Lumen 1988 - St Patrick`s College Strathfield

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ST. PATRICI('S COLLEGE
STRATHFIELD
DIAMOND JUBILEE 1928 - 1988
LUMEN '88
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College Anthem
For God for Queen and Country.
For Faith and Nation both
That's why we strive for victory.
On that we take our oath.
Blue and Black our heraldry.
And Gold of colour best.
The noblest code of chivalry.
We bring to every test.
First of Saints and scholars.
Teach us how to learn from thee:
Zeal in learning . Faith in turn ing
Work and p lay to sanctity.
Luceat Lux Vestra
May our motto ever be:
To do and love the right and to let our light
Shine for men to see.
St. Patrick. true to thee.
LUMEN '88
St. Patricks CoUege, Strathfield
Editor: Mr. H. Stephens
Photographic Editor: Miss R. Ardill
Typists: Mrs. B. Kelly. Mrs. j. Brereton. Mrs. K. Panettieri .
Mrs. R. Birchenough
Lumen Photographers: Mr. A. Berriman . Mr. H. Stephens.
M iss R. Ardill. M r. P. Wade. Mr. S. Walsh. Mr. j. Croke. M r. B.
McCullagh. Br. C. Peel. Br. M . Q . Brady. Stuart St. Baker.
Mark Smith. john Hughes. Scott Byrne. Lachlan Graves.
Peter German. Phil lippe Gray-Grzeszkiewicz.
College Executive
Contents
College Executive
Staff Members of St. Patrick's College 1988
Principal's Report 1988
Senior School Prize List
Speech Night 1988
Our Students
Year 12
Year 11
Year 10
Year 9
Year 8
Year 7
Computers
Italian at St. Patrick's
Mission Statement 1988
A Weekend of Prayer and Discussion
S,D,P, Adoption Day
A Special Assembly on the Opening of Parliament House
The Theme of Anzac
Teachers
The Diamond Jubilee of St. Patrick's College
The luceat Award , 1988
Joan Healey - An Appreciation
John Xavier Greck
Vale Mr, Glenn Burns
St, Patrick's - Sixty Years On
Diamond Jubilee Ball, Hilton Hotel August 13th, 1988 ,
Mr, Anthony Good
Australia's Bicentennial, 1788-1988
Our Sporting Representatives
Sportsmaster's Report 1988 ..
Soccer
Rugby Master's Report
College Basketball
Swimming
Cricket Master's Report
Athletics
Ex-Students Making The News
Weddings in the College Chapel, 1988
Debating and Public Speaking, 1988
Chess
The St. Patrick's Singers
St, Patrick's Theatre
Great Barrier Reef II.. Central Queensland Tour 1988
The Parents
SI. Patrick's College Junior School
Junior School Report
Junior School Prize List
Junior School Reports 1988
Year 6
Year 5
Year 4 - Silver
The Students
Junior School Library Report
Junior School Sport
Dux of College, 1987
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College Principal
Rev, Br, G, Giacon
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First Assistant to
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Mr, H, Stephens
Second Assistant to
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Curriculum Director
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Spirit of the College
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Mr. R. Russo
Head of Junio r School
Life . as it was meant
To be lived. means taking the
Rough with all the rest.
A THOUGHT FOR ALL OF US . . .
Children learn what they live.
Children live what they learn.
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Teach them to wake the love in their hearts.
And they will find love in the world.
I. If a child lives with criticism. he learns to condem.
If a child lives with hostility. he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule. he learns to be shy.
Soaring above the
Earth. man and machine reach out
For the deep unknown
If a child lIives with shame. he learns to feel guilty.
2. If a child
If a child
If a child
If a child
lives with
lives with
lives with
lives with
tolerance. he learns to be patient.
encouragement. he learns to be confident.
praise. he learns to appreciate.
fairness. he learns justice.
3 . If a child lives with security. he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval. he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship. he learns to find
love in the world .
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A map shows us where.
Teachers and parents show us
The whys and wherefores.
Up there. high above.
Mary seems beyond ourselves.
But she does hear us.
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Staff Members of St. Patrick's College t 988
Br. john Giacon ... Headmaster
Br. laurie Bent ... First Assistant
Mr. Harry Stephens ... Second Assistant
Mr. Rick Russo . .. junior School Headmaster
Mr. George Chmielewski . .. Senior Primary T~acher
Mr. Barry McDonnell ... Maintenance Co-ordInator
Secondary Studies Co-ordlnators:
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Mr. Adam Taylor (R.L). Mr. David Eshelman (Science). Mr. john Shelley (Eco~omlCs).
Mrs. Denise Arnold (Maths). Mr. Michael Robson (HIstory/General StudIes)
Mrs. Vicki Comerford (Geography/Social Science). Mrs. Cherr Stevenson (Englrsh).
Mr. Cliff Munro (I ndustrial Arts)
Sublect Co-ordlnators:
Mr. Robert Kowalski (Latin). Mr. Noel Farrell (P.L). Mr. Darrel Ganter (Art).
Mr. Ian Albertson (Music). Mr. Peter Crane (French )
Year Masters:
Messrs. Geoff Dix (12). Merv McCormack (II ). Brian McCullagh (10).
Peter Wade (9). Ted Power (8). Yen Boccanfuso ( 7)
Laboratory Assistants:
Mrs. Gwen Hirst. Mrs. judy Milham. Mrs. Mary Correa
Bandmaster:
Mr. Paul Kellett
Sportsmaster:
Mr. Glenn Burns
Other Secondary Teachers:
Mr. Bernard Batchelor
Mr. Ross Beasley
Mr. Steve Berlyn
Mr. Andrew Berriman
Miss Erin Brady
Mr. Steve Burke (Sec. &. Prim.)
Mr. Paul Cahill
Mr. Paul Carblis
Mr. leff Charter
Mr. Chris Comerford
Mr. Glen Coulter (Mrs. Denise Golen )
Mr. Brett Cowan
Mr. lim Croke
Mrs. Grazyna Dekker
Mr. Patrick Donohoe
Mr. Jeff Eagleson
Mrs. Maryanne Finder
Mr. Tony Fitzgerald
Mr. Mick Flynn
Mr. Ken Hartman
Miss Sue Harvey-Walker
Mr. john Khoury
Mrs. Nellie McAndrew
Mr. Rod McCabe
Mr. Greg McKenzie
Mr. Tom McNamara
Mrs. Christine Moses
Mr. Nazih Nour
Miss julie-Ann O'Brien
Br. Peter Oxman
Br. Chris Peel
Mrs. Barbara Rawle
Mr. Roger Reid
Mr. Andrew Rotolo
Mr. Russell Smith
Mr. Robert Sullivan
Mr. Steve Walsh
Mrs. Eileen Winter
Mrs. Rita Zammit
Secondary Department
Junior School Teachers:
Mr. Michael Aaron
Mr. George Chmielewski
Mr. john Greck
Mr. John Guyer
Mr. Richard Lawler
Miss Ann Kelly
Mr. Tony Kent (Sportsmaster)
Miss Elizabeth McKinven (Librarian)
Mr. Greg McLean
Miss Elizabeth Sheehan
Mrs. Maryanne Trainor
Mr. john Warwick
Mrs. Pauline Rutter
Mrs. Margaret Sheridan
Library:
Mrs. Marie Mackie (Senior School Librarian). Mrs. Sue Dobbs.
Mrs. Kath Lee. Mrs. Christine Williams
College Psychologists: Mr. john Taylor. Mrs. Lydia Taylor
Career Officer: Mr. Michael Harrow
Independent Study Co-ordinator: Mr. Robert SUllivan
1.5. Assistant: Mrs. Kerry Eshelman
Clerical Administration:
Miss Robyn Ardill (Printing)
Mrs. M~:lrna Marturia (Receptionist Secretary)
Mrs. Robyn Birchenough (junior School Secretary)
Mr. Phllrp Marston (Computer Co-ordinator)
Mrs. Janet Brereton (Administration Secretary)
Mrs. Kath Panettieri (Stores Secretary and First-Aid)
Mrs. joyce Crocker (Headmaster's Secretary)
Mrs. Lorraine Tonks (Bursar)
Mrs. Barbara Kelly (Word Processor)
Mrs. Molly Yee (Salaries and Fees)
Book Hire: Mrs. Frances Long
Canteens: Mrs. Pat johnson (Senior). Mrs. Lorraine Merchant (junior)
Cleaning: Mr. Wally Clee (Yards). Mr. Mark Mitchell (Grounds)
Primary Department
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Principal's Report 1988
Reverend Brother Provincial, Fathers, Brothers
and Sisters, other friends and members of the
St. Patrick's Community.
" From the very early days we came into
contact with the spirit of St. Patrick's College.
It was not the buildings that were there, or were
not there, and are here now, that gave St.
Patrick's its spirit and character. I t was the
Community of St. Patrick's, the Brothers, the lay
teachers, the parents, the pupils and the "Old
Boys", all working in unison to make St. Patrick's
a first-rate Catholic College".
Dr. Tony Rumore, who died recently, wrote
this about St. Patrick's two years ago. He had
twenty seven years experience on which to base
his judgement.
It is my pleasure to report how the same
groups are working towards the same goals at
St. Patrick's in 1988, its 60th year.
MISSION STATEMENT
A major event in the life of the College this
year was the development and adoption of a
Mission Statement. In the Mission Statement
I wrote:
"St. Patrick's College has for sixty years set
out to encourage the light of Christ in the hearts
of those associated with it. Any Catholic
institution tries to develop that light in
individuals and in society.
This message must be re-stated so that it will
be effective in each age. In Vatican II the whole
Church recognised this need . Its documents
show the Church's thinking in a new world. They
are a major step in the 2000 year process of
constantly re-stating the Gospel.
The College has, over the years, changed and
adapted. Changes continue in the world, in
Australian society, in the Christian Brothers and
in the Church. The School Development Project
aims to develop strategies which will adapt to
the changes while maintaining the core of the
College - its central beliefs and purpose.
It is my privilege to have this charter to guide
me as Principal of St. Patrick's College. I am very
much strengthened by having experienced the
wisdom, faith and generosity of so many in
developing the Mission Statement. I am
somewhat awed as I take up the task of
implementation but encouraged by the
knowledge that this is not my task but our task".
The Mission Statement situates the college
family as a group whose "values find their
foundation in the life of Jesus Christ". This must
be a constant pOint of reference. We must ask
o~rselves - what do the Gospels say about
this? How do we maintain the tradition of
Edmund Rice, Founder of the Christian Brothers
in this situation?
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The College is indebted to those who put
so much thought and energy into this document
which will serve as a focus for the next four
or five years.
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College Captain and Family
Mr. Adrian Fehon &. Mr. Jim Donlevy
Bishop Heaps at S.D.P. Mass
Some aims from the Mission Statement are:
• That the Catholic ethos will permeate all
aspects of College life.
• To develop students who are critical,
adaptive, tolerant and honest and who have
acquired a heritage of thought and scholarship.
• To create a climate in which students feel
accepted and respected by staff and other
students and develop a positive attitude
towards their school life.
• To provide a curriculum which responds to
the needs, abilities and interests of all students.
• To develop in studentsa Christian Faith which
makes them sensitive to problems and injustices
in the wider community.
COLLEGE EXECUTIVE
My thanks also to the College executive. Br.
ldurie Bent, new to St. Patrick's this year, has
been a source of strength. wisdom and
encouragement as Deputy Headmaster. Mr.
Harry Stephens has many years of experience
on the school executive. He is responsible for
secondar~ .c~ rric~lum development and many
other activities. Including the organisation of
tonight and the production of Lumen. Mr. Rick
R~sso, captain of the College in 1973, has been
Pnmary Principal this year and I am very glad
he has accepted the position for another three
years. He has brought a wealth of experience
and. energy and a love of the College to the
posl~lon and has continued the development
of pnmary education at St. Patrick's College. We
are fort~nate in having such a competent and
supportive team.
PARENTS &. FRIENDS
Th~ Parents' &. Friends' Association in 1988
continued to be. a real force for good in the
school. It organised fund raising and social
eve~t~,.such as the Fete, the Diamond Jubilee
Exhibition. Jubilee Ball. Melbourne Cup
Luncheon. and Fathers' Day Dance.
Its .regul~r meetings provide a valuable forum
for dl~cusslon of a variety of issues which this
year I~cluded AIDS education and other
educational matters.
Mr. Jim Donlevy has stepped down after four
years as President of the P. &. F. He has filled
this demanding position very well and has led
by example in the amount of time he has
devoted to the College.
Mrs. Phil Turley is also stepping down after
five years as President of the lddies' Auxiliary.
The very successful Diamond Jubilee Debutante
Ball was instituted . organised and carried
through by Mrs. Turley. merely one of many
activities for which she has been largely
responsible.
Thanks to them and all others involved in the
P. &. F. - mothers (and a father) at the tuck
shops. and chapel. fathers on working bees.
others covering books or helping in so many
other ways.
I also really appreCiate the support many
parents have given me in my first year as
Principal.
It would be easy to write a report and to forget
the most important people at St. Patrick's the students. I have been pleased with them .
They are a friendly group of co-operative young
men. They generally work hard at their studies
and get on with each other. There are
occasional problems but that is to be expected
and in most cases they are quick to learn from
their mistakes. Their gifts must, in large part
reflect their families , and St. Patrick's is lucky
to have you.
THE FUTURE
As we look forward there are a number of
questions which present themselves.
What is the relationship between the school
and governments whose priorities and values
may be different?
How can St. Patrick 's best address the
increaSing retention rates in the senior years of
high school?
COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD
1988 has seen major developments in the
College Advisory Board. This body. appOinted
by the Provincial of the Brothers, is charged with
assisting and advising the Principal in governing
the college . Its responsibilities include
maintaining the Catholic nature of the college,
having an oversight of the implementation of
the Mission Statement and of other areas of
college policy and in financial and curriculum
matters.
During the year. members other than the
Principal have chaired meetings. A major task
has been the development of a new constitution
which will operate from the beginning of 1989.
This will see the Board becoming increasingly
important in the administration of the college.
THE STUDENTS
The student leaders in 1988 were Roderick
de Aboitiz, Captain, and Michael Tooher and Ian
Harkin. Vice-Captains. They did an excellent job
of representing other students, they organised
football barracking. interschool activities and
much else including fund raising. We are proud
of their effort in raising $6,000 to help the
Sydney City Mission purchase a new Mission
Beat bus. It was good to see their leadership
skills and confidence develop through the year.
The question, however, which I wish to
address tonight is one that comes constantly
and insistently from our church leaders.
Recently Br. Gabriel McHugh, Superior
General of the Christian Brothers. asked the
Brothers this question;
" Why is it so difficult to establish in many of
our schools, particularly the more affluent ones,
a program which includes the social teachings
of the Church, local and universal?"
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The Christian Brothers' Constitution, in its
chapter on mission says:
" He has sent me to bring the good news to
the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives
and to the blind new sight.
to set the downtrodden free.
to proclaim the Lord's year of favour,
Lk 4:18- 19
As apostolic religious we are missioned by
the Church for the evangelization of youth, and
especially for the education and care of the
materially poor."
Pope john Paul II. in his 1987 letter " On Social
Concerns " says: "Collaboration in the
development of the whole person and of every
human being is in fact a duty of all towards all.
and must be shared by all parts of the world.
If. on the contrary. people try to achieve it in
only one part. or in only one world. they do
so at the expense of the others; and. precisely
because the others are ignored, their own
development becomes exaggerated and
misdirected."
The Mission Statement says:
"St. Patrick's is not a poor school, yet has an
option for the poor. which is primary in the
Gospel and in the tradition of Edmund Rice. the
founder of the Christian Brothers.
St. Patrick's is a lucky school in a lucky country.
We have a richness in our heritage and
tradition.
We are rich financially.
We have good facilities.
We have good families.
We have intelligent, well behaved,
and motivated pupils.
These factors attract and retain a qualified and
competent staff.
We must accept this challenge at the invitation
of the Pope and of the Australian Bishops and
of the Christian Brothers.
SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZE LIST
LE.ADE.RSHIP PRIZE.S
How to respond is not clear. but I draw
comfort from the comment of a speaker earlier
this year at the National Catholic Education
Commission conference. There had been many
challenging questions and few answers and she
said " Don't be too disturbed if you don't know
the answers. By the very fact of stating the
questions and by keeping th~m in mi.nd th~
answers will come and they will come In their
own time".
St. Patrick·s. like the church throughout
Australia and the world must listen to these
questions from its leaders. We have started
moving towards an answer in the Mission
Statement:
" The College hopes to produce sociallycritical and spiritually aware individuals: men
who will be humble in the face of their privileged
position; men who. in positions of influence (be
they spiritual, social. political or economic) will
stand with the poor in empathetic.
compassionate and prudent decisions".
I look forward to working with you in trying
to be true to Christ's message in educating your
sons.
Let us finish with the Pope's prayer from " On
Social Concerns".
"Father, you have given all peoples one
common origin. and your will is to gather them
as one family in yourself. Fill the hearts of all
with the fire of your love. and the desire to
ensure justice for all their brothers and sisters.
By sharing the good things you give us may
we secure justice and equality for every human
being. an end to all division and a human society
built on love and peace".
REV. BR. j. L. KELTY PRIZE FOR CAPTAIN OF THE COLLEGE
RODERICK DE ABOITIZ
j. j. WALSH PRIZE FOR VICE-CAPTAINS OF THE COLLEGE
IAN HARKIN
MICHAEL TOOHER
ORIEL McLUCAS PRIZE FOR LEADERSHIP IN AND INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
MICHAEL BLOMFIELD
MATTHEW DONNELLAN
PAUL KENNEDY
DOUGLAS TURNER
MARK SMITH
ALEXANDER TAYLOR
CHRISTOPHER McKEON MEMORIAL PRIZES (YEAR 10 LEADERSHIP AWARD)
LEIGH CARPENTER
TONY RUSSELL MEMORIAL PRIZE (SPORT-LEADERSHIP-STUDY IN YEAR 10)
ANDREW NOYES
LACHLAN HEYWORTH PRIZE FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT
ANDREW GLiDDON
BREWER PRIZE FOR GENERAL PROFICIENCY IN STUDY AND SPORT
DAVID MciLWAINE
THE SCARF FOUNDATION AWARDS FOR COMMITMENT
CHRISTOPHER AYOUB
STEVEN TURLEY
CALTEX ALL ROUNDER AWARD
DANIEL COOREY
SCHOLASTIC PRIZE.S
McNEVIN MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR ENGLISH
JAMES FERFOLYA
PRIZE FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
SHAWN TlCEHURST
MAHONEY PRIZE FOR MODERN HISTORY
JAMIE MURRIE
PRIZE FOR ANCIENT HISTORY
MARTIN DELANEY
CASTALDI PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS
NELLO IANNUZZI
May God go with us all into 1989.
Mr. ,. Bannon . Prize Donor.
with Mrs . M. Marturia.
There can be a tension here - The tension
between the message of the Kingdom . the
me s~age of the gospel and other approaches
to life. other sets of values - between working
for the good of the whole world and working
for our own good.
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REV. BR. ENGLISH MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS
STAEDTLER INDUSTRAL ARTS AWARD
NELLO IANNUZZI
ANDREW NOYLES
FERRIS PRIZES FOR SCIENCE:
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
JOSEPH SANKI
NELLO IANNUZZI
GENERAL SCIENCE
NO AWARD
BIOLOGY
JOSH WILES
REV. BR. j. R. CRICHTON ART PRIZES
YEAR 11 JUSTIN KELLY
YEAR 10 JOSEPH SGAMBELLONE
YEAR 9 MATTHEW KELLY
YEAR 8 SIMON LAWSON
YEAR 7 DAMIAN CLEARY
CULTURAL PRIZES
REV. BR. j. A. McGLADE PRIZE FOR GENERAL STUDIES
SCOTT DE MICHIEL
PERPETUAL PRIZE FOR DRAMA - DONATED BY YEAR 12 - 1980
JOHN COLE
JAMES F. McCARTHY PRIZE FOR GEOGRAPHY
DAVID MASSASSO
MUSIC PRIZES
BARRY PRENTICE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR LATIN
DANIEL COOREY
HAYES-McGLOIN PRIZE FOR SENIOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES
DAVID MASSASSO
PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ALBERT MOSES
BARSON COMPUTERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMPUTING STUDIES
LUKE HERRO -
DUX. YEAR 11
YEAR 11 ANTHONY ZAMBOL T
YEAR 10 DAVID HICKS
YEAR 9 DAVID KHAICY
YEAR 8 MATTHEW RUBY
YEAR 7 DAMIAN CRITTENDEN
SENIOR CHESS AWARD
JUNIOR CHESS AWARD
STEVEN MOK
ROBERT CREGAN
REV. BR. j. V. COGHLAN PRIZE FOR CAPTAIN OF DEBATING
YEAR 9
MATTHEW DONNELLAN
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD. YEAR II
DOMINIC FITZGERALD
ERIC MAGRAVITI
DUX. YEAR 10
PETER BRAN MEMORIAL
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD. YEAR 10
KEVIN BARRY
NATHAN GAVIN
Matthew Donnellan
receives his award
from Br. Giacon
Nathan Gavin receives
his award from
Br. Giacon
SPORT PRIZES
REV. BR. T. B. MURPHY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORT (THE READ TROPHY)
DUX. YEAR 9
MARK BORTOLOZZI
BENJAMIN STARR
DUX. YEAR 8
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD, YEAR 8
PAUL SZOBOSZLAY
DANIEL DOVICO
IAN HARKIN
ATHLETICS
KEVIN McMAHON TROPHY FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETICS
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DUX. YEAR 7
LEONARD NICITA
STUART BURNICLE
DAVID Mc1LWAINE
(800m CHAMPIONSHIP 2 MINS 7 SEC CRANBROOK)
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SOCCER
COLLEGE CHAMPION (SHEEHY TROPHY)
ALEXANDER TAYLOR
CAPTAIN OF FIRST XI
REV BR. B. M . DYNES TROPHY
ATHLETIC AGE CHAMPIONS
16 YEARS
ANDREW NOYES
15 YEARS
DAVID SHAW
14 YEARS
MARK ROONEY
13 YEARS
GREGORY lEVINE
12 YEARS
PAUL lEVINE
JUSTIN MORGAN
BEST AND FAIREST PLAYER IN THE
(OPEN DIV) JUSTIN MORGAN
16 YEARS
ANDREW NOYES
15 YEARS
TERENCE WONG
14 YEARS
CHRISTOPHER PAK
13 YEARS
DANIELE FOCHESATO
SWIMMING
COLLEGE CHAMPION
BASKETBALL
CRAIG TRAINOR
SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS
16 YEARS
JOHN SORTWELl
15 YEARS
CRAIG DOLPH
14 YEARS
DANIEL BENAD
13 YEARS
THOMAS GALLETTA
12 YEARS
CAPTAIN OF FIRST V
EVAN STYLIANOU
BEST AND FAIREST PLAYER IN THE OPENS
(OPEN DIV) EVAN STYLIANOU
16 YEARS
ROBERT BURLAND
15 YEARS
MICHAEL O'NEIL
14 YEARS
STEPHEN McGOWAN
13 YEARS
SAMUEL CALMAN
ANTHONY GOUGH
MATTHEW MOAR
CRICKET
CAPTAIN OF FIRST XI
RAY WATSON MEMORIAL PRIZE
THE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
(OPEN DIV) TONY COX TROPHY
GOLF
IAN HARKIN
DANIEL COOREY
COLLEGE CHAMPION
ANDREW GLiDDON
BEST AND FAIREST PLAYER IN THE
16 YEARS
JOHN DICKSON
15 YEARS
DAMIAN WilLIS
14 YEARS
JUSTIN BURT
13 YEARS
DEAN O'NEILL
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
JUNIOR CHAMPION
JUSTIN BURT
STEPHEN DORAN
RUGBY
CAPTAIN OF FIRST XV
REV j. P. LACEY MEMORIAL
PRIZE (HUME TROPHY)
THE BEST AND FAIREST PLAYER
(OPEN DIVISION)
TAYLOR TROPHY
IAN HARKIN
MICHAEL MUSARRA
Andrew Gliddon
receives his award
from Br. McDonrlell
Mr. I\.. Mrs. I. D. Hume.
Prize Donors
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JON McKENZIE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR THE
BEST AND FAIREST PLAYER IN THE 16 YEARS
BEN ROCHESTER
Bf<;T AND FAIRE.ST PLAYER IN THE
5 YEARS
D \ NIEl GARNETT
14 YEARS
WWARD OBEID
13 Yl \RS
JAMES MARNING
12. YE ARS
STEPHEN HARK.IN
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Speech Night 1988
College Gymnastics Squad
The College Concert Band,
under the direction of
Mr. Paul Kellett
Speechnight Compere.
Mr. Robert Dick. an ex-student
of the College
Br. Giaeon with Bro. Kevin McDonald
the Provincial of the
Christian Brothers
Mr. Paul Zammitt. State Member
for Slrathfield. with
Bro. John O 'Shea, former
Headmaster of the College
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Up and Over
Mrs. Runer's Year 4
Class
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Our Students 1988
Yearmaster: Mr, G. Dix
YEAR 12 L4
ROW 3. (van Stylidnou. frank Sgambellone. Dominic (aristo. Stephen MacDonald . Mark Smith, James RY<'In . Stephen Mok, Greg Coffey
ROW 2. Mcutin Graves, Roben Williams. Victor T5e , Dina Vaccher, John Buoro. Nabil Sukkar, David MasSdsso. Antony Esturcl s. Dommlc Bennell
FRONT: Joseph Chilt •.ui. Cole Bussey. Mc\Xwell Dias, Monish Ramnclth. Peter Kelly. Dallas Foon. Joseph Sdnkl. Pdul Scola
Teacher Mr A Berriman
Y[AR 12 Tl2
ROW 2 Anthony Sydenhc\m. r.wick Conal on . Jo~eph Symond. Peter Malek. Albert Moses
rRONT Tina MIi\U, Manln Oelclney M lc helel Blomneld. Anthony Donoghue.lohn Cote
Tea,ht"f Mrs Gr,u.yna Dekker
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Y[ A R 12 L6
ROW 3: Andrew Henderson , Dcwtd Henness. lason Mcfarlane. Richard Vranic . M.lIk Mcleay. Paul Kite
ROW 2: Stephen Hi\m ilt on. Ch ris Blayney. Alex Taylor. David McC~"lhy. Nello Iannuzzi. Marco Colantonio. Phillip Rohan . Garry KreSlensen
fRON T; Andrew Del Popolo. Paul Bishop. Steven Turley. Iuslin MOl gan. Maohew Breccia. leff f ord . Adam ford . Andre SchMengulvel
Te~\C h e r : Mr I Charter
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YEAR 12 5 16
ROW 2: le remy H ay. lam ie MUrrie. Roben Leslie. Paul Kennedy, Ian Harkm . Matthew O 'Grady. lames Moran. Bradley Dolph . ChrislOpher HaLle.
fRONT· Stuart formosa. David Hurley, lohn MichLe. Bradley Arrow, Paul Kencalo, Simon Dyson . Christopher Ayoub
Teacher; Mr M . Robson
YEAR 12517
ROW 3 0 Turner. P Arwood . W Matuna. Z. Indari. C. Donnelly
ROW 2 S Criss. I Doyle. G Rohan . 5 Arcidiacono. R Vellar, A Strdlow, M Mahlo , R Yip
fRONT M Belkoyskis . S St.Baker. M Musarra. G Mafee, T. Del- Grande . 0 Horan, A Gliddon.
Teacher Mrs Vicki Comerford
Kids Raise Money
for Mission Van
Year 12 students at St. Patrick's college,
Strathfield , backed by the entire school have
raised $6,000 towards a new van for the Sydney
City Mission.
They used a wide variety of fundraising
activities.
The cheque was presented by Rob De Aboitiz
(school captain ) at a recent school assembly
to the General Manager (communication ) of the
Mission, Mr. Kenneth Harrison and Mr. Roy
Stevens, Co - ordinator of the Missionbeat
emergency street patrol service.
The money will go towards the purchase of
a new food collection van, which will double
as a Missionbeat street patrol van in
emergencies.
Distress
The food collection van picks up food
donated by companies. This is used to provide
nutritional meals to Sydney's homeless.
YEAR 12 L5
ROW 4 M Heffern.tn. I Wiles 5 Veil." G Cailihann"" M Tooher, S. Rodowicz. 0 Coorey
ROW 3 R Dugt M Sydenham , S Botto . M Weir. M Donnellan , I ferfoly",.S 01 Michlel.) fisher. ROuer.
ROW 2: f Stephenson, r Kne. D Mcllwalne. S Repel'l. C Su no~. S TIcehurst. D Bridge . 0 Malon e. C. Vera, I Roberts. F Pansi G Di x
fRONT f BanorIU". K Cossulla . O Madden . A Rye'' ", M Zammltt . J Wybrow. R De Abohiz. A Q 'Sulliyitn.S Tantt,
'
Teitche r Mr G DIX
Last year the Mission provided 614,442 meals
to needy people at a cost of $451,539.
The 24-hour radio controlled Missionbeat
vans made 21.136 pick-ups of people in distress
and those who were homeless.
Mr. Harrison congratulated the students of St,
Patrick's College for their " hard work .
determination , creative fundraising ideas and
care and concern for the less fortunate in the
commun ity".
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The Graduating Class of t 988
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JOHN BUORO
Phone No, 727 9753
Commenced at St. Patrick's; 1981
Plans: Electronic Engineering
Activities: Nil
SERGIO ARCIDIACONO
Phone No. 81 9 7458
Commenced at St ratrlck's 1981
Plans Business, Econom ics
Activities: Soccer 2nd XI
fRANK BARTORILLA
Phone No, 642 7451
Commenced at St Patrick's; 1987
Plans: Stockbroking, Real Estate
Activities: Rugby. Peer SuppOrt
CHRIS BLAYNEY
Phone No. 766042
Commenced at 51 Patrick's; 1986
Plttns; Commerce
ACClvhles' Opens Rugby, Oebafing
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BRAD ARROW
Phone No, 79 7 686 2
Commenced at St Patr ick's 1981
Plan s: UndeCided
Acriviries; Nil
MATTHEW BELKOVSKIS
Phone No, 649 8372
Commenced at St Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Sports Instructor
Activities: Rugby
MICHAEL BLOMflELD
Phone No, 85 3560
Commenced at Sr. Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Editing. MU5lcian
Activities: Band . Soccer 3Td XI
PETER ATWOOD
Phone No: 631 1700
Commenced at St . Patrick's: 1981
Plc\ns; Elecrrician
Activities: Cricket 1st XI . 1986/ 87
Rugby I st XV. 1988
DOM BENNETT
Phone No, 484 6650
Commenced at St. Pat rick's: 1984
Plans: Architecture, Engineer
Activities ~ 1st XI Cricket, Debating
STEVEN BOTTO
Phone No, 674 19Z5
Commenced at St. Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Microbiologist
Activities: Soccer
CRISTOPHER AYOUB
Phone No, 6 42 1868
Commenced at St Patrick's; 19 80
Plans,: Building, Orthoptics
ActiVities: 2na )N, 1987
1st XV. 1988
PAUL BISH OP
Phone No, 638 3380
Commenced at St, Patrick's: 1987
Plans: financial Career
Activities: Vocational Camps
MATTHEW BRECCIA
Phone No, 858 2323
Plans: Economics
Activities: Tennis
DOMIN IC CARISTO
Phone No, 789 5322
Commenced at Sf. Patrick'S; 1981
Plans: Air f orce Pilot
Activities: Cricke t, Peer Support
JOHN COLE
Phone No, 728 7473
Commenced at St Patrick 's: 1981
Plans: Theatre Work , Teaching
Activities: S.P.c. Dramas &.. Musicals
DAMIAN BRIDGE
Phone No, 642 1787
Plans: Pharmacy
Activities: Opens Rugby, 1988
Rugby Referee. 1987/ 88.Golf
COLE BUSSEY
Phone No, (043 ) 24 39 13
Commenced at Sc. Patrick's: 1987
Plans: Architecture
Activities: Tennis. Band . Basketball
GERARD CALiLHANNA
Phone No, 76 9391
Plans: Accountancy, Economics
Activities: 1st XI Cricket, Rugby,
Debating
JOSEPH CHILLARI
Phone No, 522 0711
Commenced at St. Patrick's: 198 1
Plans: Computer Prog ramme r
Systems Analyst
Activities: Rugby
GREG COffEY
Phone No, 724 7284
Commenced at St. Parrlck 's: 1981
Plans: Actuarial studies
Activities: Cricket, Debating, Mock Trial
MARCO COLANTONIO
Phone No' 713 1020
Commenced at St. ratrlck 's: 1981
Plans: Business
Activities: Soccer
PATRICK CONDON
rhone No: 764 1162
Plans: Administration
Activities: Open Rugby
DANIEL COOREY
Phone No, 769236
Commenced at Sf. Patrick's: 1980
rlans: Dentistry, Sc.1ence
Activities: 1st XI Cricket.
2nd XI Soccer
KIM COSSUTTA
Phone No, 642 2214
Plans: Jeweller
Activities. 1st XI. Soccer, 1987
1st XI. Soccer. 1988
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STUART CRISS
Phone No 6325627
Commenced ilt Sf Patrick 's' 1981
rlans Po.'IramedlC.s
ActivIties: 1st )IN. C C C. 1st 1987 88
ANDREW DEL POPOLO
Phone No: 799 4402
Commenced e\( St. Patrick's: 1981
Plans [lecHlc",1 En,gincer
Activlries : football. Formal Committee
MATTHEW DONNELLAN
Phone No. 649 4466
Commenced at Sf Pcl.uick's· 1983
Plans
~w
ActIvities. 2nd XV Rugby, Debating.
Public Speaking. luminoSity Editor
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RODER ICK De ABOITIZ
Phone No, 73 3445
Commenced at Sf Patrick's, 1980
Mans: Economics,: Law
Activities: DebatIng. Drama, Rugby
MAXWELL DIAS
Phone No, 79B 4919
Commenced 0.'11 Sf. P"'trick's: 1982
Plans: Engineering/ Medicine
Activities: Cricket. chess. Math's Club
CRAIG DONNELLY
Phone No, 796 1823
Commenced at Sf Patrick 's' 198 1
Plans ' Medicine
Activities Cricket. chess Club
MARTIN DELANEY
Phone No, 750 8951
,
Commenced at St P"frlck 5: 1981
Plans: Journalist
Activities: MusIC
TROY DEL-GRANDE
Phone No, 53 7283
Plans: Building , Pharmacy
Activities: Rugby, 16 A, 2nd )(1/ &.
1st XV, Swimming Squad, 1987 88
-
Phone No: 799 2608
Commenced at St. Patrick 's: 1981
Plans: Architecture
Activities: Soccer
SIMON DYSON
Phone No, 76 7462
ANTONY ESTURAS
Phone No, 642 4319
lAMES fERfOLYA
Phone No, 7474125
Plans: Graphic Arts
Activities: Rugby
Commenced at Sf. Paulck's; 1987
Plans: Electrical Engineering
Activities: 2nd XV Rugby, Golf
Peer SuppOrt
Commenced at St. Pcluick's; 1982
Plans: Commercial/ Taxation Law
Activities; Debating
RICHARD DUGI
SCOTT DI MICHIEL
Phone No: 769271
BRADLEY DOLPH
Phone No, 869 2044
THOMAS fiSHER
Phone No, 642 8831
DALLAS FOON
Phone No, 534 5159
ADAM fORD
Phone No, 76 6336
IEffREY FORD
Phone No, 73 1792
Plans: Commerce, economics
Plans: Psychology. Medicine
Activities: Swimming. Rugby. Athletics
Commenced at Sr. Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Marine Biology. Travel
Activities: 1st XV Rugby, Swimm ing .
Athletics
Activities: Athletics
Plans: Merchant Banking,
Business Management
Activities: Soccer. Golf
Activities; Rugby
STUART fORMOSA
Phone No, 602 6682
ANDREW GLiDDON
Phone No, 73 4894
TODD GODDARD
Phone No, 604 3210
MARTIN GRAVES
Phone No, 76 9712
Commenced at St. Patrick's: 198 1
Plans: Architecture. Industrial Design
Activities: Rugby
Plans: Sales. r.E. Teaching
Activities: Rugby 16A, 2nd )(1/,
Cricket, Golf
Plans: Proressional Acror
Activities: MUSic, drama
Plans: Mediccll Science
Activities: Jazz. Band, Concert Band ,
Brass Band
ANTHONY DONOGHUE
Phone No, 745 4049
Commenced at 51. Pimick's: 1980
Plans: Music, Sound Engineer
Activhies: Jazz Band , Concert Band
IULIAN DOYLE
Phone No, 875 4213
Commenced at St Patrick'S:
Plans: Building Management
Activities: Rugby, Athletics
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IAN HARKIN
CHRIS HAILE
STEPHEN HAMILTON
Commenced at S1. Patrick's: 1987
Plans: Science . Engineering
Activities: Athletics Squad. 1987
Phone No, 899 2873
Phone No, 602 9221
Phone No, 602 9218
Plans: Business Studies
Activities: lSI XV Rugby
Swimming Squad. 1987/ 88.
Plans: Business/ Economics
Activities: 1st X),/ Rugby «().
1st XI Cricket (C). AthletiCS
hr.....
JEREMY HAY
Phone No, 522 4287
Plans: Investor, Film Director
Activities: Supporter
PAUL KENCALO
Phone No, 76 7124
Commenced C\t St, Patrick's: 1979
Plans: University Student
Activities: Rugby 1st XV, 1987,
16A's Rugby, Cricket 2nd XI.
Orchestra
PAULKENNWY
Phone No, 73 1492
Plans: Teaching
Activities: Opens Rugby, Peer Support
PAUL KITE
PETER KITE
Phone No, 642 7113
Phone No, 642 7113
Commenced at St rolnick's: 1980
Plans: Economics, Advertising
Activities: Rugby
Commenced at St Patrick's' 1981
PIC\ns ; Undecided
Activities: 1st XV Rugby, 1st
XI Cricket , Debating
Opens Rugby
3rd Xv. Basketball Marathon 1988
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MARTIN HEfFERNAN
Phone No, 70 2410
Plans: Social Worker
Activities: Nil
DAVID HURLEY
Phone No, 602 8960
Plans: Teaching. Real Estate
Activities: Rugby
ANDREW HENDERSON
Phone No, 85 7965
Plans: Commerce, Merchant Banking
NELLO IANNUUI
DAVID HENNES5
Phone No, 76 5029
Plans: Actuarial Studies
Activities: 2nd XV Rugby, Cricket
Debating
ZIAD INDARI
Phone No, 559 1984
Phone No, 76 7826
Plans: Medicine/ Physics
Activities: Soccer, Debating,
Public Speaking
Commen~ed at St. Patrick's: 1980
Plans:,BUSiness Administration,
Business Management
Acti~;ties : 1st XV Rugby, 1988,
Cricket
DANIEL HORAN
Phone No, 764 1967
Com m e nced at St, Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Marketing, Business
Activities: 1st IV-Sasketball,
Gymnastics
PETER KELLY
Phone No, 73 5608
Plans: En~,ineerlng, Industrial
Packaging
Activities: Debating, 3rds Soccer,
DrC\ma
GARRY KRESTENSEN
Phone No, 73 4527
Commenced at SI. Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Business, Law
Activities: Opens RU$by, V-Capt.
2nd XI Cricket, SWImming
DAMIAN MALONE
Phone No, 764 4228
Plans: Biochemistry
Activities: 1st V Basketball,
2nd XI Soccer
ROBERT LESLIE
Phone No, 744 2563
Activities: 1st XV Rugby. 2nd XI Cricket
GERARD MAREE
Phone No, 78 6761
Plans: Computing, Creative Writing
Activities: Drama. Lumenoslty
Peer Support
DAVID MADDEN
Phone No, 502 1360
Plans: Banking
Activities: Peer Support
WARWICK MARTURIA
Phone No, 642 1211
Commenced at SI. Patrick's: 1980
Plans: Hotel Management. Marketing
ActivitIes: 1st V Basketball.
2nd XI Soccer, SwimmIng Squad
MICHAELMAHLO
Phone No, 713 6063
Commenced .H St _Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Merchanl Banking
Activities: 2nd XI Cricket,
3rd XV Rugby
DAVID MASSASSO
Phone No 642 5015
Plans; Medicine
Activities; 2nd Xv Rugby, Cricket ,
Chess
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PETERMATEK
Phone No, 769794
Plans: Teaching. Professional Musician
Activities: 1st XI Soccer. Opens Rugby
DAVID McCARTHY
Phone No, 768225
Plans: Commerce
Activities: Football , Swimming
DAVID MciLWAINE
Phone No, 73 1527
MARK McLEAY
Phone No, 745 3773
Plans: Law. Medicine
Activities: 1st XV Rugby. swimming.
Athletics
Activities: Rugby.Basketball
STEVEN MOK
Phone No, 642 1894
Plans : Medicine. Engineering
Activities : Opens Rugby. Chess
Plans: RMC Ountroon. Building
JAMES MORAN
Phone No, 642 1479
Plans: Law. Economics
Actlvl,le., Open' Rugby. Athletics (C)
STEPHEN McDONALD
Phone No, 8581318
,
Commenced at St . Patrick 5 : 1981
Plans: Engineering
Activities: Opens Rugby. Chess.
Tennis
Plans: Defence Academy
Activities: Theatre Sports
VALENTINO MIAN
Phone No, 7474699
Plans: Accountancy, Busi ness
Activities: 2nd 's Soccer, Lumen.
Photography
JUSTIN MORGAN
Phone No, 558 5968
Plans: BUilding
Activiti .., Soccer I,t XI (C) 1986.87,88
1st V Basketball
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JASON McfARLANE
Phone No, 642 2279
JOHN MICHIE
Phone No, 869 7853
Plans: Business
Activities: Nil
ALBERT MOSES
Phone No, 683 2267
Plans: Advertising, Journalism
Activities: Band
CHRISTOPHER MURRAY
Phone No, 602 7010
Commenced at St, Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Police force, Building
Activities: 2nd XV Rugby
JAMIE MURRIE
Phone No:
Plans: Teaching
Activities: lumenosity
MATTHEW O 'GRADY
Phone No, 642 3268
Plans: Building, Architecture
Activities: 1st XV Rugby. Gymnastics,
Soccer
Plans: Studies
Acrivities: Football . Swimming
ANDREW O 'SULLIVAN
Phone No, 747 6142
REINIOTTER
Phone No, 713 4179
FRANK PARISI
Phone No, 7212787
Plans: Teaching
Activities: Drama, lumenosity
Plans: Architect
Plans: Business Management
Activities: Soccer. Rugby
STEVEN REPACI
Phone No: 73 1869
Plans: Business M anagement
JOHN ROBERTS
Phone No, 642 4887
Plans: Flight Attendant. Real Estate
Activities: 1st XI Cricker 1987/ 88
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MICHAEL MUSARRA
Phone No, 76 6819
PHILLIP ROHAN
Phone No, 600 9794
Plans: Architecture
Activities: Tennis, Band
MONISH RAMNATH
Phone No, 763 1856
Commenced at St. Patrick's! 1987
Plans: Aeronautical engineering
Activities: Tennis, Rugby Opens
SIMON RODOWICZ
Phone No, 713 4809
Plcms: Busi ness Management
Activities: 2nd XI Cricket , Soccer
1st XI Soccer 1987/ 88
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GREG ROHAN
Phone No, 76 5527
Commenced at Sr. Patrick's; 1980
Plans: Building
Activities: Nil
ANDRE SCHARENGU IVEL
Phone No, 649 4757
Commenced at $r. Patrick's: 1980
Plans: Accountancy
Activities, 2nd XV Rugby 1988
2nd XI Cricket 1988
STUART ST BAKER
Phone No, 533 5022
Commenced at 5t Patrick's: 1981
Plans; Real Estate. Photography
Activities: Opens Rugby. Photography
ANTHONY RYAN
Phone No, 708 1995
Commenced ell St Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Accounting. Merchant Banking
Activities: Nil
JAMES RYAN
Phone No, 85 3351
Plans: Real Estate. Engineering
Activities: Peer Support . Yearbook
JOSEPH SANKI
Phone No, 642 4873
Plans: Medicine
Activities: Nil
PAUL SCOLA
Phone No, 712 1803
FRANK SGAMBELLONE
Phone No, 607 0985
MARK SMITH
Phone No, 642 4708
Commenced.u St. Patrick's: 1981
Plans: Builder
Activities: 1st XI Soccer
Plans: Electrical Engineering,
Science
Activities: Opens Basketball ,
Plans: Programming , Business
Act ivities: -Peer Support. Socce r,
Photography
FRANK STEPHENSON
Phone No, 724 7256
Plans: Civil Engineering
Activities: 2nd XI Soccer. Drama
Commenced at St. Patrick's! 1981
Plans: Genetics/Zoology
Activities: Drama, Rug6y
EVAN STYLIANOU
Phone No, 7461572
Plans: Business
Activities: Yr. 11 1st V Basketball
Yr. 12 Capt. 1st V Basketball
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CHRISTOPHER SUTTON
Phone No, 796 8874
Commenced at St. Patrlck's: 1987
Activities: Nil
Commenced at St. PatriCk's: 1981
Plans: Accounting, Business Management Plans: computing, Air Force
Activities: 3rd Xl Soccer, Jazz Band.
Activities: 2nd XI Socce r, 16's Cricket,
Concert Band
Basketball Marathon
ANTHONY SYDENHAM
Phone No, 86 2801
MATTHEW SYDENHAM
Phone No, 86 2801
Plans: Nursing/ Paramedic Rescue
Activities: Band , Musicals, Athletics
SHAWN TICEHURST
Phone No, 642 7883
JOSEPH SYMOND
Phone No, 769972
STEVEN TANTI
Phone No, 76 7146
ALEX TAYLOR
Phone No, 799 3774
Plans: Advertising
Activities: Swimming Squad (\l.C .),
Comm enced at St. Patrick 's: 1987
Plans: Physical Education Teacher
Activities: 1st XI Soccer 1987,
Commenced at St. Patrick's:
Plans; Undecided
Activities: Rugby. Swim ming Captain,
At hle tics Vice Captain
Plans: Accounting
Activities: Lumenosity Yearbook
STEVEN TURLEY
Phone No, 764 1251
DOUGLAS TURNER
Phone No, 857556
1st V Basketball (V,q 2nd XI Soccer
1st XI Cricket 1987/ 88
1st XI Soccer 1988
Shell cup Basketball, Photography
ANTHONY STRALOW
Phone No, 642 4761
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NABIL SUKKAR
Phone No, 744 0101
MICHAEL TOOHER
Phone No, 763 1980
VICTOR TSE
Phone No, 642 5759
Plans: Engineering (Chem ical)
Activities: Swimming Squad,
Commenced at St Patrlck's: 1981
Plans: Dentistry, Electrical
Engineering
Activities: Soccer, Tennis
2nd XV Rugby,
Plans: Physical Education
Sports Science
Activities: Soccer 1st XI. 1986/ 87/ 88
Athletics, Swimming
Commenced at Sf Patrick 's: 1981
Plans: Undecided
Activities: House Captain ,
2nd XV Rugby
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Year 12 Make Their Mark
STEPHEN VELLA
DINO VACCHER
Phone No, 7984111
Commenced at St, Patrick's; 1981
Plans: Building/ Engineer
Activities; Peer Support
Phone No, 766561
Plans: Accountancy.
Business Management
Activities: Soccer 2nd XI .
ROBERT VELLAR
Phone No, 654 1167
.
Commenced at St. Patrick 5: 1981
Plans: N.$,W Police Force
Activities: Soccer. Soccer Referee
CLAU DIO VERA
Phone No, 708 2570
Commenced at Sf. Patrick 's: 1981
Mans: Real Estate
Activities: Nil
Cricket 2nd XI
RIC HARD VRANIC
Phone No, 744 1640
Plans: Business. Building
Activit ies: 2nd X I Soccer 1987
MATTH EW WEIR
IOSHUA WILES
Phone No, 769551
Phone No, (047) 51 4 820
Commenced at 51. Patrick's: 1983
Plans: Chemical Enginee r
Activities: Rugby Opens
Plans: Defence Academy
Activities: Basketball
Commenced at St . Patrlck·s: 1981
Plans: Economics, Banking
Activities: 3rd
Rugby,
Peer Support
IS! V Baske,ba111987/ B8
IEFfREY WYBROW
Phone No,76 0515
Commenced at
St Patrick's: 198t
Plans ; Undecided
ACCl\llcies: Peer Support
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ROBERT WILLIAMS
Phone No, B711534
RANDALL YIP
Phone No. 769476
Plans: Artist
Accivities: Athletics
x:v
MICHAEL ZAMMIT
Phone No, 76 9916
Commenced at St . Patrlck ·s: 1981
Plans: Engineer
Activities: Basketball
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Year 12 Graduation
The Graduation Mass
The Ceremony of the lights
Speech of Year 12 Master, at
Graduation Dinner
Br. Giacon, Yr 12 '88, staff, parents ,
distinguished guestsIn proposing a toast to the students, it is first
worthwhile to reflect on the achievements of
the Form , over the last two years, both
individually and collectively,
Indeed Yr 12 '88 can boast of many fine
individuals.
Students of outstanding academic aptitude
and performance such as Nello lanuzzi and
joseph Sanki.
Skilful and talented rugby and cricket
players: to name a couple , Michael Musarra
and Ian Harkin.
Swimmers, athletes and basketballers
whose performances have brought credit to
themselves, the Form and the College include ,
Alex Taylor, james Moran and E.van Stylianou .
But aside from sport , we should also
consider oratory and drama, where Matthew
Donnellan , john Cole and Gerard Maree have
excelled themselves.
In music and journalism , Martin Graves and
Shawn Ticehurst have been but two to make
a significant contribution in their fields .
However all those mentioned so far would be
quick to point out that their visible
achievements were only possible because of
the support, encouragement and co operation of their team mates and fellow
members, working with them.
I t leads one to reflect on the collective
achievements ofYr 12 '88, and indeed they are
the result of group effort and co-operation ,
not simply due to individual flair.
A simple example occurred early in Yr II.
It seemed music at lunch and recess was a
good idea; and so it came to pass that
everyone contributed $2, and the Form
acquired its own ghetto blaster.
Then late in '87, with half the Form in
Canberra on excursion, the others said why
not donate blood to Red Cross: by the end
of Yr 12 the majority of the Form were regular
blood donors.
Then in Yr 12, to raise funds for Sydney City
Mission , involvement, again, came from right
across the Form.
The junior school handball competition saw
well over 60 Yr 12 's pitting their fading skills
against the young pretenders in Yrs 4, 5 , 6 .
The Yr 12 Dance was an organisational
masterpiece with letter writers , ticket
designers, P. R. executives, decorators.
entrepreneurs, and so on , all the way down
to balloon blowers.
The Basketball marathon, the Yearbook
preparation and the Chocolate Drive again
illustrate this fundamental pOint: things
happened, not because one person got the
idea and carried it through; but because plenty
of people were prepared to pitch in and help :
everyone did their bit and that's simply why
it worked so well.
The cliche " Quiet Achievers" is just that, a
cliche, but it contains an essential truth . And
so, my thanks to the talented individuals; my
thanks to the " Quiet Achievers". My thanks to
the Form, Yr 12 of 1988.
The worth of the whole is truly greater than
the sum of the parts.
Fare well
from the College
Cap tain
Thank s to
Mrs. Gwen H irs t for
the Graduation Cake
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The Farewell Gathering
GOODBYE
My head seems like an attic
That is bursting at the seams.
Full of all the wonderful memories,
And stuff that's seen in dreams.
Of all the things we used to do,
As we grew up together
Our very first day at this school,
And our friends who'll last forever.
I remember all the times we've had,
The good ones and the bad.
The happy times and angry times,
And times like now, that are sad.
All of us who have stuck together,
And been through thick and thin .
Must say goodbye to our maternal home,
And be adopted by the world - again.
Good luck in choosing the path you travel ,
And always take great care ,
And if there are any signs of trouble
Remember we'll always be there .
FOREVER
Joseph M. Symond
The Light is passed on
Year 12 Portraits by Stuart St. Baker
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Honour Day
The College Honour Day this year was once
again cursed by wet weather which necessitated
that the ceremony be moved indoors to the
Chapel.
The College Headmaster, Br. Giacon,
welcomed this year's Guest-of- Honour, Fr.
Gerald Gleeson, who graduated from the
College in 1970 and, at present, lectures in
philosophy at St. Patrick's Seminary at Manly.
Br. Giacon then went on to welcome back the
students from the 1987 HSC class who achieved
the highest results - Richard Paoloni who was
Dux of the College, Stephen Golding and Ted
Cassidy. Br. Giacon spoke of the gift of
intelligence which these students had been
blessed with, as well as their capacity for hard
work . He congratulated them on their very fine
results, and spoke of the fact that we should
recognise that all we have is a gift from God.
As well as being a place of intense academic
study, school is also a place of friendship and
joy and fun , and the success of this, in the
Headmaster's words, is judged by the fact "of
it helping us to love God and so make the world
more just and peaceful ".
Rod D'Aboitiz, Michael Tooher and Ian Harkin
were then inducted as the College Student
Leaders for 1988, with Rod as captain and
Michael and Ian as his Vice-Captains. Br. Giacon
advised these young men to be confident in
their gifts and in their fellow students who chose
them for these important positions. Br. set as
their task "the helping of St. Patrick's College
to be a friendlier, and a more loving place". The
three then received their badges of office and
pledged themselves, before God, to the service
of their College.
The ceremony was conducted in the presence
of Alderman Robert Kell, the Mayor of
Strathfield, and also the families of the young
men who were being honoured today. The
occasion was a fitting commencement to this,
the Bicentennial year, at St. Patrick's College.
College Vice-Captain. Michael Tooher and Family
College Captain. Rod De Aboitiz and Mother
College Vice-Captain. Ian Harkin and Family
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Visirors from neighbouring schools
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Year 11
Yearmaster:
Mr. M. McCormack
Assistant Yearmaster:
Mr. R. Sullivan
YEAR II 513
ROW 3: Geoffrey Cooper. Rodney Gilroy. James Deeves. Marwan Obaid. Caleb Wiles. Rafal Jozwiak. Justin Kelly
ROW Z Jonathon Barry. Simon Vanderhoek . Timothy Blayney. Mark Voetterl. John Fitzgerald. Michael Sorbara. Simon Teagle .
FRONT ,,,,mes Selleck . D",vld Armano. Stephen Nicholls. Christopher Rumble. Stanley Yip. John DICkson. Noran Ch",udhuri
Te",cher: Mrs. R"'wle
YEAR II 515
ROW 3_ Paul Merc.hant, Luke lowry. Daniel Wong, Paul Pannuti. David Maher. Ed O'Grady, Matthew Hall.
ROW 2 Mr Merv McCormack (Year Master), Peter Calkin. Andrew Smollett, lam," Byrne. TImothy Letters, Dave Crippa. Michael Gallagher.
Des McNamara. Mr. Robert Sullivan (Assls(c'\O( Year Master).
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FRONT~ Derek Murphy. Paul Wilson, Glenn Firmstone. Richard Cabala. TImothy Stubbs. Phillip Finnegan. David Catchpole. Glovanm Marchetta
Teacher Mr McNamara (Absent)
YEAR II 51
YEAR II 514
ROW 3 Nathan Cartwright, Craig Trainor. John Tonlato. Dominic Fitzgerald. Antony Zambol!. Nigel Cutshaw.
ROW 2: Llam Young. DaVid Mangan. Justin Smith, Justin Paolonl. Philippe Gray-Grzeszklewlcz.. Robert Barilla. Simon Coorey. Michael Rled , Ranll
Gunew..,rdne
FRONT Christopher Foggin. Marc PirOZZi. Kevin Au-Yeung, David Nesbitt. Matthew Davis. David MacEdone. Andrew Farrugia. Ross Koscharskij.
Teacher Mr C Stevenson
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ROW 3: Mich",el Scalone. Paul Piayousl. Steven Wakem",n. Paul Jones, Michael Shanahan
ROW Z: JO<\chlm Segul, Christopher Coyle. Michael Bettridge. D",mien Z~,hra. Ivan Elek. Andrew Murray. Elek. Andrew Murray. Brent O·Neill.
Jonathon Mills.
FRONT: Gerard Obeld. S",ndy li ccl~udello. Darren Tava. David Hallie. Eric Mangravitti. Damon Bray. David Walsh
Te",cher : Mr. C. Comerford
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YEAR 11 512
ROW 2
fRONT
(Absem
Teacher
TIm Cassidy. Aidan Pennycook . Stephen Saad . Greg Rirchle. Robert ['elks-ee. Mclrk f ehon. Rob~ rt Chlsari
John Candotri , Jason laing. raul Zappia . Andrew Doria, Michael 8e nad. Daniel Shanahan . Adrian Conti
Richard Segul . Kristen Del Grcmde )
Mr M P M cCormack
YEAR II 52
ROW 3 ~ Robert Botle, MIchael Donlevy. Mauhew H ill
ROW 2 GUlseppe Megale. Benjamin Quinlan . Paul Stanton . Manhew Anderson . Tony Ishak . Christopher Zenere . Mc\uhew Meynell
FRONT: Andrew Brassell . Paul Padd . Lorenzo. O·Addona. Peter Srarkey. Stewart Hennessy. Raymond Halla Albert Sahyoun
Teacher Mr Adam Taylor
Peer Support 1988
Peer Support began the year with a three day
camp at Otford for all Year 11 students. The
purpose of this camp was to introduce the boys
to the program and to engage in the initial
training.
Briefly. the aims of Peer support are:
• To develop friendship between all students.
• To enhance and increase self awareness. self
esteem and communication skills of group
leaders and group members.
• To offer a safe environment in order to allow
the sharing of feelings in a non-judgemental
atmosphere.
• To enhance relationships and develop trust
with others.
YEAR II 511
ROW 3 Chris Woo. lames Symon~ . Richard Titmus!.. Anto ny M oo r. James Nixon. Ken Resenbuger. James flynn
ROW 2 . Grey Matweler, ChriS Hartigan . David AlessI. Andrew GUigoraz. Chris Wong, Karim Gergls. Todd Har~ard , ClaYlon Dou ht
FRONT Peter German. John Sortwell , Peter Secheny. Peter Cooper, M ark Neilson. reler Kelly, Robert Bavaro , Robert lams k.
g Y
(Absen t John Hughes)
e
Teac her: Mr R Smith
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Once again. the training proved quite
successful. This was evidenced by the number
of Year 11 students who wished to be involved
in the program. Two Year 11 students were
allocated to a group of six Year 7 boys. 2.5
groups in total.
After further training , the program
commenced at the beginning of Term 2. with
a B.B.Q. in which all Year 7 students and their
leaders attended.
St. Patrick's also hosted a three day training
inservice for several members of our staff and
approximarely twenty teachers from various
high schools around Sydney. This inservice was
a tremendous success and goes to prove that
the staff ofSt. Patrick's believe that Peer Support
is an extremely beneficial personal development
program.
Many thanks to those staff who assisted wirh
the program throughout 1988. As with all
programs evaluations take place. This has been
an ongoing feature of the Peer Support program
in 1988. A resulr of this is a change in the groups
to be involved for 1989. Year II will continue
to lead the groups with the introduction of Year
6 boys. This change is supported by elements
of the College 's Mission Statement which stares
that there needs to be greater links between
the Senior and Junior schools.
Mr. S. M. Walsh
Peer Support Co-Ordinator
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St. Patrick's College
Year 11 Peer Support Leaders. with
M r. S. Walsh. Programme Co-ordinator
My school has been split In half by time.
On one side is an old Brother,
Whose blackboard has seen the pain
of a thousand beltlngs,
The anxiety of a hundred exams,
And the frustration of a million equations.
The Brother's carpet is wom.
His blackboard has gone grey.
His doors squeak a deadly sound.
And his statues have a face
of sorrow and pain, as age has worn
down the beauty of Our Lady.
By the other half is a young lay teacher.
Whose corridor and rooms are a hive of
activity.
Its floor still has its first coat of varnish,
and walls are clean and unscared.
Its rooms echo the sound of music playing,
and a persistent sound of a drill.
This teacher has no statues.
Chris Zenere, Year If
Peer Support Leaders Camp
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Year 11 Out-and-About
Who put this thing here?
At the
Nicolson Museum
Sydney University
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Among the dunes
At [he Greek ReStdUram
Ancient Historians Go Greek
Geography on t he South Coast
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Year 10
Yearmasrer: Mr. B. McCullagh
YEAR 10 TIS
ROW 3: Raben TekHc . Bret! Ridley. Andrew Brogden. Andrew Marren. David Ius, Simon Sennett
ROW 2: Andrew S.ido(i. ~ebastian. Manni~o, P~ul Cole. ~ichard Poz.zobon. Andrew Roumilnous, Paul Vincen(. Nigel Den(. Richard Gilmore
FRONT: Rodney YIp. Adrian Cenclgh. ChriS Wilson. DaVid Loughry, Andrew Haskey. lulian Winder. Todd Butl er
Teacher : Mr. Andrew Ro(olo
YEAR 10 SS
ROW 4 Dom Velcic . Pdtrick Sharkey. Kevin Moran.
ROW 3 Damian Willis. Roy Taylor. Mauhew MacDonnell, Gary ldu. Boris PaJeka, Roman Paraska. TIm Smith.
ROW 2. Patrick Warne. Kleren Doyle, David RIcigliano, Michael Sulls. Ian McCauley. Malthew St Saker. r.urick Dwyer. Phillip ruglisi. Chris Sullivan
fRONT Adam Brown. Mark Norman. loseph $ulyok. Stephen Muz.zani. Daniel Conll, Aida Natoli. Steven Mair. John Perin.
Teclcher Mr 5 Walsh
YEAR 10 S4 &. Til
ROW 3
ROW 2
FRONT
Te(\cher
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D.wid HICks. Neil Levine . Pelut McLeay. Greg Molloy.
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Tony Megale. John Connolly. Brent Eshelman. Pe l er VJybrow. Kieran Harme And r
luke HarM. [milio ldbbozetta. Stephen Kencalo, Anthony Tannous And y. H dew Murray, Dantel Hennessy.
Mt I Albertson
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few en erson, Paul Ryan . Breer McDonald.
YEAR 10 S6
ROW 3: David Swan. Michael Balta, And rew Reynolds , Came ron Gardner. Del-rrin Golds. David BUrridge. Robert Wall
ROW 2: M<Hlhew McCrory. Chris Green. Eamonn Crean. Rodney Dickerson. reter Cipolla. Daniel SimlcevlC. Andrew Taylor. Rodney KlnchlOgton
FRONT: Rodney Lewis. Pilu l Di ralma. Mark Pc"rison. Nat han Gewin, Valentine Tse. Domenlc Gulli, Jason Q uarta
Teacher : Mr. S Walsh
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YEAR 10 M6
ROW 3 Jamie O'Malley. Robert Burland. Paul Anzellotll. Se(\n Murray. lulian Tullier. Leigh Carpeme r. Andrew Noyes
ROW 2 . Edmund Wong. M.uthew Camilleri. Mlchc1el Bechare\, Paul Pridham. Craig Dolph. Andrew H ennessy. Roben Bishop. Ch ris Ca rroll.
Joseph Sgambellone
fRONT Robert Abbonlzlo.joslP Nekic. Dean Azzena , Anthony Rodriquez_ Mark Akins. Malcolm H all, Klaus Hutchinson, George Obeld
Teachel Mr C. Munro
YEAR 1053
ROW 3: Chris Behan. Philip Guilfoyle. lohn Kelly. Daniel Garnen . James Lawson
ROW 2: Kevin Barry. Qumn Parsons. Ray Bechara. Greg Musgrave. Dominic CcUiStO. Stanley ferro. Wayne Patterson , Matthew D.losa
fRONT· loseph Bec hara, Michael Hollis. Banholomew Zanco. Jeffrey McDonald. Matthew Del Popolo. Michael Napoli. Frank Locascio
Teache r: Mr G McKenzie
Year 10 Report
Year 10. in the second week ofTerm . officially
started the year with an evening Mass with their
parents. The year's future endeavours
(symbolized by books. sporting equipment and
the like being placed at the foot of the altar
at the Offertory) were offered to God . It was
an appropriate start to what was to become
an important year in the lives of the boys.
An early social event was a disco. entirely
organized by the boys. It was a great success.
with more people in attendance than expected.
More importantly it helped weld the Form
rogether and many boys realized the pleasure
that can be gained from organizing something
well.
Y(AR 1058
ROW 3
ROW 2
fRONT
Te.Kher
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Mauhew Fitzge rald. Mark Nelson DaVid Reberger. John Moore
Michael Rumble. Michael Taylor. M.uk lallow. Anthony fisk. Rhys Whc\lan Amerigo Gerace Ad I
C
I.lson Junn. Anthony Sollano. Andrew Tham. Roben ("I(chlolo. Te rence 'Wong Kent Luca~ Ad' an rek"d ron
Mr r (r"lne
.
am I e
The one day retreats at Toongabbie gave the
boys a chance ro further develop their ideas
about loving God through their recent
treatment of each other.
Studying for the School Certificate was. of
course . the highlight of th e scho lasti c year - th e
boys' first major examination. Mid-way t hrough
the years those who had achieved outstanding
results. as well as t ho se wh o had m ade
outstanding efforts. rec eive d .. Let te rs o f
Commendation " at a speci al assembly. Su ch
Letters of Commendation are now a regular part
of encouraging academic achievement in Years
9 and 10.
About a third of the way through the year
the Form was rewarded for its start to the y ear
with a lunch - time barbe cue and a ten -pin
bowling afternoon. It was appreciated by all .
Mr. Walsh was the chief barbecue organizer.
A feature of this year's Year 10 was the large
number of boys who represented the college
on the sporting field . Swimming. cricket. rugby.
basketball. soccer and athletics were all well
represented in Year 10. At the Tuesday Year 10
assemblies a boy from each team reported on
the team's efforts to the Form. This activity gave
many boys the opportunity to speak to a large
group and thus increase their self-confidence.
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Many individuals achieved outstanding
personal success on the sporting field. Andrew
Noyes was in the First XI at the beginning of
the year and. in Term 4. was joined by Damian
Willis. Both are a vital part of this very successful
team .
Daniel Garnett was the U.lS Best and Fairest
Rugby player. while Terence Wong was the U.lS
Best and Fairest in Soccer. and Andrew Noyes
in U.16 Soccer. Andrew was also the U.l6
Athletics Champion . Craig Dolph was U.lS
Swimming Champion and Robert Burland U.16
Best and Fairest in Basketball. Damian Willis was
U.IS Best and Fairest Cricketer. Year 10 was most
prominent in the sporting prize lists.
Major awards went to a number of Year 10
boys on Speech Night. Andrew Noyes received
the Sport/ Study/ Leadership award: Leigh
Carpenter the Year 10 Leadership award: Kevin
Barry Dux of Year 10 and Nathan Gavin Year
10 encouragement award.
The School Certificate results were on a par
with past years. but one must say that quite
a few boys did not work near their capacities.
One would hope that situation changes as they
progress into Year II.
In the final examinations both Kevin Barry and
Valentine Tse gained seven Levell passes. while
Cameron Gardner. Gary Lau. Andrew Noyes and
Peter Wilkinson each gained six Level I passes.
The Form raised an exceptional amount of
money for the Salvation Army in their Red Shield
Appeal. Not only was money raised. but the
very process of going door to door to collect
that money was an educational experience for
the boys. A full account of the activity was in
the weekly "Newsletter".
The end-of-year Mass was attended by
students and parents. but it was disappointing
to see so many not there. For those present.
it was a wonderful experience and a fitting way
to conclude this stage of the boys' scholastic
careers.
The Dinner Dance did not suffer the same lack
of numbers and we packed the venue.
Hundreds of parents were present as well as
most of the boys. A record number of staff
attended. The boys were superb and received
many compliments. I could not have been
happier with their manners and behaviour. I twas
great to see them mixing with parents. having
group photos taken and. generally. having a
good time in a dignified atmosphere.
Towards the end of the last Term I received
many positive comments about Year 10. The
head librarian commented on their manners and
consideration during the year. The number of
staff present at the Dinner Dance was an
indication of the regard the staff had for them.
Individuals had their problems during the year.
but that is to be expected. As a group it is a
pleasure to be able to say they contributed in
a very positive way to the fabric of the S.P.c.
community.
I wish those leaving St.Pat's the very best in
their future careers. I extend the same best
wishes to the boys going on to Year II.
Year 10 Formal
Daniel Simiceri . Matthew McCrory &.. Partners
B. McCullagh
Philip Guilfoyle. Damian Willis & Partners
(Year 10 Master)
Greg Molloy. Mark Follow & Partners
lamie O:Malley. 'Westpac ' Maths
Competition Winner from Year 10
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Year 9
Yearmasrer, Mr. P Wade
Y[AR 9 M2
ROW 4: Beniamln Taylor. Murray Booth. Daniel Benad
ROW 3; Simon MacEdone. John Byrne. lmad Indari. John Meigan. Michael O 'Dowd . DominiC Furlong. Benjamin Miliauskas
ROW 2. John Cregan. Gregory Carmichael, Anthony MiliClc. David Khaicy. Luke Herro. Marcus Maraloo. Zied Bechara. Ross Muratore
FRONT David Turley. Sammy Maugeri, MIChael Hooker, Adam Luxton. Anthony Prdia. Christopher McDonald, Joseph SldQ(L Samuel Caruso
Teacher: Mr Patrick Donohoe
Y[AR 9 (9
ROW 4 John Wilkinson. Justm Needs. Michael Hall, Romesh Velayuthen Robert Cregan. MiUk Banolol.Z1
ROW 3 Andrew R<1nkm . Tim Condon , Joseph Severino, Martain Knory. Peter Foley, Stephen Prlch.ud . E.dward Lee. John SaWTckl
ROW Z. Murray Gardner Craig Bradney Ivan Spent. Anthony Hallit. Peter Gould, Michael Barnes, Bill Coorey. Domimc Losurdo.
fRONT Mlchc1el Stubbs. Richard Barry. SCOll Gibson, Richard Heagney. Justm Burt. Paul Hager EdwtUd Cendron. Mark Mangan
Teacher Mr Noel farrell
Y[AR 9 M4
ROW 3
ROW Z
FRONT
Teacher
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Peter O'Neill. Chris Beaman. Nick Sheh"die. Trent Yates Matthew Rowan B I 1 5
.
John S.ukls. McUk Golier, Ocuren McSorley. M"tthew Ry~n. Fabian Mar an' R~~ a~ n tarr, Kevl~ McHale, Michael O'Neill.
$uresh Pavey, Edwcud Obeid. Sean O·HcHa. Wayne Taranto. Dennis Ma~ca;elio ~d' Mc~a~ane •. Llnc Mc~eary. Gabriel Tresols.
Mrs Maryanne Finder
• war
eselha. D~mlan Van Oploo. Panick Roth
ROW 3. Adam RodowlCl Mati hew Gorrie, Simon Cathro. Gavan Hassett. Brendon White. Robert EI· Zarif. Andrew Pelersen. MIchael Grew
ROW 2 Paul McGrath. Cfelig Green. ChrIstopher Polk . Graham Murphy. Simon Gruer. Lee Haddad. Massaud Sukkar, George CohncUd
fRONT Conrc\d FredianI, Chris Dixon. David Michie Adricm Vaccarella . Michelel Della Fr..\nca . Antony Mlan, 0100 CerasanL D.wld Gormley
Teacher Mr Jeff ~'gleson
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Year 9 Report
YEAR 9 MASTER'S REPORT
1988 marks the end of an important stage in the
education of the 155 young men in Year 9 with whom
I have had the pleasure to be associated .
I must say that as a group this Year 9 has been
supportive. co-operative and enthusiastic in every
undertaking. They have displayed talents in every
facet of College life and I believe that they will do
themselves proud in their senior years at the college.
We have enjoyed great success in many areas this
year. Academically I was pleased to be able to
acknowledge the support of some ninety students
with Letters of Commendation in Mathematics. We
had boys with the honour of High Distinctions and
Merit Awards in the Australia- wide Mathematics
Competition.
YEAR 9 MI
Z '
D
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M {(hew McNamara Andrew Stylianou. Ernest Biasi.
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(Absent : Gary German. Matthew Solomon )
Teacher ; Mr. r Carbhs
Year 9 - The Winners o f various academic awards
In the sporting arena we had great success. On
the Rugby field our 14As won the S.P.c. Invitation
Carnival , on the Basketball court we took out the
Premiership in the 16 years division of the Parramatta
District Basketball Associations Competition , in
Soccer the 14A's were undefeated: in Cricket our
teams provided strong opposition: we saw Year 9
boys selected in District or State Representative
Teams and in Debating we reached the final four in
the hotly contested Catholic Schools' Debating
Associations Competition.
These achievements are a credit to year 9 and to
the teachers and parents who have wholeheartedly
supported and guided them .
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
teachers who have taken on homeroom duties with
year nine. Mr. Carblis, Br. Peel , Mr. Beasley, Mr.
Eagleson, Mrs. Finder and Mr. Farrell. They have
shown constant care and concern for their students
and have been of great assistance to myself.
There is one group of teachers that I would like
to single out for special mention. They have been
the mainstay behind the major undertakings with
Year 9 this year: Mr. Berriman. Mr. Cowan , Mr.
McCabe, Mr. Berlyn, Mr. Beasley, Br. Peel, Mrs. Finder
and Mr. Stephens. The work and organisation by
these people made the Castle Mountain Camp and
the Central West Excursion the highlights of the year
for many of the students.
In acknowledging the end of an important stage
in the education of this g roup, I look forward to the
future and wish them well.
God Bless You .
Mr. Peter Wade
Year 9 Master
A. Proud Yearmaster Reports
Y[AR 9 M3
ROW 4
ROW 3
ROW Z
fRONT
Teacher
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M.ue Graham . lu s(ln CoUey. Simon Fmlely
Andrew Skrzyneckl. Dean VaracclHi , Simon Brown , Dclnlellohnston . Christopher Burton , Laurence Rooney. Christian lackson . Brendan Dillon.
M.ltIhew Crelnny. M <, uhew Kelly. lohn LamMo, Andrew larmon , Maurice Fitzgerald . Michael Criss. Matthew DonneHy, Dan iel Connolly
Lucels, Cleverly. Domini C Brook s. Lynton leffrey, Craig Bi shop. Matthew Tonkiss. Farld Kdir OUZ . Daniel Malone. Robert Mangan
Mr R Be.,sley
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Year 9, 1988 - to the Central West
Those Days Gone By
At the cattle property. Cowra
The crisp air crackled , for the
mornings were cold ,
The fire was warm as the days
grew old .
In Search of Adventure
The summer sun finally broke
through ,
As we made our breakfast amidst the dew.
(
r
We got on the bus and rode for
an hour,
The past was history, the present was
Cowra.
The gold we saw was yellow and
bright.
The sheep we chased sure got
a fright.
Now as I remember those great Spring
days,
My memories remain just a jumbled
haze.
Fabian Morgan
At the Agrad ome. Bathurst
Everyone tired, 6 a.m. at school.
Four buses leave, they split in two.
We all saw three sisters, the weather - cool.
Orange books out, everyone drew.
Bathurst was greeted with groups A and B.
Panned in a creek. some found gold.
Cowra next stop. for buses C and D,
A historic place, so we were told .
A and B thought Bathurst was out of Sight.
Then darkness fell, smothering the light.
Soon came bad news, no disco tonight.
C and D groups did the rounds,
Stud and asparagus farming grounds.
At night, our disco, with many strange sounds.
Blackout!
Forbes was the only place left to see.
C and D first. then A and B.
Day two was over, next morning, day three.
Photos by Luke Herro
Camp was over, most people glad,
No reports said we were bad.
School next day, everyone was sad.
Michael Stubbs
Photos by Luke Herro
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Year 9 -
'On The Move'
Year 9 -
'Still Moving'
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Year 8
Yearmasrer: Mr. E. Power
YEAR 8 Mil
Yf.AR 8 A23
ROW 4 frank Brancausano, Anthony BareC\, Douglcls raton . Pdul Wilkinson. Mark Rooney. Trent Doughty. lohn Clifford
ROW 3 Dean 0 Neill. SCllvatore IannuzzI. Nicholas Howhn. Christopher Millhoffer. Trent Grimes. Matthew Voeuerl. Michael Bevan ,
Matlhew Khoury
ROW 2:
Matlick. Peter Gilroy, Simon Gavels. LUigi RIcco. C(l.simlr Skillecorn. Leonard McCcuthy. Breit Kelly. Christopher Milgate. Vince Zappia
fRONT Malthew Stclair, Tristan Semenetz. Brendan Duggan. Darren Greening, Peter Naggar. Gerard Wilson. Alexander De Aboitiz . Michael Ryan
Teacher Mr B Batchelor
ROW 4 Benedict Coo per. Dclvld Kmght , Shane Booth. Simon ~wson . Hamish Ravell
ROW 3 Daniel Patlerson . Vincent Caristo, Stephen McGowan. John Wadley. Joseph Raheb . Darren Corbett. Troy Stapyhon. Phillip ummlt
ROW 2: Warren Lees. Nicolas McKeo n. Craig Pardey. Robert Damiani . DaVid Cenclgh . Benjamin Salter. PhIllip Roumanos. Timothy Krestensen .
P.urlck Smith
fRONT Michael Saad . Ja so n Yee Paul Szoboszlay, lames Yip . Bradley Croft. Brendon Go oden . Christopher Zno, Christopher Wong
(Absent Ryan Stanton'
Teacher : Mrs C Mose s
nm
ROW 4 John Stanton, Glenn Porter, ldval fra~cls. Paul Galassi. Andrew HilI. Sebastian ldpi
.
ROW 3 TImothy Rdhe, TImothy Reynolds. MIchael Murphy, Gregory Pierce, Gregor Buckle V.
ROW 2. Matthew Nolan. Daniel Ostrowsky, Nazih Khoury. Gregory McManus YAnth y·rern Hutchinson. Daniel Quarra. Stua rt Mulcahy.
John Kemson
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ony asquale. Robe r t Fo rd. Jo h n Gree r. Richard B.'Ilnl.
fRONT Glennon Yip. David Haller. Adrian Pa raskc:t. John Pacialeo. E.d ward OHer. An thony B h
MI h
Te(\che r. Mrs D Golerl
e an, c ael Cassano. Gregory Abood .
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YEAR 8 Mil
ROW 3 Brendan Winde!. Peter ChIodo. Nathan Hendricks. Justin Lucas . Justin Monaro. Adrian Losurdo. Darren Porter
ROW 2. Daniel Totaro . Darren Rae. Adrian Castro. Alex Del Po polo. Luke Moore. Ian McDon.lId. Damel Devlco. Adam White . Anthony Miilauco
f RONT David Tr<wersan . Alex.'Inder T.'Idros. Sebasti.'In Mannino. Simon Van Oploo. Matthew Walsh. reter Ryan . NIkolaus Sc.hliler. CcUmelo Cipolla
Teacher Br r Oxman
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Year 8 Student Mixes it With The Bigtime!
YEAR 8 MI3
ROW 4 Anthony Grasso. Phillip Eyre. Richard Sheehan. Gregory Levine, Martin Cumm ings. WojClech Wozniak. Matthew Rubie
ROW 3 David Wehbe, Stephen Gilroy. Phillip Williams. ChriStopher Wilkins. Andrew Mattock. Daniel Macri. Dean Barlon. Damian Kelly.
ROW 2 David O'Brien, Justin Chatfield, TImothy Mulconry. Dom1n1c Orioles. Matthew Bond, Paul McGirr. Miguel Andrade. Peter Humphreys.
Julien Greening
FRONT Roben )ayes, Andrew Sartwell. Paul Heppel!. Adrian Wonon. Anthony Druitt. Stephen Doran. Mc'\t[hew Massasso. Andrew TIcehurst
Teacher Mr E Power (Year Co-ordinalOr)
ABOVE: Damian keeps in front in a training jog, flanked by, from the left,
Swans Dennis Carroll, Bernard Toohey, Rod Carter and Greg Wi lliams.
Damian likes a
Golf
by Stephen Doran, Year 8
During the Christmas Holidays of 87-88,
there was a Shell Schoolboys Golf
Championship held at various northern beaches
golf courses around Sydney. The tournament
was run over five days, and approximately 200
boys, between the ages of 12 and 18 competed
daily. Five students from St. Patrick's College
competed, and I was fortunate enough to
receive three trophies, including a first place
at the Long Reef course. The weather was great
every day and the courses were in AI condition .
The College Golf Championships were held
once again on St. Patrick's Day at the Strathfield
Golf Club . I managed to win the Junior
Championship while Justin Burt was
Intermediate Champion. All the boys who took
part in the day voted it a great success and
wish to thank all of the teachers who helped
with the organisation.
Stephen Doran receives his
Golf Trophy o n Speechnight
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Mike Parsons provides support.
FOR a young Sydney
Swans fan, winning a
prize of training with
bis favorite football
team sounded like a
dream coming tme,
Rut by tbe end of an
Intensive
program
wbicb began with a
2km jog, followed by
sprints and other exercises, 13-year-old Damian Kelly felt less
bappy,
But be did his best
and said he was enjoying being able to train
with a premier AustralIan Rules team.
Damian was able to
join the Swans' preseason training session
at Centennial Park
after winning a contest
by radio station 2GB
called Tblngs Money
Can't Buy.
The contest offers listeners of fill-in breakfast sblft host Bmce
Barnett prizes includ-
rough trot
By MARCUS CASEY
ing the chance to win a
wine tasting day with
winemaker
Murray
Tyrrell, drive a racing
car, (ire a canon at
Symphony in the Park,
But for Damian, a
student
at
Saint
Patricks's
College,
Strathfield,
training
with the S..ans was the
one he wanted to ..in,
Paces
"I have beeD a supporter of the S..ans
from the start and I
..as really happy when
I ..on the contes"" he
said,
"Being able to train
with a top team like
them is great."
Swans skipper Dennis
Carroll helped Damian
tbrougb the paces and
said he had a good go
for a youngster,
"We're pretty nsed to
training bard but I
reckon this bloke has
got a bit of guts to give
it a go with ns," he said,
"It's not easy but he
seems to be enjoying
it."
Damian plays rugby
league and union at St
Patrice becanse the
school doesn't offer
Australian Rules
something he reckons
they
should
think
about.
"It is a great game
and a lot of kids wonld
enjoy being able to play
It," he said,
from -
The Dally Telegraph
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Year 7
Yearmaster: Mr. B, Boccanfuso
YEAR 7 MI6
ROW 4 Stephen Whelan. Michael Mair. Martm Secheny. Adam Skippen. Paul c..:mer. Andren Salgado. MlUk TIndale. Matthew Fisk
ROW 3 Simon Kuzyl, Adrian Celler. Attilaszoboszlay. Kingston Lee-Young. Michael Wotherspoon, Michael Garnet(, Mnchell Taylor. M.u(hew M<k'r.
Robert Muzzcui. lohn Clarke
ROW 2 Mark Gliddon. Thomds Watson. Grant Fague , Mc:Uk Pritchard. Peter foster, Damlen Crittenden. Sam Dimarco. Peter McDonald.
lason Stanton
fRONT Roben Caristo. Mdrk folkes, Simon Berry, D~wid Simon. Greg Michell . Enk Kurjakovlch . Adrian lallow. loseph lmD
Teacher: Mr A. Fuzgerald
YEAR 7 HZ
ROW 3
ROW 2
FRONT
Teachel
lustln Mulcdhy Stephen Harkin, Paul Levine. Thomas Galiena
'
I
P"ul McDonald. ~chlan Growes. Fabian Aquino. Mathew Fawl. Anthony Antice . james Hammand. Vaso MiItS.iC. Andrew Sou os
jonathon Heathcote. raul Donnelly. Adam Ladanay. Anthony Pappalardo. Luke Frawley, Luke McCluskle. Jus(ln Yip.
Mr TIerney
YEAR 7 HI
ROW 4 SCOtt Byrne. Craig Roberts. J"mes M ..Hmng Peter De ROSSi, Marcus Venclovas. . Shaun Bonny, Jeremy Gilroy, Peter Mich(l.el
ROW 3 Craig Ryan . Damian Cleary. Chnstopher Tanna . lustln Darragh, Rodney Kubyk. Kevin Rodrigues. Brett Davey. rtiul Simon. Hugh Driver.
fernando Valdlvl.'I.
ROW 1 D(l.mien Abdallah. M.lthew Dickson. Lee Xavier. ltimes Donovan. John Lanci\stcr. Michael Ecken. Neal McCury. Daniele Mannino.
Glean Lutti!.
fRONT Blc1tr Young. KU!'r.1n M.KOonnelJ. DaVid McKinley. Kier"n Ctil1agher. Anthony NasSoir. Andrew Hanham . Daniele fochescHo . Andrew Hurley
TecKher Miss 0 Brien
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YEAR 7 M IS
ROW 4 : Ferenc Stern. Matthew Cleary. Anthony Gough. Kevin Gilroy. Jason Bass. Geoffrey Edward~ . Bryan. Corbetl
ROW 3: Robert Smith. Kirk McAtear, Shaun Carroll. Frank Carlsto . Delfino 01 Mascio. John LeMasuner. DaVid Ho. luke Starr, D.,mlen Veil"
ROW 2; Robert Sidoti. Liam O·Har". Manhew Cavanough . Matthew O 'Sullivan, Stephen Vajda . reter Bennett . Leonard NicHol Nathan Matlock
JoniHhon Moses
fRONT: Michael Salmon, loshu.1 Scanlon. S.'l.muel Ccdman . Brett BUrriss. Vincent SeverlOo. D(l.nlel Valentine. Roger fahmy, Anthony Barber(l.
Teacher : Mrs N McAndrew
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Computers
In 1988 the College introduced computers
in three areas: Computing Studies; Keyboard
Skills: and a voluntary Computer Club.
COMPUTING STUDIES
1988 saw the introduction of a school-based
course in Computing Studies for Year 9 . During
this first year. the course has broadly examined
the extensive field of computers. the
applications of computers in today's society and
the implications for the future .
What the Studen ts had to say:
" I believe it is important for Keyboard Skills
to be taught at school because nowadays
computers are found in every profession and
it is important to know how to type ."
" If you are unable to type in a world where
new uses for computers are found every day.
it's like being illi terate."
No previous computing experience was
assumed and a general overview approach was
adopted to provide the students with a sound
foundation on which to build their computer
knowledge.
Yf.AR 7 MI7
r"ul
ROW 4 Dean Querm.
Johnston, Joseph Mannin o
ROW 3 Steve SawIcki leonard Nobill TImothy Sulls, Michael rdnerson. Alister Smnh, Adam Qumlc'm , Craig Broome. Andrew McCrory
RO\.\- 2 RlchcUd Drck!.on , Mauhew
Ne.lI. Paul apoH Brdd ley Wa lsh. Anthony GlamarCQ, Tyrowe McNuhy. Sean Keaveny, Sydney Rogle.
o
Jason Tc\ylor
FRONT lustln Robinson , NaHhan Kelly. Pelut Munro. Damlc\n Pavey Michael Sidol l. Fabian SeUlol. Craig Adonn •. GerMd Dillon
Teacher Mr R McCabe
Brothers
Specifically. students in the course have
add ressed the areas of Programming in BASIC
and LOGO . Hardware and Software.
Networking. Databases. Bar Codes. History of
Computers. Spreadsheets. Employment and
Electronic Communication.
Next year th~se students will concentrate on
specific aspects of computing . including:
Problem solving. Programming in BASIC and
Spreadsheet
and
Database
PASCAL.
applications. Robotics. Advanced Word
Processing techniques and Communication.
What the Students had to say:
"I believe that Computer Studies has been
very good for me. as when I started this course
I didn't know anything. but now I know quite
a lot."
" I believe that Computer Studies has been
good in the way that it has broadened my
knowledge of computers in society."
KEYBOARD SKILLS
This course was introduced to all Year Nine
students in 1988. It was based on a Typing Tutor
program using the computers and was
enhanced with some elementary Word
Processing.
The course provided all students with the
opportunity to become familiar with the
computer keyboard and to develop some
experience with the skills involved .
M r Marston and the YecU 9 Computing Class
Due to its success. this course will be
maintained in Year Nine in 1989 and additionally.
introduced in Year Seven.
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COMPUTER CLUB
An active group of participants has attended
meetings of the Computer Club on Tuesday
afternoons from 3.30 to S.OO p.m.
The club provides an opportunity for the
students to access the computing facilities at
the College and gain experience in a number
of computer related acitivities. These have
included the use of a modem to communicate
with other club members, BASIC programming,
Adventure games and preparing assignment
work using the Word Processor.
What the students had to say:
" I am not in the Computing Studies class,
however I like using the computers in Club
time."
" I have been able to type my homework
assignments on the computer at Club and print
them out on the printer."
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 1989
A second computer room has been added
to the College. This will give students greater
access to computers in 1989 and facilitate
additional applications with computers for all
subjects across the curriculum .
The Board course in Computing studies will
be introduced in Years Eight and Nine. Students
participating in these electives will take
Computing Studies up to and including Year Ten.
For Year Eleven a "Word Processing
Techniques" OAS course has been approved for
introduction in 1989.
1989 promises to be an even more exciting
year for computing at St. Patrick's.
Philip Marston
Computer Co-ordinator
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71
Italian at St. Patrick's
L'Anno del Bicentinario Australiano ha visto
l'introduzione del studio della lingua italiana a St,
Patrick 's College. L'esperimento e dawero stato
un gran successo,
Gli alunni di famiglie d 'origine Italiane hanno
trovato una nuova confidenza nella loro lingua e la
loro cultura, Gli alunni Anglo-Sassone sono
capabile di dire molte cose in italiano.
Durante i'anno abblamo cantato in italiano,
abbiamo fatto piccole storiette drammatiche, e
mostre di oggetti italiani.
Lunedi Dicembre 5 la nostra classe ha invitato Ie
ragazze di Santa Sabina a un pranzo. Come il
primo piatto c'era una varieta di pasta per
esempio, lasagna, tortellini. Per iI dolce c'erano
due grande torte , una contributa da Santa Sabina.
Per tanti era la prima volta d 'assaggiare Chinotto"
lAC! e un po amaro!
Abbiamo usato illibro "Avanti" - un libro molto
interessante e facile sequire.
The Bicentennial Year has seen the introduction
of Italian at St. Patrick's College. This experiment
has been a great success.
The boys of families of Italian background have
found a new confidence in their language and
their culture. The students of Anglo-Saxon
background are capable of making simple Italian
conversation .
During the year we have sung in Italian. have
done simple role-plays and have had displays of
Italian assignments and other objects.
On Monday 5th December our class invited the
Santa Sabina girls to a luncheon. The first course
was a variety of pasta dishes. As the dessert we
shared two large cakes one of which was
contributed by Santa Sabina. For many present it
was the first time to taste the Italian drink Chinotto - lAC! It's a little bitter!
We have used the text called AVANTI - which
means: let us go forward / welcome/ come in a very interesting and reasonably easy test.
RIta Zammit
Ex-Students
Partners in
Staff
the Project
S.P.c. Students, Entertaining
Santa Sabina Students
at the Italian Luncheon
Christian Brothers
Parents
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OUR MISSION . .. .
ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE, STRATHFIELD
MISSION STATEMENT
1988
.. / have come so that they may have life and have it to the full "
John /0: /0
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT - WHY?
St. Patrick 's College has for sixty years set out
to encourage the light of Christ in the hearts
of those associated with it. Any Catholic
institution tries to develop that light in
individuals and in society.
The message of the Gospel must be restated
so that it will be effective in each age. In Vatican
II the whole Church recognised this need . Its
documents show the Church's thinking in a new
world. They are a major step in the 2000 year
process of constantly re-stating the Gospel.
The College has. over the years. changed and
adapted. Changes continue in the world , in
Australian society, in the Christian Brothers and
in the Church. The School Development Project
aims to develop strategies which will adapt to
the changes while maintaining the core of the
College - its central beliefs and purpose.
The young men at the College today need
to hear the Good News - and it must be in
their language. answer their needs, and be
relevant to their world.
Th e process which produced this document
began with the concerns and beliefs of the St.
Patrick's College Community. It shows clearly
the truth of that ancient Catholic teaching that
God speaks through his people.
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT - HOW?
Early in 1987 the inspiration to create a
Mission Statement for St. Patrick's began when
Br. John O 'Shea decided to introduce a process
of review which was adapted and developed
by Br. Dick D'Orsa in Victoria. In Victoria all
Christian Brothers' schools had either begun or
were in the process of writing their Mission
Statements.
The School Development Project is a
structured program which is aimed at school
renewal and which challenges schools to
examine their apostolic effectiveness in order
to distinguish between the rhetoric and real
evangelization.
The process called upon the entire school
community and guided it through a series of
structured steps. Integral to this process has
been a fundamental understanding that our
College community is made up of students,
parents, teachers, Old Boys and administrators,
and an acknowledgement that each of these
groups holds a legitimate perspective about
schoo ling. The harmonising of these
perspectives is here evident in our statement
of Mission for our College.
The values of St. Patrick 's college find their
foundati(:ln in the life of Jesus Christ. They are
realized In the recognition of the worth of each
person, loved , just as they are, by the Father.
These values .m ay differ from those espoused
by secular society. The Catholic education at the
College must provide scope for a critical review
of the values of secular culture and nurture
growth in and commitment to the Catholic Faith .
St. Patrick's is an educational community of
Christian Brothers, lay staff, parents, students
and Old Boys who work for the liberation of
the whole person in the light of the Gospel.
Such a community reflects on its past and
present and plans for its future by challenging
and educating itself in these values.
The College hopes to produce SOcially-critical
and spIritually aware individuals: men who will
be .h.umble in the face of their privileged
POSltIO~; men who, in positions of influence (be
they splrlt~al. sOCIal. political or economic ) will
stand With the poor in empathetic ,
compassionate and prudent decisions.
St. Patrick's is not a poor school. yet has an
option for the poor. which is primary in the
Gospel and in the tradition of Edmund Rice, the
founder of the Christian Brothers. Such an
option recognises groups with special needs
which the school should address - families
suffering economic hardship, sons from one
parent families, families in difficulties, Catholic
migrant families, and those who get little
direction In the Faith at home.
Education is seen as a life-long process for
meaningful and caring relationships, career, and
personal fulfilment. The fostering of selfdl~Clphne through firm, fair discipline is a high
priority. Therefore St. Patrick 's College
encourages a curriculum which recognises
academic achievement and also pursues a
policy of excellence in the education of the
whole person and the affirmation of the
personal gifts of individuals.
The education that St. Patrick 's provides
strives to develop in students a desire to
challenge injustice in and beyond their own
community and to encourage responsible
stewardship of all resources.
Mr. Adrian Fehon &.
Mrs. Phil Marning.
parent representatives
on the project
Partners in the Project
Mr Denis O'Brian
w ho 'facilitated ' the prolect
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Mr. Rick Russo. addressing the meeting
of parents
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AIMS ....
" ... Announcing the Kingdom of God is the
privilege of every follower of Christ ... In this
mission of evangelization we endeavour to
proclaim gospel values. to affirm the dignity of
all persons and to work for peace in a truly just
society."
- Constitution of the Christian Brothers,
1985
The Aim of St. Patrick's College is .. .
• That the Catholic ethos will permeate all
aspects of College life.
• To develop studen ts who are critical. adaptive.
tolerant and honest and who have acquired a
heritage of thought and scholarship.
• To create a climate in which students feel
accepted and respected by staff and other
students and develop a positive attitude
towards their school life.
• To provide a curriculum which responds to
the needs, abilities and interests of all students.
• To develop in students a Christian Faith which
makes them sensitive to problems and injustices
in the wider community.
• To ensure that all members of the St. Patrick 's
Community be aware of their value within the
Community and recognise the contribution
made by others.
• To offer opportunities for students to engage
cooperatively and competitively in extracurricular activities which help each to identify
and develop his potential.
• To create a climate in which staff feel at home
in the College Community and have a positive
attitude towards their professional life,
• To develop the staff professionally so that the
quality of teaching will continue to improve.
• To ensure that all aspects of the curriculum
make a contriubtion to the development of the
personal autonomy of each student.
• To enable students to understand themselves
and others in order to prepare them for a
fulfilling life in the modern world .
• To nurture and give witness to the Catholic
identity of St. Patrick's College.
A Weekend of Prayer &... Discussion
Br
I
A. McGlade and Tony Good, together
representing a liretlme of service to the College
The Mission Statement
receives a blessing from Bishop Heaps
Members of the Staff Team
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76
S.D.P. Adoption Day
Mass and Open Day at the College
A Special Assembly
on the
Opening of New Parliament House
9th May, 1988
A Special Assembly for the Opening of
the New Parliament House.
On 9th May, St. Patrick's College students
gathered together. at the same time as students
all over Australia. to commemorate the opening
of the new Parliament House in Canberra by
Her Majesty, the Queen,
To mark the occasion. each student of the
college received a special medallion struck to
commemorate this occasion and provided. free
of charge, by the Federal Government. A special
programme was designed to make this day as
memorable as possible for the students, Special
prayers were said and hymns sung to rem ind
the students of the significance to Australia of
jesus Christ and Mary. His Mother. A speech
by M.rs. M~rie Mackie. the Senior College
Llbranan. pOinted out the significance of being
an Australian. and drew attention to the multicultural aspects of our society. Mr. Paul Carblis,
One Nation
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Today we celebrate the opening of our new
Parliament House in Canberra. The Parliament
or place from where our great nation is
governed.
Our Australian system of government is
modelled on that which developed in Britain,
where representative government had its
beginning in the Middle Ages. The importance
of Parliament was established beyond doubt in
1688 when james II was removed from the
throne. He had thought he could do things his
way without consideration of public opinion or
what the people thought. The divine right of
kings was finished with . Thus arose the House
of Commons representing the dominant land
owning class and later the middle class
produced by the Industrial Revolution . these
people were given the right to vote and
therefore be represented in the Parliament. The
year was 1832.
Meanwhile in Australia, on the other side of
the world, things were moving quickly. The first
Parliamentary elections in an Australian colony,
in New South Wales, in 1843 took p lace in a
limited way. Within sixteen years ALL adult males
were given the vote in N .S.W.. Victoria ,
Queensland and South Australia. Women were
first given the vote in South Australia in 1894
(nearly 100 years ago ) and in 1902 the first
Australian Federal Parliament passed legislation
or law adopting voting rights for all adults, male
and female. Almost everyone could now vote.
It was then that on january 1st, 1901. Australia
became one nation. But here we must ask
ourselves - are we indeed one nation or are
there flaws in our claim , chinks in our armour?
a member of the History Department.
presented to us an account of the attitudes of
White Australia towards the Aboriginal peoples
over the last 200 years, and asked for more
understanding and tolerance. One of the
highlights of the assembly occurred when the
primary.students spontaneously started to sing
along With the words of the Midnight Oil song,
'Beds are Burning '. The assembly ended with
the Primary School Headmaster, Mr. Russo,
leading the students in a recitation of a pledge,
for the future of Australia.
" In this, our Bicentennial Year, we the students
of St. Patrick's, do pledge our loyalties to our
country. May the Lord help us to appreciate
more fully the beauty and potential that Australia
has to offer us. May we contribute to Australia's
future by using our talents and gifts to the best
of our ability. "
Today we come from many different countries
with over 100 nations being represented . I.
myself, am a fifth generation Australian and I
feel a great affinity for this land of, dare I say,
blue skies and wide open spaces. This is not
to say that I am a better Australian or citizen
than the newly arrived urban dweller perhaps
refugee, from another part of the world . We
are all immigrants to a greater or lesser degree.
It is also true to say that our people have always
been diverse or varied with the First Fleet having
twelve nationalities without counting the
English, Welsh , Scots and Irish. Indeed our first
Italian immigrant arrived on 26th january, 1788.
As nations go, it could be said . that, on the
whole, we all live in harmony.
If we are to celebrate the opening of
Parliament as one nation, it must be with
understanding, respect and appreciation of all
our cultures. We should see that all citizens
including minorities are represented and cared
for. A few days ago I read that secondary school
students were too apethetic about community
affairs. They have not had to suffer the adversity
of war or a depression or maybe their apathy
could be attributed to an education system
which promotes the individual rather than the
society. I would like to think that the students
ofSt. Patrick's College do think about the society
in which they live. The future of Australia will
be in your hands as you mature to positions
of responsibility.
As citizens of this great nation, you in the
future, will have the fundamental right to
influence how we are governed through our
Parliament. You by your actions will be able to
make a better Australia.
- Mrs M arie M ackie
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The Theme of Anzac
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Today. of all days. Australia remembers her
courageous sons and daughters who died in
the service of liberty and justice. I t is a day which
confronts all Australians with our illustrious past
and compels us to realize that the benefits and
privileges we enjoy should never. ever. be taken
for granted .
Australia's baptism of fire occurred at this
moment. seventy - three years ago. The
Australians of the ANZAC contingent. with their
New Zealand comrades. set about their assault
of the Gallipoli peninsula. In the resultant
campaign the Australians distinguished
themselves by legendary feats of courage and
ingenuity. Indeed. their indomitable spirit
ensured that the name " Anzac" survived not
only to represent them but all future Australians
summoned to war.
Part of this spiri t was the mateship which was
fostered on the battlefield. and which has been
a part of Australian life ever since. In the
unspeakable horror of war. the bloke next to
you was the only link with humanity amid all
that suffering.Consequently. you came to
depend on him. and he on you. until a unique
rapport had been built up. This reliance of soldier
upon soldier was adapted into the Australian
way of life. so that to be described nowadays
as someone 's mate implies more than a
"fairweather" friendship. Mates stick together
through the thick and the thin: the harshness
of the battlefield has conditioned a type of
friendship which goes above and beyond the
call of duty.
Whether they lie in the fields of Europe. or
amid the shimmering deserts of the Middle East.
or in the jungles of New Guinea. the noble men
and women who died had but one wish : to serve
their beloved Australia to the last. They believed
in Australia to such a degree that. faced with
a hostile enemy. they sacrificed their lives in
order to guarantee future generations a share
in the greatest country on earth.
War has never been. for Australians. simply
a battle of one side against the other. It has
been a conflict of ideology. and in every case
Australians have considered that their culture
was worth defending: democracy. the right of
the people to govern themselves. exercised
through the rights of freedom of speech. the
press and association. Many people throughout
the world are denied these rights. We could
very easily have been in their position had it
not been for the existence of men and women
who saw the maintenance of these prinCiples
as more important than their own lives. Thus.
the freedom we have at this very moment is
not ours by luck of chance. but has as its
foundations the blood and death of every
Australian who defended it. It has been earned
for us. and it is up to us to prove that their
efforts have not been in vain.
I was reading yesterday's " Sun - Herald" when
I came across a quote which epitomizes the
Anzac spirit to me. Gallipoli veteran Bob Harris
said. that when ordered to charge out of a
trench . "You never hesitated ... you got out and
went." Got out and went for your mates. who
were counting on you to be by their sides ...
you got out and went for your country. because
you were the only thing standing between
Australia and the enemy .,. you got out and
went for posterity. so that future generations
would realize why their country is worth dying
for.
In my opinion. however. there is but one
quotation which adequately describes the
motivation behind the spirit of Anzac. It says
in a mere sixteen words what I have attempted
to say in my whole speech this morning. It
comes. of course. from the Bible: " Greater love
hath no man than this: that he lay down his
life for his friend. "
James Ferfolya - Year 12
Founder's Day
t
t
PRAYER FOR THE
CANONIZATION OF
DR. EDMUND
IGNATIUS RICE
a God. who in Your
love for the souls of
innocent
children didst choose
Edmund Rice to establish a
new family in Your Church
for their instruction. look
favourably. we beseech
You.
on his virtues and good
works. and. if it be for Your
glory and the sanctification
of souls. mercifully hear our
prayer that soon he may
be
raised to the Altars of Your
Holy Church.
Amen.
Mr. Ken Hartman delivering the
Anzac address at the College Assembly
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Teachers
Lately. it has become fashionable to question the
whole educational scene. and the role of teachers
in particular. Teachers. so the story goes. are a very
privileged group within the community who have
a relatively easy path to follow. topped off by holidays
that are the envy of the whole working community.
weak. and kind to those who are helpless. He
will persist until he causes justice to triumph .
and in him all peoples will put their hope."
Isaiah.
Those teachers who make up such an important
part of the St. Patrick's community come from an
enormous variety of backgrounds. and equally bring
a very wide range of talents to the education of the
students. There are teachers who are married and
those who are single. Many of the married teachers
have families which require. as families do. a great
deal of their time and effort out of school time. There
are those who climb mountains for their recreation:
others go running. paddle canoes. write histories.
compose poetry. sing in choirs. paint landscapes.
take photos. bake cakes. build computers. play
cricket. work with diabetics. ride bikes. coach
basketball. race horses and Spot trains. to name but
few. In their spare time as well. many of the teachers
upgrade their teaching qualifications. doing Masters
studies in education in such diverse subjects as
multicultural primary schools. human movement
skills and the writing of school histories. Thus. they
bring to the classroom an enormous variety of
backgrounds. skills and experience.
The one thing that unites them all is the fact that
they are sharing in an important ministry of the
Catholic Church. that of teacher. The Church has
always had the duty of scrutinizing the signs of the
times and of interpreting them in the light of the
Gospels. Thus. in language intelligible to each
generation. she can respond to the perennial
questions which men ask about this present life and
the life to come. and about the relationship of the
one to the other. For teachers. this task involves
healing. sharing. consoling and working with others
to make a new vision of life a reality for their students
and for one another. This role belongs to all teachers
and not on ly to those whose major teaching role
is in Religious Education. The good news of Jesus
Christ is present equally in the working out of a
complex Maths problem as in the interpretation of
a major art work: in the understanding of a poem
and in the skill and power of an athlete: in the
explanation of the laws of Physics and in the
explication of patterns of History: in the beauty of
a well-turned piece of woodwork and in the beauty
of the geographical landforms of nature.
In the middle of all this. we find the teacher. She
has many qualities. She is a nurturer of gifts. She
is the servant of those she works with and for. She
is a unifier of the talents under her care. She is a
kindler of minds. But. above all else. she is only
human. Teachers have to be all things to all men.
with the result that they are very poor insurance risks.
Nevertheless. they do persist. The best of them
dedicate themselves to their students with a singleminded devotion that is a joy to behold . When we
farewell men like John Greck after twenty-five years
of service: when we wish Glenn Burns all the best
in his new school after dedicating most of his short
working life to his school. St. Patrick·s. when we listen
to the tributes at the funeral of Joan Healey: then
we know what it means to be a teacher.
"Here is my servant. whom I have chosen. the
one I love. and with whom I am pleased. I will
send my Spirit upon him. and he will announce
my judgement to the nations. H e will not argue
or shout. o r make lound speeches in the
streets. He will be gentle to those who are
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The Diamond Jubilee
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of St. Patrick's College
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The Luceat Award, 1988
Citation of the Occasion of
Presentation to Rev. Brother
Bernard Mark Dynes M.A.
(Sydney), L.R.S. (Lateran)
Brother Bernard Mark Dynes was born in
Melbourne in 1916. He came to Strathfield and
was received into the Novitiate of the Christian
Brothers in 1935. He taught in study houses of
the Brothers a number of years, in the Brisbane
Seminary for priests, in schools at Young and
St. Mary's, Sydney and last twenty years of his
life at St. Patrick's Strathfield.
He had a distinguished academic career at
Sydney University winning classics scholarships
each year and graduating with First Class
Honours in both Latin and Greek. In 1952 he
took out his Master's Degree in Arts and First
Class Honours in Greek and was awarded the
University medal. He studied in Rome 1958-61
at the Lateran University and took out his
Licentiate in Religious Studies magna cum laude.
Brilliant as those achievements may be, it is
not for them that he is being honoured with
the Luceat Medal at this assembly but for his
years of devoted work at St. Patrick's to where
he came in 1968. He taught Latin, French,
Ancient History and Mathematics as well as
Religion classes with success, earning the
respect and gratitude of his students for the
detail of his teaching, as in the annotation of
the Latin texts. He has been a member of School
Syllabus Committee in Latin and Greek and is
an active member of the Classical Association
who on the occasion of his retirement three
years ago, presented him with a magnificent
edition of the Oxford Greek-English Lexicon, a
volume of over 2000 pages.
Joan Healey
Appreciation
An
Joan Healey did not need to preach
forgiveness. She smiled. That smile, forgave and
healed. Her tranquility prevented outbursts in the
making. It radiated from Joan. Quietly and surely
people noticed.
Ted received a card which summed up the
infiuence that Joan had: " She was an elegant,
lovely lady who will be sorely missed."
Joan had as well as this elegance, a fund of
interests. She was widely read . In politics. Joan was
fascinated by the Middle East. She would track
down books that would extend her views, and
would explore all sorts of issues. "Black Rain "
sitting in her shelves, showed that Japan and the
atomic bomb was also important. There were
books on South Africa, Ireland, Irving Stones
" Passions of the Mind" on Freud, it was a trip
through an educated mind to browse Joan's
shelves. She had instant, total recall of authors, or
of the books they had written.
Joan loved to watch sport with Ted. She never
missed a Rugby International in Sydney. When the
Davis Cup was at White City, Ted and Joan would
be there. If it was on N . she rarely missed a set.
And yet it was not sport which was her passion.
Joan delighted in nature films and documentaries
which traced exploration. Cousteau was one of
her heroes. Joan was very selective in what she
watched. but it was these trysts with nature which
fascinated he~. The soapies held no appeal at all.
There was more to the quiet elegant Joan. She
was adveturous, and decisive. She taught for
some time at St. Aloyisius. Then senSing the need
for a break from teaching, Joan took herself off and
did nursing at RPA. She met Ted in her second
year. and was married. So ended that career. She
was asked by the Jesuits to again teach in their
new Junior school, and did until Justin was born.
After, it was Br. Casey who approached her again
to come to the Junior School in Strathfield. At her
funeral were 11 boys who had been in her and
Ted's last classes.
Joan chose twice when it came to occupations.
Teacher and Nurse. Yet for most of her life, she
nurtured those in her home. The boys grew up
with Joan's care a daily experience. She took pains
with meals. The clock chimed as they hit the table.
It was not that she was compUlsive , just organised
and thoughtful. She was house proud. Joan loved
her home, and cherished it as one more sign of
the family she had around her. It was as if
ornaments and the house, glowed because they
all shared a deep belonging. And that belonging
was supplied by Joan the nurturer.
St. Patrick's had known her long before she was
asked to teach . She used to arrive daily with
her two sons, and collect them in the afternoon.
As a teacher, she became known as 'the little
doll'. It just suited her. She was petite and delicate.
Yet she had a sense of fun and mischief. Once
returning home after school, she stumbled near
the pool. One of her students, instead of rushing
to her aid called out: " Get up and go, baby."
Joan chuckled all the way home.
Some of her decisiveness showed when she
and Pauline Rutter took the first group off to Old
Sydney Town , and to the Pioneer Village. 'The little
doll' might have looked as delicate as porcelain,
but she was hardy. And she had an infectious
laugh, which endeared her.
The photographs show Joan, only slighly taller
than her boys, looking out tranquilly on the world .
Now, 'the little doll' has gone. This elegant.
lovely lady, will no longer appear on Ted's arm. All
who knew her will miss that presence. And aspired
to a little of the love in which Joan Healey was held .
Mr. T. McNamara
There was never a more devoted follower of
the College sporting teams , especially cricket
and football in which he coached or umpired.
But the time came when infirmity took its toll ,
as you can see, and he had to retire from active
work in the life of the school.
Brother Headmaster, I present to you Brother
Bernard Mark Dynes as a worthy recipient of
the Luceat Award for distinguished service to
the principles for which St. Patrick's College
stands.
Br. J. A. McGlade
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Ted Il- Joan Healey
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John Xavier Greek
Vale Mr. Glenn Burns
After an eighteen year association with the
John Greck came to St. Patrick's in 1962 and
has taught continuously on the staff for the past
26 years. As a teacher and also as a parent he
brought to the College an approach that has
endeared him to all as a most esteemed and
dedicated staff member.
His love of God and his spiritual outlook
permeated all of his actions, and in his dealing
with others it will surely be his sincerity and
sensitivity that will be most remembered by
those who came to know him well.
All aspects of his work were marked by a
meticulous approach as he constantly gave of
his best in encouraging his pupils to aspire to
the same degree of excellence. So much was
done quietly and unobtrusively towards the
formation of the characters of those in his
classes that his influence for good in the area
of pastoral care would be known only to those
who were fortunate enough to benefit from his
genuine respect and regard for others.
John 's cheerful readiness to help and
encourage others was clear evidence of his
understanding of human nature and its frailty
and of his own warmth of character and
courtesy,
It was in the staffroom that his gentle sense
of humour was revealed as he often regaled
an audience with stories which frequently
indicated his fixity of purpose when he thought
he was right or if he thought an injustice had
been done,
As he commences his retirement the College
will lose a valued and revered teacher. Students,
parents and teachers of the St. Patrick's
Community trust that the days ahead will be
rewarding in every way for John and his family.
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ColI~g~ our friend Mr. Bums is leaving St.
Patrick s for the pastures ofTrinity School green.
Mr. Burns began his association with this
school in 1971 as a student. His loyalty and
commitment to his College were evident from
a very early age, so much so that when he
reached his senior year in 1978 he was
appOinted as College Vice-Captain - a choice
which was universally popular with both staff
and students. If you wanted something done
well or something organised then you asked
young Master Burns.
While a student at university he continued
his association with the College through his
abiding interest in College rugby. He acted as
manager to the First XV from 1977 until 1987
when in 1988 he coached his own First xv.
However, Mr. Burns' chief love (though some
would wrongly respond , ' rugby ' ) was
undoubtedly Mathematics! In 1980 he returned
to his old school in a professional capacity as
a Mathematics teacher. TIme after time we heard
'square the first. square the second, twice the
first times the second ; get it right. son ' and other
useful mnemonics chorUSing his classroom a teacher of the most expert credentials and
a master of the methodology of the
Mathematics classroom! This Member of the
Australian College of Education is probably one
of the few persons in history to have completed
both a graduate and post-graduate course of
tertiary study which included twenty-seven
Mathematics subjects!
Glenn. as Sportsmaster, had few peers. He
'ran a tight ship'. He was organised, thorough,
and dedicated, demanding firm discipline but
always fair and consistent in his judgement. Of
Mr. Burns. students would write in Yearbooks
time and time again that he was 'Mr, St. Patrick's',
'was always there' or 'never left the College
grounds'. His influence wa s lacking in
ostentation. being always derived from firm
pri nciples based upon sincere concern .
Students notice attention and commitment
which are born out of action and not mere
rhetoric, and their assessment in this case was
accurate. This was dedication to put most others
to shame!
Mr. Burns, you are a gentleman in the finest
sense of the word . You are a man of
professionalism, caring, talent, dedication, and
peerless integrity. qualities which are becoming
increasingly rare in today's age. Your going is
our great loss. We wish you all good things at
your new school and know that it. too. will be
much the richer for your presence.
M. E. Robson
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St. Patrick's Sixty Years On
We are what we are today. for good or ill. because
the forces that have shaped our lives. A truism.
perhaps. but nevertheless essential for an
understanding of the type of person we are. or type
of nation that we have become . Academic
understandings. however interesting they may be.
are of little practical value unless they serve as
catalysts for change or planks for the defence of the
status quo.
something to say in the modern world . The traditions
are there. but so is the scope for new life. And. ~s
always was and always will be. the source of thIS
new life can be found in this quote from John's
Gospel:
"I have come so that they may have life and
have it to the full."
Change for the sake of change is not sensible. any
more than is the holding on tightly and uncritically
to the things of the past. Schools such as SI. Patrick's
should set the pace for change in such a way that
innovations can be properly assessed and the beliefs
of the past can be adequately defended by sound
and reasonable arguments.
The warp and the weave, the texture of a school
like SI. Patrick's cannot afford to be too rigid. lest
it give way to the strongest of the forces that will
certainly oppose it in the modern world. The
Australian poet James McAuley. writing in 1970
observed that "the real foundation of conservatism
lay in the recognition that we do not run the world.
but that we are asked to act responsibly in the world.
as best we can can among unsatisfactory and often
bewildering choices." Responsible actions is what SI.
Patrick's has been preaching for the past sixty years.
Brothers' Monastery and the Lawn Tennis Court
built by the P &. Fin 1930.
The world of St. Patrick's College in 1988 is very
different from that of 1928 when the whole grand
venture began. Social conditions and morals have
changed enormously over these years. Social
problems. not dreamed of by the founders of the
College. daily present themselves to the students
from every angle. How are these to be dealt with?
One tendency is to raise the drawbridge and
pretend that these problems exist only in the world
outside. and that St. Pat's is still the SI. Pat's of
" Digger" Crichton and "al l's well with the world".
The other extreme is to "throw the baby out with
the bathwater", to forget the past to subscribe to
the notion that what is new must be good. An
institution like St. Patrick's draws sustinence from its
past; it take pride in its 'Men of Renown'. But equally.
it should not. and is not afraid, to face up to the
realities of the modern world.
Another Australian poet. Kenneth Siessor wrote.
many years ago now. a quite magnificent poem
called 'Five Visions of Captain Cook'. co-incidentally
in connection with the 150th. Anniversary
celebrations of the coming of the British to the east
coast of Australia. In this poem. which is studied by
Year 12 students for their H.s.C., he draws the
distinction between the present time that is moving
forward into the future, and the present time that
is firmly rooted in the past. The one is "choked with
appetite to wolf up time" ; the other is "climbing out
of yesterday with sticky little feet". As we grow older.
as our future becomes more assured. and ultimately
as it becomes shorter in span. we tend to dwell more
and more in the past. where we are more
comfortable, and. to again quote James McAuley. we
tend to "romanticise away the limitations of evils
present in the old structures". The generation of
students now present at our College live in a present
which appears to them to have an almost unlimited
future.
A college like SI. Patrick's continually renews itself
through its students. Paradoxically. the older it gets.
the younger it becomes. Parents continue to send
their children to it for their education because it has
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S.P.c. Prefects in 1939. the
year the world went to war.
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Diamond Jubilee Ball, Hilton Hotel
August 13th, 1988
Jubilee Ball Organiser. Mrs. Phil Turley.
her husband and Former College Headmaster.
Br. Bill Greening.
The Debs. their partners. Bishop Murphy.
Br. Giacon and Mrs. Pat Good. Matron-oF-Honour
Br. Giacon &. Bishop Murphy
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Mrs. Pat Good. Matron-oF-Honour. with husband Tony.
one of the original first-day students of the College In 1928.
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Mr. Anthony Good
From Wonthaggi in Victoria to Strathfield. in
New South Wales in 1922. he saw life at St
Patrick's College. Strathfield as a Day One
student . Enrolment began with entrance
through two big doors (now sealed ) in the
Hickey BUilding to be greeted by Brother
Hanrahan. taking his name along with the other
38 students in his class on that first day.
Brother john Rewi "The Digger" Crichton was
to be his teacher that year commencing january
30. 1928.
The only building on the grounds was the
Hickey Building. You could stand on the land
and see Homebush and Flemington stations in
the distance. that first wet week of school in
1928. (Heavy rain had caused local flooding).
Every Thursday. Brothers Kent and Crichton
would borrow the Chev. truck from Mt St Mary's
and drive to Mortlake Pool for swimming
practice. "Games were not just a pastime. but
a way of preparing for life". Rugby League.
Cricket and Athletics were the sports played
and every boy participated in colour
competition.
In 1934. St Patrick's began to grow in size.
and for Tony schoolboy days gave way to a 44
hour week in a service station at Strathfield. The
salary. a kings ransom of five shillings per week .
Eighteen years as an accounts clerk with Qantas.
and frequent visits back to St Patrick·s. coincided with the outbreak of World War II. where
he saw active service from 1942-45. as a
wireless operator/ gunner. With the R.AAF. 459
Squadron. he saw action in the Middle East.
In 1951 he decided to take matters into his
own hands. and married Patricia. at St Patrick's
Parish Church. Parramatta. They have been
married now for 37 years.
His direct association with St Patrick 's
Swimming came about in 1969 when he took
over control of Swimming tuition from Mr Bert
Howe. who had been at the reins from 19611969. The College Pool had been completed
in 1961.
Some statistics from Tony's career in swimming
at St. Patrick's:
- 2 classes in the morning at 6 and 7 a.m.
- 2 classes in the afternoon 4 and 5 p.m .
- 400/ 500 in swimming groups over the
Christmas period
- Saturday morning 'Learn to Swim' groups
- Saturday afternoon St Patrick's Swimming
Club meets
In addition to his seventeen years spent at
Granville Pool. Mr Good has just completed his
eighteenth year in control of Swimming at st.
Patrick's College. an outstanding passage of
service to the College.
" With three generations of the Good family
involved with the S.P.c. club. the future is well
catered for".
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Mr Anthony (Tony) Good. has announced his
decision to retire as coach of Swimming at St
Patrick's College. Strathfield.
Mr Good. on behalf of the thousands of
individuals you have trained . tutored. and in
some of our minds tortured . for our own benefit.
we thank you for your knowledge. expertise.
and friendship over the many years. and we look
forward to your continued patronage of S.P.c.
Swimming.
" The mark of a true champion . is one who
can conquer the fear of making mistakes" - Mr
Good has conquered many of our fears.
Mr. S. 8erlyn
Mr. Good
by Des McNamara. Year II.
Every morning. when the swimming squad
turned up for training. most of us half asleep.
we were welcomed by a familiar smile. and told
that we had ten seconds to get into the water
or we could go home. This person was. of
course, Mr. Good, owner of the most familiar
face to be seen around the College pool.
My own association with Mr. Good goes back
about eight years. As long as I can remember,
he has been never less than kind and
encouraging to the swimmers under his care.
Nevertheless, he has always exercised a
discipline that was never cruel or overbearing.
The excuses he heard over the years would
never have bored him because we were always
coming up with new and better excuses as to
why we had not turned up to training the day
before.
Seriously, Mr. Good is one of the most
dedicated men that you could ever hope to
meet. He never slept in. and never failed to turn
up for training unless he told us before hand.
I am privileged to have known him well and
have no hesitation in admitting that he has had
a most positive and lasting influence on the
swimming squad of St. Patrick's College that
will be sorely missed.
Why Tonight's the Night
for the Class of '44
From The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday,
August 8 , 1988
By Roy Masters
On 4 / 4 / 44 at St. Patrick's College, Strathfield,
Brother Mazorini. a teacher of English, asked
two classes of 50 first- form students to consider
what they would be doing on the 5/ 5/ 55.
Eleven years, one month and one day later,
the students, then aged 24, answered his
question by organising a reunion at Cahill's
Elizabeth Street restaurant.
The guest-of-honour was Brother Mazorini
and the tradition continues tonight when 70 of
the students will greet the 70-year-old Christian
Brother at Tattersall's Club.
"They've all gone upmarket since Cahill's",
Brother Mazorini said yesterday.
" On the 6 / 6 / 66 we met at The Australia Hotel
and on the 7/7/77 it was at the Wentworth.
" But there is something special about the
8 / 8 / 88 because it is 44 years since the
4 / 4 / 44."
Mr. Peter Ferris. an organiser of the reunions,
says: " I remember the day as though it were
yesterday.
" Our class was supposed to go into town but
it was raining heavily.
" Brother asked us to write a composition and
I still have my lined exercise book where the
story begins, 'It was a very rainy day·...
Brother Mazorini is a remarkably active man.
Now at Christian Brothers, Waverley, he still
plays squash and coaches a football team.
Yesterday, he was in Goulburn for a reunion
of "the sevenths of the seventh", a class with
whom he began the tradition at St. Patrick's.
Goulburn. on 7/7/77.
The Sydney M o rning Herald. Monday. August 8. 19 88
His " boys" are his life.
He had a five-way. by-pass heart operation
12 years ago and " the first person to my hospital
bed was johnny O'Keefe," Brother Mazorini
said. " He was there within 10 minutes.
" He was wronged by that film of his life which
showed him as a brat.
" johnny had a great generosity of spirit. "
A fellow of the Australian College of
Education. Brother Mazorini has been to Russia
three times. the most recent visit being in
january.
He gave the address to Pope john Paul II at
the Opera House on behalf of the religious
orders.
" I finished with a sentence in Polish and the
Pope came down from his place and told me
my Polish was as good as his English."
Among the survivors of the class of '44 is
Mr. Vince Hatton of the meat wholesale firm
Hatton and Brown.
The Brown is Mr. john Brown. former Federal
Minister of Sport. who was enrolled at
Strathfield in 1945.
Mr. Ferris says: " We have joe Gibson who was
recently elevated to the District Court Bench.
Brian Muirhead from the Insurance Commission
and doctors, orchardists. schoolteachers .
bankers.
" Brother says that in the new century we
won 't have to wait every II years for dates like
4 / 4/ 44."
(They will occur on three consecutive years:
10/ 10/ 2010, 11 / 11/11 and 12/12/ 12 ).
" It's too complicated for me." said Mr. Ferris,
a senior partner in an international accounting
firm . ''1'11 just be happy to be around on
9/ 9 / 99.
'There is no doubt Brother Mazorini will be
around. "
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Australia's Bicentennial, 1788-1988
" You have a m ission to fulfil . a mission of love. but this
must begin in your own homes.
... Let's begin In t he place where we are. with the
people with whom we are closest. and then spread
out. "
Do to no one what you would not want done to you.
Give your bread to those who are hungry and your
clothes to those who are naked . Ask advice of every
wise person. Bless the Lord God in everything; beg
him to guide your ways and bring your paths and
purposes to their end.
Mother Teresa
Our Sporting Representatives
Tobit 14:16 - 17. 19 - 20
"Si parva licet componere magnis . ... "
" If one may compare small things with great .
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil. hold fast to what
is good : love one another with brotherly affection; out
do one another. in showing honour. Never flag in zeal,
be aglow with the spirit. serve the Lord . Rejoice in
your hope. be patient in tribulation. be constant in
prayer.
Life is eith~r a. daring adventure or nothing. Security
does not exISt In nature. nor do the child ren of men as
a whole experience it.
Avoiding danger Is no safer in the long run than
exposure.
Helen Keller
Rom 12:9 - 12
St. Patrick's College Silver Jubilee, 1928-1988
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M'''thew Donnellan. Warwick Marturia,
Joseph Symonds. Steven Vella ,
Robert Bavaro. Mr John Khoury (Coach )
ROW I Chris Sutton. Rdnil GunewMdene.
Dclmlen Malone (V.C.). Danny Ccorey (C).
Andrew Dolld. Tino Mian . Giuseppe
Megale
3RD XI SOCCER
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Michael Blomfield. Matthew Donnel lan.
Nella IannuzzI. Jonathan Barry.
Ga ry Krestenson. TIne Mia"
Row I , Chris Wong. John Fitzgerald.
David Mangan. Gulseppe Megale (C).
Alex Reuaroli. Simon Vanderhoek ,
Stanley Yip
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Eamonn Crean . Michael Sorbara.
Mr A Berrlman
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Robert Jamsek. David M(\cedone.
Andrew FMrugla
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ROW 2: Phillip Finnegan. Peter Cipolla.
Eric Mangravitl, Raymond Bechara.
Richard Gilmore. Bart Zanco.
Mr. A. Berriman
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Amerigo Gerace. Matthew Fitzgerald .
Adrian Cend ron. James Selleck.
losip Nekic
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Paul Anzellotti. Matthew McCrory.
Adam Rodowicz. Br. G. Giacon
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Paul Di Palma. Kevin Barry (C).
Ross Muratore. David Turley
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IS·B SOCCER
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Roben Cregan. Michael Botto.
Del Popolo. Br. G. Giaeon
ROW I: Lucas Cleverly. Dennis Mascaretto.
Michael Barnes. Matthew Kelly (C).
Joseph Sgambellone. Mark Seymon .
John Perin
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14-A SOCCER
ROW 2. Anthony Mlan, Gregory Hurrell.
Chris Pak. George (011 nard, lustln Lucas.
Rlchclrd BelfrY. Mr Roben Pak (Coach)
ROW 1 BIen Kelly. TImothy Reynolds.
MlChelel Stubbs ee), Amhony Drullt.
Edward Cendron. D.wld Gornley
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Thomas Galien a. Damlen Vella.
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Scan Byrne, Amhony Giamm~uco,
Rob ert Sidoti, Mr. N Nour
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Anthony rappalard o, Amhony Nassif,
Peter Humphreys,
Tony Valdivia, Hugh Driver, Joseph Ziino
Rugby
14 B SOCCER
ROW 2 Dominic Brookes. fabian Morgan.
P.lul Wilkinson . Craig Brad ney.
Daniel Devlco, Mr Robert Pak (Coach )
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M IChael Grew (e), Rick Sheehan.
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Matthew Walsh. Sydney Rogle.
Matthew Massasso. Chris Telnnc'!. ,
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Nikolaus Schiller. Anthony Barbera.
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Ch ri stopher Murray, David Henness,
Mau hew Hill, Douglas Turner,
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Des O 'Grady, David Massasso, Alex Taylor
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David Walsh . Mark Neilson (C).
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Michael Scallone. Nathan Cartwright.
Matthew O 'Grady. Andrew Murray,
Chris Halle. Gary Krestensen
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Chris lenere. Chris Coyle, raul Stanton.
Steven M cDonald. Matthew Weir,
Rober t Williams
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Michael Mahlo. Ad rian Conti.
lames Nixon. Aldan Pennycook.
Stewart Hennessy
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And rew M arre n. Jo hn Kelly.
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Paul McLeay. Michael Shanahan
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Ed O'Grady. Michael Settrldge
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Ben Quinlan ('I.e.). Ben Rochester (C).
Rod Dickerson, Jason laing. Ray Halllt
16- B RUGBY
ROW 3: Peter Starkey. Michael Donlevy.
Chris Behan
ROW 2: Simon Teagle. lames Flynn,
David Mangan, Uam Young. Chris Blayney.
David Burridge
ROW 1: Kevin Au-Yeung. John Dickson.
Michael O' Donovan. Michael Benad,
John Candottl. Paul Wilson.
Andrew Brassell
15-A RUGBY
ROW 3, Mr Brian McCullagh (Coach).
Damian Willis, Andrew Reynolds,
reter Wilklm.on . Daniel Garnetl (VC),
Robert Burland, James Lawson,
Craig Do/ph
ROW 2: George Obeid. Pat Warne.
Nathan McMahon. Chris Sullivan (C).
Nigel Dent. Andrew Haskew.
Stephen Malr
ROW 1: Polul Prldham. ChriS Carroll.
Andrew Hennessy. Kieran Doyle.
Matthew St Baker
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ROW 2: Robert Bishop, DM rin Gold s.
David Ricigliano . Greg Mu sgrave .
Robe n Burland. Damien Willis.
Mr. Brett Cowan (Coelch)
ROW I: Andrew Hend erso n.
Pan ick Warn e. Nathan M cM aho n,
Delvid l oughry. M t\ llh ew 51 Bdk er.
M c'u lhew Corri e, M ichelel Ho lli s
15 - C RUGBY
ROW 3: Peter Foley, lustln Co lley.
Breit Ridley. Phillip Guilfoyle.
Michdel Telylor
ROW Z, Mr P Cahill. M,lcolm Hall.
Ju stin Need s. Michele! Hdll. Darren Go ld s.
Delniel Johnstone
ROW I: Breit M cDo nelld. Brendan Dillon .
JUlieln Winder. Quinn Parsons (C).
Mark Aikens. John i.dmaro. M ichael Cri ss
14A RUGBY
Row 3 : Matthew McNt\marel, Murray Sooth,
Daniel Senad. Sen Johnson ,
David Mitchell
Row 2: Mr. G. Coulter. Andrew Skrzynecki.
Simon Lawson. Nicholas Shehadie,
Tim Condon. Mark Rooney
Row I: Sean O ·Hara. Robert Mangan.
Christian Jackson. Edward Obeld.
Dominic Furlong, Jason Giltany. Justin
Surt
13 · B RUGBY
ROW 2· Mr 8 Bat chelor, Juslln Mulccl.hy.
Adam Quinlan . Adrtim Losurdo,
Trent Doughty, Michael Ryan
ROW I Adrian Jallow. James Donovan.
Michael Melir. Marrin Secheny (C).
Mitchell Taylor. Damian Cleary.
Thoma5 Watson
14·C RUGBY
ROW 3 Mauhew Ryan. Darren Porrer,
Glenn Porrer. Roben Mcfarlane.
John Stanton. Maurice .F itzgerald
ROW 2: Mr P Wade. Kev," Abood.
Tim Mu1conry. Greg McMenus . Paul
McGirr.
Brendan Winder. M(\{thew Khoury.
Juhen Greening. Paul Heppell
ROW I Greg Abood, Mauhew O'Neill.
MlCh(\el Cas~no. Marc Grdham (C),
John Sarkis. FarJd Kairouz.
Damian Van Oploo
13·A RUGBY
ROW 3 · Malthew Williams .
Martin Cummings, Ian McDonald
ROW 2, Mr R McCabe. Stephen Wheldn.
Anthony Gough. Trent Grimes.
Shdun Bonny. Casimir SkiUecorn
ROW I' Peter McDonclld. Uam O ' Hara,
MIchael Garnetl. Jame s Marning (C).
Stuart Mulcahy. Richard Dickson.
Paul Munro
13C RUGBY
Row 3: (Left [0 Right ) Mr. S. Walsh.
Leonard McCarthy. Greg Buckley.
Paul johnston. Pete r Bennett.
Sean Keavney
Row 2: Luke FraWley. Damien Criuenden.
Tyrone McNulty. Gerard Witson.
Justin Robinson. Gerard 01ll0n
Absent: Chris Milgate.
Daniel Valentine. Brian Corbett.
Paul Donnelly. Paul McDonald
IZA RUGBY
Row 3, ( Leh 10 RighI) Br. LA. Benl (Coac h ).
Craig Broome. Shaun Connor.
Mark TIndale.
Row 2: Kingston lee Young.
John le Masurier. Michael Wotherspoon.
Matrhew FIsk. Roben Smith.
Craig Henderson
Row I: Greg Michell. Kieran Gallagher.
Matthew Moar. Stephen H,ukin {e }.
Damlen Abdallah. Mark Gllddon.
Luke McCiuskie
Absent: Mark Pritchard. Stuart Burnicle
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Cricket
2ND Xl CRICKET
ROW 2 . Steve Vella . Pelul f'annuti ,
Gerard Calilhanna. Steve Rodowkz.
Dave Henness. Robert leslie
ROW 1. Steve Nichols. f'clul Merchant.
Michael Mahlo, Gary Krestenson .
John FItzgerald. Andrew Scharenguivel.
Andrew Gliddon
Coa.ch Mr A Fitzgerald
U IS B CRICKET
ROW 2: Rod Dickenson. JamIe O 'Malley.
James lawson. Kevin Barry
ROW 1: Brett McDonald. Valentine Tse.
Adrian Cendron . NcHhan McMahon.
Rodney Yip
Coach: Mr. A. Fitzgerald
U 16A CRICKET
ROW 2: Chris Zen ere.
Michael Shanahan. Chris Behc'm,
Andrew Glugovcu
ROW Ie Dave W",lsh, Eamon Crean.
Michael Benad. John Dickson. Paul "add.
Jason lalng
Teacher- Mr I. Croke
U ISA CRICKET
ROW 2: Damien Willis.
M.,uhew McNamara. Neil levine.
Trenl Yates. ChriS Carroll.
Robert Bishop. Mr r Cahill
ROW 1: Robert Abbonizzlo.
M.ulhew Gome. Chris Sullivan.
Oc\nlel ~fnett, Manhew McCrory,
Michael Hollis
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UI4 A CRICKET
ROW 2: Brendan Dillon. Simon Lawson
Ben Taylor. Joseph Severino.
David Selmon. Mr. Brian McCullagh
(Coach)
ROW I: Brett Kelly. Matthew Khoury.
Justin Burt (C). Tony Mlilcic (VC).
Bill (aorey. TIm Krestenson
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U 14B CRICKET
ROW 2; Domonlc. furlong. TImothy Condon.
Justin Needs. Michael O'Dowd,
Gabnel Tressols, Mr R McCabe
ROW I, Michael Cassano. David Gormley,
raul fuzgerald (C). Adam Rodowicz.
Edward Cendron
U 14C CRICKET
ROW 2; Sean Kerns. Michael Grew.
Mark Graham, David Mitchell.
Danie l Connolly.
ROW I ~ Michael Saad. Sean O'Hara.
fabian Morgan, Dominic Srooks (C).
Robert Mangan. Paul Heppie
Absent. Lucas Cleverly (VC>.
Michael Donnelly. Matthew Tonkis.
Mr McKenZie (Coach)
CRICHTON cur CRICKET
ROW 2: lee Xavier. Damian Vella.
Matthew Williams, Jeremy Gilroy.
And rew McCrory
ROW 1: I. Robtnson. John Lancaster.
Mitchel Taylor (C). Robert Smith.
Damian Abdallh<l
CR ICHTON cur CR ICKET
ROW 2: Matthew Fisk. Craig Broome (C),
Paul Levine . Adam Sklppen.
Gregory Mulcahy
ROW I: Narhan Kelly. Peter Michael.
Sydney Roglc. Matthew Moar.
Richard DiCKson. Dam len Crittenden
CRICHTON cur CRICKET
ROW 2: Christopher Tannc\.
Michael Garnett (C). Anrhony Gough.
Michael Mair
ROW I: Simon Berry. Peter McDonald .
Samuel Calm~'n . Liam O' Hara.
Thomas Watson
III
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Basketball
SHELL CUP BASKETBALL
Damian Malone, Evan Stylianou.
Warwick Marturla. Richard Vranic.
Mark Smith. Damian Za.hra.
Justin Morgan
IBAs BASKETBALL
ChriS Woo . M..uk Smith . M ichael Donlevy.
Craig Trainor. Damlen Zahra
IB's BASKETBALL
Row 2: Andrew Brogden. Mark Mcleay.
Paul Mcleay
Row I: Michael O'Neill. Michael Botto.
Sean Murray, Robert Burland.
Matthew MacDonnell
Absent: Mr. L MacDonnell (Coach )
1M 's BASKETBALL
Br. C M . Peel (Coach ). Robert Mangan,
Lynton Jeffrey, Damlen Xavier.
Simon Cathro . Andrew Styllanou.
Laurence Rooney. Mark Mangan
Absent: Trent Yates, Daniel Benad
IB B's BASKETBALL
ROW 2: lames Nlxson. Antony Zambolt.
lamln Byrne
ROW t : Greg Matwelev. Mark Voettel .
Andrew Roumanos. Stan Yip.
John Dickson
16 B's BASKETBALL
Phillip Roumanos. Peter O 'Neill.
Simon FInlay. Mark Goller, Chris Dixson
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IUNIOR SHIELD BASKETBALL
Row 2: Simon Cathro. Robert Burland.
Sean Murray. Andrew Brogden.
Trent Yates, Andrew Styllanou.
Matthew MacDonnell. Br. C M . Peel
(Coach l
Row 1: lyncon Jeffrey.
Andrew Roumanos. Michael Botto.
Michael O 'Neill. Mark Mangan
I4's BASKETBALL
Kieran MacDonell. Nathan Martock.
Michael fokkes. Andrew Mattock.
Marcus Van Clovis. Matthew O 'NeIll.
Sam Caiman
Absent: Mr. L. MC\cDonnell (Coach)
Swimming
14A's BASKETBALL
Br. C. M . Peel (Coach). Richard Dixon.
Andrew Salgado. Paul Carter. David Ho.
lames Yip
Absent: And rew Hanham. Paul Napoli.
Marcus Van Clovis
14 B's BASKETBALL
MMk Smith. Gary German. Glen lucas,
Sean Keagany, Matthew Cleary.
Stephen M cGowan. Luke Frawley.
Conrad fredlanl
I7'S &. OPENS SWIMMING
ROW 2: Mr. B Cowan, Luke Lowry.
Craig Traino r. Warwick Marturia,
Matthew O 'Grady. Tom fisher.
Mr. R. Beasley, Mr. R. Sullivan
ROW 1: Des McNdmara, David Mcllwaine.
Alex Taylor. Joseph Symond .
Steven Turley, Troy Del -Grande
IS's &. 16', SWIMMING
ROW 2: Mr R. Sullivan. Craig Dolph.
Andrew Smollett, E.dward O ·Grady.
Christopher Behan. raul Pridham.
Mr R. Beasley. Mr. B Cowan
ROW I: John Sorrwell. Eamon Crean ,
Alex Taylor. loseph Symond.
ratrick Dwyer. Nath.:1n Gavin
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Sportsmaster's Report
1988
On commencement of this summary of the
sporting endeavours of the College during
1988 I wish to congratulate the entire school
community for their interest and participation
in the various sporting areas offered by the
College. In particular the students who gave
so generously of their time throughout the
year need to be recognised . It is not easy to
maintain such a commitment in so many areas,
and so your efforts are appreciated.
12 . 13 &. 14 YEA RS SWIMMING
ROW 2 . Anthony Behan , Thomas Galetta ,
Anthony Gough. Douglas Panon .
lohn 5(,:\nton . Darren Poner.
Chris Wilkins, Damel Totaro.
Mr R. Sullivan
ROW I · Thomas W.nson . Simon Kuzyl.
Andrew Sar twell . Alex Taylor.
Joseph Symond . Matthew M Oclf,
Nathan Kelly
A Sporting Melange
CRICKET
During the last week of the Christmas school
holidays the 1st XI cricket team took part in
the Combined Christian Brothers Carnival
hosted by St. Laurence's College, Brisbane.
The standard of our team was excellent both
on and off the field . My thanks to Mr. McCabe
and Mr Cahill who made the journey with the
team.
On returning to school the three
competitions which we enter each season
continued with the 2nd XI playing with the
Strathfield Cricket Club. the UI3 and UI5
playing in the Northern District Cricket
Association competition and the UI4 and UI6
playing in the Western Suburbs Cricket
Association. The 1st XI continued their
invitation matches between various schools.
The UI4 A team were the Western District
Cricket Association 's Under 14 premiers.
Congratulations to their coach, Mr McCullagh.
the captain Justin Burt and the members of
the team on this fine result.
SWIMMING
The swimming season continued into the
new year with carnivals held at St. Pius,
Waverley, Trinity, Cranbrook, The Combined
Christian Brother's Carnival and our own
Invitation .
This year was particularly successful. We
were able to win the senior and intermediate
shields at the Combined Christian Brother's
carnival and at our own carnival were
successful in the senior shield.
BASKETBALL
Once again we competed in the Friday night
competition at Auburn Basketball stadium. It
was most encouraging to see the enthusiasm
of our players on the courts, many of our senior
players were also involved with coaching of
junior sides. Also because of the schedule
some games had to be played rather late on
the Friday nights and the same players had
to back up to play their cricket matches early
the following morning.
RUGBY
The number of teams fielded this year was
the same as in previous years. The season
commenced with some hard early rounds
which certainly produced some interesting
results. The Rugby invitation carnival was once
again a successful day with many of the
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opposition teams expressing, how much they
enloyed the day. Congratulations to the U 14
and UI5 teams who both won their divisions.
The season concluded with a presentation
night at which all were present to receive
pennants and awards.
SOCCER
The 1st XI had quite a successful season with
a good win / loss record . This year also saw
the team progress to the semi - finals of the
Independent Schools Cup only to be defeated
by Waverley College. The team is to be
congratulated on this achievement. I thank Mr.
Khoury for his organisation of the season and
the soccer presentation night.
ATHLETICS
The athletics season was changed to a new
time in the calendar keeping in line with the
G.P.s. and CAS. schools. It preceded the
winter season. Because of the change the
annual trip to Canberra to compete in the
Combined Christian Brother's Carnival had to
be cancelled . The season is also somewhat
shorter however this did not deter the athletes
from competing enthusiastically.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
There is always a large number of people
that give generously of their time and effort
and sometimes, hopefully not too often these
services are taken for granted.
To the coordinators of the various sports
I wish to extend a special vote of thanks for
your enthusiasm and dedication to the task
at hand in organising the student body.
Cricket ..... . ........... Mr. Rod McCabe
Swimming . .. ......... Mr. Robert Sullivan
Rugby ....... . .. . .... Mr. Brian McCullagh
Basketball . . ........... Mr. Stephen Burke
Along with these there is always a large
number of staff members who ' offer their
services. The extraordinary generosity of
these people that serve the sporting
commitment of the school is both unique and
monumental.
To the large number of parents who are only
too willing to help out or are there each week
to watch the progress of your son and his team,
I extend a vote of thanks .
To the players who are prepared to give of
their time so generously for the benefit of the
College. to those who do not or cannot play
but are there behind the scenes giving support
to others, your efforts also do not go unnoticed
and are appreciated.
The groundsmen Messrs Col Tallis and Mark
Mitchell have done such a marvellous job
with the ovals during the year and have borne
the brunt of late changes to schedule always
with a cheerful smile. I especially would like to
thank these men.
Finally, on behalf of the entire College I
would like to congratulate those students of
Year 12 that have been awarded special
sporting prizes.
G. Burns.
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RUGBY MASTER'S
REPORT
SOCCER
1988 was indeed a great year for soccer at
S.P.c. Eleven teams represented the ColI.ege ~n
various age groups and for the first time In
recent years we had three teams in the Open
Division.
The success in soccer can be attributed to
a number of factors. The standard of play was
generally very high. The attitude of the pl~~ers
to training and to teamwork was always positive.
The high regard for good sportsmanship and
fair play in all the games was paramount. Much
of the success is due in no small way to our
dedicated coaches who strove to .make the
soccer season both rewarding and enloyable for
all their players. Fi nally. 1988 saw the
introduction of " Soccer Corner", a weekly
soccer newsletter which became very pop~lar
because of its informative and entertaining
nature.
Our thanks must go to the many players,
coaches and parents who took such a great
interest in soccer in 1988. We look forward to
an even better season in 1989.
John Khoury
The
fourth
Annual College Rugby
Presentation Night was a fitting conclusion to
a wonderful season of efforts on the Rugby field .
It was the biggest attendance of players ever,
with many having to stand, despite the fact that
players and parents only were invited.
In the presence of special guest-speaker, Mr.
Merv McCormack, as well as Headmaster,
Brother Giacon, and Deputy Headmaster,
Brother Bent, all players were presented with
their pennants, and the award winners with their
trophies. The behaviour of the students was
commended by many adults present, as was
their demeanour on stage . The whole
atmosphere of the night provided an " official
end to the season" that had class and showed
that the players had obvious pride in each
other's achievements.
-~T~ino Mian receiving an award for his refereeing work
during the season.
On the night of the Rugby League " Dally M
Awards", famous coach, jack Gibson, was asked
what was the main task of a coach. He replied
that it certainly wasn't just to win , otherwise
you would have a lot of failures each season.
He maintained that keeping harmony, a balance:
keeping the team competitive, were the main
aims.
I refer to his comments because, during the
season, I heard a few remarks about how poorly
st. Pat's Rugby was going. I would like to say
such comments are too general and many
teams and individuals would be offended by
them. It would be up to each individual, player
and coach, to evaluate his own efforts this past
season. Our College Anthem contains the line
"That's why we strive for victory".
I see "victory" as "doing your best" and I see
the "striving" for the victory as the essence of
the true value of competitive sport.
The fact is, we play against some of the best
Rugby schools in Sydney and this year's draw
was more difficult than previous ones. It is only
by playing against the best that we will develop.
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SOCCER STATISTICS 1988
WON
LOST
DREW
Pau I Kellett
9
3
I
Second XI
joh n Khoury
3
7
3
-
Danny Coorey
Third XI
Pau I Kellett
2
4
3
-
Giuseppe Megale
TEAM
COACH
First XI
16A
An drew Berriman
10
I
2
16B
An drew Berriman
9
2
I
ISA
Kevin Barry
8
0
4
ISB
Br. G. Giacon
4
I
3
14A
Ro bert Pak
7
2
3
14B
Ro bert Pak
4
4
3
13A
Br. P. Oxman
2
9
2
13B
Naz ih Nour
8
3
2
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L.-
BEST &.. FAIREST
TEAM AWARD
justin Morgan
Kim Cossutta
Andrew Noyes
Terence Wong
Christopher Pak
Daniele Fochesato
-
-
Robert jamsek
Phillip Finnegan
Kevin Barry
john Perin
Michael Stubbs
Michael Grew
Chris Tanna
Matthew Cleary
It has again been a pleasure for me to work
with the College Sportsmaster, Mr. Glenn Burns,
in promoting Rugby in the College. I thank the
coaches for submitting their reports each week
for the magazine. Thanks go to Mr. ':Aic~ael
Robson for his highly entertaining contribution ,
"Scene" in each week's issue. I think he reached
new heights in sporting journalism this year.
The Invitation Rugby Carnival was a huge
success and our Year II students who acted as
officials were superb. The atmosphere on the
No I oval in the finals had to be seen to be
believed. The Carnival has become a major part
of the Rugby Calendar. I was especially grateful
to Brother Bent, the Deputy Headmaster, for
being present and distributing the awards.
Rugby is a voluntary activity at the College
- and that applies to staff as well as students.
I think we should not take for granted the time
and efforts of the various staff members who
worked in Rugby in any way.
I make no apology for the high standards of
dress and behaviour that are demanded of our
players. Many schools have commented on our
presentation, both on and off the field . The way
boys turn up in college uniform and in tracksuit
is certainly noticed and commented on. While
such a procedure is a rule, the majority have
carried it out with pride and obvious cooperation.
Next year is the 25th year of Rugby at S.P.c.
- the Silver jubilee of College Rugby. I look
forward to it being a big year. There will be a
number of "specials" to commemorate the
occasion.
At the conclusion of the Presentation Night.
Mr. Tony Garnett, representing a number of
parents, launched a drive for finance for a
"Rhino" machine for scrummaging, mauls, rucks
and lineouts. He was very pleased with the
response he received and felt confident the
college would receive the machine. He stressed
to the parents that such a machine would not
only assist in improving techniques , but would
especially assist in decreasing the "risk of injury"
factor for our players.
Finally, could I thank all the students who
represented St. Pat's in Rugby. You have made
the effort to " strive for victory". It is easy to
criticise from the sideline, but the only people
who are never criticised are those who do
nothing. Your efforts have contributed to the
fabric that is St. Patrick's.
I congratulate the award winners, and I know
they will be the first to admit the contribution
of their team mates to their doing so well.
Opens:
16's:
IS's:
14's:
13':
12's:
Best and Fairest Players:
Michael Massara
Ben Rochester
Daniel Garnett
Eddie Obeid
james Marning
Stephen Harkin
Junior Clubman Medal: Ben Rochester
Senior Clubman Medal: Chris Ayoub
Team Awards:
First 'X:II: Ian Harkin
2nd 'X:II: Chris Murray
3rd 'X:II: Chris Blayney
16A:
Ben Quinlan
16B:
john Dickson
ISA:
Chris Sullivan
ISB:
Michael Hollis
ISC:
Quinn Parsons
14A:
TIm Condon
14B:
Chris Wilkins
14C:
Greg McManus
13A:
Michael Garrett
13B:
Adrian jollow
13C:
Peter Bennett
12A:
Luke McCiuskie
Mr, B, McCullagh
Rugby Master
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IAN HARKIN was captain of the First XV and
played as breakaway. Ian earned the respect
of the team by his quiet determination and
his ability to read the game. He showed a
loyalty to his family. team and college and was
the recipient of the First XV Team Award.
Team Reports
FIRST xv
The following is what was said about the
1988 First XV by Rugby Master. Mr B.
McCullagh. at the Rugby Presentation Night
while they stood on stage. Coach . Mr G. Burns.
then comments on each player.
If a boy has the necessary talent. his aim
should be to play A Grade football and test
that talent against the best that other schools
have to offer.
First XV football is in a class of its own. The
gap between it and . even Seconds. is
enormous. Ask the players who have done
both.
The young men before you were the best
we had at S.P.c. and they had to put
themselves
against
some
mighty
combinations. Wins were rare. and it takes a
special character to keep coming back when
the going gets really tough .
Despite the infrequency of the wins. First
XV coach. Mr. Burns. assured me that the team
gave 100% at each and every training session.
never lacking determination and. indeed.
optimism. One of their characteristics was
their dignity in defeat.
Their wins were like nuggets of gold. to be
treasured and enjoyed. The one ove~. Waverle~
was particularly valuable. as was the revenge
win over Chevalier in the more moderate
Sydney climate.
MICHAEL MUSARRA received the Taylor
Trophy for the Best and Fairest Player in the
Opens. This was his second year as full-back
for the First XV He had the ability to be in
position for the high ball and take it
successfully with monotonous regularity.
CHRIS AYOUB was the recipient of the
Senior Clubman Medal. Chris played the last
two years in the Opens as half-back. The
quality ball that Chris was able to deliver for
the backs was a hallmark of his game.
ROBERT LESLI E was loose head prop. Robert
showed much determination when he lost just
on two stone in weight to ensure he would
be fit enough to make the First XV That
determination saw him consistently come
third in the weekly run.
Most of these young men have now
concluded their S.P.c. Rugby careers . some
of which were eight to nine years long. and
they did it against some of the finest teams
in Sydney. They always "strove for victory" and
were "our best".
I ask that you give them the applause and
honour they deserve for the way they wore
the All Black jersey with pride and dignity.
B. McCullagh
PETER KITE was hooker. Possessing a quiet
determination. he worked hard to improve his
own game and. as well. to assist others around
him. Peter also completed his second year in
the Open division.
TOM FISHER was tight head prop. He was
an excellent scrummager in the tight play.
using his great strength to advantage. This was
his second year in the Open division.
PETER ATWOOD played in the second row
position after captaining the 16A XV the
previous year. He also showed excellent
scrummaging ability. A thinking player. he
always looked to exploit any weakness in the
opposition.
ZIAD INDARI played second row.
completing two years in the Opens division.
His lineout and scrummaging techniques were
of the highest order. Coupled with his
aggressive approach. these assets were of
great importance to the team.
DAVID MclLWAINE played breakaway. Like
any good loose forward. he was never far from
the ball. A thinking player. he was enterprising
in attack and courageous in defence.
TONY ISHAK was in the No.8 position. This
was Tony's first year at S.P.c. and his first year
at Rugby. He was also never far from the
breakdown and was the second highest scorer
of tries in the team .
PETER COOPER was five-eight. He filled this
vital position well. co-ordinating play in the
backs. His rugged defensive skills were put
to good use on many occasions.
STEPHEN HAMILTON was inside centre. He
was able to take the ball up to the defence
and set up second phase with skill. This was
Stephen·s first year at playing Rugby and he
adapted well.
STUART CRISS was outside centre. Coming
from the previous year's 16A XV. his defence
was sound and. in attack. he always looked
to feed his wingers. He capped his senior
year's Rugby with selection in the Combined
Catholic Colleges First XV.
JULIAN DOYLE completed his third year in
the Opens. the last two being in the wing
position for the First XV. julian was equal
second try scorer in the side. His experience
was reassuring to other members of the team .
JOHN QUINN completed his second year
in the Opens. He played wing in the First XV
and was the leading try scorer. He was also
leading try scorer in the previous year's
Second XV. His main asset was his ability to
finish a movement. using a quick turn of pace.
The Tunnel"
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OTHER TEAMS
The Second XV, coached by Mr. Adam Taylor,
was, in his words , outstanding for the quality
of its tackling and back-line defence , right
from the start of the season. In their last four
games, particularly, they scored pOints in the
second half. These four games were
extraordinary. In each they scored a try in the
last five minutes of the match to snatch a
victory. Mr. Taylor stated he was very proud
fo their efforts. They had 6 wins and 7 losses,
scoring 87 with 141 against. The 2nd XV Team
Award went to Chris Murray.
The Third XV had a rocky start to the season
and the debacles against S.j.c. and Knox
emphasized that something had to be done.
After these two games, with the best trainers
from the Thirds and Fourths joining to make
one team - the College Third XV, the team
became settled. A 6-6 draw against Waverley
was the result, with many close games to
follow. The Team Award went to Chris Blayney.
The 16A XV had a really tough season. Under
16 football is where you separate the men from
the boys, and Mr. Chris Comerford
emphasized that his men developed into a
strong and loyal unit. Aside from the usual
post-match doldrums, there was nothing to
indicate a lack of spirit. Indeed, "doing one's
best" could have been the motto for this team.
They did their best and they can be proud.
The close scores indicate the nature of the
16A competition. The U. 16 Best and Fairest
Award went to Ben Rochester, while the 16A
Team Award went to Ben Quinlan.
The 16B XV, coached by David Graham and
Simon Moran , had a very hard season, as did
the 16A's. Nail-biting games were the two
against S.P.X. The High game was another. The
boys tried to playas a team and, to their credit.
rallied after the disastrous game against S.j .c.,
to make certain that future games were won
or. at least. close. The 16B Team Award went
to john Dickson.
The 15A XV had as its major aim to improve
on their previous season. Coached by Mr. Brian
McCullagh . they
trained
hard
and
professionally. Losing their early games in
close encounters. they did not give up and
went on to record a season of II wins. 6 losses.
with 174 For and 90 Against. One of the
122
highlights was the team's first ever defeat of
Trinity. beating them 18-0 in a fine display of
Rugby. Another highlight was the winning of
the Invitation Shield . To do that they had to
beat the previously undefeated St. Aloysius
twice on the day. Damian Willis. promoted
from the B's mid-season. was top point scorer
with 40. Close behind him was Andrew
Haskew with 9 tries. Best and Fairest Player
for the 15's was Daniel Garnett. and Chris
Sullivan received the 15A Team Award.
The 15B XV. coached by Mr. Brett Cowan.
had an outstanding season. with 8 wins. 3
losses and 2 draws. The 177 points For. and
43 Against. showed how they dominated
many of their games. The draws were battles
to the end, while the games against Chevalier
netted them 72 points. Several of the players
participated in the Invitation Rugby Carnival
in the 15's division . Seventeen players scored
points for the 15B's during the season - a
real spread. The 15B Team Award went to
Michael Hollis.
The 15C XV. coached by Mr. Paul Cahill. had
a winning season with 8 wins . 4 losses and
a draw. Quinn Parsons. as captain of the team.
led his men well and they rallied around him
with stacks of spirit. The 0 -6 10ss to Newington
did not deter them and they went on to record
some fine victories . the highlight of the season
was the game against Trinity. Down 9-4. with
seconds to go. they scored on the bell and
converted to earn a win . The 15C Team Award
went to Quinn Parsons.
The 14A XV. coached by Mr. Glenn Coulter,
had a winning season of 8 wins. 6 losses and
2 draws. The closeness of their competition
is emphasized with liS points For and 92
Against. Wins such as 6-4 and losses such as
0-3 and 3-4 further emphasize the point. Mark
Rooney. on the wing. scored 10 tries - a
tribute to the team 's style of play. Perhaps the
highlight of the season was the winning of
the Invitation Shield. After drawing the first
two games. the boys defeated Waverley 11o in the Final . after having drawn 6-6 in the
preliminary game. Early in the season the boys
had lost 3-4 against Waverley. and they had
several players out in the Shield games. The
Best and Fairest Player Award went to Eddie
Obeid and the 14A Team Award went to Tim
Condon.
The 14B XV was coached by M
T
M N
h
r. ,om
camara w 0 was capably assisted by Year
12 student. Matthew Donnellan. Chris Wilkins
was outstanding as captain of the team . The
team had a. great record with 9 wins to 4
losses. scoring IS 7 with 71 against Stephen
Casey-Nug~nt. playing as outside-centre,
scored II tfles and finished the season with
5.5 pOints. The close games against S.P.X. were
highlights of the season and the boys were
unlucky to go down narrowly to Barker and
N~",,:ington. The 14B Team Award went to Chris
Wtlklns.
Coached by Mr. Peter Wade , the 14C XV
developed a team spirit that was outstanding.
Mr.. Wade emphasized it was extremely
difficult to select a Team Award winner as so
many were deserving of the honour. The team
became so closely knit that when a player was
promoted there were often conflicting
feelings. The boys had a winning season with
7 wins,S losses and a draw. The Team Award
went to Greg McManus.
The 13A XV managed to get 5 victories and
2 draws in a very tough competition. Their
early games had coach. Mr. Rod McCabe
wondering what he would have to do to mould
them into a side. Various changes were made
and . eventually. things started to happen.
There were many close games. The boys
narrowly missed making the Final in the
Invitati,on Cup. The Best and Fairest Player in
the 13 s was james Marning. while the 13A
Team Award went to Michael Garnett.
Coached by Mr. Bernard Batchelor the 13B
XV ha?a difficult season. They show~d plenty
of SPirit and Improved dramatically. Close
games were 0-0 and 4-0 over Chevalier. For
many In the team it was their first season in
High School. Rugby. Those with real spirit will
back up ~galn next year and will benefit from
this year s experience. The 13B Team Award
went to Adrian jollow.
Coached by Mr. Stephen Walsh, the 13C XV
had a lean season as far as victories were
concerned, but they were there, proud to be
wearing the Blue, Black and Gold of the
Colleg~. The Boys' win and draw against
Chevalier were the highlights of the season.
The 13C Team Award went to Peter Bennett.
~?ached bX B!othe.~ Laurie Bent. the " Mitey
12 s were Mighty In spirit and results.
Brother Bent stressed they worked hard at
training and gave of their best on Saturdays
Their team work improved and the strong and
fine .Ieadership of their captain, Stephen
Harkin. was a major factor in this regard.
Brother Bent thanks Mr. Boccanfuso for his
assistance in coaching and the big number of
parents and supporters who encouraged the
boys. This was the Boys' first year in High
School Rugby and they made a fine start. Their
9 wins to 3 losses record. with 270 points
for and. 51 against, speaks for itself. john
Lemasufler scored 60. while great try scorers
were Matthew Fisk (10), Craig Broome (9) and
Matthew Moar (8).
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1988 SEASON'S RUGBY RESULTS
v NEWINGTON
I st xv 2nd XV 3rd XV 16A
14-30 9-17 6-23 0-17
168
Q-42
15A
0-3
158
0-0
v SYDNEY HIGH
4-10
6-21
3-11
10-0
3-0
0-3
v
v
v
v
11-15
4-43
4-20
19-7
6-3
0-18
3-28
7-13
0-30
0-76
0-51
6-6
4-0
0-10
0-7
7-0
10-0
0-42
9-12
16-9
22-0
4-22
0-6
7-16
28-0
Oxley
32-0 0-0
20-6 22-4
6-0
12-4
0-8
4-6
3-9
10-0
0-3
6-3
6-6
21-10
17-0
3-6
0-6
3-4
0-22
v CRANBROOK
v BARKER
v TRINITY
6-8
SI.Gregs
6-12
3-10
0-38
0-3
7-4
11-9
0-0
0-13
0-24
0-15
0-17
0-24
18-0 16-0
SJC'B'
0-10 0-10
3-6
3-3
13-0
6-3
0-13 18-0 6-16
v CHEVALIER
15-9
19-15
0-4
30-4
34-0
12-12
0-4
0-6
CHEVALIER
SJ C
KNOX
WAVERLEY
v S PX
v GOULBURN
v S.PX.
v Other Games
12-21 6-4
p'matta
15-9
SI.And.
22-6
FIRST XV
WESTS CUP
v Fort 51. (won) 16-7
v S J.C. (lost) 3-6
20-4
18-0
40-0
10-3 10-0
P'matta
10-4
15A
INVITATION SHIELD
v S.P.X. 9-6
v SI. Aloysius 9-0
v SI. Aloysius
(Final) 20-0
ADDRESS TO THE
COLLEGE
Given by Mr. Merv McCormack
on the occasion of the
1988 RUGBY PRESENTATION NIGHT
Six months and fifty-five years ago, a saddened
group of young men trooped off a sports field nearby
here, and made their way to the dressing sheds. It
was half-time in their first football match of the
season. As they sat quietly on the old wooden
benches, their young coach passed around the
oranges. The coach, Brother Basil Healey, was a little
concerned . His team was behind 0-38.
Brother Healey, waiting patiently for the players
to regather their breath, paced thoughtfully amidst
his young charges, a quiet word here, a pat on the
back there, And as he prepared to speak, summoning
whatever wisps of wisdom he could generate, a
boomish Irish brogue, which Brother Healey instantly
recognized as the opposition coach 's, bellowed
through the dressing-room's thin walls:
" 38-0, 38-0 ... it should be 88-0".
By full time, it was !
The above incident is one of the stories associated
with the first football team from St. Patrick's College,
Strathfield in 1933.
Three months ago Mr. McCullagh invited me to
speak to you tonight. Literally hundreds of stories
have drifted through my mind since then , but I chose
to commence with the story of the 0-88 loss because
124
15C
0-6
14-0
Tri nity
18-3
SI. And.
10-0
4-15
10-9
Oxley
0-10
16-0
27-3
0-20
0-3
3-4
13A
14C
148
8-12 0-22 3-36
Shore
12-4 38-0 0-26
Oxley
23-0 -14-0
- -4-03-14 0-0 6-48
0-12 0-26 0-21
8-4
14-6 0-40
10-4
6-0
18-0
13-0
6-12
12A
7-17
Shore
0-40 43-0
Sl.lg.
16-4 19-0
0-58 10-12
Q-46 30-4
0-4
0-35
SPC 12'5
0-20 54-0
13-4
14-0
10-4
0-0
0-14
0-14
14-4
B~e
3-8
3-10
3-32
0-62
0-18
0-25
4-30
6-4
34-0
12-0
8-28
0-8
Oxley
10-0
0-34
8-19
3-10
18-6
8-10
10-3
0-16
4-0
0-0
6-4
7-4
4-0
9-6
0-10
0-22
Bye
10-6
14-4
Oxley
37-0
Way.
'B'
32-0
14A
10-0
4-8
14A
INVITATION SHIELD
v S.P.X. 0-0
v Waverley 6-6
v SI. AlOYSIUS 8-3
v Waverley
(Final) 11-0
138
0-50
0-14
0-0
4-22
0-35
0-19
0-44
13C
0-56
13A
INVITATION CUP
v S.P.X. 0-0
v Waverley 0-10
v SI. Aloysius 10-0
of the special message it has for all of us.
'The 1933 team did score some great victories.
Their's is a story of courage and commitment. It is
a story of players who came back from adversity.
It is a story of players who picked themselves up
off the floor; who conquered the most constant of
one's opponents ... one's self!
How beautifully are these very sentiments
captured in the verse of our College Anthem :
" For God, for Queen, and Country,
For Faith and Nation both.
That's why we strive for victory,
On that we take our oath ...
The noblest code of chivalry
We bring to every test. "
The captain of the college's 1973 First X:V, present
Junior School Headmaster, Mr. Rick Russo, went on
to play almost 200 First Grade games with the
Western Suburbs club . He achieved numerous
representative honours, including captaining the
State's Under 23 Team in front of 30,000 spectators
at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Three weeks ago he told me that the greatest
honour that he had achieved in sport was to play
Rugby for this college. I hesitated .
First
" Surely there must have been other moments, in
other teams . . . ?"
x:v
"No", he replied. "My proudest moments were
spent running onto No. 1 oval at the college. It is
still where I feel home."
Ten years later, on t he ve ry sa m e oval , t he
from St. Patrick 's w as in th e process
First
of being compre hensively beaten by Knox
College, w hen an incid ent o ccurred wh ich I
believe I will never fo rget.
x:v
The St. Patrick 's First XV was behind 6- 36 .
They had sp ent fifte en minutes defending
t hei r own line, wh en suddenly a half break
t urn ed into a fifty metre charge toward s the
Kn ox lin e.
~i r Donald Bradm an o nce wrote :
When conSidering the stature of an at hlete,
I set g reat store on certai n qualities wh ich I
believe to be essential in addition to skill. They
are t h? t the person conducts his or her life
:VV lth digni ty, With cou rage, and pe rhaps most
Imp o rtant of all, with modesty. Th ese vi rtu es
are to ta lly compatible With pride, ambition and
comp etiti veness ."
Dow n by thirty p o ints w ith ten minutes to
g o m ean t th e match was Knox's. Of that t here
w as no questi o n, But, as the ball rolled into
to uch m e tres fro m the Knox tryli ne, a weary
g ro up o f bl ack clad men rallied to the call o f
fr o nt- r owe r, Paul Aspropotam i ta s, who
im p lo red , " ('mon ... we can do th is to g eth er."
. It concerns me tha t in 1988, so me we ll but
m isguided
peo pl e
In t e n t ion ed
mi su n d e r stan d this view . They fee l
embarrassed by w holehearted co mm itm ent
and th e pursuit of excellence. But t hey do no t
understand t hat t he sea rch for victo ry and
resp e ct for one's opposition, humil ity, go hand
In hand :
A nd th ey did , t o o. They score d a try.
Togeth e r. H o p elessly outclassed , outplayed ,
ou tsiz ed , thi s team refused to lie down.
" To d o an d love t he righ t,
A nd to le t o ur light Shine for men to see.
St. Patrick t rue to th ee."
x:v
Th e 19 8 8 First
w as also humbled , more
than onc e, and yet they showed a quality of
so ul that refu sed to g ive up.
As tim e, as days lengthened and mem o ries
take on a rosi er hue, their wins will somehow
se em less important than they once did . There
w ill be o ther sp ecial reminiscences : the
pre sentation of a coveted All Black jersey o n
th e N o . 1 Oval ; th e accomplishment of a
' Personal Be st' on the horrid lunch t ime runs ;
th e match -saving tac kle made in the corn er;
runn ing through the tunnel for the first time
w ith a hear t bursting with pride.
Indeed , g entlem en o f t he College, yo u are
car rying a spl endid to rch of tradition. Make
It burn as brightly as you ca n! In a ve ry rea l
w ay, you are the sp irit o f thi s g rea t coll eg e.
M. McCormack
It is of you , and for what you stand , that
a College Captain once said to me, " I would
gi ve back thi s badge today if I could play in
th at team. "
To the 1988 First X:V, thank you for your
lead ership and courage .
To the 1989 First X:V, members of which are
Sitting here tonight , you have a spe c ial
challenge ahead of you . But at the helm of
that team will be a man of single determination
an d integrity. I congratulate Mr. Brian
McCullagh on hi s appointment. He brings a
w ealth of ex perience and ex pertise to College
Rugby.
The Coll ege f irst Xli, circa 1973
I have spoken tonight of football teams
which were behind on points when the final
whistle sounded . But they have not been
losers. Taking up the challenge manfully means
never to lose.
This College has a long and proud record
of victory and much heralded teams which
dominated Sydney schoolboy football over
many years . I could have spoken of them . But
I preferred tonight to speak of teams and
young men who have been winners in oth er
special ways .
On behalf of students, players, parents and
friends , old boys; indeed , the whole S.P.c.
community, I congratulate Mr. Glenn Burns on
his achievements with Rugby in the College 's
Jubilee Year. Mr. Burns' attitude is perhaps best
summarized in the words of Australia 's
greatest sportsman .
Laying Do wn Ihe Law
125
College Basketball
The Visit of the 'Sydney Kings'
IZ6
III
Cricket Master's Report
Swimming
To be College Swimming Captain is indeed
a great honour. and I would like to thank Br.
Giacon. Mr. Burns. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Berlyn
for the support w hich they have given me
throughout the season. in their organisation and
encouragement.
I would also like to thank all of the parents
and teachers who so generously gave up their
Friday evenings to officiate at the various
carnivals and to offer us their valuable support.
Once again. this contributed greatly to the
overall success of the season. Special thanks
must also be directed to our cheer-squad of
Robert Leslie. Tom Fisher. Michael Tooher and
Reini Otter who. without fail. attended every
carnival. Thanks also to the other students who
supported us and represented the College so
well.
Below is a summary of the 1988 Swimming
Season.
Carnival
Position
St. Pius X Invitation
1st overall
4th overall
Trinity Invitation
4th overall
Combined Christian Brothers
SCEGGS Redlands Invitation
3rd overall
St. Patrick's Invitation
3rd overall - equal 1st
Open Division
Various individual performers achieved many
first places. the most notable of whom were
Craig Trainor. Edward O 'Grady and Craig Dolph.
A thrilling aspect of the SPC swimming squad
was the achievements of the relay teams. These
teams are what swimming at St. Patrick's is all
about. I t was a great privilege to be associated
with the Open Freestyle and Medley relay teams
who. over the past five years. have set many
records and on only four occasions were beaten
into second place.
I would like especially to make mention of
the Cabarita Relays where. once again. we were
narrowly defeated by Trinity Grammar. Craig
Trainor. David Mciliwaine. Alex Taylor. Matthew
O'Grady and joseph Symond all showed great
determination and enthusiasm. I would like to
thank joseph Symond and all the other senior
swimmers who set a great example and made
my job so much easier.
Finally. I would like to thank. on behalf of the
swimmers. past and present. Mr. Tony Good who
is finally retiring after so many years of
dedication to the squad. Mr. Good is not only
a great coach but a friend to all swimmers and
we wish him all the best in the future.
I found the College Swimming Squad to have
been a most enjoyable experience during the
years that I was part of it. Together with the
other retiring senior members of the squad, I
would like to wish the St. Pat's swimmers of
the future the very best of luck.
- Alex Taylor
128
The 1987/ 88 season was one that showed
a great deal of promise for cricket at St. Patrick's.
The number of good young players joining the
junior ranks promises a very bright future for
school cricket for the years to come.
.
The school won two premierships and was
unlucky not to win two more. The Under 13's
were a cut above the rest of the competition
and won their grade in the Northern Districts
competition by a comman ding margin. Likewise
the Under 14A's lost only one game during the
season and completely outclassed their
opponents in the Western Suburbs competition .
The Under 14B's coasted through most of the
season, only to be beaten in the semi-final
against Balmain. while the Under 15A's had a
chance ot winning their competition right up
until the final game of the season. To all of the
teams and team members, I offer my thanks
for your contribution at St. Patrick's.
A special thanks to all of the coaches for the
unselfish gift of their time and knowledge
throughout the season, and a special thanks to
Glen Burns who distributed mats to the grounds
every Saturday. Glen was always on hand to lend
support to the boys throughout the season.
I am most certainly indebted to Mark Mitchell
and David Tallis for their magnificent work on
the cricket pitches on the main ovals. It has been
a long time since the cricket ovals were in such
fine shape, and the fine praise which comes from
both players and spectators is testament to their
fine work. I have played cricket in most parts
of the State and I am yet to play on a wicket
better than the wicket on No. 1 oval at Sf.
Patrick 's.
It would be remiss of me not to mention the
parents who give of their time each Saturday
morning to assist with the running of our school
teams. To each one of you, my heartfelt thanks,
and I most certainly hope you continue to give
of your support to school cricket.
College Swimming Captain , Alex Taylor with loe Symonci
Finally, a special thanks to Br. Dynes. Br.
McGlade and Mr. Phil Roberts, who all showed
great interest in cricket at St. Patrick's. I can
assure you that the boys certainly do appreciate
your interest.
Rod McCabe
Cricket Master
FIRST XI 1987/88
The season got off to its traditional start with
the team scoring few wins before the Christmas
holidays. A couple of momentous batting
collapses and the inability of the bowling attack
to dislodge the opposition batsmen made the
~eam apply itself to the task at training. and as
!n past years the improvement was not long
In coming. The Christian Brothers carnival in
Canberra, although cut short by rain, began the
process of building a competent and confident
team. and the traditional Summer carnival in
Brisbane completed the process. By the end
of the season. the team was playing a solid all
round game.
There were many fine performances by the
team during the season with the game against
Edmund Rice, Wollongong being the finest.
After a poor batting display, which saw only 87
runs . on the board, the team fought hard to
restrict the Wollongo ng side's score to only 80
runs. ThiS wa.s mainly due to some magnificent
ground fielding , and a tremendous individual
effort by Danny Coorey who took 7 27 off 13
overs.
There were many other fine individual
performances, such as Ian Hawkins 8 / 44 against
Sf. PIUS X when the game appeared lost. Matt
Anderson almost got the side home against
Goulburn With a great knock of 65 after the side
h~d, collaps.e d to be 5/ 19 after 20 overs. Matt
HIli ~ 71 a$alnst St. Columban 's on a very difficult
batting Wicket, on the fourth wicket partnership
of 64 betw.een Paul jones and Ian Harkin, which
saw us easily defeat Waverley.
All in all, a good growing season , as many
of the team are still available for next season.
It would ~e remiss of me not to thank Glenn
Burns for hiS work each weekend in collecting
the lunch and preparing the hall. as well as many
other sundry things which need dOing. To Mr.
Phil Roberts who gave up his time to umpire
each weekend and to the many Mums and Dads
who helped with lu nch or who were always
there to suppOrt the boys. A special thanks to
Paul Cahill who gave up a week of hi s Summer
holidays to accompany the side to Brisbane.
Rod McCabe
Coach 1st XI
first XI Cricket . .. Captaln's Speech
by Ian Harkin
It's always hard to assess a cricket season.
Successes were as numerous as defeats, but that
did not mean that we did not have fun.
The past season has been a long one, from
the first crushing defeat at Newington to our
final well-deserved win over Lewisham, who had
defeated us in Brisbane. The team certainly
developed in many areas. A turning pOint came
in Brisbane where we went down to what was
virtually a second XI in our first game. We had
failed at our very first effort. But there was no
shame - that shows weakness. That afternoon.
in 36 degree Brisbane heat, the whole team
turned up to an optional training session. I think
that this shows we had learned a valuable lesson.
The players wanted to improve, not dwell in
defeat.
Many people have helped me in my position.
Peter Kite, my vice-captain. had a fund of cricket
knowledge and I often turned to him for
support. Mr. McCabe continued his dedicated
service as First XI coach . His experience is great.
and this shows through in his sensible advice.
As manager of the team, Mr. Burns did an
enormous amount of work, organising tours to
Canberra and Brisbane. lunch and afternoon
teas, and, of course discipline. Mr. Cahill also
deserves special mention for his work on the
Brisbane tOur. The work of Mr. Mark Mitchell.
the curator of No. 1 oval. has made this venue .
according to visiting umpires, "the best pitch
in Sydney." Finally. a word of thanks to the
umpires. especially Mr. Phil Roberts , rhe
spectatOrs and rhe parents for their continued
support.
Cricker ar St. Patrick's is. on rhe whole, very
healthy. This is largely due: to all rhose c,?aches
who give freely of their time to work With the
younger reams. Certainly, through rheir efforts
over the years. the 1987-88 First XI changed
from an average bunch intO a team of cricketers.
129
2nd XI
1988 CRICKET TEAM RESULTS
St. Patrick's
v
v
v
v
v
v
Newington
St. Gregory's
Benilde
Old Boys
Waverley
St. Pius]
125
125
185
183
164
82
195
173
137
122
87
Kogarah Marist
Kogarah Marist
Goulburn
Gregory Terrace
St. Lawrence's
5/ 237
160
148
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
172
249
v
v
Lewisham
Staff
3/ 165
170
Results
Win
Loss
Loss
Loss
Draw
130
172
172
188
3/ 23
116
Nudgee
St. Brendon's Yeppoon
St. Columban's
St. Pat's Mackay
Lewisham
Wollongong
Waverley
Cranbrook
St. Aloysius
Strathfield c.c.
St. Pius]
The 2nd XI team. made up mainly of boys
from St. Patrick's College. responded well to
~~~~h~:I~nge of playing men 's cricket in 1987/
. tough as a team we generally did not
match the better team, there were a number
of ~plendl~ individual performanced that made
an Impresslonev~n on the strongest opposition.
The team did put it together ' on some
occasions achieving two exciting wins The
se~ond of these was only two runs sh~rt of
being an outright victory. Some other matches
were so evenly poised which we could
have won were it not for the intervention of
bad weather on the second Saturday. In another
two matches, whilst we did not lose by a very
narrow margin, we nevertheless put up a good
fight.
Loss
Loss
Win
Loss
Loss
2 / 126
2/93
117
247
180
125
90
4 / 118
220
174
147
Win
Loss
Win
8 / 84
84
67
137
Win
TIe
Loss
Win
Win
Draw
157
80
135
0 / 37
152
180
The team generally performed best as I was
to learn through ex.perience by bowling first.
?n qUite a fe~ occasions we made early inroads
Into the batting of some good sides only to
let them get away from us by not maintaining
the pressure. The boys improved their skills
concentration and fighting spirit as they gained
more experience.lt was somewhat unfortunate
that the team lost some star performers such
a~ Paul Jones (131 not out against Burwood),
Simon Coorey (3 fifties) and Steve Nichols (a
fifty and a swag of wickets) to the St. Pat's First
XI during the season.
Win
Loss
Loss
Win
Win
9 / 168
109
104
Won
Tied
Drawn
Lost
10
I
2
10
Batting Averages:
Aggregate
398
480
401
231
289
141
196
209
205
202
41
79
61
68
10
4
Matt Anderson
Matt HIli
Peter Kite
Danny Coorey
Ian Harkin
Andrew Noyes
john Roberts
Steve Tanti
Paul Jones
Simon Coorey
Steve Nicholls
Peter Atwood
Gerard Calilhanna
Dominic Bennett
John Morton
Paul Pannuti
Catches
Average
23.41
22.85
20.05
16.50
14.45
14.10
14.00
13.93
13.66
12.62
10.25
8.77
7.62
6.80
5.00
4.00
Bowling Averages:
Danny Coorey
Ian Harkin
Paul Jones
Matt Hill
Andrew Noyes
Peter Atwood
Steve Nicholls
John Roberts
John Morton
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
171
192
10
259
131
136
24
26
7
47
38
1
59
37
24
406
572
2
638
332
427
89
101
36
37
35
36
18
18
3
2
34
3
Average
11.27
15.45
17.50
17.72
18.44
23.72
29.66
50.50
loseph Severino. a player of the future.
Paul Pannuti was one of the finds of the
season. He picked up 17 wickets with mainly
good, accurate and intelligent pace bowling.
Steve Vella improved his bowling during the
season by gaining extra pace and he is sure to
be a mainstay again next season. Geoff Dix with
two big wicket hauls in the two games he played
and Rod McCabe with 4-42 in the game he
played, were valuable assets to the side with
all their experience, guile and skill.
Mr. john Boultwood, a former teacher from St.
Patrick's who helped me manage the side. was
able to combine with some of the boys in solid
batting partnerships.
Apart from the boys who were 'promoted '
to the College 1st XI none of our batsmen
managed to score a fifty or a hundred .
Nevertheless a number of the boys got away
to good starts and produced some entertaining
and useful knocks. Gerard Callihanna. John
Fitzgerald. Paul Pannuti . Steve Vella. Paul
Merchant and Andrew Gliddon all scored over
30 in an innings and are sure to reach bigger
batting milestones next season Steve Ring (90),
john Boultwood (39) and Rod McCabe were
among the older hands who made good
contributions in the batting.
I am sure that next season. provided we can
keep some of our players who did well this
season and get some new blood as well. we
can improve our standing in the competition
and prove a real handful for more than a few
teams next season.
Mr. A. fitzgerald
Coach
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Under 14B
Under 16's
The first game and last of the season were
won in fine style by th is caval ie r team.
Unfortunately, the relaxed approach of the
players didn't reap rewards for most of the other
matches w ith several games being lost by only
a handful of runs.
The captain, john Dickson , performed
consistently throughout the season and was
supported well by the rest of a happy team .
Next year however a more dedicated, serious
approach will be needed for these talented
individuals to achieve their considerable
potential. Well done and thanks to Mr. Dickson
and Mr. Lang for their assistance.
Jim Croke
The team had an outstanding season, winning
all but two of the games they played . It was
terribly unfortunate that one of those games
was the semi-final.
The boys worked hard at their game and good
improvement was seen throughout the season.
particularly in regard to their ground fielding
and catching.
Paul Fitzgerald led the team quite capably and
always had the support of his players. Best
batsman was Gabriel Tressols, who shows the
capabilities to become a fine, aggressive
opening batsman. Ry~n Stanton led the bowl~ng
honors. and his off Spin bowling helped the Side
out of many tight situations.
The boys have an obvious flair for the game
and many of them will go on to greater heights
in the coming years.
R. McCabe
Under 15C's
The Under 15C cricket team did not have much
success on the field in the 1987-88 season. But
I suspect it is not a season that will be without
memories for the participants - the fierce
rivalry in the catching competitions at training,
to see who would bat first, or the stirring victory
in the final match of the season. The manager
of the team , Mr. jack McDonald, (father of
jeffery) wrote me a letter after that last match.
The opening words burst out on the page.
"They won! ! !"
Now legends are made of that.
Adam Taylor
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averages .and .aggregates. Many of the boys
drew batting diagrams during the matches and
these were published. At the end of the se~son
each boy received a bound volume of these
magazines, with the Annual containing some
excellent action photographs.
Western Suburbs
Premiers
All season emphasis was placed on
developing a "team" attitude so that individuals
worked for each other, rather than simply being
concerned about one's own statistics. "We and
Us" instead of " I and Me" became the theme
of the season. This "team" approach particularly
showed itself in the fielding of the side. It also
showed itself in each individual being willing
to be used in the way the captain and coach
saw fit. It showed itself in players supporting
each other in a positive manner, especially when
mistakes were made.
B,:fore the Christmas break. after the second
LeWisham match. the team had a barbecue and
party at the home of Mr. &. Mrs. Burt. At the
end of the season. after the Grand Final. there
was a team victory celebration.
Christian Brothers', Lewisham, beat St. Pat's
during the season and it was obvious they would
be a big hurdle. Much of their team had played
in the previous season's U.14 side which won
the competition. They contained a couple of
players who eventually had a few games in the
Lewisham First XI during the season. One of
their games was against the S.P.c. First XI.
Bill Coorey was the top fielder, not only for
the catches taken but the runs he stopped. His
sixteen catches for the season included many
superb dives.
But the eleven boys who played against
Lewisham in the Grand Final turned on the best
performance of the team for the whole season.
The bowling and fielding were superb, and the
batting solid. On that Grand Final day the boys
turned on "team cricket". It was Lewisham's
worst defeat of the season, and St. Pat's best
game in three against them .
Under 15B
The U/ IsB team struggled all season to get
their full quota of eleven players on the pitch
each week , owing to a few early and
unfortunate withdrawals from the side. In spite
of th is disadvantage the team had some good
performances to its credit and even produced
a win over the College U/ 15C side. Adrian
Cendron, Valentine Tse and Nathan McMahon
had a number of good innings with the bat.
Adrian, Nathan and james Lawson all bowled
well at different times but they did not always
have the back up in the field. Quite a few of
the team have the ability to further their cricket
careers at a higher level next season with a bit
more dedication and practice.
t4A Cricket
t3A
Congratulations go to all members of the
team for winning the Premiership! This
achievement was the result of a real team effort.
combined with some outstanding individual
performance.
A feature of the season was the team's own
weekly magazine with reports on each week's
play and full score sheets as well as up-to-date
justin Burt. captain of the team, won the
College Best and Fairest Player award and was
the team 's best bat, with an average of 51.3.
joseph Severino was the best bowler. with
an average of 5.9. He took 32 wickets in III
overs for 190 runs.
Special mention must be made of team vicecaptain and wicket-keeper, Tony Milicic, who
not only kept wickets with pin-point accuracy,
but whose lively approach was a major factor
in the alertness of the team when fielding.
The eleven boys in the 14A team that won
the Grand Final earned their honours with their
consistent approach to training. As well , the
highest of standards were insisted on at games:
dress was neat; all players wore the college cap
all the time; pads had to be spotlessly white.
The disciplined approach saw them develop
into a unit that would not collapse under
pressure. The Grand Final was their reward .
B, McCullagh
The best bowling performances were:
DEAN O' NEIL
33 Wickets - Averaging 6 .4 runs per wicket
JAMES MARNING
17 Wickets - Averaging 4.2 runs per wicket
R.ICHARD BAINI
PATRICK SMITH
The best batting performances were:
DANIEL TOTARO
Batting Average 25 runs per innings
Daniels performance included a magnificent
innings of 102 not out in 69 minutes!
RICHARD BAINI
DEAN O 'NEIL
STEVE DORAN
I t has been a great pleasure for me to have
coached such a fine group of boys.
Frank Smith
Action from the Grand Final.
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Athletics
Athletics Champions Over the Years
The 1945 College team, the first
to win all of the M .C.C. Trophies
Alex Taylor, Athletics Vice Captain
and lames Moran, Athletics Captain
The Staff vs 'The Students'
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Not a College Sport - Yet
1988 Skateboard
Championships
On St. Patrick's Day a group of thirty boys
assembled in the tennis courts to battle it out
for " skateboard supremacy".
A well organised programme of events was
presented by Daniel Malone from Year 9. Boys
tested their speed and skills in a number of ways:
Snake Track; 360 degrees; Free-style; Ollies;
Kneeboard and finally the demanding Ramp!
After much deliberation the winners were
announced and the prizes presented,
Junior Champion: Matthew Turley
(Year 5)
Runner-Up:
Tony Antico
(Year 5)
Senior Champion: Simon Finlay
(Year 9)
Runner-Up:
Christopher Burton
(Year 9)
On behalf of all the boys who enjoyed the
morning, I would like to thank Miss Erin Brady,
Mr. Peter Finlay and Mr. Brett Cowan for giving
up their morning to judge the competition, and
finally thank you to Daniel Malone for taking
the initiative to organise the day.
Mr. P. Wade
Year 9 Master
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Ex-Students Making The News
History-Making
Bobsleigh Challenge
a Real Team Event
The Toyota-sponsored Australian bobsleigh
team capped off its first-ever Olympics at tfle
1988 Winter Games with an award for the Best
Presented Bobsleigh Team at Calgary. It was
quite an achievement for the Australian team,
which, with an average age of 22, was the
youngest in the competition.
In fields of up to 42 entries, the Australian
'team came 23rd and 26th in the two-man
events and 24th in the four-man event.
The four-man bobsleigh event was one of the
closest races in the history of international bob
sports, with only two seconds between the
fastest times of the entire field.
Australia's best time of 57.25 seconds for the
1475-meter Canada Olympic Park course was
just over a second outside that of the GoldMedalists. Switzerland. It was also the 16th
fastest of the third competition round. which
was run in a temperature of minus 17 degrees.
The Australian sled. provided by Toyota in
Australia, reached a maximum speed of 122
kilometers an hour.
The Australian Captain. Adrian di Piazza. an
ex-student of St. Patrick's College. says that the
1988 Winter Games "proved Australia has the
potential to place highly in the bobsleigh events
in the next Winter Olympics in France, All we
need now are more athletes in the squad and
some consistent training on the European World
Cup circuit."
The 30 nations that entered teams included
the United States. Canada. Britain. France.
Switzerland. The Soviet Union. and East and
West Germany.
The event is one of the most gruelling in the
Olympics. with speeds of up to 160 kilometers
an hour and a pressure equivalent of up to eight
times the force of gravity on the banked turns
of the 1.5 kilometer downhill ice course. The
sport itself dates back 100 years, when British
enthusiasts took to sliding on the ice-covered
roads in St. Mortiz. Switzerland.
As part of its Olympic involvement. Toyota
bought the team three state-of-the-art Italian
bobsleighs after a television documentary
revealed that the Australian challenge would fail
without sponsorship. It enabled the team to
take a place in the annals of the Olympic Games.
The bobsleigh team that went to Calgary was:
• Adrian di Piazza. 25. Team Captain and
President of the Australian Bobsleigh
Federation. He has led the Australian team
on two World Bobsleigh cup tours in Europe
and North America.
• Simon Dodd, 19. the youngest competitor in
the history of international bobsleigh
competitions. He was the team 's brakeman
in the two-person event and number-three
position in the four-person .
• Angus Stuart. 22. driver in the A2 two-person
sled and number-two position in the fourperson team.
• Stephen Craig. 20. brakeman in the fourperson sled and in the A2 two-person sled.
• Martin Harland. 24. and Ian Gilmore. 20. new
team members for the 1987-88 World Cup
and the Winter Olympic Games.
Adrian di Piazza. on a vlsil to Ihe College
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Distinguished Ex-Student of the College
New Chairman
Mr. Gerald Gleeson, who has had an outstanding
public service career in NSW, is to become
Chairman of the National Catholic Education
Commission.
He has been appointed for a four-year term
from January I, 1989.
The National Catholic Education Commission
is responsible to the Bishops Conference for
developing, and giving effect to, policy on
education at the national level.
Mr. Gleeson was Secretary and Permanent
Head of the New South Wales Premier's
Department from 1977 to 1988 and for some
10 years prior to that served on the Boards of
the NSW Public Service and NSW Advanced
Education and Higher Education.
He has also held teaching positions with the
NSW Department of Education, TAFE and Royal
Australian Naval College.
Currently, Mr. Gleeson is Chairman of the NSW
Bicentennial Council and a Director of the
Commonwealth Banking Corporation.
He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of
Education Degrees from the University of
Sydney and a Bachelor of Education Degree
from the University of Melbourne.
Mr. Gleeson will succeed another eminent
Australian, Sir Bernard Callinan, CBE, DSO, MC,
who will complete his four-year term on
December 31,1988.
C
menting on his term of office, Sir Bernard
'domt 'bute to the outstanding abilities and
pain
."
b
d
competence of the CommisSion s mem .ers an
staff which had made his years rewarding and
satisfying.
S' Bernard added that the Commission stood
to ;ain from the knowledge and skills of the
incoming chairman, Mr. Gleeson.
Mr. Gerry Gleeson. with Bishop Heather and
Br. McDonnell at the 1987 Centenary Dinner
WEDDINGS IN THE COLLEGE CHAPEL -
1988
MARK BOUFFLER and FIONA FENTON
Married on 13th February. 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1976
PETER BENSON and LEANNE BYRNE
Married on 6th May. 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1980
MAURICE DORIA and TAMARA SCOTT
Married on 19th March, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1981
DAVID FURLONG and JOANNE PRYOR
Married on 15th October, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1980
DAVID CRISS and CAROLYN SMITH
Married on 26th March, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1981
STEVEN MARONESf. and CAROLYN MAXWELL
Married on 5th November, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1982
PAUL PHIBBS and JANICE CAMPBELL
Married on 16th April, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1975
EDWARD MYTKOWSKI and JUDITH TODD
Married on 26th November, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1977
GARY L. SCOTT and LINDA KALjUVEE
Married on 21st February, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1981
There is much to be said for the old skills
SIMON ROGER and ANNE WATSON
Married on 30th April , 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1978
DAVID SCOTT and MACRf.NA FISHER
Married on 29th May, 1988
Left S.P.c. - 1979
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DEATHS .. •
College Chaplains
Mrs. M . Ardill
Mother of Robyn Staff Member of St. Patrick's College
Mrs. Bellamy
Mother of Mrs. Joan Patterson
Ex-Staff Member of St. Patrick's
Mr. R. McKinven
Father of Elizabeth
Staff Member of St. Patrick's College
Naomi Meynell
Sister of Matthew - Student in Year 11
at St. Patrick's College
Mr. Christopher Fitzgerald
Father of Tony Staff Member of St. Patrick's
Ex-Student of the College
Baby Steven Khoury
Son of john and Kim Khoury
Staff Member of St. Patrick's College
Mrs. Donlevy
Mother of Mr. jim Donlevy President of the Parents' &. Friends Association
Mr. jim Hannan
Past Bursar of St. Patrick's College
Son john is an Old Boy of the College
Dr. Tony Rumore
Father of Chris, Mark, Paul, Adrian,
justin and Simon all Old Boys of the College
Mrs. joan Healey
Ex-Staff Member, Wife of Ted also a
Ex-Staff Member, Mother of justin and
Adrian both Old Boys of the College
Mr. Natch DeAboitiz
Father of Roderick and Alexander.
students of St. Patrick's College
\
Fr. Terry Brady,
from Suathfield Parish
Fr. Bob Hayes, from
Flemington Parish
... as well as ...
The Funeral of loan Healey
Friar John Harper. former teacher at the C~lIege. on the
occasion of the Year 12 Graduation
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The Dedication of the Bust of Br. Crichton
by the distinguished ex-student, Doug Sutherland
Debating and Public Speaking, 1988
This year's Competition saw the College
compete in the Catholic School 's Public
Speaking Competition, the Catholic School's
Debating Competition, a Bi-Centennial
Competition hosted by Santa Sabina earlier in
the year, and one of our Senior Teams involved
in the Strathfield Rotary Club Debating Shield
which was conducted at the end of 1987 and
in early 1988.
I am pleased to report that debating at St.
Patrick's is still as healthy as ever and this was
reflected by the number of students who chose
to represent their College in Public Speaking
or Debating in 1988. This year some eighty
students took part, in some capacity, in this extacurricular activity, whether it be as a debater,
chairman or time-keeper, or as a public speaker.
It was also heartening to see that the support
from the student body in general continues to
improve. I am always pleased to see that you,
the parent, are, in many cases, also able to
attend to support your sons' at debating fixtures.
A loyal following of supporters does much to
heighten the morale of a team , especially when
you are at the other school!
The Competition run by the Catholic Schools'
Debating Association continues to be one of
the largest in Metropolitan Sydney, with some
sixty competing schools who usually field
approximately ten to twelve teams each. This
means that upwards of six hundred teams, or
two and a quarter thousand students take part
in some three hundred debates on the Friday
evenings that encompass the debating season.
At the school level an average debating evening
involves the organisation of some one hundred
and twenty individuals who are there to debate,
chair, time-keep or adjudicate debates as well
as audiences of supporters who oft-times swell
these numbers to two or three hundred people!
This year's Public Speaking Competition saw
the College enter twelve students from Years
Seven to Twelve. Five of these speakers
progressed to the Semi-Final round and two
of our competitors were able to survive the
fierce competition to speak in the Grand Final
- in the Senior Division - Matthew Donnellan
and Nello Iannuzzi; Matthew won Third Place
in the Grand Final in the Senior Division. All boys
who competed in the Public Speaking
Competition are to be congratulated on their
efforts in this extremely competitive activity.
The Debating Season in 1988 could be
considered one or our most successful one in
terms of final results and the performance of
the teams overall. On the whole we managed
to wi n over sixty-five per cen t of the debates
in which we competed and were able to see
five of our teams advance to the Knock-Out
and Final Rounds of the Competition. I might
add that if the Organisers had permitted four
wins to qualify a team for the Knock-Out
Rounds, then we would have seen eight of our
twelve teams progress to Finals debates, but
this was not to be! The Senior Red and Blue
teams completed the Rounds with only one loss
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a.nd went on to be eliminated in the First Quarter
Final. Our Year 9A team managed to five of its
debates in the Rounds but was also defeated
In a close decision its First Quarter held at Marist
Brothers, Kogarah. Year 8A and Year 9B also
won five debates in the Rounds and were
successful in winning their First Quarter Final.
Year 8~ then had to contest another 'play-off
round lust to reach the Second Quarter Final
and were narrowly defeated . Their efforts
emphasises the highly competitive nature of the
Competition in these Final Rounds. Year 9B was
?ur most successful team, in terms of results,
In 1988 reaching the Semi-Final of the
Competition. The success, particularly of these
younger age teams can only auger well for the
future. A full result table of the performances
of the individual teams accompanies this article.
I congratulate all those students who have
so co~mendably represented their College in
debating and trust that they found it to be an
enjoyable and rewarding experience.
I take this opportunity to particularly thank
the members of the Year 12 Senior debating
teams, many of who have been representing
their College in Public Speaking; and Debating
since Year 7, and have shown themselves to
be fine ambassadors for their College over this
time. The Captain of Debating for 1988 is
Matthew Donnellan and I personally give him
my thanks and congratluations.
I further wish to thank those many people
who have given me great assistance in helping
to organise Debating at the College. The
members of Staff who look after teams in each
of the Year Divisions - Mr. Stephens, Miss
Brady, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Cahill, Mr. Wade, Mr.
McKenzie, Mr. Hartman, and Mrs. Comerford.
I thank members of the College Secretarial and
Printing Staff who have given me assistance in
preparing for each Round. I thank Br. Bent and
Mr. Burns for so kindly giving of their time to
present awards and the Debating Gala Evening.
All of these people have made my task so much
easier by their generous and untiring
cooperation and assistance throughout 1988.
1 thank you, the parents, for the
encouragement and support that you give to
your sons' to participate in these activities and
in providing transport to the debating fixtures
at what can often be inconvenient times on cold
Friday evenings. I particularly thank you for your
help in providing Supper when debates were
held at the College. I would especially like to
acknowledge Mrs. Kerrie Eshelman who, year
after year, has so generously and untiringly
helped me by organising the Supper in the Hall.
Such help was still given this ye~r even .when
her son was no longer involved In debating at
the College. I also thank those mothers of
debaters who generously help~d out with the
serving of Supper in 1988 - Without su~h help
Supper could not be arranged. Your assistance
allowed me to turn my attention to the ot~er
organisational matters which ~ust be dealt With
on a debating evening, safe In the knowledge
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that the more social side of the evening was
in capable and efficient hands. Thank you very
much.
Being a non-driver, I particularly wish to thank
those many individuals who so generously
provided me with transport to debates when
they were held at other schools.
Finally, I wish to thank our loyal band of
Adjudicators who year after year give their
capable talents to the College and at their own
expense travel to debates to ensure that our
debaters are given the highest standards of
adjudication wherever they might be.
As I have noted in previous years, debating
and Public Speaking, to my mind, offer a unique
and excellent opportunity for the student to
improve his skills in so many areas that are not
readily available in other extra-curricular
activities - debating encourages teamwork at
times without the direction of adults when it
comes to the final preparation period of a
debate; the student learns the skill of
communicating his ideas as clearly as possible
and the benefits of this can be seen daily in
both oral and written work which are presented
in the classroom; though at times it may be
doubted, debating encourages logical and
critical thinking which is increasingly called for
by the many curricula presented at the College;
the development of character can be fostered
by learning how to accept ~~e pleasures of
victory with appropriate humility, and equally,
be asked to give a lengthy address at relatively
short notice in a public forum! I feel that the
social side of debating, which allows the student
to meet other students from other Colleges,
and simply talk to them over Suppe.r in the ~all,
is an important feature of the Debating evening;
and above all, I would hope that Debating and
Public Speaking offer recre~tional e~joyment.for
the student in a school life that IS becoming
increasingly full of pressures and demanding
expectations.
I would hope that this important extracurricular activity continues to grow stronger
and stronger as the years progress and I,
together with the other members of Staff, are
pleased to continue to serve the studen~s of
this College in the hope that these many unique
benefits may be offered to young men of St.
Patrick's in the years to come.
M. Eo Robson
College Debaters
Y[AR 12 S[NIOR D[BATING
ROW Z Jam es Ferfolya. Doug Turner.
Nella Iannuzzi. M(\uhew Weir,
Gerard Cahlh.ma ,David Henness.
Mati hew Donnellan , Greg CoHey.
Damian Bridge.
ROW I : Peter Kelly. Peter Kite,
Chris Bldyney. Mr M Robson (Coach )
/effWybrow. Anthony Donoghue.
RESULTS IN THE 1988 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' DEBATING COMPETITION
TEAM
RND I
RND 2
RND 3
RND 4
RND 5
RND6
7A
7B
8A
8B
9A
9B
lOA
lOB
SEN 5
SEN B
SEN G
SEN W
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
LOSS
8 / 12
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
LOSS
LOSS
8/ 12
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
LOSS
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
7/ 12
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
LOSS
8 / 12
LOSS
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
LOSS
WIN
WIN
6 / 12
LOSS
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
WIN
LOSS
WIN
LOSS
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YEAR II SENIOR DEBATING
Christopher f0Yzin.
Philippe Gray- rzeszkiewicz.
David Maher, John Toniato.
Dominic Fitzgerald. Antony Moor.
Rani! Gunewardene. Ms V. Comerford
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YEAR 10 DEBATING
ROW 2: Doitvid Ius. Kevin Moran,
Oi\vid Reberger. Patrick Sharkey.
Manhew Fitzgerald
ROW I: David Loughry_ Leigh Carpenter.
K. Hartman (Coach). Rhys Whalan.
Michael Taylor
Absent : Breit McDonald
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College Public Speakers
YEAR 9 DEBATING
ROW 2· O(l.vid Khclrcy, Peter Foley.
Justin Needs
Peter Gould
ROW I
ldurence Haddad.
luke Herro.
Graham Murphy. Malthew Tonkl55
YEAR 8 DEBATING
ROW 2: Michael Bevan, David Wehbe.
Gregory Pierce. David Knight.
Hamish Ravell. John Clifford.
Darrln Corbett. Mr. Bren Cowan
Photography
Club JonathclO
ROW 2: Kent Lucas.
Barry.
Kevin Moran, Mark Smith,
Philippe Gray·Grzeszkiewicz. TIm Blaney,
Stanley Yip. Paul 01 Palma
ROW 1: Rob Joyes. Peter Humphries.
John Clifford. Rodney Yip. Peter German.
NULl Koury. David O'Brien
Teacher: Mr. J Croke
YEAR 7 DEBATING
Mr H, Stephens. Andrew Hurley.
Nathan Kelly. Hugh Driver.
Oamidn Vella. Scott Byrne.
Damian Crlnenden. Thomas Watson,
luke McCluskle. Miss E.. Brady
Electronics Club
Supervismg Te~,cher: Mr D Eshelman
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The St. Patrick's Singers
Senior Chess
Oavid MassassQ,
, Stephen Mok.
Stephen Mc.Donald,Nello lanuz.zi .
. Maxwell Dias
Senior ChOir, wuh Choirmaster. Mr I Albertson
Chess Club
ROW 2 Miguel Andrade, Valentine Tse.
Juhan Tam. Stephen MaZZdtti
ROW I
. Hugh Driver.
Brendeln Gooden. Matthew Massasso,
Crdlg RYim.
Mock Trial
Junior School Chou
Chm, Foggin, Richard Cabala.
Philippa Gray-Grzeszklewlcz. John Toniato,
lim Deeves. RIChard ntmuss. Mr. J SheJley
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st. Patrick's Theatre
Ira Levin's 'Deathtrap'
By Special Arrangement with Samuel French
(Aust) Pty Ltd.
by HUGH WHITEMORE
An Amateur Production in Association with
Samuel Frenc (Aust) Pty Ltd.
Review of 'Deathtrap',
a play by Ira Levin
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PAULA TEAGUE
JULIE TEAGUE
RAHNI SADLER
CLAYTON DOUGHTY
ANDREW .cEllY
TRISHA BYRNE
[EVIN MORAN
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RUSSEll SMITH
MICHAEL ROBSON
SET CONSTRUCTION
MICHAEL ROBSON
ROBYN AROlll
LIGHTING
SOUND
PUBLICITY DESIGN
PRINTING
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RUSSElL SMITH
DARYl GANTER
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play before. some years ago when it was done
by a professional company in Sydney. I knew
that there was something that stood out about
it. I remembered. In one part. I was scared half
to death. Right! There was no way that this was
going to happen to me again. so I could afford
to relax and sit back and play the critic.
Wrong! The play got me again. or rather the
superb production and the fine acting of the
principals got me. When the body crashed in
through the curtain. I was gone - again. We
have come to expect high standards in recent
years from the firm of McCauley-Winter. and
yet again. we were not disappointed. John Cole
and Todd Goddard played the bizarre friends
to a turn. while Gerard Maree was suitably
smarmy as the lawyer. The female roles were
admirably filled by Maria De Marco and Jenny
Haddad who turned the role of the mystic Helga
into a fruity tour-de-force. Sets designed and
constructed by Michael Robson always
complement the action perfectly; again. this
was no exception. Special mention should be
made of the props. courtesy of Mr. Darryl Ganter
of the Art Department. especially the crossbow
which proved to be a most important piece of
the action of the play.
Entertaining presentations done with a high
degree of amateur professionalism. This has
come to be the tradition of SPC drama
productions.
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'Pack of Lies'
Mr. Russell Smith the producer/ director of ' Pack
of lies' once again left his trademark in St. Pat's hall
with yet another thought provoking play. Based on
fact, Huge Whitemore wrote a play involving the MIS,
a decent family and their neighbours who are
revealed to be spies. By the end of the play many
questions had arisen - 'Who had betrayed who? Who
should be believed?' and 'what rights do we, the
general public have, especially in our own homes
against government organisations such as the British
MI 5 or closer to home, ASIO?'
I.t was good to see john Toniato in a more serious
role as Bob the husband, Gentle, trying to support
his wife in her torment though unsure of which way
to turn , his role as head of the household was slowly
overshadowed by the presence of MIS. Andrew Kelly
was the quiet persuasive MIS leader with his two
'I just do what I'm told' agents Trisha Byrne &. Kevin
Moran.
Paula Teague was a convincing Barbara jackson.
I sat through 2 performances and could feel the
anxiety slowly building within her, the inside light
become first mentally noticeable and then physically
obvious. Being suddenly surrounded by lies and
could she make out the truth any longer; julie Teague,
her real sister played her on stage daughter julie.
Nice to keep it within the family and worked well
on stage. Both are very talented young ladies.
Rahni Sadlers' performance as the outgoing and
often outspoken Helen Kruger was enjoyable, a great
piece of character acting. Being everything Barbara
jackson wasn 't, Helen was the entertainment and
brought some sunshine into what was otherwise a
rather dull routine lifestyle. Rahni delivered this
characterization well and was well suited by Clayton
Doughty as her serious 'it's time to go' husband Peter.
A lot of time and effort goes into the 4
performances held over 2 weekends. Most of the
time its hard work but made easier when its enjoyable
hard work. A man who is always around to make
life a little easier for both cast and director is Mr.
Michael Robson . His credits for 'A Pack of lies'
included set design, set construction and lighting.
He did all capably and in his usual no fuss manner.
The backstage people should also be congratulated
for they help produce the magiC on stage.
To the cast and crew, thank you for making 'A
Pack of Lies' an interesting night out and turn St. Pat's
hall into a theatre of worthy talent. Unfortunately
there was only one thing missing each performance,
an audience. Their loss, not yours.
Robyn Ardill
Great Barrier Reef and
Central Queensland
Tour 1988
After months of planning, the day for leaving
approached, excitement built as we all prepared
for the experience of a life time. The "Goode"
Bu .. . (oops) Coach departed the College at
dawn the morning of Sept ember 13. Thirty eight
sets of parents shed tears and waved furiously,
knowing (some relieved), that they would not
see their 'little' one for 16 days.
Busily plugging into their portable Hi-fi's the
boys happily drifted off as the COACH silently
slipped along the Great Western Highway
towards Bathurst and then on to the beautiful
metropolis of Bourke.
These are all times firmly implanted into
minds.
our
At this stage may I take the opportunity to
thank three tre.mendous men - Mr. Michael
Robson (our reSident medico), Mr. Ross Beasley
and Mr. Rod McCabe all who helped make the
tour a success. Also thanks to Mr. John Bridge
for supplying our first aid kit.
It is always personally satisfying to experience
parts of the Australian continent that I have
never seen before, but to experience it with 37
youn~ boys from St. Patrick's and to see their
reactions to different lifestyles and scenery
makes the whole thing worthwhile.
Mr. S. M. Walsh
Tour Organiser
Several of our boys used the skills they
obviously learnt in Monte Carlo to reap reward
from a few unknowing Bourke locals. Whilst
some of our other passengers contested sprint
races in the early evening along the main street
of Bourke.
On we ventured, leaving the winter of the
south and entering the torrid zone of Australia.
Longer, warmer days were a feature as we
Waltzed into Winton and cracked the stock whip
in Longreach.
No wonder Mick Dundee fell in love with the
beautiful woman from New York, . . . there is
nothing else in McKinley for a young man to
do. That is of course unless your a group from
S.P.c. who formed a football team (37 a side)
against the locals of Walkabout Creek. The
triumphant visitors, led by their fearless leader
- Jim Goode, trounced their opponents who
were suffering the effects of a long day in the
sun???
We set foot in the Gulf, steamed our way on
the GuJnander Express and spent yet another
night in our favourite little spot - our TENTS!
Beautiful sights were to be seen as we
travelled closer to the coast. Tasting sugar cane,
tropical rainforests, huge craters and stunning
waterfalls. Of course, under the direction of the
leader (me) the boys were all extremely cautious
on slippery surfaces, except for one person who
decided he would find out for himself - a sliding
and rather traumatic experience.
We would all agree that paradise is found by
the sea. Of course I am talking about Green
Island. Perusing the reef peeking through the
glass bottom boat, having fish the colours of
the rainbow skimming past. Under the hot
Cairns sun we all snorkelled to hearts contest,
even when a reef shark swam by.
Memories of meeting the Comerfords,
rushing to the Medical centre to meet a cute
kiwi doctor, and the fearless and courageous
effort by those who protected the campsite
from the 'Wild Boars' ... hey Mr. Beasely!!!
The shock at the dryness of Townsville, the
man from Mt. Garnett, Trevor Darling and Mr.
Beasely's fossicking skills at Lightning Ridge.
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153
More Scenes from the 'Deep North'
The Parents
The Toast to the School
Reverend Father. Brothers. special guests _
and I refer to the Class of '88. parents. and
friends.
I suspect I am the least qualified of this
gathering to propose the toast to St. Patricks
College. but I have much pleasure in doing so.
I am not an old boy of the College. In years
gone by to enrol at the College. meant that
you either lived locally, you were relatively welloff, or you came by way of the bursary system.
My two brothers, won bursaries. I missed out.
and it is one of those little regrets that one
experiences in life. Nevertheless. there have
been a succession of children from my wider
family who have attended this College.
culminating in my son Matthew, who is a
member of the Class of '88. He completed his
education at the College 50 years, almost to
the day my brother Patrick commenced his
education at St. Patricks.
Members of the Class of '88 when they reflect
on their time at the College in 10 or 15 years.
will remember a number of significant and
historical events occurred in the last two years
of their school life. They will remember. of
course, that they left the College in 1988. They
will remember that 1988 was the Bicentennial
Year of Australia's first settlement. They will
remember that in 1987 the Christian Brothers
celebrated the Centenary of their Christian
Ministry in Australia. Again they will remember
that in 1988 the College celebrated its Diamond
Jubilee, and finally they will remember another
Christian Brother, the religious order that has
guided the destiny of the College. namely
Brother Giacon, became its new Headmaster.
Many of those events are most Significant when
one recalls the achievements of the College
Unquestionably, and measured by any
standard, St. Patricks College has been hugely
successful as a centre of achievement and
educational and Christian excellence. Let me
give these examples.
The College has produced many graduates
who have entered religious life. Others have
succeeded in their chosen professions, in
trades, and in business. Others have contributed
Significantly in public life, be it in politics,
government. local government. or in
community life. Many of its graduates have
succeeded in sporting endeavours. Perhaps,
and more importantly many of its graduates
have lived exemplary lives as parents. teachers,
or benefactors. while others have made
outstanding contributions to the College after
graduation.
The reputation and esteen in which the
College is held has been won by grit.
determination , sound administration, and
excellent planning, by headmasters. teachers,
religious and lay, and parents. These former
Headmaster names come easily to mind .
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Brothers Hodda. Hannigan. Guyger. Casey.
Greening and O·Shea.
The names of lay teachers such as Burns
Robson. Dix. McCabe. Healey. DeCourey. Greck:
Rutt~r. Dean. and Eagleson also come readily
to mind. The names of former pupils and families
such as Gleeson. Goode. Holly. Grogan. Krone.
Manstone. Walsh. Healey and Harkin also are
well remembered for other contributions they
have made to this fine College. The list. of
course. is.much wider as there have been many
great achievers who have contributed less conspicuously.
In reflecting upon 60 years of St. Patricks'
growth . one can only conclude that the
College's reputation. achievements. and
excellence are of the highest order.
What then is the future for the College? In
its earlier and more humble beginnings. there
were injustices within society such as inequality
of educational opportun ity. inequality of
economic opportunity. At the same time. in
those days. the family unit was strong. the faith
was strong . and the Church was strong.
Ironically those injustices have been largely
overcome. Today. however. we find ourselves
in a much different society. where the family
is under attack. the Church is under attack. and
the views that Catholics hold about their faith.
and the education of their children is also under
attack. The wider community is concerned more
with secular materialism and the pursuit of
pleasure rather than with human values.
Vocations to religious life have fallen alarmingly.
The perception of the traditional family. its
standards and values has changed significantly.
even in the last decade or so. Human
relationships in their various forms are flaunted .
as being ideal and open to experimentation.
and the pursuit of mindless materialism seems
to prevade the Australian consciousness in a
world of extreme inequality. injustice and
poverty.
All of this. of course. is known to the teachers
of St. Patrick. The challenges facing them in the
foreseeable future are great. New methods have
to be found to combat these trends. and it no
doubt falls to Brother Giacon and to his excellent
staff to find solutions for the immediate future.
We wish them well. Provided the basics are
maintained as in the previous 60 years. and that
is. that the coalition of Church. school and family
continues to work with the same degree of cooperate communication . dedicatio.n and
harmony as before. this College Will survive and
survive well for another 60 years. For the Class
of '88 the immediate future seems secure. and
we wish the students every success in their
future endeavours. They are the end-product
of 60 great years of the College. and the start
of a new era for St. Patricks College.
Mr. Donnellan. father
of Matthew. Year 12
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The College Parents.
at work (at the College Craft Show)
at prayer
at play (and work)
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College Crdft Show officidlly
opened by the distinguished College
ex-student, Professor John Dwyer'
dn ,lCknowledged world expert on A.I OS
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In reflecting upon the many and varied activites
of the junior School during 1988, two significant
words help to capture the true spirit of the year _
change and growth. Throughout the past sixty
years, St. Patrick 's has continued to provide for
young gentlemen by the upholding of many fine
traditions of the past generations. As we approach
the 1990's, St. Patrick's has been called to respond
to the many changing circumstances which
society now places on our youth. The School
Mission Statement, which was formally adopted
on 17th October is the College's mandate for
future action.
Certainly among the highlights of the year were
the Christian Uving Camps which the students of
Year Five and Six held at Naamaroo, Lane Cove
and Excalibur, North Richmond respectively. Both
these overnight camps helped to create a unity
within each Year group as well as assisting the
boys to come to a greater appreciation of their
own faith and their relationship with God. Despite
the "sleepless" night. this activity proved to be
most worthwhile in the overall spiritual
development of the students.
In this area we are greatly indebted to both
Father Bob Hayes (Year 5) and Fr. Terry Brady (Year
6) for their involvement in and work with the
Religious Education programme of the students.
Both have been a source of great assistance and
encouragement to the students and teachers
alike.
The presence of our Year Four class has added a
special dimension to the junior School. They have
been a wonderful class, full of many fine
individuals. They are blessed with the ever vibrant
Mrs. Rutter who has been meticulous in her
control of the class. The highlights oftheiryear, no
doubt wou ld include, their overnight excursion to
Canberra as well as their memorable day visit to
jenolan Caves. I thank Four Silver for their hard
work throughout this year and look forward to
their leadership of our new Year Five students in
1989.
We are indeed most fortunate to be blessed
with both a caring and dedicated teaching staff.
Throughout the year, all teachers have been most
generous in giving of their time, both in and out of
the classroom. Certainly, paramount in the minds
of all staff had been the overall development of
each child. I have witnessed many situations at
school where teachers have been deeply
interested in bringing out the best in their
students. To develop a student's self esteem has
been a primary aim of all teachers. Without doubt,
the growth of all student's talents and gifts has
been nurtured throughout the year by the junior
School Staff.
Music Makes Money
St. Patrick's College Junior School
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The theme of "Change and Growth" has been
reflected in the professional development of the
teaching staff throughout this year. Extensive time
and planning has been placed into a new
Mathematics programme which is to be
implemented in 1989. Computers have been
introduced into Year Six and Four classrooms this
year with many educational benefits for both
students and teachers. Both our Science and
Social Studies programmes have been reviewed
and a school plan has been adopted for next year.
Two staff members attended 'Kairos' which
focused on spiritual renewal and a modern
perspective of the Church. Three staff members
completed Post-Graduate studies this year while
three others are in the process of completing their
studies. Several teachers attended in-service
courses which focused on providing for the
"Gifted and Talented"' child in the classroom. It is
our inrention to develop some programmes for
these students in the coming year. In brief, much
has been accomplished in the area of curriculum
development. Staff are very much aware of the
need to change and grow and to keep abreast of
the latest trends in teaching. I thank them for their
efforts in this regard.
Sport has provided many exciting and
necessary challenges for the boys of the Junior
School. Over the year, there are many
opportunities for boys to get involved in a variety
of sports. In most cases, boys have taken up the
challenges and come up with the rewards of sport
friendship, satisfaction and a sense of
achievement. Mr. Kent has been most unselfish in
his planning of a very full sports programme for
your sons. He has done much for the College in
giving up his time for the boys. I thank him for both
his time and effort, Similarly, we are deeply
indebted to parents and senior students who
coach, manage and supervise teams both during
school and on Saturdays. Without you our sports
programme would not be possible. Finally, a
sincere word of appreciation to those members
of our staff who either coached or supervised
teams and turned up on Saturday. I know that your
involvement and presence means a lot to the
boys.
It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge
and thank both Mr. George Chmielewski and Mr.
John Guyer of their work as members of the Junior
School Executive. Both have worked hard and
been a tremendous support to me in my first year
at St. Patrick's. Thank you for all the many extra
things you have done in your specific roles.
It has been my pleasure to have experienced the
opportunity to work with your sons throughout
this year. I congratulate and thank you for the fine
manner in which you, as parents, have brought up
your sons. It certainly has made my job so much
easier knowing that you always supported the
College's position in reinforcing the Christina
values you have set your child.
I look forward to 1989 as a year of consolidation
and further growth. St. Patrick's is a great school
and as it heads towards the 1990's, it will become
a better school, as we respond to the challenges
and changes ahead. Remember - "' Let Your Ught
Shine!"
Rick Russo
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE LIST
LEADERSHIP PRIZES
BR. DOWD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR CONSISTENCY OF EFFORT
4 SILVER
BERNARD KELLY
5 YELLOW JOHN DEEVES
5 AQUA
DAVID GABBE
5 WHITE
ADAM KUBYK
5 BLUE
RAYMOND SHORE
5 RED
CHRISTOPHER BAKER
6 GOLD
KENNETH LAU
6 GREEN
MARK BRITI
6 BLACK
COLIN BROWN
6 GREY
SID CAVALLARO
6 TAN
BENJAMIN KLINE
SCHOLASTIC PRIZES
LANGUAGE PRIZES
4 SILVER
5 YELLOW
5 AQUA
5 WHITE
5 BLUE
5
6
6
6
6
6
RED
GOLD
GREEN
BLACK
GREY
TAN
DANIEL O'HARA
RICHARD HADDAD
CHRISTOPHER CRUIKSHANK
PABOLO BELFlGLlO
CRAIG GARNETI
PETER DAVIES
ROD O'NEILL
BRENDAN PLANT
JAY CLOWES
PETER HOLT
TIMOTHY IKIN
MATHEMATICS PRIZES
4 SILVER
5 YELLOW
5 AQUA
5 WHITE
5 BLUE
5 RED
6 GOLD
6 GREEN
6 BLACK
6 GREY
6 TAN
GREGORY PHILLIPS
MATIHEW ETIENHOFER
ANTHONY ROUSSOS
LUKE SALTER
THOMAS LAI
DANIEL MASTROIANNI
COREY MURATORE
DANIEL WILKINS
PAUL ANDERSON
BRYAN O'HARA
JAY BYRNES
MARTYN CABARLES JUNIOR SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PRIZE
BRENDAN PLANT
SPORTS PRIZES
ATHLETIC AGE CHAMPIONS
12 YEARS
II YEARS
10 YEARS
ROBERT NEALE
PHILIP J, WILLIAMS
DANIEL ROONEY
SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS
12 YEARS
II YEARS
10 YEARS
GREG JOHN-WHITE
CHRIS JACKSON
MARK CRUIKSHANK
BRADLEY O'YOUNG
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1988 Year 6 Report
Undoubtedly the Year 6 Graduation Day was
a fitting tribute to an excellent group of young
gentlemen who have so proudly led the Primary
Dept.
What were the highlights? EXCURSIONS - Expo, the Canberra Visit, First
State '88, the Tall Ships, Namaroo, the
Richmond Residential, Fort Denison, Christmas
and the Lego Exhibition, the Powerhouse
Museum, the Rocks, Govett's Leap, Audley,
Lawson, Man From Snowy River II , etc, etc. The
help of parents, the organization of teachers
and Mrs, Birchenough - these are all voluntary,
they wouldn't happen if the boys didn't cooperate!
EXTRAS - The International Luncheons, the
notorious " Flying Pieman", Leonard Teale, interschool/intra-school debating, the University of
N .S.W. Maths Competition, the Maths
Olympiad, Chess, the Canberra Display, the Art
Exhibition. Please don't hesitate to add to the
list.
SPORT - Thanks to all the boys who volunteered
to play for their College, it often meant great
personal sacrifice by you and your parents. Your
dedication, determination and cooperation was
greatly appreciated. Tennis, softball, cricket,
rugby, soccer, basketball, athletics, swimming you were nearly always there when needed. (A
special thanks to Mr. Kent &. staff, parents, senior
school members who assisted so capably!).
LITURGICAL - Class, grade, school euchariste
celebrations were the highlights. The day-today courtesy, friendliness, cooperation were the
living signs of Christ's presence amongst the
Year Six Community! I trust the Holy Spirit will
inspire or preserve the less co-operative during
their endeavours in Junior Secondary!
A CONCLUSION - Year Six is a vital stepping
stone in a child's educational career. We, at SPC,
are very fortunate in having such a mature,
responsible group of young students. They are
fortunate to have as a back-up, a dedicated
group of parents and staff.
Let's hope 1989 is equally successful!
George Chmielewski
(on behalf of the Yr. 6 Staff)
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Year 5
It is the size of St. Patrick 's College that seems
to have the greatest impact upon new boys as
they first enter Year 5, but as this "first year"
passes, both the boys and their parents quickly
come to appreciate the strong sense of
community that permeates so many aspects of
school life.
In 1988 this was especially evident on
Founder's Day and S.D.P. Adoption day as well
as at the Annual Fete and the very popular
Mothers' Day Mass.
Excursions are a~ways enjoyable learning
experiences and dUring the year classes visited
Jenolan Caves, "Historic Parramatta", Askania
Park Rainforest and the Chocolate Factory.
For most boys it was the annual Christian
Living Camp that proved to be the highlight
of the year. Perfect weather, the ideal setting
of the Namaroo Retreat Centre and the
enthusiasm of the boys all contributed towards
a most successful learning situation using the
College Motto as a theme while the boys
deepened their faith by living and working
together while away from home and school.
As their first year at the college concludes,
the majority of our new pupils can be
congratulated upon the way in which they have
so readily involved themselves in the religious,
academic, cultural and sporting activities of their
new school.
Mr. G. McLean
Year 5 Co-ordinator
Mr. Greek,
This class at St. Patrick's College is ending the
school year of 1988 feeling especially
privileged , for we are the boys who have had
the advantage of your tutorship, help, guidance
and kindness in the last year of your working
life. Along with all those who have benefited
from your skill in earlier years, we will always
remember you in the future.
" Hard the cobbled road of knowledge to
the feet of him who plods,
Gathering fragile fragments fallen from the
workshop of the gods."
You have set our feet in the right direction
and by your skill and love, have helped to
smooth the road that stretches before us in our
future search for truth and knowledge. For this
we thank you , and we will pray that God will
continue to bless you in a long and happy
retirement.
From all your boys of Year 5, 1988.
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Year 4 -
Junior School Sport
Silver
At the outset of this review of junior School
sport I would like to acknowledge the efforts
and support of the entire school community
for their generous assistance and partiCipation
in all areas of junior School sporting endeavours.
To the parents who contributed to the coaching
aspect, go my sincere thanks. To the parents
who managed teams, provided transport and
cared for the team, thank you. To the Macdonell
family in particular for the untiring work with
numerous basketball teams that shone as an
example of St. Patrick's spirit.
The Year 4 students in their first year at St.
Patrick's have had a very full and exciting
introduction to their new school.
The boys quickly settled down to the primary
task of learning about their Faith and mastering
the three R's. However, there were other
activities such as Art, Library Studies, Music,
Physical Education and Sport which intersperse
with the core subjects made each day a lively
experience.
The Social Studies Programme gave the boys
cause to be away from the College for a time.
Their first excursion was to Old Sydney Town
and a first hand experience of the early days
of Sydney and treatment of the convicts. In the
second term the boys were taken by Brothers
Bent and Brady in the College buses to
Warragamba Dam and the Lion Safari. The third
excursion was a first for a Year 4 class at St.
Patrick's when Brothers Bent and Brady again
drove the boys to Goulburn and Canberra where
they stayed the night. The new Parliament
House was among the many educational
buildings they saw. (Thanks to these Brothers
for giving their time and care to the boys). In
the final term the class followed the path of
the explorers over the Blue Mountains and then
on to explore the jenolan Caves.
During the year the class was active in
supporting Year 12 in raising money for their
special project. Many a budding artist did some
busking during lunch breaks - they were well
supported. Concern for the missions was
another way in which the boys showed their
generosity for those in need.
Computer Studies was a new innovation to
the curriculum with a new colour computer
being set up in the classroom. This was
welcomed by the class.
One of the many talents of this class was
shown on Open Day by the boys' beautiful
rendering of "The touch of the Master's Hand"
and again on Speech Night by the reciting of
Dorothea Mackellar's 'My Country'.
After the entrance Examination the new boys
entering the College in 1989 were invited to
a morning tea (party!) by the "old boys".
Finally it is pleasing to see many of the boys
take the opportunity to attend the Tuesday
morning Mass.
Mrs. P. Rutter
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Expressions of gratitude are extended to
those staff and students who were willing to
share their talents whenever necessary, from
refereeing games and organising and
supervising training sessions.
Cricket
Throughout the year, some 94 boys
contributed to the sport of cricket at the
College. To these boys go my congratulations.
Each and everyone of you have developed a
maturity and sportmanship along the way that
will serve you well in future years.
As the season progressed so too did the
confidence, skill and team commitment of each
player.
Winter Sport
With the onset of winter comes the return
to grubby shorts, jerseys and socks. The daylight
hours may be limited however the dedication
to the pursuit of a hollow leather covered ball
T_
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WULBURN
had not. The soccer and rugby season was upon
us. Each team member performed better as
each g~me passed. It is a credit to the teams
determination that stronger performances and
numerous victories were recorded at the tail
end of the season. Many fine performances
were recorded, boys that consistently gave 110%
were Brya~ O'Hara, joe MinaSi, Lawrence
Antoune, MIChael Whitfield, jay Byrnes, Daniel
Haskew and Ben McGrath. We look forward to
hearing. from the boys as they progress through
the senior years.
The junior side in the rugby were coached
by two dedicated senior boys, Sean O'Hara and
Chris Wilkins. Each team member benefited
greatly from the practical experience of the
senior boys and we can look forward to the
names of jon Di Michiel, Aaron Bailey, Matthew
Munro, Paul Gliddon and Kaan Del Grande
reappearing in association with deeds of
greatness in '89.
Soccer
I was witness to many fine performances by
the boys who played soccer this year. The
dedication towards the sport demonstrated by
Mr. M. Aaron has left it's mark on the boys and
his departure leaves a void difficult to fill.
The 12A side, coached by Mrs. E. Cruikshank
and managed by Mrs. L. Banham showed
evidence of years committed to the sport.
Many strong team performances were
recorded however one particular game against
Trinity will always remain with me. Such games
are proof that. at this level. sportsmanship and
fair play contribute more to the game than the
goals scored. Both teams displayed such ideals.
Well done boys you are a credit to your schools.
All boys contributed to the success of the team
however outstanding players include, Adam
Lewis, Carl Iacono, joe Di Girolomo, Chris
McDowell and Reece Theedam. Good luck in
your senior years.
The 11A and liB sides were coached and
managed by two parents who gave their
considerable talents and time in most generous
fashion. To Mr. P. Falvo and Mr. P. Howe go the
boys sincere thanks, they are grateful of your
efforts. The team reflected their work by
performing well on the field. Both teams worked
well together. Either side could have gone
through undefeated if not for one or two narrow
defeats. Strong team preferences w~re
recorded against St. Pius, Grammar, St. AlOYSIUS
and Cranbrook. Outstanding contributors
throughout the season were Mark Cruikshank,
Michael Druitt and Anthony Maniscalco.
The large number of boys who contribut~d
to play in the 10's side will serve the JUnior
School well in future years. Coached by Mr.
Phillips and managed by Mr. T. Williamson, the
boys display an enthusiasm that generates
excitement. Each team memberresponded ~o
the coaching and with every passing game, skill,
spirit and sportsmanship improved. Out of the
list of boys who represented the school Bernard
Kelly and Chris Cruikshank. deserve speCial
mention for their team commitment.
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The outstanding performance for a team over
the duration of the year must surely be directed
towards the IIA team. Managed and coached
by Mr. W. Jackson. whose own considerable skills
are stamped on the boys. finished the year with
only one defeat from 16 appearances.
Outstanding prospects to be watched in future
senior teams are - Michael Whealy. Marc de
Angelis. Steven McNamara in the bowling
department. Jamie Amendolia. Sid Cavalaro.
Ben Morris. Andrew Sallway. Christian Meadth.
Daniel Wilkins. Patrick Garnett and Anthony
Leslie for batting. while Chris Jackson was
outstanding behind the stumps.
Good luck in the senior teams boys.
The 12A Cricket side. managed and coached
by Mr. P. Di Michiel were one of the most
consistent performers over the year. They
consistently put together scores of 100 yet on
some occasions found themselves struggling.
As a team however. the side recorded a fair
share of victories against many well drilled sides.
Over the season there were some fantastic
memories including - Robert Neale's six
wickets against St. Pius. backed up again with
a 4 wicket haul later in the season. Jason Di
Michiel was responsible for one of the best
innings witnessed by many in the Junior School.
A superb innings of 60 runs will be long
remembered for the many 4s and 3 huge sixes
over square leg.
Some names that I'm sure will reappear in
senior teams next year are - Bryan O·Hara. Ben
Voysey. Lawrence Antoune. Tim Casey- Nugent
and Andrew Torok.
One team which as sportmaster I was
delighted with this season was the II B side. Paid
the ultimate compliment by another
sportsmaster he revealed to me in a letter that
they were some of the most well mannered
young men he had met. As a parent. or as a
teacher we should be proud of such boys and
results aside this team shone out for it's attitude
and sportsmanlike behaviour both on and off
the field.
Four boys from the liB team represented the
Junior School in our annual game against
neighbouring Trinity. Paul Tucker. Alan Shortall.
Paul Farrugia and Jacob Connor are boys who
responded well to the care and coaching of Mr.
Russo. The junior sides of the school. the lOA
and lOB teams progressed well under the
guidance of Mr. S. Kelly and Mr. B. Groves. Both
men developed skills in the boys which will
assist them in future years. We will be looking
to boys like Daniel O·Hara. Jon Di Michiel.
Bernard Kelly and Michael Rochester to
represent their College in the IIA's in 1989.
Certainly cricket at St. Patrick's has a bright
future. good luck boys.
Mr. A. Kent. Sportsmaster
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The Students
YEAR 6 TAN
ROW 4 Andrew Wong. Christopher Simon,
Timothy Ikin. Benjamin Kline .
Anthony McFarlane. Patrick Nesbitt,
Robert Macri. Andrew Wa.lsh
ROW 3: Dean Doran. Jason Arnold ,
Raymond Sun. Evan Speed. Eric lee,
George Ortiz, Bren Bedwell.
Reece Theedam
ROW I Oe\vld MCHinucci. Phillip Wall.
George Chalhoub. Benjamin Voysey.
Jason 01 Mlchiel. Troy Smith.
Michael Whlte . lclY Byrnes
fRONT: Cui Iclcono. Jamie Amendollcl .
Sean King. Robert Neale. David Blomfield.
David Kurrs. Ryan Pardey. Gregory Hager
Teacher: MIss Anne Kelly
YEAR 6 GREEN
ROW 4: Mark Britt, Christopher Todd .
Steven Milham. Robert She had Ie.
Adam lewiS. Christopher Roddy.
Martin Bray
ROW 3; Mark Booth, Joseph Di Glrolomo.
Simon Meigan, Anthony Jones.
Michael fague . Michael Whealy, Ian Stdrkey.
Steven Picke ring
ROW 2: Daniel Wilkins. Marc De Anqells.
Aaron Achurch. Brendan Plant.
Jeffrey Baker. Michael Murphy.
PatrIck Garnett
fRONT· Christopher Potts. Matthew Hall.
Ben Burt . Richard Critfenden.
Adam McCcuthy. PhilIp I Williams .
Jason Knox. James Barnes
(Absenl Ben Moms, Phillip Filo )
Teacher Mr George Chmielewski
YEAR 6 GOLD
ROW 4 : Matfhew Williams. Jason Calcaux.
luke Needs
ROW 3: David Walght. Frank Prestlpmo.
Mark Dunne. P•.Hrick C"lraux. Nathan New,
PI no Minasi. Adrian Licari
ROW 2: Berncud Fisher.
Christopher Jackson. Rodney O 'Neill.
Alan [I-Zarif. Francesco Sanno.
Nicholas Mcllw('une. Corrado Muatore.
Salvatore MaiO
FRONT Kenneth lau. Dennis Abood.
luke Qulnlcln. David Willey.
Anthony Kairouz . Matthew HilI.
Stu.\rt SUllon, Andrew Dumas.
Teacher: MISS Elizabeth Sheehan
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Y[AR 6 GR[Y
ROW 4 David Johnstone. Andrew Torok.
Michael Young. Adn<l" Chiodo. Mark Falvo.
raul CumlChcleL Bryan O'Hara
ROW 3_ Andrew Sallway. Toufic Chldrac.
Allen Belobfdjdlc. Dean Mulcahy.
Brendel" Wholohitn. Stephen Lorenzato,
Peter Holr. Karl Giblert
ROW 2 Anthony FIorenza. Luke Mu sg rave .
Andrew Hannon. Ben McGrath. Sean Boyd.
Ben Lucas. Blake Reilly. lames Rider
FRONT, Anthony He.uhcote. Sid Cavallaro.
Stephen Smith, nmothy Casey-Nugent.
Graeme Petroni. Sandy Rogle. Lloyd lones,
Matthew Day
Teacher Mr John W"'fwick
Y[AR 5 BLU[
ROW 3 Gregory White, Craig Barnes.
Roben Cameriere. Anthony Karam.
Anthony Rodham. SCOtt Bedwell.
John Gamas
ROW 2. Kaan Del-Grande. Michael Douehl,
Michael Pickering. ratrick Alderson.
Phillip Sci fleet. Matthew Kuzyl,
Oi\niel Bagdon, ri\trlck Mulconry
fRONT Craig Garnett. John Bruscino.
M.uc CrIsafulli. Raymond Shore.
Paul Blunden. Thomas Lai , Shane Nebauer
Teacher: Mr Richard l<iwler
Y[AR 6 BLACK
ROW 4 Anthony Banham. Roger feleno.
Paul Anderson, Tony Etek.
Chrisropher McDowell. Lawrence Antoune.
Colin Brown
ROW 3: Kieran Coleman. Craig Sproule.
Andrew Collins, John Vulic .
MIchael Whitfield. David Shanahan.
Stephen McNamara. Paul BlomJield.
Paul c.msto.
ROW 2: JIhad Bechara. Benjamin Tannous ,
Michael Davis, Christopher Kelly.
Anthony Antico. Daniel Haskew.
Thomas Padaleo. rhillip Williams.
Richard Patterson
FRONT William Arneman.
Chrlsuan Meadth. Nathan KeUeher.
Evan Chen. Jason Lees. Mark Cruikshank.
lay Clowes. Dantel Pansl
Teacher Mrs. Maryanna Tramor
Y[AR 5 WHIT[
ROW 4 Shaun Cousins, David Fischbeck.
Anthony Phillips. Michael Clifford.
Adam Dunphy. Paolo Belfiglio,
Patrick Murphy. David Wa rd .
ROW 3: Andrew l<iwson. Peter Histon,
Dennis Wong. Mdfk Hooker.
Timothy Stewart, Michael Gough.
Adam Kubyk . Christopher Jordan.
Mlchelel Flemmg
ROW 2: Christopher Baker. Daniel Owens,
Dean St Baker. Pc1fkcle Lam, Peter Torok.
Paul MacOvaz.. Stephen Graves.
Roben Moses, Andrew Ng
rRONT Pablo Norberti. Russell Brinckley,
leb McAviney. Aaron Bailey,
Cameron Gavin. Keiran Cleary. Luke Salter,
luke Turner
Teacher: Mr. G. McLean
Y[AR 5 RW
Y[AR 5 AQUA
ROW 4 AntoniO Arena, David Gabbe.
Alexander Brown. Ryan Aquilina
DaVid Breen. Christopher Goldsrnld
Nestor Paraska
ROW 3. Joshua Hodge.
Andrew Koscharsklj. Richard Wilkinson.
Adam Goaley. Simon Walker. John O·Brlen.
[rnesto Hurst. Paul Farbotko
ROW 2 Jec'tn-Marc Serret.
Joseph 01 Girolamo. Anthony Roussos.
Anthony rldd. Daniel Michael.
George Halht. Christopher Cruikshank.
Geoffrey CI.uk
FRONT Patrick Lee, Kieran Fitzpatrick.
Andrew Banlen. Daniel Kenny.
Matthew Davey. Andrew McAlister.
RichcHd Mannino, Daniel O'Nelll
(Absen t Simon Taylor. Anthony Gerace)
Teelcher Mr John Greck
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ROW 4 : Saac1e Saade. Steven Gielis.
Michael Rochester, Jacob Connor.
Pet~r Davies, Peter MacDonald.
Chn.stopher Ossino. Anthony Dann.
Patrick Ganley
R,?W 3: DaVid Brickwood. Robert Williams.
Michael Drui{[, Roben ParisI.
Robe rt Armitage. Dominic Finlay.
Manhew Yip. Tarek lawad.
Matthew Higginson.
ROW 2: Martin Fitzpatrick,
Matthew Munro, Nathan Ryan.
Malthew PritChard. Guiliano Urich!.
Brendan CeUer. Daniel Mastroianni.
lames BegneU
FRONT~ Anthony Maniscalco,
M.anhew Turley, r,l ul Nessek.
~hcholas Collerson. Christopher GOlding.
Baker. Alan Shortall,
raulrlstopher
Farrugia.
Teacher· Mr. IOhn Guyer
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Junior School Library
Report
1988 saw another busy year in the Junior School
Ubrary with the library being constantly used by
class groups and individual boys. Each class has a
weekly library lesson where library and research
skills are taught. stories read and discussed and
books borrowed.
The library is a hive of activity at lunchtimes with
boys being able to relax playing games. reading
books and magazines and doing projects. For
some. such times provide an opportunity to help
as monitors performing tasks such as working on
the circulation desk. recarding books. preparing
displays etc.
YEAR 5 YELLOW
ROW 4 Step hen Hall. Brendan 0 Connell
lames Booth. Lucas W.uk ins,
DanIel Rooney. Paul Tucker,
Stewart Edwards. Andrew (louting
ROW 3 Conor Ward, Charles OJ M arco,
lames Kelly. Br endan N uhy. Daniel Phi llips,
Sec1n Malone. Adam Fitzpa tr ick.
John Deeves
ROW 2, Jonathan Vuen. Kieran Franklin.
Paul Gliddon. Odmien Lee, An thony O" H ara,
Bradley C·Young. Bradley SCOtt
NICholdS Crombie
FRONT Christian (olinard. Davi d Barbera.
John l ocke, And rew M oure lle,
RlchcUd H addad, Brendan H owe.
Mauhew [ ttenhoffer, Craig Geher"n
Teachers. M rs Sheridan. M r Russo
Many additions have been made to the
collection during 1988 with a special emphasis on
resources about Australia. New Maths resources
have been acquired and many made by parents in
readiness for our new Maths program next year. A
gift by Strathfield Council of a Resources Kit for
Local Area Studies was presented to the library as
a special Bicentennial project.
Through Young Australia Workshop the boys
were able to see a Bicentennial presentation of
" 1788 and all that". listen and act with "Moses the
storyteller" and enjoy a recitation of Australian
poetry by Leonard Teale.
••
"A page of history" was this years Children's
Book Week theme and was celebrated by a trip to
Strathfield Public Ubrary plus various lunchtime
activities. Also. some classes visited the children's
Bookfair at the Sydney Town Hall. During this
special week the library organized a book sale the proceeds going towards new resources.
This year many boys participated in the MS
Readathon. 727 books were read which raised
$1 ,197 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of N.5.W.
The library could not operate efficiently without
the help of parents who give their time
performing behind-the -scenes tasks. Many
thanks to Mrs. Burridge. Mrs. Bagdon. Mrs. Pidd
and Mrs. Cruikshank for their assistance this year.
YEAR 4 SILVER
ROW 4 Joseph H erro. Ryan M ansour.
M ichael Connolly. Ben jamin Kong.
Gregory Phillips. Benjam in Baldwin.
I...:\chlan Chan er, O liver Ber kman
ROW 3 SpyrJdon Soulo •.
Vincen t And redcchlo. Sim on Tadros.
Timothy H olt. M ichael H alli t.
And rew Soulos. David William son.
Da ntel M cKinley.
ROW 2 Bernard Ke lly. Caine Costello.
SCO tt Grue r. Benjamin n nddle.
DominIC Delld-frdnccl. M att hew Antico.
Greg o ry Murp hy. Benjdm in Tl cehurst
fR O NT· An tho ny Simm s.
/ondth on DIM ichael. Joseph Kdrdm .
Daniel O· H ara. C harl es Khami s.
jerom e law rence. De nniS Valdivicl.
Andrew Parn hclm
Teac he r· Mrs Pauli ne Rutter
EJlubeth McKinven
Teacher Ubrarian
The Future
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Rugby
12A RUGBY
ROW 3 Bryan O'Hara, Chris Todd. Luke
Needs.
Joe Minas., Michael Whitefield
ROW 2- Nlcholds Mcllwaine, Brendan Plant,
Steven PICkering. David Shanahan.
Andrew Collins.lan Starkey. Michael White
ROW" Jeffrey Baker. Ma<thew Hall,
N.uhan Kelleher. Ben McGrath.
Phillip WIlliams. Daniel Haskew.
Jay Byrnes
1988 Primary Athletics
Season
For three years it has been my privilege to share
the Zeal and determination of the Athletics Squad
members. The 1988 Squad lived up to the high
standard of team spirit, courtesy and
sportsmanship, grace in defeat and pride in
victory
the " hidden curriculum" of
teaching/ being a parent or student at S.P.c.
The highlights have been quoted in weekly
Newsletters, please select your own - The House
Camival. The two Residentials, the South Harbour
(which we hosted ), the Combined Christian
Brothers Camival (which we won), several other
"Social " Carnivals.
It is fitting to conclude the 1988 Report by
thanking :
I. The Staff - your help and patience was often
unrecognized but always appreciated.
2. The Parents - your practical help and words of
encouragement were always appreciated.
Who would dare mention any, in case any were
forgotten.
3. The Squad / Monitors - truly " Up there with the
Best of the Best!"
4. The Year 7 and 8 students - who gave up their
lunchtimes to share their skills, knowledge and
enthusiasm.
5. Mr. Barry Rooney (Year 8 parent of Mark ) - I'm
still learning from his experience and
knowledge, after three years of his unselfish
coaching!
Dan iel Wilkins. Marc DeAngelis,
Parrick Garnett. Michael Murphy
ROW I; Stephen Smith. Richard Crittenden.
Christian Meadth. luke Quinlan.
James Kelly. Phillip J Williams.
Anthony Leslie
6. The Silent Achievers - they didn't always win a
race, they always gave their personal best.
(Who could ask for more?)
A Grateful Manager
George Chmielewski
SPOrts Day, 19 44
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IIA RUGBY
ROW 3, Dean Mulca hy, Chris Roddy.
Robert Shehadie. Stephen McNamara.
Jason Arnold
ROW 2: Peter Cooper (Coach). Michael
Whealy,
liB RUGBY
ROW 3: James Booth . Alexande r Brown.
Peter Macdonald. DaVId Breen
ROW 2. Craig Barnes. Chris Sheehan.
Christopher Goldsmld, Tony Antico.
Andrew Clouting
ROW I, Jeb McAviney. Joshua Hodge,
Andrew Bartlett. Chris Jackson.
Kelran Cleary. Cameron G,win.
Patrick Mulconry
Absent: Adam Dunphy
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Cricket
IDA RUGBY
ROW 3 Brendan OConnell. Simon Walker.
jonathan DiMlchlel
ROWZ.
Nathan Ryan. Aaron Bailey.
TImothy Stewart Michael Connolly.
ROW I Paul Mdcovaz. Paul Gliddon.
Kcldn Del Grande. Dan O'Hara.
Daniel O'Neill. Ryan Mansour.
Mcurhew MUnro
12A CRICKET
ROW 2: Brendan Plant. Bryan O 'Hara,
Andrew Torok. Reece Theedam .
Peter Torok. Robert Neale
ROW I: Carl Iacono. Graeme Petroni.
Jason Of Michie!. Ben McGrarh ,
TIm Casey-Nugent
Tennis
Tennis in 1988 proved once again to be very
popular with many boys trying out for only a
small number of positions in the school squad.
The squad experienced mixed results in both
the first and second seasons of the year. The
squad playing in the second season showed
much improvement throughout their matches.
The tennis players_ showed great sportsmanship and team spirit at all times. Mark Falvo,
Simon Walker and Jihad Bechara were our
strongest players who gave of their best in all
games. Mrs. Falvo is to be thanked for her
continued support and assistance with the
squad for the past two years.
IZB CRICKET
ROW 2: Brendan Wholohan. john Vulvic .
luke Needs. Patrick Nesbin. TouRc Chidiac
ROW I: Matthew Hall. Sandy Rogie.
M ichael White, David Ward.
Phillip Williams, Anthony Fiorenza.
Paul Nessek
IIA CRICKET
TENNIS
Row 2. Miss A . Kelly. Jacob Connor.
Michael Clifford . Mark. f.:dvo.
Michael WhUfield. Mrs. Falvo
Row I: Anthony Roussos. Richard H addad.
Shawn Boyd . Jihad Bechara.
Matthew Higginson
R~W 2: Marc DeAngelis, Michael Whealy.
~n Morris. Stephen McNamara .
KIeran Coleman. Patrick Garnett
ROW I: Ant ho ny leslie. Richard Crittende n.
Andrew Sallway. Daniel WIlkens .
C.hris Jackson. Jamie Ame nd olla.
SId Cavallaro
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liB CRICKET
ROW 2: Ben Tannous. Pclul Tucker.
lucas Watkins. Matthew Wilhams.
SteWclft Edwards. Ben Voysey.
Chris Sheehan. Sean Malone
ROW I: Christfan Meadth, Guiliano Urichi.
lohn locke. Dean Mulcahy. Alan Shortall.
Anthony MC\niscalco
lOA CRICKET
ROW 2: Andrew Koscarsklj. Dan 0 Hara,
Anthony Phillips. Peter Macdonald .
Simon Walker. Brendan O'Connell
ROW I: Bernard Kelly. Anthony Simms.
lonathan OJ MlChiel. Paul Farrugia.
Dominic Della franca . Paul Gllddon
Soccer
lOB CRICKET
ROW Z: MIchael Odniel Adam Kubyk,
Michael Rochester [meslo Hurst.
Michdel Connolly
ROW I NichololS Crombie.
Oo;lvid Williamson. Stephen Graves.
Patrick Lee , Greg Murphy.
Sypridon Soul os
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12A SOCCER
ROW 2, Joseph Diglrolomo .
Anthony Banham. Chris McDowell.
Adam lewis. Paul Carmichael.
Chris Simon
ROW I: Carl Iacono. Sid Cavallaro.
Graeme PetronI. Raymond Sun.
Reece Theed(l.m. Tim Casey-Nugent.
Sh(l.wn Boyd
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Basketball
Basketball continued to nourish this year with
some 90 boys being involved in either Tuesday
night or Saturday morning games.
IIA SOCCER
ROW 2 : John Gamas. Stewart Edwards.
Jacob Connor. Mark Falvo.
Matthew Williams. Craig Sproule.
Thomas Pacialeo. Matthew Kuzyl
ROW 1: Anthony Maniscalco, John Locke,
Mark Cruikshank. Joufic Chidiac,
Sandy Rogie. Matthew Turley. Brendan
Howe
Basketball has provided an outstanding
opportunity for hundreds of boys over the past
years and it is an excellent springboard for many
other related sports. Unlike some sports, size
has very little to do with success on court. Boys
like Andrew Hannan, Peter Holt, Stuart Sutton,
Patrick Murphy, Ryan Pardey, Chris Roddy and
Andrew Walsh can testify to that. Their potential
to the game in future years is enormous.
Representative of the commitment the boys
have to this sport and their school is the
example of two boys willing to travel great
distance to support their teammates. Chris Todd
from Menangle and David Kurts from
Springwood travelled great distances on
Saturday, often to Northern or Eastern Suburbs
schools. Both boys and their parents deserve
our congratulations for their obvious school
passion and renection of College spirit.
1988 N .S.w. Primary
Schools Basketball
Championships
The championships were held at Bankstown
Stadium on 10th &. 11th September.
liB SOCCER
ROW 2 ~ Bernard fisher. Peter Holt ,
Steven Glelis. Ryan Aquilina.
Robert Cameriere. frank Banno.
Peter Torok
ROW I: Anthony Heathcme, Anthony ,Pidd.
Marc Crisafulli. Conor Ward. Michael
Druiu .
St. Patrick's entered three teams again this
year and it has been by far our most successful
year.
Team 'A' went through winning the Division
4 final 21-19 against St. Patrick's, Albury. Team
'B' made it through to the Division 3 semi-final
which they lost to St. Joseph's Merewether 3120, who continued on to win this final. Team
Anthony Roussos. raul Farrugia
lOA SOCCER
ROW 2, TIm Hoi!. Michael Halll!.
BASKETBALL A
Gregory Phillips. Dennis Valdivia,
Joseph Kiuam. Daniel Michael.
Christopher Cruikshank
ROW I: Bernard Kelly. Gregory Murphy.
ROW I: Nathan Ryan, Ryan Pardy.
Matthew Antico. Sidney Saade,
Ie"," Marc Serrec-. Spyrldon Soulos.
David Williamson
ISO
ROW 2: Daniel Rooney, Chris Roddy.
Chris Todd. Patrick Murphy
Andrew Walsh. Connor Ward. David Kurtz
'(' made it through to the semi final of D' ..
S losi
t D L S K'
IVISlon
ng 0 .' "
mgsgrove 2.2-9 who also
went on to Win the final of this diviSion.
I wish to congratulate all the boys who
represented St. Patrick's so well in the true spirit
of the College and also the coaches and
managers of the teams.
Team Performances:
Team 'A'
Rounds: Won IS-14; lost 42-12
Div 3/ 4 Playoff lost 2S- 24
Div 4 QjFinal Won forfeit
Div 4 S/ Final Won 14-11
Div 4 Final Won 21-19 over St. Patrick's,
Albury.
Team 'B'
Rounds: Lost 16-IS; Won 19-3
Div 3/ 4 Play off Won 14-13
Div 3 QjFinal Won 34-9
Div 3 S/ Final Lost 31-20 to St. Joseph's
Merewether who went on to win the final.
Team '('
Rounds: LostS9-0; Lost 13-2
Div SPlay off Won 12-2
Div S S/ Final Lost 22-9 to D.L.S. Kingsgrove
who went on to win the final.
On behalf of St. Patrick's Junior Basketball and
especially St. Patrick's 'Aqua' team from Tuesday
Miniball and Team 'A' from the Championship
weekend , we wish Glennys Pardey (coach of
these teams) a speedy recovery after her motor
accident on Tuesday.
P.P.S. See everyone at the presentation on
Sunday, 18th September at St. Patrick's.
A special thankyou to the boys who billeted
the girls from St. Joseph's Merewether. The girls
had a great time and were thoroughly spoilt.
They unfortunately lost their final 32-27.
Mr. Lance McDonnell
BASKETBALL B
ROW 2 Sidney Saade. David Breen.
ChriStopher Goldsmld. charles Khamis
ROW I, Benj.lmin TIndale. Robert Williams,
Daniel O'Neill Russell Brinckley.
SCOtt Gruer
BASKETBALL SILVER
David Willey. Ant hony Antico. David
Shanahan,
Bryan O'Hara, Anthony lones. Dan O'Hara.
James B.unes
BASKETBALL GOLD
Sam Malo, Andrew Hannon.
DaVid Marinucci. nmorhy Ikin.
Christopher Roddy. Peter Holl.
Sid C""aIIMo. Anrhony leslie
BASKETBALL RED
ROW I: Daniel Kenny, Parrick Murphy.
Daniel Rooney. Sean Cousins.
Matthew Higginson, Anthony O'Hara
Absent: Christopher lordan, David Ward
BASKETBALL WHITE
Stephen Smith, Dennis Abood,
Daniel Haskew. MMk Brit t. Alan EI·Zanlf.
Corrado Muratore. Adam McCarthy.
M<ltthew Day
182
BASKETBALL BLACK
TYdn Pardy. Shawn Boyd. lem Starkey.
la,mes Booth, Mark Booth. ChiHles
Dt M,uco, Stuart Sutton
183
BASK ETBALL GR EEN
ROW 1: Guiliano Utichi. M artin M cLeay.
Paolo Belfiglio. Ant hony Kara m ,
Joseph Kdram . Sid Saade
SOFTBALL . .. 1988
BASK ETBA LL BLU E
Robe rt Wi lliam s. M ichael Druir t,
Jos hu a Hodge. Pete r Macd onal d. John
Gammas.
Nathan Kelleher. Rog er M angravitl
Primary Swimming
Season (1988)
Over 50 boys had the opportunity to represent
the College at a variety of Timing/ Social /
Competitive carnivals that we entered this year.
The spirit of the boys was undoubtedly
highlighted by the Combined Christian Brothers'
Carnival at Ashfield Pool. Not the fact they won.
but the "Scratch" and "Handicap" Trophy. but that
over 30 boys gave up the St. Patrick's holiday to
compete! (A supreme test of School Spirit!).
My thanks to all competitors. parents and staff
who assisted throughout the year. Individual
circulars. newsletter paragraphs have more
adequately expessed the appreciation of the
College. which you have richly deserved. Let's
hope this determined group will never cease to let
their light shine!
A grateful Manager
George Chmielewski
184
This year has proven to be one of the most
interesting to date for S.P.c. Softball. Although
neither season will be remembered for numerous.
sweeping victories. the training sessions and
games have shown a great spirit of effort.
determination and co-operation from both the
team members. and those involved in coaching
and supervision.
At the outset of the first season many of the
players were new to the game and had to steadily
learn the rules and playing of Softball. The fact that
quite a number of boys volunteered to playa
second season showed the enthusiasm which
remained alive and well in the team. even in the
face of mixed game results.
Much of this team spirit has been forthcoming
from the boys themselves. and encouraged by the
dedicated and consistent coaching which the
team has received. Particular mention and thanks
must go to Simon Macedone of Year 9. who
volunteered to give up a great deal of his time to
become the team coach. Though possibly not
rewarded with many victories. Simons patience
and expertise in coaching and umpiring. and his
genUine. mature approach has earned him the
respect and friendship of the boys in the team . and
the compliments of many of their parents. Also
thanks to Andrew Stylianou and Matthew Gorrie
who assisted at various times.
I could not conclude this report without offering
a sincere word of gratitude to the parents who
took on the task of overseeing the team on
Saturday monrings. ln particular. thanks to Lyn and
Paul Pritchard. Alan Simon and /ohn Mansour. who
in the course of the two seasons became willing
weekend managers. and at times. would be
umpires.
John Warwick,
Team Manager
POSTSCRIPT. Player's quote of the year from
Aaron Aychurch on being caught out by the
Cranbrook Short Stop.
"What a silly place to put a fieldsman! "
JUNIOR SO FTBA LL TEAM
ROW Z, Mr. Jo hn War wick
(~sst. Coac h Mana
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SI mon Macedone
ead Coach).
All en Belobraldlc. hrlsfophe r Simon.
James Booth , David Fisc hbeck.
Andrew Styllanou (Assistant Coach),
Matth ew Corri e (Assistant Coach)
ROW 2: Daniel M cKinley. Jay Clowes,
David B~1rbera. Matth ew Kuzy l.
Matth ew rritchard . Ryan Man sour
185
Creatively Written
DREADED MUM
Chapter One
Mum stood there
A gruesome face,
Then turned around
To an open space.
She chanted a spell
In latin of course,
It hit the peach wall
With incredible force.
Pieces remaining were scarce
A hole in the wall I could see,
Mum fled for the hole that was there
And all of the paintings were looking at me.
I followed her out to the driveway
Through the hole in the wall I went,
She couldn't be seen anywhere
But her soft smell of perfume I could sence.
I followed the scent
Wherever it led
Anyone in her path
Was certainly dead.
She lead me down
The vicars street.
And there was the vicar
In his fine seat.
''I've been waiting for you"
Said the vicar with please,
Then all of a sudden
My mum did she sneeze.
She wiped out the vicar
And everything in sight.
She wiped out the cats
The dogs and the mice.
All of a sudden
My surroundings went green,
It was the most disgusting sight
I had ever seen.
I found a big cross
Of gold I think
And recited "OUR FATHER"
Without one blink.
All of a sudden
My mum did melt.
Her bones, her skin
.
And her dress made of felt.
That was the end
I'm sorry to say,
The sweet smell of perfume
And her hair of grey.
by "Aaron Achurch"
6 Green
WhataMum!
John Butterworth took a quick glance out of
the side window of his Wellington Bomber. One
look was enough to see what he feared. To the
north was a big black storm cloud that would
bring with it a fierce storm. The cloud covered
the whole horizon and even though it was
several miles away, would probably reach them
before they had a chance to get back safely
over the lines and into France.
BLAST OFF
TO SaTURn
BY SERH KIHG
Butterworth explained this to his co-pilot
Bruce Digby, who immediately went into the
main cabin to tell the rest of the crew that there
was a big storm and they may have to crash
land.
By the time that Digby got back to his seat
in the cockpit. the light show had already
started. There were lightning flashes
everywhere and soon after, the thunder and rain
began. Not long after, Butterworth noticed that
the plane was beginning to show signs of wear
and tear so he dropped down below the clouds
and spotted a field where he could land without
risking his plane or it's passengers too much.
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Butterworth took the plane down and when it
stopped everyone checked to see if they were
hurt. Sean Hebbles, one of the crew had cut
his arm so Digby patched it up and everyone
sat in the shelter of the plane waiting for the
storm to pass.
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Mystery of
Manville Manor
Chapter One
It wa~ .a dark stormy night, when Dick Jones
was driVing hiS Rolls Royce up a driveway
towards Manville Manor but ... then ... all
o~ a sudden, something flew out onto the road.
DI~k,;lamm,~d on his brakes and, faintly, a voice
said Leave . Then nothing. Nothing to be heard
or seen. Dick drove on in puzzlement.
186
187
Schoolboy Impressed
by a Golden Wedding
Where can young people find the way to the
future? Who sets the examples for them to
follow?
Schoolboy. Scott Gibson ( pictured ). of
Hurstville. is impressed by his quiet. elderly
neighbors. Ken and Nell Morton. who last year
celebrated their golden wedding and this
month added another link in the chain of golden
years.
In a letter co the Leader. Scott - a Year 9
student at St. Patrick's College. Strathfield said that he wished to publicise the importance
of a golden wedding.
"Imagine being with the same person for 50
years through wars. sadness, joy and fights.
These two people have survived life's toughest
battles," Scott said .
"Having a 50th wedding anniversary is a
major achievement in the life of a married
couple . These two people have lived up to the
wedding vows they made back in 1937.
I am just writing to give praise where it is
due. That is what friends are for, especially
neighbors.
" Please print this article. because it will be
a great surprise for them to read it and know
somebody cares."
When Mr. and Mrs. Morton read this article.
they will no doubt be surprised . but what is more
important. they will be pleased to know just
how much someone cares.
They should also be happy to realise that they
have set a wonderful example that is
appreciated by a concerned young person.
Mr. and Mrs. Morton have long been residents
of Hurstville.
Mrs. Morton taught kindergarten at Hurstville
Public School for years and many of her former
pupils will remember her from their early days.
'Way rogo!'
188
'Please listen gentlemen!'
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Old Scholars Return
Dux of College, 1987
Brother Giacon. Distinguished Guests. Staff
and Students (Past and Present). Last year there
were many intelligent students and as such I
f.eel honoured to be Dux of my year. I would
like to congratulate publically the fine results
achieved by Stephen and Ted. Many others
received praiseworthy marks but to list names
becomes controversial when you stop.
Today I speak to you as a representative of
Year 12. 1987 - not because I must indeed
in past speeches on this day it has ~ot been
so. but because the goodwill and spirit which
Rowed through the form undoubtably led to
the fine results achieved.
Everyone. if they are honest with themselves.
knows that hard work is rewarded. and
recognised. The rewards of our labour came in
the post on January II and recognition has been
given on a personal basis. but today recognition
is given to Year 12. 1987 as a whole.
Despite the very impersonal mark-oriented
comparisons made of people according to
H.5.C. marks. it is a more personal evaluation
that is of greater importance. This I have
believed for quite a while but never was it shown
so clearly to me as on the informal gathering
of January II (Results Night). The first question
was "What Mark Did You Get?" but without fail
the second question was "and are you happy
with that?" The answer to the first question was
lame without the second. You can't please
everyone. so at least please yourself.
he is right. To give up a few things for the H.S.C.
is not a great sacrifice. Sport. going out or just
relaxing all have their purpose - to forget about
school. In fact. to keep your sanity this is a good
idea whenever you do not need to think about
school. To take out of context the five highly
inspirational words of Winston Churchill. as
quoted by Mr. McCormack - "Never. Never.
Never Give Up" the chance to go on a ski
weekend. (What else would he have been
talking of). If skiing is not your sport. feel free
to wax up the board and head up to Whale
Beach or whatever will help you relax.
The spirit of Year 12. 1987 gave us the
confidence and the initiative to take ideas and
make them realities. Our final idea was to
succeed in the H.5.C. and today that idea is
now recognised as having become reality. And
for all those who knew Year 12. 1987. this band
of friends. what else should be said as the last
official words from one of their number but "Here We Go"
Thank You
190
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- Richard Paoloni
Honour Appropriately Paid
The one person you cannot lie to is yourself
- and only by doing your best are you satisfied.
The worth of your H.5.C. mark and the effort
you put in are only ever really known to yourself
- and this personal evaluation is of more
importance than the numbers on the certificate.
Year 12. 1987 was an amazing group of
students because of the unity and the
friendliness which were their trademark. It was
an incredibly strong bond for such a large group
of people to share. and the goodwill spread
to all who came in contact with the group. Our
teachers also became friends. and the ease
between staff and students. and between
students reduced the tension and pressure of
Year 12 considerably. The only thing better than
having a friend when you're down is having two
or three friends when your down. The group
supported itself in mutual strength. here I
acknowledge the generous giving of time and
effort by the staff.
But school is not everything. though in Year
12 it should be priority No. I. whatever else you
then have time for is your own concern. As
Simon Rumore. who was repeating Year 12 last
year. once said to me (and made me promise
to include in this speech). he said. "A year is
not much at this stage in your life" on reflection.
Stephen Golding. Richard Paoloni
&. Ted Cassidy with Mr. McCormack
and Fr. Gleeson
Proud Parents
Richard Paoloni. the Dux of the College
10 1987. speaks to the assembly
191
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The FirS! College Sports Day.
at St. Luke's Oval. Concord. 1936
Illustration by: Matthew Kelly. Year 9 .
192
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st. Patrick's College
Strathfield
LUMEN '88

Lumen 1988 - St Patrick`s College Strathfield

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