Happ (SAC 1985) 

on 9929 4692 

Rev Fr R Jones SJ on 9922 1177 

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