Friday, 20 July Issue 12/19 THE RECTOR - St Aloysius

This kind of meditation, which finds God our Lord in all things, is easier than raising oneself to divine truths,
which are more abstract and which demand something of an effort if we are to keep our attention on them.
- St Ignatius Loyola, Letter to Fr Anthony Brandao SJ (1551)
Friday, 20 July Issue 12/19
THE RECTOR
At the end of last term we presented the Richard Walker-Powell
award to Sebastian Robertson (SAC 2003) in recognition of the work
he has done with young people with mental health issues through the
establishment of Batyr. This organisation helps young people
recognise and deal with personal challenges, and endeavours to
remove the stigma surrounding emotional and social issues including
depression, anxiety and sexuality issues. The name Batyr means person
of courage. It is a fitting name for an organisation that fosters an
environment where seeking help and discussing mental health is not
only acceptable but is encouraged and supported. Sebastian reflected
on his experiences and worked out a way to respond. He is
addressing an urgent need of our day - helping young people live
balanced and healthy lives.
Life is not perfect and for all of us there are times when we struggle.
Distress is a normal part of life and sometimes it is only by talking
about it with a trusted friend or family member that we are able to
develop mechanisms to cope. It helps understand difficult emotions
and the Sturm und Drang of life. Navigating such hardships in shared
vulnerability is often the crucible of great friendships. Sometimes,
though, our struggles can go beyond our capacity to cope and the
distress persists and interferes with our relationships or our ability to
function day-by-day. Interchanges on social media can be helpful but I
have seen very misguided advice given by peers - well-intentioned or
otherwise. Similarly it can be quite precarious to try and self-diagnose
through Dr Google as everyone‟s situation is a personal one. It is
important to know that no matter how dark a situational distress may
be, there is nearly always a way through. And even if the road ahead
looks bleak, there are good travelling companions to journey with you,
if you can find them. It can be a question of perspective or balance.
Some of you may already or in the future struggle with mental health
issues. It is important to realise that when anxiety, depression,
irritability or addiction take hold, like a broken arm, they need to be
treated. We need to seek a properly trained person to receive the right
treatment. We may need to consult a number of suitably qualified
people. Finding the right person will probably take some time because
understanding and trust in this area are so important. Sadness, fear and
anger are emotions that can cripple personalities and destroy
relationships. Similarly happiness is a beautiful amalgam of feelings
which lifts our heart and our spirit and brings joy to those around us.
Part of our vocation is to help each other find happiness.
Sebastian‟s example reminds us that service of others involves a
journey. After graduating from the ANU, Sebastian joined the
Financial Management Program with General Electric where he was
involved in various extra-curricular programs including extensive
volunteering. He recognised the role social enterprises play in
creating a positive society and wanted to do more to contribute to
this movement. In 2011 he founded Batyr and is currently the CEO.
Last year Sebastian held over 40 presentations reaching around 2,000
young people including our own Year 9s and 10s here at St Aloysius‟.
Sebastian was awarded Sydney‟s Social Entrepreneur of the Year and
was also one of two Australian representatives for the Global
teleconference on Youth Rising for Peace. He was also an Australian
youth delegate for the Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting. In June and July last year he journeyed as the Old Boy
mentor on the Philippines Immersion. Sebastian is also part of the
Companions programme that offers students in need of additional
adult support, a role model to provide guidance and encouragement.
Inaugurated in 2005, the Richard Walker-Powell award is for an
inspiring young alumnus who has engaged in an exemplary way in
generous service in an area of social faith and justice. Richard Walker-
Powell left St Aloysius‟ in 1984. He keenly engaged in school life and
the call to be a person for others, even though he struggled
academically at school. He is remembered as a young man of great
spirit, goodness and transparency. Academic writing was challenging
for Richard, and he could easily have become discouraged and given
up. But he was determined to complete his degree. He graduated in
political science. He then became involved in aid and development
work. He was motivated by a concern for people in need, and a
conviction that he should do something to make a difference. He went
to South Africa and worked in community housing soon after Nelson
Mandela was elected President. He worked in the Grand Lacs region of
Rwanda and Burundi and made his way to Kenya where he worked in
the United Nations World Food Program. He went on to hold a senior
position with the WFP. Richard worked in places such as Somalia and
Southern Sudan. Sadly in 1999, at the age of thirty, Richard was killed
in a plane crash over Prishtina, on his way to Kosovo.
Previous recipients of the award include: Bernard Greaves (SAC
2009) and Ben Holmes (SAC 2009), Henry Cornwell (SAC 2008),
Dominic Meagher (SAC 2003), James Harrison (SAC 2003) and
James Woodward (SAC 2003), John O‟Reilly (SAC 1984), James
Scollon (SAC 1994), and Nicholas Edwards (SAC 2000). Several
members of Richard Walker-Powell‟s family were with us when we
presented Sebastian with his award in front of our students and staff.
It helps our young men see the sort of generous lives we want to
endorse, see who they could become, and encourages our staff to
appreciate the fruit of their efforts. Ours is a socially engaged
spirituality and our generosity can help shape a Christ-like world.
Peter Hosking SJ

THE PRINCIPAL
On Tuesday, I returned from two weeks in Kenya, representing the
Australian Jesuit Province at the 70th Congregation of Procurators.
The first Congregation of Procurators was called in 1568 and such
meetings have become a regular part of governance in the Jesuits.
The Nairobi Congregation was the first to be held outside of Europe
– 84 Procurators elected by their Provinces, and 11 others from our
Curia in Rome, attended, led by Fr General Adolfo Nicolas SJ. The
meeting was an occasion to reflect on the status of the Jesuit mission
in the world and on Jesuit life. The diversity of representatives itself
was one indication of the world-wide mission of the Society with
seven Procurators from Africa, 14 from Latin America, 18 from
South Asia, seven from East Asia, 29 from Europe and nine from the
United States. We heard much of the challenges facing the Society
around the world – in some regions, vocations are flourishing while
others appear to be in a certain autumnal phase, but with over 3,600
Jesuits in training, there is certainly much to be thankful for.
Creativity in the Jesuit vocation was one of the key themes that
emerged in the Congregation.
Fr General with Procurators from Asian Pacific Assistancy
The meeting was also an occasion to reflect on and to celebrate the
growth of the Society in Africa. Such growth reflects the rapid growth
in Christianity in Africa. There is an exuberance and vitality to African
Christianity, as well as many challenges. Wherever one looked there
were religious sisters in habit working in a huge range of areas. The
churches are packed with young people. At the same time the Church
is heavily involved in social action and reconciliation efforts across the
continent. This was illustrated when many of us attended Sunday Mass
at the Jesuit parish of St Joseph the Worker at Kangemi in a poor area
of Nairobi. The hospitality was typically African in its exuberance. The
Mass went for over two hours. We were danced into the Church, and
at every opportunity, song and dance were used in worship. Around
this centre of worship is enormous social and educational activity,
which we witnessed first-hand when we were shown around and then
sat down to lunch provided by the parish. There is a nursery and
primary school run by the Loretos. A dispensary and an orphanage are
also based at the parish. A worker‟s carpentry workshop and a
computer training programme provide opportunity for many of the
young. A program has been set up to help the most vulnerable women
in the parish – those suffering from HIV/Aids, single women, those
experiencing domestic and sexual violence, those undergoing female
genital mutilation, or those being economically exploited. The women
produce a wide range of handicrafts to help generate their own income.
The connection between worship of God and service to those in need,
in a faith community, was very clear when visiting Kangemi.
It was interesting also to sense a renewed interest in schools and
education across the Society. In Africa, a significant number of
schools have been established over the last ten years. After
withdrawing from schools some forty years ago, the Sri Lankan
Jesuits have just opened a school. A new school has also started
operations in Portugal.
Back in Australia, the holidays were also busy. The Australian Jesuit
Schools Education conference was held across venues in Perth,
Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Members of our staff attended at
all five sites. Here at Aloysius‟, the conference focused on the
religious life of our schools and pastoral care in our schools, with a
particular link between faith and justice, and, in particular, between
our students‟ experience of immersions and faith-in-service
programme, and their own personal faith formation. My thanks to
Mr Gould and to those who assisted him in hosting this part of the
Conference at the school. The other Conference sites focused on
issues such as curriculum, the environment and the co-curricular life
of schools.
In Staffing news, our Head of Drama Performance, Mr Peter Gough,
retired from teaching at the end of the term, after continued issues
with his health. Mr Gough has played a key role in developing Drama
at the College, both as an academic subject and as an integral part of
the arts programme of the College. The introduction of Digital Media
Studies reflected Mr Gough‟s passion in this area. Mr Gough was also
the driving force behind the design of the Miguel Pro Playhouse,
which has become such a feature of life at the College. We wish Peter
all the best in his retirement. A new Head of Drama Performance will
commence at the beginning of Term 4.
Two new Gap Students have commenced at the College: David Seed
from Stonyhurst College in the UK, and Peter McCreevy from
Clongowes Wood College in Ireland. A third Gap Student, Oliver
Glen from Mount St Mary‟s College in the UK, will arrive in early
September. David will work in the Music Department and with
Year 7, while Peter will work in the Junior School.
At the start of holidays, some 60 cadets spent five days on the Cadet
Promotions‟ course at Singleton. The College congratulates all those
who gained promotions. We also congratulate the new student
leadership of the Unit for the coming year:
Senior Under Officer (SUO)
Zac Sweeney
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)
Dominic Canturi
Support Company Commander
Tom Drewe
Support Company 2IC
Harrison Boudakin
Alpha Company Commander
Harrison Pastega
Alpha Company 2IC
Josh O’Toole
Staff Sergeant Alpha
Terence Kwan
Bravo Company Commander
Liam Thomson
Bravo Company 2IC
Ben Fong
Staff Sergeant Bravo
Patrick Hart
Charlie Company Commander
Justin Mowbray
Charlie Company 2IC
Alistair Blair
Staff Sergeant Charlie
Edward Halliday
Logistics Commander
Marco De Vera
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS) Jackson Diamond
Training Warrant Officer-Signals
Matthew Crott
Training Warrant Officer- Medics
Jack Sinclair
Training Warrant Office- Engineers Raymond Lui
Training Warrant Officer-Scouts
Alex Ryrie
These appointments also mark the first transition of leadership to the
Class of 2013. During this term, Prefects for the coming year will be
selected. One of our tasks as a College is to provide, as much as
possible, a range of experiences of leadership for students.
As usual, there were numerous other activities during the holidays.
Fr Hosking and Mr Di Sano, with Old Boy James Ashton Maxwell
(SAC 2006), took fourteen Year 11s on a Philippines immersion
experience. Jackson Scott and Vincent Tsang also participated in
the second Jesuit and partner schools‟ immersion to East Timor.
Such immersion experiences have become very much a feature of the
Jesuit schools in Australia. As I write this, the Vinh diocese in
Vietnam, where a number of the Class of 2011 are doing service
years, and where groups of Year 12s have undertaken immersions at
the end of their studies, has become the centre of a Communist
crackdown on the Church, and it looks as if most, if not all, the boys
will have to withdraw from the country.
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Thirty-one Year 11 students undertook the four-day Kairos retreat at
Tallong. Paddy Jenkins was the Rector, and was ably assisted by
student leaders Luke Avanus, Justin Owens, Liam Roberts, Tim
Robinson and Stan Zovko from Year 11. Two young Old Boys,
Sam Stevens and Tim Tabuteau, also assisted us in running the
retreat. Jesuit novice, Mr James O‟Brien also assisted Mr Ticinovic
and myself in running the retreat. Again, the boys have a significant
experience of community in the context of exploration of self, their
relationships and their spirituality. Providing significant retreat and
immersion experiences have become key elements in nourishing the
spiritual life of the school.
Our Firsts Footballers, led by Dom Thomson (Year 12) played in
the Jesuit Schools‟ carnival at Loyola in Mount Druitt. Though they
lost against Melbourne‟s Xavier College in the rounds, they rose to
the occasion and won the final against Xavier 2-0, with Fred
Giannone (Year 12) and Grant Jansson (Year 12) scoring. Ben
Crumpton (Year 12) was Player of the Final. Dom Thomson
(Year 12), John O’Toole (Year 12) and young gun, Lachlan
Hughes (Year 9) were selected in the Australian Jesuit Schools‟
team. Our Firsts Debating team of Tim Morgan (Year 12), Ben
Jackson (Year 12), Ryan Mitchell (Year 12) and Sergio Badilescu-
Buga (Year 11) competed at the Jesuit Carnival in Adelaide. As with
the Football, they won the competition, defeating Xavier in the final.
Tim Morgan was named Captain of the Australian Jesuit School
Debating team. Aloysius‟ now holds all five Jesuit carnival trophies –
Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Football and Debating.
Forty-one students from Years 5-10 and four staff attended a
Snowsports camp, with a number staying on to compete in the Interschools
competition. My thanks to Mr Rogan and other staff who ran
the camp.
Last Saturday, our A teams in both Rugby and Football played trial
games against Sydney Grammar. The First XI won 2-1. The Year 7s
and 8s also scored impressive wins with the 10As drawing. In Rugby,
the 13As and 14As all scored good wins. The First XV, overturned
last year‟s result with a strong 26-14 victory.
The College also congratulates a number of boys who attained
representative honours during the break.
Fabijan Krslovic (Year 11) (pictured below) played in the Australian
U17 team in the World Championships in Lithuania. The team
reached the final, going down to an undefeated US team.
Championships. In the Junior School, a Sevens side was runners-up
in a State competition, playing as a curtain-raiser to the Australia vs
Wales match.
Chris Middleton SJ
Oremus
Let us pray
For those who have died:
Margaret Kavanagh, wife of Cyril and mother of Michael
(Year 11), Lisa and Laura
Adrian Mitchell, father of Simon (SAC 1985) and grandfather of
Daniel (Year 11), Ben (Year 9) and Oli (Year 3 2013)
Jerry Antelman, grandfather of Ben Shatek (Year 8)
Bernie Hill, grandfather of Joseph Byrne (Year 3), and Louis and
Xavier Byrne (Year 7)
Alan Fletcher (SAC Staff 1976-1993)
Alison Nicholls (SAC Staff 1985-1989)
Dr David Eisenberg (past parent), husband of Helen, and father
of Joe (SAC 1993) and Adrian (SAC 2000)
Ilse Horan (past parent), wife of Justin and mother of Bernard
(SAC 2006)
For those who are sick:
Au Lai Fong, mother of Susanna Chen-Chow (past parent), and
grandmother of Anthony Chen-Chow (SAC 1985) and Kevin
Chen-Chow (SAC 1990)
Ask and you shall receive … knock and the door
will be opened unto you.” (Matt 7:7)
If you would like someone to be prayed for by the College community
(even anonymously), please pass the details to the Rector
WHAT’S COMING UP
22 July Year 8 Mass & Morning Tea
24 July Contemporary/Rock Music Competition Heats
25 July Your Son in Year 10
26 July ELES Study Skills & Examination Preparation
Evening
28 July Year 11 Parent Function
THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
In Fencing, Edoardo Crepaldi-Milone (Year 10) came third in the
NSW Schools U15 Foil Competition. This was followed with Joseph
Mayer (Year 5) wining the U11 NSW School Foil championship and
Lachlan Fitzgerald (Year 11) won the U20 State Championship.
Edward Moult (Year 9) travelled to Denmark to compete in the
Yangling Youth European Championship 2012. For those who don‟t
know, Yangling is a class in Yatching. Edward and his partner came
tenth in the championship.
In Rugby, our First XV Captain, Harrison Williams (Year 12) was
selected in the NSW Rugby Schools Seconds team for the Australian
Championships. Luke Vevers (Year 12) was also selected in the
NSW Shadows team. Rory Vevers (Year 10) was selected in the
Sydney 16‟s team that played in the NSW U16 Rugby
Application for Exemption from Attendance at School (for
reasons other than general illness): In response to the national
agenda and changes to the NSW Education Act 1990, resulting from
the Wood Royal Commission and the adoption of the new school
leaving age, there have been significant changes to requirements for
school processes and practices around student attendance. Under the
Act, schools are required to ensure that individual students meet
attendance standards, including mandatory attendance for students
under 17 years of age, unless exemptions are applicable.
All NSW schools are now required to use the mandated new state
attendance codes to record student attendance on their official school
roll. In introducing the new attendance codes from January 2012, the
NSW Minister for Education has delegated the power to grant or
cancel Exemption Certificates to non-government school principals,
within strict guidelines. This delegated authority ensures that
independent school principals have the same level of authority as
principals in government schools. It allows principals to provide an
Exemption Certificate for students to be exempt from attending
school for up to 50 days in a year, or an exemption to leave school
following the completion of Year 10 to undertake an apprenticeship
or traineeship.
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Principals need to adhere to the processes and conditions outlined in
the Exemption Guidelines in order to legally apply the exemption.
The process for considering an Application for Exemption at
Aloysius‟ from Term 3 will be:
• The application form is provided by the College on its intranet
(Manresa), to be completed, signed and submitted by the student‟s
parent/guardian;
• The College Principal reviews the application against the criteria
provided;
• If the application is approved, a Certificate of Exemption from
School Attendance is issued;
• The original application and a copy of the certificate are included
in the student‟s file.
It should be noted that the current expectations and procedures for
general daily absences for matters of illness, appointments or family
issues (such as funerals) still apply. For those type of recurring
general absences, parents need only provide a letter of explanation
with the child upon his return to school, or prior to in the case of a
pre-planned family matter. The new procedure should be followed
for all other projected absences of one day duration or more.
Sam Di Sano (sam.disano@staloysius.nsw.edu.au)
THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
In an editorial piece in the SMH dated 16 July, Chris Bonnor
commenting on “What Makes a Good School?” draws the conclusion
with which I concur, that any school can be a good school, as long as
effective teaching and authentic learning are nurtured to help students
achieve their full potential. Good teachers everywhere, he says, know
their students, know their subject matter, are themselves learners and
work alongside colleagues to improve practice. Positive relationships
play just as significant a role as deeper understanding of the concept
taught, which should result from deeper engagement by students in
their learning. So it‟s important that on days such as Staff Day on
Monday this week, teachers spent a substantial part of the day trying to
discern the needs of the individual students, their specific context and
the variety of ways they learn. During the third week of the recent
holiday break, a number of staff attended one of the five Jesuit-inspired
conferences for Ignatian Schools, held simultaneously in Sydney,
Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth on topics ranging from curriculum,
extra-curriculum, Jesuit Mission Formation, and Immersions, Camps
and Retreat experiences. I had the privilege, along with our Property
Manager, Mr Andrew Baxter of attending the Sustainability Conference
at John XXIII in Perth. For those of you unfamiliar with John XXIII,
this is a K-12 co-educational Jesuit Partner School established in 1977,
when it was decided at that point in time that they would to close St
Louis College and amalgamate with Loreto in Perth to operate under
the new banner but still uphold Ignatian charism shared by both these
religious Orders. I have been to all of our Jesuit campuses in Australia
many times over and, not meaning to draw any comparisons or
parallels, I have no hesitation in commenting that John XXIII is a
shining example of what all schools can do environmentally speaking
both in terms of educational awareness and practical initiatives in the
use of available resources, energy, water, waste management, recycling
and, in general, the greening of our environment. It was a privilege to
listen to and learn from fine exponents and practitioners in the field of
ecological sustainability, from presenters like Fr Pedro Walpole SJ from
the Philippines Province, Mr Jack de Groot the CEO of Caritas
Australia and one of Australia‟s award winning architects, Professor
Garry Baverstock AM from Perth. Participants from the eight schools
in attendance also briefly showcased initiatives within each of their
schools over the four days of the conference. I have certainly come
back inspired and energised by what I have seen and heard in Perth.
Let me welcome all of you back to Term 3 and I hope that the boys
have also returned energised by a relaxing break. There is much to
look forward to – not just the annual examinations towards the end
of term, but also National Reading Week, Book Week, Tournament
of Minds, four rounds of winter sport, the much anticipated
Fr Schneider Cup, a short season of Athletics AFL and much more.
Over the next few days, I am sure I will hear more of the highlights
over the past three weeks in relation to student achievement outside
the school but, at this stage, we wish Fintan O’Shea all the very best
as he heads off to the United States for the World Skipping
Championships, along with Louis Byrne (Year 7). Not to be
outdone, we congratulate Liam McWeeney (Year 3) (pictured left)
on his outstanding performance at the ACT Irish Dancing
Competition that has qualified him to
compete at the NSW Championships in
Sydney in August and National
Competition in Adelaide in October this
year. Joseph Mayer (Year 5) represented
SAC at the NSW State School Fencing
Championships and won Gold Medal in
U11 Boys‟ foil. We wish Joseph continued
success in fencing over the years to come.
Our congratulations this week go to the following boys who are
celebrating their birthdays:
1 July Jonas Abeleda
2 July Max Bordignon
4 July Emmet Murphy, Edward Smith
5 July Nathan Brimson
6 July Aaron Anquetil, James Walbank
7 July Flynn Jowitt
10 July Paddy Dawson, Andrew Kelly
11 July Dominic Maher
12 July James St Julian, Jaden Walsh
13 July Finn Crawford, Isaac Richardson
14 July Alexander Rahme
!5 July Andre De Mestre
16 July Joaquin Cipriano, James Lindsay
17 July Connor Eaton
18 July Charles Laukka
19 July Tom Mateffy
20 July Finn Harrison
21 July Will Hyde, Travis Raheb-Mol
Our Wallaby, Paddy McCabe (SAC 2005):
As most of you would know, we had a most
successful fundraising luncheon in the last week
of Term 2 organised by the College Football
Committee in partnership with the College
Foundation. Now it‟s the Rugby Committee‟s
turn. The 2012 Rugby Lunch is being held on
10 August at the Hilton Ballroom Sydney at
12.30pm. Guests in attendance will include Rod Macqueen, a former
Wallaby Coach, and our own current representative stars – amongst
others, Wallaby Paddy McCabe (SAC 2005) and Waratah Tom
Kingston (SAC 2009). Please come along, have fun and help fund the
future of Rugby at the College. RSVP: Online at
www.trybooking.com/BLWW by 3 August at 5.30pm.
Martin Lobo
THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
I trust that everyone had an enjoyable break and is refreshed, ready
for what will be a busy second half of the year.
Father Schneider SJ Interview on Sky News: In the last few weeks
of Term 2, Tom Nicol (SAC 2006) the Executive Producer of Sky
News Australia came to the College and interviewed Father Schneider
in the lead up to his 100th Birthday in December. The piece was aired
during the holidays. For those who missed the programme or do not
have access to cable TV, a copy of the piece is now available to view on
the home page of the College website or visit
http://www.skynews.com.au/video/?vId=3355103&cId=Programs&
play=true.
Father Schneider SJ 100th Birthday Celebrations: The Official
celebration of Father Schneider‟s 100th birthday will be held on
12 October, 2012 in the grounds of the Junior School. Father‟s
birthday is 23 December but, as this falls in the school holidays, the
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College has decided to hold the official College celebration of his
birthday at the start of Term 4. This will be the only College-wide
event held to acknowledge Father‟s extraordinary life and his
dedicated and ongoing service to our boys.
The event is a Gala Fundraising Cocktail Party on 12 October from
6.00-10.00pm. At Father Schneider‟s specific request, profits raised
from the event are to be directed to the College Bursary Endowment
Fund. Father has also requested that in lieu of gifts, people make a
tax-deductible donation to the Bursary Endowment Fund.
Plans for the Gala Cocktail Party are well underway and tickets will
go on sale in the next few weeks. Please mark your diary now for
what will be the Celebration of a Century! We are seeking sponsors for
this special event, so any member of the Aloysian Family who is able
to assist with the supply of food and/or beverages or anyone who
would like to donate an item or service that could be used as a raffle,
live or silent auction item for the event is asked to contact James
Halliday in the College Development Office on 9936 5568 or
james.halliday@staloysius.nsw.edu.au. All corporate sponsors will be
acknowledged and their logo(s) will be included on the invitation and
shown throughout the night.
2012 Rugby Lunch: The 2012 College Rugby Lunch will be held on
10 August at the Hilton Hotel. The event starts at 12 noon for
12.30pm. Our guest speakers include Rod Macqueen AM, Australia‟s
World Cup-winning coach, the current Australian inside centre, Old
Boy Pat McCabe (SAC 2005), Waratahs winger, and Old Boy Tom
Kingston (SAC 2009) and Waratahs full back/five-eight and Old Boy,
Bernard Foley (SAC 2007). Our speakers will share with you past and
present experiences and answer some of your questions.
Tickets are $125 per person (for a two-course lunch and standard
drinks) and are only available online at www.trybooking.com/BLWW.
Ticket sales to date are very strong and a diverse Aloysian audience is
coming with a range of tables already booked – „ladies only‟ tables,
rugby fanatics, Old Boy team reunions and the like. Don‟t wait to be
asked, join a table or start a new table with parents of your sons‟ team
or ring a few other Aloys‟ parents. Corporate tables are warmly
welcome. To ensure our rugby continues to move forward safely and
successfully, come and join in this celebration of how well our
current breed of Old Boys is doing on the world rugby stage. For
further details please contact James Halliday via
james.halliday@staloysius.nsw.edu.au or 9936 5568.
Gap Students: The College warmly welcomes our new Gap
Students. Peter McCreevy (Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland)
and David Seed (Stonyhurst College, UK) (pictured) have arrived in
recent days and Oliver Glen (Mount St Mary‟s College SJ, UK) will
arrive in early September. Peter will be working in the Junior School
for Terms 3 & 4 and will then move to the Senior School with the
current Year 6, and David will be working in the Music Department
for the year and assisting in Year 7 for Terms 3 & 4. All three Gap
Students will remain on staff until the end of Term 2, 2013 when
they return home to commence their university studies.
THE DEPUTY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Year 6 Confirmation: If your son is in Year 6 this year and has not
made his Confirmation, please contact your local parish, as they are
currently enrolling students for the preparation of this important
sacrament. We have been praying for all those boys in Year 6 who are
in the process of making the Sacrament of Confirmation in their local
Parish Church. Please send me a note or email me at Joe.El-
Khoury@staloysius.nsw.edu.au when your son makes his
Confirmation, so we can acknowledge him.
Sacred Heart Mass: Thank you to our Junior School families who
donated the hundreds of items for St Canice‟s Parish in Kings Cross.
Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: We pray that God blesses the
following boys in Year 3 who are making their First Reconciliation
this week. Thank you to Fr Schneider, Mr Lister and Mrs Harte who
have helped them for this:
Year 3.1 Year 3.2
Hugh Albert
Joshua Arnolda
Nicholas Bounds
Jack Callanan
Joseph Byrne
Dylan Connaghan
Francis Dunkin
Cameron Ingle
Finn Hremiako
Martin Law
Benjamin Hughes
Kalan McEvoy
Andrew Kelly
Charlie McGowen
Edmond McDonagh
Spencer Meaney
Joshua McGillicuddy
Zachary Newton John
Liam McWeeney
Leroy Park
Maxwell Moors
Oscar Reisch
Jasper Sewell
Charlie Sato
Sam Silva
William Senior
William Tapia Sealey
Gilbert Tong
Samuel Vincent
Seasons Program: This term we will be offering “Seasons” – a
program designed to assist the boys and their families in coping with
the grief experienced through death or family breakdown. Seasons is
a key component of our approach to Pastoral Care and Student
Welfare. It is a process that aims to give the boys: the opportunity to
express and acknowledge the grief experience and a place to tell their
story, be heard and supported in an environment that nurtures selfesteem,
affirmation, trust, confidentiality, acceptance, peace and hope
the freedom to express and acknowledge the range of grief and loss
reactions that they may experience. The program runs over eight
sessions of approximately 45 minutes each.
Trained Seasons Companions from within the school community run
the sessions. Seasons‟ groups may have various structures, but
generally have a ratio of five to six boys to one companion. Group
sessions with those enrolled will commence this week. If you would
like to discuss the matter further, please don‟t hesitate to contact
Mrs Johnson or myself.
Joe El-Khoury
CURRICULUM NEWS
THE MATHS DEPARTMENT
David Seed
Peter McCreevy
Many thanks for your ongoing support of the College and our boys!
Murray Happ (SAC 1985)
Director of Development & Gap Master
Tel: 9936 5561; Email: murray.happ@staloysius.nsw.edu.au
The St Aloysius‟ College Mathematics department was invited to
enter students in the 2012 Maths Challenge Stage. This challenge
motivates, stimulates, encourages and develops mathematically
interested and talented students in Years 7-10.
The Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians is run by the AMT
(Australian Mathematics Trust), University of Canberra, whose
mission is to enable students to achieve their full potential in
Mathematics. The challenge ran for a three-week period in where
boys had to complete six problems.
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The Mathematics department is very pleased with the following
results and the boys are to be congratulated on their commitment
and dedication to the subject.
Maths Challenge participants:
Year 7
Ricky Gao
Year 8
James Browning
David Kim
Nicholas Angelucci
Jack English
James Elhindi
John Lidbetter
Year 9
Matthew Hayes
Peter Dougherty
Alex Keogh
High Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Participation
Participation
Participation
Credit
Participation
Participation
Several of the above students have been selected to enter the
Mathematics Enrichment Stage (this is the second stage run by the
AMT). Unlike the student problems in the Maths Challenge Stage,
the problems in the Maths Enrichment Stage are generally based on
topics studied in their texts. This is done over a twelve-week period
throughout this term.
The boys mentioned above will receive certificates and recognition at
school line-up. We wish the boys success and look forward to some
excellent results.
Stella Robinson
Head of Maths
THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM YEARS 3-8
Study Skills Session Year 7: Just a reminder that there is a
Parent/Student Evening for Year 7 on 26 July 7.30-9.00. The evening
will be a great help to the Year 7 students as they prepare for their
examinations at the end of Term 3. The session will be conducted by
Prue Salter from ELES.
Study Skills Tip for July from ELES – iDisorder: Dr Larry Rosen,
professor of psychology at California State University presented at
the Young Minds Conference in Sydney last month. His new book,
“iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and
Overcoming Its Hold on Us” discusses changes that occur to the
brain´s ability to process information and the ability to relate to the
world due to daily consumption of media and use of technology. This
obsession with technology can result in signs and symptoms of
psychological disorders (which Dr Rosen has labeled iDisorders)
such as stress, sleeplessness, narcissism and a compulsive need to
check-in with our technology. However, Dr. Rosen is not antitechnology
– far from it. Instead, he argues that we need to become
more aware of issues that can arise from over use of technology and
implement strategies to deal with these. Self-awareness and a move
towards restorative balance are essential.
Some of the ideas Dr. Rosen discusses are:
• Ensure your child gets a full night‟s sleep and that mobile phones
are switched off during the night. If a student wakes in the night
and checks their phone, however briefly, this will interrupt the
sleep patterns for that night and disrupt essential memory
processing.
• Convene regular family dinners (3-4 times a week for 30-40
minutes) where technology is forbidden at the table – parents
included! Dr Rosen points to the fact that many parents are also
obsessed with technology and are modeling these behaviours to
their children – for example not paying full attention when their
child is talking to them, instead answering email on their smart
phone at the same time. Rosen believes we are massive selfinterrupters
and we are training our children that if something
buzzes, beeps or vibrates, we should jump and immediately check
to see if there is something we should attend to right now.
• Given the pervasiveness of technology in our lives as well as the
fact that technology evokes high levels of mental activity, we
need to start taking technology „time-outs‟ to reset our brains and
refresh our capacity to process information. It is important to
recognise that the constant lure of multiple technologies and our
obsession with them is overloading our brain. If we want to avoid
iDisorder and ensure our use of technology does not make us
exhibit signs and symptoms of psychological disorders, then we
need to reset our brain on a regular basis. You may decide to take
a ten-minute break from technology every two hours or you may
even decide to allocate at least one day a week where you focus
your attention 100% on real life and shut off your technology for
a significant portion of that day. During this time you could laugh
or talk with friends or family, experience nature or do something
active. The aim is to give the brain a chance to slow down and
rest by doing something that does not involve electronic devices.
We live in a connected world and we can‟t turn the clock back and take
away all these fun new technological tools. So the message is, we need
to learn to take care of our brains to avoid a potential iDisorder. Visit
the Dealing with Distractions unit at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au
to learn more about managing your distractions. Our school‟s
subscription details are:
Username: forstaloysiusonly Password: 52results
Suzanne Leahy
PASTORAL NEWS
THE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL SERVICES
The holidays were a time of great activity, with boys attending the
Philippines and East Timor Immersions. My oldest daughter, Claire,
turned 18 and now has only a few weeks before she commences her
Trial HSC papers, just like our Year 12 students. I honestly feel like it
was only yesterday when our first child was born! On the 12-14 July
the College and four other Jesuit Colleges hosted the Province
Educational Ministry Conference (PEMC). The St Aloysius‟ College
site concentrated on formation of students with twenty five delegates
from all our fellow Jesuit and Jesuit partner schools across Australia.
It was wonderful to have visitors especially from as far away as
Hervey Bay and Perth. One of the highlights was having the delegates
from the Riverview site join with our delegates from St Aloysius‟ for
a Mass and Dinner on the Friday night. We were also very fortunate
to have two key note speakers, Ms Helen Smith, Director of Mission
from St Joseph‟s College Hunters Hill and Fr Ross Jones, former
Rector of St Aloysius‟ College. Helen spoke about a number of
interesting innovations in the RE curriculum, including interfaith
dialogue in which she has completed a PHD. Fr Ross spoke about
the importance of Ignatian ethos and values within the Philippines
Immersions – a subject in which he has great knowledge having
participated in over fifteen Immersions.
At the recent Province Educational Ministry Conference, Fr Steve Curtin
referred to the following statement by Father General Adolfo
Nicolas. It brought about much discussion, especially concerning the
aims of a Jesuit Education:
I would say the first thing is to deepen the sense that excellence has nothing to do
with social, financial or professional success; it’s an excellence in humanity. It’s
forming better human beings; people with a heart, with compassion, with
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understanding; people who can understand our society without bias, without
ideological impositions; people who can be attentive, responsible, understanding,
etcetera. It is an effort of the whole Christian institution to help young men and
women grow with this openness and this understanding. Whenever this excellence
is put in terms of immediate results, we are being unfaithful to our message, so we
are not giving the totality of the person we are giving only one part.
One of the most memorable and inspiring phrases came from Fr Ross
Jones‟ presentation when he spoke about the two daughters of Hope:
Anger and Courage. He prayed that our Immersionistas become angry
when they hear about the injustices that take place in the world and
have the courage to take action to stop these injustices taking place,
even if it is only making a difference for one person at a time.
Year 10 Catechists for Neutral Bay: A gentle reminder that a number
of boys still need to complete the permission forms before attending
Neutral Bay Primary School as assistants to the Catechists. Please
return the forms to Mrs Michele Curtin or myself in the RFC ASAP.
Aloysian Faith In Service for Year 11: Just a reminder that 23 July
is the deadline for all the paper work associated with the Aloysian
Faith in Service to be returned. Mijo and I will accept paper work
relevant to the Faith in Service during the coming days. The Year 11
Assembly, next week, will be the deadline for the students to
complete their service. Anyone who is having difficulty should see us
before Monday.
Kempsey Immersion for Year 9: Mijo Ticinovic, the College Youth
Minister spoke at the Year 9 Assembly last Tuesday about the
Kempsey Immersion. We are hoping, like last year, to take six
students for a two-week experience in the second and third last week
of this term. Anyone interested needs to complete their expression of
interest form and return to Mijo by the end of this week.
Chris Gould
THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
THE SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN
The following parents have kindly offered their services in the Senior
School Canteen for the week commencing 23 July:
Monday Leigh Carroll, Doreen David, Louise Kelly, Joanne
Perry
Tuesday Marisa Anderson, Cathy de Mestre, Randa Sleiman
Wednesday Marie D‟Cruz, Kay Jamieson-Kell, Anna Joannides
Thursday Petra Mazaraki, Anne Rozenauers, Lynne Shearman,
Deb Smith
Friday Erin Buckley, Kylie Craig, Barbara France, Eleanor
Noonan
Nadia Lorenzutta
Canteen Manager
THE UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop operates Tuesday and Friday from 8:00am to
3:00pm during school term.
Bob Stewart Credit Accounts: I urge that, if you have not yet
opened a Credit Account with Bob Stewart, kindly please do so; as it
helps to process transactions much faster and gets the boys back to
their classes. For more information, please go on to the College
website, under Uniform Shop, to download the form. If you do not
wish to open a Credit Account, please obtain a form of payment for
your son to make a purchase.
* If you would like to send your son to the shop for a uniform
purchase, we are happy to fit him for your convenience. We accept
cash, cheques (payable to “Bob Stewart Pty Ltd”), credit cards,
EFTPOS or Bob Stewart Credit Account.*
Irene Lau
Supervisor (staloysius@bobstewart.com.au /9955 4193)
CO-CURRICULAR NEWS
THE DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULA
Over the holiday period, both the 1sts Football team and 1sts
Debating team were involved in the Australian Jesuit Carnivals. It is
with great pleasure that I report that both teams won the finals of
their respective competitions. At present, St Aloysius‟ College is the
holder of every Australian Jesuit Carnival trophy, having won the
cricket, tennis, basketball carnivals earlier in the year. In the history of
the Australian Jesuit Schools‟ competition, no school has held all
titles in the same calendar year.
The winning Captains of Australian Jesuit Schools’ Carnivals holding the Jesuit
trophies played for in 2011-2012 – From left to right: Grant Jansson (Cricket),
Scott Murray (Tennis), Tim Morgan (Debating), Dom Thomson (Football)
& Alex Perkins (Basketball)
Loyola Senior High School, Mt Druitt, hosted this year‟s Australian
Jesuit Schools Football Carnival. Our 1sts team beat Saint Ignatius‟
College Riverview 5-0 and Loyola Senior High School 4-1 in the
preliminary rounds. The game against Saint Ignatius‟ College also
served as the Fr Whitely trophy match, which both schools play for
annually. The team also drew 2-2 with Saint Ignatius‟ College
Adelaide, but lost to Xavier College Melbourne, 0-2, in the same
rounds. However, in the final, the 1sts played brilliantly to beat the
competition favourites, Xavier College, 2-0. Fred Giannone and
Grant Jansson provided the goals in the final. Ben Crumpton was
judged as Player of the Final, whilst John O‟Toole shared the Golden
Boot Award for scoring the most goals in the competition. Captain
Dom Thomson, John O‟Toole and Year 9 footballer, Lachlan
Hughes, were selected in the Australian Jesuits Schools team. Lachlan
was particularly impressive on the field and more than matched it
against his older opponents. May I take this opportunity to
congratulate Coach Jason Eager, along with Assistant Coach John
Comito, Manager Matt Bentley, Director of Football David Comito
and MIC Antony Sindone, who all played a key part in the team‟s
success. My thanks extend to Loyola Senior High School for their
fine organisation and running of the carnival.
Our 1sts debating team ventured to Adelaide for the Australian
Jesuits Schools‟ Debating Carnival, hosted by Saint Ignatius College.
The team, comprising of Captain Tim Morgan, Ben Jackson, Ryan
Mitchell and Serg Badilescu-Buga, went through undefeated in early
round debates against Xavier College Melbourne, Saint Ignatius‟
College Adelaide and Xavier College Harvey Bay. In the final, the
1sts beat Xavier College in the final in a unanimous decision. Tim
Morgan was voted Speaker of the Carnival and was also selected in
the Australian Jesuit Schools‟ Debating team. My thanks extend to
MIC Mark Norton and Carla Maxted for attending the carnival and
supporting the boys. Saint Ignatius‟ College Athelstone hosted a wellorganised
and enjoyable carnival.
Last weekend, the College played their traditional holiday rugby and
football games against Sydney Grammar at Weigall. Only 1sts, 2nds
and A teams played. In rugby, the 1sts won comfortably 26-14, with
all boys in the 1sts and 2nds getting a run in the game. Sydney
Grammar was too strong in the 16s‟ fixture. The 15As did not play.
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The 14As narrowly won a high scoring seven-a-side game.
Congratulations to the 13As who had their first win of the season,
22-19. In football, the 1sts continued their excellent run of late,
winning 2-1. John O‟Toole and Liam Jowitt contributed the goals.
The 2nds, despite struggling for players, came back from 0-2 down to
secure a 2-2 draw. The 10As also drew their match, 0-0. Sydney
Grammar dominated the 9A game, winning 5-0. However both the
8As (3-0) and 7As (2-1) were victorious. The wins by both the 1sts
rugby and 1sts football teams sees the Challenge Shield, played for by
both schools, remain at the College for another year!
Whilst on rugby, congratulations to 1sts Rugby Captain Harrison
Williams who was selected in the NSW Rugby Schools‟ 2nds team for
the Australian Championships played at Saint Ignatius‟ College over
the holidays. Luke Vevers was also selected in the NSW Shadows
team. Rory Vevers was selected in the Sydney 16s team that played in
the NSW U16 Rugby Championships.
Year 11 basketballer Fabijan Krslovic represented Australia in the
U17s World Basketball Championships in Lithuania during the recent
holidays. Australia finished second to the United States in the final,
beaten 65-92, but apparently were the only country in the
championships to push the highly talented American team. Fabijan
played well on tour, getting good court time and proving to be a fine
ambassador for his country and school.
Whilst on basketball, Old Boys and friends of Tom Doolan
(SAC 2010) put on a basketball game in Dalton Hall last Sunday
evening in remembrance of Tom and his birthday, following his
untimely death in December 2011. Tom himself was an excellent
basketballer, having played in the 1sts for two years in 2009 and 2010.
A large number of people were on hand to participate in and watch
the game. Thanks to all those who contributed to Tom‟s bursary
fund. Recently money was also raised for the fund, at the end of
Term 3, at the annual netball match between Monte Sant‟ Angelo
Mercy College and the school.
The College conducted an extremely successful snowsports camp
over five days. The staff and boys present were blessed with beautiful
blue sky days with no wind. My thanks extend to MIC Michael Rogan
and his wife Marianne, David Hegarty, and Old Boy and current
parent Martin French who also assisted as ski instructor.
In the last week of Term 2, the inaugural Football Lunch was held at
Doltone House, Pyrmont. It was a wonderful occasion and extremely
well organised by the Foundation, in conjunction with the Football
Committee and MIC Antony Sindone. Old Boy and renowned
celebrity Adam Spencer did a fabulous job as MC and interviewer on
the day. The College was very fortunate to have present Ben Buckley,
CEO of Australian Football, Les Murray, SBS presenter and voice of
football, Mark Bosnich, former Socceroo and Fox Sports presenter and
Kyle Patterson, Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications for
Football Australia. My thanks extend to all Aloysian parents and friends
who attended to help further the cause of football at the College.
The 2012 Rugby Lunch is fast approaching, being on 10 August in
the Hilton Hotel Ballroom. Ex-Australian Rugby Coach Rod
Macqueen, the most successful coach ever in either Rugby Union or
Rugby League, has been confirmed as attending and speaking, along
with Old Boys and current Super 15 players Patrick McCabe
(SAC 2005), Bernard Foley (SAC 2007) and Tom Kingston
(SAC 2009). Please support this significant rugby event. All profits
will go towards supporting rugby at the College and towards future
refurbishments at the College Oval. More details on the event appear
later in the newsletter.
The CAS Debating competition commences this Friday evening with
the College hosting Barker College. Good luck to all coaches and
debaters.
This weekend, the College plays Barker College with 1sts teams at
home. The 1sts Football is at 10.15am with 1sts Rugby at 3.15pm.
Good luck to all coaches and players in competition. The Cross
Country meet is at Centennial Park at 10.00am. Tae Kwon Do is not
on this Saturday. Both Tae Kwon Do and Fencing resume normal
training next week.
Paul Rowland
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER
Fencing: Just before the break, Joseph
Mayer represented SAC at the NSW State
School Fencing Championships and won
Gold Medal in U11 Boys‟ foil. The
competition was contended over two
weekends on 16 & 23 June. Joseph
(pictured left, with his Gold award) was in
great form on both days and Coach Jeff
Gray‟s mimed instructions from the
sidelines proved effective. Joseph entered
the direct elimination rounds in No 1
spot, passed through the quarter and semifinals
with ease and, in the final,
convincingly defeated a long-time rival to whom he had lost all
previous bouts.
Football Holiday Clinic: The clinic was a big success, with
everyone (players and coaches) going home pleased with themselves.
Thursday we concentrated on individual technique and ball mastery,
with small-sided conditioned games at the end of each session to
reinforce what we had been working on. Friday we worked on
shooting techniques using both feet. We then worked on game
awareness and positional understanding, with games between the
different age groups. As a coach, I was very happy with the skill on
display. We finished camp with each age group playing against the
coaches which was a lot of fun. At the end of camp we had a prize
draw, with every player going home with something.
On a personal note, I would like to thank the coaches who worked
hard for both days and a big, big thank you to the boys for their effort
and for working with their coaches so well. We had a lot of fun and it
was nice to see so many smiling faces as we left. Cheers to all involved.
Eric Daly
Director Junior School Soccer
Term 3 Season Training & Carnivals
Week 2 24 & 26 June (7.00-8.15am)
Week 3 31 June & 2 August (7.00-8.15am)
Week 4 7 & 9 August (7.00-8.15am)
Week 5 14 & 16 August (7.00-8.15am)
Week 6 21 & 23 August (7.00-8.15am)
25 August – Barker Invitational Carnival
Week 7 30 August (7.00-8.15am)
28 August (8.00am-3.00pm) – IPSHA Carnival
[Homebush]
1 September (7.00am-12.30pm) – Kings Invitational
Carnival
Week 8 No mid-week
7 September (8.00am-1.00pm) – Riverview Invitational
Carnival
Goal keeper training: This will continue in Term 3
each Monday & Wednesday morning 7.15am at the
Bowling Green. All goal keepers, from U9s through
to U12s are invited to attend.
Rugby Goal kicking: For those
nominated boys (notified at the end
of Term 2 by Robbie) this will continue this term,
with sessions on each Wednesday and Friday (except
on Fr Schneider Cup morning) starting 7.15am and
running to 8.15am, at the Bowling Green.
Rugby State 7s’ Finals: In the last week of Term 2, our successful
district champs headed to NSWIS for the State playoffs. After topping
their group on Friday and winning their semi-final on Saturday
morning, the boys played the final before the Australia vs Wales game
at SFS. The boys played well, but went down to Green Point Christian
College. This was a fantastic achievement by all players involved. They
were a true credit to the school. Well done, all boys.
Andy Connors
Director Junior School Rugby
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from Year 6.3 consisted of two negative and two affirmative sides.
Congratulations to the boys on winning three out of the four debates.
Well done to the following boys on their fine efforts.
A Team – Affirmative
Jacob Birrell
Thomas Roche
Christopher Curulli
Liam Gorman
A Team – Negative
Angus Barry
Matthew Fogarty
Callum Tonuri
James Fernie
Our successful Rugby 7s at the SFS
Rugby Luncheon: Join us on 10 August, at 12noon for 12.30pm, in
the Hilton Hotel Ballroom, Sydney to find out why St Aloysius‟
College is the new nursery for Australian Rugby. Cost for event is
$125 which includes two courses and three hours of drinks. Funds
raised at the event will be directed to the development of Rugby at
the College and the renovation of the Pavilion at The College Oval.
RSVP Online at www.trybooking.com/BLWW by 3 August at
5.30pm. See the flyer later in this issue. Enquiries: SAC Development
Office (9936 5568).
Trevor Dunne
JUNIOR SCHOOL DEBATING
ISDA Debating Competition: I can‟t believe the ISDA Debating
season is over and many of you are already wondering what to do with
yourselves now that you have your Friday night back. This year, we
fielded two teams in the ISDA competition. Students from Years 5 & 6
represented the College in the competition, performing strongly and
demonstrating a great commitment to Debating and their teammates.
Both teams progressed to the semi-finals, reflecting the hard work of
the students involved and the support that you as their parents gave
them. The Primary A team had five wins in the first round of the
competition, before being unlucky to lose out to the Grammar team in
the first semi-final. Similarly, the Primary B team had a strong season,
registering seven wins through the first round, before again being
unlucky to lose out to PLC in the second semi-final.
Special mention should be made of our two team captains, Max
Marchione and Dylan Ferguson, who both continually provided strong
contributions in the debates, and in the organisation and preparation of
the entire squad. The efforts of these two were complimented by the
support of our other senior debaters, Andrew McClintock, Thomas
Verschuer, Samuel Davis and Harry Lidbetter. These boys helped the
development of Christopher Curulli, Jacob Manu, Callum Tonuri,
Fergus Abbot, Alexander Di Sano, and our Year 5 boys, Louis
Santopaolo, Edward Whittingham, Finn Crawford, and Patrick Dixon,
who all performed strongly throughout the season.
I want to thank the boys for their fantastic efforts and their
enthusiasm this year and wish them all the best as they represent
Aloysius‟ in the future. I encourage the boys to continue their
involvement in all things Debating, especially the IPSHA Debating
Competition that is currently running and the Social Debating
Competition that will start later this term.
We are grateful to our coaches, Mark Uy, Jason Rushton and
Anthony Carrozzi, for their skilled assistance and their expertise and
commitment to Debating in the Junior School. We are especially
indebted to Maria Santapaolo and Rebekah Dorter, for their weekly
support in co-ordinating dinners and transportation for the Debating
teams, and to Jo Marchione and all of you who co-ordinated and
helped serve supper for our home debates.
IPSHAA Competition: St Aloysius‟ debated against Loreto for our
fourth Round in the IPSHAA Debating Competition. Our teams
B Team – Affirmative
Harrison Schmidt
Christian Cubelic
Jason Djafar
Rory Ashcroft
B Team – Negative
Max Mazaraki
Justin Soepardi
Travis Raheb-Mol
Nicholas White
Thank you to Mrs Cobb, Christopher Curulli and Callum Tonuri who
coached the boys for this debate. Our next debate will take place on
3 August where we will be debating against St Andrew‟s College.
Boys from Year 6.2 will be preparing this debate.
Joe El-Khoury
JUNIOR SCHOOL CHESS
Congratulations to the following boys who represented the Junior
School in Chess this year. The results were outstanding, with the A
Team coming second overall and the B & C Team coming first in
their respective competitions.
A Team: Rory O‟Shea, Brendan Kell, Alex Rahme, Fintan O‟Shea
B Team: Nicholas White, Emmett Murphy, Daniel Ingle, Thomas
Sato
C Team: Kieran Dean, Luke Bartels, Angus Murray, Liam Fardy
Reserves: Murray Peh, Charlie Sato, Nicholas Pilling
Rory, Brendan and Fintan also represented the school in the Scots
Challenge, which was held on 22 June. The boys‟ team came equal
fifth out of 36 schools in this competition. Congratulations on this
outstanding effort, boys.
Sara Johnson
Junior School Chess Co-ordinator
FOOTBALL
Much has happened in relation to Football, since the
last Gonzagan report. On the field, we played CAS
Round 6 fixtures against Trinity Grammar, holiday
trials against Sydney Grammar, competed in the 3rd
round of the (CIS) Independent Schools‟ Cup and
participated in the 22nd annual Jesuit Football
Tournament. Off the field, we held our inaugural Football Luncheon
at Doltone House.
I am pleased to report that we experienced much success in relation
to all these endeavours. The games against Trinity and Sydney
Grammar (both played away) resulted in wins to the First XI. The
latter, 2-1 victory resulted in the retention of St Aloysius‟-Sydney
Grammar Shield. In all, SAC won or drew five out of six fixtures
against Grammar, while three wins and three draws from eleven
games was a solid result against Trinity with all fixtures played away
from home. The 1-0 victory to the Firsts was particularly noteworthy,
as it was played on Trinity‟s synthetic pitch in trying conditions.
The CIS Cup 3rd round clash against St Euphemia College (played
away) also resulted in a win (3-0); with Tom Craven scoring a hat-trick.
As we go to print, a quarter-final against The Kings School awaits.
Since 1989, Australian Jesuit schools have competed for the „Loyola‟
Cup. It took seventeen years for the College win it for the first time
in 2005 (against hosts, Saint Ignatius‟ Adelaide). We were able to
repeat the feat, against the host school (SIC Riverview) in 2006. With
no tournaments held in 2008 and 2009, Xavier College have won the
last three competitions. Last year, Aloysius‟ lost 0-1 to Xavier in the
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final in Melbourne, with only minutes on the clock. As a result, this
year‟s tournament was always going to be a challenge.
The opening game against a well-organised Saint Ignatius‟ Adelaide,
resulted in a 2-2 draw. Extra spice was added to Game 2 against
Riverview, as the schools were vying for both tournament points and
the Fr F X Whitely Cup. A 4-0 victory secured a much-needed win
and the Cup as well. The Xavier rematch was hotly contested, as
expected. As SAC had already played a game in the morning, the
afternoon fixture against a fresh Melbourne outfit, was always going
to be a stretch -Xavier winning the game 2-0.
The final round game against hosts, Loyola, was turning out to be a
must win. A 4-1 result secured victory and place in the final against
undefeated Xavier. With both teams pressing hard, goals to Fred
Giannone and Grant Jansson secured the 2-0 win and the Loyola
Cup. Both the boys and the coaching staff are to be commended on
their efforts. It was not just the starting XI but the whole squad of
XV who deserve the accolades. Dominic Thomson, John O‟Toole
and (Year 9 student) Lachlan Hughes made the Australian Jesuit
Team, while Ben Crumpton was voted „Player of the Final‟. John
O‟Toole was also the Tournament‟s „Golden Boot‟.
2012 Jesuit Football Tournament ‘Loyola Cup’ Champions
The inaugural Football Lunch held in the last week of term was an
outstanding success. Many thanks to all who attended and who gave
so generously. The festive atmosphere, good food, beautiful location
and entertaining panel combined to create a wonderful event. Not
only were we able to celebrate all things Football, but raise funds for
the sport and the redevelopment of the College Oval function room.
Special thanks must go to the Football Lunch Committee –
Messrs Agosta, Bartolotta, Hughes, Jepson, Marchione, Mastrangelo,
Morgan, Nicolaou, Peronace, and Rowbotham, as well as the
Development Office.
From right: MC, Adam Spencer with panellists – Mark Bosnich, Les Murray,
Ben Buckley and Kyle Patterson
Antony Sindone
MIC
FOOTBALL CAPTAIN’S REPORT
It has been a thrilling past few weeks for the College, as St Aloysius‟
football looks to make history in becoming 1st time victors of the
prestigious Thomas Grimson, CAS cup. Against Waverley, Aloysius‟
won nine and drew one from nineteen games played. All games were
won in the opens and 8s‟ age groups, while the 10Bs still maintain
their undefeated title managing a respectable 2-2 draw.
Building upon the 2-2 draw with Knox the week before, Aloys 1st XI
were hungry to get the three points playing on home soil. Spectators
were not let down, as the blue and gold dominated the field of play
with a 2-0 clean sheet. Vice-Captain, John O‟Toole scored the
opening goal in the first half, while Captain Dom Thomson secured
the win by slotting a ball past the keeper and into the back of the net.
As the second stage of the CAS cup commenced, the 1st XI
encountered a top-of-the-table Trinity side at their home „synthetic‟
ground. From being defeated 4-0 in Round 2, the team played their
best football of the season, with Tom Craven scoring just before the
close of the first half. Despite Trinity‟s numerous attempts to score
off a counter attack; our defense was impenetrable in the second half.
Beating „Trinity at Trinity‟ not only places Aloysius‟ two points
behind Barker in third place, but it puts us within range of winning
the title against the two leading schools: Trinity and Knox. While
most fixtures from the younger age groups were washed out, the 8Bs
and 8Cs drew, while the 10As had an excellent match, winning 2-1.
The 1sts continued their winning streak defeating St Euphemia
College Bankstown in the third round of the Independent Schools‟
Cup. Not only did Tom Craven score a hat trick following his success
against Trinity two days before, the defence once again managed to
add another impressive clean sheet to their tally.
In the holidays, the football didn‟t stop, as we took part in the annual
Australian Jesuit Schools‟ Football Carnival hosted by Loyola
College, Mt Druitt. In our first match against Saint Ignatius‟ Adelaide,
St Aloysius‟ looked rusty, letting in two soft goals. However, this was
the wakeup call we deserved, as we needed to play our best against
Riverview and Xavier College the following day. Aloys dominated the
score line, winning 4-0 against Riverview, with John O‟Toole and
Will Morgan both scoring world class goals. However, playing two
full-length games in the one day took its toll as we played a wellrested
Xavier side. While Aloys competed with a „never give up
attitude‟, Xavier won a direct penalty after a controversial handball
and scored another to secure the win.
On the last day of the group rounds, four of the five schools had a
chance of making the Grand Final. As the day unfolded, Xavier
defeated Adelaide decisively with a final score line of 4-0. This
resulted in the play off between St Aloysius‟ and Mt Druitt. The
winner of this group match would join Xavier in a highly anticipated
Final the next day. Rising above Mt Druitt with four goals to one, we
knew that it would be a repeat of last year‟s unforgettable final, where
Aloys lost in in a one goal decider in the dying minutes of the match.
However, this year, they weren‟t at home, and we had John O‟Toole
and Tom Craven.
At the start of the match, Ben Crumpton put his body on the line to
save a goal, resulting in a head clash. However in the second half, he
came back on the field to make some other excellent saves and
almost managed to score from a „bicycle kick‟ outside the box. In the
first half, Fred Giannone scored a cracking goal to place Aloys one
above our rivals. The second half was just as inspiring, as Grant
Jansson scored the final goal to confirm St Aloysius‟ as 2012 Jesuit
champions. Special mentions go to the Year 9 superstar, Lachie
Hughes, and John O‟Toole and Captain Dom Thomson, for making
the Jesuit representative team. John O‟Toole was also top Goal
Scorer (Golden Boot), while Ben Crumpton was awarded „Player of
the Final‟. Oliver Gibson never faulted throughout the tournament
and was always relied upon to make the crucial saves – which he did
with ease and finesse.
This weekend, we are preparing to face Barker College. I encourage
everyone to show their support, as it will be a massive contest and
the win would place us in third for the next round. After winning
convincingly at Sydney Grammar last weekend, we look in good form
and we won‟t fail to give it our all. With the strength of the opens
and the younger years, I truly believe that this season will mark a
turning point for the better in Aloysian Football. Good luck and play
good football!
Matthew Thomson
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