The Magazine of St Aloysius' College • 'Men for Others' • Issue XLVII ...

from the senior school (cont'd)
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.
St Aloysius’ College
A Jesuit School for Boys _ Founded 1879
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