The College by the Harbour - St Aloysius

Junior School
Junior School Wrap Up
In terms of staffing, 2002 saw significant changes.
While we are deeply indebted to the contribution
made by Miss Jenny Hoare and Mr David Thompson,
who between them served this College loyally for a
combined total of 21 years, it was equally important for
them to have moved on, both for their personal and
professional advancement. We wish them and others who
have contributed to this School, our best wishes in their
new career paths.
I am pleased to advise that the quality of the new staff
we have managed to recruit on to our team are proving to
be dynamic, thoroughly professional, dedicated,
compassionate people, fully committed to the mission of
this College. We extend a very warm welcome to our new
teachers, Ms Leighanna Miles (Year 3), Mr Nic Boys and
Ms Marianne Busuttil (Year 4), Mr Scott Hardgrove
(Year 5) and Mrs Sue Martin (Music), who is teamteaching
with her husband, Mr Wesley Martin.
The settling in process for the new boys and their
families has been rather smooth and has been helped
by Orientation Days prior to starting in the College.
The hosting of the traditional Information Night for
new parents and the publication of the Parent
Information Booklets and other "welcome to your new
school" initiatives have also made the transition much
easier. Despite the inclement weather in the initial two
weeks of School, we have managed to successfully run our
Summer Sport trials, the Annual Swimming
Championships and a number of other commencement
and initiation activities.
On Monday 18 February, we invited all parents to
attend a Curriculum focused information evening. At least
90% of the parents came along to meet their sons’ Class
teachers and other staff, and listen to their informative
presentations. We are constantly exploring ways of
informing and communicating with the parent body with
a view to strengthening our partnership in the education
of their sons.
On Tuesday 19 February we conducted an Open
Forum for parents interested in actively participating and
supporting the School structures in the management and
organization of the co-curricular life of the School.
Around 40 keen parents and teachers attended this forum
and discussed constructive ways of contributing to school
activities ranging from Sport to Debating, Drama, Music,
Enrichment & Extension Clubs, Chess, Poetry, Pottery,
Theatre Sports and Lateral thinking. It was decided that
parents and teachers with common interests, would
continue to meet in smaller groups to work for the
betterment of specific activities at appropriate times
during the year.
Martin Lobo
Head of Junior School
JS Swimming 2002
The annual Junior School Swimming
Championships was held on Tuesday 12 February
at Lane Cove Olympic Pool. Due to
reconstruction work over the past 2 years we welcomed the
return to the pool for the 2002 Championships. We were
greeted with a great day, albeit very hot and as the carnival
progressed we realised that it was going to be a very close
day. All 4 houses were battling out for overall honours.
The final results saw Owen in 1st place with 542 points
followed by Campion (488), Southwell (480) and Ogilvie
(478). The Age Champions were:
Under 8 – Kieran Joel
Under 9 – Paul Sindone
Under 10 – Mark Sindone
Under 11 – Chris Sudarmana
Under 12 – John Carroll
The Open Champions Shield is awarded to the
champion swimmer from all age groups. This year it was
won by Chris Sudarmana (Year 5). Chris was successful in
breaking the record for the Open 100m Breaststroke. The
record was broken by 3 seconds and had stood since 1981.
We look forward to seeing what Chris can achieve during
his time in the Junior School both in the classroom and in
the pool.
Chris Sudarmana and Tim Geldens (Year 5) were
selected to swim at the CAS Swimming Championships
and represent the College Senior School Swimming
Team.
All other Junior School representatives have taken part
in the Knox Invitation Carnival and are preparing for the
JSHAA carnival.
Neil Scotney
Junior School Sportsmaster
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St. Aloysius’ College
Senior: 47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061
Telephone: 02 9922 1177, Fax: 9929 6414
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