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From the Principal
Dear Members of the St Patrick’s College Community….
So much has happened at St Patrick’s College
during the course of 2012 that it is almost
impossible to accurately capture the myriad of
events and educational opportunities in our
community. As Principal, I am in a privileged
position to be able to witness the energy and
vitality of our students as they participate,
learn and grow through their involvement and
experiences. As a snapshot of 2012 we:
• Achieved outstanding academic and vocational education results
in 2011.
• Celebrated St Patrick’s Day with prayer, sacrament and games.
• Opened Croagh Patrick (Year Nine Campus) and began our
innovative educational program introducing the Australian
curriculum, the Rite Journey, a new camp and outdoor education
structure challenging our students to look at themselves, each
other and education in new and refreshing ways.
• Participated in Senior Retreats, Remar and Reflection Days.
• Clinched State titles in Firsts Cricket and Swimming Carnivals.
• Celebrated 125 years with the Sisters of St Joseph by producing
the play ‘Mary Mackillop’ at Holy Trinity Church, Westbury.
• Renewed our commitment to service of the community through
involvement in many social justice activities (e.g. Eddie Rice
camps, Missionbeat, Smith Reading program).
• Performed in PARTS, Senior Drama Exams, Music Tours, Rock
Eisteddfod, Lions Youth of the Year and Maths Relay.
One of my favourite stories revealing the moral purpose of
education is ‘Releasing the Angel’.
‘One day a man came upon Michelangelo as he was chipping
away with his chisel at a huge shapeless block of marble. He was
surrounded by dust and fragments of marble. It was not a pretty
sight. The man asked Michelangelo what he was doing and he
replied, “I’m releasing the angel imprisoned in the marble”.’
The story reminds me that each student has endless potential and
we (parents and teachers) are called to set young minds and hearts
free to truly be themselves, discover their inner capacity and God’s
unconditional love for them. This search for freedom, individuality
and discovery of personal gifts is connected to living in community
in our Catholic tradition. As such our daily activity has deeper
meaning and is integrated into our individual and community
story.
Yours Sincerely
Simon Cobiac
Throughout all the activity it is essential to remain firmly grounded
by the Mission of our College to be a school community of faith,
learning, respect and service in the Catholic tradition. Otherwise,
our lives can become mindless activity without core purpose and
spiritual direction. We are reminded of the centrality of Jesus in
our lives in 2012 by involvement in the “Year of Grace” where we
are called by the Australian Bishops to start afresh in Christ and
contemplate our cornerstone relationship with God. Our mission
values constantly call us to reflect and centre on what is really
important rather than what is sham and surface only, sometimes
appealing yet ultimately unsatisfying. We are called to be persons
of depth.
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Awards
St Patrick's College
Academic Medal:
T
he St Patrick’s College Academic medal was
awarded to thirty one students who achieved
90 points or more in the TQA examinations and
assessment process in 2011.
The Dux of the College for 2011, Stewart Allen,
achieved an ATAR of 99.25, and together with Caleb
Lawson and Millicent Chapman, was also recognised
statewide, as ranking in the top 100 best results in
Tasmania.
1992 Grade 10
20 year Reunion
Date: Saturday Oct
13th
7pm for 7.30pm
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Congratulations:
Reunions
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ongratulations to Nicole Radin for
reaching the Semi-final stage in
the University of Tasmania, Faculty of
Education Teaching Excellence Award
category.
Staff Farewell
George Prins
George retired on the 27th April 2012 after 28 years of
service to the College. George will be remembered for his
excellent skills, evident in all the furniture and fittings he
has constructed over the years and his involvement with the
College community.
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College News
Sports Highlights
Northern SATIS Swimming Carnival
The team was led by swimming captains Nikki Heathcote and Thomas Johns and was placed 2nd in the overall carnival.
The U13, U15, U16 and Open Girls all won their respective Age groups, and the girls won the Senior and Overall Girls shields.
1st X1 Cricket - State Final by Jake Laskey (Captain)
SPC 146 and 2-74 defeated SOC 9(declared)
St. Patrick’s College earned the right to host the 1st X1 Cricket State
Final in March against Scotch Oakburn College. On a wicket that gave
assistance to the bowlers, Scotch won the toss and sent St. Patrick’s in
to bat. We lost regular wickets to be 5-41 just prior to lunch. A fighting
innings of 55 from number three Ryan Bird (55) was the key to the
batting recovery as he shared vital partnerships with Dylan Semmens
and James Bowen. This is certain to be regarded as one of the most
outstanding innings, under pressure, in modern SPC cricket history.
We were dismissed just prior to stumps for 146, a great recovery and a
total that we were confident that we could defend – but it would take
our best bowling and fielding to do so.
Our desire to never allow a partnership to become established was a
highlight – led by our determined and focused captain Jake Laskey.
Scotch decided to declare at 9-69 to see if they could miraculously
force a second innings win but the St. Patrick’s batsmen held firm (274) for us to claim our 12th State Cricket Premiership by 77 runs.
A similar pattern of losing early wickets met the Scotch top order
the next morning as they slumped to 5-18 and then 7-45 at lunch.
A huge cricket crowd had gathered for an action-packed and
memorable morning session. St. Patrick’s opening bowler James
Bowen continued on from his outstanding year as the competition’s
leading bowler (37 wicket in 10 innings!) to eventually claim 6-11
from 14 menacing overs. Fellow quicks Ben Fraser and Joey Cullen
were the other wicket takers.
Rowing
6 State School Rowing titles for St. Patrick’s!!!!
St. Patrick’s Rowers ended the season on a high coming away with 6 State Schools titles after a
busy weekend at Lake Barrington on the weekend of April 21st and 22nd. With excellent rowing
conditions once again, and a large number of rowers all contesting heats on Saturday held over
1000 metres, it was down to business on Sunday for the finals. With race distances changed to
2000 metres for seniors it was back to normal and all eyes on the water. Despite the dreary weather
conditions spirits were still high and remained so as rowers gave it everything in what for Yr 12
students, would be their last races for the school.
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Old Collegians
BOSTON [24 May 2012] – Joseph Butler, a former resident of
Prospect and student of St Patrick's College (1996-2001),
graduated from Harvard Business School (HBS) on 24 May.
At the diploma ceremony, held on the School’s campus in Boston,
a total of 876 students received their MBA degrees at the School’s
102nd Commencement exercises.
Joe is the son of Max and Jill Butler, who reside in Prospect and also
attended the Commencement ceremony in Boston. Joe's brothers
Steven (SPC 2004), Vincent (SPC 2005) and Samuel (SPC 2008) and
Joe's fiancée Gerardine Dillon also attended. Joe graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2006 with degrees
in Engineering (Hons) and Commerce. Prior to attending HBS, Joe
worked at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Cricket Australia
in Melbourne, and Noel Pearson's Cape York Institute for Policy
and Leadership. He will resume his role with BCG in Melbourne in
August.
At the HBS Commencement ceremony, the keynote address was
delivered by Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook,
a graduate of HBS (1995), and formerly an economist with the World
Bank and chief of staff at the US Treasury. Back row: Jill Butler, Joe Butler, Gerardine Dillon, Max Butler. Front
row: Steven Butler, Vincent Butler, Samuel Butler.
Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business
School has a faculty of more than 200 who offer full-time programs
leading to the MBA and doctoral degrees as well as a broad portfolio
of open enrollment Executive Education and custom programs. For
more than a century, HBS faculty have drawn on their research, their
experience in working with organizations worldwide, and their passion
for teaching to educate leaders who have shaped the practice of
business and entrepreneurship around the globe. F
rom Friday 16th – Saturday 24th of March,
Encore Theatre Company presented “a theatrical
triumph that took musical theatre to new and
unsurpassed heights in this city”.1
Jesus Christ Superstar - one of the greatest rock
musicals the world has ever known is the moving
story retelling the final seven days of Jesus’ life.
Four decades ago, the show premiered in Australia
with an unknown rock singer for the role of Judas,
and launched the career of one of Australia’s most
successful performers – Jon English. Guest starring
in the role of Pilate, Jon English returned to the
show for the first time since the 1970s.
Back row: Madeleine Page, Alexandra Harris (nee Hughes ’98), Travis Hennessey,
Justin Hood (’10).
St Patrick’s College had many connections to this
production with past and present staff and students
fulfilling a variety of roles on and off the stage.
Middle row: Danny Gibson (’01), Patrick McManus (’80), Paul Mannion (’95), Sean Brown (Yr 10 ’09), Nathan Fontyn.
Front row: Fiona Mowat, Conor O’Brien (’95), Shannon French (’06), Jessica Wylie (Yr 10 ’11), Zoe Allen, Karen Dennis.
1 Review by Marcus Bower
, The Examiner, Saturday 17 March 2012
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Obituaries
Vale Geoffrey Allan
Max and Geoff were fierce competitors on the Squash
Court and would frequently be together on the
sidelines to cheer on the ‘boys’ at SPC (junior and
senior school) footy and cricket games.
Family holidays with the Allans were memorable
occasions.
Geoff will be fondly remembered by the Baker family,
as a great friend and a true gentleman.
Our sympathies are with his wife and soul mate
Geraldine, Louise, Geoffrey and the extended family.
‘Rest in peace lovely man’
Mr Peter Sydes presenting Geoffrey & Geraldine Allan with their
Life Membership to the St. Patrick’s College Parents & Friends
Associaton
Life member of the St. Patrick’s College Parents & Friends
Association Geoffrey Allan sadly passed away in Perth Western
Australia on 25th March, 2012.
G
eoffrey is fondly remembered as a dedicated husband, father,
and hard working parent of the College over many years. Geoff
and Geraldine (his wife) were both honoured with Life Membership
of the St Patrick’s College Parents and Friends Association on the
7th February, 1997. As dedicated parents to their three children
Louise, Francine and Geoffrey, the Allan’s were involved in all
aspects of their College lives. Mrs Barbara Baker former Parent and Governing Council member
of St. Patrick’s College fondly remembers Geoffrey and the Allan
family.
‘We first met the Allan family when we returned from
Victoria in the late 1970’s
Our children were friends. Angela and Francine were
in Debating teams at St Patrick’s and Ange fondly
remembers a very gentle, patient Mr Allan who was
always prepared to assist with transporting them
wherever they needed to be.
Ange also recalls the many hours he spent teaching
the girls to water ski.
She remembers really enjoying the loud music that he
always played in the Range Rover.
Damian and ‘young’ Geoffrey Allan shared a
special friendship from fourth grade at ‘little’ St
Pat’s. Frequently they would go off to the Allan’s
shack at Beaumaris. Damian also remembers Geoff
as a very patient man, happy and always ‘whistling’.
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Ian Dalton Executive Officer of the Australian Parents Council and
former State President of Tasmanian Catholic Parents & Friends
Association also remembers Geoff and Geraldine through their
involvement with the Parents & Friends Association and also the
regional and State body of Parents & Friends.
The thing that struck me about Geoff was his generosity of spirit,
which he demonstrated in many ways, and always in partnership
with Geraldine. I understand they were generous contributors to
St Patrick’s through the giving of their time and expertise. Geoff
made a significant contribution to the building of the pool and other
projects around the school and at the same time supported Geraldine
in her role with the P&F. I primarily knew Geoff through the support he gave Geraldine with
the regional and state P&F. While Geraldine was the regional rep and
state councillor, Geoff was always in the background, ready to ferry
people to other parts of the state or to provide whatever practical
help he could. And he did it all with such a kind and loving nature.
They must have contributed literally thousands of hours between
them to the benefit of the College and many other parents.
I think it is a testament to Geoff that despite the serious things that
went wrong in their life, such as the loss of their daughter Francine
in a car crash, they never lost their passion to do whatever good for
others that they could, and the way they mostly kept their sunny dispositions. While Geraldine tended to get very ‘passionate’, Geoff was
the cool head who could always bring things back into perspective.
I really do hope that by the grace of God Geoff is resting in the peace
he deserves, and that Geraldine will find some comfort as well.
The legacy and the generosity of Geoffrey and Geraldine Allan lives on
in the Perpetual Award in the name of their daughter Francine. The
Francine Allan award is awarded to a Year 12 student who displays the
attributes of ‘All round ability, enthusiasm and leadership’. Francine
was a prefect in the Year 12 Cohort of 1985.
Farewell Geoffrey and may you enjoy eternal rest with God.
Special Thanks Mrs Barbara Baker and family, Mr Ian Dalton and Mrs
Carol Down for their contributions to the Vale article in memory of
Geoffrey Allan.
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Trevor Reid (OAM)
Trevor and Marg Reid commenced as ‘in house’ caretakers at St
Patrick’s College in 1988, moving into the old Brothers quarters
in the Administration Block of the College, until the College
purchased the house next door at 280 Westbury Road in 1995.
This was the beginning of a long and successful association until
December last year, when Trevor unfortunately passed away after
a relatively short period of illness.
T
revor’s position as caretaker required many hours a week of out
of hours contact with relative staff, sporting groups, security and
occasionally police and emergency services. During his time, Trevor
established excellent relationships with many people associated with
these groups, and always had his finger on the pulse. Trevor’s Monday morning briefings where he would pass on all
out of hour’s activities, where legendary. His hand written diary
contained every relative moment that occurred during the preceding
week.
The management and indeed all staff of the College always felt safe
and secure in the knowledge that Trevor was there to attend to any
out of hour’s activities. Whether that be the opening of gates or
change rooms for sport, opening the staff room for teachers who had
forgotten keys, parent groups, or just locking and securing the large
amount of gates, doors and locks required to secure the property. Trevor could always be seen patrolling and securing the premises
with his faithful dog “Tally” every night of the week.
Trevor was heavily involved with music and in particular Brass
Bands, and his status with that area in Tasmania is well known
and documented. So much so that he was awarded the Order of
Australia medal in 2010 for his services to Brass Bands and music
across the State.
Trevor also had a period of Tutoring students at the College – mainly
brass instruments. His many students benefitted from Trevor’s vast
knowledge and enthusiasm for music.
An ardent Swans supporter and keen tipster in the staff tipping
competition, Trevor always had some sound advice for umpires,
coaches and fellow tipsters.
Trevor was truly one of life’s gentlemen, a well respected and
loved husband of Marg and father and grandfather to his children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was a dedicated, committed and much loved member of the St
Patrick’s College staff.
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Births
Baptisms
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Ewan O’Toole
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2nd March 2012.
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(SPC 1967) on
grandchild number 9.
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was baptised on
the 21st April 2012.
Alexander is the son of
Alice and Christopher Booth and
the grandson of Dr Julienne Colman
and William Colman.
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Croagh Patrick (Year 9)
Official Opening and Blessing
20th April 2012
Croagh Patrick was blessed by Father Mark Freeman Vicar
General and opened by Father Mark and Mr Geoff Lyons
MHR, representing the Australian Government.
25 staff and 270 year 9 students began their journey at St Patrick’s College in February this year.
Croagh Patrick is the holy mountain of St Patrick. It is found near Westport in County Mayo, Ireland.
The focus of the curriculum at Croagh Patrick
is to prepare its students for a future that cannot be predicted.
Croagh Patrick teaches its students to acquire knowledge effectively, to develop an
understanding of the big picture ideas, and gives them a wide and varied set of skills
that they can apply to new and unfamiliar situations.
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Aboriginal artist Judith-Rose Thomas worked with a group of Year 9
students in producing an amazing mural. As well as depicting many
symbols of aboriginal heritage, the mural highlights the Mountains,
Valleys, Rivers, Plants and Animals that form the Croagh Patrick
Home Groups.
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Old Collegians
Former St Patrick's College students and now Returned Servicemen.
L-R Sapper Adrian Muller (2007), Corporal Roger Ryan (2007), Flight Officer Johnathon Dowl (2005) and Flight Officer Shaun Reece (2005).
Dave Kok (1992)
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aunceston born and bred Dave Kok is the vocalist
for Shetland Islands heavy rock/metal band TEN TONNE DOZER.
Dave grew up in Launceston, being educated at St Finn Barr's primary, then onto St Patrick's College for high school
where he graduated in 1992. Dave has been involved with music for many years in Tasmania and overseas, and
has featured in numerous Launceston bands including The Dorans and My Philipino Bride. Dave first
moved to the Shetland Islands in 1999 and has since been back and forth to Tasmania visiting family
and friends over the years. During his time in Shetland he has made a significant impact upon the
Shetland music scene, not only performing, but also helping younger musicians and managing
several local bands. He also used to manage over 40 different bands throughout Europe.
Ten Tonne Dozer - Winners of the 2012 SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE
MUSIC AWARDS for 'Best Metal' - March 2012
Ten Tonne Dozer - Winners of the 2012 ABERDEEN FUDGE
AWARDS for 'Best International Act' - February 2012
TEN TONNE DOZER are planning to tour
Australia in 2013 which will include
gigs in Tasmania.
Founded by Shetland guitarist
Jamie Duncan and vocalist Dave
Kok, TEN TONNE DOZER have
been on the go since 2005, having
had several CD and DVD releases,
and receiving local and international
airplay, which has helped contribute
to an ever growing fan base throughout
Scotland and beyond.
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Year 11 Drama Exams
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