Kinnoull Campus 2003

Kinnoull 2003

The year at Kinnoull has been different to others in a number of ways, not least the building program which has been ongoing throughout most of the year. Staff and students have been most cooperative in adapting to the various movements necessitated by the construction process. The completion of some of the new or refurbished facilities has enabled most areas to be used during the third and fourth terms. There have also been many discussions by staff aimed to resolve issues associated with the movement of Year 10 to the Kinnoull Campus in 2004. As a result of the building project, Kinnoull campus has gained eight new classrooms, a new science laboratory, new administration and reception areas and a new Visual Communications and Design room. The staff study and lounge areas have been refurbished, and a large storage area has become available under the administration block. Further work will be undertaken in the coming months in the canteen area and in the Chapel building to meet the needs of the Campus in 2004. At the start of the year it was a pleasure to welcome back 32 of the Year 12 class of 2002 who achieved ENTER scores of 90 or higher, a very satisfying outcome to a year of hard work for students and teachers alike. The College dux for 2002 was Michael Nicolls with an ENTER score of 99.85. The Monash Prize for a Year 11 student was awarded to Brendan Woodman. The College Leaders, under the leadership of Patrick Davis, Tom McIlroy and Billy Dwyer, were instrumental in promoting and meeting student needs and welfare. The gratitude and appreciation of the Campus is extended to them for their efforts. Unfortunately the bad weather on Mission Action Day and Founder’s Day meant some of the hard work and organization which had gone into making these days a success were not fully realised. Kinnoull students have again been exceptional in their performance in many aspects of school life. Outstanding talent and commitment were highlighted in the Rock Eistedfodd, Music nights, ‘Fame’ musical, and drama productions showcased the creative talents of the students. Involvement in the St Vincent de Paul group, SALT (Social Action in the Lasallian Tradition) and Amnesty were ways in which students showed their concern for those less fortunate than themselves. The successful retention of the ACC Football Trophy and winning the ACC Cross Country for the fourth time were two highlights of the year. Most other ACC and interschool sports teams performed creditably, especially the Cricket and Athletics teams who came second in their respective competitions and the senior B Basketball team who won their competition. None of these sporting successes would have been possible without the commitment of the players and coaches to achieving excellence and success. Mention must be made of the strong support given to the teams by the other students through their attendance at events and participation in the Cheer squad. New teachers welcomed to the Kinnoull Campus were Stuart Harrison and Yanoula Fouras, while Liz O’Connell rejoined the staff after spending time overseas. I consider it a privilege to be able to work with the teachers and staff on the Kinnoull campus, and thank them and the students of 2003 for their contribution in making Kinnoull a great place to learn. Br Adrian Watson Head of Kinnoull

The Class of 2003 began the year by sharing cake. It wasn’t just any cake, it was a rich chocolate mud cake with thick chocolate icing. It escapes me now why we had cake. It may have been because I like chocolate cake! But looking back, the cake was a wonderful metaphor for a year rich in experiences and achievements. A record number of nominations for student leadership positions reflected a depth of leadership talent that would be revealed in 2003. The student leadership team displayed boundless energy and enthusiasm in helping to compensate for the many distractions occurring during the year. Some of the highlights included ‘Kinnoull Week’, the Year 12 Formal and of course the extremely well planned but ultimately ‘rained-out’ Founder’s Day. The Year 12 Leadership Team led admirably by Pat Davis and his deputies, Tom McIlroy and Billy Dwyer were inclusive and served the whole community splendidly. An outstanding characteristic of the Class of 2003 was their willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life. This was a group of ‘doers’. Whilst participation is often it’s own reward, the group contributed to the arguably unprecedented success enjoyed in ACC Sport and the Arts. Highlights included ACC glory in 1st XVIII Football and Cross Country as well as a successful association with Sacre Coer Girl’s College in presenting the musical ‘Fame’. In addition, this group epitomised the Lasallian spirit through their generosity in serving the wider community. In addition to their generous response to the ‘Mission Action Day’ (raising over $5000) and Poor Person’s Mass appeals, Year 12 involvement in social action committees such as the ‘St Vincent de Paul Society’, ‘Fish La Salle’ and the ‘Social Action in Lasallian Tradition’ Committee was also prominent. Along the journey, the Class of 2003 have been ably assisted by the efforts of their teachers and the support staff. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Year 12 staff for their role in this journey. Their willingness to perform their duties with professionalism and a sense of humour, and at all times maintain their interest and concern for the pastoral care of their students is to be admired and appreciated. Reflecting on the Class of 2003 I cannot help but think that the Founder would be satisfied that they have developed into young men with a sense of purpose, a keen sense of social justice and an ongoing commitment to being their best. Mr Andrew Cooper Year 12 Coordinator