theshamrock - St Patrick`s College

Transcription

shamrock
the
volume10edition03 December2011
INTHIS ISSUE
2011 Academic Awards
2011 AFL Draft News
Vale Peter ‘Jake’ Farley
NOB-SPC News
Plus news from old boys around the world ….
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE
B A L L A R AT
Front Cover
shamrock
the
1.
2012 College leaders with Headmaster Dr Peter Casey
2.
2011 Speech Night
3.
AFL draftee and 2011 College Captain Nicholas O’Brien
4.
Jack Owen accepting his 2011 VET Award
Welcome to the final edition of The Shamrock for 2011. It has been another action
packed term filled with events, celebrations and outstanding student
achievements, many of which were on show at the 2011 Speech Night at Her
Majesty’s Theatre on Friday November 18. The night also showcased the
immense talent of the College’s musicians and public speakers and welcomed
back 2007 Vice Captain and Purton Orator Denis McKinnon who delivered an
entertaining address to the Class of 2012 articulating poignantly ‘what St
Patrick’s means to me’.
St Patrick’s College continues to grow in reputation and numbers, remaining a
vibrant Catholic educational home for boys with over 1300 students set to walk
through the front gates in 2012. Boarding continues to grow with over 75
students in residence next year – a significant rise from the 13 boarding students
enrolled in 2003!
The many achievements of students and staff highlights the breadth of talent
within the College community and makes for some very interesting and
enjoyable reading. This is complemented by the incredible achievements of our
old boys in many diverse areas. In 2012 six old boys will join AFL lists bringing to
17 the number of players on primary AFL lists – a feat unmatched by any other
school in Australia. Highlighting the holistic education provided at St Patrick’s,
2011 College Captain Nicholas O’Brien delivered a moving Valedictory Speech just
a week prior to his selection by Essendon as pick 59 in the 2011 AFL draft.
This edition of The Shamrock featuring the OCAs Green, White and Blue features
news from old boys around the globe as well as some wonderful photos from
OCA Reunion Dinners, the OCA Golf Day and Speech Night. Details for a range of
exciting events in 2012 are contained on the Mail Flyer included with this edition
of The Shamrock.
Page 2 December2011
shamrock
the
From the
Headmaster
Headmaster’s Annual
Address to the College
Community - Speech
Night 2011
Welcome and good evening everyone.
As we gather I am mindful that this
beautiful theatre is built on the traditional
lands of the Wautharong people. I pay my
respects to their elders past and present
and to any other elders who join us
tonight.
A funny thing happened on the way to
this year’s Speech Night - we had to
change the date and found that the new
date clashed with a farewell to our
Diocesan Director, Mr Larry Burn. Hence
we reluctantly accept the apologies of our
patron, Bishop Peter Connors and many
others of our usual Church guests,
including Mr Larry Burn himself. We are
pleased though to welcome our civic
leaders in Ms Catherine King, Federal
Member for Ballarat, Mr Geoff Howard,
State Member for Ballarat East, and Cr
Mark Harris, representing the Mayor and
City of Ballarat.
I am pleased to acknowledge the
presence of many leaders within our
College community and welcome to the
stage the Chairman of the College Board,
Mr Adrian Doyle, the Chairman of the
College Foundation, Mr Dennis Foley, and
the President of the Old Collegians, Mr
Rick Blanchfield. To our College
leadership team and staff, to our parents
and to our students past and present, I say
welcome and thank you for your ongoing
support.
The year in review presents us with
another great chapter in the history of St
Patrick’s College, its 119th year in the
custody of the Christian Brothers,
represented tonight by Br Reg Long.
Student Outcomes
NAPLAN results indicate that our
interventionist literacy and numeracy
programmes in Years 7 and 8 have led to
increases in student outcomes which
exceed the state norms for progress and
also the progress in like schools. Our
students’ achievements post school in
Universities and in training continue to
enhance our reputation as a supplier of
outstanding academic achievers and fine
Ballarat citizens.
Student Programmes
Survey data indicates that our students and
parents continue to value the academic,
pastoral and co-curricular offerings of the
College. Reviews have led to modifications
in the delivery of the College’s Enhanced
Learning Programme, Indigenous
Education Programme, and Middle School
Programme for 2012 as well as the
introduction of Engineering as a
certificated course in our VCE offerings
Student Population
The College continues to respond to
demand for places, with an expanded
enrolment of 250 in Year 7 2011 and a
2012 Year 7 enrolment of 250 locked in at
the close of enrolment processes in May of
2011. We have worked with over 1250 boys
this year and anticipate commencing 2012
with more than 1300 students.
Boarding
Boarding continues as a two-way street of
positive influence between the now 80
boarders and the College community. We
are indeed greatly enriched by the
presence of the diverse boarding
population and the variety of cultures that
they bring to our traditionally monocultural Ballarat. Accommodation for the
increasing numbers remains an issue for
the Board and its Residential Committee,
Buildings Committee, Finance Committee
and the Foundation. We are currently
negotiating the acquisition of a nearby
property to rehouse additional numbers of
boarders and staff.
Student Leadership
College Captain Nicholas O’Brien, has
performed most memorably. Nick has
been very ably supported by Vice Captains,
Mathew Begbie and Adam Spencer. We
continue to offer many opportunities
across the year levels and activities for the
boys to demonstrate and to develop
leadership in the company of friends and
some serious opponents!
Catholic Identity
The College Mission Team led by Mr Geoff
Brodie has continued to broaden its
engagement of staff through its inclusive
membership of the various strands of
liturgy, social justice, retreats, St Vincent
de Paul Society, faith formation for
students and staff and religious education
curriculum. Our students continue to
respond amazingly to the challenges and
opportunities placed before them in the
dimensions of faith, service and just living
Pastoral
The very welcome addition of Mr Eric
Hayes to the staff in the Edmund Rice
Centre for Student Services has expanded
the team of counsellors available to the
boys on a fulltime basis. Survey data
indicates that our boys feel safe and cared
for by our staff, and that this is valued by
our parents.
Board
The School Improvement Framework
processes have complemented our
well-established monitoring of our
community’s satisfaction with the
programmes we offer, our processes and
outcomes. These have informed our
Strategic Plan 2011-2014 whose theme is
‘Raising fine boys to the status of great
men’. This Plan will be launched at the
Board’s December Dinner and forwarded
to all families before Christmas. The Board
Committees have continued in their
excellent work of guiding and monitoring
the College’s progress in the areas of
Finance, Buildings, Policy and Planning,
Boarding, Public Relations and Education.
I express my thanks to Adrian Doyle for
TheShamrock Page 3
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
his attentive leadership of the College
Board and note the end of term of two
long serving Board members. Mr Noel
Ronan has been on the Board since the
end of 2001, and Chair of the Finance
Committee for several terms during some
hectic times! Mr Dennis Foley has been a
Board member since 2003, served terms as
Chair of the Board and Chair of the
Finance Committee. He will continue as
Chair of the College Foundation. Noel
and Dennis have served us all very well
and I am indebted to them for their
incredible support and trust in innovation
within the College.
education and funding. Ms Gillard
established the Gonski Review of funding
which will report to the federal
government by year’s end. This is the most
significant review of funding mechanism
since the 1972 Karmel Report which led to
acceptance of the principle of government
funding for non-government schools. As a
sector we have much to lose if the
plausible claims of the Australian
Education Union are believed, facilely
misrepresenting the fundamentals of how
funding comes from the Federal
government to government and nongovernment schools.
Cultural
The good news is that the Baillieu
Government has honoured its election
promise to fund Catholic schools at 25%
of the average cost of educating a student
in a government school in Victoria.
2012 has continued the growth of the
music ensembles and public speaking
programmes. The College Art Exhibition
and its value to our school and to the
wider Ballarat community are unheralded
but growing in recognition.
Sporting
Growing student numbers and our
reputation as the sporting capital of
Western Victoria bring joy and challenges.
Our programmes continue to bring
success across all year levels. 2011 brought
premierships in 1st XI Cricket, the Head
of the Lake Regatta, 1st XVIII Australian
Rules, 1st XI Football aka Soccer, and
Swimming to name a few. Of particular
note, we were gallant runners-up in the 1st
XV Rugby. At the same time there is an
obvious need for work in Athletics and
Cross Country given our performances
this year.
Finances
Our finances are well grounded but we are
always vigilant to maximize the
opportunities for our students while
maintaining accessibility for an inclusive
enrolment. We finished the 2010 school
year with a surplus of $295,810 on an
income in excess of $15,000,000.
A major facet of recent educational
times has been Julia Gillard’s role as
Federal Education Minister and
subsequently as Prime Minister in pushing
a particular ideological reform agenda in
Page 4 December2011
Buildings
The provision of facilities to match the
calibre of our staff and our programmes
remains a challenge. The demand for
places also calls for increased
accommodation for both day students and
boarders. The Board has worked hard to
ensure that the building programme has
matched our other developments. This
year we took delivery of the Sir Hugh
Devine Wing which will become in time
the new Middle School. Next week we
reclaim the refurbished Br W T O’Malley
Wing. The boys are already enjoying the
re-development of St Roch’s Oval as the Jo
Walter field; a six all-weather tennis courts
and a three quarter hockey pitch. We have
re-established our Indigenous Space,
Yimullandburdoo, at the back of the
Br RS Stewart Theatre along with an
outdoor classroom funded by the current
Year 12 council.
The rain and good management have
the grounds looking spectacular, both
gardens and playing fields. The rowers
more than most appreciate a full Lake
Wendouree. Life is good in so many ways!
Support groups
We continue to be indebted to the work of
the Old Collegians, College Foundation,
Friends of St Patrick’s, Friends of Music,
SPC Rowing Club Inc, the NOB-SPC
Amateur Football Club, the SPCOCA/UB
Rugby Union Football Club. The ongoing
connectedness of our community is vital to
our ongoing fidelity to the vision we have
committed ourselves to becoming.
Christian Brothers
In recent months we welcomed the
appointment of Br Evan Zoch as
community leader, caring for Br Breach
and Br Parker at Nazareth House, and Br
Long, Br Ward and Br Hewitt in the
Brothers’ residence on the College site.
We shared the Brothers’ sadness at the
passing of Br Bernie Scott this year. Bernie
had served Catholic education in Ballarat
in many guises, including heading up St
Paul’s Technical School, supporting
boarding at the College, and being the
great mentor of Gymnastics. Tonight we
recognise him in the presentation of the
Senior Gymnastics Award in his name for
the first time.
The recent death of Peter Farley for me
sits nicely with any reporting of the
support afforded the College by the
Brothers’ community. Peter was a member
of the teaching staff for forty years- 19632002. He was much loved as a larger than
life character, a teacher of note, a
confidante in the boys’ later years and a
great mentor. Peter is remembered in our
Senior Basketball Award. Throughout his
time at the College he remained a good
friend to the Brothers. May he, Br Scott
and the other members of our community
who have died since we last gathered, rest
in peace.
Staff Movement
This year there will be significant
movement of teaching staff. Trained up in
our very successful ways, several staff
members are heading off as our
missionaries to take on the world. This is a
very positive move for them and for us.
Each will be recognised over the next few
weeks but I note particularly the departure
of Mr Mark Waddington, appointed in
January 2002 as our inaugural
Development Manager and subsequently
Director of Boarding, Director of
Community Development, Director of
Indigenous Education Programmes and
Human Resources Manager - all
concurrently. Mark leaves us to take up
new challenges at St Virgil’s College in
Hobart. He has been part of a most
successful chapter in the history of the
College but our model of Boarding and its
success, the Old Collegians Pavilion, the
John James Medal and Dinner, the Jo
Walter Field replacement of St Roch’s
Oval, The Shamrock publication, the Old
Boys Football and Rugby Clubs, and the
Indigenous Programmes, put a name to a
few good things are all attributable to
Mark’s initiative or follow through.
Throughout the ten years Mark has made
us all look good and made us feel we were
achieving greatness for the College.
Jacinta Waddington and their young
family have been part of our community
and supported Mark and our initiatives
throughout the decade. Now we wish them
well as the head to new horizons in Van
Diemen’s Land on the banks of the
Derwent.
1-3. Year 12 Graduation Mass
4.
1.
Year 12 Graduation Mass – Year 12 Boarder
5.
2011 Speech Night - Nicholas O’Brien
6.
2007 Purton Orator Denis McKinnon
addressed guests at Speech Night on
‘What St Patrick’s College means to me’
Photo Gallery
4.
2.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I thank you all once again
for your membership of the College
community, your participation and your
prayerful support in a year when I have
publicly dealt with prostate cancer, surgery
and daily radiotherapy which has two
weeks to go. I particularly thank Bishop
Peter, his clergy and all that have led
prayers for my safe recovery over the last
four months. The College has flourished
despite my comings and goings because of
the work of many people but particularly
that of Mr Stephen Hill, Mr Chris Caldow
and Ms Elizabeth Till who have
shouldered additional burdens in my
comings and goings. I offer them my
gratitude most publicly.
5.
3.
6.
As ever I conclude by praying that God
may go with us all.
Peter M Casey
Headmaster
TheShamrock Page 5
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Year 12
Thanksgiving
Mass
On Thursday October 27 students and
parents gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral
to formally mark the conclusion of student
classes at the College. Mass was celebrated
by College Chaplain Fr Greg Tait. The
following is an excerpt from his homily.
‘Tonight is for us a celebration of
thanksgiving and reflection. For all that
has been for our students and Parents in
their years at St Patrick’s College and our
prayer in hope, for the future that they will
encounter beyond. In the days and weeks
beyond tonight our young men of 2011
begin their journey of leaving the
structure and the supports of the College
Community and move into a wider world
with all it contains.
Valedictory
Dinner 2011
Mr Michael Busscher
Year 12 Coordinator
The Class of 2011 formally farewelled the
College, staff and their peers at the annual
Valedictory Dinner, a formal dinner for
graduates and their families, at the
Ballarat Lodge. The Headmaster spoke to
boys and parents about the challenges
ahead and reflected upon some of the
poignant moments of the boys’ journey
through St Patrick’s.
Headmaster to
Valedictory Dinner 2011
Good evening everyone. As we gather I am
mindful that we assemble on the lands
traditionally in the care of the Wautherong
people. I pay my respects and thanks to their
elders past and present and to any other
Page 6 December2011
elders who join us tonight, particularly the
mob from Elliott in the Northern Territory,
here to celebrate Benelias Neade’s successful
conclusion of Year 12.
Tonight is about our boys, their journeys
and their growth during their time
together at St Patrick’s College. For some
it has been six years, for some just twelve
months. We have a Year 12 graduating
group of 171 but in fact 247 students have
been part of the cohort at various times.
Of the 200 who started with us in 2006 in
Year 7, we have 134 as graduates from Year
12. 37 graduates have joined us: three in
2007, eight in 2008, 12 in 2009, ten in
2010 and four in 2011. A further 76
students have been with us but not
completed the journey. Most are gainfully
employed as Ballarat’s best trainees and
apprentices. We celebrate tonight all of
the boys of this cohort from 2006 to 2011.
As usual I have mixed emotions as we
come to say our goodbyes. I am immensely
proud of you as a group, your vitality and
your achievements, both individually and
collectively.
Tonight is also significant as a Church
event. We gather at the start of the season
of Advent, a season of waiting and
preparation. Patience is something not
normally associated with teenage males. I
was reminded of this in recent weeks as my
son-in-law, a great man of action, who can
get most things to work with a bit of
prodding here and poking there, was
called on to be patient awaiting the birth
of his first child. Jack, our first grandson
arrived on Tuesday but not before our
son-in-law felt helpless in the waiting time.
As parents we are often in that position,
knowing the answer or the way or the right
decision but needing to bite our bottom
lip, praying that our sons and daughters
will choose wisely - or wait as is necessary.
As we tonight have journeyed together
through the secondary school experience,
the waiting has become onerous at times:
the anticipation of the relief, the stress of
the last days, the unchartered waters
ahead- will life post-Year 12 be as good as
we hoped?
The Cathedral bulletin this week notes
that “Waiting saps our energies and stifles
our enthusiasm. Yet wait we must, and as
we wait, we wonder: ‘What should I be
doing?’ The readings suggest that we
should wait with patient expectation for
the day of reconciliation and peace; we
should wait in joyful hope that what is to
come will come soon. While we wait, we
should faithfully fulfil our responsibilities.
We believe that we have a future worth
waiting for, that there are promises that
God will keep. And so we look expectantly
to the Day of the Lord, that future day of
ultimate fulfilment.” Copyright Dianne
Bergant CSS. I hope that our graduates
take this positive world-view with them,
confident in their abilities and their
support systems.
The Benedictine nun, Jean Chittister
reminds us that, “Coming to be fully alive
is the task of a lifetime. There’s so much in
each of us that we have never touched, so
much beauty we’re steeped in that we’re
overlooked. Consciousness is what lifts the
ordinary to the level of the sublime.” So
we do need to reflect on where we have
come from, what we have achieved
together, and where we head. George
Elliott wrote that it is never too late to
become what you might have been.
So where to from here?
Life is too short to waste any day of it, to
live with the question of what might have
been, to live with regret. So live life to the
full. This is core to Jesus’ message which is
the source of our motivation. He said ‘I
have come that they may have life and
have it to the full’ John 10:10. I hope that
by now you have the seeds of a great life
firmly planted in you.
I pray each morning and evening in our
Chapel for the members of our College
Community, so that includes everyone here.
I will continue to pray for you all as you
venture forth. I am grateful for sharing your
journey. I wish you joy as you confidently
take on this beautiful world. I ask simply that
you be men of integrity, love life and always
speak up for what is right.
You have heard me say my golden rules
often enough: keep yourself nice; do the
crime do the time; and, forgive and forget
because life is too short. So now finally, as I
like to say on this night each year, I add my
fourth cardinal rule for life: never leave
anyone in doubt that you love them- once
again, life is too short to live with regrets.
1-6. 2011 Valedictory Dinner
Much joy to you all and thanks!
Peter M Casey
Headmaster
Photo Gallery
7-8. SPC Basketball - 2011 National
Championships at Bendigo
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
College
Awards 2011
Speech Night
Headmaster’s Award for Leadership
Nicholas O’Brien
Traditionally, the College Headmaster
presents this award to the College Captain
in recognition of his leadership of the
College community.
Howard Award for Excellence
Timothy McOwan
First presented in 1955, this award is the
gift of the Howard Family in gratitude for
all that St Patrick’s College did for the four
sons who attended SPC from 1923 through
to 1937. It is given for All Round
Excellence, Character, Leadership,
Participation, Academic Pursuits and
Culture or Sports.
Little Family Award for School Spirit
Mathew Begbie
This award is presented in honour of the
Little Family whose five sons attended SPC
between 1904 and 1924. It is presented to
a senior student who has displayed and
developed school spirit among the
students through his dedication and
general service to the College.
TheShamrock Page 7
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Edmund Rice Award for Ministry
Jonathan Willey
This award recognises a student who has
embodied the spirit of Edmund Rice
through his involvement in justice, action
and reflective practice within the College,
the community and the Edmund Rice
Network.
ADF Long Tan Award
Joseph Baxter
The ADF Long Tan Leadership &
Teamwork Award provides a fitting tribute
to the Long Tan veterans by encouraging
and recognising in a Year 12 student the
values demonstrated at Long Tan –
Determination, Mateship, Teamwork,
Tenacity, Compassion and Leadership
Academic Awards
Joshua Leviston
Middle School Award for All Round
Excellence
Kelsey Gannon
Junior School Award for All Round
Excellence
James Fahey
Year 11 Dux
Riley Fullerton
Year 11 Proxime Accessit
Benjamin Martin
Year 11 Religious Education Prize
Dorothy Irene Ellis-Thomas Scholarship
Tyler Brandenburg
This scholarship is awarded each year to a
hardworking, conscientious and worthy
student who has shown an overall
endeavour to pursue excellence in all
areas of his school life and who wishes to
continue to do the same in the future.
Timothy Crowe
Year 10 Dux – University of Ballarat Prize
De Coubertin Award for Sportsmanship
Matthew Norman
This award recognises a student who
demonstrates consistent participation and
commendable sporting behaviour in line
with the Olympic ideals of participation.
Gerard Clifford
Dr Frank McArdle Prize Year 10 Science
Catherine King Award
for Community Service
Joseph Baxter
This award recognises a student who has
made a significant contribution to the
welfare of the College and wider
communities.
Peter Oakley
Mark McOwan
Hamish Clydesdale
Year 9 Dux
Thomas Keogh
Aiden Joynson
Callum Holland
Year 8 Dux
Public Speaking
Adam Spencer
Br D.G. Purton Oratory
Killian Plastow
Sir Hugh Devine Impromptu Speech
Killian Plastow
W.T. Doyle Debating
Kieren O’Riley
W.T. Doyle Debating
Dimitry Makeev
W.T. Doyle Debating
Liam O’Shea
Br H.T. Breach Oratory
Samuel Smith
Mary Purcell Debating
Liam O’Shea
Campbell Milne
Campbell Milne
Junior Impromptu Speech
Music
Joseph Zreikat
Performer of the Year
Sporting Awards
Darcy Cameron
Stephen Moneghetti Award for
Outstanding Athlete at the BAS Carnival.
Brayden Allan
Award for A Grade Badminton
Michael Nolan
Leo O’Brien Award for 1st XI Cricket
Thomas Stapleton
John James Medal for Best on Ground in
the BAS Grand Final
Photo Gallery
5-8. 2011 SPC Production - Lord of the Flies
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Harrison Bardwell
Br H.T. Breach Award for 1st XI Hockey
Daniel Baxter
Brian Vear Award for Senior Rowing
Matthew Dewar
Award for 1st XV Rugby
Patrick Karras
Award for 1st XI Soccer
Anthony Jreige
Award for Senior Squash
Thomas Schreenan
Patrick Thorpe
James Elford
Br B.J. Davis Award for Commitment to
SPC Swimming
Liam O’Shea
Year 7 Dux
Lachlan Mulquiny
Bandsman of the Year
Jarrod O’Brien
Anthony Zreikat - Br B.J. Scott Award for
Senior Gymnastics
Bradley Crouch
Rory Taggert
Br W.T. O’Malley Award for 1st XVIII
Football for Best & Fairest Player
Jakob Baric’
Sir Bernard Heinze Award for Overall
Outstanding Musical Achievement
Callum Holland
Junior Music Award
4.
Luke Kemp
Tony Benson Award for Senior Cross
Country
Anthony Jreige
Award for Senior Racquetball
Louis Edwards
1-3. Joe Walter Field - The re-developed
St Roch’s Oval
Stefan Osborne
Peter Farley Award for 1st V Basketball
Killian Plastow
Band Executive Award for Dedication and
Commitment
Mitchell Steele
Page 8 December2011
Cultural Awards
James Elford
Patrick Thorpe
The Captain’s Cup for Swimming
Anthony Zreikat
Br B.J. Scott Award for Senior Gymnastics
Patrick Thorpe
Award for A Grade Table Tennis
TheShamrock Page 9
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Mitchell Phelps
Award for 1st IV Tennis
Tomas Gall
Award for 1st VI Volleyball
Samuel Hines
Award for Golf
Jack Gibbs
Award for Shooting
Luke Polmear
Award for Lawn Bowls
Senior
School
Awards
Ceremony
The following award winners were
recognised at the annual Senior School
Award ceremony which was held at the
College on Thursday November 24 2011.
Mitchell Kennedy
Physical Education
Nicholas Treloar
Outdoor Education
Jessy Kroon
Pre-General Mathematics
Nicholas Whelan
Indigenous Studies
Jake Laidlaw
Design and Technology (Wood)
Jake Laidlaw
VET Building & Construction (1st Year)
Declan Leishman
Information Technology (Core)
Year 10 Academic
Subject Award Winners
Nicholas McMaster
Food and Technology
Jake Ainley
Media Studies
Mark McOwan
Religious Education
Jakob Baric’
Music
Samuel Micich
3D Art
An award for a senior student who has
displayed an outstanding attitude towards
and has made a significant contribution to
academic, sporting and social justice
activities.
James Burge
History
Peter Oakley
Pre- Methods Mathematics
Joel Burzacott
Modified Mathematics
Peter Oakley
Japanese
Jonathan Willey
The Br J.B. Galvin Award
Gerard Clifford
Physics
Jarryd O’Dowd
Biology
James Blood
The Br E.F. Keniry Award
Timothy Crowe
English
Jarryd O’Dowd
Information Technology (Multi-Media)
Luke Kemp
The Br M.P. Nunan Award
Matthew Dwyer
Australian Business Issues
Timothy O’Shea
Dr Frank McArdle Prize Year 10 Science
Regan Boyce
The Br J.L. Ryan Award
Christopher Guevara
Year 10 Maths for Living
Jack Peeters
Architectural Design
Jack Harrison
Health
Justin Ringin
Systems Technology
Jack Harrison
2D Art
Connor Squires
Chemistry
John Hickey
Information Technology (Hardware)
Connor Squires
IT (Programming)
Thomas Hoy
Visual Communication & Design
Daniel Toohey
Design and Technology Metal
Joel Karslake
VET Sport and Recreation
Daniel Toohey
Year 10 General Science
Edward Forbes
Award for Croquet
Ciaran Conaughton
Award for Cycling
House Awards
Page 10 December2011
Year 11 Academic Subject
Award Winners
Nicholas Beaver
Economics
1-4. 2011 World Skills Awards
5.
Year 9 DUX Hamish Clydesdale
6.
Year 10 DUX Tim Crowe
7. Year 11 DUX James Fahey
Photo Gallery
1.
Nicholas Beaver
Legal Studies
Cameron Butcher
Specialist Mathematics
Robert Conroy
Accounting
James Fahey
Biology
James Fahey
Chemistry
2.
5.
3.
6.
4.
7.
James Fahey
Maths Methods (CAS)
James Fahey
Physics
James Fahey
Text and Traditions
Edward Forbes
Food and Technology
Riley Fullerton
Literature
Riley Fullerton
Studio Arts
Hamish Kelly
History: 20th Century
Hamish Kelly
Physical Education
Benjamin Martin
Art
Benjamin Martin
General Mathematics
TheShamrock Page 11
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Benjamin Martin
Religion and Society
Thomas Edmondson
Guitar Award
James Elford
Open Swimming Award
Nicholas McKee
Japanese
Alexander Fiegert
Clarinet Award
James Fahey
Year 11 Gymnastics Award
Bradley O’Loughlin
Information Technology
Andrew Groch
Contemporary Voice Award
Isaac Harbour
Intermediate Volleyball Award
Kieren O’Riley
English
James McDougall
Percussion Award
Rhyle Panozzo
Media Studies
Peter Oakley
Senior School Performer of the Year
(Lead Actor)
Thomas Ryan
Systems Engineering
Aaron Salvatore
VET Music Production
Xavier Slater
Visual Communication & Design
Alex Thompson
Design and Technology
Jarryd Walters
Foundation Mathematics
Nicholas Willowhite
Health and Human Development
Joseph Zreikat
Music Styles
Senior School Cultural
Award Winners
Jakob Baric’
Trombone Award
Jakob Baric’
Year 10 Composer of the Year
Paul Barresi
Tuba Award
Peter Oakley
Year 10 Public Speaking Award
Kieren O’Riley
Year 11 Debating Award
Kieren O’Riley
Year 11 Public Speaking Award
Timothy O’Shea
Tenor Saxophone Award
Joshua Peters
Bass Guitar Award
Aaron Salvatore
Year 11 Composer of the Year
Thomas Thorpe
Flute Award
Justin Torresi
Trumpet Award
Jack Wakefield
Year 10 Debating Award
Senior School Sporting
Awards
Christopher Jew
2nd V Basketball (Blue) Award
Jessy Kroon
Year 10 Athletics Award
Elliott Leviston
Under 17 Swimming Award
Joseph Mason
Year 10 Football Award
Caleb McGrath
Intermediate Rowing Award
David Morris
Year 11 Athletics Award
Mitchell O’Keefe
C Grade Badminton Award
Middle
School Prize
Winners
Dux of Year 9
Hamish Clydesdale
4.
Photo Gallery
Dr Peter Casey addresses guests at the
2011 Valedictory Dinner
1.
DUX OF HOUSE
Galvin
Thomas Keogh
Keniry
Hamish Clydesdale
Nunan
Thomas Mooney
Ryan
Harrison Robertson
SUBJECT AWARDS
Connor Squires
Under 16 Rugby - Most Valuable Player
Award
English
Liam Hanrahan
Laiton Sullivan
Intermediate Cross Country Award
2011 Student Council
2-3. 2011 Valedictory Dinner
All Round Excellence
Joshua Leviston
Angus Rooney
Year 10 Tennis Award
Connor Squires
Year 10 Basketball (Green) Award
1.
Humanities
Elliott Yeung
Mathematics
Hamish Clysedale
Alex Thompson
Religious Education
Aiden Joynson
Luke Wilson
Intermediate Cricket (Bowling) Award
Science
Thomas Keogh
Joshua Benfield
Jake Crawford
Senior School Performer of the Year
(Supporting Actor)
ELECTIVES
Gene Bergman
Under 16 Players’ Player - Rugby Award
Art (2D)
Elliott Yeung
Timothy Crowe
Alto Saxophone Award
Mitchell Cattell
2nd XI Cricket (Bowling) Award
Ceramics
Chris Callil
2.
4.
3.
Daniel Dickson
Intermediate Cricket (Batting) Award
TheShamrock Page 13
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
CPU
Daniel Butler
Creative Writing
Linus Tolliday
Criminology
Matthew Hall
Gadget Science
Liam Hanrahan
Healthy Living
Aiden Willowhite
Japanese
Thomas Keogh and Hamish Clydesdale
Linguistics
Thomas Perry and Mitchell Crosier
Metal
Joshua Leviston
Multimedia
Mitchell Thomas
MUSIC
Alto Saxophone
Isaac Sullivan
Flute
Hamish Clydesdale
Guitar
Joshua Lake
Percussion
Matthew Ryan
Tenor Saxophone
Peter Leighton
Trombone
Thomas Keogh
Trumpet
David Adams
SPORT
Music
David Adams
Athletics
Deng Deng
Science of Human Conflict
Daniel Phyland
Basketball
Thomas Mooney
Systems Engineering
Liam Hanrahan
Cricket - Batting
Nicholas Thacker
Visual Communication
Jacques Houzet
Cricket - Bowling
Jake Wilkie
Wilderness
Mitchell Thomas
Football
Mitchell Gillespie
Wood
Thomas Mooney
Golf
Joel Anstis
PERFORMING ARTS
Hockey
Isaac Sullivan
Chess
Michael Kan
Rowing
Benjamin Martin
Debating
Samuel Castleman
Rugby
Reece Evans
Debating - Best speaker
David Adams
Swimming
Liam Hanrahan
Performer of the Year - Supporting Actor
Peter Leighton
Tennis
Nicholas Powell
Volleyball
Bradley Ryan
Fitness Awards
‘Mona Run’
Named in recognition of SPC and Olympic
legend Steve Moneghetti (SPC 1975-80)
9A Harrison Robertson
Brody Sheridan
9B Martin Ryan
9C Billy Watkins
9D Jake Ancrum
9E Ben Martin
9F Tyler Constable
9G Jake Wilkie 6.01
9HNick Weightman
Beep Test
9A Ryan Klein
9B Luke Delahey
9C Daniel Butler
9D Neville Fraser
9E Hamish Clydesdale
9F Tyler Constable
9G Jack Ferguson
9HNick Weightman 14:11
Homeroom Awards
Most Positive Contribution
Harrison Robertson
Nick Powell
Matthew Lakey
Neville Fraser
Hamish Clydesdale
Scott Murphy
Jack Ferguson
Liam Duggan
Most Supportive of others
Brody Sheridan
Martin Ryan
Trystan Sammut
Tom Cove
Thomas Mooney
Ben Martin
Thomas McMaster
Robert Toohey
Sam Romeril
Most improved attitude
Michael Kan
Blair Gilson
Damon Williamson
Mitchell Gillespie
Jack Stevens
Alex Coxall
Eddy Stalker
Adam Troon
Joel Mullane
Grampians Awards
1-3. Year 12 Final Exams
4-6. SPAM Media Awards
7.
2011 Minyip Field and Game School Shoot
8.
2011 Minyip Field and Game School Shoot
– Jake Neade Year 11
Photo Gallery
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
James Mulraney
Ryan Clark
Mitchell Gillespie
Will Austin
Lachlan Kennedy
Andrew O’Hagen
Benjamin Burgess
Liam Duggan
Caius Barrenger
Junior
School
Prize Winners
Year 7
Dux Liam O’Shea
Proxime Accessit Louis Edwards
Year 8
Dux Callum Holland
Proxime Accessit Mitchell Steele
Junior School Prize for General
Excellence: Kelsey Gannon
Year 7 Religious Education Prize:
Jarrod O’Brien
Year 8 Religious Education Prize:
Thomas Schreenan
TheShamrock Page 15
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Student Leadership 2012
The following students have been appointed to positions of leadership for 2012.
2012 Student Congress
College Captain: Jack Owen
College Vice Captains: Ashley Simpson, Zachary Weightman
Following elections conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission the
following Student Leadership appointments were made for 2012. House Captains,
Vice Captains and Congress representatives within each House and year level are
listed below.
Members of the 2012 Student Council
Captain
Zachary Hopper
Captain
Charles Cook
Captain
Thomas Constable
Captain
Michael Cocomazzo
Vice Captains
Kieren O’Riley
Jack Romeril
Vice Captains
Luke Polmear
Patrick Blood
Vice Captains
Nicholas Beaver
Edmund Howes
Vice Captains
Mitchell Robertson
Timothe Moore
TheShamrock Page 17
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
would be a start. Students are always invited to
attend St Vincent de Paul meetings to find a
small way to make your contribution.
Taking responsibility also means striving for
excellence in your education – to be the best
student that you can be. We heard from Dr
Wayne Tinsey that it is not about imitating
someone else, or being something you are not. I
have found that being at St Patrick’s is about
discovering who I am and being the best person
I am called to be. The great thing is that every
student gets to do this as part of a safe and
caring community. We are in the perfect place
to take some risks and try new things so that we
leave here with no regret! It comes down to
deciding to make the most of those opportunities.
There will be challenges but I remind you of the
words of St Paul: challenges produce endurance,
endurance produces character, and character
produces hope. This is a hope that will never
fail because it is the love and mercy of God. St
Pat’s is always an education in endurance,
character and hope for the future. These are the
things that define the culture of St Patrick’s.
This brings me to my final point. We are all
responsible for the health of our community. We
use the word culture so often, but maybe this is
because it is such an important idea in a
community. A culture is the sum of all the
shared beliefs and values of a community. Out
culture is what defines us as a College. Our
culture explains to others what we hold as
important and what motivates us into action.
We come to St Patrick’s as Year 7 students and
we receive the culture as a gift. We enter into
Year 12 and we come to know that we need to
pass that culture on. It is our actions that do
this. Our involvement in College activities is
what makes us and unites us as a College
community. So again, it is essential that we are
all involved in what St Pat’s has to offer us….”
New Facilities
Through the leadership of the
Headmaster and the College Building
Committee students have gained access to
two impressive new educational facilities
for the end of the 2011 academic year. The
refurbished O’Malley Junior School wing
provides students and staff with inspiring,
contemporary teaching and learning
spaces that links in seamlessly with the
Devine Wing which was opened at the start
of 2011. The O’Malley Wing will feature a
number of stunning montages which
reinforce the College’s teaching and
learning culture and the rich traditions of
education and co-curricular activities
handed down by outstanding educators
such as Br Bill, Frank Rice and Peter
Farley.
The concept is to reproduce the Tree of
Life and populate the sky with stars upon
which would be inscribed the names of
luminaries. The College would welcome
other names or comments from Old
Collegians. Please email suggestions to
[email protected] prior to
January 23 2012.
With the refurbishment of the Western
end of O’Malley due to be completed in
2012 students in all year levels will have
classrooms that have all been constructed
post 2002, a remarkable achievement and
testament to the vision and drive of the
Board and its Buildings and Finance
Committee.
Jo Walter Field
O’Malley Stars
‘Those who impart wisdom will shine like
the brightness of the heavens, and those
who lead many to righteousness, like the
stars for ever and ever.’ Book of Daniel 12:3
With this quotation as inspiration, it is
intended that we dedicate a window in the
refurbished O’Malley Wing to some of the
staff who shone during the years 19652010 in the old O’Malley Wing. Some
names that have been suggested include
the following.
Mr TJ Blizzard 1986-2010
Br HT Breach 1974-1980, 1984-2008
Mr SJ Callahan 1997-2009
Mr JA Cosgriff 1981-2010
Mr PR Farley 1963-2002
Mr MP Holloway 1972-1982, 1985-1994
Mr D McKee 1987-2010
Br RM Miller 1978-2001
Br TG O’Brien 1933-1937, 1943-1944,
1962-1978
Br JR O’Keane 1955-1957, 1967-1993
Br WT O’Malley 1928-1976
Mr FP Rice 1966-1968, 1971-1998
Br KR Tuck 1957-1966, 1980-1982
Br HL Williams 1946-1953, 1957-1961,
1985-2000
Br OV Wynne 1957-1970, 2002-2005
Br DG Zoch 1976-
In Term 4 students have greatly enjoyed the
use of the College’s new synthetic grass
hockey pitch will also features futsal courts
and six tennis courts. The facility has been
named the ‘Jo Walter Field’ and recognises
the rich contribution that the SPC ladies
Auxiliary have made to the life of the
College. The ‘Jo’ as it has already been
dubbed will be officially opened and blessed
on Friday February 10 2012 by Old Collegian
Priest Fr Brendan Davey (SPC1946-53) and
Fr Peter Sherman. Fr Brendan has recently
celebrated his Golden Jubilee and Fr
Sherman was College Chaplain during the
period where Jo Walter was President of the
Ladies Auxiliary.
Year 9
Grampians
Experience
Grampians Camp
Despite a ‘mixed bag’ of weather students
in Year 9 once again enjoyed a challenging
and enjoyable Grampians outdoor
adventure experience under the direction
of Mr Jamie Bobrowski and the Middle
School team. Students were challenged
physically and mentally, but all, with
determination, teamwork and support,
took part in the activities and concluded a
significant section of the Year 9 ‘Stepping
Stones Programme’. Highlights of the trip
included hiking, abseiling, mountain bike
riding and evening meals, all of which the
boys prepared in their cooking group!
2012 -2014
Strategic
Plan
At the December Board Dinner the Chair
of the College Board Mr Adrian Doyle
received the final version of the College’s
Strategic Plan for promulgation for 2012.
The plan titled, ‘Raising fine boys to the
status of great men’ articulates the
College’s strategic imperatives for the next
four year period. The plan as well as
detailing the mission and values of the
College contains annual action plans
consistent with the School Improvement
Framework (SIF) process.
In accepting the plan on behalf of the
College community the Adrian
commended the Board’s Policy and
Planning Committee led by Mr Chris
Caldow on their insight and commitment
to the 18 month planning process. Let the
real work commence!
BALLARAT
STRATEG IC PLAN
2011 - 2014
status of great men
Raising fine boys to the
1-4. 2012 Student Leadership Camp
Photo Gallery
5-8. Year 9 Grampians Camps
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Developin
gplansfo
rtheoper
boardingatth
ationof
eCollegetom
growingd
eetthe
emandfor
enrolmen
studentsin
tfrom
regionalVict
oria,NSW
theNorthe
and
rnTerrito
ry;
• Deve
lopingstru
cturesand
toensure
programm
thepastor
es
alneedso
andstaffareo
fstudents
ptimallym
et;
• Deve
lopingpro
activepro
initiatives
grammes
and
topromo
tewellbein
studentsa
gamongs
ndstaffat
t
theColle
ge;
• Deve
lopingpro
fessionalle
programm
arning
esforstaf
ftoenhan
profession
ce
alskillsto
maximise
outcomesfor
learning
students;
• Deve
lopingcom
municatio
ensureth
eCollegecom nsystemsto
municates
effectively
andefficientl
ywithall
sectionso
ftheCollegec
ommunity
• Main
;
tainingan
ddevelop
ingavibrant
oldboysc
ommunity
that
willsupp
theopera
ort
tionsofth
eCollegeand
provideanon
goinglinkfor
theColleg
oldboys
e;and
to
• Deve
lopingast
rongColl
egecomm
throughsu
unity
pportofs
takeholde
groups,su
r
chasthe
Friendsof
Patrick’s,
St
RowingC
lub,socialjust
initiatives,
ice
OCA,rug
bycluban
ofMusic.
dFriends
•
Thank you to all staff members who
volunteered time, energy and family life to
ensure the boys enjoyed a safe and
wonderful experience.
TheShamrock Page 19
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Staff Farewells
2011 SPAM
At the conclusion of 2011 we will say farewell to a number of staff who are moving on to
pursue other vocational and lifestyle opportunities. Staff leaving the College include:
Name
Destination
Time of Service
Adams, Amanda
Port Keats
January 2011 – December 2011
Arthurson, Vicki
Ballarat Grammar
Blanchfield, Peter
Director of Rowing, Geelong
Canavan, Claire
Loreto College, Ballarat
Coffey, Ria
Trinity College, Pascoe Vale
Carroll, Fiona
Trinity College, Colac
Crawford, Geoff
Highview College, Maryborough
Frame, Casey
Moama Grammar, Moama
Gordon, Justin
University Studies
Goss, Michael
Thomas Carr College, Tarneit
January 2004 – May 2006
Jennings, Adam
Adelaide
June 2009 – September 2011
Kruger, Scott
Monivae College, Hamilton
January 2004 – January 2011
Lindorff, Les
Retirement
April 1997 – December 2011
Pope, Colleen
Thomas Carr College, Tarneit
February 1990 – December 2011
Sosinski, Shannan
Gold Coast
July 2007 – December 2011
Waddington, Mark
St Virgil’s College, Hobart
Bird, Katrina
Instrumental Music Tutor
Heenan, James
Lewicki, Ann
Smith, Brendan
October 2005 – December 2011
We thank all these staff members for their contribution to the education of boys at St
Patrick’s and wish them well with their future endeavours. Profiles of new staff will be
included in the first edition of The Shamrock in 2012.
Boarding
In 2012 the College will again see a growth
in boarding numbers, due primarily to
strong word of mouth endorsement from
current students and parents about the
strong pastoral and relational culture that
underpins the operation of boarding at
the College. In 2012 the College will
welcome Mr Alex Hunt from Shiplake
College England as the new Director of
Boarding. Alex has previously been a
House Master at Shiplake and will provide
an invaluable new perspective as the
College further consolidates its boarding
operations. Alex will arrive in Australia in
early January and will have the chance to
meet and welcome parents and students
when boarders return to the College on
January 31 2012.
At a dinner to farewell the Boarding Class
of 2011, student leaders for 2012 were
announced by Headmaster Dr Peter Casey.
McCann House
Captain: Patrick Farnan
Vice Captain: Daniel Vearing
Kenny House
Captain: Thomas Smith
Vice Captain: Hayden McCrow
Nangle House
Captain: Rhyle Panozzo
Vice Captain: Jai Shah
Congratulations to all boys who have
been elected to positions of leadership for
2012. The College community looks
forward to these boys displaying leadership
through words and deed in an honest,
compassionate and just manner.
St Patrick’s College
Awards for Media
Mr Peter Hutchins
The 2011 SPAM Awards drew an audience
of one hundred and twenty guests,
including thirty staff and thirty old boys,
who enjoyed a dinner and selection of
films in the OCA Pavilion. The evening
included a package of eight finalists, a
montage of other Year 12 film
productions, and a selection of
commendable Year 10 and 11 films. Old
boys, Tom Andrews (2004 Dux of Media
and Premier’s Award Winner) Jed
Andrews (2007 Dux of Media and SPAM
Runner-up) and Paul King (2008 Dux of
Media and SPAM Finalist) commended all
the finalists on the aesthetic and technical
quality of their work, particularly the
narrative qualities and use of mise-enscene within the works of Jack Callil and
Jack DenOuden, before awarding ‘Best
Film’ for 2011 to Darcy Tuppen’s superbly
photographed film Mongrel.
The eight SPAM Finalists were described
by the judges:
1 - Daniel Kelly: Dan’s Day Out is a musical
spoof of Master Exploder by Tenacious D.
While deliberately satirical, it features
energetic characterisation and imaginative
choices in location.
2 - Danny Cullinan: Keepsake is a thriller
that deals with themes of drug addiction,
love and obsession, and the impact that a
single mistake can have on others around
them. Features of this film are its use of
visual composition and camera to
highlight the mental state of its central
character.
3 - Xavier Frost: Dinosaur. A music video
that follows the story of two young people
being separated by circumstance as one
follows the dream of a career as a
musician. The story is left unresolved as
the young couple are left isolated and
alone. Strengths of this piece are its
editing and shot selection.
1.
AFL Draft – Rory Taggert – Melbourne FC
4 - Anthony D’Arcy: Pandemic is a film
heavily influenced in its structuring of
time by Chris Nolan’s Memento. It is a
murder mystery underpinned by the
stylistics of film noir and told in a
non-linear time frame.
2.
AFL Draft – Nicholas O’Brien – Essendon FC
3.
AFL Draft – Thomas Downie – Greater
Western Sydney FC
4.
AFL Draft – Stephen Clifton – Greater
Western Sydney FC
5.
AFL Draft – James McDonald – Greater
Western Sydney FC
6.
AFL Draft – Brad Crouch – Adelaide FC
5 - Jack Callil: Scarlet & Jasper examines
the dynamics of relationships, and
explores how seemingly circumstantial
events without any premeditated intent,
can significantly impact character’s lives.
This narrative film features quirky humour
while grappling with strong themes.
7.
Father and Son Evening: Key note speaker
on the evening was Mr Stan Alves, former
AFL Footballer and Coach.
8.
Author Michael Wagner at the Year 8
Mother and Son Evening
Photo Gallery
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
6 - Jack Den Ouden: Cavern is a symbolic
interpretation of the protagonist’s
emotional journey after a relationship
breakdown with his girlfriend. His
emotional ‘cave-in’ and subsequent
isolation within a psychological cavern is
portrayed as a physical experience.
Setting, editing and non-diegetic sound
are features of this film.
7 - Darcy Tuppen: Mongrel. This film is
visually stunning in its choice of setting
and use of natural lighting and mise-enscene. Mongrel is a simple narrative about
an old arthritic hermit who meets a stray
dog and chooses to save its life. This film
has already been short-listed for VCAA’s
Topscreen.
8 - Anthony Dooley: (Untitled) This
experimental film deals with themes of
schizophrenia and notions of reality as the
central character struggles to ascertain
what is real in his world. Driven by John
Frusciante’s Dark/Light, this piece
features creative use of expressive lighting
and editing using Adobe Premier Pro’s
After Effects.
Notable Year 10 and 11 Media
productions also screened at SPAM
included works by Jake Ainley, Jarryd
Cosgriff, Chris Borrel, Rhyle Panozzo and
Samuel Hine. Much of this work was
demonstrating the student’s abilities to use
Adobe Premier Pro’s After Effects. Year 10
student Jake Ainley, was awarded Best
Young Film Maker for 2011.
Head of Arts and Year 12 Media teacher,
Mr Peter Hutchins thanked Media
TheShamrock Page 21
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
teachers Mr Ian Fernee, Ms Belinda Lees
and Mr Geoff Crawford for their
collegiality throughout 2011, as well as
commending the school leadership team
of Dr Peter Casey, Mr Stephen Hill, Mr
Chris Caldow and Ms Elizabeth Till for
their continued support of SPAM as a
concept.
Lord of
the Flies
In October twenty-two actors and four
technical crew bought to life the famous
novel, originally written by William
Golding and adapted by Nigel Williams in
the Lord of the Flies.
This disturbing plot discusses how
culture created by man, ultimately fails.
Golding uses a group of school boys stuck
on a deserted island to play out his fears
for society. The boys start off okay but
soon the society they set up descends into
a violent unruly mob when left to govern
themselves without laws and control.
The cast are a collection of students
from Year 7 to 11 and the performance
was powerful from all members. Lead
characters Rhys Lardenoye-MacDonald
(Ralph), Jake Crawford (Jack), Marcel
Schlooz (Piggy), Patrick Johnson (Roger),
Liam O’Shea (Sam), William Lovison
(Eric), and Peter Oakley (Simon) showed
the disturbing nature of society with no
controls. Their acting skills brought the
characters to life and they performed with
great integrity. The dark and sinister side
of human nature confronts the audience
as Jack (Jake Crawford) becomes more
and more hungry for power at any cost.
Peter Oakley and Rhys LardenoyeMacDonalds’ performances as the
rationalists leads to the celebrated part of
the play; the moving and menacing
murder scene.
Jarrod Cosgriff (Henry), Jack Wakefield
(Maurice), Timothe Moore (Bill), Brayden
Ward (Perceval) and Zachary Weightman
(Naval Officer), completed the major
roles.
The ‘Littluns’, played by Year 7 students
Samuel Perry, Patrick Byrne, Darcy
Cargeeg, Liam Cappello, Jonathon Hall
and Callan Hayes were full of life and got
involved with all the action on the stage.
The ‘Hunters’, Dylan McPherson,
Daniel Hillman, Daniel Goetz and Jordan
Pring epitomised the ugly side of society,
following blindly and committing
unspeakable acts.
All of the performances were polished
and well rehearsed and a credit to
Director, Mr Greg Shawcross. In his first
directing role at the College, he has
produced the most influential drama that
the College has seen in many years. Greg’s
skill as Director has not only impacted on
the learning of the boys but also on their
understanding of the technical
requirement of being in theatre. His
patience with the cast members is obvious
in the performance as he would work and
rework a scene with the boys until it was as
commanding of the audience as possible.
Year 7 Father
and Son
Evening
An enthusiastic group of 140 Year 7 boys
and the fathers, uncles, friends and grand
fathers attended the 2011 Year 7 Father
and Son night in the College Dining
Room. The evening was facilitated by Bill
Jennings of Time and Space. This was a
great opportunities for our Year 7 boys to
spend some quality time with their father
or significant male role model.
The key note speaker on the evening
was Mr Stan Alves, former AFL footballer
and St Kilda Grand Final coach. Stan has
had a very successful career in business
and now a regular on the public speaking
circuit.
Stan spoke to the gathering about the
ups and downs in his life in an emotional
presentation which held the attention of
all present. Stan and his wife tragically lost
their 13 year old son when he was killed in
a level crossing accident. The essential
message of his presentation was: “It is not
what happens to you in life that is
important; it is how you deal with it that
matters”.
Adelaide
Indigenous
Education
Programme
Immersion
Experience
Mr Rick Balchin
Indigenous Support Officer
Over the Melbourne Cup Exeat weekend
members of the Indigenous Education
Programme (IEP) enjoyed another
wonderful trip to Adelaide to visit fellow
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA)
school Rostrevor College in the beautiful city
of Adelaide. The Indigenous Immersion
experience has become a highly anticipated
and enjoyed annual experience and
complements the visit of Rostrevor to
Ballarat each May for the annual ‘Walk to
the G’ Reconciliation weekend.
The experience is a wonderful annual
event in which students get to experience
another boarding schools way of life and
in particular the key features of their IEP.
Rostrevor College has an extensive
Indigenous education programme with 58
indigenous students attending the school.
These boys are from areas around South
Australia, Northern Territory, WA and
Queensland.
Our boys interacted very well with the
Rostrevor mob, as many previously knew
each other, not only from previous
immersion trips, but because through
family connections from areas in the
‘Territory’. This definitely made the trip
extra special as the boys could catch up for
a yarn with their cousins and talk about
their homes and families and also about
their schooling life.
The morning of departure started very
early on Thursday October 27 with the
boys getting up around 3.30am for a
departure time of 4.30am. Many of the
boys struggled to get any sleep that night
as they were too eager and exited about
the trip ahead.
The bus drove the group to the
Melbourne airport for our 7am departure
time. The boys were very upbeat and
exited as we touched down in Adelaide,
and on our way to Rostrevor College. We
had our induction at the Boarding house,
meeting the staff and boarders and
gaining knowledge of rules and
regulations of the boarding house, as all
the boarders live under the same roof in a
very large communal building. A little
different to the layout of the St Patrick’s
boarding housing.
1-5. Adelaide Indigenous Programme
Education Trip
5.
Photo Gallery
Year 8 Mother and Son Evening
1.
5.
2.
6.
Friday morning was an early rise to head
off to the Adelaide Zoo to mingle with the
Pandas, Tigers, Giraffes and the
butterflies! Very good exhibitions and
layouts of the zoo enhanced the
experience for the boys with the Siamangs
(being loud and boisterous) being mostly
favoured. (No surprises!!!).
3.
7.
Adelaide Oval was a short stroll along
the Torrens River after the Zoo, and we
were lucky there was a state game in action
(Redbacks versus Warriors). This wasn’t as
exiting to the boys because it wasn’t footy,
but for lovers of the game in the group, we
thoroughly enjoyed the couple of hours at
the cricket. The boys also got to visit the
Museum which features some great
information about sporting icon Sir
Donald Bradman.
4.
8.
We later enjoyed the public bus services
that the city had to offer as we ventured to
the city for a bite to eat and to see the
sights, and then returned to the college to
use the school’s swimming pool facilities.
The water was rather cold, but coming
from Ballarat we easily adapted!
Saturday was a bit blowy as we headed to
Glenelg for our 7.45am departure
onboard Temptation Sailing, a catamaran
which heads out to the open waters of the
Eyre Peninsula to enable its passengers a
once in a life time experience of
TheShamrock Page 23
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
swimming with dolphins. The weather
wasn’t the best but as the catamaran
headed out of the marina, the rain picked
up, the waves seem to grow and the ride
was made more interesting.
To their credit the boys (most of them)
got in their wetsuits and jumped into the
icy waters for their swim with the dolphins
which were swimming around the group.
This was an absolutely great experience
for the boys, as we cruised up and down the
coast on the hunt for more pods of
dolphins. One English GAP student refused
to enter the water taking literally the boys
jibes about Australian sharks following the
dolphins to prey upon English tourists! The
skies cleared and the sun came out as we
headed back on a leisurely cruise back to the
marina. The catamaran had other guests
from all over the world, so it was great to see
people from all walks of life enjoying a
similar experience together.
We headed to the beach at the trendy
strip of Glenelg in which the boys played
beach Volleyball against locals who were
dressed as Maverick and Goose from Top
Gun. The game ended with a win to SPC
with all parties having fun.
Adelaide’s public transport is very
modern and reliable and we boarded a
tram back towards the city to catch a movie
at a very art house style cinema. The boys
had a choice of a number of films, and it
wasn’t surprising to see most of them
choose the action flick, ‘Warriors’
Sunday we were up and about again in the
city with us heading into the South
Australian Museum, which features an
extensive display focussing on Indigenous
Australia and in particular the Pitjantjatjara
people, who were represented in our group
by Dominic Barry from Alice Springs. This
was great as the boys were able to see their
culture from all the different tribal groups
across the aboriginal countries of this land.
Mass on Sunday evening was extra
special as three of the Indigenous
boarders of Rostrevor College celebrating
the sacraments of baptism and
confirmation. It was a very inviting mass
with many families attending as well as all
the students, and the Indigenous music
being played by the students made the
service very individual and unique.
Surfing was the next task to tackle for
the boys as we headed south out of the city
down to Middleton Beach on Monday
morning. A lovely drive down through
some of the nation’s top vineyards saw us
reach our destination with the boys
pumped and ready to show off their skills.
I was quite intrigued to see how the boys
from middle Australia would go in the
water on their surf boards. A quick lesson
and everyone was ready. Most of the boys
were able to eventually get up on a wave
and show off some sort of skill, even Mark
Waddington was ‘carving it up’.
This seemed to be the most exiting activity
for the boys over the weekend with everyone
laughing and joking around, screaming
their heads off in excitement about the next
wave that they would possibly catch or get
dumped by. After getting bashed by the
waves a lot of us finished a little stiff and sore
and felt like we’d done a couple of rounds
with Mike Tyson!
From here it was back to Rostrevor
College to pack, clean up and thank the
staff and students for their hospitality and
there support in such a great opportunity
for the boys to experience. The close ties
with Rostrevor College and St Patrick’s is
unique and special and we all hope it
continues as helps develop our boys into
young men who share, understand and
appreciate the importance of the key
elements of an education in the tradition
of Blessed Edmund Rice. It also gives them
a chance to mingle with each other as well
as other students going through similar
experiences like being away from their
communities to study.
From a staff perspective it is great to be
able to see the boys’ ability to interact with
other people as they are very confined to
their own group while they are at school at St
Patrick’s. It is great to see them grow as boys
to young men and this experience enables
them to unwind and be themselves and
mingle with people from all walks of life.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the
recognise the support of the Opening The
Doors Foundation and their corporate
partner The Merrin/Grenet Foundation
for their ongoing support of the boys and
staff of the Indigenous Education
Programme – it is really appreciated by
students. A special thank you to our
friends from Rostrevor College for their
exceptional support and hospitality. We
are united by our EREA heritage and the
stories of our mobs and look forward to
this exchange continuing for many years
to come.
Reconciliation – What it Means to Me
Year 11 student Dominic Barry from Alice
Springs wrote this poignant and moving
piece as an entry for the annual JimBaaYer Awards fro Reconciliation:
My family’s culture originated somewhat
40,000 plus years prior to our existence
today. It is with satisfaction and some
humility that I can acknowledge my
Aboriginality is rich with pride, culture
and history.
My Aboriginal heritage dwells within a
102650 km² area of land so meaningful to
the Aboriginal people of the Anangu
Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara Lands
(APY Lands). This is where my Aboriginal
identity was born and is alive today.
Being Aboriginal brings joy and a great
sense of pride to me, knowing that I can
respectfully continue to extend my
knowledge of what my ancestors had
created so I can develop my own
understanding to use what was taught to
me, not only in my life but also that in the
life of my descendants.
Being of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal
descent, growing up in Alice Springs has
its advantages. One significant advantage
is experiencing the life of two different
cultures and the distinctive line between
the Non-Indigenous mindset and the
Indigenous Aboriginal mindset of life.
One is ruled by a pen and a notebook
whilst the other relies on the oral teaching
of elders who pass down stories and lore
from generations past. Such different
views to life has created confusion and
misunderstandings which is clearly evident
through our short but eventful history.
Reconciliation is the aim to bring our
nation together so we can all ‘work as one’.
This has been the objective for many
governments in the past decades. With the
opportunities available to Aboriginal people
today, the goal is within reach although
there is still a long way to go. As mentioned
before about the experiences I’ve had of
both worlds, I’ve heard and seen the
troubles ‘white people’ and Aboriginal
people have in verbally communicating with
one another, and this doesn’t include the
language barrier. There are still
misconceptions from each race about the
other race. In some circles there is a
perception that ‘White people’ are meant to
succeed whilst Aboriginal people are meant
to fail; such ludicrous expectations still have
a home in parts of our society. With these
expectations upon each-other there will
never be a reconciled Australia.
It is sad to believe that because of your
ethnicity, judgements will be made.
Aboriginal people out bush assume white
people in urban areas have life all worked
out. They assume white people are all highly
educated and have a worry free bank
statement. On the other hand, some white
people believe that Aboriginal people enter
their lives to be assisted by the welfare
system. To my memory I can recall a
conversation I had with a peer who clearly
didn’t know what he was talking about when
he heartlessly stated that “Aboriginal people
in remote areas bring the whole nation
down because they don’t work and they
bludge all our money”. This was quite
thoughtless in a sense that this guy had
never experienced what it was like to live out
in these remote areas with 98% of the
population being Aboriginal and getting an
education isn’t their number one priority.
This was upsetting also because the
opportunities we are given in the towns and
cities to succeed are without comparison to
those ‘out bush’. We are given a great
education from early childhood whilst the
young children out there can barely read or
write and later on when they enter
mainstream society they struggle to adapt to
what is required in order to work coherently
with the ‘white ways’ and this inevitably
creates a separation.
How can this nation be fully reconciled
until the entire population of Australia is
accepted? Many different strategies have been
implanted to try and achieve this ultimate
goal. The Reconciliation action plan,
incentives to businesses that employ
Aboriginal staff and indigenous history
implemented into school curriculums, these
are some of the many different approaches to
reconciliation. These are very appropriate
measures and it looks bright but yet early on
fails to supply the outcomes that are going to
in fact close the gap. Reconciliation to me is
for both the Aboriginal people and the ‘white
people’ to forgive all past mistreatments and
recognise positive ways to move forward today
without dilemma because that is where true
togetherness will begin and carry on to a
brighter future for everyone.
Year 8
Mother and
Son Evening
On Tuesday October 25 the Heads of
House and Kelty Resource Centre team
hosted a Mother and Son evening. The
event featured author Michael Wagner
who spoke about the strategies he uses for
developing his stories, including keeping a
journal of ideas, remembering funny
names and writing up to 40 drafts! After a
lovely dinner prepared by Mr Bernie
Kenna and his team, a panel of four
wonderful St Patrick’s College mothers
answered questions relating to raising boys
and their experiences with the College.
We would like to acknowledge Monica
Dickson, Karen McMaster, Helen O’Brien
and Tess Brodie for their participation and
insight. The audience appreciated their
honesty, humour and willingness to share.
Thanks to all who attended the night.
Michael Wagner also ran writing
workshops with the Year 8 students during
the school day which included learning
about Michael’s ‘Plot Writing Machine’ to
assist students in developing their own
stories. The opportunity for students to work
with such an acclaimed author was a
wonderful learning experience for our boys.
2012 St
Patrick’s
College Art
Exhibition
August 31 to September 9
After an extensive review of the successful
2011 Art Exhibition the committee led by
Mrs Leonie Spencer have commenced
planning for 2012. The feature of the Friday
night Gala launch will again be the awarding
of the $5000 Flanagan Art Prize. In addition
the Committee has instigated a new prize,
‘the St Patrick’s College Prize’ for the best
art work priced under $500. This new award
complements the University of Ballarat Prize
for emerging artists. All awards are
acquisitive and make for fine viewing when
visiting the Miller Wing.
Chair:
Mrs Leonie Spencer
Secretary:
Mrs Karolyn Malone
Manager:
Mrs Melissa Griffin
Logistics:
Mrs Tracey Wilson
Catering:
Mr Bernie Kenna
Marketing:
College PR Committee
Finance:
Ms Trudi Hooper
TheShamrock Page 25
shamrock
shamrock
the
the
Website:
Ms Jo Tate
Art Community Liaison:
Mrs Clare Blake
Entertainment:
Ms Andrea McDonald
Members of the College community
who would like to join the Art Exhibition
Committee would be most welcome. If you
would like to be involved please register
your interest with Mrs Caitlin Bennett
[email protected] or 53 311688.
Term 4 Sports
AFL Draft 2011
Six Paddy Boys Join
the AFL
In an unrivalled achievement since the
inception of the AFL draft in 1987 six
players originating from the one school
community will join AFL lists in 2012.
Following a stellar season in 2011 which
saw the 1st XVIII win the MCC Herald Sun
Shield and the BAS Grand Final four
current students have been added to AFL
lists including Brad Crouch who was
ranked in the top four 17 year olds in the
nation and was subsequently selected by
the Adelaide Football Club prior to the
draft. The achievement is testament to the
College’s highly renowned football
programme, managed so capably by
Director of Football Mr Howard Clark.
Other players added to AFL lists for 2012
include:
•Brad Crouch - Adelaide (SPC 2006-2011)
•Rory Taggert - Melbourne (SPC 2011)
•Tom Downie - GWS (SPC 2010-2011)
•Stephen Clifton - GWS (SPC 1999-2004)
•James McDonald - GWS (SPC 1989-94)
•Nicholas O’Brien - Essendon (SPC
2006-2011)
First XI
Mildura
Tour
Mr Michael Busscher
Director of Cricket
Mr Luke Corden
1st XI Coach
During the school holidays the SPC 1st XI
headed to Mildura for a three day friendly
tournament against the best the Mallee
- Murray region had to offer. After a long
bus trip the boys got straight off the bus
and into the first 40/40 game. Choosing to
bat first the boys put in a solid start with
Blayde Baker, Matt Short, Darcy Thomson,
Michael Peart and Jack Peeters all getting
off to a good start with the side posting
8/163 from our 40 overs. In reply
Mallee-Murray started strongly however
the SPC boys bowled tightly. Darcy
Thomson was very economical while Matt
Spratling and Liam Jordan picked up two
wickets each to contain Mallee-Murray to
6/150 off their 40 overs.
After a good nights rest the boys fronted
up the next day to miserable conditions
and after electing to bowl first had Mallee
-Murray on the ropes at 6/52 when rain set
in. Eventually play was abandoned with
Mallee-Murray 6/92. All bowlers bowled
really well in the conditions with Darcy
Thomson, Jakob McDowell, Jack Peeters,
Jackson Holloway and Joab Mead picking
up wickets. With play abandoned the boys
were given use of the Mildura Indoor
Sports Centre for extra training and pool
session for a chance to recover.
Day 3 saw a tight 20/20 game result in
SPC winning by the slimmest of margins.
After being sent in SPC were well placed at
3/70 with eight overs still remaining, thanks
to Daniel Dickson, Joab Mead and Matt
Short, however, a late flurry off wickets saw
SPC lose their last seven wickets for just 20
runs, ending up all out for 90. In reply
Mallee-Murray were on the backfoot at 6/54
with just seven overs to go thanks to some
great bowling from Darcy Thomson and
Joab Mead, but a quick partnership saw
Mallee-Murray needing just three runs from
the final seven balls. A great wicket from
Liam Jordan was then contrasted by a
dropped catch and run to see Mallee-Murray
require just two runs from five balls, but
Matt Spratling delivered an amazing final
five balls to give SPC the win by just one run.
Congratulations to all the players
involved in the trip for their fantastic
effort and the excellent manner in which
they represented St Patrick’s College. In
2011/2012 the format of BAS cricket has
been changed with schools competing for
a 20/20 premiership with games
commencing at 4 pm. The three boarding
schools in the competition will play
extended weekend challenge matches
during the season. The Mildura camp
provided players with an excellent start to
the season as they focus their efforts on a
number of important games including
defence of the Br Breach Trophy in
Launceston and the inaugural Dr Peter
Casey Cup against St Kevin’s College which
will also be played in Launceston. Dr Casey
was at one time in his distinguished career,
Sportsmaster at St Kevin’s College.
2011 Minyip
Field and
Game School
Shoot
On Monday October 17 students from the
College travelled to Minyip in Western
Victoria to compete in the 12th Annual
Minyip Field and Game Shoot. The
program was slightly different to the
Noorat Clay Target event in September as
the Field and Game targets are varied and
offer somewhat more of a challenge than
Down The Line (DTL) discipline.
The Minyip event consisted of the
students shooting at 24 targets in what
were perfect conditions for shooting. The
students shot at twelve targets on each side
of the quarry where the event is held.
The competition attracted record
entrants for the event with 344 students
from areas as far South as Geelong and
Warrnambool right up to Swan Hill and
Mildura. St Patrick’s College had the
largest contingent of shooters with 44 boys
making the two and a half hour trip, with
many of the students having never shot
Field and Game before this offered a great
experience and all students represented
the College in the highest standard
throughout the day.
Leading St Patrick’s member was Jack
Gibbs who shot 11 out of 12 proving that it
was possible to hit the targets. Jack
finished the day shooting 21 out of 24,
unfortunately missing out on a shoot off
for overall in the senior members division
by one shot. In the senior non-members
division Matt Stewart scored 19 out of 24
leading a large group of boys from the
College who challenged each other
throughout the day.
Leading the junior non members
division for St Patrick’s was Ryan Knowles
who managed a total score of 19 out of 24
and waited nervously for scores from
remaining squads to come in to see if he
could take a place and was awarded
second after a count back of scores.
Special thanks to Mr Gerard Knobel and
Mr Tim Cronin who supported the boys.
The leading members from each squad
from the College included:
Squad One:
Caius Barrenger and Ryan O’Sullivan both
scoring 18.
Squad Two:
Jake Neade scoring 14.
Squad Three:
Tom Mahar and Tom Ellis both scoring 13.
Squad Four:
Tom Quinlan and Sam Randall both
scoring 15.
Squad Five:
Ryan Knowles scoring 19.
Squad Six:
Peter Griffin and David Tuppen both
scoring 12.
Squad Seven:
Jack Gibbs scoring 21.
•Regional World Skills competition
Bronze Medal – Automotive Daniel
Dickson
Squad Eight:
Billy Soufis scoring 14.
2011 VET Cluster winners:
Congratulations to both Jack and Ryan
who managed a placing on the day and all
the other students who thoroughly
enjoyed the experience and the
opportunity to compete in a sport that is
developing a strong following at St
Patrick’s College.
The King
Cong Cup
With water returning to the Lake the
Ballarat Yacht Club is chasing up a
previously contested trophy the ‘King
Cong Cup’. The Club are trying to chase
down the whereabouts of the trophy which
was allegedly introduced by King
Constantine of Greece to be sailed
between Ballarat Grammar and St Patrick’s
College. It is believed that St Patrick’s
College holds the trophy but its full origin
and current location remain a mystery.
Anyone who can shed some light on the
trophy and its whereabouts are
encouraged to contact the Director of
Sport Mr Chris Gleeson –
[email protected]
Student
Achievements
Congratulations to the following boys for
their outstanding achievements in recent
times:
•Well done to the following students who
achieved exceptional results in the 2011
World Skills Awards and the Ballarat VET
Cluster Awards.
2011 World Skills medalists:
•Regional World Skills competition Gold
Medal – Automotive – Jake Muscat
•Automotive Technology
Jake Muscat
Electrotechnology
Jack Owen
Multimedia
Joshua Gilbert
•Lachlan Fuller of Year 8 received a Pass
with High Distinction in second grade
AMEB Theory of Music.
•Mathew Begbie and Matthew Crouch
have been selected to represent Victoria
in cricket at Under 19 and Under 17
level respectively. Matt Begbie will
represent the State at the National
championships in Adelaide in December.
With the Test team recently selecting 18
year old Patrick Cummings to debut in
the baggy green solid performances at
the carnival will open the way for future
selection at State level or with one of the
two Melbourne based T20 franchises.
Matthew Crouch, who has also played a
Premier cricket match for Melbourne as
a keeper/batsman, plays in Hobart in
December and will also be looking to
place his name in front of senior
Victorian cricket selectors.
•Year 8 student Oliver Edwards
represented St Patrick’s College in the
All School State Championships on
Wednesday November 9 in the 100m,
200m and long jump.
•Year 12 student and Captain of Rugby
Matthew Dewar was recently recognised
as a finalist in the prestigious Young
Achiever Award for Rugby. This is an
open award which recognises on-field
talent as well as off-field success and
includes a strong interview process.
Highlights from the interviews can be
seen on the Young Achiever Award
website at www.youngachiever.com.au
Matthew has captained his College with
distinction this year and furthermore he
is hoping to study criminology at Deakin
University in Geelong and continue his
rugby with the Melbourne Rebels
development squads next year and
beyond. Whilst he did not win the award
the recognitionis a strong
commendation for Matt, the College and
also to the Director of Rugby Mr Leigh
McKee who has provided boys with an
opportunity to further their talents
outside the school rugby competition.
TheShamrock Page 27
blue
GREENwhite&
Vale Peter
‘Jake’ Farley
award by the College for his contribution
to teaching and learning at St Patrick’s.
Peter will be greatly missed but his
contribution to the traditions and story of
St Patrick’s College Ballarat will forever be
remembered.
Fittingly Peter’s funeral Mass was held
in the College Chapel on Thursday
October 27 at 11 am and was attended by
many old boys, former teachers and
friends from the Ballarat community.
The following tributes from a number of
old boys sum up the enormous
contribution Peter made to the history of
his beloved St Patrick’s College.
blue
GREENwhite&
st patrick’s college old collegians association inc.
Mr Peter Farley
On October 26 2011 the College lost one
its finest educators with the passing of
Peter Farley after a courageous battle with
illness. Peter was a highly esteemed
teacher at the College for 40 years
(1963-2002) and was greatly admired for
his teaching skills and dedication to all
scholarly pursuits. He served as a teacher,
boarding master, mentor and coach and
was pivotal in the development of the
College’s highly renowned basketball
programme. Peter passed into the arms of
his loving God in the presence of family
and close friends.
Peter was always a great supporter of the
OCA and attended many reunion dinners,
holding centre stage telling and listening
to stories, often reminding old boys about
the correct version of the truth as they
tried to embellish their schoolboy
endeavours! Peter was a man inspired by
faith and was a regular at Mass at St
Patrick’s Cathedral, whilst also supporting
the OCA in attending the funerals of many
old boys and members of the College
community. He was also a great
contributor to the OCAs Green, White and
Blue, having an unmatched ability to know
the precise achievements and whereabouts
of legions of past scholars. He did all this
with a minimum of fuss, an attribute that
was recognised in 2010 when he was
awarded the inaugural ‘Facere et Docere’
Peter’s passing is sad news indeed. His
legacy would be bettered by only one
other person in the history of St Pat’s,
“WT” himself. Noel Moore (SPC 1947-51)
It is with great sadness that this news has
reached Port Fairy. A truly great man has
gone to his God. The whole College
Community has lost a legend. I can
honestly say that all of the 1981 class who
are gathering on November 12 were
looking forward to seeing ‘Jake’ as we have
at all past functions - he really did support
all Old Boy functions and will be sadly
missed. He will be fondly remembered at
our Reunion Dinner. ‘Wherefore rejoice
- what tributaries follow him to Rome’.
Damian Gleeson, 1982 College Captain
I was saddened to hear this news, he
certainly was a wonderful supporter of all
areas of the College life. I taught with him
between 1966-72 and we shared many
good times together, even the odd visit to
the Western! He will be remembered by
many, and for a long time. Please accept
my sincere apologies for being unable to
attend his funeral Mass this coming
Thursday, I will be there in spirit. Luke
Guthrie (1966-1972)
What a champion bloke ‘Jake’ was. His
passion and life devotion to St Pat’s will be
sadly missed. I had the pleasure to be
taught by him, for him and with him and
saw differing sides of his personality in all
three situations. There will never be
another Peter Farley and the world is a
better place for his life. Steve Moneghetti
(SPC 1975-80)
I appreciate receiving the sad news of
Peter’s death. I was a lay teacher at SPC
when Peter joined the staff in 1963 where
we taught together over the next 4 years
until 1967 when I began further studies.
We shared many experiences as at my
commencement in 1961 I was the only
male lay teacher on staff. His wry sense of
humour lightened many a situation as he
lay the foundations of a long and
dedicated career teaching and inspiring
decades of students at SPC. He will be
missed by many Old Boys and Staff at the
College. Frank Vagg (SPC 1954-65)
Edmund
Rice Camp
Sam Wilson (SPC 2005-2010 and
Edmund Rice Sinon Volunteer)
On October 7 and 8 2011 an Edmund Rice
Camp was conducted at Edmund Rice
Sinon, The camp was run with the intentions
to give local kids that lived in the
surrounding community of the Anglican
Parish and Catholic Parish, and opportunity
to experience a weekend different from
every other weekend that they would be
exposed to. The camp was organised by
myself current Edmund Rice Sinon
volunteer from Australia and Eric Shayo, On
the First of the two days the Children age
from seven to twelve participated in
rotations and were divided into four groups,
The first activity for the morning was
team building each of the groups, were
given head band and a banner to
decorate, this activity allowed the kids to
become familiar with each other and
familiar with their older buddies, as well as
having about 70 kids on the camp I also
had about 30 Form Is who were willing a
keen to help out and experience the camp
for themselves, the idea of having the form
ones on the camp was two incorporate a
buddy system, to allow the form ones to
translate to the younger kids but also to
encourage and be enthusiastic to get the
younger kids involved in the day, so they
would get more out of it, and the more
interaction the better, as well of having
four groups of kids and students I also had
four leaders which would direct the group
to go: Thomas Smardon (volunteer), Sam
Skinner (volunteer), Oscar Giuducci
(volunteer) and Reggie Mshomba
(student Form III) all helped out and did
a fantastic job getting there groups to
where they needed to be.
After chai the groups then did rotations
of which were an hour long and four
activities to complete which I broke up
into, two activities then lunch then the
final two activities after lunch before
allowing the kids to go home, the activities
that the kids participated in were, games
and activities which involved the group
playing soccer, tunnel ball, or different
variations of tag, the second of the activity
was bead making were the kids with the
help from their buddy goat to make either
a necklace or bracelet, this was something
the kids really enjoyed and gave them
something to take home from the camp.
The third activity was “story time” were the
students read to the kids a story and the
final activity was drawing and colouring,
this activity gave the kids an opportunity to
use a variety of material pencils, crayons
and textas and gave the kids freedom to
create whatever art piece they wanted.
After each group had completed all
activities we came together, enjoyed a
lollipop and sent the kids on their way to
allow them to return for the next day of
camp. On the Sunday, the kids, group
leaders and myself headed out for the
morning, we headed to the snake park,
the kids were really pleased to be heading
to the park as when we arrived they were
cheering and clapping and it is something
that they most likely would not get to
experience, but the kids really enjoyed
their day out, getting a close look at some
local snakes, and also some kids got to
hold a snake, which was really nice for
B A L L A R AT
TheShamrock Page 29
blue
blue
GREENwhite&
GREENwhite&
them to experience.
After spending a few hours at the park
we headed back to school, and watched a
movie, to finish of the camp as one group,
at the end of the movie we gathered all the
kids one last time and thanked them for
their participation before finishing the
camp.
After the kids headed home we then
gathered the leaders and the students, and
did a small debrief asking them what they
enjoyed about the camp and thanked them.
Throughout camp we had a cook that
provided chai, on the Saturday as well as
lunch and then cooked lunch for the
group on the Sunday, with this there was
plenty of food for all the kids, throughout
the camp we also provided juice, soda and
snacks they would not normally get o
experience.
The camp cost just under 900,000
Tanzanian shillings (US $550) the funding
for the camp came from fundraising that
was conducted in Australia earlier this
year. The costing for the food for the
camp was approximately 550,000 TSH
(340US). The cost for the transport and
entry into the snake park was around
260,000 TSH (160 US). Fuel for the
community vehicle in order to plan and
driver 50,000 TSH (30US). Employment
of the mamma to cook for two days 20,000
TSH (10US).
Overall the camp was a great success the
kids were always really happy and engaged
in what they were doing, they had loads of
fun, and from my observations, the really
enjoyed themselves, it was a really fun
camp for all who participated, including
kids, students and leaders, with at the end
of the day, the kids all went home with a
smile on their face with a lolly or biscuit in
their mouth, and with that I could not ask
for anything more, as if the kids were
happy so was everyone else
Earlier this year twenty of our Year
Twelve students experienced a retreat
under the spiritual direction of Fr John
Prest. In the beautiful setting of the
Salesian Retreat Centre in Lysterfield the
students engaged in prayer, discussion,
Reconciliation and Eucharist. During one
of the sessions Fr John spoke of life’s
journey being marked by four key aspects.
Firstly, there are the steps we take in life.
These are the events that seem to happen
to us as a matter of course. The steps in
life include our first day at school and
losing our front teeth. Secondly, there are
the milestones we achieve after setting a
personal goal. This might be the mastery
of an elusive skill, marriage or the earning
of a driver’s licence. Thirdly, we acquire
and define the motivating beliefs that
organise our experiences into a
meaningful unity and direct us to seek
other worthwhile experiences. In giving
voice to our beliefs we take responsibility
for our lives in a way that marks a
significant movement to maturity.
Finally there are graces. Initially, this is
the recognition of the many gifts that we
have in life. This is to know the value of
family, friends and our natural world. At a
deeper level it is to experience everything
as a gift, and through this, to experience
directly the Giver. It is to commit to a life
open to the beauty and truth of all we
encounter because everything shares the
same graced nature of being God’s
creation. Grace in life’s journey is to live
knowing that God has given us everything
as a loving gift.
As the class of 2011 finish their classes
and move into the exam period, and
eventually into wholly new adventures, we
pray that this time is more than just a step.
We pray that the love of God, poured out
in the heart of Jesus for all, may lead them
to many milestones through believing in
the meaning and value of their life. May
their lives be gifts that offer constant
praise and service to our heavenly Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, through
Christ our Lord.
North Old
Boys/St
Patrick’s
College
Amateur
Football Club
2011
Pakenham
Races
The annual Pakenham OCA Race Day will
be held in 2011 on Saturday January 7 and
will feature races honouring the memory
of Br W.T. O’Malley and the highly
admired and greatly missed College
‘Legend’ David Bourke, CBE.
As in previous years old boys, family and
friends are encouraged to get together
and enjoy a day of fellowship in the name
of St Patrick’s. The OCA through Gavan
Bourke are organising a luncheon at the
course. To organise a ticket please contact
Gavan Bourke on 5941 1146 or PO Box
23, Pakenham, 3801. Bookings are
essential with tickets being available for
$50 which includes course entry, a race
book and a luncheon. Please bring your
old boy friends along and make this a day
to remember.
At the 2011 Annual General Meeting four
old boys were elected to the committee of
the Club. The club is delighted to
announce Lee Iafrate (SPC 1974-78) as
the new President. In a smooth transition
the Club is excited to retain the services of
outgoing President Trevor Ludeman on
the Committee. Paul Kearney joins the
Committee, maintaining the strong
connection of St Joseph’s College, North
Melbourne. Office Bearers for 2012 are:
•Lee Iafrate – President
•Tim Halpin – Vice President
•Denis Churkovich – Secretary
•Bernie Skahill – Treasurer
•Brad King – Assistant Secretary
and Treasurer
Richard Peoples (SPC 1984-89) will again
be at the helm of the club and has already
mapped out an extensive pre-season
campaign to match the club’s recruiting
efforts. Richard can be contacted on
[email protected]
Full training details can be found on the
Clubs website www.nobspc.org.au
OCA ‘Halls
of History –
Dinner with
the Legends’
2012
1.
2011 OCA Bendigo Dinner - Ted and Gwen
Rankins with John Gregory
2-4. Class 1981 Reunion Dinner
5.
2011 OCA Golf Day
6.
Class of 1971 Reunion
Photo Gallery
1.
2.
4.
3.
5.
The Legend’s Dinner is always a fantastic
night and in 2012 will be no exception – a
great panel of speakers has been assembled
for the night which will be held in the OCA
Pavilion on Saturday May 5, 2012.
Key note speaker will be ABC
Grandstand’s Peter Walsh (SPC 1964-66)
who has had a distinguished broadcasting
career having covered Olympic games, AFL
football and Test match cricket. Peter was
MC at the College’s 2008 team of the
Century Dinner and will no doubt be highly
entertaining and topical. Also inducte don’t
eh night to the status of Legend will be
Bishop Brian Finigan, Bishop of Brisbane.
6.
TheShamrock Page 31
blue
blue
GREENwhite&
GREENwhite&
The two inductees have been selected by
the OCA ‘Legend’s Committee, chaired by
Olympian and SPC Legend Steve
Moneghetti.
Masters of Ceremony for the night will
be Radio SEN personalities Paul Coburn
(SPC 1975-80) and Ralph Barba (SPC
1975-80) who will again do a sensational
job in interviewing ‘Legends’ and keeping
the night on track.
Inducted College
Legends 2002-2011
2002
Danny Frawley
Steve Moneghetti
Gavin Walsh
George Hamm
Michael Glenane
Anthony Edwards
Geoff Torney
Fr Gerard Dowling
Brian Gleeson
2005
2010
Professor John Molony
Tony Sullivan
Dr John Stekelenburg
Peter Buckle
Shane McInerney
1-5. 2011 OCA Golf Day
2006
Noel Flanagan OAM
Barry Richardson
The McDonald’s of Waubra
2007
After ten successful golf days the OCA are
reviewing the format and timing of the event
so please send any feedback to Caitlin
Bennett – [email protected]
Clinton Young
The Bourke’s of Pakenham
2011
Mark Nolan
Tony Benson
John McArthur
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Results for the day were:
Handicap Section
1st Kelly Lyle, Mitch Canny, Darcy Antsis
and Oscar McDonald - 50.75
3rd Team Haase - 56.725
Non Handicap Section
Sir Frank Little
2008
Graham Duff
Kevin Renwick (OAM)
Chris O’Brien
2009
2004
1.
2nd Moss Kelly, Geoff Lockyer, Kevin
Antonio, Colin Young - 55.5
Colin McDonald QC
Nathan Brown
Paul Bongiorno
John James
David Bourke
Mario Bortolotto
John Larkins
Photo Gallery
6-8. Edmund Rice Camp Sinon Camp
George Cardinal Pell
Raimond Gaita
Brian Brown
2003
Steve Bracks
Tony Joyce
John Fitzgerald
Murray Byrne
Jan Murrihy
Christian Ryan
Peter Walsh
to see generations of old boys playing
alongside current students, parents,
grandparents and friends of the College.
Col. Mark ‘Pup’ Elliot
Jamie McKew OAM
Drew Petrie
James Marburg
Fr Peter Hudson
Lee Iafrate
Frank Dimattina
Ticket information is contained in this
edition of The Shamrock, so please start to
round up your friends and make this a
night to remember.
2011 OCA
Golf Day
The tenth annual OCA Golf Day was
played in ideal conditions for scoring on
the magnificently presented Ballarat Golf
Course. Scoring on the day was
exceptional with the student team led by
rising golf star Kelly Lyle shooting an
amazing 17 under par on the challenging
links style lay out.
1st Noel Ronan, James Edgar, Craig
Smith, Ben Mucenieks - 62
2nd Chris Cummings, John Davey, Scott
Kruger, Jeremy Daniel – 65
3rd Mark Waddington, Rick Balchin,
Grant Bell, Dennis Conroy 69
Kelly Lyle, Mitch Canny, Oscar
McDonald and Darcy Antsis were also
winners of the SPC Foundation Student
Trophy.
Nearest the Pin and Novelty Prize Winners
•6th Hole - Kelly Lyle
•8th Hole - Craig Smith
•11th Hole - Ben Mucenieks
•17th Hole - John Davey
•Straightest Drive - Jason Squire
•Longest Drive - Oscar McDonald
Thank you to our wonderful major
sponsors Barker and Jennings, Kings Cars
and Molloy, Orr and Ronan and to Mr
Bernie Kenna who sent players off to the
first tee with a sensational egg and bacon
roll and a bottle of water. As ever it was great
TheShamrock Page 33
blue
blue
GREENwhite&
GREENwhite&
Thank you also to the many generous
sponsors for the event –
•Barker and Jennings Accountants
Development Mr Gavin Nash on
03 53 311 688 or [email protected]
for more information.
•Kings Cars
•Molloy, Orr and Ronan, Accountants
•Red Lion Bar and Bistro
•Ballarat and District Trotting Club
•Golden City Hotel
•Western Hotel
•Regent Cinemas
•90 Mile Wines
Scholarships
and Bursaries
In January 2007 the College received
confirmation that is had been granted
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status for
its Scholarship and Bursaries Programme.
The College is extremely appreciative of
the ongoing support provided by members
of the St Patrick’s community to assist
families and students who require some
level of financial support to enable boys to
enjoy the benefits of a St Patrick’s College
education. The College has a long and
proud tradition of assisting families in need
and some of our foremost scholars were the
beneficiaries of bursaries provided by the
Brothers.
We acknowledge the support of the
following groups, families and individuals
in making scholarships and bursaries
available to the families of students in need:
•St Patrick’s College Old Collegians
Association
•St Patrick’s College Foundation
•The family of Robert (Bob) Connelly
•Dr Brendan Hyland
•Dr Chris Targett
•Marion Popplewell Charitable Trust
All donations to the Scholarship and
Bursaries Fund are tax deductible. If you
would like to assist a boy in accessing a St
Patrick’s education via a donation to the
fund please contact the Director of
Old Boys in
the News
•The life and time of popular Parish Priest
Fr Dan Arundell (SPC 1945-48) was
recently featured int he publication Our
Diocesan Community. Although
technically a retired Priest, he is still very
active being the visiting Priest for the
parishes of Timboon and Coragulac, a
role he has filled since 2009. He has
fulfilled a similar role in the past at Sea
Lake and Ouyen driving long distances
from Ballarat to minister to the people of
these ‘remote’ parishes. Fr Dan was born
in Terang and attended St Thomas’
School before boarding at St Patrick’s and
then moving on to the seminary. He was
ordained on July 22 1956 at St Patrick’s
Cathedral. He has served in many
parishes across Victoria and also spent
some time in the Bronx in the United
States. Fr Dan is still a regular visitor to
the College, is a passionate Geelong
supporter and enjoys his Thursday golf
with friends; probably a more enjoyable
form of driving for a much loved and
respected Priest!
•Paul Costigan (SPC 1982-87) is living in
Melbourne and has recently commenced
working with a company called Job
Futures who are a National Organisation
that has a strong network of member
organisations dedicated to working with
the most disadvantaged in their local
communities across Australia. He has
joined the Business Performance team
based in Melbourne and commutes by
train from Bendigo (working one day
from home). The small team works to
support our members and subcontractors
in improving their business performance
to ensure they are successful in
maintaining their Federally funded
employment services contracts. This
entails the occasional trip to visit member
organisations based as far as the Northern
Territory and Far North Queensland and
across to West Australia and up the
Eastern seaboard.
Recently Paul visited Darwin and spent
some time with the local provider in
developing the team leader’s skills in
improving their business performance
against the contract’s key performance
indicators. Whilst up in Darwin he
bumped into Tony Frawley at the airport
on the way to Alice Springs. ‘It is amazing
where you bump into ex- St Pat’s people.
Tony taught me in PE when I was at SPC
back in the 1980s. We both shared our
stories and memories of the recently
deceased Legend – Peter ‘Jake’ Farley and
shared a laugh and discussed our journey
from SPC to where we are today. We also
acknowledged the fact we would be
unable to attend the funeral, but we both
admitted we would have him in our
thoughts that day. My father Brian was
able to attend the funeral on behalf of
our family and reported back to me that
there was a great representation there to
farewell a man who has had such an
impact on so many young men who
crossed his path in the many years he was
connected at the College. I was lucky
enough to be at the Legends Dinner
when Peter Farley was presented the
‘Facere et Docere’ award and saw how
humbled he was by such recognition of
his years of service. He was a big influence
on me as a young student and I respected
his ‘tough love’ approach on ensuring the
lessons he conducted were not only
academic but lessons in life’.
Peter is already looking forward to the
next reunion dinner for his year of 1987
and hope to get along to the next
Legends Dinner if his schedule permits.
Paul has two nephews (James and
Thomas) attending the College,
continuing the link that the Costigan
family has had over the past six decades
since my father and my uncle first
attended SPC.
•2003 College Captain Lachlan Keen is
currently working for World Vision in
Zimbabwe and despite the daily electricity
cuts and frequent water shortages, he
can’t help but be impressed by the
optimism that people have at the
moment, without getting too far ahead of
themselves. As most people seem to say ‘things will change, they have to.’ ‘The
project that I am working on is
performing well and I have been
fortunate to be able to witness the
progress on a daily basis as the sewerage is
cleared from the streets of the poorer
households and the Bulawayo City
Council moves toward being able to
respond to issues of cholera and
diarrhoea without the need for NGO
involvement. As an Australian
Government-funded project I am pleased
to be able to report that the tax-payers of
Australia are making a significant
difference here and that their hard
earned is being used to make a
significant impact. The group included
Phillip Ruddock and Joel Fitzgibbon. It
certainly was interesting to spend a
couple of days with them and to witness
the banter between the two parties, most
of which was in good spirits. I was
fortunate enough to attend the opening
of the new Australian Embassy in Harare
recently and was able to meet the Global
Director of AusAID, who is responsible
for the decisions made on Australia’s aid
budget. Needless to say that it was a little
intimidating but am better for the
experience.
‘Outside of work, I managed to evade a
charge from a six tonne bull elephant in
the Victoria Falls National Park while I
was out for a run one evening. As the
elephant was charging from ten metres it
was incredibly scary and the only time
that I had been genuinely scared for my
life. I found out afterwards that the
Elephant was particularly agitated as it
had been chased by poachers earlier in
the day. As you can imagine, the boys
back home have had a good time
laughing at this story!
‘It is always nice to be able to read The
Shamrock online when it comes out and
good to see that the school is continuing
to achieve so much. I am also pleased to
see that the Chris Nolan awards have
become such an integral part of
recognising student achievements’.
•Peter Lee (SPC 1978-81) forwarded his
apologies for the Class of 81 reunion
from Queensland where he is State
manager for Ritchies IGA. Peter, wife
Julie Anne and their five children are all
in good health and enjoying the
sunshine of Brisbane where they now
live. As Peter noted, ‘there are many
changes in life and different paths
travelled and unfortunately some of our
class mates are no longer with us, but I
hope the number of old boys returning
is high and a great weekend is had by
all’. In accordance with Peter’s wishes a
great weekend was had by all!
•A number of old boys have visited Br
Con Moloney in the Madonna Nursing
Home in brisbane and eport that he is
‘alive and well’. He is always delighted to
see vsitors with a number commenting
that he is watched over by a photo of
Cardinal Pell (SPC 1949-59) in his room!
•With water finally returning to Lake
Wendouree triathlons are back on the
sporting agenda and it has not taken old
boys long to come to the fore. Chris
Munn(SPC 2006-2008) won the sprint
triathlon at the recently contested
Victorian Championships held at Lake
Wendouree. Chris is studying at the
University of Ballarat and was an
exceptional cross country runner during
his time at the College.
•Fr Hugh Thomas C.Ss.R contacted the
Development Office to express his
appreciation for the article in the
previous Green, White and Blue that
celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Fr
Brendan Davey’s milestone. Fr Hugh was
at SPC in 1965, studied for Redemptorist
priesthood at the Monastery 1959 to
1965 and was ordained at Ararat in 1965.
I was assigned to the Philippines from
1967 to 1989, in Newcastle NSW
1989-1999, in Perth from 2000 to the
present time. In 2012 he will be in
Kogarah, a suburb of Sydney - the nearest
he’s been to SPC in 45 years. Fr Hugh
has two sisters living in Ararat and has
visited from time to time and witnessed
the outstanding service of Brendan to
the parish. ‘He is truly an ornament for
the Diocese of Ballarat’.
Weddings,
Engagements,
Births
SPC Weddings
•Grinter – Thomas (SPC 2000-01)
married Lauren Cook on Saturday
November 29 at St Patrick’s College
Chapel with the reception following in
the OCA Pavilion. Tom’s two brothers
Edward (SPC 2004-06) and James (SPC
2008-10), also boarders at the College
were Tom’s groomsmen.
•Tudor – Stephen (SPC 1994-99) married
Angela Long on Friday November 11 at
St Patrick’s Cathedral. A reception
followed at the Novotel Forest Resort,
Creswick.
SPC Engagements
•Ellis – Ryan (SPC 2001-2006) recently
became engaged to Erin Crawford. He is
currently working at Ellis and Sons
Locksmiths and enjoys beach life at
Portland.
•Morrissey – James (SPC 2001-2006)
announced his engagement to Simone
Madden on Friday September 30, 2011.
•Van Hamond – Mark (SPC 1992-97) is
engaged to Tiarni Blair (Loreto College
1995-2000) on November 27 2011.
SPC Births
•Carmody – Joe (Staff) and Amy are
delighted with the arrival of their first
child Peyton Louise born on December 6
weighting 10 pounds 15.
•Kirby – Glenn (SPC 2007-2008) and
Karen became the proud parents of a
little boy Lukas John Morgan Kirby on
August 8 2011. After completing his Gap
Year with the Army Glenn completed a
Personal Training course and is now
working for Fitness First in Brisbane.
•McKee – Rian (SPC 1994-99) and wife
Laura (nee Shannon) welcomed the
arrival of their first child Noah Jack
McKee on November 10 weighing 7
pounds 15 ounces. The McKee family
have made their home in Geelong.
•O’Donnell - Dan (Staff) and Aja are
proud to announce the safe arrival of
Raina Francesca O’Donnell on
November 27 2011. A healthy 8lb 10oz.
Little sister to Xanthe.
Next Edition
The deadline for the next edition of
The Shamrock is Friday March 30, 2012. All
contributions from members of the SPC
community are gratefully received.
Contributions can be mailed, faxed or
emailed to the Editor – Gavin Nash
[email protected]
TheShamrock Page 35
St Patrick’s College
Locked Bag 31
Ballarat Victoria 3350
1431 Sturt Street
Ballarat Victoria 3350
Telephone +61 3 5331 1688
Facsimile +61 3 5331 8150
CRICOS Provider No. 00620E
Web www.stpats.vic.edu.au
Email [email protected]
Faith
Tr a d i t i o n
Excellence
Joy
The Old Collegians Association congratulates all members of the Class of 2011 upon their rich and significant achievements
during their time at the College and warmly welcomes them to the ranks of ‘Old Boys’ – ‘Stick with the Green, White and Blue’!

theshamrock - St Patrick`s College

Transcription

Similar documents

Sunday Brunch 2016

Layout 1 (Page 1)

May-June 2012 - Youth with A Purpose Boys Home, Inc.

al cosentino - mcsrealestatewebsites.com

attached form - Aspire People

st. pe ter week ata glanc e

Glasser lists four basic needs

SEGD | What is XGD? - PDF presentation (LowRes)

The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO

Office Prankster