Year 10 2008

The Year 10 group of 2008 have undertaken a busy year. As a group they have been keen participants in all of the academic, cultural, sporting and community- based events that the College has to offer. It has been a year of settling in to a new campus, learning new routines, meeting greater expectations, as well as preparing for, and taking, the first steps into senior studies. For many the first step was a quickstep, cha cha and progressive moves with the girls from Star of the Sea. Around 50 students were involved in the dance classes and, hopefully, many of these boys will be involved in the Blue and Gold Ball next year. Stories of success and inspiration were presented to those students who participated in a number of programs run outside of the school such as the Empower program, MLC Leaders Day and the Melbourne Grammar School Future Leaders event. At these workshops students were encouraged to take on leadership roles and become involved in the community. Involvement is what the camps and work experience programs are all about. In June and in September we had our camps/activities and work experience. The Outdoor Education staff ran a rafting camp, a downhill skiing camp in New Zealand and an adventure camp, also in New Zealand. Mr Stewart kindly organized and ran a four-day golf camp at Jan Juc. Mr Alexander put together a fantastic program of Melbourne day trips. We also had a large group of boys travel to Kincumber Lasallian Youth Camp in NSW, where they were hosted by Br Tim Peter. The rest of the year level was involved in work experience in the city and the country, as professionals and tradesmen. Many of the employers acknowledged the attitude and effort of the boys who came to work for them. Some found themselves being offered part-time jobs Speaking of fantastic jobs, I am greatly appreciative of the staff who helped organize and run the camps. A considerable amount of their own time was given have the events run successfully. Towards the end of Term 3 tough selections were being made all round, as students were involved in subject selection interviews and committing to programs for next year. Some have chosen a traditional VCE program, others are leaving to take up apprenticeships, some are undertaking a VET course and others VCAL. Thanks to Ms Busk, Mr Young, Ms Smart and Mr Marshall for their efforts in assisting and guiding students through this process. To those who have been primarily responsible for the guidance of the Year 10s — the Homeroom teachers — I give tremendous thanks. They are patient, understanding and give generously of their time. Ms Liz O’Connor, Mr Shane Slavin, Mr Phil Ryan, Mr Brian Coulthard, Ms Roz Rajki, Mr Neil Thomas, Mr James Walton and Ms Marisa diGiacomo have been dedicated pastoral leaders to these young men and we are grateful to them. Lastly, congratulations to the young men of Year 10 in 2008. It has been a very worthwhile year. I have enjoyed your company, humour, resolve and contributions. I wish you well for the coming year. Mr David Madigan Year 10 Coordinator

10 Vincent

Back Row: Nicholas Place, Matthew Bellion, Samuel Brooks, Nathan Coffey, Vincent Arthur, David Re, Jordan Brown, Dominic Sheehy Second Row: Daniel Bendinelli, Scott Barnsley, James Birrell, Declan Clifford, Dylan Scolyer, James Mreulje, Thomas Rappos, David Brace Seated: Alessandro Formica, Christopher Frangoulis, Nicholas Borgia, Leo Morgan, Jamie Farnell, Liam Cummins, Paul Grigoriou, Sam Gates Mr Shane Slavin Back Row: Sean Geaney, Ross Fattore, Mitchell Sarpi, Jacob Gooden, Antony Forato, Aidan King, Stuart Griffin, Callum Nugent, Krystopher Smith Second Row: Julian Clarisse, Adam Russo, Achilles Ploutos, Timothy Foster, Jacob Maher, Declan Freeman, Jake Kakouros, Nicholas Husek, Seated: Hugh Nicholson, Nicholas Bolger, Daniel Boulos, Kosta Avyerinos, Daniel Bellino, Matias Cantavenera, Jose Borje, Yannick Coutet Absent: Jacob Nicolin Ms Liz O’Connell