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The Magazine of St Aloysius’ College • ‘Men for Others’ • Issue XLVII • Winter 2008

from the rector
Changes of Batons
Early this year, more than two hundred Jesuits from all
the Provinces and Regions around the world attended
the Thirty-Fifth General Congregation of the Society of
Jesus. For the first time in the Society’s history, a Superior
General was allowed by the Holy Father to retire in office.
Fr Peter Hans Kolvenbach SJ became General in 1983
and although the previous Pope had refused his requests to
be allowed to resign, Pope Benedict has finally acceded.
Rules governing the election of a General are very strict:
there is to be no politicking, no promotion of candidates,
no advocacy or electioneering. Delegates are allowed
only to seek opinions of others by questioning. No one is
to offer advice or opinion unless it is solicited. Here prayer
replaces pundits and pollsters. But as is usually the case,
the successor to Fr Kolvenbach was elected by majority on
the first ballot. The Holy Spirit is, of course, a central part
of the caucusing!
Elected to this office on 20 January was Fr Adolfo
Nicolás SJ, now styled Admodum Reverendus Pater Noster,
(ARPN) “Our Very Reverend Father”. “Nico”, as he has
been affectionately known, would instinctively shy away
from such fuss. Born in Palencia, Spain, Fr General is 71
years old. But he is a very young 71 year-old, certainly in
mentality and vision. He exudes energy. He is full of questions
and ideas. He has a lively and engaging personality and
his style is self-deprecating and straightforward – that of a
man in conversation with his equals. Fr Nicolás is known
to a number of our schools people in this Province. Twice
he has been invited as keynote speaker to conferences of
teachers from our Jesuit schools in Asia. Last year he led a
conference for school Council members which
I attended with our Chair of Council and
its Deputy. He was impressive. As a
result of such a wonderful input, we
were planning to bring him to our
Province. That seems unlikely now!
Though Spanish by birth, the
young Adolfo Nicolás went to
the international mission in Japan
where he studied theology and
was ordained in Tokyo. Studies
followed at the Gregorian
University, Rome. In 1971
he became professor of
theology at the Sophia
University in Tokyo and
remained in this position
for many years. From
1978 he was the
Director of the East
Asian Pastoral
Institute in Manila,
the Philippines, for
seven years. In
ARPN Adolfo Nicolás SJ, twenty-ninth successor to St Ignatius Loyola.
1991 he became Rector of the scholasticate in Tokyo, and
was then Provincial of Japan from 1993-1999. When he
completed this term, he spent three years working in a poor
immigrant parish in Tokyo. From 2004 to now he has been
President of the Conference of Provincials in this part of the
Jesuit world.
He is wise, and a fine theologian. Nine years ago
he was the peritus (theological advisor) to the Japanese
Bishops at the Synod of Asian Bishops in Rome and spoke
of the needs of the Church in Asia. Some Vatican officials
were surprised during the Synod when the Japanese
bishops and many other participants urged the Vatican to
demonstrate greater respect for their knowledge of their
local languages and cultures, particularly when it came to
approving the translation of liturgical texts and aspects of
local culture in Catholic prayer. At the time, the Jesuits had
wanted to name Fr Nicolás the Rector of his alma mater,
the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, but his name
was withdrawn in the wake of his “progressive” contribution
to the Synod discussions. But now, as General, he returns
as the university’s ex officio Chancellor! I am sure God
enjoys these little ironies.
Closer to home, we have our own changing of the
guard. Fr General has just announced that Fr Stephen Curtin
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Provincial-Elect Fr Steve Curtin SJ on the threshold.
Provincial-Elect Fr Steve Curtin SJ with Cambodian refugees in
Thailand-1997.
SJ will be the next Provincial of the Australian Province.
In making the appointment, Fr General wrote “Please
extend my thanks and encouragement to Father Curtin as
he prepares to assume this very important service to the
universal Society, to his Jesuit brethren, and to all your lay
colleagues in the Australian Province and its apostolates”.
It is envisaged that Fr Curtin will take up this position as
Provincial on the Feast of Saint Ignatius, 31 July next. That
will then free the present Provincial, Fr Mark Raper SJ AM
(SAC 1960) to take up his new post as President of the
Conference of Jesuit superiors in East Asia-Oceania, based
in Manila – a role left vacant by Fr Nicolás’ appointment.
Fr Curtin currently lives in the St Canice’s parish community
in Kings Cross and is the Director of Jesuit Mission, working
out of North Sydney. In that role, he has been responsible
for fund-raising and other support of Australian Jesuits on
overseas mission – presently in Myanmar (Burma), East
Timor, Pakistan, India, the Philippines and Lagos (Africa).
He has previously worked as Regional Director of the
Jesuit Refugee Service (Asia-Pacific), based in Bangkok.
At one time in the early nineties, he was a member of the
St Aloysius’ Jesuit community, working both here and with
inner-city homeless people. The following year he worked
as a counsellor with refugees from Vietnam living in the
Philippines. Fr Curtin went to school at Riverview where
he was the first Day-Boy School Captain (previously the
preserve of boarders). At university he studied psychology
and was a youth worker with juvenile offenders before
joining the Society at the age of 28.
“One of the challenges facing the Society,” Fr Curtin
said, “is bringing Jesus’ Gospel of love and reconciliation
to families and communities. To find love, forgiveness and
inner freedom in this world, he said, we need to begin with
a conversion of heart.”
“I am happy to be facing the challenge of conversion
with my Jesuit brothers, with such good and dedicated lay
companions and so many other friends of deep faith,” he
said. “I will rely on them and on the help of God.”
Let us keep Fr Curtin in our prayers for the six-year term
ahead in leading our Province, its men, lay-partners and
ministries. We also pray in thanks for the leadership of
outgoing Provincial, Fr Mark Raper, and for his new mission
directing and animating the Assistancy (Jesuit geographical
region) of East Asia-Oceania.
Fr Ross Jones SJ
College Rector
Provincial-Elect Fr Steve Curtin SJ with members of the Cambodian
Dance Tour of Australia on their visit to the College in March 2008.
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Cover pic: WYD Cross arrives at the Boys’ Chapel.
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from the principal
On Saturday 4 April over three hundred members of
the Aloysian Family gathered for the College Cocurricular
Fundraising Dinner. The Dinner had as
its theme “Celebrating Aloysius’ Co-curricular Programme
– Diversity, Creativity and Excellence”. The Honourable Pat
Farmer MP, the ultra-marathon runner and Federal Member
for Macarthur, was the guest speaker on the night.
The College’s commitment to the development of
the whole person is explicit, and reflects an Ignatian
educational philosophy that sees schooling primarily in
terms of formation, and not simply as instruction or
information giving. Dr Paddy Moran (SAC 1902), an
Aloysian and Captain of the first Wallaby side, pointed to
this almost a century ago when he wrote that he was proud
that an Aloysian education was “not a school course nor a
university course, but a life course”. The spiritual, emotional,
physical, social, aesthetic and intellectual all demand
nourishment for balanced personal development, and the
co-curricular life of a school can be a powerful element
in providing such nourishment. The early Jesuit schools in
the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were among the
first to include elements of drama and music in the life of
the school. And one sport, lacrosse; so named by French
Jesuits who noted that the stick used by the North American
Indians resembled the staff carried by the bishop, and thus
referred to the game as ‘la crosse’, and brought the Indian
game to Europeans.
At the Co-curricular Dinner we presented a draft list
of Aloysians who have since 1979 represented NSW
or Australia (or the equivalent) while at school – the list
includes one hundred and sixty-three NSW Representatives
and an additional twenty-seven National Representatives in
athletics, baseball, basketball, cadets, cricket, debating,
fencing, football, ice hockey, mooting, mountain biking,
music, public speaking, rugby, snowsports, swimming, tae
kwon do, tennis, tournament of minds, and water polo. We
are planning to erect an honour board for all Aloysians who
have represented the state or nation since the foundation
of the College. The board will be in the proposed new
gymnasium that the College plans to build
in 2009. We will also erect a
Hall of Fame for Aloysians who
have achieved at national level
after school (given especially
that schoolboys representative
sides are a relatively more
recent phenomenon). This Hall
of Fame will include the early
figures of Aloysius sport, Paddy
Moran (SAC 1902),
Daniel Carroll
(SAC 1900)
and Edward
M a n d i b l e
(SAC 1903)
from the first
Wallabies
team in 1908; Olympic swimming gold medallist Cecil
Healy (SAC 1896), and Australian cricketer, Jack Ferris
(SAC 1882). It will also include figures from the performing
arts such as Cyril T Ritchard (SAC 1915).
In the 1886 cricket series between England and an
Australian team, England was dismissed for forty-five, which
remains England’s lowest-ever score in a test match. It was
also the first test where a side invited the opposition to
bat on winning the toss. Two Australian bowlers bowled
unchanged throughout the English innings; one of them
was Jack Ferris (SAC 1882) who was an Old Boy of St
Aloysius’, and the first international sportsman to emerge
from the College. Jack was a hero to Aloysius schoolboys of
the time. During one interstate match at the SCG, a whole
class absented themselves after lunch to watch Jack. When
summoned the next morning to explain their absence, the
class escaped the cane by offering ‘school spirit’ as their
defence.
Dr Paddy Moran (SAC 1902) captained the first touring
Wallaby side in 1908. He too was an Old Boy. He would
later be a President of the St Aloysius’ College Old Boys
Union. As a doctor he introduced into Australia the use of
the radium needle in the treatment of cancer. He was also
a patron of the study of modern languages in NSW. Here
at the College he donated a prize for Proficiency in Sport
and Study.
Cecil Healy (SAC 1896), Olympic Gold medalist
swimmer and world record holder, was another Aloysian.
He is remembered most for an extraordinary act of
sportsmanship in persuading Olympic officials to let his
great rival, the Hawaiian (and ‘father of surfing’), Duke
Kahanamoku swim in the 100m freestyle after he had
missed his semi-final race because of a bungle by the US
Team Management. He was also a pioneer in Australian
lifesaving and an inductee in the International Swimming
Hall of Fame. In World War One he joined up in the
Sportsmen’s Battalion, answering the call of duty, and
he paid with his life when he was cut down by a hail of
machine gun bullets on the battlefields of France on 29
August 1918.
Cyril T Ritchard (SAC 1915) was a Broadway star,
playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan in 1954, for which
he received a Tony Award. His career encompassed
films, TV and the stage on three continents: Australia,
England and the United States. His range included revue,
musical comedy, West End and Broadway long-running
comedies and opera. At the College he had the title roles
in productions of Macbeth and Hamlet, and as Sir Charles
Surface in The School for Scandal. At his wedding at St
Mary’s Cathedral, police had to keep control of 5,000
fans outside.
Ferris, Moran, Healy and Ritchard, all Aloysians, should
call out the best from us. They should serve as models who
inspire us to the best in whatever we undertake, and to do
so with a spirit of generosity and mateship.
The diversity of activities that were celebrated at the
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Dinner is more than a simple statement of reality, though
this is in itself extraordinary enough. Our approach of
regarding the College Co-curricular Programme as a
whole surely says something about how we see ourselves
as an educational community. We seek to value each and
every activity that the boys undertake, and, in doing so,
value each and every student. Our educational philosophy
looks to the formation of the whole person, and this holistic
approach embraces the physical and the aesthetic, the
creative and the intellectual, and the ability to work with
others in teams, ensembles, units and casts. As a College,
we seek to respect the passion, commitment and skills of all
who participate, endeavour and achieve.
Our commitment to our Co-curricular Programme is
exercised in the context of the identity and values of the
College. As a religious school the formation of the heart
and the spirit shapes our identity. We do not apologise
for giving clear priority to the boys’ academic programme.
We do not offer sporting scholarships. As far as is possible,
we allow students, who have achieved at a certain level
in activities not offered by the school, the freedom and the
support to continue to do so outside of the school. We
seek to maximise the boys’ participation and involvement
across a range of activities, because this accords with our
commitment to forming well-rounded young men: the First XV
forward who plays the violin, the debater who plays Fourth
XI football, the cadet officer who performs on stage.
Part of the purpose of the Dinner was to highlight the
rich and diverse tradition that is the Aloysian co-curricular
programme. In debating, for example, since 1986 Aloysius
has provided three Australian Schoolboy Debaters and
nine NSW State Debaters. Our drama and music tradition
reaches back to the early days of the school. When you
combine these elements in our tradition – speaking and
performing – is it any wonder that the College has such
a rich heritage of actors and performers, musicians and
singers, comedians and reporters, writers and journalists,
and even politicians? Take comedy, for example Ross
Higgins (SAC 1946) of Kingswood Country; international
conductor Sir Charles Mackerras AC CH (SAC 1942);
writer, producer and director, Mel Morrow (SAC 1959);
stand up comedian Anh Do (SAC 1994); Billy Birmingham
(SAC 1970) of The Twelfth Man; Daniel Lapaine (SAC
1988) of Muriel’s Wedding fame and Julian Morrow (SAC
1991) of The Chaser.
Medallists Cecil Healy and Peter ‘Pod’ O’Donnell (SAC
1957) (yachting) only begin to head the list of sportsmen
who have gone on to achieve at the highest levels.
On the night I also acknowledged the tremendous
commitment and contribution of our Director of Co-
Curricula, Mr Paul Rowland (SAC 1974). Paul, himself, is
part of the living tradition that we celebrated at the Dinner.
Back in 1973, as a member of our First XV, Paul scored
one hundred and three points in the five rounds of CAS
competition, surely one of the standout efforts in Aloysius
sporting history.
It is also interesting to note the nature of our sporting
facilities given recent publicity surrounding Government
funding to non-government schools. We have one oval
(11 km away in Willoughby), one indoor basketball court
(which serves also as The Great Hall and examination
centre), and one outside court at the Junior School. In the
summer season we fielded twenty tennis teams, twenty-nine
basketball sides, fifteen cricket teams, three volleyball teams,
six water polo teams, three chess sides and one swimming
team, as well as squads in Tae Kwon Do and fencing in
the Senior School. In the Junior School, we fielded ten
cricket teams, six basketball sides and eight tennis teams.
That same season in CAS competition we were premiers in
tennis, second overall in GPS/CAS water polo (and best
in CAS), third in volleyball, and fourth in cricket, basketball
and chess. The cadets have no training grounds to speak
of, yet the Unit fields two hundred cadets, all volunteers,
and has three full-size working hovercraft (built by the
boys!). The refurbished Miguel Pro Playhouse provides an
intimate space for many fine productions throughout the
year. Music has limited specialised facilities (though they
are on the drawing board); boys can be seen rehearsing
in every nook of the school, with over five hundred learning
musical instruments. A spectacular production of Tommy
this year will stand in the long tradition of College musical
productions,
A proud tradition of involvement and achievement lives
on.
Fr Chris Middleton SJ
Principal
Our Cadets continue to provide a steady stream of
young men who serve and stand in a tradition of so many
Aloysians who have laid down their lives for this land. In
Music the list of musicians might include Martin Cooke
(SAC 1972), leading baritone voice for the Bavarian
State Opera and Paul Dyer (SAC 1972), founder of the
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. And in sport, the names
of Aussie cricketers Jack Ferris (SAC 1882) and Gordon
Rorke (SAC 1955), Wallabies Paddy Moran, Dan Carroll,
Eddie Mandible and Les Austin (SAC 1952), NSW
Rugby Player James Allen (SAC 1985) and Olympic Gold
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from the foundation
Singapore and Hong Kong Reunions
In April, the College hosted two reunions in Asia for
members of the Aloysian Family living in the region.
The dinners in Singapore and Hong Kong were a great
success and saw Old Boys, Past Parents, Current Parents
and Future Parents join together and share the Aloysian
Spirit. Feedback from the two events has been very positive,
so much so, that the Dinners will become annual events, with
the next Dinners to be held in March or April 2009 (details
will be included in the next edition of the Aloysiad).
The College would like to especially thank the following
Old Boys for hosting the Dinners and being the local
organisers for these events. Hugh Darwell (SAC 1978),
Anthony Darwell (SAC 1981) and Andrew Cannane (SAC
1990) for organising the Singapore Reunion and Henry
Wong (SAC 1983) and Andrew Fox-Smith (SAC 1983) for
organising the Hong Kong Reunion.
Special mention must go to Steve Rush (SAC 1985) and
Greg Tafft (formerly Greg Law) (SAC 1987) who travelled
to the Singapore Reunion from Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai
respectively.
Above: Attendees at the Hong Kong Reunion.
The Rector, Father Ross Jones SJ, gave a College
report and updated the attendees on recent activities and
successes at the school.
Above and next column: Guests at the Singapore Reunion.
2008 UK/Europe Reunion
The Annual Reunion of members of the Aloysian Family
living in the United Kingdom and Europe will be held
on Saturday 1 November in London. Invitations will
be posted and e-mailed to all members of the Aloysian
Family living in the Region in August. Anyone who has
recently moved to the region who may not have alerted
the College to their change of address is encouraged to
contact the Foundation to ensure their name is included on
the invitation list.
The Guest of Honour for the 2008 Reunion will be the
Rector of the College, Father Ross Jones SJ.
Bursary Fund Tax-deductibility
I
am pleased to advise that the College Bursary Fund
has been granted tax deducibility by the Australian Tax
Office. Following a decision by the Howard Government
to allow university and school scholarship and bursary funds
to be awarded tax-deductible status, the College Bursary
Fund has been approved as a tax-deductible entity. All gifts
made to the Fund after 1 January 2008 are now eligible
for a tax-deductible receipt.
2008 Aloysius’ Annual Fund
Thank you to the hundreds of members of the Aloysian
Family who supported the 2007 Aloysius’ Annual
Fund. Through their active financial support of the
College over $365,000 was raised in support of the 2007
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Aloysius’ Annual Fund. These gifts were directed to the
purchase and installation of fifteen interactive whiteboards
(‘smartboards’) and data projectors, the purchase of new
educational materials for the College libraries and the
provision of means-tested bursaries to boys who otherwise
would not have the opportunity to attend the College and
benefit from an Aloysian education.
The success of the ‘smartboard’ trial has been very
positive, so much so that the College is keen to see every
boy benefit from their use; we have therefore decided to
install one in each classroom throughout the College. In
order for us to achieve this goal, we need to raise over
$400,000 from the 2008 Aloysius’ Annual Fund to make
this possible. Donations to the tax-deductible Building Fund
will be directed to the purchase of interactive whiteboards
and data projectors.
With the roll out of the smartboards across the College,
we will need to update a number of the computer systems in
the College libraries. New computer hardware (computers,
servers and monitors), as well as software (computer
programmes and applications), will be required not only
to maintain the smartboards, but also to ensure that our
boys and staff are able to get the most out of this exciting
technology. Gifts made to the tax-deductible Library Fund
will be directed to the purchase of this additional computer
equipment and will also enable the College to purchase
additional material for the College libraries.
Each year, more and more boys are able to attend the
College on means-tested academic bursaries through the
generosity of the Aloysian Family. These boys, who through
their family’s economic situation would not normally have the
opportunity to attend St Aloysius’, now have the opportunity
to benefit from an Aloysian education. The presence of
these boys enriches the lives and education of all Aloysians.
The cultural and socio-economic diversity of St Aloysius’ is
something that sets us apart from other schools in Australia.
Gifts made to the tax-deductible Bursary Fund will support
and expand the College Bursary Programme.
Gifts in support of the 2008 Aloysius’ Annual Fund can
be made on the form below and returned to the College.
Gifts made prior to 30 June will receive a tax-deductible
receipt for inclusion in 2007-2008 tax returns.
The College is humbled by the active generous support
of so many members of the Aloysian Family. Ongoing
financial support of the College will enable her to remain
at the forefront of boys’ education in Australia.
On behalf of the students, staff and Jesuits of the
College: a sincere Thank You!
Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985)
Director of Development
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from the junior school
This year is off to a flying
start! To the over one
hundred new families who
have joined the Junior School
this year, I extend a very warm
welcome. May your years
ahead be happy, productive
and full of excitement! On the
staffing front, a special welcome
to the young and enthusiastic
Mr Mark Coventry, an Old Boy
of St Ignatius’ College, Adelaide who is commencing his
teaching career as one of our Year 6 teachers. We are
delighted to have on board Mrs Jilly Van de Venter, mother
of Max (Year 8), in a part-time capacity and Mrs Suzanne
Leahy who while not new to the College, has assumed the
role of Director of Curriculum for Years 3 – 8.
In terms of development of facilities within the campus,
all but two classrooms in the Junior School have been
equipped with Smartboard technology for the enhancement
of teaching and learning. For young people, technology is
second nature and never such a big deal. It’s heartening
to note that all teachers, young and old, have indeed
embraced technology with open arms, realising first hand
how it can help children learn. The staff and students of the
Junior School would like to thank the College Foundation,
and the many members of the Aloysius Family who
have donated to the various appeals conducted by the
Foundation, for making the acquisition of the Smartboards
a reality. It is hoped that by the end of July every classroom
will have been equipped with this exciting technology.
(Anyone wishing to make a tax deductible gift in support
of the appeal is urged to contact the College Foundation
Office on 9936 5561.) We are looking forward to
building improvements that have been planned as part
of the Masterplan due to commence in December this
year. These improvements will deliver additional facilities,
including a multipurpose hall, two additional classrooms,
music practice studios, group work and learning extension
spaces, sports storage and undercover play areas. Plans for
these improvements will be on display at reception areas in
both campuses prior to commencement of work.
Highlight events of the year so far include the Year
5 Orientation Camp at Kangaroo Valley, the Year 6
Leadership and Reflection Day, Years 3 and 4 Getaway
and the Year 6 excursion to Canberra. The Year 5 Day
Camp at Kangaroo Valley, organised by Mr David
Hegarty and the Year 5 teachers, was a tremendous
opportunity for our the boys to interact with Old Boys,
as well as their teachers. For the majority of the boys it
was a novel experience to be away from their families.
Moreover, the challenging outdoor activities coupled
with activities promoting group dynamics and interaction
resulted in a rewarding experience for the boys and their
teachers. The Year 6 Leadership Reflection Day was also
an outstanding success, thanks to the contribution of the
Senior Prefects, Mr El- Khoury, Mr Van der Meer and the
Year 5 happy campers posing for a photo at the Great Aussie Bush
Camp.
Year 6 teachers. In addition to reflecting on interpersonal
relationships through role plays, testimonies from the
Senior School role models, the boys had a great afternoon
of team-building activities. Our Years 3 and 4 boys spent
two days at Clifton Gardens Reserve with the staff and
nearly forty parents, getting to know each other and
building relationships that will no doubt last for years to
come. Parent- Teacher collaboration was at its peak in this
programme organised by Mrs Marianne Rogan and the
Years 3 and 4 teachers.
In 2008, we are trialling a new approach to our student
leadership structure. I would like to emphasise that the
concept is based on the fact all of us are called to lead
and to serve, and in the broad definition of the term, each
one of us possesses qualities of leadership that need an
occasional springboard and some nurturing along the way.
For positions other than the SRC and House Captains which
are based on peer votes, boys in Years 5 and 6 were
invited to apply in writing to be selected for Leadership
Committees under the umbrella of Social Justice, Liturgy
and Public Transport. Here are the three Committees and
the Prefect leading each of them. The cause of caring for
our environment has been taken up by the SRC this year; a
Mrs Jennifer Walker discussing environmental issues with the SRC.
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number of initiatives have been planned in conjunction with
the North Sydney Council’s“ environmental sustainability”
project.
William Boyd, Dean Bartolotta and Joshua Hertz, Prefects for
Social Justice, Liturgy and Transport respectively sharing their creative
ideas with Mr Lobo.
Liturgy
Prefect: Dean Bartolotta (Year 6).
Committee: James Agius, James Fraser, Liam MacWhite,
Thomas Raeside, Adrian Peronace, William Wade,
Mathew Tarlinton and Timothy Tagle.
Social Justice
Prefect: William Boyd (Year 6).
Committee: Benjamin Wilkinson, Lorenzo Benitez,
Dominic McEwan, Joshua Felipe, Patrick Lundy,
James Grant, Damien Vickovich, Thomas Wells
and Joseph Hickey.
Transport
Prefect: Joshua Hertz (Year 6).
Committee: Callum Ryan, Andrew McLaughlin,
Joseph Dirckze, Garen Tcharlassian, Michael Goode,
Benjamin Kyriazis, William Ridley.
Speaking of leadership, I would like to congratulate
Patrick Sunderland, Charles Hill and Austen Hunt (all in
Year 6) on their initiative last week in organising the Crazy
Hats Competition in conjunction with our Famine Day
mufti-day for Project Compassion. From start to finish they
carried out what they proposed to do, including judging
the competition, as well as organising and donating the
prizes.
Congratulations to our ISDA Debaters on their
outstanding success thus far in 2008. This is a tough
competition and our boys have truly excelled in their efforts
which have seen them make it to the Semi Finals. Both our
teams suffered first round losses in their first ever formal
debates, but it is tremendous to see how spectacularly they
have bounced back with Team I remaining undefeated
since Round 1 and Team II losing only one debate (that’s
six consecutive wins!) since. We wish the following boys
and their coaches Mr El-Khoury, Jack O’Donoghue (SAC
Our successful ISDA debaters with Mr El-Khoury.
2006) and Mark Uy (SAC 2006) the best of luck as they
enter the final series.
Team 1 Team 2
Damien Vickovich Konrad Stilin
Thomas Walters Patrick Sunderland
Xavier Gould
William Halliday
Angus Whittle
Jordan Hookway
Hugo Vlachos
Thomas Lewis
Joseph Hickey
Liam Thorne
World Youth Day (WYD) is fast approaching and many
sections of the Aloysius Family are gearing up for the big
week. It’s an event of gigantic proportions, a celebration
of our Catholicity and the universality of the faith we share
with just over a billion people around the world. While the
celebration is primarily targeted towards young adults (18
to 35 year olds), it is also a celebration for the younger
generation and those young at heart who are proud of their
faith. One of the activities that the Junior School has already
participated in as part of the WYD is the Sydney Eastern
Region Schools Mass and concert at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Boys in 6.1, Mrs Johnson their teacher and I represented
the College at this joyous event. Most schools made a
presentation to the approximately 800 young people
gathered there due to their schools’ initiatives on indigenous
reconciliation. Jordan Hookway (Year 6) spoke glowingly
and confidently about the College and our involvement.
Everyone can participate, whether it’s the Papal Mass at
Randwick Racecourse, (or you can just roll up as a family to
the Centennial Park if not registered to be at the racecourse),
Youth Festivals around Sydney, including one at the College,
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from the junior school (cont'd)
Like a ringing in my ears
Like the ringing of a bell
Its smell was fresh like the sight of a new baby
But I could tell it was old
Just a little …. Maybe.
James Shiel-Dick (Year 5.3)
The World Youth Day Cross is carried through the streets of Kirribilli
by students of the College.
or joining in what promises to be a spectacular Way of the
Cross through the heart of the City.
In recent years there has been a growing awareness
amongst the boys at the Junior School of issues relating to
social justice, marginalised members of the community and
adverse conditions that afflict our society. Boys are quick
to respond with suggestions and ideas on how we might
be able to address these issues. One of the first things
they usually suggest is financial support through creative
and practical ways of raising money. Their latest initiatives
revolve around supporting the work of the MS Society of
NSW. While Jak Sherlock and Todd Gillamn (both Year
4) have been busy every lunch time running a basketball
competition, Willaim Boyd, Michael Goode and Joshua
Hertz (all Year 6) have decided to raffle Mr Lobo for a
Day with some very attractive prizes on offer. I thank and
congratulate these and other boys for their enthusiasm and
thoughtfulness. Well done to the fifty-five boys who achieved
a Merit Award in Term I and a similar number who were
awarded a Gold Certificate for their consistent effort and
application throughout the first half of the year.
Mr Martin Lobo
Head of Junior School
Junior School Poetry
This Term Year 5 have been embracing poetry; reading
and writing various forms of poems and applying
creative imagery to a range of themes. The boys will
be entering the Dorothea Mackellar and Taronga Poetry
competitions with the themes of native plants, animals and
endangered species as their foci. We would like to share
three impressive poems written by boys in Class 5.3.
The Wattle Flower
The Wattle Flower was stranded
Hanging off a tree
Its yellow balls of brilliance
It seemed were waiting for me
Its green leaves moved me in a place that is hard to tell
The Wattle
Standing proudly side by side
Boastfully portraying the land
Is the wattle
Tickling my hand.
She is the flower of Australia
The green and the gold
These bright colours
Are the meaning which never has to be told.
She is almost everywhere
From the east to the west
She is all over our country
From what I know best.
The beauty you show us
Is brighter than the moon light
You are the one so easy to sight
The yellow stands out so bright.
During the spring
Your yellow bursts open
Even after a bushfire
We soon see you again.
You have been here from the beginning
You guide us day to day
You show our uniqueness to the world
You will take us all the way.
Luke Gorman (Year 5.3)
My Mother is:
A heart,
That provides me unconditional Love,
She is a teacher,
Not of Maths, Science or English,
But of wisdom,
And Love.
She is a tissue,
In which I can cry in.
My mum is a light
in a crowded dark alley,
She is a book,
That provides me knowledge and help.
You are one of a kind,
A sweet lovely soul,
Just by seeing your face
Brings me joy,
And nearly brings tears to my eyes,
Mum you’re great.
There’s nothing to hate.
Maximilian Moser (Year 5.3)
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junior school sport
Magis and Gonzaga Terms
This year saw the introduction of an intensive professional
coaching programme where at each training session
a coach assists all teams in the age group and
complements the work of the existing coaching staff
comprising of SAC Old Boys and teaching staff. These
coaches, including Adam and Dean Gilchrist in cricket,
not only assist the boys in the teams but also provide
professional development for the coaches. All sports have
benefited from this and so far it has been a great success
with strong skill-based foundations being laid in all teams for
the boys to improve upon when we resume the summer sport
season in Xavier Term of this year. In Week 2 nominations
were held for the house leaders; the following boys were
elected for 2008.
House Captains
House Captain Vice Captain
Campion House Nicholas Slaven Nicholas North
Ogilvie House William Calov Hugo Vlachos
Owen House Robert Kelleher Isaac Chia
Southwell House James Dainton Henry Hesketh
Junior School Swimming Carnival
This annual event was held outdoors at Lane Cove Pool
started on a beautiful day, but it was cut short due to
electrical storms. Out of fairness to all the houses the
winning house was based on the current standings when
the carnival ended. James Dainton and Henry Hesketh (both
Year 6) led Southwell House to victory on the day.
All boys swam extremely well and despite not having an
Maximilian Graham at JSHAA Swimming.
Junior School Swim Team at the Riverview Carnival.
opportunity to run our relay events, the following boys were
recognised as the age champions for 2008.
Age Champions
Name
House
Open Age Champion Joshua Hertz Ogilvie
Joshua Heddle Campion
Runners Up Thomas Raeside Owen
James Agius Southwell
William Calov Ogilvie
U11 Age Champion Maximilian Graham Campion
Runner Up Jordan Nikopoulos Owen
U10 Age Champion Luke Jepson Southwell
Runner Up Angus Whittle Southwell
U9 Age Champion Lucas Anderson Campion
Runner Up Williamill Biviano Ogilvie
With the swimming squad selected, Joshua Hertz
(Year 6) was named Captain. Joshua led the team at the
Riverview Carnival. When it came to the relays we went
extremely well, winning four out of the six relays on offer,
including the medley relay. In the end the College finished a
close and pleasing third behind St Patrick’s and St Ignatius’
Colleges. Only six points separated the three place-getters.
Next on the list was the JSHAA Carnival. This carnival is the
most competitive of the season and was held at the Sydney
International Aquatic Centre at Homebush, giving the boys
the opportunity to see an immediate display of their times
(and their name up in lights)!
Lucas Anderson, Luke Jepson and Maximilian Graham
again had a demanding day of events having entered in
most Division 1 races for their age group. Congratulations
to Lucas Anderson (Year 3}, who has had a wonderful first
season at the College, culminating in his achievement of a
first place in each event he entered in the JSHAA Carnival.
The Junior Freestyle Relay Team consisting of Lucas Anderson,
Angus Whittle, Luke Jepson and Luke Gorman also did
exceptionally well, finishing only one second behind the
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junior school sport (cont'd)
winning team. Luke Jepson, who achieved fourth place in
this relay had a fantastic race and managed to bring the
boys up to finish in second place. Luke also enjoyed wins
in his Individual Medley, Freestyle and Backstroke events.
Maximilian Graham enjoyed several placings in the top
four of his Division 1 races, also a commendable result.
From this Carnival we were lucky to have four boys
selected to swim at the CIS Swimming Championships with
Maximilian Graham achieving third place in the Backstroke,
taking half a second with two personal bests.
Luke Jepson came sixth in the Freestyle finals. Lucas
Anderson came sixth in his heat in the Freestyle and just
missed out on a place in the final. Jack Spano also came
sixth in the Freestyle. Maximilian was selected to swim at the
NSW CIS Carnival where he came sixth in the finals in the
Under Eleven Age Backstroke event, achieving two personal
bests on the day. Maximilian was the fifth fastest going into
the finals but missed out on a spot in the NSW Team.
Magis Term also saw some very impressive performances
in our annual Cross Country Carnival held in very hot
conditions on our usual course across the Sydney Harbour
Bridge finishing at the Opera House. Southwell House won
the event for the first time in five years.
Congratulations to the following boys who were age
champions for the carnival.
Name
House
Open Age Champion Rory Vevers Owen
Second Place Joel Vozzo Southwell
U11 Age Champion Louis Dettre Campion
Second Place Max Worrall Southwell
U10 Age Champion Lucas Andrerson Campion
Second Place Noah Chia Owen
U9 Age Champion Luke Gorman Southwell
Second Place Vincent Hrdina Southwell
Forty of our students ran at the JSHAA Carnival in what
was for some participants their first cross country event.
The huge number of runners in each age race was quite
daunting, but the boys ran extremely well. After five weeks
of training, it was a relief for the boys to run an actual
cross country course and to have a lot of fun doing it.
Special mention must be made of James Dainton, who,
unfortunately, had a fall but came back to take thirtieth
place. Congratulations to the following boys who were
placed well in their respective age groups: Vincent Hrdina
17th, Joel Vozzo 17th, Luke Gorman 4th, Rory Vevers 10th,
Angus Whittle 24th and James Dainton 30th.
Out of these boys Joel Vozzo, Luke Gorman, Rory Vevers
and Vincent Hrdina will now run at CIS representing the
JSHAA Team later this year.
During Magis Term all classes were involved in fitness
and fitness testing as part of their curriculum. One of the
tests that they were involved in is a 1.2km run around the
Harbour Bridge support pylons in Bradfield Park. As well as
individual times given to them, each class is given a class
time which is the time of the last boy in that particular class
to cross the finish line. With an emphasis on supporting
each other along the way, as well as encouraging those at
the ‘back of the pack’, there is the main prize of having the
bragging rights in the playground of being the fastest class
in the school for the 1.2km run. Class 5.3, the last class to
run this test, was awarded a time of 7.59 minutes defeating
all other classes.
In our summer season we have started well with Michael
Bounds (Year 6) selected as a member of the JSHAA
Basketball Team who trialled at CIS but was unfortunate
not to make it. Wins over Scots College, Cranbrook
School and Knox Grammar School have assisted the team’s
development and it is great to see the large numbers of
boys who have chosen basketball as their sport, some of
them playing it for the first time.
The Prep First XI Cricketers have been the form team
of their competition, as the statistics clearly indicate. They
have consistently taken control of their games with strong
bowling and fielding. It is always difficult to determine
the exceptional players in such a great team; however,
there are no more consistent players in the team than our
Captain, James Dainton and his Vice Captain, Henry
Hesketh. They have led the team well and provided a fine
model of leadership for their troops.
Tennis is as strong as ever with wins over Newington
College, St Patrick’s College, Riverview and only one close
loss to Barker College.
More recently in our winter season so far we have
had some great results. In Rugby the 12As still continue to
be a dominant force after their successful Pre-Season Tour
to Armidale with wins over St Pius’ X College (39-0) and
Newington College (55-0) so far. The 11As are also a strong
force, having defeated St Pius’ X College and Newington
College 22-0 and 31-17, respectively. The 10As have had
two big wins: a 91-0 win over Newington College and a
45-0 win over Sydney Grammar School. Similarly, our 10Bs
have won their games 52-0 and 56-0. Congratulations to
Elliot Knox who was selected for Southern Districts (Wing/
Outside Centre) for the upcoming representative season;
Matthew and James Dainton, Nicholas and Peter Slaven for
having been selected to the Gordon side.
The success so far in the rugby season is mirrored by
our teams in the Junior School football sides who continue
to tally up convincing wins across all age groups. The 12As
have had a 5-1 win over Sydney Grammar School and a
4-1 over St Pius’ X College, with Dominic Nicotra being
selected for the JSHAA side out of 120 boys. Dominic was
our only representative to make the side in two years and
was unlucky not to make the NSW side despite trialling
very well. The 12D side have also started the season well
with a huge win over Sydney Grammar School (5-0), along
with the Under 11s and 10s age groups who have had
seven wins in total for their age groups in only two rounds.
Our 9s Football and Rugby sides have had wins in the first
two rounds; special mentions need to be made of Noah
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Chia (Year 3) and Nicholas Agosta (Year 3) who have
been a force in the 9A side ,along with Lucas Anderson
(Year 3) in Rugby who continues to lead on the field. For the
second year running we also have boys involved in Winter
Cross Country and they have been training very hard for
the upcoming season.
Pre-Season Athletics training for any boy who wishes to
participate in the activity has begun. To date some eightyfive
boys have attended one or more of the six sessions,
which is a great indication of the boys’ enthusiasm.
Mr Trevor Dunne
Junior School Sportsmaster
Armidale Rugby Tour
The Armidale Rugby Tour began well before the official
kick off of the season. Boys who wanted to trial for
the Tour Squad were put through a rigorous lunchtime
training sessions. It was clear from there that choosing a final
squad was not going to be an easy task. After the squad
was chosen the boys trained very hard in preparation for
what was going to be a tough tour. We knew that over
thirty schools would be competing for The Armidale School
Rugby Cup and that many of the powerhouse schools
would be in attendance.
Inspirational speech delivered by the coach.
up a thrilling finish with a wonderful winger’s try, but missed
the conversion. With a new resurgence, St Marys lifted and
sent wave after wave of attacking plays at our boys. There
was never a chance that we were going to lose focus and
concede another try. Finally, the whistle blew and stopped
the barrage against us. We won 12-5 and were crowned
Champions of the Red Division.
Thank you to the boys for their outstanding sportsmanship
and friendship shown through the carnival. A big thank you
must go to Mr Dunne and Mr Jonny Smith (Gap Student)
who assisted the team to achieve their success.
Mr James Lister (SAC 1997)
Coach
James Dainton, Benjamin Wilkinson and Alexander Felthan mentally
preparing for the big match.
After the pool games the College finished not only with
the best attacking record of seventeen tries, but also with
the best defensive record by not conceding a single point.
We were ecstatic to have made the grand final of the Red
Division. Our Grand Final was against a local team, St
Mary’s Armidale, who had also won all four of their pool
matches. The boys were expecting a hard game of rugby,
and that’s what they got. The defence from both sides was
brutal, which made finding gaps hard to spot. Our side
scored a brilliant try from half way and went into half time
leading 6-0. This was the game the boys were looking for
as far as matching their standard was concerned. Luckily
we scored very quickly after half time and took the lead
12-0. Our opposition was not ready to lie down, they set
Victory War Cry!
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from the deputy principal
Dipping back, as I often
do, into the life of St
Thomas Aquinas, I found
again some interesting parallels
with Ignatian pedagogy. Both
stress the importance of the role
of the teacher, what teaching is
and the challenges it provides.
Josef Peiper’s Guide to Thomas
Aquinas reveals what brought
Thomas into the Order of
Preachers was his passion for
teaching. Teaching does not
consist in making public talks on the results of meditations
he said, even if it is done so ex cathedra, before a large
audience. Teaching in the real sense takes place only
when the hearer is reached – not by dint of some personal
magnetism or verbal magic, but rather, when the truth of
what is said reaches the hearer as truth.
Real teaching he said, takes place only when its
ultimate result - which must be intended from the start - is
achieved; that is, when the hearer is “taught”. Being taught
is something else again from being carried away, and
something else again from being dominated by another’s
intellect. Being taught, to Thomas, meant to perceive that
what the teacher has said is true and valid, and to perceive
why this is so. Teaching, therefore, presupposes that the
hearer is sought out where he or she is to be found; bearing
a striking resemblance to an age old maxim of Ignatius who
pre-dated Thomas, that you meet people where they are at,
not where you want them to be.
That is the nature of teaching as Thomas understood it.
Teaching, says Thomas, is one of the highest manifestations
of the life of the mind. The teacher simultaneously looks
into the faces of living human beings and undertakes the
rigorously disciplined, often wearisome labour of clarifying,
of presenting, of communicating. Where this communication
does not take place, teaching does not take place.
There are interesting parallels with Ignatian pedagogy
and methodology here which we explored in an introductory
way with our new parents over the course of two evenings
in the first part of the year, as we have done now for
some years. Fr Ross Jones SJ and Mr Bill Irwin joined me
in presenting to our new parents the essence of Ignatian
spirituality and how it has impacted on the Jesuit Order,
leading to a Jesuit approach to their various ministries, such
as education. The characteristics of Jesuit Education were
explored and unravelled, as was the Ignatian Pedagogical
Paradigm, which is our way of promoting the Jesuit mission
in the classroom and in the various other ways in which we
engage with students.
When the authors of Ignatian Pedagogy were searching
for the best practical method to promote the Jesuit mission,
they found something very helpful in the proceedings of the
General Congregation (their international policy-making
body). The 33rd General Congregation called for a review
of all the Society’s ministries and asked Jesuits to review their
endeavours “through a constant interplay of experience,
reflection and action”. These three words: experience,
reflection and action, lie at the centre of the teaching
paradigm articulated in Ignatian Pedagogy. More than a
model or approach, the paradigm of Ignatian Pedagogy
is largely an unfolding of what Experience, Reflection and
Action might mean for the teacher who wants to teach
faithfully in the tradition of Ignatius of Loyola.
This is not without its challenges in today’s world, but
the resolve of all our programmes and processes here at
Aloysius’, as indeed it is in every Jesuit school, is to ensure
as was just stated, that the goal of Jesuit education is to form
young men and women of competence, conscience and
compassion. This is done by promoting the spirit of Ignatius
and the mission of the Society of Jesus in every way we
engage with our students, Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, for the
greater glory of God.
To return to Thomas Aquinas, precisely this characterises
the teacher best: the teacher possesses the art of approaching
the subject from the point of view of the beginner; the
teacher is able to enter into the psychological situation of
one encountering a subject for the first time. He speaks
of this as being the fruit of love and devotion to learning,
which he defines as more than mere acquisition of material,
but rather a growth into a spiritual reality.
Mr Sam Di Sano
Deputy Principal
The Slaven Boys!
Most families think they have enough on their hands
with their families, but spare a thought for Kevin
and Anne Slaven. Until their eldest son Mark (SAC
2007) left the College, they had five boys at St Aloysius’
College at one time! (Kevin and Anne’s daughter, Alice,
attends Loreto Kirribilli) Pictured are the Slaven boys after
the College Prize Giving Ceremony in November 2007.
Five sons at the College at the same time is a feat equalled
by the Darwell (1970s and 1980s), Virgona (1950s and
1960s) and Tracy (1950s) families.
The ‘Slaven boys’ (back row) John (Year 11), Mark (SAC 2007),
(front row) Anthony (Year 8), Peter (Year 4), Nicholas (Year 6).
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from the senior school
Smiles of Hope
A recent visit by The Cambodian Youth Dance Group
performing for students at both St Ignatius’ and St Aloysius’
Colleges, and to the public in the latter by night, evoked
this reflection from Fr Andy Bullen SJ (SAC 1966), Rector
at Riverview.
The Cambodian Youth Dance Group came to dance
and more than dance – if it’s possible to do more
than dance. War-torn, haunted by the Killing Fields,
impoverished, struggling to rebuild, treasuring the splendours
of Angkor Wat, restoring their traditions of classical dance,
that’s what we commonly know of Cambodia.
The dancing we saw through the day in classes, lunch
break and, more formally, in the evening performance
showed us young people with great technical skill and
interpretative flair. We sensed, moreover, a group of
young people with deep purpose: their dancing was
about restoring life by enabling it to flourish. Indeed, even
a sad dance reveals human flourishing, so the dance of
wicked birds attacking butterflies, which were protected
by white-robed spirits, spoke delicately of the wickedness
of land-mines. The ancient language of classical dance
had something new to say; sometimes art can help to
redeem.
Among the company of the dancers were two young
people who will never dance again. One of the girls had
lost a leg, and one of the young men had lost two legs and
an arm. That’s what landmines continue to do daily. That’s
another fact we know about Cambodia.
The Arrupe Centre outside Battambang was founded
by Fr Kike Figaredo SJ to offer a haven and rehabilitation
to young victims of landmines. He also initiated the Dance
Group. Together they are a work of hope, offering practical
ways of enabling life to flourish where it otherwise would
not. The Cambodian people – our visitors certainly – are
known for their smiles. They make us wonder what it means
to smile.
Fr Andrew Bullen SJ (SAC 1966)
Fr Schneider SJ (SAC Staff 1966 - Present) with one of the performers.
Life For Kids
Life For Kids activities began the year with outfitting some
eighty children with shoes, uniforms and books for ‘back
to school’ – it is a special experience for many of our
kids to choose new shoes and clothing, and our volunteers
are appreciative of the joy such basics can bring.
Our Educational Programme continues in supporting
Ailsa Gillett OAM and April Milliss at the Sorry Day celebrations in
Canberra.
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from the senior school (cont'd)
Celebrating Easter at Life For Kids.
children with literacy difficulties and in helping older teens
who remain at school with assessment tasks. A number of
volunteers have also assisted in gaining placements for teens
at Eora TAFE and Tranby College (Aboriginal Colleges) and
at Ultimo TAFE to further their studies.
Thanks to the lifesavers and board riders of the Northern
Beaches, and the Fire Brigade at Narrabeen, we had many
wonderful days with the kids learning to ride the surf and
after the trip to the Fire Brigade, a number had dreams
of being firemen. Indoor rockclimbing has also been very
popular, bringing trust between children and volunteers who
‘guide the ropes’.
A number of us from Life For Kids had the privilege of
attending Sorry Day in Canberra – a day of ‘dream time’
to reflect on the past with hopes for the future.
Monty Pryor, a renowned Aboriginal storyteller,
entertained at breakfast and brought the kids closer to their
rich heritage and culture.
Weekly Saturday breakfasts continue to be a time of
great community spirit, with sporting activities and birthday
celebrations when we are also able to respond to the many
needs and crises our children and families experience.
We are indebted to our dedicated volunteers and to
generous donors who enable us to accompany children
and their families through poverty and crises, and to bring
hope for the future.
Mrs Ailsa Gillett OAM
Convenor
World Youth Day
2008 at St Aloysius’
College
In July 2008 the largest youth
event in the world will be held
in Sydney. World Youth Day
will gather young people from around the world to build
bridges of friendship and hope between continents,
peoples and cultures. Pope John Paul II was inspired by
the great gatherings of the world’s youth for Palm Sunday
events in Rome and therefore he decided to establish
WYD as a special occasion which occurs every 2-3 years
in a different international city. It is a great way to reach
out to the next generation of Catholics.
The first WYD was held in 1986 in Rome and soon it
will be our beautiful city of Sydney which will host the XXIII
World Youth Day, making it the tenth international World
Youth Day. While WYD celebrates young people’s Catholic
faith, its message is relevant for all people. The event
welcomes people of all backgrounds wishing to join in the
experience. Up to 500,000 people are expected to gather
for WYD08, which is larger than the Olympic Games that
were held in Sydney in 2000. His Holiness Pope Benedict
XVI will make his first visit to Australia for World Youth Day
2008. It will be the first Papal visit to Australia for thirteen
years.
St Aloysius’ College will be involved in several significant
events and preparations leading up to WYD. The College
will be a Youth Festival site where thousands of young
people will attend. This is shaping up to be quite exciting
with a range of events, presentations, bands and exhibitions
all planned. At Aloysius’ we will be billeting over 160
students from our Jesuit Schools in Melbourne, Adelaide,
the Philippines, New Zealand, Micronesia and the United
States. Fourteen of our Old Boys will be involved in the
Magis 08 Programme in a variety of experiments. Over
250 of our students, staff and Old Boys have registered to
be part of such a memorable event.
The College Community has raised funds to sponsor five
young people from our Jesuit School, Xavier High School
in Micronesia, six students from St Josephs Kiangan in the
Philippines and another nine students from the Clontarf
Aboriginal School in Western Australia to join us in Sydney
for WYD 2008.
A student leadership committee has been appointed and
is working tirelessly and enthusiastically with Loreto students
to organise liturgies and events for the students who have
registered for WYD.
At the end of last term, the WYD Cross, Icon and
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and Icon. It was a great privilege to be able to carry both
the Cross and Icon for a period, which caused me to reflect
upon my spirituality and how I should try to be a better
person and Christian.
It was a truly enlightening experience and one which
will remain with me for the rest of my life. We were greeted
by over six thousand spectators in Tumbalong Park, which
was electrifying. The group of Aloysian families enjoyed
the musical entertainment, Aboriginal dancing and the
premiere of the World Youth Day Sydney (WYD08) theme
song, ‘Receive the Power’, which was performed by Guy
Sebastian and Paulini. To think they had all been waiting for
their short opportunity with the cross and icon when I had
spent the best part of a few hours in its company proved
how blessed I truly was.
Aloysian Pilgrims carry the Cross at Star of the Sea Church, Kirribilli.
Message Stick were received by our Cadet unit at Garden
Island and at College Chapel on April 6. At 1.30pm, the
WYD Cross entered the Chapel, its weight being borne by
members from our own WYD Committee. Congratulations
to the staff, parents and students who led us in prayer and
were involved in carrying the cross from College Chapel
to the Blessed Mary McKillop Chapel in North Sydney.
We are so fortunate in Sydney to have these opportunities
to engage with the WYD Cross, Icon and Message Stick
before World Youth Day in July. Encounters like these help to
make WYD a reality for us and the many parents and staff
who come on board, help to ensure its success. Benjamin
Carrozzi (Year 11), Allister Haire (Year 12) and Michael
Dennet (Year 11) share with us their moving reflections as
they encountered the Cross and Icon during this time.
World Youth Day is unique and like no other previous
event experienced in Australia’s history. It will also be a
wonderful opportunity to explore and deepen the spirituality
and faith of our young people in such an exciting and
supportive environment.
Mr Joe El-Khoury
World Youth Co-ordinator
The Journey of the Cross and Icon
On July 1, I was fortunate enough to be invited to
attend the ceremony for the arrival of the World
Youth Day Cross and Icon at Mary MacKillop
Chapel in North Sydney. Along with fellow Aloysian Joseph
Gaudioso (Year 11), we were some of the first to venerate
the World Youth Day Cross and Icon on its arrival into
Australia.
The Mass was followed by a long procession from
the church over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the waiting
youth gathered at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour.
The procession contained a large segment of the forever
growing Aloysian families who all were able to share the
extraordinary experience of spending time with the Cross
Staff, parents and pupils carry the WYD Cross to Lavender Bay.
Overall it was an extremely good experience and one
which I will remember for the rest of my life. I am really
looking forward to World Youth Day 2008 as this will be a
great opportunity for young Australians to express their faith
in the company of fellow Catholic pilgrims from throughout
the world.
Benjamin Carozzi (Year 11)
Carrying the Cross when it arrived
at St Aloysius’ College
On Sunday 6 April, around thirty boys from the
College were lucky enough to experience the
coming of the official World Youth Day Cross and
Icon to our very doorstep here at the College. Commencing
at midday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Kirribilli,
the cross was carried across Kirribilli and Milsons Point
by various Aloysians including College Captain Samuel
Stevens, Vice Captain Adam Pasfield, WYD student leader
Maurice Van Stolk (all Year 12) and the members of the
WYD student committee in a spectacular display of faith
and spirituality. With the participation of other schools
including Marist North Sydney and Loreto Kirribilli, services
were held throughout the day as the cross was carried,
from Star of the Sea Church to Loreto Kirribilli, St Aloysius'
College, and finally to St Francis Xavier Church at Lavender
Bay where the Icon and Cross left Aloysian hands to be
farewelled until their return on World Youth Day in July.
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from the senior school (cont'd)
World Youth Day became clear to me. In such an enormous
celebration of the Catholic Church and of God’s love,
we have the chance to truly foster and encourage the
development of the modern church. On an internal level, we
have the opportunity to grow spiritually with the environment
that this youth event will provide. I really feel privileged and
exceptionally lucky to be involved in such an event, and even
more privileged that I may have the opportunity to carry the
official WYD cross with my fellow Aloysians.
Allister Haire (Year 12)
Timothy Hughes worships at the WYD Cross.
As led by our celebrant Bishop Gregory O’Kelly SJ, the
services at the various locations gave everyone, including
students and families, the opportunity to venerate the Cross
and Icon in their own way. Physical veneration of the Cross
and Icon took various forms for different people. Some knelt
in silent reflection before the Cross, some lay their hands on
it in prayer. Kissing of the Cross was also not uncommon.
But of much more importance was how each individual
engaged with God whilst venerating the Cross. Physical
worship acts as a means of exhibiting our faith, but as we
reflect spiritually on what the Cross stands for, we come
to a renewed and deeper understanding of Christ’s love
for humanity. By remembering the profound influence this
lasting symbol has had for centuries on the human race, it
becomes clear exactly why the WYD Cross has such an
emotional and spiritual influence on so many people.
For me personally, the Cross brought to mind the theme
for World Youth Day in 2008 as received from Pope
Benedict XVI:
‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you will be my witnesses.’ (Acts 1:8)
Occurring after the death and resurrection of Jesus, this
passage represents the birth of the Church. However, on
a deeper and more intimate level, I see this passage to
be significant of our experience of Christ in all things. As
witnesses of Christ’s love, we hold the future of the Church
in our hands. After carrying the Cross, the purpose of
MAGiS Youth Festival – A walk
across the Bridge
MAGiS, the Latin word for ‘more’, is the Ignatian
program prior to WYD. It is a collaborative venture
by the Sisters of Charity, the Faithful Companions
of Jesus, the Religious of the Sacred Heart, the Loreto
Sisters and the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). St Ignatius Loyola
used the term MAGiS to help people understand that after
recognising our gifts and talents we then develop them for
the Greater Glory of God.
MAGiS is sponsoring one of several youth festivals
throughout the city which take place during the peak
of WYD week activities. Our festival combines a youth
festival and a film festival, each embedded in the Ignatian
tradition. The MAGiS Youth Festival will take place at the
College, and it will run simultaneously with the Iñigo Film
Festival taking place at Loreto Kirribilli. Operating hours
for both venues will be Wednesday 16 July from 2.00pm
– 10.00pm, Thursday 17 July from 7.00pm – 10.00pm
and again on Friday 18 July from 2.00pm – 3.30pm.
We can expect to see a few thousand people
making the trek across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to
experience a truly wonderful event. Overseas pilgrims
will help to kick off festivities with native dances from their
respective countries including: Mauritius, Kenya, Tonga,
The Philippines, Madagascar and Hungary. The renowned
Visayas University Choir of Cebu in the Philippines will
present a performance not to miss and our centre stage will
have bands from St Aloysius’ College, local Sydneysiders
including Worship in the City, Uplift and the Christian
Singles Music Ministry.
Over the course of the three days, there will be plenty
of food and art. MAGiS will run a café overlooking Sydney
Harbour that will be surrounded by displays of original art.
There will be Aboriginal art, religious icon paintings and
sacred Chinese scrolls. Festival goers will also be able to
appreciate art they create themselves whether they make
Guatemalan bracelets or participate in a hands-on painting
workshop.
In addition to the Film Festival, there will be film
screenings about social justice issues. La Posada by Mark
McGregor SJ tells the story of unaccompanied immigrant
children who illegally cross the US/Mexican border. Sister
Pauline Collins sgs will show The Jammed, a film about
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human trafficking in Australia. Both films have brought
leading actors to discuss these issues with Fr Richard
Leonard SJ and others from our community.
There are over twenty-five workshops and forums
scheduled at our Youth Festival. There are workshops for
young men and women who may question their faith. There
will be workshops for people passionate about social justice
and women’s issues. There will be discernment workshops
and workshops meant to embrace the Holy Spirit. We also
have physical workshops like Tai Chi and meditative Yoga.
Our forums will include presentations from Sister Ephigenia
Gachichi IBVM, the first Kenyan Loreto nun and Sam Clear,
a young man who has recently completed a pilgrimage of
29,000km around the world. Jesuit Social Services will host
a discussion about pressures for youth and Fr Mark Raper
SJ (SAC 1960), Fr Frank Brennan SJ and Meg Taylor will
discuss development and social justice.
Mr Joe El-Khoury
WYD Co-ordinator
World Youth Day
On Easter
Monday, 24
April 2008,
members of the St
Aloysius’ College
Cadet Unit engaged
with the Journey of the
World Youth Day Cross
and Icon at a special
ceremony conducted
by the Military Diocese
of Australia at the
Garden Island Naval
Base in Sydney.
Coinciding with
the Easter message
of peace by Pope
Benedict XVI, the
Aloysius’ Cadets joined about one hudred Australian
Defence Force personnel, family and friends to pray, through
these religious symbols of “Christ’s love for Humanity”, for
those who have died in service of our nation, for those who
are currently serving overseas on dangerous operations
and for Christ’s promise of peace to reign throughout the
troubled parts of the world.
The Aloysius’ Cadets were involved in carrying the
Cross and Icon across the Navy Base during a Rosary
Procession led by Bishop Max Davis, Catholic Bishop of
the Australian Defence Force. The procession of the Cross
and Icon also stopped in front of HMAS Darwin (one of
the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class Frigates) and the
HMAS Kuttabul Memorial for prayers.
At the conclusion of the procession, the Aloysius’ Cadets
joined Navy and Air Force cadets to form a guard of
honour outside the Navy Chapel as the Cross and Icon
were carried inside for veneration and the celebration of
Mass by Bishop Davis. The cadets were invited by the
Bishop to make a special engagement with Christ as they
venerated the Cross.
Bishop Davis thanked the cadets for their active
involvement: “We welcome the contribution that the St
Aloysius’ College Cadets have made to the success of
our ceremony. The cadet program and the World Youth
Day movement share a common bond in the promotion of
positive youth development throughout Australia. Therefore,
it is extremely pleasing to see that young Catholics in
the cadet corps are so enthusiastic about their faith and
wanting to come out and engage with Christ through the
Cross and Icon. They have represented their school with
great distinction.”
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon of Mary have
been travelling throughout the world since 1984, and
they are journeying through Australia in the lead-up to
World Youth Day in July 2008. The Australian Defence
Force’s involvement in World Youth Day is codenamed
Operation Testament which includes the provision of
security support to NSW Police for the event, as well as,
the hosting of hundreds of Australian and Foreign Military
Personnel as “Catholic pilgrims” to participate in the Papal
celebrations.
Captain Ivan Yau (SAC 1998)
Australian Army
Editor’s Note:
Ivan is an Officer in the Regular Army and is currently on
secondment as Liaison Officer to the Military Ordinariate of
Australia Joint Task Force Operation Testament, for World
Youth Day 2008.
A Lesson on Sydney’s Streets -
Nugacity
For the past fifteen years the Nugacity Group has
assisted the homeless people of Sydney city with a bed
every Thursday night. Based at St Canices’ Church,
the Jesuit Parish in King’s Cross, on Thursday evenings the
doors are opened for anyone who needs a bed, a cup of
coffee and someone to talk with. The Nugacity Group is
made up primarily of St Aloysius’ and St Ignatius’ Old Boys,
although over recent years the group has grown to include
TV personalities and sport stars among many other dedicated
individuals. However, the Jesuit Old Boys have always been
at the fundamental core of the organisation and without their
ongoing efforts, the group would never have survived.
Whilst the voluntary work is at times difficult, exhausting
and scary, the experiences that all our volunteers receive are
what make the job an amazingly rewarding experience.
The chance to make a real difference in a person’s life and
to share just some of what they have been through is truly
awe-inspiring. Most of the guests who visit us are past or
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current drug addicts. With this comes its associated stigma;
they’ve been labelled as junkies, derelicts and ‘no hopers’.
However, shared by all of them is a sense of humanity and
community. This is something that affects every volunteer
and from which they can learn much.
One story I will share occurred on a Thursday in February
when I sat with a twenty-four year old young women called
Bec. Whilst our discussion began with a debate on the
advantages of six spoons of instant coffee rather than two, it
moved to how her life had led her to this point. At her young
age she already had five children, the eldest of whom was
nine. Three of her children had been taken away from her
and put into foster care within three weeks of their births
and were all now in another state. Her other two children
had been killed in a car accident involving the children’s
father, now in prison. Despite no home, no education, and
no job, her smile never left her face as she sat holding
hands with her best friend who is also homeless and also
pregnant. Bec told me that she had kept her good friend
clean throughout the pregnancy, that was her true job, and
that they were going to raise the child together in community
housing which was due to be approved in a matter of
weeks. Together they had done all the research and had
taken all the right steps to ensure that no-one could take this
child away from them. There was no way Bec was going
to let her friend go through what she had.
Every single person who stops in and sees us for a
bed has a story just like Bec’s. They are all struggling and
whilst happy to accept our help, they would do anything
for each other within their own segregated community. They
know that the unconditional help and care of a true friend
makes them luckier than any other person. It is a remarkable
lesson to learn and puts into perspective the importance of
any material wealth. It makes you wonder whether we all
must leave the comforts of life to know what being human
is really all about.
This May we will be expanding the Nugacity mission
to include Sunday nights. With the help of the St Aloysius’
College St Vincent de Paul Society, we will be able to
offer a bed for the night and a friendly face to talk to for
Sydney’s homeless. Students will be given the opportunity to
accompany our experienced volunteers for the early shift to
assist with setting up the sleeping quarters and welcoming
the guest for the evening with a cup of coffee and cheese
on toast. We would also love to hear from any Old Boys
or anyone else desiring to get involved with Nugacity.
Volunteers are always a God send.
Whilst Nugacity provides the hands-on help, all of it
would be in vain without the support of the community.
We are always short of bedding and mattresses as we
move into winter, but it always seems that when our need is
greatest that the community miraculously delivers. If readers
have any old pillows, pillow cases, sheets or blankets that
would otherwise end up in the bin, please think of those in
need. Whilst a blanket may not seem much, it is enough to
save a life on a cold winter night on Sydney’s streets. We
would welcome any help you can offer. Donations can be
left at College Reception or delivered to St Canices’ Parish
Office.
James Harrison (SAC 2003)
Under the Bridge: One night
on The Philippines Immersion,
December 2007
Movement is not something to expect from Manila
traffic. What was originally planned to be a
two and a half hour trip turned into a seven hour
marathon. The slums outside our window did not shock us
like they used to, we had been in the Philippines for almost
a month now. The eleven or so crammed in the back of the
van with Mr El-Khoury did not stare out the window with the
hypnotized amazement of our first days in Manila. But still
some things challenged us. The first place we visited was a
street corner, and people poured out of nowhere to get the
food and toys. Three of us had to stand by the door to form
a human wall preventing kids sneaking in and taking more
food. The desperation was disturbing. Four kids in front of
us broke into a fight over a pair of jeans, won in the end by
a ten-year-old puffing on a filterless cigarette. The line grew
out along the concrete as people realized what we were
there to do. As we left, some of the children jumped on the
back of the van to try and get more. They held on as long
as they could as we sat in the van, speechless.
That silence was broken by the next discovery. In
another lane a group of boys, much younger than us by
the looks of them, were sneaking behind a blue car and,
to our amazement, one boy climbed under it and began
to unscrew the spare tyre attached to the bottom of the car.
When the truck began to move my heart skipped a beat,
as the boy rolled out and climbed to safety. Mr El-Khoury
explained to us that many of the boys were addicted to
rugby, a local glue that is sniffed by those in poverty to dull
Year 11s on the road with Old Boy Jack O’Donaghue (SAC 2007)
(above right).
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hunger pains, not the game (which lead to some strange
expressions when I said I enjoyed it!).
As dusk set on the polluted horizon, we staggered
on through the traffic, past the slums and shipyards. We
passed Smoky Mountain, once landfill populated by
the most desperately poor, where people quite literally
drowned in rubbish. Past many deltas of the river where
the slums continued on feeble-looking stilts giving it the
appearance of a caricature of Venice, while waiting for our
next destination.
It was quite dark by the time we pulled off the
expressway into the familiar sight of slums. I volunteered to
stay back and guard the truck, assuming that this place was
going to be exactly like the rest. And I sat and watched as
my friends went and dragged the remains of the food and
toys. People flooded them instantly, coming out from under
the bridge. It was unbelievable. The people weren’t fighting
and shoving like on the street-corner, but waiting for us to
hand them gifts and then move out of the way. When one
in our group had run out of toys, the next child in line simply
said, “Oh well, Merry Christmas.”
Thomas O’Donahoo (Year 11), Kurt Simek (Year 11), Mr Joe El-Khoury
and Mark Sindone (Year 11) with the community under the freeway
on-ramp: smoke-filled, poor, but still happy.
At that stage the trip took a turn into the surreal. We were
invited into the slum where these people lived. Under an onramp
to a highway the community had created walls made
out of cardboard and nailed them to the side. Near the
entrance was a small pile of burning wood with a cooking
pot on top. Inside was a mess of beds and cardboard.
Some of the beds were separated by cardboard, but most
of them lay in rows looking like a dormitory. The roof was
black and the sound of the highway above us was constant.
Little kids played around us and a few of the elderly got up
to see who these strangers were. The looks on our faces
told the story.
And suddenly we were back in the van again. The bus
trip back was as long as the trip there. More slums, the
silence occasionally broken by discussion of our experience.
The traffic edged its way out of Manila, trees began to
appear and rice paddies flickered with the reflected moon
passing above us. The night drew upon us.
At the end of every experience we had in the
Philippines, after every reflection we would ask ourselves,
“Where is God in all of this?” And sometimes that was the
hardest question to ask. Some nights God was in the kids
we played with, sometimes in the places themselves that we
visited. I remember that someone said he saw God in our
faces the night we went under that on-ramp. I’d like to think
that it was. But also I think it was in everything about that
place, and in the fact that they could survive.
A lot of what is seen in The Philippines Immersion
Programme is overwhelming. Sitting here in Sydney a
month since we returned, I’m still unable to come to terms
with much of what we saw. But I still affirm that the people
whom I met on this trip have blessed me with memories,
experiences and insights that are truly cherished.
Joseph McKenzie (Year 11)
Born for Greater Things
Early in 2009 a group of Old Boys will travel to the
Philippines to spend time working and living in a local
community. The programme is based on the Immersion
Experience the current students of the College in Years 10
and 11 have the opportunity to go on. The trip is a chance
to give something back in a very real and practical way.
The idea for the trip came about over a few drinks and
discussions with Fr Ross Jones SJ and others, about the
desire to make a difference and to look at opportunities
outside the normal avenues of giving. The transition to fulltime
work and university happens quickly and often leaves
very little time to give something back to the community.
Using the existing framework in place seemed like the best
option, with some tweaking, to suit the time restraints of
those involved. The fact that all those involved either work
full-time or are at university means the trip is shorter and
more intensive than the students’ experience, and there will
be a greater emphasis on fundraising.
A group of twelve young Old Boys will head to areas
around the capital of the Philippines, Manila, in January 2009.
The group will consist of boys from the Classes of 2000,
2001, 2003,2004 and 2005, as well as a Jesuit Novice
and Fr Ross Jones SJ. For a little over two weeks we will be
building housing, living and interacting in the local community,
as well as spending time in the local prison system.
We have been in the process of establishing a charitable
organisation to be called ‘Born for Greater Things’. The
name succinctly captures the ethos of what we experienced
at Aloysius’, particularly the desire to better oneself whilst at
the same time being mindful of those less fortunate around
us. It is also a clear indication of the aims we want to
focus the organisation efforts on, namely the promotion of
individuals less fortunate, the alleviation of poverty and the
promotion of education. In the upcoming months we will
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be holding a number of fundraisers, starting with a movie
night in June. The money raised will go towards housing
materials, basic needs on the ground and the establishment
of educational scholarships for individuals we meet over
there in particular need.
As was seen in the federal budget, much has been said
about how education and training go hand in hand with
prosperity and self worth. The people we will be helping
are born into their circumstances, into a perpetual cycle of
poverty and, as a result, have no room for hope. It is our
aim that our modest contribution can break the cycle and
give people a chance that many of us take for granted. The
ability to dream, plan and enjoy life. Ultimately we hope
that the ‘Born for Greater Things’ organisation can become
a vehicle for Old Boys and others alike to look at areas of
need and to make a difference. It will not be focused solely
on the Philippines and will hopefully expand to have both
a local and international flavor over the years. Old Boys of
the College are doing great work all over the globe from
orphanages in Africa to dealing with the very real poverty
seen in Redfern and in Elizabeth Bay at St Canice’s Kitchen;
it is our desire that eventually that ‘Born for Greater Things’
can contribute to these projects. In the future, Old Boys of
all ages will be able to get involved and the establishment
of this organization and the framework for the trip will
hopefully provide the spark or opportunity to do so.
If you are willing to donate, contribute a prize or auction
item or would like to sponsor the endeavor please contact
me on 9210 6294 or email me at Nicholas.Edwards@
corrs.com.au
Nicholas Edwards (SAC 2000)
Winter Co-curricula Jersey
Presentation
In June, a Co-curricula Assembly was held and the
representatives of the Winter Firsts teams were presented
with their Jersey. The Guest speaker for the Assembly was
Mr Jim L’Estrange (SAC 1974), the CEO of NSW Rugby.
Prior to his appointment to the Waratah’s, Mr L’Estrange
was the CEO of Star City Casino and worked in investment
banking for Westpac and Citi Bank in London and Sydney.
He also taught English and history at the College from
1977 – 1983. As a student at the College, Jim represented
the College with distinction: he was Captain of the First XV
Rugby, was Captain of the First XI Cricket, played CAS First
XV Rugby and Cricket. Whilst a student at Sydney University,
Jim was awarded a University Blue for Cricket and Rugby,
and was a member of the Australian Universities Rugby
Team who played the All Blacks. When presenting the
Jerseys, Jim spoke of the importance of active involvement
in co-curricular activities and the lessons learned from being
a member of a team.
Pictured below is Jim (on far left of picture) with members
of the 2008 First XV squad.
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2020 Summit, Canberra 19 and
20 April
Two Old Boys recently took part in the 2020 Summit
held in Canberra. Michael L’Estrange (SAC 1970) who
is the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade, and Dr John Kramer (SAC 1971), representing
Rural Doctors, spoke at the event. The following report was
written by Dr John Kramer.
Well, how do you sum up an event such as this?
It’s never been done before in Australia and was
producing a variety of responses before it even
started. However, for this participant and, I suspect, for the
large majority who attended, it was an utterly stimulating
occasion. It left me with a strong sense of optimism for the
future of Australia.
My detailed impressions were formed mainly through
involvement in the stream entitled, Towards the Future of
Rural Industry and Communities. This was one of ten streams
which addressed key areas such as Health, the Economy
and Indigenous Australia. I also spoke with a number of
“summiteers” during the session breaks and attended the
various plenary sessions, which were a mixture of panelstyle
interviews or personal viewpoints from selected
speakers, some live and some pre-recorded. All that was
interesting, but the heart of the exercise was in the individual
groups where we could get to know each other on a much
more personal level and to work cooperatively on our areas
of special interest.
Each session was co-chaired by one expert and the
current relevant minister. In my case it was former Deputy
Prime Minister and National Party Leader, The Hon Tim
Fischer, together with Agriculture Minister, The Hon Tony
Burke MP. I sensed that the current ministers had stepped
back from their portfolio and left most of the active
management to their co-chairs. I never felt constrained as
to what ideas I might bring forward and how they might
be presented to the group. The major limitation was time,
Tim Fischer and John Kramer at 2020 Summit, 19 April 2008.
not goodwill or opportunity. We worked in various sized
groups, ranging from the full group of 100 down to sub
–groups of around 25 which divided further downwards to
groups of 5-7 to consider specific issues.
The combined group met on a number of occasions.
The venue was the Opposition Party Room. This led to the
incongruous sight of Tim Fischer and Tony Burke co-chairing
the meetings which took place in a room where photos of
Liberal Party Leaders from Sir Robert Menzies to Brendan
Nelson adorned the walls!
And so to the issues: these were many and varied, and
there were many that were considered by other groups as
well as mine. Rural Health is a major concern to all rural
residents, so I found ready ears for my message of enhanced
support for rural GPs and families to better recruit and retain
them. I emphasised the need for the spouse/partner of the
GP to be considered as well. Their employment needs must
be seen as of equal importance, along with issues such as
education for children and suitable housing.
The major national health problem was clearly indigenous
health. This is best illustrated by the seventeen-year gap in
life expectancy between indigenous and non-indigenous
Australians. Extinguishing the gap was cited by the Prime
Minister, Kevin Rudd, as an immediate priority for Australia.
Few, if any, would disagree.
The Rural Group learnt a new phrase which seemed
to resonate with most. “Easy Entry, Gracious Exit” is the
term coined by NSW Rural Doctors’ Network CEO, Dr Ian
Cameron, another 2020 Summiteer, to describe the process
by which a pre-determined entity such as a Division of
General Practice and Local Government, takes responsibility
for all aspects of practice management. This frees the GP
up to see patients only and attend to related duties. The
doctor has no need to locate premises, hire or fire staff, do
BAS statements and so on. They have guaranteed locum
relief together with adequate recreational and study leave.
When the time comes to go they can depart in an orderly
manner with the worries of self-replacement removed. This
could well become the model of General Practice in most
parts of rural and remote Australia. Regional Australia
would perhaps continue with the existing model, although it
should be noted that the “corporates” are taking an interest
in these towns now.
One issue which I felt obliged to highlight was the
parlous state of the Pacific Highway on the North Coast
of NSW. I travel on it daily and pass an ever increasing
number of crosses marking the sites of fatal accidents. Only
two weeks ago two semi trailers collided between Coffs
Harbour and Woolgoolga. One driver was killed, either by
trauma or incineration, or both. The Highway was blocked
most of the day and long diversions were mandatory. The
only positive was that B-Doubles were sent back to the New
England Highway for the day. Such accidents are regular
events. At the current rate it will take until 2020 or longer to
achieve the required divided dual carriageway and town
bypasses from Newcastle to Tweed Heads. How many
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Drs John Kramer and Brendan Nelson (Past Parent) at the 2020 Summit.
more people will die or be seriously injured remains to be
seen! (On my arrival home I checked the local papers to
find that yet another semi-trailer accident had blocked the
Highway for most of Saturday morning!)
In more general terms rural infrastructure was seen as of
crucial importance. An enhanced railway network to open
up the north of Australia, which may have to take on the
role of the “Food Basket of Asia”, was strongly supported,
together with a significantly enhanced road network in those
regions. The use of traditional lands for water storage and
agriculture would clearly have to be negotiated with their
indigenous occupants. A detailed analysis of soil conditions
and water storage opportunities would be mandatory as a
first step.
I argued for a national system of registration for doctors
and other health workers. This would make our health
workforce much more flexible and thus be better able to
respond to changing circumstances as well as crises. I
stressed the need for the relevant colleges, such as the
RACGP, to continue to determine the standards which
would apply. Medical boards would still deal with situations
where standards were not being met.
A further issue discussed was the concept of the “Rural
Health Obligation”. This picks up on material recently
prepared by the RDAA. It was strongly supported. It would
define a minimum standard of health services that a rural
community might expect. The body responsible for those
services would then have to deliver.
We were all asked to deliver our “Big Idea” in our
groups. This was difficult as most of us had a number of
big ideas. In the end I drew on my own clinical frustrations
of trying to help families of children with significant learning
and behavioural disorders. These are the children with
ADHD, autism, dyslexia, ODD and so forth, perhaps 10%
of all children in Australia. I advocated for a comprehensive
assessment of learning and behaviour in the year prior to
commencing school, that is, from ages four to five years. This
would be in addition to the current assessments of hearing,
vision and dentition. To me it makes much more sense
to identify these children with special needs before they
enter the school system, in order to provide the necessary
interventions to ameliorate these conditions. Undiagnosed
and untreated these children represent a high risk in an
education system with major learning and behavioural
deficits. That in turn places them at high risk of not fulfilling
their potential in life. They are overrepresented in the ranks
of the unemployed, underemployed, and prison population:
a disaster which could be avoided by early recognition of
difficulties combined with appropriate interventions. Whilst
this is not a purely rural issue, it is worse in the country due
to the lack of many allied health and specialist services, not
to mention GPs.
Despite discussing such major concerns, the mood was
one of great optimism. We sensed that the doors of our
Federal Government have been thrown open and we are
being asked for advice. One can but hope this situation
lasts indefinitely. The proof of the Government’s good
intentions will be in the results. For the moment we should
stay engaged and be ready to offer further advice when the
realities of government, budgets and competing concerns
intrude. Meanwhile it’s a case of “Watch this space”.
John Kramer (SAC 1971)
New Jesuit on Staff
The Aloysian Family warmly welcomes Fr Jack McLain SJ to
the staff of St Aloysius’ College. Fr McLain is a Jesuit who
has served as a chaplain in the US Army, as a superior
of a Jesuit community, a development officer (fund raiser),
and a pastoral assistant in a large Jesuit parish. He grew up
about an hour west of Seattle, Washington in the US. He
has lived in New England, the southern part of the US and
all over the world. As a chaplain, he served in the US Army’s
82nd Airborne Division and with the 3rd Special Forces
Group (Airborne) which included tours all over western Africa,
Kosovo, and two tours of Afghanistan. He enjoys finding
God in all things, but especially in nature skiing, surfing,
hunting, fishing, mountain biking and rock climbing. He also
is an unrepentant
gadget and
computer nut.
He has come
to love the stars
of the Southern
Cross and country
Australia and likes
to see both every
chance he gets.
Father McLain,
who will be on
staff for at least the
next two years, is
teaching RE and
is also involved in
the College Cadet
Fr Jack McLain SJ
Unit.
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Summer Season Review, 2007-2008
Basketball
The First V finished a creditable fourth in the CAS
Competition under Coach and MIC Michael Turton.
The Team did very well in home games in Magis Term,
defeating Knox Grammar School, Waverley College
and Trinity Grammar School. Michael Suffield (Year 12)
was selected for the CAS First V. The College successfully
hosted its first Australian Jesuit Schools Basketball Carnival.
The Team defeated St Ignatius’ College Riverview in the
early rounds. Two players, Michael Suffield (Year 12) and
Mitchell Axam (Year 12), were selected in the Australian
Jesuit Schools Team.
The best performing teams this season included the
9Bs, coached by staff member and Old Boy Nicholas
Penn (SAC 1992 ),and the 7As ,who were undefeated
in Magis Term. In other basketball developments, Mr John
Hoyle was appointed as Director of Basketball. John has
a strong background in basketball and is also the FIBA
Oceania Development Manager. John’s immediate impact
was obvious, especially with our younger teams.
Cricket
Like its basketball counterparts, the First XI also finished
fourth in the CAS Competition with two wins over
Waverley College and Cranbrook School. Captain Joseph
Jenkins (Year 12) was selected in the CAS First XI and was
appointed the Team Captain. Staff member Mr Andrew
Quinane took over the coaching position from Mr Michael
Rogan whilst staff member Mrs Caroline Linschoten handled
the scoring responsibilities. At the Australian Jesuit Schools
Carnival at Riverview, the team managed only to win one
game against St Ignatius’ College Adelaide. However,
two of our younger cricketers, Andrew Devaraj (Year 10)
and Patrick Francis (Year 11), were both selected in the
Australian Jesuit Schools Team.
The best performing teams included the 8As, who have
remained undefeated in the Senior School after two seasons
of cricket (2006-2007 and 2007-2008). The 7Bs were
undefeated in Magis Term. They were coached by Old Boy
Angus Ryan (SAC 2005).
Swimming
The College Swim Team had a very successful season
under new MIC and staff member Miss Erin Hogan
and Head Coach Mr Graeme Brewer. In the lead up to
the CAS Championships, the team along with Monte Sant’
Angelo Mercy College, won the annual SCECGS Redlands
Carnival and thus reclaimed the trophy won last year. The
team was also runner up at the St Patrick’s Strathfield,
Oakhill College and our own invitational carnival. At the
CAS Championships, the College performed superbly to
finish fourth after pushing Knox Grammar School and Barker
College for second spot right through the evening. The team
was only thirty-eight points behind second placed Knox
Grammar School. Both Waverley College and Cranbrook
School were over one hundred points behind us on the
score board. Many boys recorded personal bests and a
large number of achieved placings in championship and
division races.
Our Year 12 swimmers led by example with Luke
Veverka (Captain), Adam Pasfield (Vice Captain), Stefan
Prendergast and John Carroll all standing out on the
night. Luke Veverka broke the College record in the 50
m Freestyle with a time of 24.97. Two other College
records were broken including Mark Sindone (Year 11),
16 years Breastroke (32.37) and Matthew Jepson (Year 8),
14 years 100 Freestyle (55.77). Matthew Jepson added
to his list of CAS records with a new record in the 100
Freestyle. Winners on the night included Matthew Jepson
(50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle and 50 Butterfly), Elliot Long
(Year 9) in the 50 Freestyle and 50 Butterfly and Chris
Sudarmana (Year 11) in the 100 Backstroke.
Individually, Matthew Jepson had a magnificent season.
Matthew won the 200 Individual Medley at Nationals along
with placing third in the 200 Freestyle. He also won three
Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the NSW All Schools
Championships and has qualified to represent NSW at the
Pan Pacific Games in December. Elliot Long also competed
at Nationals finishing fifth in the 50 m Freestyle.
Twelve students represented CAS at the CIS
Championships. Captain Luke Veverka won the 50 Freestyle
and was later placed fifth at NSW All Schools.
The College for the first time fielded a swim team in the
Head of the Harbour Two Kilometre Swim. This event was
open to all categories, clubs, businesses and schools Our
swim team of Matthew Jepson (Year 8), Elliot Long (Year 9),
Ben Klarich (Year 11) and Marcus Anderson (Year 9) beat
home all other teams. Matt Jepson was individually placed
third in the event.
Miss Hogan and Mr Brewer are to be congratulated on
their outstanding efforts throughout the season in organising
and preparing the Team for each carnival and for ensuring
that the season was so successful. My thanks also extend to
staff members Mr Damian Corrigan (SAC 1971) and Mrs
Marie Taylor, along with the Parent Swim Committee for
their invaluable support
Tennis
The First IV won the CAS Premiership this season, losing
only one match in the entire season. The Team included
Alexander Patten (Year 12) (Captain), Nicolas Fuentes (Year
10), Harry Kelleher (Year 9) and Aaron Roberts (Year 11).
Alex was later selected in the CAS First IV and Nic and
Harry in the CAS Second IV. Harry was also selected in the
CIS Under 15s.
The Team performed extremely well at the Australian
Jesuit Carnival at Riverview in December. The boys beat
Xavier College for the first time and were not far off wining
their first ever Jesuit Carnival. With such a young squad and
with so much talent available, the boys have their sights set
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on winning the next Carnival in Adelaide later this year.
The Opens also won the Secondary Schools Challenge,
thus retaining the trophy won last year. Team members
included Nicolas Fuentes (Year 10), Maurice Van Stolk (Year
12), Benjamin Pfister (Year 10), Matthew Rowland (Year 9),
Justin Lam (Year 9) and Robin Pfister (Year 7). Other teams to
perform well this season included the Second IV who were
second in the competition. The 8As lost only one game all
year, whilst the 7As were undefeated in Magis Term.
Volleyball
The College fielded three teams this season. The First VI
won four games and finished third in the competition.
They were coached by Old Boy Simon Lobascher (SAC
2007). Both the Second and Third VI won the majority
of games all season. Old Boy Alexander To (SAC 2007)
assisted with in coaching both teams. Staff member Mr
Mark Gair acted very capably as MIC.
Waterpolo
The First VII lost only one game in the season, to St Ignatius’
College, when both teams played for the CAS/GPS
Competition Premiership. St Ignatius’ was too strong on the
day and our team had to settle for second placing, equaling
their result from 2006-2007. Still the team was clearly the
top Associated School team in the Competition. Old Boys
Jeremy May (SAC 2002) and Peter de Gail (SAC 2002)
assisted Coach and Parent, Mr Mario Sindone with the First
VII. The Second VII, under Old Boy Charles Edwards (SAC
2005) also had their share of wins.
The 16As also had a very successful season winning most
of the matches. The 14s improved their match performances
throughout the season under the care of Old Boys Lionel
Newton (SAC 2006) and Sam Gladman (SAC 2006).
Four students have individually achieved very high honours
in this sport. Mark Sindone (Year 11), Paul Sindone (Year 9)
and Michael de Gail (Year 10) all made the CIS Team,
the NSW Under 16 Team that won at Nationals and all
ultimately made the Australian Youth Squad. Paul later made
the Under 18 Australian Team, whilst both Mark and Michael
were selected as reserves for the team. Harrison Williams
(Year 8) was selected in the Under 14 NSW Team.
Other Achievements
Athletics
College Captain Samuel Stevens (Year 12) won the 17
Years and Under 400 metres at NSW All Schools
Athletics, breaking the College record in the process.
Fencing
Our Under 15 Team comprising Matthew McEwen
(Year 9), Hayden Fitzgerald (Year 10) and Edoardo
Crepaldi-Malone (Year 6) won the Roberta Nutt Boys Shield
at the NSW Schools competition. Matthew McEwen (Year
9) was placed third in the individual event.
Surf Life Saving
At the Nationals Championships in Perth, Nicholas
Mulcahy (Year 10) won the 15 Years and Under Beach
Sprint and along with Trent Klouzal (Year 10), won the
Cameron Relay. Trent also won the Board Rescue and was
second in the Swim Team and third on the Board Relay.
Timothy Kirkby (Year 11) came fifth in the Champion Lifesaver
Competition and third in the Under 17 Board Race. Matthew
White (Year 10) was a member of the Under 17 Relay Team
which came fifth and in the Under 19 Team which was
placed fourth.
Judo
Christopher Downes (Year 11) was selected in the NSW
Under 20s Team.
Winter Preview
Rugby
Mr Paul Harkin and Mr Alexander Prendergast are
again coaching the First XV this season. In trial games
so far, the First XV have beaten Kinross-Wollarai College, St
Andrew’s Cathedral School and St Pius X College.
Other teams to impress so far include the 16As, 15As,
15Bs with Old Boy Nicholas Geldens (SAC 2006) as
coach; and the 14As, with Old Boys Michael Morgan
(SAC 1973) and Peter Baumgart (SAC 1986) coaches. All
four teams are currently undefeated after four trial games.
In other rugby developments, staff member and Old Boy
Michael Taylor (SAC 1985) has been appointed Rugby
Director in the College for the Junior School and Under13
and 14 Age Groups. Michael’s role includes overseeing
the coaching in these age groups along with promoting the
game within the College.
Football
Mr Ian Gillan replaces Mr Nass Martino as Coach of the
First XI. Ian was in charge of the First XV in 2005 when
the Team had its best ever season. The Team started very
well against arguably the two strongest schools in football, St
Patrick’s College and Trinity Grammar School. The Team beat
St Patrick’s 1-0 and drew with Trinity 1-1. The Second XI are
being coached by Old Boy Guillaume Buckley (SAC 2006)
and despite suffering a few early losses, the team defeated
St Andrews’ Cathedral School First XI, 2-0.
All age groups have tasted success already. Standout
teams include the 7As, coached by Old Boy Matt
Carnuccio (SAC 2007) who have won their first three
games (8-1, 7-2 and 9-0 ); and the 9Bs and 7Cs with Old
Boy Marcus Braid (SAC 2006) in charge.
Tennis
The First IV are hoping to repeat their summer success
and capture the Winter CAS Trophy. They have beaten
Barker College, Cranbrook School and Waverley College
convincingly so far but went down to a very strong Knox
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Grammar School team. Other teams that should do well
include the Second IV, and the 10s and 8s age group.
Volleyball
The College is fielding two Opens teams this season. Old
boy Simon Lobascher (SAC 2007) is coaching the First
VI. To date the team defeated Barker College and Waverley
College, but lost narrowly to Knox Grammar School and
Sydney Grammar School. The First VI competition this
season will be very close as all schools have a team
capable of winning the CAS Competition. Our Second VI
are currently undefeated. Individually, Joaquin Reyes (Year
12) and Benjamin Lalic (Year 9) were selected in the CIS
Team. Benjamn was also selected in the NSW Under 16 All
Schools Team.
Cross Country
Staff member Mr Mark Gair has replaced Mr Justin
Langley as MIC. Justin will continue to be the MIC of
Athletics but has stepped down as MIC of Cross Country
after many years of wonderful service in this role.
This year the College is fielding its biggest squad ever.
Boys who have performed well already include Captain
Joseph Craft (Year 12) (Opens), Laurence Cong (Year 9) and
William Austin-Cray (Year 9) in the 16s, and Robert Joannides
(Year 7) in the 14s. Nine boys have qualified to represent
CAS at the coming CIS Championships. The College along
with the Cranbrook School successfully co-hosted the first of
the meets this year at Sydney Park, Homebush.
Fencing
number of College teams have qualified for the NSW
A Schools Championships. Individually, Matthew McEwen
(Year 9) finished seventh and Hayden Fitzgerald (Year 10)
tenth at the recent NSW Under 15 Championships.
Co-Curricula Fund Raising Dinner
The Co-Curricula Fund Raising Dinner was held towards
the conclusion of Magis Term at North Sydney Leagues
Club. It was a wonderful night with many of our cocurricula
activities well represented at the dinner. Guest
Speaker and former ultra-marathon runner and Australian
Achiever of the Year in 2000, The Hon Pat Farmer MP, was
inspirational in his words and highly entertaining. Fr Chris
Middleton SJ highlighted the many achievements in the
College Co-curricula Programme over the last thirty years,
whilst names of our National and State Representatives in
this period were on display throughout the course of the
evening. In the fullness of time, these many names will be
acknowledged on honour boards at the school.
Many thanks to those people who worked so hard
behind the scenes to make the evening the success it was.
They include from the College Development Office, Murray
Happ (SAC 1985) and Trish Flynn; the College Principal Fr
Middleton SJ; staff member Mr Michael Turton; College Past
Parent and Chairman of the Parent Co-curricula Committee,
Mr Garry Walker; and Current Parents Mr Murray Olds,
who was MC on the night,Mrs Debbie Edwards and Mrs
Lisa Owens. Over $30,000 was raised on the evening
which will be dispersed to the various Co-curricula activities
within the College.
CAS First XV Rugby and First XI Football Home
Games
Saturday 26 July v Knox Grammar School:
First XV at 3.15pm and the First XI at 10.15am
Saturday 2 August v Waverley College:
First XV at 3.15pm and the First XI at 10.15am
Saturday 9 August v Trinity Grammar School:
First XV 3.15pm and the First XI at 1.30pm. This game
will be our traditional end of season ‘double header’.
CAS Athletics Championships
This event will be held Thursday 18 September at Sydney
International Athletics Centre, Homebush.
Mr Paul Rowland (SAC 1973)
Director of Co-curricula
Volleyball Report
The final round of the CAS Volleyball season typified
the frustration the First VI experienced this season.
Unfortunately, the Firsts could not finish their season
on a high note. They were defeated 3 sets to 1 in their
final match against Knox Grammar School. A drop in
concentration at crucial stages in tightly contested matches
proved costly. Overall they finished third in the competition
which is still a pleasing result. Captain Daniel Park (Year
12) was superb in his leadership of this team. On behalf
of the players, I would like to thank Simon Lobascher (SAC
2007) both for his expertise and commitment as Coach.
Again many thanks to the parents who displayed solid
support every week. In particular I would like to thank Fr
Ross Jones for his unstinting support and presence at every
match in the summer season.
In contrast to the Firsts, the Second VI finished the CAS
competition in fine style, winning comfortably in two sets.
This result was indicative of their performance in each
match throughout the season. Overall this team improved
markedly over the course of the summer. Only two matches
were lost in the season to eventual premiers Trinity Grammar
School. I would like to thank Coach Alex To (SAC 2007)
for his enthusiastic and committed approach. Moreover
the parent support for the seconds was much appreciated
by the Coach and me. Travis Owens (Year 11), Dallius
Wilson (Year 11) and Julian Wilson (Year 10) were the most
consistent players in this team.
Finally, the Third VI placed second in their competition.
This team developed in skill and confidence throughout the
season. This was highlighted by the contest with eventual
premiers Trinity Grammar School. A deciding third set saw
them narrowly defeated 25-23. Richard Carroll (Year 11)
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and John Tobin (Year 11) made valuable contributions over
the course of the season. I would like to thank Coach Alex
To (SAC 2007) who provided strategy and structure for the
many individuals playing this sport for the first time.
Mr Mark Gair
MIC Volleyball
New Zealand Rugby Tour 2008
On 11 April, the last day of Term I forty-six rugby
players, five coaches and one physiotherapist
departed Sydney International Airport for the
capital of New Zealand, Wellington. Our aim was ten
days of intense rugby training and games to prepare
us well for the 2008 season. The players were touring
as two teams, an Opens Squad of senior boys, and a
Development Squad which was a mix of 15s, 16s and
some Opens players.
At the NZ Rugby Academy.
Wellington proved to be an ideal destination for a short
rugby tour. It is a small, beautiful city, very easy to navigate
and with their schools’ rugby of a high standard. There
Benjamin Shorter leads out the First XV at Silverstream.
was also the New Zealand International Rugby Academy,
started by ex-All Black, Murray Mexted, and staffed by an
expert panel of New Zealand provincial coaches. We
spent two days at the Academy.
We brought the warm weather with us when we flew
into Wellington on the Friday to begin our Tour. We settled
into our hotel, overlooking the city of Wellington. It was a
perfect location for either walking into the city or catching
buses to various venues around Wellington.
We began two days of a pre-season camp at the
grounds of Rongotai College; they were kind enough to let
us use their facilities and to provide the big game to end
our tour at the end of the week. On Monday we played
our first game against Hutt Valley High, a co-ed high school
of eighteen hundred students to the north of Wellington. It
proved a great start to the tour with the Development Squad
winning 71 – 0 and the Opens team victorious with a 41
– 5 scoreline.
For the next two days we attended The International
Rugby Academy where we underwent a specialised
programme of skills development with some of the best
provincial coaches in New Zealand. It was a wonderful
opportunity for the entire squad, both players and coaches,
Opens face the Rongotai First XV Haka.
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Rongotai First XV haka.
Opens after Rongotai Game.
to learn a great deal in an intense two days. There was
little rest for the squad with games against the strong St
Patrick’s College Silverstream on the Thursday. On this
day the weather turned wet and miserable, more like the
New Zealand we expected to see. In the wet conditions
the Aloysian sides fought very hard but proved no match
for their much bigger Kiwi opponents. The Development
Squad faced the Silverstream Second XV and went down
5 - 24. The First XV game was a tremendous challenge
with Silverstream fielding an enormous side and winning
0 - 41.
After six straight days of rugby, a rest day was much
needed and on the Friday the boys visited the New
Zealand National Museum, Te Papa, and spent the rest
of the day exploring Wellington city. The rest was needed
ahead of the game against Rongotai College, another very
strong Wellington school, with predominantly Maori and
Pacific Islander students. The games were hard against
much bigger opponents, but the Aloysians played extremely
tough rugby, implementing the many new skills gained on
tour. The Development Squad recorded their second victory
of the tour with a 31 - 0 win over the Rongotai Under 15s
squad. The First XV were in their game until the very end
when Rongotai scored a late try to seal the match 7 - 19.
Rongotai Under 15 haka.
The tour dinner that Saturday night was a wonderful
event with prizes awarded to the best players on tour. For
the Development Squad, prizes were awarded to Joseph
Riordan (Year 10) for Most Improved Player, Thomas
Hundleby (Year 10) for Best Forward, Matthew White (Year
10) for Best Back and the Best and Fairest player in the
Development Squad was awarded to William Thompson
(Year 10). The Opens Squad prizes were awarded to Harry
Hampton (Year 12) for Most Improved, Jeremy Gooden
(Year 12) as Best Back, Oscar Doughty (Year 12) as Best
Forward and the Best and Fairest player in the Opens
Squad went to Thomas Priddis (Year 11).
A special toast was given to every boy who had played
in the front row on tour. These players had displayed great
courage and strength against much larger opposition and
never shirked their task. They rightly received the admiration
of all the Tour Squad for their efforts.
All members of the Tour Squad had a tremendous time
and we are greatly indebted to the tireless work of Mr
Michael Turton who expertly organised the tour. All aspects
of the tour worked like clockwork and his efforts are greatly
appreciated.
Mr Paul Harkin
First XV Coach
2007 European Football Tour
On December 3, thirty Aloysians departed Sydney
for the football tour of a lifetime. Ahead lay fixtures
against Jesuit schools in England, Scotland and Italy,
as well as training sessions at some of Europe’s elite football
academies - Chelsea, Liverpool and AC Milan. Held every
three years, boys from Years 9, 10 and 11 were selected
to form two teams – the first comprising solely of Year 9s,
the second a combination of Years 10 and 11.
Our arrival in London in the early hours of the morning
allowed us ample time to take in the sights. Buckingham
Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the London
Eye were all points of interest. After a good nights sleep at
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Southwell House (the Jesuit Retreat Centre in London), the
squad travelled south west to Cobham, home of Chelsea’s
training facility and academy. A glimpse of the Chelsea
squad at work only inspired the boys further as they
engaged in a double training session. The following day
the boys put in a spirited performance against St Ignatius’
College, Enfield; our brother Jesuit school in London was
appreciative of the exchange. Presentations and a light
meal ensued after the game, cementing the friendships that
had begun on the field. Our time in London concluded
with a Championship fixture: Crystal Palace v Queens Park
Rangers and a tour of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s Home
ground.
Socceroo Captian Lucas Neill with the touring squad.
After four days in London, the group moved north to
Liverpool. Two days training at the Liverpool Football
Academy and two Premier League fixtures (Everton v
Fulham and Blackburn v West Ham) were among the
highlights of our time in ‘the North’. For many ,however,
the standout experience was meeting three ‘Socceroo
heroes’. After each of the games, the group had the
opportunity to meet Tim Cahill (Everton), Lucas Neil
(West Ham) and Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers). Each
happily posed for photographs and signed autographs.
Tim Cahill even invited the squad back to the Everton
training facility; an invitation we were happy to accept.
Inspired by the meeting, the boys competed well against
All Saints Catholic College, Liverpool. A trip to the Beatles
museum, a ferry ride across the Mersey and a tour of
Liverpool’s home ground, Anfield, were among the sight
seeing highlights. On Sunday, the group attended Mass
at Liverpool’s famous Metropolitan Cathedral. Bishop
Tom Williams warmly welcomed the Touring Party at
the commencement of the liturgy and introduced us to
Archbishop Kelly at its conclusion.
The third leg of our tour took us over the border to
Scotland. Our namesakes, St Aloysius’ College, Glasgow
were to prove generous hosts. It was the beginning of
billeting and the boys appreciated their ‘home away from
home’. As fortune would have it, the Year 9s were able
to participate in a school dance that was being held
that evening. Some of the seniors were taken to watch
Celtic FC play Falkirk. A tour of Celtic Park took place
the following day. Two robust games against Glasgow,
followed thereafter.
The final part of our journey took place in Italy. Jesuit
schools in Turin and Milan were our hosts. Language proved
no barrier as the boys settled in with their new host families.
Each of these famous cities had a unique character and
culture. The architecture was particularly striking. The boys
had the opportunity to see Da Vinci’s Last Supper as well
as Milan’s famous Duomo. In Turin, the Mole (Tower) of
Antoneliana provided unparalleled views of the city. The
group enjoyed watching Torino take on Roma, while AC
Milan played Catania at the legendary San Siro Stadium.
Games played against each of the schools were also
exciting affairs. The final days of the Tour were spent at Lake
Como and Lugano (Switzerland).
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the College
administration, especially Director of Co-curricula, Mr
Paul Rowland, for his support. The parent body was
also tremendously supportive. Thanks must go to Messrs
Aboud, Coolentianos and Pasfield (who comprised the Tour
Committee) for their generous contribution. Special thanks
to College Staff, Steve Zolezzi, David Heath and First XI
Coach Nass Martino for their preparation in advance of,
and hard work whilst on tour.
Lastly to the boys themselves, who were excellent
ambassadors for the College, both on and off the field. The
contributions of tour leaders Adam Pasfield, James Flint and
Nicholas Aboud were particularly noteworthy.
Overall, the tour was a fantastic experience that not only
helped the squad develop their playing potential, but also
provided a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange. The
strengthening of ties with our fellow Jesuit schools and the
bonding that took place within the squad will no doubt bear
fruit in the seasons to come.
Mr Antony Sindone
MIC Football
Swimming Report
The St Aloysius’ College Swimming Team has had a
most successful season. Congratulations to the Head
of the Harbour Champions Matthew Jepson (Year 8),
Benjamin Klarich (Year 11), Elliot Long (Year 9) and Marcus
Anderson (Year 9). These boys each completed a two
kilometre Harbour swim from the steps of the Opera House
over to the Royal Botanic Gardens and back to the Opera
House. The St Aloysius’ College team was placed first in the
School Team Category and placed first overall as they were
the fastest team to compete on the day. An outstanding
achievement for these young men. The boys have the
official title of Head of the Harbour until next years meet.
The swim teams excellent performance at the CAS
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Part of the Aloysius’ crowd at the CAS Swimming Championships.
Championships resulted in the following boys being
selected to represent CAS at the Combined Independent
Schools Swimming Carnival: Luke Veverka (Year 12), Adam
Pasfield (Year 12), Christopher Sudarmana (Year 11),
Christopher Chan (Year 11), Jack Grant (Year 10), Marcus
Anderson (Year 9), Trent Klouzal (Year 10), Benjamin Klarich
(Year 11), Patrick Prendergast (Year 8), Joseph Mastrangelo
(Year 8), Elliot Long (Year 9) and Matthew Jepson (Year 8).
Congratulations to these swimmers on their performance
and consistent effort in swimming.
The NSW All Schools Swimming Championships were
held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on 23 May.
The Senior Relay Team (Veverka, Pasfield, Sudarmana and
Chan) were placed second in the Freestyle Relay and
the Junior Relay Team (Prendergast, Mastrangelo, Long
and Jepson) were placed fourth in the Freestyle Relay.
The St Aloysius’ College Senior and Junior Relay Teams
are now the second and fourth fastest teams in the state,
respectively.
Swim Captain Luke Veverka has written his experience
as Swim Captain this season:
“The CAS carnival opened with a deafening roar from
the schools which could be heard all throughout Homebush.
Of the five years I have been competing at CAS, this
was the loudest and most intimidating crowd I have ever
heard or seen. The Aloysians stood passionately cheering
on our team for the entire evening. The team performed
marvelously placing a very close fourth, just thirty points
behind second place Knox Grammar School. The team
appreciated the impact of new Coach, Mr Graeme Brewer
as his experience helped fine tune the skills of the team and
our performance on the night.
Special congratulations to Matthew Jepson and his
incredible performance this year. He won a gold medal in
the 200 IM and Bronze in the 200 Freestyle at the Australian
Age Championships. Matthew was also awarded Swimmer
of the Meet at the Combined Independent Swimming
Championships in May, as he won four Gold medals
and one Silver medal. He also won two gold medals
and two silver medals at the NSW All Schools Swimming
Championships resulting in his selection on the Pacific
School Games Team.
Thanks to all the boys involved in swimming this year,
it has been a pleasure to Captain such a fine group of
athletes.”
Luke Veverka (Year 12)
Captain of Swimming
Miss Erin Hogan
MIC Swimming
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music
Anatomy of a Musical 2008 -
Tommy
St Aloysius’ College has a proud tradition of presenting
superb musical theatre. On May 15, 16 and 17 of
this year that tradition continued with a season of the
1970s rock opera hit, Tommy. The choice of a musical which
is a suitable vehicle for high school boys and girls in the
21st Century can be quite problematical. The introduction
to the Tommy programme annotations by the Director, Mr
Peter Gough summarises his own amazing journey with this
iconic production and sheds light on the incarnation of the
work and the motivation behind the decision to stage this
particular work at St Aloysius’ College.
The Punks perform ’Pinball Wizard‘.
as drawing heavily on the writings and life of Meher
Baba, the Tommy story was interwoven with allusions to
and references drawn from Christianity, Eastern esoteric
philosophy and twentieth century popular culture. Obvious
reference points were the life of Helen Keller, the 1926
scandal of controversial American evangelist Amie Semple
McPherson, the pop star phenomenon in which The Who
themselves were immersed, and of course, pinball.
Daniel Verschuer as Young Tommy.
My amazing journey with Tommy began after I read a
1969 interview with Pete Townsend guitarist and principal
songwriter for “The Who” in Rolling Stone magazine.
The concept album (or first Rock Opera as some people
mistakenly referred to it) was strongly influenced by his
rejection of drugs and his consequent burgeoning interest
in spirituality and mysticism. This interest had blossomed
when he was introduced to the life and teachings of
Meher Baba by artist Mike McInnerney, who went on to
do the famous cover illustrations for the Album. As well
Lauren Curtin, Peter Slaven and Harry Power.
Tommy is mostly the work of Pete Townsend, with only
three songs by the other band members. Eyesight to the
Blind had already been written by Sonny Boy Williamson.
Ironically, the signature tune Pinball Wizard and the now
famous pinball plot device were devised on the spot and
purely for the sake of expediency. The band was very much
in debt, partly because at each performance Pete Townsend
would smash his guitar and amplifier on stage and Keith
Moon, the drummer, would destroy his drum kit.
After the album’s release The Who performed excerpts
at the 1969 Woodstock Rock Festival before 250,000
people and for the next two years they toured the world
(except Australia) giving Tommy concerts, with Roger Daltry
as Tommy and Pete Townsend as the narrator.
In 1972, producer Lou Reizner began work on a new
a lavish new all-star orchestral production of Tommy. It was
one of the first rock music projects to use a full symphony
orchestra as an integral part of the arrangement and
presented a fuller realisation of the characters with an allstar
cast in the various roles. This orchestral version was very
successful and is well-remembered for its lavish cover, which
was at the time the most elaborate album package ever
created. I got to see that concert, along with 30,000 other
people, on a stage designed to look like a pinball machine,
at Randwick racecourse on April 1st, 1973.
In 1975, iconoclastic British film director Ken Russell
made his controversial film version of Tommy. Townshend
reworked both the storyline and the music for the film
version. The major plot changes were the shifting of the
original time forward of the story line from the end of World
War One to the end of World War Two.
For those of us who were lucky enough to see this film
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Nicholas Plummer, Harry Power and Michael Curtin in the courtroom scene. Tobias Douglas as The Hawker with Young Tommy (Daniel Verschuer).
at the (now demolished) Regent Cinema in George Street,
it marked a breakthrough in cinema sound technology,
being originally released with a high-fidelity “Quintaphonic”
(five track) soundtrack. Five banks of speakers and concertpower
amplification were installed in the cinema and it was
an impressive (and very loud) experience for the audience.
(Nowadays Pete Townsend himself is partly deaf, not
surprising when you consider The Who’s concerts have
been monitored at 125 decibels).
Tommy had never been produced as a fully staged
musical production until it premiered in London’s West End
in 1979. It only ran for four months and lay dormant again
until it re-opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in
April 1993. By then it was a fully realised stage musical
and again I was fortunate enough to see it in 1994. It
made a great impression on me with its now very powerful
story, multi-media design and that still great rock sound
– Tommy had finally become a Rock Opera.
In staging Tommy at St Aloysius’ College, I decided,
apart from some modifications to the script, to re-set the
action to Australia and move the time-frame forward to
the time of the Vietnam War through the 1970s – the time
of The Who themselves. In its final incarnation, Tommy is
indeed a complex piece of theatre. It is many things to its
many fans around the world but at the core it carries a clear
anti-drug statement and a sage warning from the 1970s
against false prophets.
Mr Peter Gough
Director
The process of producing a full-scale musical is long
and complex and commences at least eighteen months
before the actual season opens. Once the decision had
been taken to stage a particular work, the performance
rights to the show were sought and obtained from the
Australian holders of the international copyright. A position
was then negotiated in the complex school calendar for
2008. It was decided to stage the season in mid May to
accommodate the many demands of the SAC co-curricular
program and the availability of the Great Hall. Auditions
were held in November of 2007, with a number of our
sister schools being invited to become involved. Some
wonderful principal singers and dancers were discovered in
this process as well as a large, enthusiastic chorus of boys
and girls. The schools which collaborated in the project
were Loreto Kirribilli, Loreto Normanhurst, Monte Sant’
Angelo College, Wenona School and Ravenswood School
For Girls. The final cast, crew and band numbered in
excess of 120 students. Rehearsals commenced in February
2008 for chorus and principals.
With the new 2008 school year, the preparations
continued with the auditioning of the eight piece band
which was comprised of a mixture of students and staff. A
production team of staff, ex-students and talented parents was
convened early in the year to begin planning for the myriad
details associated with any major musical production. It
was decided at the outset to create as professional-looking
and sounding show as the budget would allow. Early in
the process, key professional designers were contracted
to develop the set design, lighting and sound plans.
“Volunteers” were called for from staff and parents and the
final production team thus created turned out to be one of
the finest groups of professionals we could hope for.
The Production Team
Property Manager
Mr Andrew Baxter
St Aloysius’ College
Michael Curtin as Uncle Ernie.
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John Slaven (Tommy) is mobbed by fans. Matthew Osborn as Cousin Kenny.
Box Office Coordinator
Co-Producer
Choreographer
Director
Musical Director
Producer
Mr Bruce Clarkson
St Aloysius’ College
Mrs Eleanor Koh
St Aloysius’ College
Ms Trish Flynn
St Aloysius’ College
Mr Peter Gough
Head of Drama,
St Aloysius’ College
Mr Jeffrey Fisher
St Aloysius’ College
Mr Michael Hissey
Director of Music
St Aloysius’ College
Sound Design
David Betterridge
Loud & Clear Audio
Set Design and Construction Mr Adam Lindberg
Adam Lindberg Design
Multi Media Design Cameron Hissey (SAC 2005)
Costume Coordinator Mrs Wendy Wijetunge
St Aloysius College
Mrs Ingrid McNab
Lighting Designer Mr John Pappas (SAC 1997)
Pappas Media Services
Stage Manager
Mr David Clancy
St Aloysius’ College
Additional Drama Coaching Mrs Heidi Quinn
St Aloysius’ College
The Stage Crew
Stage Manager
Benjamin Rice
Deputy Stage Manager Jonas Tobias
Assistant Stage Manager (Backstage)
Christian Bell
Lighting Assistant
Michael Parker
Spot Operator #1
Aaron Siow
Spot Operator #2
Christian Tweedie
Sound Assistant
Nicholas Spurway
Media Server Assistant
Graphic Design
Videographer
Coms Co-ordinator
Props Co-ordinator
Set Change Crew
Special Effects
Make up
Joshua Edwards
Aleksander Breznik,
Edward Mortimer
William Frohlich
Shaun Stewart
Luke Pinsdle
Sam Diamant
Matthew Pinsdle
Thomas D’Netto
Gordon Blues
The Students of North
Sydney TAFE
The Band
Ms Lindy Montgomery – Keyboard and rehearsal
accompanist
Mrs Peta Sawtell – Keyboard and rehearsal accompanist
Mr Michael Bell – Keyboard and rehearsal accompanist
Mr Nick Meredith – Electric guitar
Campbell Umbers - Electric guitar
Oscar Walmsley – Bass guitar
William de Waal – Percussion
Jordan Daley – French horn
Matthew Osborn contemplates placing Daniel Verschuer in a bin.
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The production of Tommy proved to be one of the
most technically demanding ever staged at the College.
Fortunately notable amongst the Production Team were old
boys of the College Mr John Pappas (SAC 1997) and Mr
Cameron Hissey (SAC 2005). John is a young lighting
designer with an award winning career. He will be the
lighting designer for the coming 2008 Beijing Olympic
Games for both local TV station Channel 7 and the huge
American NBC network. Cameron is an acknowledged
IT and graphics specialist who is skilled in all aspects of
networking and ICT systems for business and theatre. It was
gratifying to see the involvement of these old boys of the
College in the production.
The Punks perform ’Pinball Wizard‘.
Matthew Osborn is surrounded by reporters.
By March 2008 the magnificent set design had been
completed by designer Adam Lindberg. The chosen design
concept was to be based upon a greatly extended,
reflective metal-skinned and heavily raked Great Hall stage
with three enormous full height screens suspended by huge
metal trusses. A key element in the design was to be a sate
of the art rear projection screen which was to provide,
through digital imaging, the setting, historical context and
‘atmosphere’ for each of the many complex scenes in this
musical. In order to transport the setting of Tommy to Sydney
in the 1970s - 1990s, Mr Peter Gough and Cameron Hissey
Reporters and fans.
created a digital image library of archival, still and video
images, (more than 200 in all). The technical specifications
also called for ‘live feed’ video of the action on the stage.
The image library for the production ranged from historic
shots of the Moratorium anti-war demonstrations of the
1970s (taken by Mr Roger Scott) to footage of Canberra
Bombers in action in the Vietnam War and included much
psychedelic imagery of the period. All projected on the
enormous centrepiece screen. This advanced technology
proved to be one of the ‘big hits’ of this production.
Rehearsals for principals and chorus were ongoing
throughout February to May and band rehearsals were
in full swing by the third week of term. Teams of costume
sewers ably led by Costume Coordinator Mrs Wendy
Wijetunge worked tirelessly for months: measuring, sewing
and at other times seeking at Op Shops and St Vincent de
Paul outlets the weird and exotic fabrics and retro costumes
required for this period production.
By May all was ready. The set was constructed, sound
design and system were completed by Loud & Clear Audio,
the lighting array, data projector and cabling installed and
tested. It was becoming clear by the time of the final dress
rehearsals that this production was going to be very different
from the average student musical. In the end, the cast, band
and crew worked magnificently to ensure that the tradition
of first class College musical productions continue. Tommy
was experienced by four near-capacity houses of more than
1600 patrons each of whom seemed in agreement that the
season was a rounding success.
The Principals
John Slaven – Narrator / Tommy (SAC Year 11)
Harry Power – Capt Walker (SAC Year 11)
Lauren Curtin – Mrs Walker (Monte Sant’ Angelo College)
Michael Curtin – Uncle Ernie (SAC Year 12)
Matthew Osborn – Cousin Kevin (SAC Year 12)
Alexandra Hogan – The Gypsy / Ensemble (Loreto
Normanhurst)
Jonathan Larach – The Lover / Local Punk 1 / Security
Guard 1 (SAC Year 11)
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The Courtroom scene (Jack Dawson, Vincent Power, Peter Slaven and
Lauren Curtin).
James May – Local Punk 2 / Security Guard 2
(SAC Year 10)
Daniel Verschuer – Young Tommy (SAC Year 7)
Tobias Douglas – The Hawker / Ensemble (SAC Year 12)
Emma Franklin – Sally Simpson / Ensemble (Ravenswood
School)
Jonathan Chan – The Minister / Ensemble (SAC Year 9)
Peter Slaven – Little Tommy (SAC Year 4)
The Featured Roles
Daniel Lynch – The Specialist / Ensemble
Mamie Gibson – The Specialist Assistant / Mrs Simpson /
Ensemble
William Nelson – Mr Simpson / Ensemble
Nicholas Rowbotham – Air Force Officer 1 / Ensemble
Vincent Power – Air Force Officer 2 / First barrister /
Ensemble
Henry Cornwell – Harmonica Player
Local Punks /Security Guards
Christopher Knight, Thomas McGloin, James Wilkinson,
Evett Baranov, Cherise Daly, Alice Slaven, Clare Hennessy
More Local Punks
Matthew Thompson, Benjamin McCann, Harrison Pastega,
Zachary Martorana
Joseph McKenzie – Kevin’s Father / Ensemble
Emily Knapsman – Kevin’s Mother / Ensemble
Alicia Conlan – Minister’s Wife / Ensemble
Nicholas Plummer – The Judge / Ensemble
Jack Dawson – Air Force Pilot / Second Barrister /
Barman / Ensemble
Joshua Begbie – Protestor 1 / The Psychiatrist / The D. J.
/ Ensemble
Rhianna Milton – Nurse 1 / Ensemble
Olivia Middleton – Nurse 2 / Ensemble
Jack Rafferty – Security Guard / Ensemble
Benjamin Jacobs – The Psychiatrist’s Assistant / Ensemble
Tommy (John Slaven) discovers that he can see and speak.
Jasper Holmes – The News Vendor / Ensemble
Bennett Sheldon – TV Interviewer / Ensemble
Other Flight Crew, Soldiers, Vietnamese, Nurses
Ben Gageler, Marcus Hoon, Joseph Jaroszewicz,
Nigel Mahoney, Lachlan McNab, Edward Mortimer
Lucy Wood, Isabelle Youssef, Matilda McPhee,
Olivia Middleton Holly Murdoch
Other Anti-war Demonstrators, Beach Goers, Stadium Crowd
Alicia Conlan, Carmela Lozada, Paula Martins,
Hannah McEwen, Paddy Bell, Timothy Boyd,
Robert D’Angelo, Leo Hennessy, Benjamin Jacobs,
Ken Koh, Sean McCreton, Zachary Parker, Mark Shepherd,
Nicholas Alexandrou, Benjamin Chapple,
Maximilian Cornwell, Benjamin Jackson, Timothy Jackson,
Felix Lush, Justin Owens
Police, Doctors, Lab Technicians, Derelicts, Hookers,
Street Kids
James Fitzgerald, Ryan Gavin, Andrew Matthews,
Isabel Hilton, Michelle Musumeci, Laura Smallhorn,
Emily France, Hannah Freeman, Matthew McEwen,
Fr Rector writes of the production of Tommy:
Jesuit schools have always embraced and staged good
drama and musicals. Not just “to tickle the ears of
the groundlings” as Shakespeare once disparagingly
’The Punks‘.
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The Three Tommys (Peter Slaven, John Slaven and Daniel Verschuer).
remarked, but to touch people’s hearts and to shape
people’s values.
Last week, audiences in the Great Hall would have
been drawn into Tommy at various levels – not only an
evocation of their youth in the 70s, energetic music, a state
of the art set, but also to reflect on deeper issues. Tommy,
though a little confrontational, was a perfect example of the
Ignatian adage of “going in by the other person’s door and
leading them out your own”. In this case, the entrance was
a doorway of popular culture, the messiness of people’s
lives and the reality of sin. The exit was redemption and
healing. It was, in fact, a Christ story.
The first half presented us with a zoo of characters,
most stunted and less than human – prisoners of their
limitations and of sin. Uncle Ernie was a drunkard and a
child abuser. Cousin Kevin was a bully and a coward. The
Gypsy Acid Queen would have us believe that drugs and
sex could yield the only liberation. The central character
is Tommy, whose name means “twin”. Appropriately it
would seem, he is twinned with youthful images of himself
keeping him trapped in a world of innocence before he
was traumatised by his father’s murder of his mother’s lover.
The brooding structural sin of the Vietnam War, of brutal
gang behaviour, and of the drug scene hangs heavy over
Tommy and the audience who is privy to his life. There
are false prophets aplenty who fail to release Tommy
from the prison of his mind, the crippling guilt associated
with that murder. “How can he be saved?” chorus his
acquaintances at one point. Even Tommy’s parents are
on the verge of giving up on him. They would “like to
declare that devotion and care is the life to live”, but
they are drained. Until his mother smashes the mirror of
Tommy’s introversion and he is freed. The crowds hound
Tommy, looking for miracles and his pinball prowess. But
he wants to retreat from the celebrity stakes. The crowds
follow him to his house. “There’s more at the door!” goes
up the cry – the simple workers are welcomed, the elderly
and sick find a place. “Come into our house, come to
me now!” Is this starting to sound familiar? Is this religious
language and metaphor? Is this Gospel? Of course it is.
There follows a reconciliation of all who have hurt Tommy
and they are surprised at his ready forgiveness of them.
All is healed. All are redeemed. The rousing closing song
includes the line, “I climb the mountain, I see the glory”. It
could be a revivalist meeting. Tommy is the Christ-figure.
All shall be well. Against all odds, good triumphs. And our
hands are clapping in time with the transformation.
This is why plays are always to be found in the Jesuit
curriculum. They both entertain and instruct. And as well
as shaping values, they form the character of the dramatis
personae and those who support their craft. They become
self-confident and focussed; disciplined yet creative; more
willing to take risks and stretch themselves; contributing
to and trusting in the team; accepting the dry drill of
committing lines and moves to memory for a polished
outcome; honing talents and skills, front and backstage;
striving for the magis. It is powerful formation. Those who
saw the fruits last week would endorse all this and join me
in congratulating all the players, staff, parents and Old
Boys involved.
Faye Ryan, who directs plays at Loyola Academy in
Illinois, once remarked that “the arts are a primary path in
the human journey to truth, with theatre as one of the most
visible, communal and accessible of those paths”. We
know that, too, half a world away.
The first followers of St Ignatius styled themselves as
companions, and their group a company. Our players also
call themselves a company. There’s meaning there.
Fr Ross Jones SJ
Curtain Call.
As the Producer of Tommy 2008, looking back I can
only wonder and be amazed by the combined talents and
generosity of so many colleagues, parents and girls and
boys which made this such a memoroable musical. Another
clear case of the product being far in excess of the sum
total of its parts. This seems to happen often at St Aloysius’
College.
Mr Michael Hissey
Producer
Director of Music
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Senior Drama Productions -
Abducting Jackie O
This is the third Dario Fo play that we have performed
at the College following on from the Year 11 Drama
production The Pope and the Witchdoctor in 2002
and the Year 10 co-curricular production Accidental Death
of an Anarchist in 2006. Dario Fo won the Nobel Prize for
literature in 1997 for his contribution to world theatre and
his plays are dominated by physical farce and swing a
satirical punch at our society. Originally titled Il Ratto Della
Francesca in 1987, the play was based on the actual
kidnapping of a rich Italian banker. When translated into
English in 1998 it became Abducting Diana, a satire on
the manipulation of society by the media.
Ciaran Tobin and Benjamin Rice.
In producing it in 2008 we gave it an Australian setting
and a new title so it could be relevant to the use of power
by the media to manipulate contemporary society. To do
this, Fo creates a media magnate figure who keeps outmanoeuvring
everyone around her. Millionaire media boss
Jackie O’Brien Robinson is kidnapped, but the ruthless
power monger proves more resourceful than her clumsy
abductors. Are things what they seem? Is it Jackie O or
David Boyd, Henry Tuckwell and Mitchell Bainton.
a paid double who is in charge? Who masterminded the
abduction? Who has the television rights to this premiere
media event? Into this cocktail of chaos and doubledealing,
Fo adds a ruthless, gun-toting mother, a fake priest,
kidnappers à la The Three Stooges, a deranged altar boy
and one kidnapper hiding in the fridge. No-one is who they
appear to be – all is deception and manipulation which is
Fo’s hallmark of farcical satire.
The outrageous nature of the play, the absurd characters,
the satirical elements and the bizarre plot lines attracted us
to the play as it is always a great challenge for actors to
play Fo. The biggest challenge we faced was justifying the
protagonist character being played by a male. With an
extra twist of impersonation, in a play full of impersonations
where nothing and no one is what they seem, this seemed
to work.
Benjamin Rice and Mitchell Bainton.
Benjamin Rice, David Boyd, Henry Tuckwell (behind) and Mitchell Bainton.
For most of the cast this was their first time in a
production, with only two members of the cast having done
drama before. Five of the cast came from the Drama Video
Course and Ms Zinkin, as the real Jackie O, had directed
but not acted before.
The rehearsing of the play turned out to be tougher than
anticipated. Although we shortened it to fit it into a double
bill programme, it was still a substantial production at one
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stuffed in a fridge for a third of the play. Great fun for an
actor but an endurance nethertheless. He demonstrated
considerable skill and discipline, giving a very impressive
performance. Our other ‘new’ actor was Luke Pelletier (Year
11) as the priest impersonator who made considerable
progress during the production and revealed a quirky sense
of humour that suited the play very well.
Scott Fitzgerald.
and a half hours without an interval. The action had to be
choreographed, the set changed without an interval, the
breakneck pace built up and the handling of the numerous
tricky (and messy) props overcome. The hardest task for
the inexperienced cast was the delivery of complex lines.
Unlike normal conversation which is relatively easy to learn,
the characters thought processes weren’t always logical
and the delivery had to be fast.
The largest challenge was for Benjamin Rice (Year 11)
who is normally our Senior Stage Manager. Benjamin had
to deliver most of the lines, be on stage almost the entire time
and impersonate a woman – no light feat. He managed to
carry out the task superbly, taking command of the play
with considerable stage presence and powerful focus and
control. The three kidnappers were also inexperienced
and David Boyd (Year 11) and Henry Tuckwell (Year 11)
discovered they have what it takes to take to the ‘boards’
and give an effective and entertaining performance. The
hardest physical challenge in the play was undertaken
by Mitchell Bainton (Year 11) as the kidnapper who is
on the receiving end of most of abuse from the Jackie O
impersonator character. Mitchell had to be chained up,
pretend to be electrocuted numerous times, be set on fire
and extinguished with a fire extinguisher, smeared all over
with chocolate, led around by a rope around his neck and
Ciaran Tobin, Luke Pelletier and Mitchell Bainton.
The two actors with some experience were Scott
Fitzpatrick (Year 11) and Ciaran Tobin (Year 11). Scott
also had a challenging role in playing the mother of Jackie
O. Scott has a lot of talent and confidence on stage and,
despite some ad-libbing, managed to provide most of the
entertainment for the audience and get the most laughs for
his wicked mother character. Some members of his own
family didn’t even recognise him. Ciaran was the one actor
on the evening who had a part in both productions and
had to shuffle back and forth between rehearsal rooms. He
bought a wonderful cheekiness to his ‘innocent young man’
character which worked to perfection.
Although the rehearsals for this play were difficult, it
was great fun to work with the cast. They were a very
responsible, creative and disciplined group who were very
supportive of each other and took the chance on being
involved in such a difficult and potentially controversial
production.
In the end the performance went a little further than I
was perhaps comfortable with, but then theatre has to be
about taking risks.
Mr Peter Gough
Director and Head of Drama
Scott Fitzgerald and Mitchell Bainton.
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James Fitzgerald as Hamlet the Great Dane.
Samuel Morrison performs his version of Othello the Moor of Venice.
The Complete Works of
Shakespeare – Abridged
The Year 11, 2008 production of The Complete
Works of Shakespeare – Abridged proved to be an
immense success. Combining the talents of the director,
Mrs Heidi Quinn, and half of the 2008 Year 11 Drama
class, culminated in a three-night run of entertainment and
laughs.
The difficulty of the play’s physical demands and the
orchestration of a large cast were soon overshadowed by
the (surprising) co-operation of all cast members. Adrian
Forrest utilised his comic abilities when portraying Juliet,
Tybalt and a rapper. Similarly, Charlie Newton manifested
his powerful voice when capturing the audience in the
opening scene, as well as through many costume changes.
Alexander Cubis provided a running commentary on the
production through his character of The Narrator. As a
different cast of three was involved for each of the different
portrayals of Shakespeare’s plays – ranging from Romeo
and Juliet to Julius Caesar – the audience experienced the
offerings of the College’s dramatic powerhouses. Samuel
Morrison was a crowd favourite, portraying both a rap
artist and a crazed gridiron player. Sean Hurley and Jonas
Tobias displayed their ability for comic timing and slapstick
performance to make even the simplest lines amusing. This
was continued with the American speaking Ciaran Tobin
who managed to speak with a ‘perfect Scottish accent’ as
the ill-fated Macbeth. The conclusion of the performance
was marked each night with an abridged version of Hamlet
which contained puppets, swords, water and lots of props.
James Fitzgerald was convincing as the Prince of Denmark,
Joseph McKenzie debuted with a major role in a drama
production and Nicholas Plummer surviving a dozen or so
costume changes in five minutes.
With the combination of quick pace, energy, action,
confidence, enthusiasm and of course, humour, The
Complete Works of Shakespeare – Abridged set a high
standard. Deserved congratulations must go to everyone
involved and in particular to Mrs. Quinn for surviving the
rehearsal process with all of us.
Alexander Cubis (Year 11)
“Shakespeare didn't write Hamlet did he?”
Performing Macbeth, the cursed play.
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Joel Vouzakis and the ‘Overture
for Australian Youth’
Joel Vouzakis (SAC 2007).
Recently Joel Vouzakis
(SAC 2007) was
awarded First Place in
The National Songwriting
Competition for Secondary
Schools sponsored by
the Australian Children’s
Music Foundation. Joel’s
composition entitled
Overture for Australian
Youth was chosen from a
field of several thousand
entries from across
the country as the best
instrumental composition
in the Open Age Division.
High praise was heaped
upon the work by the panel
of judges. This is a great honour for Joel who is pleased to
receive the $750 in prize money (with an equal amount to
be donated to the College Music Department). These funds
will be used to establish an annual St Aloysius’ College
Composition Competition. The College congratulates Joel
on his win!
What follows is a fascinating insight into the creative
process of one of our musicians. The account is written
by Joel’s father, Mr Tasso Vouzakis, and backgrounds the
musical success of his talented son and the process of
composing the winning piece.
Joel was raised surrounded by music: everything from
Renaissance Dance to Elvis Costello. Even as a baby he
would happily eat only while listening to Clannad. With an
obvious musical aptitude he has become an accomplished
pianist, playing double bass for the College Orchestra. Joel
is also pretty handy with guitar. Multi-skilled, he typically
plays electric bass when ‘jamming’ with his musical
friends.
The College Music Programme offered Joel many
musical opportunities from instrumental lessons to ensembles
and music tours, and a great class room music programme.
Joel naturally took advantage of this wealth of offerings. He
studied Music as an elective subject and went on to HSC
Music Course 2 and Extension Music in the 2007 HSC.
Joel demonstrated an early natural aptitude for composition
utilising the computer, music keyboard and various forms of
software. When given his first version of Sibelius (notation
computer software) it was soon obvious that composition
would become one of his great musical strengths.
The opportunity to enter a national composition
competition occurred in mid 2007 and Joel thought that he
might have a chance; his music teachers had all praised
his skills in this area. He had the experience and the skills.
Intrigued by the interplay of different instruments, Joel has
always been thrilled by the different sounds which an
orchestra can produce. He decided to enter the section of
the competition which would allow him to write for a full
symphony orchestra. When asked what he likes about the
art of music composition, Joel’s answer is telling: “It gives me
the chance to produce a tangible version of what I hear in
my head”. So Joel approached the task of writing this piece
as if it were something akin to a film score. (This is an area
which he would like to explore after his studies).
Joel decided to write a piece called ‘Overture to
Australian Youth’. The idea of a piece in the style of a film
score gave him the vehicle to express numerous ‘youth’
themes in the one work. This meant he could imagine
various ‘scenes’ in the music as if in a movie and write a
score that supported and reflected each of these. In the end,
the original work contained so many scenes and themes
that it became too long and had to be edited. As with life
in general, Joel notes that his ‘Overture to Australian Youth’
encompasses the full range of emotions: the hope of setting
out in life, the beautiful ideals and heroic vision for the
future, the energy and motivation, the inevitable romantic
connection, the disappointments and recovery, and the
buoyancy of success in achieving of personal goals.
Joel notes that dealing with so many instruments in
the orchestra presents its own set of challenges and
opportunities, something that he finds particularly exciting
and motivating. “All of these instruments have not only to
play in harmony but they have to work together. That is, not
just playing different parts which are a third apart but you
need to either change the rhythm or play in contrary motion
with the pitch.”
He notes, “I selectively chose the instruments and their
combinations in order to achieve a timbre or sound quality
suitable to the theme being developed. For example, it
was important for the number of the brass (instruments) to
be balanced with the amount of woodwind. Otherwise it
would have overwhelmed and skewed the effect away from
what was needed.”
“Because of the large scale of the work, it was actually
difficult to keep in harmony given the number of different
instruments operating... especially the large homophonic
chords that were being produced with so many sections
playing at once. Within that, a further difficulty was
encountered in having to change harmonies around in order
to achieve variety, for example, moving in contrary motion.”
Finally, when commenting on his approach to composition
Joel notes, “For me, I’m interested in chord progressions and
harmonies. These seem to come first and relatively easily,
the melody which is typically implied comes afterwards.”
It all sounds so simple when you know how. The depth
of the talent of our music boys never ceases to inspire. We
wish Joel the very best for his obviously very bright future in
music composition.
Mr Michael Hissey
Director of Music
St Aloysius’ College
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drama (cont'd)
Fergus Leese: Backstage to
Blockbusters
St Aloysius’ College has produced many fine actors, from
the celebrated Broadway performer Cyril T Ritchard (SAC
1915) and London-based film star Trader Faulkner OME
(SAC 1945) to contemporary figures like Daniel Lapaine
(SAC 1988) and Brendan Higgins (SAC 1973). But behind
every film or play is an army of technicians, set designers
and stage crew. Fergus Leese (SAC 1989), provides some
insights into their role.
When auditions for a fledgling stage crew were
held at St Aloysius’ in 1985, a Year 8 student,
Fergus Leese, missed out due to chickenpox. His
parents, concerned that Fergus had too much time on his
hands, urged him to apply anyway. “I wrote to Jim Long,
the Master in Charge, and told him why I should be a part
of his team. Jim could sense my determination and took
me on.” recalls Fergus. And so began a passion for stage
management and set design that would take Fergus from the
Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Olympics to the
glamorous world of blockbuster movies like Star Wars III,
The Matrix Reloaded and Superman Returns.
“The Stage Crew gave me purpose, kept me busy
and bestowed on me a great sense of belonging”, Fergus
reflects. Productions ranged from classics like The Pirates of
Penzance to grittier shows like Death of A Salesman. “I was
oblivious to the artistic content”, he cheerfully admits. “But
One of the sets designed and constructed by Fergus Leese (SAC 1989).
I enjoyed building things. As a kid, Dad taught me how to
strip my bike apart right down to the bearings and put it
back together. We spent all our school holidays at school
building the sets, as well as after school, Friday nights.
Jim treated his crew as equals. His commitment to the
school musical was remarkable. He was highly motivated
and focused and always positive in his demanding role
as Director/ Producer/ Conductor. He made a lasting
impression on me!” When he was in Year 10, Jim Long
promoted Fergus to Assistant Stage Manager. “My first job
was the musical The Wiz (based on The Wizard of Oz). I
‘called’ the show with my prompt script from a small desk in
the wings. You’ve got headphones and a microphone and
you work with the director, calling the cues: lights, timing. It
was a great feeling and I enjoyed the responsibility.”
The competition for places in the Stage Crew demonstrates
the popularity of the dramatic tradition at St Aloysius’ – a
tradition established in 1904, notably nurtured in the 1940s
and 1950s by Fr William Comerford SJ and art teacher Mr
William Caspars and revived in 1968, after the building of
the state-of-the-art Great Hall and stage, by the celebrated
Fr Don Lane SJ, who presided over a flourishing dramatic
decade. From 1979 Mrs Margaret Cody, Jim Long and
others brought new and energetic direction and in 1987,
Old Boy Rob Schneider (SAC 1959) took over. Like many
others, Fergus was affected by Schneider’s passion:
“I remember a man who gave clear direction, who
encouraged us to do our best and who tried to inspire us
to greater things. I also remember a compassionate man
who listened. The thing I remember most was his attention
to detail and how he would strive for the absolute best.
In retrospect what I learned from him went a long way.”
During Death of a Salesman, in 1988, Fergus recalls
that Schneider was still making adjustments to the set five
minutes after the curtain was due to be up. “He was still
pushing us to get things right!”
Rob Schneider’s quest for perfection occasionally
backfired. “Once we were in the middle of a performance
and Rob jumped on the headsets from the back of the
auditorium and said he was worried that some of the
audience couldn’t see an actor who was being masked by
a potted tree. He told me to get someone to move it. I told
him ‘No way - once the curtain is up I control the show.’
He became rather irate and I eventually succumbed and
instructed one of the crew to pull the plant back. It was
too heavy to slide so he rocked it backwards and rolled
it on its edge. It swung around, right into the face of the
actor and the audience broke into hysterical laughter, I was
mortified!”
In a less-litigious era, when even OH & S was left to
basic common sense, the boys revelled in a freedom not
found today. The catwalks above the stage did not have
guard rails, the electrics could be dodgy and the boys
shifted heavy stages by themselves. But there were no
major accidents as they grappled with the various physical
and logistical issues each production presented. “We were
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almost thrown to our own devices to build the sets. The
Wiz was probably the most complicated from our side of
it - co-ordinating all the set changes. It was just big blocks
that interlinked, all different shapes that spun around with a
different scene painted on each face.”
His experience at Aloys’ helped win Fergus a place in
NIDA’s competitive Diploma in Technical Production. As part
of the interview, he had to create a model theatre set. To
the panel’s astonishment he presented a perfectly–scaled set
– built from Lego. He was ahead of his time. Years later,
Fergus would work on an international Peugeot television
commercial, with a massive art department budget of a
million dollars. It featured life size toy cars – one of which
was made to look like Lego.
In 1992 Fergus got his first professional job, as stage
manager at the Ensemble Theatre, the place that had also
given him his first student work experience. “I earned $342
gross a week”, he laughs. “It seemed an awful lot at the
time.” After that experience were stints with the Belvoir
Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company, where he soon
progressed to being a buyer of props and other design and
construction materials.
A talent for organisation and administration, combined
with a broad-based knowledge of techniques from paint
and plastering to carpentry and steel fabrication, and
an ever-expanding network of technical suppliers, made
Fergus a natural candidate as a construction buyer on film
productions. “They talk a different language – I fudged my
way in!” So what’s the difference between set design in film
and theatre? “Money!” he grins.
Star Wars III, made in 2003, employed around three
hundred people in the construction department. “We spent
a million dollars on timber alone,” Fergus recalls. Handling
such major accounts has given Fergus considerable
credibility among suppliers, who in turn will ‘go the extra
mile’ in a crisis. Such contacts are invaluable in an industry
where circumstances change quickly.
On the day we meet, Fergus takes me through Fox
Studios, where Baz Luhrmann’s epic, Australia, is being
filmed. The movie has been plagued with problems –
unprecedented rain on location in Kununurra flooded the set
and equine flu has grounded the horses. With two hundred
and fifty extras hanging around, new scenes will have to
be speedily set up for shooting, demanding vast amounts of
supplies at very short notice – but whether it’s 700 kilos of
shellac, a natural product used for making paint, or bales
of hessian scrim which he imports from India to be the
substrate for scenery construction, Fergus will deliver, often
overnight.
Some people might be fazed by the unpredictability
of the work, but Fergus thrives on it. On his first feature
film, Kangaroo Jack (2003), starring Dyan Cannon, Estella
Warren and Christopher Walken, the water in a huge
swimming pool on set became discoloured. With a delay
in shooting costing half a million dollars a day, it had to
be emptied and refilled over the weekend. The problem
was that it had taken a week to heat. Fergus located an
industrial heating engineer who, by dropping in metal
elements instead of using conventional methods, was able
to have it ready by Monday.
Fergus’s job description varies, from Production
Coordinator and Construction Buyer to Logistics Coordinator
for events such as the New Year’s Eve celebrations in
Sydney, or the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the
Sydney Olympics and the 2006 Asian Games. Lately he
has set up his own company, Scenery Supplies. But what
doesn’t change is the need for good people skills, a sound
practical knowledge of diverse trades and materials, solid
organisation and a big dollop of lateral thinking – qualities
honed in those long days of hammering and planning in the
Great Hall at St Aloysius’.
Back then, the thing he hated most about school was
the uniform. “I still wake up every day thinking, thank
God, I don’t have to wear a uniform!” says Fergus. The
film world is full of ‘misfits and outcasts’, a friend once told
him. They’re his kind of people. Everywhere we go at Fox,
people call out a greeting. “How’s it going Ferg? How are
the kids?” (He and his wife Elisabeth– ‘a Loreto girl’, he
smiles sheepishly – have two children, Aidan, aged four
and Imogen, sixteen months.) It’s a tight-knit world. “I know
almost every film construction manager in Australia and I’ve
probably worked with half of them”, he acknowledges.
The boy who preferred being backstage may never see
his own name in lights, but without him there would be no
lights at all.
Ms Siobhan McHugh
St Aloysius’ College
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from the P&F
Some P&F Events In 2008
The P&F has undertaken a number of successful events
this year. The year started with the New Parents
Welcome Morning Tea on the second day of school
and was closely followed by the Commencement Cocktail
Party in February.
Jazz band at Jazz at the Oval are: Alistair Haire, Timothy Geldens,
Marcus Ho, Liam Gibson and Natalie Koh.
More recently, the annual Mother’s Day Lunch at the
College Oval in May was held on a beautiful autumn day
and was very well attended. Our guest speaker, Helen
Moran, presented a thought-provoking speech on the
challenges of progressing down the path of indigenous
reconciliation.
Later in May the Mother and Son Mass was a beautiful
service in the Boys’ Chapel followed by an expansive
morning tea in the Quadrangle.
On the first day of June this year the P&F introduced a
new event, the Family Day – Jazz at the Oval. As part of
this day, we marked forty four days to World Youth Day. It
was well attended with children running around and kicking
a ball on the oval while we were entertained by a great
jazz band made up of (mainly) Aloys senior students with
a guest appearance by singer Kate Maclercan. We also
drew our World Youth Day raffle on the day which raised
over $6000 to bring a number of indigenous students to
WYD08.
We have continued the P&F Parent Forums with the
first for the year updating us on World Youth Day. This
was followed by a very popular forum in May on “Risk
taking Behaviour in Adolescence”. Clinical Psychologist
Belinda Jones and NSW Police Officer Francesca Boer
presented a large group of parents with crucial information
on adolescent development and behaviour, things to look
out for and strategies for parents. The P&F plans to continue
with forums on related topics.
The Year Family masses and morning teas are well under
way as are the Year parent functions mostly held in the
evening at the College Oval or The Juana Mateo Room.
Jenny Carter presenting a ‘thank you’ gift to singer Kate Maclurcan.
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from the registrar
A music display at Open Day.
After a very busy first semester, all Entrance Examinations
and interviews for 2009 applicants as well as Year 7,
2010 have now been completed and all places have
been filled. We now have waitlists for every Year level. Five
hundred and sixty boys sat entrance exams for these intakes,
with the entire Year 3, 2009 class filled with either sons of
Old Boys or siblings of current students. This year we had a
record number of Year 5 applicants: 181 boys sat entrance
examinations for 56 places available. A number of meanstested
bursaries were also awarded for next year.
Next year our Entrance Examinations will be held in
February rather than in March, so families will be notified in
January regarding the details of the examination days.
Open Day was held on a fine day in March this year.
Many families visited the College and enjoyed meeting
some of our students, parents, Old Boys and staff who
kindly volunteered to show prospective families around
the College. There were displays of Cadets, Art, Music,
Languages, Mathematics, IT, Drama, Sports and Library
amongst others, as well as BBQs and refreshments served
for our visitors.
A prospective student takes a ride on the Cadet Unit’s billycart.
If you would like any information regarding enrolments,
please email me at registrar@staloysius.nsw.edu.au or
phone me on +61 2 9936 5535. Information can also
be found on the Admissions page of our College website
www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Anne-Maree McCarthy
Registrar
Boys demonstrate the computer facilities to prospective families.
Current students talk to prospective families about life at the College.
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from SACOBU
SACOBU President’s Report
Having recently ‘reconnected’ with St Aloysius’ College
following an absence of twenty odd years, I am
again experiencing what a truly great College this is,
and has become. I am more convinced than ever to have
my two sons educated here within the Aloysian Family. I
want them to experience what my father, my brothers and
I have experienced and to develop and grow as ‘men for
others’. It is no wonder so many Old Boys want their sons
also to share the Aloysian experience. There is a palpable
‘love’ of the school shown by so many Old Boys, their
wives and families. The quality of men that the school
continually creates and moulds into being holistic, wellrounded
individuals sets the College apart from all others.
The young men I have met are a credit to all involved.
Intelligent, articulate, responsible, but with a sense of place
and respect and a need to reach out to others, appears still
to be the hallmark of an Aloysian. Fr Ross Jones SJ and Fr
Chris Middleton SJ are exceptional leaders who continue
to guide the College to address the issues of today while
planning for the future. They and the teaching staff are to
be congratulated for the constancy of high calibre men
from the College. I would also like to thank Fr Ross and Fr
Chris for their continued support of SACOBU. To us there
is no boundary between the College today and yesterday
– simply a few grey hairs.
Sons of Old Boys
The College currently has more than 130 sons of
Old Boys as students. This figure continues to grow,
showing an attitude by the Collage to favour sons of
Old Boys. Selection criteria has to be met and if you require
advice on these, simply contact myself or the College for
amplification. A significant number of sons of Old Boys just
happen to be in Year 12 this year. They are:
Year 12 Student Father’s Name SAC Year
Harrison Cavanagh Richard Cavanagh 1976
Benjamin Churchill Randall Churchill 1973
Matthew Cowle Anthony Cowle 1977
Michael Curtin John Curtin 1974
Michael Favaloro Guy Favaloro 1970
Daniel Favaloro Guy Favaloro 1970
Thomas Harris Roger Harris 1984
Jack Hawkins Matthew Hawkins 1976
Joseph Jenkins Thomas Jenkins 1972
Nicholas Lavan Anthony Lavan 1970
Sebastian Lush Nicholas Lush 1971
Bartholomew Masson James Masson 1979
Christopher Morrow Melvyn Morrow 1959
Stephen Patsalos Louis Patsalos 1977
Patrick Pelletier John Pelletier 1968
Joshua Taylor-Perkins Robert Perkins 1969
Xavier Rahme Adam Rahme 1981
Benjamin Sweeney Vincent Sweeney 1972
Jack Tumminello Paul Tumminello 1972
John Wunder David Wunder 1970
SACOBU would like to welcome especially the following
Old Boys whose sons started at the College this year:
Student Name Student Father’s SAC
Year Name Year
Matthew Crott 7 Anthony Crott 1980
Henry Lynch 7 Ian Lynch 1978
Felix Lush 7 Nicholas Lush 1971
Benjamin Rowbotham 7 Christopher Rowbotham 1971
Hamish Moore 5 Patrick Moore 1983
Harry Hickey 5 Michael Hickey 1981
Mitchell Tracy 5 Andrew Tracy 1981
Gaelan Chalk 5 Andrew Chalk 1980
Liam Crawford 5 Matthew Crawford 1980
Thomas Willson 5 Mark Willson 1979
Cameron Evans 4 Peter Evans 1978
William Denny 4 Raoul Denny 1984
John Murray 4 Gregory Murray 1974
Jack Spano 3 Steven Spano 1980
William Biviano 3 John Biviano 1989
Jonathon Downs 3 Phillip Downs 1987
Reno Aprile 3 Reno Aprile 1983
Matthew Willson 3 Mark Willson 1979
To the fathers, we hope you enjoy your time at St Aloysius’
as much the second time as the first.
SACOBU Calender
2006/2007 Leavers BBQ 3 August 2008
Golf Day 21 August 2008
Father & Son Mass 29 August 2008
Annual Retreat/Day of Reflection 26 October 2008
Drinks for Old Boys who have sons at the College
17 November 2008
One of my first duties as President was to lay a wreath on
your behalf at the memorable ANZAC Day Commemoration
in the Chapel led by Mrs Caroline Linschoten. At this emotioncharged
event we paid tribute to all fallen Aloysians by name
over the many wars. The singing and ceremony was special
and hopefully next year we can open the event to all Old
Boys to share in this tribute.
The inaugural ‘Old Boy Dads Pizza and Drinks Night’
was a great success with a spirited evening spent making
new acquaintances or renewing others. Old Boys’ dads
mixed with those new to the College and enjoyed the
evening magic of our Harbour over a beer or two. So
enjoyable was the night, by popular demand, a second is
being planned for the 17 November, so come along – all
Old Boy fathers with sons at the school are welcome. Meet
some colleagues and new fathers, and share your Aloysian
experiences.
To help keep in touch, I am happy to report the
SACOBU web site is nearly finished. This will provide a
calendar of College and Old Boys events, dates and other
pertinent information plus dates for College functions and
sporting events. The web address is www.staloysius.nsw.
edu.au and please follow the link to the Old Boys site.
If you need to update any information on our database,
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please send details to either Murray Happ (SAC 1985)
or myself.
SACOBU Committee
Your previous President, and now Vice President
Scott Tracy (SAC 1980) and Committee deserves
our fullest appreciation and special thanks for their
tireless and dedicated work particularly of Peter Heaton,
Treasurer (SAC 1977) and Michael Donohoe, Secretary
(SAC 1967). To Scott who led so ably and worked so
hard with little thanks for so many years, we thank you.
Their love of the school is obvious in their work and they
can be proud of their achievements – a Union of men in
communion with the school, able and willing to provide
resources and assistance, physical and emotional support,
when required – while enjoying the camaraderie of being
an Old Aloysian. If you are interested in finding out how
you can be a part of the Committee or to lend a hand every
now and then, please let one of the committee members
know or contact me directly.
The Committee for 2008 is as follows:
Benjamin Tallentire (SAC 1986) President
Scott Tracy (SAC 1980) Vice President
Peter Heaton (SAC 1977) Treasurer
Michael Donohoe (SAC 1967) Secretary
Father Ross Jones SJ
Rector
Fr Chris Middleton SJ
Principal
Anthony Restuccia (SAC 1954)
Paul Quoyle (SAC 1962)
Kevin Emanuel (SAC 1967)
Gregory Lambert (SAC 1967)
Bernard Egan (SAC 1967)
Peter Moore (SAC 1974)
Vincent Goldrick (SAC 1977)
Andrew McSpeddin (SAC 1977)
Murray Happ (SAC 1985)
Chris Ford (SAC 1989)
James Eagleton (SAC 1990)
Benjamin Farmer (SAC 1994)
James Scollon (SAC 1994)
Mark Chan (SAC 2001)
David Kennedy (SAC 2002)
Matthew Walker (SAC 2005)
New Committee Members for 2008:
Sean Allen (SAC 1987)
Philip Downs (SAC 1987)
James Woodwood (SAC 2003)
James Harrison (SAC 2003)
Jeremy Curtin (SAC 2003)
Nicholas Edwards (SAC 2000)
James Woodward (SAC 2003) with some of the orphans in Kenya.
The Nugacity group is to be particularly commended
and the article by James Harrison (SAC 2003) is well worth
reading. Another Old Boy, John O’Reilly (SAC 1984), is
running an orphanage in Tanzania with twenty-two children.
The Scollen Family (Africa) and the Keily Family (South East
Asia) are also helping out people in disadvantaged areas.
Another touching story is that of the Kenyan orphanage
– Familia Moja Children’s Centre (FMCC). In 2007
James Woodward (SAC 2003) undertook volunteer
work at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya as part of an
overseas holiday with James Harrison (SAC 2003). After
returning to Australia, James learned that this orphanage
had collapsed due to corrupt directors stealing its meager
assets (TV, VCR). To prevent these children from ending
up on the streets of the Kayole slum in Nairobi, James
arranged for most of the children to be moved to an old
building in the town of Mang’u and thus started the Familia
Moja Children’s Centre. The town of Mang’u is in a rural
area about forty kilometres outside Nairobi. Familia Moja
(Swahili for One Family) accommodates the children from
the former orphanage plus another six local children,
‘Men for Others’
I
have mentioned a number of times in this article the spirit
of Aloysians being ‘men for others’, giving back to the
community and also to the College.
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from SACOBU
few weeks. Anyone willing to donate money or resources
can do so through the College.
These stories make us proud to be Old Aloysians.
Sport Volunteers
Paul Rowland, Director of Co Curricular (SAC 1973),
and I were surprised and delighted at the number of
Old Aloysians involved in assisting in the College Cocurricular
Programme. Many thanks for the time and energy
these Old Boys are putting back into the School. If you
would care to join these volunteers, simply contact Paul or
myself.
Staff and orphans at the Familia Mojo Children's Centre with James
Woodward (SAC 2003).
bringing the total number to twenty-four, ranging in age
from five to fourteen.
Since September, James has been conducting fundraising
with St Aloysius’ College Junior School, SACOBU, relatives,
friends and work colleagues here in Sydney while managing
the operations. Due to the orphanage’s humble beginnings,
emphasis has had to be put on providing for the fundamental
needs of the children – education, food, clean water, medical
assistance, housing and clothing. In February James returned
to Kenya with his partner to further develop the orphanage
within the local community. A small parcel of land on which to
build a permanent home for the children has been selected;
arrangements have been made to ensure that the on-going
basic health and educational needs of the children are met;
development of a financial budget, basic management
and reporting processes with the local manager, has been
established; and further developments have been made to
the day-to-day running procedures.
The land purchase will take several months while the
numerous legal obstacles to non-citizens owning land are
overcome. In the interim, an old building nearby is being
leased. James is very happy with the latest trip to Kenya
having achieved all the objectives, and is very confident
about the orphanage’s future.
When construction is ready to commence, James plans
to return to Kenya with a group of volunteers to do the bulk
of the labour. During the next twelve months, he will be
concentrating on establishing Familia Moja as a charitable
organisation in Australia, and continue fundraising to ensure
the long-term success of the project.
St Aloysius’ College will be hosting a cocktail party
fundraising event for the Familia Moja Children’s Centre at
the College Oval on 6 September. If anyone is interested
in helping out with the planning of the event or donating
a prize, please contact Mrs Judy Emanuel on 0411 485
111. There will be more information about the cocktail
party in The Gonzagan (the weekly College newsletter,
which can be viewed on the College website) over the next
Summer Sport
Basketball
Second V: Philip Cunningham (SAC 1991)
Third and Fourth V: Andew Punteriero (SAC 2005)
Sevenths/Eighths: Patrick Matthews (SAC 2006)
10C/D: Matthew Jones (SAC 2006)
10E/F: David Telfer (SAC 2006)
9A: Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005)
8B: Alexander Koumarelas (SAC 2007)
7A/B: John Peck (SAC 2007)/Tim Telan (SAC 2007)
Cricket
Second XI: Jeremy Curtin (SAC 2003)
Third XI: Andrew Emanuel (SAC 2003)
Fourth XI: William Lewis (SAC 2004)
10B: Vinoo Jose (SAC 1997)
9A: Andrew Geldens (SAC 2004)/Nicholas Geldens (SAC 2006)
8B: Henry Irving (SAC 2006)
7B: Angus Ryan (SAC 2005)
7C: Alexander Hammerton (SAC 2006)
Volleyball
Firsts VI: Simon Lobascher (SAC 2007)
Second VI: Alexander To (SAC 2007)
Waterpolo
First VII: Jeremy May (assistant coach) (SAC 2002)
Seconds VII: Charles Edwards (SAC 2005)
16A: Todd Miller (SAC 2004)/Michael De Gail (Year 10)
16B: Terence Hatten (SAC 2004)
14A: Lionel Newton (SAC 2006)
14B: Samuel Gladman (SAC 2006)
Winter Sport
Rugby
16A/B: Jonathan Owen (SAC 2004)
16B: Edward Irving (SAC 2002) and David Telfer (SAC 2006)
15B: Nicholas Geldens (SAC 2006)
14A: Michael Morgan (SAC 1973)
14B: Peter Baumgart (SAC 1986)
13A/B/C: Steve De Lorenzo (SAC 1984)
Football (soccer)
Second XI: Guillaume Buckley (SAC 2006)
10B: Theo Coolentianos (SAC 2007)
10C: Oliver Doraisamy (SAC 2007)
9A: Michael Kennedy (SAC 2005)
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9B: David McClatchey (SAC 2006)
9C: Luke Maurel (SAC 2007)
8B: Alexander Koumarelas (SAC 2007)
8C: Rocco Pirrello (SAC 2007)
8D: Paul Capito (SAC 2007)
7A: Matthew Carnuccio (SAC 2007)
7C: Marcus Braid (SAC 2006)
Volleyball
First VI: Simon Lobascher (SAC 2007)
Athletics
Head Coach and Conditioning Trainer:
Matthew Dwyer (SAC 1997)
Financial hardship
The SACOBU Rector’s Fund provides financial assistance
to any boy who, in the opinion of the Rector, will
benefit from participating in a particular College
activity that he would otherwise not be able to participate
due to finances. The Fund can also be used to meet other
non-school fee expenses of a student. Please consider
contacting the Rector, Fr Ross Jones if the additional cost
of an activity is preventing your son from participating. If
any family is experiencing financial hardship and unable
to pay school fees, please remember that the SACOBU Life
Education Trust is set up to help parents through such times.
Please contact Fr Ross Jones directly.
Life Member SACOBU
In recent years, the majority of students who have
graduated from St Aloysius’ College have become Life
Members of the SACOBU. This was not the case prior
to the establishment of the SACOBU Life Subscription
Education Trust in 1992.
If you are an Old Boy who left the College prior
to 1992 and would like to become a Life Member of
SACOBU, you can do so by sending a cheque for $200
payable to “SACOBU Life Subscription Education Trust” to
the following address:
SACOBU
St Aloysius’ College
47 Upper Pitt Street
Milsons Point NSW 2061
Until we meet again, I wish you all good health and
happiness.
God Bless
Ben Tallentire (SAC 1986)
President
Sacobu Life Subsciption
Education Trust
St Aloysius’ College Old Boys Union (SACOBU) set up
a Fund in the early 1990s in which Old Boys’ Life
Membership subscriptions could be held and invested
for the long term, to support the administration of SACOBU
and, in consultation with the Rector, support selected
projects of the College and the current students.
The early years provided gradual accumulation of
subscriptions from Old Boys and modest growth in the
capital invested. However, an influx of Year 12 boys to
membership was accruing each year, when parents of Year
12 boys were invited to make a voluntary Life Subscription
for their sons in his final term of Year 12. The positive
response from a majority of parents each year provided a
wonderful opportunity for SACOBU to embrace young Old
Boys and to encourage an ongoing lifelong connection with
the College and their Jesuit associations.
In 2001, a new trust deed was executed by the
Trustees. It provides an income tax exempt fund for the
income from invested capital and future life subscriptions
to be applied for the purpose of bursaries and educational
allowances, or other educational assistance, to students in
circumstances where ordinary registration is not affordable
or sustainable.
In view of the source of the funds, preference is given to
the children and dependants of Old Boys of the College.
Bursaries are awarded on the recommendation of the
Rector, are made anonymously and provide temporary
part or full financial support for tuition fees. Bursaries are
reviewed each year by the Rector. The review criteria
include the consideration of the ongoing financial status or
situation of the family, satisfactory academic achievement
and application of the student, and the level of engagement
in the life of the College.
These bursaries are provided on the understanding that
those who benefit from them undertake a debt of honour,
that is to say, in the longer term, (and not in any legal
sense), when the recipient has left school and is financially
established, he would in turn contribute to the Bursary Fund
in such a way that, what he himself has received, may also
be available to others in need.
In recent years SACOBU Life Subscription Education
Fund has provided in excess of $40,000 in support of
around five bursaries and other projects through the Rectors
Fund, each year. Recipients have included students whose
parents have met with unforeseen financial hardship through
sickness, loss or other circumstances, requiring temporary,
part or full financial, assistance in difficult circumstances.
Tony Bland (SAC 1957)
Trustee
Major Len Skewes
George Crowley (SAC 1956) recently saw an article
in The Sydney Morning Herald (19 May 2008)
regarding the possible posthumous awarding of
a Victoria Cross to John Simpson, the Australian soldier
made famous for his work with a donkey saving wounded
soldiers at Gallipoli. In the article, reference was made
to the creation of a new organisation by the Federal
Government, the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal.
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Major Len Skewes
(SAC Staff 1943 - 1967)
The Tribunal, established
to take the ‘politics’ out of
the creation and awarding
of medals to service men
and women will also
look at recognising cadet
instructors and people
who have served on
peacekeeping missions.
George is keen
to see the legendary
Commanding Officer of
the College Cadet Unit,
Major Len Skewes (SAC
Staff 1943 – 1967),
recognised for his many years of dedicated work.
Any Old Boy who would like to assist George with his
plans to prepare a submission to the Tribunal, or to write
a letter in support of the application, is asked to contact
George on 02 9974 1973 (home) or crowleyg@westnet.
com.au.
The College Archivist, Ms Kim Eberhard, is preparing
some historical information in support of the submission, but
any letters of support would be greatly appreciated.
Old Boys News
His Excellency Achille Amerio has recently
1966 been appointed Italian Ambassador to
Syria. Achille attended the College in the 1950s and
early 1960s when his father was the Italian Consul-
General in Sydney. The family left Australia in 1961 and
moved to Syria where Achille’s father was posted as Italian
Ambassador. Sadly his father died of cancer in 1963
and the family returned to Italy. Now aged 59 and after
a distinguished career in the Italian Diplomatic Service,
Achille has been posted to Damascus in the role formerly
held by his late father. Achille is married with four children,
two boys and two girls, three of whom have graduated
(two engineers and a philosopher) and are at work, and
the youngest is still at university.
Damien Macey has had a love of motorcycles
1974 since he was a lad, particularly classic bikes.
Damien is currently in the process of restoring a 1951
Norton which Damien has nicknamed ‘Boris’ in loving
memory of the infamous Norton Motorcycle stalwart and
long time College teacher, Father Patrick ‘Boris’ McEvoy
(SAC Staff 1962 – 1982). Father McEvoy was a regular
sight in Kirribilli driving his Norton, complete with leather
flying cap and goggles, whilst wearing his Jesuit wings!
Damien hopes to unveil ‘Boris’ at one of the First XV home
games this year.
Charles Nelson is a member of a Men’s
1983Basketball Team playing on Sunday Nights
in Division D at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre. A
number of Old Boys are playing with the team, but they
are keen to have a few extra players join the squad. Please
contact Charles via niccharles@ozemail.com.au if anyone
is interested in joining the squad.
1984 C h a r l e s
McNamara
and his wife Danielle had
their first child on 27 March,
2008. Christian Robert
McNamara weighed 2.8
kilograms and was 48
centimetres long. Although
born three and a half weeks early, Christian is a happy
and healthy baby.
Lt Col Brendan Dwyer is the Commanding Officer of the
1st Aviation Regiment, in the Australian Army. Currently
based at the Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Brendan is
introducing the Tiger, Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter,
to the Regiment. Brendan is likely to be based in Darwin
until the end of 2010. Until a recent phone call to the
College, Brendan was unaware that a colleague, located
two offices along from his own, was an Old Boy of the
College. Lt Col Duncan Haywood (SAC 1986) is the
Commanding Officer of the 1st Armoured Regiment.
Duncan is introducing the M1A1 Abrams Tank to the
Regiment as the main battle tank of the Australian Army.
Brendan and Duncan report that once the connection was
made, they ensured they toasted the health of the College
in the Officers Mess!
Murray Happ and his wife Catherine had
1985 their third child in June 2007. Georgina
Mary Therese Happ was born on 22 June (twenty one
hours too late to be born on the Feast of St Aloysius).
Georgina is the younger sister of Annabelle aged 7 and
Edward aged 5.
Michael Spalding celebrated
his 400th grade game (many
of those in First Grade) for
the Gordon Highlanders on
Saturday 14 June at Chatswood
Oval against Norths in 4th
Grade. To cap off a remarkable
achievement, Spaldo’s team
won and he kicked a goal.
Mitchell Bland resides and works in
1988 Orange NSW where he manages an
environmental consultancy providing professional services
to the mining industry. Until recent years he worked as
Senior Geologist involved in gold exploration at the
Cadia Mine, a Newcrest Mine site located out of
Orange, and a short drive from home (a rare situation for
most geologists). He has participated for two years in
the weekend one kilometres Oxfam walk with his “Dads
in Denial’ group. Mitchell and Cassie have three children
aged six, four and Xavier age two. Life is busy with a
family, a busy practice, a new house and the completion
of a law degree.
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Thomas Switzer has left The Australian where
1989 he was the Editor of the Opinion Pages to
take up the position as Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Leader
of the Opposition, The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson MP (SAC
Past Parent).
Paul Schaafsma and his wife Madeleine had
1990 their fourth child in May. Simon was born in
London and weighed 7lb 7oz. Simon has settled in well
to life at home. Paul is the European Managing Director of
Australian Vintage, the new name for McGuigan Simeon
Wines.
Edward Zelma played First XI Cricket for the
1993 Gordon Club in the Sydney Grade Cricket
Competition, whilst Justin Waller (SAC 2005) played
Second XI for the Eastern Suburbs Club.
Paul Behm and his wife Anne-Louise had a
1994 baby on 1 May 2008. Patrick Thomas Behm
is a happy and healthy boy and has settled in well to life
at home.
1995 M a r t o n
Marosszeky
joined Qantas after
leaving school and
Marton Marosszeky (in yellow
vest) at the Airbus factory in
Hamburg, Germany with one of
the Qantas A380 aircraft.
became an apprentice
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer. He graduated,
with a Certificate of
Commendation, in 1998.
In 1999 he became a fully
endorsed licensed aircraft
maintenance engineer and
started his Bachelor of
Engineering (Electrical) at
the University of Technology
Sydney, graduating with
a Distinction in 2007. In
December 2007 he was
appointed to go to Hamburg, Germany on a two-year
posting to the Airbus assembly plant to form part of the
Production Inspection Team as the Avionics Specialist
supervising the final production of the Airbus A380
aircraft for Qantas Airways. Marton’s younger brother
Paul Marosszeky (SAC 2002), graduated from Sydney
University with a Bachelor of Medical Science in
2007. He was accepted into the Monash University
Faculty of Medicine to continue his medical studies
in Neurosurgery, and will graduate in 2011. Paul is
attending Monash University after winning a Defence
Department Postgraduate Scholarship. Marton and Paul’s
Father, Peter Marosszeky (SAC Parent 1990 – 2002),
still assists the College Cadet Unit and is the Unit’s
Quartermaster. In recognition of Peter’s service, he was
recently promoted by the Army to the rank of Captain.
Rev Fr Thomas Brancik finished his doctorate in Canon Law
and is now teaching at the Wagga Seminary.
Captain James Donohoe is an Officer in
1997 the Regular Army and is the Adjutant of
the University of New South Wales Regiment. James will
be posted overseas in October 2008. James’ brother,
Lt Paul Donohoe (SAC 1999) is posted with the Signals
Regiment at Holsworthy. Paul has recently returned from
a tour of Iraq and has previously served in the Solomon
Islands. James and Paul assisted their mother, Catherine,
at the Holy Family School Lindfield (where Catherine is a
teacher) Anzac Day Ceremony in April. John Donohoe
(SAC 2001) is in his sixth year of studies at the University of
Technology, where he is studying a Bachelor of Engineering
(Software)/Business Studies-Accounting. Anthony Donohoe
(SAC 2005) is in his third year of studies at the University of
Technology, where he is studying a Bachelor of Engineering
(Electrical). The youngest Donohoe, Nicholas, is in Year 10
at the College.
Catherine Donohoe (Currant Parent) with sons James (SAC 1997)
and Paul (SAC 1999) at the Holy Family School, Lindfield
Anzac Day Ceremony.
Nigel Mukhi is working as a real estate agent with McGrath
Estate Agents. Nigel is based in the Neutral Bay/Mosman
Office and is specialising in property on the Lower North
Shore.
After completing Year 12 at the College, James Corbishley
moved to Canberra for his undergraduate degree and
masters studies in economics. He then spent a number
of years working in the government sector, followed by
economic consultancy. He has recently taken up a five
month position as a technical adviser working on a US
Government aid contract in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Sean Andersen has completed his medical
1998 studies at Sydney University and commenced
as an intern at Hornsby Hospital in January 2008. His
brother Paul (SAC 2000) is the physiotherapist in charge of
the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Gosford Hospital.
Brian Molloy was accepted into the Australian
2001 Army in January 2003, to the Royal Military
College Duntroon, however was Discharged Medically
Unfit For Service in January 2005. For two years Brian
worked as a Sheriff’s Officer in the ACT Supreme Court
and now works for the Australian Federal Police. On 24
November 2007 Brian married Amanda Jean Statos. Brian
and Amanda are living in Canberra.
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Nicholas Mueller is a member of the
2003 University Council at Macquarie University,
representing current students of the University on the
Council. He joins another Old Boy on the Council,
Sarosh Batliwalla (SAC 1989) who represents the Alumni
of the University. Jeremy Mah (SAC 1991) is part of the
Australian Research Institute for Education for Sustainability
department at the University and recently Jeremy and
his team won an Innovation Award for their work in
Sustainability Education.
Dominic Dwyer-Hutchinson and John-Paul
2004 Mockler have, for the last two years, been
in Bathurst at Charles Sturt University (CSU) studying a
degree in Advertising/Communications. Dominic and John-
Paul recently teamed up in a production of Trainspotting at
CSU carrying on from their activities in the College Drama
Department when they were at school.
Karl Rozman finished his Bachelor of Commerce from the
University of Sydney in December 2007 and received a
number of University Awards for his grades in final year,
enabling him to maintain a High Distinction average
over the three years of his study. Karl has started his
full-time career in investment banking with Wilson HTM
in corporate finance, with most of his work focussing
on the mining sector. He is also studying for Honours in
Commerce part time.
Patrick Fischer has just completed an
2005 exchange at McGill University in Montreal,
Canada. He is currently travelling through the United States
before he returns to Australia to resume his studies at the
University of Sydney where he is studying a Bachelor of Arts
majoring in political economy and history.
Mattew Welsh left the College at the end
2007 of Year 8 in 2003 when his family returned
to their native United States after a business posting to
Australia. Matt and his younger brother Michael (SAC
2010) resumed their schooling at our brother Jesuit school,
St Ignatius’ College Prep in Chicago. Matt has recently
completed his Senior Year and was a National Merit
Scholarship Finalist and an Illinois State Scholar. Matt
received scholarships from the Stanley Sons and Daughters
Scholarship Programme and the Comcast Leaders and
Achievers Scholarship. After receiving numerous offers,
Matt has accepted a position at the University of
Virginia.
Obituaries
The College is saddened to hear of the passing of the
following Old Boys. We ask you to remember them and
their families in your prayers.
John Bullen (SAC 1946)
Died on 3 September 2007 after a long illness in Ballina.
John’s nephew is Greg McKenzie (SAC Staff 1990 - Present).
Ross Thomas Wardley (SAC 1952)
Ross Wardley (SAC 1952) died on 24 February 2008
after a four year battle with Cancer. The following are
excerpts from the eulogies delivered by his long-time school
friends, Paul ‘Puffer’ Flynn (SAC 1952) and The Honourable
Mr Justice Tim Studdert QC (SAC 1952).
Ross was born on 17
December 1935,
the only child for Arch
and Ada. He grew up
in Balmoral and was
educated at St Aloysius’
College. When he finished
school in 1952 he did
his six months National
Service at Singleton Army
Base and continued on
in the Army Reserve, and
later was in the NSW
Scottish Regiment at Grafton. After National Service he
joined the Valuer General’s Department and worked with
them in Newcastle, Grafton and Port Macquarie.
In 1962 he joined Lend Lease and was Project Manager
for Bankstown Square – the first shopping mall in Australia
– and again for the Australia Square building in Sydney’s
CBD. From 1969 to 1989 he was with the Hooker
Corporation and here he was part of the team involved in
the Casino negotiations and was also Manager for the
Gateway Development: possibly his favourite project.
In 1989 he accepted the position as Managing Director
of Laing & Simmons and was there for four years before
commencing his own consulting business as a private valuer
and becoming part of a property recruiting group.
In the 1950s when Ross met Barbara he soon decided
that she would be his bride; initially Barbara had other
ideas. Ross persevered and with his determination and
a lot of encouragement from Barb’s parents, Bill and Phil,
triumphed. They were married on 11 October 1958 by
Father Frank Fletcher at St Brigid’s Coogee and Father Frank
is here today to farewell Ross. Their wedded life was in its
fiftieth year and has been blessed with five children, Cathy,
Vicki, Mary Ann, James and Sally.
Family was foremost in Ross’ life. He adored Barbara,
loved his children and would do anything for them; his
speciality was cooking breakfast and a wake-up cup of tea
in bed for Barbara.
Ross was an achiever; he was determined to succeed
and he did. He loved life, he liked to live it and he did.
Ross liked the best and he worked long and hard so he and
his family could have a share of it.
In early days after leaving school Ross delighted in a
day at the racetrack and there were some good days.
One of his yarns was while at Newcastle; he was privy
to information that one particular trotter was a certainty; he
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got odds of 33-1 and did not miss the opportunity. Each
time the field circled the arena, the “special” went further
and further ahead. As it swung into the straight for the last
time, it was 100 metres in front, but that was not enough; it
collapsed and dropped dead in the straight!
That was about fifty years ago and I am not sure if
Ross went into a racecourse again; he certainly did not
have another bet on a galloper or trotter. There were better
investments elsewhere.
Ross was a top party performer, whether it was at a
large function, or in a group of eight or ten sitting around
a table having a meal. He had an appealing charisma,
was very talented, could speak with knowledge on many
subjects and he could tell a great story. If that was not
enough, he could use his powerful voice to perform his
wonderful repertoire of songs.
He did have one idiosyncrasy I am sure you experienced.
Sometimes, after wining and dining but still sitting at table
he would just shut his eyes, but then he would sleep soundly
for half an hour or so. One occasion I remember well, he
was part way through telling a story, the eyes shut and he
was sound asleep; half an hour later he woke continuing
the story from where he left off. Actuall, it was always a
concern when this happened; he would wake rejuvenated,
and you knew, you were in for a long and late night.
In the more than fifty years I have known Ross there was
never any change; it was always a case of what you saw,
and what you heard, was what you got.
He was a great character. He was forthright and
genuine. If he thought something he would say it, and if he
said it, you would know he meant it.
If a friend needed help he was there, not at the forefront,
but quietly doing what was necessary.
He had a very strong social conscience and was
generous where he felt the need was greatest.
From 1975 to 1980 Ross was one of a group of
businessmen appointed by the Sisters of St Vincent’s Hospital
to an advisory board to assist with the establishment of the
facilities for a Heart Transplant Department. Then from
1980 to 1987 he was on the Board of Directors at St
Vincent’s Hospital.
To Barbara and the family we extend our very sincere
sympathy. We have liked and enjoyed Ross in our different
ways and we will all miss him. The number of those who
are here is a fitting tribute to Ross and his family. Our lives
have been enriched by his friendship and I am sure his
maker will have a good spot in heaven to reward him for
his endeavours.
Paul ‘Puffer’ Flynn (SAC 1952)
My parents made a decision for which I will always be
grateful in transferring me to St Aloysius’ College at the
beginning of Term II in 1947.
Here, I met other Aloysians who became life-long
friends. Ross Wardley was one such Aloysian. He became
a close friend at school and he remained a close friend for
the next sixty years.
Ross commenced his schooling at St Aloysius’ College
in 1944, and at school Ross was involved in everything
worthwhile. He was always good company and he was
very good at sport. He was in the College Swimming Team
and he was successful at athletics. Indeed, in 1950 he set
the College Under 15 High Jump record of 5’2”, which
lasted until recently. He was good at rugby, always in the
A teams until the Open years, and in 1952 he was fiveeighth
for the First XV until he broke his ankle in a trial game.
Perhaps, his strongest sport was cricket. He made the First
XI in Third Year, and The Aloysian for 1950 records that as
the ‘baby’ of the team “… he came to light in Term III – he
should be a tower of strength in years to come in this and
all sports …”. How true this was. He took 6-58 against
Trinity Grammar School and 5-33 against Knox Grammar
School. In 1951 I recall he made a century against Trinity
Grammar School – a rare feat for a school boy, requiring
application and determination, which were qualities Ross
had in abundance throughout his life.
Whilst our working paths did not cross, Ross’ success
in his career demonstrates that he always made the same
commitment to his work that he made to his family and
to his friends. His work as a member of the Board of St
Vincent’s Hospital was consistent with his charitable support
for what he regarded as worthwhile causes to which he
gave financial support.
When Ross returned to Sydney from his time in the north,
he became involved in the Old Aloysians Cricket Club and
played with them from 1962-1980. The OACC was, and I
am sure remains, a wonderful institution and over the period
Ross committed himself enthusiastically to the affairs of the
Club, both in cricket and social activitites. He was very
successful with the bat. He had lots of advice to offer from
the slips and he was an absolute stalwart of the side. He
went overseas with the Club on Tours to the East in 1974,
1976 and 1978.
His love of cricket was intense and I shared many happy
days with him watching Test Matches at the SCG to which
Ross belonged for over fifty years.
Ross was a talented golfer, although he complained he
rarely used his Royal Sydney Golf Club membership.
As a person whilst of course gaining in maturity over the
years, Ross really remained as he had been at school. His
fundamental qualities only strengthened with the passing of
the years.
Nobody could say of Ross that he did not make the most
of his talents because he most certainly did. He was always
loyal to his family, his religion, his friends and his school.
He was energetic and fun loving. He was very intelligent
and he was great company, a great person to have a drink
with and to dine with. There was always plenty to discuss
in his company and Ross was forthright in his views about
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most things. He was invaluable in a sing-song. His rendition
of “Over There” was unforgettable.
During the four years of his illness, Ross showed all the
courage and determination that was typical of him and I
never heard him complain once.
Ross made a very valuable contribution to the community
in which we live by the way in which he lived. He enriched
the lives of all who met him.
May the grief that Barb and his family are suffering be
softened by the many wonderful memories they have of their
lives with Ross and by the certainty that he will enjoy his
eternal reward. Indeed, even as I speak, he may very well
be on his way out to the wicket to open the innings for the
Old Aloysians’ Heavenly Eleven.
The Honourable Mr Justice Tim Studdert QC (SAC 1952)
John Gunnell (SAC 1953)
Died on 5 April 2008. John was a first cousin of Bob Ryan
(SAC 1943) and Keith Ryan (SAC 1940). An architect by
profession, John died after a battle with pancreatic cancer
in his Blue Mountains home.
Peter Lloyd (SAC 1955)
Died on 6 January 2008.
Peter ‘Pod’ O’Donnell (SAC 1957)
Peter O’Donnell passed away on 5 January 2008. The
following is an excerpt of the eulogy delivered by Michael
Delaney (SAC 1957).
‘P
od’ entered St
Aloysius’ College
after completing his
Infants years at Loreto
Convent.
He subsequently
proved himself to be truly
a man born for greater
things. ‘Pod’, during
his time at St Aloysius’
College, was always
a strong, laconic, laidback
person. He was
honest and direct. He
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was a great sportsman,
apparently with little or
no effort, but his achievements belie the truth of such a
statement.
He rose to great heights as a swimmer, surfer, boardrider
and ultimately as one of the most dynamic (although
laconic) sailors Australia has ever produced.
In retrospect, he was always considered at St Aloysius’
College as a general all-round sportsman, being extremely
proficient as a footballer and tennis player.
A confrontation with ‘Pod’ was impossible; he would
quickly and quietly dissolve any that came across his path.
His calmness and ability to make split-second decisions
in the most dangerous and contrary moments served him
greatly as he climbed the pinnacles of success in his sailing
career.
‘Pod’, on leaving school, subsequently married Barbara
Booth. It was “love at first sight” and a union that continued
for many years. Barbara, especially during ‘Pod’s’ last
terrible months, was a source of great support and
inspiration for him. Indeed, she was an inspiration for
everyone who came in contact with them during this period
of tribulation. Her strength, sheer endurance and absolute
devotion to ‘Pod’ in caring for his daily needs, was little less
than inspirational.
‘Pod’ is survived by three children: David (SAC 1994),
Michelle and Lisa, who will now assume the management,
together with Barbara, of the family horse stud properties
around Scone.
‘Pod’ was a champion swimmer and caused many a
headache for the likes of former Olympian Murray Rose,
Peter ‘Spike’ Rayner (SAC 1955) and Michael Stevens
(SAC 1955). He swam with an ease that reflected his
attitude towards life.
1954 Swimming Team
However, his great passion was sailing. He commenced
to indulge in this sport at the age of twelve when he
attended Frank Likely’s Boatshed at Northbridge. He rigged
a mast on a nine foot dinghy and coerced Michael Bartlett
(SAC 1957) into joining him. He had cut a square rig sail
from his mother’s best sheets and set sail for the Spit Bridge
in a very strong westerly. The achievement of the immediate
end was very successful. The attempt to return was a total
disaster, but was relieved by the intervention of a friendly
launch owner.
‘Pod’ advanced to Moths at Seaport Sailing Club,
began ocean racing by sailing with Frank Likely on
Haiphoon and then moving into the era of Sydney
Hobart Races with Graeme Newlands on Siandra. He
achieved handicap wins in the 1958 and 1960 races
on Siandra. He subsequently achieved his third handicap
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win on Sovereign and Line Honours in 1987. The telling
effect of these three wins, which very few people have
achieved, is lost until you consider he competed in
only eight Hobart races, so he had a 37.5 percentage
success rate!
Ocean racing was, however, merely the beginning of
his achievements. He subsequently competed in the early
America’s Cup events and achieved notoriety and recognition,
not only as a forward hand, as originally selected, but as a
helmsman and for his general tactical ability.
1962 on Gretel in 1962.
In his quiet self-effacing manner ‘Pod’ achieved great
recognition in America for his sheer wealth of talent. He
was invited to compete in the Southern Ocean Racing
Circuit, the Newport to Bermuda Race and Trans-Atlantic
Races.
Time moved on and so did ‘Pod’. He became interested
in Etchell Sailing and in 1977 he purchased his first Etchell,
Impala, and entered in the World Championships off
Palm Beach sailing his own boat for the first time at those
levels. He was marginally beaten into second place. He
persevered with his Etchell Sailing and ultimately won the
World Championships. He was also involved in Dragon
Sailing with his late father-in-law, Norman Booth, and
pursued those trails to the World Championships.
In the early 1960s he became interested in the 5.5
metre Class and ultimately with his long time friend, Dick
Sargent, teamed with Bill Northam to win selection for
Australia and participated in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic
Games. The end result was a Gold Medal. None of this
success changed ‘Pod’ one iota and most of his time he
was quite remiss about where the Gold Medal was residing
at any particular time.
Throughout the whole of his sailing career ‘Pod’ was
always available for a chat, advice, deep conversation, an
argument about tactics, the latest information on his view on
sails and any other technical information that was around.
Basically, he was a sailor by the “seat of his pants” and not
reliant upon a lot of the technical devices that assist sailors
today. He simply had an uncanny feel for a boat and an
ability to know precisely what he could achieve with the wind
that was available. He was well aware of the old adage
“You cannot change the wind but you can adjust the sails”.
‘Pod’ was an extremely strong swimmer, competing
in surfing events for Bilgola Surf Club, together with his
great mates, Michael Bartlett (SAC 1957), John Bergin
(SAC 1957) and many other Aloysians. He was extremely
popular during these years as he was one of the only
persons with a motor vehicle and they were able to journey
up and down the coast to the hot surfing spots, camp out
and have a reasonable time. During these early years ‘Pod’
achieved another nickname as ‘The Shandos Kid’ due to a
particular (not readily available) brand of lemonade, being
the only beverage of which he then partook. In later years,
we think under the influence of his wife, he was introduced
to wine and subsequently someone introduced him to rum.
He was named Yachtsman of the Year in 1980 and
was, without doubt, one of the outstanding yachtsmen in
Australia with his uncanny ability, calm leadership and
direction. His yachting achievements are simply too many
to mention.
He left Sydney and moved to Oberon to engage in the
breeding of cattle. He remained at Oberon for some years
before he was induced to go to Scone and commence
his involvement with horses. He subsequently retired to
Hallidays Point leaving the family to continue the pastoral
pursuits.
‘Pod’ was truly one of the most gracious gentlemen and
a total honour and credit to the school he loved. He was
not a great scholar but was a great advertisement for the
school and the principles advocated and, indeed, instilled
by the Jesuits.
He is a legend and there will be many articles written
about him, but to us Aloysians he was a great mate and a
person whom we are very proud to remember as our mate
and friend.
Michael Delaney (SAC 1957)
Nick Shanahan (SAC 1969)
Died on 20 December 2007. Before he passed away,
Nick had the opportunity to attend the Queensland
and Northern NSW Old Boys’ Reunion in Brisbane.
He very much appreciated the chance to re-connect
with the College. Nick was awarded the Australian
Police Medal in the 2007 Australia Day Honours List
for services to the Forensic Service of the Queensland
Police Force.
Andrew ‘Rock’ Leavey (SAC 1985)
Andrew Leavey (SAC 1985) passed away on 6 March
2008. Andrew was buried from Star of the Sea Church
in Terrigal with a large number of Old Boys and former
teachers present. His Year 10 Form Master, Father Michael
Ryan SJ, was the main celebrant, with former Headmaster,
Father Bob Bruce SJ and the current Rector of the College,
Father Ross Jones SJ concelebrating the Requiem Mass.
Andrew leaves behind his widow Lisa and daughter
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Hannah as well as his parents, sister and brothers Michael
(SAC 1981), Justin (SAC 1986) and John (SAC 1990).
The following is an extract of the eulogy delivered by his
classmate and close friend, Tim McGowan (SAC 1985).
stand here today
I representing all the
Aloysius Old Boys – in
particular Andrew’s
close friends Cameron,
Sam, Michael, Tony,
Johnno, Clayton and
the Class of 1985.
To us, Andrew was
always Rocky.
When thinking of
Andrew ‘Rock’ Leavey,
a number of fond
memories come to mind. I think of Rocky dancing like
Peter Garret, I remember trips to Blueys Beach, back-yard
cricket, rugby tests, The Oaks on a Thursday night and ,of
course, breakfast at the Leaveys. We grew up together:
a friendship that began in the corridors of St Aloysius’
College. If I look back on the best years of my life – the best
years were with Rock.
Rock was like a brother to me. He always knew
where to go, how to get in and who would be there.
He introduced me to Cold Chisel, Bowie and the Violent
Femmes. He taught me how to drive – albeit before we
had licenses; he led me astray and I was happy to follow.
He developed before most of us, which gave him an air
of maturity. When I was ordering sweet and sour, he was
ordering Peking duck; when I was drinking Toohey’s twist
tops, he was drinking Blue Lagoons; when I was wearing
Puma, he was wearing Lacoste. He quickly learnt to enjoy
the good life.
He enjoyed school and, despite his tendency to allow
his quick wit to get him into trouble, he respected what
the College stood for and he made some long and lasting
friendships. We should all take great comfort from our old
school network that has come together so quickly in our hour
of need. It’s amazing to think we were all here in Avoca
over twenty years ago celebrating leaving school – with
Rock leading the charge.
Rock was courageous and not only on the rugby field.
He was never one to back down despite the odds. I
remember many years ago Michael Condon’s (SAC 1985)
father bringing the WWF Wrestling to Australia and after
the show we went back to their hotel bar to have a few
beers with the wrestlers. Just picture us in a bar – all in our
early twenties – all in suits – drinking with The Killer Bees,
Corporal Kirsner, The Iron Sheik and Andre the Giant.
Somehow during the night Rock managed to get into an
argument with The Iron Sheik and The Iron Sheik wanted to
kill him. I recall saying to Rock “Settle down mate it’s The
Iron Sheik, it’s not some Knox boy.” Rock replied, “But mate,
if I knock him over, it’ll make the papers”. It was only after
Andre the Giant stood up did we convince Rock it was time
to leave.
I think Rock’s courage and bravado always protected his
sensitive side. I always thought the ‘deep and meaningful’
conversations he had turned into an art form, a part of his
plan of seduction. But Rock was capable of intelligent,
honest and emotional conversations. He was charming,
handsome and sophisticated.
Rock represents our youth. He represents the challenges
of that time and the bonds of friendship that have lasted all
these years. He has made an indelible mark on all our lives
and our lives will not be the same again.
To describe Rock’s life I will use a rugby analogy. He
played the first half but didn’t finish the game. He played
a blinder and pushed himself to his limit. He was hit from
behind with a blow none of us saw coming. In fact, he may
have played some of the game injured and survived with
his wits, charm and courage. Either way, he played the
game of his life and was always true to himself. He knocked
down the big blokes, back-chatted the referee and enjoyed
the adulation of his family, classmates and friends. He was
carried off, dazed and exhausted. But that was Rock, full
bore or not at all. He is irreplaceable.
And as we run on for the second half, the big Number
2 is no longer leading us around the field. He’s been called
up to play a bigger game and our lives have changed
forever.
So when I see you next time Mate, we’ll catch up where
we left off. Cheers Rocky! We love you.
Timothy McGowan (SAC 1985)
Footnote: Members of the Class of 1985 gathered in the
Boys’ Chapel on Friday 23 May to hold a Memorial Mass
for Andrew and the five other members of the Class who
have gone to their eternal rest. This Mass gave those who
could not travel to Terrigal for Andrew’s Funeral, a chance
to farewell him.
Dominic Mason (SAC 1991)
Dominic was killed by a car whilst riding his bicycle near
Newcastle on 11 December 2007. Son of Stephen
and Margaret, and brother of Timothy (SAC 1997).
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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