Friday, 15 May Issue 2015/13

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Friday, 15 May If we pray, we will believe; If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve Issue 2015/13
- Mother Teresa

THE RECTOR

Going Home mirror on one’s actions and reflect back to oneself the value of one’s
activities. It is a matter of rewinding the day, of tuning into ourselves
before turning in. Far too frequently, we allow life to wash over us;
we live alongside the world, rather than within it! As the great
Brazilian Archbishop Helder Camara once said: Action alone without
reflection is being busy pointlessly. Putting this another way, we progress by
stopping wrote Meister Eckhart, the 13th Century German Dominican
preacher.
That fine British poet T S Eliot once said that home is where we start
from. What an interesting idea! We ourselves say constantly that home
is where the heart is. Sadly, so many people today have not found their
hearts, or have lost their hearts in the rush and hustle and bustle of
Homeless Jesus – Sculpture by Timothy J Schmalz everyday life. Our consumerist life-style keeps mystery at bay and
wants to keep us and our young people on the move, to live life on
This coming Sunday is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and
the surface. Why else could the seats at fast food places be so hard, if
we celebrate the fact that Jesus is returning home to the Father. In
not to keep us on the move? More than sixty years ago in 1949, the
this my last piece for The Gonzagan I would like to reflect for a few
distinguished German theologian, Paul Tillich, wrote: Most of our life
moments on this idea of ‘home’ and where home might be for us.
continues on the surface. We are enslaved by the routine of our daily lives, in
While traveling with my brother and sister-in-law in North Cornwall work, and pleasure, in business and recreation…We do not stop to look at the
in early 2003, I went into a shop in the beautiful little fishing village height above us, or to the depth below us…We talk and talk and never listen to
of Padstow to look at some antiques. It was a bitterly cold day, and the voices speaking to our depth and from our depth. We accept ourselves as we
carrying an ear infection, I was rugged up in a beanie and scarf appear to ourselves, and do not care what we really are. Like hit and run drivers,
covering much of my face. When he caught sight of me, the we injure our souls by the speed with which we move on the surface; we miss,
shopkeeper quipped: Is anyone at home in there? It is a good question, therefore, our depth and true life. Very little has changed in the past sixty
because often we are anywhere but at home to ourselves. years. Try coming home to yourself on this Feast of the Ascension.
Several years ago in Sydney I attended the Mass of Thanksgiving for the Try to be here.
life of that fine human being and eminent historian, Emeritus Professor In his excellent little book, Already Within, Daniel O’Leary has written
Oliver MacDonagh. In his homily, the Celebrant and Oliver’s Parish many catchy lines – none more so than if you dare to love, be prepared to
Priest, Fr Rex Curry, referred to his homing instinct. Like a homing grieve. I am sure that Jesus was sad at farewelling his friends, his
pigeon, Oliver knew instinctively where to find his true home. He disciples, at his Ascension. Certainly, he promised that He would not
understood, in the words of Saint Augustine, that his heart would leave them orphans, that He would soon send them the inspiration
remain restless until he rested in God. and confirmation of the Spirit at Pentecost. But it was time for Him
Surely coming home to ourselves must contain an element of being at to move on, to return to the Father, and be present to those He left
home to and with our God? behind in a new and different way.
In today’s society our attention is frequently and rightly drawn to the On this Feast of Our Lord’s Ascension we celebrate the fact that
plight of those many needy homeless people who live on the streets. Jesus is returning home to the Father. While He knew little of the
It is worth recalling, however, that there are many homeless people comforts of home during His public ministry – the Son of Man has
living in lavish mansions. With a hole in the soul, they are deeply nowhere to lay His head – Jesus remained perfectly at home with His
unhappy in themselves. During my years giving retreats in Brisbane Father and the Spirit. This perfect at-homeness with one another,
and across Australia from 2005 to 2010, I spent a good deal of time this communion, is what we know as the Trinity – the great Feast we
trying to help people come home to themselves. Very frequently at celebrate in two weeks’ time. For too long we have looked on the
the beginning of my retreat sessions I would challenge my audience Trinity as an insoluble arithmetic problem – how can one equal
with the four words: Try to be here. Try to leave behind the worries of three? It has forced us to see God as a self-contained divine
the previous hour or two, the squabbles of the last thirty minutes, the individual – one in three and three in one – residing in heaven far
excitement of some event to come. After all, God is to be found only distant from us. Yet the invitation from Jesus to all of us in John 15
in the present – right where we are – and we don’t need to look is very different: Make your home in me as I make mine in you.
anywhere else. This is what the Incarnation means. God is right here On this Feast of the Ascension let us come home to ourselves and
with us in every moment and event of our lives. experience the fact that the Lord is very much at home within us. He
As a homecoming exercise, reflection is a powerful tool for all of us. has made His home in us.
It is that capacity to stop and ponder the meaning of one’s
experiences and the direction of one’s life. It is the ability to place a Fr Chris Gleeson SJ
THE PRINCIPAL

Mitch Clark is a young man who plays football for the Geelong Cats For the boys of St Aloysius’, if you are concerned about your son’s
in the AFL. Originally from Western Australia, Mitch played for the mental health please contact someone immediately – in the Junior
Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons before retiring from School his homeroom teacher and in the Senior School his Year
professional sport two seasons ago. He publicly declared his battle Coordinator.
with depression and believed the best way to combat it would be to We also have specialist staff available to assist.
retire from his athletic career. This season, Mitch has returned to the
Junior School
AFL with Geelong.
Last Friday night Geelong played Collingwood at the MCG. Mrs Sara Johnston ([email protected] or 9936
Following their victory, Mitch could not join his teammates in singing 5412) or Mr David Hegarty ([email protected] or
the club song in the change rooms. Instead, television footage 9936 5411)
showed him breaking down in tears and being consoled by his coach Senior School
in a separate area. Mitch posted a message on Instagram that his
Ms Sia Mastro ([email protected] or 9936 5543)
post-match experience was hard to put into words.
If your son has a particular teacher he is close to it is ok for him to
In no way is my situation more important than the great win by the boys last
approach that person as well. Fr Hosking and I are also always
night. I wish this would have stayed out of the media, but also understand that’s
available for boys who need to talk. Their health and safety is our
the world we live in. Depression makes very little sense and rears its head
priority.
whenever it chooses and unfortunately last night was one of those times. Like I
As a means of allowing students to comfortably reach out and make
have said I’m nowhere near ‘cured’ and am still learning how to best deal with my
an appointment with the Counsellor, an online referral form has been
dark days. I’m very fortunate to have such great support around me and grateful
created and can be easily be accessed via Manresa, under Students –
for all the messages I have received. Please if you’re struggling, reach out and ask
Student Counselling. This is a preliminary form that notifies the
for help. You’re not alone #youareloved.
Counselling Support Service of a specific students’ need to see the
A generation ago, Mitch’s struggles with mental illness would never
Counsellor. Thereafter, the student will be contacted via email and
have been known by the public and he certainly wouldn’t have been
allocated a time for an appointment that is suitable.
in a position to explain his experience. We know today that
The forthcoming Strategic Plan for the College – Quo Vadimus? – will
depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health
contain as one of its priorities Boys’ Health and we will be looking to
problems experienced by young men. Depression and anxiety are real
augment our response in the area of mental health in the next six
and there are boys in our school and families in our community who
months.
experience their debilitating effects on a daily basis. This doesn’t
make them hopeless nor does it make them a victim of the illness,
but it does mean that they need specialized medical care and support.
Congratulations to Major David Clancy, Commanding Officer of the
SACCU, who last Friday was presented with an ADF Australian
Cadet Forces Service Medal for 15 years’ service as an Officer of
Cadets. Major Clancy was presented with the Medal by LTCOL
David Major, Commander, NSW Army Cadet Brigade. This was well-
deserved recognition for Major Clancy’s outstanding service to our
Cadet Unit over many years.
According to beyondblue, 1 in 7 young men aged between 16 and 24
experience depression or anxiety each year. These symptoms often
aren’t recognized and young men at times don’t get the help that’s
needed. Sometimes, the signs are ignored, interpreted as ‘growing
pains’ and, as a result, boys might try and keep their pain and
unhappiness to themselves. We don’t want them to do this – we
want them to let someone know so that we can help them.
Beyondblue recommends the following if you think that you, or
someone you know, may have depression or anxiety:
 look for the signs of depression and anxiety’
 listen to what your friend or family member is going through’
 talk about what’s going on’
A reminder that the Term II Campion Lecture will be held on
 take action together.
Thursday, 28 May 2015 in the Bellarmino. Our guest speaker will be
The Student Counselling Service at St Aloysius’ College aims to Professor Tracey Rowland, the Dean and Permanent Fellow of the
provide an effective level of engaging support in helping our students John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne. Her
to address their educational, social, emotional and behavioural needs. topic is Evangelisation in the Thought of John Paul II, Benedict XVI and
Our intention is to create a safe, caring school environment, free Francis. I have heard Professor Rowland speak before and she is
from violence and discrimination where each student feels connected extremely interesting and a world authority on Pope Benedict XVI.
amongst their peers and teachers within the Aloysian community. We would love to see you there if you can make it – booking details
Reasons for a boy wanting to see the School Counsellor may vary later in this edition of the Gonzagan.
from examples of feeling anxious, worrying about the pressures of
Mr Mark Tannock
school, family issues, conflict with friends, addictions or regularly
experience feeling "down".
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Thursday 28 May to Sunday 31 May: The University of Sydney is
Oremus
holding its annual HSC and Careers Expo at the Royal Hall of
Industries, Moore Park. The expo runs from 9.00am-3.00pm each
weekday and from 10.30am-3.00pm on the weekend. I have 20 free
Let us pray
passes to the expo if anyone is interested. Further information is
available at www.hscandcareers.com.au.
For those who have died: Thursday 28 May 9.00am-4.00pm: A Hope Summit, exploring
 Frances Lambert, grandmother of Aidan Haynes (Year 12) emotional wellbeing with leaders from seven spheres of influence –
health, media, the arts, business, spirituality, government and
 Karin Marjery Oom Connolly, mother-in-law of Sharon Connolly
education is being held at 34 The Wakehurst Parkway, Oxford Falls.
(SAC Staff).
Tickets to the event are $100 and can be purchased online at
 Elizabeth Rooney, sister-in-law of Lisa Gascoigne (SAC Staff)
www.hopesummit.com.au.
 Basil Storey (SAC 1943 and Past Parent) husband of Helen and father of
A number of alternate opportunities to the Gold Coast or Bali
Paul (SAC 1985) and Bill (SAC 1988)
schoolies options exist for end-of-year school leavers. Harvest Inroads
For those who are sick: have a number of options designed as pilgrimage tours on their
website www.inroadsschoolies.com. Similar opportunities exist
 Fr Peter Quilty (SAC 1954)
through Projects Abroad Australia, who is running an online
information session at www.projects-abroad.com.au. Our students
Ask and you shall receive … knock and the door
are also fortunate to be able to apply for overseas opportunities
will be opened unto you.” (Matt 7:7)
through our own young people’s ministry, the Cardoner Project.
If you would like someone to be prayed for by the College community Aloysius’ old boys Theo Ott and Max Whelan-Young (both SAC
(even anonymously), please pass the details to the Rector 2014), along with Chaplain Ramesh Richards SJ spoke with Year 12
at their Year Meeting on Monday about opportunities through
Cardoner.
WHAT’S COMING UP
Round One applications for UTS Bachelor of Information
18 May Ignatius Draws Us to Jesus
Technology Co-op Scholarships are now open and close 19 June
19 May Year 9 Music Recital
2015. Round Two applications will open in August and close 30
21 May Year 9 Parent/Son Drug Education Evening
September. Information and advice is available through their
23 May Year 11 Parents’ Function
facebook page www.facebook.com/UTS.BIT or at www.uts.ac/BIT-
24 May Instrumental Concert with Sydney Youth Orchestra
apply. An information evening on Wednesday 10 June at 5.30pm is
also being held. Register at www.it.uts.edu.au and
www.eng.uts.edu.au.
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
Mr Sam Di Sano ([email protected])
A reminder for Year 9 parents regarding the Annual Drug
Information Evening on Thursday 21 May at 8.00pm. We will gather HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
in the Bellarmino and from there divide among three concurrent

presentations throughout the course of the 90-minute presentation.
The three-day Ignatian Youth Leadership Conference in Melbourne,
We encourage attendance from each boy with at least one parent to
hosted by Xavier College was a wonderful opportunity for 13 of our
move through the presentations together.
Year 6 leaders who were invited to attend alongside students
Our examinations commence Thursday 28 May for Year 11 with
representatives from Xavier College, Melbourne; Saint Ignatius’
Years 10 to 7 progressively commencing from Friday 29 May. All
College, Adelaide; Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview and two girls
Year Levels complete their exams on Friday 5 June. Years 8 to 11
schools – Kincoppal-Rose Bay School and Sacré Cœur, Melbourne.
need only attend school for scheduled exams and sport training,
Mrs Cobb and I accompanied these boys and I would like to
while Year 7 will have two exams and normal classes every day. Year
acknowledge that it was an absolute privilege to see them in action.
12 will continue with normal lessons. A timetable will be available on
From the Qantas inflight Captain who, upon landing invited us two-
Manresa soon.
by-two (including me and that is a first) into the cockpit, to the Head
In fundraising news – the June July Philippines and Timor Leste of a girls’ school who quoted her girls making the remark that “the
immersion groups are holding three fundraising activities – the Aloys’ boys were seriously nice”, our boys were outstanding
screening of the Avengers movie at the Cremorne Orpheum on ambassadors for the College. The following quotes are from each of
Monday 18 May at 6.00pm. Tickets $25 via the boys reflected highlights of the conference and what leadership
www.trybooking.com/HQPF. A BBQ and mufti for the Junior means to them:
School on Thursday 21 May will be held with thanks to Mr Lobo.
The best thing I saw was the massive amount of teamwork that I experienced in
On Sunday 24 May at North Sydney Parish, the 6.00pm evening
the activities even though we did not know the people we were teaming up with.
Youth Mass will be followed by a BBQ meal in the Ron Dyer Centre
Josh McGillicuddy
from 7.00pm. A coffee and gelato van will also be onsite. Boys are
currently selling tickets for a raffle – prizes include a Panasonic The highlight for me was working together in our small groups to build and
LED/LCD TV and a Playstation 3 console. All proceeds from the reinforce a contraption that was shown on a piece of paper. I liked this because not
three events will go towards the outreach programs which help the only did it require leadership, it also required intelligence and the ability to work
local communities. as a team. The task brought out many skills while still being fun. Oliver
Brooks
Careers Information
Monday 25 May 4.00pm-7.30pm: Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy Leadership comes in many different ways; some are clearer than others. Though
College is hosting an information evening about studying in Victoria. they are different the most unclear must be in front. ‘Together one may lead but
The University of Melbourne and the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre they will all walk in front.’ Aidan Thomas
will give presentations. Bookings via trybooking at
The best guest speaker was Murrundindi who was the tribal Aboriginal leader of
www.trybooking.com/HRLW by Thursday 21 May. Venue: The
Victoria. He spoke to us about how he thought he had experienced two lives; one
O’Regan Arts and Cultural Common Theatre, Monte. The theatre is
where he was sad and shy about his identity and another, where he was happy and
best accessed through the Miller Street gates, the first building on the
strong with education and a broadening of the mind. Tom O’Sullivan
right as you enter.
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Year 3 Year 4
Tom Varga William Lawson
Zac Phillips Chris Kulesz-Spurtacz
Jonathan Myrizas Joshua McIntyre
Ryan Gomez Henry Sekzenian
Ollie Slingo
Jamison Veitch
Nathaniel Cleary
Daniel McLennan
Year 5 Year 6
Oscar Feeney David Childs
Nicholas Horton Leo Maher
Reuben Hansen
Jesse Milevskiy

Congratulations to our debaters all of whom recorded a win. The two
teams of boys from class 6.4 who competed against Loreto in the
Ignatian Youth Leadership Conference attendees, clockwise from top left: Aidan
Thomas, Gabe Mackie, Hugh Albert, Louis Pribula, Zac Newton-John, Josh IPSHA Debating competition were able to argue both in the
Arnolda, Felix O’Brien, Sean Geraghty, Nick Stack, Oliver Brooks, Wil Farrugia affirmative and negative successfully the case that TV is the Enemy of
Tom O’Sullivan and Josh McGillicuddy Family Life.
My highlight of the trip was when all the schools were cooperating together in the Special commendation must go to our A and B ISDA Debating
fun activities. We didn’t know the other schools but we still worked really well teams (pictured left) who debated the topic That Each Family Should
and had a chance to make friends. Louis Pribula Have Just the One Car. Both teams
have made it through to the
The best thing I heard in Melbourne was Fr Jeremy Clarke SJ talking about the
quarterfinals of this prestigious
Jesuit Mission and how 85% of your dollar goes overseas unlike some other
competition having won most of
charities that only give 50-60%. He also told us that a $40 toilet block can save
their preliminary debates leading
you from going into the wild at night and risk being attacked. He then said for us
up to the pressure cooker
to go home and spread the hashtag #compassion with a meaningful photo.
situation of the elimination finals
Hugh Albert
series. Two more wins in a row,
My most memorable thing about the trip was the Eureka Skydeck and the visit and they will be in line for the
to the MCG, these were both amazing places and very iconic. I liked these because Grand Final. We wish them well
they were breathtaking and the MCG was significant to me because I play a lot of in the coming weeks.
Cricket. I also liked all the presentations on leadership because they gave me a
ISDA Debating teams (clockwise
better understanding of leadership and they were inspirational. Sean Geraghty
from top left:) Max Moors, Ben
Chery, Daniel Rice, Daniel Walsh,
My highlight of the trip to Melbourne would be making new friends from different
Cameron Ingle, Hamish
schools and doing activities with them because everyone was nice and friendly and Fragiacomo, and Henry Hayden
it was just plain fun. We also learnt a lot about leadership, like leadership (absent – Greg Manu)
doesn’t have to be from the front, you can be a leader in a big team too. Josh
Finally congratulations to Nina Menzies and Alison Hyde (mothers
Arnolda
of Luke Menzies and Nicholas Hyde), parent P&F Year
The main thing I picked up was that everyone is a leader though different, Coordinators for bringing together a large section of the Year 5
everyone can lead and they don’t need a title or badge. Felix O’Brien parent body for a thoroughly enjoyable evening of togetherness last
Saturday.
I learnt that leadership is rewarding if you do it right and that having a leader
will get you further. I also learnt that you don’t need to have a leadership role to Happy Birthday to the following boys celebrating their birthdays this
show leadership, you show leadership in your everyday lives. Wil Farrugia week:
The highlight of my trip was listening to Murrundindi speak about his life story 11 May John-Paul Macks, Sean Ryan
and telling us how to be a good leader. Nick Stack 12 May Joshua McIntyre
14 May Oliver Crawford
My highlight of the trip was definitely the guest speaker Murrundindi. He was
15 May Dominic Chahoud, Nicholas Dimaris, Aaron Espiritu
such an inspiration to me because he
16 May Jasper Smith
was put down and called a halfcast,
but he rose up just because he had the
Mr Martin Lobo
respect for others. He has two

qualities that I want: resilience and
DEPUTY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
persistence. Zac Newton-John

You don’t need a badge to be a leader;
Year 3 Sacramental Program – Our Sacramental Program for First
you can be an everyday leader. Gabe
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will commence this Term.
Mackie
An information evening for parents will be held in the Pedro Arrupe
Room in the Junior School on Monday 25 May at 6.00pm. During
Team building exercises at the
Ignatian Youth Leadership Term II boys and families will participate in a program of preparation
Conference which will culminate in the celebration of the Sacrament of First
Reconciliation later in Term II and First Holy Communion on
The following boys’ artworks will be in this year’s IPSHA Travelling
Sunday 11 October. To complete enrolment, a photocopy of your
Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs from May to October and
son’s Baptism Certificate should be sent to school. We look forward
involves works from eight schools. The art works will be on display
to seeing you on the night. In the meantime if you have any questions
at St Aloysius’ Junior School from Monday 20 July to Friday 31 July
please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Rogan, Mrs Hart or myself.
and will be displayed in other IPSHA schools for similar periods.
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Wednesday Morning Mass – All parents, boys and staff are invited Computer versions of these games have been found not to be as
to pray with us at our Wednesday morning Mass in the Junior School effective.
Chapel at 8.05am. Next week it is the Year 6.1 and 6.2 Class Mass. Debating – ISDA Octo Finals: Congratulations to both teams –
Safety Town – Pauline Lewis and Maeve Le Bon from the Daniel Rice, Daniel Walsh, Max Moors and Ben Chery (all Year
Association of Independent Schools presented to the Junior School 6) in the A Team and Gregory Manu, Hamish Fragiacomo
Staff at our Monday curriculum meeting, SafetyTown, a resource Cameron Ingle (all Year 6) and Henry Hayden (Year 5) in the B
developed by Transport for NSW to develop children’s Team – on making it through to the Quarter Finals in the ISDA
understanding and knowledge about road safety. It is an interactive Competition. Both teams won their respective debates last Friday
website for families as well as providing a secure login site for against Barker College and St Martin De Porres. As the Year 6 boys
teachers and students in Stage 3. It provides a range of online road are in Canberra this week, we won’t be having any workshops. We
safety activities. www.safetytown.com.au. will resume our normal training next week.
Suggestions for Improved Learning – In the Junior School, we Mr Joe El-Khoury
focus on developing the boys' joy and passion for learning, self-
confidence and an enduring value system through providing a range
CURRICULUM NEWS
of enriching experiences that help boys grow and develop. Our core

business at St Aloysius’ College is ‘learning’. We aim to bring out the
very best in all our boys. To this end, it is important that we continue DIRECTOR OF STUDIES
to work together, at school and home, in providing the optimum-

learning environment for our boys. The following seven handy hints,
UTS BAcc Scholarship
adapted from Andrew Fuller’s book Help Your Child Succeed at School,
Past students Jackson Diamond (SAC 2013) and Daniel Hudson
are worth consideration for improving your son’s learning:
(SAC 2014) will be addressing interested students about this highly
1. Ensure your son has an organised learning space. Many boys sought after scholarship program on 19 May at lunchtime in The
have difficulty setting up and maintaining a well organised Bellarmino. We have had a number of students participate in this
learning space at home. Parents can assist with some of the program over the years. Students who have an interest in the financial
practical aspects of setting up their son’s home study area, and service sector should attend and find out more details about the
help with ways the space can be better organised and managed. program.
2. Lighting can help/hinder learning. Natural or indirect lighting Here is some further information from UTS:
such as a desk lamp is best for learning. Studying under
The University of Technology Sydney runs Australia’s most successful co-
fluorescent lighting is not ideal as it is related to raised cortisol
op course – the Bachelor of Accounting. Various employers together
levels, which is an indicator of anxiety and agitation.
contribute $2.5 million annually to this one course alone. The reason?
3. How much television is too much? From the age of two, a Demand for graduates of the course, who are seen as something special, is
small amount of television viewing has been found to be very high and will continue to be so for many years due to critical skills
positively associated with academic achievement. Once boys are shortages in business. This is despite tough economic conditions.
nine, 1.5 hours per day is regarded as the upper limit. At 13, the The main benefits to students who are selected into the Bachelor of
limit drops to one hour per day. At 17, it drops even further to Accounting are a tax-free scholarship valued at $46,500, a year of full-
the optimal amount being around 30 minutes per day. time work training, and great career prospects with the major employers
who support the course. No BAcc graduate has ever missed out on a job,
4. The importance of sleep. A good night’s sleep (at least eight
and these job offers are generally made by April of the students’ third and
hours) is essential for optimal brain functioning. Memory
final year of study. That might be only three years away from where you
consolidation occurs during sleep, especially dream (or REM)
are now. Other key benefits of this program, that set it apart from
sleep. During the normal eight to nine hours of sleep, five dream
cadetships or other co-op courses, are that it takes only three years to
(REM) cycles occur. Boys getting only five to six hours of sleep
complete and that students in the course study, work and play together as
lose out on the last two REM cycles and thereby reduce the
a close group of friends throughout that time.
amount of time the brain has to consolidate information. There is
also no such thing as a sleep bank. Just because you get ten hours What sort of students are we looking for? All-rounders, achievers and
one night doesn’t mean you can get away with only sleeping six leaders in various activities. Plus you’d need to be interested in a career in
hours the next. business. A high ATAR is not essential, but it will help. Each year we
take in students with ATARs in the range 85-100, who have the other
5. A good breakfast provides a great start. Many studies have
skills and experiences to make them ideal business graduates.
shown that skipping breakfast in the morning has a negative
And why choose to study accounting? Well, consider that accounting is
effect on learning and concentration during the day. The type of
recognised by big business employers as a highly desirable qualification for
breakfast boys have can also have an impact. A breakfast that is
graduates to hold, and business leaders today increasingly have this sort of
high in protein (eggs, low fat dairy products, lean meat, fish) and
background. This is because the role of accountants has changed radically
containing low GI index carbohydrates (eg porridge, muesli,
over the last ten years; they are now the people called on to analyse the
bran-enriched cereal, most fruits) promotes concentration and
factors behind business success and failure, and who can provide the
learning. A high GI breakfast (eg sugary cereals, white toast) can
information needed for critical decision making.
lead to a decline in performance as the energy is less sustained
throughout the day. For further details on the Bachelor of Accounting program, check
out the website: www.bachelorofaccounting.com or send an email
6. Giving your son feedback on his learning. Research has
to [email protected]. Round 1 applications for the 2016
shown that the best way to provide feedback to improve student
intake close on Friday 5 June 2015.
achievement on a learning task is to focus on the task itself and
how to do it more effectively. Feedback related to general praise,
rewards or punishment has little effect on improving learning. Mr Neville Williams

7. The essential skills for success. Three of the skills needed for
success at school (and in most areas of life) are concentration,
memory and sequencing or getting things in the right order. The
games parents play with their children such as Snap, Uno,
Concentration, Battleship, Monopoly, Chess, Jigsaw puzzles, etc
all play an incredibly important role in developing these skills.
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one of reading's pleasures. Reading aloud enables those
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM YEARS 7-9
spontaneous moments of a character's action or dilemma to spark
the sharing of personal experiences
NAPLAN
2. Relax and enjoy – Children may be emotionally ready for a story
Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 completed NAPLAN testing this
before they're able to read it independently. For example, many
week. It was pleasing that students approached the tests confidently.
young people heard Harry Potter before they could read it for
Results of the NAPLAN tests are usually released in mid-September.
themselves. Stories shared in this way become part of a family's
ACARA issued the following information to Principals throughout shared history. Hearing the story read aloud, by an enthusiastic
Australia on the first day of testing, 12 May. and enraptured adult means that the mechanical difficulties are
As you are aware, today is the first day of the NAPLAN assessments overcome and pure enjoyment can take over.
for 2015, which will continue through to Thursday 14 May. Around a
3. Technical support – Reading aloud at home supports formal
million students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will take part in tests which
teaching once children go to school. An understanding of how a
assess their skills in writing, reading, language conventions (spelling,
story works is essential to learning to read, and teachers
grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
appreciate a family interest in books and stories. Parents
ACARA has produced a range of resources for parents, including: sometimes feel that they are not academic enough to scaffold
a ‘NAPLAN 2015 – message for parents’ video their children's learning. 'What counts are genuine interest and
- short news items on our website covering issues such as NAPLAN active engagement,' says the Secretary-General of the OECD.
participation, benefits, accessibility, value and using data effectively
4. Get picky – Research shows children are more motivated to read
- graphics and infographics
for pleasure when they choose the books for themselves. This
- fact sheets for parents
applies to what they listen to as well. Ask your librarian (with
- tips on taking tests
your child) for recommended titles. Read out the blurb and a
NAPLAN has been an important part of the school year since 2008
sample page from two or three books to make your choice
and continues to improve over time. This year, the writing component of
together.
the tests will include two prompts – one for Years 3 and 5, and another
for Years 7 and 9. From next year, the Australian Curriculum – which 5. Keeping it real – It doesn't have to be ‘fiction’ to be great.
is now being implemented from F-10 in all states and territories – will be Readers of all ages choose to only read true stories. Reading
aligned with NAPLAN. And from 2017 NAPLAN will start to be history and biographies out loud is just as satisfying as a novel.
delivered online, on an opt-in basis over two to three years. There's a fantastic selection of Australian nonfiction for young
readers to choose from.
For more information about NAPLAN, please visit our website:
www.nap.edu.au.
6. Be opportunistic – Night-time might not be the right time to
Semester One Study Guides And Examinations read. It's when everyone's reconnecting after a day apart, and
In the coming weeks students in Years 7 to 9 will receive their study sharing a meal and daily news, which is more pressing than the
guides for the upcoming examinations. These study guides will detail page. But perhaps encourage reading from screens in the kitchen
both the format and the content of the examinations. Teachers will or family room. Share aloud news, sport and opinion. Read out
offer students some suggested strategies to assist with studying and the program descriptions from the TV guide to encourage
tips on examination techniques. In addition Dr Prue Salter from selective viewing. Save the book for a Sunday morning snuggle
ELES will conduct workshops for Years 7, 8 and 9 at the College on on the couch.
20 May.
7. Let it speak to you – 'Reading aloud' can be hands-free. Talking
Ms Suzanne Leahy books are a great companion in the car, on holidays and for TV-
free evenings at home. Many are wonderful narrations by
distinguished actors. The ABC Shop has a wide selection, or
MARY MACKILLOP LIBRARY – Junior School
check your local library's website for free downloads”…

The ageless rewards of reading aloud – this in an extract from the Reading aloud is supposed to be for pleasure, so don't be upset if that
ABC Splash website that I discovered this week and thought it worth treasured favourite of your own childhood has your listeners bored
sharing with families about the joys and importance of reading in our and fidgeting. The story just may not speak to them, or may be best
lives. Margaret Kett is the site’s librarian and an author with the discovered on their own later on. I'm still getting over nobody else in
following observations. (Margaret Kett has been a specialist children's my family falling in love with the divinely illustrated Little Grey Rabbit
librarian in Australia for over 35 years and has written about books series by Alison Uttley, courtesy of my growing up in the UK.
for children and young people for the Australian Book Review and
These are busy times in the library both before school and during
Magpies: Talking about Books for Children. She was a judge for the
lunch with Da Vinci Team practices, editing of poetry for the
Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year awards in
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards (still open for entries until 30 June),
2006/07.)
getting names organised for the Sydney Writer’s Festival and preparing
 Readers love to share what they're reading, and there are few for an upcoming Maths Challenge Day for some Year 3 students at St
pleasures for story lovers like being read to. Luke’s Grammar School.
 From toddlers on someone's lap listening to a picture book
Classes are looking at topics such as what is a novel, what is a graphic
they've heard a hundred times, to a full auditorium, hushed,
novel, what is a poem and what is a short story. It is important to
listening to a writer read their own work, reading aloud is part of
learn what the criteria are for each of the different genre.
the lifelong human story journey.
 As a librarian I frequently hear parents of primary school Please continue to locate overdue books at home – a few are still
children lament that they miss the nightly bedtime rituals of missing from the holiday period.
book sharing now that their child can read for themselves. But
Mrs Caroline Byrne
there's no need for this precious, shared experience to stop.
Teacher Librarian
Here are seven rewards of reading aloud as quoted by Margaret Kett:
1. Share the experience – Reading aloud brings an author's world
alive for listeners to wonder and talk about together. Once a
reader becomes confident, the act itself becomes silent. This is
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Blessings on the new week!
FAITH & JUSTICE
Fraternally yours,
Ramesh
DIRECTOR OF FAITH & JUSTICE
Mr Chris Gould

Carmel Shepherd led us in prayer with the Angelus last Monday.
COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Archbishop Anthony Fisher has reminded us that prayer is at the

heart of the Christian life. It opens us to the presence and activity of
God in our lives and helps us to discern and follow the will of God. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Last Thursday and Friday I attended my first Ignatian Coordinator’s

Meeting. Ignatian Coordinator’s from all the Jesuit Schools and Jesuit
Green tip: Did you know that next Friday (22 May) is National Walk
Partner Schools attended. It was a wonderful opportunity to network
Safely to School Day? It is an annual, national event to encourage all
and source valuable advice from some very experienced educators of
primary school children to walk and commute safely to school.
the Ignatian approach to education. We were all given a wonderful
Riding a bike or walking instead of using the car saves on petrol,
book called an Ignatian Book of Days. Each day of the calendar
reduces pollution, reduces traffic congestion and increases fitness and
contains a reflection and sometimes a quick quote. I naturally turned
best of all gets us outside.
to my birthday and found the following quote: Listen, prayer isn’t just
Plan your next cycle trip with the NSW cycleway finder
about talking to God. We then were taken through a beautiful reflection
(http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/maps/cycleway_finder.html) or see
from Michael Hansen’s book on the First Spiritual Exercises. It
http://www.sydneycycleways.net/resources/sydney-rides/ for a guide
certainly made me think about the important role of listening
to some popular rides in different parts of Sydney that are suitable
whether it is in the classroom, with my family or with God.
for all ages.
Dearest Lord, companion on the road,

voice in the night, here we are, gathered to listen.
PARENTS & FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION
Open our ears, our whole being,
that we may become a listening presence to each other,
that we may enjoy the gift of our spiritual conversation. This past week has encapsulated all that is Aloysian. The
Give us the generosity to listen with openness Listen to us beginning of the week saw the Year 10 Music recital; the
the wisdom to understand what is heard Listen to us Fr Willcock SJ Instrumental & Vocal Competition heats;
the strength to be changed by what is shared Listen to us NAPLAN for Years 3, 5, 7 & 9; the Year 6 Camp; the Year 8
the listening that never judges Listen to us
Dance and the wonderful Mothers’ Day Dinner. All in one week
the curiosity of a child. Listen to us
and covering the essence that is St Aloysius’ – academic, sport
Increase in us the peace to forgive and be forgiven Listen to us
and the community.
the reverence to honor both gift and loss Listen to us
the acceptance that allows failure to be shared Listen to us Our Mothers’ Day Dinner guest speaker was an ex-parent whose
the prudence to know when not to speak Listen to us sons have exemplified the Aloysian spirit. Catherine Donohoe’s
the surrender that treasures silence after word. Listen to us five sons have given service to their country, through the armed
Enliven in us the freedom to let mystery be Listen to us forces. A poignant reminder of all those who have served their
the joy to celebrate new discovery Listen to us country in this, the centenary of the ANZAC spirit.
the readiness for laughter when it rises Listen to us The P&F General Meeting & Forum is on 4 June at 7.00pm in
the grace to listen with humble love Listen to us
The Bellarmino – please save the date. We have secured well
the awe to hear you speaking in us. Thank you
known speaker Andrew Martin from Lifelong Achievement
Chaplaincy Group. He will present to parents ways of boosting our sons’
motivation.
The following is an e-mail that was sent from one of our Chaplains,
Mr Ramesh Richards SJ, to our Year 12 students. It is a thought Are you sometimes stuck with listening to the same radio stations
provoking message that I feel everyone would benefit from reading. all the time? Have you tried Hope FM 103.2? They play a mix of
contemporary and Christian music with Christian messages
Hi guys,
throughout the day. Their morning devotions at 9.05am are very
It has been a while since my last email to you – start of Term II. Parent
useful especially after school drop off. Hope 103.2's mission is
Teacher Interviews have come and gone. Please do not allow what you
Communicating hope to transform life, faith and culture.
heard (good or bad) to define who you are as a person. Grow from it,
forever aiming for the magis – aspiring the best, for God. If the idea of
DIARY DATES
God is too distant for you, and God is love, perhaps this will help – do
the best, for love.
23 May Year 11 Parents’ Function 6.30pm [Juana Mateo
To do the best, we firstly need to accept the person we are. The whole
Room]
package. The complete messiness of our individual story. I think to a
30 May Year 3&4 Parents’ Function 6.30pm [College Oval]
certain extent we are quite aware of our story, but the problem actually
4 June P&F General Meeting & Forum 7.00pm [The
lies in the narrative we want the world to know. Being guys, we need to
Bellarmino]
present ourselves as we ‘have it all together.’ The intention to fool others
might work but it does not help us as persons to accept who we are Mr Mark De Vera
because we are constantly wasting energy holding up that façade/mask President
and so cannot move on and embrace who we really are.

Here is a pretty good article that I highly encourage you to read. You CONTACT DETAILS
might want to break it up into sections as it is very long and there is a lot
Chairman Robert Dick 0408 864 833
to digest if you read whilst reflecting on the real you.
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account-university-pennsylvania-runner-showed-only-part-story Vice-President/Pastoral Care Marte Tagle 0424 662 668
The real you is special, unique and lovable. Let’s celebrate the real you! Secretaries Eileen O’Sullivan 0423 184 651
As always, I am here for you. Please stop me, call into my office or email Michelle Nikopoulos 0403 480 707
me for a chat. Assistant Secretaries Simone Spitznagel 0414 581 095
Marie D’Cruz 0408 219 209
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Treasurers Mami Tsang 0414 346 102 to the crazy amount of amazing halfbacks that trialed. Great work
Rita McRae 0406 736 366 boys! Charlie Bruton
Assistant Treasurer Carsten Matthai 0411 331 112
Mosman Mini Marathon Sunday 14 June – The Mini-Mos
Julliana Namkung-Matthai 0414 269 746
Community Fun Run and Fair is Sydney’s premier community event,
Junior School Liaison Jacinta Lee 0413 750 829
promoting health, fitness and fun to runners of all ages. Featuring
Co-curricula Liaison Michael Pollack 0414 673 447
10km, 5km and 2km races through Mosman’s beautiful, hilly streets,
Prayer Group Co-ordinator Edwin Lapitan 0410 463 517
Mini-Mos provides options for everybody. The event:

• Is proud to have served the local and running communities for
SENIOR SCHOOL CANTEEN
31 years.
• Actively encourages adults, children, families, friends, serious
The following parents have kindly offered their services in the Senior runners and fun-lovers to come and have a go.
School Canteen for the week commencing 18 May: • Supports the charities Autism Spectrum Australia and the Unicorn
Monday Margaret Kim, Elizabeth Porter, Raelene Sidgreaves, Foundation.
Antonella Scheller • Features a fabulous fair in the grounds of Mosman Public
Tuesday Jenny Griffiths, Natasha Moldrich, Margaret Wachnik School – with rides and activities for kids of all ages. There is
Wednesday Margie Gillespie, Sarah Janssen, Elizabeth Laukka live music, a wide range of stall-holders, café, BBQ, sushi stall
Thursday Kathy de Mestre, Mary McManus, Joanne Marchione and an abundance of home-made goodies.
Friday Kylie Diamond, Cathy Krimmer, Kristina Lawton, Details for this have been placed on Edmodo. Every year we have a
Catherine Maxwell large number of boys who participate in this event both as individuals
and in teams. Should your son wish to enter they can register online
Mrs Nadia Lorenzutta
http://www.mini-mos.com/
Canteen Manager

Round 2 Opponent Result
UNIFORM SHOP
Football

The Uniform Shop will operate Tuesday and Friday from 8.00am- 12A Win 6-2
4.00pm during Term I & IV and from 8.00am-3.00pm during Terms
12B Draw 0-0
II & III (open through lunch).
St Pius X
Delivery to Junior School (only): Orders can be made by email, 12C Loss 0-1
phone (between 9.00am and 11.30am) or by leaving a message on our
12D Win 6-2
answering machine. Items will be delivered to Junior School
Reception before lunch for collection. Please inform your son if he 11A
needs to collect a purchase from Reception.
11B Bye Bye
Bob Stewart Credit Accounts: I urge that, if you have not yet
opened a Credit Account with Bob Stewart, kindly please do so; as it 11C
helps to process transactions much faster and gets the boys back to
11D Draw 3-3
their classes. For more information, please go on to the College
website, under Uniform Shop, to download the form. If you do not 11E Loss 0-4
wish to open a Credit Account, please obtain a form of payment for St Patrick’s
10A small sided games Draw 2-2,
your son to make a purchase.
Draw 0-0
* If you would like to send your son to the shop for a uniform
purchase, we are happy to fit him for your convenience. We accept 10B small sided games Bye Bye
cash, cheques (payable to “Bob Stewart Pty Ltd”), credit cards,
10C small sided games Loss 1-4,
EFTPOS or Bob Stewart Credit Account.* St Patrick’s
Loss 1-9
Mrs Irene Shum ([email protected]/9955 4193)
9A small sided games Win 12-0
Supervisor
9B small sided games Scots Win 10-0,
CO-CURRICULAR NEWS – Junior School
Win 3-1

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTSMASTER 9C small sided games Barker Loss 1-4
Rugby
IPSHA Rugby Trial Report – On Tuesday 5 May, seven boys from
12A Grammar St Ives Win 78-7
Year 6 competed at the IPSHA Rugby trials at the Shore School. The
seven boys were: myself, Charlie McGowen, Jack Callanan, 12B Modified 7’s Win 25-15,
Frankie Dunkin, Conor Lucey, Ned McDonagh with Zac New/Cranbrook
Win 30-5
Newton-John out with a broken nose. We started off knowing it
would be a hard trial with 80+ boys from different schools showing 11A Win 24-15
their best. We first split into our position groups and started off with Trinity
ball skills, touch rugby, tackling and rucks and mauls. We then had a 11B Loss 15-30
short lunch break after which we split into teams to play some of the
10A Win 79-5
most gruesome rugby matches you will ever see, with everyone eager Grammar St Ives
to shine for the selectors. We all played well in the games. Then, we 9A Draw 30-30
were treated to a few luxuries with Wallabies legend George Gregan
AFL
answering a few questions, showing us the real Rugby World Cup
and playing a bit of touch with us. Then we had to wait and find out Prep A Redlands Win 43-24
who made the cut, we were all anxious and we eventually found out
that five of us made it through to the CIS trials – myself, Charlie, Mr Trevor Dunne
Jack, Ned and Conor. Frankie was very unlucky to just miss out due
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Debating: Unfortunately our 1sts debating team lost to Kincoppal-
CO-CURRICULAR NEWS – Senior School
Rose Bay School in the semis last Friday of the ISDA competition
and are now out of this competition. However The Senior B, Year
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULA 10, Year 9 and Primary A and Primary B teams are through to the
second round of Semi-finals.

Whilst on Debating, the College is hosting the Australian Jesuit
It was great to see all teams take the field this week in CAS Round 2
Schools Debating Carnival this year from Sunday 5 July to Tuesday 7
of sport. For many teams, it was their first competition game of the
July. Students from all Jesuit schools in Australia will be in
season. Unfortunately it was not a highly successful round of sport.
attendance. Those students travelling from interstate will need
Trinity Grammar School took the honours in all codes, winning the
billeting for the few days that they are here. I am hoping that some of
majority of games.
our debating families might be able to provide accommodation for
Rugby: The 1sts rugby team went down 10-22 in their fixture at them during their stay. MIC Mark Norton will provide more details
Trinity. The 1sts started brightly and scored a great try from a wrap- in weeks to come about the Carnival.
around move that saw Sam Lawson (Year 12) put fullback Tom
Chess: Chess teams performed well in Round 2 of the Secondary
Dunlop (Year 12) over early in the game. Alec Diamond (Year 12)
Schools competition. Our Seniors, Intermediates and Junior A team
converted to give the team a 7-0 lead. Trinity responded with their
won 3-1 in matches whilst the Junior B team had to settle for a draw.
own converted try and with both teams kicking a penalty each, the
score was locked at 10-10 at half-time. However the 1sts lost talented Cadets: A number of cadets were acknowledged with Gold
fly half Matt Dainton (Year 11) mid-way through the first half whilst Certificates at Last Friday’s Cadet Parade for their participation in
both Peter Slaven (Year 11) and Tom Nowlan (Year 12) suffered recent ANZAC Centenary Ceremonies. They included from Year 12
injuries during the game. Trinity scored immediately after half-time CUO Daniel Stapleton, CUO William Halliday, WO1 Joshua
and near the end to win the match 22-10. In the final analysis, Trinity Conlon, WO2 Oliver Scharkie; from Year 11 SGT Kiernan Tafft,
deserved the win. They played aggressively and their backs ran with SGT Keegan Gyoery, SGT Dylan Sheldon, SGT Jack English,
purpose but we did not help our cause, dropping the ball at crucial SGT Kelvin Peh, SGT John Murray, SHT James Hall, SGT
times. Matt Hayes (Year 12) and Sam Lawson stood out in the Lachlan Stephen, CPL Marcus Lee, CPL Cameron Evans; from
backs with their running games. The 1sts will be looking to regroup Year 10 CPL Bill Leodaritsis, CPL Tristan Salanitro, CPL
this week against Barker College at home but will be playing without Darshan Kander; and from Year 9 CDT Simoen Casey, CDT
a number of key players. Our 2nds had a convincing 29-0 win. It was Thomas Moiso, CDT Charles Laukka, CDT Adam Correa, CDT
great team effort with forwards Nic and Vin Hrdina (both Year 11) Sam Davis and CDT Sam Droga.
putting in non-stop displays whilst the outside backs were impressive, Cross Country: This week sees the first of the Cross Country
particularly Matt Renshaw (Year 12). Trinity won both the 3rds and fixtures for the season. Waverley College are hosting the meet at
4ths matches. Centennial Park, scheduled to commence at 10.00am with the Under
The 16As were competitive in their 12-24 loss. The 16Bs however 14s age group. Good luck to all runners.
ran out convincing 68-0 winners. The 15As won a hard-fought match AFL: Congratulations to Year 8 student James Loughnan who has
19-15 at the College Oval. The 14As led at half-time but eventually been selected in in the CIS U15 Australian Rules Football Team
lost 12-22. A big Trinity 13A team outmuscled our team at Trinity. which will compete at the NSW ALL Schools/ CHS AFL
The 13Bs did well to post a 12-12 draw in their fixture. Championships in early June.
Football: The 1sts football team travelled to Trinity last week but Music: The Music Department is putting on a Gala Concert at the
without success. Trinity scored a goal in the opening seconds of the Chatswood Concourse on Tuesday 16 June beginning at 7.00pm. It
match which put the team on the back foot immediately. However should be a fantastic night of entertainment with musicians from
the 1sts recovered and matched their opposition for the remainder of both the Senior and Junior School on show. Tickets can be
the opening half. Trinity went to the break leading 1-0. In the last 30 purchased from Ticketek or from the Concourse Box Office.
minutes of play, Trinity scored three goals as our players tired. The
St Vincent de Paul: Staff member Ms Lisa Gascoigne has been
lack of recent match play was obvious. Zan Sanchez (Year 11) and
appointed as St Vincent de Paul Co-Ordinator following Ms Emily
Noah Chia (Year 10) were amongst the best players for the 1sts.
Moran’s departure from the College. I would like to thank Ms Moran
Like their rugby counterparts, the 1sts will be looking forward to a
for the tremendous job she did in this role over the many years she was
better showing this week against Barker in their first home game of
here and I would like to wish Ms Gascoigne all the best in this position.
the season. The 2nds played well to secure a 1-1 draw in their fixture.
The Rugby Lunch is now less than four weeks away. It is on
Ben Wong (Year 11) and James Frederiksen (Year 11) stood out
Friday 12 June at 12.00pm at Doltone House, Pyrmont. Special
for the 2nds. In all other Opens games, only one goal separated
guests attending include current Wallabies and Waratahs coach
teams on the scoreboard. The 4ths however managed a 1-1 draw.
Michael Cheika, current Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley (SAC 2007),
There were many close score-lines also in the under-age games. The
former Wallabies forward coach Andrew Blades, retired ex Wallabies
winning teams included the 9Cs (3-1), 9Ds (2-0), 7As (4-3) and 7Ds
centre and wing Pat McCabe (SAC 2005) and ex Wallabies and
(4-0). Year 7 student Leo Kim (Year 7) scored a hat-trick of goals in
Waratahs flanker Phil Waugh who will MC the lunch. Apart from
the 7As success. The 10Bs (2-2) and 8Cs (3-3) secured draws in their
discussing the current Waratahs season and hopes for the Wallabies
fixtures.
in Internationals and in the World Cup in 2015, the focus will also be
Volleyball: The 1sts volleyball team went down 0-3 on sets to on acknowledging the outstanding rugby career of Patrick McCabe.
premiership favourites Trinity last weekend. It was a solid This should be a fantastic event and I look forward to seeing
performance from the team, highlighted by Oscar Cavalletto’s (Year Aloysian rugby fans attend and celebrate Pat McCabe’s career and
12) setting and strong leadership from Captain Daniel Wade (Year hear the latest rugby news. All funds raised will go towards
12). In other Opens games, Trinity was successful in 2nds and 3rds supporting the rugby program at the College in regards to providing
but both our teams played well despite losing. extra professional coaching and purchasing of equipment. Details of
Tennis: Trinity proved too dominant in overall tennis fixtures last how to book and ticket prices are advertised elsewhere in this
weekend. The 1sts lost 0-8 on sets to a strong Trinity team. Mitchell newsletter.
Hargreaves (Year 11) and Liam Irving (Year 12) were in winning This Saturday is our first home game of the winter season. 1sts
positions in their singles matches but disappointingly couldn’t finish football is at 10.15am and 1sts rugby is at 3.15pm at the College
on top. In the 2nds, Sean Irving (Year 12) and Sorren Raheb-Mol Oval. I am hoping that as many supporters as possible can be there
(Year 11) won their doubles match 2-4. to cheer both teams on. Good luck to all coaches and players
Our best performing age group were the 7s. Despite losing, the As involved.
and Bs were competitive in their 2-4 sets loss in both teams.
Mr Paul Rowland
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PUBLIC SPEAKING vir eloquens MUSIC

Coaching sessions are held on Mondays and Tuesdays from SAC Music Department Gala Concert
3.30pm until 5.00pm in The Bellarmino (until further notice) Tuesday 16 June: The Concourse Concert Hall Chatswood 7.00pm
during term. All interested students, old and new, are invited to Presented by musicians from both the Junior and Senior School
attend. All information relating to this co-curricular activity will be Tickets are now available $20.
relayed through this publication, Year Meetings, Line-ups and the [phone] http://www.theconcourse.com.au
electronic noticeboards throughout the College. 13 28 49 www.ticketek.com.au
1. Rostrum Voice of Youth – Regional Finals All welcome – please see the poster in this Gonzagan
James Elhindi (Year 11) will represent the College in this Fr Willcock SJ Instrumental And Vocal Competition Heats
competition on Monday 18 May at 6.30pm at Eastern Suburbs 4 May – 20 May: Lunchtimes – The Bellarmino and Junior School
Leagues Club, Bondi Junction. The winner of each Regional Final Semi Finals
will proceed to the State Final. We wish him success. Tuesday 26 May, 3.10PM-6.00PM – The Bellarmino
2. The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award Finals Concert
Open to students in Years 7-10. Details available on: Thursday 11 June: 6.00pm – College Chapel
www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au. Other details to be advised. All welcome
As other competitions become known, their details will be COMBINED SYO and SWE CONCERT
disseminated. All interested in participating at a competitive level are
Sunday 24 May
expected to attend coaching sessions conducted by Old Boys with
11.00AM-1.30pm: rehearsal
experience and success at public speaking.
2.00pm-4.00pm: Concert, The Great Hall

Guest Conductor: Dr Steven Davis from the University of Missouri
Mr Magar Etmekdjian ([email protected])
All welcome
Mr Tim Chung
Head of Music (Performance)

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