Treacy

FRONT ROW: Lucas Anderson, Hunter Hovell, Trent Grant, Blake Newman, Drew Roberts, Cyrill Hold, Lucas Petrie, Tyson Bickley, Brady Rankin SECOND ROW: William Sheppard, Logan Clam, Daniel Jacob, Arinze Nzeakor, Zy Gall, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Finn Knowles, Ryan Langfeldt THIRD ROW: Jet Smalley, Dallyn Powell, Thomas Holland, Aiden Knowles, Angus Bamford, Nelson Kennedy, Brock Delforce ABSENT: Declan Murray TEACHERS: Mr D. Spina, Mr A. Kirkpatrick

FRONT ROW: Austin Keane, Matthew Hunter, Hayden Lunn, Luke Wilmen, Myles Hoskins, Ethan Buchanan, James Sheppard SECOND ROW: Dominic Taylor, Caleb Searles, Edward Ober, Hayden McIntosh, Lachlan Tapp, Dane Smedley THIRD ROW: Liam Marr, Owen Church, Kody Rogers, Ethan Craig, Connor Harris, Jay-Jay Bennett ABSENT: Cade Lyons, Finn Lyons TEACHERS: Ms C. Ventic, Mr B. Geaney

Year 10

FRONT ROW: Don Raju, Frank Backo, Darcy Cussen, Kieran Godfrey, Reilly Williams, Lachlan Gode, Joshua Marquez SECOND ROW: Vincent Trimmer, Andrew Edmonds, Renyn Eisel, Brodie Powell, Gus Rees, Cathane Hill, Cohen Shucksmith THIRD ROW: Axel Lincoln, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Luca Yates, Lachlan Larsen, Ardrijan Shahinper, Lloyd Kennedy ABSENT: Jaylen Perry, Stanford Scott, Jordan Whiteside TEACHER: Mrs A. Tarttelin

FRONT ROW: Corey Blair, Hudson Murray, Joshua Martin, Lachlan Mitchell, Mitchell Parker, Aiden Simkin, Will Arnell, Ieuan Harker, Bailey Craig, Brigaire Neza SECOND ROW: Tai-Reece Hill, William Bennett, Ethan Gasa, Trent Laffin, Matthew Wilmen, Declan Keyes-West, Jordan Davies, Sebastian Lynch, Joshua Holcroft THIRD ROW: Caleb Cheeseman, Brendan Eaton, Hunter Finlay, Colby Finlay, Jared Mitchell, Brandon Mackay, Sebastian Petrie, Lachlan Scott TEACHER: Mr C. Quabba

Year 12

The Treacy House is a House like no other and the foundation of our success lies upon years of persistence, resilience and an unbeatable 'can do' attitude. The Treacy Seniors for 2020 set out on their leadership endeavour with a sparkle in their eyes and one goal sitting above all others: to leave a legacy for the boys who will follow us. Now, despite the countless meetings and discussions had in Homeroom about how to innovate and make this year unforgettable, we could not foresee the potential setbacks, such as a global pandemic. However, in true Tiger spirit, we refused to let that slow us down. As restrictions increased and classes closed, the boys kept tracking along, improvising, adapting and overcoming any problems that came their way. Virtual Homerooms, online House Assemblies and stay-at-home challenges kept the young blokes’ morale up as the Seniors used quarantine as a chance to get on top of their studies.

The first major event on the IPC calendar was the infamous Swimming Carnival. Snorkels and shark fins rolled through the gates as the Treacy theme of Off to the Reef was set and well received by the entire House. Although it is a well-known fact that cats and water don’t mix well, the tigers took to the blocks with the mindset of champions. Some flew up the pool while others nearly sank, but regardless, the effort could not be questioned and the spirit remained unmatched. As the day passed by and the sun switched sides in the sky, it was evident that the old saying wasn't wrong. The House rallied well , but at the end of the day, unfortunately, we fell just shy of our ‘top 4’ goal, landing in 5th place. However, no heads were hung low at the end of the day as it was announced we placed as runner up for the Brother Jon Hansen Spirit Award- a true testimony to the pride within the House.

With COVID-19 concerns clouding the College, a compromise had to be made surrounding the annual Athletics Carnival. The carnival was to be reduced to one day rather than two and no war-cries were to be allowed, with respect of the restrictions in place. This news was undoubtedly disheartening to many, but the House collected itself and charged into battle. On this occasion, the Tigers swarmed into the Park as rock stars, covered in paint and matching attire. From the get-go, the day proved to be a handful for the leaders. Some crucial support from our Year 11 students and staff members ensured the day ran as smoothly as possible and for that I cannot thank them enough. The boys showed they were better suited to the land as they carved up the track and field, giving 100% in every event. This effort evidently paid off as the House secured an impressive third place finish to tie up an eventful day. It truly was incredible to see how well the boys adjusted to the change, specifically our younger students who showed some real promise over a wide variety of events.

One message I really wanted to push this year with the House was the idea of getting out of your ‘comfort zone’ and giving everything a go. Mr Deer started the term telling us to “let our light shine” and create an atmosphere of encouragement of others as they showed their skills. This message appeared to have sunk in by time the Cross Country came around. An event that is won based on participation and effort, I felt confident in our House’s ability. I was filled with an overwhelming sense of pride on the day as I saw Tigers of all ages line up and push themselves to achieve the best result possible. It is days like these that make or break a House. When faced with a task such as Cross Country, some Houses begin to crumble. It was a humbling experience to be able to say I could lead a House which took on such a challenge so appropriately. The boys ran with all they had and secured a strong third place finish once again.

Although the three sporting carnivals were pivotal in the Houses' success, it wasn’t just our athletes who shone brightly for the House this year. The Treacy House consistently finds itself receiving a new batch of gifted artists and creators with every year that comes through. This year, these boys had an opportunity to show off their wide variety

of skills through the means of the school musical, Battle of the Bands, Theatre Sports and various lunch time and Assembly performances. To say these performances were captivating would be a drastic understatement, as I wholeheartedly believe that there are a few special talents within this House who could really find their place as an artist out in the real world. The support of the house was incredible for these boys and I am sure they are beyond thankful for the opportunity to show off their talents on such a stage.

The theme of the House respect all, fear none proved to be one to live by in 2020. Regardless of their grade, age or situation, every Tiger in the House faced one form of adversity or another as the year progressed. There were countless times where the boys could have chosen to give up but refused to let themselves fall. This is mostly due to the brotherhood formed within the House. This brotherhood has only gotten stronger as a result of this difficult year. It is something that must be protected at all costs. The boys must continue to be there to lean on in times of need, and I trust they will be.

Despite this year being far from conventional, I have been incredibly blessed to be able to hold the role of House Captain. I have learned so much about the boys in blue as well as growing significantly as a person throughout the year. My Vice-Captain, Jordan Davies, has been a tremendous help in maintaining the spirit within the House and did an incredible job at leading from the front. However, it was not just the boys with an extra badge leading the House this year. The entire Senior group sacrificed their time, studies and other commitments for the House this year. They truly showed what incredible men they are and, more importantly, the quality of men they will continue to be in the future, and for this, I thank them. The staff within the House also played a crucial role in the Tigers’ success this year. Consistently, they supported any initiatives put forward and did everything in their power to keep every boy on track. Specifically, I would like to thank our Pastoral Leader, Mr Deer, not just for his efforts and support this year, but for the past six years. The lessons he has taught us are ones that shall never leave us and for that, he cannot be thanked enough.

As I entered the College in 2015 as one of the first group of Year 7s, never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my Senior year panning out like this. I would like to think that the Treacy Seniors of 2020 achieved their goal to leave a legacy. The House had an incredible year and showed some true promise for future years to come. I feel safe knowing that the House will also be handed over to a group of fine young men, ready and fired up to take on the task of leadership. Respect all, fear none. Once a tiger, always a Tiger. The Treacy house legacy lives on for another year.

Hunter Finlay | Treacy Captain