NL 11 - 2015 - Parade College
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NL 11 - 2015 - Parade College
No. 11 From the Principal 24 June 2015 Year 11 students have been invited to join the preparation program for College Prefects for 2016. The program takes place in Term 3, at the end of which leadership roles for next year are decided. Congratulations to Tui Volau and Deshan Silva who will be representing Parade College at World Youth Day 2016 in With first semester assessments and examinations Krakow. completed, all students have commenced second semester studies with new timetables. Semester reports will be Best wishes to the Basketball Team who will represent us available on-line this Friday evening. during the break at the Edmund Rice National Competition in Brisbane. In the first weeks of next term we commence the subject selection process for 2016. Students will be given important We wish all our students a safe and restorative mid-year break. advice at year level assemblies about the selection We resume classes on Monday 13 July. processes, and then asked to make their choices by the due date. Please be mindful of the subject selection evening for Dr Denis J Moore cfc Year 9 and 10 parents and students on 30 July. Principal At the beginning of this term we completed the processes for continued recognition as an Edmund Rice school authentic to the Charter. We will be presented with a certificate of renewal on August 10 at a special gathering at our Preston Campus by Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director of Edmund Rice Education Australia. On the same occasion we will formally open the newly renovated Mackillop Terrace on the Preston Campus. The work will be completed with the planting of the trees in the first week of the term holidays. From the Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development Winter Games Evening The Winter Games Evening is on Monday 17 August from 6pm-9pm. It is a worthwhile time of friendly competition for fathers and sons from Years 7 to 9. Mr Phil Gaut, Director of High Performance Sport, will Catholic Identity and Community Mass A Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition nurtures and encourages the spiritual growth of each person through reflection, prayer, symbols, sacred stories, rituals and sacraments. facilitate the activities with the assistance of student prefects and members of the Fathers’ Committee. No sporting skill required - just an interest in having a night out as a father/son team. Details of the evening will be emailed to families. Farewell to Vicki Clark Last Friday I was fortunate to be in attendance at a special celebration. The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry hosted the event which marked the end of 25 years of Vicki Clark’s dedicated service, leadership and achievements. Vicki has been involved with a number of activities at our College over the years. Each week our students participate in mass with different Tutor Groups allocated across the weeks. Parents are always welcome to come to mass with their sons. Friday 26 June 8.10am Bundoora Chapel - Father Vincent Le with L15 (Ms Natasha Nicastri) and L06 (Mr Darrell Cruse) Friday 17 July 8.10am Bundoora Chapel - Father Steven Rigo with T15 (Mrs Natalie Patuto) and T06 (Mr Paul Davis) Ms Cate Livingston Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development From the Assistant Principal - Organisation This information is also available on the parent portal. If students have any concerns, they can see either Geoff Caulfield, Anne O’Riordan, Kerry Mulvogue or myself. Mr Mark Aiello Students Must Remain on Campus for the Entire Day Students from Years 7 to 12 are not permitted to leave the College during the school day. They can only do so if they have a signed note from a parent/ guardian. The note should be signed by their House Leader before presenting it to Student Services when signing out. CareMonkey: Managing all Relevant Health and Medical Information for Students Please refer to the previous editions of the College Newsletter for detailed information regarding the introduction of CareMonkey. This system will be implemented at the College during Term 3, so it is expected that all families set up a profile for their sons. Please refer to the emails that you have received. Year 9 ExCEL – Room and Campus Allocations ExCEL: Learning 4 Life (4 blocks of two week courses) (Wednesday 24 June to Wednesday 2 September) All Year 9 students were provided with details and given an ExCEL slip in their Tutor Group regarding ExCEL locations for the dates listed above. Each student should have ExCEL subjects for lines 3, 4, 5 and 6. The room allocated will denote which campus the boys will have their classes at for each two week block: Line 3 24 June and 15 July Line 4 22 July and 5 August Line 5 12 and 19 August Line 6 26 August and 2 September Campus Location: Any classrooms on their slip denoted with a ‘K’ and ‘R’ in front of the room means that the boys will be based at the Preston campus for that particular two week block (line). All other classrooms are based at Bundoora. Assistant Principal - Organisation From the Assistant Principal - Student Welfare As per our College Uniform Policy, hair is to be neat and tidy. extremes of hair styles or colours (examples of which include but are not limited to dreadlocks, mohawks, As we end Term 2 the following comments and expectations blocks of unnatural colours) are not acceptable. styles and length need to be in line with professionally about uniform are offered to assist families as you prepare acceptable dress standards, as determined by the your sons for Term 3 in the next two weeks. College. Shirts The College does not permit students to wear their hair tied We have noticed that some of the boys have had a ‘growth back or in buns, and hair that is sitting on the shoulders, or spurt’ this term, and may need new shirts for Term 3, as they below is deemed too long and should be cut. are finding it hard to do up their top buttons. We would also suggest that if a hair-cut is required, that it is Plain white business shirts, with top button and collar, and not cut to exactly these regulations, as it will not be too long long sleeves (for additional warmth) can be purchased before your son will be asked to have another hair cut. reasonably inexpensively from Target, Big W and Kmart, and may save some wear and tear on the more expensive Equally, if you have a son who is now shaving, he is required Summer Uniform shirts during the winter months. to be clean-shaven, each day. These business shirts also seem to have larger neck sizes so Facial and Ear Piercings that the boys can more comfortably wear their top button In the busy-ness of games at recess and lunchtime, genuine done up. accidents can occur. However, if your son has studs or rings in his ears and face at school, he runs a greater risk of a PE Uniform worse injury if he is accidentally hit in the face by a ball. Tracksuit jackets and pants are to be worn to and from school on the designated Sports Uniform Day for your son’s year Consequently, we insist that students do not wear any level, if he chooses to wear PE Uniform to school that day. jewellery of any type of material - precious metals, plastic or other materials - to school. Year 9 students are required to wear their PE Uniform to school on Wednesdays for the ExCEL Program We would also ask that if your son is considering getting a facial or ear piercing done, that it happens early in the Tuesday Year 10 Wednesday Years 9 (ExCEL Program requirement) Summer holidays, to allow the healing process to take place before returning to school. Years 11 and 12 Miss Regina Rowan Assistant Principal - Student Welfare Thursday Years 7 and 8 Hair The holidays may also be a good time to ensure that the boys’ hair is cut so that they meet College requirements on their return to school in Term 3. From the Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning Teachers will assist students in making this transition, and as students progress through the school, they will find as they can choose electives more and more, these changes become more common. All students are encouraged to take time during the Semester One Reports upcoming semester break to have a rest in preparation for Throughout the term students are given ongoing feedback on the new term and to celebrate all that they have achieved. their learning. The end of semester reports provide an Senior students will have homework and study tasks to focus overview of your son’s academic progress. These semester on that help them to appreciate the times of rest all the reports, alongside the March Parent /Teacher Interviews and more!! Interim Reports, form part of the formal process of reporting on student progress throughout the first half of the school Mr Andy Kuppe year. Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning Semester reports will be released online via the parent portal on Friday 26 June. Reports from Years 7 to 10 comply with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum Essential Learning Standards (AusVELS) and consequently include details on achievement and strategies for improvement. I am confident that the semester reports will offer a clear and concise overview of your son’s achievements, effort and progress. They can also form the basis for further improvements in Semester Two. Student Progress Interviews Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held in Term Three; please take note of the following dates in your diaries: Thursday 23 July 4:00pm to 9:00 pm NB: Only Students completing VCE (Units 1, 2 or 3), VET, Yr 10 ERPP, Yr 11 & 12 VCAL Bookings will open for the 23 July interviews on Monday 6 Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Resource Centres 3.15pm to 4.30pm July at 9:00am via the parent portal. Thursday 10 September 4:00pm to 9:00 pm Year 7 to 12 Semester Two Timetables Students have begun their second semester timetables. At Parade, our timetable is focused on students, not teachers. When our boys make their elective choices, we maximise their choices and build the timetable around them. This means that at the end of a Semester students change their electives, and to accommodate these changes there are many boys who also have a change for some of their year long (two semester) subjects. VICTORIAN SCHOOL TERM DATES 2015 TERM 1 28 January 27 March TERM 2 13 April 26 June TERM 3 13 July 18 September TERM 4 5 October 18 December Community Action Report A Short Reflection on my Time at Heritage Lakes It has been a wonderful Term to be working with the For the past five weeks, every Thursday afternoon, I Year 10 Community Action students. I have had many have been attending my Community Action placement at emails and phone calls asking me to thank the boys for Heritage Lakes in South Morang. At first I was very their wonderful efforts. Eddies Backpacks continues to nervous to attend but I was greeted with a warm promote foster care and prepare backpacks for children welcome and introduction at the Agency. in foster care. Over the weeks I was introduced to many of the Our Life Story project is well underway and we have ten residents. I enjoyed doing many activities with them such short stories prepared for the movie day coming up in as painting, trivia, bingo and just chatting with the them. I Term 3. was also introduced to a very interesting resident Ron. He and I talked every week and he also enjoyed helping Mr Darrell Cruse out the volunteers with any activities they had. I asked if Community Action Convenor I could interview him for my assignment and he agreed to it. I really enjoyed my time at Heritage Lakes and if I could do it again over a longer time period I definitely would. It made my day talking to the residents and hearing their stories. I found it very interesting and rewarding. Kobe Bodley Year 10 T07 From the Registrar Parade Sports Bags Academy Uniforms now has a limited number of Parade sports bags available for purchase. The bags are made by Spartan and are made from a waterproof fabric, abrasion resistant and UV resistant. They are navy blue with the College crest on the front (see photo) and can be purchased for $37 from either campus shop or from the Academy Uniform shop in Thomastown. Samples are at reception at both campuses for families to view. Year 7 2017 Enrolments Applications for Year 7 2017 and beyond are now being accepted. If you have a son currently at the College you are still required to submit an application form for any younger siblings. Please contact me on 9468 3304 or email [email protected] to obtain a Prospectus and application form. Mrs Angela O’Connor Registrar Pathways to Business This term the Year 11 and 12 classes planned and organised stalls for their Market Days projects. A part of This has certainly been a busy term for planning involved field trips for selecting types of students in the Pathways to Business packaging and sourcing of products from suppliers. The Program. The learning environment for classes attended meetings to discuss Occupational the study of Certificate II in Small Health and Safety considerations with Mr Kevin Bourke Business expands outside of the classroom and enables and also the managing of their stall finances with Mr students to develop their knowledge and professional Paul Harris, College Business Manager. Mr Mick skills by doing. Students complete a range of practical Kilpatrick, teacher of Certificate III in Information Digital and written assessments to achieve Competency in Media and Technology (IDMT) provided students with each unit of study. The Term 2 program included guest skills and techniques on ways to develop their speakers and presentations, meetings, field trips and advertisements by using industry standard software small business projects. During the field trips to design tools. Being socially responsible and ethical are Bundoora Square and Eltham Shopping Precinct we prime considerations in the planning of VET Business focused on the operations of small business and projects and organisers are mindful of ensuring their students were able to interview and listen to owners products are affordable to students. In Term 1 the speak about how important it is to be professional, Chocolatier Chocolate Drive involved the Year 12 competitive and innovative in order to operate students obtaining a loan of funds to buy Easter Eggs successfully and grow a business. including a range of Fair Trade chocolate, paying the loan through sales and donating the profit to Project Students are required to Compassion. Profits from the Market Days are being undertake projects to donated to Motor Neurone Disease (MND), where enhance their funds are used to support Victorians living with MND understanding of small and also for research in Victoria. business activities and develop their professional Careers Counsellors Mrs Melinda Williams and Mrs skills in a business Ann Boyce worked with students in individual sessions environment. On the field trip to Bundoora Square a identifying possible future pathways of study or work. Year 11 group was innovative in utilising their skills in By the end of Term 2 both the Year 11 and Year 12 negotiating with a local small business owner. The classes will have completed a week of Structured group of students saw potential in offering a Kebab/ Workplace Learning, providing opportunity for further combo at lunch time. On returning to school surveying developing of employability skills having gained was conducted, the boys were confident they had a experience working in the Business or IT areas. Each market and ordered their products. On the day the student is also currently preparing their professional group sold 30 Kebab/combos in approximately eight personal portfolio containing their resume, certificates minutes! and qualifications, references and samples of work. I look forward to a busy Term 3 of events including field Year 11 students also operated a trips, guest speakers enlightening us about their lives Coffee and Hot chocolate cart as entrepreneurs and a large scale project, the outside Student Services at lunch International festival. This very exciting event will be time and learned how to make and managed by the students of Pathways to Business and serve a variety of drinks. This is held at lunch time on Tuesday 8 September. popular in the cold weather and will return in Term 3, with ideas of expansion. Profits made from the Kebabs If you would like further information about the program I and Hot chocolate sales have been allocated to the VET can be contacted at the College on 9468 3300. Business account, where funds can be used in future to purchase equipment for use in other projects. Mrs Sally Ryan Teacher, Certificate II in Small Business (Operations/Innovation) "Unchain My Heart" Seminar Australian Catholic University I found the seminar an eye-opening experience, as it made me realise how truly lucky I am. I would gladly recommend it in the future to any students passionate about eradicating the issue of human rights violations, as I believe we should strive for a society with more equality and peace for the future. Deshan Silva The "Unchain My Heart" Seminar was a youth seminar Year 11 T05 conducted at the Australian Catholic University on 26 May. The subject of the day was how human rights are being violated throughout the world, and even in our own country. About 30 schools attended in total, and I found it really positive that so many people were interested in In the interests of student safety eradicating this ever present issue. The day opened with some words from Pamela Curr, who is a human rights activist. Pamela talked to the schools about many of the human rights violations she Please observe all speed zones and traffic management signage whilst on College grounds Please follow directions by traffic marshals and parking attendants Please remember there is a strict “No Standing” rule for all vehicles anywhere along the College driveway has come across throughout her career. Some of the stories we heard were truly shocking, and it was hard to believe people endured this type of mistreatment on a daily basis, especially in detention centres. Pamela delivered a genuinely inspiring speech, reminding the students that we are the next generation, and it is our responsibility to ensure we do not allow this to happen in future. Next, a Franciscan Friar spoke to us about how we could lead fuller, happier lives, and spread kindness to everyone. After this, we spilt up into different groups, which talked about different types of issues amongst our society. My first group was ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious against Trafficking Humans), who delivered some awful statistics about human trafficking, and how it is even an issue in Australia in our very own society, and the different types of initiatives we could help with in our own area. Following this, I attended a talk on the St Vincent de Paul society, and a little bit about what they do to help in our community. Some of the statistics I learned, such as 75% of all homeless in Melbourne are children, were extremely saddening. They then taught us an important lesson: that we should not judge people from their exterior look, as they might be someone completely different in personality. Thank you for your co-operation From the Director of Ministry Personally, I think this is the spirit of Edmund Rice at work in the school. From the days when the first Brothers gathered together in Waterford Ireland, the spirit of compassion and outreach has been an almost instinctive response to those who are suffering in any way. When I look back over the past month at all the activities in Tenete Retreats which we are engaged here at Parade, the one experience The Tenete Retreats at the Bundoora campus have now that keeps coming back to me, is the joyous and generous come to an end. As someone who has attended a manner in which Parade boys respond to every activity. In number of these retreats this year, I would have to say the past month alone we have had Ministry Retreats, they are one of the most eye-opening experiences the Lynch House Mass, Friday Morning Masses, The Brekky boys will ever have. Again, I have been deeply impressed Van, St Albans tutoring, Reconciliation Week, Detention with the generosity and enthusiasm of the boys. Every For Detention, Sport For Justice, and a Reflection Day for group I accompanied entered cheerfully into all the Year 11: - it is a very busy place! activities and tasks, no matter how confronting or challenging. St. Paul was right when he teaches: “God I think the following email which was sent to Ms Morello loves the cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7). To give to others just this week is emblematic of the kind of feedback we get cheerfully is to be truly blessed. at Parade about the behaviour of the boys when they go out into the community. It is also what I witness with my own eyes when I accompany them: “My name is … and I help coordinate the Community Meal. I just wanted to let you know how well your students Alex, Jeff and Jordan worked on Wednesday and what a huge contribution they made to the whole event going so smoothly. Having not coordinated the meal before, I was unsure as to how well it would go, but having the boys there, under the supervision of one of our youth leaders Debrief after working on the Soup Vans Matt, made a world of difference. They worked hard ALL day moving boxes of food, unpacking, moving tables and chairs and serving food. And all this on their day off from school! It was such a pleasure having them there and I wish to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to them on behalf of all our volunteers and customers and to let you and them know they are a credit to your school and community. Thank you also for the great food donations for us to use for the meal and emergency food parcels. They are greatly appreciated and go a long way towards helping us continue our work in God's name.” In truth, this feedback does not surprise us here at Parade. I think it is true to say, the entire staff of this school are very proud of the boys – not in an arrogant, or conceited way, but in a healthy celebratory way. Here are some comments from students themselves in just one of the Tenete classes. They were responding to the question: what did you learn from this experience? Everyone has a story, just because of their current or previous positions doesn’t make them any different to us. Don’t be judgemental. One simple thing may result in you ending up in their position. This was an eye opening experience into witnessing how close and significant the issues of homelessness and the care of the elderly are. Having seen and met people who have an amazing history and such genuine memories, it is difficult to even consider going about our lives in the same way as we have always done. I had a great experience – as my eyes were opened Lynch House Mass and I saw the truth of the way the world is. We, as a nation, need to overcome this. This allowed me to meet a variety of people. From those selfless and caring enough to do the volunteer work, to the misjudged and On Friday 29 May an important Lynch House event took misunderstood people of the street. place where students, tutor teachers and Lynch House staff gathered together as a community in the Rivergum This experience was very new to me – seeing Theatre to celebrate our Annual House Mass. another side of Australian society I thought I knew so well. Meeting disadvantaged people that live Fr Terry Bergin was the celebrant and he led us through very different lives. this sacred time challenging us all to contribute to our society in the manner of a modern Christian, whilst being I have realised that some people only want thankful for the opportunities that we have. someone to talk to. They have been isolated from society and are left by themselves. I want to get to It was an important time for the House as we had the know these people better and hear more stories. opportunity to reflect and evaluate our contribution not only to the Parade community, but the wider local and I see life from a different perspective now. The word global communities. homelessness is not what I thought it was and I am very surprised. Just being able to hear and understand the different stories people have to tell and how they have conquered their problems. Being able to see the numbers and stats puts things into perspective and now I realise the injustice. An eye opening experience. We just saw and experienced a whole different world and it is definitely a good feeling knowing that we have done something helpful for the community. Many thanks must go to Dr Michael Loughnane and the This experience has inspired me to find the time Ministry Team for their organisation of the Eucharist and and have the confidence to do what I feel is right. also to all the boys who entered into the celebration with Not to just ‘know’ what the issue is but to do reverence and respect. something about it. All-in-all it was an important and valuable spiritual I think these students say all that needs to be said about experience for everyone connected with Lynch House. the value, and importance, of the Tenete experience. The boys at the Preston Campus will have their Tenete Mr Paul Fahey experience in July and August. Lynch Upper House Leader Dr Michael Loughnane Director of Ministry House Reports Treacy Celebration Day Treacy Celebration Day proved to be a very successful event thanks to the terrific work of so many students and staff. Days of preparation and meetings paid off on the day. House Captain, Conor Mitchel (Year 12 T03) and Vice-Captain Pietro Annetta (Year 12 T07) assisted by encouraging students, sourcing talents in our house and organising meetings during numerous lunchtimes. We were very much aware that we had great shoes to fill. Two very successful celebrations had preceded us and the pressure was on to deliver a great day to all members of our House. Well we did not need to fear; the Treacy Committee members took the challenge with great gusto and enthusiasm. Activities for the day were expertly organised and directed by Mitchel Demiris (Year 12 T06) and Ming En Cui, (Year 12 T09). A preliminary meeting chaired by Conor Mitchel (Year 12 T07) gathered ideas and opinions from the House representatives. All boys contributed terrifically. On the day, the House Committee helped with the decoration of Bunjil Park and the setting up of all the activities, which included basketball, putt-putt golf, soccer and table tennis. The effort of all students involved was obvious as all students enjoyed a variety of activities and a real carnival atmosphere. Treacy boys tested their driving dexterity on simulated car races rented especially for the day. Face painting proved a success with a number of boys proudly displaying the lovely artwork performed by Mrs Briant and Mr Morrell. Under the supervision of Mr Joe Marchio, Noel Love (Year 12 T01) together with the House Committee members prepared a delicious barbeque. The boys were treated to burgers, cheese, salad, and drinks. Music Prefect Michael McHugh (Year 12 T04) assembled a terrific band that provided great music and a festive atmosphere. The festivities concluded with the striking of a piñata. All Year 7 Treacy boys were invited to have a go. Their enthusiasm and enjoyment was quite infectious and provided a perfect ending to a fantastic day. Mrs Paola Fornito Treacy Upper House Leader Calendar 20 July * 7.30pm Boardroom The following important dates in the College calendar can also be found on our website under the ‘News’ tab 24 June * ACC Senior Finals * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * Year 11 Retreat—seminar from 21 July 22-24 July * ACC Yr 9/10 Sport * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * Victorian School Music Festival (Jazz * VCAL Ministry Retreat * ACC Senior Sport 22 July * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * VCAL Ministry Retreat Tetanus/Whooping Cough) * Yr 7/8 Sport Year 10 RE - Vocations Presentation * Progress Interviews 3 (VCE, Yr 10 Bundoora Immunisations Yr 7 HPV (2)/Chicken Pox Yr 8 Diphtheria/ * * Section) @ Fed Square Choicez (All Day) 25 June 23 July in Rivergum Theatre: P5&6 26 June * Term 2 Ends 29 June * Finance Meeting 7.30pm Boardroom 8 July * OPA Luncheon 13 July * Term 3 Commences * Bundoora Yr 10 Immunisations * ERPP, Yr 11&12 VCAL) 4.00-9.00pm * College 24 July (DTP) * 1995 Reunion, Hickey Foyer Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting 7.30pm * Year 12 Assembly * Winter Music Concert * Finance Meeting 7.30pm Boardroom * ACC Yr 9/10 Sport * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * ACC Yr 9/10 Sport * 2016 Prefect Training Program 27 July 28 July * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * Staff PD Day - Student Free Day * ACC Senior Sport * ACC Senior Sport * Fathers’ Committee Meeting 8.00pm * ACC Workshops: Intermediate * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm * ACC Yr 7/8 Sport * Yr 8 Sport * Year 10 RE Commissioning Ceremony 17 July * Ramadan Ends * Subject Selection forms due for 2016 VCAL & Edmund Rice Pathways Programs 18 July Subject Selection Assemblies for 2016 Student Safety Survey Years 9 & 10 Boardroom 16 July * Years 8, 9 & 11 Commences 15 July Bahay Tuluyan Conference at Parade * Bundoora 14 July Old Paradians Executive Meeting * Treacy House Mass * Lynch Celebration Day * Saturday Detention 29 July Debating & Public Speaking @ Parade From The Old Paradians In terms of his professional career, Tim has committed the past 25 years to executive recruitment, where he is a Senior Client Partner at Korn/Ferry International, responsible for the Melbourne Financial Services and Board Practices. He is married to Emma and is a father to three boys – Joshua, Thomas and Edward. Old Paradian Elevated to VAFA Presidency Tim Nelson, a final year student of Parade College in Declaring his elevation to the Presidency a genuine 1981, and a member of the Old Paradians’ B-Section honour, Tim reminded us that his long affinity for Premiership team five years later, has been appointed Amateur football “was borne out of my wonderful President of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. experiences at the Old Paradians’ Amateur Football Club”. Accordingly, Tim becomes the first Old Paradian to assume the presidency in the VAFA’s 123-year history, “The time in which I played was a successful era for the and the association’s 18th President since 1892. Old Paradians,” he recalled. “The club landed the senior, reserve and Under 19 Premierships in 1986, and in thinking back on it now these were successes driven by so many – not just the players, but the committee, the supporters and the volunteers.” “The Garvey Oval was a great place to be around, it was fun, and it’s exactly the type of environment we’re trying to create across Amateur football. It’s why we adopted the motto ‘Love of the Game’ because being part of the Amateurs is all about being part of a broader community beyond the football field.” A VAFA vice-president since 2013, Tim was first appointed to the board in 2010 and two years later was elected by the members. His elevation to the presidency, ratified last Monday night, follows the decision of Michael Hazell to step down. Tim represented both the Old Paradians and Old Xaverians Amateur Football Clubs from 1983–1996. He was a member of the OPs’ last senior premiership team under coach Gerard Sholly’s watch in 1986, and along the way earned five Premiership medallions in total - four as a player, one as an official. A gloriously-balanced, hard-running wingman, Tim also competed as a sprinter in the Victorian Athletic League through the summer, and took out the 70m sprint at the Stawell Gift Carnival in 1987. Teachers, Students Turn Out for '85 Reunion A healthy smattering of former students - together with an equally impressive array of teachers past and present including the former College Principal Br Laurie Collins recently gathered at the Bundoora Campus' Hickey Foyer for the 30-year reunion of the final year class of 1985. ACADEMY UNIFORMS That's Brother Collins front and centre with former student Stewart Powell providing the supportive arm across the 238 Wolseley Place shoulder. Alongside Brother Collins is Old Paradians' Thomastown Association President Lewis Derrico, similarly supported by former student Damian Keating. 9460 8011 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12 Noon Saturday CAMPUS SHOPS: Bundoora Tuesdays 2:30–4:00pm Fridays 8:00–9:00am Preston Tuesdays 10:30–11:00am Forty former schoolboys, amongst them the '85 College Captain Mark Scillio, renewed acquaintance with Br Roger Cripps, John and Patricia Joss, Ian and Barbara Bibby, John Ramsdale and John Nicholls also there. One old boy, Damian Zylstra, had not attended a reunion previously, so made up for lost time. "It was a fantastic night . . . a great success. I almost didn't go, but I'm glad I did," Damian said after the event. “It was good to reconnect with a lot of old friends.” Association committeemen Rob Cugno and Paul Shannon, both of whom were of the '85 class, were also amongst those who were there for the celebrations. To view more photographs of the big night, go to the Image Galleries section to the left of the homepage, www.oldparadians.com.au To read more, go to www.oldparadians.com.au Mr Tony De Bolfo Old Paradians’ Association CEO Update Your Contact Details It is important that we have the most up to date contact details for parents at all times. If you are moving or you change your telephone number, mobile number or email address please ring our Registrar, Mrs O’Connor, on 9468 3304 or email [email protected] to update your details Ladies’ Auxiliary Fathers’ Committee Parade Fathers’ Committee Enhancing father son relationships Casino Night Next Fathers’ Committee Meetings Thanks to everyone who supported the recent Casino Night. There was a lot of fun had by all. Wednesday 15 July 8pm Boardroom Next Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting Bundoora Campus Monday 13 July Boardroom 7.30pm BBQ Fundraisers Thanks to all those who supported last Saturday’s BBQ fundraiser. Market Night—Spring Fiesta Friday 9 October 6pm Alphington Court Entry gold coin donation Any parent who is interested in operating a market stall please contact [email protected] Stall - $20 to operate Brick Pavers Please access the Ladies’ Auxiliary button on the Parade College website to find the details to purchase a Brick Paver with your family name on it. President Veronica Spiteri Secretary Judy O’Connor/Marina Konstantinou [email protected] POP APP A number of people have downloaded our new Parents of Parade (POP) APP. Download it at: iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/parade-fathers-committee/ id927835873?mt=8&uo=4 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.paradefathers Jeff Warke President PFC 0409 174 208 [email protected] Become an Active Member of the Fathers’ Committee to support the Parade community
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