Aloysiad Autumn 2006 - St Aloysius

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The Magazine of St Aloysius’ College • ‘Men for Others’ • Issue XLII • Autumn 2006 

60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood 

of Father Geoffrey Schneider SJ (SAC Staff 1966 - Present)

from the council 

College Council Report 

Following the retirement of Mrs Josephine Lonergan 

AM, Mr Eric Goodwin has been appointed as Chair 

of the Council. Mr Goodwin is a Past Parent of the 

College (Daniel SAC 1992 and Joshua SAC 1994) and 

is a Member of the Council Finance Committee and Chair 

of the Council Building Committee. Mr Goodwin is an 

engineer by profession with experience in project and 

construction management and in his role as Chair of the 

Building Committee he will oversee the development of 

the new College Masterplan that will be released later this 

year. Mrs Rosalie Nott has been appointed Deputy Chair 

of the Council. Mrs Nott is a Past Parent (Patrick SAC 

2004) and works as the Assistant Director (Policy) for the 

Catholic Education Commission, NSW. 

Following the retirement of Mrs Lonergan AM, Mrs 

Natalie McNamara AM and Brother Ian Cribb SJ, four 

people have been appointed to fill these vacancies: 

Mr John Bowie AM (SAC 1957 and SAC Staff 1961 

– 1975) is a former staff member of the College and 

Deputy Headmaster of St Ignatius’ College Riverview 

and until 2005 was the Principal of Brigidine College, 

St Ives. Mr Bowie served as the President of the 

World Union of Jesuit Alumni/ae between 1992 and 

1997 and is a former Chair of the Loyola Institute. 

Following his retirement from Brigidine College, Mr 

Bowie has taken up a new role as Executive Director 

of the Shepherd Centre. 

Mrs Josephine Lonergan AM 

In December 2005, Mrs Josephine Lonergan AM 

stepped down as Chair of the College Council and 

after thirteen years of tireless service to the College, 

retired from the Council. One of the original members 

of the College Council when it was formed in 1992, 

Jo served as the Chair of the Council from 2001 until 

2005. A former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian 

Parents Council, Jo has dedicated her professional life to 

the advancement of private education in Australia. The 

mother of four Old Boys of the College (Sean SAC 1976, 

Peter SAC 1977, Patrick SAC 1980 and Thomas SAC 

1984) Jo has worked tirelessly for the College for over 

thirty years in a voluntary capacity. The entire Aloysian 

Family wishes Jo every best wish for her ‘retirement’ and 

trusts that she will enjoy spending more time with her 

family and friends. 

Recognition of her work for the Church and society was 

made in December 2005 when the Holy Father, Pope 

Benedict XVI, honoured Jo with a Papal Knighthood, a 

Dame Commander of the Order of St Gregory the Great. 

The Aloysian Family celebrates this great honour, due 

recognition from a church she has served so marvellously 

well for many years. 

Fr Rob Davoren SJ is the Head of Middle School at St 

Ignatius’ College, Riverview. Prior to his appointment at 

Riverview, Fr Davoren was the Deputy Headmaster at 

his alma mater, Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide. 

The Honourable Mr Justice Tim Studdert (SAC 1952) is 

a Judge of the Common Law Division of the Supreme 

Court of New South Wales. Mr Justice Studdert 

administers the Professional Negligence List of the 

Court and was an eminent Queen's Counsel prior to 

his elevation to the bench in 1988. 

Mrs Robyn Wunder is the Planning Director of the 

Australian Province of the Jesuits. A former strategic 

planner and project manager, she is married to Tim 

Wunder (SAC 1981) an Old Boy of the College. Her 

nephew, John Wunder, is in Year 10 at the College. 

The Council warmly welcomes all the new members 

and thanks them for agreeing to take an active role in the 

ongoing development and betterment of the College. 

Other current Members and Officers of the Council are: 

Fr Ross Jones SJ, Fr Chris Middleton SJ, Mr David Green, Mr 

Brian Skinner, Fr Gerry Healy SJ, Mrs Ailsa Gillett OAM (all exofficio), 

Mr Rahoul Chowdry, Mr John Churchill (SAC 1971), 

Mr Jock Murray (SAC 1966), Mr Brendan O’Loughlin (SAC 

1987), Sister Marilyn Kelleher SGS, Fr Brendan Kelly SJ and 

Br Paul Oakley CFC. 

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The Three Amigos 

Those who have lived or worked in University Colleges 

know them to be sometimes very boisterous, sometimes 

Godless, places. At the end of his first year as Rector of 

the Jesuit University at Ingolstadt in 1550, St Peter Canisius 

wrote to Father General: 

Governing this place is bringing me a good deal of 

trouble, and precious little so far in the way of obvious 

results. The Rector’s principal duties are to find new students, 

to see that the bills are paid, to listen to the complaints of 

men and women from the town against the young men, to 

reprimand the students who get drunk and roam the streets 

at night, and finally to preside at official festivities, and at 

academic functions. They say, and it’s true, that the lawyers 

run the place. 

However, some fifteen years earlier, a group of three 

students living together in a college of the University of 

Paris were preparing to put a different stamp on the 

world. Jesuits world-wide this year are celebrating them 

in a combined anniversary – five hundred years since the 

births of St Francis Xavier and Blessed Peter Faber, and four 

hundred and fifty years since the death of their mentor, St 

Ignatius Loyola. They were the first among the self-styled 

amigos en el Señor, friends in the Lord. Seven graduates, 

laymen all, bound by vows to serve God in ways that were 

as yet unknown to them. 

Three very different men. Ignatius: soldier-courtier, 

gambler-womaniser, now turned mystic, administrator, 

dreamer and visionary. Francis: influential nobleman, 

youthful athlete, to become a restless missionary, an engager 

with cultures. Peter: shepherd’s son, scholar, compassionate 

man of conversation and acclaimed retreat-giver. 

In recent times, 

historians of the Society 

of Jesus have suggested 

Ignatius has given the 

Church (and especially 

those associated with 

Jesuit ministries) four 

insights: 

Finding God in all 

things – that is, a spirituality 

which readily discovers 

God in creation, in human 

history and in others. This 

has special application for 

those who work with the 

young. Ignatius was very fond of the adage of his day “go 

in by the other person’s door and lead them out your own”. 

For those of us in schools, we go in by the door of the boys’ 

experience, help them discern the traces of God in their lives, 

seeing God’s fingerprints if you like, then take them out the 

door of a named encounter with God. The second insight, 

Dreams and Desires, encourages a reflective interiority. For a 

young Aloysian, on the threshold of choosing a path in life, it 

is a way to help him get in touch with what really attracts and 

motivates him, what is ultimately and genuinely life-giving 

(and therefore from God). The third insight is Serving Others. 

That orientation is clear in this community which takes forming 

“men for others” (the mantra of Pedro Arrupe, himself called 

“the second Ignatius”) seriously. It is a generous disposition 

impelled both by a realisation that our gifts and blessings 

are not to be selfishly hoarded, and a conviction that we 

are blessed by those we serve and from whom we learn. 

Finally, Ignatius saw graced moments in Conversations. 

Such conversations are at three levels. They are with oneself 

– engendering a certain reflectivity which draws meaning 

from one’s experiences. They are conversations with others 

– in this school at the heart of the teaching/learning 

process, in communication and respectful dialogue, and of 

course in pastoral care. And they are with God – in prayer, 

especially that quintessentially Ignatian prayer, the Examen. 

Ignatius called them Holy Conversations. Not to sound 

excessively pious, but from a realisation that they all draw 

us Godward. 

Indirectly we can 

thank Francis Xavier for 

opening the schools’ 

ministry to us. When he 

arrived in Goa (India), 

Francis saw possibilities 

for the Society working 

in a school there, the 

recently established 

College of the Holy 

Faith. He saw the need 

for education in the faith 

and was first to seize 

on “the multiplier effect”, 

that is, the influence that 

educated youth might have on their present and future 

families. In no uncertain terms, he wrote to his companions 

in Rome, about the ecclesiastics in the universities there 

seeking comfy benefits and honours when there was so 

much to be done for Christ abroad. About five years after 

Xavier’s Goa experience, Ignatius acceded to opening 

the first Jesuit-owned school for lay students in Messina 

(Italy). 

Always one to engage with local cultures, Francis, 

when in Japan, broke new ground in casting off his shabby 

priestly attire to don the dress of an educated and influential 

person to gain access to the local lords. It was a style 

of adaptation and accommodation to times, places and 

circumstances which Ignatius had always encouraged. 

Such was to become the hallmark of Jesuit missionary 

endeavour down to the present day. 

St Francis Xavier is Patron Saint of Missions and one of 

the Patron Saints of Australia – Australia being regarded by 

Rome as a mission country up until 1976. 

Xavier died off the coast of China believing that it would 

be in China that his, and ultimately the Church’s, influence 


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would be greatest. His life to the end was ever-searching 

for the magis. 

At University, Peter 

Faber (already a priest) 

tutored Ignatius in the 

philosophy of Aristotle. 

It was Faber who 

celebrated mass at 

Montmartre when the 

seven First Companions 

began their vowed life 

together. 

Ignatius always 

regarded Peter as the 

best giver of the Spiritual 

Exercises. Faber had a 

great sensitivity to the 

action of God in people’s lives and an ability to help them 

discern it. Historians suspect he was given to depression, 

and perhaps this enabled him to relate with the struggles of 

others more readily. Peter’s ease of conversing with others 

resulted in many vocations to the growing Society of Jesus. 

The great St Peter Canisius, apostle to Germany was one 

whom he won over. 

In a time of much turmoil during the Reformation, of 

accusations and counter-condemnations, Peter had a calm 

and sobering influence. He insisted that any engagement 

with the Protestants be inspired by modesty, love and 

humanity. 

In a letter to a Spanish Jesuit in 1546, Faber had 

explained how to deal with heretics. This letter 

became a directive for many Jesuits of the 

first generation. It reads in part: 

If we will help the heretics of this 

time, we have to be attentive to 

look at them with love, to love them 

in truth, and to banish out of our 

hearts any thought that could lessen 

our reverence for them. Pastoral 

care, dialogue, benevolence, and 

confidence will help; controversy, 

which would only bring the 

partner into discredit, would 

not help. 

In our present times 

of religious suspicion 

and unyielding 

fundamentalism, such an 

attitude is a welcome 

vade-mecum. 

Three “friends 

in the Lord” lived 

on the cusp of two 

worlds nearly four 

centuries ago: the 

flourishing of the Renaissance, emerging technologies, an 

expanding globe, challenges to the Faith. We, too, are in 

transition times. And they speak to us still. 

Fr Ross Jones SJ 

Rector 

A contemporary image of Ignatius, Francis and Peter styled on the 

famous Trinity by Rublev. Ignatius in traditional garb, Francis with his 

missionary cross and world globe, Peter with priestly vestments and 

book of the Excercises 



from the principal 

Teachers are a school’s most valuable resource and the 

relationship between staff and students is such a critical 

factor in creating an environment that best facilitates 

student learning and formation. The relationship between 

teachers and their students lies at the core of any school that 

professes to be about formation and education, and not just 

about instruction and the imparting of information. 

I have always been fond of, and have used regularly, 

the words of St John Chrysostom, who wrote of teachers 

some sixteen hundred years ago: 

"What is a greater work than to direct the minds and 

form the character of the young? I hold with certainty, 

that no painter, no sculptor, nor any artist does such 

excellent work as the one who moulds the mind of 

youth." 

St Ignatius of Loyola echoed St John’s appreciation of 

teaching with his own keen appreciation of the significance 

of education as an investment in the future of any society or 

culture or community: 

"Our present students will in time assume various roles, 

some in the religious life, some in the government of 

the land and in the administration of justice, others in 

all sorts of responsible occupations, for the children of 

today become the adults of tomorrow, so their good 

formation in life and learning will benefit many others, 

with the good results of that spreading more widely 

each day, to the greater glory and service of God our 

Lord." 

Those who would perhaps see computer technology 

replacing teaching, and work stations at home replacing 

educational communities, miss the essential relational 

nature of learning and ignore the wider ambitions of the 

educational enterprise. Education is not primarily about 

examination results (not that examinations are not important, 

and historically Jesuit schools were among the first to have 

a system of examinations). The formation of character, of 

the intellect and of the heart, or, as we might say, forming 

young men of conscience, competence and community, all 

have a place in the role of a school. 

The role of teachers is critical. 

It is a varied role. Some 

critiques of teaching, often from 

outsiders, can tend to stereotype 

teaching as a profession. 

Appraisal processes can tend 

to be reductionist in looking 

for clear measurable outcomes, 

performance indicators and the 

like, yet teaching, as with 

parenting itself, 

is 

more 

intangible. A 

teacher may 

fail by one 

measure yet 

exercise a 

profoundly important impact on a student’s life through, for 

example, inspiring love for a subject, or being there at a 

time of crisis. Many of our fondest memories of teachers 

might not be of the most technically proficient teachers 

we have, but rather of teachers who touched us at some 

level. 

Teaching is not a single discipline; it is approached 

differently by its practitioners. For some it is a craft mastered 

over time, where the teacher measures his approach 

according to his students and the subject matter. For others 

teaching is more of a science where certain skills and 

strategies are applied to the task at hand to achieve an 

outcome. Still others approach teaching as a form of art 

where the nature of the communication, teaching, is almost 

performance. Uniting all these approaches in the best of 

teaching is that passion for the subject and for the act of 

teaching another to learn. 

Our society, at least as depicted in the movies, holds 

an almost instinctive regard for teachers, because we 

recognise that teaching is an act of hope in the future, and 

it is an affirmation of the value of the human. Teachers are 

portrayed as agents of empowerment, people who can 

touch and transform the lives of young people, people 

who can inspire and bring out the best in the human, 

companions on the journey of discovery. The list is rich and 

varied over the history of cinema: Goodbye Mr Chips, 

Blackboard Jungle, Mona Lisa Smile, Dead Poet’s Society, 

Good Will Hunting, Mr Holland’s Opus, Finding Forrester, 

Children of a Lesser God, Conrack, Stand and Deliver, to 

name a few. 

The way we imagine or regard our teachers can shape 

very much how we see education itself, and the vision we 

have for a school such as St Aloysius’. When I reflect on 

teaching at the school I would hold to three central focuses 

for what we would ask of teachers here at the College. 

Firstly, teaching is a profession. Whether practised as 

a craft or a science or an art, it demands of the teacher a 

proficiency in the discipline in which he/she is engaged. 

The subject area should engage the teacher, and therefore 

engage the student. There is a commitment to knowing the 

material being taught, and an openness to learn more, 

whether it be what is being taught or how it is being 

taught, which again models learning to the student. At St 

Aloysius’ we have teachers who do engage in professional 

development. There are teachers who pursue higher degrees 

in their area of teaching, and the College subsidises that. 

Many serve on Board of Studies committees preparing 

syllabi, setting examinations for the School Certificate and 

HSC, and marking the HSC. Increasingly teachers are 

improving their capabilities with technology so as to assist 

them in their task. 

Secondly, teaching at St Aloysius’ draws on the 

insights of Ignatian pedagogy and spirituality. Teachers are 

encouraged to introduce an element of reflection into their 

teaching. The role of the Examen within the school is one 

sign of this value. Formation of “men for others”, graduates 



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who are generous of heart, and who have nurtured and 

developed the gifts which God has bestowed on them 

provides a rich way of seeing the educational process. The 

emphasis on community service within the College reflects 

this outlook. It spills over to parents, staff and graduates. 

Our desired outcomes are ambitious in the extreme. They 

reflect an essentially positive outlook on the work, and 

approach the student with an attitude that seeks to build on 

the good, rather than focus on the bad. We seek to embed 

Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy in our curriculum and in 

our teaching practice. 

Thirdly, teaching at St Aloysius’ should also reflect 

the element of pastoral pedagogy, that is, teaching that 

recognises and addresses the emotional and social needs 

of students. It reflects something of the Ignatian sense of 

the importance of context and of the Ignatian emphasis on 

education as formation. Last year our students in Years 7-11 

participated in a research study into student motivation and 

engagement undertaken by Dr Andrew Martin. I was struck 

by Dr Martin’s emphasis on pastoral pedagogy because it 

reflects something of my sense of a traditional strength of 

St Aloysius’, the relationship between staff and boys. Dr 

Martin writes: 

"Pastoral pedagogy implies that education is more 

than simply the transmission of curriculum content 

and the development of skills and competencies. It 

implies that although these are necessary conditions 

for quality pedagogy, they are not sufficient. Indeed, 

the research summarized above in relation to teacherstudent 

relationships clearly shows that when the social 

and emotional needs of students are met, they are likely 

to be more engaged with the process of information 

and skill transmission”. (Dr A Martin, Measuring and 

Enhancing Student Motivation and Engagement, p.34) 

St Ignatius and St John Chrysostom would surely have 

agreed! 

Among the practices that Dr Martin identifies as being 

encompassed by pastoral pedagogy are: developing a 

sense of community amongst students; nurturing resilience in 

students through relational connectedness; being optimistic 

for students and aiming for mastery of skills and subject 

wherever possible; maintaining positive home-school links; 

and respecting, affirming, and getting to know students. 

In a school our size one of its strengths is that students are 

known. Teachers are constantly thrown into contact with 

the boys: in the classroom and in the yard, on the sporting 

field and on stage, on the parade ground, on camps 

and retreats, on tours. In the Junior School the home-room 

teacher plays a critical role in the education of the boys. 

In the Senior School most teachers also serve as tutors and 

coaches. The boys appreciate the generosity of teachers 

with their time. There is generally a very positive rapport 

between teachers and the boys. Constraints placed on 

teachers’ time by growing bureaucratic loads and the 

expectations/pressures of achieving success should not be 

allowed to undermine the pastoral role of the teacher. 

In the gospel story one of the favoured ways of depicting 

Jesus is as the Teacher. Jesus as Teacher addresses the 

human heart above all. He is not primarily a giver of 

information, but rather as One who gives life. Both friend 

and foe alike address Jesus as Teacher when they seek his 

view on the key questions in life. In the Eastern churches a 

favoured icon of Jesus is that of the Teacher. Jesus points 

above all to the centrality of love in life and to the God 

who is Love. Christians speak of the vocation of teaching 

because, in part, teachers partake in the ministry of Jesus. 

Fr Chris Middleton SJ 

College Principal 

Australia Day Honours List 

The College congratulates the following members 

of the Aloysian Family who were recognised in the 

2006 Australia Day Honours List for their service to 

the community and our nation: 

Associate Professor Malcolm Mackerras (SAC 1956) 

was made an Officer in the General Division (AO) 

for service to the community by raising awareness 

and encouraging debate about the political process 

in Australia and other western democracies, and 

through commitment to reform and improvement of 

the electoral system. Perhaps best known for his 

invention of the Mackerras Electoral Pendulum in 

1972, Professor Mackerras works as a lecturer at the 

Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra and 

is a regular contributor to The Australian. 

Mr Peter Kneeshaw (SAC Staff 2001 – Present) was 

made a Member in the General Division (AM) for 

service to Music and the community as an organist 

and choirmaster, and as an adviser in organ design 

and restoration. Mr Kneeshaw has been the College 

organist since 2001 and teaches the organ to a 

number of our boys. He is also the head organist at 

St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney. 

Brigadier Paul Retter (SAC 1971) was made a 

Member in the Military Division (AM) for exceptional 

service to the Australian Defence Force as Director 

General Preparedness and Plans – Army, Deputy 

Force Commander United Nations Mission in East 

Timor and Director General Land Development. 

Brigadier Retter is currently stationed in Canberra. 



from the foundation 

Philanthropy, the efforts and generosity of benefactors, 

lies at the heart of the growth of the St Aloysius’ College 

Foundation. The Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ, is very fond of 

reminding the Aloysian Family that the bulk of developments 

at the College has been made possible by the generosity of 

previous generations. St Aloysius’ College has grown to the 

shape and size, character and reputation that it enjoys today 

thanks to the continuing generosity of many supporters and 

benefactors in the Aloysian Family. 

For us who oversee this process today, it is a privilege to 

handle the charitable donations that are made to the College. 

Friendships ripen with Aloysius’ donors; connections flourish. 

Our satisfaction is seeing their hard-earned contributions 

being spent to good use for the advancement of St Aloysius’ 

College and the enhancement of opportunities for current and 

future generations of students. Their satisfaction, so they tell 

us, is being kept in touch with our boys’ many achievements 

and being involved in the progress of the College. We 

express grateful thanks to all of them! 

Gifts to the Foundation in 2005 totalled $670,000 (not 

including income from investments or returns on capital). 

These funds will ensure that the College is able to provide 

our boys, both current and future, with the best educational 

facilities possible. 

Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985) 

Director of Foundation and Development 

The following lists are of 2005 Donors only. It does not 

include those who gave to the Foundation in previous years. 

Building Fund Donations 

Gifts to the Foundation Building Fund from the Parent 

Pledge Appeal raised a total of $278,045 whilst gifts 

to the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal raised $204,120, a 

total of $482,165. 

Pledge Donors 

Mr & Mrs E Abeleda 

Mr & Mrs C Adams 

Mr & Mrs J Agius SC 

Mr & Mrs K Anderson 

Dr & Mrs P W Anderson 

Mr F J Argent & 

Mrs O Stosic 

Ms M Armstrong 

Mr & Mrs R Ashton 

Mr & Mrs A R Bainton 

Mr & Mrs T Barakat 

Mr & Mrs J J Barry 

Mr & Mrs J P Bartolotta 

Mr & Mrs A K Betts 

Mr & Mrs M W Birrell 

Mr & Mrs D G Blues 

Mr & Mrs T M Blythe 

Mr & Mrs L Boueri 

Mr & Mrs R Brennan 

Mr & Mrs A J Breznik 

Mr K J Brotherson & 

Ms L M Byrnes 

Mr & Mrs P Bryant 

Dr M Byrne & 

Mr R Kelly 

Mr & Mrs T G Caristo 

Dr & Mrs T Carroll 

Mr & Mrs K Chan 

Dr E S K Chan & 

Mrs C Chan 

Mr & Mrs G R Chapple 

Dr & Mrs C Cheng 

Mr & Mrs E Cheuk 

Dr & Mrs P Cheung 

Ms S Cheung & 

Mr K Chan 

Mr & Mrs D J Chick 

Dr R M Chin 

Mr & Mrs A Chow 

Mr & Mrs C Chow 

Mr & Mrs D J Clarke 

Mr P Cornwell & 

Ms C Rice 

Mr & Mrs D P Courtenay 

Mr S Cray & 

Mrs M Austin Cray 

Mr & Mrs P J Darwell 

(SAC 1981) 

Mr & Mrs B J Dawes 

Mr & Mrs J E Dennett 

Mr & Mrs M L Depangher 

Mr & Mrs P J de Gail 

Mr & Mrs P De Lucia 

Mr & Mrs R A de Waal 

(SAC 1980) 

Dr & Mrs T D’Netto 

Mr & Mrs E Doraisamy 

Mr & Mrs J Doyle 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs I S Drewe 

Mr & Mrs D M Ebbs 

Mrs G A Elkington 

Mr & Mrs P M Ellis 

Mr & Mrs D A Esdaile 

Mr & Mrs S Fan 

Mr & Mrs A Farmakis 

Mrs S Favaloro 

Mr & Mrs M I Fitzgerald 

Mr & Mrs M Fong 

Dr & Mrs M France 

Mr & Mrs A Francis 

Mr & Mrs T J Freed 

Mr & Mrs T J Fussell 

Mr & Mrs P Gallart 

Mr & Mrs S Gatehouse 

Mr & Mrs R L Giannone 

Mr & Mrs P J Gibson 

Mr & Mrs F A Giugni 

Mr A J Good & Mrs J T 

Symington-Good 

Mr & Mrs R Greves 

Mr & Mrs B Grundy 

Mr & Mrs M Happ 

(SAC 1985) 

Mr & Mrs M W Harte 

Mr & Mrs A F Haworth 

Mr & Mrs W C Hilder 

Mr & Mrs C G Hockey 

The Hon J B Hockey 

MP (SAC 1983) & 

Ms M Babbage 

Mr & Mrs A M Hogan 

Mr & Mrs C J Holmes 

Mr & Mrs D J Hoon 

Mr & Mrs D Huang 

Mr & Mrs M J Humphreys 

Mr & Mrs P J Humphreys 

Mr & Mrs R A D Jackson 

Mr & Mrs B J Jenkins 

(SAC 1976) 

Mr & Mrs G Jones 

Mr & Mrs J Karbowiak 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs G Karikios 

Mr & Mrs P P Kintanar 

Mr & Mrs D King 

Mr & Mrs P J Kingston 

Mr & Mrs D A Klarich 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr B K S Koh & 

Mrs E Wong-Koh 

Mr J Koumarelas & 

Mrs K L Dundas 

Mr & Mrs W Krygsman 

Mr & Mrs J Lai 

Mr & Mrs M S Lam 

Mr & Mrs A Lavorato 

Mr & Mrs T Lee 

Mr & Mrs A Legrand 

Mr & Mrs P I Lim 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs I D Maclean 

(SAC 1961) 

Mr & Mrs M Mahoney 

Mr & Mrs N Malek 

Mr & Mrs J A Martorana 

Dr J A Masson 

(SAC 1979) 

These funds will be directed to the ongoing capital 

development of the College, specifically the new Masterplan 

which will be released to the Aloysian Family in late 

2006. 

Mr G Masters & 

Dr N Bolzan 

Mr & Mrs C J May 

Mr & Mrs M F McAlary 

Mr P J McAuley 

Mr & Mrs D G McCreton 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs P McKenzie 

Mr & Mrs I S McLean 

Mr & Mrs M G McMahon 

Mr & Mrs P J McNab 

Ms N Mencinsky 

Mr & Mrs R Mendoza 

Mr & Mrs A V Mills 

Mr & Mrs W P Mockler 

(SAC 1965) 

Mr & Mrs M S Morgan 

(SAC 1973) 

Mr R G Morris & 

Dr P Hector 

Mr & Ms D H Morrison 

Mr P G Mouatt & 

Ms T Daly 

Mr & Mrs G Munday 

Mr & Mrs E K Mytkowski 

Mr & Mrs P Noone 

Mr & Mrs J G Oehlers 

Mr & Mrs G O’Hare 

Mr & Mrs D J Parker 

Mr & Mrs I A Pavey 

Mr & Mrs R S Pearsall 

Mr & Mrs R J Pelletier 

(SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs F Peronace 

Mr & Mrs V Pham 

Mr & Mrs P W Pindsle 

Mr & Mrs B A Pirola 

Mr & Mrs G J Pointing 

Mr & Mrs L Power 

Mr & Mrs J P Prosser 

Mr & Mrs R Quek 

Mr R V Quirk & 

Ms R A Davies 

Mr & Mrs D Rahme 

Mr & Mrs S R Raisin 

Mr & Mrs R J Reynolds 

Dr & Mrs G Riisfeldt 

Mr & Mrs I P Robinson 

Mr V P Ruehl & 

Ms J A Hewett 

Mr M R Rush 

Mr & Mrs J A Santarosa 

Mr & Mrs R J P Sauerman 

Mr & Mrs D D Scott 

Mr & Mrs R Sequeira 

Mr & Mrs C A Shea 

Mr & Mrs M P Sindone 

Mr & Mrs D R N K Siow 

Dr B C Smith & 

Dr C A O’Connell 

Mr K G Smith & 

Mrs L M Wallwork 

Mr & Mrs M C Smith 

Mr & Mrs J Soerjoko 

Dr & Dr R M Sorial 

Mr & Mrs A E Stephenson 

Mr & Mrs J J Stapleton 

Mr & Mrs P W Stuntz 

Mr & Mrs L Sudarmana 

Mr & Mrs R J Suffield 

Mr A M Sunderland 

Mr & Mrs G Surman 

Mr & Mrs H Sutanto 

Mr & Mrs D Sweeney 

Mr V P Sweeney (SAC 

1972) & Mrs J Pastega 

Mr & Mrs C Z Tan 

Mr R Talas & 

Ms E Quinlan 

Mr & Mrs P Tapp 

Ms J Taylor 

Mr & Mrs R A Tesoriero 

Mr M E Tooth & 

Mrs N R Hodson-Tooth 

Mr & Mrs W D Thomson 

Mr & Mrs S D Tracy 

(SAC 1980) 

Mr & Mrs J Tripodi 

Mr & Mrs M T Tsang 

Mr & Mrs N Velcic 

Mr & Mrs P Vergara 

Mr C Walsh & 

Mrs S Odorisio 

Mr & Mrs M J Walcott 

Mr & Mrs S B Walters 

Dr & Mrs P A Wells 

Mr W M Wilson & 

Mrs S Park-Wilson 

Mr D P Williams & 

Mrs L P Sullivan 

Mrs G Wong-Davies & 

Mr C W Davies 

Mr & Mrs D A Wunder 

(SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs M J Zwar 

2005 Annual Giving 

Building Fund 

Mr & Mrs V Aboud 

Mr & Mrs D Acton 

(SAC 1988) 

Mr & Mrs R M Aldridge 

Mr S G Aldridge 

(SAC 2002) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs A Baumgart 

Mr & Mrs L Benaud 

Mr N Bennett (SAC 1946) 

Mr & Mrs A K Betts 

Dr G Boffa OAM & 

Mrs L Boffa 

Rev Fr J H Boland 

(SAC 1932) 

Mr & Mrs A Bouris 

Dr M Branley FRACO, 

FRACS (SAC 1979) 

Mrs G Bryant 

Mr & Mrs G J Bryant 

Mr & Mrs G J Bulters 

Mrs F Byers 




Dr & Mrs P Cahill 

(SAC 1942) 

Mr & Mrs R A Cavanagh 

(SAC 1976) 

Mr & Mrs P H Cearns 

(SAC 1960) 

Mr J Charteris (SAC 1940) 

Mr & Mrs M D Chavez 

Mr & Mrs R Chen-Chow 

Mr & Mrs R Chowdry 

Mr & Mrs G Churcher 

(SAC 1987) 

Mr B J Clarke (SAC 2000) 

Mr P Clifton-Smith 

(SAC 1999) 

Mr M R Cockburn & 

Mrs R Crowe 

Mr D C Collins (SAC 1962) 

Mr & Mrs C G Colosi 

Mr & Mrs A Coulton 

Mr & Mrs A J Cowle 

(SAC 1977) 

Mr K Cranney (SAC 1937) 

Mr M A Cromer 

(SAC 1993) 

Mr & Mrs K F Crowe 

Mr & Mrs B Cubis 

(SAC 1975) 

Mr R L Cunningham 

(SAC 1935) 

Mrs P M Cunningham 

Mr P G Currie (SAC 1948) 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs M W De Boos 

Mr P de Lasala 

(SAC 1975) 

Mr & Mrs K F Dixon 

Mr & Mrs J Doyle 

Dr D M Droulers 

(SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs X Droulers 

(SAC 1947) 

Mr & Mrs R Dudley 

(SAC 1987) 

Mrs M C Duncan 

Mr J Edwards (SAC 1961) 

Mr & Mrs D H Emanuel 

(SAC 1962) 

Dr M L Eutick & 

Mrs C M Shearer 

Mr Q Evans (SAC 1967) 

Mr J G Flipo (SAC 1947) 

Mr R J Flitcroft (SAC 

1976) & Ms M McCluskey 

Mr P F Flynn (SAC 1952) 

Mr & Mrs P T Ford 

(SAC 1954) 

Dr & Mrs A Forrest 

Mr & Mrs J Fox-Smith 

Mr & Mrs M B Fraser 

(SAC 1974) 

Dr L E Georgeson 

OAM (SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs M Georgeson 

Dr G Gibson (SAC 1945) 

Mr & Mrs D V Goldrick 

(SAC 1949) 

Mr D J Grace (SAC 1988) 

Mr & Mrs P Haire 

Mr D I Hamilton 

(SAC 1948) 

Mr G T Hannan 

(SAC 1963) 

Mr M J Happ (SAC 

1985) & Mrs C Happ 

Mr & Mrs B L Hayes 

Assoc Professor & Mrs 

B T Haylen (SAC 1970) 

Mr P Haylen (SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs A M Hogan 

Mr E Hollebecq 

(SAC 1972) 

Mr J N Hortle & 

Mrs B Tan 

Mrs P Horton 

Mr & Mrs B G Hunt 

Mr & Mrs P Iliffe 

Mr P M Irvin (SAC 1944) 

Mr G Jarrett & 

Ms T Bennetts 

Mr B J Jenkins 

(SAC 1943) 

Mr & Mrs A G Johnston 

Mr & Mrs F B Jolley 

Mr K B H Kalamae 

(SAC 2004) 

Mr & Mrs R Kassabian 

The Hon J Kearney 

QC, KCSG (SAC 1938) 

& Mrs M Kearney 

Mr & Mrs R A Kennedy 

Mr S Kevans (SAC 1989) 

Mr & Mrs P M Kiely 

Mr & Mrs G A King 

Mr & Mrs M Kishore 

Mr J R Kitching 

(SAC 1941) 

Mrs D Landers 

Mr & Mrs P J Larbalestier 

Mr H Lardner & 

Mrs H Allen 

Mr P J Latham & 

Ms S Leahy 

Mr & Mrs A M Lavan 

(SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs D Lawrence 

Mr & Mrs G Leahy 

(SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs K A Leighton 

Mr & Mrs P I Lim 

(SAC 1979) 

Mrs J Lonergan AM 

Dr I S Lovett & 

Ms C M Mullane 

Dr T J Macnaught 

(SAC 1961) 

Mr J Madden (SAC 1960) 

Dr F Martin AM & 

Mrs M Martin 

Mr T Martin & Mrs T Smits 

Mr A C Masson 

(SAC 1988) 

Mr M E Masson 

(SAC 1995) 

Mr & Mrs T Mazaraki 

(SAC 1986) 

Mr & Mrs M McClatchey 

Rev Fr R McGinley 

SAC (SAC 1937) 

Mr P McGirr (SAC 1965) 

Mr & Mrs W McManus 

(SAC 1982) 

Mr R G McMillan 

Mr & Mrs S A McSweeney 

(SAC 1975) 

Mr & Mrs B G Menzies 

Mr & Mrs M J Merven 

Mr & Mrs E M Meyer 

(SAC 1943) 

Mr & Mrs G J Michel 

Mr & Mrs S Miller 

Mr & Mrs R Mimmo 

Ms A Mirams & 

Mr T Cavill 

Mr A J Moon (SAC 1987) 

Mr A Morrow (SAC 1959) 

Mr P Morton (SAC 1947) 

Mr B Mungoven 

(SAC 1941) 

Mr & Mrs R Murphy 

Mr & Mrs M Nissen 

(SAC 1983) 

Mr & Mrs C J Nolan 

Professor Emeritus 

Sir G Nossal AC CBE 

(SAC 1947) 

Mr P M O’Donnell 

(SAC 1978) 

Mrs M O’Loughlin 

Dr & Mrs M O’Meara 

(SAC 1981) 

Mr G O’Neill (SAC 1956) 

Mr & Mrs D Patterson 

Mr M Paul (SAC 1952) 

Mr & Mrs R Paul 

Mr & Mrs I A Pavey 

Mr & Mrs I W Perkes 

Mr & Mrs J J Playoust 

(SAC 1949) 

Mr & Mrs J Punch 

(SAC 1951) 

Rev Fr P Quilty 

(SAC 1954) 

Mrs J Quoyle 

Mr B Rathborne 

(SAC 1953) 

Mr P J Remond 

(SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs A J Restuccia 

(SAC 1954) 

Mr J Rex (SAC 1990) 

Mr P L Richardson 

Mr & Mrs P S Ricketts 

Dr J S Roarty (SAC 1941) 

Mr & Mrs A P Robertson 

(SAC 1954) 

Mr & Dr D Ronzani 

Mr & Mrs I Russell 

(SAC 1948) 

Mr R T Ryan (SAC 1943) 

Mr & Mrs G San Pedro 

Mrs A Schaafsma 

Mr J B Scroope 

(SAC 1942) 

Dr J H Seymour FRCS, 

FRACS (SAC 1940) & 

Mrs M Seymour 

Professor A G Shannon AM 

Mr T Sheahan (SAC 1934) 

Mr & Mrs J Shek 

Mr & Mrs C S Shum 

Mr A N Sochacki 

(SAC 1962) 

Dom Hugh (Scott) 

Somerville-Knapman 

OSB (SAC 1986) 


St Aloysius College Old 

Boys Union 

Dr & Mrs M J Stevens 

Mr & Mrs R Tai 

Mrs D N Teng 

Mr & Mrs G M Thompson 

(SAC 1949) 

Mr P A Thompson 

(SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs L A Ticehurst 

(SAC 1979) 

Mrs C Waddle 

Mr J Walker-Powell 

(SAC 1983) 

Mr V M Walsh (SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs J Weingarth 

(SAC 1955) 

Mrs J Wilkinson 

Dr W L Williams 

(SAC 1940) 

Mr & Mrs H H Wong 

(SAC 1983) 

Mr P G Wyatt 

(SAC 1963) 

Mr C J Yee (SAC 2003) 

Mr & Mrs K Yee 

Mr W J Young (SAC 1928) 

Mr & Mrs J Ziaziaris 

Library Fund Donations 

Gifts to the College Foundation through the 2005 

Annual Giving Appeal raised $24,265, gifts in 

support of the Year 6 Library Appeal raised $6,950 and 


Library Fund 

Mr & Mrs C Adams 

Mr & Mrs S J Bowles 

Mr & Mrs W P Burton 

(SAC 1944) 

Dr & Mrs A P Cahill 

(SAC 1935) 

Ms H J Carr 

Mr & Mrs P H Cearns 

(SAC 1960) 

Mr & Mrs J Chalk 

(SAC 1980) 

Mr & Mrs D P H Chan 

Mr K Chan & 

Ms S Cheung 

Mr B J Clarke (SAC 2000) 

Mrs A Connaghan 

Mr H N Darwell 

(SAC 1978) 

Mr & Mrs J L Day 

(SAC 1981) 

Mr P A De Baun 

(SAC 1955) 

Mr & Mrs R Dennett 

Mr & Mrs B M Egan 

(SAC 1967) 

Mr P Evans (SAC 1964) 

Mr P I Farmer 


(SAC 1974) 

Mr & Mrs D Galanos 

(SAC 1985) 

Mr & Mrs L J Grech 

Dr G V Hall AO, KCSG 

(SAC 1932) 

Mr & Mrs M Haynes 

Mr RLS Ho & Mrs EILie 

Dr R Honner (SAC 1952) 


Mr & Mrs K G Jeghelian 

Mr J Law (SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs J Le Gras 

(SAC 1953) 


(SAC 1944) 

Mrs I L’Estrange 

Mr J Macinante 

(SAC 1976) 

Mr & Mrs L G Mackey 

Mr & Ms M Maneschi 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs R J Masson 

Mr & Mrs C J May 

Anonymous 

Mr & Mrs R Meagher 

Emeritus Professor J F 

Miller AC (SAC 1948) 

Mr P T Morrison 

(SAC 1974) 

Dr J Muller (SAC 1940) 

Mr & Mrs K J Murray 

Mr & Mrs A J Murray 

Mr & Mrs M J O’Callaghan 

Mr & Mrs F Peronace 

Mr & Mrs V Pham 

donations to the Year 12 Library Appeal raised $13,445. 

These funds, totalling $44,660 will enable the College 

to purchase additional educational resources (books, CD- 

ROMS and computer programmes) that would not have 

been possible under budgetary limitations. 

Mr & Mrs W E Rathborne 

(SAC 1965) 


(SAC 1948) 

Dr J H Seymour FRCS, 

FRACS (SAC 1940) 

& Mrs M Seymour 

Mr & Mrs PWA Sherlock 

Mr J H Sherwin 

(SAC 1945) 


Anonymous 

Mr M J M Smith & 

Ms D P Skopal 


Mr P A Thompson 

(SAC 1948) 

Mr & Mrs R Thorpe 

Mr & Mrs J Tobin 

Mr & Mrs P C Tumminello 

(SAC 1972) 

Mrs G J Veersema 

Mr & Mrs C Virgona 

(SAC 1961) 

Mrs C Waddle 

Mrs S Weress 

Mr & Mrs D R Westaway 

Year 6 Library Appeal 

2005 

Mr & Mrs A Anderson 

Mr G M Bain & 

Mrs S C Lobo-Bain 

Mr & Mrs J P Bartolotta 

Mr & Mrs A R Bell 

Mr & Mrs P A Boyd 

Mr & Mrs D P Carey 

Mr & Mrs C Chow 

Mr & Mrs M D Collins 

Mr & Mrs J A Conroy 

Mr & Mrs A Conti 

Mr & Mrs P L Cornelius 

Mr S Cray & 

Mrs M Austin Cray 

Mr & Mrs G D’Angelo 

Mr & Mrs P J Darwell 

(SAC 1981) 

Mr C W Davies & 

Mrs G Wong-Davies 

Dr & Mrs T D’Netto 

Mr & Mrs M F Edwards 

Mr & Ms R P Emery 

Mr & Mrs S J Ferguson 

Mr & Mrs S A Fittler 

Mr & Mrs R V W Frohlich 

Mr & Mrs M Furneaux 

Mr & Mrs J B Grant 

Mr & Mrs S A Gregg 

Mr & Ms J P Jacobs 

Mr & Mrs P Knoblanche 

Mr B K S Koh & 

Mrs E Wong-Koh 

Mr & Mrs W Kwan 

Mr & Mrs P J Larbalestier 

Mr & Mrs A M Lavan 

(SAC 1970) 

Mr & Mrs K A Lester 



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Mr & Mrs S C Lewis 

Mr & Mrs R G McAlpin 

Mr & Mrs D G McCreton 

(SAC 1970) 

Mr R J McCue & 

Ms J M Tancred 

Mr & Mrs M J Mendezona 

Mr & Mrs E K Mytkowski 

Mr & Mrs D J Parker 


(SAC 1968) 

Ms D Pellicer 

Mr & Mrs P W Pindsle 

Mr & Mrs M Price 

Mr & Mrs R J Reynolds 

Dr & Mrs G Riisfeldt 

Mr & Mrs I E Skinner 


Mr P Sotiriou (SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs J H Stretch 

Mr & Mrs P W Stuntz 

Mr & Mrs G Surman 


Mr & Mrs M J Walcott 

Mr & Mrs P J Walden 

Ms M Wetzlar 

Mr & Mrs P J Wilkinson 

(SAC 1979) 

Mr & Mrs K W K Wong 

Year 12 Library 

Appeal 2005 

Mr & Mrs V Aboud 

Mr & Mrs S H Alder 

Mr & Mrs P W Baxter 

Mrs J Beilby 

Mr & Mrs A P Bentley 

Mr & Mrs A J Capito 

Dr & Mrs P Cheung 

Mr & Mrs A Cocco 

Ms H Codd 

Mr & Mrs P E Coolahan 

Dr M J Cooper & 

Dr A Vasic 

Mr & Mrs K F Crowe 

Mr & Mrs R Culbert 

Mr & Mrs F Del Rosario 

Mr & Mrs J E Dennett 

Mr & Mrs L A Deves 

Mrs K Dolce 

Mr & Mrs M J Donohoe 

(SAC 1967) 

Mr & Mrs B Doroni-Dawes 

Mr & Mrs M F Edwards 

Prof & Mrs G R Elliott 

Mr & Mrs D A Esdaile 

Mr & Mrs D Fabricatorian 

Mr & Mrs J Gandar 

Mr & Mrs A Gaudioso 

Mr & Mrs G J Gemmell 

(SAC 1974) 

Mr & Mrs C Goldrick 

Mr & Mrs P R Halter 

Mr & Mrs J P Hickey 


Mr & Mrs D R Hunter 

Mr & Mrs K G Jeghelian 

Mr & Mrs A D Kennedy 

(SAC 1969) 

Mr & Mrs C Kiely 

Mr & Mrs G A King 

Mr & Mrs D J Koorey 

Mr & Mrs A Kwan 

Mr & Mrs J Lai 

Mr & Mrs M E Lasky 

Mr & Mrs P B Lockley 

Mr & Mrs I D Maclean 

(SAC 1961) 

Mr & Mrs M J Mazza 

Mr & Mrs T S McCabe 

Mr & Mrs P Menzagopian 

Mr & Mrs F Messina 

Mr & Mrs A V Mills 

Mr & Mrs P M Moses 

Mr & Mrs D V Murray 

(SAC 1966) 

Mrs E S O’Young & 

Dr G O’Young 

Mr & Mrs L N Patsalos 

(SAC 1977) 


(SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs D Pereira 

Mr & Mrs I W Perkes 

Mr & Mrs R Perna 

Mr & Mrs M J Pieterse 

(SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs J M Pigott 

Mr & Mrs M S Plan 

Mr & Mrs C P Punturiero 

Mr & Mrs S M Purcell 

Mr & Mrs M F Ramos 

Mr & Mrs P M Rushton 

Mr & Mrs V Sagar 

Mr & Mrs M G Salmi 

Mr & Mrs R Santos 

Mr & Mrs T P Scollon 


Mr & Mrs J P Sinclair 

Mr M J M Smith & 

Ms D P Skopal 

Mr & Mrs D Tardo 

Mr & Mrs M T Tsang 

Mr & Mrs R M Vecchio 

Mr I D Vickovich & Mrs 

A Nicholl 

Mr & Mrs P J Walden 

Mr & Mrs D R Waller 

Mr & Mrs D R Westaway 

Mr & Mrs E W Yeung 

Education Fund 

Gifts to the College Foundation Education Fund support 

the ongoing provision of academic scholarships and 

means-tested bursaries at the College. The Foundation 

currently funds twelve Bursaries and Scholarships at the 

College and through the ongoing generous support 

of the Aloysian Family, this number is set to rise each 

year. Gifts to the Education Fund through the 2005 

Annual Giving Appeal raised $51,905, the College 

School Fee Raffle raised $79,680 and the income 

from ticket sales and donations to the Dr Anthony 

Wallington (SAC 1959) Music Concert raised $5,900. 

The total raised for the Education Fund of $137,485 

will go a long way to providing fee assistance to families 

in need. 


Education Fund 

Anonymous 

Anonymous 

Dr P Bannon (SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs J T Berkemeier 

(SAC 1967) 

Mr MA Bulfield (SAC 2000) 

Mrs P Cahalan 

J Chan 

Mr M Chan (SAC 2001) 

Mrs E Dwyer 

Mr C T Davitt (SAC 1996) 

Mr R Donnelly (SAC 1964) 

Mrs J Edmonds 


(SAC 1974) 

Dr & Mrs P Freeman 

(SAC 1968) 

Mr & Mrs D M Giffney 

Mr D J Grace (SAC 1988) 

Mr C R Grant (SAC 1976) 

Mr & Mrs M J Happ 

(SAC 1985) 

Mr J Hurney (SAC 1948) 

Anonymous 


(SAC 1944) 

Dr & Mrs L Macken 

(SAC 1983) 

Mr & Mrs C Madden 

Dr R M Moore OA 

(SAC 1932) 

Mr S R Murtough 

(SAC 1942) 

Mr W F Nichol 

Mr C H Norville 

(SAC 1944) 

Mr & Mrs G N Oakley 

Dr K O’Shannessy 

(SAC 1960) 

Mr & Mrs S R Raisin 

Mr & Mrs J Rogge 


(SAC 1948) 

SAC Jesuit Community 

SAC Parents and 

Friends’ Association 

Mrs S Y Soohoo 

Ms J Taylor 


Rev Fr B Tiernan SAC 

(SAC 1946) 

Anonymous 

Anthony Wallington 

(SAC 1959) Music 

Scholarship Appeal 

Sr M Clarke SM 

SAC Co-Curricular 

Dinner donations 

Mr P Cornwell & 

Ms C Rice 

Mr W F Nichol 

Mrs S Pelletier 

Mrs M Wallington 

Mr P Wallington 

(SAC 1962) 

Anthony Wallington 

Concert Proceeds 

Smart School, Smart Board 

The College recently purchased six Interactive White 

Boards (IWBs) as a trial to test their suitability for a 

future rollout throughout the College. Two of the IWBs 

have been located in Junior School Classrooms and one in 

the Computer Laboratory. Whilst in the Senior School, two 

have been located in general learning areas and one in a 

Science Laboratory. 

The IWBs have a touch sensitive large format display 

screen, and support infrastructure including a computer, 

DVD/video player, speaker system and data projector. 

IWBs enrich the educational experience for the boys of 

the College. Their interactive nature appeals to auditory, 

visual and tactile learners. They also provide productive and 

time-saving tools for the staff of the College. 

Each IWB host a multitude of resources including world 

maps, interactive protractors, colour pallets, mind-mapping 

tools, e-mail access and links to the internet. Onscreen 

materials can be printed or saved for future revision by the 

staff and students. 

Feedback from staff, students and parents indicate that 

the IWBs have been a great success and have proved to 

be a great classroom aide. 

The trial of these exciting educational tools has been 

made possible through the generous support of the St 

Aloysius’ College Foundation and the many members of 

the Aloysian Family who support the fundraising appeals 

conducted by the Foundation and Development Office. 

If the trial of the IWBs is a success, the College will look 

at rolling out IWBs throughout every classroom as a part 

of the Masterplan currently being prepared by the College 

Council. 




2006 Annual Giving Appeal 

– Think Beyond the Square 

This edition of The Aloysiad launches the 2005 Annual 

Giving Appeal – Think Beyond the Square. 

With the new College 

Masterplan currently being 

developed by the College 

Council in conjunction with 

architects from Gardner Wetherill 

& Associates the philanthropic 

support of the Aloysian Family 

to this Appeal is crucial for the 

ongoing physical, academic 

and social justice development 

of the College. 

Emeritus Professor Jacques 

Miller AC (SAC 1948), pictured, has kindly agreed to 

be the Patron of the Think Beyond the Square Appeal. 

Professor Miller is one of Australia’s greatest scientists. He 

left the College in 1948 and studied Medicine at Sydney 

University and has worked at the Walter and Eliza Hall 

Institute in Melbourne for over forty years. 

Professor Miller’s research work made two vital 

discoveries. His research showed how the thymus – an 

organ others had thought to be obsolete – was crucial to 

the immune system. This discovery made him one of the few 

scientists in history to ever determine the function of an entire 

organ. He also discovered that mammals had two distinct 

types of white blood cells. 

In recognition of his valuable research, Professor Miller 

was named the winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for 

Science and has been awarded a Companion of the 

Order of Australia and is a past winner of the Faulding 

Florey Medal and the Copley Medal from the Royal 

Society in London and is regarded by many to be one of 

the greatest living scientists in the world today. 

As an active supporter of the College Foundation and 

a very proud Old Boy of the College, we are honoured 

that Professor Miller has accepted the role as Patron of 

this year’s Annual Giving Appeal. As someone who for 

over fifty years has had to ‘think beyond the square’ in 

his research, it is logical that he be Patron of the Think 

Beyond the Square Appeal 

Appeal material will be posted to all members of the 

Aloysian Family (Old Boys, current parents, past parents 

and Friends of the College) in May. Anyone wishing to 

Yes, I would like to support the 2006 Annual Giving Appeal 

"Think Beyond the Square" 

I would like to make a gift of: 

$100 $250 $50 $500 $350 

$750 $1,000 Other $ ........ to the 

Building Fund – for the new Masterplan works 

Library Fund – Library materials and new computers 

Bursary Fund – Bursaries and Scholarships 

Enclosed is a cheque made payable to the 

St Aloysius’ College Foundation 

Please debit my Credit Card 

Amex Bankcard MasterCard 

Visa 

Diners 

Name: ...................................................................... 

Address: .................................................................... 

Telephone: ............................. h ..............................w 

Email: ........................................................................ 

I am an: 

Old Boy of the College - Class of 19/20............ 

Parent at the College 

Past parent of the College 

Current or Past Staff Member 

Friend of St Aloysius’ 

Name on Card: ...................................................... 

Signature: ........................................... Expiry: ....... 

I wish for my gift to the College to remain anonymous 

Please send me some information about leaving the 

College a Bequest in my Will 

Sons of St Aloysius’ – current and future – will benefit from your support 

St Aloysius’ College Foundation 

47 Upper Pitt Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 Fax: 02 9929 6414 Email: murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 



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make an early gift is asked to return the gift form on the 

previous page. 

Funds raised from the Appeal will be directed to the 

following programmes: 

The Foundation Building Fund will provide the funding 

for the implementation of the new Masterplan. Possible 

new facilities identified by the College Council and the 

Architects include: the construction of more classrooms and 

a multi-purpose room in the Junior School, construction of a 

new gymnasium and classrooms in the Senior School and 

renovation of the Middle School building. Gifts made in 

support of the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal enabled the 

College, through a donation from the College Foundation, 

to purchase the property next door to Wyalla on which 

a new building will be constructed as a result of the 

Masterplan. Melbourne Sculptor Andrew Patience is being 

commissioned to create a bronze of St Aloysius caring for 

a victim of the plague. Andrew was the artist who crafted 

the very attractive statue of St Ignatius positioned en route 

to The Boys' Chapel. The new work will be seen in the 

entrance foyer to the College, a dramatic and engaging 

statement of the values we espouse in the boys we form at 

the College. Funds donated to the Appeal will also support 

this artwork. 

The Foundation Library Fund will provide additional 

academic resources for the MacKillop Library in the Junior 

School and the Kircher Library in the Senior School. These 

resources, CD-Roms, books, computer programmes and 

other educational aides, would not be readily available 

under normal College budgetary allocations. Funds raised 

through the 2005 Annual Giving Appeal enabled the 

College to purchase over three-hundred additional books 

and other aides for the use of the boys. 

The Foundation Education Fund provides funds for the 

provision of Scholarships and Academic Means-Tested 

Bursaries to students at the College. The Jesuit mantra of 

being ‘Men for Others’ drives the Foundation to provide this 

assistance to families of boys who would not normally be 

able to attend the College. 

Gap Year 

In recent years it has become popular for Year 12 students 

to take some time off between finishing school and starting 

university. Widely know as a ‘Gap Year’, the activities that 

the students undertake are varied and very interesting. Some 

elect to work in boarding schools in the UK, others do some 

form of charity work either in Australia or abroad and some 

work as a Jackeroo. The members of the Class of 2005 have 

continued this tradition and have ventured off to further their 

‘life’ education. 

Daniel Baxter 

Ryan Codd 

Daniel Coolahan 

Patrick Delaney 

St George’s College, Windsor UK 

St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow UK 

Jesuit Missions, Panama 

Jesuit Missions, Panama 

William Dennis Reading Preparatory School, UK 

Scott Dolce St George’s College, Windsor UK 

Jerome Doraisamy Vaum High School,Vanuatu 

Patrick Foley St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow UK 

Nic Halter Xavier High School, Micronesia 

Jeremy Lardner Xavier High School, Micronesia 

Luke McCabe Jesuit Missions, Panama 

Anton Messina Rotary Exchange, Sweden 

Matthew Perkes St Edmunds College, UK 

Jason Rushton Rotary Exchange, Finland 

Angus Ryan Jesuit Missions, Panama 

Fabiano Salmi Rotary Exchange, France 

Mick Scollon Missionary Work, Africa 

In the next edition of the Aloysiad we will feature some 

stories from these young men. 

Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985) 

Gap Students 

The College warmly welcomes James Clark, Mark 

Glowinkowski and Tim Fitzgerald as Gap Students to 

the College for 2005 – 2006. 

All three lads are Old Boys of Stonyhurst College, our 

brother Jesuit School in England and they will work with the 

Junior School and Years 7 – 10 during their time here. 

Mark Glowinkowski, James Clark and Tim Fitzgerald, Gap Students 

from Stonyhurst College, England. 

Gap Student Activities 

Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) is spending six months working in 

Kenya with a group of Australian volunteers. He recently sent 

us this report on his most recent escapades in East Africa. 

I 

have been in Gilgil for the past week. In contrast to 

Bondo, I have been very busy. I am working at Saidia 

(Swahili for ‘help’) Children’s Home. There are around 

twenty-five children here who are very much traumatised. 

Many are orphans but also many have been abused. In the 

first visit in February there was a child who arrived a week 

earlier after being found at the bus station alone, he is only 

three or four years old and just learning to talk. So here I 

am setting up a farming plot and installing a drip irrigation 

system. The people will plant beans, carrots and spinach 

to supplement their diet. 


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I am very much enjoying my time here in Africa and 

helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. I now 

realise what it means when the Jesuit teach us to be “Men 

for Others”. Being amongst people with so little makes you 

realise just how lucky we are back in Australia and how we 

take some of the most basic things in life for granted, like 

running water and medical care. 

Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) 

Mick Scollon (SAC 2005) working in a vegetable plot in Gilgil, Kenya 

Gilgil is in the Great Rift Valley and I am surrounded by 

picturesque highlands as well as lakes covered by a pink 

carpet of flamingos. Last week I went to Nakuru, a huge 

tourist attraction not far from Gilgil. One of the locals at 

Gilgil offered to take me to see some animals. By the end 

of the day I still hadn’t seen any animals, rather, I had walked 

twenty kilometres carrying a bag of maize and sitting and 

drinking extremely sweet tea in his two homesteads, one for 

each of his wives! Though I was getting extremely frustrated, 

it had its moments. We arranged to get a bike down the 

side of the Valley which was a lot easier than walking. My 

friend was sitting in between the handles and the rider and 

I were on the back. By the time we got back to Nakuru it 

was dark and being the only mzungu (white man) out in the 

streets and having this friend of mine who was skinny and 

small as my sole security I rolled up my sleeves to reveal 

my arms, puffed out my chest and stood tall to deter any 

possible attackers. 

I am slowly discovering the local area has huge potential 

for tourism and agriculture. The other day I climbed Longonaut 

Mountain (about 6,500 feet high). It is situated in one of the 

few National Parks where you can walk through it, so you 

are walking amongst zebras and buffalo. 

Once you reach the first stage of the mountain you are 

opened to an amazing crater in the middle of the mountain, 

almost like a lost world. Full of green grass, the crater is as 

flat as a pancake. As you reach the top you are rewarded 

with a 360 degree view of all the lakes. It was certainly a 

great place to have lunch! 

I recently had to travel to Nairobi to renew my visa for 

another three months as well as pick up another volunteer, 

an Australian lawyer. 

The Australian Embassy is organising a memorial 

service on Anzac Day followed by a BBQ breakfast at 

the Embassy. Back at the camp we are organising a lunch 

where there will be a spit roast, damper, lamingtons, VB 

beer, two-up and backyard cricket as well as a bit of 

Australian Crawl coming from my Ipod. So we will certainly 

celebrate Anzac Day in the traditional Australian manner 

here in the African bush! 

2006 Micronesia Scholars 

Each year the College Foundation funds two boys who have 

just completed Year 12 on a twelve month exchange with our 

brother Jesuit school, Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia. 

This year's Micronesian Scholars are Nicholas Halter (SAC 

2005) and Jeremy Lardner (SAC 2005). The lads are involved in 

the academic and sporting programmes of Xavier High School. 

The following report was recently filed by them. 

The past two months in Micronesia have been wonderful 

for both of us. Xavier High School is beginning to feel 

more like home every day. Here are a few events that 

have happened lately: 

Our task of marking and analysing the entrance exam 

results for Micronesia have been completed recently. It 

was a long and arduous job, but it was interesting to see 

the results which indicate a major slump from almost every 

state! We have been showing PowerPoint presentations to 

the local Chuuk schools, and are helping Fr Arthur to set 

up a programme for the Grade 7 and Grade 8 during the 

summer break. 

On Saturday 11 February we went to the Blue Lagoon 

Resort for a staff retreat. We only stayed over one night but 

it was fantastic: sitting under the shade of palm trees, with 

air-conditioned rooms and hot showers and comfy beds. 

During the day, if we are not tutoring or marking exams, 

we can observe some of the classes. Classes include 

watching the senior English class perform renditions of 

Hamlet, and the Freshman class learn to samba. Chuukese 

culture classes are particularly interesting, as the kids are 

taught how to climb coconut trees, build huts and speak 

Chuukese. 

Nic Halter (SAC 2005) with some of the locals in Chuuk 




Xavier has had quite a few visitors of late, including 

many American tourists, the Czech, French and Australian 

Ambassadors and a group of French sailors! A French navy 

frigate was even docked at Weno for a week. They invited 

the JVs (Jesuit Volunteers) to a cocktail party on the boat on 

Friday night, with French food and champagne! The girls 

received a lot of attention from the charming sailors. On 

Sunday they circled Xavier in their helicopter as we looked 

on from the roof of the School. 

We arrived during Micronesia’s dry season but it is 

beginning to rain more frequently now. During the latter 

part of the week the heavens opened up and we had some 

great wet weather activities. The field was flooded and full 

of frogs! We coaxed the girls out onto the field to run track 

and played basketball in the pouring rain. Apparently, the 

locals downtown were soaping up and showering outside 

in the street at that time, because that was the highest water 

pressure they had ever had for a shower! 

We have only done some exploring of Weno so far 

(even though there is not much to explore). We have visited 

the Japanese lighthouse which commands a view of most of 

the island and the main channel through the reef. We have 

also visited the one million gallon water tank that supplies 

Xavier with water. Hopefully we will be able to camp up 

on one of the hills soon and check out the Japanese guns 

left over since the War 

On Tuesday, 14 March the Juniors arrived back from the 

Emmaus Retreat. It was clearly a very powerful retreat, just 

like Kairos Retreats at Aloysius’. We went with the Seniors 

to welcome them back at a hall. The students are very close 

to each other and supportive, since it is such a small school 

with less than fifty children per Year Group. 

The WASC team (Western Accreditation of School 

and Colleges) arrived on Sunday 19 March. We all 

sat in the Callaghan Hall and sang many Xavier songs, 

before the kids from each island group performed their 

cultural dances. Both boys and girls sang beautiful songs, 

wore colourful costumes, beat drums, performed highly 

energetic stick dances and chants. By Wednesday the 

WASC visit had finally ended. The visitors had meetings 

with all the staff, and walked around observing the 

classrooms. Their report recommends that Xavier improve 

their safety procedures, counseling and teacher training, 

teacher retention and technology (i.e. computers). These 

were all fair points. Last year when there was a fire in the 

dorm apparently all the students ran towards the fire and 

put it out. Safety first! 

We are slowly becoming more experienced here. 

One Thursday morning the staff did a big bag inspection 

looking for beetle nut and snuff. Beetle nut, although widely 

accepted on the island, is banned at Xavier, and the habit 

is very hard to break. (Beetle nut is a naturally occurring 

drug that is chewed by people across Asia and the Pacific 

region. The nut contains a mild narcotic and whilst not 

illegal in the region, governments and schools are trying to 

break this cultural habit. Editor). 

We are also learning new language pronunciations. 

We have been teased about the way we say ‘z’ and 

‘thongs’ (the footwear) are called ‘slippers’. When I told the 

girls to take their thongs off for athletics training I got some 

very strange looks! 

The food here, although repetitive, still tastes good. On 

the last two Saturdays the staff have cooked dinner. One 

night the JVs cooked a scrumptious Italian dinner and the 

next week the Micronesians made a huge feast of fish, 

crab, octopus and chicken. It was magnificent. 

The Japanese classes (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) 

have been busy practising for the song contest in Chuuk. It 

was great to sit and watch them. Sitting under a hut with 

the sophomores, listening them sing a beautiful song with 

the guitar playing as the rain drummed down on the roof 

outside was a memorable moment. Their musical abilities 

with the guitar and piano and voice are great. 

On Saturday morning another Aussie arrived at Xavier. 

His name was Terry West, a volunteer traveling around 

Micronesia teaching coaches and students about athletics. 

He also gave some coaching lectures later that week. 

Pressure is building for the big track and field meet - it is 

the event in Chuuk and everyone wants to beat Xavier. Fr 

Arthur even forced all the boys to run to the next village one 

weekend for training. It nearly killed half of them, and Fr 

Arthur was chasing them down the road on a push bike. 

The kids have gone crazy for mangoes lately, ever since 

the small green fruits began to grow bigger. There are 

mango trees everywhere, but they prefer eating the unripe 

mangoes. It’s very tart and crunchy. 

Now things are calming down. The school year is 

coming to an end, and everyone is feeling exhausted. We 

are looking forward to a break from school, a chance to 

explore the island and perhaps even travel to the Mortlock 

Islands. 

We have very much enjoyed our time to date and thank 

the College Foundation for their ongoing support of the 

Micronesian Scholar Programme. 

Nic Halter (SAC 2005) and Jeremy Lardner (SAC 2005) 

2006 Micronesian Scholars 



junior school 

Here we are already at the end of what has been 

a hectic and eventful Term I in 2006. New boys 

and new teachers have well and truly settled into 

their new school community. They have hopefully been 

helped along with a variety of Orientation Evenings 

including Parent Information Night, Ignatian Evening, Parent 

- Teacher Interviews, Year 3 and 4 orientation “Getaway” 

and The Great Aussie Bush Camp. These camps were a 

great opportunity for boys and their teachers to form new 

friendships and cement old ones. 

Mr Martin Lobo with new Staff in the Junior School, Mr Chris Haynes 

(SAC 1994), Ms Alex Hill, Ms Julie Hart, Mrs Helen McCarthy and 

Mr James Lister (SAC 1997) 

On the staffing front, we welcome a number of new 

teachers in 2006, albeit on a temporary basis. We are 

delighted to welcome back two Old Boys, Mr James Lister 

(SAC 1997) teaching 4.1 and Mr Chris Haynes (SAC 

1994) teaching 6.5. They are covering for Ms Christine 

Messer and Mr Nic Boys who have taken twelve months 

extended leave. Also joining the staff for 12 months are 

Ms Alexandra Hill (6.2) and Ms Julie Hart (5.3) replacing 

Mrs Jennifer Walker who is on maternity leave and Mr 

Scott Hardgrove who has taken a position in the Senior 

School. Finally Mrs Helen McCarthy is filling in for Mr Greg 

Marinan who is on long service leave, currently teaching 

in the UK. 

There has been many a highlight in the sporting arena 

over the last ten weeks. The Campion House flag flew 

proudly following a successful Inter-House Swimming 

Carnival. Matthew Jepson (Year 6), the Junior School 

Captain of Swimming is once again having a fabulous year 

in his chosen sport and is to be congratulated for breaking 

the CAS record in the Under12 Freestyle. 

Robin Pfister (Year 5), our number one ranked player 

in Tennis has gained CIS Honours along with Alex 

Perkins (Year 6) in CIS Basketball. A number of our Tennis 

Teams along with the Prep 1st V Basketball team are still 

undefeated. 

It’s another landmark year for the great Fr Geoffrey 

Schneider SJ, the evergreen Chaplain of the Junior School. 

This years marks the 60th Anniversary of Fr Schneider’s 

Ordination to the Priesthood. What we are celebrating 

here is not just sixty years of extraordinary service but a man 

who is a fine exemplar of service, humility and simplicity. 

This occasion was especially celebrated on March 30 at a 

Solemn High Mass at which the Provincial of the Society of 

Jesus, Rev Fr Mark Raper SJ AM (SAC 1960) was the main 

celebrant with a number of other Jesuits concelebrating. 

The Eucharist and the special morning tea was attended 

by a number of religious and lay staff who have worked 

alongside Fr Schneider since he came to the College in 

1966. 

As per tradition in the Junior School, students and staff 

are working most enthusiastically to observe Lent in its true 

spirit - that of giving generously to Project Compassion 

appeal by Caritas Australia whose slogan this year is 

‘Compassion in Action’. Activities initiated mainly by the 

boys include a “Run for Compassion and Stay Fit”, raffles, 

and a taking on of daily chores especially during Lent. 

Boys are encouraged also to give up or sacrifice something 

that would result in a more harmonious home and school 

or our world in general. You can read more about the 

boys’ involvement in this campaign and some of the other 

activities in this edition of the Aloysiad. 

Mr Martin Lobo 

Deputy Principal – Junior School 

Groovy Getaway 

Year 3 and 4 students, teachers and parents went to 

their annual Getaway on 22 and 23 February at 

Clifton Gardens. The purpose of the Getaway was 

to have a break, make new friends and have fun. When 

everyone arrived we rushed to our squadron colours. Mrs 

Johnson (our organiser) spoke to us about the rules. My 

group went to the Juggling Balls first. All you had to do was 

L to R: Louis Dettre (Year 4), Jack Scanes (Year 3), Ben Harte (Year 3), 

Harry Bartter (Year 3) and Andrew Saltos (Year 3) 




on the small Macintosh computers which were originally 

installed when the Junior School was established on the 

Burton Street site in 1994. However, several years later 

the school went over to PCs and these machines were 

inappropriate for the design of the room. An example of 

this design fault was that a large percentage of the students 

could not see the teacher or vice versa. All this has now 

changed and the room is in excellent shape for good 

instruction! 

Having a Blast! 

to pop ricebags into a balloon or two, make juggling balls 

and learn to juggle. After that we went to play fruit salad 

and three or four legged races. 

Next it was recess. The school provided us with 

oranges, apples and water. At play time I played bandits 

on the play equipment (I was a bandit). I had to get people 

off the ship. 

After that we made sand sculptures; my group made a 

turtle. Next we had a treasure hunt and Blue 1 won. This 

was followed by similar games to recess. After that we 

played with the Javelin and Frisbees. Then it was time to 

go home. We all had heaps of fun and some of us made 

many more friends. 

Christian Pappas (Year 3) 

Big Changes in the IT infrastructure 

in the Junior School 

A 

major 

refurbishment of the computer laboratory in 

the Junior School was completed over the Christmas 

holidays. The basic design of the room was based 

Mr Doherty in the new Junior School computer laboratory 

Junior School boys using the new computers installed during the 

Christmas holidays. 

New desks which now house the computer box under 

the desk and now allow for students to do written work on 

the desk as well as their computer work were installed and 

the latest Pentium 4 computers with flat screen monitors 

were installed. All of the computers have Windows XP and 

a very good array of software. This other software includes 

the office suite and educational software appropriate for 

this age group. 

An Interactive White Board (IWB) was also installed 

in the laboratory. This feature has been an enormous help 

for instructional purposes. The changes and improvements 

have made a remarkable difference to the look of the room 

and the Junior School students have given the changes their 

tick of approval. The changes just in this room alone come 

close to $100,000. 

The net effect of these improvements will last for many 

years and will see St Aloysius’ provide the best in computer 

education facilities for all of its students. 

In what has been a first for the Junior School two 

classrooms have been fitted with Interactive White Boards 

(IWBs) bringing their number to three in the Junior School. 

Mr Paul Van Der Meer (Class 6.3) and Mr David Hegarty 

(Class 5.2) are using these boards in their classrooms and 

both report good results from such equipment. Both these 

teachers have had some training and with practical use of 

this equipment will be able to give the College very useful 

views on extending this infrastructure to other classrooms. 

The renovation of the Junior School Computer Laboratory, 

the purchase of the new computer equipment and the 



from the junior school 

acquisition of the Interactive White Boards was made 

possible through the generous support of the St Aloysius’ 

College Foundation Limited. On behalf of the Staff 

and Students of the Junior School, I would like to thank 

the Foundation and all the donors for their wonderful 

assistance. 

Mr Denis Doherty 

IT Coordinator Junior School 

Pancake Pandemonium! 

On the Christian calendar, Shrove Tuesday is the 

last day before the beginning of Lent, which starts 

on Ash Wednesday. In Ireland, Australia and 

Canada, Shrove Tuesday is known as Pancake Tuesday. 

The hardworking mothers cooking the pancakes for Pancake Tuesday. 

In the Junior School, we launched this year's Lenten 

Programme on Tuesday, 28 February with Pancake 

Tuesday. Boys donated a gold coin for fresh pancakes 

and the day was a huge success. Thank you to the Junior 

School Community for their generosity with our Pancakes 

for Compassion Day. We raised over $800 for Project 

Compassion. Also, our sincere thanks to the following 

parents for the magnificent job they did in cooking up a 

feast on a hot and humid day: Mesdames Sue Hyde, Barb 

Goh, Sally Velcic, Ingrid McNab, Lynette Peronace, Alison 

D’Netto, Rosie Morgan, Joelle Vrisakis and Sella Stuntz 

Mr Joe El-Khoury 

Religious Education Co-ordinator 

Fr Geoffrey Schneider SJ 

(SAC Staff 1966 – Present) 

– 60 Years a Jesuit Priest 

Amazing, incredible and magnificent are perhaps 

the most frequently used words most people use 

when describing and/or referring to Fr Geoffrey 

Schneider SJ. Over the years, people associated with the 

College have been accustomed to celebrating milestones in 

the life of this truly great man. 

This year marks yet another of these milestones – the 

celebration of his Diamond Jubilee as a Priest in the Society 

of Jesus. The Junior School Community held a very special 

celebration of this event on 24 March with a Solemn Mass 

at which the Provincial of the Society, Fr Mark Raper SJ 

AM (SAC 1960), presided. It was a beautiful Mass made 

all the more special by the fact that he was also assisted 

by Fr Joe Hassan SJ, a fellow Diamond Jubilarian and a 

large number of Jesuit Priests. Highlights of the Mass were 

the delightful singing from the boys, reflections on the life 

and contribution of Fr Schneider by various representatives 

of the College Community. Moving tributes were paid 

in recognition of Fr Schneider by Miss Jenny Hoare (a 

past teacher and close friend of Fr Schneider), Tom Goh 

(Year 6), Guillaume Buckley (Year 12) and Mr Anthony 

Chandler (a Past Parent with over twenty five years of 

close partnership with the College). 

Mass was followed by a sumptuous morning tea in 

The Juana Mateo Room for parents and invited guests 

that included teachers at the Junior School over the last 

thirty years who have been inspired by the wisdom of this 

remarkable man. 

The final chapter of the celebration took place in the 

Junior School when the boys offered special prayers for 

him at the Assembly followed by one of the loudest and 

most spontaneous War Cries ever belted out in Milsons 

Point. Of course no celebration would be complete 

without the cutting of a giant cake that was shared 

and enjoyed by every student and staff at the Junior 

School. 

One of the real highlights of this joyous celebration was 

a commemorative photo-story power point presentation 

produced by Miss Linda Maher, Mr Joe El-Khoury and Mrs 

Michelle Curtin. A treasure chest of Fr Schneider’s images 

from when he was a toddler to now was enhanced by Louis 

Armstrong’s song What a Wonderful World. 

I thank him on all of our behalves for a life dedicated in 

selfless service of children and education in general. Thank 

you for your great example, Father, you are indeed a man 

of deeds not words – we salute you. 

Mr Martin Lobo 

Deputy Principal – Junior School 




Faith & Service Programmes in the 

Junior School 

The boys in the Junior School are encouraged to become 

involved in our Faith and Service Programme, especially 

our own Year 3-6 Arrupe Outreach Programme and those 

such as ‘Project Compassion’, Catholic Mission, Matthew 

Talbot Hostel, the Jesuit Refugees Services, Indian Bazaar, 

St Vincent de Paul and many others. These appeals were 

very well supported by our boys and their families and were 

a great success. We raised over $8,000.00 for Caritas 

Australia and $500.00 for the Catholic Mission. The boys 

brought in over 2,000 items for the homeless men at Matthew 

Talbot Hostel. Our thanks and appreciation to our families for 

their overwhelmingly charitable response to all the appeals 

undertaken. 

Fr Ross Jones SJ, Rector of the College, officially 

launched the Junior School Arrupe Outreach Programme in 

Term II 2005. One of the outcomes, of this programme is to 

develop the belief in the boys that they do have much to offer 

the wider community, and that their positive contribution can 

make a difference to individuals and to society. The basis of 

our social justice initiatives hinges on the Arrupe Outreach 

Programme in the Junior School. Each class chooses a 

welfare agency, charity or project to focus on for the year. 

The boys are encouraged to learn more about the charity, 

agency or project through research and exploration. The 

class is then encouraged to raise awareness of their focus 

in the school community. This initiative is not meant to be just 

where the boys have to meet a financial goal but to allow 

them to learn about ways to serve others through action 

and reflection. 

The following reports outline the boys experiencing an 

endless number of opportunities to participate in a vast array 

of activities outside the classroom. In the spirit of Ignatius, 

they are developing a sense of personal responsibility for 

the common good. As their social consciences develop, 

they show increased compassion towards those suffering 

and respond generously. The enthusiasm and support for our 

Arrupe Outreach Programme in 2005 was significant and 

inspiring. We look forward to the ongoing success of this 

vital work in the years to come. 

Mr Joe El-Khoury 

Religious Education Co-ordinator 

Year 5.3 Aboriginal Community of 

Amoonguna 

Amoonguna Primary is a small school in the Aboriginal 

Community of Amoonguna, 14 kilometres south east 

of Alice Springs. They have approximately twentyfive 

students covering kindergarten through to Year 4. Their 

dedicated teacher Mrs Wright is the only teacher in the 

school. She hopes that every day is stimulating, exciting and 

nurturing. Unfortunately the children who attend Amoonguna 

come from an underprivileged background. Unemployment, 

malnourishment and violence are a stark reality for many of 

these children. Success at school and tertiary qualifications 

are distant goals for Mrs Wright and her students as daily 

priorities such as hunger and illiteracy take hold. 

We were able to support the school last year through the 

supply of valuable art materials and maths equipment. This 

year in 5.3 we supported Mrs Wright in her endeavours to 

provide her students with comfortable, practical uniforms that 

students can wear, in doing so providing the students with a 

sense of unity, pride and belonging. 

In the lead up to Mothers' Day we conducted a Mother’s 

Day Raffle, generously supported by The Crowne Plaza 

Newcastle, Hunter Valley Wine & Dine Carriages, The 

Ensemble Theatre, Captain Cook Cruises and GLOW skin, 

body and beauty. With great success we were able to raise 

$2,500 dollars. 

A huge thank you is extended to the various companies 

that donated prizes for our raffle and to the parents and 

students of St Aloysius’ College Junior School for their 

generosity with our appeal. 

Ms Jennifer Walker 

Year 5.3 Class Teacher 

Year 6.4 James Milsons Village 

Nursing Home 

On Tuesday 18 October the students, Mr El-Khoury 

and parents from Year 6.4 paid a visit to James 

Milsons Village as part of our Arrupe Outreach 

Programme. 

When we arrived at the nursing home there were some 

twenty-five elderly men and women sitting quietly in the 

main room. Some were struggling with hearing difficulties 

or poor sight. At this point a number seemed unaware of 

our presence. 

The day’s activities started with William Austin-Cray 

making an introductory speech about what we would be 

doing and was then followed by an opening prayer by 

Paul Sindone. 

Future Men for Others 




our newly made friends. They had all brightened up and 

seemed much happier than when we had arrived. We left 

there realising that we had not only shared our gifts with 

our new friends but that we made a small difference in their 

lives. We look forward to our next visit. 

Sebastian Duggan, Nikhil Sequeira and Jonathan Chan 

Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp 

On 6 March we woke up and got dressed, but 

there was no need for school uniform. Year 5 were 

going on a three hour bus trip to the Great Aussie 

Bush Camp, set in Bundabuh Creek near Hawks Nest. 

Outreach participants: Damien Tesoriero (Year 7) and Rory Meagher 

(Year 7) 

Alec Cornelius, Jack Evans and Rory Meagher read 

some of their own poetry with the residents and slowly 

but surely they started to brighten up and become more 

engaged. They were then treated to the musical talents of 

Robbie Walcott, Anthony Rahme, Damian Tesoriero, Zach 

Parker, Jack Evans, William Austin-Cray and Jonathan 

Chan playing Chariots of Fire on the piano, Drummers 

March on the Violin and singing Panis Angelicus among 

others. 

After the musical presentation we all paired up and 

spent time with the residents chatting and getting to know 

them. Some were very responsive and really enjoyed 

our company. They were all interested in what we were 

learning in school and what sports we played. We asked 

them about themselves and the lives they had led which 

were very varied and interesting. We then offered round 

cakes and muffins that we had prepared the previous 

night, which went down a treat with very few remaining 

afterwards! 

Once we had resumed our seats Anthony Carrozzi 

led us all in the school prayer before we bid farewell to 

Zach Parker (Year 7) and Will Lavan (Year 7) introduce today's 

technology 

(left to right) Tom Booth, Adam Barry, Marco De Vera, Oscar Hawkins 

and Zigi Blau. Gearing up for the high ropes activity. 

When we arrived, we grabbed our bags out of the bus 

and placed them in our tents. Then we went back outside and 

sat on some logs around a campfire, which was surrounded 

by the tents. Then we had a lecture covering the camp rules 

and other things related to our stay. 

It was almost lunchtime and we were really hungry. The 

instructors then took us on a bushwalk for fifteen minutes. 

We had to walk with another person along the rocky track. 

There were a lot of spider webs and animal holes so when 

we finally got to the Big Rock we were very, very hungry. 

The big rock was a fake Uluru with tables and chairs inside 

where we would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. We sat 

with our tent group while we were waiting to go inside. By 

that time we were absolutely starving. The hamburger lunch 

was much appreciated by all the boys. 

After lunch we took a shortcut along an old railway track 

back to our campsite. Then we went off in four separate 

activity groups to our first activity. We did activities such as 

high ropes, canoeing, archery, giant swing, team initiatives 

plus two night activities. 

In high ropes, the first thing you did was to sit down 

and the instructor would tell you how to put on the safety 

harnesses and helmet. Once it was your turn, you would 

climb along three sets of ropes suspended from tall trees 




around five metres high. Then you would finish the last set 

of ropes and slide really fast down a flying fox. 

With canoeing there were three man, Canadian made 

wobbegong canoes. We had to push our canoe into the 

water and hop into the canoe. In canoeing we played a 

game in two teams where we had to try and get the ball 

and throw it into the instructor’s canoe. Canoeing was 

really fun and by far one of the best activities. 

When we first got to archery, we sat down and the 

instructor told us the rules and the techniques. There were 

four targets and four bows with four sets of three arrows. 

The aim was to get the arrow as close as possible to the 

centre of the foam target. In archery there were a lot of 

safety rules and regulations. 

find a stall. Then we had to run the stall and earn the fake 

money. The group at the end that had the most money had 

first pick at a set of cards with prizes written on them. Some 

prizes were good but others were unfortunate. 

On the third and last day of camp, we packed our 

bags, had our last activity and got ready to get on the bus. 

We returned to Sydney and were met by our parents at 

Bradfield Park. All in all, we really enjoyed camp and we 

would love to go there again. 

Harrison Boudakin and William Scott (Year 5.4) 

(left to right) Harry Elderton, Sean Graham, Jordan Caleo, George 

Butler, Tim Russell, Max Sherlock. Enjoying some onion ring snacks in 

their ten man tent. 

The giant swing was by far the most terrifying activity at 

the camp. It was a thirteen metre high harnessed pendulum 

swing. You would be attached to a rope which was then 

pulled by your team members and you would be raised up 

to the point you selected. Most people went the whole way 

to the top but some did not. Then you pulled a rope that 

would release you from the rope that your team mates were 

holding on too and another rope would be attached to you 

and you would swing like a pendulum. 

In team initiatives we played some team building games 

like human knot and other fun games. Team initiatives really 

helped our team building skills. 

On the first night, we played commando, which was 

a game in the dark where we had to try to rescue the 

hostages from the other team which was the teachers from 

school and the instructors from camp. The thing was, you 

had to try avoid being spotlighted by the other team. If you 

were, you would have to give up your “life”, which was 

a milk bottle cap, and go back to base to receive another 

life and continue your search. We only found one hostage 

before it was game over! 

On the second night we had a county fair, where we 

had fake money and we had to get in groups of ten and 

JRS Winter 

Solstice Ball 2006 

The Jesuit Refugee Service works in solidarity with refugees 

and displaced people in conflict hotspots around the 

world. From building houses with tsunami survivors on an 

isolated island off the coast of Aceh to training teachers 

in refugee camps on the Thai-Burma border, JRS works 

to empower the powerless and bring about real change 

in people’s lives. You can find out more about what JRS 

is doing around the world, and be a part of this life 

changing work by supporting the annual JRS fundraiser 

– the Winter Solstice Ball. 

When: Saturday 1 July 

Where: Dockside, Darling Harbour 

Dress: Black Tie 

Cost: $125 per ticket 

RSVP: 23 June 

Live entertainment and ‘after party’ 

For bookings call Veronica Jeffery on 

(02) 9356 3888 or email georgina.pike@jrs.org.au 

School girls practise traditional Burmese dances at a JRS 

sponsored school on the Thai-Burma border. 




Junior School Curriculum Report 

This year the Junior School are trialling an excellent 

web-based maths programme called Mathletics. This 

is a Board of Studies compliant programme from K- 

12 which allows boys, parents and teachers to access the 

programme during school hours and at home if families have 

purchased a home licence. The programme (home licence) 

allows twenty-four hour access and is highly effective and 

inter-active for K-12. There are default courses for Year 11 

and 12, General and Advanced. The Advanced course is 

Calculus based. 

A large number of our Junior School teachers have been 

participating in a Professional Development course for Gifted 

Education with the emphasis on writing programmes and 

KLA units which cater better for the diverse learning needs 

of the students in our classes. The main component of this 

exercise is to differentiate the curriculum in terms of modified, 

standard and extension based curriculum content, process 

and product. A differentiated classroom provides different 

avenues to acquire content, to process or make sense of 

information and ideas, and to develop products. This way 

of proceeding gives teachers opportunity for recognition 

and commitment to plan for student differences. 

Differentiated curriculum is not something that is 

developed overnight, in one month, one semester, or even 

one year. It is an ongoing process in which professionals 

continually strive to improve learning experiences for all 

children (Keirouz 1993). 

In the Junior School we have formed a small poetry 

group with Mrs Byrne and Mr Haynes (SAC 1994) (6.5) 

which runs at lunch time on Thursdays for those boys in 

Years 5 and 6 who have a passion for writing, reading and 

appreciating language in its many poetic forms. There are 

two major poetry awards for which the students are aiming 

to submit poetry of a high standard. The teaching and love 

of poetry is a wonderful vehicle for experiencing the magic 

of our language. 

We continue to develop literacy and language skills 

through our Debating Programme which involves boys 

in Years 5 and 6. We are part of the JSHAA and ISDA 

Debating Competition which runs over three Terms. Another 

avenue in which to develop academic and group skills is 

by participation in the Tournament of Minds Competition. 

This involves twenty-one boys from Years 5 and 6 in group 

problem solving over an intense six week period before 

proceeding to Regional Finals to present their solutions. Our 

chess competition also invites boys to pit their wits against 

each other and other schools in the Friday afternoon Inter- 

School Chess Competition. 

The results of the compulsory Board of Studies Basic 

Skills Testing (BST) for Years 3 and 5 in 2005 were, once 

again, very strong. Year 3 was particularly strong in the 

genre of explanation and narrative as tested and criteria 

marked. We were strongest in the Language section with 

no difference between Reading and Writing. Eighty-eight 

percent of the students in Year 3 were in the top two 

bands for Literacy. In Numeracy one hundred percent 

of the students scored in the top two bands. Of the one 

hundred and twenty-three boys in Year 5 who sat the BST, 

ninety-four percent were in the top two bands for Literacy 

and ninety-three percent were in the top two bands for 

Numeracy. These results are very pleasing and consistent, 

and marginally stronger, than the previous few years. 

Another measure of academic achievement is the results 

we have received from the University of NSW Assessments 

and Competitions in Maths, Science, English, Spelling, 

Writing and Computer Skills. 

Overall we received three High Distinctions in English, 

three High Distinctions in Maths and fifteen High Distinctions 

in Science. A High Distinction places a student in the top 

one percent in the State. We received fifty-five Distinctions 

in English, seventy-seven Distinctions in Maths and sixtyeight 

Distinctions in Science. A Distinction places a student 

in the top ten percent in the State. In the Computer Skills 

Assessment undertaken by Year 6 only we received six 

High Distinctions, thirty-six Distinctions and twenty-two 

Credits. In the Spelling Assessment undertaken by Year 4 

we received one High Distinction, nine Distinctions and 

twenty-two Credits. The Writing Assessment in which we 

entered forty-six boys from Year 3 to 6 we received four 

High Distinctions, eleven Distinctions and fifteen Credits. A 

number of boys received High Distinctions and Distinctions 

in all competitions and/or assessments undertaken. 

Twenty-eight gifted mathematicians participated in 

the 2005 Maths Olympiad Competition which runs on 

Wednesday mornings. This is a very challenging problem 

solving competition for Years 4 to 6 and runs over two 

Terms. In 2005 we had nine boys in the top ten percent 

and seven more boys in the top twenty-five percent. There 

are five problems to be solved every month and answered 

under exam conditions. In the weeks in between the 

Olympiads we work in groups of mixed ages to solve the 

practice problems and enjoy cross age interaction in an 

academic forum. 

We look forward to many challenges and strong results 

in 2006 in the pursuit of academic excellence and life-long 

learning. 

Mrs Caroline Byrne 

Junior School Director of Curriculum 




junior school sport 

Welcome back to another year, another year of 

sport, a year of trials and a year of highs and 

lows. I am pleased to advise the following boys 

were appointed to lead the four Junior School Houses 

for 2006: 

Campion House: 

Jerome Abelda (Captain) 

Ollie Masters (Vice Captain) 

Ogilvie House: 

Tom Goh (Captain) 

Alex Perkins (Vice Captain) 

Owen House: 

Tom Lindsay (Captain) 

Tom Craven (Vice Captain) 

Southwell House 

Declan McCarthy (Captain) 

Stefan Michael (Vice Captain) 

This Term we are trialling an intensive coaching 

programme where at each training session a professional 

coach assists the staff and Old Boy coaches in their 

selected sport. This Term saw cricket greats Adam and 

Dean Gilchrist assist the teams and coaches. All sports have 

benefited from this programme and a strong skills base has 

been built, one that we will improve upon in Term IV. 

At the recent College Open Day a number of Junior 

School students were involved in some sporting displays 

for prospective families. Kieran Joel (Year 6) performed a 

mini trampoline display much to the delight of the gathered 

crowd. 

The Junior School Swimming carnival was held recently. 

Every boy in the Junior School participated in events and 

with the assistance of a number of parents and staff, the 

day was a resounding success. 

Congratulations to Campion House, led by Ollie 

Masters and Jerome Abelda (both Year 6) who led their 

team to victory on the day with the following points being 

awarded for the first Colour House competition of the 

year: 

Campion House: 295 

Southwell House: 285 

Ogilvie House: 195 

Owen House: 190 

The Carnival also produced a number of new College 

records. Matthew Jepson (Year 6) set a new record of 

1minute .435 seconds in the 100m Freestyle, beating 

the record set in 1999 by more than 1 second. He also 

went on to set a new record in the 200 metre Individual 

Medley, of 2 minutes 14.18 seconds, breaking the record 

set in 2005 by close to 9 seconds. In the Under 9s, Harry 

Bartter set a new record time of 1 minute 57 seconds in 

the 50metre Freestyle. The Under 9 4 x 50metre Campion 

House Relay Team comprising Harry Bartter, Edward 

Moult, Ben Harte and Joseph Hickey set a new record 

time of 3 minutes 34.14 seconds. The Under 12 4 x 

50metre Ogilvie House Relay Team made up of Joseph 

Mastrangelo, Patrick Prendergast, Nic Alexandrou and 

Mitchell Baumgart also set a new record of 2 minutes 

30.02 seconds 

Congratulations to Matthew Jepson (Year 6) who has 

been named Junior School Swimming Captain for 2006. 

To date Matthew has been an inspirational leader who has 

not only led the Team in the pool but has demonstrated 

leadership skills beyond his years, especially in the lead 

up to Carnivals. I would particularly like to thank the many 

parents who assisted the staff in the organisation of the 

College Swimming Carnival, your assistance made the day 

such a success. 

In November 2005, the Junior School Tennis Trials 

were held to select the team for 2006. Due to a very wet 

weekend, only the first day of the trials were completed. 

As a result, the boys needed to make up the washed out 

weekend and participated in trials to rank all players. The 

boys were very organised and made up this lost time during 

the first week of sport trials held earlier this year. 

After the trials were completed, we were able to 

announce the names of the sixteen boys who made up the 

Prep Squads for 2006. Robin Pfister was the winner of the 

St Aloysius’ College Junior School Tennis Championship 

as a result of this event. The remaining thirty-two boys 

have entered into the Northern Suburbs Tennis Association 

Competition where they represent the College each week 

and play against other schools and tennis clubs. Robin 

Pfister, Max Evans and Olivier Wetzlar (all Year 5) were 

invited to trial for the JSHAA Tennis Trials recently. Each boy 

performed very well against some very strong competition. 

Congratulations to Robin Pfister who was selected in the 

JSHAA Tennis Team. 

I am pleased to advise that a number of the Junior 

School Teams were undefeated during the Term I Summer 

Sport Competition. The Prep 1st V Basketball and 10a 

Cricket Team are to be congratulated on their performances 

this Term. A number of other teams were unlucky to lose only 

one or two games the whole season. 

Special mention to Stefan Michael, Mike Bentley and 

Alex Perkins who were selected in the JSHAA Basketball 

Team. The College was the only school in the JSHAA 

where three members of one school were selected 

to attend the trials for the CIS Team. While all boys 

trialled very well Alex was successful in being selected 

as a member of the CIS Basketball Team. This is a 

huge achievement not only for Alex (who is Captain of 

Basketball 2006) but for St Aloysius’ to be represented 

in this sport. Alex will travel to Tamworth for a week later 

in this year to trial for a spot on the NSW Team and we 

wish Alex the best of luck. 

In softball, both teams have put in a great effort over the 

five games. Matthew Jepson and Lewis Pointing had some 

momentous catches in the Prep A Team along with some 

notable batters including Matthew Jepson, Ben Chapple 

and Joseph Mastrangelo, along with Tom Stephenson who 



junior school sport 

always puts in a great fielding effort. All players work very 

well as a team and have demonstrated great sportsmanship 

throughout the season. Jordan Caleo, Justin Owens and 

Sam McGraw had some fantastic catches with fine batting 

performances from Jordan Caleo, Justin Owens and Max 

Sherlock. 

In Term I optional fitness sessions are available to all 

boys and parents who want to increase their fitness levels 

in preparation for the winter season or just to get fit each 

Tuesday morning. The group has increased from twenty-five 

boys on the first morning to over sixty each Tuesday. 

To date it has been a very successful Term I, a very busy 

Term, but a Term which all the boys have enjoyed. In Term 

II we are very fortunate to have a strong representation at 

JSHAA Football Trials with Chris Anderson, Tom Craven, 

Scott Murray and Grant Jansson (all Year 6) due to compete 

in the trials. We wish these boys the best of luck. 

Mr Trevor Dunne 

Junior School Sportsmaster 

Swimming Report 2006 

Congratulations are offered to Matthew Jepson (Year 

6) who was named Swim Captain for the 2006 

Junior School Swim Squad. 

The Swimming season for 2006 began with the 

College Inter-House Carnival held at Lane Cove Pool in 

week two and concluded for the majority of the team with 

the JSHAA Carnival at Homebush on Monday, 13 March. 

In between we had two meets; one Friday evening meet 

at Knox Grammar School and a Brother’s Meet held at 

Riverview on Friday, 3 March. 

The Inter-House Carnival was won by Campion on 

295 points, closely followed by Southwell on 285 points. 

Ogilvie and Owen closely contested for third and fourth 

places respectively. The relays at the conclusion of the 

day proved, as usual, to be the most exciting and closely 

contested for house points to decide the final placing of our 

four Houses. 

Age Champions were: 

Under 9s: 

Runner Up: 

Harry Bartter (Year 3), Campion House 

Laurence Smith (Year 4), Campion House 

Under 10s: Oliver Wetzlar (Year 5), Campion House 

Runner Up: 

Oliver Gibson (Year 5), Southwell House 

Under 11s: Harrison Williams (Year 6), Campion House 

Runner Up: 

Under12s: 

Runner Up: 

Patrick O’Connell (Year 5), Campion House 

Matthew Jepson (Year 6), Southwell House 

Patrick Prendergast (Year 6), Ogilvie House 

Our next meet was held at Knox Grammar School on 

the evening of 24 February. This was a short course time 

trial only, so no places were given and teachers and team 

managers were asked to time their own swimmers. Boys 

were aiming for Personal Bests and to better their Inter-House 

times. This meet was for 9 years to 12 years and netted 

fifteen first placings, ten second placings and twelve third 

placings. The most pleasing results were seven first placings 

by Matthew Jepson (Year 6), our Swim Team Captain, 

including a couple of PB times. Also pleasing were the efforts 

of Oliver Gibson (Year 5), Harrison Williams (Year 6), Patrick 

O’Connell (Year 5), Alex Hyde (Year 6), Harry Bartter (Year 

3), Andre Anderson (Year 5) and Nic Alexandrou (Year 6). 

Our Under 12 Relay Team came first and our Under 11 

Relay Team came third. 

The BPSSA Swimming Carnival held at Riverview on 

Friday, 3 March was most impressive in terms of results for St 

Aloysius’. The College took out the trophy for the third year 

in a row. We finished sixty plus points ahead of our nearest 

rivals, Riverview. We were also awarded the handicap 

title which is based on results versus size of school, number 

of students. The St Aloysius’ team at Riverview included a 

number of different boys who had swum well at our school 

carnival and events only for the 10, 11 and 12 year olds. 

A number of boys had to step up a Division and swim in 

races other than their form stroke owing to late withdrawals 

and illness. We were placed first, second or third in almost 

every event, including the 4 x 25 metre Medley Relays, the 

6 x 25 metre Freestyle Relays and the favourite event of the 

day, the Jersey Relay! 

With strong results from the first two Swimming Meets 

in 2006, Knox and Riverview, our swimmers proceeded 

to JSHAA championships competing in the 9,10, 11 and 

12 year age groups. This level of competition proved 

very challenging and only a small number of our team 

were placed at this meet, the most successful being 

Matthew Jepson who timed fastest in all his six events 

except one where he was placed third. Oliver Wetzlar 

(Year 5) was placed second in the Under 10 50 metre 

Breaststroke in a time of 48.12 seconds and Harrison 

Williams (Year 6) came third in the Under 11 50 metre 

Freestyle in a time of 31.96 seconds. The Under 12 

Relay Team of Matt Jepson, Patrick Prendergast, Joseph 

Mastrangelo (Year 6) and Harrison Williams took out first 

place in the Under 12 50 metre freestyle relay in a time 

of 2:09:29. 

From the JSHAA Carnival these five swimmers went 

forward to the CIS Carnival on 28 March with Alex Hyde 

(Year 6) as a reserve for the Relay Team. This small band 

of Junior School swimmers were very successful at these 

trials and all squad members will proceed to PSSA (State) 

in mid-April. We took out six gold and two silver medals. 

Matthew Jepson was named swimmer of the meet and St 

Aloysius’ won the team points score as well. 

Our Senior Relay Team of Harrison Williams, Joseph 

Mastrangelo, Alex Hyde and anchor man, Matthew Jepson 

came first in 2.07 minutes to take out the team’s first gold 

medal. 

This was followed by Matthew winning the 100 metre 

Freestyle in 1.02 minutes and the 50 metre freestyle in 

28.26 seconds. Next Oliver Wetzlar swam a brilliant race 

to come second in the Under 10 Breaststroke. This was 




followed by Matthew Jepson with gold in the 50 metre 

Butterfly and 50 metre Backstroke. Matthew was very proud 

of his second in the Breaststroke as he swam a Personal 

Best of 40.00 seconds. To cap off a successful day for St 

Aloysius’, Matthew Jepson swam the 200 metre Individual 

Medley in a new record time of 2.37 minutes which was 

a second personal best. We congratulate this little team of 

athletes who do not win races without a great deal of effort 

and training behind their successes. We wish them well at 

the upcoming PSSA Carnival. Congratulations. 

Many swimmers have recorded PBs this season, the 

standout being Matt Jepson who also represented NSW in 

the Pan Pacific Games in Melbourne and returned with four 

medals. He also competed in a recent NSW Championship 

and won two events and was placed in two others. 

I encourage all team members to continue to enjoy 

their swimming and training and keep up their fitness. I 

thank parents for the support and help offered and given 

at carnivals and swim meets and I look forward to some 

exciting results from the PSSA event in April. 

Mrs Caroline Byrne 

MIC Swimming Junior School 

Presidential Meeting 

The President of the Republic of Lithuania, Valdas 

Adamkus attended a luncheon in his honour at 

Taronga Zoo Function Centre on Saturday, 25 

February. Representatives of the Lithuanian Parliament, 

NSW Government and the Sydney-Lithuanian 

Community were present. 

The President discussed the changes in social and 

economic status in Lithuania since the end of Soviet 

occupation with Aloysian students: Dailius Wilson (Year 

9), Julian Wilson (Year 8) and Old Boy, Aistis Bieri 

(SAC 1991). 

The Jesuits have enjoyed a proud tradition in 

Lithuania since 1569, striving to promote excellence 

in Catholic education. The Jesuits created two schools 

in Vilnius and Kaunas. Following the end of Soviet 

rule in Lithuania, two universities in these cities were 

established by the Jesuits in addition to raising over 

$1million in aid to fund structural repair projects all over 

Lithuania rectifying post-war damage and assisting the 

Lithuanian community. 

Aistis, Dailius and Julian were deeply influenced by 

this event and were proud to represent the Aloysian 

Family at such an important occasion. 

Left to Right: Aistis Bieri (SAC 1991), His Excellency Valdas 

Adamkus, Julian Wilson (Year 8) and Dailius Wilson (Year 9) 



senior school 

Induction and Welcome for New 

Teaching Staff 

We welcome the following new staff to St Aloysius’ 

College for 2006 and look forward to their 

involvement in this collective endeavour of 

Ignatian Education. 

Miss Gillian Clarke 

Mrs Debbie Edwards 

Mr John Frare 

Miss Julie Hart 

Mr Chris Haynes (SAC 1994) 

Miss Alexandra Hill 

Mr James Lister (SAC 1997) 

Mrs Helen McCarthy 

Mr Tom Riemer SJ 

Mrs Kyoko Rodgers 

Miss Natalie Selwood 

Mr John Williams (SAC 1995) 

Miss Jen Zongor 

Science 

Administration Staff 

PDHPE 

Junior School 

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Staff Recruitment and Induction 

- An Ignatian Perspective 

PDHPE 

It is said that 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 covers not 

only the administrivia and minutiae of commencing in a 

new workplace, but more significantly an understanding of 

our Charism and the charter of expectations of an educator 

in the Ignatian tradition. New staff are 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 bring 

His Kingdom alive. 

Be witnesses to charity and service in helping and 

working for others. 

Be involved in a conversation, between God and 

ourselves. 

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 programmes 

Our pastoral network 

Our faith story 

Understanding what it means to be a teacher in the 

Ignatian context is to be open to the pedagogy of reflective 

teaching. We consider these five key questions when 

preparing to engage our students: 

Context 

Experience 

Reflection 

Action 

Evaluation 

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? 

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 new teachers commences 

with this induction and continues with days of reflection 

teamed with staff from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and 

Loyola Catholic High School, 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. 

Parent Induction - An Ignatian 

Perspective 

New parents too undergo this process of formation 

when commencing at St Aloysius’ College, through 

the Parent Ignatian Evenings. Using a variety of 

information and media, we enable new members of our 

school community to access our faith story and its heritage. 

To understand well what it means to be involved in a Jesuit 

School, one best look at the Jesuits as a religious order 

– their history, their spirit, their reason for existence. To 

understand that best, one needs to look at the life story of 

their founder Inigo de Loyola – Saint Ignatius. His life story 

best reflects the foundational insights of the Society of Jesus 

(The Jesuits), and the ministry of schools in which we are 

situated. 

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. 

A two-evening presentation for parents mirrors this 

programme for staff induction and what is also presented 

for Year 7 students through their Religious Education classes 

in Term I where they study School and Church Communities 

such as their own context. It is this emphasis on bringing 

people ‘into the fold’ as it were that provides for a more 

informed and better equipped school community. 

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. Its nine main characteristics, laid before our new 

staff, parents and boys, act 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, parents and boys every 

encouragement as they settle into the Aloysian community 

and look forward to a prosperous collaboration and 

contribution for many years to come. 

IGNATIAN VOLUNTEERS 

AUSTRALIA 

Companions for a Faith that does Justice 

Ignatian Volunteers Australia is a national volunteer programme 

being developed by the Australian Jesuit Province. 

The volunteer community of women and men seek the 

opportunity to accompany and serve the poor and marginalised 

through a wide range of activities. This service is enhanced by 

reflection in the Ignatian tradition. 

IVA Sydney programme will be officially launched by Fr Mark 

Raper SJ AM (SAC 1960), Provincial of the Society of Jesus, 

at St Aloysius’ College, in The Juana Mateo Room (formerly 

called the Conference Room, on level 4 of the College 

– entrance via Jeffrey Street), Milsons Point on Tuesday May 

9 2006 at 6.00 pm. 

The Launch will be an opportunity to hear of the developments 

of IVA and of the many openings available to an Ignatian 

Volunteer. We welcome you. 

Light refreshments will be served and, to assist in catering, could 

you kindly reply if you are able to share the evening to: 

Christina James 

kandcjames@bigpond.com 9418 3796 h 

Ailsa Gillett OAM 

ailsa.gillett@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 9936 5563 w 

Mr Sam Di Sano 

Deputy Principal – Senior School 



from the senior school 

Director of Curriculum 

- 2005 HSC Report 

The Class of 2005 has received a creditable set of 

results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). One 

of the easiest points of comparison in performance is 

the number of students in the Merit List. To be eligible for 

the Merit List a student must score 90 or more in a 2 Unit 

course, or 45 or more in a 1 Unit course. While this is a 

limited comparison as it only looks at the top performing 

students, it is the one used by the press, as these results are 

made public. 

Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 

Total students 126 119 124 109 144 

Mentions 82 117 134 83 131 

All-Rounders: 

There were six students named in the Premiers All-Rounders 

List. These students scored 90 or better in 10 Units. They 

were: Jason Cheung, Raymond Chua, Mark Pieterse, 

Angus Ryan, Patrick Schneider and Ben Shum. 

Significantly three students missed out on this list by one 

mark in one subject. These students were: John Maclean, 

Patrick Hurley and Jason Rushton. Two students also achieved 

over 90 in 9 Units: Chris Aboud and Nic Halter. 

Top Ten Achievers: 

We had three students placed in the top 10 for individual 

subjects: 

Extension Music: 

PDHPE: 

2U Studies of Religion: 

Angus Ryan 

Matthew Walker 

Jason Rushton 

University Admission Index (UAI) Calculations: 

Due to government regulations, the College does not have 

access to students UAI’s. However, we have used the 

scaling information provided by the Universities Admission 

Centre to estimate UAI scores. 

Our calculations indicate that approximately forty-five 

students (out of one hundred and forty-one who were 

undertaking a full programme of study in 2005) achieved a 

UAI of 90 or above. This is thirty-two percent of the cohort; 

a pleasing result given that the State average is sixteen 

percent. Similarly fifty-five percent of our students had a 

UAI above 80. 

Faculty Highlights: 

Music: The efforts made by the Music Department to 

raise the academic results in the HSC have been hugely 

successful. Their efforts, combined with a talented group of 

students have culminated in outstanding results. Angus Ryan 

came equal first in the state for Extension Music scoring 

50/50. The proportion of students in the top band was 

high in all courses: Music 1 fifty-seven percent; Music 2 

thirty-three percent and Extension Music a very pleasing 

seventy-five percent. 

PDHPE: This is a relatively new course at St Aloysius’. 

Nevertheless it has achieved consistently high results. In 

2005 nearly forty-three percent of the candidature were in 

Band 6, compared to fewer than six percent state-wide. 

Economics: The performance of this subject continues to 

improve. Twenty-five percent of the students achieved a 

Band 6 and the course average was 8.31 above the 

state. 

Mathematics: The results in Mathematics continue to be 

bedrock on which a sound HSC is based at St Aloysius’. 

The performance in the more demanding Extension 1 and 

Extension 2 courses was particularly pleasing. The high 

demands of our Mathematics teachers has once again 

achieved excellent results. Forty-seven percent of the 

Extension 1 course and forty percent of the Extension 2 

course achieved marks in the top band. 

Sciences: Like Mathematics this has been a key learning 

area of traditional strength at St Aloysius’. The results in 

each science subject were strong. Of particular note were 

the strong performance in Physics and especially Chemistry 

where twenty-three percent achieved above 90 compared 

to a state-wide figure of eight percent. 

Drama: This subject attracts a diverse range of students and 

has a significant practical component. Like previous years 

there have been excellent results with thirty-one percent 

achieving the top band compared to a state figure of less 

than eight percent. 

Studies of Religion: This subject, particularly the 2 Unit 

course has achieved excellent results for several years. Not 

only was Jason Rushton in the top Achievers list, but twentyseven 

percent of candidature achieved Band 6, compared 

to eight percent state-wide. 

General Comments: 

As is done every year the College has analysed the HSC 

results using statistical investigations provided by Catholic 

Education Commission and by an independent company 

Academic Profiles. Using this data Father Principal and I 

have met with various Heads of Department to discuss the 

results and learn from them. 

In every subject area we have endeavoured to build 

on strengths and identify and address areas of relative 

weakness. 

Some of the changes introduced in recent years as a 

result of our analysis and reflections include: 

Introduction of streamed classes in English: Year 11 

2005; Year 10 2006 

Review of advice to students about suitability for 

General Mathematics and Standard English 

More demanding entry requirements into Extension courses 

Extra lessons in Extension History 

Greater emphasis on writing 




Continual review of nature of assessment tasks eg 

inclusion of mid-year examination for English 

Communicating our changes to parents and students 

Supervised study in Kircher Library 

Introduction of Legal Studies in 2006 

The feedback from students regarding University entry 

has been particularly pleasing. A significant proportion 

of students seem to have achieved access to courses of 

preference. A number of students have received scholarships 

and bursaries, reflecting the all-round strengths of many of 

our graduates. 

This report rightly recognises and celebrates the 

achievements of many. The Class of 2005 have achieved 

some very outstanding outcomes. However not every 

student will be satisfied with the results they obtained. 

A prominent adolescent mental health expert, Dr 

Michael Carr-Gregg wrote the following letter in the 

Sydney Morning Herald. I include as a reminder to all of 

the need for perspective at this time. 

“To all those students who were disappointed by their 

HSC results – just remember four things. One, this is the only 

week in your life anyone will ever ask you what your UAI 

is. Two, you are not your score; life will still be worth living 

irrespective of what score you get. Three, it is possible to 

get 99.95 and fail life. Finally, there are many ways to get 

where you want to go, many back doors and opportunities 

to be grabbed. Allow yourself some time to process the 

results and when you are ready, talk through your options 

with someone knowledgeable”. 

Band Results for all 2 Unit courses* 

Band St Aloysius’ Result Percentage of 

St Aloysius’ Candidature 

Band 6 91 13% 

Band 5 318 45% 

Band 4 220 31% 

Band 3 70 10% 

Band 2 7 1% 

Band 1 2


In the Kircher Library 

A 

wonderful 

thing happened to me this week. A Year 

8 boy came to borrow Philip Pullman’s novel, The 

Amber Spyglass. As is my usual modis operandi I 

asked if he had read the prescribed novel for Year 8 English 

students - Northern Lights. 

“Yes Miss. We have to read that for English and I 

absolutely loved it. Now I just have to read the next one.” 

He replied enthusiastically. 

This situation demonstrates what ‘Library’ is truly about. 

This boy had to read a particular title, and, lo and behold, 

he discovered that not only did he actually enjoy that 

experience but now he wanted to read on. It is this type of 

reaction that makes me love what I do. 

The Kircher Library and the Department of English 

are driving a new initiative that will commence in Term 

II. This exciting new programme will be known as The 

Gerard Manly Hopkins’ Wide Reading Challenge. Book 

lists of about thirty titles have been created for each 

Year Group and multiple copies of each title have been 

purchased with the support of the College Foundation’s 

Library Fund. The aim of these lists is to introduce the 

boys to a wide variety of authors, and styles of writing, 

while still keeping within the reading level appropriate to 

each Year Group. In many cases we have only included 

the first title of a series of titles in the hope that what 

happened to the boy in Year 8 will occur over and over 

for many boys. The challenge in Years 7 - 9 will coincide 

with the English Department's Literature Circle that will 

operate once a cycle. 

The basic challenge for each boy will be to read fifteen 

titles in total – ten from the set list and then after negotiation 

with their English teacher a further five suitable titles. This 

will earn them a Certificate of Achievement. For students 

wishing to extend themselves even further there are three 

extension levels of titles for each Year Group - a bronze, 

silver and gold level. Each student will receive a table that 

they will use as a record of their reading. We will require 

parental signatures next to the title of each novel upon 

completion of the reading process. 

This is an exciting initiative for the boys of this College. 

Not only are we challenging each boy to read, we are 

encouraging him to extend himself beyond his normal 

comfort zone. We are offering modern titles and authors 

while maintaining contact with titles that may be considered 

worthy of being part of the canon. There is something on 

the lists of titles for everyone. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fr Middleton 

SJ for his support and contribution to this exciting wide 

reading initiative. 

Watch this space for enthusiastic updates on the boys’ 

achievements. 

Ms Louise Burgett 

Teacher Librarian – Student and Staff Services 

Debating Report 

The year has got off to a flying start and we are well 

and truly into the debating season. The Captain of 

Debating and Public Speaking for 2006 is Harry 

Grace (Year 12). Harry recently progressed to the final 

twelve students in consideration for a place in the NSW 

Schools Debating Team. The College wishes Harry all the 

best in his efforts to secure a place in the final four. 

Debating continues to be a great strength of the College 

Co-curricula Programme. However, other schools have 

started to put more effort into debating and our long-held 

traditional success has been challenged on a number of 

fronts. 

A number of Old Boys of the College have kindly 

returned to coach the boys and assist them in their 

preparation for the weekly competitions. The boys very 

much appreciate the assistance of the Old Boys and enjoy 

the interaction with these young men. 

This year the College will enter into the Independent 

Schools Debating Association competitions, the Catholic 

Schools Debating Competition as well as the traditional 

CAS competition. A number of regular social debates will 

also be held throughout the year. 

With over one hundred boys involved in the College 

debating programme, we continue to be a powerhouse of 

the spoken word amongst schools in the State. 

Mr Mark Norton 

Debating Master 

Youth Minister and The Lunchroom 

The lunchroom opened three years ago when the new 

Youth Minister, Miss Emily Moran joined the College in 

2004. Each week and almost at every lunchtime, she 

has opened up her office for the boys to come for lunch to 

sit down and have a chat amongst themselves. 

Some of the usual visitors have been going there since 

it opened and in that time Miss Moran has come to know 

more about them. There are also a large number of boys 

who come here either for part of lunchtime or semi regularly 

a couple of times per week for a chat, or a chance to catch 

up with mates or to do homework. 

Many of the boys, who have been attending the 

lunchroom over the past three years, could be considered 

regulars. This group of regular boys consist of mainly students 

from Years 9 and 10. However, each year has seen new 

boys come to this room from Years 7and 8. Boys come 

to the lunchroom for various reasons, some for a place to 

hangout with their friends, for others it is a chance to meet 

new people and have a chat, it is also a good place to 

go if you are experiencing a few hassles and are in need 

of some help. Whatever the reason, the ‘Lunchroom’ is a 

great alternative space to that of the Quadrangle, Bradfield 

Park or The Kircher Library and everyone is made to feel 

welcome. 




Miss Moran and some of the Lunchroom members 

When asked what they enjoy most about the ‘Lunchroom’ 

some of the students’ responses were as follows; 

Joel said; “The lunchroom is a nice place to relax 

and talk to others and if you aren’t interested in talking to 

anyone just sit down or kick back and relax. It is a nice 

place to go...” 

Nick said; “You can sit down and relax, without having 

to move around, you can read a book, chat with your 

friends and/or do some study.” 

James said; “It’s a good opportunity to meet other 

people and make new friends”. 

Tom says “I mainly like it because it is much cooler than 

outside when it is hot and also has comfy seating”. 

Tristan says “We have the opportunity to talk amongst 

ourselves and it is the only place you can eat inside the 

building without getting into trouble!” 

Kenneth says “The room is a nice place to rest and at 

the same time to talk”. 

Brian finishes with “The choices in music aren’t all 

that great but some times we can be lucky and listen to 

something good”. 

Personally, I have found the lunchroom to be a quiet 

sanctuary where you can go to be with friends, talk about 

what’s going on and come to a place if ever you are in 

need of any help or advice. Personally I have found the 

‘Lunchroom’ to be a very beneficial part of my schooling 

life. 

William Johnson (Year 10) 

Mathematics Olympiad 

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is the 

pinnacle of excellence and achievement for school 

students of mathematics throughout the world. The 

first IMO was held in Romania in 1959 and Australia has 

entered teams since 1981 with six bronze medals in 2005 

(Mexico) and one gold, one silver and two bronze medals 

in 2004 (Athens). 

The aims of the IMO include: 

the discovering, encouraging and challenging of 

mathematically gifted school students, 

the fostering of friendly international relations between 

students and their teachers, 

the sharing of information on educational syllabi and 

practice throughout the world. 

We have just received news that Sean Gomes (Year 

11) has been invited with twenty-four other students from 

around Australia to be a member of this year’s Mathematics 

Olympiad Selection School to be held at Shore School in 

April. The 47th International Mathematics Olympiad will be 

held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in July. 

Sean, Jimmy Kiely (Year 11) and Jason Lee (Year 12), 

have been attempting Mathematics Olympiad problem 

solving competitions for the past few years and have had 

considerable success at this very high level of intellectual 

endeavour. Each of these boys is to be commended for his 

determination in attempting some very difficult problems. 

Sean achieved a bronze award for his outstanding 

results in this year’s Australian competition and is to be 

congratulated on his outstanding achievement which is a 

reward for his hard work over the past few years and his 

devotion to Mathematics. 

Mr Brian Shanley 

Head of Mathematics 

Life For Kids 

Christmas for Life For Kids was a time of goodwill, 

joy and community. The one hundred and fifty 

children and their families were able to enjoy 

and celebrate, some relief from their day to day poverty 

and crisis. 

Some of the Redfern children enjoying the Annual Christmas Party 




Senior Boys packing the Christmas Hampers for Life for Kids 

Decorations, clowns, music and games, turkey and ham 

dinner, Santa, the Christmas story and hampers all made for 

time of great sharing and fun. 

We are indebted to the generosity of so many at St 

Aloysius’ who provided and prepared hampers, tirelessly 

wrapped and sorted presents and who were part of the 

celebrations – to our students doing ‘Faith in Service’, 

parents past and present, and staff – a big thank you! 

The Parents and Friends’ donation enabled us to outfit 

one hundred children for school which was some venture! 

The ‘kids’ take great pride in owning a pair of shoes of their 

choice and it is our hope this brings the confidence and 

dignity they deserve in seeking an education. 

Our weekly breakfast continues, together with Surfboard 

riding, beach, movie and theatre outings, and support for 

families. If you would like to be part of Life for Kids, we 

encompass a myriad of activities and would welcome 

you. 

Ailsa Gillett OAM 

9936 5563 work 

The Corrette Project 

Just after 9.00 pm on the evening of Sunday 26, 

February, a violent storm erupted as in mimicry of the 

final strains of a thunderous D Major chord which 

had just dissolved into the golden brickwork of The Boys’ 

Chapel at the College. The recording of the Corrette 

Project, which had progressed from the modest seed of an 

idea, was now complete and safely stored within the cyber 

viscera of a computer. The reader might ask: Who or what 

is ‘Corrette’? 

Michel Corrette was born in Rouen on 10 April 1707 

and was baptised the same day in the parish of Saint- 

Vincent. Corrette led a distinguished career; he was 

concurrently organist at two prestigious churches. The first 

of these was at Sainte-Marie-du-Temple and the second was 

the Jesuit Church of St Louis. The Jesuit Church, however, is 

known today as St Paul-St Louis. Corrette was organist here 

until 1764 when Louis XV expelled the Jesuits from France. 

Apart from his activities as a composer and organist, 

Corrette was a pedagogue par excellence. He was 

responsible for writing seventeen teaching methods for a 

wide range of instruments including the voice. He regularly 

held concerts in his home where his students would perform. 

There is little doubt that the organ concertos, published in 

1756, were performed in this context. Like a number of 

organists of the time, it was not unusual to have an organ 

in the house. 

If the organ concertos of Handel are well known, 

those of Corrette have been obscured by time. It is known 

that Corrette travelled to England in 1738 where he 

would have encountered Handel’s music. Corrette’s organ 

concertos can be considered as ground-breaking as they 

are the first known keyboard concertos in France. Having 

been alerted to the existence of these works in the early 

1990s, I was later to find out that no one had published a 

complete, modern edition. 

Towards the end of 2005, I had a phone call from 

the Director of Music at the College, Mr Michael Hissey, 

indeed a deus ex machina experience. He asked, inter 

alia, about the idea to record the Corrette concertos. 

On saying that some players were unavailable, I was 

immediately offered a hand-picked list: James Zwar (Year 

11) (Violin I), Alex Smith (SAC 2007) (Violin II), Jonathan 

Chan (Year 7) (Violin III), Cameron Hissey (SAC 2005) 

(Viola), Angus Ryan (SAC 2005) (Cello) and Findley 

Hipkin (Year 12) (Flute). Cameron Hissey was to be the 

recording engineer and editor, and James Goldrick (SAC 

2005) gladly accepted the invitation to be my assistant 

at the console in addition to being a very valuable 

second set of ears. Voilà! I immediately contacted James 

Dixon (SAC 2004) who arranged the first meeting of the 

players during the January 2006 holidays. The synergy 

The 1774 Isnard organ at the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, 

St Maximin-en-Provence. 




of this group exceeded my expectations. I must confess 

that I have rarely experienced the joy of performing with 

such a dynamic group of young players. 

On the evening of Sunday 5 February, we had 

successfully recorded Concertos no. 2, 3 and 6 all within 

two hours. Ever conscious that the students had just started 

a new school year and with the burdensome commitments 

of Jesus Christ Superstar looming, I judiciously decided to 

record the remaining three concertos as organ solos, an 

option which Corrette specified in his preface. As ‘filler 

items’ on this CD, I have chosen a small selection of works 

from Corrette’s 1756 organ book, none of which has ever 

been recorded. 

Anthony Wallington Scholarship 

All the money raised from the sales of the CD will be 

directed to the Dr Anthony Wallington (SAC 1959) 

Memorial Music Scholarship. Let it be known that 

the players donated their time. I am indebted to the College 

Foundation for making this project a reality. I am also very 

grateful for the support given by the College Rector, Fr 

Ross Jones SJ. For my part, it is my heart-felt pleasure to 

be able give something back to the College. Here lies a 

sobering thought: had I never attended the College, I might 

have never played the organ. The Corrette Project is the 

realisation of a dream come true. How many of us can say 

that we continue to live our dreams? 

Mr Pastór de Lasala (SAC 1975) 

A Just Society Starts with a Deep 

Conversation 

Traditionally, a jubilee year is about liberation, about 

setting things right. In this jubilee year, we celebrate the 

lives of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, St Francis Xavier and 

Blessed Peter Faber. 

What stands out for me about these three men is their 

capacity to engage in deep conversations... with each 

other, with their God and ultimately with countless others. 

At Jesuit Social Services, we continue this tradition by 

being in relationship with people, by truly listening to, and 

connecting with them. 

Our mission is ‘standing in solidarity with those in need; 

expressing a faith that promotes justice’. 

Although stated separately, these two components are 

inextricably linked. Why? Because when we talk about 

‘those in need’, it compels us to ask: 

Who are they? 

How did they come to be in need? 

What would it take for them to move out of that situation? 

If we agree that every one of us shares a common 

humanity, we are then challenged to take the condition 

of all people to heart. We need to apply our intelligence, 

our resources and our efforts to building the kind of world 

that puts those most disadvantaged among us in the same 

regard as those with whom we share a fence (or school 

room, or team or workplace). 

Our vision for Australia is a place where people can 

access opportunities; feel they have a contribution to make. 

This is the gospel way. If it goes the other way, we risk the 

rise of an underclass – and the problems associated with 

marginalised, angry, desperate people. 

At Jesuit Social Services, we act on this by viewing 

service delivery as impossible without first forming respectful 

relationships with people. These crucial relationships are 

based on understanding the causes why people offend, 

whether it is drugs, mental illness, neglect or trauma. 

We believe that we are all shaped by our family, our 

community and the broader society. But, equally, we can 

shape these institutions. 

For this reason, we make it our priority to keep up 

an open dialogue with our stakeholders and the broader 

community about values - about the kind of world we want 

to live in. In this way, disadvantage stops being ‘out there’, 

and we’re several steps closer to building a society that is 

inclusive, respectful, compassionate and just. 

This is what drives our research and advocacy work. 

By understanding and analysing the cause of entrenched 

problems, we can then work to alleviate problems. 

In this jubilee year, let’s focus on having deep 

conversations that explore our shared human journey, 

reminding ourselves that our liberation is intrinsically tied up 

with the liberation of others. 

Ms Julie Edwards 

CEO, Jesuit Social Services 

If you want to find out more about Jesuit Social Services 

and how you can support our work please look up our 

website www.jss.org.au, phone us on (03)9427 7388 

or email julie.edwards@jss.org.au 

Jesuit Social Services 

Standing in solidarity with those 

in need, expressing a faith 

that promotes justice. 



from the registrar 

Prospective Parents and boys in the Junior School on Open Day 

The year started with one hundred and fifty-seven 

new students and one hundred new families who 

commenced at the College. Thirty-nine siblings of 

current students commenced their studies here this year. 

Prospective students try out the Cadet Unit sling shot. 

Parents cook up a storm to welcome prospective families on Open Day 

Late in January our new Senior School students had a 

tour of the College just before school started. This was a 

good opportunity to meet staff and have any last minute 

questions answered. 

Open Day was held on Sunday 5 March this year. We 

were fortunate to have beautiful weather for the day. Staff, 

students, parents and Old Boys were available for tours and 

to provide information about the College. 

During March, all our 2007 scholarship and entrance 

examinations were held as well as entrance examinations for 

Year 7, 2008 entry. This year, only academic scholarships 

were offered. We had a record number of one hundred and 

seventy-five boys sitting the Year 5, 2007 examination for sixty 

places available. Half of the Year 3 and Year 4 intake were 

siblings of current students. Twenty-eight sons of Old Boys sat 

an entrance examination this year. 

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their 

applications in May. A waitlist will be put together for those 

applicants who did not gain a first round offer. Sometimes a 

late entrance examination is held around November, should 

any last minute places become available. So if you’ve 

missed the March exams, perhaps contact the College in 

late October, to enquire if this examination will take place. 

If you would like more information on enrolments, 

please contact the Registrar on (02) 9936 5535 or email: 

registrar@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 

Mrs Anne-Maree McCarthy 

Registrar 

Miss Stella Robinson (Mathematics Deaprtment) with Mrs Helen Jones and 

Mr Warwick Jones (SAC 1986) and their son Henry at the College Open Day 




A M D G 

St Aloysius’ College Foundation Limited 

“..Little did I know at the time of the enormous impact my days 

at St Aloysius’ College would have on the rest of my life. Though 

times were harder then, the enduring lessons learnt from the 

Jesuit Fathers and the lay staff and the deep bonds of friendship 

formed with my schoolmates have had a tremendously positive 

influence on my own, and on my family’s lives. 

This was St Aloysius’ gift to me and it is why I have chosen to 

remember the College in my estate. In this way I can create 

my own legacy by helping future generations of Aloysians to be 

educated and guided in the Jesuit tradition for many years after 

I have gone.” 

Words of an Old Boy of the College 

A gift to the St Aloysius’ College Foundation Limited in your Will is one way 

of ensuring that your memories of life at the College can be experienced 

by future generations of Aloysians. 

If you would like to find out how a gift in your Will will benefit future Aloysians, 

please contact the Director of Development, Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985) 

on 02 9929 4692 or murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 



French Tour 

D-Day was 27 November 2005. Thirty-four people 

stood waiting at Sydney Airport, waiting on their 

Malaysia Airlines flight to Paris. Everyone had 

packed light and no-one managed to forget any documents. 

This was a healthy start to the tour; however this gave us 

three weeks to have lots of incidents. 

We were met in Paris by a major traffic jam on the 

freeway into Paris and on the périphérique, the ring road. 

The restaurant owners had decided to take their protest over 

taxation to the roads – they were doing such a good job 

too. A normal 1 hour trip took 2 1⁄2 hours. We were told 

that they were protesting against the tax of 18% on their 

businesses whilst fast food outlets only paid 5%. 

Our accommodation of course was ready for us by the 

time we got there. We dumped our bags, cleaned our 

teeth and met again to start our adventure. We quickly 

assessed that we were going to have to work on ‘Aloysian 

Meantime”. The boys did not quite comprehend the idea of 

1pm meaning 1pm. So we added 20 minutes to the times 

we gave so that we could leave on time. 

The first week in Paris saw us do the usual tourist sites, 

as well as the not so usual sites. The sewers were great 

amusement to the boys, and all the usual standard jokes 

were brushed off and tried out. The poor guide, whose 

English was very good, found the boys most amusing and 

she had a great tour. 

Naturally no tour is complete without its mishaps, and 

we managed to lose at least one boy in the metro every 

day for the week. Fortunately we found them all again, but 

it took a while to train them all. 

We ate out every night in wonderful restaurants. We 

made friends with restaurant owners and wait staff. The 

boys tried everything they could taking full advantage of the 

generous servings of food they were presented with. 

Then we were off to Avignon. We caught the train down 

there and like a well-oiled machine were able to get all the 

bags off the train in 2 minutes. The boys and their billets 

were so pleased to see each other, no-one could move on 

the platform and the station staff were despairing of us. 

The French Tour Group in Avignon 

We visited some brilliant places in Avignon and 

surrounding countryside, and some not so brilliant places. 

One episode that will stick out in the boys’ memory is 

Marseilles. Our bus driver wanted to drop us off at the 

end of the port; however a road block was in place 

because of a big protest outside the town hall. So he 

dropped us as close as he could. He fortunately decided 

to come with us. We rounded a corner to find riot police 

facing us. We were all wearing blue jackets. We were 

a group of thirty-four. What do you think the French riot 

police thought? The four officers lifted their shields and 

batons. The boys were told to stop. Mrs Downes and the 

bus driver tentatively walked to the officers to ask if we 

could walk to the end of the port. The riot police thought 

we might provoke matters so sent us around the back of 

the town hall to avoid the protestors. They radioed each 

other either end of the protest to warn the other police that 

a group of kangaroos in blue jackets were coming through 

and they were not a threat! 

While in Marseille we persuaded our driver to take us 

to Estaque which is the setting for the Extension prescribed 

text. However he would not let us get out of the bus, fearing 

for our safety. So we got to see the Estaque from the comfort 

and safety of the bus. 

We visited the usual places around Avignon. La 

Fontaine de Vaucluse being one of the favourites, as was 

les Baux de Provence. The not so exciting places were the 

Musée du Vitrail – a stained glass window museum which 

was organised at the last minute by the school in Avignon 

to replace the Perrier factory which has closed down. 

Needless to say the most memorable part of the Musée du 

Vitrail was there was only one toilet!!! 

We completed the tour with Eurodisney, meeting an Old 

Boy in the middle of it all (Patrick Tai SAC 2002). Then we 

ended up with a magnificent meal which nearly ended in 

disaster for the teachers, when the waiter coming up the 

stairs, missed his footing, tried to steady himself against 

the wall, and managed to drop 30 cokes and oranginas 

he was holding on the tray he had. The boys were very 

sympathetic and we all asked his boss not to get upset with 

him. It was all OK in the end. 

Then we had to come home. We left eight boys behind 

as they were going to spend Christmas in England with 

family and we all headed wearily for the airport. Our 

luggage bulging at the seams, and our hearts full of 

sadness at leaving Paris, Avignon and the language tour 

of a lifetime. 

Ms Robinson and Mr Caillard were marched around 

Paris and Avignon, getting up at the crack of dawn and 

were not allowed to go to bed until the last boy was 

sound asleep. They did this all with such great humour and 

enthusiasm, even on the days when the mercury fell below 

zero, and they were a great team to take on tour. 

Mrs Karen Downes 

Head of Languages 




Of Septics and Sceptics – the 2005 

Philippines Immersion Experience 

The 2005 trip to the Philippines of eleven Year 11 students 

was in the deepest sense, an immersion experience 

entailing all the sights and scenes one would hope to 

expect on a journey to a largely Third World country. On 

arriving we enjoyed the comfort of luxury that our friends at the 

Jesuit High School, Ateneo de Manila were more than happy 

to provide. However upon conclusion of the first week, after 

seeing the sights and experiencing the schooling of the Filipino 

elite, we embarked for what would constitute the more authentic 

‘immersion’ of our stay. Our travels initially took us to the putridsmelling 

squatter area of Payatas (the rubbish dump of Manila) 

where we found a community that not even the smell could 

prevent us adopting. Later, we conversed with and ultimately 

found ourselves sympathising with those condemned by the 

corrupt hypocrisy of Muntinlupa Penitentiary, the sorts who we 

would have previously passed off as “criminal” and “wicked”. 

Finally, we compared our busy western lifestyle to the simplicity 

of the mountain farmers, people who know only rice, rivers and 

ravines. 

We found to our noses’ delight that digging in septic soil is 

a truly humbling experience, especially when you have only a 

bucket to shower with at day’s end. Yet in our discomfort we 

found God. Building houses for the victims of poverty brought 

with it a heart-warming sensation, for in our work and sharing 

of experiences we found truth in the words of St Columban 

who once said, “A life other than your own can be your 

teacher”. One of life’s truths which we came to understand. 

Our Journal motto, “learning to serve and serving to learn” 

exemplified what lay at the very heart of our month-long stay. 

Although we were aware that our presence and money raised 

would indeed help the people we encountered, what we 

knew (but perhaps did not fully comprehend) was what we 

ourselves would gain from the experience. We could give 

these people basic necessities such as housing and food, and 

perhaps a share in our own perspectives on life. However the 

worth of materials seemed shallow and almost inconsequential 

compared with what they offered us – a sense of humility for 

our gifts and a wider experience of the real nature of our 

world. 

Peter De Vega (Year 12) starts the human chain from roadside to homesite 

“The Team” outside one of the simple houses constructed in Payatas 

Above the glamour of the city, the unbelievably low prices 

and the celebrity attention received, we found an amazing 

and perplexing social phenomenon which became more 

and more apparent throughout our stay. In Payatas, I will 

never forget seeing so many smiles and warm expressions on 

the faces of people with so little, who despite their material 

limitations gave everything they could to virtual strangers far 

wealthier than they. It quickly became apparent the reality of 

life in which only the poor can afford to be generous, a truth 

we all came to appreciate. In Muntinlupa people who would 

probably spend the rest of their lives behind locked doors or 

die in an inhumane excuse for an infirmary seemed to me, 

despite the hardships of their existence, to also be some of 

the deepest, enlightened and genuinely happy people. In 

Kiangan we found a community poor in earthly wealth yet 

abounding in happiness. As complete strangers we were 

treated with more enthusiasm and gratefulness than we were 

used to receiving at home. 

One of the things that I personally came to realise was 

what the real nature of paradise could be. After seeing how 

the other half lives we can say without doubt that heaven is no 

big rock candy mountain, it is no Elysian Fields, Olympos or 

Garden of Eden. If there ever is to be a heaven on earth then it 

is in communities such as the ones we encountered, where an 

eight-month pregnant woman will sleep on the ground to give 

a stranger her bed, where our Prayer for Generosity speaks not 

just in words but in actions, where the presence of God can 

be found in even the deepest of darkness. 

It defied all logic and seemed a contradiction, but it was 

ultimately undeniable that those who had the least in life were 

actually happier in their existence than we with so much. 

However what we saw and experienced left us with more 

than mere memories. We will not tire of the memories, nor will 

they fade from our minds. But we learned from our encounters 

life-long lessons. Above all that we experienced, we came to 

appreciate an undeniable element of our faith. Sceptics may 

ask where is the work of God in the world? To this we can 

only reply that after seeing such generosity in places of such 

hopelessness, God’s presence is palpable, and for this we are 

so more the richer. 

Dominic McNeil (Year 12) 




Gifted Education at St Aloysius' 

College 

St Aloysius’ College continues to show a strong 

commitment to supporting Gifted Education through 

the process of differentiating the curriculum in all 

Key Learning Areas. In order to refine this process, the 

College has enlisted the support of Ms Bronwyn McLeod 

from Gateways Education. Bronwyn has been working 

collaboratively with the College on developing programmes 

that meet the needs of our gifted student population. 

Bronwyn MacLeod has brought considerable knowledge 

and expertise to the College. Not only has she taught 

self-contained gifted classes herself but she has worked 

closely with Dr Miraca Gross at GERRIC (Gifted Education 

Research Resource and Information Centre) at the University 

of NSW. Bronwyn has lectured to postgraduate students in 

Gifted Education and she has also written a series of books 

on Gifted Education. 

In addition to her experience in Gifted Education, 

Bronwyn also spent fifteen years as a classroom teacher 

in both primary and secondary schools. Her extensive 

knowledge and experience has meant that she has been 

able to offer practical advice for our classroom teachers. 

In 2005 the focus was on supporting Year 6 teachers 

as well as staff members from the English and History 

Departments. In 2006, the focus will be on supporting 

Year 5 teachers as well as the Technology and Geography 

Departments. 

The History Department found the workshops last year so 

valuable that they also volunteered to be involved in 2006. 

This time they will be focusing on refining and incorporating 

higher order thinking skills into their programmes. 

St Aloysius’ College continues to follow Maker’s (1982) model 

of curriculum differentiation i.e. differentiating the following: 

Differentiating the Curriculum Workshop showing Bronwyn McLeod 

leading a group of Year 5 teachers 

Content: Curriculum content is made up of ideas, 

concepts and information shared with students. In 

order to meet the needs of gifted students the content 

must be more complex, abstract, varied and organised 

differently. 

Process: The way in which the content is delivered to 

students. Questioning techniques, mental and physical 

activities form part of the process. In order to meet the 

needs of gifted children the level of thinking needs to 

be modified. The pace of teaching and the approach 

used also needs to be modified. 

Product: In order to cater for the needs of gifted 

students, teachers need to be flexible regarding 

the way that gifted students demonstrate mastery of 

learning outcomes i.e. the product. Products should 

allow students to develop higher order thinking skills. 

Learning Environment: In order to modify content, 

process and product it is imperative that changes are 

also made to the learning environment. An optimal 

learning environment should be student-centred; 

allowing students to be independent; open rather than 

closed; accepting; complex and abstract; permit and 

encourage high mobility. 

Changes to the learning environment also allows those 

students who have achieved mastery in the core curriculum 

to work on areas of interest. This may mean working on 

topics within and outside the classroom. 

I am enjoying the opportunity of working with Bronwyn 

and both our Junior School and Senior School teachers. I 

am convinced that effective curriculum differentiation is the 

key to improving classroom pedagogy, student engagement 

and supporting all of our boys to reach their full academic 

potential. 

Academic Mentoring Programme 

The Academic Mentoring Programme commenced 

in 2005 and its creation was the direct result of 

a conversation between myself and the College 

Principal, Fr Chris Middleton SJ. Fr Middleton was very 

keen for St Aloysius’ College to develop a programme that 

would assist students to reach their full academic potential. 

So in March 2005, Nick Halter, a Year 12 Prefect was 

assigned to work with me on developing the Academic 

Mentoring Programme. 

By the end of 2005 there was a total enrolment of 

approximately eighty students (forty Year 11 and 12 mentors 

and forty mentees). This number has doubled over the past 

twelve months and I am pleased to say that in 2006 we 

have a total enrolment of over 160 students (eighty mentors 

and eighty mentees) involved in the programme. 

The aim of this programme is to provide students in 

Years 7-10 with an older ‘buddy’ who is able to spend 

some quality time with their younger counterpart, offering 

friendship and educational/learning support. 




Year 11 student showing a younger student correct diary usage 

Each student in Year 11/12 is paired with a younger 

student. The students then make their own arrangements 

regarding when and where to meet each week. 

At each meeting they discuss various topics including: 

As alluded to earlier by Ms Maher, each mentor and 

his respective mentee are encouraged to meet at least once 

a week. This enables frequent communication between 

students and progress is made. However, weekly meetings 

could consist of a simple ‘get together’ for example, at 

lunch. They do not necessarily involve the stereotypical 

“tutor” approach, whereby the mentor is required to tutor 

his mentee in a specific subject – this is not the primary 

aim of the programme. Rather, the aim is to encourage 

communication between students and in doing so, establish 

and reinforce those values mentioned above. From personal 

experience, once a healthy relationship is established it 

becomes much easier to assist the mentee with help in a 

particular subject. Therefore Linda and I will always try 

to match mentees with mentors that they can relate to (in 

respect to personality, learning, subjects etc). 

The programme has got off to a flying start in 2006 and 

I look forward to its continued success throughout the year. 

Rohan Chowdry (Year 12) 

Senior Prefect for Academics 

and the Academic Mentoring 

Programme 

Goal setting 

Time management 

Subject specific assistance 

Diary usage 

Good study habits 

Other topics as determined by the students 

themselves. 

Rohan Chowdry is the Senior Prefect assigned to assist 

with the Academic Mentoring Programme in 2006. He is 

very keen to see this programme succeed and in addition to 

assisting me with communication to all mentees, he is also 

a mentor himself. I am really enjoying working with Rohan 

on this very worthwhile programme and I hope to see it 

continuing at St Aloysius’ College for many years to come. 

Ms Linda Maher 

Head of Learning Enrichment 

A word from Rohan Chowdry 

The Academic Mentoring Programme is a unique 

and wonderful opportunity for boys from Years 7-10 

to develop their academic and social skills. While 

the aim of the programme targets academic growth and 

success with the help of a senior “buddy” (in either Year 11 

or 12), it also provides an effective environment in which 

boys can communicate freely and openly in confidence 

with their mentor. In doing so, boys are able to develop 

social skills (a valuable asset in life); however the underlying 

importance lies in the fact that students develop confidence 

and enthusiasm towards their school-life in general. 

"Aloysius, Man for Others" by Michael Chiu (SAC 2003) 



senior school sport 

From the Director of Co-Curricula 

Summer Review 

Basketball 

After a slow start to the season, the First V finished 

strongly in the final home games, just missing third 

placing in the CAS competition. Captain Tom 

Wright (Year 12), playing his fourth season in the First V, 

was again picked in the CAS First V whilst Matthew Jones 

(Year 12) made the CAS Second V. Waverley College 

went through undefeated in the CAS competition. 

The team did well in other matches and tournaments 

during the year winning the annual Fr AV Smith SJ 

Trophy game against St Ignatius’ College 89-67. The 

Team competed at the Annual Jesuit Schools Basketball 

Competition and were runners up to Xavier College, 

Melbourne. The team also played in the Trinity Tournament 

losing to competition favourites Cranbrook in the semis. 

Coach and Director of Basketball Mr Michael Turton, did a 

wonderful job with the team. 

The Second V, under the coaching of Old Boy Dom 

Pelosi (SAC 2000), were unlucky in many of their matches 

and improved markedly throughout the season. All A and 

B teams were very competitive winning many games. The 

9As, under coach and MIC Mr Sinclair Watson, was 

our most successful team with five wins and one draw in 

the CAS competition. Our new 7s age group was most 

impressive with the As and Bs losing only one CAS game 

this Term. Congratulations to Liam Andrew (Year 8) who 

was selected to play in the Sydney Metropolitan team 

which won the Under 14 Interstate Tournament in Victoria 

last December. In the Junior School, congratulations to Alex 

Perkins (Year 6) on his selection in the CIS team. The Prep 

First V are currently undefeated at the completion of Term 

I. 

Old Boys involved with teams included Adam Fisher 

(SAC 2004) (Third and Fourth V), Phil Cunningham (SAC 

1991) (10As), Daniel Tardo (SAC 2005) (9Bs), Andrew 

Punteriero (SAC 2005) (8Cs and Ds), Justin Fontana (SAC 

2005) (8Es and Fs), Andrew Little (SAC 2003) (7As) and 

Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005) (7Cs and Ds). 

My thanks to the MIC, Mr Sinclair Watson, who did a 

tremendous amount of work in his first year in the role and 

the parent committee who assisted him so well. 

Cricket 

Like Basketball, the First XI played their best cricket late in 

the season with excellent wins over Barker College and 

Cranbrook School and an unlucky loss to Knox Grammar 

when the game was all but won. The highlight of Term IV 

was the huge 227 partnership between Michael Bryant 

(Year 12) and Marc Harrold (Year 11) in the Cranbrook 

game. Needless to say, both boys posted centuries and 

Michael Bryant scored another century during Jesuit Cricket 

Week. Despite the few wins, the team was placed sixth. 

However four of the team were chosen in the CAS First XI 

including Michael Bryant, Tim Eather (Year 12), Paul Ellis 

(Year 12) and Bernard Foley (Year 11). This was the biggest 

representation of any school. Captain Nic Geldens (Year 

12) and Vice Captain Michael Bryant (Year 12) were also 

selected in the Australian Jesuit Schools Team following the 

carnival in Adelaide. Old Boy and First XI coach Adrian 

Danieletto (SAC 002) performed very well in his first year 

in this position. 

Our 9s age group were very strong with the As winning 

many of their matches but were pipped by the 9Bs for best 

team in the school. The Bs won nine out of ten games. 

Our overall results against Cranbrook and Waverley were 

particularly pleasing with the College winning the majority 

of matches played. 

In the Junior School, the 10A’s are currently undefeated 

at the end of Term I. Old Boys involved in coaching teams 

included Jeremy Curtin (SAC 2003) (Second XI), Dom 

Haylen (SAC 2003) (3rds), John McCormack (SAC 2004) 

(10Cs), Paul O’Byrne (SAC 2003) (8Bs) and Tom Borger 

(SAC 2003) (7As). 

Swimming 

This season was one of our best for many years both 

individually and in terms of team performances. The 

Senior School Swim Team won the St Patricks’ Invitation 

and SCECGS Redlands Invitation easily and was placed 

second at our own invitation to Trinity Grammar in lead up to 

the CAS Championships. The Junior School won their annual 

Catholic Schools Competition at St Ignatius’ College by a 

comfortable margin. 

At the CAS Championships, we finished a distinguished 

fourth, only forty points off second and third placing but 

well clear of fifth placed Waverley who were sixty-three 

points behind us. We had twelve wins on the night and 

were placed in twenty-six other events. 

A more detailed report on the 2005/2006 Swimming 

season appears in this edition of the Aloysiad. 

Stefan Prendergast, Sam McConnell, Vincent Stokes and Luke Veverka 

(all Year 11) U16, 4x50 Relay Team and CAS Record Holders 




Tennis 

The First IV finished fourth in the CAS competition but 

two players from the team, Captain Rohan Chowdry 

(Year 12) and Alex Patten (Year 10) were selected 

in the CAS First IV team to play GPS. Simon Jackson 

(Year 12) was also selected as reserve for the Second IV. 

Only three CAS schools were represented at Firsts level. 

Our other team member was Nic Fuentes (Year 8) who 

played at number three in the team. Our best performed 

teams were the 9As and 9Bs who had seven wins each 

in the competition from ten games. The 7As played only 

four games this season but went through undefeated not 

losing a set to any school. Congratulations to Robin Pfister 

(Year 5) who was selected in the CIS team this Term. Well 

done to the Prep As and Bs and SAC 1 who are presently 

undefeated at the end of Term I. 

Volleyball 

The College fielded three summer teams again and 

all were successful again. The First VI were placed 

second overall to Trinity Grammar whilst the other two 

teams finished unofficially also second in their respective 

competitions. 

Waterpolo 

The College fielded a young but talented First VII team 

this season under the coaching of Old Boys Sam 

Nolan (SAC 1999) and Peter de Gail (SAC 2002). 

Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Michael de Gail (Year 8) are 

young, but both have been selected in the NSW Under14 

State Squad along with Mark Sindone (Year 9). The team 

finished fifth in the combined CAS/GPS competition ahead 

of Barker, Waverley and Knox. 

The 16As, under the coaching of Old Boy Jeremy May 

(SAC 2002) was our best performed team winning seven 

matches. Our 14s improved noticeably as the season 

progressed under Old Boy coaches Todd Miller (SAC 

2004) and Nic Bateman (SAC 2005). 

Student Achievements 

Athletics 

Matthew Rowland (Year 7) was a member of the Manly 

Warringah All Age Relay Team that won silver at the State 

Little Athletics Championships. 

Fencing 

David Donato (Year 12) was selected to represent Australia 

in the World Championships in Korea in April. 

Golf 

Daniel Soglanich (Year 12) was selected in the CIS 

team. Kieran Chowdry (Year 7) was placed third in the 

NSW Under13s Jack Newton sponsored tournament in 

Cessnock. 

Rowing 

Noel Pearson (Year 9) was a member of the Mosman 

Quads Team that came third at the NSW Under 16 

Championships. 

Surf Life Saving 

At the State Life Savings Championships, Tom Kingston 

(Year 9) won the silver medal in the 15 years Beach 

Sprint. Michael Mulcahy (Year 11) won silver in the 17 

years Beach Sprint. Tom Mathew (Year 11) won bronze 

in the 17 years Beach Relay. All boys have qualified for 

Nationals. 

Chris Millar (SAC Staff 1983 – 2006) 

After twenty-two years of service as Groundsman at 

the College Oval, Chris has retired from the job 

and has begun driving trains. Chris developed a 

close rapport with everyone at the Oval – coaches, staff, 

parents and especially Old Boys. For many years he 

coached the Second XI cricket team and boys from those 

teams would have many wonderful memories of the BBQ’s 

and his infamous ‘bake a cake competition’ that took place 

after matches. Chris was excellent in preparing wickets 

for Saturday games and always had the Oval looking a 

treat in the winter season. Chris was never short on giving 

advice and will be sorely missed. 

An opportunity for Old Boys and members of the 

Aloysian Family to farewell him will take place at the 

College Oval following the last home game of the winter 

season against Trinity Grammar on 29 July. Further details 

can be obtained from my office at the College. 

Senior School Winter Preview 

Football 

Unfortunately the First XI Coach from 2005, Mr Ian 

Gillin, is unable to coach the team due to work 

commitments. However, the College has been 

very fortunate to acquire the services of former Socceroo, 

Mr David Mitchell to coach both the First XI and Second 

XI this season. David played forty-six games for Australia 

and was involved in four World Cup campaigns. 

David played for Adelaide City, Sydney City, Sydney 

Olympic, and Sydney United between 1979-2000. 

David also had plenty of overseas experience having 

played for Glasgow Rangers and Chelsea to mention 

but a few. David has also coached Sydney Olympic, 

Sydney United, Parramatta Power and was the Assistant 

Coach for the Australian Olympic Team in 1999. In 

1999/2000, David was voted Australian Coach of the 

Year. 

MIC Mr Antony Sindone will replace Fr Chris Middleton 

SJ as Manager of the Opens Team. I would like to personally 

thank Fr Middleton SJ for making himself available last year 

to assist. 




Old Boys coaching this year include Chris Chase (SAC 

2003) (10As), Paul O’Byrne (SAC 2003) (10Bs), Phil 

O’Bryne (SAC 2004) (9As), Tim Scarfe (SAC 2004) (9Bs), 

David Rigby (SAC 2004) (9Cs), Ben Wilford (SAC 2001) 

(8Bs), Mark Bingham (SAC 2005) (8Ds), Matt Walker 

(SAC 2005) and Damian Pasfield (SAC 2003) (7As and 

Bs), Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005) (7Cs ) and Michael 

Gemmell (SAC 2005) (7Cs) 

Rugby 

Messrs Frank Clarke and Paul Harkin will co-coach the First 

XV again this season. Old Boys involved include Adrian 

Danieletto (SAC 2001) (16Bs), Andrew Geldens (SAC 

2004) (15Bs), Ian Skinner (SAC 2004) (15s Skills Coach), 

Jonathan Owen (SAC 2004) (15s Skills Coach), Russell 

Skinner (SAC 2004) (14s Skills Coach), Ben Marshall 

(SAC 2005) (13Cs) and Nic Edwards (SAC 2000) (13s 

Skills Coach). 

Mr Paul Rowland 

Director of Co-curricula 

Pre-Season and CAS Competition Schedule 

Pre-Season: 

6 May v St Ignatius’ College, Riverview (home) 

Double Header - First XI Football at 1.30pm 

First XV Rugby at 3.15pm 

13 May v St Patrick’s College, Strathfield (away) 

20 May v St Pius X College (away) 

27 May v Barker College (home) 

3 June v Trinity Grammar School (away) 

CAS Season: 

17 June v Knox Grammar School (home) CAS Round 1 

22 July v CBC Waverley (home) CAS Round 2 

29 July v Trinity Grammar School (home) CAS Round 3 

Double Header (times same as 6 May). 

5 August v Cranbrook School (away) CAS Round 4 

12 August v Barker College (away) CAS Round 5 

The following article was omitted from the Christmas 2005 

edition of the Aloysiad in error. 

2005 Winter Sports Update 

Tennis 

Though not overly successful in the First IV competition 

this winter, the team was involved in many close 

matches and were unlucky not to win a few of the 

CAS games. Captain David Lee (Year 12) was chosen in 

the CAS First IV team and Alex Patten (Year 9) was selected 

as reserve. The 8Bs was the most successful College team 

being undefeated after ten rounds of CAS competition. 

Congratulations to their coach Miss Stella Robinson and 

the team members. 

During the July holidays, Nic Fuentes (Year 7) reached 

the consolation final of the prestigious Metropolitan 

Championships and won the Northern Suburbs Metropolitan 

Championships. 

In the Junior School Matt Rowland (Year 6) was selected 

in the CIS Team. 

Volleyball 

The College fielded only one team in the winter 

competition but they were quite successful. The team 

finished second overall amongst the CAS Schools. A 

win over Knox in the final game would have seen the team 

share the premiership with Knox but Knox were able to 

beat the Firsts which unfortunately was not at full strength 

for the match. 

Cross Country 

The College fielded a small but talented band of athletes 

who were involved in regular Saturday competition 

with other CAS and GPS schools. Angus Ryan (Year 

12) was our stand out performer representing CIS at All 

Schools. Angus, along with Graham Purcell (Year 11) and 

Alex Godbold (Year 10) represented CAS at Opens Level 

against GPS. 

At the CAS Championships, Graham Purcell came third 

and Brendan McLenaghan (Year 11) fourth individually in 

the Opens event. Alex Godbold was placed second in the 

16 years whilst Joe Craft (Year 9) won the 14 years. The 

team of Joe Craft, Ben Klarich (Year 8), Thorne Pastega 

(Year 7) and Chris Joannides (Year 7) came second in the 

teams’ event. 

Fencing 

Our small band of Fencers did wonderfully well 

during the winter period. Captain David Donato 

(Year 11) was chosen in the NSW Under 17 Foil 

and Sabre Team and was later selected in the Australian 

Schoolboys Under 17 Fencing that competed in New 

Zealand. 

At the State Championships, our two senior teams 

finished both eighth and tenth respectively. Individually 

David Donato was placed fifth in the Foil, James Zwar 

(Year 10) thirteenth and Mark Uy (Year 11) twentieth. 

Our Under 13 Team comprising of James Lauder, Jeremy 

Amies, Michael Parker and Hayden Fitzgerald (all Year 

7) secured first place in the NSW Schools League final. 

This is the third time in six years that we have won this title. 

Jeremy Amies collected the silver medal for his individual 

bouts. The senior team of David Donato, James Zwar, Mark 

Uy and Ed Mackenzie was placed third in their final. 

Australian Rules 

The College fielded three teams again in an expanded 

competition this year. Unfortunately we were unable to 

emulate our wonderful results from last year. Many of 

the games however saw very close results. Bernard Foley 




and Simon Lobascher (both Year 10) were selected to play 

in a North Harbour combined team that played as a curtain 

raiser to the Swans versus Lions match at Telstra Stadium. 

My thanks extend to parents Paul Robinson, Bernie Buncle 

and Old Boy Chris Lobascher (SAC 2003) for organising 

the season and coaching the boys. 

Golf 

Daniel Soglanich (Year 11) won the Sydney Schoolboys 

Championships. In the Jack Newton sponsored 

tournaments in Cessnock during the October 

holidays, Kieran Chowdry (Year 7) won the International 

Event for Under 12 boys whilst brother Neal (Year 8) came 

seventh in NSW in the invitational tournament in the Under 

14’s. 

Snow Sports 

The following boys competed in the NSW All Schools 

Championships and all qualified for Nationals. They 

included Baden Hunt (Year 9), Ben Sweeney (Year 

9), Matthew Cowle (Year 9), Tim Eather (Year 11), Rohan 

Chowdry (Year 11), David Bulters (Year 11), James Ashton- 

Maxwell (Year 11), Daniel Boyd (Year 6) and Sam Norman 

(Year 12). 

Gold Blazers 

Congratulations to two of our Year 12 students in 

achieving this rare sporting honour. Captain of the 

College Matt Walker, who incidentally won a Gold 

Blazer in 2004, achieved the same again this season. Matt 

was selected in the CAS First XI Football and CIS First XI 

Football team, made the CIS First VI Volleyball team and 

won the Opens Long Jump at the CAS Championships. 

Angus Ryan represented CIS at Cross Country, was in 

the College First XI Cricket team and was placed at the 

CAS Athletic Championships in the Open 800 metre and 

1500 metre events. 

Mr Paul Rowland 

Director of Co-Curricula 

Football Report – 2005 Season Roundup 

The following article was submitted for the Christmas 2005 

Edition of The Aloysiad, but due to an error was omitted. 

There are many ways of measuring success. Statisticians 

will argue that the best way is empirically. In that case, 

the College can be proud of winning or drawing the 

majority of fixtures contested (over sixty percent). Indeed the 

St Aloysius’ College Football fraternity can boast of being 

the largest and most successful of the seven major sports on 

offer at the College. I prefer however to take a ‘qualitative’ 

approach to success, that is an appreciation of the many 

and varied minor victories that occur week in and week 

out of the Football season. These success stories are the 

ones that can be lost in the morass of numbers. They begin 

in the hearts of players who dream of representing their 

College. For many, it begins in the junior years, the Under 

9s, 10s and 11s, who pull on the Blue and Gold jersey for 

the first time. For other, more experienced campaigners, it 

occurs whenever they lace up their boots. Football success 

happens on the training paddock and the locker room, in 

the halftime huddles and end of game war-cries. Success 

is about using your God-given talent to play, – to the best 

of your ability, whether in the 1st XI or the Under 9s. And if 

the game ends in victory the celebration is all the sweeter. 

If not, a player can be proud of having given it his all. The 

season has been a success, not just because the numbers 

went our way, more often than not, but because hundreds 

of Aloysians, representing thirty-two teams, ran out on the 

field each week. 

It would be remiss of me however not to mention a 

number of standout performances 

Despite losing the final two games of the CAS, the First 

XI had an outstanding season. Building on the success of 

last year’s team, the Firsts claimed the St Andrew’s Cup (a 

preseason tournament), the Fr Whitely SJ Cup (defeating 

St Ignatius’ College, Riverview), the St Aloysius’ – Sydney 

Grammar Challenge Shield, and the Loyola Cup (Jesuit 

Schools Tournament held this year in Adelaide). 

On Wednesday, 17 August the First XI were unlucky to 

lose to Newington College in the Independent Schools Cup 

final. After dominating the match with incisive runs and strong 

defence, the First XI conceded a goal in the final minute of 

the match, to lose 2-1. The convincing display was all the 

more noteworthy, with the absence of key players. In all, 

the First XI lost only four games from the twenty-four fixtures 

played, a truly remarkable achievement. 

The 10 Cs are to be congratulated on being the most 

successful team in the Senior School with only a single loss 

from ten games. The 9Bs were undefeated in the CAS 

competition. 

In the Junior School, the under 10As went throughout 

the whole season (nine fixtures) without defeat. While the 

Under 11 age group (three teams) lost only four of their 

twenty-seven games. 

Success is only possible with support, and Aloysius’ 

players are wonderfully supported by Coaching staff, parents 

and friends. Ably led by Director of Football, Mr Eduardo 

Moerbeck, the Coaches are to be commended on their 

dedication to the task and their professionalism. A number 

of Old Boys have stepped into coaching roles this year and 

handled themselves with aplomb. Thanks to the many parents 

who staffed the BBQ, especially Mr Dan Mulcahy and Mr 

Gary Walker who co-ordinated all things ‘culinary’. The BBQ 

not only provides a valuable service to parents and players 

but is an invaluable fund raiser for Football. It is through these 

efforts that vital equipment can be purchased. Many thanks 

to Mr Bruno Maurel, Mr Paul Pendleton and Mr Rob Spano 

who in addition to Messrs Mulcahy and Walker contributed 

much to the SAC Football Committee. Mr Malcolm Lasky 

ably coordinated the refereeing appointments, which proved 

a wonderful service to the College. Thanks to Mrs Michelle 




Walker and all the Mums (and Dads) who provided fantastic 

morning and afternoon teas that were the envy of all visiting 

First XI teams. Thanks to the College Groundsman, Mr Chris 

Millar, for preparing ‘table-top’ pitches that helped the First XI 

win all but one of their home matches. 

A debt of gratitude to Fr Chris Middleton SJ who was 

manager of the First XI and a wonderful patron of the sport. 

Thanks to Director of Co-curricular Mr Paul Rowland (ably 

assisted by Mrs Kathy Fitzgerald) for his superb leadership 

of sport (and non-sport) in the College. Although not his 

first love, Football has gone from strength to strength under 

his care. Ongoing thanks to Mrs Caroline Linschoten, 

who guided Football for half of its thirty year history at the 

College. Football continues to be a success at the College 

because of Caroline’s distinguished tenure. Lastly to the 

players – continue to wear the Blue and Gold with pride. 

Dream big and work hard and successes both large and 

small will come your way. 

Mr Antony Sindone 

MIC Football 

Jesuit Schools’ Tennis Carnival, 2005 

The 2005 Carnival was held between Sunday 4 

December and Thursday 8 December at the home 

courts of our hosts, Xavier College, Melbourne. St 

Aloysius’ College was represented by Rohan Chowdry 

(Captain – Year 12), Alex Patten (Year 10), Nick Fuentes 

(Year 8), Simon Jackson (Year 12), Nicholas O’Sullivan 

- Avery (Year 11), Andy Igoe (SAC 2007) and Paul 

Capito (Year 11). Accompanying the squad was Mr Terry 

Watson (MIC) and Mr Michael Cronin. This squad was 

the strongest we have been able to field for a number 

of years and the results were excellent. Riverview were 

unable to participate and Xavier fielded two teams to 

make up for this absence. 

St Aloysius’ won both rubbers against Xavier 2 (8-1, 7-2) 

convincingly with all team members playing an extremely 

high standard game. Over the years the matches between 

St Aloysius’ and St Ignatius’ College Adelaide have been 

keenly contested and 2005 was no exception. Although 

St Aloysius’ lost both rubbers 3-6, 3-6, game scores were 

close often going to multiple deuces. In the first rubber 

Rohan Chowdry and Alex Patten combined well to win 

their doubles 9-6, as did Nick O’Sullivan-Avery and Andy 

Igoe to win 9-5. Alex Patten played a real power game to 

win his singles 9-5. In the return match Alex repeated his 

singles performance to win 6-3, Nick Fuentes did not give 

his opponent a chance convincingly winning 6-2 while Andy 

came back from 1-4 down to win 6-4. In our first rubber 

against Xavier 1 we lost 8-0; however, in the return rubber 

we took 3 sets from Xavier to go down 3-6. Rohan Chowdry 

and Alex Patten combined to win their doubles match in 

a tie break 8-6. Then Rohan Chowdry produced his best 

tennis of the Carnival to comprehensively defeat his Xavier 

counterpart 6-2. Nick Fuentes then inflicted a decisive defeat 

on his opponent 6-2. 

Jesuit Tennis Carnival 

Overall it was a most enjoyable Carnival for our 

boys. They produced some excellent tennis over the four 

competition days. Alex Patten was rewarded with selection 

in the Australian Jesuit Tennis Team. All team members 

exhibited the sportsmanship one normally associates with 

our boys and they were fine ambassadors for our College 

and a credit to their families. I wish to also thank those 

supporter parents who made the trip south: Mrs Chowdry 

and Mr and Mrs Fuentes. Finally, I would like to thank Mr 

Michael Cronin for his expertise and support of our team. 

We now look forward to the 2006 carnival which will be 

hosted by the College in December. 

Mr Terry Watson 

Master in Charge – Tennis 

Swimming 2005 - 2006 

As early as the middle of the 2005, the prospects of 

our 2006 St Aloysius’ Swim Team looked promising. 

Three of our swimmers, Sam McConnell (Year 11), 

Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Matthew Jepson (Year 6), were 

selected to represent the State at the Pacific School Games 

in Melbourne in November 2005. The three boys performed 

outstandingly, bringing home a total of twelve medals. 

Buoyed by these efforts, the College Swim Team began 

the new season at the St Aloysius’ College Invitational 

Carnival at North Sydney Pool and finished a very 

creditable second overall to the strong Trinity Grammar 

School Team - this was without our Year 10 swimmers who 

had a school formal on the same night. Very promising 

were the number of personal bests by boys so early in their 

preparation. 

From here, we headed to the St Patrick’s Invitational 

at Auburn Pool where the squad performed outstandingly 

- winning the Junior Shield, Intermediate Shield and taking 

the overall Point Score Trophy by a massive margin. The 

team was taking shape. 

The College Championships was held at the Warringah 

Aquatic Centre during the last week of Term IV 2005 and 

I am proud to announce the following as Age Champions 

for 2006. 




Age Champions 

Opens: Graham Purcell (Year 12) 

17 Years: Christian McMahon (Year 11) 

16 Years: Luke Veverka (Year 10) 

15 Years: Chris Sudarmana (Year 9) 

14 Years: Michael de Gail (Year 8) and 

Mark Sindone (Year 9) 

13 Years: Marcus Anderson (Year 7) 

The unfortunate cancellation of the Oakhill College 

Invitational this year meant that our final hit out before the 

CIS Championships and trial, was to be at the SCECGS 

Redlands Invitational at Homebush in February. Here we 

were teamed with the girls from Monte Sant’ Angelo in a 

point score carnival against eighteen other schools (nine 

pairings). In a powerful display by both girls and boys we 

were victorious to the time of some eighty-five points, a 

great result! 

The 2006 CAS Swimming Championships at Homebush 

proved to be the most successful for St Aloysius’ College 

in many years. Highlights of the night were many, but 

noticeable were: 

St Aloysius’ College moved up the point score ladder to 

fourth and greatly closed the gap between us and the 

top three - Trinity, Knox and Barker. We were the only 

team to register an increase in points – forty-five points 

or thirteen percent. 

An analysis of the spread of points clearly indicates that 

those above us will struggle over the next few years as 

our strong Intermediates and Juniors move through the 

ranks. 

Sam McConnell (Year 11) won six events on the night, 

breaking three CAS records along the way. 

Matthew Jepson (Year 6) won the 12 years Freestyle in 

CAS record time. 

Four of our relay teams won. 

A total of twelve boys were selected in the CAS Team. 

Congratulations to Graham Purcell (Year 12), Sam 

McConnell (Year 11), Vincent Stokes (Year 11), Luke 

Veverka (Year 10), Stephan Prendergast (Year 10), 

Chris Sudarmana (Year 9), Chris Chan (Year 9), Mark 

Sindone (Year 9), Michael de Gail (Year 8), Taylor 

Dent (Year 9), Paul Sindone (Year 7) and Marcus 

Anderson (Year 7). 

From JSHAA Championships (Junior School), six boys 

gained representative honours and joined the seniors to 

advance to CIS. These lads were; Matthew Jepson (Year 

6), Harrison Williams (Year 6), Alex Hyde (Year 6), Joseph 

Mastrangelo (Year 6), Patrick Prendergast (Year 6) and 

Oliver Wetzlar (Year 5) 

The Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Championships 

were held at Homebush on Tuesday 28 March and saw St 

Aloysius’ College really put the icing on the cake of a most 

successful season. Personal bests were the order of the day, 

the highlights being: 

The Team at the conclusion of the Carnival 

Senior School 

Sam McConnell’s eight wins and four CIS records. 

Both Intermediate Relay Teams registering wins. 

Same ten swimmers now advancing to NSW All 

Schools. 

Junior School 

Swim Relay Team victorious. 

Matthew Jepson won six events and set a new CIS 

record. 

Oliver Wetzlar placed in the 10 years Breaststroke. 

All six boys now advancing to State All Schools. 

With up to sixteen boys earning the right to represent 

the College at NSW All Schools, I can only say “well done 

lads” and good luck. With talent such as this our immediate 

future looks in safe hands. 

Mr Martin Tenisons 

MIC Swimming 

The College CAS Swimming Team prior to the carnival 



music 

The Grand Finale! 

Anatomy of a Musical 

St Aloysius’ College has a proud tradition of presenting 

superb musical theatre. In March that tradition 

continued with a wonderful season of the rock opera 

by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar. The 

programme annotations summarise the context of this iconic 

musical production thus: 

“The earliest appearance of the Passion of Christ dates 

back to the fourth century. The bare Gospel accounts 

were eventually recited and chanted during Holy Week, 

with several members of the clergy assigned to portray 

Jesus is bullied by Pilate and his tormentors 

the roles of various characters in the narrative. A parallel 

development can be traced to the medieval guild “mystery” 

plays which by the 13th century began to incorporate the 

Passion story into dramatic presentations. This tradition 

survives today in Bavaria at the Oberammergau Festival. As 

the centuries passed ever more complex musical accounts 

of the Passion story evolved. Bach’s great Oratorios led 

inexorably to the Nineteenth century oratorios by Beethoven 

Christ on the Mount of Olives, Spohr The Last Hour of Our 

Saviour and Stainer Crucifixion. In the 20th century there 

was a return to more understated settings. Distler’s Choral 

- Passion and Pepping’s St Matthew Passion hark back to 

earlier models, while the Luke Passion of Penderecki and 

Passio by Arvo Pärt take on a new dramatic intensity. Lord 

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar revives the 

tradition of flamboyant theatricality. 

Jesus Christ Superstar is neither Gospel proclamation 

nor history, it is a two-act rock opera, which gave opera 

a radical facelift through its use of vibrant rock music for 

this most solemn of topics. The narrative of the passion 

story is incomplete leaving out the Resurrection. This has 

been considered both blasphemous and brilliant, bringing 

picketers to the streets to protest the play, while critics 

raved its genius. Jesus is portrayed as having human 

qualities, doubts, and faults, yet his crucifixion becomes 

all the more poignant for it. The play was unique in its 

genesis as well, having begun its life as an LP record, thus 

putting initial emphasis on musicality over plot and staging. 

The first Broadway musical to have started in this way, it 




emains an innovative work of drama and music that has 

weathered well, with a production nearly always taking 

place somewhere in the world. 

St Aloysius’ College has been visited by this rock opera 

on a previous occasion as Jesus Christ Superstar was first 

staged in the Great Hall in 1983. A number of the original 

St Aloysius’ College cast and production team were present 

at the performances; many of whom have sons currently 

enrolled at the College.” 

The process of producing a full-scale musical is long and 

complex. Once the decision had been taken to stage this 

particular musical the rights to the show were sought and 

obtained from the Australian holders of the international 

copyright. It was decided to stage the season in late 

March to allow for the inclusion of more senior boys in 

the cast who would otherwise have been too pressured 

by academic commitments later in the year. Auditions 

were held in October of 2005, with a number of girls' 

schools being invited to become involved. Some wonderful 

principals were discovered in this process as well as a 

large, enthusiastic chorus of boys and girls. For the final 

production, the following schools collaborated with the 

College in the project: Loreto Kirribilli, Monte Sant’ Angelo 

College, Santa Sabina College, Wenona School and the 

Newtown School of Performing Arts. The final cast, crew 

and orchestra numbered in excess of one hundred and fifty 

students. Rehearsals commenced in November for chorus 

Madelaine McCloy with Sebastian Lush 

and principals. The girls and boys were then provided 

weigh material to study over the long summer vacation. 

The preparations then continued with the creation of 

a production team of staff and talented parent associates 

whose task it was to tackle the myriad details associated 

with a major musical production. It was decided at the 

outset to create as professional looking and sounding 

show as the budget would allow. To this end a number 

of set designers, lighting and sound engineers would be 

approached. The final production team was one of the 

finest groups of professionals we could hope for: 



music 

Kurt, Isabelle, Danielle and Lisa groove on! Liam and the girls in Herod’s number 

Properties Co-ordinator: Ms Lisa Aronson, 


Property Manager: 

Mr Andrew Baxter, 


Orchestral Preparation: Mr Philip Chu, St Aloysius’ College 

Ticket Manager: 

Co-Producer: 

Choreographer: 

Staging: 

Mr Bruce Clarkson, 


Mrs Regina Ferguson, 


Ms Trish Flynn, St Aloysius’ College 

Mr Peter Gough, Head of Drama, 


Programmes and Publicity: 

Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985), 


Producer: 

Sound Design: 

Mr Michael Hissey 

Director of Music, 


Mr Noel Lightfoot, Lightfoot Sound 

Set Design and Construction: 

Mr Adam Lindberg, 

Adam Lindberg Design 

Accompanist: 

Costume Mistress: 

Chorus Mistress: 

Mrs Sia Mastro, 


Mrs Dale Menzies, 

St Aloysius’ College Parent 

Ms Lindy Montgomery, 


Lighting Designer: Mr John Pappas (SAC 1997) 

Pappas Media 

Musical Director/Conductor: 

Mr Andrew Quinane, 


Director: 

Mrs Heidi Quinn, 

St Aloysius’ College. 

Notable amongst the team was Mr John Pappas (SAC 

1997). This young lighting designer has an award winning 

career of whom the College Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ, 

recently wrote: 

“John is an international Emmy Award - winning artist. 

He began his interest in lighting as a boy at Aloys’ in drama 

productions Most times he is on call for NBC or CNN. 

The Winter Olympics in Turin was a recent engagement. 

His most fulfilling commission? A 2:00am phone call last 

year: “How soon can you be in Rome? The Pope is dying.” 

and there was John directing the lighting at St Peter’s for 

possibly the largest funeral event of all time. John stepped 

out of an international circuit to donate his time and talents 

to our production in a way that reflects the large-hearted 

disposition of so many who leave this unique community. 

What have I received? What more can I return? In a very 

moving speech after the final night’s production, John also 

told us that he also did this in memory of his great friend, 

who died so young - Edward Hastings (SAC 2004). What 

things characterise our community at its best? Unstinting 

generosity. Lasting friendships. Both signs of the Eternal.” 

By February 2006 a magnificent set design had been 

completed by Adam Lindberg from Lindberg Design based 

upon a stark and extended Great Hall stage laid bare to 

its fullest extent and with a huge dramatic stylised Sydney 

Harbour Bridge backdrop on a deep cyclamen sky and 

with multi layered black moveable scaffolding to support 

the action. Rehearsals for principals and chorus were 

ongoing throughout February and March and orchestral 

rehearsals were in full swing by the third week of Term. 

Teams of costume sewers ably led by parent Mrs Dale 

Menzies worked throughout each rehearsal: measuring, 

sewing and at other times seeking the weird and exotic 

fabrics required for this ultra-modern production. 

By late March all was ready. The Sound design and 

system were completed by Lighfoot Sound. The lighting 

array installed in the days prior to the dress rehearsal by 

John Pappas provided the final touch to the total combined 

production efforts. It was by this time becoming clear that 

this production was going to be very different from the 

average student musical. In the end, the cast, orchestra and 

crew worked magnificently to ensure that the tradition of 

world-standard College musical productions at St Aloysius' 




College continues. Seen by four capacity houses of more 

than two thousand patrons each of whom seemed in 

agreement that the season was a rousing success. 

Fr Middleton SJ wrote in his review. “The production 

maximised student participation. The leads were supported 

by apostles and their wives, lepers, tormentors, acrobats, 

dancers, reporters, and chorus. Madelaine McCloy (Year 

10 at Monte Sant’ Angelo College) was magnificent as 

Mary, and the girls from Monte, Loreto Normanhurst, 

Wenona, SCECGS, Roseville, Santa Sabina, and 

Newtown High School of Performing Arts, enriched 

the production at every level. The aerobatics of Elise 

Pendlebury, from Year 8 at Monte, brought gasps from the 

audience. The Aloysius’ leads gave their all to the show. 

Sebastian Lush (Year 10) gave a powerful performance as 

Jesus (interestingly, his father was an Old Boy who was the 

youngest cast member in the original Australian production 

of Jesus Christ Superstar!). Kurt Menzies (Year 11), as one 

staff member put it, smouldered as Judas, while David 

Bulters (Year 12) was a commanding presence as Pilate. 

The foreboding figures of Caiaphas and Annas, played by 

Alex Knight (Year 11) and Leigh Tuckwell (Year 12), and 

assisted by the priests, Billy Sunderland (Year 10), Luke 

Swithenbank (Year 11) and Tom Malek (Year 11), added 

menace and malevolence to their scenes. Liam Gibson 

(Year 10), as Herod, gave an unforgettable performance 

as the hedonistic king. Michael De Waal (Year 11) and 

John Slaven (Year 9), playing Peter and Simon Zeolotes, 

conveyed beautifully the emotions of Jesus’ supporters. 

The stage crew, led by Adam Pasfield (Year 10) and 

his deputy, Michael Ward (Year 12), along with sixteen 

other boys, enabled the production to run 

with great professionalism – moving 

the set, assisting with the lighting 

and sound. The responsibility that 

these boys carried did them great 

credit. Almost everyone I spoke 

to commented on the quality of 

the orchestra. 

Men in Black and Judas 

Under concertmaster James Zwar (Year 11), assistant 

concertmaster, Jonathan Chan (Year 7), principals, Joseph 

McKenzie (Year 9), Jesse De Lisle (Year 11), Thomas Chan 

(Year 11), Henry Cornwell (Year 10), Charles Hipkin 

(Year 9) and Ken Koh (Year 7), and guest principals 

Angus Ryan (SAC 2005), James Dixon (SAC 2004), Ms 

Rosemary Turner, Chris Oxley (SAC 2004) and Mr Adrian 

Hallam, the fifty-plus musicians mastered a demanding 

production. The rock band of James Daly (Year 10), 

David McNevin (Year 11), Oscar Walmsley (Year 10) 

and Stephen Woodward (Year 12) injected great energy 

into the music.” 

As the Producer of Jesus Christ Superstar 2006, looking 

back, I can only wonder and be amazed by the combined 

talents and generosity of so many colleagues, parents, girls 

and boys which made this such a memoroable musical. 

Another case of the product being far, far in excess 

of the sum total of its parts. This seems to happen 

often at St Aloysius’ College. 

Mr Michael Hissey 

Director of Music 

Jesus and the Lepers 



cadets 

Who’s looking after the children?... 

Have you ever wondered who is looking after your 

children? After all, you deliver them to Bradfield Park 

on the morning of camp and pick them up five or 

six days later. If they’re anything like mine were they do 

not talk much about the experience on the way home. You 

might be lucky enough to be told some wild story, but by 

the time you arrive home, get them washed, as they haven’t 

showered for the past five days, and fed, as they would 

have you believe they haven’t eaten either, you probably 

do not have the energy to ask, ‘who looked after you for 

the past week?’ 

Lieutenants Edison Yeung, Robyn Chin and Philip Halter on annual 

camp 

CUO David Bulters (Year 12), Major David Clancy, Lieutenant Peter 

Marosszeky and Lieutenant Andy Ojong attend a planning meeting 

on annual camp. 

I would like to introduce you to our unit team responsible 

for the welfare of your sons. For the most part, the team 

is made up of fathers of past cadets; Anthony Chandler 

(Stewart SAC 1990 and Michael SAC 1997) started as 

a volunteer parent helping with the bivouac in 1993. He 

undertook the required training courses and currently holds 

the rank of Major in the Australian Army Cadets. Lieutenant 

Lachlan Donald (Grant SAC 2003) joined us in 2003 

along with Lieutenant Phillip Halter (Nicholas SAC 2005), 

Lieutenant Andy Ojong (Simon currently Year 8), Lieutenant 

Peter Marosszeky (Martin SAC 1998 and Paul SAC 2003) 

and Lieutenant Edison Yeung (Jeremy SAC 2005). More 

recently we have welcomed to the ranks Lieutenant Robyn 

Chin and Lieutenant Justin Langley, both teachers at the 

College. Justin teaches Year 9 and Robyn Year 8, and both 

became Officers of Cadets in 2005. A new and welcome 

addition this year is Sergeant John Williams (SAC 1998), 

teaching math in Years 7, an Old Boy of the College and 

a former cadet member of the unit. Sergeant Williams is 

also a former member of the Australian Army so he brings 

relevant skills to our training programme as an Instructor of 

Cadets. 

The commitment to become a fully trained officer of 

cadets is considerable. Each member of our unit was 

required to enlist in the Australian Army Cadets and 

undergo the equivalent physical and psychological testing 

of a regular soldier entering the armed services. They had 

to initially commit to thirteen days of training conducted 

by Sydney University Regiment, including one nine day 

Officers Course. Following that were five additional 

prescribed weekend courses throughout the year designed 

to qualify them for a range of responsible positions within 

the unit, such as Training Officer or Quartermaster. 

Officers of Cadets are paid by the Department of Defence 

for a limited number of days per year at a rate commensurate 

with that of a Reservist Officer of the same rank. 

We are always looking for additional dedicated staff 

and I would welcome any approach from current parents 

or teachers who would like to be more involved with the 

unit. It does require a large commitment in terms of time 

and training, but if you have failed at golf, what else do 

you do with your spare time? 

Major David Clancy 

Officer Commanding 

News from ADFA 

Officer Cadet Tristan Deves (SAC 2005), Regimental 

Sergeant Major of the Unit in 2005, sends his 

regards to all members of the Unit from his new 

digs at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Tristan was 

awarded an Australian Defence Force Academy Education 

Award in 2004/5 and has now 

completed his initial 6 week 

induction/training programme. 

His studies begin in earnest 

now as he works towards his 

university degree and copes with 

the demands of life as an Officer 

Cadet. We all wish Tristan well 

in his new environment. 

Major David Clancy 

Officer Commanding 

Officer Cadet Tristan Deves 

(SAC 2005) in his uniform at the 

Australian Defence Force Academy 




from the archives... 

Four Generations 

One of the strengths of St Aloysius’ College is the 

depth of family connections. Some families can 

claim four or five generations of direct descendents. 

When we start adding cousins and ‘related by marriage’, 

the Aloysian network is astonishing! 

Another strength is the camaraderie of the Old Boys, 

particularly those who left over fifty years ago and 

qualify for the Gonzaga Society. At last year’s Christmas 

gathering, Margaret Ryan (wife of Tony Ryan, SAC 1946) 

presented me with copyprints from the schoolboy album of 

her uncle, Tom Coady (SAC 1923). Tom was a Prefect, 

a member of the First XV and the First XI Cricket and a 

good athlete. Tom’s brothers, Jack and Bill Coady (SAC 

1910s) were also students and her great uncles, Edward 

and James Coady, were Bourke Street boys in the 1890s. 

Margaret and Tony’s sons, Mark Ryan (SAC 1974), Peter 

Ryan (SAC 1975) and John Ryan (SAC 1982) also wore 

the blue and gold. 

I’m always grateful to receive copyprints from family 

albums to complement the more formal photographs in the 

College Archives. 

Mrs Gerri Nicholas 

Archivist 

c1920s – swimming carnival, probably at Manly Baths c1920 – junior cricket. Tom Coady, middle row, second left 

1917 – College excursion with Fr J Forster SJ. Tom Coady is in the 

front, far right 

1923 – First XI cricket, at North Sydney Oval. Tom Coady, middle 

row, second right 



from the aloysian family 

Parents and Friends 

The newly elected P&F Committee for 2006 began 

their year with the celebration of Christmas Carols 

in the Senior School. The change of venue and 

threatening rain did not dampen the spirits of the families 

that attended. 

The commencement of the School year saw in true 

Aloysian fashion a well attended Commencement Cocktail 

Party. New parents to the School were welcomed with a 

Mass and morning tea which was well supported by both 

the old and new families to the School. 

The activities on Open Day necessitated calling upon 

the parent body to volunteer to help in various areas. The 

parents and students rose to the occasion and did the 

School proud. 

Already a number of years have held their main 

functions. Year 12 started the ball rolling with their Mass 

and Supper – the evening was well attended and provided 

an opportunity for the parents and boys to catch up before 

their year comes to an end. Years 3 and 4 dined in style 

at the College Oval. In addition a number of years have 

organised casual get togethers. It is great to see that a 

number of families are keen to socialise outside their formal 

event. 

The first P&F Forum was held in March. The topic for 

discussion was “Moving toward the School Certificate 

and the Higher School Certificate: Making Decisions 

and Maintaining the Balance”. We were very grateful to 

Messers Neville Williams, Darren Livingstone and Keith 

Chester who provided valuable information and practical 

suggestions. The evening was well attended and feedback 

from parents at the Forum was very positive. 

A date to note in your diaries is August 26 which is the 

date of the P&F main event. The evening which will be a 

Gala Dinner Dance at the InterContinental Hotel promises to 

be a night to be remembered and not to be missed. 

Mrs Jane Smith 

P&F President 

Parents of Past Students 

Our Christmas Mass and Cocktail Party was a small 

but very happy occasion. Mass was celebrated in 

the Chapel by Fr Ross Jones SJ, Fr Chris Middleton 

SJ and Fr Geoff Schneider SJ. The organist Jonathan Chan 

(Year 7) was brilliant and we enjoyed singing Carols before 

moving to the Canisius Room for our party. 

We celebrated Bill Nichol’s 90th birthday. Margaret 

Quinnell had made a superb cake to mark the occasion 

which impressed Bill greatly – and was enjoyed by all 

present. 

In view of the small attendance we had an open 

discussion as to whether we were past our ‘use-by date’ as a 

group and if we should limit our gatherings to one per year. 

The overwhelming consensus was that we should certainly 

continue with two meetings annually - and hopefully have 

others join us – so we will continue as we are. 

The first POPS event for 2006 will be a Mass, followed 

by a sausage sizzle, on Sunday 4 June beginning at 12 

Noon. The second event will take place at 6.00 pm on 

Sunday 3 December. Invitations will be sent out closer to 

the dates. 

If any parents want to join POPS, the tear off registration 

slip is on this page, fill it in and return it to me care of 

the College. If anyone would like to help with invitations, 

please let me know on 9144 2587 

Best wishes 

Mrs Pat Kennedy (SAC Parent 1981 – 1988) 

POPS Coordinator 

Parents of Past Students 

Membership Form 

Name: .................................................................................... 

Name of sons: ........................................................................ 

Years attended SAC: .............................................................. 

Address: ................................................................................. 

St Aloysius’ College Card Day 

Thursday 15 June 2006 

The College Oval 

Tyneside Avenue, Willoughby 

Coffee on arrival 10.30am 

$30 including 

Delicious lunch with wine 

Bookings: Mrs Anne Scollon 9969 1303 h 

............................................................................................... 

Telephone No: ....................................................................... 

Fax No: .................................................................................. 

Email: .................................................................................... 

Please complete and return to: 

Mrs Pat Kennedy 47 Upper Pitt Street, 

Milsons Point NSW 2061 or fax to 02 9929 6414. 




from SACOBU 

From the President 

A 

couple 

of years after I left St Aloysius' College, my 

father told me one day that he had just sent off a 

cheque to the Old Boys' Union to pay my fees and 

my three brothers' fees to be life members. At the time, 

I confess to not really appreciating the significance of 

my father’s actions but remember him saying that it was 

important to stay in contact with the friends you made while 

at school as they will remain friends for life. Twenty-five 

years later, I now appreciate the significance of my father’s 

foresight and thank him for it. 

SACOBU is responsible for administering the SACOBU 

Life Subscription Education Trust. The trust was established 

to receive the life subscription fees that the parents pay for 

their sons to become members of SACOBU. In addition 

to paying the administration costs of SACOBU each year, 

the fund provides financial assistance to any Old Boy 

that is experiencing financial difficulty paying school fees 

due to job loss or illness. I would like to acknowledge 

the SACOBU committee in 1991 for their foresight in 

establishing the SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust. 

In particular, I would like to thank Michael McCoy (SAC 

1963), Tony Bland (SAC 1957) and Brian Hamer (SAC 

1963), all Past Presidents of SACOBU, for the role they 

played in establishing the Trust and the role they continue 

to play by acting as trustees. 

This year’s Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, 23 

June at North Sydney Bowling Club so mark it in your 

diaries and get a table or two of your classmates together. 

The 2005 Annual Dinner had representatives from the 

year of 1938 right through to 2003. Special thanks to 

Paul Rowland (SAC 1973) Director of Co-curricula at the 

College for being our guest speaker for the evening. During 

his speech, Paul especially thanked the significant number 

of Old Boys who regularly assist as coaches and managers 

of various teams. It has become very popular for young 

Old Boys (and some not so young!) to return as coaches 

of College teams. The younger boys think it is fantastic 

when senior boys, who they watched and admired, return 

to coach them. It is a great example of the spirit that exists 

at the school and the appreciation the senior boys feel that 

they want to give back something to the school that gave 

them so much. 

A significant number of Old Boys who left the college more 

than fifty years ago attended the dinner as they do each and 

every year. A good turn out was seen from the years of 1967, 

1974, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 2001 

and 2003 who all seemed to enjoy themselves. Many groups 

continued on after the dinner finished to various locations of 

spiritual significance in the North Sydney area. 

Please make a note of the following events scheduled for 

this year: 

Friday 23 June 

Sunday 23 July 

SACOBU Annual Dinner 

2005 Year 12 BBQ 

College Oval 

Thursday 10 August 

Sunday 27 August 

Friday 1 September 

Saturday 23 September 

Aloysian Golf Day 

Manly Golf Club 

Retreat 

St Ignatius’ College, Riverview 

Father & Son Mass 

Indian Bazaar to raise funds 

for the Jesuit Missions 

St Ignatius’ College, Riverview 

It has become very popular to start class reunions at 

the College Oval watching the Rugby and Football. For 

those classes planning a reunion later this year, keep the 

following dates in mind. 

Rugby/Soccer vs Knox 

Rugby/Soccer vs Waverley 

Rugby/Soccer vs Trinity 

Rugby/Soccer vs Cranbrook 

Rugby/Soccer vs Barker 

Saturday 17 June 

Away 

Saturday 22 July 

Home 

Saturday 29 July 

Home 

Saturday 5 August 

Away 

Saturday 12 August 

Away 

Any news you would like to share with other Old Boys is 

always welcome and if you are aware of Old Boys quietly 

doing good and often great things in the community, please 

let me know. 

Scott Tracy (SAC 1980) 

President 

Email: stracy@endeavourfunds.com 

Mobile: 0417 810223 

SACOBU Life Subscription 

Education Trust 

In 1991, the St Aloysius' College Old Boys' Union 

(SACOBU) Committee decided to establish a separate 

fund to accumulate the subscription fees that boys 

paid to become life members of SACOBU. The concept 

was to secure the long term financial stability of the 

Union and to ensure that the relationships developed at 

school could be maintained for life. After seeking advice 

on the best way to structure such a fund, the SACOBU 

Life Subscription Education Trust was established. The 

Headmaster of the College at the time, Fr Anthony 

Smith SJ, fully supported the idea and agreed to collect 

the life subscription fee from students in their final year 

at the College, on behalf of the Union. While the life 

membership fee is not compulsory, it is very pleasing to 

report that almost all students in their final year now join 

the Union as life members. 

The accumulation of subscription fees over the past 

five years has seen the assets of the trust grow to the point 

where the income each year now funds Bursaries for Old 



from SACOBU 

Boys who, for financial reasons, may not be able to send 

their son to the College or may not be able to retain their 

son at the College for completion of their studies. The 

identity of anyone receiving financial support from the 

SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust is only known by 

the Rector of the College. 

If any Old Boy is experiencing financial difficulty, please 

keep the role of the SACOBU Life Subscription Education 

Trust in mind. Support provided may be short term, until 

things return to normal, or may take the form of longer term 

assistance. Please contact Fr Ross Jones SJ if you would like 

any further information. 

SACOBU Inaugural Young Old Boys’ 

‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night 

On the evening of Friday 17 February, approximately 

one hundred Old Boys congregated at the 

Commodore Hotel in North Sydney for the inaugural 

Young Old Boys ‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night. 

This idea originated after numerous younger Old Boys 

shared with me their desire to have an event targeted at the 

Younger Old Boys. With this in mind, I thought it might be 

worthwhile organising a function that combined a casual 

atmosphere for young Old Boys with a charitable deed 

– and thus was born, the ‘Drinks-for-Charity’ Pub Night!! 

James Clarke (2006 Gap Student), Aleks Vickovich (SAC 2005), 

Michael Chase (SAC 2005) and William Clark (SAC 2005) take a 

breather at the Drinks for Charity Pub Night. 

years old! Classes of 1985, 1987, 1999, 2001, 2003, 

2004 and 2005 were particularly well represented, and 

it was great to see such a diverse age group meeting over 

many a beverage or three. 

This evening wouldn’t have been possible without the 

support of several Old Boys. In particular, I would like to 

thank Damien Reed (SAC 1989) and the other owners 

of the Icon Hospitality Group for allowing us to use the 

Commodore Hotel at no cost and their generous financial 

assistance in providing us with the $1 from every drink as 

mentioned above to donate to charity. 

Similarly, thanks to Murray Happ (SAC 1985) for his 

assistance in the organisation of the evening and to the 

Old Boys' Union for their financial support of this charitable 

cause. 

Last, but certainly not least, to all the Old Boys who 

attended – thank you for your generosity and I hope you 

had a good time catching up with fellow Old Boys and will 

continue to support the evening in coming years. 

Mark Chan (SAC 2001) 

Sarosh Batliwalla, Rod O’Connor, Tom Switzer and Brad Martin (all 

SAC 1989) enjoying the Drinks for Charity Pub Night. 

One dollar from every drink that was purchased on the 

night was donated to charity: Fifty cents was directed to the 

College’s Bursary Programme so that those less fortunate 

than ourselves may have the opportunity to benefit from 

the education we received; and a further fifty cents will 

be directed to the Jesuit Prison Ministry in the Philippines 

Province to fund scholarships so that impoverished children 

of prisoners will be able to continue their schooling and to 

purchase textbooks. 

A total of $1,000 was raised; half of which will be 

more than sufficient to cover a scholarship for one student 

in the Philippines to attend school for one year. 

Old Boys spanning more than thirty years turned up, 

with an appearance from one past parent who was ninety 

2006 Overseas Reunions - 

St Aloysius’ Abroad 

Reunions for Old Boys, Past Parents, Current Parents and Future Parents 

of the College will be held in Hong Kong, USA and UK in 

October/November this year. Anyone living in these regions who currently 

receives the Aloysiad direct from the College (as opposed to being 

forwarded a copy from friends or relatives in Australia) 

will receive an invitation to these events. 

If you would like to know more about the Reunions 

or would like to be placed on the invitation list, 

please contact Murray Happ in the Development Office 

on 02 9929 4692 or e-mail murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au 



Old Boy Updates: 

John Desmarchelier AM, ED is to receive 

1953the award of Doctor of Economics, honoris 

causa, from the University of Queensland in recognition 

of his distinguished career and his contribution to the 

University. John has been a member of the UQ Senate for 

thirteen years and is an Adjunct Professor, School of Land 

and Food Sciences. 

Tim Carter has written in to thank the many 

1963former classmates from SAC 1964 – 1966 

who contacted him during his recent stint in the Prince of 

Wales Hospital Randwick. Tim did two big trips to Turkey 

and Germany at the end of 2005, spending two weeks 

over Christmas - New Year with his youngest daughter Lib 

in Munich. While there he developed chest pains, and 

immediately on return to Sydney on January 11 was rushed 

to the Prince of Wales “what a magnificent institution and 

staff!” A coronary angiogram indicated immediate surgery 

for five major coronary artery blockages ranging from 70 to 

90%. Open heart bypass surgery was then very successfully 

conducted and Tim returned home in late January. Tim 

reports that he has made a fabulous recovery (he was 

lucky not to have a heart attack, so the heart muscle is not 

damaged.) He will be recuperating at home for a period. 

A funny coincidence happened when Tim’s agent phoned 

him the day after his return from hospital to see if he 

wanted to audition for the role of a doctor in a new Telstra 

advertisement!!! Tim reports he politely suggested that the 

role of the prone patient might be more his thing at present. 

Finally Tim says “Cheers to my mates from the LC class of 

1963, my ‘real’ year.” 

Peter Saxton has been promoted to 

1964Commander in the Royal Australian Navy 

and is now Head of the Royal Australian Navy Intelligence 

Reserve. 

After completing thirteen years as Managing 

1966Director and Chief Executive Officer of the 

Commonwealth Bank, David Murray has accepted the 

position of Chief Executive of the Future Fund. The Future 

Fund has been established by the Federal Government and 

will cover the unfunded superannuation liabilities of public 

servants. 

Cam Lavac has written a novel, Satan’s 

1967Church, published by New Holland, which 

has become a best seller, four months after its release. The 

book is a conspiracy thriller about a Jesuit priest and a nun, 

who team together to resolve the mystery of the Third Secret 

of Fatima. They find themselves caught up in a struggle to 

find the prophecy and reveal how it links to the third secret. 

Their search takes them around the world, placing them in 

desperate peril as the forces of evil contrive against them in 

a frantic race to find the truth before it is lost forever. Cam 

is currently working on his next novel, The Ark. 

Greg Bateman has taken up the position 

1969of General Counsel at ASX-listed Primary 

Healthcare Limited, having been a corporate Partner at 

Abbott Tout Lawyers from 1982 – 2005. 

Paul Berkemeier recently won a world-wide competition to 

design the redevelopment of the container and shipping 

terminal at East Darling Harbour in Sydney. Covering 

twenty-two hectares, Paul and his fellow architects, 

Phil Thalis and Jane Irwin were thrilled with their win 

when announced by the Premier on 23 March. The 

winning design incorporates an eleven hectare foreshore 

park open to the public, some public buildings, office 

accommodation and residential accommodation. Paul’s 

win in this competition follows his success in designing 

the wining entrant in the competition to design the 

Australian Shearers Hall of Fame in Hay. Paul also won 

an Award from Architecture Australia for the use of steel in 

this design. Paul runs his own architecture practice, Paul 

Berkemeier Architect, based in Cremorne, and is a former 

Trustee of the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Somehow, 

Paul also manages to work as a casual lecturer at the 

Faculty of Architecture at the University of Sydney. 

Mark Ryan is working as an Anaesthetist 

1974in Newcastle. Mark, his wife Christine and 

their three children, enjoy spending life at Bar Beach, 

swimming most days. The family have previously lived in 

Tamworth and Darwin. 

David Morgan has had his book The 

1978Australian Miscellany published by Random 

House in late 2005. Following the launch, David appeared 

on Richard Glover’s programme on ABC 702 Sydney 

and conducted an Australian trivia quiz with a studio 

audience. 

Michael Smith is currently playing the role 

1980of Boone in Lord Andrew Lloyd Weber’s 

Whistle Down The Wind at The Palace Theatre, in London’s 

West End. Michael reports that the opening night went 

well and celebrations at The Hilton continued into the early 

hours of the morning! In between performances Michael is 

continuing the ‘dual career’ theory by studying for the UK 

Chiropractic Board exams. 

Brendan Dwyer has been in the Army for 

1984the past twenty years, fifteen of those years 

as a helicopter pilot. Brendan reports he has no interest 

in civilian life yet. He met Georgina De-Bank in the late 

1980s and they have had two healthy boys Nathan (15) 

and Daniel (13). Brendan is currently posted in Canberra 

with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. 

Brian Girdlestone moved to the US in 1986 

1985and graduated from university with a Degree 

in Finance and a Degree in Psychology. Following a 

Masters Degree in Counselling/Psychology Brian worked 

as a chemical dependency counsellor for nine years. For 

the last four years Brian has worked as a school counsellor 

at the North Canton School District in Canton, Ohio, 

looking after the needs of over four hundred students in 

Years 9 – 12 with a range of different mental health issues, 

scheduling, and college applications. Brian is married and 



from SACOBU 

has two children, Nathan (2 years) and Thomas (seven 

months). Brian would be pleased to hear from any of his 

classmates (please contact the Development Office for his 

e-mail address). 

James Ross has written a book called Beginning Algorithms 

in conjunction with Simon Harris. The publisher, Wylie 

Publishers, describes the book as providing a good 

understanding of algorithms, and the knowledge of when 

to apply them, which is crucial to producing software that 

not only works correctly, but also performs efficiently. This is 

the only book to impart all this essential information – from 

the basics of algorithms, data structures, and performance 

characteristics to the specific algorithms used in development 

and programming tasks. Packed with detailed explanations 

and instructive examples, the book begins by offering some 

fundamental data structures and then goes on to explain 

various sorting algorithms. 

John Kennedy and his wife Lucy had another daughter on 

11 January 2006. Julia Rose is the youngest sister to Eliza 

and Emma. 

Adam Spencer is the new host of ABC 

1986Radio 702 Sydney (formerly 2BL) Breakfast 

Show. No stranger to the media, Adam is a former host 

of the Triple J Breakfast Show and a well known media 

identity. 

Chris Saunders and his wife Christofili had their fourth 

child in December 2005. Noah is the younger brother to 

Samuel, Isaac and Sophie. 

Guy Churcher and his wife Mary-Kate (nee 

1987 Hawkins) had a baby boy on 7 January 2006. 

Kent Anthony weighed 9lb 10ozs and is fit and healthy. 

Mario Traversi married Albena Todorova 

1988in Rome in 2004. Mario and Albena are 

currently living in Mozambique but are looking at the 

possibility of returning to Australia in 2006. 

Simon Foale married Clare Taylor on 25 January at Manly in 

the company of family and many Aloy’s Old Boys. 

Matthew Nacard and his wife Karen have 

1989recently moved to Hong Kong. Matthew 

is working as an Equities Analyst for Macquarie Bank, 

specialising in listed property analysis for the growing 

area of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), due in part 

to expected growth in China. Matthew has offered to be 

an Old Boy contact for all Old Boys in Hong Kong and 

Southern China. It is planned that a reunion of Old Boys 

living in the region will be held in October/November 

2006. If you know of any Old Boys living in the region 

who might not be on the College database, please contact 

Murray Happ (SAC 1985) in the College Development 

Office on 02 9929 4692 or murray.happ@staloysius. 

nsw.edu.au to ensure they receive notification of the 

event. 

ABC Television has commissioned a series 

1991of twenty-seven episodes from The Chaser 

team. Julian Morrow and three university friends established 

The Chaser in the 1990’s as a satirical comedy team.Over 

the years they have produced a number of programmes 

for the ABC including 2001’s Election Chaser, CNNNN 

(two series in 2003 and 2004) and the 2004 election 

review, The Chaser Decides. The new programme, The 

Chaser’s War on Everything is shown on ABC television on 

Friday nights. The Chaser team won a 2005 Logie for Most 

Outstanding Comedy programme. 

Justin Smith (brother of Michael SAC 1980) 

1992recently toured with Australian singer John 

Farnham on his nationwide Arena Tour. Prior to the 

tour, Justin appeared in the Sydney Theatre Company’s 

production of Cherry Orchard at the Wharf Theatre in 

Sydney, with Phillip Quast. 

Christian Griffiths and his wife Karen and their four 

children have moved from Cloncurry to Burketown in far 

North-Western Queensland. Christian is a Sergeant at the 

Burketown Police Station. Any Old Boy or member of the 

Aloysian Family are welcome to pop into the Police Station 

on their travels through the district and Christian will help 

them catch a Burramundi! 

Luke Rex is directing, producing and acting in a production 

of, The Cheapest Hotel in Southern Victoria - at The Old 

Fitzroy Hotel, Woolloomooloo. In mid-May, Luke is moving 

to the United States to pursue an acting and entertainment 

career in New York, having won a Greencard to live in 

the US. 

In 2005 Stephen Hicks completed his PhD in Neuroscience 

at the University of Sydney. He explored how our sense of 

balance interacts with the region of the brain called the 

hippocampus in the formation of spatial memories. He 

is now in London developing software for the National 

Institute of Medical Research and intends to pursue a career 

in science communication. 

James Chegwidden recently adjudicated 

1995a mooting (mock trial) competition in 

Moscow. Whilst in Russia, James caught up with Sean 

Berry (SAC 1995) who is a journalist and television 

presenter based in Moscow. James is studying a Master’s 

of Civil Law at Oxford University and recently competed 

in The Shearman & Sterling Oxford Moot Competition, 

an Oxford-wide competition open to all law students, 

graduate and undergraduate. The competition attracted 

over forty teams, with the top twelve teams mooting 

against each other in a sudden-death competition over 

the course of one day. The case concerned an appeal 

on a question of restitutionary damages for the breach of 

a negative stipulation in an employment contract. James 

and his moot partner, Gareth Tilley won the moot by 

defeating a team from Brasenose College in a final that 

was judged by Mr Justice Paul Walker, a UK High Court 

judge. James and Gareth won £500 and an automatic 

vacation clerkship with Shearman & Sterling in their 

London office over summer. Whilst studying at Sydney 

University, James and Gareth were the reigning Sydney 

Jessup Moot Team champions. 



Past Staff News: 

Following his retirement from the College, Phil Farmer 

(SAC Staff 1979 – 2004) moved to Mudgee in the 

Central West of NSW. Phil reports he is enjoying 

the country life and is slowly acquainting himself with the 

vast number of wineries and gourmet food businesses in 

the district! Phil was awarded the Australian Cadet Forces 

Service Medal by the Army in recognition of his tireless 

work with the College Cadet Unit over the years. 

Obituaries 

20 Year Reunion 

for the Class of 1986 

For all inquiries please call James Smyth on 0408 007 390 or 02 9939 3388 

to leave your latest contact details. Alternatively, please email those details 

to james.smyth@raywhite.com. 

What a night it will be, so don’t miss out. If you know the whereabouts 

of your fellow past students let me know. 

The College is saddened to hear of the passing of the 

following Old Boys of the College. We ask you to 

remember them and their families in your prayers. 

Colonel Tony Hitchman (SAC 1933) 

died on 10 January 2006, aged 91. 

Basil Smith (SAC 1944) 

died on 5 December 2005 

James Unicomb (SAC 2000) 

died on 9 December 2005. 

Father Philip Francis Kurts SJ 

(SAC Staff 1947 - 1949) 

Died peacefully on 7 April 2006 at Hornsby Hospital. Fr 

Kurts taught briefly at the College, before many years of 

work in Parishes and Missionary work in Australia, Papua New 

Guinea and Pakistan. Despite the brief time he spent at the 

College, Fr Kurts was very fond of the College and the boys 

and was a regular attendee at Gonzaga Society events until 

just before he died. He was buried from St Mary’s Parish, North 

Sydney on Wednesday 12 April 2006 with a large contingent 

of Old Boys present. Students from the College provided music 

for his solemn requiem mass. 

"How was life lived by Phillip Francis Kurts whose passing 

we mourn and whose life we celebrate in this Eucharist today?. 

Phil's neice, Kate, will speak later about his rich contribution to 

the lives of his siblings and their children. I would like to focus 

on the later years of his Jesuit life, years which I personally 

know best, years in which he confronted that fundamental 

Christian challenge of allowing the "wheat grains" to die, years 

of moving towards the "rich harvest". First of all, though, I want 

to summarise his years of multi-faceted contributions to the life 

of Church. He spent six years in Jesuit schools – St Aloysius' 

College, Milsons Point, (for which Phil always retained a 

strong affection and some of whose students, appropriately, 

are singing at this Mass), and St Ignatius', Riverview; two 

years as Parish Priest at Hawthorn, Victoria; six years as 

Assistant to the Novice-Master at Watsonia, Victoria, a role 

which he excercised with an at times daunting firmness; sixteen 

years in Papua New Guinea, firstly, in charge of the Institute of 

Social Order and, secondly, in starting a House of Prayer; five 

years in retreat work in Pakistan; and the last seventeen years 

at Canisius College, Pymble, in a variety of ministries". 

John Evans (SAC 1945) 

John and I started at St Aloysius' together in 1936, finished 

together in 1945. As young men we shared the same 

friends, went to the same parties, took out the same girls. He 

was a groomsman at my wedding; his daughter Margaret is 

my godchild. Our children went to the same schools. We even 

managed, quite fortuitously, to retire on the same day some 15 

years ago. And since then a group of us, mostly school friends, 

have met regularly for holidays, picnics, and other activities. 

He was always courteous and considerate, particularly of 

those who needed help; he was loyal and he was generous, 

especially with his time; and he was good company, with a 

ready wit. 

There is a story told, for example, of the day on which he 

went to Mass at Canisius College, something he and Kath did 

regularly, when Fr Dineau SJ spoke of John the Baptist. He told 

how Zechariah, on being informed by the Angel Gabriel that 

his wife was to bear him a child in her old age, was struck 

dumb. And a voice from the congregation was heard to say, 

“I know just how he felt” 

We all know, of course that he and Kath had a large 

family of nine children, large even by the standards amongst 

our friends where four, five, six children were the norm rather 

the exception. And at the time, I rather think I stood in awe 

of his ability to manage. In part at least it was because he 

worked very hard to do so. He built their first house himself, 

doing all of the labouring, and most of the carpentry, painting 

etc. He had some help from friends, notably Jack Sullivan (SAC 

1943), but the achievement was his. 

That house was no sooner finished than they bought a 

large old house in Killara, Bishops Court, and so commenced 

what seems to have been a never ending round of additions, 

alterations and renovations to meet the needs of a still growing 

family. And whilst all this was going on he still found time to 

build the house at Copacabana because, as he claimed, 

he could not otherwise have afforded to take the family on 

holidays. Many of us have enjoyed his hospitality there. 

But as I look back over the years, one of the memories that 

will stand out most in my mind was his love for his wife and 

for their family. I can remember to this day the joy with which 

his daughter Margaret was greeted, a joy repeated with each 

new arrival. He was proud of his children and took delight in 

their achievements. 

These few words would not be complete without mention of 

John’s association with and affection for the Jesuits. Commencing 

in 1936, it was an association which continued throughout his 

life, first as a pupil and then as an Old Boy of St Aloysius’, as 



from SACOBU 

the Bursar of St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, for some 15 years 

and then as a ‘parishioner’, if that is the right word, of Canisius 

College where he and Kath attended Mass regularly. There must 

be few who have lived there in recent years that do not know 

them. 

I have forgotten which Jesuit it was who first said, “Give me 

the boy and I will show you the man” but whomever it was I 

imagine that those who taught him at St Aloysius’ must now be 

looking with great satisfaction on their handiwork 

It is in this context that I recall something said by Fr Tom 

O’Donovan SJ, thirty-five years ago, when he celebrated the 

Requiem Mass of a young man who had finished school only 

months before. He said that we should grieve for his parents 

and his family but we should not grieve for him. God had 

created him for a purpose; he had fulfilled that purpose and 

now God had called him to his reward. I cannot imagine a 

more fitting epitaph for an old friend. 

Kevin Cavanagh (SAC 1945) 

This eulogy for John Evans at his funeral held at St Ignatius 

College Chapel, Riverview, 7 June 2005, was written by 

Michael Evans and presented by Anthony Evans, on behalf of 

all the Evans’ families, relatives and friends. 

My father, Wilfred Austin John Evans, was christened 

“Wilfred Austin”, but called, “Wilf”, all his life by his 

father. Born at home, it was noted by his sister, Pat, how much 

Dad looked like John, the boy next door, when he was a baby. 

So Dad was called John. 

That was until Dad arrived at his first school where an 

unfortunate boy took to taunting him about his name on the class 

roll, “Wilfred”. Dad explained that his name wasn’t Wilfred, it 

was John. However, the lad for some reason wouldn’t see it 

Dad’s way and there was an altercation, a bloody nose and 

the next day at Dad’s new school, his name on the roll was John 

Evans. Apparently his name was John. 

On entering St Aloysius' College, the then headmaster, 

Fr Austin Kelly SJ, thought that Austin was a wonderful name 

and would be Dad’s name henceforth. Apparently his name 

wasn’t John. 

This is why his father called him Wilf, his school mates 

called him Aussie, but he really was John. 

Married for 55 years to my mother, Kath, father of nine 

children, and grandfather to eighteen grandchildren, we are 

his testament. 

In every way, Dad was a solid citizen of this country. 

Desperate to join the armed forces, Dad left school only to be 

thwarted by an inconvenient outbreak of peace, as first the 

Germans and then the Japanese capitulated. Consequently, 

Dad went to work, and work he did! 

Dad was a pretty good sportsman. He played in St 

Aloysius’ First XV in Year 8, played first grade rugby for North’s 

whilst still at school and still holds the Associated Schools 

Open 440 yard record. The following year they changed the 

race to 400 metres, but the record still stands. 

I was talking to Fr Tom O’Donovan SJ the other night by 

Dad’s bedside and we both were in agreement that Dad 

wasn’t a man to leave things to chance. Dad was not a 

gambler, he would take his time to decide if something could 

be done, then he would do it. He was no shirker, he couldn’t 

abide them. Dad was a man of action. 

Dad was not the kind of bloke you would go for a 

beer with, either–he just wouldn’t go to the pub. We lived 

within shouting distance of the Greengate Hotel, but to my 

knowledge, Dad never set foot in the place, unlike most of 

his children. 

In one of life’s amusing ironies, last Thursday night after 

Dad died, we all went to the Greengate for dinner and a 

drink. Kath had set aside some of Dad’s money for just such an 

occasion, so wouldn’t you know it, it was Dad’s shout! 

Dad had always maintained our beach home at Copacabana. 

He, Chris and I built it 35 years ago when I was only 12 and 

Chris only 13. Therefore Dad built the house. 

After Dad was admitted to the nursing home, we decided 

to have a working bee to tidy the place up. Five sons, four 

grandsons and a grand daughter, a boyfriend and a son in 

law – we toiled all day to achieve what Dad would have got 

done within a day and a half. 

But in Dad’s true handyman style, we left the job not quite 

finished. 

Dad was a man of true faith, a great Catholic and a 

tremendous supporter of his Church, and the priests. Over 

Dad’s last few days he was anointed so many times, by so 

many of his priest friends, that I thought Dad was going to get 

holy water and chrism toxicity! 

Dad spent the last fifteen years of his working life as Bursar 

at St Ignatius College, Riverview. To be able to work with 

and for the Jesuits gave him fulfilment and joy far and above 

anything he had hoped in his career. 

After Dad retired, I had the good fortune to be able to 

spend some time with him, either alone or with Jack Sullivan 

(SAC 1943) or Dom Droulers (SAC 1944). Sometimes we 

would play golf and after a few hours of walking the links with 

him, I was finally able to see what it was that his mates saw 

in him – Dad really was quite good company, although a little 

opinionated. 

I then realised what a toll the responsibility of all those 

children had taken on him. Dad volunteered to me, just once, 

that he was envious of his children, in that they could spend 

so much time with their own children and really get to know 

them, as he couldn’t. It was perhaps the only time Dad let me 

in, but I was grateful for the insight. 

I only wish Dad had taken more time to smell the roses. 

Family, church, work – these things defined Dad. 

We will miss him. 

Eternal Rest grant to them O Lord 

and let perpetual light shine upon them, 

may their Souls and all the Souls 

of the faithfully departed Old Boys of the College, 

through the mercy of God, rest In Peace. Amen. 

St Aloysius, pray for us!

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