Year 9

Year 9 Dunstan

Back Row: Matthew Bellion, Alexander Minicz, Matthew Tropeano, Eugene Twomey, Jack Ferrari, Simon Windley, James Walker, Haydn Cowan, David Simon, Brenton McDonald Second Row: James McMahon, Daniel Martin, Michael Bruce, Marcus Topp, Lachlan Pezet, Nicholas Schultz, Garrett McDonough, James Ryan, Thomas Doherty Seated: Christopher Smith, Yannick Coutet, Rhys Jones, Vaughan Wise, Damian Li, Leo Morgan, Phu-Dat Pham, Samuel Smith Mr Glenn Kemp Back Row: Bryce Desira, Joshua Schultz, Nicholas Kent, Daniel Stavrevski, Antony Forato, Adam Harrison, David Convery, Michael Doherty, Jeremy O’Halloran, Michael Bohan Second Row: Stefan Hambleton, Luke Riley, Darcy McCaffrey, Harry Irvine, Ben Stott, Nicklaus Ng, Alex Holden, Joshua Battersby Seated: Hamish Hudson, Cameron Fyfe, Daniel Guemene, Aaron Medoro, Albery Prendergast-Kruger, Nicholas Husek, Jean-Rene Vauzelle, Sam Gates Mr Pepe Di Ciccio

Year 9 Jerome

Back Row: Ross Fattore, Luke Frazzetto, Ted Roberts, Timothy Howard, Michael Quigley, Michael Higginbotham, Mitchell Sellman, Shadee Molinaro, Joshua Ramsay Second Row: Xavier Quigley, William Allen, Joseph Girolamo, Benjamin Peck, David Re, Michael Kharsas, Adam Russo, Jake Kakouros, Thomas Payne Seated: Alessandro Formica, Vincent Musco, Rolando Cozza, Luke HenriquesGomes, John Camilleri, Anthony Sansalone, Jacob Nicolin Mr Robert Bonnici. Back Row: James Scoutas, Michael Keenan, James Amerena, Mitchell Sarpi, Todd Dover, Adrian Crisafi, James Leone, Dominic Sheehy, Michael Badrock Second Row: Emmanuel Arapis, Liam Ellis, Scott Barnsley, Tom Brunskill, Kostantinos Paspaliaris, Benjamin Sarena, Daniel Bendinelli Seated: Peter Gill, Ben Siragusano, Jose Borje, Daniel Boulos, Ryan Ellis, David De Fazio, Ben Forrest, Patrick Helsing, Craig Sutton Absent: James Birrell, Simon Miras Mr David Ellul.

Year 9 2007

The Year 9 Students of 2007 were a group of wonderful young men who achieved many great things, particularly as they navigated their way through a period of their lives that brings changes, physically and emotionally. It is the people who make a school a great school regardless of its surroundings or its socio-economic status. Our Year 9 family was a cohesive group, who made room for all the individuals who blessed our corridors, recreational areas and classrooms. Suffice to say, our numerous experiences throughout the year have for the better part been overwhelmingly positive. ‘The journey has indeed been the reward.’ And just like any proud parent, my fondness for this group of students who created such a positive and rewarding experience in Year 9 is heartfelt. Our premise to succeed in Year 9 is best described in our theme of being “Committed to Excellence”. Gardner creates a better understanding of what underpins a philosophy of excellence by stating — “Whoever I am, or whatever I am doing, some kind of excellence is within my reach”. With this in mind each and every student achieved some form of excellence. It may have been evident in many different forms, from the academic to the sporting or performing arts, or the way in which they responded to a peer, a family member or member of the public. At a time when ‘life-changes’ are occurring, physically and emotionally for Year 9 students, I am always inspired by the generosity of spirit that I come into contact on a regular basis. Whilst the ‘gains’ may at times be hidden, they certainly occur, and are a great source of satisfaction. To bear witness to this is ‘pure gift’ and I thank you as parents for allowing us to share this with your sons. Aristotle said — “We are repeatedly what we do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” This is so true of the wonderful Homeroom and support staff who are exceptional in dispensing their duties ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty for our young men. To Mr David Happ, who coordinated Year 9 in Term 2, Mr Peppe Di Ciccio (9B), Mr Glenn Kemp (9D), Mr David Ellul (9H), Mr Robert Bonnici (9J) Ms Haylene Peipert (9M), Miss Carmel D’Andrea (9R), Mr Shane Slavin (9S) and Mr Chris Fleming, your dedication, professionalism and outstanding talent in responding to the needs of our young men was truly amazing. I have just loved working alongside you. To Br Bill, Mr Peter Riordan, Mr Brian Long, Mr Geoff Martin, Ms Sandra Troise, our office and maintenance staff, Mrs. Kathie Holmes and the MMEC staff, a special thanks to you all. Without your leadership and support we would not have functioned as purposefully or as effectively as we did. And to our wider teaching staff, thank you for all you did for Year 9. I felt particularly blessed by the contact and support I, and other Year 9 Staff, had with parents. It is to you and your son/s that I thank for this year. I have enjoyed my time as Coordinator immensely and wish you and your families a wonderful time over the Christmas break. May Christ always keep you close. God Bless!

Mr Simon Hewitson Year 9 Coordinator

Year 9 Leaders

Standing: Daniel Eid, Benjamin Ahern, Timothy Foster, Brenton McDonald, David Windley, Michael Quigley, James Mreulje, Michael Keegan, Nicholas Kent Mr Simon Hewison Seated: Simon Windley, Jean-Rene Vauzelle, Ben Siragusano, Paul Helsing, Xavier Quigley, Alexander Hay, Hugh Nicholson