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

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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