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Virtus 2012 The Annual Magazine of St Joseph’s College Geelong
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE GEELONG
135 Aphrasia Street Newtown Victoria 3220 Telephone: 03 5226 8100 Fax: 03 5221 6983 Email: sjcoffice@sjc.vic.edu.au ABN 74 114 857 147 CRICOS Provider Code 02670A
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Table of Contents Principal’s Report ___________________________ Pages 2-3 College Board Report _________________________ Page 4 College Leadership _________________________ Pages 5-7 Staff 2012 ________________________________ Pages 8-9 SJC Births & Marriages ________________________ Page 10 Staff Farewells ______________________________ Page 11 Building Works______________________________ Page 12 Library ___________________________________ Page 13 Old Collegians’ Association ____________________ Page 14 Parents & Friends ___________________________ Page 15 St Joseph’s College Foundation __________________ Page 16 Josephines ________________________________ Page 17 From the Archives ___________________________ Page 18 College Captain’s Report ______________________ Page 19 Student Leaders ____________________________ Page 20 Year 7 Articles & Class Photos _______________ Pages 21-26 Year 8 Articles & Class Photos _______________ Pages 27-32 Year 9 Articles & Class Photos _______________ Pages 33-38 Year 10 Articles & Class Photos ______________ Pages 39-44 Year 11 Articles & Class Photos ______________ Pages 45-50 Year 12 Articles & Class Photos ______________ Pages 51-56 St Joseph’s College Year 12 Class of 2012 __________ Page 57 Year 7-10 Awards _________________________ Pages 58-60 Senior Years Awards ______________________ Pages 60-61 College Houses & Sport ______________________ Page 62 College Sports Results _______________________ Page 63 Edmund Rice Day ___________________________ Page 64 Cross Country _____________________________ Page 65 ACC Athletics ______________________________ Page 66 Basketball ______________________________ Pages 67-68 Cricket ________________________________ Pages 69-70 ACC Swimming & SJC Squad ___________________ Page 70 Surf Life Saving ______________________________ Page 71 St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club ______________ Page 72 Football _______________________________ Pages 73-74 Soccer ________________________________ Pages 75-77
Badminton _________________________________ Page 77 Cycling ___________________________________ Page 78 Tournament of Minds ________________________ Page 79 F1 in Schools _______________________________ Page 80 College Production __________________________ Page 80 Debating & Public Speaking _________________ Pages 81-82 Refugee Tutoring & Breakfast Program _____________ Page 83 Blood Bank Donors & Texperts __________________ Page 84 Curriculum ________________________________ Page 85 Mission ___________________________________ Page 86 Community Service __________________________ Page 87 Indigenous Partnerships _______________________ Page 88 VCAL ____________________________________ Page 89 Careers __________________________________ Page 90 VET _____________________________________ Page 91 Ad Alta Challenge ___________________________ Page 92 Arts Faculty ____________________________ Pages 93-95 Visual Communication & Design ________________ Page 96 Photography & Media ________________________ Page 97 Year 12 Visual Communication & Design and Studio Arts Pages 98-99 Music _______________________________ Pages 100-103 Parade - SJC Production 2012 ______________ Pages 104-105 Humanities _______________________________ Page 106 English ______________________________ Pages 107-109 Creative Writing ___________________________ Page 110 Health & Physical Education ___________________ Page 111 LOTE ___________________________________ Page 112 Science ______________________________ Pages 113-115 Food Technology ___________________________ Page 116 Information Technology ______________________ Page 117 Systems - Engineering, Automotive & Robotics in Action ___ Page 118 Design Technology (Wood) ___________________ Page 119 Educational Learning Support _________________ Page 120 Joseph Farewells A Friend ____________________ Page 121 Roll Call _____________________________ Pages 122-125 Valete _______________________________ Pages 126-128
A Message From Edmund Rice Education Australia Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) continues to value the wonderful opportunities provided through Catholic education of young people in your school along with over 47 other schools throughout every state and territory of Australia. This network of schools continues its proud tradition of challenging young people to make a difference in their world through the myriad of studies, spiritual experiences, service learning, outreach, training and cultural and sporting pursuits. Over the past year, a further 24 Catholic schools who have at some time experienced a connection with the Edmund Rice story and the Christian Brothers, have joined EREA as Associate Schools. This expansion of connection within the Network of schools will provide future opportunities to share in the vision and mission of Catholic education throughout Australia.
contributed to the journey of our young people. We support your efforts to bring the Gospel to life in ways that are unique in your context. This year we held a Congress to celebrate EREA’s life over its initial five years. This Congress helped us all to reflect on the past, engage in the present and envision the future - to consider advancing towards what can be! Warm congratulations and sincere thanks for your contribution to Catholic education; and for your faithfulness in living out our Charter. We offer our blessings to your community for a hope filled future. Wayne Tinsey - Executive Director Edmund Rice Education Australia
We celebrate with you and congratulate you on the joys and successes of the past year in the knowledge that your contribution continues to give life to the EREA Network. Your role in Catholic education in your part of our world is heralded and we thank you for the many who have significantly 1
Principal’s Report “In addition the new courses of Carbon Management and Allied Health should provide opportunities for both boys and girls to involve themselves in courses which we believe will offer significant employment opportunities into the future.” - Paul Tobias
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The College enrolment for 2012 was 1508 students and it is becoming clear that the possibility of opening a second campus is of great importance. Our VCE results for the year were as follows: In 2012 12% of VCE students achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank in excess of 90 and the Dux of the College was Adrian Van Etten with an ATAR of 98.45. These results represent one component of performance but the College has continued to encourage all students to strive to achieve their academic potential. Two major capital development projects are currently underway. The first of these is the Joseph Innovation Trade Training Centre. Minister for Education, Peter Garrett has approved an amount of $4.2 million for this project. Of the total amount allocated, about $500,000 will be spent on improving hospitality facilities at Sacred Heart College. The remaining funds will be devoted towards a facility at St Joseph’s College, which will include provision for Building & Construction, Plumbing, Electrotechnology, Allied Health and Carbon Management. The Catholic cluster includes Sacred Heart College, Clonard College, St Joseph’s College and MacKillop Special School. St Joseph’s will be the cluster lead school and will work with the others to ensure equitable sharing of the resources. We hope to provide transition to work opportunities for MacKillop students and also some taster programs for the girls’ schools, to encourage more young women to consider traditional trades. In addition, the new courses of Carbon Management and Allied Health should provide opportunities for both boys and girls to involve themselves in courses which we believe will offer significant employment opportunities into the future. The second development has been our partnership with Clonard College, with a view to purchasing the former Minerva Road Campus of Western Heights College. Clonard and St Joseph’s have put a case to the Minister for Education to encourage the State Government to retain this site for
educational purposes. It is likely that the purchase will proceed in the near future. This will allow St Joseph’s to commence a stand alone Year 9 campus on this site opening in 2014. This campus will be named Westcourt in honour of the district in which Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers was born. Community service outreach for our students has continued to flourish both locally and internationally. In addition to a variety of local initiatives, this year our students are supporting a breakfast program one day each week at St Thomas’ Primary School Norlane. Staff have also been generous in supporting a new initiative for homeless men at Samaritan House in Geelong. In terms of international experiences, a number of our Year 12 students have elected to undertake some work in Uganda, rather than attend Schoolies celebrations. This was possible as a consequence of the contacts made by the St Bernard’s Parish in Belmont and the Cotton On Foundation. Our students travelled with two staff members to a town called Mannya and were involved in a valuable immersion experience. This immersion will continue in future years. Our indigenous programs have continued to gain momentum with an additional opportunity offered to our students this year to visit the Tiwi Islands. Edmund Rice Day was once again well supported by our student leaders and the rest of the school body. In excess of $40,000 was raised for the Christian Brothers Foundation for Charitable works and Edmund Rice Camps. I commenced this report with a summary of VCE results; however, many outcomes achieved by our Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning have been just as impressive. The Girls Night In raised over $12,000 for breast cancer research and was one of several successful events conducted by those completing the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. The bi-annual College production was the musical “Parade”. This was a challenging show on a number of levels. Parade has been nominated for a variety
of awards, which will be determined by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria and we are hopeful of some success. Irrespective of the outcome of the awards, all staff and students are to be commended on presenting an excellent production. Parental and community involvement continue to be an important feature of our College. Events such as the student organised Edmund Rice Day are matched by parental initiatives such as the Fashion Show. This year’s event was the most successful ever and was conducted at “Peppers The Sands” in Torquay. This venue was booked to capacity and over $20,000 was raised for Africa. The annual Old Collegians Community Ball inducted the following as Ad Alta Award winners: Mr James Bartel for his services to football, Mrs Maureen Zampatti OAM (staff member) for her services to music and our College, Mr Russell Zampatti (posthumous) for his services to SJC and the local community and Fr Peter Foley retiring Parish Priest of St Bernard’s Parish for his service to the community and to the people of Africa. Upstart Challenge was an exciting new initiative by the St Joseph’s College Foundation. This event was aimed at building an entrepreneurial culture within St Joseph’s and fostering strong relationships between students, educators, industry and the community within the Geelong region. Upstart was a pilot program which aspired to foster innovative thinking, entrepreneurial risk taking and resilience to failure. The success of the Upstart program in 2012 has meant that the Foundation will continue to run the program with the view to improving opportunities for students at SJC. One of the outstanding features of the year has been the number of staff undertaking professional development and further study, especially in the area of Religious Education. One of the ongoing challenges for all Catholic Colleges is to reflect on those things which make us authentically Catholic. The commitment from staff to improve their own academic background in this area is commendable and will assist the community in living out its charter
by ensuring that the four touchstones of Edmund Rice Education, Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality and Justice and Solidarity, continue to be at the forefront of our College. This year, two long standing Board members will be retiring. The first of these is Mrs Jane Littore. Jane has been on the Board for the past nine years, three of these as the Deputy Chairperson and the last two years as the Board Chair. I commend Jane on her generous contribution and thank her for her support and loyalty over the years. The second member is Mr Steve Riccardi, who has been a Board member for the past eight years. Steve has also been a member of the Planning and Finance Committee and will continue to serve in that capacity. I thank Steve for his generosity, support and advice over the past eight years. With his building background, Steve has been a most valuable Board member; over the past eight years the College has undertaken a number of major capital developments. To this end I thank all our Board and Community Committee Members for your generosity in giving of your time and energy throughout this year. Our College Community involvement is alive and well thanks to all of you. The College management team comprising of Deputy Principals Claire Brown and Paul Clohesy, Director of Mission John Stephensen, Director of Curriculum Michelle Brodrick and Business Manager Terry Fowler have been a supportive and highly competent group and have worked with me to manage the College throughout the year. The same is true of my two Personal Assistants Maureen Bryant and Adel Mawson. Once again I am grateful to parents, staff and students who have worked throughout 2012 to help make our College the best Catholic School we can be. I extend to the community my best wishes for the year ahead and I look forward to the challenges of 2013. God Bless Paul Tobias
“Parental and community involvement continue to be an important feature of our College. Events such as the student organised Edmund Rice Day are matched by parental initiatives such as the Fashion Show.This year’s event was the most successful ever.” - Paul Tobias
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College Board Report “The school has seen much growth and change since 2004, and the Board is proud to have encouraged and supported those changes. We have seen the closing of the muchloved Primary School, which although needed to happen, was a huge wrench for many people, and a very hard decision to come to. The school handled the transition brilliantly, and has increased its numbers and expanded accordingly.” - Jane Littore
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It is with mixed feelings that I write this report... my final one as a member of the St Joseph’s College Board. Reflecting upon my time on the Board, I feel an enormous sense of pride in the achievements of the school over the last nine years, along with some sadness about my time finishing. The school has seen much growth and change since 2004, and the Board is proud to have encouraged and supported those changes. We have seen the closing of the much-loved Primary School, which although needed to happen, was a huge wrench for many people, and a very hard decision to come to. The school handled the transition brilliantly, and has increased its numbers and expanded accordingly. The building of the Br O S Adams Gym was a huge undertaking, and I think all would agree that it is a magnificent facility that has benefitted not only the students, but all members of the school community. The school has also refurbished and beautified many areas including the O’Driscol Oval, the car park and parking areas along Queens Road, and Carey Oval. The purchase of the Newtown Library allowed the school to create an archives area, where the rich history of St Joseph’s College is able to be preserved. The building next door in Aphrasia Street is now going to become the Trade Training Centre, which is a wonderful innovation for Catholic Schools in the Geelong region. Preparations are also being made to transform part of the old Western Heights School in Minerva Road into a Year 9 campus for our boys in the future.
community were truly original, innovative and impressive. It is to be hoped that Upstart continues and grows in future years. On the same theme of innovation, the Board heard about St Joseph’s Alternative Programs during a presentation at one of our meetings by Simon Cahir, the Ad Alta Program Coordinator, and Tom Trupkovic and Leah Irving,VCAL Coordinators. Our boys are truly lucky to be able to have such alternatives presented to them, therefore providing more options for them in the future. The Board held its annual seminar in August, where we were treated to an inspiring presentation from Chloe Hand, Head of Campus at the EREA Flexi Learning Centre in North Melbourne, which is a very different kind of school...for young people with very challenging issues and circumstances. If ever there was a perfect example of compassion, innovation and integrity at work it is in places like these, led by people like Chloe. We also heard from various staff members about many aspects of school development - Teaching & Learning, Faith, Leadership & Management and the Year 9 program. The Board is farewelling Steve Riccardi, after eight years on the Board. We thank Steve for his huge contribution to St Joseph’s College, and wish him well in future endeavours.
It has been an absolute privilege to have been part of the Board for the past 9 years, and its Chair for the last two. I have made many friends, and been involved at different times with other groups Demand for places at St Joseph’s is extremely high, and within the school – the P&F, the Old Collegians, the all these changes have, and are, taking place with this Foundation, the Josephines – and I would strongly in mind so that we are able to cater for this demand encourage all parents to become involved in some in the best way possible, but without losing sight of way with this unique school and this community, a our core values...compassion, innovation and integrity. community where everyone is welcome, included and With a heavy focus in 2012 on the development of supported. It is a fantastic community for our boys to the Trade Training Centre and the purchase of the old be schooled in. Western Heights Secondary College, innovation is definitely at the forefront this year. Finally, I would like to thank all my fellow Board members, past and present, who have made the This innovation has also been demonstrated by the experience a pleasure. Thank you also, to the staff of launch of Upstart. Upstart is a pilot program by St Joseph’s for the wonderful job you all do. I would the St Joseph’s College Foundation which aims to especially like to thank Paul Tobias, for his magnificent foster innovative thinking, entrepreneurial risk taking leadership, his compassion, and his support for all. St and resilience to failure. The entrepreneurial ideas Joseph’s would not be the place it is if not for him, presented by the participants at a Business Breakfast and it has been a privilege to work with him. attended by leading members of Geelong’s business Jane Littore - Chairperson
College Leadership PATRONS Most Reverend Denis Hart, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne Reverend Father Kevin Dillon, P.P., St Mary of the Angels Parish, Geelong CHAPLAINS Reverend Father Kevin Dillon, P.P., St Mary of the Angels Parish, Geelong Reverend Father Herman Licayan, Admin. Meredith Parish GOVERNING BODY Edmund Rice Education Australia Board (from October 1, 2007) COLLEGE BOARD Chair Mrs Jane Littore Deputy Chair Mr Wayne Tattersall Minute Secretaries Mrs Maureen Bryant & Mrs Adel Mawson Members Ms Claire Brown Mr Chris Caldow Mr Paul Clohesy Br Roger Cripps Mr Brett Harman Mr Peter Madden Ms Libby Mears Mrs Kathleen Rawson Mr Steven Riccardi Mr Paul Tobias Dr Peter Woodruff FOUNDATION Chair Mr Peter Rudd Secretary & Development Manager Mr David Formosa Treasurer Mr Robert Threlfall Members Mr Kevin Costa Mr Chris Holien Mrs Heather Kelly Mrs Tracey Simic Mr Paul Treloar Dr Joe Virgona Mr Steve Cooper Mrs Maureen Zampatti PRINCIPAL Mr Paul Tobias (1995) BA, DipEd, BEd, DipReligEd, DipEdAdmin, MEdAdmin DEPUTY PRINCIPALS Ms Claire Brown (2000) BA, DipEd Mr Paul Clohesy (2009) BA, GDipEduSec, GCertReligEd, GDipStudWelf, MStudWelf
LEVEL COORDINATORS Year 12 Mr Michael Timms (2007) BEd(PhysEd) Year 11 Mrs Monika Ercoli (2002) BAA, BAEd, GDipReligEd, MAEd, DipBus(HumRPrac), CertIVTrngAssmnt
Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7
Mr Andrew Scaddan (2011) Bed(PhysEd) Mrs Emma Cuthill (2007) BAppSc(HlthSc), DipEd Mr Simon Taylor (1984) BAEd, GDipReligEd, GDipStudWelf Mrs Linda Bentley (1999) DipTeach, GDipReligEd,
PGCertEd(Wlbng&InclSch)
KEY LEARNING AREA COORDINATORS Literacy Ms Katherine Jenkins (2001) BA(Hons) DipEd Arts Mrs Anne Condon (1998) DipTeach(Hons).VisA, GDipReligEd Assitant Arts Coordinator Mrs Leanne Adams (2007) BA(AppA), BTeachPrimSec
English Mrs Margot Davies (2002) BA, DipEd, GDipEd, GDipCurr, MEd(Lit), PGCertEd(Wlbng&InclSch)
Health & Physical Education Mrs Claire Wrigley (2000) BEd(PhysEd), GDipReligEd Mr Mark Rayson (2010) BAppSc(HumMov), GDipEd Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Mrs Anna Fazio (2004) BA, DipEd. Mathematics Mr Michael Anderson (1998) BSc(Hons), GDipEd, MSc Science Mr Ashwin Pillai (2004) BSc(Hons), GDipEd Humanities Miss Michelle Bishop (2007) BA, GDipSecTeach Technology (Information Systems) Mr George Tomadin (2007) DipTeach(Tech) Technology (Materials) Mrs Cassandra Coogan (2000) DipAppSc, GDipEd DAILY ORGANISERS Mr Daniel Maltese (1992) B Sc. Ed Assistant Daily Organiser Mr Nicholas Jones (2004) BAppSci(HumMov), GDipEdSec PATHWAYS COORDINATOR Mr Craig Browne (2008) BEd(MaPhys), GDipEd TIMETABLE COORDINATOR Mr Shane Dawson (1995) BAppSc, GDipEd, MEd STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Educational Support Coordinator Mr Mark Turner (2004) DipTeach(Prim), BEdPrim, GDipSpEd, MEd(SpEd), AdvCertAdmin&Lead
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM Mrs Michelle Brodrick (2012)
College Psychologists Ms Terri Moyle (2000), BA(Hons), MAPS Ms Joanne Chappell (2005) BA, DipEd, BBSc(Hons), AMAPS Ms Mari Potaro (2012) MPsych(EdDev), BSci(Hons), MAPS
DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING Mr Vincent Brown (1999) BSC, BSc(Hons), PGDipAud, PGDipEd
DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING COORDINATOR Ms Claire Connell (2009) BSci, DipEdSec, CertReligEd
DIRECTOR OF MISSION Mr John Stephensen (2012) DipEd(Sci&Ma), BEd Deputy Director of Mission Ms Jo Hart (2007) BA, GDipEd
SPORT COORDINATOR Mr Bryson Milverton (1992) BBus, GDipEd
MISSION LEADERSHIP TEAM Religious Education Coordinator Mrs Vicki Mills (2006) DipTeach, GDipEdSt Chaplaincy and Liturgy Coordinator Mr John Harmon (2008) BSc, BTHeol, MTheolSt, GDipCounsel, GDipTeachLearn VCE COORDINATOR Mr Andrew Hobbs (2000) BScEd STUDENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Mr Richard Brodrick (1999), BA, GDipEd, MEd
STUDENT LEADERSHIP COORDINATORS Senior Years 11-12 Mr Brendan Nicholls (2008) BTeach(Sec), BAppSci, GCertReligEd Junior Years 7-10 Ms Lauren Humphris (2010) BA, BEd. AD ALTA COORDINATOR Mr Simon Cahir (2002) DipTeach, GDipGraphComm, GDipStudWelf VCAL COORDINATOR Mr Tom Trupkovic (2004) BA(Arch), GDipEd, GCertReligEd, CertIV TrngAssmnt Mrs Leah Irving (2007) BA, GDipEd(AppLearn), CertIV TrngAssmnt CROSS CULTURAL COORDINATOR Mrs Lauren Flint (2010) BA(Lit&Hist), BTeachSec 5
College Leadership TEACHING STAFF Ms Carmen Ahearn (2001) BA, GDipEdSec, GCertReligEd, MMgt Mrs Tara Baker (2011) BA, BTeach Ms Lauren Barton (2010) BVisA(GraphDes&Mm), GDipEd Mrs Prue Beaton (2004) BEd Mrs Josie Bertuna (1982) BComm, DipEd Miss Cassandra Bigum (2011) BBiomedSc, GDipEd(AppLearn) Ms Louisa Biviano (2012) BSocSc(Psych&Italian), BAItalian(Hons) Ms Joanne Board (2004) BSc, BEd(Pri&Sec), GCertTeachReligEd, CertIV TrngAssmnt
Mr David Breheny (1985) DipTeach(CertA) Ms Michelle Cameron (1993) BEd, GDip(TESOL), GDip(Hist&Ed) Mr Peter Canaway (2004) BA, DipEd(Sec), GCertSpEd(Gifted), GCertAppLing, CertIV WkplceAssmnt, MAppLing(TESOL)
Mr Lukas Capicchiano (2001) BAppSc, GDipEd Mr Steve Catanzariti (1998) BEd (VisA) Mr Adam Colak (2011) BHlthSc, GDipEd, GCertReligEd Mr Christopher Conroy (2002) BEc, DipEd Miss Coby Cunningham (2009) BEd(PhysEd) Mr Michael Davies (2002) DipTechTeach Mr Sandro Di Santo (2001) BA, DipEd, GCertReligEd Mrs Kerry Drever (2005) BMus, GDipEd, GDipHumSt Miss Samantha Eggleton (2011) BSc, GDipEd (AppLearn, CertIV TAA) Mrs Rosemary Friend (2000) DipTeach(Sc), GDipEd(Ma), CertCounsel, GDipSocSci (Psycthpy/FamThpy), AssocMembVAFT
Ms Caterina Giacomazzo (2009) BA, PGDipEd, GDipReligEd Ms Kate Gibbs (2011) BA, GDipEd(Sec) Mr Nelson Gnaccarini (2011) BA(Lit&Hist), MTeach(Sec) Mrs Gemma Gray (2002) DipTeach, BEd Mr Dan Hale (2011) BAppSc(HumMov), GDipEd(Sec) Mr Damian Harrington (2009) BTech(Env), GDipEd(Sec), GCertReligEd Mr Kenny Ho (2006) BA, PGradDipEd Mr Jonathan Holt (2002) BEd Mr Ashley Humphries (1999) BEd Mr Christopher Jansen (2011) BInfTech, GDipEd Mr Simon Jovic (1990) BScEd Mr John Jurica (2007) BSc,GDipEd, GDip(Comp) Mrs Helen Kean (1983) DipTeach, GDip(VisComm&Des) Mr Jason King (2012) BEd(Ec&PhysEd), DipBus(Mktg), CertIVWkplceTrng&Assmnt
Mr Glenn Kemp (2012) BAppSc(HumMov), GDipEd(Sec), GDip(Ex&SportSc), MExSc
Mrs Louise Madden (2006) BA, DipEd, MA(TheolSt) Mrs Mary Malone (2011) Mr Peter Malone (2005) BA, GDipEd, GDip(IndRel&HrMgt) Mrs Julie McDonald, (2008), BAEd(HomeEc&Txtls) Mrs Annalee McKew (2012) Mrs Kate McLaren (2012) Ms Janine McLean (1999) DipTeach(Prim), DipDramA Mr Paul Melis (1999) BA, DipEd Ms Trish Merrett (1999) Mr Robert Merrigan (2011) GDipMechE, GDipEd Mrs Ashlee Milne (2012) Mr John Mitchell (2007) BMgt, BAppSc, GDipTeach Mr James Moloney (1989) BAppSc, DipEd Mr John Monagle (1990) DipTeach, BEd Mr Adam Morrissey (2011) BSc(Zoo)(Hons), AdvDipCompSys, GDipEd(AppLearn), CertIV TrngAssmnt,PhD
Mr Adam Noble (2003) BAppSc, GDipBus, GDipEd Ms Erin Norman (2009) BA, Hist(Hons), PGradDipEd Mr Dylan O’Brien (2012) BPhysEd&OutEd, CertIV TrngAssmnt Mr Jason O’Connell (1996) BAppSc, GDipEd(Sec), GCertReligEd Mr Peter O’Connor (2002) BA, GDipEd Mr Luke O’Grady (2011) BAppSc(HumMov) Mrs Sena Palmer (1990) DipTeach, CertReligEd Mrs Kylie Pretty (1999) DipEd, BEd, GDipStudWelf, MEd(SpEd) Mrs Leanne Rivett (2011) BEd(HomeEc&Hist), CertIV TrngAssmnt Ms Lia Rizzi (2012) Mr John Schlank (2006) BA, GDipEd Mr David Shalders (2005) BEng, GDipEd 6
Ms Imogene Smith (2012) BA(Drama), BEd(Sec) Ms Rebecca Spark (2002) BA, BATeach(Prim&Sec) Ms Katie Xiaofang Luo Stewart (2009) DipInfTech(Soft), BEd Mrs Teresa Taranto (1982) BA, DipEd Ms Susanne Walsh (2007) BEd, HighDipEd Mr Darryl Wedding (1995) BEd Mr John Wilcox (1996) BEd Ms Tania Willard (2000) BScEd, CertReligEd Mrs Amy Young (2011) BMus, BTeach(Hons) Mr Wei Zhang (1997) BA, DipEd EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF Laboratory Technicians Mrs Mary-Ann Anderson (2007) AsscDipAppSc Mrs Jo Rigoni (2012) Food Technology Assistants Mrs Maree Blomeley (2000) Mrs Karen Guerra (2012) Mrs Nicole Lucas (2012) CAREERS EDUCATION Mrs Karen Shum (2010) M(ProSt),GDipEd(Sec), GDipEd(CompEd), BA(Pol), DipTrainDev, CertIV TrngAssmnt, PGCertEd(CareersCnslg)
Careers / VET Assistant Mrs Anna Simonsen (2010) VET COORDINATOR Mr Jarrod Gore (2012) CertIV TrngAssmnt STUDENT SUPPORT & INTEGRATION STAFF Ms Carolyn Dodds (2006) CertIV Dis, CertIISportsChng Mr Harley Doedee (2012) Ms Judy Evans (2012) Mrs Kim Evans (2009) Cert Intgrtn Mrs Josie Grasso (1999) Cert Intgrtn, CertIVDis Mrs Leonie Hart (1999) Cert Intgrtn Rebecca Leibhardt (2000) AssDipAppBiol, DipMgt Mrs Tricia Maas (2011) Mrs Lisa Maher (2009) CertIII Intgrtn Mrs Raelene McMahon (2011) Miss Eliza Shortal (2011) Miss Hannah Smith (2011) Mrs Jenny Parrot (2008) Mrs Angie Wilson (2008) WOOD WORK SUPPORT Wood Work Tutor Mr Chris Gleeson (2001) Wood Work Assistant Mr Mark Hagebols (2008) BR P A RAHILL RESOURCE CENTRE Library Manager Mr Paul Devine (2004) BA, GDipLib, DipEd A/V Technician & Learning Technologies Facilitator Mr Lachlan Porter (2011) DipAV Tech Library Technicians Mrs Helen Brislane (1992) BSocSci(Lib), ALIA, CertPastMin Mrs Roslyn King (2010) BA(Hons), DipLib&Inf Mrs Helen Perry (2005) AssDipSocSci(Lib&InfSt), CertAppSocSc(LibTechn) Mrs Heather Stapleton (2003) DipLib&Inf INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Director of ICT/Website Manager Mr Chris Valmadre (1991) BSc, DipEd, MEd, GCertLT Database Manager Mr Shane Dawson (1995) BSc, DipEd Computer Services Manager Mr Andrew Loughnan (2000) MCP Network Manager Mr Jony Khan (2012) BCIS, MCITP, PGCIS Computer Technician Mr Adam Bampfield (2011)
College Leadership PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE STAFF Property Manager Mr Pierre Belluzzo (2011) Assistant Property Manager Mr Mark Flanders (1998) CertIV TrngAssmnt Grounds and Maintenance Mr Peter Leorke (2004) Mr Damian Moynihan (1976) Mr Desmond Nolan (2008) Mr Trevor Pearce (2001) PETER CHANEL CENTRE FOR MUSIC Director of Music Performance Mr David Gallaher (2011) BA, FTCL, DipTeach Director of Music Curriculum Mr Frank De Rosso (1985) DipA(Mus), GDipReligEd, GDipEd Band Assistant Mr Michael Wilding (2007) BMus, LMusA, AMusA, DipEd Instrumental Music Program Coordinator / Stage Band Director Mr John Shawcross (2003) BMus(Hons), AdvDipMus Music Staff Mrs Maureen Zampatti (1996) GDipEd Mrs Angela Gionis (2008) BEd(Mus), GCertReligEd Mrs Yvonne Pohl (2002) BMusEd, BTeach Mrs Amy Young (2011) BMus, BTeach(Hons), GCertProf.LacttnConsult. IBCLC, CertIV BreastfdnEd(Comm&Counsel)
Instrumental Music Teachers Mr John Adams Low Brass Tutor Mr Stewart Armitage Trumpet Tutor Mr Zoran Bilogrevic Guitar Tutor/Guitar Ensemble Director Mr David Cottingham Guitar Tutor Mr John Shawcross Piano Tutor Mr Danai Fadgyas Cello Tutor Mrs Angela Gionis Piano Tutor Mrs Sally Hobbs Flute Tutor Mr Jason Koris Guitar Tutor MrTrevor Maitland Vocal/Piano Tutor Mr Patrick McDonald Piano Tutor & Music Assistant/Vocal Ms Wyana O’Keeffe Percussion Tutor/Percussion Ensemble Mrs Laura Schulze Oboe Tutor Mr Benjamin Tansey Bass Guitar Tutor Mr Chris Wheelwright Piano Tutor Mr Michael Wilding Clarinet/Saxophone Tutor Mrs Amy Young Clarinet/Saxophone Tutor ADMINISTRATION STAFF Business Manager Mr Terry Fowler (2008) BBus(Acc) Principal’s Personal Assistants Mrs Maureen Bryant (1993) Mrs Adel Mawson (2001) Events Coordinator & Deputies’ Assistant Ms Natasha Solczaniuk (2012) Accountant Mr Gerard Parry (2009) CPA, DipBS Office Manager Mrs Zara Walter (2005) DipProfEdit& Proofrdng, CertIV TrngAssmnt, CertIII GovAdmin Registrar Mrs Janet Sgambaro (2001) Payroll Officer Mrs Helen Connolly (1994) Fees Officer/Bus Coordinator Mrs Lee Hough (2011) Publications Officer & Development Assistant Ms Lauren Salcombe (2009) DipA(GraphA) Reception Mrs Holly McIntosh (2000) Mrs Katerina Greaves (2008) Mrs Julie Holt (2002)
VCE Assistant/VASS Administrator Mrs Libby Moorfoot (1998) CANTEEN STAFF Manager Ms Joanne Hammond (2010) GCertBusAdmin, CertIV(TAA), GDip.HumNutr Assistant Mrs Jane Clarke (2005) JOSEPHINES Coordinators Mrs Kate Parke Mrs Maureen Bryant Mrs Jane Rodgers THE HERITAGE CENTRE Chair Mr Peter Cannon Archivist Mr Glen Turnbull (2007) DipBus(RecKeepg), DipAppSc(Tech) MEN’S ASSOCIATION Team Captains Mr David Cogan Mr Rohan Crowe Mr Vic Kent (retiring after 28 years) Mr Danny Sheedy Mr Des Nolan Mr Paul Slattery President / Secretary Mr Pierre Belluzzo OLD COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION President Mr Peter Madden Vice Presidents Dr Joe Virgona Mr John Fitzgerald Treasurer Mr Sam O’Dwyer Secretary Mr Tom Bennett PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION President Mrs Sam Teggelove Mrs Jacqueline Richards Secretary Mrs Terri Stawyskyj
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Staff 2012
Paul Tobias
Claire Brown
Leanne Adams
Carmen Ahearn
Mary-Ann Michael Anderson Anderson
Paul Clohesy
Tara Baker
Adam Bampfield
Lauren Barton
Louisa Biviano
Maree Blomeley
Joanne Board
Prue Beaton
Pierre Belluzzo
Linda Bentley
Josie Bertuna
Cassandra Bigum
Michelle Bishop
Michelle Brodrick
Ric Brodrick
Vin Brown
Craig Browne
Maureen Bryant
Simon Cahir
Michelle Cameron
Jane Clarke
Adam Colak
Anne Condon
Claire Connell
Helen Connolly
Chris Conroy
Cassandra Coby Coogan Cunningham
Shane Dawson
Frank De Rosso
Paul Devine
Sandro Di Santo
Carolyn Dodds
Harley Doedee
Kerry Drever
Judy Evans
Kim Evans
Anna Fazio
Mark Flanders
Lauren Flint
David Formosa
Terry Fowler
Rosemary Friend
Angela Gionis
Chris Gleeson
Jarrod Gore
Nelson Gnaccarini
Josie Grasso
Gemma Gray
Katerina Greaves
Mark Hagebols
Damian Harrington
Jo Hart
Leonie Hart
Kenny Ho
Andrew Hobbs
Jonathan Holt
Jules Holt
Lee Hough
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David Breheny
Helen Brislane
Joanne Peter Lukas Steve Canaway Capicchiano Catanzariti Chappell
Emma Cuthill
Margot Davies
Elizabeth Sean Samantha Duffy Edmondstone Eggleton
David Caterina Gallaher Giacomazzo
Dan Hale
Joanne Hammond
Ashley Lauren Humphries Humphris
Michael Davies
Monika Ercoli
Kate Gibbs
John Harmon
Leah Irving
Staff 2012
Christopher Katherine Jansen Jenkins
Nicholas Jones
Simon Jovic
Jack Jurica
Helen Kean
Glenn Kemp
Jason King
Ros King
Tricia Maas
Lisa Maher
Mary Malone
Peter Malone
Danny Maltese
Adel Mawson
Julie McDonald
Paul Melis
Trish Merrett
Bob Merrigan
Catherine Millar
Vicki Mills
Libby Moorfoot
Adam Morrissey
Terri Moyle
Damian Moynihan
Brendan Nicholls
Adam Noble
Luke O’Grady
Sena Palmer
Jennifer Parrot
Gerard Parry
Trevor Pearce
Ashwin Pillai
Lia Rizzi
Jane Rodgers
Lauren Salcombe
Andrew Scaddan
Hannah Smith
Imogene Smith
Rebecca Spark
Heather Stapleton
Rebecca Leibhart
Peter Leorke
Andrew Loughnan
Chris Lynch
Holly McIntosh
Annalee McKew
Kate McLaren
Janine McLean
Ashlee Milne
Bryson Milverton
John Mitchell
James Moloney
Des Nolan
Erin Norman
Dylan O’Brien
Yvonne Pohl
Mari Potaro
Lachlan Porter
Kylie Pretty
Mark Rayson
Jo Rigoni
Leanne Rivett
John Schlank
Janet Sgambaro
David Shalders
John Shawcross
Eliza Shortal
Karen Shum
Anna Simonsen
Simon Taylor
Michael Timms
George Tomadin
Tom Trupkovic
Glenn Turnbull
Mark Turner
Chris Valmadre
Natalie Wagstaff
John Wilcox
Michael Wilding
Tania Willard
Angela Wilson
Claire Wrigley
Amy Young
Maureen Zampatti
Wei Zhang
Katie John Stephensen Stewart
Suzanne Walsh
Zara Walter
Teresa Taranto
Darryl Wedding
Renee Raelene McMahon Meadows
John Monagle
Jason Peter O’Connell O’Connor
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SJC Births and Marriages The following staff and partners have welcomed new babies into their families this year: Simon Taylor (staff member) celebrated the birth of his first grandchild, Noah Geoffrey McMahon, on 15 December 2011. Congratulations Matt and Maddy. Laura Gordon (staff member) and Andrew welcomed the arrival of their second precious baby boy, Tully George, little brother for Darby. Helen Perry (staff member) celebrated the birth of another beautiful grandchild Indigo Lara Perry born on the 27 December at Joondalup Hospital Perth WA. Bryson Milverton (staff member) and Belinda celebrated the birth of their first child, beautiful baby Asha Lee. Lukas Capicchiano (staff member) and Bianca celebrated the birth of their third child Evie. A beautiful baby sister for Noah and Max. Renee Meadows and Danny Maltese (staff members) welcomed the birth of precious little Matthew. A beautiful baby brother of Maia. Nick Jones (staff member) and his wife Nerilee celebrated the birth of their third son, Sullivan Patrick Jones, a beautiful baby brother for Max and Archie. Mark Rayson (staff member) and his wife Mariska welcomed the birth of their second child Eddy Alexander Rayson, a precious baby brother for Sam. Anna Hudson (staff member) and her husband Mark have welcomed precious little Will Hamish into their family on 7 March. Will is a little brother for young Finn. Lauren Barton (staff member) and Tim celebrated the birth of their baby girl, Mira Eden. Kate Erlenbusch (staff member) and Troy welcomed the birth of Henry Conan, precious little brother for Archie. Debbie Pisarskis (staff member) and Alge celebrated the birth of their second grand son, Oliver Mathieson, precious little brother to Max. Libby Moorfoot (staff member) and Denis welcomed the birth of their first grand daughter, Lila Grace Moorfoot, beautiful little sister to Hunter and Tai. Their second grand daughter Sophie Louise also arrived this year to first time mum and dad, Bec and Paul Moorfoot! Adam Morrissey(staff member) and Kirsty celebrated the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Addison Lydia Morrissey. Maureen Zampatti, (staff member) welcomed the birth of her newest grandchild Olivia Rose Zampatti. Proud parents Katie and Daniel Zampatti (Old Collegian), uncles John Zampatti and Mark Hagebols (staff members). Glenn Kemp (Staff Member) and his wife Aurelia celebrated the birth of their baby girl, Jess. A beautiful little sister for Tom and Jack. - Congratulations to you all!
Joseph Mal Hale. Born Wednesday 31October 2012 to Dan and Bec Hale
Asha Lee Milverton born 3 January 2012 to Bryson and Belinda Milverton
Addison Lydia Morrissey born 29 April 2012 to Adam and Kirsty Morrissey
Eddy Alexander Rayson. Born 14 February 2012 to Mark and Mariska Rayson
Henry Conan Erlenbusch Born April 2012 to Kate and Troy Erlenbusch
Luke and Robyn O’Grady married at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Queensland 17 December 2011
Sullivan Patrick Jones born 14 February 2012 to Nick and Nerilee Jones
Lauren Humphris & Rowan Hall Married at St Joseph’s College Chapel in August
The following staff have celebrated weddings this year: Lauren Humphris (staff member) and Rowan Hall Old Collegian (1998) celebrated their marriage at St Joseph’s College Chapel, Saturday 25 August 2012. We wish them a lifetime of happiness together. Helen Brislane (staff member) and her husband Terry celebrated the marriage of their son, Matthew Brislane (Old Collegian) to Beth Minton in Melbourne on Sunday 14 October. Old Collegians Chris Kolotelo (1999) and Travers Wade (1999) were part of the bridal party. 10
Staff Farewells Fraser Baker (2007-2012)
Fraser joined the library staff in April 2007. He quickly adapted to the requirements of the position and was able to assist with a range of necessary improvements in the Audio Visual Department. Over the years he facilitated equipment upgrades and improvements in services across the school. His interest in media extended to Web 2.0 technology and tertiary studies and he varied his role by taking up a half time position as Technology Coach. This led to an exciting new opportunity in August 2012 when he joined the staff of Deakin Learning Futures and left SJC with our best wishes.
Maree Blomeley (2000-2012)
In August we said farewell to Mrs Maree Blomeley who commenced with us in 2000 and worked as a Food Technology Assistant. During her time with us Maree has been an integral part of our Food Tech area assisting with all manner of duties preparing for classes and caring for students undertaking this subject. Maree and her husband Leigh have moved to Darwin to live and work.
Anthony Chapman (2005-2012)
Anthony was appointed as the College’s first Director of Mission in 2006. During that time he oversaw the initiation of many ongoing enterprises that have strengthened our identity as a Catholic college. These include indigenous immersion experiences, community service opportunities for every student and staff member, and a total review of the religious education curriculum. At the end of 2011, Anthony took his family on a round-Australia trip. One of their stops included some teaching at St John’s College in Darwin, and Anthony has accepted an offer to return there next year in a leadership position.
Rhonda Forbes (1998-2012)
Rhonda started at SJC as an Administrative Assistant before moving into the role of Deputy Principals’ Personal Assistant in 2000. Rhonda made a great contribution to the quality and smooth running of many of our major events such as The Investiture Ceremony and the Years 7 to 10 Awards Evening through her incredible attention to detail and great sense of occasion. Rhonda has been a great support to our Deputies as well as many other staff members during her time at SJC. Rhonda will be missed but we wish her all the best in her retirement.
Helen Perry (2005-2012)
Helen joined the library staff as a temporary Technician in March 2005 to assist with a project to upgrade the library catalogue. Her contract was extended several times and she later became a permanent member of staff. Helen was a highly valued colleague and contributed in numerous ways to the improvement of library services at the school. In the last few years she changed to part-time work and opted to retire in July 2012. We wish her well as she pursues her many interests in the years ahead.
Libby Moorfoot (1998-2012)
Libby Moorfoot who is our VCE Office Assistant, has been a loyal and hardworking employee since commencing in 1998. She quietly goes about her work checking absentees, entering exam results and generally assisting wherever she can. Libby will be saying farewell to SJC at the end of 2012. A loyal staff member, we extend our sincere thanks for all you have bought to our College throughout your time with us.
Deb Pisarskis (2000-2012)
Debbie has been a valuable member of staff for the past 12 years in her role as Office Manager. Debbie developed and implemented various policies and procedures which are an integral part of the administration of the College. She has made major improvements in the areas of critical incident management and in student and staff safety. Debbie always showed compassion with all members of the College community and we know Deb will enjoy working with the ‘littlies’ at St John’s Lutheran School. We wish her all the best.
Andrew Taylor (2006-2012)
Andrew Taylor (6 years) started as a Computer Technician and, through extra study and personal initiative, developed the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibility of being the Network Manager. He made major contributions to the upgrading of our computing network and to our communication infrastructure. Staff and students greatly appreciated his patience and assistance in attending to computing problems and we thank him for the excellent network infrastructure the school now has in place.
GOOD LUCK AND FAREWELL
To all members of staff who will not be returning in 2013, we extend our sincere thanks for all you have brought to our College and for sharing your expertise across so many areas throughout your time with us. Thank you all for your dedicated time, passion, commitment and service to the College. It has been much appreciated. We wish you all the best for the future. 11
Building Works “Initial planning was also commenced with the development of a concept design for construction of Staffroom and student services hub building to be located next to the Edmund Rice Centre on the Aphrasia Street side of the College grounds. ” - Terry Fowler
The year has been dominated by planning for various major projects to be undertaken during 2013. In December 2011 the Federal Government announced that St Joseph’s College in conjunction with a cluster of schools consisting of Sacred Heart College, Clonard College and MacKillop Specialist School had been successful in our application for funding of a Trade Training Centre. Since then work has proceeded during 2012 on detailed design of the facility culminating in a successful tender process. Work has now commenced and is expected to be completed by the start of Term 4 in 2013. The new facility will enable the College to conduct VET courses in Allied Health, Electrotechnology, Plumbing, Building & Construction and Carbon Management. Following lengthy negotiations with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development agreement has been reached for St Joseph’s College and Clonard College to purchase property in Minerva Road Herne Hill being the old Western Heights Secondary College site. The College will now proceed to repair and upgrade the southern half of the site in readiness for the property to be used as a Year 9 campus commencing in 2014. Initial planning was also commenced with the development of a concept design for construction of Staffroom and student services hub building to be located next to the Edmund Rice Centre on the Aphrasia Street side of the College grounds. A quantity surveyors estimate is currently being obtained with detailed design to be undertaken in 2013 and construction expected to take place in 2014. This project is required to enable the administration function to expand into the area currently occupied by the staffroom. The new project will also enable all student services functions such as careers advisor, student counsellors and educational support functions to be located in a central student services hub. Preliminary design work was undertaken in respect to the proposal to construct an extension to the Joseph Centre to provide much needed storage facility for various equipment items. This project is
Improving garden beds
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Laying the concrete on the Queens Road carpark
expected to be completed in 2013. During the year the following capital works were undertaken: •
Construction of a sealed car park and installation of solar powered lighting on O’Driscol oval.
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Construction of stairs to Carey oval
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New concrete path and tree planting at the eastern end of O’Driscol oval connecting from Noble Street to Queens Road ends.
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Shelter erected on Carey oval
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Erection of disabled access ramp connecting the E and F classroom blocks.
Terry Fowler - Business Manager
Construction on the Trade Training Centre
Sealing the carpark on Queens Road
Upgrades to the Carey Oval stairs
Library A number of improvements have been made to the layout and furnishing of the library recently. Renovations have enabled a new Audio Visual Office and Radio Room to be built which are now visible from the main entrance of the library and the old AV office has been converted into a Teacher Reference Room. An enlarged compactus unit has enabled AV and Teacher resources to be combined in the one location. The old mini-lab (housing computers) has been converted to a discussion room and a new corridor connects to Room C35. Access to this additional room has helped accommodate the large numbers of students using the library at lunchtimes and also provides a venue to run library activities without disturbing other users.
reading areas have been established with updated furniture. New rugs in the reading areas employ designs based on aboriginal art works and set the tone for colours used in both the reading area seating, upgraded noticeboards and other furnishings throughout the library.
Laminated timber end panels have been added to the shelves of the main collections incorporating a Slatwall system for displaying signs, posters and library material. A student video collection has been established on dedicated shelving near the main entrance to the library. Additional shelving has been provided to meet the rapid growth of the graphic novels collection and a new Quick Reads collection is proving to be very popular with students. A News In the main public area of the library the curtains at Hub has been created above the sloping shelves the north and south ends have been removed and of the Reference Collection to house current the windows tinted to provide attractive views over newspapers, magazines and press articles related to the school grounds and beyond. Smaller tables in the the school. class booking areas have been purchased to allow Awareness of events and activities at the school more flexible seating arrangements. Data projectors has also been enhanced with the introduction have been installed in both class booking areas. Two of a Digital Signage System. Video panels in the library, Reception,VCE block and Canteen promote upcoming events and celebrate student achievements and significant occasions throughout the year. The library’s web presence has been improved with a subscription to a hosted service called e). This CampusGuides (courtesy of Springshare). platform enables easy development of websites and research/assignment guides and permits sharing of content with educational institutions worldwide. The library’s eResources (online databases, ue and encyclopedias, eJournals, library catalogue usGuides various weblinks) now reside on CampusGuides he Portals and can be accessed from home using the ebpage. links (Student or Staff) on the school webpage.
Bindarray reading area
“New rugs in the reading areas employ designs based on aboriginal art works and set the tone for colours used in both the reading area seating, upgraded noticeboards and other furnishings throughout the library.” - Paul Devine
The library celebrated the National Yearr of anga Reading with writing competitions, a Manga m trivia workshop, film screenings, book and film any activities, blind dates with books and many engaging posts on the library blog. Paul Devine - Library Manager
Class area Seminar room
The News Hub
Yowa reading area
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Old Collegians’ Association “The Annual Reunion saw well over 200 Old Collegians attend from various year levels. The venue proved to be perfect and thanks to the Parents and Friends, who provided the catering for the night.” - Peter Madden
2012 was yet again a very successful year for the Association with all events well attended and well run. At the AGM of 2012 the following committee was elected: Joe Virgona - Co-Vice President John Fitzgerald - Co-Vice President Sam O’Dwyer – Treasurer Tom Bennett – Secretary Dean Bushell, Roger Hardwick, Jane Littore, Justin O’Brien, David McCusker, Andrew Scaddan, Greg Thompson Andrew Conte, Nick Jahnecke and Sam Hopgood as General Committee. The Annual Reunion saw well over 200 Old Collegians attend from various year levels. The venue proved to be perfect and thanks to the Parents and Friends, who provided the catering for the night. The Ad Alta Awards were presented at the Community Ball held in the Br O S Adams Centre. James Bartel, Fr Peter Foley, Maureen Zampatti and Russell Zampatti (posthumous) were the worthy recipients. Anthony Mithen was MC for the evening and interviewed each of the recipients as they received their award. The night was capped off by fine dining and dancing and all in attendance had a good night. The Mass for Deceased Old Collegians, Staff and Benefactors was held in November in the College Chapel. It was good to maintain the tradition of having an Old Collegian celebrate the Mass and on this occasion Fr Kevin O’Neill was able to travel from Asia to celebrate with us. During this Mass the deceased were remembered and afterwards those in attendance enjoyed afternoon tea in the College staffroom.
excursions into the rough. A breakfast was prepared by the Sacred Heart Rowing Club volunteers with the players enjoying a gourmet barbeque lunch. This event is the major fundraiser for the Old Collegians and this year raised over $13,000. The funds raised go towards the Old Collegians’ Bursary Fund which is used to help families send their son to SJC who otherwise could not afford the fees. Since its inception the Golf Day has raised approximately $170,000. I would like to congratulate Principal Paul Tobias who, together with his management team, continues to maintain and improve all that is St Joseph’s. Under Paul’s leadership there is a constant project of improving all areas of the College, be it in academic achievement of the students or in the grounds or buildings. Old Collegians should be very proud of their school and be thankful of his work. Thank you to all committee members for their dedicated commitment to the Association and to St Joseph’s. The success of the Association is down to their hard work. Thank you also to David McCusker who after more than fifteen years as treasurer has decided it is time to hand over the books. David has built a fantastic set of financial records which even I can understand, which I am sure the new treasurer will have no difficulty working with. I would also especially like to acknowledge the work of David Formosa which is invaluable and who is in no small way a great contributor to the overall performance of the Association. Peter Madden - President
The Annual Old Collegians’ Golf Day was once again held at 13th Beach Golf Club. A field in excess of 230 golfers enjoyed a fantastic game of golf on pristine fairways and manicured greens - with a few
Annual Reunion 2012
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Golf Day 2012
Parents & Friends The Parents & Friends have had a great year both in terms of conducting successful events and fundraising. Our dedicated committee meets monthly and we are ably led by David Formosa who tries to keep us all on track! The meetings are fairly informal, but much is achieved as we plan events and discuss the needs of the school and where we can help. As a committee representing St Joseph’s, we are proud to promote our school community and to provide the opportunity for our parents to be involved in a positive and friendly way. This can be a challenge, as parents tend to be less involved than when the children are younger. However, the need for both fundraising and social interaction are still real. This year we had several smaller sub committees who were in charge of each event. This worked really well and these parents were able to enlist help from others when needed. Our first event for the year was a trivia night held in March. Despite clashing with other local events, a large crowd gathered at the school’s gym for a fun brain teasing night. Run entirely by parents and with the welcome addition of the big screen to beam out the questions, the night was a great success. Well done to the trivia sub committee for providing a fun night within quite a short time frame. For the second year in a row, the P&F provided the catering for the Old Collegians Annual Reunion. The fancy food took the boys by surprise but they gratefully devoured it all whilst catching up with old friends and reminiscing about their years at the College. Thanks to those who organised the delightful food and who gave their time to serve the blokes. The Art Expo, which has been held at the College for many years, once again drew some outstanding local artists. The opening night proved popular and wandering through the gym filled with a variety of colourful art, with a glass of wine, enjoying yummy nibbles, was a lovely way to spend an evening. Well done to the art expo committee for their endeavours in providing such a high quality event. The St Joseph’s Fashion Show has been successfully held by the committee for a number of years but this year was surely our biggest and best yet! The decision to move to a venue outside central Geelong, to The Sands, Torquay, proved a masterstroke! The addition of a sit-down meal to Dishing up the nachos at the Food Frenzy!
the evening also proved popular and was delicious. Over 350 guests were treated to a professional style fashion event with something for everyone.Varied fashions, good food, great company and a delightful venue made for a wonderful night. Over $20,000 was raised which will make a big difference to the Edmund Rice Foundation and its wonderful work in Africa. A huge thank you to the tremendously hard working group which put together such a big event and to all those who volunteered their time and skills. Our final event for the year was the return of the popular Food Frenzy (previously known as the Mini Fair). Feeding 1500 boys at both recess and lunch is a way for the P&F to provide a unique and fun day for the boys - they sure do lap it up! Everything from nachos, pizza, hot dogs, and dim sims to cakes, lollies and ice-cream proved popular. The warm weather meant the soft drink stall was one of the busiest. A day like this requires a bit of planning and many helpers so many thanks to all those who gave their time.
“The St Joseph’s Fashion Show has been successfully held by the committee for a number of years but this year was surely our biggest and best yet!” - Jackie Richards
The P&F are pleased to fund a basic CPR and first aid training day for our Year 12 boys. This vital life skill is provided as a gift to the students and this year 25 boys took the course and we hope that should they ever need these skills, they can provide a life saving service to someone. We have raised around $40,000 this year which has provided funds for the completion of the basketball courts next to O’Driscol oval, a coffee machine for the Year 11 barista course, significant funds towards the bursary program and money to the Edmund Rice Foundation. This fantastic effort has been achieved through the hard work of the committee and its many helpers who give their time so willingly. We all have fun and are glad to give to what we believe is a wonderful school. If you’d like to join us, we are always looking for new faces and fresh ideas. Join us for our meetings or put your hand up to help out for one of our events, you’ll be glad you did. Sam Teggelove & Jackie Richards Co-presidents Parents & Friends committee
Fabulous millinery on display at the record breaking fahion show!
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St Joseph’s College Foundation “UPSTART was a great competition, with a fantastic array of ideas. UPSTART was extremely successful, with huge interest generated throughout the greater Geelong community.We look forward to next year’s Challenge, which, no doubt, will be bigger and better.” - Peter Rudd
Twelve months ago Principal Paul Tobias suggested the new year would be a period of consolidation for the College; and business arising from our College Foundation has reflected that position. It has been a period of review, in respect of the Foundation’s Investment Philosophy, and a time to tidy up internal operational issues. Because of the volatility of financial markets due to the Global Financial Crisis, the Executive decided to modify its investment strategy; with less emphasis on Funds under Management, to the repayment of debt. Early 2012 saw the finalisation of our loan commitment for our commercial property at 163 Myers St. Anecdotally, student enrolments have increased to 1500+ students; second only to St Bernard’s College Essendon, in the ACC cluster. Obviously, further Campus expansion will be necessary moving forward. It is now public knowledge that St Joseph’s is a long way down the path of securing the old Western Heights College site in Minerva Rd jointly with Clonard. In fact the site has recently been cleared. Earlier this year, Principal Tobias announced Federal funding of $4.2m for the Joseph Innovation Training Centre, within the College Campus. If necessary, the Foundation awaits eagerly for Paul to seek our assistance in these matters. Revenue from our Annual Major Raffle continues to hover around the $25k mark.
Antoine Saleh pitching his idea for advertising screens on public buses
We have decided to streamline our Legacy/Bequest strategy with the inclusion of an “Annual Giving” Program. This initiative is offered to all members of the broader St Joseph’s Community. For our College, a robust Legacy Program underpins a healthy financial security well into the future, and our Executive will make this a priority in the
months ahead. We ask all our community members to give careful consideration and forward planning in relation to this crucial Foundation objective. 26 June saw the launching of the “Upstart” 2012 Entrepreneurial Challenge. It was an extremely exciting initiative by our Foundation. The Challenge is aimed at building an entrepreneurial culture within St Joseph’s College, and fostering strong relationships between students, educators, industry and the community within the Geelong region. Competitors came up with commercially or socially viable ideas, and had to “pitch” the merits of their ideas to a panel of Mentors. The Mentors narrowed the competitors down to a final eight with prizes distributed within three age groups and a staff section. It was a great competition, with a fantastic array of ideas. UPSTART was extremely successful, with huge interest generated throughout the greater Geelong community. We look forward to next year’s Challenge, which, no doubt, will be bigger and better. Special thanks to our executive officer David Formosa and his assistant Lauren Salcombe for their hard work and support of the Foundation. On behalf of the Executive I would like to thank our Principal Mr Paul Tobias, and the College Board of Management for their support in 2012. And to my colleagues on the Executive, thank you for your hard work and selfless contribution for another twelve months. Peter Rudd - Foundation Chairman
Keen entrepreneurs get some tips from the experts at an UPSTART information evening
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Getting ready for the pitching showdown
Josephines We’ve had another wonderful year with our Josephines. Truffleduck Balmoral Receptions was our venue for the Autumn Dinner once again. It was a full house! Deb Nash and her staff warmly welcomed us and we enjoyed a delicious meal in their stunning surrounds. Mark Turner introduced Jean-Pierre Selemani, a Year 12 Congolese student, who spoke of his life’s journey; the sadness he and his family have endured and how the support people here within St Joseph’s College have enabled him to achieve some of his dreams. Jean-Pierre sang in his native tongue. We were deeply moved by the beauty of his voice and message to us. Some of our funds raised go towards improving English-speaking skills for a number of our African students. One of our Josephines, Helen Hardwick, who is involved with Mannya in Africa through The Cotton On Foundation, spoke of her family’s trip to this area and how it has impacted on their lives. Everyone present felt the depth of Helen’s emotional story. The evening was over all too soon, after enjoying and sharing news of special events in our lives. For our Spring Lunch we travelled by bus to Inverleigh to Gladioli Restaurant - eager to experience this new restaurant in our region. Before leaving St Joseph’s we enjoyed a catch up drink and nibbles where Paul Tobias gave an overview of what has taken place over the year and of the new and exciting developments that are underway. Another Educational Support student, Jess Crucitti was introduced to the forty ladies gathered and he spoke of how the Educational Support Staff, who were present, have helped him overcome many hurdles. Mark Turner explained that Jesse fulfils a number of important roles within the College, in particular running individual tours for prospective families. Jesse will complete Year 12 as a VCAL student this year and spoke extremely well and all were touched by his story. The bus ride to Inverleigh was filled with friendly chatter. We were treated to a delicious four course tasting menu prepared by well-known Geelong chef, Matt Dempsey. The sun shone on us and we enjoyed a walk in their beautiful garden. It was a wonderful day. Since the inception of our Josephines Group in 1998 we’ve raised approximately $10,000 for Educational Support for our students with special needs and
our contribution has been quite considerable and effective. I think we can safely say that we’ve thoroughly enjoyed the journey thus far. Thank you ladies, past and present mums, staff and friends, for your continued support and friendship. Our thanks go to College Development Manager, David Formosa for helping organise our events each year and for monitoring our ever growing data base. Our special thanks are also extended to David’s talented assistant, Lauren Salcombe, for creatively preparing all our correspondence and constantly supporting us in all we do. For those in our community who have experienced difficult times, illness and loss throughout the year please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are all just a phone call away. Our March and October gatherings will continue and we warmly welcome past mums, staff and friends to join us. Thank you all for being a part of our Josephines in 2012. Kate Parke, Maureen Bryant & Jane Rodgers – Coordinators
CARE GROUP
Our Care Group was formed to assist families during times of crisis (eg. illness or bereavement). Each year this group has worked with the College in supporting those in our community when they are most in need. Cooking is the last thing you need to worry about when you are unwell or under stress with grief. This is one small way our volunteers can help ease the burden.
“The bus ride to Inverleigh was filled with friendly chatter. We were treated to a delicious four course tasting menu prepared by well-known Geelong chef, Matt Dempsey. The sun shone on us and we enjoyed a walk in their beautiful garden. It was a wonderful day.” - Kate Parke & Jane Rodgers
2012 has been a fairly quiet year for our Care Group, (in comparison to the previous few years) and of course, we see this as a blessing. We have still helped families within the St Joseph’s community as the need has arisen but we have not had to call on our entire list of “cooks” this year or, in fact, call on some people twice. This has happened in past years and our helpers are always so generous and gracious. We sincerely thank our wonderful band of volunteer cooks/helpers who have prepared and provided the meals for others throughout this year. We wish all our families good health, love and happiness and look forward to your ongoing support in 2013. Anne Ross & Sharon Lane - Care Group Coordinators
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From the Archives “The investigation, scattered across months of afternoons within the College archives, resulted in some interesting discoveries.” - Alex Tigani
On 27 March I was honoured to receive the College’s ultimate footballing accolade. After two and half years of service with the St Joseph’s First XVIII football side as a statistician, journalist, trainer and runner I was given the nod by Head Coach (and Vice Principal) Mr Paul Clohesy hinting that I too would be running out and representing the school as a footballer. While my on field contribution against St Patrick’s may not have been enough to stop the dominance of the Ballarat based opposition, known these days as the ‘Wednesday Warriors’, I was still honoured to have joined the list of students to have worn the Guernsey. This inspired me as a St Joseph’s student leader to find out just how many of the students had played the game from the school grounds on Newtown hill right to the highest level through the form of a short film. The investigation, scattered across months of afternoons within the College archives, resulted in some interesting discoveries. A total of 45 Old Collegians have played AFL/VFL since Jim Fitzgerald first ran out for Geelong during the first Round of their inglorious 1944 season. Though he was only 19 years old at the time, many football historians say that he would have been rewarded with the Brownlow Medal had the award not been suspended that season due to WW2.
Alex Tigani with Brian Brushfield
Though there were some apologies for my short film documentary, my final product featured nine Old Collegians to have played at the highest level; Bill McMaster, Brian Brushfield, Michael Kol, John Fitzgerald, Cameron Ling (all former Geelong players), John Scarlett (Geelong & South Melbourne), Tim Darcy (Geelong and Essendon), Shaun Higgins (Western Bulldogs) and Nick Maxwell (Collingwood). Paul Hood (1994 ACC Premiership Captain) was also able to make an appearance as
John Scarlett 1965
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the only Old Collegian in history to win the Morrish Medal while former Geelong Captain Michael Turner spoke about his father, Leo, who was a student from 1938-45 before playing in two back to back Premierships with McMaster from 1951-52. Sadly, time had run out to interview former Richmond and Hawthorn player Brian Boland. The first Old Collegian to have played for a club other than Geelong some 62 years ago passed away on 30 April at the age of 80. His legacy would be continued through grandson Jackson who ironically led his St Bede’s football side to triumph over St Joseph’s, preventing our College from a fourth successive ACC Grand Final appearance. The documentary consisted around these guests answering the common question, who was the greatest player to come from the College? The answers seemed to steer around Geelong’s Barry Stoneham, Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Scarlett who all had special years in 2012. Stoneham, in his 13th year out of the game, became the first Old Collegian to play in the Chris Mainwaring charity match while on a more serious note, Jimmy Bartel would become the first on the list to accumulate 100+ career Brownlow votes. Scarlett announced his retirement on 13 September, just two days prior to the release of the documentary which was fitting as his career games total of 284 games and 22 finals stands as an Old Collegian’s record, not to mention his 3 Premierships and 6 All-Australians! While my footballing ability may not match that of Scarlett I’m still proud to say that we have both played in the St Joseph’s First XVIII, an honour which I will cherish forever. Alex Tigani - Year 12 Our thoughts and Prayers are with our College Archivist Mr Glen Turnbull and his family. Glen was seriously injured in a car accident at the beginning of Term 4.The St Joseph’s College community wishes him all the best with his recovery.
Matthew Scarlett 1991
College Captain’s Report yourself forward, potentially out of your comfort zone, will open an array of new friendships, new experiences and new skills. It was great to see such success and participation not just in the various sporting teams, but also in debating teams, music and the other arts and above all the school production, “Parade”, which I’m sure everyone who saw it would agree was outstanding.
Another year has passed in a blink of an eye. For Year 7s, 2012 was the beginning of a new adventure into secondary school, and for Year 12s, it marked their entry into manhood. The frantic everyday life of a Joey’s boy is something that I will treasure forever. It is only as my time is so suddenly coming to a close that I have taken a moment to reflect and recognise what a significant role SJC has played in my life. For me, St Joseph’s goes far beyond being just a school, learning to read and write and kicking the footy at lunchtime, but it’s a place which holds my fondest memories, achievements, friendships and a place that will be sorely missed. Although the year gone seems like a blur to many of us, jam-packed with opportunities, friendships and memories, 2012 will forever be looked back upon with a warm smile. The highlights are the three biggest events on the SJC calendar year; Edmund Rice Day, the School Swimming and the School Athletics Days. All three were memorable days, yet again, thanks to the hard work put in by our leaders and staff. The generosity witnessed on Edmund Rice day was truly incredible! Combined, the students reached the target of $40,000 to support the people in Mannya and other Christian Brother’s projects in East Africa. At the beginning of the year I emphasised to the boys the importance of having a go and how putting
This year, with the assistance of Deputy Captains Jon Carty and Nick Cooper, I have been fortunate to lead with an eager and enthusiastic leadership team. The senior team consisted of 35 leaders, ranging from College and House Captains to Social Justice, Environmental and Sport leaders. Together we were able to complement each other and had an immediate impact in introducing a range of lunchtime activities which contributed to house points for the Adam Bryant Shield. The House Cricket, House Dance Battles, the monthly Peter Larkins hill run (around the perimeter of the school) and fitness competitions proved the most popular, and were always the hot topic around the yard at lunch times. Furthermore, annual initiatives such as the World’s Greatest Shave, Forty Hour Famine, the Cage, Sudanese tutoring all went ahead very smoothly thanks to the work of so many leaders. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of our Leadership coordinator, Mr Brendan Nicholls and to thank him for his support throughout the past 12 months. I also very much look forward to handing on the baton to 2013 College Captain Jake Sykes and Deputy Captains Lachie Devine and Jakeb Fair with whom I’ve had the privilege of working this year. Of course I’ll be tuning in to see how see how they’re progressing next year but have no doubt they will do justice to their roles. And as my peers, the class of 2012, desperately fine tune their last preparations before their end of year exams, I would like to take this opportunity to wish them luck, not only their exams, but in their life beyond St Joseph’s.
“At the beginning of the year I emphasised to the boys the importance of having a go and how putting yourself forward, potentially out of your comfort zone, will open an array of new friendships, new experiences and new skills.. It was great to see such success and participation not just in the various sporting teams, but also in debating teams, music and the other arts and above all the school production, ‘Parade’, which I’m sure everyone who saw it would agree was outstanding. ” - Alex Hickey
Alex Hickey - College Captain 2012
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Student Leaders “Oops Day, otherwise known as and abbreviated from ‘Outpost Opshop Day’, was formed. It is important to note that this was the first time in Geelong’s history that a group of high schools this large united as one; together, over 8,000 people involved.” - Nicholas Cooper
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OOPS DAY. (OUTPOST OPSHOP DAY) In April of this year, school captains from Geelong High Schools all over the district met together at Sacred Heart College. Included in discussion were key initiatives and projects that each respective school had worked on or have planned to work on, in an attempt to share and learn from other schools. After a successful initial meeting, it was evident that there was a necessity for more meetings in the future. And as a result, nine schools and their school captains throughout the Geelong precinct agreed that we, the youth of Geelong, had the power to achieve something big. Together, Sacred Heart, Clonard College, Matthew Flinders, Christian College, Geelong College, Western Heights, St Ignatius College, Bellarine Secondary and St Joseph’s College, all agreed that homelessness was an issue within the region that needed significant assistance. Soon after, the initiative of Oops Day, otherwise known as and abbreviated from “Outpost Opshop Day”, was formed. It is important to note that this was the first time in Geelong’s history that a group of high schools this large united as one; together, over 8,000 people involved.
The day was a complete success filled with a vibrant atmosphere, live music and the united sense of helping someone less fortunate than ourselves. Hundreds of people came in and out of the doors and as a result a sum of over $3000 was raised. The money went directly to The Outpost, a nonprofit organisation operating to provide basic provisions and support for disadvantaged families and members of the Geelong community. A big thank you to the staff and students who volunteered their time to make the day absolutely fantastic. Nicholas Cooper - Deputy College Captain
This initiative required each student from each of the schools to bring in any article(s) of clothing that they, or their family members, do not wear anymore. These clothes would be then sold to the public at the Geelong West Town Hall, on Friday September 14th, between 4 and 6pm. Upon entry, customers paid $5 at the door and were given a mesh bag, to fill it up with as many clothes as they wanted.
COLLEGE & SENIOR LEADERS Back Row: Jake Sykes, Matthew Bucki-Smith, Ryan Flanagan, Chrisian Hayes, Daniel Brugman, Trevor Canny, Zachary Fitzgerald, Daniel O’Halloran, Darcy Nolan Middle Row: Abhiraj Kanwar, Andrey Matushevsky, Hugo Le Clerc, Lachlan Crowe, Jakeb Fair, Alexander Gulli, Nicholas Conway, Jesse Simpson, Liam Blackwell Front Row: Nicholas Ng, Jess Crucitti, Alexander Tigani, Jonathon Carty, Alex Hickey, Nicholas Cooper, Leille Perrott, Immanuel Dreessens, Joshua Edwards Absent: Fraser Clatworthy, Alexander Crosbie, Lachlan Devine, Willis Flanders, Matthew Richards, Russell Waters
Year 7 2012, the year where boys turned into young men, ready to tackle whatever SJC throws at them. The first year of a new school can be very frightening but we as a year level stuck together and showed how we are able to co-operate and become closer by participating in many fantastic activities. This year has been a really exciting and challenging year. We have experienced a wide range of subjects and had to become organised so that we could successfully follow a timetable. The different classes were Chinese, Italian, Health, Science, Food Technology, Music and Band. St Joseph’s College is a fantastic school to attend. We are proud to be Joey’s boys and are looking forward to the future years with the friends that we have made in Year 7. Patrick O’Brien-Henderson & Jack Brogden - Year 7 Student Leaders What a year! Starting secondary school is certainly a BIG step and this year’s group have demonstrated nstrated remarkable resilience and a genuine enthusiasm asm for being a St Joseph’s boy. I wish to congratulate te each and every one of them for the brilliant way in which they have embraced their first year at St Joseph’s. eph’s. There have been many highlights throughoutt the year, including Beach Bonanza Days, Peer Support, pport, Renewals, Camp, Silver Coin Trail, Pink Day, Blue Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day Brekkie, Mother and Son Night, Tree Planting, Rally Days, Table Tennis, Edmund Rice Day, House Challenges, Winter Sleep Out and so many other activities that I fear I have forgotten rgotten something! I’m sure we crammed in some classroom lassroom work as well!
time. As these young boys move to the next stage of their teenage years, many parents may feel somewhat saddened that their little fella is “growing up”, but I hope that they can remind themselves of what a fine young man their son is becoming. I thank the parents for their shared understanding and support of everything we do in Year 7 to guide and nurture our young boys in the early stages of becoming a young man and successful secondary student. I wish to thank the dedicated Homeroom teachers, Adam Morrissey, Lukas Capicchiano, Kylie Pretty, Damian Harrington, Dan Hale, Claire Connell, David Shalders, Ashlee Milne, Mary Malone and Erin Norman, who without their hard work, this team would not deliver the high standard of pastoral care that I am proud of in Year 7. In particular I would like to thank Dan Hale for his management and leadership during my leave in March, April and May. God’ss bblessing everyday, Go ess g now ow aand eve y ay, Linda Bentley, - Year 7 Coordinator
“St Joseph’s College is a fantastic school to attend.We are proud to be Joey’s boys and are looking forward to the future years with the friends that we have made in Year 7.” - Patrick O Brien O’BrienHenderson & Jack Brogden
Being connected at school is central to a boy’s oy’s success and it has been overwhelming to seee so many Year 7 boys embrace the spirit of St Joseph’s, oseph’s, whether it be one of the extra-curricular activities, tivities, being a member of a sporting team, involved d in music or something else. Beyond the challenges of passing that Maths test or learning about paragraphss in English, the Year 7s have developed self-confi dence fidence and independence. These skills will stand thee test of
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Adam Morrissey
Lukas Capicchiano
Kylie Pretty
Damian Harrington
Dan Hale
Claire Connell
Dave Shalders
Ashlee Milne
Mary Malone
Erin Norman
Dean-Paolo Adante
Jonah Ahearn
Peter Alesios
Oliver Andrews
Michael Antonello
Keaun Anwari
Ben Arcoraci
Jackson Armstrong
Tomas Azzopardi
Thomas Baensch
Jacob Bakker
Lachlan Barnett
Henry Bateman
Jye Bates
William Beattie
Ethan Belleville
Connor Bennett
John Bertucci
Year 7
Christopher Bogacki
Matthew Bolger
Michael Bongiorno
Jermaine Bonnici
Darcy Bourke
Thomas Bourke
James Bowers
Charles Breen
Lachlan Brennan
Sanden Breust
Patrick Brice
Charlie Britton
Jack Brogden
Conor Bromley
Jake Brooks
Sebastian Brown
Riley Brugman
Mackenzie Buchanan
Samuel Buckley
Joshua Byron
Jordan Caccamo
Joshua Cammarere
Patrick Cannard
Jack Canny
Zachary Carew
Eamon Carnie
Nathan Casperson
Samuel Christensen
Lachlan Clifford
Joshua Clissold
Bayley Cockerill
Rory Cogan
Rhys Collard
Mitchell Collins
Patrick Consedine
Jackson Conway
Jake Cook
Maxwell Cook
Darcy Cooper
Jake Corliss
Max Costa
William Coventry
Rory Crosbie
Callum Cruchley
Patrick Cunningham
Joshua Czerkiewicz
Hugh Darke
Christian Davis
Liam De Bono
Christian Del Giudice
Petar Delac
William Devine
James Dillon
Sean Doherty
Thomas Douglas
Joel Downie
Flynn Draper
Max Eddy
Chinonso Emma-Nnopu
Joshua Ferrer
Patrick Fierka
Thomas Ford
Joshua Forsyth
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Adrian Foti
Andrew Foti
Mason Fraser
Anthony Gagliardi
Connor Gallagher
Joshua Garipoli
Mathew Garvey
Mathew Ghin
Jack Gill
Ayden Gras
Joel Gray
Aedan Green
Lachlan Greig
Jayden Grigsby
Mitchell Grima
Michael Gulle
Brayden Ham
David Handley
Ryan Harris
Xandar Harrison
Matthew Hartshorne
Connor Harvey
Ryan Harvey
Joshua Hassett
Matthew Haste
David Higginbottom
Lachlan Hill
Jeremy Hurley-paul
Joshua Hirt
Thomas Hoare
Jackson Hobbs
Jack Hodgson
Owen Hollmer
Benjamin Hovey
Oliver Huby
Michael Hussell
Daniel Huynh
Sam Hyde
Jordan Imbrogno
Bryan Innis
Antoraj Irudayaraj
Bowen Jaques
Luke Jarnevic
Liam Jelley
Charlie Johnson
Dylan Jones
Kyle Jones
Lachlan Jones
William Jones
Christopher Jurkovic
Jack Kammermann
Joseph Kavenagh
Michael Kavenagh
Jack Keating
Maxwell Kelly
Patrick Kelly
Liam Keogh
Nathan Kerger
Finbar Kinna
Anthony Knezevic
Xavier Koch
Daniel Kolotelo
Jackson Kos
Year 7
Justin Kozina
Charlie Lang
James Larkins
Joel Lay
Mitch Lay
Harrison Ling
Matthew Ling
Jacob Loughnan
Nicholas Loughnan
Kristian Lucignani
Charles Lyons
Jack Maas
Harrison Mahoney
Ethan Mannings
Brandon Marnell
Andrew McCorkell
Cooper McCormack
Luke McCullough
Jack McDermott
Joseph McDonald
Jye McEwan
Angus McGinn
Aiden McGivern
Joseph McGivern
Callum McGough
Korey McGregor-Trinh
Angus McKinnon
Harry McMahon
Hugh McMahon
Conor McNearney
Andrew McNeel
Kyle Milanovic
Jake Milliken
Thomas Mirarchi
Logan Mitchell
Zack Mongelli
Oliver Monteith
Riley Moore
Tristan Moreland
Connor Morrison
Kaelan Morrison
Samuel Morrison
William Morrison
Sebastian Mortarotti
Blake Nicholls
James Nicholls
Campbell Norton
Patrick O’BrienHenderson
Tom O’Callaghan
Lucas O’Connor
Connor O’Keefe
Alexander Osborne
Lucas Pante
Tazman Parke
Francis Patti
Harley Pearce
Kobi Pelletier
Austin Perrott
Jordan Petrie
William Pile
James Pritchard
Jack Purcell
Denzel Rabino
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Benjamin Raimondo
Daniel Reed-Sharry
Max Richards
Thomas Richards
William Richards
Cody Richardson
Michael Rimmer
Nathan Rivalland
Luke Roberts
Declan Robertson
Lachlan Robinson
Matthew Romano
William Rowe
Zachary Rushbrook
Thomas Ryan
Callum Schenk
Jai Sebastiani
Benjamin Semmler
Thomas Senftleben
Jacob Sesar
Jordan Sferco
Dalton Sharp
Benjamin Shelley
Jack Simons
Branden Skegro
Harrison Smith
Thomas Smith
Thomas Soraghan
Rody Spoormakers
Michael Stanley
Hugh Stocks
Jasper Stojanovski
Brandon Stokes
Aaron Stone
Liam Stonehouse
Aiden Sweeney
Jacob Talbot
Kingston Tantanouvong
Matija Tataj
Benjamin Thomas
Jayson Tomicic
Fraser Toohey
Isaac Travers-Hucker
Jack Tregenza
Daniel Valitutti
Dominic Van Slageren
Thomas Veitch
Mark Vlasnovic
Adrian Vodopic
Dylan Wackett
Michael Walker
Zachary Walter
Liam Waters
Peter Watkins
Joshua Weldon
Mitchell Wharmby
Mitchell Whelan
Harry Whitehand
Nelson Wilcox
Jesse Williams
Joshua Williamson
Brandon Willigen
Miles Wood-Scorpo
Liam Wright
Matthew Wrigley
Anthony Zebic
Zachary Zula
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ABSENT: Jeremy Hurley-Paul, Harvey Ryan, Robert Stanley
Year 8 YEAR 8 LEADERS Once a week during 2012, the Year 8 Leaders gathered together (with other Leaders from Years 9&10) and we would discuss many ideas and fundraising possibilities along with projects that were going on around the school. Together we were able to brainstorm ideas as to how all these different projects would work. Our meetings were held with the Middle School Leadership Coordinator, Ms Humphris. As a Year 8 Leader, many different things were experienced, and it gave students a chance to help out the school through contributing ideas and helping to run them. Jack O’Neill - 8A URBAN EXPERIENCE For the Year 8 camp in 2012, we went to Melbourne for the Urban Experience. The camp went over a 3 day period and we experienced so many amazing locations in Melbourne. We caught the train to and from Melbourne every day and travelled in small groups. The places that we got to experience were amazing and they included: MCG tour, NGV art centre, National Sports Museum, IMAX, Melbourne Museum,Victorian market, Federation Square, ACMI, Melbourne Aquarium and, Eureka Sky Deck. We got to these places by walking, trams and even the odd run! Overall, this was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget! Jack Walters - 8J PAPER LANTERNS FOR ‘WINDFIRE’ FESTIVAL Early in Term 3, the Year 8 leadership team went to St. Mary’s church to make paper lanterns to be used in the procession for the ‘Windfire’ liturgical festival. Over the course of the day (plus an extra day the following week) we made 150 lanterns! This included the frame, the covering, the candle holders and the handles. We all worked hard on this project and it was well worth it in the end. After the lanterns were made, four of us were picked to lead the procession on the night. It was a great experience. Connor Blackwell - 8E SPORTS DAY WITH SACRED HEART In August, St Joseph’s Year 8s came together with fellow Sacred Heart Year 8s to have a fun sports day. We participated in sports such as AFL, netball, soccer, volleyball, chess and trivia, to name a few. The aim of this day was to create a bond with the students and
meet new friends from the other school. While it wasn’t competitive, behind the face of every boy was the desire not to lose to the girls and I’m sure the girls did not want to lose to us either! The teachers were also assigned to a sport to supervise or umpire and no one missed out as they were all given a fair go from the teachers. Overall the day was a load of fun and I’m sure everyone would do it again happily! Will Paatsch - 8I TOUCAN FOOD APPEAL Towards the end of third term, a representative from the Geelong Food Relief Centre spoke to us during one of our RE classes to raise our awareness in regards to the staggering number of Geelong citizens who are not getting sufficient amounts of food. After the talk, many of us were shocked to know this was going on. As a Year Level, we wanted help out these people in need through the Toucan Appeal. So, we came up with the idea of a battle between Homerooms to get the most cans within a weeks time. In the end, 8G won the Homeroom challenge, finishing with a total of 234. Altogether, we raised 942 cans for the Food Relief Centre. We should be very proud of the efforts put in. Xavier Blackley - 8B YEAR 8 RENEWAL DAY On 18 October,Year 8 students swapped uniform for casual clothes and the classrooms for St Joseph’s Newtown & Chilwell clubrooms, for our Renewal experience. On this day we explored and learned about topics relevant to adolescents, we reflected, contemplated and participated as we learnt about ourselves and our purpose. The focal points of the day were, ‘love, sex and relationships’ and ‘community matters’ and the theme was ‘becoming a man’.
“Overall it was a very rewarding day that gave us invaluable information to help us in future phases of our lives reflecting on who we are and who we want to become as well as the opportunity to think about how we can help others and make our community a better place.” Ned Harris - Year 8
Overall it was a very rewarding day that gave us invaluable information to help us in future phases of our lives - reflecting on who we are and who we want to become as well as the opportunity to think about how we can help others and make our community a better place. Ned Harris - 8F
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8B
8C
8D
8E
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8G
8H
8I
8J
Frank De Rosso
Louise Biviano
Cassandra Coogan
Vicki Mills
Nick Jones
James Moloney
Ashwin Pillai
Wei Zhang
Katie Stewart
Luke O’Grady
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Spiros Alesios
Leyton Andrews
Johnathon Arcoraci
William Armstrong
Peter Attard
Thomas Auld
Adrian Baldasso
Daniel Balta
Kyle Bannister
Zachary Barr
Bailey Bates
Nicholas Beattie
Thomas Beckwith
Lachlan Beekmans
Adam Bernardo
Phillip Bertucci
Timothy Bilogrevic
Joshua Black
Year 8
Xavier Blackley
Connor Blackwell
Patrick Blain
Jack Blood
Cohen Blythe
Jordan Bogioglou
Jonathan Bond
Lochlan Bourke
Jayden Brady
Thomas Braniff
Clancy Breen
James Britt
Jack Brittain
Caleb Brown
Jack Bruce
Alexander Buckwell
Trent Buckwell
Thomas Caddy
Michael Caldow
Michael Callahan
William Cann
Patrick Carroll
Rolf Caruso
Rhys Chambers
Bailey Chandler
Finn Chappell
Jason Ciuffetelli
Nathan Clark
Hayden Clarke
Patrick Clifford
Sam Coles
Alistair Collins
Lachlan Collins
Quentin Connolly
Waadhi Conole
Seamus Cooney
Nicholas Coppe
Oscar Coutts
Noah Craven-Briggs
Alexander Csolle
Keegan Cuolahan
Xavier Curtain
Oliver Darcy
Daniel Defina
Antony Del Giudice
James Demo
Gabriele Di Rubbo
Thomas Diamond
Lachlan Diaz
Thomas Dickson
James Doherty
Eamon Dooley
Patrick Dowling
Hamish Drake
Lachlan Duff
Jonathan Dulce
Darby Edwards
Alexander Fama
Evan Farley
Riley Featherby
Thomas Fitzgerald
Thomas Foley
Joseph Fopiani
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Zachary Forssman
Lachlan Fowler
Charles Francis
Jack Francis
Jacob Franic
Cooper Fraser
Joshua Frichot
Ayrton Ganino
Jack Gaspari
Joseph Giacomazzo
Nathan Gillespie
Broderick Gist
Jacob Glatz
William Goller
Thomas Gough
Lochie Graauwmans
Matthew Graham
Hunter Griffiths
Stjepan Gudasic
Edward Gude
Christopher Gulle
Joshua Gulli
Joshua Guy
Harry Hand
Patrick Hanlon
Samuel Harper
Ned Harris
Tarj Harrison
Jack Hazelman
Mackenzie Heard
Lachlan Heath
Rhys Hegyesi
Matthew Henkel
Jack Henry
Liam Higgins
Rhys Hobbs
Sean Holroyd
Frazer Hoober
Thomas Howe
Austin Humphrey
Max Hungerford
Fletcher Ivermee
Joshua Jaska
Luke Jennings
Sandon Jennings
Jamieson Jervies
Joshua Jokic
Ethan Jolly
Codey Kampans
Adam Karpinski
Dineth Karunaratne
Riley Keating
Angus Kelly
Samuel Kelly
Benjamin Kenworthy
Samuel Kidd
Darcy Kiss
Peterson Kol
Joshua Kolotelo
Thomas Konidaris
Jason Kos
Joshua Krasic
Patrick Lamont
Year 8
Peter Larkins
Francesco Lecchino
Adam Lubcke
Spencer Luppino
Matthew Lyons
Thomas Lyons
Liam Maiden
Ngor Makor
Riley Maloney
Gurbeny Mangar
Thomas Maschio
Sam Matthews
Dylan McCabe
Charles McCartin
Vincent McDonald
William McDonald
Sebastian McDougall
Darby McEvoy
Matthew McKenzie
Logan McLennan
Angus McMahon
Isaac McMahon
Joseph McMahon
Liam McManus
Wade McSparron
Connor Meehan
Dion Meyer
Kyle Meyer
Matthew Morter
David Motorniak
Liam Mullen
Benjamin Mullins
Jared Muraca
Lukasz Noga
Matthew Nolan
Antonio Novta
Luke O’Brien
Liam O’Callaghan
Joseph O’Donnell
Jaiden Olive
Jack O’Neill
Diarmuid O’Reilly
Jamison Owen
Matthew Oyang
William Paatsch
Oscar Park
Cameron Parke
William Parrello
Jack Parrot
Jordan Partington
Aidan Patterson
Justin Patterson
Benjamin Payne
Jake Peachey
Alexander Perdrisat
John Perks
Daniel Pollard
Daniel Power
James Pundij
William Purdy
Sam Quach
Jack Quinn
Daniel Rabbat
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Mark Ranasinghe
Ned Reeves
Jack Rice
Samuel Ridgway
Blake Robinson
Nelson Roso
Jared Ross
Peter Rotiroti
Isaac Rupa
Patrick Rush
Lachlan Ryan
Matthew Ryan
Antoine Saleh
Jake Saraci
Thomas Saunders
Darby Schilder
Hugh Searle
Samuel Searle
Oscar Senftleben
Anthony Sertic
Lachlan Sim
Samuel Simpson
Aadyn Sleep-Dalton
Joseph Smith
Ryen Smith
Daniel Spence
Liam Spence
Jackson Stahl
Sebastian Starcevic
Daniel Stawyskyj
Mitchell Stephens
Ned Stephens
Kurt Stevens
Maxwell Stokes
Richard Suessmeier
Chad Suphamongkol
Jared Svaljek
Byron Sweetten
Antonio Tassone
Anthony Teale
Julian Tekin
Brayden Thompson
Leyton Thulborn
Jack Tidlacka
Ben Tucak
William Turnley
Jordan van Arend
Brock Van Doren
Kyle van Galen
Jake Van Someren
Dennis Varju
Austin Walker
Harvey Walsh
Kieren Walsh
Jack Walters
Jack Waterhouse
Reginald West
Caleb Whitley
Sheldon Wilkens
Kayleb Wilson-Crosbie
Kade Woodhouse
David Zebic
Patrick Zulumovski
ABSENT: Dennis Mesoga, Mackenzie Shine
Year 9 COMMUNITY SERVICE Community service was held at Corio Primary School in Term 2 with my class 9I. When I first heard about community service I thought to myself that I was getting out of work and that it would be a breeze. I found it was more, it was an eye opener, that these little kids would have a smile on their face just because we were there to visit them and help them with their work. The thing that really struck me was some of the stories that the children were telling me. It was great experience to be a part of and a great learning curve for future years. We were all proud to be a St Joey’s boy walking out of the school. James Little RENEWALS For our Renewals in September we went to Torquay for the first day. We listened to some stories about being a good man and later on we did an activity where we wrote down things that are important to us in our lives. We then wrote a letter to someone important and who means a lot to us. With the letter we got a piece of wood. We had to write our goals on the wood that we later on had to break to show that we were good enough to commit to these goals. We then had our lunch break and after that we went down on the beach and played some sports and did activities like, building sand castles, playing soccer, playing tennis and we had a big race. It was a very enjoyable and entertaining day. The following day we did some yoga which felt really good. Overall we all had a fun two days and it was good to get out of the classroom. Rene Bisinella YEAR 9 SOCIAL WITH CLONARD In Term 3, some Year 11 VCAL students organised a Year 9 Social for the Year 9s at SJC and Clonard. The social was organised to raise money for Samaritan House, a non-profit organisation that provides a place for homeless people to sleep. The social was a great night, with decent numbers attending from both schools. The music was also great, with a live once in a lifetime performance from Youth Generation. Everyone was dancing and having a good time. It was a great opportunity to mingle with the Clonard girls, all whilst contributing to a good cause. Darcy Bennett
SUBJECT CHOICES Subject choices this year were great and very broad. We had a wide range of awesome and interesting subjects to choose from; subjects such as Music, Art and Tech, to other things like LOTE and SOSE and the other compulsory subjects. The subjects this year were good because they gave us a chance to try some new subjects such as Music and Tech which I personally chose. Music was a great decision for me because I play drums and have never studied music, so the subject was good because it helped me to advance my skills. Joseph Imbrogno DOCS AND TEENS This year we participated in the Docs and Teens program. It involved two sessions where we learnt about a range of different things from mental health to safety tips and sexual education. One of the main focuses of the program was teaching us about where to go for help on a vast amount of topics including emotional problems and alcohol and drug issues. We also had our chance to ask the doctor anonymous questions that gave us the answer to some personal questions. The whole year level enjoyed this program as we gained lots of information that we wouldn’t have otherwise known. Tom Doedee YEAR 9 GRAMPIANS CAMP Camp was a one of the best experiences I have ever had in the outdoors. It was a great way to meet new people that you don’t get to talk to as much as you’d like to. We had lots of activities planned and they all were very fun but challenging at the same time. My favourite part was at night when we all sat around the camp fire with marshmallows and all told each other different types of stories. Overall I had a great time and made new friends. I will never forget those couple days. Nikola Jurkovic
“These subject options along with Careers Week really helped students in deciding their subjects and thinking about future careers. Also, this range of subjects was helpful in giving students subjects that they want to study rather than what they have to.” - Thomas Dixon
This year on camp, my homeroom and I went on various adventures around the Grampians at Halls Gap, like canoeing, rock-climbing, cycling and hiking. All these activities that we had to undergo seemed daunting at first but were fun and really worth doing. We also got to experience some of our own independence by cooking our food over a hot fire, which we had built ourselves, and also cleaning our tents. All in all this was a very fun experience that I will never forget. Adrian Coignet
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Coby Cunningham
John Harmon
John Monagle
Brendan Nicholls
Kate McLaren
Jo Hart
Ash Humphries
Glenn Kemp
Caterina Giacomazzo
Gerasimos Alesios
Mitchell Allen
Eamon Anderson
Rhys Anderson
Samuel Atkins
Darcy Barker
Darcy Barling
Michael Batson
Matthew Beckwith
Joel Begg
Mateo Begonja
Corran Belleville
Darcy Bennett
Bailey Biggs
Matthew Bird
Rylan Bird
Renè Bisinella
Oscar Bongiorno
James Boseley
Lachlan Boseley
Samuel Bourke
Darcy Brajkovic
Justis Brayshaw
Harrison Brown
Jack Brown
Thomas Brown
Jack Buckley
James Buckley
Samuel Bucovaz
Daniel Burns
Jordan Bushby
James Byron
Lucas Caciolo
James Caldow
Patrick Carnie
Zachary Carter
Kalin Chambers
Jay Christou
Liam Clancy
Alexander Cochrane
Jordan Cockerill
Liam Cogan
Adrian Coignet
Zachary Cole
Darcy Connoley
Nicholas Connors
William Conway
Samuel Coppe
Benjamin Cotter
Ethan Crosbie
Cameron Cruchley
Jay Dalli
Joshua De Agrela
Anthony Demetriou
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Nicholas Di Blasi
Brandon Di Pasquale
Nathan Dillon
Liam Dixon
Thomas Dixon
Tom Doedee
William Dosen
Cameron Drake
Harrison Draper
Bailey Dunn
Aidan Edwards
Nicholas Eibl
Michael Fama
Ryan Fatone
Samuel Fatone
Kieran Fennell
Darren Fernandes
Mathew Fierka
John Fisher
Ned Fitzgerald
Joshua Flanagan
Jackson Forbes
Lachlan Gangell
Jordan Gasperic
Ashley Gillespie
James Goldsworthy
Tom Goldsworthy
Kristopher Goli
Cody Grant
Lachlan Grant
Jackson Gravett
Cooper Grech
Joshua Hames
Jack Hamon
Guy Hardiman
Benjamin Harwood-van Wegen
Samuel Haste
Nathan Hawkins
Taeanu Henry
David Heubner
Samuel Hoare
Jack HockleySamon
Sam Hoffman
Alex Hogan
Joel Hogan
Jack Houlihan
Angus Hubber
Lachlan Hulme
Riley Humm
Max Hurley
Alex Hutchison
Anthony Ilioski
Joseph Imbrogno
Robert Innis
Michael Javni
Nelson Jennings
Nikola Jurkovic
Paddy Kammermann
Christian Kanellos
Patrick Kavenagh
Nathan Keating
Lachlyn Keiller
Patrick Kelleher
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Matthew Kent
Thomas Kidd
Samuel Kiebert
Jay Kirwood
Angus Kramer
Matthew Levar-Smith
Mitchell Lindkvist
James Little
Liam Littore
Kim Lizmore
Alex Love
Joshua Loveday
Marcus Luscombe
Jackson Lynch
Callum McDonald
Declan McDonald
Liam McDonald
David McNeel
Dylan Medved
Sean Mullahy
Liam Oates
Tom Lang
Oliver Le Clerc
James Leete
Kester Leibhardt
Jackson Lockyer
Nicholas Lodge
Joseph Loughnan
Mitchell Loughnan
Trae Lyons
Connor MacKenzie
Michael McAuliffe
William McCaskill
Casey McCrohan
Billy McIntosh
Xavier McKeegan
Conor Mckinnon
Jackson McLachlan
Brad McMaster
Benjamin McNamara
Timothy Merrigan
Christopher Mihicinac
Nikolas Mills
Harrison Mitchell
Frank Modica
Veejesh Mooniapah
Benjamin Moore
Samuel Murphy
Jobe Neal
Joshua Neri
Benjamin Nichols
Riley Nicholson
Zeeshan Noorullah
Jacob Nurzinski
Lewis Oates
John O’Connell
Jackson Oeldrich
Adam O’Hara
Jasper Pelletier
Daniel Perin
James Perks
Nelson Perrott
Christopher Phelan
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Michael Philp
Michael Pinjuh
Noah Piper
Samuel Plummer
Brandon Purcell
Patrick Purcell
Andy Quach
Tristan Rabie
Jackson Recourt
Jacob Richards
Keegan Robertson
Gabriel Rule
Jory Rupa
Adam Ryzner
Filip Sarcevic
Jack Scarlett
Brock Sellman
Karl Senftleben
Josip Sesar
Thomas Sesar
William Sharp
Benjamin Sirolli
Brenden Skrnjug
Evan Spoljaric
Sheridan Stack
Nicholas Stahl
Zachariah Stankiewicz
Kobi Stojanovski
James Stokes
Samuel Sutcliffe
James Teague
Michael Thompson
Xavier Thomson
Samuel Threlfall
Dylan Todisco
Thomas Toh
Michael Tolj
Ryan Tracey
David Tran
Luke Treloar
Michael Vagnoni
Jacob van Galen
Thomas Veale
Sebastian Vella
Thomas Vlamis
Luke Vlasnovic
Harry Walker
Thomas Walker
Riley Walter
Jamie Weisse
Patrick West
Sean Whelan
William White
Anthony Wilkens
Jake Williamson
Scott Woollard
Jaydin Wray
Benjamin Wydro
Cheng Yu
Matthew Zilavec
ABSENT: Daniel Ball, Michael Harding, Riley Hollmer, Alex Javni, Levi Jones, Alexander Linton, Nathan Stones, Isaac Wilkins
Year 10 YEAR 10 FORMAL WITH SACRED HEART On Wednesday 8 August, the Year 10 students from both St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart attended a formal at the Italian Social Club. The evening commenced with DJ Daniel Gregorio and DJ Ayden Green to open and finish the night. The crowd built up quickly as the girls from Sacred Heart flocked to the dance floor, but it was the boys from St Joseph’s that set off the dance mood for the night. It was a well organised night and many had a very enjoyable evening. Riley Harmon - 10I ROAD SAFETY SEMINARS As the majority of boys in Year 10 are now at an age when they can obtain their Learner Permits, the year level participated in two Road Safety seminars. One was run by VicRoads and the other by John Maher, which focused on his personal experience of losing his daughter in a car crash. CARMEN’S ROAD SAFETY SEMINAR On Thursday 9 August all the Year 10 boys assembled in the PAC to see Carmen’s Road Safety. Carmen’s father was trying to convey that death on our roads can happen to anybody and that when it occurs it affects everybody who knew that person. Mr Maher demonstrated how tragedy has come close to their family on two separate occasions. Mr Maher implored us never to think that it won’t happen to you, and it will affect your life forever. He reinforced the fact that peer pressure can make otherwise good people make bad decisions. Carmen’s legacy has strengthened the resolve of her father to continue his quest in the hope that young adults do not make the same mistake that his daughter made. For us Year 10 boys it made us reevaluate the fact that our lives are precious and that we need to be very careful in making decisions which may have a tragic outcome. Mr Maher’s presentation was heartfelt and powerful and we hope it will make us think carefully when it comes to safety on our roads. Mr Di Santo and his 10C class VICROADS “KEYS PLEASE” SEMINAR On Wednesday 15 August, the Year 10s were split into two groups and sent off to different parts of the school to listen to a presentation from VicRoads called “KeysPlease”. The group I was in gathered in the PAC where we were greeted by a woman who talked to us all about things like how to prepare for your learner’s test, how to handle having your Learner Permit, how to then prepare for your P-plates and, of course, the dangers of being on the road. We were quizzed on our road safety general
knowledge and driving-oriented prizes were handed out to the winners. With road safety being such an important, relevant topic at this stage in our lives, all the Year 10s took a lot out of the presentation. Jack Callahan -10E WORK EXPERIENCE All students across the year level participated in a week-long Work Experience, with the majority completing it during Activities Week in May. Boys went out into the ‘real world’ and became plumbers, architects, salesmen, teachers, accountants and firemen. A couple of stories are below: I worked at CSIRO with Geoff Church, a physicist and chemist, assisting with experiments and recording findings. I thoroughly enjoyed the week as I got to play with dry ice and found it very educational to see how science is applied in the real world. Liam Ryan - 10D I worked at ‘All General Surveying’ for Work Experience week and focused mainly on the surveying of potential house blocks in Geelong and down as far as Lorne. I gained valuable knowledge of how to use the different instruments required for such a job. I found it fascinating how the work place operated and how the weather can effect so much productivity. David Van Etten -10D FAREWELL TO ANGEL TARAVILLO On Thursday 6 August, I am heading to England to pursue my dream of being a professional footballer. I will be playing for a developing 6th Division Club, Lewes F.C. that is playing in the Ryman Premier y, pplaying y g U/18 and in League. I will be in the Academy, the developing squad.
“I worked at CSIRO with Geoff Church, a physicist and chemist, assisting with experiments and recording findings. I thoroughly enjoyed the week as I got to play with dry ice and found it very educational to see how science is applied in the real world.” Liam Ryan 10D
Schooling-wise, I will be learning ects, Maths and the 2 main subjects, e-schooling (via English, via home-schooling e) which is flexible correspondence) around the largee amount of training and games. reat This will be a great opportunity for me to show my talent to the ootballing most popular footballing country in the world. My ying in goal is to be playing nglish the top flight English Premier League at the minimum age off 18. he Thanks and all the best. Angel Taravillo - 10B
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Jonathan Holt
Adam Colak
Sandro Di Santo
Natalie Wagstaff
Darryl Wedding
Michelle Bishop
John Stephensen
John Wilcox
Bryson Milverton
Adrian Albanese
Nicholas Alesios
Matthew Alizzi
Jordan Altimari
Dominic Alvaro
Billy Argyros
Hugh Attard
Maxwell Augerinos
Nicholas Balic
Vincent Ballesteros
Curtly Balshaw
Kim Barini
Eric Batson
Ryan Baverstock
Aaron Beasley
Ryan Bentley
Darcy Berry
Lucas Bonifacio
Nicholas Bowles
Darcy BowlesCasemore
Nicholas Brandimarti
Tyson Brasier
Liam Brennan
Darcy Brice
Patrick Bright
Anthony Britt
Jack Brodrick
Kyle Brown
Robert Brown
Jack Brugman
Mark Buaya
Marcus Bumbers
Blaine Burrell
Jake Butcher
Darcy Caddy
Matthew Caldow
Jack Callahan
Alexander Callan
Samuel Capra
Daniel Carew
Xavier Carew
Benjamin Cazaly
Aaron Chisholm
William Cleary
Patrick Clifton
Shane Collard
Jacob Connoley
Michael Connolly
Broderick Conolan
Joshua Conway
Harrison Cook
James Cooper
Joel Cormick
Scott Craven
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Federico Crestale
Thomas Crowe
Jack Cuddy
Angus Darke
Joshua Davies
Brodie Davis
Alexander Dearnaley
Matthew Defina
Mark Dela Paz
Samuel Dempster
Jason Di Cristoforo
Matthew Di Santo
Curtis Dowd
Jarrod Dowd
Liam Drake
Jack Driver
Che Durran
Liam Dwyer
James Edwards
Dylan Ellis
Toby Featherby
Jacob Filiti
Caleb Finn
Jack Finnigan
James Flanders
Hamish Flavell
Joshua Flintoff
Jake FoordEngelsman
Anthony Frandina
Jayden Gage
Aiden Garipoli
Matthew Gordon
Daniel Gregorio
Jack Gregory
Jake Grigsby
Nathan Gulli
Jacob Hams
Samuel Hand
Samuel Handley
Logan Hardiman
Riley Harman
Ethan Harvey
Jack Hayes
Jack Haywood
Tyler Heath
Mitchell Helmore
Jack Henderson
James Hickey
Tom Hobbs
Hamish Hoober
Thomas Hoogstra
Luke Hovey
Nicholas Hovey
Thomas Howell
Cody Huntley-Mitchell
Eric Huynh
Billy Hyde
Christopher Javni
Nickolas Jensen
Connor Jervies
Timothy Johnson
Nicholas Jones
Michael Kakouros
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Cameron Keenan
Parry Kelly
Jayke Kennedy
Thomas Keogh
Michael Khougaz
Brodie Kiss
Matthew Klinger
Harrison Kol
Joseph Kolotelo
Cameron Kos
Nicholas Kozdra
Marko Krndija
Joshua Lamont
Kyle Lecchino
Nicholas Livermore
Adam Lloyd
Jack Lubcke
Jarryd Lubcke
Alexander Lukacz
Edward Lunardelli
Tommy Majstorovic
Raven Marika
Patrick McCartin
James McCorkell
James McDonald
Jordan McDonald
Tom McFarlane
Jordan McKinnis
Declan McKinnon
Damian McMahon
Dean McNay
Casey Meehan
Jesse Melnik
Daniel Milanovic
Joel Milinkovic
Bradley Mogic
Liam Monagle
Matthew Moore
Samuel Moore
Nathan Munoz
Nicholas Murphy
Jordan Napoli
Christopher Napper
Timothy Neville
James Newell
Ben Newman
Jacob Ngawati
Jacob Nicholson
Marcin Noga
Connor North
Daniel Noss
Tyler O’Brien
Jayden O’Shea
Connor Pamplin
Harrison Parke
Jack Paterson
Jeremy Pryslak
Phillip Pundij
Harry Purcell
Charles Purdy
Nicholas Radoslav
Darcy Rapa
Sebastian Rawson
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Matthew Reivers
Michael Rezelj
Joshua Rice
Callum Robertson
Matthew Rock
Ciaran Ross
Harrison Rosson
Sammy Rotiroti
Luke Rush
Nicholas Rushbrook
Liam Ryan
Aidan Sanchez
Patrick Sanders
Joel Schembri
Thomas Scott
Dario Sestak
Adam Sgro
Callan Shalders
Liam Sharry
Daniel Sheahan
Riley Sherman
Jake Smith
Jordan Smith
Ryan Somerville
Alessandro Stefano
Benjamin Stepnell
Jordan Stone
Nathan Stones
Nicholas Swain
Kevin Tantanouvong
Angel Taravillo
Nicholas Tasevski
Benjamin Tekin
Nicholas Toohey
Tuan Tran
Kurt Tremain
Nicholas Trounson
James Tuddenham
David Van Etten
Luke van Galen
Harrison Veale
Jordan Vecoli
Jared Verecondi
Brandon Verfurth
Jack Visintin
Michael Visnjovski
Kingston Wade
Benjamin Walker
Adam Walsh
Tyler Watkins
Benjamin Webb
Christian West
Tom Whitehand
Jack Wilding
Connor Williams
Jake Willigen
Steven Wilson
James Wood
Tyson Woodhouse
Dion Wunungmurra
Jerol Wunungmurra
ABSENT: James Aitken, Robert Aitken, Mitchell Casperson, Tom Caudullo, Michael-Patrick Hehir, Samuel Leahy, Matthew Milanovic, Paul Rabahi, Dylan Rayner, Thomas Wackett
Year 11 A WORD FROM THE COORDINATOR Year 11 2012 has marked a milestone for the boys in this year level, taking on the challenges of VCE, VET and VCAL programs. The growth and maturity is evident as boys realise their potential and future pathways. I would like to especially thank the Year 11 Homeroom teachers who have cared for your sons and supported me this year. John Mitchell, Margot Davies, Lauren Flint, Adam Noble, Peter Malone, Peter O’Connor, Anne Condon, Michael Davies and John Schlank. To the Year 11 leaders I say thanks for their dedication to the many activities and programs throughout the year. The boys have been involved in many activities including a week of Community Service, Ski Trip, Tiwi Island immersion, Sporting Competitions, Artistic endeavours, Debating, Camps, Donating blood, Sudanese Tutoring, Refugee Days, Leadership camp, Girl’s Night In to raise awareness of Cancer and numerous fundraising activities. At the first Year Level Assembly I challenged the boys with the following statement: In achieving the best you can this year you need to work collaboratively to support one another, sharing your skills and talents.Your family, your friends, your teachers, your school community will work in partnership with you to support you to be the best that you can be. So your challenge is to strive to be your best. This will require real determination and a strong work ethic. This year is your opportunity to make a real contribution both individually and collectively. As we neared the end of the year my message was about moving forward into the future with a plan. In preparing for Year 12 in 2013, the analogy I will use is that of training for a marathon. Do you know what it takes to prepare for a marathon? The hours, the endurance, the determination, the discipline? First you need to ask yourself, What am I striving for? What’s at the end of the finish line? What will I be training for? That’s the answer you need to consider now and in the few months ahead. For without a plan your training will be worthless. When you have that plan worked out you have to put a lot of things in place. A training schedule, eating plans, time sheets, rewards for small achievements, some training buddies, perseverance and a mentor or two along the way. So, let’s get training. Finally, it has been a pleasure and privilege working with this diverse and energetic group of boys and I look forward to continuing to support them into Year 12. Monika Ercoli - Year 11 Coordinator
TIWI ISLANDS Twelve Year 11 students travelled to the Northern Territory to participate in a Community Service immersion trip to Darwin and the Tiwi Islands. Here is an excerpt from one of the students: On the first Saturday we were involved in our first community engagement program. We ran a sports carnival for the kids in the Nguiu community. Throughout the two and a half days, we had an incredible experience interacting with all the energetic and enthusiastic local kids. They were all so happy, open to share stories and eager to learn more about us. I was a little bit scared of how they’d feel with us entering their community. During our time in Tiwi and Darwin we were asked to interact and share a bit about ourselves and explain our lives in comparison to those that we had met. We chatted with the homeless of Darwin and shared stories about our experiences while also listening to theirs. When we left the soup kitchen at night, Steve said it was a great thing for us kids to come and help. The kids from Tiwi loved us and were hanging off us all talking, playing and laughing. They really enjoyed our company.
“If it is to be, it is up to me” “Attitude not Aptitude determines your Altitude” - Words of wisdom from Frank Costa
Before the trip I was worried that I wouldn’t really be able to converse or interact with those that I would meet. The trip was incredible in giving me the confidence and an open mind when interacting with the homeless and the less fortunate kids of the Nguiu community. Brock Close - Year 11 BRENNAN’S DAY A special day out was held with Brennan Houghton and 7 of his friends on 18 July this year. They piled into a stretch Hummer and went to the Galactic Circus at Crown, Bowling and Gold Class cinemas. A fantastic and exhausting day was had by all. YEAR 11 PARENT EVENING It was great to see Year 11 parents gathering in the SJC staffroom on a cool Winter’s evening. The casual evening was supported by parents and friends interested in meeting other parents and sharing experiences about their sons. Some storytelling provided the light entertainment. “From little things big things grow.”
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John Mitchell
Margot Davies
Lauren Flint
Adam Noble
Peter Malone
Peter O’Connor
Anne Condon
Michael Davies
John Schlank
Samuel Abley
Reid Adams
Joshua Alessi
Dominic Anderson
Marcus Anderson
Lachlan Andrews
Kur Angok
Lachlan Ansell
Trent Archer
Wade Archer
John Argyros
Jarrod Arnold
Marc Ballester
Julian Barbagallo
Samuel Beamon
Harrison Bennett
Wade Bergin-Leighton
Joel Biscan
Andrew Blake
Matthew Boag
Matthew Bourke
Charlie Bowers
Jayden Brach
Austin Brayshaw
Charles Breen
Anthony Brooker
Matthew Bucki-Smith
Ryan Buenaventura
Kyle Carnell
Roy Caruso
Nathan Cavallo
James Chapman
Mitchell Chrimes
Fraser Clatworthy
Brock Close
Jake Cobb
Joshua Cole
William Collins
Nicholas Conway
Joshua Coppe
James Costa
Austin Daly
Samuel Darley
Spencer Davies
Luke Davis
Nicholas Daymond
Samuel Dean
Lachlan Devine
Raffaele Di Rubbo
Lachlan Dillon
Jack Doedee
Harrison Dolley
Thomas Donoghue
Mitchell Dowling
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Oscar Doyle
Immanuel Dreessens
Paul Dreher
Robert Drever
Jeanpaul Dumont
Nicholas Egan
Aaron Elea
Michael Evans
Mitchell Everett
Samuel Everett
Jakeb Fair
Nathan Fenby
Paul Feola
Samuel Fitzgerald
Cameron Fowler
Darcy Gardiner
Shayne Gardiner
Max Garratt
Tory Garwood
Darcy Gaynor
Nicholas Gibbons
Daniel Glen
Jesse Graauwmans
Campbell Grant
Ned Grant
Jesse Gray
Ayden Green
Goran Grujovski
Oliver Gruszak
Luke Guest
Conor Guina
Christopher Gulli
Matthew Gulli
Terry Gunning
Matthew Hagebols
William Hardiman
Joel Hartigan
Christian Hayes
Riley Henry
Zac Herman
Sandro Hersche
Alexander Hill
Nicholas Hill
Mitchell Hoare
Brennan Houghton
Luke Howard
Mark Hyd
Cooper Hyde
Jack Jenkins
James Jimenez
Cory Jones
Ben Jurica
Michael Kennedy-James
Billy Keogh
Hayden Kerger
Jeremy King
Callum Kirsopp
Jake Kontogeorgis
Daniel Kozina
Timothy Lancaster
Jacob Lane
Jack Lang
Jake Langenegger
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Bill Le
Marcus Lindeberg
Alexander Lindkvist
Jake Lindrea
Jackson Livermore
Joshua Looker
Andre Losi
Thomas Lowe
Yang Lu
Dehgi Lueth
Brendan Lugg
Joseph Luppino
Jackson Maddison
Luke Maddock
Billy Maguire
Ned Mahony
Aztec Major
Clive Martella
Andrey Matushevsky
Thomas McCormack
Luke McCoy
Thomas McGovan
Thomas McGuinness
Joel McMahon
Daniel McManus
Josh McManus
Kieran McNally
Michael Menchise
Michael Monea
Tote Moore
Alexander Moreland
Angus Morrison
Matthew Motorniak
Matthew Mullins
Jacob Murphy
Nicholas Myers
Jake Nailon
Jackson Nelson
Anthony Nguyen
Thanh Nguyen
Shaun Niblock
Christian O’Halloran
Daniel O’Halloran
Damon O’Loughlin
Darcy O’Rielly
Nicholas Pecchiari
Zachary Pitman
Michael Podbury
Rainer Poljaric
Liam Powell
Nicholas Powell
Nicholas Powers
Aryan Puri
James Raimondo
Oliver Ramia
Christopher Rath
Harry Rawlings
Harrison Reader
Ruai Reech
Rick Resciniti
Daniel Rezelj
Mark Ridgway
Cody Roberts
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James Rodgers
Hugo Rouffignac
Ignatius Rudd
Hayden Ryan
Jeremy Santuccione
Matthew Scharf
Alexander Searle
Dylan Selvidge
Andre Sharp
Zac Sheahan
Bevan Shelley
Jesse Simpson
Patrick Slack
Daniel Smith
Hudson Smith
Luke Smith
Robert Sodomaco
Jesse Spehar
Marko Stevanja
Jacob Stevenson
Marko Sucic
Timothy Sullivan
Jake Sykes
Dylan Tattersall
Elliott Taylor
Jackson Thomas
Benjamin Threlfall
Lachlan Todman
Cameron Toomey
Jacob Toseland
Jesse Travaglini
Darcy Troop
Shane Van Den Nouwland
James Vandenberg
Marcus Verdichizzi
Bradley Verfurth
Jayden Vermeulen
Mark Walker
Russell Waters
Thomas Wesols
Levi West
Tyson West
Dylan Whitley
Benjamin Williams
Ryan Wilson
ABSENT: Bradley Canny, Liam Headland, Robert Herbath, Anthony Holschier, Darcy Huntley-Mitchell, Emmett Maloney, Christy McElligott, Liam Rayner, Indi Ryan, Steven Scolaro, Rainer Spoljaric, Bradie Thomas Ashley Wray
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Year 12 I set a challenge at the beginning of this year for all Year 12 students to do the best they possibly can in whatever field they have chosen to pursue. In doing their best I asked them to follow the school motto ‘Ad Alta Virtute’ to achieve at the highest possible level and strive for excellence. This year level has demonstrated both of these two attributes substantially during the past two years. I have witnessed the development and growth of the student body in a number of ways, but one of the more evident characteristics is the amount of high achievers we have in this year level. The success they have demonstrated in the arts, sporting field, work placements and academic areas are exceptional. The enthusiasm and dedication the musically talented students displayed throughout the school production, music competitions and performances at assemblies were outstanding. St Joseph’s always produces talented sportsmen, but this year the level of student’s ability in their chosen sports was exceptional. The extent of this talent was realised by the amount of Leo Turner Award nominations and boys who have represented their state or country in their chosen sport. The VCAL program has become an integral part of providing some of our students with the necessary skills they require to go directly into the workforce. This year has witnessed a number of students already obtaining an apprenticeship in their chosen area prior to the completion of the school year. The outstanding academic results that were produced throughout all subject areas during the year is a clear indication that students have already experienced academic success and will continue to be successful in their chosen fields in the future.
charitable organisations. Homeroom teachers have been an integral part of the year level and have displayed great support to the boys and myself throughout the entire year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Canaway, Tara Baker, Helen Kean, Andrew Hobbs, Mark Rayson, Jason O’Connell, Leah Irving, Steve Catanzariti and Kathy Jenkins. I would also like to thank all the Year 12 subject teachers who have supported, encouraged and nurtured these students during their final year of schooling. On a more personal note I have enjoyed my time immensely over the past two years as the student’s year level coordinator. It has given me an opportunity to develop a strong rapport and mutual respect with the whole student body. I encourage all the students to follow their goals and ambitions, and sincerely wish them all the best for the future. Michael Timms - Year 12 Coordinator
“I have enjoyed my time immensely over the past two years as the student’s year level coordinator. It has given me an opportunity to develop a strong rapport and mutual respect with the whole student body. I encourage all the students to follow their goals and ambitions, and I sincerely wish them all the best for the future.” - Michael Timms
The Leadership team of 2012 provided great direction and enthusiasm in all their pursuits throughout the year. The College Captain Alex Hickey and the College Deputy Captains Jon Carty and Nick Cooper were instrumental in the coordination of several College fund raising and awareness events. Together with the support of the entire leadership team they managed to raise thousands of dollars for a number of different
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12C
12D
12E
12F
12G
12H
12I
Peter Canaway
Tara Baker
Helen Kean
Andrew Hobbs
Mark Rayson
Jason O’Connell
Leah Irving
Steve Catanzariti
Kathy Jenkins
Stefan Albanese
Lewis Berry
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Callum Binyon
Jayden-Lee Appelgren
Liam Blackwell
Jack Armour
Thomas Attard
Michael Blain
Christopher Ballan
Mitchell Bone
Billy Boothroyd
Ivan Balta
Anthony Banovac
Yani Bourdamis
Thomas Bean
Liam Brennan
Peter Bemelmans
Lachlan Brown
Year 12
Daniel Brugman
Luke Bryant
John Buaya
Jacob Bunn
Joshua Bushby
Thomas Caldow
Trevor Canny
Darcy Carroll
Jonathon Carty
Alexander Cations
Jarrod Chidgey
Todd Clancy
Jack Clarke
Patrick Cleary
William Cleary
Brayden Cockerell
Shane Coignet
Julian Cole
Bryce Conway
Jonathon ConwayStewart
Nicholas Cooper
Alexander Crosbie
Lachlan Crowe
Jess Crucitti
James Darke
Jackson Davies
Jackson Davis
Jack De Grandi
Michael Del Gallo
Erick Dela Paz
Zachariah Deller
Christian Demetriou
Joshua Dillon
Keegan Doherty
Jackson Donnan
James Dooley
Thomas Driver
Zakaria Durand
Michael Echter
Joshua Edwards
James English
Justin Estcourt
Brady Fanning
Lachlan Fearnsides
Riley Ferguson
Anthony Ferrante
Zachary Fitzgerald
Ryan Flanagan
Willis Flanders
Michael Fleming
Will Foott
Khristopher Franco
Marko Frkovic
Thomas Garrard
Harrison Gist
Louis Godsell
Julian Grant
Max Grant
Thomas Gribble
Jeremy Grossman
Alexander Gulli
Alexander Guy
Cameron Guy
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Jackson Hand
Jack Harman
Alexander Hedger
Mackenzie Henry
Daniel Hoogstra
Joshua Hovey
Joshua Hudson
Mitchell Humm
Peter Joo
Abhiraj Kanwar
Matthew Karpinski
Luke Kosmetschke
Matthew Lawrance
Aaron Markham
Thomas Henry
Alex Hickey
Jackson Hickman
James Hill
Ha Hoang
Matthew Hunt
Jack Hyde
Michael Ilioski
Trent Inturrisi
Cameron Jerabek
Xavier Katos
Rory Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Jordan Kenfield
Riley Kershaw
Jackson Kol
Hugo Le Clerc
Cameron Lewis
Anthony Lopez
Paul Lunardelli
Jake Maddock
Jeremiah Mannings
Yirrmal Marika
Matthew Marshall
Paul Martini
Adam McBride
Charles McIntyre
Jackson McKendrick
Michael McKeown
Kallum McVilly
Taylor Meesen
Patrick Mitchell
Andrew Mogic
Harry Morgan
Joel Morrissy
Toby Nash
Nicholas Ng
Samuel Nichols
Darcy Nolan
Kyle Oates
Jordan O’Brien
Ryan Oppermann
Ciaran O’Sullivan
William Palmer
Alexander Payne
Mitchell Pendergast
Nicholas Perin
Leille Perrott
Luke Pinjuh
Year 12
Matthew Potter
Felix Price
Jarryd Proctor
Stefan Psimaris
Nathan Radzi-Stewart
Tom Raimondo
Connor Rawson
Taylor Read
Tanner Redden
Luke Reeves
Cameron Riccardi
Christopher Ricciardi
Matthew Richards
Liam Robinson
Ben Ryan
Ronald Salazar
Joshua Sambucco
Jack Sandford
Luke Sciberras
Samuel Scott
Jackson Seeley
Jean-Pierre Selemani
Nathan Sheridan
Matthew Sheringham
Zak Sherman
Thomas Simic
Liam Sims
Michael Smith
Taylor Smith
Nathan Spence
Thomas Spence
Christopher Spiranovic
Liam Stafford
Jackson Stefanovski
Todd Stephenson
Robert Stokes
James Strain
Elvis Sundara
Clem Taylor
Harrison Taylor
Noah Taylor
Alexander Tigani
Christopher Tran
Jack Trimble
Alexander Trinchera
Daniel Tyrrell
Adrian Van Etten
Reed van Galen
Nicholas Vecoli
Matthew Veitch
Christian Verecondi
Aidan Vigor-Smith
Michael Wakeford
Jake Weeks
Matthew Welsh
Timothy Welsh
James Whelan
Thomas Williams
Bradley Wood
Joel Wooden
Thomas Woodruff
Dean Zahra
ABSENT: Jack Cecic, Benjamin Conway, Benjamin Farnsworth, Hayden Forbes, Thomas Graham, Marcus Groves, Rhys Healy, Joshua Matulich, Ryan Mays, Jeremy Sismaet, Joshua Stocks, Joe Tilson, Mitchell Williams-Demmon
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Year 12 Class 2012
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Year 7-10 Awards YEAR 7 EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT AWARDS Ethan Belleville Michael Bongiorno Jordan Caccamo Zachary Carew Rhys Collard Patrick Consedine Jackson Conway Christian Davis Sean Doherty Mathew Ghin Aedan Green Liam Jelley Finbar Kinna Jackson Kos Andrew McCorkell Callum McGough Hugh McMahon Jake Milliken Tazman Parke Isaac Travers-Hucker Mark Vlasnovic
Religious Education LOTE - Italian Humanities and Science Science Religious Education Creative Arts - Music Mathematics Health and Physical Education LOTE - Chinese Creative Arts - Drama & Mathematics Creative Arts - Art & Design Creative Arts - Band & Creative Arts - Drama Creative Arts - Band Creative Arts - Art & Design, Creative Arts - Music, English & LOTE - Chinese Technology - Materials Food Humanities Mathematics Technology - Materials Food Health and Physical Education LOTE - Italian English
CROSS CURRICULAR AWARDS Max Eddy Encouragement Award Brandon Marnell Encouragement Award Thomas Senftleben 7A Consistent Effort Matthew Wrigley 7B Consistent Effort Samuel Morrison 7C Consistent Effort Jackson Kos 7D Consistent Effort Ayden Gras 7E Consistent Effort Cody Richardson 7F Consistent Effort Jacob Talbot 7G Consistent Effort Connor O’Keefe 7H Consistent Effort Jordan Imbrogno 7I Consistent Effort Connor Gallagher 7J Consistent Effort SPECIAL AWARDS Liam Jelley Angus McKinnon Christian Davis Jack Keating Patrick Cannard Andrew Foti Zachary Rushbrook Jack Brogden Isaac Travers-Hucker Patrick O’Brien-Henderson Michael Bongiorno Hugh McMahon Liam Jelley
Debating Athletics Under 13 Cross Country Under 13 Swimming Under 13 Community Service Community Service Community Service Leadership Leadership Edmund Rice Award Brent Whitten Memorial Award Mary Delahunty Memorial Award Principal’s Award
YEAR 8 EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT AWARDS Nicholas Beattie Michael Caldow William Cann Jonathan Dulce Alexander Fama Thomas Fitzgerald Charles Francis Edward Gude Ned Harris Rhys Hegyesi 58
Humanities - Commerce LOTE - Italian Humanities - History Creative Arts - Band Creative Arts - Visual Communication and Science Religious Education Mathematics Creative Arts - 2D English and Humanities - Geography English and Technology - Systems All Systems are Go
Frazer Hoober Jamieson Jervies Samuel Kidd Samuel Kiebert Thomas Lyons David Motorniak Antonio Novta Jack O’Neill William Paatsch Cameron Parke Justin Patterson Aidan Patterson James Pundij Daniel Rabbat Ned Reeves Jack Rice Blake Robinson Lachlan Ryan Antoine Saleh Hugh Searle Kurt Stevens Brayden Thompson Kieren Walsh Patrick Zulumovski
Technology - ICT - Surviving in an ICT age Creative Arts - Media Science Technology - Materials Wood Creative Arts - Music Technology Creative Arts - Band Creative Arts - 2D Creative Arts - Drama and Technology Materials Food Creative Arts - 3D Creative Arts - Visual Communication Humanities - History and Technology Materials Wood Religious Education Creative Arts - Drama LOTE - Chinese Technology - Systems - Gentlemen start your engines Health and Physical Education Humanities - Geography and Mathematics Creative Arts - 3D Humanities - Commerce LOTE - Chinese Health and Physical Education Creative Arts - Media Mathematics LOTE - Italian
CROSS CURRICULAR AWARDS Lachlan Beekmans Encouragement Lachlan Diaz Encouragement Benjamin Mullins Encouragement Darby Schilder Encouragement Antony Del Giudice 8A Consistent Effort Julian Tekin 8A Consistent Effort Kieren Walsh 8B Consistent Effort Xavier Blackley 8B Consistent Effort Justin Patterson 8C Consistent Effort Stjepan Gudasic 8D Consistent Effort Jack Bruce 8D Consistent Effort Samuel Kidd 8E Consistent Effort Jack Tidlacka 8E Consistent Effort Peter Rotiroti 8F Consistent Effort Alexander Fama 8G Consistent Effort Matthew Ryan 8H Consistent Effort Thomas Howe 8I Consistent Effort Matthew Nolan 8J Consistent Effort Jack Walters 8J Consistent Effort SPECIAL AWARDS Daniel Rabbat Jack Henry Austin Humphrey Joshua Jokic Samuel Kelly Daniel Rabbat Harvey Walsh Thomas Foley Ned Harris Jack O’Neill Rhys Chambers Harry Hand William Cann Chad Suphamongkol
Debating Athletics Under 14 Cross Country Under 14 Swimming Under 14 and New Record Junior - 50m Butterfly Community Service Community Service Community Service Leadership Leadership Leadership Edmund Rice Award Edmund Rice Award Gabi Szentes Memorial Award Principal’s Award
Year 7-10 Awards YEAR 9 EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT AWARDS Mateo Begonja Darcy Bennett Bailey Biggs Patrick Carnie William Conway Joshua De Agrela Nathan Dillon Tom Doedee Cameron Drake Samuel Fatone Ryan Fatone Kristopher Goli Joel Hogan Jack Houlihan Angus Hubber Anthony Ilioski Lachlyn Keiller Samuel Kiebert Oliver Le Clerc Kester Leibhardt Joseph Loughnan Jackson Lynch Connor MacKenzie Xavier McKeegan Brad McMaster Benjamin McNamara James Perks Jackson Recourt Gabriel Rule Nicholas Stahl
James Stokes Thomas Toh Ryan Tracey Thomas Vlamis Patrick West Benjamin Wydro
Religious Education Technology - Materials Wood Humanities - Commerce Technology - Systems - The Pits Creative Arts - Music Religious Education Technology - Materials Wood Creative Arts - Media Humanities - Geography Creative Arts - Media, Humanities Geography, LOTE - Italian, Mathematics LOTE - Italian Technology - Systems - Gentlemen start your engines Science English Science Creative Arts - Visual Communication and LOTE - Chinese Humanities - Commerce Science and Technology - Materials Wood Humanities - History LOTE - Chinese Creative Arts - Visual Communication Humanities - History Creative Arts - 3D Art Health and Physical Education Technology - ICT - CAD Health and Physical Education and Technology - ICT - Computer Generated Worlds Mathematics and Technology - Systems - Robotics in action Technology - ICT - Digital Stills and Animation English and Technology - Materials Food Technology - ICT - Introduction to Software Programming and Technology - ICT - Game Design and Development Creative Arts - 3D Art Technology - ICT - Computer Bit and Bytes Creative Arts - Drama Creative Arts - Drama Creative Arts - 2D Creative Arts - 2D
CROSS CURRICULAR AWARDS Samuel Bucovaz Encouragement Kim Lizmore Encouragement Joel Hogan 9A Consistent Effort Patrick West 9B Consistent Effort Samuel Plummer 9C Consistent Effort Isaac Wilkins 9D Consistent Effort Lachlan Hulme 9E Consistent Effort Nathan Dillon 9F Consistent Effort Jake Williamson 9G Consistent Effort Kristopher Goli 9H Consistent Effort Darcy Bennett 9I Consistent Effort
SPECIAL AWARDS Samuel Fatone Benjamin McNamara Bailey Biggs Jake Williamson Nathan Keating Michael McAuliffe Brad McMaster Thomas Walker Thomas Dixon Mitchell Loughnan Samuel Fatone Bailey Biggs
Debating Athletics Under 14 Athletics Under 15 Cross Country Under 15 Swimming Under 15 and New Record Under 15 - 50m Freestyle Community Service Community Service Community Service Leadership Leadership Edmund Rice Award Principal’s Award
YEAR 10 EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT AWARDS Hugh Attard Technology - ICT - Digital Stills and Animation Nicholas Balic Creative Arts - Media Ryan Bentley Creative Arts - Media and English - Literature Darcy Berry Creative Arts - Visual Communication Anthony Britt Creative Arts - 3D Art Matthew Caldow English and Science Jack Callahan LOTE - Chinese Daniel Carew English and Technology - Systems Robotics in action Benjamin Cazaly Religious Education Patrick Clifton Science Shane Collard Humanities - Commerce Harrison Cook Creative Arts - 3D James Cooper Health and Physical Education Curtis Dowd Humanities - History and Technology Materials Wood Jarrod Dowd Technology - Materials Wood Anthony Frandina LOTE - Italian Riley Harman Creative Arts - Drama Jack Hayes Health and Physical Education Thomas Howell LOTE - Chinese Connor Jervies Technology Systems - The Pits Michael Kakouros Technology Materials Food Bradley Mogic LOTE - Italian and Technology - ICT - Introduction to Software Programming Liam Monagle Technology - ICT - Computer Generated Worlds Christopher Napper Creative Arts - Music Jayden O’Shea Creative Arts - Media Jack Paterson Creative Arts - 2D Phillip Pundij Technology - ICT - Computer Bits and Bytes Charles Purdy Creative Arts - Visual Communication, Humanities - Geography and Technology - ICT - CAD Ciaran Ross Humanities - Commerce Harrison Rosson Humanities - Geography Sammy Rotiroti Creative Arts - Drama Riley Sherman Creative Arts - 2D Benjamin Stepnell Humanities - History David Van Etten Mathematics and Religious Education Michael Visnjovski English - Literature Tyler Watkins Technology - ICT - Game Design and Development CROSS CURRICULAR AWARDS Broderick Conolan Encouragement Declan McKinnon Encouragement 59
Year 7-10 Awards James Edwards 10A Consistent Effort Michael Visnjovski 10B Consistent Effort Benjamin Cazaly 10C Consistent Effort Ryan Bentley 10D Consistent Effort Daniel Milanovic10E Consistent Effort Michael Kakouros 10F Consistent Effort Matthew Caldow 10G Consistent Effort Nicholas Brandimarti 10H Consistent Effort Daniel Carew 10I Consistent Effort SPECIAL AWARDS Riley Sherman Awards Night Program Cover Design Ryan Bentley Debating Darcy Caddy Athletics Under 16 Luke Rush Swimming Under 16 and New Record Under 16 - 50m Breastroke Michael Connolly Community Service Ciaran Ross Community Service Thomas Howell Leadership Sammy Rotiroti Leadership Nicholas Jones Edmund Rice James Cooper Edmund Rice Nicholas Murphy Ad Alta 10 Program Ryan Bentley Principal’s Award
SENIOR MUSIC & DRAMA AWARDS Service to Drama Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music Service to Music/Drama Service to Music/Drama Service to Music/Drama Service to Music/Drama
Zakaria Durand (Year 12) Thomas Attard (Year 12) Christopher Ballan (Year 12) Liam Brennan (Year 12) Lachlan Brown (Year 12) James Dooley (Year 12) Thomas Graham (Year 12) Cameron Jerabek (Year 12) Nicholas Ng (Year 12) Leille Perrott (Year 12) Luke Reeves (Year 12) Darcy Carroll (Year 12) Trent Inturrisi (Year 12) Charles McIntyre (Year 12) Connor Rawson (Year 12)
SPECIAL MUSIC AWARDS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT Junior Band Academy Patrick Consedine (Year 7) Intermediate Band Waadhi Conole (Year 8) Senior Band Cameron Jerabek (Year 12) Stage Band Michael-Patrick Hehir (Year 10) Vocal Ensemble Ryan Bentley (Year 10) THE MATHEW SHELLEY CUP FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE MUSIC PROGRAM Cameron Jerabek
Senior Years Awards YEAR 11 EXCELLENCE AWARDS SUBJECT AWARDS Accounting - Unit 1/2 Biology - Unit 1/2 Business Management - Unit 1/2 Chemistry Chinese - 2nd Language Economics English Environmental Science Food Technology Foundation English Foundation Maths General Mathematics - Further General Mathematics - Specialist Geography Health & Human Development History Information Technology - Unit 1/2 Italian Legal Studies - Unit 1/2 Literature Mathematical Methods Media Outdoor & Environmental Education Physical Education Physics Product Design & Technology Psychology Religious Education -Religion & Society 60
Shane Collard (Year 10) Michael Visnjovski (Year 10) Samuel Handley (Year 10) Christian O’Halloran Mark Hyd Christian Hayes Christian O’Halloran Joshua Looker Jack Jenkins Jackson Maddison Jesse Graauwmans Samuel Everett Jacqueline Vella (SHC) Tess Hurrell (SHC) Lauren Ruffin (SHC) Mitchell Dowling Aiden Garipoli (Year 10) Michael Monea Ryan Bentley (Year 10) Matthew Bucki-Smith Ned Mahony Mark Hyd Harrison Bennett Tessa Consedine (SHC) Andrew Blake Shayne Gardiner Mark Hyd Mark Hyd
Religious Education -Texts & Tradition Studio Arts - Unit 1/2 Systems Engineering - Unit 1/2 Visual Communication VCAL - Community Service VCAL - Academic Achievement Encouragement Award Encouragement Award Encouragement Award Community Service Award Consistent Effort Award 11A Consistent Effort Award 11B Consistent Effort Award 11C Consistent Effort Award 11D Consistent Effort Award 11E Consistent Effort Award 11F Consistent Effort Award 11G Consistent Effort Award 11H Consistent Effort Award 11I Years 7-10 Diary Cover Design winner Years 11-12 Diary Cover Design winner Cross Country - Under 16 Cross Country - Under 17 Swimming - Under 17 Edmund Rice Award Leadership Award Year 11 Principal’s Award
Daniel O’Halloran Liam Monagle (Year 10) Scott Craven (Year 10) Madeleine Larkins (SHC) Zac Herman Matthew Scharf Lachlan Todman Jesse Travaglini Yang Lu Christopher Rath Jake Sykes Riley Henry Brennan Houghton Ned Mahony Jeremy King Matthew Bucki-Smith Joshua Looker Andrew Blake Dominic Anderson Harrison Reader Marcus Verdichizzi Lachlan Dillon Jake Sykes Fraser Clatworthy Mark Walker Matthew Bucki-Smith Ned Mahony
Senior Years Awards YEAR 12 EXCELLENCE AWARDS Accounting Biology - Unit 3/4 Business Management Engineering Studies (VCE VET) English Food & Technology Geography Geography - Unit 3/4 Global Politics Health and Human Development IT Applications - Unit 3/4 Legal Studies Further Mathematics - Unit 3/4 Mathematical Methods Music (VCE VET) Music Performance Outdoor & Environmental Studies Physical Education Physics Product Design & Technology - Unit 3/4 Psychology Psychology Software Development Studio Arts Systems Engineering Theatre Studies Visual Communication & Design Highest Scored VET VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award VCE High Achiever Award Athletics – Under 17 Athletics – Senior Cross Country – Senior Swimming – Senior Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award
Harry Morgan Ignatius Rudd (Year 11) Harry Morgan Mark Walker (Year 11) Zachary Fitzgerald Jackson Davies Adam McBride Hayden Ryan (Year 11) Amelia Ekkel (SHC) Michael Blain Mark Hyd (Year 11) Harry Morgan Joshua Looker (Year 11) Adrian Van Etten Liam Brennan Justin Estcourt Eloise Gage (SHC) Daniel Brugman Matthew Welsh Dominic Anderson (Year 11) Thomas Simic Alexander Hedger James Strain Reed van Galen Connor Rawson Darcy Carroll Justin Estcourt Liam Brennan Adrian Van Etten Harry Morgan Zachary Fitzgerald James Dooley Matthew Welsh Anthony Banovac Nicholas Ng Brayden Cockerell Harrison Gist Alexander Gulli Daniel Brugman Alexander Guy Hugo Le Clerc Matthew Karpinski Liam Brennan Jonathon Carty Jackson Davies Alex Hickey Ben Ryan Reed van Galen Thomas Attard Thomas Henry Samuel Scott Joshua Dillon Thomas Gribble Jake Sykes 11A Lachlan Crowe 12B
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS Ryan Draper Memorial Award For excellence in Debating and Public Speaking Lachlan Crowe Joel Wooden Adam Bryant Memorial House Competition Shield Winner For the winner of the Inter-house Competition Foley House Matthew Richards Frank Merlino Memorial Cup For excellence in Information Technology Mark Hyd James Strain Michael Carmody Memorial Award For examplary Leadership at School and in the wider Community Jonathon Carty St Joseph’s College Students’ Award (Voted by peers) For the student who has ‘strived for the highest’ Hugo Le Clerc Old Collegian’s Association Citizenship Award For contribution and service to the College Jess Crucitti Parents & Friends Association Cultural Award (Performing Arts) For contribution to the cultural life of the College Connor Rawson Thomas Graham Edmund Rice Award For promoting and supporting the values of Edmund Rice Lachlan Crowe Old Collegian’s Association – Leo Turner Memorial Award For excellence in sport Thomas Henry Zampatti All Rounder Award For excellence in a range of activities Alex Hickey Dux of College For academic excellence in VCE Adrian Van Etten McNeill Cup For overall excellence, leadership and commitment to the College Nicholas Cooper
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“At this stage I pose a challenge to next year’s Sharks and their leaders: utilise our diverse skill set and our fierce competitiveness, extend last year’s winning ways into both the pool, classroom and sporting fields. ” - Alexander Gulli We finished the year in fighting spirit, taking out a variety of academic challenges, however our ultimate achievement would take place by the muddy banks of the Barwon River where we would claim the House Cross Country Shield. - Alex Tigani
College Houses & Sport FOLEY HOUSE
To sum up 2012 in one word, it would be success. The year had many pressures for all of the House Captains, which needed a lot of hard work and dedication to be able to the run of our houses. Being on the end of a 10 year athletics winning streak, the pressure was on Foley House to continue this record breaking achievement for the continuing years, and personally I did not want to be the one at the helm when this streak ends. The might of the Foley house proved too good, taking out Athletics day by only a mere three points and continuing the 11 year streak. This year also saw the Foley House take out the swimming sports at Kardinia Pool and at the end of the year, the Adam Bryant Shield. This year saw many close hard fought battles between all the Houses which I hope it can continue into the future. The wide variety of competitions from chess, dance, basketball and cricket saw many boys from each house involved. I hope that next year can be just as successful for the incoming House Captains as it was for the Captains of 2012. Matthew Richards
BUTLER HOUSE
The momentum of wining the 2011 Adam Bryant shield carried us forward as the Sharks looked to make a lasting impression on the school’s history. The Sharks showed passionate determination, fighting for every house point as we looked forward to a year of intense competition. Whilst showcasing our amazing skills and sportsmanship in events such as the house cricket or the Peter Larkins Hill Run, the Sharks looked forward to the bigger events - the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. Unfortunately, history repeated itself as we agonisingly fell a few points short of claiming the title. Whilst a hard fought battle in the pool looked to win us our reprisal, Foley again came through on Swimming Sports. Nevertheless, we were determined not to go down without a fight, as we looked to compete fiercely in a range of activities, including House basketball, soccer, art and academia challenges, displaying to the school that the Sharks were a force not to be trifled with. Despite our determination, Foley won the Adam Bryant shield. I would like to thank the other houses for their competition and sportsmanship. I would also like to thank each one of my fellow Shark’s - it was both an honour and privilege to lead such an amazing team and encourage them to strive for the highest. We will never give up; never surrender. We are the Sharks - let next year be our year! Alexander Gulli
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BROPHY HOUSE
It’s a new start for 2012 when our mighty Brophy Bees were striving to get the Adam Bryant Shield back to our hands. Unfortunately our head start did not go to plan, not only did we come last in Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming, but at the end of first term we were only in 3rd place. A good sign for us is that we came second in the House Spirit Award and first in most of the House activities. I nearly had a heart attack with excitement when we came first in the activities and I was in tears when the massive load of points came in from the dance battle and they weren’t for Brophy. At the end of second term we had moved up to 2nd place swooping past the Red Backs and the Sharks. It’s all about blood, sweat and tears with a nail biting finish in 3rd term, the boys were fighting to achieve the greatest comeback of all time. We tried and tried to win the remaining activities including our first ever house Olympics, but it was a bit too late. At the end of the year, the main thing for us is that it’s all about having a go and never ever giving up on winning, no matter what situation the House has been dealing with, we are all still winners on the inside. Jess Crucitti
JORDAN HOUSE
“A team of champions can never match a champion team.”
The Jordan leadership team commenced our year hoping to convert Jordan’s perception as a “House” to a 400 member “Team” through the establishment of our motto, “One Team, One Dream”. With new House leaders, including House cheer-squad captain and House photographer, our team spirit had noticeably strengthened as we cheered on the early success of our Year 8-10 cricketers who received the ashes of the inaugural House Cricket Competition. Though we were determined to take out the Athletics and Swimming titles we would fall agonisingly short, finishing 3rd and (a very narrow) 2nd. Thankfully, we were rewarded with the House spirit award on both occasions while Thomas Kelly and James Edwards conquered both the “College Classic” Swimming and Athletics’ races. Term 2 enabled many of our boys to unleash their inner “Air Jordans” as a long list of the Redbacks’ were crowned champions of either the Year 7, 10 or 12 House Basketball tournaments. When I crossed the finish line at the Cross Country to be greeted by dozens of the Jordan boys who had tasted success I realise - We were now a true team living our ‘ambitious’ dream….as Cross Country Champions for 2005-08, 2010-11 and now 2012! Alex Tigani
College Sports Results Swimming Carnival Results EVENT
WINNER TIME
JUNIOR MEDLEY INTERMEDIATE MEDLEY SENIOR MEDLEY U/13 50M FREESTYLE A U/14 50M FREESTYLE A U/15 50M FREESTYLE A U/16 50M FREESTYLE A U/17 50M FREESTYLE A SENIOR 50M FREESTYLE A U/13 50M BREASTSTROKE U/14 50M BREASTSTROKE U/15 50M BREASTSTROKE U/16 50M BREASTSTROKE U/17 50M BREASTSTROKE SENIOR 50M BREASTSTROKE U/13 50M BACKSTROKE U/14 50M BACKSTROKE U/15 50M BACKSTROKE U/16 50M BACKSTROKE U/17 50M BACKSTROKE SENIOR 50M BACKSTROKE JUNIOR 50M BUTTERFLY INTERMEDIATE 50M BUTTERFLY SENIOR 50M BUTTERFLY U/13 4X50M RELAY U/14 4X50M RELAY U/15 4X50M RELAY U/16 4X50M RELAY U/17 4X50M RELAY SENIOR 4X50M RELAY MITCHELL CLASSIC 50M SPRINT
BUTLER BROPHY BUTLER JACK KEATING WILLIAM PAATSCH NATHAN KEATING LUKE RUSH FRASER CLATWORTHY THOMAS KELLY JACK KEATING BLAKE ROBINSON NATHAN KEATING LUKE RUSH FRASER CLATWORTHY THOMAS GRIBBLE JACK KEATING JOSHUA JOKIC NATHAN BUCKLEY LUKE RUSH FRASER CLATWORTHY JULIAN GRANT JOSHUA JOKIC LUKE RUSH FRASER CLATWORTHY FOLEY BUTLER BROPHY FOLEY BROPHY BROPHY THOMAS KELLY
N/A 2.32.32 2.25.90 33.15 29.18 26.12 27.66 27.14 29.91 40.88 N/A 37.35 34.07 35.86 41.09 41.56 36.75 35.20 35.46 35.48 42.04 32.18 31.18 30.14 2.28.45 2.13.94 2.12.00 2.07.67 2.12.70 2.05.55 30.10
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2012 AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS GROUP
WINNER SECOND THIRD
U/13 U/14 U/15 U/16 U/17 SENIOR
JACK KEATING JOSHUA JOKIC NATHAN KEATING LUKE RUSH FRASER CLATWORTHY THOMAS GRIBBLE
JOHN PERKS WILLIAM PAATSCH CAMERON DRAKE HARRISON VEALE MITCHELL DOWLING JULIAN GRANT & THOMAS KELLY
MITCHELL WHARMBY BLAKE ROBINSON THOMAS VEALE MITCHELL CASPERSON MICHAEL EVANS DARCY NOLAN & THOMAS WILLIAMS
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WINNER
DISTANCE / TIME
EVENT
WINNER
DISTANCE / TIME
U/13 U/14 U/15 U/16 U/17
JACOB SESAR LACHLAN DIAZ NATHAN MUNOZ DANIEL MILANOVIC THOMAS HENRY SAMUEL SCOTT WILLIS FLANDERS JACKSON SEELEY CHRISTIAN DAVIS BENJAMIN MCNAMARA NATHAN MUNOZ MAX GARRATT JACOB MURPHY SAMUEL SCOTT CHRISTIAN DAVIS THOMAS FOLEY BAILEY BIGGS JAMES EDWARDS LACHLAN DEVINE JOSHUA DILLON JACOB SESAR JACK HENRY DANIEL BURNS THOMAS CROWE THOMAS HENRY
13.37 13 12.13 11.9 12.08
SENIOR LONG JUMP U/13 HIGH JUMP U/14 HIGH JUMP U/15 HIGH JUMP U/16 HIGH JUMP U/17 HIGH JUMP SENIOR HIGH JUMP U/13 DISCUS U/14 DISCUS U/15 DISCUS U/16 DISCUS U/17 DISCUS SENIOR DISCUS U/13 SHOTPUT U/14 SHOTPUT U/15 SHOTPUT U/16 SHOTPUT U/17 SHOTPUT SENIOR SHOTPUT U/13 4X100M RELAY U/14 4X100M RELAY U/15 4X100M RELAY U/16 4X100M RELAY U/17 4X100M RELAY VCE 4X100M RELAY
JACKSON SEELY MATTHEW WRIGLEY JACK HENRY BAILEY BIGGS DARCY CADDY THOMAS HENRY (2011) JACKSON DONNAN FRANCIS PATTI BENJAMIN MCNAMARA DANIEL BURNS HARRISON DOLLEY ZAC SHEAHAN LUKE BRYANT ANGUS MCKINNON JAMISON OWEN BAILEY BIGGS JACOB NGAWATI THOMAS HENRY BRADLEY WOOD JORDAN FOLEY BROPHY JORDAN FOLEY FOLEY
5.6 145 165 170 155 202 178 20.75 27.08 37.8 36.9 30.75 34.4 10.2 11.64 13.6 13.1 11.28 13.3
100M 100M 100M 100M 100M
SENIOR 100M U/13 400M U/14 400M U/15 400M U/16 400M U/17 400M SENIOR 400M U/13 800M U/14 800M U/15 800M U/16 800M U/17 800M SENIOR 800M U/13 LONG JUMP U/14 LONG JUMP U/15 LONG JUMP U/16 LONG JUMP U/17 LONG JUMP
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SECOND
THIRD
CLASSIC
Athletics Day House Results
BUTLER
BROPHY
1077
1051
1029
2
3
4th
Senior
rd
WINNER
ANGUS MCKINNON CHRISTIAN DAVIS JACOB SESAR JACK HENRY & BENJAMIN MCNAMARA JAMISON OWEN & TOM FOLEY NED HARRIS NATHAN MUNOZ & ALEX HUTCHISON BAILEY BIGGS AIDEN EDWARDS DARCY CADDY MAX GARRATT HARRISON DOLLEY THOMAS HENRY CAMERON FOWLER LACHLAN DEVINE SAMUEL SCOTT JACKSON SEELEY DARCY NOLAN COLLEGE JAMES EDWARDS CHRISTIAN DAVIS MICHAEL BONGIORNO
JORDAN nd
11.97 1.07.16 1.03.89 57.33 58.85 57.44 55.39 2.39.00 2.30.00 2.23.00 2.17.00 2.19.00 2.10.00 4.49 4.68 4.85 5.23 5.21
2012 Athletics AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS
U13 U14 U15 U16 U17
Swimming House Results FOLEY
Athletics Day Results
Total
JORDAN
FOLEY
BUTLER
BROPHY
629 592 443 492 305 392 2829
627 634 439 484 495 347 2992
635 513 485 544 437 379 2967
607 535 474 383 338 375 2696
2nd
4th
3rd
1st
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Edmund Rice Day The celebration of the 2012 Edmund Rice Day commenced with Eucharist presented by Fr Michael Moody an Old Collegian and current Parish Priest of Melton. The weather looked threatening, but the day’s Walkathon and other activities proceeded well. The student leaders were invaluable in assisting the staff throughout the day, organising and supporting the fundraising activities. Students returned from the Cross Country and walkathon to enjoy a wide range of activities including bands participating in the annual “Edstock” performances, bungee run, sumo challenge, water balloons, giant slide and chookball to name a few. Students celebrated another victory in the annual staff vs students Gaelic football match, despite some creative tactics. Our fundraising target for the day was $40,000. The boys did exceptionally well to reach that target amount on the day. It is fortunate that Edmund Rice Day is conducted during the period of Lent because, like Project Compassion, the focus is on others rather than self. I think what students do for others takes them away from selfishness and highlights the importance of selflessness. For the recipients of our Walkathon money, the poor children of East Africa, I think our combined contribution can bring some light into the darkness that they sometimes experience. Paul Tobias - Principal
Edmund Rice Day Cross Country Results PLACE
U 13
U 14
U15
U 16
1st CHRISTIAN DAVIS AUSTIN HUMPHREY JAKE WILLIAMSON LACHLAN DILLON 2nd JACK KEATING MICHAEL BONGIORNO THOMAS SESAR NICHOLAS TOOHEY 3rd CHARLIE LANG NED HARRIS CODY GRANT NICHOLAS BRANDIMARTI 4th BRAYDEN HAM THOMAS FOLEY BAILEY BIGGS JACKSON NELSON 5th SAMUEL CHRISTENSEN THOMAS KIDD NATHAN DILLON CHRISTAIN WEST 6th HUGH MCMAHON OSCAR SENFTLEBEN JACK HOCKLEY-SALMON NICHOLAS JONES 7th OLIVER MONTEITH ALEXANDER CSOLLE HARRY WALKER JACK BRODRICK 8th ZACHARY WALTER BLAKE ROBINSON MICHAEL MCAULIFFE CONNOR JERVIES 9th RHYS COLLARD CHARLES FRANCIS PATRICK KELLEHER DAVID MCNEILL 10th THOMAS FORD ZACHARY BARR KIM LIZMORE DION WUNUNGMURRA 11th DAVID HANDLEY JACK RICE JAMES BOSELY CHE DURRAN 12th MASON FRASER DANIEL BURNS SAM HORE INDI RYAN 13th BAYLEY COCKERILL ANDREW MCNEEL LACHLAN BOSELEY ASHLEY GILLESPIE 14th LOGAN MITCHELL MATTHEW BOLGER SHERIDAN STACK MATTHEW ROCK 15th MICHAEL WALKER BENJAMIN MCNAMARA NICK CONNORS JACK HAYES WINNER OF THE EDMUND RICE GIFT: JACOB SESAR
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JAKE SYKES LEVI WEST HARRY RAWLINGS BEVAN SHELLEY COREY JONES BRADIE THOMAS CHARLES BREEN BEN THREFALL DYLAN TATTERSALL JACK LANG LACHIE ANSELL JAKE NAILON LIAM HEADLAND LIAM RAYNER ALEX HICKEY
JOSHUA DILLON DARCY NOLAN JESS CRUCITTI JACKSON COLE MATTHEW SHERINGHAM THOMAS DRIVER MATTHEW RICHARDS YIRRMAL MARIKA JACK SANDFORD THOMAS WILLIAMS JOEL WOODEN MICHAEL MCKEOWN LEILLE PERROT JOSHUA BUSHBY LACHLAN CROWE
Edmund Rice Day Cross Country House Results U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 VCE Total
JORDAN
FOLEY
BUTLER
BROPHY
1650 1360 1228 1479 1508 1688 8913
1789 1364 1216 1027 812 1350 7558
1168 1500 1213 1585 1074 931 7471
1168 894 1309 1006 1638 1102 7117
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Cross Country What a season 2012 has been for the Cross Country team. From February to September the boys found the motivation to get up early and get to school for training. These dedicated and tough young men trained in the dark, ran in the rain, braved the wind and worked in temperatures so cold that they could not feel their hands! Three mornings a week, the boys pushed themselves in hope of defending their 2011 title and being elevated to first division. It is this commitment and effort that I am most proud of. Running and racing is all about finding our limits and then trying to beat them. The boys who trained consistently all season should be proud of this alone, no matter what individual result was achieved at the ACC carnival, the effort, commitment and time that they put in was phenomenal and was the reason we won the championship. They thoroughly deserve the great results that they earned this season and I hope that the training and success has been as rewarding for them as it has for me. The first competitive run of the season was the Geelong Half marathon relay. Congratulations to Jess Crucitti, Darcy Nolan and Josh Dillon who won the event in 1 hour and 24mins, winning $150. Michael Bongiorno, Oscar and Karl Senftleben came second in a time of 1hour and 30mins, both very good times for 21.1km’s. Honourable mention must also go to Josh Dillon who completed the entire half Marathon himself in a time of 1hr and 34mins. The boys also competed in the “Adidas All Schools” Cross Country series, including the Victorian state trials, the fields were extremely competitive and the courses incredibly tough but they competed well and finished strongly. Jack Hockley Salmon won the Stawell gift early in the season, a tremendous effort that he backed up with a second place in the ACC carnival at the end of the year.
The next big event was the City to Surf. The boys had a fantastic trip, staying at Waverley College, a stone’s throw away from Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach. The boys ran the 14km’s in amazing fashion, despite the windy and cold conditions they flew up the dreaded “heart break hill” and finished the course with ease, proving that their preparation had paid off. Their behaviour was exemplary, which made all of the sightseeing an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The boys definitely made their school proud and should be commended for their efforts. The final and most important race of the season was the ACC Championships at Bundoora Park and it was at this race that the team achieved its greatest result. The course was brutal and the rival teams were strong, but in the end St Joseph’s College won the Division Two ACC Championship. The results were amazing with the team achieving the “triple crown”, winning the junior, intermediate and senior divisions. Many of the boys were unlucky on the day with falls and injuries but I am certain that they will come back stronger next season. It is hard to single out individual students, as so many put in amazing efforts like Christian Davis who came 5th in his first carnival attempt or Tom Kidd who ran the race of his life to be the first Joey’s boys across the line. Jess Crucitti’s run in the senior division was amazing. Jess started fast with a lead of around 70m in the opening stages and ran from the front for almost the entire race, showing an amazing amount of strength, guts and determination for an inspiring 2nd place.
“Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of.This is what we do. This is what it’s all about.” - Patricia Susan Plumer, Olympic long distance runner, 1988 and 1992
It really has been an incredible season with many great achievements. It will be hard to replicate next year but the challenge of doing what we thought was impossible is what a runner craves and I look forward to helping the boys try to achieve this. Mr Luke O’Grady - Cross Country Coordinator
ACC Cross Country Team U13 - 3km
U14 - 3km
U15 - 3km
U16 -5km
U17 - 5km
SENIOR -5km 5km
CHRISTIAN DAVIS 10:38.94 HUGH MCMAHON 10:47.18 LOGAN MITCHELL 11:00.79 BRAYDEN HAM 11:19.84 CHARLIE LANG 11:37.07 WILL ROWE 12:00.51 THOMAS FORD 12:13.04 BAYLEY COCKERILL 12:25.30 SAM CHRISTENSEN 12:41.16 JACK KEATING 13:30.39
TOM KIDD 10:17.47 TOM FOLEY 10:27.34 AUSTIN HUMPHREY 10:27.86 CHARLIE FRANCIS 10:57.42 ALEX CSOLLE 11:03.85 MICHAEL BONGIORNO 11:04.50 BLAKE ROBINSON 11:06.60 ZACH BARR 11:21.64 PADDY CLIFFORD 11:22.26 MICHAEL CALLAHAN 11:23.11
JACK HOCKELY-SALMON 9:40.48 JAKE WILLIAMSON 10:12.79 BAILEY BIGGS 10:35.33 MICHAEL MCAULLIFE 10:36.47 HARRY WALKER 10:41.76 KIM LIZMORE 11:11.23 CALEB WHITELY 11:33.60 MAX HUNGERFORD 12:19.11 JACK QUINN 12:29.53 PATRICK DOWLING 13:37.04
JAMES EDWARDS 17:54.73 BRANDON VERFURTH 18:21.60 PATRICK CLIFTON 18:41.50 THOMAS SCOTT 19:18.54 JAMES HICKEY 19:29.12 MICHAEL FAMA 19:51.50 SAM HOARE 20:45.16 NICK BRANDIMARTI 20:55.19 NICK JONES 21:01.02 CONNOR JERVIES 21:43.17
JEAN-PAUL DUMONT 17:56.06 ALEX HICKEY 18:18.94 CONNOR GUINA 18:30.78 JOSHUA LOOKER 18:44.69 LEVI WEST 18:51.20 TIM JOHNSON 19:23.69 COREY JONES 19:34.23 JAKE SYKES 19:45.13 HARRISON DOLLEY 19:45.46
JESS CRUCITTI 16:41.50 DARCY NOLAN 17:53.34 MATTHEW SHERINGHAM 19:50.49 THOMAS DRIVER 20:42.86 86 ZAC SHERMAN 20:54.31 JONOTHAN CONWAY-STEWART RT 21:02.47
Jean-Paul Dumont
CITY TO SURF PARTICIPANTS Jack Hockley Salmon, Michael McAullife, Charlie Francis, Nick Brandimarti, Michael Fama, Jake Williamson, Hugh McMahon, Tom Foley, Michael Bongiorno, Tom Kidd, Kim Lizmore, Sam Hoare, Darcy Nolan, Zachary Barr, Michael Callahan, Thomas Henry, Joshua Dillon, Jess Crucitti and Mr Rayson.
City to Surf Team
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ACC Athletics Congratulations to our 2012 ACC Athletics team this year, claiming back to back victory in Division Two as overall champions! The ACC carnival took place over two days; for the juniors (field events only) on Thursday 22 March and Wednesday 28 March for the main carnival. The championship win enabled the team to be relegated to Division One in 2013 and placed the team into SJC and ACC history for Athletics. 2013 will be a much more competitive field, with the goal to remain in Division One. A special mention to Tom Henry who still holds the following SJC Athletics records; High Jump: U/16, 200cm, U/15, 192cm, U/14, 175cm, U/13, 158cm, Long Jump: U/15 5.45cm and Discus: U/13 19.55m. Tom also holds the High Jump record at ACC in 2011 U/16, 2.01m. Tom also represented SJC in 2011 at the Victorian and Australian Schools Knockout Final and placed 1st in High Jump at both competitions and 2nd in Long Jump at the Australian Final. Tom was also a member of the Commonwealth Youth Games Team in 2011 and placed 2nd in High Jump. We wish Tom and the outgoing senior team the best for future sport endeavours in Athletics.
Ned Harris
Jack Henry & Ned Harris
Finally, thank you to Darcy Nolan, Athletics Captain who lead the team professionally with enthusiasm, dedication and fine sportsmanship to well-earned success this year. Division One, 2013 here we come! Coby Cunningham - Athletics Coordinator ACC Athletics Carnival Division Two Overall Results: 1 ST JOSEPH’S 2 DE LA SALLE 3 CBC ST. KILDA 4 EMMANUEL 5 SIMONDS
415 . 50 378 301 288 136 . 50
ACC ATHLETICS Back Row: Xavier McKeegan, Luke Bryant, Jeanpaul Dumont, Thomas Henry, Willis Flanders, Patrick McCartin, Darby Schilder, Harrison Dolley, Thomas Gribble Third Row: Alex Hickey, Max Garratt, Zac Sheahan, Samuel Capra, Nicholas Kozdra, Ned Reeves, Jamison Owen, James Edwards, Aidan Edwards, Lachlan Devine, Bradley Wood Second Row:Thomas Scott, Sean Holroyd, Cody Grant, Cameron Fowler, Christian Davis, Jack Henry, Mitchell Hoare, Harry Rawlings, Matthew Bird, Angus McKinnon, Jack Scarlett Front Row: David Handley, Jack Hodgson, Matthew Wrigley, Ned Harris, Lachlan Boseley, Darcy Nolan, Michael Bongiorno, Jacob Sesar, Samuel Kiebert, Austin Humphrey, Liam Stonehouse 66 Staff: Miss Coby Cunningham
Basketball This year the major basketball competition for SJC was the Victorian College Championships, run by Basketball Victoria. The competition is open to all secondary colleges in the state. Schools must qualify for the finals via a regional round robin. JUNIOR TEAM: Round one of the VCC was held at the Werribee Stadium. The boys started the day by winning their early games and playing some great basketball. In the afternoon session they dropped one game. This created a three way tie and with percentage being the discriminator in such an event, our team was unfortunately the team that did not get through to the finals on the day. However, it certainly showed they were a capable group able to compete with the better schools at the tournament. INTERMEDIATE TEAM: This year this competition was split into two divisions based on how many students play representative basketball for their domestic associations. The majority of the SJC intermediate team for 2012 were also Geelong representatives and so we had to play in the highest standard, Division 1. Like the Juniors the preliminary rounds were held at Werribee, but unfortunately due to extreme weather and a leaky stadium roof games were postponed to an afternoon at Geelong against the other Geelong schools that had entered. This meant that the boys had to win all their games to qualify for the finals. Unluckily, they won all but one which effectively eliminated them from the championships.
SENIOR TEAM: The senior boys played in Division 2 of the VCC competition. Their preliminary rounds were held at Werribee Stadium. They managed to get enough wins to progress to the State Finals held at MSAC in July. This saw them play against other teams which had qualified via being winners or runners-up at the regional level. After a bit of a slow start the boys began to play some excellent basketball. They ended up topping their pool which meant they had qualified for the semi-finals. In the semi they played against St Monicas who they had beaten in the Werribee regional day. Unluckily for our boys, we didn’t shoot well in the game and ultimately lost. However, to reach the semi-finals in such a competition was a great effort. I would like to make special mention to three outgoing Yr.12s, Taylor Read, Brad Wood, Adrian Van Etten. All represented the school in every year at SJC and proudly worn the uniform. They always displayed excellent sportsmanship. Finally, I would like to thank Mr Bryson Milverton, Sportsmaster for his continued support and assistance with organising arrangements for our teams. Mr Simon Jovic - Basketball Coach
JUNIOR BASKETBALL Back Row: Benjamin Thomas, Ned Reeves, Peterson Kol Front Row: Lachlan Duff, Kyle Meyer, WIlliam McDonald, Rody Spoormakers Absent: Cohen Blythe, Aaron Stone Staff: Mr Simon Jovic
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INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL Back Row: Michael Harding, Bailey Biggs, Matthew Milanovic Front Row: Kurt Tremain, Xavier McKeegan, Jake Smith, Tom Doedee Absent: Mark Dela Paz Staff: Mr Simon Jovic
SENIOR BASKETBALL Back Row: Harrison Dolley,Yani Bourdamis, Ryan Mays, Adrian Van Etten, Marcus Anderson Front Row: Thomas Simic, Taylor Read, John Buaya, Bradley Wood, Levi West Absent: Jack Armour Staff: Mr Simon Jovic
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ACC Cricket SJC FIRST XI CRICKET 2012 ROUND 1 SJC v WHITEFRIARS WHITEFRIARS 7/96 (Tom Driver 2/21, Luke Guest 1/6, Callum Binyon 1/12, Alex Cations 1/16, Alex Hickey 1/16) defeated SJC 10/94 (Riley Ferguson 23, Jack Trimble 35) ROUND 2 SJC v ST BEDE’S ST BEDE’S 2/76 (Luke Guest 1/14) defeated SJC 10/73 (Riley Ferguson18, Luke Guest 14) ROUND 4 SJC v DE LA SALLE SJC 6/130 (Tom Driver 21no, Luke Guest 20, Robert Sodomaco 21) defeated DE LA SALLE 10/129 (Tom Driver 1/29, Luke Guest 2/23, Lachlan 1/26, Riley Ferguson 1/11 and 5 run outs) ROUND 5 SJC v ST BERNARD’S ST BERNARD’S 6/240 (Luke Guest 2/38, Lachlan Devine1/49, Callum Binyon 1/38, Xavier Katos 1/51, Matt Boag 1/32) defeated SJC 10/194 (Callum Binyon 39, Luke Guest 27, Tom Driver 20) ROUND 6 SJC v MAZENOD SJC 6/97 (Jack Trimble 14, Luke Guest 39no, Tom Driver 19no) defeated MAZENOD 10/95 (Luke Guest 1/24, Lachlan Devine1/6, Tom Driver 1/8, Will Collins 1/8, Riley Ferguson ¼, Matt Boag 4/9 including hatrick) ROUND 7 SJC v PARADE SJC 8/165 (Jack Trimble 34, Luke Guest 29, Zac Sheahan 21no) defeated PARADE 10/124 (Luke Guest 1/22, Tom Driver 4/22, Will Collins 1/8, Matt Boag 2/12, Callum Binyon 3/13)
ACC YEAR 10 CRICKET RESULTS
ROUND 1 SJC v CBC ST KILDA SJC 0/48 (Curtly Balshaw 30no, Jordan Stone 16no) defeated CBC ST KILDA 10/47 (Patrick Bright 6/6, Nick Swain 2/5, Connor Jervies 1/8, Billy Hyde 1/6) ROUND 2 SJC v SALESIAN SJC 6/202 Curtly Balshaw 50 no, Jordan Stone 23, Casey Meehan 33, James Hickey 50 no defeated SALESIAN 10/104 Xavier Carew 2/15, Billy Hyde 2/29, Joshua Conway 2/1 ROUND 3 SJC v ST BERNARDS SJC 1/87 (Curtly Balshaw 44no, Jordan Stone 32) defeated ST BERNARD’S 7/86 (Jack Driver 3/12, Nicholas Swain 1/3, Connor Jervies 1/15) ROUND 4 SJC v DE LA SALLE SJC 7/204 (Jordan Stone 28, Jack Driver 53no, Billy Hyde 52no, Max Augrinos 35, Patrick McCartin 18no) defeated DE LA SALLE 8/174 (Joshua Conway 3/36, Patrick McCartin 2/12) ROUND 5 SJC v WHITEFRIARS SJC 4/65 (Nick Swain 21, Nick Jones 10, Patrick Bright 12) defeated WHITEFRIARS 10/62 (Patrick Bright 2/3, Max Augerinos 2/9) GRAND FINAL SJC v ST BEDE’S SJC 8/169cc (Jack Driver 50no, Casey Meehan 26, Jordan Stone 19, Casey Meehan 26, Max Augerinos 18, Connor Jervies 19no) defeated WHITEFRIARS 7/120cc (Nick Swain 1/7, Jordan Stone 2/19)
ACC YEAR 10 CRICKET Back Row: Nicholas Swain, Casey Meehan, Jack Driver, Patrick McCaritn, Tom Hobbs, Patrick Bright Front Row: Connor Jervies, Maxwell Augerinos, Jordan Stone, Joshua Conway, James Hickey, Xavier Carew, Nicholas Jones Absent: Curtly Balshow Coach: Mr David Breheny Assistant Coach: Mr Jonathan Holt Manager: Mr Mick Hinds
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ACC FIRST XI CRICKET Back Row: Alex Hickey, Lachlan Devine, Brock Close, Callum Binyon, Thomas Driver, Matthew Boag Front Row: Robert Sodomaco, Trent Archer, Jack Trimble, Riley Ferguson, Christian O’Halloran, Zac Sheahan, Luke Guest Absent: Alexander Cations, Xavier Katos, William Collins Coach: Mr David Breheny Assistant Coach: Mr Jonathan Holt Manager: Mr Mick Hinds
ACC Swimming & SJC Squad
ACC S Back Row: Joshua Jokic, Darcy Nolan, Luke Rush, Willis Flanders, Mitchell Dowling, Nicholas Alesios, Michael Evans Middle Row: Nicholas Jones, Alex Hickey, Blake Robinson, William Paatsch, Samuel Hand Front Row: Nathan Rivalland, Mitchell Wharmby, Riley Ferguson, Fraser Clatworthy, Brayden Thompson, Jack Keating, Harrison Mahoney Absent: Luke Treloar, Jackson Seeley, Nathan Keating, James Perks, Michael Walker, Darcy Caddy, Kyle Carnell, John Perks, Tanner Redden, Keegan Doherty, Hamish Drake, Cody Richardson, Cameron Drake, Lachlan Grant 70 Staff: Mr Mark Turner
Surf Life Saving The Victorian Schools’ Surf League for Surf Life Saving held its South West region qualifying rounds in the first week of March at Lorne on a cold day with consistent, clean one metre waves. For the first time St Joseph’s entered three teams, SJC Gold, SJC Black and SJC Red, consisting of twenty eight boys, the most competitors of any of the 40 schools state-wide vying for the title. Each team is made up of three juniors (Year 7-8), three intermediates (Year 9-10) and three seniors (Year 11-12) and the teams race in a variety of individual and team formats in both beach and water events, including nine-leg relays. All three teams represented the school admirably, with SJC Black winning the day and advancing through to the State Finals on 22 March at Williamstown. As predicted, we were greeted with a beautiful sunny day and a dead flat Port Phillip Bay. The only ripple came from the thousands of dinner plate sized jellyfish. However, the boys performed strongly, once they hit the water SJC moved steadily through the field to eventually take out the bronze medal for third overall from eight finalists. Thanks to Tanner Redden who captained the team and set a fantastic example for the boys. Some notable performances were: 1st Wade Relay: Sam Coles, Jack Rice,Will Paatsch, Harrison Veale, Nick Brandimarti, Darcy Caddy, Michael Evans,Tanner Redden, Darcy Nolan
2nd 2km Beach Run: Jack Rice 3rd Board Relay: Sam Coles, Nick Brandimarti, Ignatius Rudd The final placings were: 1 Scotch College; 2 Mentone Grammar; 3 St Joseph’s College; 4 Carey Grammar Ric Brodrick THE TEAM WAS: Year 7 Hugh Darke Year 8 Jack Rice; Will Paatsch; Jack Blood; Sam Coles Year 9 Cam Drake; Aidan Edwards Year 10 Nick Brandimarti; Harrison Veale; Darcy Caddy Year 11 Michael Evans; Iggy Rudd; Fraser Clatworthy Year 12 Darcy Nolan; Tanner Redden (Capt.) SJC RED WAS REPRESENTED BY: Charlie Francis (8), Oliver Darcy (8), Jack Rice (8), Michael Philp (9), James Buckley (9), Aiden Edwards (9), Fraser Clatworthy (11), Jesse Graauwmans (11), Darcy Nolan (12) SJC GOLD WAS REPRESENTED BY: Liam Higgins (8), Caleb Whitley (8), Jack Blood (8), Ben Mullins (8), Conor McKinnon (9), Ned Fitzgerald (9), Tom Lang (9), Darcy Caddy (10), Sam Fitzgerald (11), Dylan Whitley (11)
2nd Run Swim Run: Will Paatsch (1st Jnr), Cam Drake, Fraser Clatworthy 2nd Board Rescue: James Darke, Cam Drake, Ignatius Rudd 2nd Beach Sprint: Aidan Edwards
SURF LIFE SAVING Back Row: Aidan Edwards, Ned Fitzgerald, Michael Evans, Harrison Veale, Fraser Clatworthy, Dylan Whitley, James Buckley, Darcy Nolan Middle Row: Liam Higgins, Samuel Fitzgerald, Sam Coles, William Paatsch, Conor Mckinnon, Ignatius Rudd, Charles Francis Front Row: Oliver Darcy, Jack Blood, Caleb Whitley, Tom Lang, Jack Rice, Benjamin Mullins, Hugh Darke, Absent: Tanner Redden Staff: Mr Ric Brodrick
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St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club With our executive team and football and coaching department having a year under their belt, we as a club were better prepared and therefore better able to build for both on and off field success. Off field we wish to not only thank our three major sponsors, Hodges, Signature Homes and UBI Logistics but also all our other sponsors whose support has been greatly appreciated. Whilst we do at all times try and provide value we also acknowledge that, in many ways, it’s a love of the St Joseph’s community that keeps them involved. Having said that, it is important that all club members and supporters look to use these businesses when and if at all possible. Once again this year the sponsorship sub-committee involved Kel Purser, John Goldsworthy, Brett Bentley and Michael Birthisel. To congratulations guys on a job well done. On the social side, the year started in March with a function organised and hosted by the incredibly generous Nick Maxwell. The event was held at the Olympic Room at the MCG and was an outstanding success with over 200 attending. Hopefully we will begin the 2013 season in the same way. From there our usual functions were all incredibly well supported culminating with the Grand Final eve Lunch held at The Pier with over 700 people in attendance. Special mention goes to Brett Bentley, John McKinnon, Mark West and Joe Kiss for putting this incredible event together. To our supporters groups, the Club 32 and the On-Ballers, thank you for your most generous support. I especially want to acknowledge the players who have been exemplary in their attendance and behaviour at club functions this year. To all of the football and medical department who put in an enormous amount of effort behind the scenes.Your work is very much valued and appreciated in helping to create the right environment.
To the rest of the hard working Committee, who continue to put in the many volunteer hours required to run this ever increasing business that is the St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club, I extend a big thank you. To survive and prosper these days at this level means we continually have to become more professional. Having said that, it is good people that want to volunteer and put in the work, this is something I am always in awe of. These people are the foundation on which clubs like ours are built. To all teams who competed this year, congratulations on the way you conducted yourself. To the U/14 Division One and our Reserves football sides congratulations on Premiership success. With a changing of the guard in senior football coaching Russell Robinson is standing down. We thank him for his input and look forward to our new coaching appointment. On the Netball side, our much loved President Michele Breed steps down and hands over the reins after five years. Our sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to both Russell and Michele. In closing, I wish to assure everyone that the club is looking to build on very solid foundations and will continue to work tirelessly. The three main areas we continue to focus on are: • to have the club financially sound • focus on the players and create an environment that makes them proud to be around the club • further create an atmosphere where members, supporters and junior parents feel welcome and know they are an important part of the SJF&NC community. These objectives are on-going and we will seek to continually improve. Go Joeys - Vince Littore - President SJF&NC
YEAR 7 FOOTBALL Back Row: Jack Brogden, James Dillon, Thomas Douglas, Benjamin Thomas, Matthew Bolger, Joshua Hirt, Fraser Toohey, Harry McMahon Third Row: Jake Milliken, Rory Cogan, Thomas Hoare, Zachary Carew, Benjamin Raimondo, Bayley Cockerill, Matthew Wrigley, Andrew McNeel, Tristan Moreland Second Row:Rody Spoormakers, Mason Fraser, Matthew Ling, Jesse Williams, Rhys Collard, James Nicholls, Benjamin Hovey Front Row: Nelson Wilcox, Luke Jarnevic, Nathan Rivalland, Hugh Darke, Maxwell Kelly, Jack Hodgson, Conor Bromley, Callum McGough, Thomas Soraghan Coach: Mr Damian Harrington
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Senior Football We began preparations for the 2012 season full of optimism as this was the year we had two Year 10 premiership teams combining to make up our senior side. Competition to make the starting line-up was fierce but as the season progressed injuries and representative team commitments took their toll and often we were scrambling for players. The way the competition is structured means that any team can only afford one loss in order to make the ACC Grand Final. Unfortunately we had two very narrow losses. One of these was to St Bernard’s Essendon by 8 points and the second was a one goal loss to St Bede’s. On both of these occasions we were unable to field our best team which was disappointing for all the players and support staff. In 2013 we will again have two Year 10 premiership sides combining and we will be hoping for a much better result for the school. I would like to congratulate all the students who represented the College as part of the Senior Football Team throughout the 2012 season. In particular I would like to congratulate our Best & Fairest winner Matt Boag, Runner-Up James Darke and the winner of the Most Exemplary award Tom Driver. The Coach’s awards went to Lachlan Devine and Luke Maddock and Greg Vaughan’s Most Courageous award went to Ned Grant. With so many Year 11 students featuring in the awards, 2013 should see us put together another competitive team. I would like to particularly note the contribution of our Captain, Sam Scott. Sam represented the school with distinction again this year often playing when he was not 100% fit. I certainly could not have asked for a captain more dedicated to school football. Finally I would like to thank the hard work of all the support staff particularly Jonathan Holt, Dave Breheny, Bryson Milverton, Shane Dawson, Mick Hinds, Lenny Alford and Greg Vaughan. Many of those listed willing donate their time and I, along with the school, highly value their generous contribution. Paul Clohesy - Senior Football Coach
ROUND 1 - SJC v WHITEFRIARS ST JOSEPH’S 3.1 4.2 8.4 9.6. 60 defeated WHITEFRIARS 2.3 3.7 6.10 8.11.59 Goals: Zac Sherman 2, James Whelan, Darcy Gardiner, Tom Gribble, Riley Kershaw, Matt Boag, Luke Maddock, Sam Scott. Best Players: Zac Sherman, Cameron Lewis, Luke Maddock, Matt Boag, Sam Scott, James Whelan, Ned Grant. ROUND 3 - SJC v ST BERNARD’S ST BERNARD’S 3.4 3.4 7.6 11.6.72 defeated ST JOSEPH’S 1.0 7.1 8.2 13.2.80 Goals: Cameron Lewis 3, Tom Driver 2, Sam Scott 2, Oscar Doyle, Matt Boag, Jake Lindrea, Xavier Katos Best Players: Tom Driver, James Darke, Matt Boag, Lachlan Devine, Cameron Lewis, Harrison Dolley. ROUND 4 - SJC v MAZENOD ST JOSEPH’S 1.2 4.5 8.7 10.11.71 defeated MAZENOD 2.1 4.1 4.2 4.3.27 Goals: Matt Boag 2, Sam Scott 2, Cameron Lewis 2, Tom Kelly 2, Paul Dreher, Jesse Tragaglini. Best Players: Tom Gribble, Sam Scott, Matt Boag, Cameron Fowler, Luke Maddock, James Darke, Jesse Travaglini. ROUND 5 - SJC v PARADE ST JOSEPH’S 2.5 5.5 7.9 11.11.77 defeated PARADE 2.1 4.1 7.3 8.3.51 Goals: Cam Lewis 3, Jesse Travaglini 3, Paul Dreher 2, James Darke, Alex Hickey , Tom Driver. Best Players: Lachlan Devine, Riley Kershaw, James Darke, Tom Driver, Cameron Lewis, Will Hardiman. ROUND 6 - SJC v De La SALLE ST JOSEPH’S 2.4 8.10 9.14 13.18.96 defeated De La SALLE 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.2.14 Goals: Tom Driver 4, Jesse Travaglini 2, Matt Boag 2, Tom Kelly, Marcus Groves, Tom Caldow, Tom Gribble, Riley Ferguson. Best Players: Tom Gribble, Matt Boag, James Darke, Tom Driver, Riley Kershaw. ROUND 7 - SJC v St BEDE’S ST BEDE’S 2.0 3.6 5.9 7.14.56 defeated SJC 3.3 4.4 5.6 7.8.50 Goals: Matthew Boag 2, Ned Grant 2, Tom Driver, Jackson Nelson, Luke Maddock Best Players: Matthew Boag, Luke Maddock, Alex Hickey, Cameron Fowler, Lachlan Devine, Willis Flanders
FIRST XVIII FOOTBALL Back Row: Mitchell Hoare, William Hardiman, Oscar Doyle, Luke Maddock, James Whelan, Harrison Dolley, Thomas Driver, Jackson Nelson, Ned Grant Third Row: Will Foot, Bradley Wood, Willis Flanders, Thomas Kelly, Patrick Cleary, Thomas Caldow, Thomas Gribble Second Row:Darcy Nolan, Lachlan Devine, Matthew Boag, Alex Hickey, Cameron Lewis, Cameron Fowler Front Row: Alexander Tigani, James Darke, Paul Dreher, Zak Sherman, Samuel Scott, Riley Kershaw, Riley Ferguson, Marcus Groves, Jesse Travaglini Absent: Ben Ryan Coach: Mr Paul Clohesy Assistant Coach: Mr Jonathan Holt Team Manager: Mr David Breheny Trainers: Mr Shane Dawson, Mr Lenny Alford, Mr Mick Hinds
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Year 10 ACC Football Due the team’s success in previous years, we felt a fair amount of pressure to perform well this year. We played St Bernard’s in our first game at home on Elderslie Reserve. After the nerves settled and our game plan was clear in our minds, we started to show our full force and took control of the game, taking the victory easily by 17 points. Our first away game was played against De La Salle. After getting used to the facilities, we played out a game in very heavy rain. Due to the conditions, strength and perseverance was asked of all players and the boys showed their true skills in a hard fought 41 point win. After Round 3, everything seemed to click and our strength showed in the games to come. We beat Whitefriars at home by 90 points, Parade at their ground by 126 points and St Bede’s at home by 88 points with Patrick McCartin kicking a total of 15 goals in these games. We suffered our first loss to Mazenod due to a lack of effort and poor mindset, losing by 7 points. The loss served as a reality check to all of us, enabling us to bring our best efforts into the Grand Final. After losing only one game for the season, we finished on top of the ladder. The top 2 teams play off in the Grand Final and we had the privilege of hosting the final on Tuesday 5 June against Parade College. Unfortunately due to bad weather we were unable to play on Elderslie Reserve. Drew Reserve was also under water, which meant we had to play on Carey Oval. We were pretty confident as the last time we met Parade, we won by 126 points. However, it still could be anyone’s game due to the change in ground size and the conditions. So after a very scrappy first quarter, Parade were up 4.2 (26) to 3.3 (21). In the second quarter we adapted better to the conditions kicking 7 unanswered goals, going into the half time break with a 36 point lead. In the third quarter we were against the wind and ended with 2 goals apiece. In the final quarter we found motivation from the crowd and coach, turning it up a gear by kicking 6 goals, with the final scores being 18.12 (120) to 8.8 (56). Paddy McCartin was the stand out player kicking 7 goals while Curtly Balshaw kicked 3 of his own. On behalf of all the Year 10 footballers, I’d like to thank the coaches Mr Holt and Mr Scaddan and also the trainers Mick Hinds and Lenny Alford for helping us out along the way. Sam Capra
ROUND 1 - SJC v ST BERNARD’S ST JOSEPH’S 7.12.54 defeated ST BERNARD’S 5.7.37 Goals: Patrick McCartin 3, Dion Wunungmurra 1, Harrison Kol 1, James Hickey 1, Brandon Verfurth 1 Best Players:Tom Scott, Sam Capra, James Hickey, Patrick McCartin, Harrison Kol, Patrick Clifton, Damian McMahon, Jacob Ngawati ROUND 2 - SJC v DE LA SALLE ST JOSEPH’S 7.14 .56 defeated DE LA SALLE 1.9.15 Goals: Patrick McCartin 3, Brandon Verfurth 2, James Hickey 1, Harrison Kol 1 Best Players: Jacob Ngawati, Patrick McCartin, James Hickey, Brandon Verfurth, Sam Capra, Darcy Caddy, Tom Scott, Max Augerinos ROUND 3 - SJC v WHITEFRIARS ST JOSEPH’S 17.7.109 defeated WHITEFRIARS 4.5.29 Goals: Raven Marika 6, Patrick McCartin 4, Tom Scott 2, Patrick Bright 2, Max Augerinos 2, Jack Driver 1 Best Players: Patrick McCartin, James Hickey, Damian McMahon, Raven Marika, Max Augerinos, Harrison Kol, Jack Driver ROUND 4 - SJC v PARADE ST JOSEPH’S 21.10.136 defeated PARADE 1.4.10 Goals: Jack Driver 5, Raven Marika 4, Patrick Bright 2, Christian West 2, Jacob Nicholson 2, Harrison Kol 2, Curtly Balshaw 1, Nicholas Jones 1, Ben Tekin 1, Nicholas Toohey 1 Best Players: Damian McMahon, Harrison Kol, Jack Driver, Nicholas Swain, Raven Marika, Christian West, James Edwards ROUND 5 - SJC v St BEDE’S ST JOSEPH’S 14.18.102 defeated ST BEDE’S 2.2.14 Goals: Patrick McCartin 5, Jack Driver 2, Dion Wunungmurra 2, Casey Meehan 1, Curtly Balshaw 1, Max Augerinos 1, Connor Jervies 1, Christian West 1 Best Players: Patrick McCartin, Max Augerinos, Tom Scott, Nicholas Toohey, Nicholas Swain, Christian West, Harrison Kol ROUND 6 - SJC v MAZENOD MAZENOD 14.8.92 defeated ST JOSEPH’S 12.13.85 Goals: Raven Marika 3, Jack Driver 2, Connor Jervies 2, Dion Wunungmurra 1, Tom Caudullo 1, Luke Hovey 1, Curtly Balshaw 1, Christian West 1 Best Players: Curtly Balshaw, Damian McMahon, Nicholas Swain, Christian West, Connor Jervies GRAND FINAL - SJC v PARADE ST JOSEPH’S 18.12.120 defeated PARADE 8 . 8 . 56 Goals: Patrick McCartin 7, Curtly Balshaw 3, Connor Jervies 2, Patrick Bright 1, James Edwards 1, Max Augerinos 1, Christian West 1, James Hickey 1, Patrick Clifton 1 Best Players: Patrick McCartin, Curtly Balshaw, Tom Scott, James Hickey, Sam Capra, Nicholas Swain, Max Augerinos
YEAR 10 ACC FOOTBALL Back Row: Samuel Dempster, Casey Meehan, Brandon Verfurth, Jack Driver, Harrison Veale, Patrick Bright, James Edwards Third Row: Nicholas Toohey, Damian McMahon, Jacob Ngawati, Nicholas Swain, Jarryd Lubcke Second Row:James Hickey, Harrison Kol, Tom Caudullo, Jacob Nicholson, Patrick Clifton, Xavier Carew Front Row: Nicholas Jones, Maxwell Augerinos, Samuel Capra, Patrick McCartin, Thomas Scott, Connor Jervies, Dion Wunungmurra Absent: Raven Marika, Darcy Caddy, Christian West, Benjamin Tekin, Curtly Balshaw, James Cooper, Cameron Kos, Luke Hovey, Joshua Flintoff Coach: Mr Jonathan Holt Assistant Coach: Mr Andrew Scaddan Trainers: Mr Mick Hinds, Mr Lenny Alford 74
Year 10 ACC Soccer We were pumped to be the first year 10 ACC soccer team to be given the privilege of playing against some of the strongest teams in the state. In Term 2, all the players were excited and ready to go. Week 1 bought us back to earth as we realised just how cruel soccer can be. After dominating the game in atrocious conditions against De La Salle, we came up short, going down 2-1.Valuable lessons were learned, especially the attitude needed to excel. Those lessons came to fruition with a 8-0 win over Whitefriars. The boys played so well we even had the keeper Hamish Flavell swap the gloves at half time and notch up a goal. Alessandro Stefano bagged a hat trick, finishing off some excellent work from his teammates up the field. The following week we travelled to Salesian College and needed a win to host a semi-final and thankfully we came away with a 9-1 victory. Due to a healthy goal difference, all that was required now was a win or draw in the last game against Mazenod. This was going to be a challenge as this Mazenod side were undefeated for four years. On our home turf we dished up a 3- 0 defeat and booked ourselves a home semi-final. In the semi-final we started well goaling in the third minute and producing another shortly after. We held the lead until well into the second half, when Parade hit back, but a two goal buffer was restored when we again scored from close range. This led us to the Grand Final in our first season. A Grand Final is always daunting, throw in that the team you are playing has not lost a game all season, that had made the Final for the past three years and were playing on their home turf, what a challenge! The game was played at a high standard in wintery conditions. The first 20 minutes was a real wrestle, with chances hard to come by. But when Blain Burrell blasted a free kick into the back of the net, we took the lead. It only lasted 5 minutes though, as Grgic from St Bernard’s put in a long free kick that avoided Hamish Flavell in the goals. 2 minutes later the stage was set for a piece of brilliance, due to some fantastic team work. Nathan Munoz made a run down the left that was perfectly honoured with a through ball from Angel Taravillo. He then turned his man inside out, and shot truly from 15 yards. This exact play was discussed the day before, so to see it
executed highlighted that we were all focussed on our correct role and strategy. Being up 2 – 1 at half time is a wonderful feeling, but there was still a lot of work to do. When Marko Krndija finished off a goal mouth scramble in the 55th minute, it seemed that victory was assured. But twists and turns continued. A penalty was awarded 30 seconds after the kick-off, Hamish Flavell pulled off one of the greatest penalty saves in SJC colours. Then Angel Taravillo put in a clinical goal to complete the scoring for the day. A season that started with a loss, had ended in the best way possible. We should be proud of how we played, what we achieved, but mostly in the way we conducted ourselves. Every player committed to the team showing dedication and sacrifice, served a team mate and celebrated victory with humility, these are memories we’ll share forever, for that, I thank you. The challenge now is for us to try to back it up in 2013 and 2014. Three in a row boys, imagine that! Blain Burrell (Captain) & Nicholas Kozdra (Soccer Leader) GAME 1 SJC v DE LA SALLE DE LA SALLE 2 defeated ST JOSEPH’S 1 (Half time 2-0) Scorer: Billy Argyros Best: Alessandro Stefano , Darcy Rapa , Marko Krndija, Nathan Munoz GAME 2 SJC v WHITEFRIARS ST JOSEPH’S 8 defeated WHITEFRIARS 0 (Half time 5-0) Scorers: Alessandro Stefano 3, Hamish Flavell 1 Tommy Majstorovic 1, Darcy Rapa 2, Nick Kozdra 1Best: Alessandro Stefano, Darcy Rapa , Nick Kozdra, Billy Argyros, Nathan Munoz, Blaine Burrel GAME 3 SJC v SALESIAN ST JOSEPH’S 9 defeated SALESIAN 1 (Half time 3-0) Scorers: Alessandro Stefano 3, Angel Taravillo 2, Marko Krndija 1, Darcy Rapa 1, Nick Kozdra 1, Lucas Bonifacio 1 Best: Alessandro Stefano, Angel Taravillo, Blaine Burrell, Darcy Rapa, Nick Kozdra, Billy Argyros, Marko Krndija, Jacob Filiti GAME 4 SJC v PARADE ST JOSEPH’S 3 defeated PARADE 1 (Half Time 2-0) GRAND FINAL SJC v ST BERNARD’S ST JOSEPHS 4 defeated ST BERNARDS 1 Scorers: Blaine Burrell 1 (25th), Nathan Munoz 1 (32nd), Marko Krndija 1 (55th), Angel Taravillo 1 (60th) Best : Hamish Flavell, Blaine Burrell, Jacob Filiti, Nicholas Kozdra, Billy Argyros, Marko Krndija, Alessandro Stefano, Darcy Rapa, Nathan Munoz and Angel Taravillo.
YEAR 10 ACC SOCCER Back Row: Nathan Munoz, Nicholas Kozdra, Hamish Flavell, Joel Milinkovic, Lucas Bonifacio Middle Row: Jacob Filiti, Anthony Frandina, Tommy Majstorovic, Marko Krndija, Alessandro Stefano, Jack Brodrick Front Row: Alexander Dearnaley, Daniel Gregorio, Blaine Burrell, Darcy Rapa, Federico Crestale Absent: Angel Taravillo, Dario Sestak, Billy Argyros Coach: Mr Adam Colak
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Senior Soccer The “SJC First Eleven” started 2012 in style. It was exciting as we played Senior Soccer on the College grounds for the first time in many years. With great weather, as well as fantastic work from the maintenance staff, Carey Oval looked and played a treat.
getting injured. Playing on artificial surface, in a howling wind was foreign to a lot of the squad, and we went down to Mazenod 3-1. But the boys played in the right spirit, and we concluded a successful year. Jason O’Connell & Tom Trupkovic
And what a way to start! We welcomed St Bede’s, last year’s premiers, to do battle with us on our home pitch. At the end of the day we were triumphant 3-0, sending a strong message that SJC would be hard to beat this year.
AWARDS: Best and Fairest - Ryan Oppermann Runner up - Anthony Banovac Coaches Award- Matthew Hagebols
After two games, a fine team effort delivered another comfortable victory, proving that Carey Oval would be a graveyard for any ACC teams expecting to return with any points intact. Whitefriars were very competitive, but SJC showed that great teamwork would prove to be unbeatable.
ACC Team of the Year Defence – Rory Kelly Midfield – Ryan Opperman Interchange – Anthony Banovac
Week 3 saw the season take a bad turn as we let 8 goals through at Emmanuelle. Although we scored 7, with Opperman getting the majority, you cannot win games with a defence lacking in skill and leadership. With Kelly (C) out, and Feola going down early, we struggled all day. Week 4 saw us travel to Salesian with a draw needed to advance to the Semi-Finals. SJC showed great team spirit, determination, and good old fashioned ‘guts’ to get a Nil-all draw. This was only the second time SJC XI has had a clean sheet away from home, all involved must be commended.
GAME 1 SJC v ST BEDES ST JOSEPH’S 3 defeated ST BEDES 0 (Opperman 14’, 28’ Ballester 58’) Best: Opperman, Barbagallo, Costa, Banovac, Balta, Davis. GAME 2 SJC v WHITEFRIARS ST JOSEPH’S 4 defeated WHITEFRIARS 1 Goals: Barbagallo2, Opperman, Banovac Best: Opperman, Barbagallo, Feola, Fenby, Balta, Hagebols, Kelly GAME 3 SJC v SALESIAN ST JOSEPH’S 0 drew with SALESIAN 0 Best: Kelly, Hagebols, Opperman, Davis, Costa, Barbagallo, Fenby, Banovac
So we were off to the Semi-Finals with high hopes. But everything that could go wrong did go wrong. After a fantastic GAME 4 SJC v MAZENOD goal in the first 5 minutes, we were cruelly bought back to MAZENOD 3 defeated ST JOSEPH’S 1 earth when a penalty was given, followed by vital players Goal: Opperman Best: Hagebols, Opperman, Kelly, Feola, Balta
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Year 7 Soccer
YEAR 7 SOCCER Back Row: Adrian Vodopic, Joseph McGivern, Francis Patti, Christian Davis, Christopher Jurkovic, Anthony Knezevic Front Row: Mark Vlasnovic, Matija Tataj, Hugh McMahon, Petar Delac, Christian Del Giudice Coach: Mr Jason O’Connell
Badminton
BADMINTON Back Row: Conor Mckinnon, Michael Harding, Joshua Davies Front Row: Michael Vagnoni, Jack Hazelman, Aadyn Sleep-Dalton, Ryan Fatone, Sam Quach Absent: Jack Callahan, Dylan Ellis Staff: Mr Darryl Wedding
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Cycling 2012 was another big year for the cyclists at SJC! In mid June our mountain biking representatives took to the technical trails of the You Yangs to compete in the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships Mountain Biking zone final. There were some very impressive performances on the day as our boys rode against a large field of competitors. Well done to the following boys: (U15) Cameron Parke, Joseph Kavenagh, Taz Parke, Nelson Wilcox, Finbar Kinna, (U17) Harry Parke, Luke Van Galen and (2nd, U/19 Novice category) Alex Moreland. After the original road zone final was postponed due to inclement weather, the event eventually got underway on 14 September. All boys rode very well in the blustery conditions that proved very challenging, particularly with a strong head wind that riders had to deal with along the finishing straight! A special mention must go to Billy Rowe, Bradie Thomas, Nick Powers and Rylan Bird who qualified for the state round held in late October after finishing in the top three in their categories - congratulations! The final cycling event of the year was the Around the Bay in a Day cycling challenge in late October where students, parents and staff rode the 100km from Melbourne, down to Frankston and back again. It’s always a great day to be out amongst the 15,000 or more other cyclists. Thank you and well done to all students who took part in rides throughout the year. We are always looking for new participants in any of the rides we take part in – no experience or specialist equipment is needed. We look forward to another successful year in 2013 for the SJC cycling team. Mark Rayson
CYCLING TEAM Back Row: Benjamin McNamara, Thomas Spence, Christopher Ballan, Zac Sheahan, Liam Maiden Middle Row: Thomas Howe, Nicholas Powers, Rylan Bird, Cody Grant, Angus Darke Front Row: HUgh Darke, William Rowe, Finbar Kinna, Nelson Wilcox, Tazman Parke Staff: Mr Mark Rayson
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Tournament Of Minds Tournament Of Minds (TOM) is a problem solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years. Students work together to solve a demanding, open-ended long term challenge over a six week period. The teams have ten minutes to present their solution to a panel of judges and audience on Tournament Day. The team also participates in an unseen spontaneous challenge on Tournament Day. TOM offers real world benefits: working in teams, effective problemsolving, thinking outside the square and the use of technology are values that employers are searching for in the employee of tomorrow. This year St Joseph’s had 2 teams competing in TOM on Sunday 26 August at Deakin University Waurn Ponds. The teams met during lunch times in Term 3 to work on their challenges. I would like to congratulate the boys for their commitment to Tournament Of Minds. The boys have learnt from each other through listening, brainstorming and creating solutions to very challenging problems. Team 1: Applied Technology Year 7 Liam Jelley, Isaac Travers-Hucker and Ben Semmler.Year 8 Patrick Carroll, Angus Mc Mahon and Matthew Graham Team 2: Maths Engineering Year 7 Sam Morrison, Hugh McMahon.Year 8 Jack Waterhouse. Year 10 Liam Monagle, Scott Craven, Matthew Gordon and Ben Cazaly. A special thank you to Clare Gordon for supplying the delicious lunch for the boys on their training day. Kylie Pretty - Tournament Of Minds Coordinator
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS Back Row: Isaac Travers-Hucker, Jack Waterhouse, Matthew Gordon, Liam Monagle, Scott Craven, Liam Jelley Front Row: Angus McMahon, Benjamin Semmler, Hugh McMahon, Benjamin Cazaly, Samuel Morrison, Patrick Carroll Absent: Matthew Graham Staff: Mrs Kylie Pretty (absent)
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F1 in Schools
F1 IN SCHOOLS L-R: Hugh Stocks, Campbell Norton, Liam Keogh, Joel Gray, Jai Sebastiani Absent: Xavier Koch
College Production
PARADE PRODUCTION 2012 Back Row: William Conway, Darcy Carroll, Luke Reeves Fifth Row: Evan Farley, Thomas Graham, Dylan Ellis Fourth Row: Oscar Senftleben, Eamon Dooley, Lachlan Brown, Karl Senftleben, James Dooley, Thomas Attard, Ryan Bentley, Nathan Gulli Third Row: Michael Podbury, Amelia Ekkell, Darcy Gaynor, Cameron Jerabek, Gabriel Rule, Sebastian Rawson Second Row:Thomas Vlamis, Thomas Howell, Joshua Davies, Charles McIntyre,Ye Chan (Peter) Joo, David Van Etten Front Row: Patrick Carroll, Justin Estcourt, Darcy Barker, Connor Rawson, Jesse Simpson, Nicholas Conway, Trent Inturrisi, Liam Headland, Jack Callahan Absent: Benjamin Conway, Nicholas Eibl, Michael Harding, Samuel Haste 80 Staff: Mr Michael Wilding, Mr David Gallaher, Mrs Vicki Mills, Ms Janine McLean, Mr John Shawcross
Debating & Public Speaking 2012 has been a very eventful year for debating and public speaking at St Joseph’s college. This year the College has yet again experienced record numbers of students who are now participating in a variety of events and competitions. Such activities have included; Lion’s Youth of the Year, Legacy Public Speaking, Junior DAV debating, Senior DAV debating, Plain English Speaking Awards, ACC debating competition, ACC public speaking competition, UNYA Thant-Evatt Trophy, UNYA State Conference, numerous House Debates and many more.
the parents who supported their son’s and the College in this extra-curricular endeavour. Through participating in debating and public speaking, the students have further developed their public speaking skills, built confidence and had the opportunity to help mould the future of debating and public speaking at the College. Claire Connell - Debating & Public Speaking Coordinator
For this reason I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the students who have been involved in public speaking and debating throughout this year. They have all made a tremendous effort to improve their skills and have proudly represented their College. I would especially like to congratulate the Year 12 debating team who reached the DAV debating finals and were placed in the top eight debating teams in the state. In addition a big “thank you” goes out to both the Year 12 debating team and college debating leaders who have worked tirelessly this year to promote and support debating throughout all year levels. Lastly, I would also like to thank all
SENIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING L-R: Lachlan Crowe, Jonathon Carty, Joel Wooden Staff: Mrs Claire Connell
YEAR 12 DAV DEBATING L-R: Joel Wooden, Lachlan Crowe, Jonathon Carty, Thomas Woodruff, Abhiraj Kanwar, Alexander Gulli
PUBLIC SPEAKING L-R: Lachlan Crowe, Jonathon Carty, Joel Wooden, Liam Jelley Absent: Jacob Loughnan, Benjamin Raimondo Staff: Mrs Claire Connell
YEAR 7-11 DAV DEBATING Back Row: Jacob Nurzinski, Jack Callahan, Jacob Filiti, Sammy Rotiroti, Matthew Bucki-Smith, Ryan Bentley, David Van Etten, Michael Visnjovski, Andrey Matushevsky, Gabriel Rule, Samuel Fatone Middle Row: William Morrison, Samuel Kidd, Kester Leibhardt, Ashley Gillespie, Russell Waters, Matthew Reivers, Thomas Howell, Thomas Dixon, Daniel Rabbat, Benjamin Raimondo Front Row: Anthony Galiardi, Jack O’Neill, Jermaine Bonnici, Benjamin Cazaly, Liam Jelley, Eamon Dooley, Henry Bateman, Thomas Vlamis, Jack Keating Staff: Mrs Claire Connell, Mrs Kate Gibbs
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Debating & Public Speaking
ACC DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING Back Row: Jacob Nurzinski, Sammy Rotiroti, Gabriel Rule, Ryan Bentley, Jack Callahan, Samuel Fatone, Matthew Reivers Front Row: Thomas Dixon, Kester Leibhardt, Ashley Gillespie, Thomas Howell, Benjamin Cazaly, Thomas Vlamis Staff: Mrs Claire Connell
THANT-EVATT TROPHY Back Row: Lachlan Crowe, Jonathon Carty, Ryan Bentley, Joel Wooden Middle Row: Gabriel Rule, Sammy Rotiroti, Matthew Bucki-Smith, Michael Visnjovski, Abhiraj Kanwar Front Row: Thomas Dixon, Matthew Reivers, Russell Waters, Samuel Fatone, Thomas Howell, Thomas Vlamis Absent: Andrey Matushevsky Staff: Mrs Claire Connell
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Refugee Tutoring
REFUGEE TUTORING Back Row: Mark Walker, Matthew Bucki-Smith, Christian Hayes, Thomas Driver, Jack Trimble, Ryan Bentley, Christopher Rath, Zak Sherman Front Row: Thomas Howell, Ryan Baverstock, Liam Blackwell, Jake Sykes, Ciaran Ross, Jack Callahan, Daniel Milanovic, Michael McAuliffe Staff: Mr John Stephensen
Breakfast Program
BREAKFAST PROGRAM Back Row: Zak Sherman, Ryan Bentley, Thomas Driver, Thomas Kelly, Nicholas Kozdra Middle Row: Samuel Scott, Gabriel Rule, Marko Krndija, Lucas Bonifacio, Jake Sykes, Blaine Burrell Front Row: Michael McAuliffe, Adam Lloyd, Darcy Barker, Jack Callahan, Matthew Gordon, Thomas Howell, Alexander Dearnaley Staff: Mr John Stephensen
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Blood Bank Donors
BLOOD BANK DONORS Back Row: Nicholas Perin, Jake Maddock, Matthew Marshall, Thomas Driver, Thomas Graham, Thomas Henry, Peter Bemelmans, Daniel Brugman, Willis Flanders Third Row: Michael Del Gallo, Alexander Crosbie, Noah Taylor, Jack Francis, Matthew Welsh, Zachary Fitzgerald, Alex Hickey, Adam McBride, Jeremiah Mannings, Daniel Tyrell Second Row: Jack Clarke, Alexander Cations, Sammy Rotiroti, Darcy Nolan, Lewis Berry, Jack Cecic, Trent Inturrisi, Zakaria Durand, Hugo Le Clerc Front Row: Christian Demetriou, Shane Coignet, Alexander Tigani, Timothy Welsh, Alexander Guy, Liam Blackwell, Matthew Sheringham, Jess Crucitti, Mitchell Williams-Demmon, Nicholas Ng Staff: Mr David Formosa, Ms Lauren Salcombe, Mrs Janet Sgambaro, Mrs Maureen Bryant Coordinator: Mr Michael Anderson
Texperts
YEAR 7-8 TEXPERTS Back Row: Liam Jelley, Gurbeny Mangar, Justin Patterson, Tomas Azzopardi, Callum Cruchley, Harry Hand, Joel Gray Middle Row: Matija Tataj, Matthew Ryan, Richard Seussmeier, Liam Waters, Jack O’Neill Front Row: Thomas Dickson, Daniel Kolotelo, Joshua Krasic, Thomas Richards, Benjamin Semmler, Jai Sebastiani, Liam De Bono Staff: Mr Jack Jurica, Mr Adam Bampfield, Mr Chris Valmadre
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Curriculum A dynamic and engaging curriculum allows all teachers to deliver valuable and essential learning to students. As 2012 draws to a close, there are many aspects of our curriculum worth celebrating.
On-Demand testing has continued to be used to assess student performance. This is a live data base that provides staff access to all class results using adaptive testing.
When our students begin in Year 7, we are bringing approximately 270 students from 55 schools together. This important transition to secondary school involves parents and teachers working collaboratively and recognising the different roles students undertake when they become the youngest of the cohort with many different teachers and subjects. Homeroom teachers provide stability in a changing environment as well as induction into what is expected at St Joseph’s. Subject teachers work with students to develop organisation skills as well as exposure to the many different aspects of a secondary curriculum. By the time the students reach Year 12, their personalities and interests are as varied as are the programs they undertake - VCE, VCAL and preparing them for life beyond SJC.
One of the most exciting developments for the College has been the acquisition of part of Western Heights College in Minerva Road, which will become our Year 9 campus from 2014. A working party of enthusiastic staff have been developing and planning towards this new campus for several years. They will continue to work towards providing an engaging, rigorous curriculum that encompasses the aims and structures that have been set in place.
2012 saw an increase in the integration of digital technologies used within the curriculum. In 2013 all students will be using their own laptops which will lead to an even more extensive use of digital technologies as software and text material continues to be developed, including the use of electronic diaries in Year 10-12. The increased use of email and the internet has allowed the school to implement the Parent Access Module (PAM) which allows parents to access their son’s attendance and other information. Next year, this will include individual assessment reports and results. In 2013 the Australian Curriculum will be implemented in four curriculum domains – English, Mathematics, Science and History. This curriculum sets out the core knowledge and understanding for all Australian students. It also identifies the important cross curricular priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Islander histories and cultures; Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia; Sustainability, as well as general capabilities.
Due to our increasing indigenous enrolments and the importance of indigenous perspectives in our curriculum, the Catholic Education Office appointed Lisa Couzens as our Koorie Education Worker. Lisa is a proud Gunditjmara woman who has grown up in the Geelong area. She is placed in our school two days a week and works with our students and staff. As part of the national Becoming Asia Literate Grant, our LOTE teachers have continued to implement initiatives that promote Asian languages and cultures including bilingual movie projects in junior year levels and online conferencing. The opportunities in our classroom and beyond enable our students to strive for excellence. Extracurricular programs enhance what is happening in the classroom. From participation in ACC competitions to indigenous community visits; from subjects such as Gentleman, Start Your Engines to Music Performance; from Literature to The Patch,, our students have thee opportunity to experience a urriculum. rich and rewarding curriculum.
“The opportunities are endless. From participation in ACC competitions to indigenous community visits; from subjects such as Gentleman, Start your engines to Music Performance; from Literature to The Patch, our students have the opportunity to experience a rich and rewarding curriculum.” - Michelle Brodrick
Michelle Brodrick - Director of Curriculum
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“The charism of Edmund Rice challenges us to live the Gospel in our own community in our own time.” - John Stephensen Edmund Rice has a famous quote that points us to the growth that he discovered within himself and his followers as they searched to serve those within his own community: “Were we to know the merit and value of only going from one street to another to serve a neighbour for the love of God, we should prize it more than silver and gold.” - Edmund Rice
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Mission In 2011 Edmund Rice Education Australia released an updated charter for Catholic Schools. The charter identifies the four cultural characteristics: Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education, Inclusive Community and Justice and Solidarity that form our identity as a part of a nationwide family of schools that strive for the best for our students. It is a culture that has existed since Edmund opened his first school in 1802 and it challenges us to live the Gospel in our own community in our own time. Edmund gave his life to the service of the poor “quay kids” of Waterford and transformed their lives by providing them with food, clothing and of course an education. The goal that Edmund had for his community was to witness his students and staff reaching their full potential as God had planned for them. St Joseph’s has continued to live this legacy. In the classroom our students were provided with the newly implemented units of work written by the staff of the RE Faculty. Through dedication and hard work the RE curriculum continues to grow into an engaging and vibrant program that allows our students to engage in their own spiritual journey. Father Herman Licayan from Meredith Parish has continued his work as co-chaplain to the College. Father Herman blesses us with his friendly and approachable nature and engages the students with his meaningful homilies and masses. He has provided classes with the opportunity to be involved in a meaningful and challenging celebration of the Eucharist. Our community gathered to celebrate the Easter season with a liturgy that centred on the aboriginal Stations of the Cross. The staff and students were led through the suffering of Jesus through the lens of aboriginal spirituality and culture. It was meaningful, poignant and touched on the themes of the suffering that was endured by Jesus and by his family and friends as they witnessed his persecution. The ceremony contained haunting and reflective music provided by Yirrmal Marika, Dion Wunungmurra and Raven Marika. Samaritan House is a new initiative that developed as a combined effort from the aid agencies of Geelong. It provides crisis accommodation and opportunities for homeless men in the Geelong Region with the aim of empowering its guests with dignity, self-respect and confidence. Our staff were willing volunteers for the project. They shared meals, art and music with the guests and were genuinely touched by the stories of
the men that stay overnight at the centre. On Friday mornings during term, the students helped with the St Thomas Aquinas, Norlane Breakfast Program. This is a joint initiative of the school and St Vincent De Paul as a way of ensuring the young children receive the “brain food” that is necessary to be successful in the classroom. It also provides the opportunity to come together daily to share a meal. The Refugee Tutoring Program each Monday afternoon and saw a devoted team of student and staff volunteers working with refugee children from our area. During the winter school holidays we also hosted a holiday program for 95 refugee children from Geelong. The children played games, made costumes, and participated in craft and drama activities. It was a joy to see the them interacting with each other and with our students. Many of the staff who attended brought their own children to join in the fun as well. The refugee children are from countries where justice does not come to all. Many have spent time in refugee camps and their parents have arrived in Geelong to escape oppression and to give their children an education and a future in a country that does not discriminate on the bounds of race, religion and culture. Our College is remarkable due to the generosity of the staff and students. We have a reputation as a great fund raising community as we offer financial support to various aid agencies and overseas programs. Investments during our community service programs are not a financial ones but an investment of our most valuable asset - our time. Edmund Rice looked into his own community to seek out the oppressed, isolated and those who were denied an education. He formed relationships with the children in his area and invested time in their education as a way of empowering them and their families. The same story is told in our modern times when we witness members of our community making a huge difference to so many of the lives of the marginalised in our own community. We often think that those we serve are the ones who gain the most from this type of experience. However, seeing the changes as the boys discover something about themselves as they lose the stereotypes of others is where the real value comes from. John Stephensen, Vicki Mills, John Harmon & Jo Hart – 2012 Mission Team
Community Service St Joseph’s students and staff have once again answered the call in 2012 through the commitment they have made to Community Service. In the three years since the year level programs began, openness towards participating in service and seeking out the marginalised in our community have become embodied in who we are as Catholics at the College. The benefit of this attitude developing in all our staff and students is that there is just as much service going on outside of Religious Education programs as there is inside – and this is just as it should be. So while the year level programs of visiting aged-care residents and working with primary school students continues – other programs have been developed and supported by staff in many other areas of the College including VCAL and Ad Alta programs. This year, as their Community Service, the Year 7s have learnt about the work of Vinnies and the example set by St Vincent de Paul. They have heard from Colin, the manager of the Fyans Street Vinnies Shop about the work that is funded through the shops and the needs of local families that Vinnies aims to meet. They have worked together as a year level to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal, gather clothing and blankets for the homeless and needy. At the same time, about 20 Year 7 students participated in the Winter Sleepout at St Joseph’s – raising further valuable funds for Vinnies – and getting involved in community service such as at the St Thomas Aquinas Breakfast program. In a similar vein,Year 8 students developed an understanding of the work of the Geelong Food Relief Centre. David Manning came in to demonstrate to the students how the centre works in providing relief for 8000 families in the Geelong area. Students busily supported the Geelong Food Relief Centre Toucan Appeal by collecting nonperishable foods and putting on a lunch time BBQ for students raising further funds for the Appeals.
Appeal football match at Skilled Stadium. A number of Year 11 boys assisted at the Vermont Campus of Northern Bay College for their Junior Athletics day and were highly regarded for the level of assistance they provided. Numerous staff have been involved in Community Service throughout the year, volunteering to take students to Refugee Tutoring, St Thomas Aquinas Breakfast program, Breakfast at Christchurch, Refugee Holiday Program and accompanying classes on their service programs. This year they have also volunteered at Samaritan House. Staff, teaching and non-teaching, all look forward to participating in the Staff Community Service Day which is held at the end of each year. Many thanks need to be extended to our local organisations who partner with us for all these activities. I receive many letters each year expressing thanks for way the boys work with their students, clients, residents, staff and volunteers. Our students are always courteous and helpful. At the same time, they gain so much understanding through their experiences of how different other people’s lives are compared to their own and of how much more difficult life can be. They realise that they can make a difference to a person’s life just by spending time with them. They come to understand that it doesn’t take much to make a difference in this world but that it is not always an easy thing to do. Jo Hart - Deputy Director of Mission
“Our students are always courteous and helpful. At the same time, they gain so much understanding through their experiences of how different other people’s lives are compared to their own and of how much more difficult life can be.They realise that they can make a difference to a person’s life just by spending time with them.” - Jo Hart
Each year we receive numerous requests for assistance and we help where we can. During May, a number of students and staff supported Give Where You Live by shaking tins at the May Day
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Indigenous Partnerships “The College has forged relationships with communities that have allowed our staff and students to be changed by their experiences. They have learnt of an ancient culture that has a been a part of our country’s landscape for tens of thousands of years.” - John Stephensen
For the past four years our College has continued to examine how the perspectives and culture of indigenous Australia are experienced by the members of our community. Throughout the year we have recognised significant days with celebration, prayer and ceremony such as Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and Close the Gap Day. Our indigenous students have also continued to share their culture during whole school assemblies and celebrations. The gifts that they bring to our community continue to change the landscape and fabric of our College. During activities week all Year 11 Students were involved in Community Service. During this time twelve Year 11 students travelled to the Northern Territory to participate in an immersion trip to Darwin and the Tiwi Islands. The trip was an initiative of our Cross Cultural Coordinator, Lauren Flint. Lauren worked tirelessly in the preparation and coordination before and during the trip and ensured that the boys had a positive and rewarding experience. Lauren has spent many years teaching in the Northern Territory and if not for her reputation and relationship with the staff and students of the schools that we visited the trip would not have been the success that it was. This form of respect can only be gained through having an authentic personal relationship with the staff, students and families in the communities that we visited. Brock Close from Year 11 shared his thoughts on the trip during a Senior School Assembly. “On the first Saturday we were involved in our first community engagement program.We ran a sports carnival for the kids in the Nguiu community for 2 and a half days.Throughout the nearly 3 days, we had an incredible experience interacting with all the energetic and enthusiastic local kids.They were all so happy, open to share stories and eager to learn more about us. When we arrived back in Darwin we were involved in serving food at morning and night at the homeless shelters.This, for most of us, was a highlight of our stay. Listening to their stories and understanding the challenges that they face in their lives. During our time in Tiwi and Darwin we were asked to interact and share a bit about ourselves and explain our
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lives in comparison to those that we had met.We chatted with the homeless of Darwin and shared stories about our experiences while also listening to theirs. Before the trip I was worried that I wouldn’t really be able to converse or interact with those that I would meet. I knew I could but I had never been in the position to.The trip was incredible in giving me the confidence and an open mind when interacting with the homeless and the less fortunate kids of the Nguiu community.” Our relationship with St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon continued to grow when five indigenous students visited us staying with Year 9 families and spending time in the classroom, learning about local indigenous culture and visiting Melbourne to visit the MCG and a game of Australian Rules Football at Etihad Stadium. Mark Turner and Tania Willard supervised ten of our students on the return trip to Yeppoon early in Term 4. The boys were immersed into the community of St Brendan’s and learnt much about aboriginal and Torres Strait culture from their hosts. The highlight for all involved was witnessing the Torres Strait Dance Group perform and being invited to join in the dance with them. In Term 3 twelve Year 10 students were accompanied by Jonathan Holt, Jo Hart and Mark Flanders to the Naiuyu Community, Daly River in the Northern Territory. The group were welcomed and initiated into the community on arrival. They spent their time learning about and collecting traditional “bushtucker” and hunting food for the evening meals. Their time was also spent listening to the stories of the dreamtime and the importance of the link for aboriginal people and their land. The program of indigenous immersions offered to the students provides a learning experience that cannot be expressed in a traditional classroom. The College has forged relationships with communities that have allowed our staff and students to be changed by their experiences. They have learnt of an ancient culture that has been a part of our country’s landscape for tens of thousands of years. They have also learnt of the contemporary issues that our country faces as we continue our pathway towards mutual respect, understanding and reconciliation. John Stephensen - Director of Mission Close the Gap day
VCAL Some of the significant partnerships made by VCAL students this year were with the Cancer Council of Victoria, RSPCA, Scope and Samaritan House. In addition to fundraising and participating in education programs run by the various organisations, many primary school visits were conducted. The Year 12 students worked closely with personal trainer and mentor Stoofa. We thank him for the invaluable contribution he made to our Personal Development Skills program. Each Friday the boys went to work. The Structured Workplace Learning placement gives students the opportunity to enhance skills development, apply practical industry knowledge and meet units of competency for their VCAL studies. Many students have secured apprenticeships through their work placements, making this a vital component of SJC’s VCAL studies. We are very grateful for the employers who have hosted a VCAL student throughout this year. VCAL is a pathway into apprenticeships, traineeships, work and further study at TAFE. On behalf of all your teachers throughout your years at SJC we wish the Year 12 VCAL students the best of luck as they embark on their future endeavours. As for the Year 11 boys, we cannot wait to continue preparing you for life after Joeys in 2013. Thank you to the VCAL teachers and all College staff who have gone beyond the call of duty in their care of the students and for curriculum development and support. So many staff members contribute to the delivery of our applied learning program, ensuring the boys are looked after and their educational needs are being met. Thank you.
GIRLS NIGHT IN On 31 October, the Year 11 VCAL boys hosted a ‘Girls Night In’ to raise money for women’s cancers. The night was an overwhelming success with over $12,000 being raised. Over 120 attendees were witness to the end result of months of hard work and planning undertaken by the students, their parents and the VCAL staff. Our guest speaker Sophie O’Halloran from the Victorian Cancer Council told the audience that last year’s ‘Girls Night In’ was the first all boys’ event in Australia and had become folklore. Last year’s ‘Girls Night In’ event of $2500 had seemed insurmountable until the generous spirit of the local community emerged, inundating the cause with donations. The VCAL boys wish to thank everybody that helped to make the night an overwhelming success. Monika Ercoli
“VCAL is a pathway into apprenticeships, traineeships, work and further study at TAFE. On behalf of all your teachers throughout your years at SJC we wish the Year 12 VCAL students the best of luck as they embark on their future endeavours.” - Leah Irving & Tom Trupkovic
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Careers “So who, or what, enables young people to make a particular career choice in today’s times? Who has a say in whether a student becomes an engineer, a bricklayer, a musician or an architect, or something else? How can we help students to prepare for life and work beyond school?” - Karen Shum
“So what are you going to do when you leave school?” This is a question often asked. It might seem a simple one, but in fact is quite the opposite. The act of choosing a career path itself is an extraordinary achievement; it is a coming of age for youth. It is often challenging and to some quite burdensome. There are students who are quite sure of exactly what career they wish to pursue. Yet, some students worry that they may make the wrong choice. Others feel pressure because they really don’t know what they want to do yet.
Hospitality, Trades, Commerce, the Fitness Industry, Architecture, Nuclear Science and Music. The College also welcomed special industry guest presenters from Victorian Racing. The presenters included a track rider from Moody Racing.Victorian Racing provided a careers presentation to all Year 10 students outlining the many rewarding job opportunities and careers available in this industry both within this region and across the world.
WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK The Work Experience week was held during the week of 30 April - 4 May. Over 250 students from The careers program at St Joseph’s College forms Year 10 descended upon workplaces in Geelong and one part of a holistic approach to the education the greater region, and further afield in Melbourne. and personal development of the students at the Work places included VCAT, the Victorian Police, College. Every student’s career pathway will be different; however all are equally important. Students Customs, the Courts, many primary and secondary schools, universities, retail stores, manufacturing and are supported in a variety of ways. They are able engineering industries, building and construction, to access careers advice, guidance and counselling. Melbourne Football Club, the Falcons, graphic Every student will be provided with a number designers and the media industries, GORCC, local of opportunities to engage in careers programs, including work experience, as well as class activities, and state government offices, the retail sector, law and architectural firms and many more. Parents and old excursions and events. This support also extends Collegians also offered some work experience places. to the parents and guardians of students who are invited to the College to attend information evenings Without the support of local and regional businesses, families and the ‘old boys’ network, the work as well as to meet with the Careers Coordinator. experience program would not be viable. To everyone As part of the St Joseph’s College community, we who supported the Year 10 students with work all play a part in ‘enabling’ students to make career experience placements, a big thank you.Your ongoing choices in what is today a challenging and complex support provides the boys with a very important work place. It is the student who will, and should, have the say over which career path they will follow. career development opportunity that will help them to make informed decisions about their future. Work Yet ultimately, it is us all, the teachers, the staff, the experience also affords students with the occasion families, friends and community who will help our to learn more about themselves and how others students to be prepared for life and work beyond see them. The feedback from employers is vital to school. this process and is appreciated by teachers, parents CAREERS WEEK and students. Once again, the students represented Careers week at the College aims to get students the College well; it was fantastic to read so much thinking about their future career pathways. During constructive and positive feedback. Well done boys! Careers week, students were prompted to begin DEFENCE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP preparing for their future pathway at school and to Year 12 student, Taylor Meesen was awarded think about decisions that they will need to make that will shape their future. Planning a career pathway the Defence Technical Scholarship for a second consecutive year. This is a highly contested award can involve students choosing specific subjects for with over 2000 applicants in Victoria alone. Taylor has particular courses of study or further training, or continued his pursuit of a career in the Australian perhaps through learning more about a career from Defence Forces, having recently been accepted somebody already employed in a particular area for entry to the Army. He will begin his training at of interest. This year, students were able to attend Kapooka early in the New Year. Good luck Taylor! two presentations from 13 career industry areas. These included aviation, CFA, Police, Ambulance, ICT, Karen Shum - Careers Coordinator
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VET With over 200 students undertaking a VET (Vocational Education and Training) certificate or School Based Apprenticeship in 2012 at St Joseph’s, I wondered what I had gotten myself into when I took up the position of VET Coordinator in May. Having had experience in Group Training in my previous role where my main focus was dealing with apprenticeships and traineeships, I soon realised that my experience would allow me to gain an easier understanding of the VET system at St Joseph’s and how relevant and beneficial it is to current students studies. Here at St Joseph’s we acknowledge that not every student learns in the same way and this is why we offer VET certificates as part of our curriculum. There are over 20 VET courses on offer at St Joseph’s that are delivered across Geelong on either a Monday or Wednesday afternoon. These courses range from general trades such as Building and Construction to more specialist areas such as Equine Studies. Some VET certificates allow students the opportunity to have a “work placement”. The placement is held for one day a week or in the holidays. I have found these placements very beneficial for the boys as it allows them to apply their skills learnt in the “Real World” and also helps the boys to become more “Job Ready” for their future pathways after St Joseph’s.
to gain credit towards their VCE or VCAL. Our boys are currently participating in School based Apprenticeships ranging from Information Technology to Plumbing. School Based Apprenticeships are really beneficial to the boys as it allows them to be paid whilst they are studying. I have really noticed that the boys who have completed a VET certificate or School Based Apprenticeship here at St Joseph’s are highly sought after by local employers when they finish their schooling. They have a great reputation for being well presented and hardworking and this is a real credit to them. My role as the VET Coordinator although challenging at times is very rewarding. To be a part of the boys’ personal development and seeing them so enthusiastic and dedicated towards their studies is really satisfying. It is a great feeling to know that what I do is helping others. Jarrod Gore - VET Coordinator
“My role as the VET Coordinator although challenging at times is very rewarding. To be a part of the boy’s personal development and seeing them so enthusiastic and dedicated towards their studies is really satisfying. It is a great feeling to know that what I do is helping others.” – Jarrod Gore
I have found VET is a great way to engage our boys in learning as it provides a more fun and hands on approach. Being in an adult learning environment allows each boy to take responsibility for their own studies and teaches them the importance of hard work. As the VET Coordinator I also look after the current 25 School Based Apprentices/Trainees that attend St Joseph’s. These boys undertake a Certificate III level Nationally Recognised qualification whilst attending school. The boys are able to use this qualification
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“We learnt a wide range of skills from drilling, sawing, soldering, connecting wires to the lamp so it will light up, history on lighting, working with metals, alloys, Perspex, polypropylene, problem solving, people skills and also how to do 3D drawings, Isometric drawings, perspective drawings. Over all it was a great semester and a great way to spend it.With our lamps being sold and also our lamps being sold for kids in need.” - Jacob Connoley
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Ad Alta Challenge This year in Ad Alta the boys were a mixed lot with some of the students very keen to pursue a career in the construction industry, others in the hospitality and some simply a little confused and seeking insight into the work force in general. The boys also had the opportunity to complete a VCE subject Industry and Enterprise. They developed great skills and knowledge in this area and have complied a very impressive resume for themselves. Included in the resume are certificates in “safe@work” modules, Level 1 first Aid, Hospitality certificates in Safe Food Handling and a Level 1 Barista certificate. The boys have developed their skills on the coffee machine and the “VcafA” coffee shop is booming with the VCAL boys assistance. The year started quickly with work experience and the boys responded well leaping into the task with energy and enthusiasm. Some of the students found it more challenging than others and took a while to settle down to what real work is, others enjoyed it and were surprised to discover the pay was very healthy and appreciated! The students also participated in a year’s course with Food Technology. They discovered how to cook a wide variety of meals with great flair. Perhaps more importantly, they learnt safe food handling and how to cook nutritious budget meals instead of buying fast food. I would like to thank Leanne Rivett for her endless patience and help she has given to the boys Another highlight I think has probably been the Community Based Religious Education program. The boys were involved with the Geelong Food Bank (packing and labelling goods), Primary school assistants and later in the year formed a real friendship with a group of teenage refugees. The boys were challenged and responded well to each of the situations. I congratulate all of them on their maturity and enthusiasm. Mr John Stephenson has been a sensational resource and help in all things community based and I believe the boys have learnt a lot from the experiences he made available to them.
The boys have displayed over the year a real growth in maturity and shown themselves to be capable more than ever to enter the workforce or to continue their studies here at St Joseph’s. The year has been challenging to us all, teachers and students alike but I genuinely feel that we are have all learnt a lot from each other and the experience of being part of Ad Alta 2012. Lastly I would like to thank Lisa and Leonie our wonderful teacher aids who make my work so much easier. Simon Cahir - Ad Alta Challenge Coordinator In our Ad Alta School Based Applied Learning we made L.E.D lamps made from new and recycled materials. In the weeks before making our lamp we researched the history of lights and lamps and who created the first lamp. While we were making it, all of us were feeling stressed and under the pump as some of our designs were very technical and we had to do a lot of brainstorming and problem solving if our lamp will even work out. After all our planning was done and we had a clear vision on what we were going to make, it was so much fun and we really enjoyed coming to our classes. The last weeks of our lamps were very exciting as the final product was coming together and we started to make a standee to present our designs. After we had finished them, we were all over the moon with how great they looked. We got to display them in the office foyer. All of this led to some teachers liking our design and they wanted to purchase them off us, so we all sat down and everyone decided on whether we wanted to sell them or not. We all decided that we wanted to sell them, then another opportunity arose where we could donate them to the St Joseph’s Care group and pretty much everyone said yes apart from the boys who had sold them. Jacob Connoley - Year 10
Arts Faculty YEAR 7 ART & DESIGN This semester in art our class experienced a whole range of units. For the first half of Term 3 we learned about drawing and the different ways we could use a pencil to create shades. We did 3 portraits of different objects and at the end of the unit we did a self-portrait. We then started our unit on colour. We first started with a colour wheel and worked with tint and tones of the three primary colours: red, blue and yellow. We then completed our own Picasso style portrait. Next we created a clay gargoyle. I really enjoyed all these different units and I learned different skills that I can take with me for the rest of my life. Nathan Kerger -Year 7
Ned Gude - Year 8 ARTS FACULTY 2012 The Arts have been in existence for as long as human civilisation. They play a central role in the identities and cultural practices of all peoples. They are perhaps one of the defining elements of humanity for, as George Bernard Shaw wrote, “the Arts are the window to the soul.” Throughout 2012, the arts faculty have continued to energise the school environment. The arts have given the students opportunities to connect with both their world and to other possible imaginative worlds, thus creating meaning and order for themselves from the huge mass of information and sensations they are inundated with constantly. Our arts faculty, which is comprised of the subject areas, art, visual communication, media, drama and music, have continued to work collaboratively, with a focus on extending student experience in a range of mediums and activities. I would like to sincerely thank the arts faculty staff. They have worked tirelessly to help the students achieve results they are proud of. Regular after This semester in art, we worked on clay models. We school and lunchtime classes are held in both the were inspired by different mythical creatures such as performing arts and the visual arts, highlighting the gnomes, elves and serpents. Our class was fascinated commitment of our team. Many senior students by mythical creatures and self-portraits. We did three regularly took advantage of the opportunity to very different self-portraits. Starting off with our extend their studio experience or practice. The final very normal, very ordinary faces and then we moved folios in the visual arts are indicative of the level of on to a very different kind of artwork inspired by commitment and it should be highlighted that all arts teachers are involved in the development of the Year Brett Whitley, which was crazy and different. The last self-portrait was also very different in its own way 12 group, from Year 7 through to Year 12. and we were influenced by Pablo Picasso’s Weeping This year we have continued to focus on improving Woman. During the 4th Term we will be working on student literacy within the arts. Integrating changes the fine art of printmaking including line and texture into the curriculum in order to improve learning and we are all looking forward to the rest. outcomes in the arts theory. Harry Bateman & Christian Davis - Year 7 We hope you enjoy this small insight into the Arts faculty in these pages of Virtus. Anne Condon - Arts Coordinator Brandon Skegro - Year 7 William Jones - Year 7
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Art “I highly recommend Studio Arts to any student who enjoys art, as you will create great things you never thought you could. ” - Luke Rush Year 10
WELCOME TO THE THIRD DIMENSION This semester I undertook the subject “Welcome to the Third Dimension”. The subject includes all things 3D. We have learnt about famous artists and sculptures and then tried to recreate their brilliance. We have learned many new skills and used many different materials, such as making mod-rock masks and sculpting clay dragons. I really enjoyed this subject because it is relaxed and really stress free. Mrs Adams is a really good teacher, she’s helpful and gives us free-range when it comes to artistic inspiration. I would recommend this subject to an anybody looking to do art in pathways. Kim Lizmore - Year 9
INTRODU INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO ARTS 10 Introduction to Studio Arts explores different units of art, such as mixed media, photography, including photograms ph and photomontage, printmaking aand painting.
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Paul Feola- Year 11 Studio Arts YEAR 11 STUDIO ARTS Studio Arts has given us the opportunity this year to explore a wide range of different art mediums including photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and painting. We have taken the design process and applied it in ways to create a wide variety of outcomes. As we developed our own personal styles, our final creations started to take shape. The sense of freedom and individuality that studio arts gives to students has led to its growing popularity. As you are provided with the core technical skills of art and the design process, you’re given the freedom to work with projects in your own way, adding to the appeal of the subject. Mitchell Hoare - Year 11
I enjoyed the freedom that Studio Arts gives you. Each unit is different to the others and allows you to create an artwork based on whatever subject matter you wish to choose. My favourite unit was the photogram, this was because it was something I had never done before and I loved using the darkroom and trialing different mediums. I highly recommend Studio Arts to any student who enjoys art, as you will create great things you never thought you could. Luke Rush - Year 10
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“Fish Finger” Nathan Clark - Year 8 YEAR 12 STUDIO ARTS This year in Unit 3 and 4 Studio Arts, we spent Semester 1 planning and developing our ideas while in Semester 2 we brought the ideas to life. Our folio was based around exploring a central theme or idea of our own choice through media experimentations, while documenting our trials in a visual diary – Semester 2 mostly focused around the production and presentation of our finals, the freedom of choice we were given in terms of where we could take our final artworks was probably the most enjoyable part of Year 12 Studio Arts. We also studied the Appropriation of Artworks and looked at the artistic lives of Fred Williams and Eugene von Guerard in detail. By visiting numerous galleries and exhibitions, we gained a greater appreciation of exhibitions and how galleries function. Conservation and preservation of artworks was also part of the curriculum. I thoroughly enjoyed this year as studio arts is one of the few subjects where you really are only limited by the extent of your imagination, and I’d definitely recommend the subject to anyone that is willing to put in the effort all year round. The freedom we had to develop and extend our ideas resulted in many exceptional artworks. Joshua Bushby - Year 12
The passion and skills developed in Year 11 are transferred into Year 12 Units 3 & 4, where students are given the opportunity to select, study and create art in a media that will motivate them and that best suits their skills. Unit 3 presents students with the challenge to research their chosen media and experiment with new and different techniques and aesthetics can be applied to communicate our ideas. As we develop our own unique artworks, we are exposed to historical and contemporary artists, where their skill, ideas and meaning give us an insight into the diverse world of art and also influence our own creations. Unit 4 required us to take the potential directions developed in Unit 3, as well as our ideas and further refine them to create an impressive folio of artworks. As the presentation of our own artworks was in mind, we visited both public and commercial galleries, which exposed us to the presentation of other artists, and the processes of presenting, conserving and preserving art. Studio Arts encourages students to develop their passions and express themselves in their own unique way, through hands on learning we are presented with the opportunity to create our own work, which one-day may become a part of the history that inspired us. Jackson Davies – Year 12
“Through hands on learning we are presented with the opportunity to create our own work, which one-day may become a part of the history that inspired us. ” - Jackson Davies Year 12
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“Visual communication is a fantastic subject for every creative mind.We cover areas such as architecture, marketing and industrial design.Through the use of various media and computer programs you can develop your skills and increase your knowledge. The working environment is far different to any class as it is relaxed and every person gets the opportunity to do well through encouraging class mates and teachers. Express yourself and let your mind of the leash!” Marcus Verdichizzi Year 11 Julian GrantYear 12
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Charles Purdy - Year 10 PRODUCTION DESIGN & PROMOTIONS This year in Product Design and Promotions, one of the tasks was to plan, design and create a chocolate box. We learnt about the elements and principles of design and the design process for making a product. While in the process of creating the chocolate box, we learnt how to use design programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I have gained a stronger imagination, including thinking of ideas from scratch, by completing this task. The thing I most enjoyed about this topic was creating the chocolate box and assembling it at the end, making it look professional. I have enjoyed this year’s Production Design and Promotions and have learnt many new skills during this topic. Alex Fama - Year 8 DESIGNING & MAKING In this subject, we have thought up a new clothing company. We had to make a logo, swing tag and now we are making t-shirts. I have learned about the design elements and design principles. In this subject, I have learnt to draw better and it has also made it a lot easier to think of ideas. I have also learned how to use computer programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. This subject is really good because we learn a lot, but we can draw and do fun stuff, too. Liam Dixon - Year 9
FOLIO PRESENTATION Folio Presentation is an introduction into VCE Visual Communication Design. The subject provides a solid understanding of the essential skills required for Vis Com. This semester we have designed and created scale models of a café, which tested our skills of model making and creating folios. Creating the menu stands became more challenging in the necessary skills needed to be more detailed and precise and working with a rage of materials we had not previously encountered. Folio presentation allows for creative and innovative ideas to be expressed through design for a given client. Charles Purdy - Year 10 DRAWING & DESIGNING Drawing and Designing has equipped us with the skills that are needed in the design industry today, we have learned drawing methods that include isometric, orthogonal and perspective. We have been given the skills to be able to create house designs to scale and then bring our designs to life in the model making topic. We also completed perspective drawing where we let our creative side go and create city scapes with fictional characters or got to create the interior space of the houses we designed earlier in the term. We also got to create our isometric cube and our orthogonal chocolate bar. I have thoroughly enjoyed this subject and would recommend it to others. Riley Sherman - Year 10 YEAR 12 VISUAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN Vis Com this year was a real test, challenging our time management and prioritising skills. It encompassed a vast generation of ideas leading into refinements of our final productions, which entailed our innovative designs. Overall,Vis Com was a struggle and I found it hard to balance other subjects but it was well worth it in the end. It gave me a good heads up as to the skills that university requires in the future. Ben Ryan - Year 12
Photography & Media INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY Some of us came into this photography class thinking that to take a good photo you needed a fancy, expensive camera. However by doing introduction to photography we learnt that many factors contribute to making a good photo, such as the art elements and principles. We developed our knowledge of the art elements and principles and also some components that go into taking a good photo, such as the rule of thirds and aesthetic qualities, as well as manipulating photos on Adobe Photoshop. We learned to use both digital and SLR cameras to capture our photos. Introduction to photography has been a great choice in subject selection and has been very enjoyable for all. Kalin Chambers & Nicholas Eibl - Year 9 In photography this year we have learned numerous new skills and techniques for taking photographs and refining them to develop the best images possible. We are given a brief before heading out to take photographs. By recording the process in our folio we develop visual analysis skills through annotating and we also develop skills in Adobe Photoshop as we use it to make slight adjustments to improve the quality of the photographs we present. The best thing about this subject would definitely be going outdoors and having the opportunity to take photos while we learn about art. Conner Jervies – Year 10 MEDIA Media is great because you do a lot of interesting things like making short films. Not only filming but even editing your own short film too. I suggest boys choose Media if they love learning about movies. Dylan Todisco - Year 9 Media is a great subject to study because it allows you to practice in the Visual Arts. It also teaches you lots of terminology which is used to analyse films. Media is a great stepping stone if you want to get into the business of directing films or editing them. Darcy Barker - Year 9
THE GREATS & THE COPIES Media is a great subject to choose if you have any interest in, well, Media! In this subject we watched variations of films (in all genres) that have been remade into new films. After analysing these movies we did our own filming and editing where we remade a favourite movie scene of our choice. It’s a great subject. Jayden Gage & Jordan Vecoli - Year 10 YEAR 11 MEDIA I had a great time in Media this year, learning about how characters are skilfully created for films, about the business side of Australian Media Organisations and about all the great new media technology available to us. We went on an excursion to the waterfront to shoot a TV ad in the style of the Delfin ads you see on TV, which was a challenging and rewarding experience for our crew. I’ve loved every minute of Media this year and can’t wait for next year. Mark Walker - Year 11 YEAR 12 MEDIA Within semester one, media students were provided the opportunity to attend ‘Top Screens’, a VCE media film festival held at ACMI. We were able to witness the fantastic films created by the top media students from 2011. A big thank you to Ms Humphris and Mr Schlank who gave us the opportunity to gain some inspiration for our own media products for the following few months. As a result of the trip to Top Screen, the excitement to begin our SAT’s was never more present. The initial stages of our production design with differing ideas would soon see many finished products at last. Ranging from films, to radio, to print media, the comprehensive stage of the year finally concluded, after months of planning and producing. Last minute adjustments were made, but for the majority a huge effort. A massive thanks to Year 12 Media teacher Ms Humphris for your incredible knowledge and huge support throughout the year. The end results will no doubt reflect the effort we have put in this year. Nick Cooper - Year 12
“Media is a great subject. I had the opportunity to watch some great Thriller Genre films including ‘ Strangers on a Train’, ‘JAWS’ and ‘Phone Booth’.We analysed them and discovered why we love Thriller films so much.Then we got to create our own short film. Everyone loves Media because it’s creative and fun. ” - Patrick West “A change to the media study design for 2012 also brought about the need for a contemporary approach to the way St Joseph’s would attempt to set themselves apart from the rest of Year 12 media students in Victoria.” - Nick Cooper
Ben Jurica - Year 11 NGV Excursion to “Top Arts”
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Year 12 Visual Communication
Joshua Bushby - Year 12 Studio Arts
Connor Rawson - Year 12 Studio Arts
Chris Tran - Unit 4 Visual Communication & Design
Julian Grant - Unit 3 Visual Communication & Design
Luke Sciberras - Year 12 Studio Arts
Liam Sims - Year 12
Justin Estcourt - Year 12
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Billy Boothroyd - Year 12
Jacob Bunn - Unit 4 Visual Communication & Design
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Felix Price - Year 12
Lachlan Crowe - Year 12 Studio Art
Matthew Richards - Year 12
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Jackson Davies - Year 12
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Music “I wish to congratulate all our fine musicians who continue to excel in their music. Sincere thanks to all the music staff and tutors who provide endless support and direction to our ‘budding’ students.” - Frank De Rosso
St Joseph’s College Music Department has had a very active and productive year with a variety of activities involving many students in ensemble and solo performances. One of the highlights of the year was when 59 boys and staff participated in a Music Tour of Brisbane staying at the Brisbane Holiday Village. The boys performed in a workshop and concert at St Dympna’s, a large primary school with an impressive hall and equally impressive music program. Our Senior and Intermediate Concert Bands and Vocal Ensemble workshopped with students from St Laurence in the afternoon and performed a great concert in the evening. The Stage Band, combined Senior and Intermediate Concert Band,Vocal Ensemble and the Barbershop Group all performed in the Jazz Competition in the Brisbane Mall. The Vocal Ensemble won division two of the choral section. Another highlight was at Marist College Ashgrove for a combined concert with their music students. The boys were great ambassadors for St Joseph’s College. Their performances, uniform and behaviour and willingness to help each other were first rate. The Edstock Competition was one of the highlights of Edmund Rice Day. Eight bands competed and the standard this year was exceptional. The winners were ‘Ledfoot’, a group of year 12 students comprising Justin Estcourt, Mike Illioski, Andre Losi and Jordan O’Brien. The four ACC workshop days involved students travelling to Melbourne to participate in Vocal, Jazz, Intermediate and Rock Band workshops at St Bernard’s, Parade, Whitefriars and CBC St Kilda. The three Soiree Concerts were well attended by parents and showcased students undertaking studies in woodwind, cello, piano and percussion. Thank you to the tutors who encouraged the students to participate in these very worthwhile events. The school Production, ‘Parade’ was a very busy time for all and involved an en enthusiastic group of musicians from St Joseph’s an and Sacred Heart College who performed in the orches orchestra and on stage under the expert direction of Mr Da David Gallaher. The vocal solos and ensemble work in tthe production was of an exceptional standard. Al All students committed themselves to many hours of rehearsals throughout two terms. Also thanks to Mr John Shawcross and
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Mr Michael Wilding for their endless support and encouragement to the instrumentalists and singers. The Vocal Ensemble with its director Mr David Gallaher, performed at a number of school functions as well as at the Samaritan House Fundraiser Concert and two Citizenship Ceremonies for the Geelong City Council. Mr Shawcross was their accompanist. The AMEB exams were undertaken by 24 students in saxophone, trumpet, euphonium, double bass, cello, piano, flute, percussion, clarinet and theory. Congratulations to all students but in particular to Lachlan Brown and James Dooley who achieved honours in 8th Grade Saxophone. The Intermediate Band, Junior Band Academy and Stage Band performed at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod in Ballarat. A feature was the Combined Catholic Colleges Concert Band consisting of students from St Joseph’s Senior Band as well as students from Clonard and Sacred Heart Colleges. All bands performed very well with the Senior and Intermediate Bands receiving Highly commended awards placing them in the top end of some very strong fields. The annual Talent Quest showcased a range of exciting acts and proved a difficult task for the two judges. ANNUAL TALENT QUEST WINNERS Junior Solo Section Eamon Dooley (8E) Oboe Junior Group Waadhi Conole (8E) Oscar Senftleben (8B) ‘Trumpet Duo’ Junior Encouragement David Motorniak (8F) Clarinet Senior Solo Section Cameron Jerebek (12D) Clarinet Senior Group Section Liam Brennan (12E) Lachlan Brown (12E) Luke Reeves (12C) Tom Attard (12B) ‘Altitude’ Senior Encouragement Michael Monea (11B) Guitar
Music ROCK BAND ‘ALTITUDE’ Year 12 students Lachlan Brown, Luke Reeves, Liam Brennan and Tom Attard had a very successful year winning the State wide Grand Final of the Freeza Push Start Battle of the Bands in Melbourne as well as the K Rock Battle of the Bands at the Barwon Club in Geelong. Their single Ba De Da received considerable airplay on K Rock and the boys performed at the Queenscliff Music Festival. GEELONG CATHOLIC DEANERY CONCERT organised by Mrs Maureen Zampatti, the concert showcased a number of St Joseph’s music students as well as prominent local performers. All involved gave generously of their time and talent to assist in raising funds for the Samaritan House Project which provides shelter for the homeless in the Geelong region. MUSIC AROUND SJC Three guest artists performed for all of our Year 7 students, providing an insight into the world of music. ‘Bold as Brass’ (Brass Quartet), Kim Cunio (World Music) and Marianne Black (vocal) provided interactive performances that entertained our boys immensely. Instrumental Tuition numbers have grown this year with 120 students learning brass, woodwind, guitar, percussion, piano, cello, theory and voice with visiting tutors. Thanks to all our visiting 16 tutors who teach and inspire our students to excel in their chosen instrument. Year 7 Junior Band Academy has been a great asset to the music program at St Joseph’s, providing intense tuition in a tutorial and band ensemble setting. This program is very important in that it provides a strong base for our Intermediate and Senior bands. The Academy performed at the Mother’s Day Mass,Year 7 Information Evening and went on a local tour of Primary Schools in Geelong. The Academy rehearses from 3.30 to 5pm on Wednesdays under the direction of Mrs Amy Young and assisted by Mr Gallaher, Mr Wilding, Mr Shawcross, Mrs Gionis and Mrs O’Keeffe.
year combined with the Senior Band for a winning performance at the Geelong Show. This band enables the students to develop their skills in readiness to join the Senior Band. The St Joseph’s Guitar Ensemble is a group of talented boys who share a passion for music and the guitar. They rehearse once a week under the direction of Mr Zoran Bilogrevic and perform a wide selection of music ranging from classical to jazz and contemporary rock and performed at Costa Hall for the Years 7-10 Awards Night. The Stage Band consisting of 20 students, rehearse once a week with Mr John Shawcross as director. One of their highlight performances for the year was at the Geelong Business Leaders Forum at Cunningham Pier. Towards the end of the year they were busy preparing for a return to the Mount Gambier Generations in Jazz Festival in 2013. The Percussion Ensemble rehearsed during lunchtime throughout Semester One under the direction of Mrs Wyana O’Keeffe. This has proven to be a valuable program assisting the boys in their reading and performing skills required in the various Concert Bands. The Barber Shop Group under the direction of Mr Patrick McDonald performed at the Samaritan House fund raiser concert, Brisbane Tour and the Ensemble concert held in the PAC early in the year. The Royal Geelong Show Schools Band Competition, Solo Night and a performance by the RAAF Band were music activities that took place towards the end of the year. Finally, our school bands and all Year 7 students were showcased in music items at the Annual Awards Night. I wish to congratulate all our fine musicians who continue to excel in their music. Sincere thanks to all the music staff and tutors who provide endless support and direction to our budding musicians. Mr Frank De Rosso - Director of Music Curriculum
The Intermediate Band under the direction of Mr Michael Wilding rehearsed at lunchtime and towards the end of the
QLD BAND TOUR TALENT QUEST WINNERS “THE 56’s” Back: Cameron Jerabek, Liam Brennan, James Dooley Front: Lachlan Brown, Thomas Attard Staff: Mr Ric Brodrick
GUITAR ENSEMBLE L-R: Alexander Perdrisat, Brodie Davis, Sebastian Rawson, Jack Brodrick, Jesse Melnik, Jye Bates Staff: Mr Zoran Bilogrevic (absent)
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JUNIOR BAND ACADEMY Back Row: Jake Corliss, Joseph Kavenagh, Raymond Emma-Nnopu, Dean-Paolo Adante, Gurbeny Mangar, Tomas Azzopardi, Thomas Veitch, Liam Jelley, Joseph McGivern, Jermaine Bonnici, Patrick Consedine, Mackenzie Buchanan Third Row: Connor Morrison, Dominic Van Slageren, Keaun Anwari, Henry Bateman, William Morrison, Samuel Buckley, Adrian Vodopic, Michael Hussell, Peter Delac, James Bowers Second Row:Ethan Belleville, Sean Doherty, William Coventry, Finbar Kinna, Sanden Breust, Jack Keating, Benjamin Semmler, Zachary Rushbrook, Denzel Rabino, Jack Canny Front Row: Hugh McMahon, Conor Bromley, Rory Crosbie Staff: Ms Amy Young, Mr David Gallaher, Ms Angela Gionis, Mr John Shawcross, Mr Michael Wilding
INTERMEDIATE BAND Back Row: Patrick Consedine, Joshua Gulli, Jack Brittain, Thomas Senftleben, Jack Parrot, Jonathan Dulce, Gurbeny Mangar, Antoine Saleh, Waadi Conole, Matthew Oyang Middle Row: Joseph Giacomazzo, Finbar Kinna, Jack Gaspari, David Motorniak, Oscar Senftleben, Darby McEvoy, Nathan Gillespie, Eamon Dooley, Conor Bromley Front Row: Diarmuid O’Reilly, Sebastian McDougall, Patrick Carroll, James Doherty, Kyle van Galen, Austin Mesoga, Jack Francis, William Conway Staff: Mr David Gallaher, Mr Michael Wilding, Mr John Shawcross BARBERSHOP GROUP L-R: Charles McIntyre, Darcy Carroll, Thomas Attard, Connor Rawson, Lachlan Brown Staff: Mr Patrick McDonald
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SENIOR BAND Back Row: William Conway, Jeremy King, Thomas Attard, Thomas Graham, James Dooley, Christopher Napper, Thomas Bourke Middle Row: Adam Lloyd, Matthew Reivers, Matthew Gordon, Jed Duke, Karl Senftleben, Diarmuid O’Reilly, Benjamin Kenworthy, Lachlan Brown, Matthew Oyang Front Row: Nicholas Ng, Michael-Patrick Hehir, Oscar Senftleben, Callum McDonald, Joshua Davies, Waadhi Conole, Ryan Bentley Staff: Mr David Gallaher, Mr John Shawcross, Mr Michael Wilding STAGE BAND Back Row: Jeremy King, James Dooley, Ryan Bentley, Thomas Graham, Thomas Attard Middle Row: Christopher Napper, William Conway, Lachlan Brown Front Row: Nicholas Ng, Michael-Patrick Hehir, Benjamin Kenworthy, Waadhi Conole, Liam Maiden, Liam Brennan Staff: Mr David Gallaher, Mr John Shawcross
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Back Row: Christopher Napper, Ryan Bentley, Thomas Graham, Darcy Carroll, David Van Etten, Charles McIntyre Middle Row: Karl Senftleben, Jesse Simpson, Nicholas Conway, Connor Rawson, Trent Inturrisi Front Row: Patrick Carroll, Benjamin Cazaly, Thomas Howell, Darcy Barker, Eamon Dooley, Nicholas Ng Staff: Mr David Gallaher, Mr John Shawcross
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“I saw Parade last night. It’s very different from previous productions; based on a true story, it’s very sophisticated and the many issues raised have contemporary relevance. I was much moved, the performance was seamless, the music is beautiful and the whole show a great credit to all involved. It’s something the whole College can be very proud of. For a school production, I think it’s brilliant!” - Claire Brown Deputy Principal
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St Joseph’s College Geelong Production 2012
This year our school production was the musical Ryan Bentley as Parade. This production is a powerful, dramatic Britt Craig exploration of a true story based on the life of Leo Frank. We presented the performance at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 31 May - 2 June. As a production team we really enjoyed the challenge of delivering this production as we believed it was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience a contemporary musical that demanded wonderful expressive singing and character acting. Also it offered the chance to our cast, crew and orchestra to be part of a production that was serious and thought provoking. As you can see the results were something to be very proud of. Thank you to everyone involved. Janine McLean on behalf of the production team SJC received 6 nominations in the Victoria Music Theatre Guild Awards for our production of Parade. There were 40 musical productions from across the state of Victoria in the running and to receive nominations in all categories bar one is a public recognition of what we already know – we have some amazing talent in our midst! The nominations are: • Junior Production of the Year • Director of a Junior Production - Janine McLean • Musical Director - David Gallaher • Lead Male - Connor Rawson • Lead Female - Georgia Nicholls • Support Male - Ryan Bentley
Trent Inturrisi as Jim Conley
Thomas Attard as Newt Lee
Thomas Graham as Tom Watson
We are also the recipients of an Excellence Award, the focus to be revealed prior to the Awards night. To receive such recognition from the Guild is an acknowledgement of all contributors to the production team. So well done to everyone involved! Maureen Zampatti
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Parade “‘It was an amazing piece of theatre!!! The script and score itself blew me away- as did such mature performances from the entire cast. I particularly loved how it was staged using the moving rostra - visually amazing!” - Stacey Carmichael Dance & Drama Teacher Sacred Heart College
Liam Headland as Frankie Epps and India Ney as Mary Phagan
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Humanities “From History to Geography to Commerce, students have been able to become involved in tasks that allow them to develop skills in critical thinking, concept analysis, communication and creativity. ” - Michelle Bishop
I would like to introduce myself as the Humanities Domain Leader for 2012. Humanities this year has seen some exciting and dynamic learning experiences at all levels. The following student comments and articles from teachers, highlight the incredibly diverse range of learning opportunities offered to students through the Humanities programs in the various subject areas. From History to Geography to Commerce, students have been able to become involved in tasks that allow them to develop skills in critical thinking, concept analysis, communication and creativity.
YEAR 11 MOCK COURT COMPETITION Eight students represented St Joseph’s College proudly in the Geelong Law Association Mock Court competition. Congratulations to Thomas Howell, Chris Napper, Callum Robertson, Ryan Bentley, Aryan Puri, Jakeb Fair, Nick Rushbrook and Michael Kennedy-James who won both rounds and progressed to the grand final. Callum Robertson was awarded the Ryan Draper Memorial Award for the best speaker across the competition.
Michelle Bishop - Humanities Coordinator
YEAR 9 & 10 20TH CENTURY HISTORY As part of our History course all the students were asked to enter The Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC prize.
VCE LEGAL STUDIES Students enrolled in Unit 1 and 2 legal studies have participated in a dynamic and engaging course. Legal Studies students spent time observing the operation and proceedings of the Geelong Magistrates’ Court with cases involving driving offences, drunkenness and theft. Students had the opportunity to meet and talk with offenders, whose behaviour warranted a custodial sentence at Barwon Prison. Guest speakers to visit the classroom included Local MP Ian Tresize and detective, Robert Sodomaco. These speakers gave extraordinary insights into the work of parliamentarians and the police respectively.
Michelle Cameron
The 2012-13 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize competition was open to all Year 9 and 10 students to win an overseas study tour to Gallipoli or the Western Front, held in the 2013 Term 1 school holidays. The cost of the study tour includes airfares, meals and accommodation and is fully met by the Victorian Government. Students submitted entries that addressed the following: To what extent is the ANZAC spirit relevant to life in Australia today? What can it teach us about the Australia we want for the future?
Robust debate in Federal parliament was streamed live into the classroom as part of enhancing student understanding of the law making process. Students developed their own digital interactive posters for their study of sport and the law.
Students were asked to refer to examples of the ANZAC spirit from Australia’s involvement in wars and conflicts from Gallipoli through to the present day, and relate those experiences to positive values and activities in everyday life.
In examining the superior courts within the Victorian hierarchy, students visited the Melbourne County Court. They were addressed by the sitting Justice and able to view first hand a civil trial involving negligence being heard before a judge and jury.
Students were encouraged to source material from interviews, experiences of friends or relatives, media resources and individual research. We wish all the boys success with their entries and hope theirs is selected as one of the lucky ten. John Monagle
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English MACBETH I liked the Macbeth play because they didn’t go completely by the words. They put comedy into it they made one of the witches a monkey, it was good for them to do this so the play didn’t drag on and the audience got to keep interest. I also like how well they knew their lines, I didn’t hear them fumble a word once. Also how confident they were in front of a crowd. Patrick Bright Bell Shakespeare Theatre is a company known for their performances throughout the nation, they perform anywhere from Geelong to Perth! We were all looking forward to the performance and we really were not let down. The Macbeth performance that Bell Shakespeare gave us was a great interactive and learning experience! Because Shakespeare can sometimes be a complex text they simplified parts of the play and explained it to the audience in a fun and understanding way. The play was cut down to a short fifty-minute performance and it still was really entertaining. The group of four played us a performance we’ll never forget with minimum props! Although some performers even changed characters throughout the play it was an easily followed and thoroughly enjoyable time. Macbeth is a tragedy but Bell Shakespeare transformed the play into a true comedy, spectacular to watch. I wish Bell Shakespeare Theatre the best of luck in their upcoming performances and hope they continue to surprise school after school with their incredible acting talent. Darcy Bowles-Casemore Bell Shakespeare is a group who travel around Australia performing a handful of William Shakespeare’s many works. The particular performance witnessed was Macbeth. Bell Shakespeare has been performing Macbeth for a long time and have successfully captured the themes, ideas and way it was intended to be performed.
There is no “correct” way to perform any of the Bard’s works because the way they were intended to be performed was never documented. Because of this, when a company performs one of Shakespeare’s great works it is often unique or slightly different from other interpretations. Bell Shakespeare’s interpretation of Macbeth proved to be entertaining and accurate. During the performance, they talked the audience through the scene that just happened or the scene about to be acted. They helped the audience understand the complex dialogue and the sometimes subtle irony or jokes. Bell Shakespeare managed to perform all of the important scenes in Macbeth with only 4 people, accurately portrayed every character and still managed to add their own brand of humour into the performance. All in all, Bell Shakespeare’s performance of Macbeth was masterful, humorous and entertaining. Ben Newman
SURFING
Fun wet awesome and wild. When a wave is found at its best the surfer is really put to the test. While surfing balance is the key, Always be at your best so you can beat all the rest. Always have fun and enjoy the waves. Fast waves, big waves, little waves and slow waves. S is for surfing W is for waves. Waves like tsunamis can be deadly for those in Japan. Waves are strong, fast, wild and wonderful and a great sight to see.
“A group of English classes went and watched a Macbeth play in the PAC by Bell Shakespeare Company. I was astounded that they could remember all the lines in the original Shakespeare language and how they added their own twist on it. It was good how they were able to shorten it but still tell it fully.” - Jayden Gage
Korey McGregor Trinh - Year 7
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English “In our ‘Media and Food’ classes I enjoyed performing a panel discussion like ‘The Gruen Transfer’ where we analysed various food advertisements. It was a great way to do a speaking task because we had our mates beside us.” - Xavier Blackley
MY HERO The hero that I have chosen is my old dad. I have chosen him because of the great qualities, advice and hard work he gives up for the Lang family. In the past two years it has been tough for our family and my father especially because his parents have passed away. They were very sick and dad showed a lot of courage as this was happening. My father is a very hard worker as his father was too. He owns a business and it is very physical work. He is also a substitute teacher. He works during the week and when he works, he works during the day and then through the night. He does all of this so that he can do the things he wants to do. At the moment he is doing it so that we can finish our house, pay all the bills and pay for his kids to go to school. Dad always wants to have his kids live up to their dreams. My dream is to play AFL footy and dad has been there every step of the way. He always comes to my footy matches and tells me what I can do better to improve. That shows me that he is a hero to me. One of his famous sayings is, “To never give up.” I use that quote in my everyday life. Three years ago when we were living in Horsham, Mum and Dad thought about moving to the Geelong area. They sacrificed their jobs and families for their kids to have better opportunities because in Horsham there is nothing. My dad is a true inspiration to me and how if you work hard you’ll get the rewards you deserve. Charlie Lang - Year 7 YEAR 8 MEDIA & FOOD In our ‘Media and Food’ classes I enjoyed performing a panel discussion like ‘The Gruen Transfer’ where we analysed various food advertisements. It was a great way to do a speaking task because we had our mates beside us. I also enjoyed watching ‘Supersize Me’ and learning about the damage fast food can do to our bodies. Over the year I have learnt many new skills and techniques like how to: present orals, how to analyse advertisements and novels, what food companies do to their food, how to write an essay and much more. My English skills have definitely improved this year. Xavier Blackley - Year 8
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YEAR 8 REALITY & FANTASY ENGLISH Reality and Fantasy English presented us with many challenges throughout the year. In the beginning we learnt about constructing an oral presentation based on the pros and cons of reality TV. Secondly, we began studying the reality themed ‘Hunger Games’ and various essay structure skills. After gathering this knowledge we learnt how to apply it to a text response analytical essay. In the second semester we faced a text response on the film “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and we were able to write our own Fantasy short story. The interactive and fun approach to our lessons and activities made English an enjoyable subject throughout the year. Rhys Hegyesi - Year 8
LITTLE KID IN A CANDY STORE Sweet candy Ohhh sweet candy How I love you!!!!!!!!!! Jellybeans, lollypops gob stoppers Candy canes and licorice allsorts Hard, squishy sweet and sour Sweet candy ohhh sweet candy How I love you so very, very much Marshmallows, sour worms, Licorice, snakes and many more that’s how much we love our very lovely candy store Sweet candy! Yum. Lachie Grieg & Max Cook - Year 7
English YEAR 8 FOUNDATION ENGLISH On Tuesday 11 September the Year 8 Foundation class Visited St Thomas Aquinas Primary School in Norlane to read our books to the children. When we were on the bus I felt nervous, scared and a little bit excited because I thought the children were not going to like my book but it turned out to be a very good day and I enjoyed it very much. Overall the day was enjoyable and fun I hope to do it again next time. Joey Giacomazzo - Year 8 YEAR 9 ENGLISH English is a great subject! I have learnt so much this year. I have loved learning about different films and sport stories. English has really helped me connect to what is happening on the outside world. I can’t wait for next year! Daniel Ball - Year 9 In Year 9 English, we have journeyed through the story of a boy who climbed Mt Everest, tackled morally challenging stories, investigated how science affects us and our communities, and followed four boys on their journey through forests and junkyards to explore the world outside of their home town. Benjamin McNamara - Year 9 This year in English we have been looking at different ways to express ourselves through writing. We are developing new ways of writing in detail to keep our writing both unique and exciting. We’ve been looking at new forms of writing and trying to implement them in our essays. Kobi Stojanovski - Year 9 SOME COMMENTS FROM VARIOUS YEAR 9 STUDENTS ON ENGLISH THIS YEAR... In English this year, I have developed my writing skills and my reading skills. Ben Sirolli In English this year, I have enjoyed learning about different sci-fi writers and film makers. Noah Piper
In English this year, I have appreciated the help and support from teachers and students when I have needed it. William White In English this year, I have been challenged by essay writing. I found the book interesting and in some ways it was challenging to find out what was really happening. Michael Vagnoni In English this year, I have enjoyed watching the movie, and some parts of the book were pretty good as well. Frank Modica In English this year, I have improved on my vocab and sentence structure. Michael Pinjuh In English this year, I have created an essay which the teacher has given us. I have also created a script for an assignment. Robert Innes In English this year, I have developed better reading skills and also better writing skills. Joshua Neri In English this year, I have appreciated the movie we watched and the help my teacher has given us. Benjamin Harwood-Van Wegen In English this year, I have created stories about fathers and sons, as well as an essay about the book ‘The Giver’, and if the world in the book was a utopia or a dystopia. Benjamin Cotter In English this year, I have learnt to improve my English in general through essays, to reading and writing. Ashley Gillespie
“In English this year, I have developed and strengthened skills in regards to writing creatively and persuasively to a higher quality. ” - Connor MacKenzie “In English this year, I have learnt about different persuasive writing techniques which is helpful when writing essays, letters to the editor, and other persuasive pieces.” - Riley Nicholson
In English this year, I have improved on my spelling and how to write an essay. Darren Fernandes
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Creative Writing In a Year 11 Religious Education class, students were asked to “create a dramatic narrative that describes fictional events that might have inspired one of the psalms”. Christian Hayes wrote the following piece. PSALM 51 - A CREATIVE STORY A man stood on the top of a mound of sand, looking upon a small town below. Behind lay the desolate plains. A stir of wind sent a cloud of orange sand rushing past his face. The man grit his teeth. In his armour, the heat was nearly unbearable. Adjusting his weight, the man tried to get a better view of the town. His movement caused curved blade attached to his belt, to knock his thigh plate, sending a resonating peal of sound hurtling across the desert. The man dropped to the ground and hid himself amongst the scrawny shrubs struggling to grow. If he was found now, it would all be over. He would have to wait until tonight before he could do anything, so the man lay down and tried to get some rest. The man woke to find the moon high in the clear sky above. The man rose to feet, stretching out the day’s stiffness. Looking upon the town once more, the man searched for any sign of sentries or other guards. The town was a neighbouring village, and the two villages currently were feuding, to the point of war. The village had kidnapped many of the women and children from the man’s village, and were holding them hostage. If all went to plan, the women and children would be rescued, and the village the man now looked upon would be dealt a crippling blow. The man slid down the incline of the desert dune and crept up to the town gate. The man crept up to the military barracks near the western edge of the town. Easing up to a nearby window, the man surveyed the barracks interior. Eight men lay sleeping outside the cell that was holding his town’s women and children. Vaulting through the window, the man prepared to make his move… The first three men were dead before they knew what hit them. They died silently as the man slit each of their throats. The fifth let out a scream when the man’s slice missed, only crazing the side of his neck, though he soon bled to death on the dusty barracks floor. The scream roused the last three men from their sleep, and they quickly rose to fight the intruder. Seeing he was drastically outnumbered, the man looked around for anything that could give him a fighting chance. The man spied a decaying Acacia pillar, supporting the thatch roof above. The man judged that one well-placed kick would see the pillar destroyed, and the roof would cave in, providing good cover and disarray, which the man could use to free the captives and make his escape. The pillar made a sickening crack as the man’s foot broke through it. There was a moment’s silence as the guards watched in awe before the roof collapsed, burying the ground in woven grass. The roof blew up a dust cloud, creating an impenetrable wall of dust, and hiding the man from the guards view. The man seized his chance and unlocked the cell holding the women and children. He could hear the guards fumbling around, and heard a woman scream as she was cut down by one of the guard’s blind swings. Enraged, the man charged into the dust and hacked down the guard with a long slash. The man saw a shadow shift to his right, and charged at it, hewing open the guards shoulder with a thrust. He was searching for the final guard when a figure grabbed his arm from behind. Spinning round, he cut in a wide arc, and dispatched the figure. The figure let out a scream and the man’s eyes opened in shock at the female figure falling to the ground. The dust cleared, and the man fell to the ground sobbing, he picked up the dying woman and held her to his chest. As the life ebbed out of her, the man lamented his actions. “No... please..no...anything but this...God help me...no” stammered the man. The woman looked up at the man, and stroked his face, before slumping to his chest as her life deserted her. 110
The man kissed her forehead and sobbed once more. The man lamented his loss, of all people to kill; he had done the unthinkable, even by accident. The man had felled his wife. For the next two years, the man wandered round the desert in a state of crazed mourning. Unable to face his townsfolk, the man had seen the woman and children to safety, and had then left his village life. The man trudged to the top of a sand dune. The windswept desert extended before his eyes, a gentle breeze blowing up waves of sand towards the horizon. A lone poplar tree rose from the top of the dune, and the man sought its shade from the midday sun. The man sunk to his knees, the guilt of his actions weighing down upon his shoulders. He could no longer bear the guilt of his sins. His life had become empty, his sins haunting him constantly. He pulled out the blade he has used to unwillingly kill his wife, and held it to his neck. His life was no longer worth living. As the man braced to make the cut, a sandstorm suddenly blew up around him, and the blade was blown away from his neck. The sandstorm raged around the man, yet he was untouched. His sword had been blown away and lay just outside his reach. The awestruck man sat frozen, staring into the sand. Just beyond the edge of the storm, a figure hovered, obscured by the wall of sand. “Hey! Who are you?” the man asked, “What you want?!” he cried. The sandstorm subsided as quickly as it had appeared, as if it had merely been a conjuration. The figure, and the sword, was gone. The man fell to his knees and prayed. It was a sign, the man knew it. His life was not over, not yet, he had been given a new purpose. The man trudged into Jerusalem. God had forgiven him, and now he must repay God’s generosity. His pilgrimage to Jerusalem had left him battered, but for the first time in almost three years – since the death of his wife – the man felt he had purpose. The man walked through the huge sandstone portcullis, and turned west down a small street, heading for the bazaar. Along the way, the man came across a small clearing at the intersection of two dusty alleys. Clothes flapped on lines overhead and cast the opening into a dim, colourful shadow. Two men were in the centre of the clearing, fighting each other. As the man crept forward to get a closer look, one of the fighting men pinned his opponent to the ground a pulled a long, thin dagger from his belt. From the edge of the alley, the man saw what was going on a rushed into the fray. As the dagger wielder brought his arm down for the killing blow, the man caught his wrist. The wielder whirled around in surprise, and came face to face with the man. “Relax, friend, I mean you no harm, I just wish to stop you from an act you will live to regret.” The man said to the wielder. The pinned man struggled free and stood up out of the dagger wielder’s reach. “What are you doing?!” Cried the dagger wielder, “Why did you stop me?” he continued. The man smiled. “We are sons of Israel are we not? We must honour the Covenant of the Lord. ‘Thou shalt not kill’?” He asked. The wielder put down his dagger and stood up, brushing himself off. “Why do you say such things, of course we are, but why do you interfere with my quarrels with my neighbour?” he asked. “I, too, have had quarrels with my neighbour” the man answered, “and it ended in sin. The Lord delivered me from the guilt of bloodshed, and I swore I would teach transgressors his ways. This is my purpose in life. I bowed my head in penitence to the Lord. This is the price for my actions, how I must atone for my sins.” The End. Christian Hayes - Year 11
Health & Physical Education 2012 has seen yet another active and healthy year pass by quickly in the Outdoor Education, Health & Physical Education Faculty. Students have been involved in a range of activities from surfing and mountain bike riding to swimming and athletics. The challenge was thrown out to the boys at the beginning of the year them to work on improving their fitness and skills throughout Physical Education classes. The majority of the boys took up this challenge and worked on developing their skills across many different sports. The attitude of the boys to challenge themselves by trying to do their very best in the fitness tests held at the start of terms one and four is evident when boys were improving their scores by 10%, 20% and even 30% in some cases. Boys are encouraged to continue to push themselves and work hard to improve their personal best. Physical Education classes in 2012 saw the junior levels once again participating in a very successful aquatic program in term three that allowed them to develop their swimming skills and for some boys the chance to gain more confidence just being in the water. We are lucky to live in a place surrounded by so many beautiful aquatic environments and therefore, as a faculty, we are committed to working on improving and developing our boy’s swimming skills and water awareness during their education at St Joseph’s. The middle to senior Physical Education practical classes have focused on skill development and improvement in fitness levels through various sports and training programs. Students have been given the opportunity to experience some sports that are seen as lifelong activities such as lawn bowls, croquet and golf. Our desire to provide even more opportunities for the boys to improve their fitness and wellbeing has led to the purchase of new squat cages, dumbbell weights and bar bell sets to add to the already well equipped Adam Bryant Wellness Centre. We have continued to build up the equipment in this centre to a high standard so that it can be utilized in both practical and theoretical Physical Education classes across many year levels.
To support this goal, we took Unit 3 & 4 Physical Education classes to Ballarat University to see and hear from experts in their field in VO2 max testing, fitness testing and nutrition. This was a worthwhile experience for the boys which allowed them to see in a practical setting the theory they had been studying in class. In Outdoor education our boys have again been able to immerse themselves in our surrounding environments to gain a greater understanding and respect of the beauty that surrounds us. From our Pathways electives through to VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies, students have participated in activities such as surfing, ocean kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, snorkelling and downhill snowboarding/skiing. These experiences help boys learn about the importance of our outdoor environments and hopefully give them an appreciation of these areas, something they will carry with them well beyond school. Through their involvement in these activities, many boys have been taken out of their comfort zone and challenged in a way only the outdoors can! Feelings of exhilaration, awe, wonderment and even fear are commonplace in our practical sessions and camps. It’s this experiential learning that not only provides a better understanding of the theoretical components of the course, but offers experiences that help our young men as they go through life. We look forward to another exciting year ahead in 2013; one that will see the introduction of VET Sport and Recreation at St Joseph’s. We would like to thank all our faculty staff for their continued commitment to the physical, health and outdoor education programs at the College and to the students who generally throw themselves head-first with enthusiasm at all we have to offer!
“The challenge was thrown out to the boys at the beginning of the year for students to work on improving their fitness and skills throughout Physical Education classes.The majority of the boys took up this challenge and worked on developing their skills and fitness across many different sports..” - Claire Wrigley & Mark Rayson
Claire Wrigley & Mark Rayson
In VCE theory Physical Education classes we are committed to giving the boys the opportunity to achieve the best results they are capable of achieving.
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LOTE “Starting in Venice and working our way down to Rome, visiting many historic sites and beautiful churches; the leaning tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, and the iconic ride through Venice in a gondola. We had many laughs and an amazing time and we would all agree we would return any day.” - Matthew Potter & Keeghan Doherty
ITALIAN EDUCATIONAL TOUR 2011 On 2 December 2011, 37 eager and excited students and 4 staff from SJC and SHC embarked on a 3 week tour of Italy. The experience began with one week of home stay followed by 2 weeks of visiting amazing places from Venice,Verona, Assisi, and Siena to Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Naples and Padua. There were cooking classes in Florence, gondola rides in Venice and ice skating in Sorrento. Thank you to the families of these students, for their support and thank you to the students who were a pleasure to share this wonderful journey with. Last, but not least, thank you to Mrs Taranto, Miss Costa and Mrs Monea for all their hard work and support. Anna Fazio - LOTE coordinator In December, 37 lucky SJC and SHC students came together to go to ITALY!!!! We left our families and almost 24 hours later landed in Milano, to meet our future exchange families, who would host us for a week. We experienced the Italian life and made many friends as we all discovered our inner Italian. We came together again, a week later, and started our tour in the north. We made a lot of new friends, ate lots of pizza, pasta and gelati and made lots of Italian memories we will carry with us forever. Nathan Cavallo, Michael Monea & Michael Podbury - Year 11 Starting in Venice and working our way down to Rome, visiting many historic sites and beautiful churches; the leaning tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, and the iconic ride through Venice in a gondola. We had many laughs and an amazing time and we would all agree we would return any day. Mathew Potter & Keegan Doherty - Year 12 A group of SJC and SHC students set off to explore Italy. We made a brief stopover in Doha after a 13 hour flight before continuing to Italy. We landed in Milan and were greeted by our host families who we were to spend a week with to experience the Italian way of life, this involved attending school. After the week the group of students reunited and we began our adventure. There were many highlights but the one that stands out was the gondola ride in Venice. Julian Barbagallo & Jesse Travaglini - Year 11
YEAR 10 LOTE CAMP On Thursday 22 August,Year 10 students from St Joseph’s College joined Sacred Heart College at Camp Burnside in Anglesea for the annual LOTE camp. Once settled into their cabins, activities for the camp commenced with a ‘get to know you’ activity where students briefly introduced themselves to a small group. It didn’t take long for the students to realise that they were there to not only socialise, but to learn Italian! To help improve the students’ fluency in Italian a variety of activities were conducted in Italian including bocce, Italian card games and writing postcards in Italian. LOTE camp was both enjoyable and rewarding for teachers and students alike. We look forward to another LOTE camp in 2013. Caterina Giacomazzo SJC TRIP TO CHINA 2012 The 2012 SJC trip to China was, without a doubt, a life-changing experience for me. Eye-opening and adventurous, the China trip broadened my view of not just the world but of my own future as well. The sights we saw were incredible: Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall and the Shaolin Monastery. But I also loved the more subtle, cultural side of the trip; from staying with my host family and going to school in Beijing to traipsing the streets of Kaifeng at night, it was all amazing! China is like another world compared to ours here in Australia and it is a world I hope to return to very soon. Jack Callahan - Year 10 CHINESE INFORMATION DAY AT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY During the year a group of students studying Chinese went to Melbourne University to investigate further where our Chinese as a second language will take us! One of the workshops we participated in was called “Ways of Seeing”. This gave us an outlook into different cultures and their different art forms; we also got to draw some ourselves. What we took away from the day was to keep our minds open about what we should do with our future and really explore and experience other cultures around the world! Thomas Howell - Year 10
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Science FROM THE COORDINATOR 2012 provided many exciting and significant scientific events. These events not only brought the scientific community together but also provided the opportunity to expand the communication that exists between teacher and student. Examples of events include one of the rarest astronomical phenomena, known as the transit of Venus, which occurred on Wednesday 6 June, when Venus passed directly between the Earth and the Sun and can then be seen as a black dot moving across the sun. The next event will occur on 11 December 2117. In September Scientists confirmed the particle discovered months earlier to be that of the Higgs boson. The Higgs boson is thought to be responsible for mass in matter. Around about the same time the Mars rover “Curiosity” discovered round shaped pebbles and gravel near its landing site. The finding represents the first proof that surface water once ran on Mars. All these exciting events that have occurred this year generated dynamic classroom discussions in science classes. These discussion encouraged students to think like scientists by utilising the interrogative pronouns; “what, where, when, why and how” and the scientific method. By thinking like Scientists students begin to raise their own questions about established science, develop a deeper understanding of concepts and empower them to take action that makes a difference in their local community and the world. This was witnessed in the Year 7 introductory unit where students were asked to video themselves through a series of experiments and through an inquiry approach deduce what was the best method to recycle water in a fictional developing country. The principle of science inquiry was further exemplified in our Engineering Unit in a Year 8, where students worked in groups and had to employ the engineering process to design and construct a mouse trap racer. In the Year 9 students employed the inquiry approach and scientific method to prove the
legitimacy of published experiments and advertised consumer products. The Unit was influenced by “Mythbusters”. The week beginning on 13 August, St Joseph’s College celebrated Science Week. Themed “Energy Evolution” and organised by Rebecca Leibhardt and involved all of the science team, the week presented many exciting activities and opportunities for students of all ages to engage in Science. It was amazing to see so many students enjoying the opportunities that were on display. Highlights throughout the week included; the great debate “Nuclear or Not”, energy trivia, CERES energy trailer, paper plane challenge, and curriculum based incursions by CERES and CSIRO. Opportunities arose for year levels to participate in a range of activities. Year 7 leaders participated in the annual Tree Planting Day. The Year 9s participated in CSIRO’s “Wonderstuff” interactive workshop in which students investigate the unique properties of nano-sized materials and future technology. A select group of Year 10s were given the opportunity to attend the Science and Engineering Challenge. Students were pitted against other schools to and were engaged in a series of exciting competitive activities. These activities were designed to demonstrate the varied and practical elements of a career in the science and engineering industries.
“All the exciting events that have occurred this year generated dynamic classroom discussions in science classes. These discussion encouraged students to think like scientists by utilising the interrogative pronouns; “what, where, when, why and how” and the scientific method.” - Ashwin Pillai
Five of our current Year 12 students Thomas Attard, Daniel Brugman, Alexander Crosbie, Adam McBride and Nicholas Ng attended the prestigious National Youth Science Forum in January. The boys lived on campus as a university student and met with a range of scientists and researchers and debated the hottest science and engineering topics. The boys picked up valuable skills to give them the edge in Year 12 and beyond. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank all of our dedicated team members and students for their continued enthusiasm and diligent approach to participating in building our Science curriculum and look forward to an exciting and innovative 2013. Mr Ashwin Pillai - Science Coordinator
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Science “ In preparation for the competition the students designed and made their own bridges at home using the materials provided.They then bought these bridges to school where they were tested. It was a great achievement and privilege to have our bridge up at Scienceworks and tested against other schools bridges.” - Jordan Partington
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MY MOUSE TRAP CAR During the section revolving around energy in science our class was tasked to build a car that used the power of a mousetrap to move it. We spent five classes working to complete our cars and finally tested them. While building our cars, we had to think of different forces and techniques in the building of the car to make it travel the furthest it possibly could. Forces acting on the first design of our mouse trap racer were lack of weight which would result in wheel spin and slow start and to counteract the measure, we placed wheels with the most grip on the back. We attempted to use a wind-up mechanism using cotton reels and string latched to the mouse trap so as it was released, the sting would be pulled by the mouse trap and rotate the wheels as it unravelled. We decided on the gripped wheels on the back to reduce spin at the launch and the less gripped for the front to reduce drag. When the mouse trap is released, it goes from being elastic potential energy to kinetic mechanical energy via the movement of the mouse trap and it pulling the string and unravelling it. The spring can be used as potential energy. When it is pushed down and then released, energy was stored while it was pushed and held down causing it to become potential energy. When it was released, the energy pushed itself out and became kinetic energy. Our technique of using a wind-up car was a failure. The car failed to move at all, it may have even backtracked a little. I believe the main flaw in the car was the technique used to make it move. Also, the string used to slingshot the car was not strongly secured to the reel so as it unwound, the string may have got loose or possibly tangled. If we were to make the car again, the first improvement would be to redesign the whole structure on which the car moved. By adding a bit of weight to the car, the car would roll further as the gravity is pushing the car in the direction of where the car is moving, so a small amount of weight will help propel the car. Patrick Zulumovski - Year 8
NATIONAL TREE DAY This year for National Tree Day, students from St Joseph’s College, Clonard College and Sacred Heart College teamed up with students from Whittington Primary School, Greening Australia, Alcoa of Australia, and Friends of the Bellarine Rail trail to plant 1500 trees, shrubs, and grasses in Whittington. First, the Year 7 student leaders and VCE Unit 2 Environmental Science students assisted Whittington Primary School to plant 700 plants in the parkland adjacent to the school. Our students enjoyed working with an enthusiastic bunch of primary school kids. At our second location for the day (the Bellarine Rail Trail near Coppards Road), students planted a further 800 trees, shrubs and grasses. Adam Morrissey BRIDGE BUILDING COMPETITION On 8 August the annual Aurecon Bridge Building competition was held at Scienceworks museum in Melbourne. Gabriel Rule, Jake Williamson and Jordan Partington accompanied by Mr Adam Morrissey travelled up to compete. The bridge building competition requires the skills of engineering and planning, using only eight lengths of 580mm plywood, eight lengths of 330mm plywood, five meters of string, a cardboard tube and one tube of quick dry araldite. In preparation for the competition the students designed and made their own bridges at home using the materials provided. They then bought these bridges to school where they were tested. It was a great achievement and privilege to have our bridge up at Scienceworks and tested against other schools bridges, unfortunately the St Joseph’s bridge only held 13kg, which isn’t so good, but next year we will be back and we will have a bridge to win with. The Bridge Building Competition is a true challenge, it has inspired me to have another go again next year and I recommend it for everyone to try. Jordan Partington - Year 8
Science NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has changed me. It has changed my perception of the world, of leadership and of science. It is an experience that I wholeheartedly endorse and which I believe benefits all those who attend. I first heard of the NYSF early last year, after a presentation at a school assembly. Intrigued by the past students’ description of the program, on a whim I decided to apply, believing that against the nation’s elite I would have no chance in gaining a position. I was one of 5 students (Thomas Attard, Daniel Brugman, Adam McBride and Nicholas Ng were the other four) from the Geelong region to be accepted. I attended Session A of the NYSF program, which is based at the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra. The NYSF is run for Year 11 students moving into Year 12 with an interest in science. It is dedicated to exposing students to science and engineering and provides an invaluable insight into the different pathways science can take you. For the duration of the NYSF, participants are placed into ‘Interest Groups’, these are groups of around 14-16, where you are placed according to your preferences in science. I was placed in Darwin, the animal and plant biology group, and was exposed to a multitude of sciences related to these fields, from ichthyology (the study of fish) to soil chemistry. Over the course of those two weeks at ANU, we visited university facilities (these included the forestry, zoology and plant biology departments) and also visited sites a little further afield, including a visit to the Australian National Wildlife Collection in Canberra. The NYSF has left an indelible mark on me. Most importantly it has shown me that I do want a career in the sciences. It has also given me experiences and friendships that I will cherish for all my life. It has helped to increase my self confidence through activities such as the mock job interviews (in which we write a resume and apply to our first imaginary job, and then have to defend these qualifications in front of a panel of experts), through speeches we had to present and also through the multiple activities run by the student staff, tailored to bring some of the shyer participants (which included me)
out of their shells. The NYSF was an invaluable experience that I will take with me all through my life and I would definitely recommend the program to all those who have the opportunity to apply. Alexander Crosbie - Year 12 THE PATCH
The Patch is an initiative that began in 2009. The idea of is simple; give the boys a chance to develop their understanding of science theory by engaging them in an authentic project outside of the ‘standard’ school laboratory setting.The boys maintain an ongoing Blog for their veggie patch which follows their achievements and progress during the year.The following are some excerpts from the boys this year: I have learnt this week in Applied Science that I like the patch. I have enjoyed the people and the teachers and the patch is good. I hope to grow a lot of foooood! Alex Javni - Year 9
“Hey all my name is Harry and my partner is Chris P. At the moment we are in charge of the Brassicas. So we a growing broccoli, rainbow chard, baby cabbage, calabrese broccoli, spinach and lettuce.” - Harrison Draper
Well I have learnt a few things this week like the type of gardening tools, the different types of seeds and vegetables, pretty much the basics of gardening but we didn’t learn a whole heap since it’s only the 1st week of Year 9 Applied Science. The best part of Applied Science so far was probably our scavenger hunt and I hope we do really cool stuff that we don’t do in general Science. Thomas Sesar - Year 9 I have learnt how to use many tools in the proper way like how to use a three pronged cultivator and shovels and also how to grow heaps of veggies. John Fisher - Year 9 I am learning at the Patch how to plant vegetables so I can grow my own vegetables. At the patch we are put into a group of 4 boys. We have a garden to look after, I work with Dion, Paddy and Marcus. Raven Marika - Year 10 Check out the Patch Blog online!
http://thepatch.global2.vic.edu.au/
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Food Technology “Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 competed in a fierce battle for bragging rights, to claim the title of “best cook” in their year level and score points for representing their house. The boys performed brilliantly on the day” - Cassandra Coogan Marko Frkovic Panna Cotta
GOLD! The famous cry heard throughout Australian history and more recently at the 2012 Olympic Games. Food Technology at St Joseph’s had plenty of winners in this Olympic year with some golden results too! Our annual Pathways Inter-house Cookery Competition was held in term 3 with gold medals up for grabs. Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 competed in a fierce battle for bragging rights, to claim the title of “best cook” in their year level and score points for representing their house. The boys performed brilliantly on the day and our esteemed judges Brennan Houghton (Year 11) and Sean Edmondstone (staff member) awarded the following results: Year 10 1st Tuan Tran (Foley) 2nd Josh Davies (Butler) Year 9 1st Kim Lizmore (Brophy) 2nd Michael McAuliffe (Foley) 3rd Riley Walter (Butler) 4th Conor McKinnon (Jordan) Year 8 1st JJules 1st u es Tekin (Jordan) ul 2nd Wade Wa McSparron (Foley) 3rd dN ed Reeves (Brophy) Ned 4th P atr Blain (Butler) Patrick
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Thank you to our judges for their expertise and congratulations to all boys who participated in this year’s competition. Other golden moments were experienced by students, including Harrison Gist (Year 12) who exhibited his amazing folio at the 2012 Top Designs Season of Excellence at the Melbourne Museum. Harrison was invited to display his organic food themed folio as an inspiring and creative approach to utilising organic produce. Year 12 VCAL students also finished first, in a special weekly senior class, to assist boys in developing meal preparation skills before leaving school in Term 3. Finally, we farewelled our longest ever serving Food Tech staff member in Maree Blomeley, after 12 years working as our kitchen assistant here at SJC. Thank you to Maree for all her hard work and dedication to her duties over these many years. Best wishes to Maree for the future on behalf of the many staff and students she has worked with at SJC. A big thank you also, to our Food Technology staff, Julie McDonald, Suzanne Walsh, Leanne Rivett, Nicole Lucas and Karen Guerra for their valuable assistance in 2012. Happy cooking! Cassandra Coogan - Technology (Materials) Coordinator
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Information Technology 3D printout of a car designed in CAD
Computer generated worlds by Callan Shalders
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / CAD / DIGITAL STILLS 2012 has seen the introduction of a new pathways subject “Multimedia - Computer Generated Worlds”. Students learn to use “Cinema 4D” software to create animated, fully-rendered 3D objects which can then be merged into video. This will give students more creative diversity if they wish to continue with multimedia in Years 11 and 12. The purchase of 3D-printers for our CAD and Engineering departments have allowed students to draw and print a variety of custom-made plastic objects to suit their needs. Mr George Tomadin - ICT / Systems Coordinator INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING Just over 2 years ago, I started a little project in my Introduction to Software and Programming class. My goal was to design and develop a small piece of software that can accurately determine and estimate the flight path of a trajectory (Specifically a small rocket). I then spent the next year developing the software for the simulator. At that point I had a functional program that behaved somewhat cooperatively. Next step was to implement the physics side of things into the program. This was most definitely the most difficult part of the project. Converting complex formulae into Visual Basic. Net programming language was certainly a struggle. Approximately six months later, I had a semi-functional Alpha build of the program. After difficulties getting past the Alpha build, I decided to recreate the program from scratch. Three weeks later, I had a program that somehow worked as intended. One month further down the track, my program was noticed by a University lecturer in the United States who was running a private competition for programmers. He then suggested I enter the program. Reluctantly, I entered the competition, not expecting any results. A few months later, I was notified by a phone call in the early hours of the morning from an excited American man informing me that I had won. I had unknowingly won a Young Programmer Award in regards to a small piece of code I originally started as a class project. Adam Lloyd - Year 10
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“This year in CAD we were introduced to the school’s new 3D printer, this allowed us to create designs on the computers and have a physical object before the end of the class.” - Adam Lloyd “Game Design and Development teaches you how to develop fun and innovative games that push your creativity.” - Dominic Alvaro “Introduction to Software and Programming is an interesting and entertaining introduction to the programming world.” - Brad Mogic
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Systems Engineering Remote control lawn mower
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Once again as the Year 12 students present their final pieces of work, it never fails to amaze me how ingenious some of the boys are. This year’s products include a pneumatic hand, remote control mower unit, hover craft, autonomous search and rescue vehicle, quad copter and a pneumatic “nerf” gun, just to mention a few. Over the year’s a number of the past Systems Engineering students have called in to say hello and it is always interesting to hear how their interest in pulling things apart and putting them together again has led them into careers in various engineering disciplines or into a range of different trades. Mr Michael Davies - Systems Engineering
Systems Automotive Remote Control cars allow students to fine-tune various components such as suspension, and wheel alignment to see how the car handles, much the same way as it would be done on a full-scale vehicle.
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Systems Robotics in Action Students are given the opportunity to develop their engineering skills by having to produce and program fully autonomous robotic systems using
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Lego Mindstorms.Various dedicated input sensors enable the robots to gather information about their environment and react according to the data gathered.
Design Technology (wood) This year has been a really busy with the development and approval of the schools new Trade Training Centre (TTC). The first sods of soil are set to turn this year and construction to get underway in earnest. This will be a great asset to the school providing new workshops and theory rooms for student with a practical inkling. This facility will not only support those pupils who wish to do a trade based course, but also be a fantastic resource for those student in both VCE and pathways design technology courses. In conjunction with the development of the new building for the TTC the old Woodwork one Workshop will be developed into a designated Materials Machining Workshop. This machine workshop will be updated and refurbished with modern and state of the art machinery that will be much more conducive to supporting and promoting a safe educational & industrial environment for both students and staff. This modern-day equipment will be a fantastic resource and expose the students to how present day technology operates and how wood technology machinery has advanced.
“ The staff in the department have been extremely delighted with the efforts of the students; they have produced work of an outstanding level that has both challenged them, and the teaching staff. � - Paul Melis
With all this new development of facilities and resources, it goes without saying that the Design Technology department has had an extremely active and productive 2012. The staff in the department have been extremely delighted with the efforts of the students; they have produced work of an outstanding level that has both challenged them, and the teaching staff. I personally would like to thank the teachers & assistant staff for their fantastic efforts in supporting the students. We look forward to 2013 and what new developments and challenges the year will bring. Paul Melis - Technology Materials Wood Coordinator
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Educational Learning Support “In education, we are striving not to teach youth to make a living, but to make a life.” - William Allen White (Editor, politician, author and Pulitzer Prize winner)
Our teachings at Educational Learning Support Services is based around developing an environment to allow students to strive for their highest and guide them in reaching their potential and future goals. The Edmund Rice Charter and educational philosophy centres around inclusiveness and respect for all students - irrespective of disability, learning needs or ability. We aim to develop in our classroom a safe, supportive, and respectful academic environment that promotes lifelong learning. Our Educational Learning Support assists students through classroom intervention programs and to develop individual education programs. We endeavour to provide a caring and supportive environment that allows all our students to achieve their full potential as a person of integrity who can take their place within society. Our goals are to: • Offer support within the classroom with individualised programming, or support one on one with individuals work requirements. • Use assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement effective strategies and modifications of work requirements to improve students’ achievement and learning. • Set up a supportive working environment to allow individual students to achieve their potential and recognise their unique gifts. • Prepare each individual to take his place within the community and adapt to the constantly changing world. In 2012 there were 69 students who received funding from the Catholic Education Office through Literacy and Numeracy Special Learning Needs. From this fund we have 16 teacher aides to support our programs. While supporting these students, our team also worked alongside teachers to support other students who did not meet the funding criteria. Our Life Skills program has continued to grow with the guidance of Kylie Pretty. The success of this program has led to ongoing work experience as part of students’ educational program.
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We have continued with the horse riding program, alternative work placement for individual students as part of their education plan and the breakfast club literacy classes; the breakfast club offers a little extra support of Year 7s in the literacy area. Many strategies are taught to develop students’ independence and academic achievements. These classes have modified curriculum content whilst focusing on small group activities and individual programs and assistance. Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to the kindness of the Josephines for their continued financial support and interest in our programs. The money raised this year supported our tutoring for Sudanese and Congolese students. This year we say goodbye to Chris Ricciardi and Ha Hoang as they complete their secondary schooling. In many ways Chris and Ha paved the way in our College for future students with significant disabilities. They were very much part of their peer group who offered openness and acceptance of diversity and difference. A special thank you to the 2012 Year 12 students for being so inclusive. • We recognise and promote the dignity of each individual. • We provide a quality education for the whole person. • We encourage collaborative efforts amongst staff and families to gain responsible and independent individuals. This year Harley Doedee became part of our team. Harley is a past student of St Joseph’s. He was involved in a car accident and as a result, is a double-leg amputee. He works in mentoring some of our students who are at risk of being excluded from our classes due to their behaviour. His story and resilience has given many students insight into adversity and tough roads that can be conquered. Harley’s contribution has been invaluable. Mark Turner - Educational Support Coordinator
Joseph Farewells a Friend Sadly this year the College and friends said farewell to talented artist and fine art sculptor Pauline Clayton. Many of our current College community may not recall Pauline, but has left her legacy at the College with the magnificent St Joseph sculpture that stands at the College entrance.
Sketches of Joseph
Late in 2003 Pauline began working with a small group of Year 8, 9 and 10 students to produce a life sized bronze statue of St Joseph for the College community. The project began with some students in religious education classes sharing their knowledge of St Joseph and their personal images of him. Students then made sketches and small clay models. From these Ms Clayton drew three life sized sketches that were displayed for consideration by students, staff, parents and the broader College community. Once the final selection was made, sculptor and students together began the complex artistic process that eventually produced the impressive statue at the College entrance. In March 2005 the long anticipated project came to fruition when Bishop Mark Coleridge blessed the new sculpture. Pauline and the student group stood proudly at the unveiling along with Old Collegians who were present at the College for its opening day on 3 February 1935. Since that day the statue has stood proudly and witnessed the daily changes of staff and students, it has been a talking point at every College Open Day and will continue to be a fitting tribute not only to St Joseph, but also to the College that bears his name. Sadly, early in October Pauline passed away at home after a courageous fight against cancer. May her art bring joy and be a lasting inspiration to future generations.
Installing the sculpture
Pauline with the work in progress
“Pauline really wanted to find out their idea of who Joseph was, she wanted the boys to ‘own’ and be able to relate to the sculpture, we were most fortunate to be able to visit her at her home where she worked in her studio, as well as the refinery in Collingwood. Pauline was an inspiring artist and dynamic teacher who will be sadly missed. ” - Claire Brown
Welding the sculpture together
Students and Pauline working on clay models
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Roll Call YEAR 7
ADANTE Dean-Paolo AHEARN Jonah ALESIOS Peter ANDREWS Oliver ANTONELLO Michael ANWARI Keaun ARCORACI Ben ARMSTRONG Jackson AZZOPARDI Tomas BAENSCH Thomas BAKKER Jacob BARNETT Lachlan BATEMAN Henry BATES Jye BEATTIE William BELLEVILLE Ethan BENNETT Connor BERTUCCI John BOGACKI Christopher BOLGER Matthew BONGIORNO Michael BONNICI Jermaine BOURKE Thomas BOURKE Darcy BOWERS James BREEN Charles BRENNAN Lachlan BREUST Sanden BRICE Patrick BRITTON Charlie BROGDEN Jack BROMLEY Conor BROOKS Jake BROWN Sebastian BUCHANAN Mackenzie BUCKLEY Samuel BYRON Joshua CACCAMO Jordan CAMMARERE Joshua CANNARD Patrick CANNY Jack CAREW Zachary CARNIE Eamon CASPERSON Nathan CHRISTENSEN Samuel CLIFFORD Lachlan CLISSOLD Joshua COCKERILL Bayley COGAN Rory COLLARD Rhys COLLINS Mitchell CONSEDINE Patrick CONWAY Jackson COOK Jake COOK Maxwell COOPER Darcy CORLISS Jake COSTA Max COVENTRY William CROSBIE Rory CRUCHLEY Callum CUNNINGHAM Patrick CZERKIEWICZ Joshua DARKE Hugh DAVIS Christian DE BONO Liam DEL GIUDICE Christian DELAC Petar DEVINE William DILLON James DOHERTY Sean DOUGLAS Thomas DOWNIE Joel DRAPER Flynn EDDY Max EMMA-NNOPU Chinonso FERRER Joshua FIERKA Patrick FORD Thomas FORSYTH Joshua FOTI Andrew
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FOTI Adrian FRASER Mason GAGLIARDI Anthony GALLAGHER Connor GARIPOLI Joshua GARVEY Mathew GHIN Mathew GILL Jack GRAS Ayden GRAY Joel GREEN Aedan GREIG Lachlan GRIGSBY Jayden GRIMA Mitchell GULLE Michael HAM Brayden HANDLEY David HARRIS Ryan HARRISON Xandar HARTSHORNE Matthew HARVEY Connor HASSETT Joshua HASTE Matthew HIGGINBOTTOM David HILL Lachlan HIRT Joshua HOARE Thomas HOBBS Jackson HODGSON Jack HOLLMER Owen HOVEY Benjamin HUBY Oliver HURLEY-PAUL Jeremy HUSSELL Michael HUYNH Daniel HYDE Sam IMBROGNO Jordan INNIS Bryan IRUDAYARAJ Antoraj JAQUES Bowen JARNEVIC Luke JELLEY Liam JOHNSON Charlie JONES Kyle JONES Lachlan JONES Dylan JONES William JURKOVIC Christopher KAMMERMANN Jack KAVENAGH Joseph KAVENAGH Michael KEATING Jack KELLY Maxwell KELLY Patrick KEOGH Liam KERGER Nathan KINNA Finbar KNEZEVIC Anthony KOCH Xavier KOLOTELO Daniel KOS Jackson KOZINA Justin LANG Charlie LARKINS James LAY Joel LAY Mitch LING Matthew LING Harrison LOUGHNAN Jacob LOUGHNAN Nicholas LUCIGNANI Kristian LYONS Charles MAAS Jack MAHONEY Harrison MANNINGS Ethan MARNELL Brandon MCCORKELL Andrew MCCORMACK Cooper MCCULLOUGH Luke MCDERMOTT Jack MCDONALD Joseph MCEWAN Jye MCGINN Angus MCGIVERN Aiden
MCGIVERN Joseph MCGOUGH Callum MCGREGOR-TRINH Korey MCKINNON Angus MCMAHON Hugh MCMAHON Harry MCNEARNEY Conor MCNEEL Andrew MILANOVIC Kyle MILLIKEN Jake MIRARCHI Thomas MITCHELL Logan MONGELLI Zack MONTEITH Oliver MOORE Riley MORELAND Tristan MORRISON Samuel MORRISON William MORRISON Kaelan MORRISON Connor MORTAROTTI Sebastian NICHOLLS James NICHOLLS Blake NORTON Campbell O’BRIEN-HENDERSON Patrick O’CALLAGHAN Tom O’CONNOR Lucas O’KEEFE Connor OSBORNE Alexander PANTE Lucas PARKE Tazman PATTI Francis PEARCE Harley PELLETIER Kobi PERROTT Austin PETRIE Jordan PILE William PRITCHARD James PURCELL Jack RABINO Denzel RAIMONDO Benjamin REED-SHARRY Daniel RICHARDS Thomas RICHARDS William RICHARDS Max RICHARDSON Cody RIMMER Michael RIVALLAND Nathan ROBERTS Luke ROBERTSON Declan ROBINSON Lachlan ROMANO Matthew ROWE William RUSHBROOK Zachary RYAN Thomas RYAN Harvey SCHENK Callum SEBASTIANI Jai SEMMLER Benjamin SENFTLEBEN Thomas SESAR Jacob SFERCO Jordan SHARP Dalton SHELLEY Benjamin SIMONS Jack SKEGRO Branden SMITH Harrison SMITH Thomas SORAGHAN Thomas SPOORMAKERS Rody STANLEY Robert STOCKS Hugh STOJANOVSKI Jasper STOKES Brandon STONE Aaron STONEHOUSE Liam SWEENEY Aiden TALBOT Jacob TANTANOUVONG Kingston TATAJ Matija THOMAS Benjamin TOMICIC Jayson TOOHEY Fraser
TRAVERS-HUCKER Isaac TREGENZA Jack VALITUTTI Daniel VAN SLAGEREN Dominic VEITCH Thomas VLASNOVIC Mark VODOPIC Adrian WACKETT Dylan WALKER Michael WALTER Zachary WATERS Liam WATKINS Peter WELDON Joshua WHARMBY Mitchell WHELAN Mitchell WHITEHAND Harry WILCOX Nelson WILLIAMS Jesse WILLIAMSON Joshua WILLIGEN Brandon WOOD-SCORPO Miles WRIGHT Liam WRIGLEY Matthew ZEBIC Anthony ZULA Zachary
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ALESIOS Spiros ANDREWS Leyton ARCORACI Johnathon ARMSTRONG William ATTARD Peter AULD Thomas BALDASSO Adrian BALTA Daniel BANNISTER Kyle BARR Zachary BATES Bailey BEATTIE Nicholas BECKWITH Thomas BEEKMANS Lachlan BERNARDO Adam BERTUCCI Phillip BILOGREVIC Timothy BLACK Joshua BLACKLEY Xavier BLACKWELL Connor BLAIN Patrick BLOOD Jack BLYTHE Cohen BOGIOGLOU Jordan BOND Jonathan BOURKE Lochlan BRADY Jayden BRANIFF Thomas BREEN Clancy BRITT James BRITTAIN Jack BROWN Caleb BRUCE Jack BUCKWELL Trent BUCKWELL Alexander CADDY Thomas CALDOW Michael CALLAHAN Michael CANN William CARROLL Patrick CARUSO Rolf CHAMBERS Rhys CHANDLER Bailey CHAPPELL Finn CIUFFETELLI Jason CLARK Nathan CLARKE Hayden CLIFFORD Patrick COLES Sam COLLINS Alistair COLLINS Lachlan CONNOLLY Quentin CONOLE Waadhi COONEY Seamus COPPE Nicholas COUTTS Oscar CRAVEN-BRIGGS Noah
CSOLLE Alexander CUOLAHAN Keegan CURTAIN Xavier DARCY Oliver DEFINA Daniel DEL GIUDICE Antony DEMO James DI RUBBO Gabriele DIAMOND Thomas DIAZ Lachlan DICKSON Thomas DOHERTY James DOOLEY Eamon DOWLING Patrick DRAKE Hamish DUFF Lachlan DULCE Jonathan EDWARDS Darby FAMA Alexander FARLEY Evan FEATHERBY Riley FITZGERALD Thomas FOLEY Thomas FOPIANI Joseph FORSSMAN Zachary FOWLER Lachlan FRANCIS Charles FRANCIS Jack FRANIC Jacob FRASER Cooper FRICHOT Joshua GANINO Ayrton GASPARI Jack GIACOMAZZO Joseph GILLESPIE Nathan GIST Broderick GLATZ Jacob GOLLER William GOUGH Thomas GRAAUWMANS Lochie GRAHAM Matthew GRIFFITHS Hunter GUDASIC Stjepan GUDE Edward GULLE Christopher GULLI Joshua GUY Joshua HAND Harry HANLON Patrick HARPER Samuel HARRIS Ned HARRISON Tarj HAZELMAN Jack HEARD Mackenzie HEATH Lachlan HEGYESI Rhys HENKEL Matthew HENRY Jack HIGGINS Liam HOBBS Rhys HOLROYD Sean HOOBER Frazer HOWE Thomas HUMPHREY Austin HUNGERFORD Max IVERMEE Fletcher JASKA Joshua JENNINGS Sandon JENNINGS Luke JERVIES Jamieson JOKIC Joshua JOLLY Ethan KAMPANS Codey KARPINSKI Adam KARUNARATNE Dineth KEATING Riley KELLY Angus KELLY Samuel KENWORTHY Benjamin KIDD Samuel KISS Darcy KOL Peterson KOLOTELO Joshua KONIDARIS Thomas
Roll Call KOS Jason KRASIC Joshua LAMONT Patrick LARKINS Peter LECCHINO Francesco LUBCKE Adam LUPPINO Spencer LYONS Thomas LYONS Matthew MAIDEN Liam MAKOR Ngor MALONEY Riley MANGAR Gurbeny MASCHIO Thomas MATTHEWS Sam MCCABE Dylan MCCARTIN Charles MCDONALD Vincent MCDONALD William MCDOUGALL Sebastian MCEVOY Darby MCKENZIE Matthew MCLENNAN Logan MCMAHON Angus MCMAHON Joseph MCMAHON Isaac MCMANUS Liam MCSPARRON Wade MEEHAN Connor MESOGA Dennis MEYER Dion MEYER Kyle MORTER Matthew MOTORNIAK David MULLEN Liam MULLINS Benjamin MURACA Jared NOGA Lukasz NOLAN Matthew NOVTA Antonio O’BRIEN Luke O’CALLAGHAN Liam O’DONNELL Joseph OLIVE Jaiden O’NEILL Jack O’REILLY Diarmuid OWEN Jamison OYANG Matthew PAATSCH William PARK Oscar PARKE Cameron PARRELLO William PARROT Jack PARTINGTON Jordan PATTERSON Justin PATTERSON Aidan PAYNE Benjamin PEACHEY Jake PERDRISAT Alexander PERKS John POLLARD Daniel POWER Daniel PUNDIJ James PURDY William QUACH Sam QUINN Jack RABBAT Daniel RANASINGHE Mark REEVES Ned RICE Jack RIDGWAY Samuel ROBINSON Blake ROSO Nelson ROSS Jared ROTIROTI Peter RUPA Isaac RUSH Patrick RYAN Lachlan RYAN Matthew SALEH Antoine SARACI Jake SAUNDERS Thomas SCHILDER Darby SEARLE Hugh
SEARLE Samuel SENFTLEBEN Oscar SERTIC Anthony SHINE Mackenzie SIM Lachlan SIMPSON Samuel SLEEP-DALTON Aadyn SMITH Ryen SMITH Joseph SPENCE Liam SPENCE Daniel STAHL Jackson STARCEVIC Sebastian STAWYSKYJ Daniel STEPHENS Mitchell STEPHENS Ned STEVENS Kurt STOKES Maxwell SUPHAMONGKOL Chad SVALJEK Jared SWEETTEN Byron TASSONE Antonio TEALE Anthony TEKIN Julian THOMPSON Brayden THULBORN Leyton TIDLACKA Jack TUCAK Ben TURNLEY William VAN AREND Jordan VAN DOREN Brock VAN GALEN Kyle VAN SOMEREN Jake VARJU Dennis WALKER Austin WALSH Kieren WALSH Harvey WALTERS Jack WATERHOUSE Jack WEST Reginald WHITLEY Caleb WILKENS Sheldon WILSON-CROSBIE Kayleb WOODHOUSE Kade ZEBIC David ZULUMOVSKI Patrick
YEAR 9
ALESIOS Gerasimos ALLEN Mitchell ANDERSON Eamon ANDERSON Rhys ATKINS Samuel BALL Daniel BARKER Darcy BARLING Darcy BATSON Michael BECKWITH Matthew BEGG Joel BEGONJA Mateo BELLEVILLE Corran BENNETT Darcy BIGGS Bailey BIRD Rylan BIRD Matthew BISINELLA Rene` BONGIORNO Oscar BOSELEY Lachlan BOSELEY James BOURKE Samuel BRAJKOVIC Darcy BRAYSHAW Justis BROWN Thomas BROWN Harrison BROWN Jack BUCKLEY James BUCKLEY Jack BUCOVAZ Samuel BURNS Daniel BUSHBY Jordan BYRON James CACIOLO Lucas CALDOW James CARNIE Patrick
CARTER Zachary CHAMBERS Kalin CHRISTOU Jay CLANCY Liam COCHRANE Alexander COCKERILL Jordan COGAN Liam COIGNET Adrian COLE Zachary CONNOLEY Darcy CONNORS Nicholas CONWAY William COPPE Samuel COTTER Benjamin CROSBIE Ethan CRUCHLEY Cameron DALLI Jay DE AGRELA Joshua DEMETRIOU Anthony DI BLASI Nicholas DI PASQUALE Brandon DILLON Nathan DIXON Liam DIXON Thomas DOEDEE Tom DOSEN William DRAKE Cameron DRAPER Harrison DUNN Bailey EDWARDS Aidan EIBL Nicholas FAMA Michael FATONE Samuel FATONE Ryan FENNELL Kieran FERNANDES Darren FIERKA Mathew FISHER John FITZGERALD Ned FLANAGAN Joshua FORBES Jackson GANGELL Lachlan GASPERIC Jordan GILLESPIE Ashley GOLDSWORTHY Tom GOLDSWORTHY James GOLI Kristopher GRANT Lachlan GRANT Cody GRAVETT Jackson GRECH Cooper HAMES Joshua HAMON Jack HARDIMAN Guy HARDING Michael HARWOOD-VAN WEGEN Benjamin HASTE Samuel HAWKINS Nathan HENRY Taeanu HEUBNER David HOARE Samuel HOCKLEYSAMON Jack HOFFMAN Sam HOGAN Joel HOGAN Alex HOLLMER Riley HOULIHAN Jack HUBBER Angus HULME Lachlan HUMM Riley HURLEY Max HUTCHISON Alex ILIOSKI Anthony IMBROGNO Joseph INNIS Robert JAVNI Alex JAVNI Michael JENNINGS Nelson JONES Levi JURKOVIC Nikola KAMMERMANN Paddy KANELLOS Christian
KAVENAGH Patrick KEATING Nathan KEILLER Lachlyn KELLEHER Patrick KENT Matthew KIDD Thomas KIEBERT Samuel KIRWOOD Jay KRAMER Angus LANG Tom LE CLERC Oliver LEETE James LEIBHARDT Kester LEVAR-SMITH Matthew LINDKVIST Mitchell LITTLE James LITTORE Liam LIZMORE Kim LOCKYER Jackson LODGE Nicholas LOUGHNAN Mitchell LOUGHNAN Joseph LOVE Alex LOVEDAY Joshua LUSCOMBE Marcus LYNCH Jackson LYONS Trae MACKENZIE Connor MCAULIFFE Michael MCCASKILL William MCCROHAN Casey MCDONALD Liam MCDONALD Declan MCDONALD Callum MCINTOSH Billy MCKEEGAN Xavier MCKINNON Conor MCLACHLAN Jackson MCMASTER Brad MCNAMARA Benjamin MCNEEL David MEDVED Dylan MERRIGAN Timothy MIHICINAC Christopher MILLS Nikolas MITCHELL Harrison MODICA Frank MOONIAPAH Veejesh MOORE Benjamin MULLAHY Sean MURPHY Samuel NEAL Jobe NERI Joshua NICHOLS Benjamin NICHOLSON Riley NOORULLAH Zeeshan NURZINSKI Jacob OATES Lewis OATES Liam O’CONNELL John OELDRICH Jackson O’HARA Adam PELLETIER Jasper PERIN Daniel PERKS James PERROTT Nelson PHELAN Christopher PHILP Michael PINJUH Michael PIPER Noah PLUMMER Samuel PURCELL Patrick PURCELL Brandon QUACH Andy RABIE Tristan RECOURT Jackson RICHARDS Jacob ROBERTSON Keegan RULE Gabriel RUPA Jory RYZNER Adam SARCEVIC Filip SCARLETT Jack SELLMAN Brock
SENFTLEBEN Karl SESAR Josip SESAR Thomas SHARP William SIROLLI Benjamin SKRNJUG Brenden SPOLJARIC Evan STACK Sheridan STAHL Nicholas STANKIEWICZ Zachariah STOJANOVSKI Kobi STOKES James STONES Nathan SUTCLIFFE Samuel TEAGUE James THOMPSON Michael THOMSON Xavier THRELFALL Samuel TODISCO Dylan TOH Thomas TOLJ Michael TRACEY Ryan TRAN David TRELOAR Luke VAGNONI Michael VAN GALEN Jacob VEALE Thomas VELLA Sebastian VLAMIS Thomas VLASNOVIC Luke WALKER Thomas WALKER Harry WALTER Riley WEISSE Jamie WEST Patrick WHELAN Sean WHITE William WILKENS Anthony WILKINS Isaac WILLIAMSON Jake WOOLLARD Scott WRAY Jaydin WYDRO Benjamin YU Cheng ZILAVEC Matthew
YEAR 10
AITKEN James AITKEN Robert ALBANESE Adrian ALESIOS Nicholas ALIZZI Matthew ALTIMARI Jordan ALVARO Dominic ARGYROS Billy ATTARD Hugh AUGERINOS Maxwell BALIC Nicholas BALLESTEROS Vincent BALSHAW Curtly BARINI Kim BATSON Eric BAVERSTOCK Ryan BEASLEY Aaron BENTLEY Ryan BERRY Darcy BONIFACIO Lucas BOWLES Nicholas BOWLES-CASEMORE Darcy BRANDIMARTI Nicholas BRASIER Tyson BRICE Darcy BRIGHT Patrick BRITT Anthony BRODRICK Jack BROWN Robert BROWN Kyle BRUGMAN Jack BUAYA Mark BUMBERS Marcus BURRELL Blaine BUTCHER Jake CADDY Darcy CALDOW Matthew
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Roll Call CALLAHAN Jack CALLAN Alexander CAPRA Samuel CAREW Xavier CAREW Daniel CASPERSON Mitchell CAUDULLO Tom CAZALY Benjamin CHISHOLM Aaron CLEARY William CLIFTON Patrick COLLARD Shane CONNOLEY Jacob CONNOLLY Michael CONOLAN Broderick CONWAY Joshua COOK Harrison COOPER James CORMICK Joel CRAVEN Scott CRESTALE Federico CROWE Thomas CUDDY Jack DARKE Angus DAVIES Joshua DAVIS Brodie DEARNALEY Alexander DEFINA Matthew DELA PAZ Mark DEMPSTER Samuel DI CRISTOFORO Jason DI SANTO Matthew DOWD Jarrod DOWD Curtis DRAKE Liam DRIVER Jack DURRAN Che DWYER Liam EDWARDS James ELLIS Dylan FEATHERBY Toby FILITI Jacob FINN Caleb FINNIGAN Jack FLANDERS James FLAVELL Hamish FLINTOFF Joshua FOORD-ENGELSMAN Jake FRANDINA Anthony GAGE Jayden GARIPOLI Aiden GORDON Matthew GREGORIO Daniel GREGORY Jack GRIGSBY Jake GULLI Nathan HAMS Jacob HAND Samuel HANDLEY Samuel HARDIMAN Logan HARMAN Riley HARVEY Ethan HAYES Jack HAYWOOD Jack HEATH Tyler HEHIR Michael-Patrick HELMORE Mitchell HENDERSON Jack HICKEY James HOBBS Tom HOOBER Hamish HOOGSTRA Thomas HOVEY Luke HOVEY Nicholas HOWELL Thomas HUNTLEY-MITCHELL Cody HUYNH Eric HYDE Billy JAVNI Christopher JENSEN Nickolas JERVIES Connor JOHNSON Timothy
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JONES Nicholas KAKOUROS Michael KEENAN Cameron KELLY Parry KENNEDY Jayke KEOGH Thomas KHOUGAZ Michael KISS Brodie KLINGER Matthew KOL Harrison KOLOTELO Joseph KOS Cameron KOZDRA Nicholas KRNDIJA Marko LAMONT Joshua LEAHY Samuel LECCHINO Kyle LIVERMORE Nicholas LLOYD Adam LUBCKE Jarryd LUBCKE Jack LUKACZ Alexander LUNARDELLI Edward MAJSTOROVIC Tommy MCCARTIN Patrick MCCORKELL James MCDONALD James MCDONALD Jordan MCFARLANE Tom MCKINNIS Jordan MCKINNON Declan MCMAHON Damian MCNAY Dean MEEHAN Casey MELNIK Jesse MILANOVIC Matthew MILANOVIC Daniel MILINKOVIC Joel MOGIC Bradley MONAGLE Liam MOORE Samuel MOORE Matthew MUNOZ Nathan MURPHY Nicholas NAPOLI Jordan NAPPER Christopher NEVILLE Timothy NEWELL James NEWMAN Ben NGAWATI Jacob NICHOLSON Jacob NOGA Marcin NORTH Connor NOSS Daniel O’BRIEN Tyler O’SHEA Jayden PAMPLIN Connor PARKE Harrison PATERSON Jack PRYSLAK Jeremy PUNDIJ Phillip PURCELL Harry PURDY Charles RABAHI Paul RADOSLAV Nicholas RAPA Darcy RAWSON Sebastian RAYNER Dylan REIVERS Matthew REZELJ Michael RICE Joshua ROBERTSON Callum ROCK Matthew ROSS Ciaran ROSSON Harrison ROTIROTI Sammy RUSH Luke RUSHBROOK Nicholas RYAN Liam SANCHEZ Aidan SANDERS Patrick SCHEMBRI Joel SCOTT Thomas SESTAK Dario
SGRO Adam SHALDERS Callan SHARRY Liam SHEAHAN Daniel SHERMAN Riley SMITH Jake SMITH Jordan SOMERVILLE Ryan STEFANO Alessandro STEPNELL Benjamin STONE Jordan STONES Nathan SWAIN Nicholas TANTANOUVONG Kevin TASEVSKI Nicholas TEKIN Benjamin TOOHEY Nicholas TRAN Tuan TREMAIN Kurt TROUNSON Nicholas TUDDENHAM James VAN ETTEN David VAN GALEN Luke VEALE Harrison VECOLI Jordan VERECONDI Jared VERFURTH Brandon VISINTIN Jack VISNJOVSKI Michael WACKETT Thomas WADE Kingston WALKER Benjamin WALSH Adam WATKINS Tyler WEBB Benjamin WEST Christian WHITEHAND Tom WILDING Jack WILLIAMS Connor WILLIGEN Jake WILSON Steven WOOD James WOODHOUSE Tyson WUNUNGMURRA Dion WUNUNGMURRA Jerol
YEAR 11
ABLEY Samuel ADAMS Reid ALESSI Joshua ANDERSON Marcus ANDERSON Dominic ANDREWS Lachlan ANGOK Kur ANSELL Lachlan ARCHER Trent ARCHER Wade ARGYROS John ARNOLD Jarrod BALLESTER Marc BARBAGALLO Julian BEAMON Samuel BENNETT Harrison BERGIN-LEIGHTON Wade BISCAN Joel BLAKE Andrew BOAG Matthew BOURKE Matthew BOWERS Charlie BRACH Jayden BRAYSHAW Austin BREEN Charles BROOKER Anthony BUCKI-SMITH Matthew BUENAVENTURA Ryan CANNY Bradley CARNELL Kyle CARUSO Roy CAVALLO Nathan CHAPMAN James CHRIMES Mitchell CLATWORTHY Fraser CLOSE Brock COBB Jake
COLE Joshua CONWAY Nicholas COPPE Joshua COSTA James DALY Austin DARLEY Samuel DAVIES Spencer DAVIS Luke DAYMOND Nicholas DEAN Samuel DEVINE Lachlan DI RUBBO Raffaele DILLON Lachlan DOEDEE Jack DOLLEY Harrison DONOGHUE Thomas DOWLING Mitchell DOYLE Oscar DREESSENS Immanuel DREHER Paul DREVER Robert DUMONT Jeanpaul EGAN Nicholas ELEA Aaron EVANS Michael EVERETT Samuel EVERETT Mitchell FAIR Jakeb FENBY Nathan FEOLA Paul FITZGERALD Samuel FOWLER Cameron GARDINER Darcy GARDINER Shayne GARRATT Max GARWOOD Tory GAYNOR Darcy GIBBONS Nicholas GLEN Daniel GRAAUWMANS Jesse GRANT Ned GRANT Campbell GRAY Jesse GREEN Ayden GRUJOVSKI Goran GRUSZAK Oliver GUEST Luke GUINA Conor GULLI Christopher GULLI Matthew GUNNING Terry HAGEBOLS Matthew HARDIMAN William HARTIGAN Joel HAYES Christian HEADLAND Liam HENRY Riley HERBATH Robert HERMAN Zac HILL Nicholas HILL Alexander HOARE Mitchell HOLSCHIER Anthony HOUGHTON Brennan HOWARD Luke HUNTLEY-MITCHELL Darcy HYD Mark JENKINS Jack JIMENEZ James JONES Cory JURICA Ben KENNEDY-JAMES Michael KEOGH Billy KERGER Hayden KING Jeremy KIRSOPP Callum KONTOGEORGIS Jake KOZINA Daniel LANCASTER Timothy LANE Jacob LANG Jack LANGENEGGER Jake LE Bill LINDEBERG Marcus
LINDKVIST Alexander LINDREA Jake LIVERMORE Jackson LOOKER Joshua LOSI Andre LOWE Thomas LU Yang LUETH Dehgi LUGG Brendan LUPPINO Joseph MADDISON Jackson MADDOCK Luke MAGUIRE Billy MAHONY Ned MAJOR Aztec MALONEY Emmett MARTELLA Clive MATUSHEVSKY Andrey MCCORMACK Thomas MCCOY Luke MCELLIGOTT Christy MCGOVAN Thomas MCGUINNESS Thomas MCMANUS Josh MCMANUS Daniel MCNALLY Kieran MENCHISE Michael MONEA Michael MOORE Tote MORELAND Alexander MORRISON Angus MOTORNIAK Matthew MULLINS Matthew MURPHY Jacob MYERS Nicholas NAILON Jake NELSON Jackson NGUYEN Anthony NGUYEN Thanh NIBLOCK Shaun O’HALLORAN Daniel O’HALLORAN Christian O’LOUGHLIN Damon O’RIELLY Darcy PECCHIARI Nicholas PITMAN Zachary PODBURY Michael POWELL Nicholas POWELL Liam POWERS Nicholas PURI Aryan RAIMONDO James RAMIA Oliver RATH Christopher RAWLINGS Harry RAYNER Liam READER Harrison REECH Ruai RESCINITI Rick REZELJ Daniel RIDGWAY Mark ROBERTS Cody RODGERS James ROUFFIGNAC Hugo RUDD Ignatius RYAN Hayden RYAN Indi SANTUCCIONE Jeremy SCHARF Matthew SCOLARO Steven SEARLE Alexander SELVIDGE Dylan SHARP Andre SHEAHAN Zac SHELLEY Bevan SIMPSON Jesse SLACK Patrick SMITH Hudson SMITH Luke SMITH Daniel SODOMACO Robert SPEHAR Jesse SPOLJARIC Rainer STEVENSON Jacob
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ALBANESE Stefan ANDRUS Simon APPELGREN Jayden-Lee ARMOUR Jack ATTARD Thomas BALLAN Christopher BALTA Ivan BANOVAC Anthony BEAN Thomas BEMELMANS Peter BERRY Lewis BINYON Callum BLACKWELL Liam BLAIN Michael BONE Mitchell BOOTHROYD Billy BOURDAMIS Yani BRENNAN Liam BROWN Lachlan BRUGMAN Daniel BRYANT Luke BUAYA John BUNN Jacob BUSHBY Joshua CALDOW Thomas CANNY Trevor CARROLL Darcy CARTY Jonathon CATIONS Alexander CECIC Jack CHIDGEY Jarrod CLANCY Todd CLARKE Jack CLEARY William CLEARY Patrick COCKERELL Brayden COIGNET Shane COLE Julian CONWAY Benjamin CONWAY Bryce CONWAY-STEWART Jonathon COOPER Nicholas CROSBIE Alexander CROWE Lachlan CRUCITTI Jess DARKE James DAVIES Jackson DAVIS Jackson DE GRANDI Jack DEL GALLO Michael
DELA PAZ Erick DELLER Zachariah DEMETRIOU Christian DILLON Joshua DOHERTY Keegan DONNAN Jackson DOOLEY James DRIVER Thomas DURAND Zakaria ECHTER Michael EDWARDS Joshua ENGLISH James ESTCOURT Justin FANNING Brady FARNSWORTH Benjamin FEARNSIDES Lachlan FERGUSON Riley FERRANTE Anthony FITZGERALD Zachary FLANAGAN Ryan FLANDERS Willis FLEMING Michael FOOTT Will FORBES Hayden FRANCO Khristopher FRKOVIC Marko GARRARD Thomas GIST Harrison GODSELL Louis GRAHAM Thomas GRANT Julian GRANT Max GRIBBLE Thomas GROSSMAN Jeremy GROVES Marcus GULLI Alexander GUY Cameron GUY Alexander HAND Jackson HARMAN Jack HEALY Rhys HEDGER Alexander HENRY Thomas HENRY Mackenzie HICKEY Alex HICKMAN Jackson HILL James HOANG Ha HOOGSTRA Daniel HOVEY Joshua HUDSON Joshua HUMM Mitchell HUNT Matthew HYDE Jack ILIOSKI Michael INTURRISI Trent JERABEK Cameron JOO Ye Chan (Peter) KANWAR Abhiraj KARPINSKI Matthew KATOS Xavier KELLY Rory KELLY Thomas KENFIELD Jordan KERSHAW Riley KOL Jackson KOSMETSCHKE Luke LAWRANCE Matthew LE CLERC Hugo LEWIS Cameron LOPEZ Anthony LUNARDELLI Paul MADDOCK Jake MANNINGS Jeremiah MARIKA Yirrmal MARKHAM Aaron MARSHALL Matthew MARTINI Paul MATULICH Joshua MAYS Ryan MCBRIDE Adam
MCINTYRE Charles MCKENDRICK Jackson MCKEOWN Michael MCVILLY Kallum MEESEN Taylor MITCHELL Patrick MOGIC Andrew MORGAN Harry MORRISSY Joel NASH Toby NG Nicholas NICHOLS Samuel NOLAN Darcy OATES Kyle O’BRIEN Jordan OPPERMANN Ryan O’SULLIVAN Ciaran PALMER William PAYNE Alexander PENDERGAST Mitchell PERIN Nicholas PERROTT Leille PINJUH Luke POTTER Matthew PRICE Felix PROCTOR Jarryd PSIMARIS Stefan RADZI-STEWART Nathan RAIMONDO Tom RAWSON Connor READ Taylor REDDEN Tanner REEVES Luke RICCARDI Cameron RICCIARDI Christopher RICHARDS Matthew ROBINSON Liam RYAN Ben SALAZAR Ronald SAMBUCCO Joshua SANDFORD Jack SCIBERRAS Luke SCOTT Samuel SEELEY Jackson SELEMANI Jean-Pierre SHERIDAN Nathan SHERINGHAM Matthew SHERMAN Zak SIMIC Thomas SIMS Liam SISMAET Jeremy SMITH Michael SMITH Taylor SPENCE Nathan SPENCE Thomas SPIRANOVIC Christopher STAFFORD Liam STEFANOVSKI Jackson STEPHENSON Todd STOCKS Joshua STOKES Robert STRAIN James SUNDARA Elvis TAYLOR Noah TAYLOR Clem TAYLOR Harrison TIGANI Alexander TILSON Joe TRAN Christopher TRIMBLE Jack TRINCHERA Alexander TYRRELL Daniel VAN ETTEN Adrian VAN GALEN Reed VECOLI Nicholas VEITCH Matthew VERECONDI Christian VIGOR-SMITH Aidan WEEKS Jake WELSH Timothy WELSH Matthew
WHELAN James WILLIAMS Thomas WILLIAMS-DEMMON Mitchell WOOD Bradley WOODEN Joel WOODRUFF Thomas ZAHRA Dean
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Valete Mrs Ingrid Ainsworth (past staff member), mother of Old Collegians Christopher Ainsworth and Mark Ainsworth. Ingrid was a dedicated staff member at the College from 1985-1992. Our heartfelt sympathy is with John, Christopher, Mark and all the extended family on the death of their precious wife and mother Ingrid. We remember the great contribution Ingrid made to our College community. Ms Carmel Alderman of Corowa (88 years) cousin of Maureen and Russell Zampatti (deceased). Mrs Pamela Andrew (71 years), grandmother of Lachlan Andrews (Year 11), Heidi (Year 9 Sacred Heart College) and Mardi Andrews (Grade 5 Montpellier Primary School). Pam was a past parent of four boys who attended SJC and was a great support to our Music Department throughout those years. Mr Richard Barton 61 years old, father / father in law of Tim Barton and Lauren Barton (staff member) and loved pa of baby Mira. Mr Ray Baverstock, grandfather of Ryan Baverstock (Yr 10), Sinead Baverstock (Old Collegian Clonard College) and Kieran Baverstock. Mrs Billie Benning (90 years), mother / mother in-law of (staff member) Kim Evans and husband Brendan, grandmother of Grace Evans (2011) Clonard College, Campbell Evans St Joseph’s College (2010), Tess Evans (Year 9) Clonard College and Maggie Evans (Grade 5) St Margarets. Mr John Boland (80 years), Old Collegian (1949). Brian was an outstanding athlete at St Joseph’s College who later played football with AFL clubs Richmond and Hawthorn. Brian is survived by his wife, Grace, seven children and their extended families. Mrs Roma Bone grandmother of Mitchell Bone (Year 12) and Georgia Bone (past Clonard College). Mr Ronnie Bridson (84 years), grandfather (pop) of Lachlan Beekman (Year 8) and his little brother Cooper. Mrs Elizabeth Brophy (88 years) grandmother of Old Collegians Jackie Richards (1989) Sacred Heart College, current Co President of the Parents and Friends Association and Rebecca Hanneysee (1991) Sacred Heart College, Mark Rayson (current staff member) and Old Collegian (1995), Andrew Rayson (1996), Matthew Rudd (1993) and Carolyn Rudd (1996) Sacred Heart, great grandmother of Jacob Richards ( Year 9) , Thomas Richards (Year 7 ) and Ella Richards (Grade 2) Clairvaux. Both the Rayson and the Rudd families have been loyal supporters and friends of St Joseph’s College for many years, with Liz Rayson and Trish Rudd still attending and supporting our Josephines gatherings. To Mark and family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mrs Maureen Brown (65 years), grandmother of Mitchell Casperson (Year 10) and Nathan Casperson (Year 7). Mr Ronald Brown (73 Years) following a short illness, grandfather of James Leete (Year 9) and Celeste Leete (Year 6 St Robert’s Primary School). Miss Jolanta Bucki (48 years) in Melbourne, aunt of Matthew Bucki-Smith (Yr 11), Alexandra (SHC Yr 9), Charlotte (SHC Yr 7) and Thomas Bucki–Smith (St Robert’s Primary School). Mrs Nita Cahill (93years), great grandmother of Jack Tidlacka (Year 8) and Alexandra Tidlacka (Grade 1) St Margaret’s Primary School.. Nita was the sister of the late Charles Perkins, notable aboriginal leader. Mr Bruno Callori (66 years) following a short battle with cancer. Bruno was a loyal supporter of the St Joseph’s College Annual Art Show. He was an extremely generous artist, giving of his time to run demonstrations at our Art Show and he donated his beautiful art works as prizes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Evon and their children Mark and Phil. Mast Patrick Campbell (6 years old) cousin of Jamie Weisse, (Year 9), nephew of Old Collegians Jamie Campbell and Stephen Campbell and grandson of Old Collegian William Campbell. Mrs Ros Campbell, mother of staff member Ange Wilson. Mr William Cannard ( 80 years) Old Collegian, grandfather of Patrick Cannard ( Year 7 ) and Old Collegian Ben Cannard (2005), 126
Emily Cannard ( 2004) Sacred Heart, Stephanie Cannard (Year 11) Sacred Heart College, Sean Cannard ( 2007 ), Tim Barrand (2006) and Nathan Alsop (2002). Mr Giuseppe (Joseph) Cantone (81 years), grandfather of Joseph Imbrogno (Year 9) and Jordan Imbrogno (Year 7). Mr Michael Comins (73 years), Pop of Jack Nelson (Year 11), Jessica Nelson (Year 9) Sacred Heart College, Hugh Nelson (Grade 5) and Bridie Nelson (Prep) St Patrick’s Primary School, step father of Old Collegians Paul Carlon (1998) and Matthew Carlon ( 1992), Old Collegians Sacred Heart College Joanne Nelson and Trish Carlon, Step uncle of Darcy Brice (Year 10) and Patrick Brice (Year 7) and Old Collegians Adam Bryant (1992 dec), David (1993), Simon (1994) Jonathan (1996) and Mark Bryant (1999) and step brotherin-law of Maureen Bryant (staff member) and Old Collegians Brian Carlon (dec), Dennis (1967) and John Carlon (1968). Mr Barry Conlin, 74 years, uncle of Vicki Mills, staff member. Barry was a long serving firefighter and fitness instructor. He fought hard against cancer that struck him down and drew on his strong faith to come to terms with the enormity of the battle.Vicki writes, ”Everyone of us is richer & wiser for knowing and loving him.” No doubt this would apply to all of the listed deceased! Mrs Shirley Cormick (89 yrs), grandmother of Joel Cormick (Yr 10) and Jessica Cormick (Yr 8 Sacred Heart College). Mr Juan Diaz (68 years), grandfather of Daniel Gregorio (Year 10) and Amelia Gregorio (Year 4) St Margaret’s Primary School. Mrs Iole Di Cristoforo (80 years) grandmother of Jason Di Cristoforo (Year 10), Old Collegians Adam Di Cristoforo (2008) and David Di Cristoforo (2006) , great aunty of Nathan Cavallo (Year 11) and Old Collegian Simon Cavallo (2007). Mr Orlando Di Cristoforo (84 years), grandfather of Jason Di Cristoforo (Year 10), Old Collegians David Di Cristoforo ( 2006) and Adam Di Cristoforo (2008). Mrs Louise Cronin (100 years), mother of Old Collegians Denis Cronin (1956), Pauline Young (past SHC), grandmother/grandmotherin-law of Sean Young (1985) and his wife Amy Young (current staff member) and Joanne Young (past SHC). Mr Lionel Duffin (98 years), great grandfather of Peter Watkins (Yr 7), Laura Watkins ( SHC Yr 9), Bryce Watkins ( Grade 5) St Roberts, Heather (Grade 3) St Roberts and Christopher Watkins. Mr John Gadjopulos (67 years), suddenly grandfather of Nick Tasevski (Year 10) and Jacqueline Tasevski (Year 10) Clonard College. Mrs Pam Gove, grandmother of Old Collegian Shannan Gove (2007). Mr Mathew Green (80 years) of Colac, grandfather of Jack Simons (Yr 7), Ben and Thomas Simons (Yrs 5 & Yr 1 at Clairvaux Primary School). Mr Geoffrey Hale, of Buninyong (91 years), grandfather of staff member Dan Hale and his wife Rebecca. Ms Casey Hardiman, sister of Old Collegian, Jake Hardiman (2005) and cousin of William Hardiman (Yr 11), Guy Hardiman (Yr 9), Harrison Bennett (Yr 11) and Darcy Bennett (Yr 9). Casey tragically died as a result of a car accident before Christmas. Mrs Carmel Harmon (nee Mithen, 74 years), dear wife of Brian Harmon, mother/mother-in-law of staff member and Old Collegian John Harmon (1982) and his wife Katrina, grandmother/ step grandmother of Sarah, Ryan, Hayden, Paige , Flynn Draper (SJC Year 7) and Keira Harmon. Mother/mother-in-law of Ben Harmon, (1992) and Kristy, Cath and Brett (Bentley), Jo (Simpson), Angela and Dom DeGrandi (1986). Aunty and great aunty to the Mithen and Littore families, Liam Littore (Year 9). To all Carmel’s extensive family and friends we offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Mr Michael Hayes (50 years), Old Collegian (70s) passed away following ongoing ill health. Michael is survived by his sisters Mary Jane Hayes and Katrina DeGrandi. John is brother-in-law to Tim DeGrandi (Old Collegian) and uncle to Meg (Yr 9 SHC), Ned (Yr 6 St Roberts PS) and Olivia DeGrandi (Yr 5). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all with your sudden and sad loss. Mrs Marj Hill (76 years), wife of Barry Hill (Old Collegian 1953), passed away peacefully on the 14 May 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Mother / mother in law of Claire Wrigley (staff member
Valete / Old Collegian Clonard College 1989) and husband Michael (longserving former staff member), grandmother of Lauren (Year 7 ) Sacred Heart College, Emma (Grade 5) and Sophie Wrigley (Grade 2 ) Nazareth Primary School. Mother / mother in law of Janine Nicholls (Old Collegian Clonard College 1981) and husband Chris (1982),grandmother of James (Year 7), Damien (2006), and Bridget Marjorie Nicholls (Grade 5) Holy Spirit Primary School. Mother / mother in law of Mark Hill (Old Collegian 1982) and wife Sue, grandmother of Alex (Year 11), Joshua (2008) and Madeline Hill (Old Collegian Sacred Heart College 2011). Mother / mother in law of Ben Hill (Old Collegian 1984) and wife Mardi, grandmother of Isabel (Year 8 Sacred Heart) and Grace (Grade 6 ) St Patrick’s Primary School. Mother / mother in law of Marcelle Wrigley (Old Collegian Clonard College 1987) and husband Stephen, grandmother of Matthew (Year 7), Jessica (Grade 5), Georgia ( Grade 3) and Nicholas Wrigley (Grade 1 ) Nazareth Primary School. Mother of Monique Mirabile (Old Collegian Clonard College 1991) and friend of Adrian Windt, grandmother of Marissa (Year 7 Clonard College), William (Grade 5) and Jacob Mirabile (Grade 4) St Patrick’s Primary School. Marj was a loyal supporter of the College for many years, being a part of in the Parents and Friends Association and as a volunteer in our College canteen. Her close affiliation with St Joseph’s College has continued through her family, Claire and Michael Wrigley as staff members over many years and her grandchildren who attend the College. The Hill and all the extended families are valued members of the St Joseph’s College Community. Marj’s love will live on in her precious family. Mrs Paola Ierna (78 years), mother of staff member Josie Grasso and her husband Joe, grandmother of Salvatore (Sam) Grasso (Old Collegian 2003), Laura Grasso, Adam Lloyd (Year 10) and Emily Lloyd (Year 7 Clonard College). Mr Jerry Javni (66 years), cousin of Antoinette Javni past Sacred Heart College, Chris Javni (Year 10) and Nadia Javni Old Collegian (2011) Sacred Heart College. Mr Robert (Bob) Jones , grandfather of Levi Jones (Year 9). Tom Karras (Year 10) student of St Patrick’s College Ballarat was tragically killed as he attempted to retrieve his dog from a train’s path. We extend our deepest sympathy to Tom’s parents, Arthur and Michelle, his sister Amelia, his brothers Patrick and Xavier and all their extended family and also to the St Patrick’s College Community. Mrs Sheila Kent (89 years), mother of long time College supporter, Vic Kent (Men’s Association Team Member/Leader), grandmother of Old Collegians, Matthew (1989), David (1993) and Ben Kent (1995). Mrs Catherine Knowles (Whiteley, 66yrs), great aunt of students Sam Moore (Yr 10) and Benjamin Moore (Yr 9). Mr Ken Lang (78 years) of NSW, father/father-in-law of casual relief staff member, Harvey Lang and his wife Bridget, grandfather of Jack (Year 11), Tom (Year 9) and Charlie Lang (Year 7).
Mr Kurt Langenegger (86 years), grandfather of Kurt Langenegger (Year 11) and Hunter Langenegger (Sacred Heart College,Year 8). Mr Ken Livermore (76 years), grandfather of Jackson (Year 11), Nicholas (Year 10) and Ashleigh Livermore (Old Collegian, SHC). Mrs Isobel McCusker, mother of David McCusker Old Collegian (1972 ), grandmother of Andrew (2003) and Stuart (2004 ). Mr Pat McGlinchey (Snr) father of Patrick McGlinchey (former staff member 1985-2006), grandfather of Old Collegians Mark (1993) and. Andrew (1996). Also grandfather of Stephanie (1989) and Fiona (1991) former students of Clonard College. Pat was 95 years young. Mrs Pam Magee (80 years) of Bendigo, grandmother of Clive Martella (Year 11). Mr James (Jim) Mahony (91 years) of Allansford, grandfather of Jarrod Gore (staff member), father / father in law of Phil and Jan Mahony (past staff of St Joseph’s College). Our deepest sympathy to the Gore, Mahony and all the extended family. David Markov,Year 8 student at Saint Ignatius College, Drysdale who died suddenly following an asthma attack. To the Markov family, Saint Ignatius staff, students and families we extend our deepest sympathy. Mrs Thelma Mawson (97yrs) of Winchelsea, grandmother of Jamie and Adel Mawson (staff member), and great grandmother of Hannah and Lucy Mawson (Leopold Primary School).
Mr Brian Peter Mealia (75 years) in Hallam, father-in-law/father of staff member Pierre Belluzzo and his wife Susan, grandfather of Old Collegians, Simon (2005), Daniel (2009) and Paul Belluzzo (2011). Mrs Maria Meesen died during the school holidays. Maria is the grandmother of Old Collegian, William Bemelmans (1984), great grandmother of Liam Drake (Year 10), Taylor Meesen (Yr 12) and Old Collegians Darcy Meesen (2010), Jacob Bemelmans (2010) and Peter Bemelmans (Yr 12). Marlo her granddaughter writes –“ Maria was an amazing woman, typifying those who have lived through war and depression. She was practical and dedicated to her family and had an unwavering faith through it all. We have many, many happy memories and she will definitely live on in the hearts of her 7 remaining children, 20 grandchildren, 40+ great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.” Mrs Helen Moloney (85 years) of Warrnambool, mother/mother in law of staff member James Moloney and his wife Mandy, grandmother of Grace Moloney and Jack Moloney. Mrs Catherine Moran, mother/mother in law of past parents Kay and Charlie Bowman, grandmother of Old Collegians, Graham Bowman (1986) and Scott Bowman (1987). Mrs Sheila Nairn (90 Years) of Torquay, wife of deceased Old Collegian, Laurie Nairn (1936), mother of Old Collegians, Peter Nairn (1965), Billy Nairn (1966), Terry Nairn (1970) and Gerard Nairn (1972), To all the Nairn and Walsh families we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Ms Lyn Naughtin (67 years) of Lancefield, sister/sister-in-law/aunty of Maureen Zampatti (staff member) & Russell (dec), Old Collegians, John Zampatti (1990 & staff member), Tim (1987), Mark (1988), Daniel Zampatti (1998) and Joanne Hagebols (past SHC) and Mark Hagebols (staff member), To all the Naughtin/Zampatti families we extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Mr George Nicholls (88 years) of Healesville, grandfather of staff member, Brendan Nicholls and his wife Nicole great grandfather of Dante, Raphael and Perry. Mr John O’Kane, husband of Sue, father of (SHC Old Collegians) Sally, Sophie, (SJC Old Collegians) Nicholas, Patrick, Matthew, and their extended family. John was a long-time supporter of our College over many years, in particular he was a Board Member from 1994 and 1995 and over that time made himself accessible and gave valuable advice through his legal background. John generously attended our College Adalta Awards Community Ball last year, even though unwell. Both John and Sue have been loyal supporters and friends of St Joseph’s and Sue still attends and supports our Josephines gatherings. To Sue and her family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. John is remembered as a kind, generous and gentle man. Mrs Isabell Pearce (86 years), mother of staff member Trevor Pearce. Mr Malcolm Praeger (67 years), grandfather of Mitchell WilliamsDemmon (Year 12). Mrs Allie Price (93 years) of Mornington, great grandmother of Felix Price (Year 12). Mrs Elizabeth Priest (79 years), grandmother of Jack Wilding (Yr 10) and Old Collegian, Liam Flynn (2007). Mrs Felicidad Quiamco (69 years), of the Philippines, grandmother of Mark Buaya (Year 10), John Buaya (Yr12), Old Collegian Carl Buaya (2011), Josh Neri (Year 9) and Old Collegian Michael Neri (2009). Felicidad passed away in April 2012. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Neri and Buaya families. Mrs Alexandra Radzi, (67 years) in Poland, grandmother of Nathan Radzi-Stewart (Yr 12) and Tasha Radzi-Stewart (Kardinia International College). Mrs Nancy Raimondo (91 years), grandmother of Tom (Year 12), Ben (Year 7), Nici and Mati Raimondo (St Robert’s Primary School). Mr David Riek (44years) of Ridgefield Connecticut, United States, uncle of Michael Callahan (Year 8) and Jack Callahan (Year 10). Mr Pietro (Peter) Rigoni, father / father in law of John Rigoni and Joanne Rigoni (staff member), grandfather of James Rigoni, Nichola Rigoni (2008) Clonard College and Tom Rigoni (2011). Mrs Kath Roberston (85 years) Old Collegian of Sacred Heart College (1940’s), grandmother of Declan Roberston (Year 7) and Grace Robertson (Year 9) Sacred Heart College. 127
Valete Mr Bill Rohan grandfather of Diarmuid O’Reilly (Year 8), Conor (Old Collegian 2010) and Michael O’Reilly. Mr Greg Rowe suddenly after an accident in his shearing shed at Strathie, brother / brother-in-law of Colleen Battye past staff member and husband Kevin Battye, uncle of Kristen Battye. Mr Mick Scanlon 98 years old of Northcote, grandfather of Carmen Ahearn (staff member) and husband Troy Ahearn, great grandfather of Eliza, Michael and Laura Ahearn. Mr Jac Schaekers, 89 years, father/father-in-law of current parents and long-time supporters of the College, Christine and Peter Rudd (Foundation Chair) and grandfather to Ignatius Rudd (Year 11) and Old Collegians Maximillian (2011), Jesse (2004), Joshua (2002), Zachary (2000), Xavier (1995) and Dominic Rudd (1993). Jac’s wife, Shirley, was an emergency teacher at St Joseph’s many years ago. Jac was a Dutch immigrant who landed here in 1951. He and Shirley had 6 girls and they attended Sacred Heart and Clonard Colleges. He had a huge impact on his 23 grandchildren, in particular the Rudd family, as he made harps, cellos and percussion instruments, for those musically inclined. Mrs Mary Shortal, grandmother of Eliza Shortal (staff member) and Old Collegians, Callum Shortal (2008 allumni) and Eliza’s partner, David Hart (2007). Mr Tom Smith, stepfather of College Board Chair Jane Littore and Vince (President, St Joseph’s Football & Netball Club), and of past parent and Old Collegian Anthony Mithen (1989) and Ted Mithen (1992), and step grandfather to all their children. To Sue and all the Mithen/Littore family members we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mrs Teresa Southwell (49 years), aunty of Daniel Pollard (Year 8), Hannah Pollard (Grade 6) and Shannon Pollard (Grade 3) St Thomas’ Primary School Drysdale. Mrs Vera Stavreska (58 years), great aunt of Nicholas Tasevski (Year 10) and Jacqueline Tasevski (Year 10) Clonard College. Mr Anthony Stephensen, as a result of a car accident in the Northern Territory, brother/brother-in-law of staff member John Stephensen and his wife Helen, uncle of Finn (Grade 6), Henry (Grade 4) and Baxter Stephensen (Grade 2) Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School. To Anthony’s wife, two married children, grandchild and his dear mother, we extend our heartfelt sympathy on their tragic and sudden loss. Mrs Christine Sutherland (63yrs ), past College parent and wife of Ron, mother of Old Collegians, Jason (1990), Brett (1992), Aaron (1993), Grant Sutherland (1995) and Amie Griffith (1998 SHC) and all their families. Chrissy was a long-time supporter of our College as a dedicated canteen helper over many years including long after her boys completed their schooling here. She fought hard during her battle with cancer, and died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Mr Frank Tanner (in his 90th year), father and father in law of Elaine Machar former staff member and her husband Jim Machar, grandfather of Old Collegians Stephen, Tim and Greg Machar. Mrs Antonia Taravillo (85yrs), grandmother of Angel Taravillo (Yr 10). Mr Duro Tidlacka (74 years) at McKellar Centre, grandfather of Anthony Zebic (Yr 7), David Zebic (Yr 8), Matthew (Yr 5, Northern Bay College) and Mia (3years of age), Jack Tidlacka (Yr 8) and Alexandra Tidlacka (St Margaret’s Primary School). Mr Maurie Tinsey, father of Dr Wayne Tinsey, Executive Director of EREA (Edmund Rice Education Australia). Mrs Faye Travan (74 years), grandmother of Jack Henderson (Year 10).
Mrs Robyn Trickey (69 years) grandmother of Jackson Oeldrich (Year 9). Mrs Nora Maureen Valmadre (78 Years) Brisbane. Wife of Charles Valmadre, mother / mother in law of staff member Chris Valmadre and wife Jeanine and grandmother of Hannah and Lauren.
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Mrs Margaret Webb (76 years), sister/sister-in-law of Old Collegians, Bill Guy, and his wife Maureen, mother of Old Collegian Matthew Webb (1981), and his wife Sue, and dear aunty of Jane Rodgers (staff member) and her husband and Old Collegian Peter Rodgers (1978), Sue and Brendan Hovey (1978). Margaret was grandmother to current student, Benjamin Webb (Yr 10) and his sister Sophie (SHC Yr 11) and their cousin, Lily Webb (SHC Yr 12). To the Webb, Guy, Rodgers, Hovey and all their extended families we send our deepest sympathy. Mr Frank Williams, from Warrnambool, grandfather of Mitchell Williams-Demmon (Year 7). Mr Kevin Woodruff Snr (86 years) father of Br Kevin Woodruff, long serving past staff member. Kevin (father) and Patricia Woodruff have enjoyed a long and happy married life of 64 years, with children. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the Woodruff family as they come to terms with their sadness, having many wonderful happy memories of special times shared. Mr Michael Zilavec, grandfather of Matthew Zilavec (Year 9) and Belinda Zilavec (Year 11) Sacred Heart College. Mr John Zula (83 yrs), father/father-in-law of current parents Tim and Nez Zula (1989 SHC), grandfather of Zac Zula (Year 7) and Cam Zula (Grade 3, Christ The King Primary School).
Our hearts go out to you all as we pray “That God will welcome these faithfully departed into His loving arms. And that precious memories will be of comfort to those left behind, knowing that their love will live on in their hearts forever.”
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