- St Aloysius` College

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FRIDAY, 18 MARCH
VOL XXXIX / WEEK 8 - TERM I / 2016
THE RECTOR
On Thursday, 17 March we celebrated Saint Patrick's Day with
Mass and mufti day to raise money for Caritas’ Project
Compassion. Patrick was a courageous and humble man. Such
was his trust in God, and the importance of his mission, that he
faced situations without fear. His loving service inspired many in
Ireland. This year we also remember those Irish Jesuits who
arrived 150 years ago to begin their mission in Australia. They
like Saint Patrick left their homes to spread the Good News.
One of them Fr Dalton SJ, founded our school 137 years ago.
Seussical the Musical burst into life to a sellout season this week. Seussical revisits treasured characters including The Cat in the
Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. It is a moving a story of friendship, loyalty and love and
reminds us of the importance of fighting for your beliefs. Thanks to all the dedicated staff, parents and students working as
Directors, Conductors, Musicians, Choreographers, Costume Assistants and Stage Crew.
ABOVE: Students and Staff celebrated Saint Patrick's Day with Mass and mufti day to raise money for Caritas’ Project Compassion.
CONFLICT IN SYRIA
Last Tuesday, 15 March marked the fifth anniversary of the start of the Syrian Civil War. This is the largest humanitarian crisis in
the world today, and one of the worst since World War II. It is the longest and bloodiest of the Arab uprisings. Yet few in Australia
are aware enough to care and take responsibility for those suffering so cruelly. Over 270,000 people have been killed and a
million people injured. Nearly eight million are internally displaced and a further four million have fled as refugees into Lebanon,
Jordan and Turkey. More recently, we have seen this mass movement of civilians extended into Europe and beyond. Too many
are indifferent to the plight faced by Syria. The population of Syria is about the same as Australia. How would we fare if half our
population was displaced and so many in need of assistance?
The world is hoping that the UN-brokered ceasefire that began on 27 February will ‘hold’. While there has been a reduction in the
conflict, the ceasefire is fragile with violations continuing to impact on civilians. It is a complex war with many opposing parties,
including Daesh (aka Islamic State), Al Nusra Front, the Free Syrian Army, and the Assad regime vying for control and territory
using violence, terror and corruption. The factions that make up Syria’s opposition believe that President Assad must face justice.
The US and Russia also have their interests. Daesh remains a worrying international phenomenon as it franchises terror in many
parts of the globe. We can only hope the precarious peace will build, following further peace talks in Geneva this week. The UN is
proposing a transitional government, a new constitution, and legislative and presidential elections in the coming year.
Pope Francis reminded us that “Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare.” To ease the suffering the
international community must increase efforts to find sustainable, peaceful solutions. These include extending diplomatic dialogue
by bringing together adversaries and protecting the lives of innocent civilians by halting the trading of weapons into Syria. For
those who have fled Syria, additional support to neighbouring countries hosting refugees and assisting the resettlement of
refugees into ‘safe’ countries is vital. For those who remain behind, access to the basic needs we take for granted is urgent.
These include the provision of food and water, shelter and bedding, clothing and heaters, hygiene and cooking materials, security
and protection; health and psychosocial services, and educational opportunities in a manner that is safe and dignified.
Across Syria, many schools cannot function because they have been destroyed by mortars. Some children have only known war
and have been deprived of their right to live their childhood. Viciousness, tension and fear are part of many children’s daily lives.
Families are broken-up and communities are broken-down. They experience so many testing emotions – anxiety, grief, and loss
of meaning and hope. It is a massive trauma to experience and recovery in these tough circumstances is so difficult for all. What
would it be like if St Aloysius’ was caught in such terror? How would we respond? Who would we want to know and what would
we want them to do for us?
The humanitarian needs are immense. Many agencies such as those within the Caritas International Network or Jesuit Refugee
Services do impressive work in difficult circumstances. Let us keep the people of Syria – those who have stayed, those who have
fled, and those who are returning – in our prayers these days.
QUO VADIMUS?
Reflection on the six virtues – Gratitude
The consultations for Quo Vadimus? identified six virtues that St Aloysius’ College seeks our graduates to affirm. These were
faithfulness, fortitude, wisdom, gratitude, compassion and justice. In recent weeks we have offered brief reflections on
faithfulness, fortitude and wisdom. This week we consider gratitude.
When we appreciate our life to be a gift, it changes everything. We want our students, staff and their families to appreciate their
personal gifts, the gifts of others, and the blessings of God each day. Living with a sense of gratitude for these gifts leads to
contentment, joyfulness, and graciousness. The great Roman orator said: Gratitude is the greatest of virtues, and the parent of all
others. Arguably the opposite of gratitude is entitlement. When we believe we deserve something by right or it is owed to us, we
live in a little world where jealousy and resentment are close to the surface. If we see all as gifts including the achievement of
others, we live in a large world of love and freedom. Gratitude is an antidote to entitlement.
Gratitude and forgiveness are two fundamental preoccupations within human psychology. If we know genuinely how to say thank
you and sorry, then we are more likely to be deeply happy in our relationships. The start of the Daily Examen invites us to
consider all that we are grateful for today. The culmination of the Spiritual Exercises is a contemplation to Attain the Love of God
which is an appreciation of all that we are grateful for. Gratitude is at the heart of what it is to be a believer.
Fr Peter Hosking SJ
Rector
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OREMUS
Let us pray for those in need
FOR THE SICK:
Carmela Kendrick-Smith,
mother of Joe (SAC 2014) and David (Year 11)
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED:
David Morgans,
father of Robert Morgans (Year 12)
David Cavanagh (SAC 1950)
Sister Marilyn Kelleher sgs,
Member of the College Council (1999 – 2014) and instrumental in the establishment of Redfern Jarjum College
Andrew Keating,
grandfather of Connor (SAC 2015), Sean (Year 12), Fintan (Year 10) and Rory (Year 9) O’Shea and Daniel (Year 9) and
Cameron (Year 7) Ingle
Karen Gilroy,
aunt of Jack (SAC 2015) and Liam (Year 12) Gilroy
Ask and you shall receive … knock and the door will be opened unto you.” (Matthew 7:7)
If you would like someone to be prayed for by the College community (even anonymously), please pass the details to the Rector.
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THE PRINCIPAL
As you read this issue of The Gonzagan, the St Aloysius'
College production of Seussical is in the middle of its
performance run. The students involved in the production have
invested an extraordinary amount of time and energy in bringing
this to the stage and the sets in The Great Hall have brought to
life the incomparable imagination of Dr Seuss. Generations
have enjoyed the whimsical works of Dr Seuss and it has been
enlightening to see my own children fall in love with his books
like I did when young.
The genius of Dr Seuss was in his ability to engage both the
child and adult reader in words and pictures. The College
thought the choice of Seussical as self-evidently a good one.
Musical Theatre has a very long and distinguished tradition at
the College. Jesuit education has insisted since its earliest days that whatever is the highest in humankind is to be cultivated in
the young. In the Third Century, St Irenaeus wrote that “the glory of God is man fully alive” and so Jesuit schools, from their
beginnings, encouraged opera, ballet and drama. The cultivation of the aesthetic was deliberate because this nurtured a boy’s
sense of wonder and imagination. For much of the 20th Century, St Aloysius’ College was noted for its Gilbert and Sullivan
productions, while in recent years, more contemporary shows have been the norm.
Musical productions are a truly wonderful experience to be involved in as a school student. They give each student involved an
understanding of how the creative energies of many can be harnessed into a stage production. From the earliest script readthroughs and blocking, it can often be difficult to comprehend how this endeavour can culminate in a successful show, but as the
months creep by, you begin to see the pieces coming together – direction, music, singing, choreography, set design, costume,
make-up, stage crew and front-of-house. My happiest memories of my own time at school are those of being involved in musical
productions.
There has been a tendency in recent years for schools to seek higher levels of production and performance through the use of
external facilities and semi-professional actors. Whilst these result in outstanding productions, something is lost when we forget
that at the heart of these experiences is the students themselves. The College holds that the priority should be of giving each
student the experience of a musical production, and in developing their performance and production skills in the context of a
school environment. It also gives the boys at St Aloysius’ the important opportunity to work and perform alongside girls from
schools around Sydney. We have been blessed that girls from Loreto Kirribilli, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, Wenona
School, The McDonald College and Brigidine College Randwick have all volunteered their time to be involved in our production.
For the younger boys, I hope that what you see on stage will inspire you to be involved in future musical productions at the
College.
Congratulations to the cast, crew and musicians for the countless hours of rehearsals that have gone into preparing for this
production. We are very proud of them. Thank you to all the staff who have stewarded the boys and girls through the production.
Thank you also to the parents who have devoted themselves to support this production. The costumes and make-up that the
audiences are witnessing on stage are the results of the hard work of the parents.
The College invests in experiences like this for its students because we believe that it gives them an opportunity to use and
develop their God-given gifts. In seeing them dance, play, sing and act, we truly are witnessing “the glory of God”.
Above: Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Seussical.
Our Year 12 students begin their mid-year examinations on Monday. We pray for them as they commence these important
assessments and wish them nothing but the best.
PUPIL FREE DAY
Parents are reminded that Thursday, 24 March is a student-free day at the College. This is a Professional Learning Day for the
teaching staff of the College.
The College wishes every member of the Aloysian Family a blessed Easter. May the Risen Lord bring peace, joy and happiness
to us all.
Mr Mark Tannock
Principal
[email protected]
Twitter: @tannock_mark
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SENIOR SCHOOL
A very busy few weeks in the life of the Senior School is almost upon us as we move closer
to Easter. Of course the much-awaited musical, Seussical, premieres this week and we wish
all involved the very best of luck. As Year 12 prepare for examinations next week, Years 7
– 11 and their teachers will embark on a mix of retreat and activity days. In the midst of that,
winter preseason training has begun, albeit breaking the drought this week. Again we wish
all involved every success.
TIME AND SPACE
We have had a wonderful response to the inaugural Mother and Son programs for Years 7
and 8 with over 100 mothers and their sons already subscribed for Year 7 and in excess of
80 for Year 8. We would love to crack the magic 100 for Year 8 as well. Bookings are still
open – Year 7 on Tuesday 5 April 7.00pm in The Great Hall and Year 8 on Wednesday 6
April, also in The Great Hall. The presenter, Mr Bill Jennings, is the creator and founder of
Time and Space – www.time-space.com.au and developed this program for the junior and
middle years of secondary school, to give parents and children just what the name implies –
‘time and space’ to share important milestones together in a familiar school community
network. The programs involve a whole range of activities and carefully guided interactions
with mothers and their sons. Registrations are available through your parents’ Manresa
page.
DALTON PILGRIMAGE
Thank you to those Year 10 families who generously hosted five boys from Xavier College
Melbourne who participated in the pilgrimage walk from Gore Hill cemetery to Riverview last
week, celebrating the 150-year anniversary of the arrival of Irish Jesuits in Australia. We will
also be hosting four girls in Year 11 from the Jesuit High School Gdynia, Poland from
Saturday, 28 May – Friday, 24 June. As well, 10 Italian students from Leone XIII Jesuit
College in Milan, Italy, will be our guests Saturday, 23 July – Monday, 15 August. I have only
a few billets left requiring a host family and am grateful for any offer of assistance - initial
expressions of interest can be emailed to [email protected]
Above: St Aloysius' College boys join students from Xavier College Melbourne and Riverview for the
pilgrimage walk from Gore Hill cemetery to Riverview last week, celebrating the 150-year anniversary
of the arrival of Irish Jesuits in Australia.
THE MAIN ALTAR AT THE CHAPEL
A recent Religious Education lesson with Year 12 inspires me to share this more broadly.
The main altar of the Chapel was designed by Mr Stephen Moore, and was generously
donated by an Old Aloysian, John Playoust (SAC 1949). The tabernacle, also designed by
Mr Moore, was provided by donations from a group of Old Boy priests, led by Fr Pat
Archbold (SAC 1940), founding Parish Priest of the Mount Druitt Parish.
The fish outline displayed on the main altar is a symbol adopted by the early Christian
Church. Fish are often mentioned in the Gospels. The synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark,
Luke) state that Jesus did most of his teaching in Galilee, although the Gospel of John
denies it. Either way, fish were a staple part of the Galilean diet and the gospel verses
mention fish many times.
Written inside the fish is the acrostic ΙΧΘΥΣ from the Ancient Greek word for fish, capitalised
as it appears, but more commonly spelled as Ichthus. In English it refers to the symbol
consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends of the right side extending beyond the meeting
point to resemble the profile of a fish, used by early Christians as a secret symbol.
The word Ichthus can be read as an acrostic, a word formed from the first letters of several
words, just as an acronym is a word formed from the first letter of several words. The word
reads as "Jesus Christ God's Son (and) Saviour" or, more precisely from the Ancient Greek,
Iēsous Christos, Theou Huios, Sōtēr.
• Iota (i) is the first letter of Iēsous Greek for ‘Jesus’
• Chi (ch) is the first letter of Christos, Greek for ‘the anointed one’
• Theta (th) is the first letter of Theou, Greek for ‘God's’, the plural of Theos, Greek for ‘God’.
• Upsilon (u) is the first letter of huios, Greek for "Son".
• Sigma(s) is the first letter of sōtēr, Greek for "Saviour"
The orientation of the fish often differs but I have heard described of ours that it is the most
meaningful orientation with the fish swimming to the left. Drawn this way, it resembles the
first letter of the Greek alphabet, Alpha, which then gives rise to the passage in Revelation
1:8: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and
which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Mr Sam Di Sano
Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School
[email protected]
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly the end of Term I. While it might have gone too quickly for
some, for others it probably couldn’t have come sooner given the frenetic pace and the
busyness of settling into a new year. In the week following the Easter break, the Junior
School will be abuzz with Parent – Teacher – Student Interviews to give you feedback on
how your son is settling into the new school year academically, socially and emotionally.
We are referring to these interviews as Parent /Teacher / Student Interviews in that, this year
we would like to involve the boys in this process to encourage them to take greater
ownership of their own learning, their behaviour and the choices that they make at school.
While we encourage boys to be part of the process, their participation is not a requirement
and you may have your reasons for not wanting them to be at this Interview. The purpose of
the Interviews is for parents to share relevant information about their son, and for the class
teacher to share their initial observations and assessments of the student’s progress. The
student participates to share his learning goals for the Semester. We look forward to these
meetings and hope it will be informative and collaborative. Over the next few days our IT
Department will be emailing you with instructions and login details to register for these
interviews online in Manresa. All bookings must be completed online by Tuesday, 22 March.
Earth Hour Breakfast at Riverview
On Tuesday, the Junior School Environment Committee, Mrs O’Connor and I attended the
annual Earth Hour Breakfast hosted by Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview. The boys were
privileged to be part of a collection of student representatives from 15 schools in our local
community and to share, listen and reflect on how every individual can make a difference by
thinking about how her or his actions can impact our fragile environment. On speaking to
some boys, they were impressed by the speaker from the Australian Youth Climate
Coalition, an organisation that aims to educate and mobilise youth to take action on climate
change.
With Palm Sunday this week, we commence Holy Week to reflect on Jesus’ passion and
death and the glorious Resurrection of Easter. The boys will have an opportunity to
participate in an Easter Liturgy next Wednesday, 23 March as a lead up to the many sombre
yet beautiful ceremonies that mark the Holy Week. Parents are most welcome to join us at
The Star of the Sea Church, Kirribilli at 2.00pm.
Happy Birthday this week to the following boys:
19 March Daniel Lohan (Year 3)
20 March Daniel McLennan (Year 4)
21 March Nathaniel Cleary (Year4), Hugh McMahon (Year 5)
22 March Max Allen (Year 6)
23 March Ted Cosgrove (Year 4), Finn Sargeant (Year 5)
25 March Lachlan Williams (Year 6)
Mr Martin Lobo
Head of Junior School
[email protected]
Above: Junior School boys join students from 15 schools in our local community to participate in
Earth Hour.
DEPUTY HEAD OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
As part of our Professional Learning, the staff in the Junior School will be reviewing current
formative assessment practices and ensuring we have a shared understanding of what
authentic assessment is. We will explore ways to ensure formative assessment is
embedded into teaching practice so that it can enhance student engagement, learning and
achievement. In particular, this year we will review the geographical inquiry process and the
historical inquiry process and how this has been incorporated into the programs as we
implement the new Australian curriculum for History and Geography.
I would also like to highlight some of the great learning taking place in our classes. The boys
in Year 6 English classes are currently studying a unit called “What makes it great?” and
discovering the techniques writers use to write great stories. After viewing medieval pictures,
boys were asked to construct sentences and then a complete paragraph which described
the picture in a creative way using specific grammar features and literary description
techniques. This is the response from Luke McNamara (Year 6.4).
The Battle of Faithmoore Castle
The gargantuan Faithmoore Castle tiredly surveyed the fighting
below it. The castle’s crenellated walls seemed as if they
had been pummelled by a giant. As soon as the armoured
soldiers had engaged, the sound of the clash of swords, spears
and shields had risen up like a caterwaul. Meanwhile, above
the fighting, a flaming rock, daubed in tar, sailed through
the air like a glider. The arrows accompanying it were
deadly sharp beaked birds. Amongst the rough and tumble of
the fighting, a brave soldier held aloft a black banner,
the banner of Lord Carry the Traitor. It flapped bravely in
the gusting wind, watching the soldiers.
Year 5 Family Mass
The Year 5 Family Mass will be celebrated in The College Chapel at 10.00am on Sunday, 3
April. Fr Peter Hosking SJ will be our main celebrant. We look forward to seeing all parents,
boys and extended families celebrate with us. The Mass will be followed by morning tea in
The Canisus Room.
Holy Week Paraliturgy
Holy Week is the most sacred time in our Church year, the time when we remember Jesus'
life, death and resurrection. We remember what Jesus has done for us so that we might live
in God's friendship forever. On Wednesday, 23 March, Fr Peter Hosking SJ, Year 5.3, Mrs
Walker and Mrs Hickey will lead us into the presence of our sacred Christian story by
reflecting on some of the events of Holy Week. Parents and friends are invited to join us at
1.30pm in the St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, 44 Willoughby Street, Kirribilli. I would like
to take this opportunity to wish all our families a Happy and Holy Easter.
ISDA Debating Round 5
Last Friday we debated against Ascham School in the Independent Schools’ Debating
Associations Competition. The topic for the debate was “That friendships are suffering
because of technology.” Both the A Team and B Team debated well and were convincing in
their arguments with the B team winning their debate. Thank you to all the parents who
assisted with the setting up and serving of supper. We are the Affirmative again this week
and will be debating against Shore School. We wish the boys the best of luck.
Mr Joe El-Khoury
Deputy Head of Junior School
[email protected]
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS MASTER
Cross Country
Our annual Cross Country Carnival started at 9.00am Friday 11 March, which meant fewer
lunchtime runners on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as providing all the runners with
cooler conditions. With times based on their 1.2km time trial during PE, with some very quick
races, it was going to be a tough run for all. There were a lot of competitive boys in the
Bradfield Park course who just missed out on a chance for the other course so we had some
great competition on the day between the boys on the two courses. As you can see from the
results below (added together for the two events in Bradfield Park and The Sydney Opera
House) Owen was victorious.
Well done to all Houses and their respective Captains, and a special thanks to all parents
who assisted as volunteers on both courses.
PLACE
HOUSE
POINTS
1st place
Owen
306
2nd place (tied)
Ogilvie/Southwell
266
3rd place
Campion
247
Congratulations also to the following boys who were age champions for the carnival.
RACE
NAME
HOUSE
Open Age Champion
Cameron Gorman (Year 6)
Southwell
2nd place
Nicholas Hyde (Year 6)
Campion
U11 Age Champion
Zac Roome (Year 5)
Southwell
2nd place
Noah Wicks (Year 5)
Owen
U10 Age Champion
Jamison Veitch (Year 4)
Ogilvie
2nd place
Darby Crowley (Year 4)
Campion
U9 Age Champion
Samuel Bradley (Year 3)
Campion
2nd place
Jones Peters (Year 3)
Campion
Boys who qualified for our Cross Country team running at IPSHA would have received a
note with all training times and other information for the IPSHA carnival.
Summer Sport
Summer sport results can be found by clicking here.
Winter Sport
Winter sport notes and trial information can be found by clicking here.
Winter Sport Timeline
Friday, 18 March
• Winter Sport Trials I: 9.00am – 2.30pm at various venues.
• 2016 winter draw uploaded on Manresa
Saturday 19 March
• Winter sport trials II various times and locations (see Manresa for details)
Friday 1 April
• Winter sport trials III 1.00 – 2.30pm
Saturday 2 April
• IPSHA Cross Country at The Kings School (select boys only)
• Possible Football/Rugby trial games (TBC)
Monday 4 April
• Team lists uploaded to Manresa and displayed on Sports Noticeboard
Term II
• Winter sport training commences on Tuesday, 26 April
Mr Trevor Dunne
Junior School Sports Master
[email protected]
Above: Boys take to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in our annual Cross Country Carnival
THE MARY MACKILLOP LIBRARY, JUNIOR SCHOOL
To celebrate one hundred years of sharing a world of words The School Magazine, first
published in 1916, has orchestrated a celebratory writing competition for each edition –
Countdown, Blast Off, Orbit and Touchdown – from Years 3 – 6 respectively. The class
teachers have put the relevant competition on their Canvas class website and they are
encouraging everyone to compete. Last year Patrick Williams, then in Year 5, won a similar
competition and had his 'name in lights'. We also had two Highly Commended writers from
Year 6. The deadline for this competition is Friday, 8 April. I have already received a dozen
entries.
Another competition is the upcoming Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Award. This is a prestigious
and challenging writing competition and entries are not due until Thursday, 30 June.
I will be running a mini writing/editing workshop in the Library on Thursdays from 1.25 –
1.50pm for those who want to challenge their writing skills and imagination. The optional
theme is ‘waiting’, but the writer can chose any subject or theme they care to write about.
Check the website: www.dorothea.com.au
Boys are welcome to come to the Library at any of the scheduled opening times to ask me
about editing any of the above.
For Year 6 classes who are also submitting entries into the Stanton Library Young Writers
Award, here is a link to the website.
Please ask your son if he has any overdue books. I do not put a limit on the amount of
books a student can borrow but the loan period is two weeks before they need to be
returned or renewed.
Mrs Caroline Byrne
Librarian
[email protected]
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FAITH & JUSTICE
ACADEMIC
Applications for a number of Immersion opportunities have
This year has already witnessed many occasions for the
been distributed to Year 10 students. These Immersions will
celebration of teaching and learning across the College and
take place at the end of 2016 and during 2017 when these
one of the goals for our teachers at St Aloysius’ College is to
students are in Year 11.
provide them with opportunities to be learners and to engage
with current ideas in education and teaching pedagogy. Earlier
There are Immersions to the Philippines, Timor Leste and
this week, a team of teachers from St Aloysius’ College
Dubbo/Gulargambone.
attended the Project Zero Conference, hosted by our neighbour
school, Shore. This international conference was run by Project
An Immersion allows students to walk in the footsteps of the
Zero, an educational research group at the Harvard Graduate
people they are visiting. This is deliberately called an
School of Education, dedicated to understanding and
Immersion rather than a ‘trip’ or ‘tour’. Although we do so during
enhancing learning and teaching. This conference offered
the holiday period, they are not holidays. These are
teachers the opportunity to engage in the most current, global
experiences which take the students out of their culture, and
ideas in education and the possibilities of future directions. One
hopefully comfort zones, to learn more of themselves, the
of the most valuable aspects of this type of conference is the
world, God and God’s people. Our students spend time working
opportunity for teachers from a variety of backgrounds and
with and serving people who are on the margins of society. The
schools to talk and share ideas with one another.
programs are well structured and include a number of
significant experiences. The elements of a faith that does
Attending professional learning experiences such as this, with a
justice and a preferential love of the poor are integral to the
team of teachers from your own school, can certainly assist
formation aspect of the program.
with the implementation of new ideas for our own students at St
Aloysius’ College. There are already a number of teachers
Those selected will be involved in some preparation sessions
using Thinking Routines and promoting Cultures of Thinking in
on the culture and experience they are to enter. Issues of
their classrooms to enhance student learning. One session that
sensitivity and safety are important. The students will learn
particularly resonated with me was the importance of good
about the expectations we have of them and about what are
student online participation. In this session teachers considered
appropriate ways of proceeding in the particular context. In
what skills and dispositions students need in our globally
country, students keep a Daily Journal of the experience. This
connected digital world. Currently, at St Aloysius’ College we
guided reflection process helps meaning surface from the
are considering how we embed technology more effectively into
experience. They will also participate in a debriefing process on
our classrooms and our teaching and learning, in order for us to
their return to assist transition home, and to reinforce what they
ensure we are educating responsible digital citizens. The young
have learnt.
men we teach are connected in the digital world and we have a
responsibility as educators and parents to ensure they are
Experience has shown that the students will learn from these
mindful and ethical when they engage with social media, whilst
Immersions, and find their hearts and minds greatly shaped by
also empowering them to use various social media platforms as
the experiences. They will be given an insight into the struggles
a tool for learning.
for many of our brothers and sisters, to learn from them, and to
find God’s presence – even within what might appear to be the
Finally, all the best to the Year 12 students who begin their Mid-
most difficult of situations.
Year Examinations next week. Throughout the Term the
students have been provided with study skills advice and
If a Year 10 student decides not to apply for an Immersion in
preparation from their teachers to ensure they are ready for
the coming year, (or is unsuccessful due to the high demand
these examinations. I encourage each student to strive to
this year), there are also post-school overseas Immersions,
achieve their best over the next two weeks.
through The Cardoner Project or other providers. These are
advertised in late Year 11 with the application process taking
Parents of Year 12 students are encouraged to contact me or
place in Term I of Year 12.
the Head of Year 12, Mr Chris Oxley (SAC 2004) if you have
any concerns during the examination period.
The Immersions offered to students currently in Years 10,
2016 are:
Mrs Kate Quinane
Director of Teaching and Learning
[email protected]
PHILIPPINES IMMERSION
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM YEARS 7-9
• Saturday, 3 – Saturday, 24 December 2016;
• Monday, 26 December – Saturday, 14 January 2017; and,
Completion of Assignments and Assessments
• Saturday, 24 June – Saturday, 15 July 2017.
Students in Years 7 – 9 have been completing assessments
and in-class tests over the past month. At times the completion
Each group consists of approximately fifteen students and three of tasks and keeping to deadlines can be challenging. It is best
adults. The Philippines Immersions in December and
to keep in mind that there are some strategies that can assist.
December/January are with St Aloysius’ students. The mid-year
First of all students should try to plan their work in manageable
Philippines Immersion in June/July 2017 is a shared experience stages. Many assignments are designed this way, but if not
with Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview involving about seven of
students should break down the assessment task into smaller
our students and seven from Saint Ignatius’.
parts. This applies to studying for in-class tests also. The
essential element is that plans need to be committed to paper,
The Philippines Immersions begin with an orientation in Manila.
either in the College Diary or on a wall planner. Completing
We have several days in Bagong Silang located nearly one and
small steps leads to greater confidence and a sense of
a half hours north of central Manila. We partner with Gawad
achievement and motivates students to continue with their
Kalinga (GK) to build houses at the Australian or St Aloysius’
work. Students should ask for help, especially from their
Villages. We take a journey to Kiangan, in the mountainous
teachers and also parents. Some advice from both sources can
Province of Ifugao, about eight hours north of Manila. The
really make the process less challenging. Students might also
students are billeted by families from St Joseph’s High School.
benefit from completing some of their assignments and study in
We visit the prisons in Muntinlupa and are billeted with the
the College Library after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and
families of the prisoners. We have several days in Bustos,
Thursday, when the Library is open until 5.30pm.
Bulacan, a two-hour bus trip north of Manila. The students visit
a poor school, homes for the sick and dying, and a refuge for
Ms Suzanne Leahy
women with mental health issues.
Director of Curriculum Years 7 – 9
[email protected]
TIMOR LESTE IMMERSION
HANDWRITING WORKSHOP
• June/July 2017 (two weeks in the Term II holidays)
Kids First Occupational Therapy will be running handwriting
The Timor Leste Immersion is a combined Immersion with
workshops to help students improve their handwriting ability.
students from the Jesuit and Jesuit-partnered schools around
Our therapists will focus on hand and finger strength to reduce
Australia. Each school selects and sends two students. The
pain and fatigue, handwriting legibility, speed and fluency. We
Timor Leste Immersion enables the students to interact with
will also have tips and tools to improve pencil grip and
other like-minded students – both male and female – from the
pressure.
Australian Jesuit network (JACSA). The Timor Leste program
runs for two weeks in the middle of the year and comprises of
WHEN: Term 1 school holidays
three main phases: Dili, Railaco and Kasait. In Dili, we learn
Week 1: Monday 11th – Thursday 14th of April
about the history and culture through visiting museums,
Week 2: Monday 18th – Thursday 21st of April
cemeteries and the Australian Embassy. In Railaco, in the
The groups will run for 1hour each day from 11:00am-12:00pm.
Ermera district, we stay at the school and engage with the local
students, through sport, music and teaching English. We
WHERE: St Aloysius’ College
participate in a feeding program and mobile medical clinic. We
WHO: St Aloysius College senior students Years 7-12.
also spend time at the Jesuit Colégio de Santo Inácio de Loiola
COST: $320 for the four days. (Please note that sessions are
(St Ignatius of Loyola College) in Kasait. This new school has
claimable through Private Health Funds.)
been the focus of fundraising efforts at St Aloysius’ College in
recent years. Our students stay at the school, helping with
For more information or to book your child in, please contact
English, Mathematics, and Animation classes, as well as
Sarah Hickey:
sporting activities.
[email protected]
0428372614
DUBBO/GULARGAMBONE IMMERSION
• Friday, 24 June – Saturday, 9 July 2016. (Trialling in 2016
but we are hoping to start a relationship with these
communities that will enable it to continue into 2017)
• June/July 2017 (two weeks in the Term II holidays). This is
provisional on the success of 2016 Immersion.
The Dubbo/Gulargambone Immersion is a new Immersion
occurring in the first two weeks of the school holidays in
June/July. This experience is focussed on the indigenous
culture in the rural city of Dubbo (population 40,000, indigenous
population 5,000), and the country town, Gulargambone
(population of 580, indigenous population 160). Dubbo is about
400 km (6 hours) from Sydney and Gulargambone about 120
km from Dubbo. Two teachers will accompany the seven
students. They will travel by minivan from Sydney. In
Gulargambone, they visit the local Primary/High School and
assist in the classroom. They do community service work in the
local Community Centre and the Hospital. In Dubbo Apollo
House is the main Community Centre. We work closely with the
local community and assist teachers in holiday programs for the
young children, and visit organisations involved with our First
Peoples including Clontarf Community Centre and the Men’s
Shed. The College is trialling the Dubbo/Gulargambone
Immersion in 2016 but we are hoping to start a relationship with
these communities that will enable it to continue in 2017. The
2017 Immersion is provisional on the success of the trial 2016
Immersion.
Applications for the College Immersion Program close at
3.00pm on Tuesday, 29 March.
Mr Chris Gould
Director of Faith & Justice
[email protected]
ST ALOYSIUS' COLLEGE / IGNATION
FORMATION PARENT PROGRAM
Ignatius Draws us to Jesus
This five-week program offers parents an introduction to
Ignatian spirituality. Those who have experienced this course
have found it a valuable method for integrating spirituality into
daily living. Each session builds on one another, and covers
topics such as Ignatian prayer, awareness of God’s love,
recognising our gifts, making good choices and living our
spirituality.
Date: Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 2016
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Venue: The Juana Mateo Room Level 4, Main School Building
Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm
Presenters:
Fr Peter Hosking SJ
Br Bruce Robertson SJ (SAC 1959)
Mr Ramesh Richards SJ
Mrs Mary Diggins
Registration:
Mrs Michele Curtin
The Richie Fernando Centre
9936 5541
[email protected]
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CO-CURRICULA
The College wishes the cast and crew of Seussical the very best for their four performances
this week. Staff and students have been rehearsing now for many months and are excited
about presenting in front of sold out audiences. The CAS Swimming Championships were
the sporting highlight of the last week at the College and our Swimming Team certainly
achieved everything expected of them in the pool. Winter pre-season training has now
officially commenced for most students.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The final round of the Catholic Schools' Debating Association Annual Public Speaking
Competition was held at St Gregory's College, Campbelltown. We congratulate Benjamin
Chery (Year 7) who was placed third on the night.
DEBATING
The Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) debating teams performed well
against the Ascham School last Friday, winning five of the six debates. In FED Debating, the
10s and 7s age groups were successful against Barker College. Good luck to all debaters
this week against the Shore School at home and MLC School, Burwood away.
CAS SPORT
Mitchell Hargreaves (Year 12) and James Walbank (Year 9) represented the College in
the CAS Tennis team last week against GPS at Homebush. Both boys acquitted themselves
very well against very strong competition. Mitchell Hargreaves, playing at number one for
CAS 1st IV, lost in a close three set match whilst James Walbank, playing for CAS 2nd IV,
won his singles in three sets. Matthew Dainton (Year 12) represented CAS 1st XI Cricket, at
Lord Tavener’s Week last week. Matthew was the highest scoring batsman from any CAS
school throughout the CAS competition. Matthew also received the Gordon Rorke (SAC
1955) Award for the Most Valuable Cricketer, as voted by his peers, at the Opens End of
Season Cricket Dinner last Saturday night. Gordon Rorke (SAC 1955) was a former
Australian cricketer who played four tests in 1959. Both Harry Lidbetter (Year 10) and
Thomas Gillis (Year 10) have been selected in the CAS 2nd V Basketball to play this week.
JUDO
Finnian Tafft (Year 8) was placed fifth at the ACT International Open in the Under
15/U40kg. Xavier Tafft (Year 10) who has moved up to the Senior Age Group this year
(Under 18 and Under 21) was knocked out in the first round of the ACT Open in the Under
18/U60kg, but played very well in Under 21/U60kg finishing on the podium with a wellearned third placing. Last weekend in the Queensland Open, Xavier had a truly outstanding
result winning the Under18/U60kg, including wins against the first and second nationally
ranked Under 18s players.
AFL
Brendan Doyle (Year 9) has been selected to participate in the inaugural AFL NSW/ACT
Under 14/15 Independent Schools International Tour to New Zealand in the latter part of the
April school holidays. On the Tour the team plays two matches against the New Zealand
Hawks and they will also participate in an ANZAC Day Ceremony. Well done Brendan.
PRE SEASON TRAINING
Please refer to the schedule below in The Gonzagan for details relating to Rugby, Football,
Tennis and Volleyball training for the remainder of the Term. The schedule also appears on
Manresa under Co-Curricula and Student News.
THIS WEEKEND
Selected Rugby teams will be playing Marist Brothers Canberra in games at The St
Aloysius’ College War Memorial Oval, commencing at 11.00am. Selected Football teams will
be playing the Shore School in away games. Tennis and Volleyball teams will be competing
in internal games.
Mr Paul Rowland (SAC 1973)
Director of Co-Curricula
[email protected]
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CAS SWIMMING/DIVING
Our Swimming and Diving Team performed exceptionally well again to place fourth at the
CAS Championships last week at SOPAC. Trinity Grammar School won their thirteenth
consecutive title after a mighty tussle with Knox Grammar School. Our senior boys were
impressive with Captain Reece Aquilina (Year 12), Vice-Captain Oliver Sims (Year 12) and
Geoffrey Guo (Year 12) leading the way. Most of our swimmers recorded personal bests on
the night. Lucas Anderson (Year 11) was our only winner in the 17 Years 50m Breaststroke
Championship. Oliver Sims (Year 12) was placed second in the Opens 200m metres
Freestyle.
We had nine third placings which included Geoffrey Guo (Year 12) Opens 50m
Breaststroke Championship, Lucas Anderson (Year 11) 17s 50m Freestyle Championship,
Antonio Perez (Year 10) 16s 50m Breaststroke Division, Joshua Ryu (Year 10) 16s 50m
Breaststroke Championship, Thomas Mattefy (Year 9) 15s 50m Freestyle Championship
and 50 Butterfly Championship, Samuel James (Year 8) 50 Butterfly Championship,
Nathan Choe (Year 8) 50m Freestyle Division and Leroy Park (Year 7) 50m Breaststroke
Division.
Jack Schaafsma (Year 7) represented the College in two age groups at the CAS Diving
Championships which were held concurrently with the CAS Swimming Championships. Jack
is the College’s first diver in many decades to perform and though only 12 years of age,
finished fourth in the 13/14s age group and fifth in the Opens which was an outstanding
achievement. Well done Jack.
I would like to personally thank Head Coach Mr Paul Hardman and Old Boy coaches Liam
Thomson (SAC 2013) and Sean Thomson (SAC 2014) for their fine preparation of the swim
team. Also I would like to acknowledge MIC Mrs Danae Bramble for five outstanding years
as MIC of Swimming. Danae has administered the sport so capably and been an integral
part of the team’s success. We wish her well on maternity leave. Also fellow staff members
Mr Damian Corrigan (SAC 1971) and Mrs Michelle O’Donnell provided invaluable assistance
throughout the swim season. Finally I would like to thank all the parents, especially the
Aquilina, Sims and Jepson families, for their support and generosity over the past season.
Above: Congratulations to the St Aloysius' College Swim and Diving team who recently competed in
the CAS Championships at SOPAC.
RUGBY LUNCH
The College is holding their annual Rugby Lunch on Friday, 6 May at Doltone House Hyde
Park. Wallaby Mr Bernard Foley (SAC 2007) will be on hand to talk about the 2015 World
Cup and the 2016 Waratahs. The 1st XV team will be presented their playing jerseys at the
function. The 1st XV will be playing their first CAS game the following day at the St Aloysius’
College War Memorial Oval against Waverley College. Please come along and support what
will be a wonderful event. For booking details, please refer to Community and Events in this
edition of The Gonzagan.
FOOTBALL and RUGBY SPONSORSHIP 2016
For the 2016 Winter Season, the College is seeking sponsors for the Football and Rugby
programs. There are a variety of packages available for both codes, which includes
advertising in the weekly sporting newsletters and the game day programs. All funds raised
will be directed to supporting the Football and Rugby programs. Funds raised will be used to
provide external expert coaching and purchasing of new equipment. Please contact Mr Paul
Rowland, Director of Co-Curricula on 99365548 or e-mail
[email protected] for more details of this exciting opportunity with the
College. The closing date for applications is Monday, 2 May 2016.
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
On Friday, 29 April at Doltone House Hyde Park, 181 Elizabeth
Street Sydney (next door to The Sheraton on the Park) the
College will be hosting the first-ever St Aloysius’ College Law
Lunch.
The guest speaker for this inaugural event is The Hon. Mr
Justice Stephen Gageler SC (SAC Past Parent) a judge of the
High Court of the Commonwealth of Australia.
With so many members of the Aloysian Family involved in or
closely associated with the legal sector and with a significant
number of Young Old Boys studying law at university, this event
will be a wonderful opportunity for the Aloysian Family to gather
and hear from one of Australia’s top jurists.
Funds raised at the event will be directed to the College
Bursary Fund. The College Bursary Fund currently enables 37
boys from financially challenged homes with the opportunity to
attend the College. Funding for the College Bursary Program is
sourced from donations only – there is no cross-subsidy from
school fees.
We are seeking corporate sponsorship for the event. Anyone
who is in a position to provide personal or corporate
sponsorship for this inaugural event is asked to contact me at
the College.
A discounted entry price is offered for Young Old Boys to attend
this event and in accordance with NSW Law Society
regulations; this event qualifies those who attend to claim 1.0
hour of professional development time.
Bookings for this event can be made at
www.trybooking.com/KHLK
Many thanks to those members of the Aloysian Family who
have already booked their tickets for the Team Trivia for TimorLeste fundraiser on Friday, 1 April.
This College event will raise funds for the construction of a new
Jesuit High School and Teacher Training Facility in Timor-Leste.
Tickets are $50 per head and includes dinner.
All funds raised from this event will be given to Jesuit Mission
who are coordinating the fundraising for this appeal and will be
credited toward the College’s pledge to raise $500,000 for this
very important project.
We need your generous support. Please organise a table of ten
and come along for what will be a fun night!
We are encouraging teams from a number of other schools and
parishes to come along to battle it out in Team Trivia for Timor
Leste. Please ask your relations, friends and neighbours to
come along and support the event – why not challenge friends
with children at other schools to form a table!
For bookings and further details please visit
www.trybooking.com/KHES.
Ad Majora Natus
Mr Murray Happ (SAC 1985)
Director of Development
[email protected]
Above: Second Lieutenant Cecil Patrick Healy (SAC 1896)
FROM THE COLLEGE ARCHIVES
We continue our series of articles commemorating those
Aloysians who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I
In Memory of
Second Lieutenant Cecil Patrick Healy (SAC 1896)
19th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial
Force
Killed in action near Mont St Quentin, The Somme, France
Thursday, 29 August, 1918, aged 36 years
Cecil was born on 28 November,1881 at Darlinghurst the third
son of Patrick Joseph Healy, a barrister, and Mrs Annie Louisa
Healy, of 22 Roslyn Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney; later of Killua,
Mona Road, Darling Point.
Cecil was the brother of Reginald (SAC 1901) and John (SAC
1900). The Healy brothers were outstanding athletes. Cecil's
eldest brother, Harold, won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles
at the 1906 Athens Olympics. Reg Healy was a medal-winning
swimmer on the Australian scene. Reg had one of his gold
medals melted down for a wedding ring for his bride. The ring is
proudly worn today by his granddaughter.
Cecil was enrolled at the College as a fifteen year old. He was
previously educated at J Lee Pulling's School, Bowral and in his
year at the College achieved good results in his studies,
particularly in history, geography, arithmetic and algebra.
Cecil was a commercial traveller, political public speaker and
journalist and had interests in
swimming, water polo, life-saving and surfing.
Cecil Healy was a much celebrated Old Aloysian. He was the
first Old Boy Olympian and the first Old Boy to represent
Australia internationally as a swimmer. He holds the more
sombre distinction of being the only Australian Olympic gold
medallist to be killed on the battlefield. Cecil and his brother,
Reg, were founding members of Manly Surf Club. Cecil was
also Club Captain. He campaigned vigorously to deregulate
rigid bathing laws and permit surfing at any hour. In 1911 he
was awarded the Royal Humane Society's medal for life-saving
at Manly. For fifteen years, Healy was a prominent figure in the
swimming world, both as a competitor and an executive of the
NSW Amateur Swimming and Surf Bathing Associations.
Cecil Healy's swimming record was impressive in an era when
all competitors were amateurs and sponsorship did not exist.
He began his swimming career at East Sydney Amateur
Swimming Club and in 1901, won his first NSW Championship.
For the next decade he was a consistent placegetter in the
Australian championships. In the 1905 Australasian
championships, he equalled the world record of 58.0 seconds
for 100 yards freestyle. Healy represented Australia at two
Olympics. In the Interim 1906 Athens Olympics he won bronze
in the 100m freestyle. He also made a European tour, winning
events in England, France and Germany.
Although selected, Healy missed the 1908 London Olympics
because he could not raise his fare. However, at Stockholm in
1912, he won gold in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay, in world
record time. He also won silver to the legendary Hawaiian
surfer) Duke Kahanamoku in the 100m freestyle. Cecil
persuaded Olympic officials to permit the legendary Hawaiian to
compete in the final after he had missed his semi-final due to a
blunder by the US team management, a gesture which cost him
a certain gold medal. One account claims Cecil was cheered by
the spectators for his great sportsmanship.
After enlisting on 15 September 1915 at Victoria Barracks,
Sydney, Cecil sailed for Egypt, serving as quartermaster in the
Army Service Corps in Egypt and France. In November 1917
he transferred to the infantry officer school at Trinity College,
Cambridge, where he swam, rowed, boxed, played rugby and
in June 1918 was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 19th
(known as The Sportsman's) Battalion. Against repeated advice
from officer friends he transferred from the safety of the ASC to
the infantry, thereby risking his future. Cecil wrote... it was out of
no love of the military that I took the step, as I hate and detest
everything associated with the machine... The decision was
based on Cecil's inate sense of duty.
Second Lieutenant Cecil Healy was killed in his first action on
August 29 1918. In the commemorative publication prepared by
his brother, Harold, a soldier from Cecil's platoon wrote that
they were ordered to make a crossing of The Somme, in the
attempt to seize Mont St Quentin, overlooking Peronne ... he
was hit in the back of the neck by a bullet and, while lying
wounded, a burst of machine-gun fire got him in the right
breast. He died an hour later... Regarded as a promising young
officer, he displayed splendid coolness and any amount of
courage under fire. He died a true soldier, leading his men, and
with his face to the enemy.
Cecil Healy was buried in Assevillers New British Cemetery,
The Somme, France, approximately 10 km south west of
Peronne. He was originally buried in an isolated grave at the
edge of Sword Wood, west of Peronne. Cecil's first grave was
one of many hundreds destroyed by gunfire in the battlefields of
The Somme. The soldiers' remains were reburied in Assevillers
Cemetery after the Armistice. The Sydney sporting fraternity
paid their respects to Healy at a Requiem Mass at St Mary's
Cathedral, on 23 September 1918.
Cecil Healy's swimming achievements are commemorated at
the Sydney Olympic Swimming Centre, Homebush; on East
Sydney Amateur Swimming Club's Roll of Honour; by the Healy
shield for life-saving in NSW, and in the International Swimming
Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. He is also
remembered on the Rolls of Honour at the Australian War
Memorial, Canberra, and St Aloysius' College and by the by the
Healy plate for the College Inter-House Swimming Competition.
Cecil Healy personified two iconic Australian images, the brave
Anzac soldier and the sun-bronzed lifesaver but would no doubt
be astonished at being so described.
Remember me
Duty called and I went to war
Though I’d never fired a gun before
I paid the price for your new day
As all my dreams were blown away
A poem for Armistice Day by Harry Riley
Mr Jeff Palmer
College Archivist
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COMMUNITY & EVENTS
When our children are toddlers we are often advised to “enjoy it, it goes so fast”. We are told
that before we know it they’ll be graduating from school. As Year 12 approach their midyear exams I am sure their parents are remembering those sage words and thinking “how
true”. It is only mid-March and we seem to have done so much in this school year. Summer
sport has concluded and the boys are trialing for winter sports. Take time to breathe - and
“enjoy it”.
Year 3 and 4 celebrated their Family Mass and Morning Tea on Sunday. Thanks to Heather
Ng and Annie Kirkman of Year 3 and Susan Massasso and Jo Horton of Year 4 for
coordinating the Morning Tea. Year 7, under the leadership of Jean Thomas and Nadia
Mencinsky, are already underway with the organisation of their Parent Function which takes
place on Saturday, 14 May in The Juana Mateo Room on level 4 of the Main School
Building. The theme is Black and White and bookings can be made via
www.trybooking.com/KUIV
Our parent community makes an important contribution to works of the Jesuit Mission,
perhaps most tangibly in our part in the Indian Bazaar - the annual gala fête held in the
grounds of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview. The College has two parent representatives
that serve on the Jesuit Mission NSW Executive Committee who act as our primary liaison
between the Executive Committee and the College community regarding our involvement in
the Indian Bazaar. One of our representatives, JoAnn Ryan (Felix Scott Year 9; Declan Scott
SAC 2014) is stepping down this year due to other commitments. We thank Jo for all the
work she has done for the Mission on our behalf. Ruth Tate (Hugo Young Year 11; Anton
Young SAC 2015) continues in the role and we are really pleased that Fiona Fitzpatrick
(Daniel de Groot Year 6) has stepped in to join Ruth.
As a community we usually run 12 or more stalls at the Indian Bazaar and are always
looking new stalls to add to our contribution. Popular stalls run by the Aloysian Family
include the Cake Stall, Oysters and Champagne, Korean BBQ and the DVD/CD Stall. Last
year we added to our offerings with Foosball and a Vintage Clothing Stall both of which
proved very popular. If you would like to get involved and help with one of our existing stalls
or have a great idea for a new stall then please contact Ruth Tate at
[email protected] or Fiona Fitzpatrick at [email protected]. In the meantime –
save the date for this year’s Indian Bazaar – Saturday, 17 September.
Mrs Jane Brennan
President
St Aloysius’ College Parents and Friends Association
[email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
A busy term awaits us with some very exciting and new events.
Team Trivia for Timor-Leste
Have a fun night with friends from Aloys, other schools and local parishes to battle it out at
‘Team Trivia for Timor-Leste’. Ring James for a table now on 9936 5568
The wider Jesuit community in Australia has been raising funds to support a major
education project in Kasait, Timor-Leste – the Projecto Educação Jesuíta. The project
involves a secondary school and a teacher training college. St Aloysius’ is one of four Jesuit
schools who aim to raise $500,000 each for the project over a five year period. Already the
College has contributed over $200,000. This project is an important one to develop the
capacity of Asia’s youngest nation and one of our closest neighbours. The secondary
school, Colégio São Ignacio opened in 2013. Colégio São João de Brito a teacher training
college will commence in 2016. Timor-Leste is emerging from a turbulent history of struggle.
Independence was achieved in 2002 following the referendum in 1999. In Timor-Leste,
primary school enrolment rates are relatively strong, yet barely half of the students go on to
enrol in a secondary school. Building the capacity of the country relies training teachers
educating the young to assume positons of leadership.
Friday, 1 April at 6.30pm in The Great Hall.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
For further details visit: Team Trivia for Timor-Leste
St Aloysius’ College Law Lunch
Our Guest Speaker is The Hon Mr Justice Stephen Gageler SC (SAC Past Parent), a Judge
of the High Court of Australia. This event will bring together members of the Aloysian Family
working in, or with an interest in the law, with funds raised from the event supporting the
College Bursary Program. We are seeking corporate sponsorship for this event from the
legal community, if you are able to assist us, please do not hesitate to contact Murray Happ
on 9936 5561.
Friday, 29 April 12 for 12.30 at Doltone House Hyde Park.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
For further details vist: St Aloysius' College Law Lunch
SAC Rugby Lunch and Jersey Presentation
Celebrate over 100 years of Rugby at the College, hear the World Cup Stories, the plans for
success from our Olympic Sevens team or experience the excitement of watching your son
be presented with his 1st XV jersey. Plan your table today.
Friday, 6 May 12 for 12.30 at Doltone House Hyde Park.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
For further details visit: SAC Rugby Lunch and Jersey Presentation
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
The running costs of some electrical appliances can far exceed the purchase price, so when
buying a new appliance consider energy efficiency as well as the up-front cost. Compare the
running costs of the product you are considering buying to the most efficient available on the
market by looking at www.energyrating.gov.au. The NSW government Smarter Choice
Program also gives guidance on buying new televisions, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing
machines, dryers and air-conditioners.
Don’t forget to switch off the lights for one hour this Saturday, 19 March for Earth Hour from
8.30 – 9.30pm.
For more information about Sustainability at the College, please contact Andrew Toovey,
Sustainability Coordinator at [email protected].
P&F CONTACTS
Chairman
Robert Dick
President
Jane Brennan
Vice-President/ President Elect
Philip Winters
0418 962 422
Vice-President/ Pastoral Care
Mark De Vera
0414 593 727
Marie D’Cruz,
0408 219 209
Lynne Shearman
0401 063 129
Simone Spitznagel
0414 581 095
Carsten Matthai
0411 331 112
Anne Renard
0468 988 510
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
0408 864 833
0406 888 260
[email protected]
Assistant Treasurer
Lynne Harper
Senior School Logistics
Kristina Lawton
0407 297 691
Junior School Liaison
Jacinta Lee
0413 750 829
Co-Curricular Liaison
Michael Pollack
0414 673 447
Edwin Lapitan
0410 463 517
Teresa Lee
0423 773 697
Rita McRae
0406 736 388
Prayer Group Committee
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALES
We will be holding a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Friday, 8 April from 7.30 – 9.00am in
The Foyer of The Great Hall. This is an opportunity to find some quality items of winter
uniform, including sports uniforms. In the lead up to this you may want to check your son’s
current uniform for fit. If he has grown out of items we will be happy to take donations.
Please drop any items Junior School or Senior School Receptions.
We understand that some people may not be able to make it to the Second Hand Uniform
Sale on Friday, 8 April. Parents seeking second hand items can contact Marie-Celine Chery
(0402 639 165) and Jane Brennan (0406 888 260) to arrange a mutually convenient time to
access the supplies.
There has been some discussion around creating a facility to borrow suits for formals. The
suits our sons’ fit in Year 10 rarely fit in Year 11 let alone Year 12. If you are interested in
joining a group to try to come up with a way to facilitate a “suit bank” please let us know.
Some ideas are that donated suits could be borrowed with a stipulation that they are drycleaned on return; another idea is for a suit to be made available with a rental fee and drycleaning requirement. Current second hand uniform volunteers are well occupied with that
task so would need help to get this concept up and running. Please contact us at
[email protected] if you can help.
Funds raised by Second Hand Uniform sales generated $11,900 last year. These funds are
donated to the College Bursary Fund so your support of the sales is very much appreciated.
OLD CHINESE FOLK TALE
This farmer had only one horse, and one day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to
console over his terrible loss. The farmer said, "What makes you think it is so terrible?"
A month later, the horse came home, this time bringing with her two beautiful wild horses.
The neighbors became excited at the farmer's good fortune. Such lovely strong horses! The
farmer said, "What makes you think this is good fortune?"
A man who lived on the northern frontier of China was skilled in interpreting events. One
day, for no reason, his horse ran away to the nomads across the border. Everyone tried to
console him, but his father said, "What makes you so sure this isn't a blessing?" Some
months later his horse returned, bringing a splendid nomad stallion. Everyone congratulated
him, but his father said, "What makes you so sure this isn't a disaster?" Their household was
richer by a fine horse, which his son loved to ride. One day he fell and broke his hip.
Everyone tried to console him, but his father said, "What makes you so sure this isn't a
blessing?"
A year later the nomads came in force across the border, and every able-bodied man took
his bow and went into battle. The Chinese frontiersmen lost nine of every ten men. Only
because the son was lame did the father and son survive to take care of each other. Truly,
blessing turns to disaster, and disaster to blessing: the changes have no end, nor can the
mystery be fathomed.
This story reminds me of Ignatian First Principle and Foundation, St Ignatius recognised that
we can easily be preoccupied with what our lives will be down the road—will I be rich or
poor? Will I be sick or healthy? Will I live a long life or a short one? And in that
preoccupation we miss the presence of the Spirit in the current moment. How can I “praise,
reverence, and serve God” right now? In this moment? In this one little action or gesture?
The choices we make within each moment will bring us one step closer or farther from our
heart’s desire. For more information, visit www.ignatianspirituality.com
CANTEEN
TO COME
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DIARY DATES
With such a warm and vibrant community, St Aloysius' College
holds a number of events throughout the School year for
students, parents, Old Boys and friends. Please refer to the
enclosed diary dates of events coming up in the next month at
the College.
Friday, 1 April
First Friday Mass,
8.45am
The Juana Mateo Room
Sunday, 3 April
Year 5 Family Mass and Morning Tea,
10.00am
The College Chapel followed by Morning Tea in The
Quadrangle.
Friday, 8 April
Second Hand Uniform Sale,
7.30 – 9.00am
The Foyer of The Great Hall
Sunday, 1 May
Mother and Son Mass,
10.00am
The College Chapel followed by Morning Tea in The
Quadrangle.
Thursday, 5 May
Mothers’ Day Dinner,
7.00pm
The Great Hall
Saturday, 7 May
Year 5 Parents Function,
6.30pm
The St Aloysius’ College War Memorial Oval
Saturday, 14 May
Year 7 Parents Function,
6.30pm
The Juana Mateo Room
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CAREERS
UTS Update: Last week, I attended the Career Adviser’s Day at UTS and received a number of updates. This included:
• A visit to the university’s new Data Arena – this 360-degree screen allows users to analyse data in 3D providing greater
opportunities to explore, research and discover (see image below).
• The Hatchery – an extra-curricular activity which invites students from all faculties to interact, collaborate and connect with major
organisations as well as attend Master classes and events to develop their entrepreneurship and innovative skills.
• NEW Bachelor of Heath Science in 2016 – with an emphasis on the social model of health, students can major in Global Health,
Digital Health and Analytics, Pharmacology or select a range of electives. ATAR is 75.
• NEW major in Bachelor of Global Studies – Health Studies is now a significant study area within this degree offering students
the choice of studying a range of subjects including Epidemiology and Global Population Health, Global Human Rights and Health
Equity, Maternal and Child Health, Universal Health Coverage and many more.
• NEW re-designed Bachelor of Music and Sound Design – as well as a name change there are also new major subjects on offer
including Audio Cultures, Audio and Music Production, Singing and Vocality, Composing with Sound, Synthesis and Sound
Design, and Sound Project. Professional development is also included in the course which prepares students for employment in
sound production across media, communication and design industries.
• UTS Digital Course Guides are available here.
The newly-opened UTS Data Arena
Year 11 Career Chats: With Year 12 absorbed in assessments and exams over the next couple of weeks, this is an opportune
time for Year 11 students to make appointments and commence the process of exploring post-school options. Students (and
parents) are welcome to email a convenient time to: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
UNSW Science and Engineering Information Night: This event is designed to give high schools students an insight into the
degrees on offer from UNSW Engineering and Science.The evening begins with presentations from the faculty deans, and current
students will share their experiences. The floor will then be opened up for a Q&A session to answer student and parent questions.
WHEN: Wednesday, 23 March 2016
TIME: 5:30pm – 8:00pm (presentations commence at 6:00pm sharp)
WHERE: John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington
Parking: Gate 14, Barker Street, Kensington or Gate 11 Botany Street, Randwick
Registration: Essential here
UNSW Year 12 Medicine Information Evening
This evening provides a general overview of the UNSW Medicine degree as well as detailed information on the application and
admissions process. The Faculty will also provide ACER's tips and tricks on how to prepare for the UMAT exam.
WHEN: Thursday, 24 March 2016
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
WHERE: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Kensington
Registration: Essential here
Lower North Shore Careers Expo on Tuesday, 5 April
This is the first time in 4 years this event will not clash with school retreats so all students in Years 9 – 12 are encouraged to
attend. We are very grateful to Shore School who hosts this event every year and invites schools in the local area to attend. It will
be held in the Shore Gymnasium from 4.00 – 6.30pm. Over 60 exhibitors will be present including all the major universities,
private colleges, TAFE and Gap Year organisations. Students are to wear full school uniform and there is also a free sausage
sizzle. It is a great opportunity to compare, ask questions and talk to professionals from a range of institutions all in the one room.
University of Melbourne Interstate Info Day
On Monday, 11 April interstate students and their families who are considering studying at the University of Melbourne will have
the opportunity to visit the university. Further details are available here.
University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses
These courses run at various times throughout the year. There are preparation courses for Biology, Chemistry, Economics, exam
preparation, Legal Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Business, Design and Technology, English, History, Mathematics, and Physics.
Dates for specific courses can be found by following this link.
Short Courses at AFTRS
These courses aim to teach new skills, and are taught by industry professionals:
The Real Filmmaking Workshop: Monday, 11 April 2016
Teens Digi Animation: Monday, 18 April 2016
Further details are available here.
NIDA SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES
Musical Theatre Boot Camp
9 – 10 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
NIDA Drama School
11 – 15 April 2016 10am – 4pm Chatswood
NIDA Acting 101
11 – 15 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Wounds, Bruises and Special Effects
9 – 10 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Make-up Design 101
9 – 10 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
NIDA Bites
9 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Stand-up Comedy Masterclass for Young People
11 – 15 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Drama School
11 – 15 April or 18 – 22 April 10am – 5pm Kensington
The NIDA Games
11 – 15 April 2016 10am – 4pm Carriageworks
Writing for the Stage
11 – 13 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
TV Presenting 101
14 – 15 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Auditions and Screen Tests
16 – 17 April 2016 10am – 4pm Kensington
Designer Boot Camp
16 – 17 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Film Editing 101
16 – 17 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
NIDA’s Amazing Race
18 – 22 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Live on Stage
18 – 22 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
On Pitch: Musical Theatre
18 – 22 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
All Things Screen
18 – 22 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Costume Design 101
21 – 22 April 2016 10am – 5pm Kensington
Further information is available here.
University of Notre Dame Foundation Year Information Session
As well as being a highly-ranked university in terms of student experience, Notre Dame provides excellent pathways for students
who may not receive the required ATAR for admission into university courses. With their holistic approach to admission,
applicants are interviewed individually and options are discussed. Further information is available here.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 April 2016
TIME: 10.00 – 11.30am
WHERE: 140 Broadway, Chippendale
Macquarie in a Day
This popular event gives Year 11 and 12 students a taste of what a day in the life of a Macquarie University student is really like.
They can attend their choice of lectures, experience tutorials as well as enjoy a free lunch. Please book early to avoid
disappointment.
WHEN: Thursday, 21 April 2016
Registration: Essential here
Google Science Fair 2016
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition that invites people aged 13 – 18 to submit and conduct their own
experiments. Prizes include overseas trips, scholarships and more. The submission deadline is Wednesday, 18 May. Further
information is available here.
Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize
This competition is run by the University of Southern Queensland and is open to all Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Entrants can enter up to five poems with a fee of $6 per poem.
The prize is $2,500. Entries close Friday, 31 May. Further information is available here.
HSC Maths Lectures for Year 12 Students
From Monday, 4 – Wednesday, 6 July, the Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW) is providing students with revision and
preparation courses across all levels of Maths. Cost is $100 per day per person. Registration is available here.
Oxbridge Advanced Studies Program
The Oxford and Cambridge Advanced Studies Program is a prestigious academic summer course for high-achieving students
aged 16 – 19. Students choose two academic subjects to study in small classes of between 1 and 6 students. Individual tutorials
will also be held every week as well as creative workshops and Masterclasses. The cost for a two-week course is approximately
$6,000 and includes airport transfers, accommodation and tuition fees. Further information is available here.
National Youth Science Forum 2017
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a 12-day residential program for students entering Year 12 who are passionate
about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Expressions of interest opened on 1 March 2016 and are available here.
2017 session dates are:
• Session A Canberra: Monday, 2 – Saturday, 14 January 2017
• Session C Canberra: Monday, 16 – Saturday, 28 January 2017
SCHOLARSHIPS
ANU Tuckwell Scholarship
Applications are now open for one of the best scholarship opportunities available, offering students $21,700 per year. The
selection criterion includes receiving an ATAR over 95 and students must demonstrate a connection and commitment to giving
back to Australia. Applications close on Wednesday, 30 March and further information including application details are available
here.
CADETSHIPS
Professional Cadetships Australia
Cadetships offer students the ability to combine paid work and study which is an invaluable combination in this increasingly
competitive job market. Applications are now open for this opportunity offering cadetships in business, engineering and IT. Online
applications are available here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer with Relay for Life
Relay for Life events rely on volunteers to successfully go ahead. Consider volunteering as a committee member or simply on the
day of the Relay to help raise funds for the Cancer Council. Further information is available here.
OTHER RESOURCES
Maths and Chemistry Video Tutorials
To assist students in Maths and Chemistry, Curtin University experts have developed a variety of instructional video tutorials
available here.
Year 12 Survival Tips
The Good Universities Guide is an excellent resource for students and parents providing excellent advice. Here are some survival
tips for students which may be useful.
National Youth Council of Australia Membership
Membership of the National Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to connect with like-minded individuals and
involvement in a number of programs. The Council also has an advisory arm directed at advising business and government.
Further information is available here.
Vanessa Shirriff
Career Development Coordinator
[email protected]
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