Savio House

mr Chris Donaldson | Head of Savio House

What a tumultuous year we’ve had! The Savio boys competed across many events throughout the year; in the water, on the track, and in the community – under the expert guidance of our Year 12 House Captains Ben Abraham and Tom Cashman.

The year started with our feature event; the Swimming Carnival. Historically, the mighty Savio boys dominate in the water. Unfortunately, 2021 wasn’t our year as we had many unplanned absences in the Middle and Junior years that resulted in empty lanes. However, Andrew Tan of Year 9 proved again that he’s half man, half shark as he devoured all those that dared enter the pool with him! Similarly, the senior boys asserted their dominance and culminated their period of sustained success both in the swimming events, and more importantly in their unbeaten streak from Year 7 in tug of war. After such an exhausting day in the pool, it makes sense that the next house event is a well-earned feed. Shrove Tuesday is the day I look forward to the most in the house events calendar year for several reasons. It’s great to see the leaders, aspiring leaders, and Year 12 students rock up early to help out and create the atmosphere. It’s even greater to see the boys so generously purchase pancakes to help raise funds for those less fortunate than us. Whilst we didn’t win this event, there are definitely no losers. 2021 was yet again another year disrupted by numerous lockdowns, which has many and varied challenges associated with it. Throughout all of this, the Savio spirit was unwavering and strong. I consider myself so lucky to not only lead Savio, but to watch these young men grow and develop in to a strong community held up and supported by its leaders: Ben Abraham, Tom Cashman, Daniel Amendola, Emmanuel Louis, Roey Shrestha and Marcellino Baselyous. I cannot thank these boys enough for their hard work and commitment to the Savio cause throughout the year. Whilst 2021 wasn’t our year on the scoreboard, we are reinvigorated and ready for an all-out war in 2022. Let’s go Bulls!

I consider myself so lucky to not only lead Savio, but to watch these young men grow and develop into a strong community, held up and supported by its leaders...