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Annual 2018

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Principal’s Annual Report Phillip Stewart Principal

ear Holy Cross Community, I am very pleased to report that 2018 has been a very successful year for the College in our academic, sporting and extra curricular endeavours. The student’s results in the 2018 NAPLAN examinations once again showed continued improvement across the school. In particular the learning growth in reading in Year 9 was significant and reflected our focus over the past year. These results were the best that the College has achieved. We will be focusing our efforts on reading and writing in 2019 and look forward to similar growth next year. I am very pleased to report that our Year 12 cohort of 2018 once again achieved very good results. This academic success comes on the back of the dedication, commitment and hard work of the students and staff. Terence Darma received Band 6 results across all subjects earning him the designation of HSC ‘Allrounder’ and inclusion into what is a very distinguished and presitigious award. The Third allrounder the College has produced in the past two years. Both Kevin Peng and Jake Papponetti could consider themselves very unlucky as they missed out on being “Allrounders” by one mark and five marks respectively. We are incredibly proud of our student’s achievements and look forward with much anticipation to what our current young men will achieve this year. I commend both the students and their teachers on their efforts over 2018 and look forward to celebrating their successes.

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2019 will see the commencement of our selective stream program at Holy Cross College in Year 7 for Science, Mathematics and English. The College will continue to train all staff in meeting the needs of our students and will seek to achieve full “Newman Accreditation” for our program by the end of the year.

I commend both the students and their teachers on their efforts over 2018 and look forward to celebrating their successes.

Our iSTEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) course now runs as an elective across Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) and the College will look to introduce Engineering Studies in 2020 for our senior students. Our College Band continues to be a feature of College life and next year we will be adding a Junior Band for the first time in some years. We continue to play in the Combined Parish Precinct Band and this year performed at the annual Granny Smith Festival. The Holy Cross College Band achieved success winning the small ensemble category in the 2018 Ryde Eisteddfod to great praise from the judges. It is the promise of great things to come. Not to be outdone, our Year 9 Art students enjoyed considerable success at the annual Sydney Catholic Schools Clancy Art Prize and then backed this up by entering and being awarded Third Place in the Junior section of the City of Ryde Recycled Art (‘SWAP’) Competition. The boys also secured Second Place in the People’s Choice Award conducted over the course of the exhibition. A great achievement given that they were competing against recognised commercial artists. The College continues to be successful on the sporting field winning Metropolitan Catholic Colleges competitions in Touch Football, Rugby League and making the finals in Football (as well as making the quarter finals of the Bill Turner Cup) and Cricket. For the first time we had four students be selected for Australian teams in four different codes during a winter season; Rugby League, Rugby Union, Football (Soccer) and Touch Football. This is a remarkable achievement. In Term 4 former Australian Cricket Captain Alan Border presented our Senior Cricket team with their College caps. The opportunities afforded to our students are quite remarkable.

Extensive works are scheduled to be completed during the Christmas break across the College: Delany classrooms refurbishment, the courts near Olsen Oval and Cricket nets reconstructed, Olsen Oval seating and fence improvements installed, painting throughout the school including the main building external surfaces. In addition to this, Sydney Catholic Schools has included Holy Cross College in the 2019 sustainability project to install 100kW solar systems and replace all lighting with low energy LED fixtures. Planning work continues refurbishments to the Main Building including the installation of an access lift, the addition of a new student toilet block and the addition of air conditioning of Carroll and Delany classrooms. I hope you enjoy this edition of our College yearbook. Mr Phillip Stewart Principal

The College continues to be successful on the sporting field winning Metropolitan Catholic Colleges competitions in Touch Football, Rugby League and making the finals in Football (as well as making the quarter finals of the Bill Turner Cup) and Cricket.

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Assistant Principal’s Report Michael Reid Assistant Principal

018 has been a year of growth and achievement for the Holy Cross community. An increase in demand for enrolment at the College allowed for an increase in our overall staffing and an increasingly broad range of curriculum options for our students. This in itself affords every student the opportunity to engage with work that meets his interests and needs and encourages success. Our students’ continuing academic achievement, measured not only in snapshots such as NAPLAN and headline data such as the Higher School Certificate, but by the number of students who have reached and exceeded their own targets each semester, tells the story of a learning culture that continues to attract the attention of the wider community and will only lead to further opportunities for our students. This year the College challenged each student as they were setting their targets to consider the question, ‘Apart from my academic targets, what will I do this year to contribute to the College Community?’ This personal, community goal is an aspect that will become a recurring part of our target setting process from now on, with every student encouraged to make the College a better place for having known him. I am proud that so many of the young men that I have spoken with this year about their community goal had accomplished it within the first semester and were already setting goals for the future. This year also afforded our students many opportunities to engage in authentic learning projects that directly benefited the College community. One with which I am particularly pleased in the project undertaken by our Stage 5 Construction students who responded to a need for additional secure storage for the College by designing, budgeting for and building a new storage space beneath the Carroll building. These boys not only succeeded in meeting their Australian Skills competencies but met a genuine need for the benefit of the community. Already these students have begun concept planning for the College’s growing enrolment needs and I look forward to what they will do.

Above Stage 5 Construction students in action

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The College was saddened by the loss of Brother Bernard Bulfin this year, a man whose strong heart and gentle but constant encouragement personified what it means to not only encounter but honour Christ in all. Bernard’s contribution to Catholic Education and the Church will be more eloquently remembered by others but on a personal note I miss his presence in our community each day. I knew him only for a few short years but I believe that I am better for it. Finally, I offer my thanks to the College’s Pastoral Care team, Mr Michael Menniti, Mr Nik Cvitkovic, Mr Sean Craven, Ms Jenna Belcastro, Mr Rob Nehme, Mr Andrew Gilles and Ms Lisa Gooley. Individually and collectively they work with the interests of every student and his wellbeing as a learner and a person at heart. Thanks also to the support staff whose professionalism and generosity make the smooth running of the College possible. Mr Michael Reid Assistant Principal

Religious Education Coordinator’s Report Ivanka Rancic Religious Education Coordinator

ay the blessings be upon you. It is with mixed emotions that I write my final yearbook report as Religious Education Coordinator at Holy Cross College, Ryde. As the year comes to an end, I reflect on this year and my years at Holy Cross College. Religious Education and faith formation this year at Holy Cross has been exciting. It has been a year of connecting with our parent community and introducing our students to new experiences in faith and formation. Some of the highlights this year were definitely our Mother’s Day Eucharistic celebration “Embrace of a Mother’ and High Tea, what a spectacular night of great inspirational women who are at the centre of our student’s lives. Staying strong and connected will always foster good communication and relationships and therefore I encourage that journey of discovery of how mothers and their sons should reciprocate that love. The Father’s Winter Sleepout “the Heart of a Father,” was a successful night of bonding and recognising the poor and disadvantaged in our society. These two events have impacted me personally knowing that when we embrace the love of Jesus and be the face of Christ, we are able to accomplish a lot of things in life.

deal from you and will miss your company. It has been a great pleasure working with you all. Thank you for all the support, insights, and help you have provided me over the past 3 years. Good friends never say goodbye; they simply say “see you soon.” God bless and I wish that our paths cross one day. Mrs Ivanka Rancic Religious Education Coordinator

The Father’s Winter Sleepout “the Heart of a Father,” was a successful night of bonding and recognising the poor and disadvantaged in our society. This year saw the birth of the Camino de Crucis – Path of the Cross, we walk together. We walked together following the footsteps our Patrician Brothers, men of great faith, humility and hospitality. These men of Christ have inspired me to be the woman I am today. I close the door to my past with the Patricians and open the door to the future. I am closing the door but not locking it and hopefully one day I return. As Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” I hope that this new path develops me into a better educator and facilitator of learning. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues, the Holy Cross Tribe both students and their wonderful parents. I have learned a great

Above Mrs Ivanka Rancic receiving farewell gifts from her seniors

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Business Manager’s Report Michael McCormack Business Manager

he College has consolidated its financial position over the last few years, allowing for the opportunity to improve the facilities and promote new initiatives that were undertaken over the Christmas vacation period. These include:

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Demolition of the basketball/tennis and cricket nets. Construction of a new sporting precinct to be ready for the commencement of the 2019 school year. Olsen Oval Hill was transformed by the installation of new seating, concreting, lighting and fencing. Air-conditioning of the Patrician Centenary Hall. A new toilet block completed in the Year 8 yard. AV classroom upgrade of the Carroll and Delany Buildings with the installation of 65” televisions to support projectors. This implementation of new resources will ensure that students and staff are well equipped to meet the ever challenging demands of changing teaching and learning methods in education. Upgrade of AV displays in McCosker and Carroll classrooms. New camera and recording equipment in the Patrician Centenary Hall. Acoustic wall carpet tiles installed in the Delany Building classrooms and Art Rooms. Significant painting and maintenance of areas of the Fintan O’Neil Building, Carroll, Gell, Dogget, Delany and Art Rooms. This maintenance will continue throughout 2019. Improvements to security, with installation of more CCTV for the FLP and new sporting precinct.

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Upgrades to electrical circuit breakers throughout the College. Returfing of selected areas on Olsen and Cressy Oval’s. New lighting in Delany Paddock for the Flagpoles.

Thank you to all those Parents and Carers who support the College by paying fees. The many tasks undertaken each year are only possible by your commitment and dedication to your son’s education and to his school. Mr Michael McCormack Business Manager

The many tasks undertaken each year are only possible by your commitment and dedication to your son’s education and to his school.

Director of Learning and Curriculum Joyce Ison Director of Learning and Curriculum

oly Cross College is a dynamic place. Constantly changing to meet the learning needs of the students so that they are able to become young Patrician men who contribute to the further development of our communities. In 2018 the teaching staff continued to build on the Holy Cross College Learning Framework. Through our Professional Learning Communities, they worked towards providing explicit Learning Intentions and corresponding Success Criteria so that each student understood the goals of each lesson. The Teaching staff committed themselves to build the learning confidence of their students. When this was established expectations were raised and appropriate challenges given to continue to ensure that the students experience growth in their learning.

At the time of writing this report, the Leaders of Learning were compiling their analysis of the HSC. The Year 12 2018 cohort achieved the following:

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Terrence Darma on the NSW All Rounders Premier List 9 students on the Distinguished Achievers List Twenty-one Band 6s 1 in 10 students achieving results in the top 10% nationally 23% received first round or pre-acceptance university places 25% of graduates entering sciences and engineering at university As 2018 drew to a close we farewelled a number of staff members, three of which have contributed many years of service to our College community. Mr Michael Croucher (Director of Learning & Curriculum) and Mr Keith Rugg (Administration Coordinator) entered into retirement and Mr Mark Mustapic (Careers Advisor) moving into another school community. We collectively thank them for their efforts and sharing their passion for learning with us. Over the course of the year, we have engaged with the parent body. Working together to ensure that the students continued to excel cannot be achieved without the efforts of parents supporting our work.

As a College, we continue to extend our working partnerships in order to strengthen our teaching craft. In 2018 we engaged with:

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John de Courcey- Strengthening the learning directions, lead by our Middle Leadership team Jan Robinson- In preparation for our application to NEWMAN- Gifted Education James Muldowney- Supporting our Literacy directions Apple Education- Supporting learning through the use of technology

To the staff of Holy Cross College, it has been a very successful year. My thanks and my appreciation go out to all of you for the work you do beyond and above what is asked of you. Mrs Joyce Ison Director of Learning and Curriculum

Academic Success There were many successes in 2018 from several students across all year groups winning stages and/or prizes. To name a few, they were from; The Clancy Religious Art Prize, Sustainable Waste to Art Prize, the NSW Schools Titration Competition and the UNSW School Mathematics Competition.

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2018 Staff School Leadership Team

Positions of Special Responsibilities

College Principal

Mr Phillip Stewart

Administration Coordinator

Mr Keith Rugg

Assistant Principal

Mr Michael Reid

Band Master

Mr Gavin Darby

Religious Education Coordinator

Mrs Ivanka Rancic

Careers Counsellor

Mr Mark Mustapic

Director of Learning and Curriculum

Mr Michael Croucher (Term 1) Mrs Joyce Ison (Acting Terms 2, 3 & 4)

Choir Master

Mr Peter Keogh

College Sacristan

Br Mark Ryan

College Annual Yearbook

Mrs Belinda Jreige Mr Kieran Jones

Leader of Learning: Knowledge and Innovation

Mr Christopher Whitty

Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator

Leader of Learning - PDHPE

Mr Richard Kemp

EAL/D Coordinator

Mr Kieran Jones

Personal Assistant to the Principal

Ms Sharon Gollan

eLearning Coordinator

Mr Benjamin Lum

House Competition Coordinator

Mr Cameron Baird

Liturgy Coordinator

Mrs Philippa Harrington

Leaders of Learning Religious Education

Mrs Ivanka Rancic

Creative and Performing Arts

Mr Peter Keogh

Media and Communications Coordinator

Mrs Belinda Jreige

English

Ms Victoria Keech

Outdoor Education Coordinator

Mr Sean Craven

HSIE

Mr Paul Sands

Mr Tim White

Mathematics

Mr Paul Hajjar

Sport and Co-Curricular Coordinator

PDHPE

Mr Richard Kemp

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Mr Sebastian Szafjanski

Science

Mr Jerome Capistrano

TAS

Mr Daniel Junge

Vocational Education

Mr Ryan Acosta

Mr Richard Kemp

Mr Daniel Junge

Diverse Learning

Mr Cameron Baird

Mr Peter Keogh

Mrs Virginia Reeves

Ms Melissa Barone

Mr Benjamin Lum

Ms Jenna Belcastro

Ms Daniella Magro

Ms Janine Blaine

Mr Michael Menniti

Mr Joshua Bryers

Mr Mark Mustapic

Mr Michael Byrne

Mr Rob Nehme

Mr Jerome Capistrano

Ms Sabina Prodanovic

Mrs Veronica Chapman

Mr Alex Rafoo

Mr David Cobb

Mrs Ivanka Rancic

Mr Sean Craven

Mrs Virginia Reeves

Mr Michael Croucher

Mr Michael Reid

Mr Nik Cvitkovic

Mr Adam Rekrut

Mr Michael Fairgrieve

Mr Keith Rugg

Administrative and Support Staff Business Manager

Mr Michael McCormack

Bursar

Mrs Lisa Basha

College Secretary

Mrs Cathie Dickinson

Diverse Learning & ACE Teacher

Mr Michael Byrne Mrs Caterina Tosh Ms Judith Rooney Mrs Alison Donnelly Mrs Kerry Lake Mrs Christine Small Mrs Margaret Neville Mrs Josie Pasquale Mrs Belinda Hall

Writing Intervention Teacher Learning Support Officers

Teaching Staff

Grounds Supervisors

Mr Paul McInerney

Mr Andrew Gillies

Mrs Vivian Sabbagh

Honorary College Archivist

Dr Zachariah Duke

Mr Paul Hajjar

Mr Paul Sands

ICT Manager

Mr Jake Ward

Ms Philippa Harrington

Mrs Moya Sasala Mr Vince Signorelli

Kitchen Assistant

Mrs Julia Chand (Terms 1 & 2) Mrs Brenda Johnson

Ms Joyce Ison Mrs Jessica Jang

Mr Nicholas Stanton

Laboratory Assistant

Mrs Elizabeth Rogers

Mr Kieran Jones

Mr Sebastian Szafjanski

Library Resource Officer

Mrs Marianne Hoey

Mrs Belinda Jreige

Ms Jennifer Tighe

Maintenance Officer

Mr Raymond Guff

Mr Daniel Junge

Mr Peter Vesic

School Support Secretary

Mrs Christine Ellis-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil

Ms Sabnam Kanta

Mr Tim White

School Counsellor

Ms Lisa Gooley

Ms Taran Kaur

Mr Chris Whitty

Social Media and Digital Advertising Coordinator

Ms Victoria Keech

Ms Vanessa Williams

Mr Jake Ward

Student Services

Mrs Sonya Jarvis Mrs Glynis Heydon

TAS Assistant

Mrs Jeannie Meredith

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Back Row Andrew Gillies, Peter Keogh, Kieran Jones Third Row David Cobb, Mark Mustapic, Michael Fairgrieve, Daniel Junge, Nik Cvitkovic, Cameron Baird, Michael McCormack, Benjamin Lum, Jerome Capistrano, Ryan Acosta Second Row Victoria Keech, Paul Sands, Paul Hajjar, Adam Rekrut, Jenna Belcastro, Peter Vesic, Sean Craven, Jennifer Tighe, Zachariah Duke, Vince Signorelli, Tim White, Vanessa Williams, Michael Byrne, Joshua Bryers, Keith Rugg, Sebastian Szafjanski, Rob Nehme, Michael Menniti, Moya Sasala, Janine Blaine Front Row Taranjit Kaur, Veronica Chapman, Caterina Tosh, Glynis Heydon, Jeannie Meredith, Marianne Hoey, Sabina Prodanovic, Richard Kemp, Chris Whitty, Br Mark Ryan, Michael Reid (Assistant Principal), Phillip Stewart (Principal), Ivanka Rancic, Br Bernard Bulfin, Michael Croucher, Joyce Ison, Virginia Reeves, Sabnam Kanta, Philippa Harrington, Sonya Jarvis, Raul Saez, Judith Rooney, Melissa Barone, Vivian Sabbagh

Staff 2018

Ryan Acosta

Cameron Baird

Melissa Barone

Lisa Basha

Jenna Belcastro

Janine Blaine

Joshua Bryers

Michael Byrne

Jerome Capistrano

Veronica Chapman

David Cobb

Sean Craven

Michael Croucher

Nik Cvitkovic

Cathie Dickinson

Alison Donnelly

Zachariah Duke

Michael Fairgrieve

Andrew Gillies

Raymond Guff

Paul Hajjar

Philippa Harrington

Glynis Heydon

Marianne Hoey

Ana Ison

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Hayeong Jessica Jang

Sonya Jarvis

Kieran Jones

Belinda Jreige

Daniel Junge

Sabnam Kanta

Taranjit Kaur

Victoria Keech

Richard Kemp

Peter Keogh

Kerry Lake

Benjamin Lum

Daniella Magro

Michael McCormack

Paul McInerney

Michael Menniti

Jeannie Meredith

Mark Mustapic

Rob Nehme

Margaret Neville

Josie Pasquale

Sabina Prodanovic

Ivanka Rancic

Virginia Reeves

Michael Reid

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Staff 2018

Adam Rekrut

Judith Rooney

Keith Rugg

Vivian Sabbagh

Paul Sands

Moya Sasala

Vincent Signorelli

Christine Small

Nicholas Stanton

Phillip Stewart

Sebastian Szafjanski

Caterina Tosh

Peter Vesic

Jake Ward

Tim White

Chris Whitty

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Vanessa Williams

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Br Bernard Tribute Brother Bernard Noel Bulfin fsp Years of Service

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1954 1956-1961 1957 1962-1963 1964-1965 1966-1988 1989-1990 1991-2001 2002 2003-Present

Profession of Temporary vows Blacktown – Teacher Profession of Perpetual Vows Forest Lodge – Teacher Ryde – Teacher Blacktown – Teacher Renewal courses Fairfield – Principal Ryde – Clinical Pastoral Training Ryde – Parklea Chaplaincy

Dear Brothers We have lost a giant in Bernard. He was courageous to the last. Here in Bangalore the three of us are still coming to terms with losing Bernie so quickly. We are sharing about the impact he had on our lives. Our evening prayer led by John V, focussed on him and a Parramatta scarf was in view. Quite a few of the Brothers here had met him at some stage. We recalled his zest for life and interest in people - his perpetual curiosity about every imaginable thing. A journeyman all his life in every respect but grounded in solid faith that released unbounded optimism and a positive view about anyone he should meet along the way. Brother Peter Ryan Congregational Leader, currently sharing in the Patrician Renewal Program, Lorica, Bangalore, India where Brothers John Verhoeven and Thomas Rice are participants.

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fter a year of great progress and consolidation in 2017, I wondered what was in store for the College Archives in 2018! Upon reflecting on the year, I cannot help but ask myself: “where did the year go?!” Notwithstanding the pace and busyness of 2018, it was yet another successful year for the College Archives.

The College Archives enjoyed its biggest exhibition ever at the College Open Day on 11 March 2018. It was wonderful to see so many people (from different generations) engaging with memorabilia from yesteryear! The College Archives also exhibited some photographs and jerseys at the GIO Schoolboy Cup Rugby League on 15 May 2018. This was a massive hit with the old boys who came along to see our boys beat St Dominic’s College, Kingswood!

would always be the first to help in setting up exhibitions and one of the last to leave! Ron was my immediate predecessor together with his wife, Gwen (who passed away in June 2016). Ron and Gwen served as the College’s Honorary Archivists from 1988 to 2014. It has certainly made my job easier following their enormous tenure and legacy. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May Bernie and Ron rest in peace. I will miss them both greatly.

It was a pleasure to take the Year 7 cohort on a historical tour of the College campus during Term 1. The newly-minted students were interested to learn some key historical information about their new College, including: when the College moved from its previous site to its current site; the significance of foundation stones; and how many Patrician Brothers were principal of Holy Cross College – not to mention the trip to the tower! 2018 was also the third year I worked with the Year 9 Elective History students on their “School History” unit of work.

I would publicly like to thank the Patrician Brothers, Mr Stewart, Mr Reid, the College leadership team, my colleagues (particularly the student services and secretarial staff) and the College community for their support of the College Archives throughout 2018. A special mention goes to my two wonderful parent volunteers, Mrs Maria Sanna (mother of Massimo Sanna in Year 8) and Ms Kerri Sharpe (mother of James Kelly in Year 7) for their loyal support and assistance throughout the year. It is very much appreciated!

An article in the seventh volume of Ár Scéal (August 2018) titled “Preserve Our Pride,” invited members of the College community (particularly old boys) to go through their treasured College possessions and send any items “back home”. As a result of this article, the College Archives received several significant donations, including a sports jacket from 1945; a photo of the College campus from 1898; and a number of rare pennants from the 1960’s. Another plug: Donations to the College Archives are always welcome!

To conclude, there is much that the College Archives has achieved over the past twelve months – only a small percentage of these successes have been reported here. There are other areas of the College Archives that I wish to further develop over the next twelve months, and I’ll look forward to finding new ways of engaging and preserving the past, current and future generations of Holy Cross College, Ryde. I am so blessed to belong to such a vibrant and faith-filled community. It is truly a pleasure to serve. In Cruce Salus,

Dr Zachariah Duke Honorary Archivist Old Boys, Community and Development Liaison Executive Officer, Holy Cross College Old Boys’ Association

It also gives me great pleasure to report that the Holy Cross College Old Boys’ Association enjoyed a strong year of developing and maintaining strong relationships between old boys and their alma mater. Congratulations and a big thank you to the current Executive Committee for their work throughout 2018, and I’ll look forward to working with them in 2019, to assist with the organisation of some exciting events and initiatives. 2018 was marked with a lot of sadness following the death of Br Bernard “Bernie” Bulfin (+ 17 July 2018) and Mr Ron Marketo (+ 2 December 2018). Bernie lived in the Patrician Brothers’ Monastery at Ryde for many years and was one of my biggest supporters. He would offer many words of encouragement and

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Year Group Reports Holy Cross College, Ryde

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Sixth Row Cormac Lavery, Joshua Carr, Kevin Peng, Julian Carroll, Declan McManus, Joshua Zuffery, James Wilson, Oscar Mirow, Lachlan Hall, Nicholas Marquis, Daniel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Benjamin Cody, Joshua Killgallon, Daniel Sykes, Julian Aloe, Anthony Pirrello Fifth Row Johnathon Reid, Guillaume Stevelinck, Simbarashe Mudimu, Joseph Georges, James Jeffreys, Jack Bell, Alexander Bruce, Jai Coghlan, Lachlan Marquis, Jonathan Koprivnjak, Harrison Saba, Jack Adamson, Liam Macpherson, Luka Farak, Caelan Swain, Penisimani Teaupa Fourth Row Liam Rice, John Danson, Mason Ward, Klarenz Braune, Joshua Fraser, Max Barnett, Gaetano Squadrito, Ethan Green, Harrison Gaskill, Andrew Abdallah, Jesse Provan, Trent Kurnoth, Julian Buffin, Gianluca Pasquale, Sosaia Teakaraanga Third Row Mr Mark Mustapic (HCT Teacher), Daniel Ianni, Lochlan McDermott, Hamish Piirto, Christopher Tsang, Samir Zakhary, Adam Nisbet, Cooper Black, Cooper Warnock, Tyler Fuata, Cameron Dalton, Jarod Baker, Christopher Borg, Edwin Reed, Jordan Cunneen, Thomas Sith, John Kolotau, Ms Vanessa Williams (HCT Teacher) Second Row Ms Vivian Sabbagh (HCT Teacher), Tyran Rotondo, Joseph Peronace, Daniel Monardo, Benedict Tai, Enrico Tarquinio, Leon Hutchinson, Evans Ngitome, Adrian Poropat, Joseph Chidiac, Kaylum Franks, Matthew Carnevale, Matthew Giuffre, Massimo Murgida, Matthew Karjalainen, Mr Chris Whitty (HCT Teacher) Front Row Raphael Alexander Reyes, Terrence Darma, Garo Betchakjian, Thomas De Caria, Luke Ainis, Mr Andrew Gillies (Year 12 Coordinator), Jake Papponetti, Mr Phillip Stewart (Principal), Coby Thomas, Mr Michael Reid (Assistant Principal), Tomas Hurst, Jeremy Candas, Yashdeep Raniga, Nathan Georgaklis, Rhyne Fong Absent Mr Peter Keogh (HCT Teacher), Michael Brown, Zachary Davies, Matthew Flack, Thomas Harte, Laurence Kennedy, Christian Livolsi, Eti Moananu, Joshua Rizk

Year 12

Year 12 2018

Year 12 Report Andrew Gillies Year 12 Coordinator

Mr Gillies’ Farewell Speech to the Graduating Class of 2018

ood morning Mr Stewart, Patrician Brothers, HCT mentors, Year 12 teachers, Parents, Families, Colleagues, students and the young men sitting before me, who are soon to become the latest old boys in the 127 year history of Holy Cross College, Ryde. It is with a great deal of pride that I am formally able to farewell the graduating class of 2018. Today, you attend Holy Cross College as a student for the very last time. Yes, the majority of you still need to return and sit your HSC exams, but never again will you have to get up and follow that same routine that you have for the past six years. Year 12, you are not the same people you were six years ago. You have grown to become proud young Patrician men. Men who your family and school are very proud of. Along the way, you have experienced maturity, knowledge and personal growth.

the word of the year, the ‘Onesie’ was just taking off and ‘The Harlem Shake’ was most popular.

You have grown to become proud young Patrician men. Men who your family and school are very proud of. Along the way, you have experienced maturity, knowledge and personal growth.

There have been plenty of trends come and go over these past six years. The Ice Bucket Challenge, Pokemon Go, Fidget Spinners and more recently Fortnite fever. I do hope and pray that no student allows this latest trend to distract their HSC study routine over the next six weeks.

This cohort first walked down the boarder steps as Year 7 students back in 2013. Since that time each and every one of them has changed immensely. The young boys we first saw have now physically developed into young men. They now shave, drive cars, many have secured part-time employment, others have arranged apprenticeships for post-school, some have submitted applications for university courses and already gained early entry whilst others have developed serious relationships. More importantly since beginning as Year 7 students at Holy Cross College, they have experienced tremendous growth academically, emotionally and spiritually. During the six years that this cohort has been in high school, the world has changed and so too has Holy Cross College. Back in 2013, the Universal Church welcomed a new Holy Father Pope Francis, who spoke strongly about a church for the poor. Kevin Rudd was Australia’s then Prime Minister. This was just the start of Canberra’s revolving door and our countries political instability with Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and recently Scott Morrison all elected as our PM. In 2013 Barack Obama was the United States President and no one in their right mind would have guessed that he’d be preceded by business tycoon, Donald Trump. Back in 2013 ‘selfie’ was

Closer to home, Mr Taylor and Mr Compton were the Principal and AP at Holy Cross College and the FLP was yet to be constructed. The school competed in the MCS competition and sport at the College was on a high after three of our graduates were recently selected in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League team. Interestingly the College has not had an Australian Schoolboy representative Footballer until this year. But more on that later.

We began our journey together back in 2015 when I first arrived at Holy Cross as your Year 9 Coordinator. Not knowing what to expect at Holy Cross I was initially greeted by a baby faced Rhyne Fong and Daniel Monardo. I had to induct Leon Hutchinson, Simba Mudimu, Adam Nisbet, Evans Ngitome, Joshua Rizk, Daniel Sykes and Sosaia Teakaraanga who were also joining the College at this time. In 2015 we worked with the special needs students at Truscott Street Primary School, which allowed us to come to the realisation of just how fortunate we really are. That year we called the Visser Lawn home and had fun running small businesses for the Year 9 Market Day and surviving the caves and the extreme cold at Wee Jasper for Activities Week. It was during those years that I began to gain an understanding of your unique personalities, interests as well as starting to meet your supportive parents and families. Over the years we have lost a quite few students along the way who have taken a different direction in their lives, be it schooling or leaving to join the workforce. Isaac Corbino, Jordan Ianni, Tony Rhee, Ciaran Cronin and Christian Castles, just to name a few. While a few others can be remembered just by the mention of their first name. Individuals such as Ivan, Tyxsun, Robbie, Marley and Frankie.

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Year 12 Report Without doubt, these past two years when we reconnected for Years 11 & 12 have been some of the most enjoyable and challenging of my teaching career. I have learnt a lot from this experience and come to know and respect each and every one of you as students and as young men. As the senior cohort you have achieved many great things that will remain with the College and yourselves. You presented one of the best ever ‘Feast of Holy Cross’ concerts, demonstrating that humour and respect go hand in hand. Throughout 2017 & 2018 this year group has started some wonderful initiatives. They have worked incredibly hard to enhance the culture of this fine school and leave a legacy that they can be proud of. The Student Leadership group has led the way for their peers by setting a positive example for the younger students and launching new initiatives at the College. A prominent one being the regular assembly item ‘An Interview with a Patrician Brother’. Without realising it at the time, this gave us a lasting memory of our dear Brother Bernard Bulfin, who sadly passed away throughout the course of this year. In addition, the Cocurricular Councillor Joshua Fraser and the House Captains Daniel Sykes, Sosaia Teakaraanga, Daniel Ianni and Tyler Fuata set about promoting a sense of house spirit and encouraging passion and participation at all sporting and House events. Anyone present at Ryde Aquatic Centre for the House Swimming Carnival in Term One would have experienced the spine tingling moment when the Year 12’s entered the arena and lit the fuse for a wonderful day of School and House pride. There have been countless special times that this cohort has shared together. Our fun activities afternoon earlier this year where we created an enormous Slip N Slide down the Cressy Road hill was memorable. We had fun, shared a BBQ lunch together and in doing so, raised a thousand dollars for the Project Compassion Lenten appeal. Speaking of generosity, just recently in week five of this term, the Year 12 students organised and ran a highly successful Year 7 & 8 dance where over 500 young people came together in celebration. Well over 30 Year 12 students gave up their Friday night to greet our guests and demonstrate our true Patrician hospitality. I am now in a position to announce that the Year 12 cohort will donate nearly five thousand dollars to the Delany Foundation appeal as a result of the successful Year 7 & 8 Dance. The Senior Retreat in Year 11 was another tremendous highlight where the cohort developed closer relationships and an even stronger bond amongst themselves. It was at this Retreat in Grose Vale that the students experienced the Faith, Focus and Follow through required for their senior year as well as when they voted for their Year 12 leadership team. Year groups are so often remembered by their leaders and this year the cohort chose well. In selecting your leadership team, you chose a group of hard-working young men to represent you and leave a positive mark on the College. Whilst on the surface seemingly very different in personality and leadership

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styles, Jake Papponetti and Coby Thomas have complemented each other perfectly. Like any good leaders, they have led by example in their own ways, providing inspiration for others to follow. Thank you so much Jake and Coby. Just after the 2018 student leaders were inducted, I received a distressing email that one of our students was not well. Our Mission & Service councillor Benedict Tai had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. This news left us feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fears and strong emotions. But through the power of prayer, a strong belief in our creator God and sheer grit and determination, we are so very pleased to see Benedict well on the road to recovery and about to rejoin the class of 2019 to complete his HSC studies. Benedict you are one of us, always will be one of us and the class of 2018 wish you well. Proudly I report that the academic progress and achievements of this cohort have thus far have been pleasing. Since Mr Stewart’s arrival, the College’s focus has been on the various aspects of teaching and learning. We have continually sought ways to achieve improvement and student development. The class of 2017 certainly paved the way with outstanding HSC success and two academic all-rounders. Last year, whilst in Year 11, our Holy Cross Science Titration team achieved outstanding success with three students from this cohort, Jarod Baker, Harrison Gaskill and Lachlan Hall combining to take first place. Later tonight we will acknowledge the academic success of our 2018 graduates, but there are certainly many students such as Garo Betchakjian, Terrence Darma, Thomas De Caria, Jake Papponetti, Kevin Peng and Anthony Pirrello who both individually and collectively have looked to raise the academic bar at HCC. But we still have one more mountain to climb. The HSC exams which start on October 18, 2018. It is at this point that I’d like to highlight some of the other brilliant achievements from the graduating class of 2018. Tomas Hurst delivered the keynote address at the Gladesville RSL Sub-branch ANZAC Day service. Jake Papponetti offered his condolences at the Remembrance Day memorial at Meadowbank Park. Enrico Tarquinio was awarded the Archbishop’s Award for Student Excellence as a result of his dedication to studies and service to others. Our recent major works showcase evening highlighted the brilliant skills of our Design & Technology and Visual Arts students. It was hard not to be impressed by the creative skills of Cooper Black, Thomas Harte and Kevin Peng. On the sporting field, Holy Cross College achieved the very rare and unique feat of having students gain selection in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League and Rugby Union teams. Beni Teaupa is set to tour Europe with the elite schoolboy League players in November after starring as a damaging front row forward. Joshua Rizk gained selection for NSW and played in the National Rugby Championships at Riverview. His try

scoring feats saw Joshua receive offers to trial with the national Under 20’s Seven’s team as well as a potential call up to the Australian Barbarians side taking on Tonga in Brisbane next week. The impact that you as a cohort have had at Holy Cross can best be summed up in an ancient Greek proverb, ‘A society grows great when others plant trees whose shade they shall never sit in’. Your exploits will long be remembered and the positive examples that you have set for your younger brothers at Holy Cross College will carry on for many years to come. Of course, Holy Cross and its staff cannot take all the credit for the manner in which you have grown as men, developed in your faith and matured as individuals during the past six years. Your parents and families have played the most significant role in educating you and getting you to this point. So thank you parents and families for the wonderful role you have played in raising your boys so well. It would also be remiss of me not to individually thank your HCT teachers for their continued support and guidance over the past few years. To Mr Mustapic, Ms Sabbagh, Mr Keogh, Ms Williams and Mr Whitty, my sincere thanks and gratitude for all that you have done.

this great place, never forget what this College has taught you and never stray from the fine men you have become. Beyond school, some of you will get what you wish for if you are prepared to put in the hard work. For others, it won’t come so easily. But remember what we have been saying to you all along. Never give up. Continue to strive to be the best person you can because in the end, you will accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Personally, I am very proud of who you have become, what you have done and the lives that you inevitably will lead. I hope that the memories you made in your time here at Holy Cross are kept with you throughout your voyage through life. You have created lifelong friendships and developed the attitudes and skills required to take on the world. I am confident that Holy Cross College has prepared you for all that life throws at you. To the class of 2018, thank you for all that you have done for me. I am proud of each and every one of you. Farewell and best wishes. Mr Andrew Gillies Year 12 Coordinator

After today the training wheels come off and you are set forth into the open world. As you branch out and begin life beyond

Year 12 Student Leaders Third Row Joshua Carr, Daniel Sykes, Cormac, Lavery, Kevin Peng, Anthony Pirrello Second Row Enrico Tarquinio, Tyler Fuata, Sosaia Teakaraanga, Joshua Fraser, Daniel Ianni, Tomas Hurst Front Row Garo Betchakjian, Mr Andrew Gillies (Year 12 Coordinator), Jake Papponetti, Mr Phillip Stewart (Principal), Coby Thomas, Mr Michael Reid (Assistant Principal), Benedict Tai

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Andrew Abdallah

Jack Adamson

Luke Ainis

Julian Aloe

Jarod Baker

Max Barnett

Jack Bell

Garo Betchakjian

Cooper Black

Christopher Borg

Klarenz Braune

Alexander Bruce

Julian Buffin

Jeremy Candas

Matthew Carnevale

Joshua Carr

Julian Carroll

Joseph Chidiac

Benjamin Cody

Jai Coghlan

Jordan Cunneen

Cameron Dalton

John Danson

Terrence Darma

Thomas De Caria

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Luka Farac

Rhyne Fong

Kaylum Franks

Joshua Fraser

Tyler Fuata

Harrison Gaskill

Nathan Georgaklis

Joseph Georges

Matthew Giuffre

Ethan Green

Lachlan Hall

Tomas Hurst

Leon Hutchinson

Daniel Ianni

James Jeffreys

Matthew Karjalainen

Joshua Killgallon

John Kolotau

Jonathan Koprivnjak

Trent Kurnoth

Cormac Lavery

Liam Macpherson

Lachlan Marquis

Nicholas Marquis

Lochlan McDermott

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Declan McManus

Oscar Mirow

Daniel Monardo

Simbarashe Mudimu

Massimo Murgida

Evans Ngitome

Adam Nisbet

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Jake Papponetti

Gianluca Pasquale

Kevin Peng

Joseph Peronace

Hamish Piirto

Anthony Pirrello

Adrian Poropat

Jesse Provan

Yashdeep Raniga

Edwin Reed

Johnathon Reid

Raphael Alexander Reyes

Liam Rice

Tyran Rotondo

Harrison Saba

Thomas Smith

Guillaume Stevelinck

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Caelan Swain

Daniel Sykes

Benedict Tai

Enrico Tarquinio

Sosaia Teakaraanga

Penisimani Teaupa

Coby Thomas

Christopher Tsang

Mason Ward

Cooper Warnock

James Wilson

Samir Zakhary

Joshua Zufferey

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Year 11 Report Rob Nehme Year 11 Coordinator

Thrive or Survive

his motto has very much unified the Class of 2019 as many have come together to take on the challenges that is the Preliminary HSC. It feels quite surreal that in 2014 I was Year 7 Coordinator as their high school journey commenced. I am now in the privileged position of working with these young men in their final year of schooling. Many teachers have commented through the years what a special group of individuals that make up this cohort. I believe it is their genuine gratitude and humbleness mixed with their integrity and honesty that makes them special. The students have been a source of pride to Holy Cross, showing many proud individual acts and performances ranging from the academic to the sporting and cultural domain.

The students have been a source of pride to Holy Cross, showing many proud individual acts and performances ranging from the academic to the sporting and cultural domain.

One of many highlights in Term 1 was the MCC Swimming Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Year 11 and Year 7 were in attendance as supporters and all present were blown out of the water with regards to the cheering and support by the boys from HCC. The evening showcased the pride and passion both year groups have for their school. Many Year 11 students lead the way uniting close to 250 students as one. The Senior Retreat in Term 3 was a great chance for us to come together as a group to discuss and discover our spirituality at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Vale. The theme ‘United we Stand’ allowed the students to begin their spiritual journey into their last year at the College. The students were not sure of what to expect throughout the four days but they went with open minds. We were blessed with wonderful facilities and accommodation and the students were impressed with the beautiful scenery at the site. The staff led by Mrs Rancic (REC) which included Mrs Jreige, Mr Kemp, Mr Hajjar, Mr Acosta, Mr Signorelli, Mr Capistrano, Mr Bryers and Mr Szafjanski, shared valuable time and experiences that allowed the students to understand life’s journey and the ups and downs that makes one resilient. We concluded retreat with workshops on leadership. College Principal, Mr Stewart spoke to the cohort about servant leadership after Mass which gave insight into the concept of giving back to the College. Each student who self-nominated for the position of school captain was asked to give an

impromptu one minute speech as to ‘why their peers should elect them to this prestigious position?’ The year group elected our Senior Leaders for 2018/2019 and a gifted and generous group of students now represent their cohort and the College. Captain Mitchell Papponetti and Vice-Captain (Faith) Johnny Lee Gabrael and Vice-Captain (Learning) Jordan Keeling and their team have the opportunity to leave a legacy for years to come. They are extremely proud of their school and feel privileged to have these positions bestowed upon them. Mitchell’s opening speech to the College centred around passion, pride and unity which reflects his feelings towards the maroon and gold. His motto “Be the change that you want to see in those around you” echoes his character and leadership style. Many Year 11 students accepted the challenge of competing at the MCC level on the sporting fields and courts, debating and public speaking in classrooms of a Friday night, charity and community work which included attending St Vincent de Paul Workshops. The Toiletries Drive and Christmas Hamper Appeals saw record donations offered by the College with Year 11 leading the way with their contributions. In the Co-curricular domain, Jordan Hill scored 28 tries for the U18 Australian Touch Football team, helping them to win the championship in Malaysia against New Zealand. His athleticism, speed and agility puts Jordan in a league of his own and will no doubt play an integral role in returning the MCC Touch A Grade trophy back home. Christian Cirino will represent the Australian Schoolboys soccer team on a tour of England, Ireland and Wales during January 2019. Playing for his country will be the absolute highlight of his sporting career and a huge thill for both himself and his family. He said competing at such an elite level is something he could have only ever dreamed of and now hopes to make a career out of the sport and play professionally. “To represent my country is an unreal feeling that I will cherish forever,” he said. “Not many people can say they have represented their country in sport so it’s a big achievement for me and for my family.” Sam Thompson attended the BMX

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Year 11 Report Victorian State Titles on 17 – 18 November in Warnambool, Victoria, riding for his new Team, Ace Race Australia. He backed up his efforts from last year taking out the win in the 14 – 29 years in the Retro Class. He also won the 16 Boys 20 inch Final with a come from behind win on the final straight. It was Sam’s first 20 inch State Title win and an awesome display of stamina and determination. In the classroom, the Year 11 students would all love to be seen as individuals but at the same time really strive for that feeling of belonging to a group, and realise the positive value of this collegiality. The changes they face in the coming months and years will see them rely heavily on the importance of their teachers, parents and friends. There is no question as the HSC approaches, the HCC bucket will need the contribution of one and all, in good times and in bad, and most importantly drive a competition that illustrates how much each person wants the prize of ‘no regrets’.

The changes they face in the coming months and years will see them rely heavily on the importance of their teachers, parents and friends.

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It would be remiss of me not thank the Year 11 HCT team for their time, support and attention of the students in their care - Mr Kemp, Mr Bryers (Mrs Jreige), Mr Acosta, Mr Hajjar and Mr Signorelli and Mr Capistrano. The bond you have built with your HCT class will no doubt help in times of pressure. The dignity of each student as a child of God is very much at the core of your Patrician teaching. To the parents – thank you for your constant support and reassurance. Your dedication to see your son develop into a man that is able to make the right decisions when you are not around reflects the trust you have in me and the College. Finally, to the students of Year 11, I would like to thank you for all your efforts this year. It has been a privilege to work closely with you and your leaders. It is hard to believe we are one term down and only have three terms to go. It is clear that many of you have stepped up to the plate, grasping what is required but also understand the journey has just begun. There are many hours of work ahead which will ultimately reflect your character and desire to succeed. Congratulations and good luck with your final chapter here at Holy Cross College, Ryde. Mr Rob Nehme Year 11 Coordinator

Year 11 Delany Third Row Dean Abi-Khattar, Matthew Carey, Zak Anderson, David Epuras, Liam Davis, Kevin Le, Liam Kawa Second Row Christian Cirino, Nathan Anson, Jackson Bursill, Luca Epuras, Kris Athanasiadis, Daniel Bonaventura, Francesco Dimento Front Row Isaiah Anic, Daniel Alcuri, Brendon Woodburn, Darcy van der Zalm, Christian Luksic, Tyrone De Vera, Daniel Calcara, Dougal Tsakalos-Stewart Year Coordinator Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Ryan Acosta (HCT Teacher)

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Jackson Hering, Connor Goggins, Jordan Hill, Connor Dorrian, Leon Gellen, Jayden Graziani, Alexei Dragun Thomas Gavros, Alessandro Jafari, Jonathan Green, Peter Ghidella, Buddy Hajje, Jaidyn Galanos, Michael Fiadino Jason Dingli, Joshua Fedele, Willis Gordon, Max Guanta, Ryan Gudmunson, John McGerty Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Joshua Bryers (HCT Teacher)

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Year 11 Fogarty Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Benjamin Pittaway, Tanaka Zhande, Ethan Orlich, Hugh Simpson, Ryan Todd Ryan Curtin, Lachlan Connor, Gabriel Murphy, Sam Thompson, Jeremy Parker Bailey Venardos, Aaron Kokkonen, Morgan Walker-Rafton, Matthew Worsley, Anthony Flevaras, Dion Teaupa Trent Duncombe, Eoin Marnell, Liam Mihos Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Jerome Capistrano (HCT Teacher)

Year 11 Gallagher Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Timothy Wooden, Andy Li, Jackson Kelly, Matthew Kosidlo, Aidan Michel Alex Macri, Adam Albanese, Karthik Nair, Kai Mirabito, Aaron Nordstrom Nicholas Natoli, Jackson Koreneff, Jake Kusto, Joseph Makram, Max Maci, Anthony Lo Ricco Benjamin Grundy, Dean Landas, Bryce Langford Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Paul Hajjar (HCT Teacher)

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Year 11 Hannigan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Jackson Stretton, Alexander Parry, Joshua Poole, Zachary Stanton, Ned Schasser, Dexter Santos Johnny Lee Gabrael, Benjamin Tchopourian, Pierce Rosman, Luke Smyth, Peter Renouf Kyle Sande, Markell Budge, Jacob Peters, Jakob Saville, David Teh, Trent Stanmore Sitiveni Tabua Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Richard Kemp (HCT Teacher)

Year 11 Phelan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Luke Lawrence, Cristian Capraro, Jordan Keeling, Alexander Bosilkovski, Dean Capraro Julius Camiller, Marcus Romeo, Jason Smyth, Zane Camroux, Mitchell Papponetti, Nathan Isaac Connor Oghlanian, Jordan Colasuonno, Christopher Mietzke, Uluaki Tuipulotu, Michael Abdallah, Matthew Tuhetoka, Michael Mato Sean Stellino Mr Rob Nehme (Year Coordinator), Mr Vince Signorelli (HCT Teacher)

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Year 11 Student Councillors Back Row Jackson Bursill, Tanaka Zhande, Jordan Keeling, Kevin Le, Mr Rob Nehme (Year 11 Coordinator) Front Row Jakob Saville, Buddy Hajje, Mitchell Papponetti, Darcy van der Zalm, Johnny Lee Gabrael, Alessandro Jafari

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Year 10 Report Jenna Belcastro Year 10 Coordinator

o say that this year has passed so quickly is an understatement. Each term seemed to pass faster than the one before and each week to be packed full of more opportunities and experiences.

As I reflect on 2018, I have many fond memories about Year 10. My first group outing with this cohort was at the College Swimming Carnival early in Term One. With an outstanding attendance rate and many larger than life personalities and the let’s have a go attitude I knew we would be in for a great day. I was so proud to see boys with varying swimming ability having a go, working together and encouraging each other to achieve. This particular cohort, is one with a wide range of skills and talents. From sportsmen to budding scientist, debaters to musicians, future tradesmen, tech savvy and the artistically creative. They certainly cover a wide range. All the while being young men of faith and demonstrating compassion for others. This was demonstrated through their extreme generosity during the Caritas Project Compassion-Lenten Appeal. It was humbling to see that one of the smallest groups in the College were able to raise the most funds to support people around the world in struggling communities. Our Pastoral sessions were based around the theme ‘Respect, Mateship & Tradition’. The boys engaged in thought and discussion about the idea of respect to self, others and property as well as relevant issues in the media. We were fortunate enough to have some Old Boys of the College take the time to talk about their time at the College and life since school. This gave Year 10 the opportunity to realise that they are part of a community that is so much bigger than them as a cohort. They are part of a community with rich traditions, important values and are part of a community that cannot be taken away from them. Activities Week saw Year 10 work together to achieve a common goal. They took part in the College’s Annual ‘Cross Fest’ Film festival where in small groups they created short films around the theme of memory. The final products were very different with each group having their own interpretation of the theme. This then was followed by a Camino walk from OLMC Waterloo to St Mary’s Cathedral and then Barangaroo. It gave students the opportunity to reflect, enjoy the company

of others and explore our city. While majority were completing these activities, we had a group of young men enter the workforce and learn some skills and give them some hands on experience in the construction industry. It was so pleasing to receive so many outstanding reports. Work Experience was a great success. For many of the boys, it cemented what they were aiming after school and for others, while they didn’t find an occupation they loved, they learnt new skills that can be used in life. We had such a wide range of occupations from Tradesmen to NSW Fire and Rescue, Mechanics, Accountants, Chiefs, Physiotherapists and so many more. The feedback from employers and the boys was very positive and full of new skills and lessons. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the dedicated staff members that worked with Year 10 during Holy Cross Talk (HCT) each day. Ms Victoria Keech, Ms Moya Sasala, Mr Nick Stanton, Mr Cameron Baird and Mr Sebastian Szafjanski. On behalf of Year 10 2018, thank you for your hard work, continued support and wellbeing conversations. It has certainly been a busy year and one that has highlighted the many abilities and talents of these young men.

On behalf of Year 10 2018, thank you for your hard work, continued support and wellbeing conversations.

To the young men leaving the College, I would like to wish you and your families all the best for the future and can’t wait to hear your stories of success. To the students continuing, I hope you enjoy a well deserved break and return ready to go in 2019. Ms Jenna Belcastro Year 10 Coordinator

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Year 10 Delany Third Row Luca Colacicco, Aiden Bell, Nicholas Halikiotis, Watisoni Bogiso, Joseph Rahme, Jesse Stewart-Meneses, William Masters, Harrison Sulkin Second Row Oscar Perlstone, Benjamin Mahoney, Mason Wheelhouse, Dylan Cowin, Joseph Bugeja, Jordan Tchorlian, Sebastian Koreneff Front Row George Kriezis, Samuel Hallewell, George Kushkarian, Andre Alba, Shaun Anson, Alexander Beatty, Riley Price, Daniel Fazzolari Absent Hayden Murray, Zayn Sluvinski-Wilkins Year Coordinator Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year Coordinator), Ms Victoria Keech (HCT Teacher)

Year 10 Dwyer Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Joseph Lavaki, Ivo Katinic, Oliver Andrews, Joseph Lister, Tapiwanashe Nyakudanga Karl Patrick Rebong, Vincent Di Donato, Eden Horne, George Giakoumakis, Santiago Montekio Brunet, Cougar Wheeler Geoffrey Fois, Stefan Moscarello, Max Phillips, Benjamin Crook, Angus Lochrin, Manav Sandhu, Johannes Surya Connor Gudmunson, Lachlan Nadile, Brandon Tumeth Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year Coordinator), Ms Moya Sasala (HCT Teacher)

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Year 10 Fogarty Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Jake Worrall, Anthony Sahagian, Jack Collins, Daniel Raymond, Joel Merchant, Stefan Vasilious Liam Varipatis, Cameron Piro, Rory Plummer, Tisaiah Fala, Matthew Voss, Jacob Tauia Ernest Cheng, Phillip Vecchio, Jesse Vine, Riley Dalton, Theodore Voutas, Jordan Sallustio, Salvatore Spano Indiana Jones, Antonio Mangolini Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year Coordinator), Mr Sebastian Szafjanski (HCT Teacher)

Year 10 Gallagher Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Nicholas Fierro, Thomas Brown, Jack Anderson, Daniel Wilson, Daniel Carroll, Finbar Gallagher, Joel McCarthy Ethan Vlahos, Kofi Ansah Maison, Zayne McKinley, Lochlin Fung, Christopher Piccolo, Andrew Parker Alexander Rizzo, Nicholas Gross, Angus Harper, Jack MacGillicuddy, Christian Belcastro, Adrian Lo Ricco, Krikor Demjirjian Jayden Davis, Krystian Mapapalangi Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year Coordinator), Mr Nicholas Stanton (HCT Teacher)

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Year 10 Hannigan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Jaden Fuata, Ben Barber, Dean-Lucas Efthimiou, James Biggin, Brendan Davis, Zayn Melhem, Jacob Lewis Hoyoung Lim, Dylan Harrison, Joshua Anderson, Jayden Lawandos, Luke Saleh, Jordan Wilson Gabriel Fong, Kirit Narayan, Raphael Fimmano, Danny Gabrael, Hayden Moujalli, Kristian Martinuzzo, Julius Barba Ewan Anderson, Alexander Antonis Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year Coordinator), Mr Cameron Baird (HCT Teacher)

Year 10 Student Councillors From Left Alexander Beatty, Kofi Ansah Maison, Joshua Anderson, Matthew Voss, Benjamin Crook, Ms Jenna Belcastro (Year 10 Coordinator)

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Year 9 Sean Craven Year 9 Coordinator

ear 9 is a year where our boys begin to mature into young men. As they mature, more is expected of them, both with the behaviour and work in the classroom. The year marks the first time there is choice in what subjects they do and as such they have a chance to exhibit some self direction in where they wish to go with their education. This can be both a time of apprehension and fear, but also a time of excitement for the boys. Students are also challenged to step outside their comfort zones particularly through the Year 9 Camp, in which the boys engage in some pretty challenging caving activities at Wee Jasper. In such a busy and demanding year our elected Councillors for the cohort were outstanding role models who will make great leaders for the whole school in the coming years. I would like to congratulate them for taking on their role with pride and supporting staff and students alike.

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Luke Brutto Samuel Pheeney Jack Callaghan Joseph Kalachian Giorgio Anastasiadis Taniel Betchakjian

What stands out with this particular year group is their diversity. The many and varied talents of the cohort continues to amaze me. We had students excelling in Science with the Titration team, chessmasters, world class sailors, talented footballers and everything in between. Many students have also participated in a number of extracurricular activities including Sport, Music, Creative Art and Debating. I would like to congratulate all those who represented the College in MCC teams and/or other sport representative teams, as well as those who represented the College in proudly in other extra-curricular pursuits such as in Chess tournaments and Titration competitions. I would also like to acknowledge the generous time given by those students who participated in Community Service Activities such as Works Day and Open Day. Other commitments that should be recognised include the Year 9 participants of the College Choir and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. To these boys I congratulate you on your commitment to College life and I encourage you to continue showing your support in the future. The sacramental and spiritual life of the College was also supported by Year 9 in a number of ways. Apart from attending whole school Masses, Year 9, with the guidance and support of

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HCT teachers, organised and took part in numerous Wednesday morning Masses. I would like to thank Brother Mark Ryan in particular for his effort in organizing the boys who played roles in the masses and for his continued spiritual guidance of our young men. Without a doubt the biggest event of the year was the Year 9 Camp. For many this was the most challenging school event they had been on. The camp was 3 nights and the boys endured some tough conditions. Camping in tents in extremely cold conditions was a wake up call for many, although the toughest component was the caving aspect. Pushing yourself into the dark unknown, armed only with a helmet and head torch took some real courage. Whilst tough at the time, I am sure the boys will look back on this event as one of their greatest achievements and highlights of their time at Holy Cross. The great year had with this cohort must be attributed to the outstanding support given to Year 9 by the College Community as a whole. In particular though, I would like to thank the efforts of the Year 9 HCT team, Miss Barrone, Mr Rafoo, Mr Cobb, Ms Kanta, Mr Lum and Mr Vesic who nurtured and supported the boys through a year of growth and development. I must also make mention of the outstanding parents of this year group. You have entrusted me with the care of your sons and your support of me and the College is truly appreciated. Lastly, to Year 9 2018, it has been my great honour and privilege to guide and support you over the past year. It has truly been a privilege to be handed such a great group of young men. Over the year I have had the pleasure of witnessing the immense growth in each one of you and I can truly say the year has been an extremely enjoyable one. I am so proud of the Patrician men you are growing to be, and I thank you for always supporting me in my role as your Year Coordinator. Mr Sean Craven Year 9 Coordinator

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Year 9 Delany Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Christopher Elkhoury, Fabian Pandzic, Wilkinson Papalii Afoa, Evan Ryper, Bowen Centellas, Luke Brutto, Michael Geddes Jeremy Leitch, Jacque Behjan, Michael Lopez, Zhi En Gabriel Lim, Min Seo Kim, Bailey Murphy, Liam Eadie Ali Manafikhi, Dylan Kim, Harrison Papadimitriou, Dylan Bentancur, Brody Howard, Kyle Ienco, Connor McBurney Elliot Cunningham, Marko Matek Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Ms Melissa Barone (HCT Teacher)

Year 9 Dwyer Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Matthew Lawrence, Liam Gordon, Luca Masi, Samuel Pheeney, Luke Dunstan, Liam McNeill, Luca Landini Max Van Es, Jack Alam, Julius Camilleri, Hamish Murphy, Daniel Bettridge, Deakin Antaw, Joshua Logiudice Joel Gutierrez, Koby Brown, Lee Chalon, Tyrese Phillips, Jeremiah Succar, Jay Kosmatos, Daniel Giuffre, Jiorgio Jafari Tully Kidman Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Mr Gregory Hayes (HCT Teacher)

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Year 9 Fogarty Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Casey Horne, Hamish Saba, Jake Thomas, Ryan Swain, Luke Shidiak, Anthony Brooks Kieran Stevelinck, Michael Krslovic, Jack Callaghan, Jack Brandhoj, Christian Pirrello, Aaron Vassallo Leonardo Stangio, Alexander Ghidella, Thomas Simmons, Harry Lim, Massimo Alcuri, Samuele Edwards Moro, Leo Thapa Tony Nader, Harrison Vella, Gavin Venardos Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Mr David Cobb (HCT Teacher)

Year 9 Gallagher Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Aren Migdisyan, Daniel Amato, Cohen Andrews-Webb, Calvin Spiers, Jack Karakasis, Vaka Aho, Izak Nel, Raffaele Dimento Ethan Marshall, Michael Matheos, Ethan Roche, Kaius Jones, Cassidy Keech, Adam Merzliakov, David Kuman Joshua Caporusso, Michael Gorman, Jaktar Degun, John-Luke El-Rahim Minjun Jo, Zachary Brown, Joseph Kalachian, Jordan Michas Nathan Elias Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Ms Sabnam Kanta (HCT Teacher)

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Year 9 Hannigan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Logan Mei, Lachlan Dick, Savinata Moala, Liam Fanto, Rocco Bruce Arce, Stefano Cincotta, Pablo Montekio Brunet Giancarlo Fuda, Jake Tonna, Harry Newhouse, William Riek, Ethan Lozevski, Julian Picciotta Luciano Casmiri, Luca Mulcahy, Aayush Maharaj, Angelos Phevos Kathreptakis, Nathan Rodda, Mesrop Manoukian, Jake Harris Giorgio Anastasiadis, James Shahen, Naatilopini Teaupa, Mr Benjamin Lum Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Mr Benjamin Lum (HCT Teacher)

Year 9 Phelan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Ben Skorin, Jaxson Rahme, Matthew Wilson, Patrick Zann, Bailey Ward, Noah Mirabito, Seamus Cronin Lucas Tulich, Harrison Cox, Daniel Gross, Harrison Cunneen, Daniel Georges, Michael Lorenti, Taniel Betchakjian Jordan Sande, Bailey Scanlon, Aaron Biggin, Nicholas Johnson, Harrison Reed, Finn Hurst, Lachlan Saville, Bebak Nejati Kobi Mills Mr Sean Craven (Year Coordinator), Mr Peter Vesic (HCT Teacher)

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Year 9 Student Councillors From Left Taniel Betchakjian, Joseph Kalachian, Samuel Pheeney, Luke Brutto, Jack Callaghan, Mr Sean Craven (Year 9 Coordinator)

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Year 8 Nikola Cvitkovic Year 8 Coordinator

he Year 8 cohort are a remarkable group who have grown both in size and stature. Term 1 was a very busy term with Horizons Night, the Swimming Carnival as well as the presentation of the elected SRC. The boys voted according to a criteria that was Patrician in its focus and the following boys were given the responsibility as SRC councillors for 2018:

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8 Delany - Daniel Ferretti 8 Dwyer – Robert Camer 8 Fogarty - Anthony Galluzzo 8 Gallagher – Luke Biasi 8 Hannigan – Dominic Princi 8 Phelan - Jonty Mirow

They have done a wonderful job this year always willing and able to help their HCT teacher. They have undertaken various roles such as serving at mass as well as leadership roles and responsibility for class events and organisation. The Swimming Carnival was a great day with many students participating in the Championship events along with the many other fun events that took place as part of the day. Year 8 is blessed with some talented swimmers who went on to represent the school at MCC level and the NSW State Championships. There are some wonderful students who are always keen to be a part of any event that the school is hosting. This was the case with the annual College Open Day as the boys were the tour guides for prospective families coming to the college. They showed great passion and knowledge about what a great school Holy Cross is and will be. Term 2 started with the Winter Sleepout where a number of students took up the task of sleeping rough for one night under the stars. The boys actually slept under fortresses of cardboard boxes inside the hall and a lot of fun was had by all. A key event for Year 8 which is a highlight for the year was the camp at Nepean Adventure Centre. It was a celebration of what great unity and teamwork can be achieved when everyone is working together. The year group were divided into groups outside of their normal comfort zone where they were then placed in different and confronting situations which required them to stop and listen and help each other. Events such as team high ropes and team building were initiatives more about problem solving as a team rather than simple physical challenges. The year group were excellent in their attitude and approach to each activity as well as making the most of being away with each other and having fun but growing at the same time.

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Following the challenge of camp and after one day of respite, the whole year group came together again to take part in Activities Day. It was an opportunity for all the groups again to work in small teams to demonstrate the skills they had developed from camp. The term finished with the Feast of Holy Cross and the recipient of the Holy Cross Award was announced. For Year 8, the winner was Anthony Galluzzo, a very worthy Patrician man. Anthony has quietly achieved and been involved in many areas of all that Holy Cross College co-curricular offers as well as being a respective and hardworking positive role model in class. As we reach the end of 2018 and the completion of Stage 4 of their high school education, for all students this has been a wonderful and rewarding challenge. There is still more to learn and places to go and see but it has been exciting to see the growth and change in these fine young men. The young men of Year 8 have certainly opened their minds and hearts to embrace change and challenges so that they can all move up together to commence the next exciting stage of their learning. A special thank you to the supportive and dynamic HCT team of Miss Taran Kaur, Miss Sabina Prodanovic, Mrs Caterina Tosh, Mrs Virginia Reeves, Mr Adam Rekrut and Mr Michael Byrne who always gave their professional best and developed a wonderful camaraderie in each HCT class. We are a special team and the students were very fortunate to have them for 2018. Mr Nikola Cvitkovic Year 8 Coordinator

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Year 8 Delany Third Row Kaid Niblock, Daniel Ferretti, Orlando Mattar, Luke Andriopoulos, Josip Orlovic, Tobias Martens, Manfred Besier, Lawrence Ashourian Second Row Vatche Makhitarian, Cameron Parr, John-Michael Farmakis, Lance Volpato, Jack Ecclestone, Cyrus Siraj, Tai Selwyn, Jamison Athanasiou Front Row Jacob Stevenson, Jack Fowler, Matthew Tzoukos, Adrian Cirino, Dante Lizzio, Jompol Phonpimai, Lachlan Howe, Alex Brown, Michael Lo Surdo Absent Dante Mattar Year Coordinator Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Ms Taranjit Kaur (HCT Teacher)

Year 8 Dwyer Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Gabriel Damas, Declan Cannon, Joshua Lander, Bill Kaczmarek, Thanis Economou, Robert McIntyre, Luca Morganti Ramon Reyes, Rhys Lenzi, Lachlan Glassock, Matthew Giurguis, Ishaan Jivani, Alexander Tierney Liam Bruce, Dominic Leonard, Cameron Armstrong, Anthony Lambrakis, Blake Hutcheon, Marc Portero, Patrick Gatt Robert Camer Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Miss Sabina Prodanovic (HCT Teacher)

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Year 8 Fogarty Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Carter Provan, Angus Cosgrove, Maxwell Masters, Angus Hall, Zane Watson Jonathan Crook, Steven Kriezis, Samir Makary, William Trahanas, Ryan Field, Max Perlstone Calum Byrne, Jackson Mietzke, Zac Syron, Nathan Vasiliou, Tobi Swain, Luke Armitage-Masi, Anthony Galluzzo Matthew Lo Surdo, Lucas Nadile Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Mrs Caterina Tosh (HCT Teacher)

Year 8 Gallagher Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Christian Fernandez, Maxwell Braham, Lorenzo Pavan, Corey Bosze, Max Paananen, Michael Kelechian Matthew Pozzobon, Tevita Aho, Aryan Hadi, Fergus Pullin, Alessandro Lacalandra, Cyrus Govekar, Hamilton Winley Massimo Sanna, Ramone Chahine, Giovanni Mesiti, Frazer Renu, Daniel Jacobs, Luke Biasi, Thomas Lander, Malakai Latilevu Luke Abilba, Zachary Edwards Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Miss Rose Carruthers (HCT Teacher)

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Year 8 Hannigan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Marc Casa, Luca Screpis, Matthew Bejjani, Roman Jacobs, Thomas Economos, Michael Papandony Dominic Princi, Bryan Fuentes, Nathan Tsui, Max Mastrodomenico, Samiuela Moala, Adam Faithful, Benjamin Siebert Michael Raiti, Luke Franklin, Noah Darby, Michael Gabrael, Marco Mesiti, Declan Taing, Luka Lozevski, Joseph Di Cara Rubin Bryan, Benjamin Tejo-Natoli Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Mrs Virginia Reeves (HCT Teacher)

Year 8 Phelan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Keenan Lawandos, Maximus Davies, Maximilian Parry, Kaito Saliba, Thomas Duckworth Noah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Luke Trajkovic, Jiahao (William) Yang, Jonty Mirow, Cooper Wheelhouse, Dante Zakaria Nicholas Vine, Kian Jafari, Luca Fierro, Dylan Bunting, Dylan Robinson, William Frawley, Samuel Betchakjian Jacob Belcastro, Joseph Lafaitele, Kane Tonna Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year Coordinator), Mr Michael Byrne (HCT Teacher)

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Year 8 Student Councillors From Left Anthony Galluzzo, Luke Biasi, Jonty Mirow, Daniel Ferretti, Dominic Princi, Mr Nik Cvitkovic (Year 8 Coordinator)

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Year 7 Michael Menniti Year 7 Coordinator

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

his famous quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is an apt metaphor for the exciting adventure which our newest additions to Holy Cross College embarked upon at the start of 2018. While their first day may have been very daunting and filled with trepidation, it did not take these new additions to Holy Cross College long to learn that the path to successfully surviving their first year of high school would be achieved by taking one careful step at a time. So it was that on Tuesday 30th January 2018 this new group of eager young Patrician men took their first step of what would prove to be a challenging, yet rewarding, journey that is the transition from primary to secondary education. What struck me about this cohort in the first few weeks of their journey was the way in which they fully engaged themselves in the life of the College. Interactions between each other and their teachers, both in the classroom and on the playground, were abundant from the early stages. Each boy went from being timid and nervous in the beginning to brimming with confidence as they became more familiar with their surroundings and grew comfortable as they began to understand the day-to-day operations of Holy Cross College. Indeed the issues of finding classrooms and reading timetables lasted a seemingly very short period of time - perhaps the shortest I have encountered with a Year 7 group before.

What struck me about this cohort in the first few weeks of their journey was the way in which they fully engaged themselves in the life of the College.

The themes for Year 7 in 2018 were Maturity, Respect and Participation. Each student was challenged at our first year assembly to act maturely and responsibly, acting as men rather than boys. They were also expected to show respect to peers, staff and the College infrastructure while contributing as much as they could to the extracurricular and co-curricular life of the College. Together with the themes, our motto for 2018 was â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be all you can be and make a difference to the worldâ&#x20AC;?. Each student was encouraged to make an impact not just within their own lives, but in the lives of others, on a daily basis through random acts of kindness no matter how great or small - to see the face of Christ in everyone they meet. The traditional Year 7 Camp held in Week 2 of Term 1 was a great way for the boys to form new friendships and overcome difficult challenges in an ideal setting. Activities such as Rock Climbing and Raft Building promoted teamwork which enabled

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the boys to get to know each other, while other initiatives such as the Tri Jump and Giant Swing taught the boys some valuable life lessons in how to overcome adversity. Without doubt one of the most popular events on the Year 7 calendar, it once again left the boys with a plethora of wonderful memories which they will cherish for many years to come. Following Camp, the boys returned to school with a renewed vigour and enthusiasm, ready to tackle anything. They dived into their learning with interest, thriving as their knowledge escalated exponentially across six KLA areas - ACE (incorporating Religious Education, History and English), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Science, Mathematics, Technology and Music. Before too long students were receiving and completing their first assessment tasks, learning that time management, getting started early and understanding the task were critical to achieving a successful outcome. I was very impressed with the quality of work that was being submitted given many of the boys had never experienced this kind of assessment procedure before. Along with their learning the students involved themselves in a number of events and activities that Holy Cross had to offer. These included the Year 7 Mass which coincided with Ash Wednesday, the College Opening Mass, feeder school visits with College Principal Mr Stewart, the Patrician Induction Day, Target Setting Day, and of course the College Swimming Carnival.

Each student was encouraged to make an impact not just within their own lives, but in the lives of others, on a daily basis through random acts of kindness no matter how great or small - to see the face of Christ in everyone they meet.

The College Open Day, always a hallmark event for the College, was the first compulsory event for the boys outside of school time. With each student looking exemplary in his full winter uniform, the boys did a terrific job showing prospective parents of future students what the College had to offer. Questions were answered and information was given as parents were brought up to speed on the endless opportunities that Holy Cross has to offer, with many commenting on the impressive job done by the Year 7 boys. The MCC Swimming Carnival was another compulsory event which really demonstrated to the boys the wonderful spirit that exists at Holy Cross as they, together with the Year 11 students, cheered on our swimmers to an impressive result. I was so proud of the attendance and involvement of each student at both of these events which demonstrated their commitment to the life of the College. Before too long our Student Councillors for each HCT class were chosen. By now the students had gained a better understanding of each other and were given the responsibility of voting for a peer who they thought could represent their HCT class, and the year group, impressively in 2018. As a result the following students were selected:

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7 Delany – George Srour 7 Dwyer – Luca Agostino 7 Fogarty – Diego Bentancur 7 Gallagher – Adam Pollicina 7 Hannigan – Adrian Gulumian 7 Phelan – Deakin Reed

I wish to thank each of the boys above who fulfilled their roles brilliantly throughout the year, assisting their HCT teachers and myself with dedication and proficiency. Year 7 were very fortunate in 2018 to have a number of guest speakers attend the College to inform them about a number of issues. John Coutis, a man who himself has faced and overcome considerable adversity in his life including having his legs amputated at the age of 18, kept the boys engaged with a series of moving personal stories. Each story inspired the students to overcome obstacles in their own lives, set goals for themselves, and do what they love regardless of the circumstances. His message of resilience remained with the boys for weeks, with many still talking about the visit much later on. Brainstorm Productions attended Holy Cross to educate the students about Cyberbullying and this was further reinforced when Senior Constable Deb Chrystal from Gladesville Police visited soon after, giving the boys a legal perspective on the topic. The English Department also kindly arranged a series of workshops run by Bell Shakespeare and Poetry in Motion which enhanced the boys’ language skills. NRL referee Ben Cummins was yet another special guest who addressed the boys about respect and sportsmanship while also giving advice on how to overcome challenges that they may be faced with in Year 7. He also offered some career advice for those who might be interested in a career as an NRL referee in years to come. As the year progressed, Year 7 continued to involve themselves in a range of College events including the Mother’s Day Mass

and High Tea, Back to Parish Day, Winter Sleepout and House Masses. The Athletics Carnival was very well attended with participation and enthusiasm levels at their maximum as the boys gave their all in each event. The Year 7 and 8 Dance, hosted by the Senior Leaders, was a popular event as the boys got to mingle with female students from Domremy College and Marist Sisters Woolwich. Activities Week was a huge success with students engaging in a series of fun and educational workshops that tied into their studies. Activities included a Camino religious walk through the city, Medieval Day, excursion to Taronga Zoo and Claymation Day. In addition, a school-based Activity Day saw students participate in Music workshops, trivia competitions, and complete their Target Intervention Interviews. All in all it was a great week for both staff and students. Feast of Holy Cross Day was yet another highlight with each boy thoroughly enjoying the events on the day including the College Mass, award presentations, shared lunch, Buckets Cup and talent show. The prestigious Feast of Holy Cross Award for Year 7 was awarded to Aidan McNeill - a deserved recipient whose services to the College in 2018 were many and varied. The College Walkathon was another event which proved a hit with the boys. Once again attendance levels were terrific as students not only raised significant funds to assist with the development of building projects at the College, but took the time to get their step count up while enjoying the company of their peers on what turned out to be a perfect day. One of the most satisfying aspects of Year 7 this year was their generosity towards fundraising events. Aside from the Walkathon, the cohort helped raised close to $600 during Activities Week which was donated to the Buy-a-Bale campaign to assist our drought-stricken farmers. A further $800 was raised following the mini-fete planned and run by the boys, with money raised going to the Delany Foundation. Finally, contributions to the St Vincent de Paul Winter and Christmas Appeals were outstanding with multiple washing baskets being filled to the brim to help those in need. When called upon these boys and their families demonstrated wonderful generosity and compassion - Patrician charism upon which this College is built. On the sporting field there was no shortage of Year 7 students who represented the College in the MCC competition. There were significant representation from the cohort in the Holy Cross Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics teams, with some going on to higher honours including Metropolitan Catholic Colleges and Combined Catholic Colleges representation. A smaller number of students also represented Holy Cross in Golf and Squash. It was in team sports however where Year 7 really stepped up, with a number of boys making teams in Rugby League, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis and Touch Football. While no premierships were won in the MCC Winter competition it was very pleasing to see the 13A and 13B Rugby League teams, along with the Under 13A Football team, make it through to the semi-finals. It fills me with great pride to see so many Year 7 boys put their hand up to trial for these teams throughout the year and were willing to have a go regardless of the outcome. By immersing themselves in such opportunities it only served to enhance their experience of being a student at Holy Cross.

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Year 7 Report While the efforts of Year 7 on the sporting field are to be admired so are the deeds of our young men who involved themselves in the various co-curricular activities. A number of boys gave up their Friday afternoons and evenings to take part in our Chess, Debating and Public Speaking competitions. Quite often it was the same boys spread across each of the three endeavours, which showcased the wonderful talent we have in these fields. It was a pleasure watching these boys compete with a number of impressive victories secured along the way. Year 7 also had a number of students involved in the College Band and Choir which experienced great success throughout 2018, including winning First Prize at the Ryde Eisteddfod and Granny Smith Festival. I look forward to seeing these students continue to offer their talents to the College for many years to come. Year 7 are to be commended for the way in which they conducted themselves during times of testing and examinations. For many this was a new experience and the completion of NAPLAN tests, along with the sitting of endof-semester examinations was carried out with smooth precision and efficiency. This is credit not only to the staff who ran them, but also to the boys who showed great maturity while demonstrating the ability to follow instructions with admirable consistency. The submission of assessment tasks on the whole was very impressive and this positive approach to their academic studies bodes well for the future. During the year students have been recognised for their academic achievements, including the Target Awards Assembly attended by parents which saw two-thirds of the year group obtain a certificate for their achievement. The annual Prize Giving night also recognised academic excellence with 29 students receiving an award for either placing in a subject or an achievement award for consistent effort and hard work throughout the year. Special mention goes to James Green who was awarded Dux of Year 7 obtaining first place in Mathematics and Science, second place in PDHPE, ACE and Technology, while also receiving an achievement award for Music - a wonderful accomplishment.

In closing there are many people to thank for their tireless efforts throughout 2018 in ensuring that Year 7 had a smooth transition. First and foremost are the Year 7 HCT team consisting of Mrs Casa (Dwyer), Ms Blaine (Delany), Mrs Chapman (Gallagher), Mr Fairgrieve and Miss Carruthers (Fogarty), Mr Sands (Hannigan) and Mrs Harrington (Phelan). The support each of these staff members gave both the student body and I from the beginning is immeasurable, and I am indebted to them for their work, both inside and outside the classroom. I also wish to thank the Year 7 teaching team who put in many hours of hard work to ensure Year 7 were engaged in the classroom and that learning took place every minute of every lesson. College Counsellor, Ms Gooley, has also played a large role in assisting me with students who found the challenges of transition a little more difficult than others, and her calmness and reassurance with these boys was greatly appreciated. The support of parents and guardians throughout the year has also been pivotal in ensuring that each boy has never felt alone during their first year at Holy Cross. The relationship between teacher, student and parent/guardian is the foundation to ensuring the success of the child and I believe that this strong bond has helped Year 7 flourish this year. The biggest thanks, however, go to the students themselves. I have thoroughly enjoyed assisting them with their transition this year, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know each and every student on a more personal level. Not every student found the change easy but I believe that together as a community we have tackled the issues head on, giving the boys confidence going into Year 8. It gives me great pleasure to be taking this year group through into 2019 where I will be their Year Coordinator once again, providing me with the opportunity to continue helping them grow and develop, and to bring out the best in them. I believe this cohort have a lot of potential and so much to offer Holy Cross, and I cannot wait to see what the next chapter holds for this group of fine young Patrician men. Â Mr Michael Menniti Year 7 Coordinator

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Year 7 Delany Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Jonah Watson, George Srour, Rory Davison, Nicholas Carey, Jack Bowen Kalan Gates, Alexander King Orsborn, Jayden Gronau, Ethan Romagos, Devaditya Sen, Peter Ypermachou Jordan Ienco, Dylan Loneragan, Bradley Calleija, Nicholas Saad, Nicholas Perrone, William Morgan, Levi Moon Jesse Close, Jacob Taranto Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mrs Janine Blaine (HCT Teacher)

Year 7 Dwyer Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Jeremy McCarthy, Jack Woods, Darcy Fletcher, Fletcher Hardwicke, Daniel Bruce, Daniel Moore Aksh Bhardwaj, Lachlan Petrie, Damien Lawrence, Luca Agostino, William Back, Adriano Capraro Jacob Ayoub, Ryan McNeill, Kristijan Katinic, Eamon Lewis, Angelo Longo, Marc Iacullo, James Kelly Xabi Marnell Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mrs Daniella Casa (HCT Teacher)

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Year 7 Fogarty Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Lucas Tchorlian, Nathan-Marc Warner, Tate Anderson, Jaii Robertson, Finn Connor, Samuel Sutton George Nassif, Tyler Mei, Sebastian Ozbenian, James Green, Harry Phillips, Andreas Tsintarakis Kristian Juanson, Diego Bentancur, Joel Bonaventura, Hamish Gordon, Luke Lochrin, Thomas Scott, Aidan McNeill Konstantinos Moananu, Mr Michael Fairgrieve Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mr Michael Fairgrieve (HCT Teacher)

Year 7 Gallagher Third Row Second Row Front Row Year Coordinator

Luke Chiotellis, Tom Hutcheson, Joshua Beattie, Bailun Purea, Levon Ozbenian, Morgan Cox Aram Keshishian, Riley Turkal, Jordan Dunn-Reupena, Alistair Logan, Bevan Reed, Emmanuel Matheos Max Hawkins, Shyan Govekar, Amirali Shojaei, Luke Mugridge, Adam Pollicina, Ryan Baldwin, Elijah Chahine Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mrs Veronica Chapman (HCT Teacher)

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Year 7 Hannigan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Phoenix Markham, Dean Scuderi, Lomond Stevenson, Cooper Roche, Cameron McCarthy, Mackenzie Kurtz-Marshall, Rocky Costa Lachlan Bell, Liam Wentsel-Hazell, Wyman Lui, Liam Perkins, Joshua Montebello-Rapicano, Bronson Ward Thomas Stillianesis, Jordan Sing, Daniel Peters, Adrian Gulumian, Flynn Berry, Angus Gobran, Garry Young Liam Byers Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mr Paul Sands (HCT Teacher)

Year 7 Phelan Third Row Second Row Front Row Absent Year Coordinator

Zachary Zann, Jacob Tanbouz, Daniel Grantham, Liam Wilson, Deakin Reed, Aidan Mirabito William Mather, Noah Tanti, Patrick Cummins, Jacob Rodda, Caelan Orlich, Jack Panganis Tomas Lozevski, Nik Daniel, Kevork Demirjian, Julian Perugini, Jackson Kent, Jake Jones, Orlando Murillo Jacob Bryan Mr Michael Menniti (Year Coordinator), Mrs Philippa Harrington (HCT Teacher)

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Year 7 Student Councillors From Left Diego Bentancur, Adam Pollicina, Deakin Reed, George Srour, Luca Agostino, Adrian Gulumian, Mr Michael Menniti (Year 7 Coordinator)

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Curriculum Reports Holy Cross College, Ryde

English Report Victoria Keech Leader of Learning - English

Another busy year of English has come and nearly gone for Holy Cross College. Our newest students have immersed themselves in the world of voice in their ACE classes, using their iPads to create engaging and authentic content based on their units of work. Year 9 and 10 were involved in the Shakespeare Carnival in Term One, which was run by the Sport for Jove Theatre Company. They selected and performed a scene from Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet to an audience of their peers. It was fabulous to witness boys (who usually

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turn their nose up at the ‘Bard’s’ work), present powerful scenes about conflict and ambition with real conviction. The students were assisted in their preparation for this activity by the Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company and by the Creative and Performing Arts Unit of Sydney Catholic Schools who both came to the school to work with students, helping them to understand the universal themes and messages of Shakespeare’s work and why they still appeal to us today.

Our NAPLAN results for 2018 were the strongest the school has secured for some years and it is exciting to see that our Thank God It’s Writing program and reading intervention programs have paid dividends in strengthening the work of our students. These programs will continue in 2019 stronger than ever.

Across the year students have viewed performances from the Poetry in Action team, teaching the boys about the power of poetry to convey common themes, the power of fact in a posttruth world and the power of satire to cut through the 24/7 spin-cycle of social media hype and hyperbole.

In Term 3 two teams of students from 7-10 participated in the Write a Book in a Day Challenge. This challenge involved the boys creating a book for students who spend long periods of time in hospital receiving treatment for cancer and other childhood diseases to read, to alleviate their boredom. The students arrived at 7.45am and worked together on their book for 12 hours, writing and illustrating an Australian story that included some quirky animals, strange locations and quintessentially Australian vocabulary.

As this report goes to print the junior school is finalising their assessment in English. It was heartening to see how confidently our Year 10 students rose to the challenge of a Viva Voce examination to present their understanding of the hero’s journey story structure in a film of their own choice. The feedback from this task was positive and we look forward to next year’s presentations. Year 9 and 7 will be completing formal examinations of Semester Two’s work and Year 8 are composing a range of text types about The Honey Spot, written by Indigenous author and playwright, Jack Davis. Our new year 12 students are immersing themselves in the work of Kenneth Slessor and how his poetry reflects the breadth and wealth of human experiences. They will be presenting a TED-style talk to present their findings. In 2019 students will explore texts from Australian, international and historical composers, continuing their studies of the new syllabuses in Stage 6 English. We are very proud of the effort all students have put into their English studies in 2018 and we can’t wait to see what their efforts and achievements will produce next year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the English teaching faculty for their hard work and diligence this year. The results of our students are a reflection of your own dedication and professional expertise and it is a privilege to lead you in these endeavours. Ms Victoria Keech Leader of Learning - English

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Mathematics Report Paul Hajjar Leader of Learning - Mathematics

t is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to share with you our continued success stories in Mathematics throughout 2018.

2017 finished on a high with our HSC results. We witnessed a record number of Band 4, 5 and 6’s across the General, Mathematics and Extension 1 courses. I am pleased to announce that these results represented our best performance since taking over the leadership role in 2010 with above average performances across the board. Our HSC results in summary Course

State Average

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Extension 2 E4

34%

100%

Extension 1 Band 5-6

82%

100%

Mathematics Advanced Bands 5-6

76%

100%

Mathematics General Bands 4-6

51%

68%

The following boys are to be congratulated for their results

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Teachers, especially in the Mathematics, Extension and the higher General Mathematics class will provide modelling and strategies on performing higher band HSC style questions in class on a regular basis. Records of questions used should be kept.

Our Numeracy Naplan results, again this year, were very pleasing. Our results showed significant growth from Year 7 to Year 9. Continual work programs centred on working mathematically in Year 8 is having the desired effect. This year, 108 students were invited to enter the Australian Mathematics Competition. Only nine students received Participation certificates, sixty two Proficiency certificates, thirty three Credit certificates and four Distinction certificates. All boys are to be congratulated on their performance, but special congratulations must go to:

Course

Name

Award

Year

1st

2nd

3rd

Extension 2

Marcus Indorato

Band E4

Samuel Sutton

Daniel Moore

Kevork Demirjian

Lachlan Glassock (Distinction)

DanielPerretti

Marc Portero

Giorgio Anastasiadis (Distinction)

Mineso Kim

Hamish Saba

Hoyoung Kim (Distinction)

Zayne McKinley

Lochlin Fong

Trent Stanmore (Distinction)

Jeremy Parker

Aidan Michel

Extension 1

Marcus Indorato

Band E4

Extension 1

Eric Rodriguez

Band E4

Mathematics Advanced

Eric Rodriguez

Band 6

Mathematics General

Lawrence Cole

Band 6

Mathematics General

Jack Ecclestone

Band 6

Mathematics General

Christian Fernandez

Band 6

Mathematics General

Simon Monhem

Band 6

This year we took part in a Sydney Catholic Schools Inner Western Region KLA Implementation Plan based on informed data from our HSC results. Five goals in the project were implemented. The work carried out by Andrew Laming from SCS was remarkable. Andrew worked very closely with Mr Sean Craven and Dr Jatin Chand in particular, this term. Great expectation moving forward into 2019 will see the students benefit significantly from what has been learnt. Strategies included-

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Revising processes for course selection. The conducting of formative assessment tasks at the conclusion of each unit of work looking more closely on how to move students from Bands 5 to 6. The establishment of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria. The provision of ongoing meaningful feedback.

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This year we welcomed several new members of staff into the Mathematics Department. Unfortunately, Ms Melissa Barone who was on a one year contract will not be with us in 2019. She is wished all the best in her future endeavours. In Term Four, Dr Jatin Chand joined the team at Holy Cross on a permanent basis. He brings with him many years of experience both in the business world and in the field of education. We say goodbye to Mr Keith Rugg, Ms Moya Sasala and Mr Richard Kemp from the department, also.

In Term Four, Dr Jatin Chand joined the team at Holy Cross on a permanent basis. He brings with him many years of experience both in the business world and in the field of education.

In closing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sincerely thank our dedicated teachers within the Mathematics faculty. The hours of preparation both at school and at home often goes unnoticed. Giving of their time during lunch, after school and during holidays to help your child should not simply be taken for granted. Teachers these days are on call 24/7 with increasing demands and expectations being placed on them from the SCS, universities, TAFE colleges, business, parents and the like.Â I would like to personally thank them for their support in helping me run the department and their contribution to what has been a very successful year. To you the parents I say thank you yet again. Your honest concern, interest and faith in allowing us the privilege of educating your son here at Holy Cross, in the tradition of the Patrician Brothers, does not go unnoticed.

For those leaving we wish you all the best in your future endeavours and for those returning we await your return in 2019 for what is hoped to be our best year yet. Mr Paul Hajjar Leader of Learning - Mathematics

Your honest concern, interest and faith in allowing us the privilege of educating your son here at Holy Cross, in the tradition of the Patrician Brothers, does not go unnoticed.

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HSIE Report Paul Sands Leader of Learning - HSIE

here have been two areas of focus this year in HSIE. Firstly, the implementation of the Stage 6 Ancient and Modern History syllabus and, continuing the extension of Authentic Learning experiences in Stages 4 to 6.

In Year 7, the topics within this year are designed to give a broad introduction to the study of Ancient and Medieval History. In Year 7 the History component of ACE looked at ‘What is History?’ with a focus on the Indigenous history of Australia starting with an inquiry into ‘Mungo Man’ from south-central New South Wales. China and Ancient Egypt were studied, the latter as part of the integrated ‘Egyptomania!’ study. Our authentic learning experiences were the Medieval Day incursion. This was an enjoyable and educational mix of Medieval culture and experiencing the fun of a Court Jester, conducted by Rampant Productions. We also connected with our Patrician heritage when we visited the Field of Mars Cemetery where many of our Patrician Brothers rest to conduct fieldwork during Activities Week. Geography is studied in Year 8. This important subject has an emphasis on the student being the ‘investigative geographer’, sourcing their own information and drawing conclusions from their investigations, corroborating and confirming their findings with other groups and their teachers. Our mandatory fieldwork experience was at Long Reef on Sydney’s northern beaches. Topics studied in Geography this year were, Landscapes and Landforms, Place and Liveability, Water in the World and Interconnections. Commerce is a great subject that is commenced as an elective in Year 9. A highlight of the year is the Market Day. In this authentic learning experience Students, in groups, from businesses that develop a product, market the product and sell their goods to the College community. Congratulations to Mrs Harrington and Mr Baird for their work on this fun and challenging project. In Year 10 the boys undertook an authentic experience in Political Involvement. Again, this is a practical task where students form parties, develop policies, stand for election and conduct sessions of parliament. The Year 8 boys elect their Year 10 candidates as a way of involving more than just the Commerce class. Congratulations to Mr Rekrut and Mr Baird who led the initiative. Commerce is a great introduction to the study of a number of HSIE subjects later in Stage 6. Stage 5 HSIE is semesterised. For the first half of the year boys study Geography then change to History in July. History saw the continuation of the Australian History Curriculum in Year 9 and Year 10.

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Year 9 Geography students studied Sustainable Biomes and Human Wellbeing. Again, as in Stage 4, the Stage 5 syllabus has an emphasis on students investigating their world. Year 10 continued to implement the new syllabus. I thank my committed Stage 5 team of teachers; Mrs Casa, Mrs Harrington, Ms Carruthers, Mr Baird, Mr White, Mr Fairgrieve, and Mr Rekrut who have mastered new courses, bringing their own expertise to bear in their education of their students. Also offered in Stage 5 is Elective History conducted currently by Mrs Casa in Year 9 and Mrs Blaine taking her class through to Year 10. This course is very broad and is best tailored to the interest of the students in the class. It is an opportunity to explore aspects of history that are not treated in the other classes. Both teachers created an innovative, creative and challenging programs of study for their students. Students who study Elective History usually go on to be the top students in Stage 6 History. Ancient History is a popular choice. Many boys say that they were inspired by their teachers back in Year 7 to choose this subject. Archaeology and the causes and effects of ancient battles, the lifestyles of a range of ancient peoples, famous personalities are covered in the course. Mr Cvitkovic’s Year 11 class studied a range of cultures and personalities from the ancient world. This course was one of which studied a new syllabus this year. Business Studies is a natural extension of Commerce. The ins and outs of running a business and many other aspects of the economy attract students to this course Like Commerce; Business Studies lends itself to Authentic Learning experiences. All Business Studies and Commerce students compete in the Australian Stock Exchange Share-market Game. This experience is also open to all students at the College. My thanks go to Mrs Harington and Ms Jang teaching the Preliminary HSC course and Ms Williams and Mr Baird taking responsibility for our Year 12 students. Economics takes a more mathematical look at the Australian and world economy. The global market is prominent in this subject, where our students are expert at deciphering the market reports at the end of the news each night. Who better to teach this subject than Mrs Harrington with her extensive background in banking and marketing to reinforce the content she delivers.

Geography made a return to the College with a sizeable number of students choosing to study this rich and practical subject. This course requires double the amount of practical fieldwork of any HSIE subject. Mr Baird shared his considerable enthusiasm and knowledge in this area from which our students derive great benefit. Legal Studies also builds on a number of concepts introduced in Commerce. Aspects of the Australian legal system and international law are examined in depth throughout this stage. I was fortunate to teach the Preliminary HSC course and Mr Baird stepping up to complete the HSC Legal Studies course this year. Modern History looks at international events from the 19th in Year 11, and 20th century in Year 12. Many people and events that we are familiar with are covered in great depth. Historical debates are played out in class and a number of the ‘what ifs’ of history are considered. Mr White commenced the new syllabus with a large group of Year 11 students. My students and I worked together through the last delivery of the old syllabus in Modern History.

Human Society and Its Environment is a subject area we all study and will continue to study and enjoy, in some way, all our lives.

Our final Stage 6 course is Work Studies. This one unit course enables our students to gain practical experience in what joining the workforce involves and prepares them in a unique way for life beyond school. Mr Rekrut brings a wealth of his experience to this subject. Our College is blessed with enthusiastic teachers many of whom are specialists in their field. I am, as are your sons, very fortunate to have a group of teachers who truly work as a team, from the teachers who teach Year 7 and 8 ACE. My specialist teachers of History, share their insights and enthusiasm with all their classes from Year 7 right through to Year 12. In Geography your son’s teachers continue to inspire their students with their experience of travel and teaching in different parts of the world. In the more commercial areas, the vast experience my specialist team serve your sons very well and prepare the boys completing their HSC in a way that is difficult to match. I am confident that this year our goals have been achieved in implementing the new syllabus in Ancient and Modern History in Stage 6, as well as providing truly Authentic Learning experiences to all students who study Human Society and its Environment. Human Society and Its Environment is a subject area we all study and will continue to study and enjoy, in some way, all our lives. Mr Paul Sands Leader of Learning - HSIE

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Science Report Jerome Capistrano Leader of Learning – Science

he 2017 HSC Science results affirmed the combined hard-work and dedication of both the Science teachers and the students. Holy Cross attained some of the best Science results the College has achieved in some time. In light of these impressive results, a big goal for the Science department in 2018 was to continue engaging our students in the scientific process, and to continue instilling interest and curiosity in the young men of the College. 2018 involved the implementation of the new Stage 6 Syllabus for Year 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with the focus on inquiry questions and depth studies. The Science department also revamped our Year 7-10 teaching programs and assessment tasks, ensuring the embedding of a range of engaging activities and experiments, more opportunities to use technology, clear learning intentions and opportunities for differentiation. The delivery of these new programs has received very positive feedback from both the students and teachers. This year also saw the introduction of the STEM elective in Year 9. Under the guidance of Mr Bryers, the students applied scientific, mathematical and technological principles to a range of projects including building an operational robot, as well as the construction of a model aircraft. The Science laboratories were re-fitted with gas taps. As a result, the Science Department was able to re-introduce the use of the Bunsen burners which allowed our students to conduct experiments requiring heat in an authentic way. Students attended a range of excursions to further enhance their understanding of the scientific principles covered in the classroom:

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Year 7 visited Taronga Zoo to apply their understanding of animal classification. Year 8 attended a joint Science/ACE excursion to study the ecosystem and land formations at Collaroy. Year 9 STEM attended a workshop at the Powerhouse Museum to gain experience in coding and programming. Year 11 Biology studied the dynamics in a mangrove ecosystem at Bicentennial Park. Year 12 Chemistry visited ANSTO to learn about the production and use of radioisotopes. Year 12 Biology went to the Museum of Human Disease in UNSW to view diseased organs and study the causes and symptoms of various diseases. Year 12 Physics attended a Kickstart workshop at the University of Sydney to get hands-on experience with the investigation requirements of the syllabus.

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to complete various workshops aimed at developing understanding through hands-on activities in the fields on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The College entered two competitions organised by the NSW Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) to provide our students with the opportunity to engage with real world chemistry. Under the guidance of Br Mark, the Holy Cross Titration team competed in this year’s NSW Titration Competition at Macquarie University. A select group of Year 8 students were also given the opportunity to challenge themselves by participating in the Crystal Growing Competition. Other opportunities to extend and engage our young scientists included a Year 10 Genetics Extension Project organised by Ms Kaur, a Year 8 Mentoring program to assist Year 7 students in the construction of their Concept Cube, as well as the Science Olympiad Competition which was undertaken by selected Year 11 Students. Nominated students from Year 7 to 10 also attended the International Microscopy Convention to engage in the latest microscope technology. It has been a pleasure to work alongside my colleagues in Science this year. I would like to thank Mr Josh Bryers, Ms Taran Kaur, Ms Vivian Sabbagh, Ms Moya Sasala, Ms Jenna Belcastro and Mrs Elizabeth Rogers for their continued dedication throughout the year. We farewell Mr Bryers from Holy Cross College and thank him for his massive contribution not only to the Science Department, but for his impact in getting our young students interested in Science. Mr Jerome Capistrano Leader of Learning – Science

There’s nothing I believe in more strongly than getting young people interested in Science and Engineering, for a better tomorrow, for all humankind. Bill Nye

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PDHPE Report Richard Kemp Leader of Learning - PDHPE

t has been another great year in the PDHPE Department. I would like to begin by congratulating the successes of our HSC class for 2018. The PDHPE Year 12 Cohort finished with a cohort average 5.7% above the state average, with two students, Kevin Peng and Jake Papponetti achieving a Band 6 result. This class engaged with their dedicated teachers and worked hard all the way to the HSC examination and were among the top 3 highest performing classes for Holy Cross 2018. This continues a trend of success for PDHPE in the HSC with Holy Cross cohorts being at least 5% above the state average each year for the past 5 years. Our junior students were pushed to incorporate technology into their learning this year with the integration of Ipad’s into our Year 7 classes. This allowed for some great learning opportunities, the highlight being the creation of a mobile phone app that allows adolescents to process a decisionmaking interface to help them when evaluating risk taking behaviours. This was student led with some brilliant work developed by the students. In Year 8, our students engaged with a term-long Aquatics program during their practical lessons. This was the first of its kind for PDHPE at Holy Cross and will continue to be built on in the next few years as we look to build the capacity of our students to be safe around water, learn lifelong safety skills and swimming technique.

This was the first of its kind for PDHPE at Holy Cross and will continue to be built on in the next few years as we look to build the capacity of our students to be safe around water, learn lifelong safety skills and swimming technique.

In the middle years, our Year 9 and 10 PDHPE and PASS students continued to build on their learning opportunities in practical and theory classes. A highlight was Year 10’s project on Lifelong Physical Activity where they had to plan, create, promote and present a new initiative aimed at changing the physical activity attitudes held by youth within the local community. PDHPE continues to kick goals at Holy Cross and the development of engaging learning within the classroom has come from the hard work of the PDHPE teaching team. A shift away from ‘textbook teaching’ to enriching programs designed for our boys by the teachers that know them the best has seen vast improvement in the quality of lessons and the level of challenge and rigour set within our classrooms. I would like to thank Mr Michael Menniti, Mrs Jenna Belcastro, Mr Chris Whitty and Mr Andrew Gillies for their work. I would like to reserve special mention for Mr Keith Rugg. Keith has been an integral member of the PDHPE department since 1994. He was Head of Department from 1994-2008 whilst also holding position as Sports Coordinator. Since 2008 he has been the Administration Coordinator at Holy Cross and in this 23 years has taught generations of Holy Cross men PDHPE. This year will be Keith’s final as a member of the department and I would like to congratulate him on his fantastic career and contribution to this College. On behalf of the PDHPE department, I wish him the very best for his retirement. I know that I speak for the thousands of students that Keith has taught in thanking him for his service and wishing him well. Mr Richard Kemp Leader of Learning - PDHPE

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Creative and Performing Arts Report Peter Keogh Leader of Learning – Creative and Performing Arts

Music 2018 was another highly successful year which saw the College Band continue to grow in number and rise to each occasion to show pride in their school and their music. Under the steady hand of Mr Gav Darby, the band represents a link to the local primary schools and an opportunity for students to showcase their maturing talents. Performances included Open Day, Assembly performances, Ryde Eisteddfod, Year 7 2019 Orientation Day, Prize Giving Night, and the tour to St Charles, Our Lady Queen of Peace and Holy Spirit Primary schools, as well as in extended mode with the Primary school students as the Ryde Precinct Band for the installation of Rev Gregory Morgan St Charles Borromeo and the Granny Smith Festival. The highlight was of course our triumphant return to the Ryde Eisteddfod where the boys took First Place in their division. Mr Darby is a fantastic asset to the College, inspiring boys to be better than they knew they could be, and on a personal note I genuinely appreciate all the extra, often unseen and unpaid, work he does to encourage boys to discover the joy of playing an instrument well. I look forward to working with him for many years to come. The Opening mass, Mother’s Day mass, Father’s Day mass and Feast of the Holy Cross gave various combinations of musicians and singers led by pianist Hayden Moujalli to make these liturgies all the more special. The College Choir has unearthed some more singers to watch out for and I would like to express my appreciation for the service and weekly rehearsals before school, in particular Karthik Nair (Creative Arts Leader for 2019), Dante Lizzio (also representing Holy Cross in CaSPA), Luciano Casmiri, Angelos Kathreptakis, Jayden Gronau, Amirali Shojai, Thomas Scott, Shyan Govekar, Phoenix Markham and William Morgan.

Mr Darby is a fantastic asset to the College, inspiring boys to be better than they knew they could be, and on a personal note I genuinely appreciate all the extra, often unseen and unpaid, work he does to encourage boys to discover the joy of playing an instrument well. I look forward to working with him for many years to come.

This year’s Feast of Holy Cross Talent Quest featured some genuinely talented musical performances and I look forward to an even bigger show next year. With no Year 12 music class this year, the HSC Showcase Night was an opportunity for some of our up and coming piano players to provide a touch of sophistication to the otherwise static displays of Visual Art, Woodwork and Design. Year 10’s Hayden Moujalli and Vincent Di Donato and Year 9’s Michael Gorman and Angelos Kathreptakis played in a range of styles appropriate to the occasion and was very well received. A more regular opportunity to perform has been performances at College Assemblies. Students featured this year were Ernest Cheng, Jeremy Parker, Hayden Moujalli, Daniel Raymond, Vincent Di Donato’s remix composition, Dante Lizzio, Karthik Nair, Hugh Simpson, Sam Pheeney, Zak Anderson, Noah Darby, Frazer Renu, Angus Cosgrove, the Liam McNeil Experience, the year 9 music class, the Year 11 music class and the College Band. With all this extra curricular music going on you may think there was hardly time for teaching however, thanks to the support of Mr Nicholas Stanton and the enthusiasm of the students, great things were achieved. Year 7 developed their skills on the keyboard and investigated the sounds of the orchestra, worked through sore fingers and thumbs to play the guitar while learning about the blues and music written for the guitar and rock music with the help of Garageband on their iPads. In Stage 5 Year 9 explored the varied worlds of pop music, jazz, blues and the Baroque, while Year 10 remixed the music of the Classical masters and investigated the depth and breadth of Australian music and a topic of their own choice. The own choice topic allowed students to investigate an aspect of any type of music that they were interested in and decide how to present their learning to the class, as either a performance, composition or listening analysis presentation. The Year 11 class worked through their course, reworking and refining repertoire

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CAPA Report and learning about the concepts of music through the topics of Film music, Jazz and Pop music. Behind all this of course we have our fabulous tutors Mr Gav Darby and Bennelong music and Mr Russell Crawford who also gave an informative and entertaining presentation on a range of instruments to Year 7 during activities week. Credit must also go to Hayden Moujalli of Year 10 for playing piano for assemblies and masses but also taking on the task of passing these duties to the next generation.

Finally I would personally like to thank Brother Mark Ryan and Mr Stewart for their ongoing support of music at the College, Ms Jennifer Tighe and Ms Sabina Prodanovic for their assistance with administration, planning and inspiring our art students.

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work with the overlays of roses and the words of Pope Francis. They worked with tireless frenzy in their art class, lunches before school and after school to complete the work in time.”

It has been a year of great achievements in Visual Arts here at Holy Cross. Our Creative Arts Councillor Kevin Peng launched a new initiative, the Holy Cross Art Competition which made up a collaborative entry for the 2018 Clancy Prize Art Competition on the theme of ‘Mercy’. Their achievements were highlighted in “About Catholic Schools” Holy Cross College Ryde was also acknowledged for two of its pieces, neither of which were created by a single artist. The only collaborative works to take home prizes, they were put together by teams of students with help from Visual Arts teacher Jennifer Tighe. Year 7, 8 and 9 students collaborated on a colourful, cross-shaped artwork called Mercy created from canvases interested students submitted last December.

Mr Peter Keogh Leader of Learning - Creative and Performing Arts

Year 10 students from the school’s Photography and Digital Media class expanded on a major project on street life and homelessness, also attending to the day-long workshop to combine their works and help younger students. Ms Tighe said the collaborative process was a fantastic learning experience for the students. “From the creation of these works all the students have become a cohesive and creative group who are confident in [their] abilities and seeking more art challenges together.”

The students have become a cohesive and creative group who are confident in their abilities. In February, successful students from Year 7-9 were invited to an all-day workshop with artist, sculptor, and former teacher Peter Hardy. “During the workshops the students designed and discussed the issues behind the theme and began a large work based on a brick wall – similar to the Berlin wall – with stories of Mercy,” Ms Tighe said. “Year 9 transformed and unified the

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In the classroom, Year 8 switched from Music in Year 7 to Visual Arts with fascinating investigations into contemporary Portraits as Selfies, Masks from Around the World and the art of Urban Environments. The topics enabled students to gain an understanding of the principles of Visual Art and insights into themselves and their place in their culture through a range of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and digital manipulation. Year 7, while not doing Visual Art this year, had an intensive Claymation workshop in Activities Week prepared by Ms Rachel Malizis and run by Ms Prodanovic and Ms Tighe. All students spent the day working collaboratively in the FLP and produced their own short films using ipads and impressed everyone with their creativity and imagination as well as their newly acquired technical skills. Visual Arts was back in Stage 5 and the Year 9 students were challenged with the themes of violence and the environment, culminating in their extracurricular workshops for the Ryde Sustainable Waste to Art Prize (SWAP). The works chosen by the judges for exhibition were Recycled Rover by Nick Johnston, Turtles by Minjun Jo and Ben Skorin, Imovie War On Waste by Kofi Maison, Karl Rebong, Seamus Cronin, Daniel Giuffre and Daniel Gross. Congratulations to Minjun and Ben for winning Second Prize in The Youth Environment Prize Youth Category 14-17 Years and Third place in the People’s Choice category. Congratulations to all on a fantastic achievement and to Ms Tighe for organising, encouraging and giving up her free time to develop their skills.

Finally, many thanks to Ms Tighe and Ms Prodanovic for their tireless work with the students. They promote Visual Arts and work with the boys to get the most out of them, even when they don’t think they are capable, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular. Mr Peter Keogh Leader of Learning – Creative and Performing Arts

They promote Visual Arts and work with the boys to get the most out of them, even when they don’t think they are capable, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular.

Perhaps in recognition of our great achievements we were asked to design an artwork based on the nativity scene for ‘Sydney Catholic Schools’ Christmas card. Well done to Ms Prodanovic and her students for their fantastic design. Photography and Digital Media students in Year 9 & 10 delved into the digital world of image manipulation and film making, exploring topics such as identity, surrealism and street photography. Their work made quite an impact displayed in public in the FLP on the video wall and no doubt inspired many others to consider taking the course on themselves. Our senior students in Stage 6 Visual Arts studied everything from the classical world to the birth of Modern Art and beyond, taking them through a range of mediums perhaps some unexpected such as recycled ‘garbage’ to the traditional photography, drawing, collage and painting. Year 11 particularly enjoyed their excursion to the NSW Art Gallery and Brett Whiteley Studio which gave them a fascinating and practical insight into the working methods of one of our greatest artists. Our Year 12 students were able to express their own identities and worldviews in their Bodies of Work which made a huge impression on their peers and parents when displayed in large print photographs thanks to Mr Junge and a digital montage created by Ms Tighe at the annual HSC Showcase. Above Winner of School Competition, Minjun

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Technological and Applied Studies Report Daniel Junge Leader of Learning - TAS

he 2017 HSC results from Technology and Applied Studies have continued to lay a benchmark of excellence at the College. The Major Work subjects of Industry Technology and Design & Technology provided students with a year-long challenge of producing a single item that reflected outstanding talent and meticulous attention to detail. The HSC results of this year have again reflected high student enthusiasm for senior studies, and led to the creation of some outstanding works. Most subjects achieved extremely high results comparative to State mean, and received Band 6 performances throughout. Congratulations to the HSC class of 2017 for their outstanding results. With such a high Benchmark set by these students, the 2018 HSC classes, led by myself, Mr Ryan Acosta and Mr Benjamin Lum certainly embraced the challenge of producing excellent work and results, and have again reflected the enthusiasm needed to complete a senior course within a practical-based faculty. In Design and Technology, students are challenged to find new and innovative ways to solve the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems. As part of this process, students are asked to research and propose potential solutions to real-world scenarios. These scenarios can be tasked from their own experiences, or those shared with others around them. In this cohort, one clearly identifiable strength was a willingness of students to collaborate and share their own experiences, to strengthen the collective results of the group.

In this cohort, one clearly identifiable strength was a willingness of students to collaborate and share their own experiences, to strengthen the collective results of the group.

of Mr Benjamin Lum. The course has continued to excel in terms of results, and students have continued their learning growth at an above average rate. Year 11 has continued to be an excellent training ground for senior students, working through course material that lays the platform for HSC success. The skills developed in the Preliminary course are critical for students as they prepare for the self-directed objectives of Year 12. Information Processes & Technology, Software Design & Development, Computer Applications, Design & Technology, and Industrial Technology Timber, led by Mr Rafoo, Mr Vesic, Mr Signorelli, Mr Lum, and myself, were all well received by students, and showcased the excellent abilities of students, some of whom had not attempted similar course work for a number of years. From understanding Information and Database Systems, to designing and producing innovation designs and items of furniture, students have truly embraced the project-based learning style, and the Department wishes them all the best as they embark on the HSC journey.

In Industrial Technology, students navigated through the Major Design Process, and challenged themselves in both the theory and practical workspaces. From Hall Tables to Writing Desks, to even more traditional forms of furniture design, students were challenged to attempt higher order industrial processes, to create items of furniture that reflected both creative design, and fulfill a functional need. Students are to be congratulated on achieving a fine level of detail in their work, and completing a functional item that will serve them well for the years to come.

Year 10 offered four TAS courses in 2018 in the areas of Graphics Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Software & Technology, and Design & Technology. Under the guidance of Mr Acosta, myself, Mr Vesic and Mr Rafoo, each course offered a unique opportunity to problem solve using a variety of different learning environments. Whether through the use of Coding and Data, or the utilisation of practical tools and machinery, the common thread that entwines all TAS courses at this level is the ability to think creatively, and be willing to apply a high level of attention to detail. Mr Acosta again offered his expertise and knowledge of the HSC course to the Graphics class, and provided students the opportunity to further develop their hand and computer-based graphics skills. Mr Acostaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm for the course content continues to generate outstanding preparation for our senior students.

To provide knowledge for students entering into the everevolving world of Technology, in an incredibly wide range of industries, the Information Process & Technology class has continued to go from strength to strength under the guidance

The College welcomed Mr Peter Vesic to the Technology & Applied Studies department in 2018, and the Year 10 Information Software & Technology class was strengthened with his presence. Mr Vesic brought an enthusiasm to his

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TAS Report classes that has allowed his students to develop some excellent skills, and a great attention to detail. I congratulate Mr Vesic on his success in 2018 with this, and all of his classes. Also new to the Department in 2018 was Mr Alex Rafoo, whom challenged the Design & Technology class to think outside of the common, and attempt a line of inquiry that was both innovative and thought provoking. The class continues to produce excellent problem-solving projects, and they have become well prepared for their futures both in and out of the classroom. Ongoing growth of student numbers allowed the College to continue to offer an exciting range of electives to students, with four options available in 2018. Mr Acosta, Mr Signorelli, and Mr Vesic all led the Year 9 cohort well, charged with delivery of the Industry Technology, Design & Technology, Information Software & Technology and Food Technology courses throughout the year. Continued development of the core skills in Year 9 are critical for the long-term problemsolving abilities of students in the latter years, and the expertise shown by these members of staff provide students with the benchmark and example that they need to set their own goals for their future studies. With the growing relevance and importance of computers in society, the Information Software & Technology aims to increase student skills and awareness of how to use computer system to a more operational standard. Mr Signorelli led the class through their skill development exercises and assessments, and students will continue this development into their Year 10 studies. Industrial Technology has become an essential training ground for students looking to pursue the manual and computer arts in their later school years. The class undertook a mix of different timber-based and computer projects throughout the year including a Serving Tray, Jewelry Box, Book Ends, and hand drawing tasks, with each focusing on the development of particular skill areas for students. The courses aim to develop the ability of students to construct timber joints by hand and machinery, and a better understanding of computers as a graphical tool, and all students completed high quality products of which they should be very proud. Food Technology has continued to be a popular choice for students, and allows them to focus on this important technology as a continuation of their Year 8 project work. Mr

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Vesic provided the expertise for students to draw from, and allowed students to build a strong platform for the demands of their Year 10 work, and potential senior studies in the area of Hospitality. The Stage 4 Technology Mandatory course continued to provide students with an eclectic mix of projects that offered insight into a range of Technology-based areas. From Information Technology to Timber, through to Foods and Plastics, the course aimed to give students a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tasteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the later elective options that students will have available to them. In the final phases before a new curriculum is introduced in 2019, technology has challenged and developed students into the problem-solving and IT savvy generation that they need to be in order to survive and thrive in the modern context. The new syllabus provides an even more exciting direction for students as rise of coding in the modern curriculum take effect and becomes embedded in the classroom. All of these educational opportunities could not happen without the enthusiasm and care of the Technology & Applied Studies Department staff. Mr Alex Rafoo, Mr Ryan Acosta, Mr Vince Signorelli, Mr Benjamin Lum, Mr Peter Vesic, Ms Sabnam Kanta and Mrs Jeannie Meredith have all put in tireless hours of planning and delivery to make 2018 a truly successful year, and I offer my sincere congratulations and thanks to them. In Cruce Salus, Mr Dan Junge Leader of Learning - TAS

The courses aim to develop the ability of students to construct timber joints by hand and machinery, and a better understanding of computers as a graphical tool, and all students completed high quality products of which they should be very proud.

Vocational Education and Training Report Daniel Junge Leader of Learning - VET

he Vocational Education & Training Department has continued to offer a unique style of education that provides accredited training in job related skills. A key component of the College Community in 2018, it covers an extensive range of career pathways for students, and includes on-the-job learning scenarios that put students in touch with current trends in various industries, and provides networking opportunities for students to meet and learn from skilled tradespeople working within the industry, as well as in the classroom. In 2018, the College offered 3 frameworks for students to select, from Year 9 through to Year 12. Led expertly by Ms Sabnam Kanta and aided by Mrs Jeannie Meredith, the Hospitality course challenges students to undertake learning experience both in and out of the classroom. From Year 10 through to year 12, students complete and refine a wide variety of practical lessons in the College Industrial-Grade Kitchen. The experiences and skills developed by the students benefitted the College in a variety of ways, including the catering and service of numerous events involving parents and community members. During these events, students work towards a Certificate II in Hospitality, and when combined with 70 hours of mandatory workplace, students have a true understanding of the industry requirements and demands, preparing them for potential work post-school. I offer my heartfelt thanks to the staff whom put in extensive hours to make both the coursework and catering events such a success for the College. Business Services allows student to work towards a Certificate II in Business, and covers an extensive range of skills and requirements for a variety of business-related employment opportunities. In Year 11, Mr. Benjamin Lum was tasked with leading students within this course, which saw strong levels of engagement from students, and on-sight learning embraced by all course participants. In Year 12, Mrs Philippa Harrington was charged with assisting students as they worked towards both their Certificate Qualification, and for some, their final HSC examination and ATAR units. Students whom undertake a course such as Business Services are well prepared and qualified for a range of employment opportunities and I thank both Mr Lum and Mrs Harrington for their professionalism and passion over the past 12 months. Construction has continued to provide a genuine service to the College community through the undertaking of projects that provided benefit to the college through meaningful projects, and relevant construction commissions. With evergrowing numbers throughout Years 9-12, all classes link their classroom and on-site learning to the industry in a meaningful and insightful manner, and can apply their skills in all areas of the industry. Students in Year 9 work towards a Certificate I in Construction, and Years 10-12 are offered the opportunity to work towards a Certificate II in Construction Pathways.

By completing all available qualifications, students are highly placed post-school to undertake apprenticeships in the Construction Industry, or pursue Tertiary education in the Construction Management field. I thank Mr Ryan Acosta for his support, professionalism and energy throughout the year, and know my thanks is echoed by his students as they enter the workforce suitably prepared. In total, over 116 individual placements were organized by the College in 2018, totaling in excess of 4060 hours of off-site learning for students. The department is indebted to Mr Mark Mustapic for his assistance in making sure all placements were meticulously organised and prepared.

The department is indebted to Mr Mark Mustapic for his assistance in making sure all placements were meticulously organised and prepared.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the College, Staff and wider College community for all of the dedication and enthusiasm shown towards the Vocational Education & Training program in 2018. It has been another highly successful year, and continues to set a strong tone for the years to come. In Cruce Salus, Mr Dan Junge Leader of Learning - VET

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Languages Other Than English Report Mark Mustapic LOTE Teacher

oving between countries, cultures and languages has become more commonplace because of globalisation, increased ease of travel and advanced information and communication technologies. High quality education in languages enables students to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of their rapidly changing world.

… achieving proficiency in other languages is one of the great learning experiences in the human condition … the compelling reasons for learning languages reside in the intellectual enrichment of the individual learner – a better understanding of the world, Australia’s place in it, and the many communities within Australia. (Australian Language and Literacy Council, Language Teachers: The Pivot of Policy, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra, p3)

The study of Japanese at Holy Cross College has provided opportunities for students to become more accepting of diversity, more respectful of others and more aware of their place in the international community. The study of Japanese provides access to the language and culture of one of the global community’s most technologically advanced societies and economies. It also introduces students to an important part of the rich cultural tradition of East Asia. Both Australia and Japan are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Japan is one of Australia’s leading trading partners. The study of Japanese provides students with opportunities for continued learning and for future employment, both domestically or internationally in one of the many Japanese companies that are represented in Australia and globally such as: Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, Lexus, Infiniti, Fujitsu, Daikin, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Kawai, Toshiba and Sony just to name a few.

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Contemporary research and practice have established a clear link between the learning of languages and improved literacy skills. Year 8 Japanese language students have engaged with the study of Japanese and developed their communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese. The Year 8 students have developed their reading and writing skills in Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. The Oral tasks were recorded to assist students to gain a better understanding of their pronunciation of the Japanese Language. Japanese online resources at Holy Cross College have proven to be an invaluable asset for enhancing the language learning experience at Holy Cross College. Year 8 Japanese students are to be commended for the enthusiasm they displayed in all lessons throughout the year. Luke Biasi and Anthony Galluzzo, both of Year 8, are to be commended for their participation in the 2018 Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest run by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney. Japanese language concepts were reinforced and new skills such as the Japanese art of Shodo or calligraphy were learnt. Mr Mark Mustapic LOTE Teacher

Japanese online resources at Holy Cross College have proven to be an invaluable asset for enhancing the language learning experience at Holy Cross College.

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Diverse Learning Report Virginia Reeves Head of Diverse Learning

he Diverse Learning Centre (DLC) has a multifaceted role in supporting the boys at Holy Cross College. The inclusive scope of learning areas under its umbrella include a well-established and comprehensive support program for students with a wide spectrum of learning disabilities/difficulties ranging from a Mild Intellectual Disability and Mental Health issues to Autism; a focus on students who have English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D); joint leadership and participation in a school-wide literacy program; development and promotion of the College Gifted and Talented Program, and specific support of Indigenous students. Support Program for Students Holy Cross College has a very well-established program to support these students along with the vitally important willingness and caring support of all staff. This program includes a number of key support areas including ongoing liaison with parents and teachers, Individual Adjustment Plans, Individual Post-School Pathways Plans and in-class support by Learning Support Officers (LS0s). During in-class support, the LSO works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support not only the students who receive funding but also other students who need assistance. The LSOs also work with small groups on adjusted classroom activities, so they receive the time, simplified explanation and assistance to understand and learn the concepts and information being taught.

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Differentiation is a key factor in meeting the needs of all students at the College and in particular those who struggle academically in the classroom, with assignments and during examination blocks. Differentiation is an integral part of the curriculum programming in each Key Learning Area and adjusted assessment tasks are designed and implemented to facilitate more accessible learning opportunities for our students. Literacy and Numeracy Support – Michael Byrne and Caterina Tosh, Learning Support Teachers, provided additional support in literacy and numeracy after school to a number of students who found this extra teaching extremely beneficial in terms of improving their understanding of key concepts. A Life Skills Program for some students who are working academically at Primary School level is provided by the Diverse Learning staff and classroom teachers. The boys complete the alternate Life Skills program in the mainstream class which caters for their learning needs whilst having the benefits of interacting and socialising with boys of the same age, and completing school in the mainstream environment which prepares them well for life and work options after school. Assessment or Testing of students in the school is another key component of the support given by the DLC. Testing of all students to determine their current levels of ability is conducted for every Year 7 intake during Orientation Day. This testing includes the Australian General Abilities Test,

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PAT-Reading/Comprehension, PAT-Science, E-Write and PAT Maths assessments. In addition, all students in Years 8-10 are assessed annually with these tests so that individual growth can be measured and areas for intervention are identified. During the school year students identified as of concern by parents and/or teachers are tested using various screeners to determine if further Psychometric (IQ) testing is required. Students are referred for other assessments as needed, for example Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Language Disorder. A Work and the Community subject option is organised and offered by the DLC to senior students who are part of our Post-School Pathways program. Work and the Community offers students the opportunity to complete work experience in a variety of work environments to assist them transition and make informed choices regarding their career path after school. As part of this course cover topics such as Preparing for the Future, Communication, Problem Solving in the Workplace, Rights and Responsibilities, Problem Solving and Future Pathways.

School-Wide Literacy Program Developing and improving literacy is a responsibility taken seriously by all teachers at the College and is an integral part of all curriculum areas. All students in Year 7 and 8 received additional focus and support for reading/comprehension in levelled reading groups to improve their skills in preparation for Stage 5. The Fountas and Pinnell Levelled Intervention Program was implemented for specific Year 8 students who required intensive intervention to improve their reading/comprehension skills. This program was overall extremely beneficial, increasing reading ages by 1-2 years over a 10 week period.

Writing Intervention for Year 8 and 9 Students Year 8 and 9 students identified as needing to improve their writing skills were taught throughout the year in small groups by Mrs Rooney, an experienced teacher at the College. The focus was on developing not only the boys’ skills but also improving their confidence with writing and encouraging them to commit their ideas to paper, something many students find challenging.

Homework Help Homework Help was provided throughout the year on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. All students were encouraged to use this quiet time when there is a teacher available to provide assistance as needed. This is a great opportunity for boys to complete their homework, assignments and study.

English as an Additional Language or Dialect Holy Cross College has a substantial number of students identified as having a Language Background Other than English (LBOTE) and within this group many students who have English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). In order to provide information to teachers about students who fit into the EAL/D category, a Phasing process is conducted whereby student samples of written work are reviewed using specifically identified language characteristics to determine a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English language progress in terms of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) which is needed to achieve academically at school.Â Currently all EAL/D students in Years 7-12 have been phased based on written samples of their work and information concerning their English language development conveyed to teachers via the Student Profiles on the Holy Cross College Student Management System.

Gifted and Talented Program Identification of students for any Gifted and Talented program is a key component and this is completed initially via the Year 7 Orientation Day testing. Based on these assessments, parent questionnaires, NAPLAN results, semester results, teacher feedback and up-level testing students are identified and this information is provided to their teachers via Student Profiles. The teachers are then able to differentiate and make adjustments for the boys in their classes to provide sufficient stimulation and challenge to ensure the boys fulfil their potential and do not become disengaged from their academic schooling. In the sporting arena, challenge is provided by opportunities to represent the College in the MCC competition and other specific sporting competitions such as the CCC Cricket Berg/ Downie Knockout, MCC Volleyball Carnival, NSW Schools Knockout Football Cup and CCC Cup & Plate Rugby League. A number of other opportunities for Gifted and Talented students were undertaken this year including competitions such as the Titration Competition, the Clancy Religious Art Prize, Top Gun Science Projects, UNSW School Mathematics Competition and the Australian Schools ShareMarket Game.

Specific Support of Indigenous Students The DLC provides in-class assistance and exam support to students of Indigenous background as needed. Personalised Learning Plans are completed for these students and their performance at school is closely monitored. Continued liaison with Indigenous Advisors from the Sydney Catholic Schools Office is maintained so the boys and their parents are informed and can participate in special programs, for example Goodjarga which is run by Catholic Schools Performing Arts (CaSPA). Goodjarga gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of Culture through storytelling, drama, voice and music.

Walanga Muru Aboriginal In-School Engagement Program For the past few years the Ngamuru program has been implemented at Holy Cross College and received with enthusiasm and interest by our Indigenous students. This year Macquarie University have provided the Walanga Muru Aboriginal In-School Engagement Program designed to continue engaging our Indigenous students with their culture. The program addresses areas such as Traditional Games, Learning from the Bush, Dealing with Racism, Pride in Identity, Setting Goals and Teamwork. Dreaming stories are utilised in each session to teach values, knowledge, positive behaviours and skills. The Indigenous students at the College are engaging enthusiastically with this program, particularly with the workshop on learning how to play the didgeridoo which is challenging to say the least. Being able to play the didgeridoo involves learning how to produce twangs with the tongue and lips, and do the sounds in the voicebox such as the sound of a dingo, kookaburra or emu. The most difficult aspect of learning how to play this instrument is recycled breathing where the player blows air down the didgeridoo and sucks in air through the nose at the same time! Following are some photos of the boys at work...

Above Walanga Muru is a Darug language name meaning Follow your Path All the students participating enjoyed the workshops and derived considerable benefit. A survey conducted with the boys indicated that overall the students were proud of their Indigenous identity, felt that the program helped them connect with their Aboriginal identity, felt comfortable sharing their cultural identity with others and believed that the skills learned will be useful in the future. The students agreed that during the workshops they learnt more about and became more interested in their Indigenous culture. Â Special thanks must go to support staff who work very hard in a caring and encouraging manner to support all the students needing assistance at the College: Alison Donnelly, Kerry Lake, Margaret Neville, Josie Pasquale, Christine Small and Belinda Hall. Mrs Virginia Reeves Head of Diverse Learning

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21st Century Learning Chris Whitty Leader or Learning - Knowledge and Innovation

his year we witnessed many changes and improvements in the way that we perceive learning and effective learning can be achieved in many different ways. The introduction of iPads in Year 7 changed the landscape of the classroom to move beyond the four walls and become a global experience. We challenged ourselves further with the learning and innovation in our lessons in different Key Learning Areas. Our goal was to provide deeper authentic learning opportunities in our lessons and to share and showcase this with the school community. Our Inaugural Year 9 STEM class led the innovation and learning adventure. Students challenged each other on what it means to innovate for real life problems and to develop ideas for improvements across design, science, maths and engineering. Their first challenge was to discover a ‘Problem’ and then work together as a team to develop possible solutions. Some of the outstanding projects included

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Prototype Medical Service Drones Muscle/Nerve Stimulator and Application Smart Socket Design Alternative Fuel Option Application

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Along with this innovation this year, both students and teachers have been looking closely at the different ways each of us effectively learn. Teachers have been introducing Learning Intentions for our lessons where the students can find a purpose for each learning experience. Students can remind each other throughout the lesson what their Learning Intention is, in order to maximise their learning time. Along with the Learning Intentions students and teachers have also been using Success Criteria with each learning experience. This provides the learner with the opportunity to know if they have been successful in their learning and to identify their areas of strength and weakness. Through our Collaborative Teaching Partnership initiative, there have been more learning opportunities in our classrooms where the student is now leading the learning. This genuine collaborative approach has changed the learning environment, giving the teacher more time to sit down individually with students in class and further develop their learning skills.

We also introduced these learners to effectively utilising the social media of Instagram so that experts, parents and community members could follow their learning journey. The HolyCrossCollegeistem2018 page gave us a great insight into the student centered learning experience. Along with this innovation this year, both students and teachers have been looking closely at the different ways each of us effectively learn. Teachers have been introducing Learning Intentions for our lessons where the students can find a purpose for each learning experience. Students can remind each other throughout the lesson what their Learning Intention is, in order to maximise their learning time. Along with the Learning Intentions students and teachers have also been using Success Criteria with each learning experience. This provides the learner with the opportunity to know if they have been successful in their learning and to identify their areas of strength and weakness. Through our Collaborative Teaching Partnership initiative, there have been more learning opportunities in our classrooms where the student is now leading the learning. This genuine collaborative approach has changed the learning environment, giving the teacher more time to sit down individually with students in class and further develop their learning skills. Other ways students can lead the learning is through the use of technology. Both teachers and students have been on a steep learning curve to discover effective ways to incorporate iPads into our learning experience. Applications such as Educreations

allowed students to showcase their understanding in Maths and other learning areas. This learning can be utilised to show parents, teachers and their peers on how they develop their learning with problems and concepts and it is also a great way to revise their understanding. Teachers have been introduced to the innovation of Apple Classroom where they can share students work with the class and the press or swipe of the iPad. We continue to look at effective and innovative ways for teachers to improve their learning and find accessible ways for us to share our learning with our peers. Whilst student collaboration and creation are extremely important, so to are these skills in our teachers. The teachers at Holy Cross College are actively working together to provide feedback and feedforward to help improve the learning experiences for our students. One of the goals is to improve the learning environment for our learners. The introduction of more new age furniture ideas will enable this to occur. Being a 21st Century learner requires us to utilise the many skills at our disposal. As teachers showcase their lifelong learning journey to their students, this will positively influence the learning habits of each student. If the students are looking to learn more through asking insightful questions to each other as well as the teacher then this is one of many ways to improve the learning environment for our students. We look forward to many further innovations in 2019. Mr Chris Whitty Leader or Learning - Knowledge and Innovation

Above (Clockwise from Left) Students leading their learning in Chemistry, Creative skills in Visual Arts, Teaching each other the skills in Construction, Storyboarding and developing a Time-Lapse video in ACE

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Careers Report Mark Mustapic Careers Counsellor

018 was another successful year for the Careers Department at Holy Cross College. Guest speakers and many other opportunities were organised from Universities to Apprenticeship providers, to ensure students had the latest careers information in order to make informed decisions on some of the most important decisions of their lives thus far. A number of students applied for early entry to university, scholarships, cadetships and apprenticeships. Our students were excellent ambassadors for the College during Work Experience and VET Work Placement. Prospective Student Advisers from the following universities: The University of Sydney, University of NSW, University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, Australian Catholic University, Western Sydney University and the University of Notre Dame all visited the College at various times during the year to address and assist students in Years 11 & 12 in finding out more about the courses, scholarships and early entry pathways at their respective institutions. Students applied for cadetships and apprenticeships at the Master Builders Association, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Professional Cadetships Australia and Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre to assist students to find a suitable career path. The Senior students are to be commended for the good manners and enthusiasm they displayed at these events. College Captain Jake Papponetti and the College Dux Terrence Darma are to be congratulated on their application for the prestigious Sydney University Future Leaders Scheme which aims to recognise the efforts and leadership displayed by these students. Cormac Lavery and Daniel Sykes of Year 12 are to be commended on their application for the Macquarie University Global Leadership Entry Program (GLEP). A number of Year 12 students are to be commended on their application for the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). This is a way in which Universities make early offers of undergraduate admission, using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR. Coby Thomas, of Year 12 is to be commended for receiving the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award and Scholarship for Year 12. George Kriezis is to be commended for receiving the ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award and Scholarship for Year 10. Coby will receive $550 from the Department of Defence and George will receive $250 from the Department of Defence. The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”, that are integral to Australian society. A huge thank you to the Australian Defence Force for this very generous initiative.

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Coby Thomas, of Year 12 is to be commended for receiving the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award and Scholarship for Year 12.

Work Placement is a NESA mandatory requirement for the following VET subjects: Business Services, Hospitality and Construction. Work Placement for these subjects were held during various weeks throughout the year. These students are to be commended for representing the College with pride by displaying respect, a good work ethic and excellent manners in their respective workplaces. Liam Mihos of Year 11 impressed his employer so much during Work Placement that he was offered a full-time Carpentry Apprenticeship which he accepted earlier in the year. Our Year 11 and Year 12 EVET students attended their respective courses at a variety of TAFE Colleges including: Meadowbank TAFE, Ryde TAFE, Randwick TAFE and Ultimo TAFE. They also attended EVET courses at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College Burwood and Saint Yon Trade Training Centre Bankstown. These students studied subjects as varied as: Nursing, Automotive Mechanics, Plumbing and Electrotechnology. These students are to be commended on their effort, application and excellent attendance throughout this year. Year 11 attended The HSC and Careers Expo on Friday 1 June, 2018 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. There were Exhibitors and representatives with: information and resources for the HSC, career advice from a wide range of employers and tertiary education providers from the Australian Defence Force to Australia’s top universities, TAFE, Apprenticeships and Private Colleges. Year 11 are to be commended for the exemplary manner in which they embraced this opportunity to obtain the necessary information to facilitate an informed decision making process for their respective career pathways.

Year 10 are to be commended for their enthusiastic attitude and behaviour at Work Experience which was held from Monday 3 December – Friday 7 December this year. Year 10 attended five days of work experience in a variety of workplaces ranging from: Fire and Rescue NSW to Barrister’s Chambers, the NSW Rugby League Sport Academy to Taronga Zoo. The feedback that we received from the employers has reinforced that our Year 10 students are excellent ambassadors for the College. They were punctual, appropriately dressed and they displayed an ethical attitude to the work they were assigned. They displayed Patrician values by engaging with colleagues positively, being respectful of gender, age and cultural differences. They respected the organisational structure and workplace protocols. Year 10 also completed the MyCareerMatch online careers testing which assists them to find a suitable career path. They are to be commended on the manner in which they embraced these opportunities.

SBAT(School Based Apprenticeship and Training) is a very worthwhile career pathway as it enables a student to complete the HSC and to complete part of an apprenticeship simultaneously. This program usually involves a combination of: TAFE study, paid work and part-time attendance at school. Thomas Harte and Leon Hutchinson of Year 12 completed an SBAT in Construction Pathways this year. Adam Nisbet of Year 12 completed an SBAT in Horticulture. Trent Kurnoth of Year 12 completed an SBAT in Carpentry. Kyle Sande and Michael Mato of Year 11 are completing an SBAT in Auto(Light Vehicle). Zayn Melhem of Year 10 is completing an SBAT in Carpentry. Congratulations and good luck to all students who took part in the wide variety of offerings from the Careers Department at Holy Cross College in 2018. Mr Mark Mustapic Careers Counsellor

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Youth Ministry Report Sebastian Szafjanski Youth Ministry Coordinator

outh Ministry at HCC this year saw great steps forward in the context of the generosity shown by students and teachers. Starting the year with Project Compassion we saw great drives from all years. Year 10 in particular working hard to raise thousands of dollars for missions all around the world and also locally for Indigenous people in central Australia. Term 2 saw the Winter Sleepout with a new focus draw a smaller crowd but raise a whole lot of money for Vinnies as the forty boys raised over $1200 for homeless people doing it tough during the winter. Our focus was on the bond between fathers and sons, and the breakdown in relationships that may lead to homelessness. Fast forwarding to Term 3, Holy Cross demonstrated amazing generosity through the Delany Foundation appeal and the St Vincent de Paul toiletries drive, which once again broke records for the school as we doubled our donations from last year. Finally in the latter weeks of Term 4 the Christmas Hamper appeal saw the college donate almost thirty baskets of food and other Christmas essentials to needy families in the Ryde-Gladesville area. This was underpinned by the young men in Year 12 who not only lead by example in donations but undertook the task of delivering hampers to community members in need. All this would not be possible without the support of the families of students and the teachers, both of whom worked tirelessly to assist the boys in demonstrating how the Patrician Charism of the preferential option for the poor is lived out daily at Holy Cross. Works of faith without faith itself are fruitless. In this vein students attended several events throughout the year to form their faith, create a deeper relationship between themselves and God and to see faith alive in small communities of young people. Through the various formation days within Sydney Catholic Schools and our own Holy Cross, Marist Eastwood and Marist Sisters Woolwich formation evening hosted by Holy Cross, students were able to interact with other young Catholics from around Sydney and learn about Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in their lives and the lives of others and understand concepts such as vocations and charisms.

It was an honour to witness the generosity of heart that lies within the Holy Cross community this year. I have been truly humbled by the giving nature of the students at Holy Cross which is a testament to their families and loved ones. Mr Sebastian Szafjanski Youth Ministry Coordinator

I have been truly humbled by the giving nature of the students at Holy Cross which is a testament to their families and loved ones.

Above (From Left) Youth afternoon at Holy Cross, Youth afternoon at Holy Cross, Boys and dads at the winter sleepout talks

Above (From Left) Teachers after the winter sleepout, Holy Cross, Eastwood, Woolwich Formation afternoon focusing on vocations and charisms

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Sports Report Tim White Sport and Co-Curricular Coordinator

eason 2018 was another stellar season in all sports for Holy Cross College. In particular tremendous achievements in Football and the selection of four students in Australian teams in one term along with Australian champions in BMX, Touch Football and Rugby League. The College has had some excellent personal performances over the past year in many different codes of sport. Andy Li once again showed what a talent he is by clinching the MCC Opens premiership for Golf. Peter Renouf of Year 11 was selected for NSWCCC Baseball to compete at the NSW All Schools tournament later this year. Peter is an outstanding prospect who has caught the eye of many talent scouts recently. We wish Andy Li and Peter Renouf all the best for their future NSW tournaments. On Friday the 16th of March Holy Cross College and Marist Sisters Woolwich teamed up together to compete at the NSW All Schools Mixed Touch Championships. The team performed exceptionally well and progressed through the pool rounds undefeated and then won the Quarter Final 4 - 3. This then moved Holy Cross/Marist Sisters into the semi final where they were defeated 5 - 3 by Warnervale High School who had a Pan Pacific experienced mixed team. The boys and the girls are to be congratulated on their excellent behaviour and commitment to the day and I look forward to the next instalment of Holy Cross/Marist Sisters Touch team. We also welcomed Old Boy Arthur Diles on board to help out our coaches and elite players in a development role. Arthur is the current Western Sydney Wanderers Youth League coach and the College is excited to welcome him back and see what he has to offer.

College Swimming Carnival The College had a great day at our annual Swimming carnival with a new and improved format which celebrates both our elite swimmers and general students in novelty events. For the first two hours of the day our elite swimmers showcase their talents in front of the very loud and supportive school. The amount of school spirit and supportive chanting was amazing. I know all our elite swimmers got a kick out of it. My focus for the next few years is developing our swim team from the bottom up to eventually take the MCC title. This means attracting new young swimmers which is a goal of mine. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carnival also saw the swimming of the first Patrician Splash which was a handicapped race based on PB times over 100 metres for our elite swimmers. It was truly an amazing race and I was so excited to see how it progressed and how it has already become the most sort after swim trophy in the College. Well done to Zane Watson who won the inaugural Patrician Splash. Congratulations to our elite swimmers and all the boys who behaved and contributed the only way Holy Cross boys know how. SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS FOR 2018 Under 12

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Also Congratulations to our Super Swimmers in Gabriel Lim and Eden Horne who broke four long term records between them at the elite carnival.

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Touch Football Holy Cross qualified 3 out of the 4 teams into the grand final however, unlike previous years, went into the grand finals as rank outsiders in 2 out of the 3 teams. The Under 15’s played a tremendous game with their experienced players taking control and playing with maturity in crucial moments. The game went into extra time in what is called drop off where every minute a player drops from the field until only 3 on each side are left. This went on for what seemed like 10 minutes until Holy Cross finally prevailed in an epic grand final. Congratulations to Ms Belcastro as Coach. Our Second Grade team were the only team of the day to go in as favourites being undefeated and ended up winning in a comfortable fashion but they had to work for it. All the boys should be congratulated on their willingness to compete and also their discipline in training with coach Mr Signorelli and the results are proof of their hard work.

Our reign as A Grade champions has finally come to an end after we were defeated in the Grand Final by Lewisham 8 to 6. We have enjoyed a magical run but ran into a side that seemed more composed and certain about what needed to be done. Holy Cross were brilliant in defence holding out wave after wave but minor lapses hurt the A Grade and Lewisham were able to expose those lapses. It was a good season which resulted in Holy Cross maintaining the Touch Football aggregate as best Touch Football school overall in the MCC.

It was a good season which resulted in Holy Cross maintaining the Touch Football aggregate as best Touch Football school overall in the MCC.

Winter Sports Success Six of our students were selected to represent MCC at the NSWCCC Athletics Carnival and we had again some outstanding success.

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Kai Mirabito broke the 110 metre hurdles record and won Gold. Riley Turkal came third in the 110 metre hurdles which was the first time he ran at such a height Jordan Hill came second again in all his events but did his College proud.

Well done to all boys on such an outstanding showing for Athletics in 2018. Their manners, respect and contribution to Holy Cross is nothing short of exceptional and we are all very proud of what you have achieved. The College held its annual Old Boys Schoolboy Cup Match with Holy Cross College playing St Dominic’s College, Penrith in a Round 1 clash of the 2018 Schoolboy Cup. It was a

tremendous occasion with thousands of Old Boys, friends and family packing into Olsen Oval along with students from both schools. It was a great game with Holy Cross convincing winners 34 to 12. In particular Holy Cross was best served by its Captain Coby Thomas and very strong middle of Ben Cody, Trent Kurnoth, Beni Teaupa and Sosia Teakaraanga. Once again congratulations to the team and school on putting on such a great occasion for everyone past and present.

Once again congratulations to the team and school on putting on such a great occasion for everyone past and present.

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Sport and Co-Curricular Coordinator The Bill Turner Cup Football team achieved its best result since the 1997 season where they were runners up in this prestigious competition. Holy Cross was the last Catholic school left in the competition and made the last 8 in Australia.

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Christian Cirino (Year 11) Jason Smyth (Year 11) Joshua Rizk (Year 12) Liam Kawa (Year 11) Steven Tabua (Year 11) Joshua Fraser (Year 12) Beni Teaupa (Year 12) Brendan Tumeth (Year 10)

The College celebrated our first ever Sports Awards evening to affirm and thank all our students who contributed to the CoCurricular life of the College in season 2018. A massive thank you to the parents who came along in support and the 300 boys who were so well behaved and did their school so proud. The full list of our Honour awards are listed below. A special mention to our Team of the Year the Under 15’s Football Squad and our Hocka Ticki Award for Services to Sport winner in Gabriel Lim. Holy Cross College First Grade Captains Award Athletics

Tyler Fuata

Basketball

Oscar Mirow

Cricket

Matthew Carey

Football

Adam Nisbet

Rugby League

Coby Thomas

Swimming

Eden Horne

Tennis

Ethan Orlich

Touch Football

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Basketball Cricket Cross Country Football Bill Turner Cup Rugby League Squash Swimming Tennis Touch Football

Junior Intermediate Senior First Grade Second Grade U15 U14 First Grade U16 U14

Savinata Moala Jordan Hill Tyler Fuata Oscar Mirow Karl Rebong Luca Masi Savinata Moala Benjamin Cody Matthew Voss Cyrus Govekar Trent Stanmore First Grade Tom Hurst B Grade Elim Lim Ngitome U15 George Kriezis U14 Adrian Cirino U13A Luka Lozevski U13B Ryan Baldwin George Kriezis First Grade Coby Thomas Second Grade Zane Camroux Third Grade Joshua Fedele U15 Michael Geddes U14 Malakai Latilevu U13A Michael Gabrael U13B Luke Andriopoulos Guillaume Stevelinck Senior Lachlan Hall Intermediate Eden Horne Junior Gabriel Lim Ethan Orlich First Grade Joshua Fraser B Grade Dion Teaupa U15 Michael Geddes U14 Malakai Latilevu

Mr Tim White Sport and Co-Curricular Coordinator

House Coordinator Yearbook Report House

House Captain

House Patron

Delany

Daniel Sykes

Daniel Ianni

Dwyer

Mr Ryan Acosta

Mr Michael Fairgrieve

Gallagher

Soaia Teakaraanga

Tyler Fuata

Hannigan

Mr Joshua Bryers

Mr Richard Kemp

In recent years the Dwyer and Hannigan houses have dominated the House Championship. In the 2018 House Championship a different House proved very competitive. This year saw the continuation of a weighted points system, with 50% allocated to Sport, 25% to pastoral achievements and 25% to academic achievements (Figure 1). The Swimming and Athletic carnivals remained a highlight of the year, with Delany managing to win both. In particular their performance in the Swimming carnival was commendable, winning by a substantial margin. All four Houses had something significant to be proud of this year. Dwyer finished in second place in both major carnivals,

Gallagher earned the most Merit Points and Hannigan raised twice as much as any other house for Project Compassion. The most academically awarded house was Delany, with a particularly high number of first-in-course places by the Year 12 cohort. The winner of the 2018 House Championship and coveted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;3-legged Emuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was Delany. This was their first win since 2012. The final positions for the 2018 House Competition were: Delany (1st), Hannigan (2nd), Dwyer (3rd) and Gallagher (4th). A huge thanks to the House Captains, House Patrons and all students and staff for their massive contributions to the house competition. I am looking forward to a more competitive race for the 3-legged Emu in 2019. Mr Cameron Baird House Coordinator

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Chess Report

t has been an exciting year of Chess at Holy Cross College this year. The Holy Cross Chess Squad continued to grow with new students joining the squad this year to compete in the NSWJCL Secondary Schools Teams Chess Competition and the Invitational Chess Challenge. The Flexible Learning Precinct is the home base for chess for many where they can learn the game of chess and practice their chess skills by playing friendly matches before school, recess and lunch time. Handball/Chess continued this year as a popular choice for the students for Thursday afternoon recreation sport allowing more to be involved in Chess as well as providing the flexibility to be outdoors and active with handball between games. Many thanks to the dedicated team of staff who have been part of the Chess Committee this year - Paul Sands, Philippa Harrington, David Cobb, Nicholas Stanton and Sebastian Szafjanski - who are always on hand to assist in the chess initiatives throughout the year.

including those from private and selective schools such as Knox Grammar School and Normanhurst Boys High School.

The NSW Junior Chess League (NSWJCL) Metropolitan Secondary Schools Chess Teams Competition took place in Term 2 and early Term 3 this year with Holy Cross College fielding five teams across the three divisions of the competition.

As the competition comes to an end for another year, I would like to thank each and every one of the members of the Holy Cross Chess Squad who have put in so much of their time and energy each Friday afternoon (and many on Wednesday afternoons for practice) to represent the College in this competition. Your determination and school spirit was evident every week, win or lose, and you represented the College with pride and dedication. I hope that the opportunity to experience playing in this competition this year will help us grow into a stronger squad for the 2019 season.

After weeks of intense competition, the results were:

Holy Cross College 2018 Invitational Chess Challenge

NSWJCL Secondary Schools Teams Chess Competition

NSWJCL Secondary Schools Teams Chess Competition Results Holy Cross Junior A • Jack Eccleston • Manfred Besier • Angus Cosgrove • Aryan Hadi • Reserve: Lachlan Glassock • Reserve: Matthew Lo Surdo

19 out of 28 possible points (Finished 3rd Place)

Holy Cross Junior B • Aram Keshishian • Daniel Ferretti • Aidan McNeill • Matthew Bejjani • Reserve: Phoenix Markham • Reserve: Matthew Lo Surdo

13.5 out of 28 possible points (Finished 4th Place)

Holy Cross Intermediate A • Luke Brutto • Marko Matek • Aaron Biggin • Jack Callaghan • Reserve: Min Seo Kim • Reserve: Michael Matheos

8 out of 28 possible points (Finished 6th Place)

Holy Cross Intermediate B • Manav Sandhu • Anthony Sahagian • James Biggin • Hoyoung Lim

10.5 out of 28 possible points (Finished 5th Place)

Holy Cross Senior A • Darcy van der Zalm • Joshua Poole • Kevin Le • Oscar Mirow • Reserve: Trent Stanmore

16.5 out of 28 possible points (Finished 4th Place)

A special congratulations goes to Darcy van der Zalm and Manfred Besier, both of whom played and won their games each week, finishing the competition undefeated. A mighty feat, considering the quality of their opponents each week,

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On Wednesday 5 December 2018, Holy Cross College hosted its annual Invitational Chess Challenge. The competition this year continues the tradition of inviting all to have a go, with our 231 participants consisting of a wide range of students from Kindergarten all the way through to Year 11 - from those who are seasoned chess players to those who are experiencing their first chess tournament. The Primary Division had a total of 59 teams competing from All Hallows (Five Dock), Christian Brothers Primary (Lewisham), Holy Spirit (North Ryde), Meadowbank Public School, Our Lady Queen of Peace (Gladesville), Ryde Public School, St Charles (Ryde) and Villa Maria (Hunters Hill). The Secondary divisions (Junior Years 7-8, Intermediate Years 9-10 and Senior 11-12) had a total of 18 teams competing from Champagnat Catholic College (Pagewood), LaSalle Catholic College (Bankstown), Patrician Brothers’ College (Fairfield) and

Marist College (North Shore). Holy Cross also fielded teams in this competition, welcoming in a number of new enthusiastic chess players from across Years 7 to 11 into the Holy Cross Chess Squad, including those in Year 7 who represented their Primary Schools in this same competition the previous year, now representing Holy Cross. Primary Division

Secondary Junior Division

Both the Primary and Secondary divisions were lead by experienced convenors Mr Richard Gastineau-Hills and Mr Charles Zworestine from the NSW Junior Chess League. The final results of the tournament are shown in the table below:

Secondary Intermediate Division

Secondary Senior Division

First Place

Meadowbank A (16 pts) PB Fairfield J1– (11.5 pts)

Second Place

Ryde A (14 pts)

Champagnat Pagewood J1 – (11 pts) PB Fairfield I1 – (12 pts)

LaSalle Bankstown S1 – (10 pts)

Third Place

Meadowbank B (13 pts)

Holy Cross Ryde J1– (9.5 pts) • Jack Eccleston • Manfred Besier • Angus Cosgrove

Marist North Shore S1 – (7 pts)

Congratulations to the winners of the tournament for 2018 and thanks to all schools for their participation in the competition this year. Our Holy Cross teams played extremely well throughout the day, with us achieving a place in all three divisions of the Secondary competition. A special mention goes to Darcy van der Zalm and Kevin Le, both members of the Holy Cross S1 team, who finished the day undefeated, winning their games in all six rounds of the tournament. What a fantastic way for these young men to finish their last year of representing the College in this tournament! Thank you to our dedicated staff members David Cobb, Philippa Harrington, Nicholas Stanton and Sebastian Szafjanski

Marist North Shore I1– (15 pts) Holy Cross Ryde S1 – (15 pts) • Darcy van der Zalm • Joshua Poole • Kevin Le

Holy Cross Ryde I1 – (10 pts) • Luke Brutto • Marko Matek • Aaron Biggin

for their work in running the day. Additionally, thanks must be given to our team of dedicated Year 9 Student Leaders for the day - Giorgio Anastasiadis, Taniel Betchakjian, Seamus Cronin, Harrison Cunneen, Daniel Giuffre, Daniel Gross, Minjun Jo, Joseph Kalachian and Babak Nejati, and recent Year 12 graduate Rhyne Fong, who all proudly demonstrated our Patrician hospitality and welcome to all of our visitors. We look forward to seeing all our Primary and Secondary schools come together again for another exciting tournament in 2019. Mr Benjamin Lum Chess Coordinator

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Debating & Public Speaking Report

ublic Speaking and Debating at Holy Cross has had a very positive year in 2018. There was renewed commitment to developing the skills of rhetoric so vital in our wider world and this showed through in the boys’ performances this year. The C.S.D.A. Public Speaking Competition provided the first opportunity for Holy Cross boys and the College to display their talents on the public stage. Over two hundred students from Catholic schools across the Sydney Metropolitan region descended on our FLP in Week 5 of Term 1 for the first round of the competition. Nine students, Aidan McNeill and Konstantinos Moananu (Yr 7), Anthony Galluzzo and Lachlan Glassock (Yr 8), Taniel Betchakjian and Aaron Biggin (Yr 9), James Biggin (Yr 10), Darcy van der Zahm (Yr 11) and Coby Thomas (Yr 12) spoke on the night with many more students acting in official capacities as either a chairperson or timekeeper. All boys did themselves and their school proud. Taniel Betchakjian engaged the audience with self-deprecating humour yet also delivered a powerful message on discrimination in addressing the topic, “Be Not Afraid”. He again successfully advanced to the semifinal stage of the competition where he drew widespread praise from his fellow speakers and audience members alike and narrowly missed a place in the finals.

Congratulations to all boys on their efforts this year. Thank you also to all staff who generously give up their Friday nights for this important co-curricular activity to take place: Mr Fairgrieve, Ms Victoria Keech, Mr Adam Rekrut, as well as the many staff who have come along to support. Mr Kieran Jones and Mr Sebastian Szafjanski Debating Coordinators

The Catholic Schools Debating Association competition took place throughout Term 2. Boys really embraced the opportunities to not only hone the often-confronting art of speaking in front of an audience but also challenge and broaden their thinking on a range of topical questions. Seniors confronted the topic, ‘That the media is our new court of law.’ Years 9 and 10 looked at the idea, ‘That conflict dominates our lives’ whilst Years 7 and 8 were asked to examine the proposition, ‘It is better to be rich than smart.’ The competition was well supported throughout the season. Training on Tuesday afternoons was well attended with our guest coach, Matthew Harrington, son of Mrs Harrington, providing expert guidance to our Senior and Intermediate teams. This was especially important with a pleasing number of new students joining teams in Years 9, 11 and 12. The enthusiasm amongst our many Year 7 and 8 students was palpable. The leadership of our Senior team this year, Kevin Peng, Terrence Darma and Captain of Public Speaking and Debating, Coby Thomas, cannot be underestimated. There was a great spirit evident amongst the boys on Friday nights and much of that stems from the real bonds that were formed amongst students across year groups. All our teams were highly competitive with wins and losses in equal measure. Our Year 10 boys showed the benefit of team continuity finishing the season with four wins and were unfortunate not to progress to the elimination rounds.

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Above Public Speaking Award Winners

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Year 7: Jacob Rodda, Shyan Govekar, William Morgan, Aidan McNeill Year 8: Matthew Bejjani, Dominic Princi, Michael Lo Surdo, John-Michael Farmakis, Lachlan Glassock, Matthew Lo Surdo, Anthony Galluzzo, Daniel Ferretti, Cyrus Govekar Year 9: Aaron Biggin, Luke Brutto, Jack Callaghan, Min Seo Kim, Thomas Simmons, Sam Pheeney, Dylan Bentancur Year 10: James Biggin, Benjamin Crook, Hoyoung Lim Year 11: Morgan Walker-Rafton, Matthew Carey, Darcy van der Zalm, Mitchell Papponetti, Brendon Woodburn, Hugh Simpson Year 12: Kevin Peng, Terrence Darma, Coby Thomas, Thomas Smith

Thank you also to all staff who generously give up their Friday nights for this important co-curricular activity to take place: Mr Fairgrieve, Ms Victoria Keech, Mr Adam Rekrut, as well as the many staff who have come along to support.

Above Our Year 10 team of James Biggin, Benjamin Crook and Hoyoung Lim write their rebuttal points.

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Duke of Edinburgh Report

his year saw thirteen Year 9 students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, a larger group than we have had in the past few years. The Award consists of a number of components, which must be completed by the boys in order to gain their award. These include a skills component, community service component and a physical activity component. As well as these components, which the boys complete in their own time, two adventurous journeys are embarked upon, in which the participants undertake two journeys, carrying with them everything they would require for the two-day journey. This year our journeys comprised of a days hiking leg and a day Mountain biking leg. Bronze Award Practice Journey (Watagans National Park) The first journey of the year was the Bronze Practice Expedition. The expedition was completed in the Watagans National Park on the Central Coast of NSW. The first day began early in the Watagans with a short briefing regarding bike safety, the importance of using our maps and some other important safety procedures. With this important knowledge in hand we were ready to set off. We were blessed with perfect conditions for the 18km ride ahead of us. The boys who were duly excited for their first ever Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition and after a few hard hours cycling we stopped for a debrief and a bite to eat. More of the same in the afternoon and we were all grateful to be off our bikes and setting up camp. With a little persistence we managed to get a fire going and sat to make some food, play some games and share stories of the day’s events. It wasn't long before we were ready for bed and the warmth of our sleeping bags. The following day we awoke to a foggy morning with plenty of dew on the ground. We were all keen to get underway, so we quickly cooked breakfast, packed up our gear and set off on the 15km hike that lay ahead. The morning started with a steep section of uphill to really get the blood flowing. Once atop the ridge the going became a little easier and the boys were able to enjoy the views and look back at what they had achieved. It wasn’t long before we reached the highest point of our hike where we sat to have some lunch knowing that from here on it was all down hill, literally. The boys were keen to get on with it and made great time on the last leg. Before long we were on the bus home full of pride in what we had achieved.

Bronze Award Qualifying Journey (Jenolan State Forest) The second journey of the year was the Bronze Qualifying Expedition in which participants put all their skills learnt throughout the year to the test. As has become custom in recent years the forecast in the week leading up to departure was not looking great, although this is what makes the Award so challenging and rewarding for those involved. Day 1 saw us up early to meet at school before the long trip to Jenolan where we would begin our journey with an 18km bike ride through some beautiful and challenging terrain, consisting mainly of logging trails in the pine plantations. The weather

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was perfect, at least for now anyway and made for a great days riding. A grueling day in which the tough uphill sections were rewarded with long descents saw us cover a lot of ground and make good time, reaching our campsite well before dark. A few minor casualties were had along the way with a couple of boys needing to be patched up due to coming off on some of the loose sections of track, although nothing that stopped them completing the journey. We set up our tents at a basic campsite more often used by hikers completing the well know “6-foot track” and enjoyed the time left in daylight to relax. Once it got dark, we made our dinner and sat and talked about the day. It wasn’t long after that the boys were ready for sleep and we all retired for a well-earned nights rest. The rain was due to arrive overnight and that it did. We awoke to some heavy downpours, not the best weather to be packing up a tent in, although the boys managed to do it without too much fuss. The end was in sight... We made some breakfast, packed our tents, put our packs on our back and set off. The terrain was steep and rocky and sturdy shoes were a great advantage. Having come this far the boys were not ready to give up and dug in making light work of what was a tough hike. On arrival at the Jenolan Caves, the boys had some time to explore the area and have a look at some of the wonderful cave formations. Once ready the boys got on board the bus happy to have completed such a demanding journey under their own steam and pass another component of the award.

Award Recipients To make the year even more successful for the award at Holy Cross College we had numerous students assessed and given their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Awards from the governing authority. Those student were Aaron Nordstrom, Zachary Stanton, Guillaume Stevelinck. Congratulations to these boys on a wonderful achievement. Congratulations to all students involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award this year. As always it has been an extremely enjoyable experience. Mr Sean Craven Outdoor Education Coordinator

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he Holy Cross College MCC Athletic Carnival was made up of a large group of young men with many talents and areas of expertise. The one thing that they all shared was the have a go attitude. Due to a few injuries we had some last minute changes, which other boys were happy to assist and take part in extra events. The MCC Carnival was held on Thursday 30th August at ES Marks Athletics field, Kensington. On the day we were graced with warm sunny weather and arrived at the venue with a complete squad that were searching for victory for their school. The Athletic Captain, Tyler Fuata, and many of our senior students took the time to encourage and assist the junior students and calm any nerves. Special mention must go to the following students who progressed to the CCC Athletics Carnival:

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Kai Mirabito- 200m and 400m Jordan Hill- 200m and 100m Zane Camroux- Long Jump and Shot Put Savi Moala- Long Jump, 100m and Discus George Srour- 200m Jacque Behjan- High Jump Rory Davidson- Long Jump

At the conclusion of the Carnival, we were announced in 4th Place overall and were successful in gaining the Overall Intermediate Trophy for the days’ events. Thanks to all of the Athletics Squad and teaching staff that assisted with the success of our athletes both on the day and during training. Ms Jenna Belcastro Coach

Thanks to all of the Athletics Squad and teaching staff that assisted with the success of our athletes both on the day and during training.

MCC Athletics Back Row Michael Gabrael, Jaii Robertson, DannyGarbrael, Zane Watson, Keenan Lawandos, Evan Ryper, Rory Davidson, Christian Pirello, Savi Moala, Michael Lopez Middle Row Gabriel Lim, Jack Karakasis, Tapiwaneshe Nyakudanda, Joshua Rizk, Zane Camroux, Jordan Hill, Tanaka Zhande Connor Goggins, Mitchell Papponetti, Jospeh Lister, Jaden Fuata, Vaka Aho, Max Davies Front Row Garry Young, Jonah Watson, Samuel Sutton, Jompol Phonpimal, Joseph Kalachian, Jacque Behjan, Tyler Fuata (Captain), Steven Kriezis, Ben Crook, Jeremy McCarthy, Rilet Turkal, Rocky Costa, Adam Pollicina

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MCC Basketball First Grade Basketball Rd 1 vs Randwick Loss 17 – 89 Coby Thomas After a limited preparation, A Grade drew the unenviable Round 1 match-up with defending premiers Randwick. Though outclassed, the team competed gamely. Coby Thomas (11 pts) handled the point guard position admirably against sustained pressure whilst also leading the team in scoring. Jackson Bursill and James Jeffreys (3 pts each) both connected on shots from the perimeter to help stem the tide. Oscar Mirow, Ben Grundy and Lachlan Hall all battled hard on the boards. Rd 2 vs North Shore Loss 21 – 46 Coby Thomas North Shore in Round 2 were another difficult match-up although the team had some idea of what to expect after facing them in the preseason. Inspired by B Grade's victory, we were hitting our shots from the tap, most notably Coby Thomas (12pts) and Jai Coghlan (3pts) making his shot in MCC a memorable one. However, their man to man pressure defense and commitment to rebounding at both ends of the gradually wore us down. Our scoring slowed up in the second half with Marley Carroll (3pts), Cormac Lavery (2pts) and Jackson Bursill (1pt) making the overall margin a more competitive one than the preseason. Rd 3 vs Kogarah Loss 26 – 59 Trent Duncombe Despite the final scoreline, both teams were evenly matched for most of the game. Our guards were able to get in the paint at will early and Trent Duncombe (13 pts), Marley Carroll (3pts) and Aaron Noel in his first game in A Grade (2pts) taking advantage. Kogarah, however, were connecting from the outside and held a 10 point advantage at the half. Our bigs were able to get into the game a little more after the break with Oscar Mirow and Ben Grundy (3pts each) but we weren't able to run our offensive sets through to get good shots on the reversal. Turnovers leading to fast break points in transition blew out the margin in the closing minutes with Jai Coghlan (2pts) our only response at the other end. Rd 4 vs Ashfield Loss 44 – 75 Ben Grundy Our best offensive performance of the season. Ashfield came out in a man to man defence like we had seen in previous games from Randwick and North Shore but this time we were able to execute. Our five-out offense enabled us to spread the floor for Marley Carroll (5pts) to get us started from the outside and then kept the help defence a step behind Trent Duncombe (20pts), who was finishing off the dribble with short range jump shots in the paint and at 75% from the free throw line. Ben Grundy (13pts) stepped up in his best game of the season; finishing around the bucket and from 3-point range, all within the flow of the offense. Coby Thomas (4 pts) controlled play from the point as usual and Cormac Lavery (2pts) was also able to get some clean looks. The game hung in the balance early in the 2nd half with Ashfield's lead reduced to 5 and the momentum with us. Ashfield's speed in transition and accurate shooting eventually wore us down but this game augurs well for the rest of the year.

Rd 5 vs Pagewood Loss 16 – 48 Lachlan Hall After a great offensive performance the previous week, the hope was for more of the same against a rebuilding Pagewood. Whereas Ashfield defended us man on man providing space for our guards to penetrate to the middle, Pagewood played a condensed zone making it difficult to break the paint. We looked to move the defense with our dribble handoffs but the Pagewood guards were able to stay in front of the ball handler forcing us to shoot from the outside. Unfortunately our perimeter shooting wasn't able to keep us in it. Lachlan Hall (4pts) demonstrated the improvement he made throughout the season, bodying up well with the physical Pagewood forwards inside and Cormac Lavery (4 pts) took advantage of the extra space on the perimeter. Marley Carroll, Ben Grundy, Oscar Mirow and Coby Thomas (2pts each) also contributed at both ends of the floor. Rd 6 vs Lewisham Loss 27– 38 Trent Duncombe The last game of Term 4 against Lewisham seemed to have the makings of an early Christmas present as we went into the break only down by 3. We were able to get out in transition with Trent Duncombe (9 pts), Coby Thomas and Marley Carroll (both 4pts) the main beneficiaries. The Lewisham zone defense in the half court was heavily dependent on their physical size at the centre position meaning that whilst we were able to get into the paint, we were finding it difficult to finish at the basket. As the game wore on and the opportunities in transition reduced, the game got away from us. The scoring was balanced with Oscar Mirow, Lachlan Hall, Ben Grundy, Jai Coghlan, Cormac Lavery all with 2 pts. Rd 7 vs Bankstown Loss 17 – 53 Oscar Mirow Our last opportunity for a victory in the MCC season against a Bankstown side that is on the rise. Unfortunately, the holiday break and the loss of starting guards Coby Thomas and Marley Carroll did little for our cohesion and Bankstown were able able to take advantage in transition. Trent Duncombe (7 pts) again proved his ability to get to the basket and Oscar Mirow (4pts) was rewarded for his efforts on the offensive glass. Ben Grundy (2pts) rounded out a pleasing season with another solid effort at both ends of the court whilst James Jeffreys and Jackson Bursill (2pts each) both finished their careers with their names on the scorers sheet. Whilst this team was unable to earn the victory it deserved, their commitment to training, the spirit with which they played and the culture they helped engender amongst the younger teams at the College were all of the highest order. They were an absolute pleasure to coach. Mr Kieran Jones Coach

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MCC Basketball Second Grade Basketball The Second Grade Basketball squad for the 2017/2018 season consisted of a group of talented basketball enthusiasts. While as individuals, they possessed impressive basketball skills, it was clear from the onset that the team needed to come together and work on their team chemistry. Overall, the season was a challenging one and brought mixed result. The highlight of season was getting a win against Marist North Shore in a closely contested match, after losing to them convincingly in an earlier trial game. There were some impressive performances

throughout the season, both by individuals and as a team, but it was the inconsistency which resulted in not being able to consolidate several matches with a win. It was a pleasure coaching the Second Grade squad this season and seeing them develop their basketball skills. Their attitude throughout the entire season was always positive and they represented the College with pride. Mr Jerome Capistrano Coach

First Grade Basketball Back Row Jai Coghlan. Lachlan Hall, Oscar Mirow (c), Ben Grundy, Coby Thomas Front Row James Jeffreys, Cormac Lavery, Mr Kieran Jones, Jackson Bursill, Trent Duncombe

Second Grade Basketball Back Row Jordan Tchorlian, Jesse Stewart-Meneses, Kevin Le, Zayn Melhem Front Row Alexander Antonis, Santiago Montekio Brunet, Mr Jerome Capistrano (Coach), Tyrone De Vera, Karl Rebong

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Under 15 Basketball The Holy Cross U15’s Basketball team showed considerable signs of growth this year in the MCC competition. Coached by Mr Bryers the boys used the season to develop the fundamentals of the game, establish defensive formations and set plays and grow as a team. Below is a wrap up of our games this season. MCC Round 1 vs Randwick - Randwick 80 def Holy Cross 30 A valiant effort by Holy Cross today who unfortunately fell victim to the beast that is Randwick. Holy Cross showed grit and determination throughout the entire match with a standout effort by the boys following a timeout in the first half which saw Holy Cross go on an offensive rampage and cut the point differential at the half time break. A stellar effort from Luca Masi on both ends of the court with supporting performances from Michael Lopez and Aaron Vassalo. The scoreboard does not reflect the dedication and perseverance of the boys that reflects the qualities of Holy Cross men. Whilst they didn’t win the game, they have definitely earnt the respect of their opponents. MCC Round 2 vs North Shore - North Shore 50 def Holy Cross 28 An impressive display against North Shore in the trial had the team buzzing going into the game knowing they could snatch a win. Unfortunately our opponents went to a different level with competition points on offer, bringing an intensity which we were able to match early on but unable to maintain for the entire 40 minutes. Despite some strong offensive play from the perimeter we struggled to close down the lane as their bigs drove to the basket at will. It was John-Luke’s first game with the team and he played exceptionally well given the circumstances. For the second week running there were a lot of positives to come out of the game with the ball in hand. Tighter defence will allow us to find that first elusive win of the season. MCC Round 3 vs Kogarah - Kogarah 46 def Holy Cross 15 A tough match for Holy Cross this week as the boys met a solid defensive lineup. Kogarah brought a very vocal bench which affected some of the boys, leading to turnovers and uncharacteristic plays. Bowen was able to keep his cool throughout a play hustle defense claiming ownership of any rebound that came his way both defensively and offensively. Good supporting roles from Aaron and Luca. MCC Round 4 vs Ashfield - Ashfield 48 def Holy Cross 14 An unsuccessful outing for Holy Cross today with the defensive effort of Ashfield getting the better of us. Some solid performances by Aaron and Bowen who controlled the tempo and stayed strong around the ring respectively. Michael Lopez did a fantastic job stepping into the captain’s role and his intensity was unrivalled by any other on the court today. With further training Holy Cross will start to develop some structure and court awareness which will put the boys in a good place for our next match.

MCC Round 5 vs Pagewood - Pagewood 61 def Holy Cross 17 Holy Cross met some solid defense in today’s outing however, we were able to minimise the scoring opportunities of Pagewood for the first half. The boys implemented some set pieces that had been developed at training and were able to achieve many open looks at the basket however our shots were just not falling today. Michael, Tyrese and Aaron effectively ran the offense with the boys establishing their positions and covering for one another. Luca Masi took control of attacking the rim with some swift drives to the basket which resulted in attracting double teams from the defense and earning him trips to the free throw line. Definite improvements made with the teams structure and communication in offense however further work will need to be made in order to get the shots to drop. MCC Round 6 vs Lewisham - Lewisham 28 def Holy Cross 23 An outstanding performance from Holy Cross this round. The boys demonstrated much better spacing and formation at the offensive end with set plays being utilised to elicit wide open shots. On the defensive end, the boys were communicating much better and able to secure most defensive rebounds thanks to the incredible effort of Tisaiah who fought to not let a rebound get passed him. Luca and Aaron controlled the tempo of the game well and found themselves converting a lot of their scoring opportunities into points. Holy Cross held the lead for most of the second half however as the clock ran down our shots stopped falling whilst Lewisham were getting all of the lucky rolls. A standout performance for the boys who were unlucky this week not to receive the win. Congratulations to the U15 Basketball team for showing undeterred commitment, attending multiple training sessions every week to develop their skills and bond as a team. Their attitude throughout the season was always positive and the faith and trust they had in me to guide them through this growth was fantastic. I am incredibly proud of the effort shown by each and every player in the squad. Mr Joshua Bryers Coach

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U15 Basketball Back Row John Luke El-Rahi, Aaron Vassallo , Bowen Centellas, Evan Ryper, Jacque Behjan, Tyrese Phillips Front Row Kyle Ienci, Michael Lopez, Mr Joshua Bryers (Coach), Luca Masi, Pablo Montekio Brunet

U14 Basketball Back Row Rubin Bryan, Max Masters, Bill Kaczmarek, Liam McNeill, Savinata Moala Front Row Alessandro Lacalandra, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Menniti (Coach), Robert Camer, Hamilton Winley

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Under 14 Basketball A strong squad of ten players were given the opportunity to represent the College in the Under 14 Basketball team for season 2017/18. In the back court Dean Alam, Robert Camer, Alessandro Lacalandra and Hamilton Winley made up the guard positions while Rubin Bryan, Daniel Ferretti, Liam McNeill and Savinata Moala were chosen as forwards. In the middle Bill Kaczmarek and Max Masters were selected as centres giving the team depth in all positions. Round 1 of the competition saw us up against perennial heavyweights Randwick who would eventually go on and win the Under 14 competition. It was not a great way to start the season as Holy Cross fell victim to a team that was simply too big, too fast and too skilful for our boys to handle. It was pretty much one-way traffic from start to finish as Holy Cross found it difficult to penetrate at all as the Randwick defence really stifled our attack, suffocating our players any time they had the ball with double and sometimes triple-teams. The team was not helped when Max Masters broke his finger the day before the game meaning that Bill Kaczmarek played the entire 40 minutes at centre, a wonderful effort. The loss of Rubin Bryan early in the game meant we were down to a three man bench, and to Holy Cross' credit the team fought hard until the final buzzer with many shots rimming out. Congratulations to Savi Moala who earned man of the match honours as he never stopped trying, hustling and fighting for the ball and taking it to the opposition, driving at every opportunity. Final score: Randwick 69, Ryde 12. Round 2 was a rematch against North Shore having just played them a fortnight ago in the trial match. Despite the narrow loss this was an excellent performance by the team. From the opening tip Holy Cross were in the face of their opponents, showing much more intensity and aggression on the defensive end making it very difficult for North Shore to score. Bill Kaczmarek and Savi Moala did a great job of shutting down their large centre and while Holy Cross never led the boys kept North Shore honest by staying within striking distance for the entire match. On the offensive end Holy Cross did a much better job of moving the ball around and there was no shortage of open shots. If more of these opportunities had been taken then the team would have gone closing to winning. Man of the match Alessandro Lacalandra was always a threat at guard looking dangerous on every drive. Considering this same opposition beat us by 33 in the trial there were a lot of positives to take out of this performance. Final score: North Shore 24, Ryde 15. Â Round 3 was another tough matchup against Kogarah who would make it all the way to the Grand Final. Holy Cross, confident following the great performance against a competition frontrunner in North Shore last week, started this match impressively. With Dean Alam driving to the basket and scoring, coupled with aggressive defence under our own

basket from Bill Kaczmarek, Holy Cross managed to grab their first lead of the season leading 4-2 early. While the lead could not be sustained the boys were still well in the game midway through the first half. Kogarah, however seemed to flick a switch at this point and their giant centre and electric guard grabbed the game by the throat as they began to use their advantageous size and skill to dominate the boards which led to an abundance of second-chance points. With three-pointers falling from everywhere it was discouraging to see Holy Cross heads go down as the scoreline blew out in the second half. With the entire opposition team consisting of rep players the boys can hold their heads up high as they gave all they had. Well done to Savinata Moala who earned his second man of the match award for the season. Final score: Kogarah 71, Ryde 17. Round 4 was a day to remember as the team notched their first win of the season against Ashfield. It was a thoroughly deserved victory for Holy Cross dominating the game from start to finish. The signs were good early with point guard and man of the match Dean Alam (16 points) having the hot hand. Mixing his game up with penetrating drives to the hoop and shots from the perimeter he was the key to the team building an early lead which quickly became double digits. Max Masters, Liam McNeill and Bill Kaczmarek were doing a great job on the boards, particularly at the offensive end where their urgency gave the team a number of second chance points. Daniel Ferretti was also strong as he found success driving to the basket and kept the opposition defence guessing. The bench carried on the great work done by the starters as the large lead was maintained with Alessandro Lacalandra defending aggressively to force a number of turnovers which he often converted into points. It was a great all round effort by the team with few weaknesses to speak of, and it was good to see their confidence grow as the match wore on. The smiles on the boys' faces said it all at the end as a loud Hockatiki was sung. Final score: Ryde 39, Ashfield 20. Round 5 was probably the most exciting game of the season. Despite the result it was a thrilling game with the lead changing several times and the game not decided until the final minutes. Holy Cross got off to a terrific start with man of the match Robert Camer (16 points) leading the way. His hot hand, especially from the perimeter, saw him play the whole first half without being substituted. Neither team could gain the ascendency with the lead changing regularly throughout the first half, and the biggest lead by either side only four points. With scores locked at 18-18 at half time it was still anyone's game and one got the feeling this was going to go down to the wire. Max Masters was having a wow of a game inside, rebounding like his life depended on it and converting a number of putbacks to keep our points tally ticking over. Savi Moala kept the opposition guessing with his dribbling skill while Hamilton Winley did a great job off the bench at the crucial point guard position. With Ryde up 29-28 and five minutes remaining some clutch plays were needed and unfortunately

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MCC Basketball it was our opponent who came up with them. In a desperate attempt in the dying seconds to get the ball back Holy Cross went on a "hack-attack", sending the opposition to the foul line in the hope they would miss. Unfortunately they were able to make their free throws which made the score blow out a little, flattering the opposition in a game that was neck and neck throughout and could have easily gone our way. While the loss effectively extinguished our hopes of making the finals the team were upbeat afterwards knowing that we could be competitive in the MCC competition and not just the whipping boys. Final score: Pagewood 44, Ryde 34. In contrast to last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game Round 6 against Lewisham was an ugly affair. It was a dour struggle from start to finish as the final score line suggests and not a pretty game of Basketball to watch as both teams struggled offensively. The game started well for Holy Cross with Robert Camer picking up where he left off last week, however, it all fell apart very quickly with influential player Dean Alam suffering a shoulder injury after being hit hard on a layup attempt. With Dean unable to continue it was left to Robert, man of the match Hamilton Winley and Alessandro Lacalandra to run our offence which was made difficult by a Lewisham team who were well drilled, locking down in defence and giving nothing away in offence as they kept possession and committed very few turnovers. As a result of the slow pace of the game Holy Cross became increasingly frustrated as we found it difficult to penetrate and our perimeter shots were not falling as they have recently. The half time scoreline of 6-5 pretty much summed up the game, and it did not improve much in the second half. Despite the boys giving everything they had it was a disappointing result given how well the boys have played in the last fortnight especially. Savi Moala never gave up at both ends of the court while Hamilton did a great job of taking on the opposition using his silky skills to attack the basket before unfortunately fouling out. Final score: Lewisham 15, Ryde 8.

Following the Christmas break the seventh and final round saw us take on Bankstown. Our opponents had also only won one game this season so it was not only a battle for the wooden spoon but an opportunity for us to notch our second won of the season, a feat no Basketball team at Holy Cross had done for a number of years. From the beginning it was all out attack from Holy Cross as we looked to build a lead from the opening tip off. With Dean Alam going to another school over the Christmas break our attacking options had been limited but that did not stop the likes of Robert and man of the match Savi especially from attacking the basket at will. Max, Liam and Bill did a great job in the pain of stopping their big men from getting anywhere near the basket while Alessandro, as he has done all season, was a terrier in defence always hounding their guards when they had ball in hand. A handy half-time was consolidated in the second half as the boys clearly enjoyed themselves on the court. It was undoubtedly our most freeflowing performance of the season and a great way to end the season as the boys brought up win number two for the season. Final score: Ryde 35, Bankstown 15. At the end of the regular season our record stood at seven games played for two wins and five losses. The team finished on four competition points placing us sixth on the competition table. All in all a positive season with three of our losses being by ten points or less. If a couple of these games had gone our way then the team could have made the semi finals. It was an absolute pleasure coaching these boys during the season and we all had a lot of fun both at training and during competition. Congratulations to Savi Moala who won the award for Best and Fairest. I wish to thank Miss Llave for her assistance during the season as Team Manager along with the parents and guardians who took time out to come along and support their sons at various times throughout the season. I look forward to working with these boys again next season as we look to improve and make the semi-finals in season 2018/19. Mr Michael Menniti Coach

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MCC Cricket First Grade Cricket This year proved a tough one for the First Grade Cricket team. There were plenty of ups and downs with some good performances at times and individual achievements, but too often consistency across the board let us down. We fell short of making the finals, but can undoubtedly say I was proud of the boys and had an extremely enjoyable season with them.

We fell short of making the finals, but can undoubtedly say I was proud of the boys and had an extremely enjoyable season with them.

Our senior boys led from the front and can be proud of their efforts. Some of our junior boys showed that we have some real talent coming through and there are some great signs for the future. A big thank you to Mr Szafjanski who enthusiastically took on the role as team manager in a sport that is rather foreign to him. Well done boys on a fun season, all the best to our Year 12 contingent and I look forward to our next season for those young enough to be eligible to play next year. Mr Sean Craven Coach

First XI Cricket Back Row Jackson Herring, Joseph Makram, Ryan Swain, Luke Lawrence, Zachary Davies Front Row Thomas Gavros, Benjamin Cody, Mr Sebastian Szafjanski (Manager), Mr Sean Craven (Coach), Daniel Sykes, Trent Stanmore Absent (Jackson Stretton, Matthew Carey) .

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MCC Cricket Under 16 Cricket Key Statistics Matches won - 4 wins ( including trial), lost 1; Byes 2. HCC finished 2nd on the ladder on 41 points just 1 point behind North Shore. The eventual winners, Lewisham were 3rd place on 32 points. While there were only 5 teams in this competition, it was a talented pool of players across all the MCC schools; Ryde, Randwick, North Shore, Pagewood and Lewisham. While HCC made it to the semi finals, we were defeated by a determined Lewisham who went on to defeat North Shore in the final.

The core of the HCC Under 16s team has been together since Year 7 with a few additions of younger players. Every member of the squad played with integrity, passion and a high level of intensity that reflected their moral character every match. The Under 16’s team was able to show winning spirit, even in the face of adversity and reflected a ‘never give in’ attitude of which all the boys should be proud. Mr Michael Fairgrieve Coach Mrs Philippa Harrington Manager

U16 Cricket Back Row Shaun Anson, Liam Gordon, Joe Lister, Manav Sandhu, Jordan Michas Front Row Luke Saleh, Angus Lochrin, Matthew Voss, Mrs Philippa Harrington (Manager), Deakin Antaw, Daniel Bettridge, Coach Mr Michael Fairgrieve (Absent)

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Under 14 Cricket The Season It was a great season for the 2018 U14s Cricket team. We amassed a 5-1 record but were edged out of first place by Randwick by one bonus point, highlighting the importance of wicket taking and run-scoring during the regular season.

Our practices focused on our fielding teamwork which worked well in our semi final.

The Semi Final Holy Cross had a great season in the first six rounds of the MCC Cricket competition and now it was time for the semi finals. The game was played at our home ground, Pidding Park. We were taking on Marist College North Shore in what was sure to be a close and exciting game. North Shore won the coin toss, elected to bat and scored 85 runs. It was a great bowling performance by Cross. Our two openers went out to bat and unfortunately were out fairly quickly. Although our top-order batsmen were getting out quickly, determination was shown by all batters to get our hopes back. Unfortunately, we were unable to win. On the positive side, the game was played with lots of spirit from both teams. I am extremely proud of the boys giving 110% effort throughout the whole year if it was in games or even the small things such as attending training. Last of all, thank you to Mr Rekrut for being our coach for the year.

Our bye for the round before the semi final meant that we had no match in two and a half months.

Cyrus Govekar U14s Team Captain

Team Captain Cyrus Govekar led the way with 50 or more runs in four of the six matches. Other highlights included Max Braham’s 50 (and three sixes) against Lewisham, Jack Eccleston’s 47 against Kogarah, our fielders seizing our 9th and 10th wickets on our last two balls against Ashfield, and bowling out North Shore with 5 overs left seconds before a downpour. Our strength was our hitting, our weakness was our fielding.

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Trial: HCC 10/76 North Shore 7/68 Round 1 HCC Randwick 5/98 Randwick 10/86 Round 2 HCC 8/105 North Shore 10/74 Round 3 Kogarah 5/121 HCC 6/110 Round 4 HCC 5/121 Ashfield 10/54 Round 5 HCC 1/120 Pagewood 5/69 Round 6 Lewisham 3/107 HCC 3/132

I am extremely proud of the boys giving 110% effort throughout the whole year if it was in games or even the small things such as attending training.

U14 Cricket Back Row Manfred Besier, Aryan Hadi, Jack Eccleston, Max Braham, Zane Watson, Cameron Parr. Front Row Alex Brown, Alex Tierney, Daniel Jacobs, Cyrus Govekar, Dylan Bunting, Ramone Chahine, Jackson Mietzke (Absent: Blake Hutcheon, Fraser Renu) Coach Adam Rekrut Managers Philippa Harrington, Virginia Reeves

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he 2018 MCC Cross Country event was once again held at King Georges Park, Rozelle. This year we were fortunate to have blue skies. With many of our boys having run this course multiple times before, they really helped to encourage and put the minds of the new comers to ease. Each student’s participation and behaviour were commendable and they should be proud of their efforts. Students from Holy Cross that placed highest in their age group are as follows:

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U12’s Jonah Watson U13’s Riley Turkal U14’s Zane Watson & Daniel Ferretti U15’s George Kriezis U16’s Connor Goggins Opens Trent Stanmore

With every student contributing 100% to their event, we were very pleased to see the final result see Holy Cross College in 5th Place overall, only 8 points away from 4th place. This is something that we believe can be improved for next year. Special mention must go to Zane Watson, Connor Goggins and Trent Stanmore as they were eligible to compete at the next level. Ms Jenna Belcastro Coach

Cross Country Back Row Cameron Parr, Alex Beatty, Michael Lopez, Angus Lochrin, Jack MacGillicuddy, George Kriezis Middle Row Tom Hutcheson, Rory Davidson, Gabriel Lim, Connor Goggins, Tanaka Zhande, Mitchell Papponetti, Tapi Nyakudanga, Zane Watson, Daniel Feretti Front Row Luke Lochrin, Luke Franklin, Samuel Sutton, Ms Jenna Belcastro, Riley Turkal, Jonah Watson, Adam Pollicina

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Captain: Adam Nisbet Player of the Season: Tomas Hurst Top Scorer: Christian Cirino

Round 1 Vs La Salle, Bankstown Win 4-0 Man of the Match: Jordan Keeling Tough conditions for the first game of the season with a strong cross-wind causing havoc for both teams. This made it hard to find our rhythm on the ball and the boys struggled to impose themselves on the game early. Bankstown played with a very high line and without a linesman, we were called offside on multiple occasions in the first half when through on goal. After a frustrating start, Cameron Piro grabbed the opener after picking up a tidy through ball from Adam Nisbet and tucking the ball into the corner. Bankstown started to push forward and credit to Luca Epuras for two quality 1v1 saves as Bankstown broke our defense. The second half was much more controlled from Holy Cross and we were given multiple opportunities to score. On another day, we could have had 7 or 8 to finish, but three second half goals was enough to secure a 4-0 victory to start the season. We will need to be more clinical in front of goal against tougher opponents, but the boys played well to take the 3 points away from home. Round 2 Vs Marist North Shore Draw 0-0 Man of the Match: Tomas Hurst An intense affair against our Northern neighbours at Peel Park this afternoon. The first half we gave North Shore too much respect on the ball and allowed their playmakers the space and time to control the game. As we started to grind our way back in the game, Holy Cross appeared to win a penalty however the referee strangely gave an indirect free kick inside the box for a foul.The game evened out as the first half progressed with Tom Hurst cleaning up through the middle on 4-5 occasions when we gave the ball away sloppily. The second half was a different game with Holy Cross taking control. Adam Nisbet started to open the game up and Cooper Black and Christian Cirino worked well to cause troubles for North Shore down the left. The game started to become physical with the referee allowing several late challenges and poor tackles. This led to frustration from the Holy Cross students who were booked upon committing similar fouls. Late in the game, this frustration and a lack of discipline cost us as we saw two of our players given their marching orders after getting second yellow's while trying to win the ball back high. The boys dug in to hold out the result and finish 0-0. Luca Epuras making a fine save from a Marist free kick and Thomas Gavros making a goal line clearance to keep the clean sheet. The boys need to learn to adjust their

play when already in the referee's book and a more mature approach would have seen us keep 11 men on the park and given us a chance to take the win. We need to be better on the ball with our passing poor at times throughout the game. Hats off to our Back 4 and keeper who have not conceded a goal yet this season. Round 3 Vs Marcellin Randwick Win 3-2 Man of the Match: Cooper Black Another wild windy afternoon today with a fixture against our rivals from Marcellin. Holy Cross defended with the with against them in the first half and it was clear that we needed to sit deep do the job in defence to see out the first half. We did this for the majority however we gave up a large portion of the possession and played the game in our own half of the pitch for the first 30 minutes. Whilst we created one chance that we could have finished, it was all about holding it at the back. Randwick eventually broke us to take a 1-0 lead into the half. The second half gave us the opportunity to work with the wind. The game flipped on its head with Holy Cross pushing forward, controlling the game and scoring three quick goals in the first 10 minutes after the break. Christian Cirino finished nicely after a through ball released him behind the Randwick Defence, Aaron Nordstrom found himself on the end of a beautiful 40m cross from Cooper Black from Left-Back all the way to Right Wing, Aaron's first touch went around the keeper and he finished into the open net. Our third goal was a top corner bomb from Tom Hurst who was given too much space from the Randwick midfield and made them pay. The wind started to die down and the last 10 minutes was sloppy from Holy Cross, we played arrogantly at times and need to learn to dig in and hold the ball rather than concede possession from over-confidence. Randwick struck a late goal to give them a chance, however it was too late and Holy Cross held on for a 3-2 win away from home. A sloppy 45 minutes with a beautiful 15 minute spell gave us the win. This team could achieve great things if we can put it together for the entirety of the game. Round 4 Vs Champagnat College, Pagewood Loss 0-1 Man of the Match: Luka Epuras A few absentee players hurt us today. Particularly our captain missing in the middle of the park led to a very narrow approach from the Holy Cross boys. To Pagewood's credit, they defended very well and their keeper frustrated our forwards. We gave away too many free-kicks and were made to pay when Pagewood put a pearler in the top corner with five to go. We struggled to create today and need to improve our play in the final 3rd to avoid disappointment like this.

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MCC Football Round 5 Vs De La Salle, Ashfield Win 2-1 Man of the Match: Christian Cirino An interesting game to end the season. We knew going into the game that a draw would secure a semi final and this showed in the mentality of our players. The game started with Holy Cross showing patience and giving Ashfield the possession, winning the ball and playing quickly on the counter. This was working well with Ashfield bypassing their midfield due to good marking and allowing us to control the game. We started to drop off though after the initial 15 minutes allowing space in the middle which let Ashfield into the game. Christian Cirino was causing the most damage out of the front three and his dynamic movement proved difficult to track. He laid on two good crosses which Mitchell Papponetti finished with composure. At the back we played well, but late in the second half we let Ashfield come back in through a touch of arrogance. Leaving open spaces in the middle and a lack of positional maturity would have cost us dearly against a better opponent. Ashfield scored late, but the result was in the bag. Sending us to a 3rd place finish and a Semi Final date with Marist Kogarah.

Semi Final Vs Marist Kogarah Loss 0-1 Man of the Match: Cameron Piro Injuries took their toll for our Semi Final against second place Marist Kogarah. Cameron Dalton filling in for us in the heart of the defence in a newly formed back four Â was always a high risk. The match was end to end with both teams looking for to find the piece of magic required to break open the game. We were right in the mix of the game with Tom and Adam controlling the middle, Cameron Piro getting forward well and Christian Cirino causing havoc down the left. Unfortunately, our new CB pairing had a moment of miscommunication that saw Kogarah slip a ball between the centre-halves leading to a tidy one on one finish as they rounded the keeper. This one lapse ended up costing us our Semi-final as we were unable to get on the scoresheet as Marist dropped deep and held onto their lead. A season of mixed results, with too many injuries to give us the full potential to make a run for the title. Mr Richard Kemp Coach

First Grade Football Back Row Christian Cirino, Cameron Piro, Aaron Nordstrom, Adrian Poropat, Jordan Keeling, Luca Epuras, Tanaka Zhande, Jake Papponetti, Cooper Black, Enrico Tarquinio, Ms Sabina Prodanovic (Manager) Front Row Jaidyn Galanos, Nathan Georgaklis, Kyle Sande, Adam Nisbet (Captain), Mr Richard Kemp (Coach), Tomas Hurst (Vice-Captain), Alessandro Jafari, Thomas Gavros, Mitchell

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Second Grade Football The Holy Cross Second Grade Football team will look back on season 2018 with regret as it was only down to several key incidents that we missed out on a finals berth. Having one of the strongest squads in recent memory with many of the players contesting for a spot in the First XI, we were confident of our chances going into the season. With enthusiasm going into the pre season and good results in friendly matches we started the season high on confidence led by captain Nathan Georgaklis. First games of the season are a must win and with that in mind Holy Cross' first game this season was one we knew we could win if we played to our potential. With the pressure to score early and consolidate on the first 15 minutes were disappointing with a dominant display in the first two thirds of the pitch not being supported by finishing up front. However as the minutes rolled on Holy cross found themselves and struck 4 in the first half, coming into the break with a 4-1 lead. Looking to go push forward in the second half Holy Cross scored 4 more with the pick of the punch being a pearler of a hit from well outside the box by Captain Nathan Georgaklis. Standouts on the day were Angus Lochrin who scored a Hattrick, and Elim Lim Ngitome who, while not scoring, was on the back end of nearly all the positive play from the wing. Holy Cross went into this game quite confident with a lot of enthusiasm and dominated the first half of the match. Quick thinking by Enrico Tarquino to take a throw in before the other team could set up allowed Angus Lochrin to hit the by line and cut the ball back to Elim Lim Ngitome who finished the move with a crisp half volley. Looking to capitalise on the first half performance HCC started the second half with a good level of energy, however, North Shore proved to want the game more in the second half and after a solid defensive display Holy Cross succumbed to the pressure in the last minute of the match when a free kick was awarded to north shore within shooting position. Lack of solid decision making and awareness by our goalkeeper let in a rather poor shot levelling it up. Just as in the previous week, our third game of the season against Randwick was a game where both halves played out in dramatically different ways. An absolutely dominating performance in the first half where Holy Cross should have put at least 3 away, missing a couple of sitters and not taking advantage of the immense amount of possession, was followed by a poor performance in the second half where goalkeeper Luca Epuras had to save the team to keep scores level. Positives from the game were the positive play in the first half which showed that even against the team coming first we are capable of completely dominating a game and taking it to anyone, our defensive effort in the second half demonstrated overall a solid defence even when moving players around to accommodate for injuries and finally Enrico Tarquino's absolutely dominant display in the holding midfield position.

Our fourth game against Pagewood saw the Cross ravaged by injury and lose several key players. However Jai Coghlin and Zac Stanton stepped up as a new defensive partnership, with both center backs playing their first game for the opens with the former almost opening his account with a great header from a corner that narrowly went wide and the latter absolutely dominating in every physical battle he encountered. However, as the story of the season goes Holy cross would once again go on to dominate a game and not win, losing the game in the dying minutes after not being able to score having held possession for about 70% of the match. This left the team with a small hope of making the finals depending on how we defeated Ashfield in our last match of the season and if the solid Pagewood outfit we had just lost to were able to keep a fifth consecutive clean sheet against Kogarah on the last day of the season. Knowing we had to bring a top performance on the final day of the regular season, the boys entered into the game with a lot of fire and tenacity. Winning challenge after challenge and dominating at the top of the pitch. This dominance saw a goal from Jesse Stewart-Meneses, two from Elim Lim Ngitome and a peach of a finish by Veteran Second Grade Star Kevin Peng on his last regular season game for the school before his graduation. Ending the game 4-0 we knew we had a chance if Pagewood had beaten Kogarah. Waiting with anticipation for the result we eagerly anticipated good news while preparing for the worst. As news trickled into us that Kogarah had not managed to do us a favour and had won the game which saw us knocked out of the finals we packed up and called it a season. While we only lost one game throughout the season we learned for next year of the importance of converting a dominant display into a win. Our season boils down to one keeper stepping out of the way of a rolling ball which he thought was going wide which trickled into the net to equalise a game that would have seen us move from fifth place to second at the end of things. It was an honour and privilege to coach this team and I believe there is more to come from them in the future. Thanks for a great season lads. Mr Sebastian Szafjanski Coach

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Second Grade Football Back Row Jacob Peters, Jai Coughlin, Kevin Peng, Tanaka Zhande, Jordan Keeling, Luka Farac, Jesse Stewart-Meneses, Tapiwanashe Nyakudanga, Sabina Prodanovic (Manager) Front Row Angus Lochrin, Jaidyn Galanos, Nathan Georgaklis (Captain), Sebastian Szafjanski (Coach), Enrico Tarquinio (Vice Captain), Mitchelle Papponetti, Phillip Vecchio

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2018 was a successful season for Holy Cross U15s. The team worked extremely hard and this was rewarded with exceptional results. The team ended the season as minor premiers and were narrowly beaten in the grand final after a penalty shootout. The U15s also represented Holy Cross in the Bill Turner Cup competition. The team made it to the final 32 teams in the state, one of the best results for Holy Cross in decades. Congratulations to the team and good luck to the boys in all their sports endeavors into the future.

‘Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful’, Zig Ziglar.

A positive start to the season saw a comprehensive victory over Bankstown. Matthew Tzoukos, Giancarlo Fuda and Massimo Sanna were menacing in attack whereas Aaron Biggins, Ramone Chahine and Samir Makary were providing a solid defense for the team to build upon.

Mr Nik Cvitkovic Coach

Congratulations to the team and good luck to the boys in all their sports endeavors into the future.

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It was unfortunate that due to injuries and illness we lost the next two games against North Shore and Randwick. With a limited squad, a number of players were asked to play out of position and whilst we showed great endeavour and character, especially from Liam Bruce and Lucas Nadile, it was not

enough to get the points. The Randwick games was extremely disappointing as the players were perplexed leaving the field defeated after dominating the game. The team went in to the last game of the season needing a victory to make the finals. After the defeats, the team started with a 3-5-2 formation and were immediately more comfortable. Alessandro Lacalandra and Luca Screpis were formidable in midfield, whilst Ethan Lozevski was industrious up front. Flynn Berry was introduced in the middle of the park, after some injury problems in the first half of the season, and showed some neat footwork. The team ran out easy winners, 3-0, with Daniel Ferretti curling in a peach of a strike into the top corner from 25 yards out for the goal of the season. Holy Cross the went up against North Shore in the semi finals. In a tight game, with nothing between the teams it was a controversial penalty decision early in the second half that was the turning point. Unfortunately, that decision went to North Shore and after they had taken the lead they were happy to defend deep, frustrating Holy Cross. Despite valiant efforts from the industrious Matthew Pozzobon and the tenacious Declan Tang, Holy Cross could not find a way though the stubborn defence, bowing out to the eventual champions.

Although the season ended disappointingly there were many positives throughout the year. Adrian Cirino, Daniel Ferretti and Aaron Biggins were exceptional in defence, Alessandro Lacalandra and Luca Screpis phenomenal in midfield, whilst Declan Tang and Ethan Lozevski improved with every game. However, special mention must go to Luke Biasi for his performances as goalkeeper, he was the foundation upon which the team was built. There is no doubting the talent of the players in this team and in a competition which every team is capable of beating each other there is no doubt that they will be successful in the U15s next year. A special â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; must also be given to Mrs Casa, the team manager, for her hard work and excellent organisation throughout the season. Mr Michael Byrne Coach

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U15 Football Back Row Pablo Montekio Brunet, Michael Krslovic, Samuel Pheeney, Massimo Alcuri, Aaron Vassallo Middle Row Alessandro Lacalandra, Luca Screpis, Joseph Lister, Marko Matek, Evan Ryper, John-Luke El-Rahi, Mr. Nik Cvitkovic Front Row Raphael Fimmano, Finn Hurst, George Kriezis, Josip Orlovic, Jiorgio Jafari

Under 13A Football Following a long and tough selection trial a talented group of 15 players were selected to represent the Holy Cross Under 13A Football team. Bevan Reed was selected at goalkeeper with the backs consisting of Kevork Demirjian, Dominic Princi, Samuel Betchakjian, Tom Hutcheson, Matthew Lo Surdo and Shyan Govekar. The midfield was made up of Lachlan Bell, Jamison Athanasiou, Deakin Reed, Riley Turkal, Luka Lozevski and Julian Perugini while up front Michael Lo Surdo and Steven Kriezis led the way in attack. Our opening game of the season gave us a wonderful opportunity to get off to a flying start as we came up against Bankstown. Despite the windy conditions the boys played some attractive football, dominating the midfield early which laid the platform for an onslaught on the Bankstown goal for the entire match. The team did a great job of finding man of the match Lachlan Bell and Julian Perugini on the wings in acres of space with crosses into the box coming with regular monotony. By half time the score was 7-0 with three more being added early in the second half. Having reached the maximum score line, and with Steven Kriezis and Lachlan Bell already completing hat-tricks, the referee blew the full time whistle with 16 minutes to go.

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Round 1: Ryde 10, Bankstown 0 Round 2: North Shore 3, Ryde 1 Round 3: Randwick 3, Ryde 2 Round 4: Ryde 7, Pagewood 0

Wash-outs against Kogarah and Lewisham in Rounds 5 and 6 respectively left us with a must-win game against Round 7 opponents Ashfield if we wanted to make the semi-finals. The result was enough for us to seal a semi-final spot. Round 7: Ryde 2, Ashfield 1 Our semi-final opponent, Lewisham, were an unknown entity since our game against them in the regular season was washed out. The first 20 minutes were very even with both teams having good chances to score. Luka Lozevski was like an Energizer bunny in the middle chasing everything down while Lachlan Bell was once again causing havoc on the left wing. Lewisham were probably a little more skilful on the ball, and looked more likely to score, but Tom Hutcheson and Matthew Lo Surdo were doing an outstanding job as centre-backs in repelling the Lewisham raids. The opening goal came with about 10 minutes to go in the first half as Lewisham scored a good goal. Holy Cross heads remained high, however, and

the score remained 1-0 at half time. The chat at half time was positive as we knew we were still well in this game, and it took less than a minute into the second half before scores were level as Julian Perugini turned and shot successfully from the edge of the box. Game on! All of a sudden the tide turned and Holy Cross were now looking the most likely to score but we could not capitalise. At the end of regular time the score was 1-1 which meant 20 minutes of extra time. Knowing that there were no penalties to decide the match and that Lewisham would progress if it ended 1-1 it was all out attack from Holy Cross but unfortunately we could not find a way through meaning Lewisham went through due to their higher place on the ladder. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Holy Cross - it would have been better to lose on penalties than miss out on a spot in the decider in this manner. A couple of the boys even shed a few tears as they came off the field realising that they had given so much and gone so close for no reward.

At the end of the regular season our record stood at five games played for three wins and two losses. The team finished on nine competition points placing us third on the competition table. Making the semi-finals was a wonderful achievement and leaves us salivating for the 2019 season. The current squad have all committed to returning next year to make up for the disappointing exit this year. This was a great bunch of boys to coach with their attitude at training and games hard to fault. They certainly represented their school with pride and dignity. Congratulations to Luka Lozevski who won the Player of the Year award. I wish to thank Mrs Harrington for her assistance during the season as Team Manager along with the parents and guardians who took time out to come along and support their sons at various times throughout the season. Mr Michael Menniti Coach

U13A Football Back Row Lachlan Bell, Riley Turkal, Jamison Athanasiou, Tom Hutcheson, Bevan Reed, Steven Kriezis, Deakin Reed, Dominic Princi, Mrs Philippa Harrington (Manager) Front Row Samuel Betchakjian, Kevork Demirjian, Matthew Lo Surdo, Mr Michael Menniti (Coach), Michael Lo Surdo, Shyan Govekar, Luka Lozevski

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MCC Football Under 13B Football The 2018 edition of the Holy Cross Under 13B team had recordsetting year goal wise. In outscoring our opposition 29-8 in only 5 matches, Ryan Baldwin tallied 8 times earning player of the year. HCC were fortunate not to draw traditional football powerhouses Lewisham and Kogarah in the rain-shortened season, yet losses to Marist North Shore and Randwick sealed our playoff fate as we finished fifth on the table.

13A team and Manager Mrs Philippa Harrington for the training and support that helped make this a most enjoyable year.

Motivated to make up for this lost ground, the Holy Cross feasted on Pagewood and Ashfield 10-0 and 7-0 respectively. Unfortunately, these fine efforts did not earn us a spot in the finals. Our downfall was our second half against Randwick.

Forwards Ryan Baldwin – Team Co-Captain (8 goals) Luke Chiotellis (3 goals) Hamish Gordon (1 goal) Ishaan Jivani (4 goals) Jackson Kent (4 goals) Xabi Marnell Jeremy McCarthy (1 goal) Aidan McNeall Aidan Mirabito (2 goals) Ryan McNeill (1 goal) Adam Pollicina Defenders Luca Agostino – Team Co-Captain (1 goal) Dylan Bunting Jacob Rodda (1 goal) Kaito Saliba Jordan Sing George Srour (3 goals) Goalkeepers William Morgan Daniel Peters

HCC is grateful for our fine young men who represented us with distinction. The 13Bs also thank Mr Michael Menniti and his

Mr Adam Rekrut Coach

The 13Bs had a perfect start to the season with a 10-0 obliteration of Bankstown. Ryan Baldwin, Luke Chiotellis and George Srour scored two apiece as the match ended six minutes into the second half with the mercy rule. Despite midfielder Hamish Gordon’s Round Two heroics, a 4-0 loss to MNS left us in a must win situation against Randwick for Round Three. Dominating both halves territorially in a 1-1 game, HCC were unlucky to score the go-ahead goal. It was Randwick that did so against the run of play and we fell 4-2. These two losses allowed two more teams, along with Lewisham and Kogarah, to pass us in the standings with two games left.

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U13B Football Back Row Will Morgan, Jacob Rodda, Xabi Marnell, Kaito Saliba, George Srour, Dylan Bunting, Hamish Gordon, Luke Chiotellis, Mrs Philippa Harrington (Manager) Front Row Jeremy McCarthy, Ryan McNeill, Daniel Peters, Ryan Baldwin, Mr Adam Rekrut (Coach), Luca Agostino, Aidan Mirabito, Jackson Kent, Jordan Sing Coach Adam Rekrut Manager Philippa Harrington

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MCC Golf Once again, our MCC Golf competition took place at Bexley Golf Course. Boys arrived early along with Mr Joshua Bryers with high expectations of doing well on the day. This year we were lucky with the weather and the course was presented in excellent condition. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team consisted of Jordan Dunn-Reapena (Under 13s), Phoenix Markham (Under 14s), Bailey Scanlon (Under 15s), Daniel Fazzolari (Under 16s), Andy Li (Under 17s) and Liam Davis (Opens). It was great to witness the improvement in our overall performance. The standard of golf played showed significant improvement over previous years.

Firstly, Andy Li is to be congratulated on taking out the Under 17s age division with an excellent score of 67. Â Andy also received the Player of the Year award at our Sports Award Night as being the number one player here at Holy Cross College. Both Daniel Fazzolari and Liam Davis finished fourth in their age divisions with scores of 75 and 76 respectively. On behalf of both Mr Bryers and myself, we would like to thank the boys for the manner in which they played and represented the College. We look forward to continued success next year. Mr Paul Hajjar Coach

MCC Golf From Left Phoenix Markham, Bailey Scanlon, Andy Li, Daniel Fazzolari

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MCC Rugby League First Grade Rugby League Season 2018 started with unsure expectations about the squad and its ability to back up what was a successful 2017 campaign. Our first game was against Bankstown which was basically over by half time leaving us with a very limited preparation to play our first NRL Schoolboy Cup match against St Dominic’s College, Kingswood. Our annual Old Boys match against St Dominic’s took place under lights at Holy Cross in front of a very large crowd. To be honest, I was happy just to compete and put on a good show for all the fans that had turned up. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm and power of our Holy Cross team which proved to be unstoppable running out easy winners 34 14. It was a magical night the boys will remember for the rest of their lives. We did go through a little bit of a rough patch after this big win in front of a crowd and we went down to old MCC enemies Randwick the next week in what was an embarrassing performance for the Holy Cross 2018 team. To their credit they took the feedback on board and came back not to lose another game in the MCC Competition and prove to be the most dominant side in recent history. Schoolboy Cup season went along well with Holy Cross making the round of 8 for the second season in a row but playing the MCC Grand Final on a Thursday and then having to back up for a Quarter Final on the next Tuesday, proved it was too much mentally for our boys and we were beaten in a poor game by All Saints College, Maitland. It was a bad way to end our campaign but the team had a good season which could have been great if we focused a little more and played a little tougher when we needed to. All Saints narrowly lost to Blacktown in what could have been a boilover.

MCC was a season where, as a coach, I was very proud of our team. We went into the Grand Final as outsiders and Randwick were confident they had our measure. However, our power and individual brilliance from Coby Thomas, Mason Ward and Krystian Mapapalangi lead Holy Cross to a very rewarding 18 - 10 victory in front of a big crowd at Leichhardt Oval. Other outstanding performances for Holy Cross in the Grand final belonged to our younger students in Jake Kusto, who developed nicely in season 2018, and Year 10 student Zayn Wilkins who also came along nicely under our leadership. I must commend out Year 12 students in the team who were rock solid all year round allowing us to go back to back premiers in the MCC Competition for the first time in 100 years. Special mention to Beni Teaupa who made the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League Team to tour the UK in November/ December 2018. Coby Thomas was our captain for 2018 and he was exceptional in every outing for his beloved team and school. This allowed Coby to be awarded the prestigious First Grade Player of the Year award for his efforts. Joshua Rizk scored 16 try’s for the first grade team and was awarded the Top Try Scorer award for season 2018. In closing, in was a tremendous effort from the 2018 squad and one which I was personally very proud to coach. The Holy Cross First team has a famous legacy to uphold and this team achieved that in 2018. Thank you all for your service to the Maroon and Gold Jersey. Mr Tim White Coach

First Grade Rugby League Back Row Mason Ward, Uluaki Tuipulotu, Bryce Langford, Beni Teaupa, Sosaia Teakaraanga Middle Row John Danson, Trent Kurnoth, Jason Smyth, Jesse Provan, Josh Frazer, Zane Camroux Front Row Krystian Mapaplangi, Jake Kusto, Joshua Rizk, Mr Tim White (Coach), Coby Thomas (Captain), Daniel Sykes, Johnny Lee Gabrael

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Second Grade Rugby League The 2018 season will go down as the one that got away. The Second Grade squad was incredibly talented, with many skilful players unable to make the starting side. Holy Cross dominated the regular season going through undefeated, scoring tries of which many NRL clubs would be proud. Unfortunately, we left our worst game until the grand final, where some panic and lack of discipline allowed Marcellin Randwick to kick a field goal with 15 seconds remaining to win the game.

Round 4 vs Pagewood Result: Win 50 - 6 A slow start to the game with Pagewood opening the scoring in the opening set. This was the kick start HCC needed as it was one way traffic after that. Jack Adamson and Guy Squadrito were dominant up front constantly breaking the line with hard running. Jordan Hill scored two great length of the field tries with one starting for inside our own in goal.

Holy Cross dominated the regular season going through undefeated, scoring tries of which many NRL clubs would be proud.

Round 7 vs Ashfield Result: 46 - 6 Game of two halves. First half was very average with Holy Cross unable to capitalise on possession with numerous chances blown. 12-6 at half time. Second half was a different story. Hard running from Jack Adamson and Jayden Lawandos broke the line and game wide open. Still didn’t hit full gear.

Congratulations to Zane Camroux, Jayden Lawandos, Krystian Mapapalangi, Liam Kawa, Max Guanta and John Danson for getting called into the A Grade side throughout the year. A big effort also by Jordan Hill who scored 2 hat tricks, 2 doubles and a try in every other game played. Below is a summary of the 2018 season Round 1 vs HCC C Grade Result: Win 44 - 8 In our first hit out as a squad the scoreline reflects an “easy” win. Unfortunately, attitude was poor and execution was limited. There is still much improvement needed as we face stronger opponents in the coming rounds. Jordan Hill 3 tries. Round 2 vs North Shore Result: Win 50 - 0 A very convincing win against North Shore. HCC started slowly with too many passes being pushed and the play breaking down. Zane Camroux led from the front with good direction and execution. Jayden Lawandos was our best forward showing great skill for a big man. 9 different try scorers.

Semi Final vs North Shore Result: Win 50 - 0 Coming up against a side that we have beaten convincingly last outing was going to challenge our attitude. After dropping the ball off the kick off and giving away 2 lazy penalties, HCC finally found their groove. Zane Camroux was the standout player. Need an improved attitude when facing Randwick in the final. Final vs Randwick Result: Loss 31 - 30 Ill discipline in the opening set saw Holy Cross down to 12 men for the remainder of the game. This was to be a challenge too great as Randwick were able to use the extra man and finish the game off far stronger. Holy Cross had their chance to seal victory in the final stages of the game but as fatigue set in, some errors and poor decision making turned the ball over and we couldn’t scramble to hold them out. Mr Vince Signorelli Coach

Round 3 vs Randwick Result: Win 30 - 12 Another case of the scoreline not reflecting attitude. It was disappointing to watch poor discipline invite Randwick back into the game time and time again. There were some good efforts during the game. Most came off the back Zane Camroux who led the side around the park with confidence. Attitude in both attack and defence needs to improve if Holy Cross are to remain the team to beat.

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Second Grade Rugby League Back Row Max Guanta, Zane Camroux, Krystian Mapapalangi Middle Row Joseph Lavaki, Dion Teaupa, Jayden Lawandos, John Danson, Dean-Lucas Efthimiou Front Row Indiana Jones, Cougar Wheeler, Dylin Cowin, Mr Vincent Signorelli (Coach) Mr Sean Craven (Manager), Stefan Moscarello, Antonio Mangolini

U15 Rugby League Back Row Brody Howard, Nathan Elias, Tully Kidman, Jaxson Rahme, Bailey Murphy, Ati Teaupa, Danny Gabrael Middle Row Mr Joshua Bryers (Assistant Coach), Michael Geddes, Tisaiah Fala, Bailey Ward, Ryan Swain, Watisoni Bogiso, Wilkinson PapaliiAfoa, Vaka Aho, Cohen Andrews-Webb, Mr Rob Nehme (Coach) Front Row Dylan Bentancur, Aaron Kurnoth, Jack MacGillicuddy, Brandon Tumeth, Max Phillips, Logan Mei, Jay Kosmatos, Tony Nader

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Under 15 Rugby League The first match of the Rugby League season saw Holy Cross face Bankstown. The boys came out with incredible intensity which saw them score three quick tries and attain a 16 point lead. Swift ball movement and strong defence saw Holy Cross reach 46 points at the half. Despite the lead that the boys took into the second half they played with the upmost respect for their opponents in a manner that is consistent with the Patrician charism. Whilst there were strong performances from Brandon, Watisoni and Danny, the team really played well with talk at an all-time high and hit-ups having one or two support players looking for offloads. A solid performance by Holy Cross. After playing North Shore in a trial a couple of weeks back, the second match of the season was always going to be about attitude and specifically mental toughness. The first ten of the match was a torrid affair. Some poor discipline early didn’t help our cause but to the boys’ credit, they stayed in that match and started to wear their opposition down. Nathan Elias was best on field from the bench with some effective play with and without the ball. Our big men dominated the middle and HCC started to get a roll on. There is much to gain from this fixture including the importance of being switched on from the warm up to gaining an understanding of when to push the pass and when not to. When to increase energy in defence and when to keep it simple and play field position. All up a good win! The match against arch rivals Randwick at their home ground was the first loss this team had experienced in their time at Holy Cross College. The match was a learning experience for us all. Under pressure and without our representative players, the boys dropped in discipline giving the home team the opportunity to pounce. Round 4 and this make-up game proved to be positive for the U15 MCC team who secured the Minor Premiership with a strong performance over Ashfield. Whilst the match was never in doubt, HCC were under pressure in defence through some poor options with the ball. The discipline had improved but needs to be a focus for the semi final against arch rivals Randwick. Danny Gabrael and Ati Teaupa had super games with the ball. Bring on the semi! A successful outing for Holy Cross against Randwick in the semi final that was dedicated to Brother Bernard. The discipline and intensity which Holy Cross played with was the biggest highlight of the match. The team banded around one another and performed as a cohesive unit. Bailey Ward and Danny Gabrael’s incredible speed and footwork saw them cross the line on several occasions. A dominant defensive performance from the forward pack ensured that Randwick did not disturb

the scorekeeper. Holy Cross has grown as a team throughout the season and have learnt from previous mistakes evidenced through this match. Max Phillips earned the Man of the Match Award with a stellar performance in the halves, kicking 7/8 conversions and crossing for the final try of the match. The might and power of the U15 was on display at Leichardt Oval on Grand final day. The first ten minutes of play saw HCC set up victory with their defence. MCNS had plenty opportunities to cross our try line but drive and determination to work together to ensure our line was not crossed. The flood gates opened after our first try with the boys taking a 28-0 lead at half time. An indication of the dominance was the fact that the match finished 12 minutes early. Congratulations to all players on not only their performance in the Grand Final but also for the entire season. The NSWRL All Schools Competition the week after the grand final was the next hurdle. The boys played three round matches which took its toll but the boys from Ryde went to a new level against St Joseph’s, Lochinvar. HCC dominated the match which could be seen on the scoreboard. Qualifying for the grand final at St Mary’s Stadium against St Edwards College Gosford was a great opportunity to finish the season on a high. The pressure was intense with the shorter halves. HCC achieved victory due to their dogged attitude to starve the opposition of the ball and work hard in defence. It capped off a great season! In finishing, could I take this opportunity to thank all the players for their commitment throughout the season. Thanks to the parents for the support particularly in the latter stages of the season. Finally, thank you to Mr Bryers who was a great support on the sidelines with his knowledge of the players and calming manner. Mr Rob Nehme Coach

Thanks to the parents for the support particularly in the latter stages of the season.

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MCC Rugby League Under 14 Rugby League This was a season on many tales where the team really only started to gel in the last few games. It was a season of lifelong lessons, about commitment to each other, and the want to better ourselves as players and as individual people. The season commenced with 7 of our starting team out due to injury and disciplinary issues. We were always going to do it tough against Marist North Shore. It was a game of possession dominated football and it took us 12 minutes to get our hands on the ball. After going down 14-0 we managed to scramble our way back to lock it up going into the halftime break. The second half started off poorly as we failed to catch the kick off and the momentum was against us. With only 10 tackles of possession in the second half we were never in the hunt. Full credit to Kieran Stevelinck and Carter Provan who led the team well. Our defence let us down and this was an area that we needed to work on but we were up for the challenge for the season ahead. The next challenge was against a confident Marcellin Randwick team. With our injury toll mounting, we only had 12 men to complete the game. Marcellin were out of the blocks quickly to produce a 10-0 lead but our boys kept their composure to level the game up quickly. Brilliant defence from Sami Moala held the opposition off but we went into the break down by 10 points. We started confidently in the second half but we could only get within 6 points. Great efforts by Savi Moala, Max Braham, Max Davies and Zane Watson who just kept leading from the front. Although the scoreline didn't go our way the positive culture of the team was highlighted through their determination and effort. With a few washouts our season was still alive going into our last regular season game against Champagnat College, Pagewood. We had to win to make it to the Semi Finals and then rely on results to go our way. We were up against it competing with the top of the table Pagewood team. We played our best footy in the first half and went into the break with a 12-4 lead thanks to some brilliant tries by Max Braham. Our discipline in defence and with the ball was evident. The second half resulted in too many handling errors where we let the opposition back into the game. With the scores at 12 all their biggest player kept running at Malakai who simply would not let him through. His technique and tenacity in defence was first class and he gave us the opportunity to win the game. With one minute to go Max Davies ran 80 metres to be tackled short of the tryline. With the ball in play the final hooter sounded and we calmly passed the ball out to Max for the win. Ryan Field kicked the goal to highlight the win. The game was a true display of mateship, commitment and a never say die Holy Cross College attitude.

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The Semi Final was a repeat of not only the last round but of the Grand Final in 2017. Only 2 points had separated Holy Cross College and Champagnat College Pagewood over the past 3 games and this game was going to be exactly the same. We definitely played like this was our last possible game of the year and the commitment was evident amongst the group. The positivity was contagious and we dominated the first half to take a handy lead. Fatigue was beginning to set in but our players led by Michael Lorenti, Carter Provan, Max Braham and Malakai Latilevu, kept us in the lead. Sami Moala and Keiran Stevelinck made some courageous tackles to hold the Pagewood team out and progress to the Grand Final for the second year running. It was quite difficult to believe but after winning only one regular season game and defeating the Minor Premiers twice, that this team would be in contention for a Premiership win. With two of the three head coaches absent (Mr Rugg-school business, Mr Whitty-already booked a post season holiday) John Tassone took the reigns and showed who the boys actually listen to for advice. The team wanted revenge against a Marist North Shore outfit who confidently defeated them earlier in the season. With some key players back such as Cooper Wheelhouse, we were able to get some shape and consistency back in the team. It was again another game of varying emotions. We had some injuries to players throughout the game where we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get ahead of the North Shore team. It went down to the last 5 minutes when Carter Provan scored with only minutes to go. We were still 2 behind and needed a miracle off the kick off. With Br Bernard in our corner, he must have helped guide us with Max Braham scoring in the dying seconds to produce a win for the ages. The sportsmanship and camaraderie from the players and supporters is a true indication of the positive school culture. We are again blessed to have John Tassone, and his carer Shaun Moroney, join us every week to provide advice and direction. John continues to give back to his community with lifelong lessons to each of the boys and his mentorship is priceless. Congratulations on a great year and a miraculous premiership win. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure Mr Keith Rugg is happy to retire with the win. Mr Chris Whitty Coach

U14 Rugby League Back Row Kieran Stevelinck, Max Davies, Luke Dunstan, Max Braham, Jeremiah Succar. Middle Row Nathan Vasiliou, Michael Lorenti, Zane Watson, Samiuela Moala, Ryan Field, Noah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Mr Chris Whitty (coach) Front Row Malakai Latilevu, Jompol Phonpimai, Carter Provan, Mr John Tassone (coach), Cooper Wheelhouse, Adam Faithfull, Hamilton Winley Absent Savi Moala, Mr Keith Rugg (coach)

U13A Rugby League Back Row Levon Ozbenian, Tyler Mei, Lyncon Cliffe, Darcy Fletcher, Jaii Robertson, Rory Davidson, Liam Perkins, Michael Gabriel, Tavita Aho Front Row Patrick Gatt, Jacob Ayoub, Angus Gobrah, Jonah Watson, Kennan Lawandos, Sebastian Ozbenian, Bronson Ward, Luke Lochrin, Gary Young

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MCC Rugby League Under 13A Rugby League Round 1 against Bankstown was a dominant showing from Holy Cross after two Trial Game losses. The team showed good composure and support play to move to an early lead that was not headed. With 5 players on the bench through injury, the team had little game play training together as a squad but early signs were good for a competitive year ahead. 3 tries a piece from M. Gabriel and K. Lawandos highlighted them as the dominant players for the match. With only minor defensive lapses, Holy Cross was made to pay by Bankstown. In Round 2 Vs North Shore, continued progress was shown from the 13A's, taking on the side whom had beaten them in the last of the trial matches. Returning to a near full-strength squad, the team showed the first evidence of gelling together, displaying progress in all areas across the park, and notable correlation between the training agenda and common game play. Leading into the break 12-6, the squad went on in the second half. Minimal errors allowed Holy Cross to capitalise on strong attacking raids, and much improved defense. Another 3-try effort from M. Gabriel laid a good platform, and precise passing and game direction from half Angus Gobran fed the dominate forward pack good ball. Moving forward, working on team-orientated defence structures would be the key area to tighten up, as the team would be moving into rounds where even stronger attacking options would be presented to them. In Round 3, after two convincing wins, Holy Cross was brought back to reality by the much-fancied Marcellin College, Randwick. Also undefeated in 2018, Randwick displayed all the finesse and ball skills that were expected of a quality side. Early on, Holy Cross would be the first to strike however, pushing through the middle for the first try of the match. But it would be Randwick who would put the next two through, using a combination of strong passing, and good positional awareness. These factors, combined with superior goal kicking saw Randwick enter the break with a 12-point advantage. In the second half, Holy Cross would struggle to match Randwick on a consistent basis. Despite Holy Cross being the first to score, momentum would constantly swing, with Randwick eventually moving out to an 18-point lead by the end of the game, but with only a two-try advantage. At times, we showed strong promise, but failed to match Marcellin in the basic balldistribution area, at times looking rattled and not using the set-piece structure from games past. Much improvement in this area would be needed before meeting Randwick again later in the season. After a long holiday layoff, the replayed Round 4 was always going to be a potential easy win, but it would be a game that Holy Cross would need to effectively play against themselves in the lead up to the semi final rounds. Ashfield would field a side of only 11 players, which was matched by Holy Cross. The team showed a very dominant performance throughout, but tell-tale defensive lapses would creep back into the Holy Cross game.

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Much improved line speed and marker-work would need to be developed before meeting teams that had finished the regular season ahead of them in early Term 3. Round 5 would prove to be the match of the season for the 13A’s in 2018. Both sides exchange blows early in the first half, but strong defence from both Pagewood and Holy Cross resulted in neither team cracking, and producing a halftime score of Nil-all. At this point, we knew that with strong resilience they were well in the scope for a win, but with the Pagewood attack relentless, a strong attacking set from the Pagewood forwards resulted in the first 4-pointer of the match. To Holy Cross’s credit, they kept their heads up and knew that they would have to be the next to score in order to be within striking distance of a win. A failed conversion from Pagewood brought the scores to 4-0. Strong defence continued from both sides but it would be Holy Cross next to score through strong forward play. Halfback A.Gobran’s successful conversion would prove to be the final difference with Holy Cross holding multiple sets out late in the second half. It was both an exciting game to be a part of and watch. Rounds 6 & 7 would be washed out, and disrupt preparations for the Semi-finals against Randwick College, in what turned out to be a very tough way to finish the season after showing such strong progression in all areas. Losing four forwards prior to the start of the game, the team was out muscled in the first half, yet managed to stay in the hunt, going into the break 0-10 down, but with confidence in their ability to fix the key areas of concern in both the teams overall line-speed, and lateral movement in defense. Scoring early in the second half would be the key, but despite completing this, the team never really challenged Randwick’s defensive formations, with the exception of a lone raid from M.Gabriel mid-way through the half. On the back of a sound season, the team was invited as a wildcard to the NSW All Schools Carnival, making the semi finals but going down to the eventual winners. Full congratulations should be paid to all players from Holy Cross who pulled on the Maroon and Gold jersey for the first time for the College, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to all players, and to their families who supported the season from the sidelines. Rugby League at Holy Cross College Ryde is well placed for success in the years to come with such talent depth at the junior levels. Mr Dan Junge Coach

Under 13B Rugby League The 2018 season was one of which the Under 13B Rugby League squad should be proud. As the match reports below record, this group of relatively inexperienced young players, many of whom had not played rugby league before, took up the challenge of not only representing the College but striving to improve themselves as players each and every week. Their Semi Final performance, although ultimately unsuccessful, told the story of a season. Though they were not the victors, neither were they defeated. Round 1 Whilst the 13B’s started well in the first half, spreading the ball wide and stretching the Marcellin Defence, early injuries ate away at our defensive line. Marcellin were awake to the defensive lapses on our left flank and made good use of the ball to post a number of tries either side of half-time. Daniel Bruce led from the front in his first game as captain providing strong runs and offloads when the team required a lift. Special mention to Dylan Robinson, Levi Moon and Kit Juhanson for their one on one defence on larger men throughout the game. Round 2 The boys returned to the winner’s circle this week with a confidence boosting 14-8 away win over Marist College North Shore. Early possession was the key to this game with both sides having difficulty securing the ball in the opening 10 minutes, however once Holy Cross began to settle into a regular pattern in their play opportunities began to open up. Fletcher Hardwick’s try early in the second half came as a result of spreading the ball wide against a very compressed defence, set up by the hard running of Harry Phillips, Daniel Bruce and captain Joshua Montabello-Rapicano. Our three-quarters were excellent in defence with Kit Juhanson, Levi Moon and Dylan Robinson not missing a tackle all game. Round 3 Though this week’s game was a first versus second affair a number of injured players and call ups into the 13A side left the 13B’s with an inexperienced halves pairing and no reserves. Marcellin made very good use of the ball early to score out wide and from that point dominated possession. The Holy Cross side had only three sets with the ball in the first half and were not able to work their way effectively out of their own half. The boys defence improved in the second half led by captain and player of the match Luke Lochrin who led the tackle count from halfback. However, it was the repeat offloads and support running from Marcellin that proved our downfall on the day.

Round 15 Holy Cross conceded first points again this week but first time captain Noah Tanti’s positive attitude under the posts kept the boys heads up and they bounced back with a well constructed try of their own within minutes. The forwards aimed up in defence this week remaining solid through the middle third of the field. Halves, Luke Lochrin and Kalan Gates directed play well around the ruck, moving the ball wide when they could and stretching Champagnat’s defence. In the second half it was the backs’ game with Luke Andriopolous returning from illness to turn in a man of the match performance including two ninety-metre runaway tries. Semi Final This week we faced an opponent against who we conceded fifty unanswered points in Round 3. Nonetheless the team entered this game with spirits high and determined to give a good account of themselves. Conceding points early we were 18-nil down in the shadow of halftime when Noah Tanti, determined not to go to the break scoreless, took advantage of a small gap in Marcellin’s defence to cross the goal line. With spirits suitably buoyed the side took to the field in the second half determined not to surrender meekly. Marcellin added to their tally, continually running their biggest players across field to attack our smallest defenders but the boys held on to keep them scoreless for repeat sets. Fast hands and good vision led to a second try with Luke Adripolous crossing out wide putting Holy Cross within striking distance. It was not to be though with Marcellin using their size and pace to close out the game 36-10. The Holy Cross side was proud of their achievement, having halved the number of tries Marcellin scored against us this time around as well as scoring two of our own. Across the course of a very short season I am proud that every player improved and grew in his own game and played for his mates. Well done boys. Mr Michael Reid Coach

Across the course of a very short season I am proud that every player improved and grew in his own game and played for his mates.

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U13B Rugby League Back Row Joshua Montebello-Rapicano, Harry Phillips, Luke Andriopolous, Fletcher Hardwick, Jacob Bryan, Jordan Dunn-Reupena, Jack Woods, Daniel Bruce Front Row Kit Juhanson, Noah Tanti, Patrick Cummins, Mr Michael Reid (Coach), Caelan Orlich, Kalan Gates, Levi Moon Absent Luke Lochrin, Tyler Mei, Dylan Robinson, Amirali Shojai

MCC Squash On Thursday 15th March Holy Cross College participated in the annual MCC Squash Competition. Ten students from Years 8-12 arrived at school for a day of squash at Willoughby Squash Centre against 6 other schools. These ten students who barely knew each other quickly developed a bond, where age and year group were no boundary. The students took their turn at playing intense matches, umpiring others playing and cheering on their teammates. They played very well and showed great school and team spirit, and lead by Mr Baird, their coach, came 4th overall on the day. It was a great day that the will last in the memories of all that were involved. Well done to all the boys.

The team consisted of: Guillaume Stevelinck Connor Oghlanian Laurence Kennedy Angelos Phevos Kathreptakis Thomas DeCaria Kieran Stevelinck Jonothan Koprivnjak Aaron Vassalo Alex Macri Matthew Kosidlo

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e again met and exceeded our target for the 2018 Swimming team. As we said last year this group proved to be our most successful group of swimmers at the College in recent years. We continued to build a positive culture of teamwork and high expectations. The Holy Cross Swimming Carnival gave the school a taste of what we could achieve with the championship races being held in front of the school for the first time in many years. We were proudly led by our Year 10 student Eden Horne as he showed leadership through action. After another talented group of students that have joined us in Year 7 we were able to build on the talents of our established swimmers. At our College Carnival we witnessed Zayne Watson win the inaugural Patrician Splash over 100 metres as he took this form into the MCC Carnival. Gabriel Lim continued to break more records in a busy swimming schedule. The MCC Carnival started off in such positive fashion. Eden Horne swam in the Opens 200 Individual Medley. Eden is only in Year 10 and was swimming against competitors two years older than him. Not only did he finish second but he improved his personal best time. This inspired our freestyle swimmers where we finished in the top three in five of our 50 Metre events and we were well on our way to improve on our points tally again for the 4th year in a row. The coaching staff of Mr Kemp and Mr Whitty were pleasantly surprised with the positive start as the fantastic results continued to follow throughout the carnival. Gabriel Lim was again outstanding, winning his favourite events of Backstroke and Breastroke and 100 metres freestyle. The crowd were brought into the carnival with these fantastic swims. Eden Horne also won his 50 metres backstroke event to top of a successful meet. Zayne Watson was disappointed with an earlier swim but showed resilience and determination to win the 50 metres butterfly. Benjamin and Jonathan Crook continued to be the backbone of our squad and this encouraged great performances by Connor Goggins, Jack Callaghan and Lorenzo Pavin. The highlight of the night was again the Under 15s Medley Relay. Gabriel Lim, Benjamin Crook, Casey Horne and Jack Callaghan. They again swam a near perfect race to comprehensively defeat their opposition and take themselves to the CCC Carnival. It was a brilliant evening of talented swimming. Our goal was to be in the top three in the MCC Swimming and we achieved this and only missed out on second place by one victory. We were awarded the Junior Trophy for finishing 1st in the 15s and 16s category. This is fantastic given some of our opposing schools are twice the size in student population.

We couldn’t have done this without the help of our dedicated parents who are always our biggest supporters and deserve many of the accolades.

We couldn’t have done this without the help of our dedicated parents who are always our biggest supporters and deserve many of the accolades. They make the effort morning after morning to get their sons to training so that they can achieve these brilliant results. Special thanks to Mr Richard Kemp who played an integral role in continuing to nurture the positive culture of our swimming squad and to Mr Tim White for supporting this great squad. It is always a privilege to work alongside motivated individuals who want more swimming success at the College. Mr Chris Whitty Coach Outstanding results were: Top 3 finishes – Top 3 Finish in 22 events Jonathan Crook U13 – 2nd 50m Breastroke (40.3s) Zane Watson U14 – 1st 50m Butterfly (32.64s), 3rd 50m Freestyle (29.17s) Gabriel Lim U15 – 1st 50m Breastroke (34.13s), 1st 50m Backstroke (30.27s), 1st 100m Freestyle (56.91s) Benjamin Crook U15 – 2nd 50m Butterfly (29.83s), 2nd 200m Open Freestyle (2.06.61), 3rd 50m Freestyle (27.72s) Eden Horne U16 – 1st 50m Backstroke (32.72s), 2nd Opens 200 IM (2.21.65), 1st 50m Butterfly (29.04s) Connor Goggins U16 – 3rd 100m Freestyle (59.77s), 3rd 50 Breastroke (33.98s), 2nd 50m Freestyle (26.85s) Angelos Kathreptakis U14 – 2nd 50m Backstroke (36.85s) U15 Medley Relay Team – 1st (Gabriel Lim, Casey Horne, Ben Crook, Jack Callahan) 2.09.15 U16 Medley Relay Team – 2nd (Connor Goggins, Eden Horne, Kai Mirabito, Alex Beatty) – 2.09.65

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Back Row Samuel Sutton, Casey Horne, Bevan Reed, Angelos Kathreptakis, Christian Pirello, Rory Davison, Alex Beatty, Manav Sandhu, Dylan Bunting, Jonathan Crook Middle Row Mr Richard Kemp (Manager), Dylan Bentancur, Angus Lochrin, Jack Callaghan, Marko Matek, Connor Goggins, Lachlan Hall, Jackson Bursill, Samuel Pheeney, Lorenzo Pavan, Evan Ryper, Savinata Moala, Mr Chris Whitty (Coach) Front Row Aram Keshishian, Luke Mugridge, Jompol Phonpimai, Jonah Watson, Benjamin Crook, Eden Horne, Gabriel Lim, Zayne Watson, Jamison Athanasiou, Adam Pollicina, Riley Turkal

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he 2017 / 2018 MCC Tennis competition was very competitive, with Holy Cross College narrowly missing out on the semi finals.

Round 1 The first round began with a disappointing away performance to Marcellin College, Randwick. HCC were left on the back foot after uncharacteristic defeats from Matthew Kosidlo and Connor Oghlanian in the Open’s division. Superb performances by Nathan Elias (U15’s) and Michael Matheos (U14’s) brought HCC back into the game, however, poor and inexperienced results elsewhere saw the chance of a comeback disappear out of sight. Round 2 In the second round of the competition HCC entertained last years finalist, North Shore. Disappointing performances in the Open Singles and U14 Singles, despite valiant efforts from Julius Camilleri and Matthew Pozzobon, saw Holy Cross fall behind to a formidable North Shore team. However, Holy Cross’ U15 teams proved more than a match for North Shore. Sterling performances from Nathan Elias, Michael Matheos, Lachlan Glassock and Matthew Lo Surdo provided HCC with much needed points. The players showed plenty of heart and determination but North Shore, who had the experience of numerous players from their 2016 squad, proved too strong. Round 3 The reserve players were fundamental in assembling a side to take on a formidable Kogarah side. It proved to be a daunting task and HCC fell short, suffering an uncharacteristic heavy defeat. However, the team took some positives out of the game. Matthew Kosidlo got back to his winning ways with an impressive 10-1 victory over his opponent. Michael Matheos and Julius Camilleri performed strongly in the U14’s & U15’s, suffering narrow defeats. Round 4 In the fourth round of the competition HCC welcomed Ashfield to Ryde and aimed to bounce back after a disappointing performance the previous week. HCC were uncompromising in the first round of games and immediately went in to a 41 - 1 lead. Even with a commanding lead HCC did not ease off in the last round of matches. Comfortable victories from Julius Camilleri (U14 Singles) and Matthew Pozzobon & Lachlan Glassock (U14 Doubles) saw HCC finish comfortable winners 95 - 23.

Round 5 After an emphatic performance in Round 4, HCC took on Pagewood and produced another strong display to move up the ladder and closer to a place in the Grand Finals. The Opens started powerfully, with Matthew Kosidlo and Connor Oghlanian particularly impressive, establishing a 12-point lead. Pagewood managed to stage a mini revival by winning the U15 singles, despite valiant efforts from Nathan Elias and Dylan Kim. However, the U14s all helped regain the lead going into the doubles. Accomplished performances by the doubles teams of Massimo Murgida & Rhyne Fong and Matthew Pozzobon & Lachlan Glassock allowed HCC to win by a narrow margin, with a final score of 62 – 56. Round 6 The sixth round of MCC tennis saw Holy Cross travel to Lewisham to face last year champions. An impressive start by the Holy Cross Opens singles allowed HCC to race into the lead. However, disappointing performances in the U15s & U14 singles, resulted in HCC slipping behind to a formidable Lewisham team. The doubles teams also tried gallantly but, despite noble efforts from Matthew Pozzobon & Lachlan Glassock, CBHS Lewisham proved too strong and ended up comfortable winners. The players showed plenty of heart and determination against CHBS Lewisham, who had the experience of numerous players from their winning 2016 squad. Round 7 The Opens started brightly in their games, with Matthew Kosidlo and Daniel Monardo gaining strong victories against Bankstown’s best players. The Under 15’s carried on good form with emphatic performances, which allowed HCC to extend their lead to 34 - 13. Bankstown did manage to regroup in the doubles and gain some much needed points but Lachlan Glassock and Michael Matheos produced a comprehensive performance to give HCC a well-deserved victory. After an indifferent season, this resounding result (71 - 26) ensured Holy Cross finished the season strongly and on a high. The players have to be congratulated for their commitment and dedication throughout the season. A special thanks to Mr Byrne and Ms Kaur for their coaching and managerial contributions which were crucial in ensuring a successful season. Mr Cameron Baird, Mr Michael Byrne and Ms Taranjit Kaur. Coaches

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Matthew Kosidlo

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Lachlan Glassock

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Julius Camilleri

Nathan Elias

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MCC Touch Football First Grade Touch Football With so much success in our First Grade Touch Football team, this team had so much history to follow and respect. It was a season of challenges and pushing each other to the limit. Our first round against Marcellin Randwick, the boys struggled early to maintain possession, giving away the ball on many occasions. They started to get some combinations going and so their confidence grew. Our defence throughout the game was excellent. First half tries to Max Guanta, Jesse Provan and Jason Smyth gave us a 3-1 lead going into the break. Both teams stepped up the intensity in the second half and kept each other scoreless. A close game and a solid start to the season. We have many aspects to build on, one being communication. Jesse Provan showed his experience in both attack and defence to be our player of the match. We produced an outstanding game in both attack and defence against Marist North Shore. We were patient with the ball and communicated very effectively throughout. The early morning training where all players were available allowed our combinations to work closely together. Jason Smyth dominated in the middle with Jesse Provan and Mason Ward. Jordan Hill showed his individual brilliance with an individual try and Johnny Lee Gabrael and Josh Rizk kept our momentum going. Max Guanta and Barnett with Daniel Ianni were solid in defence and Josh Fraser scoring five tries with Jason Smyth doing the same. We convincingly won our games against Marist College Kogarah, De La Salle Ashfield and Champagnat College

Pagewood before hitting a hurdle against Christian Brothers Lewisham. We had a few injuries in our depleted team but the introduction Liam Kawa and Dion Teaupa allowed us to be competitive. Josh Rizk showed some individual brilliance as well. Another dominant display by a team that was determined to get to the Grand Final. The Semi Final game was close for most of the first half with Holy Cross leading 4-2 at the break. The team worked hard together especially on our defence and managed to only let 1 try in for the second half. We ran away with the game finishing 9-2 with some brilliant attacking display and we reached our goal of another Grand Final appearance. In a brilliant game of touch football we were pushed to the limit throughout the game. Lewisham got to an early lead but we hung in there to level the match. Going into the break at 3 a piece we felt we were definitely in the game and a great chance of an upset win. Lewisham just kept in front and each time we tied the game up we couldn't defend the next set. It was a brave effort by the whole squad who left nothing in the tank. It was great to have the support of the whole school and whilst we couldn't come away with the win we definitely showcased our character and never gave up. Congratulations to all the boys on another fantastic season. Mr Chris Whitty Coach

First Grade Touch Football Back Row Max Barnett, Krystian Mapapalangi, Jordan Hill, Zane Camroux, Jesse Provan Front Row Liam Kawa, Joshua Rizk, Jason Smyth, Jack Bell, Daniel Ianni, Max Barnett

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Second Grade Touch Football The 2018 Second Grade Touch Football side was an incredibly talented side that would have been extremely competitive in the First Grade competition. The squads effort to get to training every week allowed them to show off their great skill and ball movement as they were able to score at will.

The squads effort to get to training every week allowed them to show off their great skill and ball movement as they were able to score at will.

Congratulations to Krystian Mapapalangi, Dion Teaupa and Liam Kawa who were called up into the First Grade side and who all went on to earn representative honours. This however meant that we were down players in the second half of the year. This put a lot of pressure on the rest of the squad to step up in their absence. It took great efforts from inexperienced players to fill in and keep the side moving through the competition.

Joseph Georges and Connor Goggins having to play full games with no substitutions as we were down on numbers. This occurred numerous times as boys were called into First Grade or out on school work experience. A massive effort to maintain high standard when under fatigue. Round 2 vs North Shore. Every player got onto the score sheet in a 14 - 2 demolition. A game were everything that was tried came off. Ball movement and speed was too much for the opposition. Grand Final win. With limited numbers due to injury it was going to take a big performance to overcome a strengthened Randwick side. After a tough opening Holy Cross took the lead right on half time. The second half was a different story with Cougar Wheeler and Dylan Cowin crossing in the opening few minutes taking the game away from our opponents. Great defence was required in the later stages of the game with Randwick pushing to get back into the game. Holy Cross coming away with an 8 - 4 victory. Mr Vince Signorelli Coach

Some memorable moments and top efforts: Dion Teaupa, Krystian Mapapalangi and Liam Kawa bamboozling every defensive line they faced. At times looked like boys against men as they continued to carve their way through.

Second Grade Touch Football Back Row Connor Goggins, Joseph Georges, Krystian Mapapalangi, Trent Kurnoth, Dion Teaupa Front Row Indiana Jones, Jake Kusto, Mr Vincent Signorelli (coach), Liam Kawa, Cougar Wheeler

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MCC Touch Football Under 15 Touch Football It was evident from the first game of the 2017/2018 summer season, that the U15’s were going to be fierce competitors. Round 1 saw HCC play Marcellin College at Randwick. While our boys went out early and showed their dominance early, it wasn’t long before Marcellin realised that they had to take advantage of any HCC error if they were going to stay in the game. While we finished victorious on the final buzzer with a score of 6-4, the boys realised that they needed to work on discipline and getting the basic skills correct if they were going to finish the season as champions. The remainder of the season wasn’t easy with many Thursday afternoons being extremely warm and a couple of injuries that left us with a reduced squad from time to time. Two of our most dominant wins were in Rounds 3 and 4, where the boys played Kogarah and Ashfield defeating both schools with results of 12-2 and 14-0 respectively. Round 5 began with HCC playing an extremely talented Pagewood side. The boys played hard but silly errors before half time let the Pagewood side take the lead. The boys soon realised that this was going to be the team to beat and that

they needed to be doing the little things well to stay in the game. Unfortunately, we were unable to settle our game and the boys lost to a calm and well rehearsed Pagewood side. The U15’s Semi Final had Holy Cross play Marcellin College, Randwick once again. The boys had learnt from the previous games and remained calm and focused to take out the win and progress the following week to the Grand Final. The Grand Final was certainly one of the most nail biting games of Touch Football that the College has seen in a while. Half time had Holy Cross in the lead by one, but it wasn’t long after that, that Pagewood crossed the line. The game ended in a draw with Pagewood scoring only seconds before the final buzzer. This sent the match into over time, which saw the game to remain tied. This meant that the game would be decided in a drop off situation. We were fortunate that our skill, teamwork and determination had us hold strong despite being exhausted and we crossed the line to be named MCC Champions. It was a pleasure to work with such a skilled and respectful group of young men. Ms Jenna Belcastro Coach

U15 Touch Football Back Row Mason Wheelhouse, Bailey Murphy, Brandon Tumeth, Bailey Ward, Michael Geddes, Brody Howard. Front Row Max Phillips, Ati Teaupa, Danny Gabrael, Ms Jenna Belcastro (Coach), Finn Hurst, Jack MacGillicuddy

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Under 14 Touch Football After a highly successful 2016/2017 summer in which Holy Cross College won all four Touch Football competitions, the 2017/2018 season proved to be far more of a challenge with the boys in maroon and gold targeted by all other schools in the MCC Competition as the team to beat. Despite our youngest Touch Football team having a fantastic season, scoring 60 tries and only conceding 20, the team was not quite able to finish off tight games when the result was in the balance. This saw us go down to Randwick three tries to one in the semi final, in a game in which we looked comfortable and led early on. Old boy legend John Tassone assisted with the coaching and tactical play each Thursday while Year 12 student, Joshua Rizk, was on hand to guide the team and offer advice at training. The team consisted of captains Ryan Field and Malakai Latilevu, Max Davies, Thomas Economos, Adam Faithful, Michael Gabrael, Patrick Gatt, Keenan Lawandos, Carter Provan, Kieran Stevelinck, Nathan Vasiliou and Cooper Wheelhouse. A rundown of the season is as follows: Round 1 vs Randwick – Won 8-3 Man of the Match: Malakai Latilevu The Under 14's Touch Football team started their season with an impressive performance against a determined Randwick opposition. The players had a solid morning training run under the guidance of Joshua Rizk and Daniel Ianni in which the boys focused on a number of attacking plays. Throughout the game, these were put to good effect with Adam Faithfull scoring a triple and Ryan Field, Carter Provan, Kieran Stevelinck and Malakai Latilevu each scoring one try. Malakai was this week's Man of the match for delivering the final pass and assisting in four tries. Round 2 vs North Shore – Won 4-1 Man of the Match: Ryan Field Under the watchful eye of coaches Gillies and Rizk, the U14's secured a Round 2 victory against North Shore. The team had to play with only ten men due to the unavailability of Malakai and Thomas, however, all players stepped up and contributed towards the team effort. Man of the match went to Ryan Field who showed great confidence scoring one try and assisting in another. Nathan Vasiliou scored a double and Kieran Stevelinck one try with Carter Provan proving to be a great distributer setting up three tries. Round 3 vs Kogarah – Won 9-4 Man of the Match: Malakai Latilevu Our Round 3 MCC game saw another dominant display by Holy Cross. After two tight games, it was nice to see a more comfortable victory against a solid opponent. Once again Malakai was a standout performer.

Round 4 vs Ashfield – Won 14-0 Man of the Match: Michael Gabrael The Under 14's were clinical in their 14 try to nil victory over Ashfield. Each half saw the boys in Maroon score seven unanswered tries. It was a very even spread with nine players crossing the line for a try. Best this week was Michael Gabrael who, whilst being an excellent team player, scored three great individual tries through his speed and evasive step. It was great to see Thomas Economos return to the field after injury. Tom was really unlucky not to open his try account as he played a great game on the wing. Round 5 vs Pagewood– Won 6-5 Man of the Match: Patrick Gatt This game against Pagewood was by far our biggest challenge to date. It was most pleasing that as a team we were able to analyse our opponents, alter our tactics and come away with an impressive victory. Another slow start saw us down by two tries after only the first few minutes of the game. From here we then started to switch on and Malakai Latilevu scored his first of two tries to start our comeback. Kieran Stevelinck was impressive at link and he also scored a double. However, this week's man of the match came through an effort of sheer determination rather than individual brilliance. Early in the second half, a speedy Pagewood winger had broken our line and was set to score another Pagewood try. Patrick Gatt continued to chase and was able to make the touch in goal, much to the surprise of the Pagewood player. This small play enabled us to win the game and it sums up what our team is about - Dedication and Teamwork. Round 6 vs Lewisham– Lost 4-5 Man of the Match: Carter Provan Although our Round 6 MCC clash with the unbeaten Lewisham side was a loss, this game taught us plenty about ourselves and what needs to be done in order to be premiership contenders. Lewisham played a very simple game that never shifted from their middle and they were very strong defensively. Next time we meet it will be a different story. Carter Provan was our MOM this week contributing two tries as well as setting up others. Special thanks to John Tassone, Joshua Rizk and Shaun Moroney for their huge efforts thus far this season. Round 7 vs Bankstown– Won 15-2 Man of the Match: Thomas Economos The 14's Touch team quickly returned to form after the long Christmas holiday break. Although our opponents weren't as fast or skilful as other opponents in the MCC Competition, this game gave us the perfect opportunity to sharpen our skills and execute some new moves before the finals. Three players dominated the scoresheet this week. These were Max Davies 5 tries, Thomas Economos 4 tries and Adam Faithfull 4 tries. Paly of the Day went to Malakai Latilevu who burnt the opposition with his blistering speed and put Tom Economos over in the corner.

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MCC Touch Football Semi-Final vs Randwickâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lost 1-3 Man of the Match: Adam Faithful Our Semi Final played against Randwick was a lot different from our previous encounter with Randwick when we were victorious 8-3. This game saw us play with only two reserves and in the hot conditions, it proved a bit too much at the end with Randwick coming from behind to snatch victory. Although disappointing, it was an enjoyable and successful season in which we scored 60 tries and only let in 20. Our two losses were by one and two points respectively. Many thanks to John Tassone and Shaun Moroney for their assistance as well as Joshua Rizk for his valuable input.

Although disappointing, it was an enjoyable and successful season in which we scored 60 tries and only let in 20. Our two losses were by one and two points respectively.w

Mr Andrew Gillies Coach

U14 Touch Football Back Row Patrick Gatt, Thomas Economos, Keenan Lawandos, Max Davies, Carter Provan, Adam Faithfull, Joshua Rizk (Assistant Coach). Front Row Cooper Wheelhouse, Michael Gabrael, Mr Andrew Gillies (Coach), Malakai Latilevu, Kieran Stevelinck, Nathan Vasiliou. Absent - Ryan Field, Mr John Tassone (Coach).

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Back Row Jack Callaghan, Ryan Swain, Bailey Ward, Michael Geddes, Ati Teaupa, Matthew Karjalainen, Jack Bell, Josh Fraser, Joshua Carr, Benjamin Cody, Vaka Aho, Mason Ward, Max Phillips Front Row Samuel Pheeney, Koby Brown, Wilkinson Papalii-Afoa, Gabriel Lim, Watisoni Bogiso, Coby Thomas, Tomas Hurst, Beni Teaupa

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First Name Aram Alexander Mackenzie Damien Eamon Luke Alistair Dylan Angelo Tomas Wyman Phoenix Xabi Emmanuel William Jeremy Cameron Aidan Ryan Tyler Aidan Konstantinos Joshua Levi Daniel William Luke Orlando George Caelan Sebastian Levon Jack Liam Nicholas Julian Daniel Lachlan Harry Adam Bailun Bevan Deakin Samuel Jaii Cooper

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Year 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

First Name Jacob Ethan Nicholas Thomas Dean Amirali Jordan George Lomond Peter Thomas Samuel Jacob Noah Jacob Lucas Andreas Riley Bronson Nathan-Marc Jonah Liam Liam Jack Garry Peter Zachary Luke Tevita Dean Luke Luke Cameron Lawrence Jamison Jacob Matthew Jacob Manfred Samuel Luke Corey Maxwell Alex Liam Rubin

Last Name Rodda Romagos Saad Scott Scuderi Shojaei Sing Srour Stevenson Stevis Stillianesis Sutton Tanbouz Tanti Taranto Tchorlian Tsintarakis Turkal Ward Warner Watson Wentsel-Hazell Wilson Woods Young Ypermachou Zann Abilba Aho Alam Andriopoulos Armitage-Masi Armstrong Ashourian Athanasiou Ayoub Bejjani Belcastro Besier Betchakjian Biasi Bosze Braham Brown Bruce Bryan

Year 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

First Name Dylan Calum Robert Declan Joseph Marc Ramone Adrian Lyncoln Angus Jonathan Gabriel Noah Maximus Joseph Thomas Jack Thomas Thanis Zachary Adam John-Michael Christian Daniel Ryan Luca Luke William Bryan Michael Anthony Patrick Lachlan Cyrus Matthew Aryan Angus Lachlan Jordan Roman Daniel Kian Ishaan Bill Cameron Michael

Last Name Bunting Byrne Camer Cannon Caracoglia Casa Chahine Cirino Cliffe Cosgrove Crook Damas Darby Davies Di Cara Duckworth Eccleston Economos Economou Edwards Faithfull Farmakis Fernandez Ferretti Field Fierro Franklin Frawley Fuentes Gabrael Galluzzo Gatt Glassock Govekar Guirguis Hadi Hall Howe Ienco Jacobs Jacobs Jafari Jivani Kaczmarek Kanaan Kelechian

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Year 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

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Student Listing First Name Steven Alessandro Joseph Anthony Joshua Thomas Malakai Keenan Rhys Dominic Dante Matthew Michael Luka Samir Vatche Tobias Maxwell Max Orlando Dante Robert Giovanni Marco Jackson Jonty Samiuela Luca Andrew Lucas Kaid Josip Noah Max Michael Cameron Maximilian Lorenzo Max Jompol Marc Matthew Dominic Carter Fergus Michael

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Last Name Kriezis Lacalandra Lafaitele Lambrakis Lander Lander Latilevu Lawandos Lenzi Leonard Lizzio Lo Surdo Lo Surdo Lozevski Makary Makhitarian Martens Masters Mastrodomenico Mattar Mattar McIntyre Mesiti Mesiti Mietzke Mirow Moala Morganti Musillo Nadile Niblock Orlovic O'Sullivan Paananen Papandony Parr Parry Pavan Perlstone Phonpimai Portero Pozzobon Princi Provan Pullin Raiti

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Year 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

First Name Frazer Ramon Dylan Kaito Massimo Luca Tai Benjamin Cyrus Jacob Tobi Zac Declan Benjamin Alexander Kane William Luka Nathan Liam Matthew Nathan Nicholas Lance Zane Cooper Hamilton Jiahao (William) Dante Vaka Jack Massimo Daniel Giorgio Cohen Deakin Rocco Bruce Jacque Dylan Taniel Daniel Aaron Jack Anthony Zachary Koby

Last Name Renu Reyes Robinson Saliba Sanna Screpis Selwyn Siebert Siraj Stevenson Swain Syron Taing Tejo-Natoli Tierney Tonna Trahanas Trajkovic Tsui Tune Tzoukos Vasiliou Vine Volpato Watson Wheelhouse Winley Yang Zakaria Aho Alam Alcuri Amato Anastasiadis Andrews-Webb Antaw Arce Behjan Bentancur Betchakjian Bettridge Biggin Brandhoj Brooks Brown Brown

Year 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

First Name Luke Jack Julius Joshua Luciano Bowen Lee Stefano Harrison Seamus Harrison Elliot Jaktar Lachlan Raffaele Luke Liam Samuele Nathan Christopher John-Luke Liam Giancarlo Michael Daniel Alexander Daniel Liam Michael Daniel Joel Jake Casey Brody Finn Blake Kyle Jiorgio Minjun Nicholas Kaius Joseph Jack Angelos Phevos Cassidy Tully

Last Name Brutto Callaghan Camilleri Caporusso Casmiri Centellas Chalon Cincotta Cox Cronin Cunneen Cunningham Degun Dick Dimento Dunstan Eadie Edwards Moro Elias Elkhoury El-Rahi Fanto Fuda Geddes Georges Ghidella Giuffre Gordon Gorman Gross Gutierrez Harris Horne Howard Hurst Hutcheon Ienco Jafari Jo Johnson Jones Kalachian Karakasis Kathreptakis Keech Kidman

Year 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

First Name Dylan Min Seo Ari Jay Michael David Aaron Luca Matthew Jeremy Harry Zhi En Gabriel Joshua Michael Michael Ethan Aayush Ali Mesrop Ethan Luca Marko Michael Connor Liam Logan Adam Aren Kobi Noah Savinata Pablo Luca Bailey Hamish Tony Babak Izak Harry Fabian Harrison Wilkinson Samuel Tyrese Julian Christian

Last Name Kim Kim Kordy Kosmatos Krslovic Kuman Kurnoth Landini Lawrence Leitch Lim Lim Logiudice Lopez Lorenti Lozevski Maharaj Manafikhi Manoukian Marshall Masi Matek Matheos McBurney McNeill Mei Merzliakov Migdisyan Mills Mirabito Moala Montekio Brunet Mulcahy Murphy Murphy Nader Nejati Nel Newhouse Pandzic Papadimitriou Papalii-Afoa Pheeney Phillips Picciotta Pirrello

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Year 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

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Student Listing First Name Jaxson Harrison William Ethan Nathan Evan Hamish Jordan Lachlan Bailey James Luke Thomas Ben Calvin Kieran Leonardo Jeremiah Ryan Naatilopini Leo Jake Jake Lucas Max Aaron Harrison Gavin Bailey Matthew Patrick Atelea Andre Joshua Jack Ewan Oliver Shaun Alexander Julius Bernard Alexander Christian Aiden James Watisoni

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Last Name Rahme Reed Riek Roche Rodda Ryper Saba Sande Saville Scanlon Shahen Shidiak Simmons Skorin Spiers Stevelinck Strangio Succar Swain Teaupa Thapa Thomas Tonna Tulich Van Es Vassallo Vella Venardos Ward Wilson Zann Afeaki Alba Anderson Anderson Anderson Andrews Anson Antonis Barba Barber Beatty Belcastro Bell Biggin Bogiso

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Year 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

First Name Thomas Joseph Daniel Ernest Luca Jack Dylan Benjamin Riley Jayden Brendan Krikor Vincent Dean-Lucas Tisaiah Daniel Nicholas Raphael Geoffrey Gabriel Jaden Jason Lochlin Danny Finbar George Nicholas Connor Nicholas Samuel Angus Dylan Eden Indiana Ivo Sebastian George George Joseph Jayden Jacob Hoyoung Joseph Adrian Angus Jack

Last Name Brown Bugeja Carroll Cheng Colacicco Collins Cowin Crook Dalton Davies Davis Demirjian Di Donato Efthimiou Fala Fazzolari Fierro Fimmano Fois Fong Fuata Fuentes Pedraza Fung Gabrael Gallagher Giakoumakis Gross Gudmunson Halikiotis Hallewell Harper Harrison Horne Jones Katinic Koreneff Kriezis Kushkarian Lavaki Lawandos Lewis Lim Lister Lo Ricco Lochrin MacGillicuddy

Year 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

First Name Benjamin Kofi Ansah Antonio Krystian Kristian William Joel Zayne Zayn Joel Jordan Santiago Stefan Hayden Hayden Lachlan Kirit Tapiwanashe Andrew Oscar Max Christopher Cameron Rory Riley Joseph Daniel Karl Patrick Alexander Anthony Luke Jordan Manav Zayn Salvatore Jesse Harrison Johannes Jacob Jordan Brandon Liam Stefan Phillip Jesse Ethan

Last Name Mahoney Maison Mangolini Mapapalangi Martinuzzo Masters McCarthy McKinley Melhem Merchant Michas Montekio Brunet Moscarello Moujalli Murray Nadile Narayan Nyakudanga Parker Perlstone Phillips Piccolo Piro Plummer Price Rahme Raymond Rebong Rizzo Sahagian Saleh Sallustio Sandhu Sluvinsky-Wilkins Spano Stewart-Meneses Sulkin Surya Tauia Tchorlian Tumeth Varipatis Vasiliou Vecchio Vine Vlahos

Year 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

First Name Matthew Theodore Cougar Mason Jordan Daniel Jake Michael Dean Adam Daniel Zak Isaiah Nathan Kris Daniel Alexander Markell Jackson Daniel Julius Zane Cristian Dean Matthew Christian Jordan Lachlan Ryan Liam Tyrone Francesco Jason Connor Alexei Trent David Luca Joshua Michael Anthony Johnny Lee Jaidyn Thomas Leon Peter

Last Name Voss Voutas Wheeler Wheelhouse Wilson Wilson Worrall Abdallah Abi-Khattar Albanese Alcuri Anderson Anic Anson Athanasiadis Bonaventura Bosilkovski Budge Bursill Calcara Camilleri Camroux Capraro Capraro Carey Cirino Colasuonno Connor Curtin Davis De Vera Dimento Dingli Dorrian Dragun Duncombe Epuras Epuras Fedele Fiadino Flevaras Gabrael Galanos Gavros Gellen Ghidella

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Year 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

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Student Listing First Name Connor Jayden Jonathan Benjamin Max Buddy Jackson Jordan Nathan Alessandro Liam Jordan Jackson Aaron Jackson Matthew Jake Dean Luke Kevin Andy Anthony Christian Max Alex Joseph Eoin Michael John Aidan Christopher Kai Gabriel Karthik Nicholas Aaron Connor Ethan Mitchell Jeremy Alexander Jacob Benjamin Joshua Peter Marcus

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Last Name Goggins Graziani Green Grundy Guanta Hajje Hering Hill Isaac Jafari Kawa Keeling Kelly Kokkonen Koreneff Kosidlo Kusto Landas Lawrence Le Li Lo Ricco Luksic Macri Macri Makram Marnell Mato McGerty Michel Mietzke Mirabito Murphy Nair Natoli Nordstrom Oghlanian Orlich Papponetti Parker Parry Peters Pittaway Poole Renouf Romeo

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Year 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

First Name Pierce Kyle Jakob Ned Hugh Jason Luke Trent Zachary Sean Jackson Benedict Benjamin Dion David Sam Ryan Dougal Matthew Uluaki Darcy Bailey Morgan Brendon Timothy Matthew Tanaka Andrew Jack Luke Julian Jarod Max Christopher Jack Garo Cooper Christopher Klarenz Michael Alexander Julian Jeremy Matthew Joshua Julian

Last Name Rosman Sande Saville Schasser Simpson Smyth Smyth Stanmore Stanton Stellino Stretton Tai Tchopourian Teaupa Teh Thompson Todd Tsakalos-Stewart Tuhetoka Tuipulotu van der Zalm Venardos Walker-Rafton Woodburn Wooden Worsley Zhande Abdallah Adamson Ainis Aloe Baker Barnett Begovich Bell Betchakjian Black Borg Braune Brown Bruce Buffin Candas Carnevale Carr Carroll

Year 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

First Name Joseph Benjamin Jai Jordan Cameron John Terrence Zachary Thomas Luka Matthew Rhyne Kaylum Joshua Tyler Harrison Nathan Joseph Matthew Ethan Lachlan Thomas Tomas Leon Daniel James Matthew Laurence Joshua John Jonathan Trent Bryce Cormac Christian Liam Nicholas Lachlan Lochlan Declan Oscar Eti Daniel Simbarashe Massimo Evans

Last Name Chidiac Cody Coghlan Cunneen Dalton Danson Darma Davies De Caria Farac Flack Fong Franks Fraser Fuata Gaskill Georgaklis Georges Giuffre Green Hall Harte Hurst Hutchinson Ianni Jeffreys Karjalainen Kennedy Killgallon Kolotau Koprivnjak Kurnoth Langford Lavery Livolsi Macpherson Marquis Marquis McDermott McManus Mirow Moananu Monardo Mudimu Murgida Ngitome

Year 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

First Name Adam Daniel Jake Gianluca Kevin Joseph Hamish Anthony Adrian Jesse Yashdeep Edwin Johnathon Raphael Alexander Liam Joshua Tyran Harrison Dexter Thomas Gaetano Guillaume Caelan Daniel Sitiveni Enrico Sosaia Penisimani Coby Christopher Mason Cooper James Samir Joshua

Last Name Nisbet O'Connor Papponetti Pasquale Peng Peronace Piirto Pirrello Poropat Provan Raniga Reed Reid Reyes Rice Rizk Rotondo Saba Santos Smith Squadrito Stevelinck Swain Sykes Tabua Tarquinio Teakaraanga Teaupa Thomas Tsang Ward Warnock Wilson Zakhary Zufferey

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Year 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

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Holy Cross College, Ryde

Holy Cross College, Ryde Address: 517 Victoria Rd, Ryde NSW 2112 Australia Phone: +61 2 9808 1033 Fax: +61 2 9809 7207 Email: info@hccryde.catholic.edu.au Website: www.holycrosscollege.org