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MARCH 2014MARCH 2014

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CONTENTS

Features

2 Principal’s Report3 Chairman’s Report

School News

4 Student Leadership 5 Academic Achievements6-7 Yr 12 Assembly/Graduation8-9 Dance/Music9-10 Boarding House News11 P&F News12-14 Marist NewsSchool Sports

14-15 Sporting Achievements 16 Marist Cricket CarnivalFoundation Offi ce

17 Centenary Celebrations18 Chairman’s Report19 Scholarships20 Donors List20 Sacred Sights 4WD Tour

Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association

21 President’s Report22 Under the Spotlight23-28 Where Are They Now?28-30 SHOC Sports/Heartspace31 Community News31-33 Reunions34 Obituaries34 Engagements35-36 Weddings/Births

Upcoming Events

Sacred Sights 4WD Trip28/4/14 – 2/5/14

Mass Breakfast14 May 2014

SHOC Business Lunch4 July 2014

Centenary Celebrations/Fundraising11 October 2014

Editorial by: Trevor Gill and Jane PingDesigned by: Graeme CogdellCover Photo: Ali Vessali, Kye Van De Veerdonk & Mary-Anne SextonPhotography & articles:Thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of the Blue & Blue

Dear Members of the Sacred Heart College Community

The 2014 School Year at Sacred Heart College has commenced with considerable momentum sustained by the excellent results of the Class of 2013. It is most fi tting that in the Centenary Year of Sacred Heart at Paringa Hall that our students achievements are at the forefront of our Marist Mission!

Our highest achieving students: Jonathon Williams (Dux 99.95, Governor’s Award and Adelaide University dual scholarship recipient), Riley Calaby (99.75) and Loren Orsillo (99.75) also represented achievements across the broad scope of the College Curriculum. Jonathon excelled in Mathematics and Science, Riley in the Humanities and Loren in the Arts. This is a fi ne refl ection of the calibre of teachers at Sacred Heart Senior and we congratulate the Class of 2013 on their overall fi ne achievements.

Also, due to events from late last year, Mr Andrew Balkwill was appointed Principal of Thomas More College, which resulted in interim arrangements for 2014 in regard to the leadership of Sacred Heart College Middle School. In a letter to parents, Paul Herrick, Regional Director of Marist Schools Australia (MSA), indicated that the Principal of the Senior School would also be responsible for the Middle School for 2014. Mr Tim Mullin has assumed responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of Sacred Heart Middle as Head of SHCMS for the year.During the fi rst half of the year, MSA has convened a Steering Committee chaired by Mr Peter White (former Principal of Notre Dame College Sheparton) to discern the best long-term structures for both schools. The Terms of Reference are as follows:

Re: The most appropriate governance structure for Sacred Heart Senior and Sacred Heart Middle School into the future:-

1 Investigate the current relationship between the two Colleges with regard to:

• Faith Formation opportunities for the students, staff and the wider community, including relationships with the local parish communities;

• Teaching and Learning experiences and the development of effective programs for students;

• Pastoral wellbeing of all members of the Sacred Heart Senior and Sacred Heart Middle School communities;

• Co-curricula offerings for all students;

Principal’s Report

Steve ByrneSteve Byrne

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Financial oversight and advice is another of the key responsibilities of Council. We are fortunate to have an experienced and very able Business Manager as well as a hard working and capable Finance Committee.

In addition to the outstanding academic results across the whole of the Year 12 cohort of 2013, Council was particularly delighted at the results produced out of our boarding houses. Congratulations are extended to the staff for the support and encouragement they gave our boarders. Our boarding houses make our school’s offering unique amongst other senior secondary schools in South Australia and are an important part of the fabric of our culture.

Paul TeisseireChairman

Chairman’s ReportAs 2013 came to an end, planning for 2014 was well underway by Council and its Committees.

Council is particularly pleased with the continued focus on academic excellence. The Laureate Award Assembly on 12th February showcased the wonderful achievements of the 2013 cohort.

Since the Federal election, management has been closely monitoring developments in the school funding policies and initiatives of the new Government. Medium and longer term fi nancial planning and security is a high priority for Council. Work on the redevelopment of the War Memorial Oval precinct is progressing through the Building Committee. Council receives regular briefi ngs on progress as well as detailed conceptual drawings. Of particular interest at the moment is what an undercover viewing platform might look like on the western side of the oval.

Concurrent with this major redevelopment, we are also keen to redevelop St Paul’s in furtherance of our mission to provide the best possible facilities to our students in a wide range of subject offerings.

• Financial sustainability of the two schools into the future:

• Capital and Recurrent • Fee structures • Relationships with Government and Education

authorities and organisations.2 Explore what Governance/Organisational/

Leadership structures would best serve the above. Options that are quite different from the current structures may be considered.

3 Consider external factors that bear upon any possible changes, including but not limited to:

• Archdiocesan community and parental preferences for the future of Catholic education provision in SW region.

• Implications of any possible changes to SA primary/secondary structures.

• Preferences of feeder parishes and parish schools.

• Demographic projections.

4 Provide a recommendation to the National Director of Marist Schools Australia for the future by June 30.

The consultation will include the broader Sacred Heart and Catholic community. So, if you have any initial response please feel free to contact the College with your thoughts or a request to be contacted. It is timely given this opportunity that we establish the best structures as we move into our second century at Paringa Hall!

Finally, a special congratulations to Des Saint (OS 44-47) on his Australia Day honours. Des is a fi ne Marist and his sense of humility is a message to us all ‘… It was all voluntary work... and I always got more than I gave.’ (The Southern Cross, March 2014). Humility at its best!

Kind regards,Steve Byrne

Principal

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School News

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2014SCHOOL CAPTAINS Elijah Minear-KulpinskiBrothers and sisters who have attended SHC: My whole family has adopted the Sacred Heart life, starting from my eldest sister, Rhiannon who was in the Graduating Class of 2001. Rhiannon, who is now just shy of turning 30, is currently a full time mother to two beautiful daughters (my nieces). Before children, she worked in Real Estate and was a respected and loyal choice to all clients. My other sister, Evelyn, was in the Graduating Class of 2010. Evelyn is now working in childcare with a side career in beauty therapy. Finally, my brother Joel completed his Sacred Heart schooling in the Graduating Class of 2012. Joel received an ATAR of 89.75 and was accepted into his fi rst preference at Adelaide University, studying Chemical Engineering.

Year 12 Subjects: My choices are mainly due to the fact that I am yet to discover what I truly want to do with my life after school, but the choices offer me a wide selection and cover my interests. My subjects this year are:• Mathematical Methods • English Communications• Visual Arts Design• Physical Education (Sports and Life Styles)• Research Project

Sporting interests: I am very much into sports, especially basketball. I have played for 8 years and had my ups and downs. I’ve reached State Squads, Division 1 Youth League, SASI, and hope to play in the ABL Seniors team later this year.

Other interests: I enjoy the company of my friends. We regularly do things together, ranging from Golf to Go Karting. Therefore my interests are simply my friends, as they supply the better things in my life.

L to R: Luke Green, Georgia Crossman, Elijah Minear-Kulpinski, Br Gregory McCrystal, Georgia Hill, Keenan Ramsey and Rachael McKenzie

Goals for after school: I hope to achieve the best ATAR available and enrol at university, my preferences being architecture, teaching or marketing. I aim to gain the best experiences within travel when I have the time or if I have a gap year.

What you hope to achieve as a leader: I hope to bring segregation of students to an end at my school, I aim to help those who have fallen behind, don’t have friends or students who need someone to rely on. I want to be remembered as the one who pushed all those people to success and to graduate at Sacred Heart College.

A leader you admire: Martin Luther King Jr. is one to admire for he had similar beliefs to what I do today. Martin Luther King Jr. was a good leader for many reasons; most importantly I believe it was his courage as he dared to stand up against the segregationist policies of his day. He stuck fi rmly to what he believed in. As a leader, King was able to listen to the ideas of others. He encouraged all people to work together instead of encouraging division between the two races. He always sought to unite instead of divide. He is most famous, however, for his oratory skills that he used to persuade many to believe in his cause.

Georgia HillBrothers and sisters who have attended SHC: Max who is currently in Year 10.

Year 12 Subjects:• Physics• Chemistry• Maths Studies• Research Project and • Asian Studies. Indonesian through the Flinders University

Extension Studies Program

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Sporting interests: Soccer

Other interests: Skateboarding, Sims and guitar.

Goals for after school: To become a doctor and work for Doctors Without Borders, providing humanitarian assistance and medical care to people in crisis.

What you hope to achieve as a leader: I want everyone to strive to achieve their goals and never give up because any dream is possible as long as you work hard and show motivation and determination. It is important to always have hope.

A leader you admire: Nelson Mandela and Glen Gerreyn

HEAD BOARDERS: Georgia Crossman and Luke Green(for a more detailed profi le on Georgia and Luke see Boarding House News, page 9)

HOUSE CAPTAINSCamara Chisholm FranklinGiselle Walford Amelia Galpin Sara PetruzzellaJohn Rynn Cleve Westley Nicholas ShanksJoseph Mackillop MarcellinAlice Barrett Hollie Moran Madi HarrisJoshua Allison Alexander Wong Henry FinnMitchell Newman PoldingAshleigh Hill Amy Layland Mary-Anne SextonDaniel Bendo Victor Yin Alexander GwiazdzinskiTeresa Arts Captains Sports CaptainsGeorgia Fidge Gemma Neary Brittany MillerAngus Crouch Rhys Jiannis Peter Clunes

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2013 GRADUATESThe class of 2013 once again saw some outstanding results, with Jonathon Williams achieving a perfect score of 99.95 making him College Dux for 2013. Jonathon gained merits in Mathematical Studies, Physics and Specialist Maths. He combined his school studies with university extension studies, part-time work, piano tuition and basketball commitments. Jonathon also served as a House Leader, organised fundraising events and represented the school interstate in music and basketball. He plans to study Civil and Construction Engineering and Finance at University this year.

Jonathon was nominated by Sacred Heart College to be the recipient of a commendation awarded by the Governor of South Australia for 2013.

The Year 12 students have performed at an exceptional level with 71 students achieving an ATAR over 90. In total, 131 of these students (42.5%) secured an ATAR in excess of 80, which signifi es a commendable level of achievement. The mix of students continues to be varied, with a number of students studying part-time and/or studying at more than one year level, including a selection of Year 11 students studying one or more Year 12 20-credit subject.

For a more complete summary of results for the class of 2013, refer to the link on the College website.

ARCHBISHOP’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCEOn 20 October 2013 a special Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral by His Grace, Archbishop Philip Wilson, to witness 2013 graduates Maddy Forde and Pablo Maroma awarded the Archbishop’s Award for Excellence.

The awards recognise the spirituality, personal qualities and contributions made by students in their senior years to their school and community. Maddy and Pablo’s outstanding and sustained contributions to the College over their time at the College makes them very deserving of this honour.

LANGUAGE AWARDEach year, several students are enrolled at the School of Languages to study a language of their choice, other than Italian or Japanese. They participate in evening lessons at various sites.

On 26 November last year at Elder Hall, two students were invited to the School of Languages Awards Evening to receive awards. They were Melissa Lim (currently in Year 11) who studied Khmer (the offi cial language of Cambodia). Melissa received an Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Brooke Noy (2013 graduate) who studied German. Brooke received an Award of Merit.

SA YOUNG COMPOSER AWARD The SA Young Composer Award Night was held on 25 November 2013. Harry Honner-Hounslow (Year 11) received fi rst place for Electric Music and Justin Tate (Year 12) second place for Electronic Rock. Congratulations to Harry and Justin.

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Towards the end of every graduating year, the College invite an Old Scholar to come back and address the students, giving them some inspirational advice about the future. Last year, old scholar Rob Chapman (OS 76-80) addressed the student body. Since graduating from Sacred Heart College, Rob has had many varied roles but is most known for his position as Chairman of the Adelaide Football Club. Rob is the Chairman/Director of many different organisations.

A fi nancial services industry specialist, Rob Chapman has held the position of Managing Director of BankSA and was also a part of the Group Executive of St George Bank Limited.

He has also held executive appointments at the Commonwealth Bank, Colonial State Bank and Prudential Corporation.

Rob is currently the President of Business SA and a member of several different organisations.

He is married to Lisa Chapman and they have four children, Samuel (OS 03-05), Isaac (06-08), Emily (OS 08-10) and Joseph who is currently in Year 11.

2013 School Captains Jaime Grech and Jamie Broadbent with Steve Byrne and Rob Chapman

YEAR 12 SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

The festivities for the 2013 Year 12 class began with a Graduation Mass which was held on Wednesday, 23 October at the Morphettville Racecourse. It was a beautiful evening and we were sincerely obliged to Fr Rob Egar for celebrating this signifi cant milestone with our students. We also thank the many people who put the evening together, Bianca Pittman and the talented musicians, Courtney Redden, Margie Weller, Annemarie Honner, the maintenance staff and all of the teaching staff who shared this special occasion with our students.

This was followed by the Year 12 fi nal assembly which was held on Thursday, 24 October. This assembly celebrated the Academic Excellence Awards, which recognised the highest achievements in a subject based on the SACE achievement score.

After the presentation of the Academic Awards, the Signifi cant Awards were presented with the aid of special presenters, Vicki Clonan from the University of NSW and Kim Economides from the Flinders University Law School. The recipients of these awards were as follows:-

GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS 2013

• Riley Calaby Uni of NSW English Competition Winner• Daniel Cronin (Yr 11) Uni of NSW English Competition winner• Anthony Stoks Special Award from Flinders University• Loren Orsillo ADF Award for Year 12 • James Zeitz Peter Norton Prize for Chemistry• Sam White (Yr 11) The Zach Davy Prize for History• Nicholas Campbell Corey Fitzgerald Memorial Tennis Award• Harry Kitschke Sam Climpson-Stewart Memorial Trophy• Aston Meredith The Debourg Arts Award• Jack Haarsma The Harvey Supple Athlete of the Year• Daniella Nolan Sr Marie Ralph Christian Leadership Award• Jonathon Williams Montagne Award for Academic Excellence• Madeline Hicks Champagnat Award• Jamie Broadbent School Captain 2013• Jaime Grech School Captain 2013

At the conclusion of these awards, a handover was conducted to the School Captains and House Leaders for 2014. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a Principal’s Award to Genevieve Pearce.

On 30 November, the fi nal Graduation Ceremony was celebrated at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Students, siblings, parents, grandparents, friends and family gathered to enjoy an evening of festivities and fun with the presentation to each student of their graduating certifi cate.

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Jamie Broadbent with Steve Byrne

The Spurling family

Valedictory Speech – Anthony Stoks

Daniella Nolan and Sr Mane Ralph

Jonathon Williams receiving Montagne Award

Alice Haddy

Genevieve Pearce receiving the Principal’s Award

Riley Calaby receiving Uni NSW Award

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Bikes for Tykes (ESO PD day)In September last year, the Education Support Offi cers at Sacred Heart College took part in a professional development morning with a difference. They took part in a Corporate Challenge, which involved working in small groups, solving certain puzzles and ultimately putting together a bike! The bikes were part of an initiative of the Bikes for Tykes program which was organised by Corporate Challenge and involves putting bikes together for needy children.

DANCEMy name is Louise Durrans and this year I was fortunate to be appointed the Dance teacher at Sacred Heart College. I am incredibly excited to be here and the budding excitement around Dance as a new subject is infectious! I have been most impressed by the enthusiasm from the students and the welcoming I have received from all the staff too. It has been a very exciting start to 2014!

I am an Old Scholar of Sacred Heart College (OS 89-91) and while many aspects have changed including buildings, many areas still take me right back 20 years ago! I walk around the school and have lots of wonderful memories of my time here. In fact, many of my closest friends today are the same ones from all those years ago!

After studying Dance at University, I travelled for a year around the United Kingdom before settling back in Adelaide when I began my teaching degree. I have taught around Adelaide since early 2000, and had a break to have my family a few years ago. I have also been fortunate to continue to train, study and perform throughout all of these years with a local dance company.

This year SHC offers Dance in Year 10 and the inaugural dance class of 2013 moves forward to Stage 1. Both classes have jumped into their year and have already fi nished their fi rst dance piece. This year both classes will focus on contemporary dance technique, dance composition, historical elements and dance analysis. The highlight will be choreographing their own dance piece, so stay tuned for the dance evening!

The SACE Dance subject is all about accessibility. It is about teaching students the many different facets of dance and having the opportunity to experience the process, not just the end result. Dance as a subject offers students such a creative outlet to express themselves. I believe this appreciation for movement, along with music and working with others creatively, offers students a wonderful lifelong lesson – one that feeds the soul as well as the mind! I look forward to this journey together!

Louise Durrans

The bikes were then donated to children from Townsend House. The moment was priceless as the children received their bikes and took them for a quick ride around the gym. It was a very enjoyable and rewarding program to be involved in and everyone had a great time.

Co-Curricular News

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MUSIC WORKSHOP WEEKENDThe Music Department of 2014 is now in full swing after our annual Music Workshop Weekend.

The weekend hosted over 65 eager students and an additional 6 teachers/ band directors and was held at the schools Br Stephen Debourg Performing Arts Centre on 21-23 February.

Having the weekend at the start of the year is a great way for the new group to get to know their fellow band members, the music community of the College and learn the repertoire for the year. We are really lucky to have an amazing group of new students in the department across all three years who join our very established musicians who already hold the Music Department as a special part of their College life.

Along with 7 rehearsals over the weekend, there was time for games, meals together and ultimate Frisbee. Saturday afternoon was a special moment of the weekend where the group got together to refl ect on the gifts that they have to offer us all and we embraced the Marist Pillar of family spirit as we all shared them openly with one another.

Sunday Morning was the moment we got to share all our progress from the weekend with the parents and friends who came along to watch our concert.

The auditorium was almost packed full while the Concert Choir, Guitar Band, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Quartet and Stage Band played an extremely varied and lively set of pieces to a very eager audience.

Special thanks must go to Gail Radford and Mary Wilkins for all their work and support behind the scenes, Rhys Jiannis and Gemma Neary as our Arts Captains hosted and ran many events over the weekend, and Bianca Pittman and Neil Christopher for their work in directing their ensembles.

If you missed this weekends concert, be sure to come along to one of our performances throughout the year as the group is sounding amazing!

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BOARDING HOUSE NEWSDuring Term 3, 2013 a lengthy process took place which enabled the Boarding House to choose Leaders for 2014. All Year 11’s were invited to nominate to be a part of the leadership team for 2014 and those who nominated were then interviewed by the Coordinators of Boys and Girls Boarding. After the interviews, the nominees spoke to all of the boarders outlining why they would be a good leader and then an election took place. Following the election, Georgia Crossman, Luke Green, Rachael McKenzie and Keenan Ramsey were elected as the 2014 Boarding Leaders. Below are profi les of our new Leaders:

Georgia Crossman – Head Boarder Home town: Streaky Bay Brothers and sisters who have attended SHC: Thomas Crossman (OS 06-07) Year 12 Subjects: RE, Maths Methods, Visual Art/Design, Biology, Research Project, Extension Studies at Flinders University Sporting interests: Fitness, Hockey, Netball, Basketball, Water Polo

Other interests: 40 hour famine, Marist Immersion 2013 Goals for after school: Study Dietetics at University; Travel Best things about being a boarder: Forming such close friendships with so many different people What you hope to achieve as a leader: Make the boarding house an enjoyable place to be A leader you admire: Nelson Mandela

Luke Green – Head Boarder Home town: Millicent Year 12 Subjects: RE, Maths Methods, Chemistry, Biology, PE, Research Project Sporting interests: Aussie Rules football, touch football Other interests: keeping fi t, aquaculture (fi shing), cooking Goals for after school: University; going as far with my football as I can Best things about being a boarder: Becoming independent; living with your mates; Study time – getting homework/assignments done What you hope to achieve as a leader: Positive infl uence on my peers and hopefully lead everyone to a common goal – that is doing the best they can in all aspects of boarding A leader you admire: Barack Obama – fi rst black President, tries to make a difference.

Rachael McKenzie – Deputy Head Boarder Home town: Property near Ivanhoe, NSW Brothers and sisters who have attended SHC: Phillip (OS 05-07), Rowan (OS 06-08) and Samantha (OS 08-10)Year 12 Subjects: RE, Biology, Legal studies, Research Project, English, Scientifi c Studies Sporting interests: Netball, tennis, school sport Other interests: Going to the river, my pets, spending time with my mates and music Goals for after school: Achieve a high ATAR and go to University in Adelaide. Hopefully, study Health Science or Nursing. Best things about being a boarder: Living in such a diverse environment and forming lifelong friendships with so many people What you hope to achieve as a leader: Hope to create and maintain a happy and enjoyable environment for all boarders so that they can enjoy the journey as much as I do! A leader you admire: Mahatma Gandhi – “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding”.

Keenan Ramsey – Deputy Head Boarder Home town: Port Lincoln Brothers and sisters who have attended SHC: Waylen (OS 08-09), Zarli (Year 10) Year 12 Subjects: RE, Physics, Scientifi c Studies, Maths Methods, PE Research ProjectSporting interests: Football, Cricket Other interests: Fishing, NBA, Skiing Goals for after school: Hopefully something with football, otherwise get a job or go to University. Best things about being a boarder: Always being with your mates; making lifelong friends; learning different life skills which might not have happened at home. What you hope to achieve as a leader: To set an example for my fellow peers and also to have the responsibility. A leader you admire: Joel Selwood

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BOARDERS MASS and WELCOME BBQTuesday, 28 January was the offi cial welcome for the new and continuing boarders and families to Sacred Heart College. The evening began with Jenni and Leo Redden (OS 82-83) hosting the AGM for the Boarding Parents Support Group. This was followed by Monsignor Ian Dempsey celebrating the opening Mass.

The evening was then followed by a BBQ prepared by the College’s new chef, Michael Brewitt who will be providing the food for the boarders this year. At the conclusion of the evening, the boarders families farewelled their children who were left in the very capable care of the wonderful boarding house team.

Late last year, Andrew Balkwill (former Principal of SHCMS) was appointed Principal of Thomas More College. As a result, a decision was made by Marist Schools Australia to make interim arrangements for 2014. Marist Schools Australia has appointed Mr Steve Byrne as Principal of both Colleges for the year ahead. This provides a unique opportunity to discuss and discern the future of Sacred Heart College. Consultation on the future structures and directions of the College will occur during the fi rst semester and a Steering Committee has been formed. This committee has been convened by Paul Herrick (MSA Regional Director) and will be chaired by Peter White (MSA Consultant and former Principal of Notre Dame College, Shepparton):

Tim Mullin has accepted the position of Head of Sacred Heart College Middle School. Other staffi ng changes which have occurred at SHCS are the appointment of Gail Morgan, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and John Cadd, Assistant Principal, Student Welfare. Gail, John and Tim will carry out responsibility for the daily operations of both respective schools.

SHCS also extend a warm welcome to the appointment of new staff and returning staff members for 2014:-

New Staff: Louise Durrans (Dance) Sue Gyles (Library) Peter Law (Maths) Katie List (Physic/Maths) Malinda Pollok (HR) Kate Roberts (Maths/RE)

Staff Returning: Rachel Aldrich Majo Bogatec Kate Rankin

We welcome the above staff members and wish them all the best for a successful 2014.

RECENT CHANGES TO SHCS AND SHCMS

The Parents and Friends Committee is a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people who work with the Principal and school staff to organise social events and who support parental involvement. This year we are hoping to enjoy increased support from the community. All parents are welcome to attend our meetings and events.

At the Annual General Meeting which was held in November last year, the following Committee members were nominated for 2014:

President: Di Mack (twins Erin and Nathan Yr 12)

Vice President:Julie Pearce (Ben Yr 12)

Secretary:Genevieve Oosterbroek (Jakob Yr 12 and Angus Yr 11)

Treasurer:Beryl Rowe (Matt Yr 12 andMostyn Yr 10)

The fi rst event organised by the P&F for 2014 was the Welcome Night (formerly known as the Wine and Cheese Night). This event is held in Paringa Hall and the boarders dining room. It was a lovely evening with many people in attendance.

Year 12 student and musician, Katie Murdoch, entertained the crowd upon arrival. Katie’s performance was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

During this year there will be several other events hosted by the P&F committee. These will include a shopping night and Year 12 drinks which will be held later in the year. For more information on the P&F, please contact me on 0407 611 771.

Di MackPresident

PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS

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IMMERSION TO INDIAThe 2013 Sacred Heart Immersion team trip to India in November last year was an experience that will not easily be forgotten. We departed from Adelaide with mixed emotions – undoubtedly excited for the trip to come, but anxious to be leaving our families and heading into the unknown. As soon as we arrived in Chennai late at night, we were confronted with a hot, humid climate, hundreds of foreigners staring at us intriguingly and a lingering smell of sewage in the air. Nonetheless, we soon arrived at the Marist Brothers house where we were warmly welcomed. Lucky for us, the not so pleasant smell had gone! We all got along very well with the Brothers who were very supportive towards us the whole time, even when there was a hint of rivalry between us when we played them in the epic annual volleyball match!

Teaching in the schools was defi nitely one of the highlights for us, as we had the chance to play games and talk with kids of all ages who were beyond excited to meet us and have us visit their school. By the end of the trip, we had all mastered the art of signing our autographs as all the children insisted we sign their books! We certainly experienced and saw many things that we couldn’t possibly imagine ever happening in Adelaide. More specifi cally, one of the funniest days we had was when we were swarmed by a mob of monkeys who somehow managed to steal our bag of biscuits and ate the lot right in front of us!

Overall what really stood out to us was how positive the people we met were. They had very few material things, yet they always seemed happy. This, in particular, really had an effect on all of us as we learnt how insignifi cant materialistic things are and how lucky we are to live where we do. We would highly recommend this trip to any current Year 10 and 11 students as the memories you make, the experiences you have and the friendships you form will undoubtedly last you the rest of your lives.

By Kayla Lemm & Declan JamiesonMembers of the 2013 SHCS India Marist

Immersion Team

The 2013 India Immersion on cultural night

FIJI IMMERSION EXPERIENCEIn November and December of last year we were a part of a team of 13 people, 11 students and 2 teachers, who made the trip to Fiji as part of the Sacred Heart College Senior Marist Immersion Experience. We spent three weeks working and living abroad with the Marist Brothers in Suva, experiencing life in a different country and an incredibly unique culture.

We spent our time divided between visiting the local Marist schools, St Marcellin Primary and Marist Champagnat Institute, as well as the Marcellin Angels Kindergarten, both interacting with the students and renovating. This meant early mornings, late nights and a lot of hard work. One of our biggest achievements was the renovation of a room at the Kindergarten; a plain room was transformed into a bright yellow and green learning environment. Walking around the fi nished room took our breath away, and essentially highlighted what we as a team were really capable of when we set our minds to it.

Fiji was one giant family. Everyone welcomed us with open arms and loving hearts, constantly showering us with smiles, waves, and excited ‘Bula!s’ as we walked by. The sense of community was outstandingly strong and evident - it surprised us all, having people stop to welcome us...it wasn’t something any of us were used to, or had even expected.

Better still, many inspirational families welcomed us into their homes overnight, on ‘homestays’, giving up the little they had. For some families, the only piece of furniture in their home

Under the mango tree with our friends at Marist Champagnat Institute

After a game of rugby with our friends from Marist Champagnat Institute

MARIST CORNER

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Copacabana Beach after the fi nal mass shared with Pope Francis and 4 million pilgrims

was a bed and that became ours. Wherever we were, we were instantly made to feel comfortable and right at home. Though living with so little, the people of Fiji were amongst the happiest I’ve ever met in my life; always singing, dancing and celebrating. It made it so obvious to us that we are all blessed with so much, and all too often take so much for granted.

The trip taught each of us a variety of important life lessons, some as simple as, ‘There’s always time for those you love’ and ‘Everyone has a story’, and supplied us with memories that we will hold close to our hearts for a lifetime. It is an extraordinary feeling knowing that simple actions of kindness do make a signifi cant difference in the hearts and lives of others.

Sara Petruzzella and Justin TateMembers of the 2013 SHCS Fiji Marist

Immersion Team

PHILIPPINES IMMERSION EXPERIENCELast year we were fortunate to be part of the Sacred Heart College Senior Marist Immersion Team who travelled to The Philippines where we stayed with the Marist Brothers, in Marikina Heights, Manila. This experience was one that not only changed our lives but, more importantly, make a difference to the lives of the people we were able to visit. This was due to the fact that we were able to share our time, gifts and the monetary donations from our Marist community.

The Philippines Immersion trip is about placing yourself in a different culture and learning so much about not only yourself but the world around you which, for so many, is harsh and dangerous. For us, this was represented by visiting places such as Gawad Kalinga, Magasaysay College in San Narciso and the Mother Rita Centre. During our time in GK and the College, we had the opportunity to embrace the Filipino culture by having a homestay experience with a Filipino family for a few nights. Homestay was at times a confronting experience, yet very benefi cial once we realised just how much the families that we stayed with had given up for us. Being exposed to how they live, has made us realise just how grateful we should be for what we have. One place that stood out for us was Gawad Kalinga (a building project for people who live in squatters settlements)

and the following journal entry is an insight into our personal thoughts and feelings....

“Today could only be described as the hardest working day of my life. I have been shovelling rubble, carrying rubble, mixing cement and lifting buckets of cement all whilst saying hello to 10 different kids every time I walk past them. I have sweated in places I have never sweated before and I think I am more exhausted than ever before. But I can’t help but think that what I have done will in some way make a small difference to someone else’s life.” (Callum’s Day 4 Journal Entry)

Although the trip was very challenging physically, mentally and emotionally: we always put others before ourselves. Even if we were hot, sweaty, tired and wanted to give up and go home, we didn’t! Instead, we learnt to push through the tough times together as a group, remembering that our main goal was to give everything that we had to others who had close to nothing.

Overall, the trip as a whole was the best experience of our lives, and one that we will never forget, not only because of the impact that we had on others, but more importantly, because of the impact others had on us.

Claudia Caruso and Callum Brown

Members of the 2013 SHCS Philippines Marist Immersion TeamKate Martin, Claudia Caruso, Joel Baker, Ashleigh Hill, Callum Brown and Amelia Galpin with some of the young Marist Brothers studying at MAPAC

INTERNATIONAL GATHERING of YOUNG MARISTS AT WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZILFamily – This is what the International Gathering of Marist Youth brought to me. Strangers who became friends, and then brothers and sisters in our massive Marist Family! The CHANGE festival really expanded my knowledge of the Marist world and my appreciation for Marists in my life. Superior General Br. Emili Turu shared a quote: “Find what God is writing on your heart, and follow it”. This led me to refl ect on my life and contemplate what I can do individually, but also what the Marist family together can achieve. This was further consolidated by Br John from the USA sharing: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead). These people have inspired me to come back to my local Marist community

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One of the many small groups during the Marist CHANGE Festival, with English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese speaking Marists

The Australian Province Young Marist Pilgrims visiting Christ Redeemer

SCHOOL SPORTSFOOTBALLLast year, Hamish Hartlett (OS 05-07) was invited back to the school by Anthony Goodrich to speak to the Year 11 Workplace Practices (Football) class. Hamish captained the First XVIII while at Sacred Heart College and during his last year also toured South Africa as part of the AIS/AFL Academy squad. Hamish represented South Australia at the 2008 AFL National Under 18 Championships, earning selection in the All Australian side. Hamish originally came from the Edwardstown Football Club before he made his debut for West Adelaide in the SANFL in 2007. Hamish was awarded the Round 16 Star Search Award nomination in his seventh senior game.

Hamish was taken from West Adelaide at pick 4 in the 2008 National Draft and on 3 June 2009 he made his debut playing for Port Power against Hawthorn in Round 4.

Hamish is an immensely talented player with a penetrating kick. He was promoted to the Power’s leadership group in 2012 and continues to be one of the Power’s leaders.

LtoR: Josh Alberts, Regan Gordon, Jacksen Trezise and Ryan Burtonand be more involved in volunteer work and helping the wider community. This has included starting to prepare for the fantastic Australian Marist Youth Festival (#MYF15) that will be held in Sydney in January 2015. I can only hope that this festival will provide our young Marists with an appreciation for the love of our Marist family and inspire us to do even more with our lives!

Rio was home to more than 4 million pilgrims during World Youth Day 2013. I cannot forget the Vigil celebrated with our Papa Francisco on Copacabana beach. In particular, the Adoration of the Eucharist in which millions of people sat in silence praying to Our Lord. Sitting with my knees in the sand, only hearing the crashing of waves on the beach and people in the streets chanting love for our Pope - it really struck me that people… pilgrims… fellow young Catholics, had travelled from literally all around the world for the same thing – to share in our faith. I realised that I’m not alone, and being a Catholic is nothing to be scared or ashamed of. Pope Francis summed up our existence and life mission: “Go, do not be afraid, and serve”.

By Hendrika Duivenvoorden Melbourne & Courtney Redden, Adelaide Young Marists

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MASSThe Foundation and Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association will be holding a light breakfast at the conclusion of the Mass conducted in the Chapel

every Wednesday from 7.30am to 8.00am by Monsignor Rob Egar.

The breakfast will be held in the Parlour 14 May 2014.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Jane Ping on 8350 2590 or email

at jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au prior to the Mass.

Matthew Pavlich (OS 97-99) returned home briefl y in September 2013 to catch up with his former school coaches, Anthony Goodrich and Sean Hill. Matthew was interviewed in relation to the 2013 grand fi nal featuring Fremantle and Geelong. Pavlich was drafted to Fremantle from Woodville-West Torrens at pick 4 in the 1999 AFL draft. Despite the tempting lure from other clubs, in particular Port Power, over the years, Pavlich has remained loyal to Fremantle, having played 290 games.

Anthony Goodrich believes Pavlich’s loyalty serves as one of the greatest AFL success stories and inspiration to many aspiring footballers.

COMEDY FESTIVALCongratulations to Year 12 student Mbita Makwaza who won the SA State Final for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s High School ‘Class Clowns’ competition. Mbita will be representing South Australia at the fi nals in Melbourne later this year. We wish Mbita all the best for his upcoming performance.

CYCLING Congratulations to Jonathan Stephens (Year 12) who was selected in the South Australian State Track Cycling Team. Jonathan also competed at the recent National Track Championships and will also be competing at the Oceania Road Championships in Toowoomba.

Congratulations to both Delilah Ryan and Cooper Sayers (Year 10) who have been selected in the U17 South Australian Track Team for Cycling. Delilah and Cooper competed at the National Track Championships in Sydney recently.

SURF LIFESAVING Congratulations to both Ben Barrett and Sarah Chigwidden (Year 10) who were selected for the U15 State Lifesaving Team and competed in the Southern States Challenge, which is a competition between Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, held in mid-January. Ben and Sarah did very well, both winning their beach sprints. Ben also came fi rst in fl ags.

Seven current and past Sacred Heart College Senior students were selected to represent the 2014 SA State Team at the recent Surf Life Saving Interstate Championships that was held at Newport Beach NSW on 23 and 24 January 2014. The team comprised of 30 athletes who represented SA in pool lifesaving, beach competition and surf events in Open, Under 19 and Under 17 age groups against teams from all states and the NT.

Of the twenty Under 19 and Under 17 athletes, seven were Sacred Heart College students. A fantastic representation from the school!

JUNIOR RUGBY Congratulations to Chad Bowker (Year 11) who was selected for the Junior Gold Rugby Program. Only 30 were selected from the State for U18 as a high performance pathway for 2014. Chad also played for the State in the U16 SA State Team in Sydney.

L - R standing - Jack Martin (Year 11), Joshua Allison (Year 12), Kate Monks (Year 12), Katie Jury (Year 12), Abbey Jones (Year 11) Francesca Kidd (Year 12) and Kneeling - William Schetter (OS 11-13)

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The 41st Annual Australia and New Zealand Marist Cricket Carnival, held between 3 and 10 December 2013, was hosted by Sacred Heart College and convened by James Gill and Sue Kenneally. The Colleges that were involved in the Carnival were:

• Marist College, Ashgrove (Qld)

• Marcellin College, Bulleen (Vic)

• Marist College, Canberra (ACT)

• St John’s College, Woodlawn (NSW)

• Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon (Vic)

• Sacred Heart College, Adelaide (SA)

Sacred Heart College was one of the founding schools when the Carnival was initiated by Br Jordan Redden and the late Tony Lantry in the early 1970s. The community was saddened by the passing of Mr Lantry in 2013 and acknowledged his infl uence, which was immeasurable and will withstand the test of time.

The initial purpose of the Carnival was to remove state blinkers and promulgate the Marist message through the spirit of cricket. This purpose was the driving force in the organisation of the 41st carnival.

The Carnival kicked off with a Marist Carnival Supporters and Past Players Cocktail Party held on Friday, 6 December in the Br Stephen Debourg Performing Arts Centre.

Despite some challenging weather, there were some great cricket matches, with the Carnival being won by Marist Ashgrove, the result being fi nalised in the last game on the last day. It was a close contest throughout the week with three schools (Marist Ashgrove, Lavalla Traralgon and Sacred Heart) able to perform on the Carnival on the last day.

Best players for Sacred Heart College included Pat Kitschke, who earned a well deserved spot in the combined Marist XI team; Josh Barrett, who Captained extremely well and led by example with the bat; Chris Barns, who was outstanding with the ball, and Josh Kohn, who was consistent with his leg spin bowling. All in all, it was a great team performance.

It was an outstanding week, with the Marist spirit shining through both on and off the fi eld. Sacred Heart was well led by Captain Josh Barrett and his Vice Captain Daniel Moroney and came very close to its fi rst Carnival victory in 9 years, only to stumble in the last game.

Special thanks to the conveners, Sue Kenneally and James Gill, as well as Damian Kitschke who took care of the presentations and other events throughout the Carnival. Thanks must also be extended to the numerous parents and friends of the College who offered their homes to the visiting players and helped with certain duties throughout the week. The Carnival would not have been such a success without your support and dedication to the College.

Robert Gill, Coach

MARIST CRICKET CARNIVAL

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SHC Centenary Celebration and FundraiserSATURDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2014

To commemorate 100 years since the Marist Brothers located Sacred Heart College at Paringa Hall, the SHC community (led by the SHC Foundation) is planning a major fundraising event. The College plans to memorialise this signifi cant historical

milestone with a major refurbishment of the College Science Laboratory, estimated to cost around $500,000. This is a much needed capital project for the College, allowing it to provide students with modern and relevant science teaching facilities.

Subject to funding, it is hoped the work will commence as early as November 2014.

The SHC Community comprising parents, friends and Old Collegians, would like to make a major contribution of funds towards that refurbishment. We are therefore planning an evening cocktail function and auction utilising the beautiful

rooms at Paringa Hall and the facilities in the De Bourg Performing Arts Centre on Saturday evening, 11 October 2014. We are hoping to have 400 guests (parents, friends and Old Collegians) at this event, with our target to raise

$100,000 to contribute to the science laboratory project.

We are seeking support for the SHC Foundation volunteer base with a group of motivated and interested team of parents, ideally of 2014 Year 9 and Year 10 students to form a management

committee to plan and execute this major event. The administration support of the SHC Foundation will be available to help the committee.

So please put 11 October 2014 in your diary and consider volunteering for this committee to make a material and educational difference for your children at SHC.

If you are interested, please register your details with Jane Ping at jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au

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SACRED HEART COLLEGE FOUNDATIONWelcome to the fi rst edition of the Blue and Blue for 2014, produced and published by Sacred Heart College Senior, the Old Collegians Association and the Sacred Heart College Foundation. This year, the Foundation Offi ce is based in the Cottage at the entrance to the College. Please feel free to drop in and visit anytime.

The aim of the Foundation is to assist the College by providing fi nancial support for the provision of facilities. For over 20 years we have assisted with all capital projects and, with the continued support of the community, we hope to continue doing so.

The fi rst fundraiser on the agenda for the Foundation for 2014 will be the Sacred Sights Tour. This will be the 10th anniversary for the Sacred Sights Tour and the organising committee are hoping to get a lot of new parents involved this year. The tour will take place from 28 April to 2 May. There are limited spots still available, so if you are interested please contact Jane Ping at jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au. The Foundation wishes to thank committee members Peter Oates, Peter Fritz, David Parr and Ed Keenan for all their continuing hard work and support.

To commemorate 100 years since the Marist Brothers relocated Sacred Heart College to Paringa Hall, the Foundation will be hosting a major fundraising event to be held on Saturday, 11 October. The fundraiser will be an evening cocktail function and auction utilising the facilities in the De Bourg Performing Arts Centre. We are hoping to have 400 guests (parents, friends and Old Collegians) at this event with our target to raise $100,000 to contribute to the refurbishment of the College Science Laboratory estimated to cost around $500,000. This is a much needed capital project to allow the College to provide students’ with modern and relevant science teaching facilities. Subject to funding, it is hoped the work will commence as early as November 2014.

If you are interested in joining the committee or donating your services or any items for the auction, please contact Jane Ping.

The Foundation assists in the organisation of reunions and, where possible, the Foundation will assist with the mail-out of information in relation to upcoming reunions. There were four reunions held last year. They were the Class of 2003, celebrating 10 years, Class of 1993 celebrating 20 years, the Class of 1988 celebrating 25 years; and the Class of 1979, who celebrated a non-traditional “34” years. If you are interested in organising a Reunion and wish to advertise it in the Blue and Blue magazine, or you are aware of any upcoming reunions, please contact Jane Ping on 8350 2590.

In October the Foundation, together with the Old Collegians Association, hosted a light breakfast in the Parlour after Mass. The next Mass to be followed by breakfast will be held on Wednesday, 14 May. The breakfast will follow Mass and should conclude by 8.30am. If you are interested in attending the breakfast, please RSVP to Jane Ping on 8350 2590 or email jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au. The Principal of the College, Steve Byrne, will be in attendance to meet all attendees as

will be several of the Marist Brothers. We hope Old Scholars, supporters of the Foundation and members of the community will come along and support this event.

The College relies on the support of our community to enable us to provide quality educational facilities for our students, as set out above. The College’s Capital Fundraising Program is extended to our school community. It is a voluntary program, with all contributions going towards the Capital Campaign which will ensure the College’s facilities continue to meet the requirements of our present and future students. All donations are fully tax deductible. Our major fundraising is via Annual Giving in June and leadership gifts which can be made at anytime. The next major project remains the complete reconstruction of the Main Oval buildings with the fi rst stage being the relocation of the Hospitality Centre. It is hoped that this relocation will take place in the latter part of this year.

The Foundation will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 May @ 6.00pm in the Parlour. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jane Ping.

Jim WhitingPresident

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIESThe Foundation continues to support several scholarships in conjunction with the Senior School Boarding House and the Old Scholars.

In 2013, the Foundation offered a scholarship to a student who was in Year 11 at Sacred Heart. The recipient was nominated by the teaching staff at Sacred Heart and endorsed by the Principal. The recipient for 2013 was Alexander Wong.

The Henry Whiting Scholarship was established in 2002 and is offered by The Whiting Family in memory of their late brother, Henry Whiting. The Scholarship aims to assist families in country South Australia who are seeking to provide a Catholic education for their son or daughter at Sacred Heart College. Each Year 10 boarder is encouraged to apply and then members of the Whiting family interview a number of applicants. The Scholarship provides assistance toward school fees for a boarding student. In 2013 the Scholarships were awarded to Georgia Crossman and Heyson Hinge. The Scholarship(s) will again be offered in 2014.

Pictured are Nick and Richard Whiting with 2013’s recipients’ Georgia Crossman and Heyson Hinge.

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Since 1996, the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association has awarded a Scholarship to a Year 11 student who intends to pursue Year 12 studies at Sacred Heart. The Scholarship funds are made possible from life member funds from the Old Collegians Association. The 2014 recipients were Kate Monks and Callum Reid. The Scholarships are offered to students who are passionate about their experience at Sacred Heart College and will go on to promote the College and the Old Collegians Association once they are themselves an Old Scholar. In addition to receiving $1,000 off their school fees, Kate and Callum also received $500.

THE HARVEY SUPPLE AWARD The Harvey Supple Athlete of the Year Award is presented to an athlete who has been selected by the Sports Department as the best Athlete of the Year across all sports at the College.

Harvey Supple attended Sacred Heart College from 1938 to 1940. Harvey was a keen athlete at the College and has donated funds for the Athlete of the Year Award. The winner for the 2013 Harvey Supple Award was Jack Haarsma.

THE TRAVERS BEQUEST SOCIETYAnother way that the community can support the College is to make a bequest in your will.

To perpetuate the memory of Rev Dean L M Travers MBE, the Travers Bequest Society is available to encourage more people to support the work of the Foundation. Dean Travis is one of the greatest benefactors to the Foundation.

A bequest - no matter how large or small - is a legacy of love and respect for others. It stands as a monument to the values you hold dear in your life, and it allows those values to extend beyond your life.

Funds dedicated to the Travers Bequest Society, whether a cash donation or a percentage of the value of your estate, will help us to provide the highest standards of education, resources and personal development for our students.

If you wish to assist in any way, please call the Foundation Offi ce on (08) 8350 2590.

LIST OF DONORS 2013The following List of Donors includes those people who made a donation to the College Foundation in 2013. To each and every donor, we thank you for your generous support of the College. Your support is very much valued and appreciated and you remain in the thoughts and prayers of the College. Every effort has been made to ensure our List of Donors is accurate. Where requested, anonymity has been noted. If an error has been made, please accept our apologies and contact me so we can ensure that the error is not repeated in future years. If your name does not appear in this List of Donors, but you would like it to appear in future lists, please contact me to discuss how you can make a donation to the College that will have a positive impact on the lives of the current and future generations of Sacred Heart College.

With best wishes and many thanks for your generous support.

Jim Whiting President

(O/S 66-74)

Foundation TrusteesClem KennyFiona CrosbieJim & Bronwyn WhitingLawrence & Joy SmartPeter & Patricia WhelanRoly & Susan Vaughton

Foundation FellowsBernard BoothChris & Jackie McGowanDes Saint (AM) Ed & Michelle KeenanFrank & Shirley HollandGraham Spurling (AM)Harley HooperIan Jamieson & Maryanne KeltonKevin GallagherPaul TeisseirePeter EblenPeter & Anne FritzPeter & Kerryn OatesRene & Vee PolsRichard & Filomena LibralatoTom & Wendy VaughanWilliam Regan (RIP)

Foundation MembersAndrew NeagleAnnie BarryAnthony ShawBarry GrahamBrenton WhiteBrian & Elizabeth CroweBrian Griffi nBrother John FurlongBrother Jordan ReddenBryan MoroneyClaude EsteveChris & Vicki Allen

Colin WindsorDarren & Liz ElliottDavid JefferysDavid ParrDean ButtonDenis & Claire NobleDion MoroneyElvis SemanEnzo LombardiEric RoughanaFather Rob EgarFrancis (Frank) WallaceFrank Camporeale Gerald WhiteGlenn SongailaGrant MacauleyGreg CareyJoan BackhouseJock & Oddy O’SullivanJohn & Dorothy Mellor John Campbell & Margaret DoyleJohn PattisonJohn WallaceJon ClaytonKath MoranKevin KellyKevin MarkhamKevin MulcahyLaurie BrooksMark McCabeMatthew & Catherine HaarsmaMaurice HowardMeg Haensel-FussMichael CollettMichael JellyMichael & Anne-Marie O’GradyMichael ReynoldsMichael Wagner

SACRED SIGHTS 4WD TOUR 10th year anniversary28/4/14 - 2/5/14 Don’t miss out only four space’s left, get in quick!!!!!

This event has been organized primarily as a fund raiser for the Sacred Heart College Foundation with a strong focus on fun, adventure and social interaction with just a touch of competition between those fortunate enough to be taking part in the event. You will meet a few of the numerous outback characters that live in the isolated parts of our great State that most people rarely, if ever, have the opportunity to meet, whilst camping or swagging in some fantastic, isolated locations and enjoying true country hospitality.

Find out each morning where you are going, play darts, golf and other games, and spend each evening with catered food in a bush setting.

Yes, please book me a vehicle spot for $1,200 *Entry fees are tax deductible*

Vehicle spot must be booked and paid by end of February, with food levy by end of March

Please book $450 food levy per person Number of entries

Name: Car Captain:

Address:

Telephone: Email:

Please accept my cheque/credit card payment : Mastercard/Visa (American Express not accepted)

Credit Card No: Expiry Date:

Name on Card: Signature:

Cheques to be made payable to the Sacred Heart College Foundation, C/- 195 Brighton Road, Somerton Park SA 5044.

Attention: Jane Ping

Sponsorship is also available at a cost of $1,000. If you are interested in sponsoring the event,

please contact Ed Keenan on 0418 824 416 for further details.

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Moira KenneallyNeville & Sharon ElliottNoel CrowePatricia GordonPeter HenningsenPeter HussinPeter Klopotowski & Sue KlopotowskaPeter KylohPeter McDonaldPeter O’CallaghanPhilip ChisholmPhilip SoftleyProfessor Denis RalphProfessor Konrad MullerRia HlawaRobert CameronRoger ShinnickRoss & Janice Baker

Sarah CauserScott ShanksSimon TaitSonia TurtonSteve & Deana ByrneSteven DukeSteven DunneTony ShawTony WhennanVal Stanuovo

Sponsors360 Private (Dan O’Toole)Advance Sheet Metal (Ed Keenan)Aluco (Chris Burns)Amorini (Steve & Suzy Bosley)Badge Constructions (Jim Whiting)Beach Energy (Danny Burns)

Bernard H Booth Real Estate (Bernard Booth)Complete 4WD, Ute & Van Hire (Rob Davey)Force Electronics (Robert Libralato)Ideal Shoe Repairs (Richard Libralato)Marion Sand & Metal (Catherine Morton)Mobile Brake & Mechanical Repairs (John Laba)Peter F Burns Real Estate (Peter Burns)Peter Oates Air Conditioning (Peter Oates)South Coast Shopfi tters (Ed Keenan)Veolia Pty Ltd (David Parr)

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Contact Details for Sacred Heart

Old Collegians President:

Heath Treacy (heathtreacy@bigpond.com)

Vice President: Michaela Kenneally (Michaela.kenneally@sa.gov.au)

Committee: Danny Burns, Courtney Redden, Frank McIntyre

Athletics: Luke Hildyard (luke.hildyard@shcs.sa.edu.au)

Cricket: Rav Prakesh (ravinesh.prakash@viterra.com)

Football: Tom Spurling (TSpurling@ellex.com)

Rhys Barker (barkerrh@transfi eldservices.com)

Netball: Maddy Cracknell/Katie Fritz

(shocnetball@yahoo.com.au)

Soccer: Michael Cannavan

(Michael.cannavan@cowandilla.sa.edu.au)

Student Reps:Callum Reid and Kate Monks

We appreciate your support for the Old Collegians Association and hope that you are happy and supportive of the direction that the College is taking in conjunction with the Association. This will enable the Association to grow and assist in providing current students with information and networking possibilities.

It is also the intention of the Association to set up a business directory which all old scholars and community members can draw on if they require the services of a contractor or business. If you are interested in being named in this register, could you also please provide your details to Jane Ping via her email address jane.ping@shcs.sa.edu.au.

In 2014, the College will be upgrading their website and the Old Collegians Association will have a separate page linked to the website where old scholars will be able to update their contact details and also be kept apprised of upcoming events.

We are also pleased to advise that the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association facebook page currently has 621 members. If you would like to join, just send us a friend request. If you have any reunions or events coming up, please feel free to advertise them on this page.

The Association is always looking to improve and grow so if you are interested in joining the committee or a sporting club, please do not hesitate to contact Old Collegians Association President, Heath Treacy on 0411 225 915.

Heath TreacyPresident

In 2013, as you are aware, a new Principal was appointed at Sacred Heart College.

As part of his role as Principal, Steve Byrne has been very supportive of the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Association and as such has set up an arrangement between the Old Collegians Association and the College which enables all graduating students to become members of the Old Collegians Association, without the payment of any additional fee. Their membership will include a digital version of the Blue and Blue magazine.

Financial members of the Association (Life, Blue or Annual members) will be entitled to a hard copy of the Blue and Blue magazine. If you would prefer to receive a digitalised version, please ensure that you have provided your current email address to the secretary for the Old Collegians Association, Mrs Jane Ping.

At this stage, the magazine will still be produced in hard copy, but at some time in the near future, there will only be hard copies produced for Life Members. If you are a graduate of Sacred Heart College you still have the option to join as a Life Member at a cost of $400. If you are interested in becoming a Life Member, please contact Jane Ping at blue@blue@shcs.sa.edu.au.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT–SHOC’s

“Under the Spotlight” – Dave WhelanChief Executive Offi cer, Whelan CareOld Scholar 1978 - 1985There are parallels in David Whelan’s life that underpin his success in sport and business. They have provided direction to core values that he embraced from his family and from his boyhood in Sacred Heart College.Mateship, respect, humility, teamwork and communication skills are qualities he carries with pride as Chief Executive Offi cer of a major aged care group, and as a career footballer, coach and administrator.

“Whether in sport or business, the important thing is to develop a good culture,” David said.

“I fi rmly believe that being part of Sacred Heart College provided me with an excellent grounding and a strong sense of community.”

David, 45, attended Sacred Heart Middle School and the Senior College from 1978 to 1985, balancing a solid academic commitment with a passion for sport.

He was a top achiever in football and in tennis while gaining excellent marks in the classroom, particularly in mathematics and biology, for which he won an academic award in his fi nal year.

While he was still at school, David’s parents – Trevor and Carol –purchased Brookleigh Nursing Home, the former property of sporting legend Victor Richardson, which had been converted into a 15 bed aged care facility. It was the beginning of a commitment by the Whelan family to quality aged care that has spanned three decades of growth and achievement.

While studying economics and accounting at Flinders University, David worked in a number of part-time jobs in the family business, along with stints as a labourer and kitchen hand.

In 1986, he broke his leg while playing under 19s football for South Adelaide, but recovered to notch up four league games with the club before another serious leg injury forced his retirement from senior football.

After graduating from university in 1989, David could have gone straight into the family business, which by then had grown to include the Oaklands Nursing Home, later expanding to become Oaklands Residential Care.

Instead, he sought wider commercial accounting experience in the Auditor General’s Department and later with Deloitte Australia, specialising in auditing and insolvency matters.

Meanwhile, he continued playing football with the Goodwood Saints, winning a premiership along the way, before being seconded to Deloitte in the United Kingdom, where he gained further expertise in auditing software.

In 1997, David joined Whelan Care as Executive Offi cer playing a vital role in the expansion of the business with the development of Mitcham Residential Care Facility.

After being assistant coach at Goodwood Saints for three years, David was appointed coach of Sacred Heart Old Collegians (SHOCs) Football Club from 2003 to 2005, later serving as President.

As Chief Executive Offi cer of Whelan Care, he directed the development of The Homestead at Walkley Heights aged care facility and more recently Trevu House aged care facilities in Gawler and Willaston.

Whelan Care today operates fi ve major sites with 350 skilled employees and around 260 residents in high and low care and in serviced apartments.

David has managed this growth while maintaining positions on the Sacred Heart College Council and on the SHOCs committee. More recently, he accepted an invitation from Glenelg Football Club President and former Sacred Heart team mate, Nick Chigwidden, to join the Board as Finance Director.

“I have carried a lot of the things I learnt from football into my approach to business,” David said. “Individual performance contributes to team success and it is built on good relationships and effective communication.

“I am very proud of my continuing involvement in the Sacred Heart community and in my career in aged care. There are many challenges in this industry, particularly in meeting new demands and expectations of an ageing society.

“But it is a people business with a focus on quality care. I enjoy helping others and believe the people in our business are good corporate citizens.”

David and his wife, Jo, have three children – Amy, Sam and Jack. Jo works in an administrative role with Whelan Care.

“There are many exciting career opportunities in aged care,” David said. “But in whatever path they choose, I encourage young people to pursue their potential with passion and energy.

“That outlook was instilled in me at Sacred Heart, and I am sure it is shared by most of the generations of students who have been part of this unique school community.”

Trevor Gill

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Old Scholars Success Stories

KAKODA TRAILOld Scholar Amy Noll (10-12) took a gap year in 2013 and took on her dream of walking the Kokoda Trail. She was selected in the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge for 17-25 year olds, and this is what she had to say about the experience:

What made you want to walk the Kokoda Trail?

Growing up in Port Augusta, at the heart of the Flinders Ranges, I spent many weekends climbing hills and mountains with my mum, dad and brothers, Daniel (OS 07-09) and Darcy (OS 11-13). It was a dream of mine to walk in Papua New Guinea to experience a part of what our Aussie diggers went through in WWII, especially since it was where my grandfather fought. For this reason I studied my Year 12 research project on walking the Kokoda Trail and became even more passionate about experiencing it for myself.

How did you have to prepare for the trail?

From the day I found out I was selected, I started walking up and down hills around Adelaide and the Flinders Ranges every weekend. I progressively added extra weight to my backpack until I was carrying the required 15kg. As well as this, I trained by swimming, running and going to pump and pilates classes.

Who did you go with?

Along with the other young trekkers from SA, WA and NSW, our group included two fantastic Adventure Kokoda Australian guides and 22 Papuan men. These men had an incredible level of strength and fi tness and a few of them walked barefoot! They were extremely helpful and on one day even chopped down a tree, carried it over a kilometre and made a bridge for us over a freezing, fast fl owing river.

What was it like, physically and mentally, as you were walking?

Compared to others, I was fortunate enough to not have any major setbacks on the trail. Some members of our group suffered from gastro, tinea, ankle swelling and knee injuries. My only struggle was a few blisters on my toes, which made some downhill sections quite painful. When you’re listening to

stories of war heroes who crawled back to Pt Moresby amidst gunfi re after their ankles were shot off, it really puts your pain in perspective and makes it easy to keep walking!

What was your highlight from the trip?

The whole trip was fantastic and it is too hard to pick just one highlight. The things that I think will stay with me for the rest of my life are:

• The opportunity to meet, shake hands with and say a sincere thank you to a surviving fuzzy wuzzy angel from WWII. This man and his people made a huge contribution to Australia’s success in the 1942 campaign.

• Being selected by our group leader to lead the group across the fi nish line at Ower’s Corner. It was a real honour to walk my extraordinary, hard-working friends under the arches after 10 days and 130km of mental and physical ups and downs.

Would you advise others to follow in your footsteps and do you have any advice for them?

The Kokoda Trail has such a strong signifi cance in Australian history and I strongly encourage anyone interested to experience it. Applications for the Youth Leadership Challenge open in March and I am happy to talk to anyone interested. My main advice would be to do lots of climbing in preparation and to pack as light as possible!

At Nauro on day 8

Our team at the fi nish line- the arch at Owers Corner

Meeting Mr Luala, a surviving fuzzy wuzzy angel from WWII.

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KENYAJoe Waugh, Sam Lemm, Tyler Ross and Caitin Hayes (All Old Scholars 2010-2012)

We spent August 2013 in the company of the Kenyan community of Naroosura. Invited by Kenyan Priest, Father Michael, of the Blackwood Catholic Church. The opportunity arose to travel to the Narok Region of Kenya and stay in the care of his cousin, Father Ambrose. As three of us had already had the incredible experience of travelling to India in 2011 as part of the Sacred Heart Marist Immersion Team, we knew this was too incredible an opportunity to pass up. We saw the potential to experience Kenyan life, while also assisting a community in need.

The community of Naroosura was in need of a reliable water source, due to the lack of current infrastructure. As a solution to this issue, it was proposed by Father Ambrose that the construction of a rainwater tank, which would store clean and safe water for the school and local community, would be a worthwhile project. From here, a fundraiser was organised and held by the Lemm, Waugh, Hayes and Ross families to support the cause. We had an overwhelming response of generosity from our friends, family and the local community, many of who are members of the Sacred Heart community. As a result of the fundraiser we were able to raise $6,000, enough for the construction of the 50,000 litre concrete water tank in Naroosura.

Along with the manual labour of digging the foundation of the water tank, we worked in the local Health Care Centre on Wednesdays, which is run by the Franciscan Sisters. On Wednesdays the centre is fl ooded with Masaii people from the surrounding lands who travel as far as 30km by foot to receive, what is by our standards, very basic and fundamental health care. Furthermore, we took part in the Narok District Catholic Youth Week, which just so happened to be in Naroosura during our stay. This was great fun and involved seminars, sports, singing and dancing by students from all over Kenya.

During our month’s stay we were fortunate enough to travel throughout Kenya and visit a range of memorable sites other than the village of Narosura such as Masaii Mara game reserve, Amboseli National Park, Mt. Kilamanjaro, Nairobi city and Mombasa coast.

The Naroosura Health Care Centre Team

Youth Week Soccer Tournament

Water tank construction under way

Over the school holidays we met Carol and Tony, who are 12 and 8 years old respectively. Unable to return home due to unfortunate family circumstances, they were living with the sisters and helping with day-to-day tasks such as cooking and farming. Sister Silvi explained to us Carol and Tony’s desperate situation and lack of school funding. Since the children’s past sponsor is no longer able to support them fi nancially, we saw the opportunity to offer our help to continue sending Carol and Tony to school.

Overall, our trip to Kenya has left us with a wealth of experience and an abundance of memories. We are glad to have had the opportunity to help the community of Naroosura and would like to thank everyone who showed generous support of the cause, many of whom are from the Sacred Heart community.

Tyler, Joe, Sam and Caitin

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ARNOLD (DES) SAINT (OS 44-47)Congratulations to old scholar Arnold (Des) Saint (OS 44-47) who was honoured with an AM in the Australia Day Honours 2014. Des was honoured with this AM due to his roles in aged care and sporting and community associations, including the Hutt Street Centre, Southern Cross Care and Greyhound Racing SA. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a Calvary North Adelaide Hospital Board member for 21 years from 1970-1991, including holding the position of Chairman from 1986-1991.

Des has always been a proud and generous supporter of the Sacred Heart College Foundation and has recently been instrumental in raising funds for the fi rst Marist School in East Timor.

MICHAEL WILLSON (OS 54-58)

Old Scholar Michael Willson 1954-58 now retired to Adelaide from Kangaroo Island was fortunate enough to take part in a 3 week cricket tour to England late in 2013.

Michael was Vice Captain of the fi rst offi cial Over 70s cricket team to tour England, playing 7 County sides and 3 one day `Tests`. The 50 over International matches at this level are referred to as Test Matches played for an identical trophy as the

Opening the batting for Australia at Hampshire

Ashes Urn. Winning some early County matches was the only success as the Australians were playing out of season while the English, who have a very structured League, were nearing the end of their season.

Michael, who plays as an opening batsman and wicket keeper, described the highlights of the tour as the Test matches, receiving his baggy green with player number 20 and Captaining Australia against Worcester.

He is a member of the SA Over 60s playing group and has been a member of their team at the last 5 National Carnivals.

Michael’s father was also an old scholar in 1932.

WILLIAM “BILL” DENNY (OS 58-64)

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) William Thomas “Bill” Denny AM has been extremely busy since graduating from Sacred Heart College in 1964. Bill is a senior public servant and retired offi cer of the Australian Army, best known for his advocacy of veterans’ and indigenous issues. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2006, and was a South Australian state fi nalist in the Australian of the Year awards for 2014 for his work as a veteran and community advocate.

Bill is a former member of the Regular Army, having seen active service in the Vietnam War after graduating from the Offi cer Cadet School, Portsea. Bill subsequently served with the 86th Transport Platoon of the Royal Australian Army Service Corps. Shortly after returning from Vietnam in 1972, he was promoted to Captain and posted as aide-de-camp to the Governor-General and service with the British Army. As aide-de-camp, he was at Government House when the Governor-General dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on 11 November 1975. Bill also served in Papua New Guinea and with the British Army in West Germany.

After leaving the Army in 1990 as a Lieutenant Colonel, Bill built a diverse career in the fi elds of road transport, real estate and the retirement village sector and since 2008 Bill has been the Director of Veterans SA. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in New South Wales in 1988, and in South Australia in

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Brother Paul began his career as a secondary school teacher of Chemistry, Physics and Religious Education at St Paul’s College in Traralgon in Victoria. He has been the Principal of a number of Marist Schools. Br Paul was Provincial of the Marist Brothers in Melbourne and now takes up the role of Community Leader in Adelaide as well as Chaplain at Aquinas.

CHRIS MURPHY (OS 84-86)

In last year’s March edition of the Blue and Blue a story was featured about Chris John Murphy (OS 84-86) and the wonderful artwork that he created in the Adelaide Airport Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures Exhibition. Last year, Chris won the outdoor section of the competition and this year Chris has been hard at work again, receiving the “People’s Choice Award,” winning with the sculpture of a very large 4M high steel giraffe. Chris said: “We wanted to do something completely different from last year, using a technique where you make up a framework like a skeleton then patchwork on top of that. It’s not too dissimilar to paper-mache – but we’re using steel.”

The event was inspired by Brighton Surf Life Saving Club members after they experienced sculptures at Cottesloe Beach, WA, which had been modelled on the famous Bondi Sculptures by the Sea. The event is an annual event which displays sculptures that are inspirational, enticing, imaginative and interactive. The sculptures range in size and feature both indoor and outdoor displays. We look forward to seeing what Chris will create for next year!

MICHAEL CASH (OS 89-91)Michael Patrick Cash attended Sacred Heart College as a boarder, graduating in 1991. Since his time at Sacred Heart, Michael has worked in the engineering industry, recently winning the very prestigious “Young International Tunneller of the Year” award on 26 November 2013. Michael was presented with his Award at the NCE International Tunnelling Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Michael was born and raised in a small farming community on a sheep farm in Port Kenny, South Australia with his fi ve brothers (all Old Scholars of SHCS) and sister Angela. After graduating from Sacred Heart, Michael was accepted into the University

1994. In 2005, he was appointed to the board of Reconciliation SA, a not-for-profi t organisation that promotes reconciliation between Aboriginal Australians and non-Aboriginal people at a state level. In 2006, he was appointed as a ministerial advisor to the then Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, and was also made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2006 Australia Day Honours List for service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.

In 2008 Bill was appointed to head a new portfolio created within the government, Veterans SA. He completed a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice with honours as a mature-age student, and in 2010 he was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of South Australia. Along with former Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Neal, Denny was co-chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Committee that raised the funds for the construction of the memorial alongside the Torrens Parade Ground. The memorial was unveiled by the Governor General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, in November 2013.

Bill has been Chair of the RSL Anzac Day Committee for 16 years, was founder of the ANZAC Eve Youth Vigil Ceremony and instigator of the Vietnam War Memorial. Bill is also Chair of the State ANZAC Day Commemoration Council and is patron of many veterans’ organisations. He is planning to represent South Australia in the planning for the Centenary of ANZAC.

In January 2014, Denny announced that he would be the lead candidate of a grouped independent ticket called “Your Voice Matters”, running for the South Australian Legislative Council in the March 2014 election. For more information about “Your Voice matters” see http://yourvoicematters.com.au/our-candidates/.

BR PAUL GILCHRIST (OS 60-69)Chaplain Br Paul Gilchrist FMS, BSc, BEd, MEd, GradDipEdAdmin, MTh

In 2014, Brother Paul Gilchrist made the move from Our Lady of Sacred Heart in Alice Springs to take up the position of Chaplain at Aquinas College, North Adelaide.

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Leaders (ACEL). Alice is now in her sixth year of teaching and is recognised for engaging and motivating teachers to integrate concepts of environmental sustainability and ecological justice into their professional practice. Alice motivates, challenges, inspires and helps staff and students to develop their understanding and capability in the Sustainability area. Alice leads the Marymount Sustainability Action Group which was established in 2012 and she has generated support and momentum to establish three school gardens, mapped ecological sustainability across the curriculum and led the school to become a “zero waste” school.

Alice led the development of an integrated learning task with the Year 6 team of teachers and has mapped the curriculum across Years 6-9. Her inspiration has led many other teachers to begin to undertake responsibility for Ecological Sustainability within their teaching.

As the co-ordinator of the Marymount Sustainability Action Group comprised of students, staff, parents and members of the community, Alice has led the group to identify and establish strategic action plans relating to waste, spirituality, gardening and creating a school environmental management plan. Alice is currently the acting Leader of Learning at Marymount College.

Under Alice’s leadership of the Marymount Sustainability Action Group, the school has been fortunate enough to receive awards recognising the environmental sustainability initiatives she has successfully driven. Marymount College was a fi nalist in the South Australian Community Achievement Awards under the category of Environment and Sustainability.

ELEANOR KELLETT (OS 04-06)Eleanor Kellett was a student at Sacred Heart in 2004 - 2006. After she left Sacred Heart, Eleanor commenced as a trainee in Governance at Onkaparinga Council, and quickly established herself as a valuable member of the Governance Team and fi nished her fi ve year career with them as Executive Assistant to the Mayor.

of South Australia, School of Mines and received a Bachelor of Engineering in mining engineering, as the fi rst and only member of his family to receive a university degree. While still in Australia he gained experience in all aspects of the mining industry by working a wide variety of jobs from the bottom level up, giving him tangible experience rather than just theoretical knowledge. These experiences make him invaluable as someone who takes a holistic view of a construction project rather than seeing it from one perspective which leads to success on every level.

In 2001, Michael moved to England and applied his extensive knowledge of mining to the fi eld of civil engineering and then in 2002 Michael moved to the United States.

Since 2008, Michael has worked as the Regional Manager for Southland Contracting Inc. Western Division as well as Project Manager for the Lake Mead Intake #3 in Las Vegas, Nevada and the New Irvington Tunnel Project in the San Francisco Bay Area. Michael is described by his peers as a true leader, creating dynamic and innovative teams and driving his teams with effi ciency. He consistently achieves his goals, meeting project timelines, generating success well beyond the expectations of the City and County of San Francisco. Michael has been recognised as being innovative, taking creative approaches to solve problems. He has made tangible differences to the New Irvington Tunnel Project in which he has operated in many ways, from the creation of major infrastructure improvements to the creation of new locally trained and developed work forces. He has distinguished himself as a leader with technical expertise in tunnel assessment, analysis, specifi cation, construction and site supervision, partnering and complex operations applied to tunnel engineering.

This award is organised by New Civil engineer, Ground Engineering and the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, recognising the most innovative and successful projects, companies and individuals from across the global tunnelling industry.

ALICE JANE DUNLOP (nee Gill) (OS 02-04)Alice Dunlop attended Sacred Heart College from 2002 to 2004 with her three brothers James, Robert and Timothy. After graduating in 2004, Alice completed a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science at Flinders University. She is currently enrolled in a doctorate research degree through Curtin University.

In 2013 Alice was awarded the Educational Leadership Learning Award from the Australian Council for Educational

Eleanor with Congressman Mike Kelly (US House of Representatives Pennsylvania’s 3rd District) and Kym Beasley (Australian Ambassador to the United States) while an intern in Washington DC

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SHOC SPORTSSHOC FOOTBALL CLUBThe SHOCFC Management Committee has announced that Peter Caven has been appointed SHOCFC’s fi rst Director of Coaching and that Adam Marling will step up into the role of A Grade Coach.

Adam “Spud” Marling has been an Assistant A Grade Coach in 2011 and 2013, and has coached the Reserves for 3 years. He is a former A grade player, keen student of football tactics, a good people person and is, of course a dedicated Club man. He ran a very “close second” to Peter last year when Peter was appointed and with a year’s further experience

under Peter will do a great job as A Grade Coach.

While this decision will mean a reduction in the day-to-day commitment to the Club from Peter, his involvement with the Club and the A grade side will remain signifi cant. The reduction in commitment has been forced upon Peter by a change of circumstances in his work. Notwithstanding the work commitments, Peter will be side by side with Adam at all games and as many training sessions as possible. Importantly, in the newly created role he will remain deeply involved in the off-season recruiting campaign and will mentor all the coaches, an exciting innovation for the SHOCFC.

Peter said of the role:

“I know I have only been with SHOFC for less than 12 months but I can honestly say I love the club, people and the SHOC community. I feel it is my club and don’t intend to walk away but merely step back and support others that can fully commit to the time frame in leading the club. I certainly owe a lot of people who assisted

and supported me in season 2013.”

We are pleased that the Marling and Caven team will continue in 2014 as we resume our efforts to build on the success that started in 2013.

Committee positions for the Football Club for 2014 are as follows:

• Scott Collins Chair• Tom Spurling AAFL President• Henry Spurling AAFL Secretary• Rhys Barker Management Meeting Secretary• Josh Richardson Treasurer (assisted by Brad Atkinson)• David Whelan Long term advisor and BMH liaison• Adam Keegan• Floyd O’Toole• Dion Moroney• Neil O’Dea• Justin Hartshorne• Brent Roberts

way to Denmark to compete in the World Canoe Marathon Championships in September. I am pleased to report that Roger and Jason won a Bronze medal in the Masters Doubles (C2) over 17 km and came 13th in the Open Men C2 over 26 km. Roger also won a silver medal in Masters Singles (C1) over 17 km. Well done Roger!

Whilst working full time, Elle had also been studying Justice and Society full time at Flinders University but changed her focus after a year and commenced her Bachelor of International Studies, majoring in American Politics. Early in 2012, she won a position as an intern for eight weeks working on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Eleanor worked for Congressman Mike Kelly and learned much about American politics during this time. Whilst she was away, she fell in love with the life in Washington and with concentrated effort managed to gain successful employment back in the city she enjoyed so much in her internship.

She was successful in gaining a position in the Australian Embassy in Washington in August 2012 as an Executive Assistant for the Minister Councilor of Trade on a two year contract, meanwhile continuing her university studies to completion and commencing her career in International relations.

She has recently won a position in the Department of Defense at the Embassy in Washington and started this in October 2013. Elle is very excited with this opportunity as this is where she would like to base her career. She will remain in Washington until the end of 2014.

Amy (OS 10-12) and Darcy Noll (OS 11-13) are siblings who attended Sacred Heart as boarders, their home town being Port Augusta. Both Amy and Darcy have a passion for medicine. Amy graduated in 2012 and was successful in being accepted into medicine. Her brother Darcy graduated last year as Dux of the boarding house with an ATAR of 99.7 and has also been accepted to study medicine. Good luck to both Amy and Darcy.

Daniel Corcoran (OS 07-09) took a gap year after fi nishing Year 12 and took the opportunity to work while overseas. He worked for a surveying fi rm which inspired him to do some further study. Working outside and also using your head was very appealing to Dan. Last year, he completed his study in the Bachelor Geospatial Science at UniSA and plans to follow with his Masters this year. He has thoroughly enjoyed the course and has been able to combine study with employment with the same fi rm.

ROGER FRENCH (Staff member at SHCMS)Canoe championships

In the last edition of the Blue & Blue an article was published featuring Roger French and his canoe achievements with partner, Jason Nejman. Roger and Jason were on their

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• Paul Fahey; and• Rav Prakash

We wish the Sacred Heart Old Collegians Football Club every success for the 2014 season.

SHOCFC Management Committee

SHOC CRICKET CLUB SEASON REPORTThe SHOCCC has seen signifi cant improvement in its playing list in the 2013/2014 season, despite the A Grade last year making its fi rst fi nals appearance in almost a decade.

The T20 team, led by Rav Prakash, won their way through the Group stage of the competition on the back of some impressive bowling by young gun Harry Kitschke and second year player Shane Dalziell (both taking 5 wickets at an average of 13.60), a hat-trick from T20 “X Factor” Sam Gordon-Smith and some great batting from club stalwart Matty Adamson (74*, average of 84) and Sam Hutchison (average 31.50).

47 from Sam Hutchison and 41 from Jed Wilson was enough to hand SHOCs an unlikely one wicket victory over an impressive Reynella side in the Round of 16, before the club’s remarkable streak came to an end in the round of 8 when it fell to Unley at Sacred Heart College Main Oval. It was a fantastic campaign from the T20 team, exceeding all expectations after being pooled in a group as diffi cult as Australia’s in the upcoming Soccer World Cup.

The 2 day season has again proved a mixed bag for the club, with some unbelievable victories being soured by some very defl ating losses. For the fi rst time in recent memory, the A Grade has not been reliant on captain Jed Wilson to carry the load, with Rav Prakash (highest score 60), Sam Potts (highest score 72) and Henry Spurling (highest score 39) the leading run scorers, whilst Sam Gordon-Smith has enjoyed his most consistent year for the club, scoring 40 and 39* and averaging a team high 31.75 for the season.

The A Grade bowling attack has been led by Shane Dalziell and Jed Wilson with 12 wickets a piece at an average of 13.83 and 14.92 respectively, with great support from youngsters Harry Kitschke (10 wickets at 19) and Peter Spurling (6 wickets at 12.83).

The B Grade has benefi ted from the return of Cail Harris (captain), Cam Carroll and Nick Forster to regular cricket this season, and has managed to lure out various big name players for cameos, including Garreth Hutton, Rob Gill and James Gill. Garreth’s 6/33 on debut was one of the highlights of the season.

With the bat for the B Grade, Cam Carroll (highest score 74*, average 43.33) led the way, with great support from Nick Forster (highest score 56, average of 25) and Nathan Grasby, who has enjoyed by far his best season to date, hitting an impressive 40 and averaging 18.29 at the top of the order.

The B Grade bowling attack has been very balanced this year, with numerous bowlers taking 5 wicket hauls. However, Cam Carroll has led the way with two 5 wicket hauls and 13 wickets for the season at 13.69, and has found great support in fi rst year captain Cail Harris who has taken 10 wickets at 19.40 and Sam Cracknell who took his fi rst 5 wicket haul for the club on his way to 10 wickets at 19.50 in a very consistent campaign.

Whilst the A Grade now need results to qualify for the fi nals, the B Grade are poised for their fi rst fi nals campaign in recent

memory, needing a win in the fi nal round to ensure their place in the fi nals series.

In a year in which the club has struggled for numbers, on the back of the retirements of Simon Tregenza, Trent Gray and Ben Griffi th, it has been very pleasing to attract new players such as Harry Kitschke, Peter Spurling and Tom Simpson to the club, all of whom have been regulars in the A Grade, and to receive the support of various Old Collegians in fi lling in and contributing to the B Grade.

The SHOC Cricket Club would particularly like to thank all of its sponsors who have provided enormous assistance to the club this year, in what has been a crucial year for getting the club back on track.

We would like to wish all of the other SHOC teams every success for their upcoming campaigns, and we again look forward to working with the SHOC community to build a bigger and better club.

A Grade’s Outright Victory over Modbury CC at Banksia Park High

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When Chris Havey retired from teaching drama at Sacred Heart from 1986 - 2000, he rallied up some Old Scholars and founded Heartspace Theatre Company in 2001. Chris was the founder, director and most defi nitely the ‘heartbeat in Heartspace’ throughout its colourful and successful life. The companies fi rst show was ‘Hold Me’ performed to adoring audiences in the Crown and Septre. The following year the group went on to perform Shakepeare’s ‘King Lear’ at the Adelaide Fringe and has since performed in every fringe up until 2013. Smaller, intimate and highly popular shows were also held on an annual basis in the Parlour.

Memorable to many was the show written and directed by Chris himself ‘Creatures from the Black Saloon.’ It had a cast of over 20 and can be summarised by the Advertiser’s review as “Deliciously Quirky”. Other highlights have included ‘Innocence Lost’ loosely based around Grimms fairy tales and starring Damien Sunners, who recently performed in a lead role for the Melbourne Theatre Company. Plays of a dramatic nature have included Lonescos ‘Killing Game’, Shakepeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and Dostoesvsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment’. Comedies were also a popular genre of Heartspace including ‘It was the Mushrooms’, ‘Frankie Mullet’ and ‘Brief Encounters’.

In 2011 Chris Havey retired as Director. Guest director, Greg Hay, went on to direct Heartspace the following year in Louis Nowra’s ‘Cosi’ with Chris as Assistant Director. This saw Heartspace’s biggest audiences, with over 900 people attending across fi ve nights. In 2013 the company would perform its fi nal show, this time David Williamson’s ‘Infl uence’, another huge success directed on this occasion by Libby Parker.

Around 100 young people have been involved in Heartspace since its inception in 2001. Of these, around three quarters were Sacred Heart Old Scholars. Many lifelong friendships have been formed and cemented over the years and, to many, Heartspace will always be a second family.

Special thanks must go to Chris Havey for his founding of the company, sheer hard work, incredible insights into all things theatre, and giving all participants the opportunity to perform with such a wonderfully close, fun, loyal and talented group; Carolyn Gutters, for her administrative work for a number of years; Benjamin Goodyear as senior member and for his administrative work, providing Heartspace with bonus performances; Matthew Trainor for his performance of large and signifi cant lead roles over the years; Brian Sexton for stagecraft tips; and to Jo Hocking (formely Hackenorf), whom was senior member and big sister of Heartspace since its inception and there until the end.

Heartspace would also not have been possible without the help of the College and wishes to thank Peter Macabe and Jane Ping for their ongoing support throughout the years.

A reunion of everyone who has ever been involved in Heartspace is currently being organised for this year. Heartspace is interested in getting in touch with all members who have been involved in any capacity across its inspiring lifespan. If you have previously been involved in Heartspace, or know someone who has, then please call Mark Smytherman on 0411 739 852.

HEARTSPACE TAKES ITS FINAL BOW

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COMMUNITY NEWSCAMBODIA BIKE RIDE It’s been ten years since Brigitte Nelson (OS 82-85), Marymount teacher and Year 11 student Harry Nelson’s mum, passed away, so I am organising a bike ride in Cambodia. It takes place during the Term 3 school holidays. Our trip last year raised over $109,000 and it would be great if we could raise another signifi cant amount for Daw House Hospice who do a wonderful job at helping terminally ill patients and their families.

For further information please contact Mark Nelson on nelson@stmarmem.catholic.edu.au or go to the the website:

http://connectadventurescharitychallenges.com.au/trips/cambodia-bike-adventure/

REUNIONSCLASS OF 2003 10 YEAR REUNIONThe class of 2013 held their 10 year reunion on 29 October 2013 at the Holdfast Hotel Glenelg. Approximately 100 old scholars attended and all thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with people that many had not seen since school. The reunion was organised by Jessica Whiting and Daniel Head.

Pictured are the “last ones standing” - from left to right: Greg Horan, Sean James, twins Kit Burns and Lauren Stanley (nee Steven), Daniel Head and Tyron Wheeler

CLASS OF 1993 20 YEAR REUNIONOld Scholar Claire Hyland organised a 20 year reunion on 5 October. The reunion was held at The Theatre Bar, Hotel Metropolitan in the city. It was a great turn out with unique name tags created by School Captain, Claire! It was a great turn out and a fabulous night was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

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CLASS OF 1988 25 YEAR REUNIONOn 26 October 2013, a group of about 75 people attended the Class of “88” 25 year school reunion. It was held at the Watermark hotel (some had not been there since it was “Lennies” back in the day)!

It was a great night with the fi nger food laid on, much reminiscing and a slide show put together by Kathy Jellie of photos from school days, previous reunions and anything in between.

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Many people travelled long distances to get there, including several boarders from all over the country, along with a few scrags who have spread their wings interstate! Highlights of the night were people catching up with others they had not seen since they left school.

Thanks must go to Rachel Elliott (nee Field), Rachel Thewiss (nee Texera), Kathy Jellie and Todd Miles for helping to organise the reunion.

If anybody did not hear about this reunion and wants to forward their details onto me so that I have them for future reunions, please email me (Neil O’Dea) at noduph@hotmail.com or contact me on 0406 945 540.

CLASS OF 1979Julieanne Meredith (nee Ames) organised a Class of 1979 reunion at the Goodwood Hotel on 2 November last year. Peter Rogers helped out on the night and a great time was had by all.

SACRED HEART OLD COLLEGIANS

BUSINESS LUNCH

4 JULY 2014

1.00pm

ROBIN HOOD HOTEL

Keynote speaker

John Fitzgerald (OS 76-77)

(with a Wimbledon focus)

To book a seat, please register with Daniel Gallaher at

Daniel.gallagher@bupa.com.au

Cost yet to be determined

OBITUARIESCarmelite Very Reverend Peter Byrth (OS 47-51) peacefully passed at the age of 80 on 19 December 2013 at the Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home in New York. After completing his education at Sacred Heart College, Peter entered the Carmelite Order in Australia. He professed fi rst vows on 10 March 1953, taking the religious name of Fabian. On 10 March 1956, Peter made his solemn profession with the Carmelite Province of Australia and began studies at the University of Melbourne, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education. He was ordained a Carmelite priest on 21 January 1959. He also earned a master’s in divinity degree in pastoral theology from Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, New Jersey.

Father Peter began his ministry serving as curate at Saint Joseph Parish in Port Melbourne, Victoria and went on to teach at Whitefriars College, Donvale and Saint Simon Stock College in Pendle Hill, Sydney before being elected in 1967 as Prior Provincial of the Province of Australia, serving 2 consecutive three-year terms. In 1974, he became pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Adelaide and in 1976 he served as Headmaster at Whitefriars College in Donvale, Victoria.

From 1978-1982 Father Peter took a sabbatical working on his Master’s in Divinity degree at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, New Jersey. He then returned to Australia for the Australian Chapter in 1982. In 1984 he suffered a heart attack and returned to the United States to join the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary where he served at Saint Anastasia Parish in Teaneck, New Jersey.

In 1993 Father Peter was elected Eastern Commissary Provincial. During that time he also served at Saint Joseph Parish in Bogota, New Jersey. In 1996 he became the Director of the Lay Carmelite Offi ce in Darien, Illinois and in 1999 he became associate pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tenafl y, New Jersey. Father Peter retired in 2008, living at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home, New York where he remained until his death.

May he rest in peace.

Kingsley Vyner Snow (OS 99-01) sadly passed away on 22 June last year at the tender age of 29. Kingsley lived life to the full and left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Kingsley attended Sacred Heart from 1999 to 2001 and is very fondly remembered by the Sacred Heart community, in particular, Elizabeth Waters, who was his home room teacher. Kingsley grew up on a farm and loved to muck around with his brother Adrian (OS 01-03). He also had a passion for cars and learnt to drive at an early age on the farm. Kingsley suffered cancer shortly after graduating from SHCS but he never let it hold him back. He completed an apprenticeship with SAGE Automation, then quickly went on to work in many other roles before opening his own business, Komplete

Automation, in 2010. It was a very successful business to which he devoted a lot of time to but never forgot his friends and family. When the cancer returned, he refused to accept the standard practices in Australia and he researched and went to China, where he met a Dr Gong who became known as his “brother”. Kingsley’s life ended way too soon and he will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him, especially his parents James and Maria and brother Adrian. His memory will live on in their hearts and minds forever.

Image courtesy of Adam Pfeiffer: West Augusta Cricket Club A Grade (honouring Tim with a minutes silence)

Timothy Kenneth Whitelum (OS 73-77) lost his long battle with cancer and sadly passed away on 17 January 2014. Timothy was a great family man and also a passionate and dedicated Westie coach for many juniors at the West Augusta Cricket Club. Our thoughts are with his wife Lina and children Stephanie (OS 02-04), Patrick (OS 03-05), Jessica (OS 07-08) and Alice (08-10).

Peter Dean (OS 02-04) passed away on 24 October 2013. Peter was the beloved son of Bernie Dean and Jane Goode, loved brother to Mark (OS 99-01) and Simon (OS 05-07). Peter’s parents were supporters of the Foundation and Bernie was also a staff member at SHCS for many years.

Maria Russo (OS 87-88) sadly passed away on 10 February. Maria will be missed by Mark and family.

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ENGAGEMENTSCongratulations to Robert Gill (OS 00-02) and Nicola Seals who became engaged at Brighton Beach on 18 January 2014. Robert also works at SHCS. We wish Robert and Nicola all the best on their impending wedding.

Congratulations to old scholar and boarding supervisor Stewart Macdonald (OS 03-04) and Adriana De Cicco who recently became engaged.

Congratulations also go to boarding supervisor Daniel Royals and Angelique Schar who also became engaged. We wish them both all the best.

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WEDDINGSJamie Annese (OS 04-05) married the beautiful Bianca (nee Pacecca) on 14 December 2013. The wedding party consisted of Jamie and Bianca’s siblings, some of whom are also Old Scholars.

L to R: Anthony Pacecca, Patrick Pacecca, Joshua Annese, Aaron Annese (OS 05-07) Jamie Annese (OS 04- 05), Bianca Annese (nee Pacecca), Nicole Kroemer, Carly Ostler, Leanora Lopresti (OS 03- 05) and Kahrynn Annese (OS 11- 13)

Catherine McMahon (OS 99-01) married Tom Ames on 24 January at St Mary’s Catholic Church in North Adelaide. Also in the wedding party were Old Scholars Belinda Grant (nee McMahon) (OS 96-98), Alice Hateley (nee Ware) (OS 99-01) and Maria Fenech (OS 99-01).

Matthew O’Connor (OS 04-06) married Amy Sanguesa in the Sacred Heart Chapel on 28 December. The bridal party consisted of the groom’s brother Scott O’Connor (OS 06-08), Andrew Coates and Lloyd Patch (who travelled from England), Maid of Honour Jessie Myatt, Jessica Sanguesa and Margot Sanguesa (who travelled from Spain).

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Alice Jane Dunlop (nee Gill) (OS 02-04) married Shad Dunlop on 16 November at Anderson Hill Winery Lenswood. The wedding was offi ciated by Father Tom Gleeson. The wedding party was attended by bridesmaids Chloe McGrath (OS 02-04), Sarah Vincent (OS 02-04), Elise Barrett (OS 02-04) and Nichola Gould and groomsmen Matt Aitchison (OS 99-01), Robert Gill (OS 00-02), James Gill (OS 05-07) and Scott Thomas.

Paul Beck (OS 85-87) married Thuy Ninh in Ho Chi Minh City last year. The wedding was attended by the couple’s family, including Paul’s brother Andrew Beck (OS 85 – 86) and numerous friends, including Robert Lee (OS 85-87), John Dalzell (OS 85–87), Frank Woods (OS 85–87) and Frank McIntyre (OS 85–87).

Renee Hill (OS 03-05) married Christopher Thorpe in the Sacred Heart College Chapel on 11 January.

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BIRTHS

Dan Ryan (OS 97-99) & Music Director at SHCS and wife Kiara Ryan (nee Ashman) (OS 01-03) welcomed Mitchell Harvey into the world on 30 November 2014. Mitchell joins big brother, Caleb Ryan, who was born 28 May 2012.

We congratulate Paul Beck (OS 85-87) and his wife Thuy on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Jessie An Beck, who was born on 24 December 2013. ‘An’ means Peacefulness in Vietnamese.