The magazine of Aquinas College
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term 3 - 2018
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AQUINAS COLLEGE
Contents 1
Year 9 Excellence Award Winners 2018
16 Alchemy - Art, Design & Technology Exhibition
29 Class of 1978 – 40 Year Reunion
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“If you want peace, work for justice”
17 Pack for Life serves Perth’s most vulnerable
30 OAA Sydneysiders celebrate reunion
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Chapel extension
18 Philippines Immersion - a journey of service to others
31 Aquinas Chapel Memories
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NAIDOC Week
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Dampier Sea Trek
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New leadership journey in the Senior School
22 Student Achievements
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Building Positivity
23 Welcoming family to school
20 Advocacy - Sticks and stones 21 ERA for Change is now
10 Service connects young Aquinians with their community
24 Veritas Society strengthens ties between past, present and future Aquinians
11 Walk of Fame - boarding style
25 Boarding Appeal Thank You
12 Year 11 boarders set up camp in Waroona
26 2018 City Toyota Starry, Starry Night Foundation Ball
13 Performing Arts Festival
27 From the President
14 Winter sport nets two title wins
28 Alumni news
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Year 9 Excellence Award Winners 2018 To achieve a Certificate of Excellence a student must obtain 95 per cent excellent ratings in their Term Report. Congratulations to the following Year 9 boys who achieved a Certificate of Excellence in their Term 3 Reports: Sean Boers Year 9 Bryan East
Tristan Nel Year 9 Bryan West
Cooper Tinsley Year 9 Treacy East
Jonty Chapman Year 9 Bryan East
Naveen Nimalan Year 9 Edmund East
Caleb Verbruggen Year 9 Treacy West
Matthew Fimmel Year 9 Bryan East
Zebiah Peaker Year 9 Edmund East
Colby Wisewould Year 9 Treacy West
Declan Holloway Year 9 Bryan East
Max Radotic Year 9 Edmund West
Matthew Jessop Year 9 Bryan East
Sean Robinson Year 9 Edmund West
Clay Kent Year 9 Bryan West
Daniel Sader Year 9 Edmund West
Declan Kilpatrick Year 9 Bryan West
James Saunders Year 9 Glowrey East
Isaac Klomp Year 9 Bryan West
William Spence Year 9 Glowrey East
Louis Martino Year 9 Bryan West
Gerard Street Year 9 Glowrey East
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“If you want peace, work for Behind this well-known quote by Pope Paul VI lies a beguilingly difficult challenge. Of course we all want peace, but do we know what it means to work for justice? Some solemn and lifelong homework is required if we are to enact this. Most of us know that for far too many people in this world, things are not as they should be. We know, on an intellectual level, half the humans alive today live in poverty, indeed, that approximately 1.3 billion people live on less than $1.25 per day. We know this, yet how equipped do we feel to act, how compelled do we feel to act, how confident do we feel that we can make a difference to anyone – let alone everyone? Perhaps this is why so many of us, despite the best of intentions, feel frozen, unsure where to start. Alternatively, as Ta-Nehisi Coates describes as “the politics of personal exoneration” many of us are able to 2 / the fish
equate a lack of personal culpability for the suffering of another with exoneration from responsibility for addressing it. When we are confronted with an injustice, we might begin in a place of moral revulsion at what we see, and this is no doubt a good sign within us, yet we too easily assert we are not the direct cause of that suffering and therefore are blameless and free to return to business as usual. However, we need to do more than distance ourselves from the suffering of others in ways that merely exonerate ourselves. Rather, are we able to accept that, for most of us in a community like our Aquinas College community, we are at least unwitting beneficiaries of unjust systems that perpetuate so many of the world’s inequities? Furthermore, our faith and the examples of Jesus and Edmund Rice compel us to actively work towards the liberation of others from whatever it is that diminishes their ability to live life to the full. Perhaps we just need to get together
and act together. Timothy B. Tyson, a specialist in the issues of culture, religion and race associated with the Civil Rights movement of the 20th century, recommends we don’t wait until we’ve crossed all the t’s and dotted all the i’s on an agreed ideology – but rather we simply start with a moral critique of the social order rooted in our deepest moral values. Movements of people seeking justice can then act together from a simpler common starting point. Furthermore, when we act together, from our highest moral values, when we stand up and act on what we believe at our deepest level something magical happens among the group. When you do that together, when you do that in front of one another, you become bonded to one another. This is one way to start to create a Justice, Peace and Advocacy culture, an active energy that, when confronting an injustice, pursues the most loving outcome possible. Even if it means challenging a status quo that we ourselves currently
justice” enjoy and benefit from. It is clear that central to our identity, not just as Aquinians but also as Christians, is the requirement to love our neighbour – this is indeed the measure by which Jesus himself tells us people will know whether we are following the way mapped out by him: “34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35). In a similar way to Pope Paul VI’s quote above, Jesus is requiring some homework from us and indeed some inner work. We must read and re-read the Gospel stories to discover “how did Jesus love his community?”. What did he do, for whom did he act, what was his position on any status quo that left people excluded from full participation in community? Only when we have done this research, breaking open the Word and
then casting our eyes inward are we able to remain confident we are playing our part in God’s presence in the world. Edmund Rice models this research and inner work so profoundly for us – he did all that he did as a direct response to his interpretation of the Gospel. It can be said that you dishonour the messenger if you honour the person but not the message, or if you honour the leader without continually reviving and enacting the movement they stood for. Aquinas College offers a wide variety of programs and strategies which explore notions of Justice, Peace and Advocacy – these belong firmly among our efforts to continue the movement started 2,000 years ago. Aquinas College is a Catholic School for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition, as such, it is the radically inclusive and liberating love of Jesus and Edmund Rice that orients our participation in the world – a love that does justice. We are forever working to find relevant and
meaningful ways to help our students to understand these values and then furthermore, to empower them with a variety of opportunities to bring these values to life in their own lives and the lives of their neighbours. Richard Mavros Director of Justice & Advocacy
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Chapel Project: Weekly Mass celebrated in Redmond Learning Centre Coming together as a faithfilled community to celebrate the sacrament of Eucharist has always been a central and vital part of the rhythm and life of Aquinas College. With the expansion of the Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas underway, the College community continues to gather regularly to celebrate the Eucharist. Each Thursday students, staff and parents assemble in the Redmond Learning
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Centre to continue this sacred ritual, connect as a community of faith and receive spiritual nourishment. With the capacity of our Chapel set to increase from 340 to 600, each of the three schools will be able to gather regularly together for prayer, reflection and Eucharist which is deeply significant as we strive to nurture authentic culture and identity within our Aquinas College community. The extension of the Chapel will also allow for an entire year group, together
with their parents and staff that support them, to gather at key times throughout a student’s journey at Aquinas College. Work on the Chapel is expected to be complete in 2019.
NAIDOC Week adds to the College landscape The Aquinas College campus became a landscape of artworks during NAIDOC Week. Aquinas students, together with staff from Future Footprints created spectacular sand artworks around the College, with Junior students’ work adorning the grassed area beside the main pathway behind the Junior School and Senior students creating a striking art piece on the lawn in front of the Edmund Rice “castle” building. Each artwork was representative of the Indigenous EREA touchstones (supplied by the EREA) and included the
NAIDOC week theme – "because of her, we can." The artworks were one of many activities throughout the week to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture, history and achievements. The annual Indigenous students vs staff basketball game drew a great crowd of supporters in the Br Paull Centre eager to cheer the student team to victory. The game saw staff reach a strong lead before an impressive comeback campaign was launched by the students, encouraged by their cheer squads. It was
a close finish with the students claiming the win 24-23 at the final siren. Above photo: Sand artwork created by senior students and AISWA’s Future Footprints as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations at the College.
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Dampier Sea Trek Aquinas College, as an Edmund Rice Education Australia school, aims to offer a liberating education, based on gospel spirituality, with an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. These four touchstones describe the culture of a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Liberating Education
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Liberating education is described as; … open[ing] hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.” Below is an extract from the Year 11 Dampier Sea Trek, which highlights one of the many diverse learning experiences students engage in, liberating education; “Upon arriving to the camp school, immediately we were challenged to move out of our comfort zone, and ‘figure it out’. It became apparent that although there was plenty of support for us boys,
we were expected to take upon great responsibility to prepare for and carry out our sea trek. This preparation and organisation, which started months ago at school learning new skills and acquiring our skipper’s tickets, would be essential to a successful sea trek. Setting up and packing our boat specifically with all the gear needed for the trip was done with particular attention to each item in the checklist… We navigated from Dampier to Todd’s Beach on West Lewis Island covering roughly 10km. On this voyage we motored to make our way over the channel and then sailed the rest of the way into Todd Beach.. Reaching the shoreline of Todd’s Beach was a relief and after unloading our boats, we anchored offshore and had the task of swimming back into shore. Around the ‘dinner table’ that night, we became aware of Night Watch. This consisted of staying up for a one-hour shift overnight to watch the boats to make sure they didn’t float away… The second journey was from Todd
Beach on West Lewis Island to Marney Bay on Malus Island. Many boys saw lots of marine life including turtles, dolphins, fish and a dugong… Marney Bay was a beautiful, pristine beach to spend our last night in the Archipelago. We were lucky enough to be sharing the beach with sea turtle nests made obvious by the large turtle tracks along the beach. On the third day, we were tasked with a long and slow trip back towards Dampier. Once we got near, we stopped at Tide Pole or Sam's Island. This island was home to a local man who lived on the island and built his buildings by hand out of rock. It is an incredible feat of what humans can do if they put their mind to something. From Sam’s Island, the teachers came to a decision that we would take part in a gruelling regatta. Unfortunately for us, there was no wind for this regatta and we weren’t allowed to put the motor in the water. As a result, every boat was paddling with the two oars on board around the island and back to the start. Everyone’s shoulders were sore by the end of it. Getting back to the boat ramp we loaded the boats before heading back to the Camp School. At the camp school
we were left to once again go through the checklist, packing away and cleaning the boats and the gear. With everything done, we settled down to some dinner and then played a few games of cards. Heading back to Karratha Airport the next morning, it was clear to all of us that we were taking back many life lessons and memories. Both groups were lucky to see an abundance of marine life as well as breathtaking natural views. We certainly gained a much higher appreciation for the environment and the role which we have to care for it now and in the future. The issue of the delicate balance between the exportation of natural minerals from the port, and the natural beauty of the islands was very clear. To go on a sea trek gives students the opportunity to experience so much responsibility and reward for our actions. We had to ‘earn success’. Logan Vanderweide and Finn O’Dea
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New leadership journey in the Senior School “Young men striving to be the best they can be… for others” The Aquinas College Senior School has implemented the new Senior School Leadership Program this term, aimed at forming young leaders inspired by the College’s identity as a Catholic School for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Acting Head of Senior School John Van Dyk says the new program involves Year 10 students committing themselves to a high standard of behaviour and commitment to holistic education as part of their leadership journey. This also includes the completion of a number of key components such as a team challenge and completion of 21st Century Skills badges in the upcoming year. “At application stage the boys are making their initial statement, that ‘yes, I want to become an active leader within the College and am committed to the development and modelling of appropriate values along the journey to become that leader’,” Mr Van Dyk explains. He says the program’s core components include completion of the Senior Christian Service Learning 8 / the fish
Program, attendance at retreats and House/whole College masses, a team leadership challenge and self-reflection activities. “Alongside these is the student’s willingness to lead by example, within their tutor group and the wider Aquinas community, modelling the values of Aquinas College in their day-to-day lives. Having a positive approach to learning, being punctual and well-groomed, and showing respect – these all add to building well-developed, enthusiastic and positive young leaders within our community” he says. The team challenge will give aspiring leaders the opportunities to take on leadership roles which enhance the day-to-day organisation of the school such as mentoring, running housebased activities and forging relationships between the Junior, Middle and Senior schools. All Year 10 students who have chosen to participate in the new program will commence the planning of their team challenge in Term 4 before putting the plan into action early in 2019. 2018 College Captain Timothy Bodlovich says the team challenge “will
exponentially improve the College through the active engagement of students in their leadership.” Students will also complete a performance-based assessment based on a number of sub-competencies as a way of demonstrating 21st century skills linked with Ed Design Lab, including collaboration, critical thinking, resilience, empathy and initiative. Students will be able to achieve the status of Senior School Leader by the middle of next year and will be officially acknowledged as leaders during a ceremony at the end of the following term. “This is a real shift in mindset from the selection of our Prefects as school leaders to a process that actively develops student leadership potential throughout their time in the Senior School,” Mr Van Dyk says. “This should ensure that our future leaders have the skills and self-awareness to assist them with the challenges of College and adult life.”
Building Positivity Keeping boys active with plenty of opportunity to try new experiences, discover new talents and engage in activities beyond the classroom is how the Aquinas College Middle School is building a culture of positivity among its students. Trying to engage 12-15 year old boys in co-curricular activities can be a significant challenge at times. Catering for diverse interests and encouraging involvement in activities which may be new, or considered “out of their comfort zone” are just a few of the obstacles faced by Middle School staff aiming to engage the boys in cocurricular activities and events to build a positive culture across the school. Head of Middle School Michael Dempsey says the school introduced a range of new House activities this year as part of the Tuatha Cup to encourage boys to either showcase hidden talents or learn some new skills. “We’ve had a House Singing Competition this term. Each House had its own ‘professional’ singing coach (from
the Music Department) and chose a song to learn before performing at the final Middle School assembly for the term,” Mr Dempsey says. He says students also worked with their Heads of House to practice their singing and were able to play instruments to accompany singers. “Bryan House’s resounding rendition of their own version of Country Road could be heard across the Murphy Wing each Tutor session in the lead up to the assembly performance,” he says. “It was fantastic to see the boys trying their best to learn the songs, doing something a lot of them have not done before – together, as a group – that’s a key driver to build that culture of positivity we are trying to achieve among these boys.” Competition for the Tuatha Cup has included a diverse range of events and activities this year to try to cater for the varied interests of students and engage them in new opportunities to learn and develop beyond the classroom. The Cup competition has seen boys compete in traditional sports events, such as Swimming and Athletics and
Sports Carnivals, as well as Creative Writing, Maths Quizzes and Chess. Term Academic and Character results have also counted in the Cup points table, alongside Service Hours tallies. “By offering the range of different activities and making them part of the Tuatha Cup tally, we are providing opportunities for each student, opportunities to try, to learn, and to succeed in activities of interest to them,” Mr Dempsey says. He says this inclusive, dynamic Cup program is a key part of the school’s strategy to build a “culture of positivity” among Middle School students.
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Service connects young Aqu Each Junior School student now plays his part in offering service to his community as part of the Aquinas College Service Learning program. Every student participates in Service Learning, modelling faith and service to others in the school and community. Director of Students Ron Fris says the act of service by our young Aquinians provides a strong example to those who they influence directly on a daily basis – at school, in their family and wider community. From Early Years students bridging the generation gap with visits to residents at Gracewood Aged Care, to Junior 10 / the fish
students participating in Bush Care Days and fundraising – each student is contributing to his community in his own, special way. Mr Fris says Early Years students spent time with Gracewood residents reading, playing games and doing puzzles, building a sense of community and having a shared, enjoyable learning experience. “It may be deemed a simple act of kindness but it is so much more, to see our young students interact with elderly residents – showing them respect and engaging with them. These visits help to nurture the idea of service and being active in their community to help others.” Older students have been undertaking
a range of Service activities, including; participating in Clean Up Australia Day and regular Bush Care Days, coordinating raffles to fundraise for Project Compassion and creating business stalls to raise money for Edmund Rice Camps for Kids, and the Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal which was involved in the College-wide Pack for Life appeal. “The wonderful efforts of our students supporting the enterprise learning stall activities and contributing to the celebrations of Edmund Rice Day were also a highlight,” Mr Fris says. “The initiative, team work, accommodation, respect and care amongst all of our students was simply outstanding. All of the work in the lead
uinians with their community up was well and truly worth it, as we were all fully engaged throughout the afternoon having fun and raising money for Wheel Chairs for Kids.” Another strong example of Service among young Aquinians is their service at mass. “This year we had more students than we have ever had before who volunteered to learn how to become altar servers and display a more intimate union with our Lord and God.” He says the enthusiasm of students and their dedication to offering service to others were traits the Service Learning program aimed to develop within students as they progressed through the College.
“With events still planned for later in the year, including the annual Christmas Appeal and an In Search of Safety incursion planned by Red Cross, we are challenging all members of our Aquinas Junior School community to make ‘every day a better day for others’.”
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Walk of Fame – boarding style It was a star-studded affair at this year’s Boarders’ Walk of Fame Ball. The Hughes’ Dining Hall was transformed into a scene straight from the Hollywood red carpet, with an entryway fit for the stars of the silver screen, a board walk of stars’ names and glimpses of Hollywood starlets and actors among the crowd. The Hollywood sign provided a great backdrop where guests were welcomed by “Oscars” and young wait staff once inside the venue. Year 10, 11 and 12 boarders attended the Ball with their invited partners and enjoyed a fantastic evening of great food, entertainment and company. Younger boarders provided some memorable entertainment for guests and their parents to start the night, performing scenes from various Hollywood classics. When it was time for parents to say goodbye seven young boarding students, dressed as the Sound of Music’s Von Trapp children, sang “So 12 / the fish
Long, Farewell” to wish them well. Old Aquinian and DJ James Wharton created a great atmosphere throughout the evening. Three boarders’ bands also took to the stage on the night and Year 12 students performed a flash mob dance – the culmination of weeks of prior practice to showcase their talents.
Performing Arts Festival Aquinas students showcased their talents on stage at this year’s Catholic Performing Arts Festival. The six-week festival, now in its 29th year, gave students of Catholic schools and colleges across WA the opportunity to perform music, dance, choral and drama.
Aquinas College students were awarded two shields, congratulations to Ethan Widjaja (Sisters of Mercy West Perth Award for Primary Piano) and the Year 12 Jazz Combo (Christian Brothers Award for Big Band/Jazz Combo). Aquinas College achieved its best results to date at this year’s festival, with
multiple Outstanding, Excellence and Merit Awards in a range of categories and age sections. Congratulations to all participants, including the following award winners;
Outstanding Awards
Merit Awards
Plectrum III........Instrumental Ensemble (Acoustic / Classical Guitar) Senior Saxophone Ensemble................Instrumental Ensemble (Woodwind) Declan McGoldrick.........Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass) Jake Zito............... Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind) Daniel Setiawan................................................Primary Piano Ethan Widjaja...................................................Primary Piano Dylan Atkins - Walters....................... Primary Strings (violin) Riley Nel............................................ Primary Strings (violin) Daniel Setiawan............Primary Woodwind Solo (saxophone) Year 12 Jazz Combo............................ Secondary Jazz Combo Lachlan Thomas............................................ Secondary Vocal Noah Humich............................................... Secondary Vocal
Rory & Friends.......................................Contemporary Band Year 11 & 12 Boarders’ Band..................Contemporary Band String Ensemble..................................Instrumental Ensemble Flat Tops Acoustic Guitar Ensemble....Instrumental Ensemble (Acoustic / Classical Guitar) Plectrum II..........Instrumental Ensemble (Acoustic / Classical Guitar) Early Years Choir.............................................Primary Choral Junior Choir....................................................Primary Choral Matthew Chang................................................Primary Piano Senior Vocal Ensemble................................ Secondary Choral Year 12 Singers............................................ Secondary Choral Lucas Bertolini.............................................. Secondary Piano Peter Wang.................................................... Secondary Piano Jakob Taylor....................................Secondary Strings (violin)
Excellence Awards Yello Swordfish........................................Contemporary Band Junior Classical Guitar Ensemble........Instrumental Ensemble ................................................... (Acoustic / Classical Guitar) Middle School Classical Guitar Ensemble...........Instrumental ................................... Ensemble (Acoustic / Classical Guitar) Fergus Saunders ................Instrumental Solo (Electric Guitar) Warren Beck......................Instrumental Solo (Electric Guitar) Daniel Watts ........ Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind) Oliver McMahon ...........Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass) Samuel Dunn..................Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass) Conrad Jackson.................................................Primary Piano Byron McFarland ................................. Secondary Piano Solo Ethan French......................................... Secondary Piano Solo Joseph Setiawan .................................... Secondary Piano Solo Rory Watson ........................................ Secondary Piano Solo Nolan Robinson..............................Secondary Strings (violin) Aiden Street ..........................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar) Gerard Street..........................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar) Jeremy Pilatti..........................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar) Naveen Nimalan ...................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar) Sabian Peaker.........................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar) Tristan Nel ............................Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar)
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Winter sport nets
A solid victory over Wesley College in the final game secured an undefeated season for the Aquinas College 1st XVIII Football team. The Alcock Cup winning team has also claimed the title of the first Aquinas team to be undefeated in a 12-round season of PSA Football, the first school since Hale School in 2012 to achieve the accolade. Director of Sport David Gault says it was a fantastic achievement for the players, coaches, support staff and families to celebrate. “We also had messages from our Old Boy network congratulating the boys on their undefeated season and Alcock win,” he says.
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Old Aquinian and Fremantle Dockers captain Nat Fyfe (’08) wrote; “I was informed by a friend that Aquinas was to play Hale in the Alcock Cup decider and that the result had fallen the way of the opponents the past two years. So it was with great interest that I chased up the score of the game and was stoked to see our boys get the win. Alcock Cup wins are something you will rattle off in your list of achievements no matter what you go on to do with your footy or life. Congrats to all the players, coaches and parents who were involved and enjoy the feeling of success, it can be hard to come by.” Old Aquinian and Carlton FC cocaptain Patrick Cripps (’12) wrote:
“I saw the boys won, was pumped for you guys. Was an impressive game against Hale…congrats enjoy the moment, they are hard to win and something they will never forget.” Cross Country also won top honours, sharing the Moyes Trophy win with Christ Church Grammar School in a tight season with the result dependent on the final 8km race at Kings Park. Mr Gault says the 1st XI Hockey team had a strong finish to its season, the final game ending in a 3-3 draw against Wesley College which placed the team fourth overall. “Our Badminton team had a tough challenge in the final game, coming up against Wesley College who had already
two title wins secured the title and were undefeated for the year,” he says. “Our team fought hard, but Wesley proved too strong with a 7-2 victory. This placed our team fourth for the season two narrow 5-4 losses early in the year proved the difference between second and fourth.” He says the 1st XV Rugby team did not have the finish they were hoping for. After arguably their best performance of the year against Hale, the team suffered a few injuries and was jumped early by a determined Wesley side. “The team fought the game right out, but the toll of the previous week certainly impacted on our side.”
He says the 1st XI Soccer team was keen to finish with a victory in its final game. “Players started well, jumping out to a 2-0 lead, but Wesley used their home ground advantage and got scores back to level, before two late goals which saw Wesley finish with a 4-2 win.” “And in Athletics, despite scoring 60 additional points compared to last year when we placed second overall, Aquinas finished third at the PSA Athletics Inters.” “Unfortunately, we did enough to get past last year’s winners Hale School, but Scotch dominated on the day and had very few weaknesses across the board to
win comfortably, with Trinity in second place 36 points ahead of Aquinas, and Hale fourth.”
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Alchemy – Art, Design & Technology Exhibition The College Hall was transformed into an amazing creative space for this year’s inaugural joint Art, Design and Technology Exhibition – Alchemy. The traditional senior Art Exhibition was broadened this year to showcase works from Design and Technology students. Boys from Pre-Primary to Year 12 exhibited art, design and technology works with striking pieces throughout the exhibition which highlighted the depth of talent and creativity among Aquinas students. Award winners were announced at the special opening night event ahead of viewings throughout the week for the community. Congratulations to all students who took part in the exhibition and the following award winners; Visual Arts Awards Year 7 Emerging Artist.. Cameron Maujean Year 7 Emerging Artist..... Zac Borgomastro Year 8 Emerging Artist.......Callum Peacock Year 8 Emerging Artist......Nicholas Farmer Year 9 Emerging Artist.......Jonty Chapman 16 / the fish
Year 9 Emerging Artist............... Clay Kent Year 9 Emerging Artist.......William Spence Year 9 Exemplary Artist....Nathan Mahney Year 10 Emerging Artist........ Harry Wessels Year 10 Exemplary Artist......Tom Dempsey Year 11 Emerging Artist...... Oliver Khinsoe Year 11 Exemplary Artist.......... Ben Colley Year 12 Emerging Artist.......... Max Rocchi Year 12 Exemplary Artist... William Neates Outstanding Artistic Merit Award ........................................ William Neates Technology Awards Year 7 Wood Technology......... Samuel Hall Year 8 Metal Technology......Matthew Joyce Year 9 MDT Metal.....Declan McGoldrick Year 9 MDT Wood...............Jedsen Monck Year 10 Applied Information Technology.... ......................................... Samuel Wright Year 10 MDT Metal......... Jackson Barnett Year 10 MDT Wood......... Jacob Cass-Ryall Year 10 Design.................... Kynan Ganza
Year 11 Applied Information Technology ..........................................Drew McNair Year 11 Design - ATAR......... Luke Willard Year 11 Materials Design and TechnologyGeneral (Metal)................ Nathan Peacock Year 11 Materials Design and TechnologyATAR (Metal)......................Patrick Steber Year 11 Certificate II - Furniture Making Pathways..........................Patrick Lorraine Year 11 Materials Design and TechnologyATAR (Wood)................... Daymon Galipo Year 12 Design - ATAR.........Liam Rafferty Year 12 Certificate II - Visual Arts (Furniture Focus)................ Zac Artingstall Year 12 Materials Design and TechnologyATAR (Wood)...........................Jay Triscari
Pack for Life serves Perth’s most vulnerable "Were we to know the merit and value of only going from one street to another to serve a neighbour for the love of God, we should prize it more than silver and gold." Blessed Edmund Rice. The inaugural Pack for Life Aquinas College Winter Appeal resulted in more than 200 backpacks filled with basic necessities distributed to those in need throughout Perth communities. Students, staff and the wider Aquinas community generously donated nonperishable foods, blankets, warm clothing, toiletries, medicine, gloves and backpacks during the campaign. Director of Christian Service Learning John Richards says he was impressed with the quantity and quality of the donations received throughout the College-wide campaign.
“We had an amazing response to this year’s inaugural Pack for Life Winter Appeal,” Mr Richards says. “What impressed me most was the quality of donations and the special attention given to making sure the essential items on the list were covered – and the backpacks themselves were in excellent condition,” he says. “The poor deserve our best and this was reflected by the donations given. Thank you to all staff, parents and of course students for helping to make a difference this winter.” The backpacks were donated for distribution to the Salvation Army’s Doorways Program, Vinnies WA, The Shopfront and Red Cross Soup Patrol service.
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Philippines Immersion - a journey Embarking on a 15-day journey of service in an unknown environment, nine Year 11 students had experiences of a lifetime as they discovered different cultures, learnt about overcoming adversity and helped those in need. After a two-year break due to a number of issues in the Philippines, the Aquinas College Philippines Immersion successfully took place in the September school holidays. Year 11 students, accompanied by Director of Christian Service Learning John Richards and Aquinas staff member Jacob Bester, journeyed to Manila and the province life of Dancalan, on the island of Negros Occidental. 18 / the fish
Mr Richards says the group lived with local families in Dancalan, attended classes and activities with Immaculate Conception Academy High School and visited three different kinds of villages where they engaged with locals and conducted feeding programs for the children. “In the village of Bocana, we arrived early to plant mangroves which are important to protect the village from storm surges and erosion. In the village of Enclaro, we were welcomed by staff and children of Enclaro Elementary School and were taught how to weave nipa (river palm) which is used extensively for roofs and wall panels,” he says. In the village of Lunoy, the Immersion group farmed with locals, cutting rice and sugar cane and trying to plough the
land using a caribou (buffalo). “One of the highlights of our time in Negros was spending time with the Anawim Foundation for children who are deaf. We took them for a picnic and a swim at Balicaocao Mountain Resort and visited them in their respective schools,” Mr Richards says. “We also attended a presentation of song and dance followed by a dinner at their home,” he says. Mr Richards says spending time with the Anawim children enabled the Immersion group to learn American Sign Language and develop a “deep appreciation of how talented and welladjusted the children were.” Visiting the Slaughter House slum area, a sign of its past history as an abattoir, with Br John Moodie was a
of service to others confronting experience for the group and has led to the creation of future Immersion feeding programs for children. “The Negros experience allowed the boys to fully immerse themselves in Filipino culture. Each student was assigned to a local buddy from ICA and lived with their families from the very first night until the day they left. Many of the friendships they made will last a very long time,” Mr Richards says. The Immersion group also spent five days in Manila engaging in programs which directly assisted the poorest of the poor. “They had a good look at absolute poverty, even on a daily basis as we left the hostel where we stayed. Families lived on the street outside, often sleeping
on cardboard and eating leftovers from passers-by.” “In the slum areas of Malate, we were welcomed by the Barangay chairwoman who was most grateful for the group to host a feeding program for over 150 children. We toured the slum houses and the boys had a chance to go inside and experience the cramped living conditions - one housed 40 people from five families.” “To give you some idea of how small the area was, only four boys could go inside at a time - and the house was empty when we were there.” Mr Richards says there were many other highlights of the Immersion experience. “But the boys all agreed that even though there were many things to do
every day, it was the friendships they formed with their host families and the hospitality of the Filipino people that stood out.” Philippines Immersion 2018 students were Zachary Alvaro; Charles Byron; Tom Caughey; Sterling Gooch; Dylan Grimshaw; Jaiden Hunter; Tom Johnston Thomas Martin; and the accompanying staff were Jacob Bester and John Richards
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Advocacy - Sticks and stones Challenging students to think about the effects of casual teasing, ridicule and exclusion were part of the Justice and Peace student group’s Sticks and Stones campaign in Term 3. After displaying thought-provoking messages around the Aquinas College campus, the group used Veritas classes to challenge their peers to think about actions such as teasing which can hurt or diminish boys at the school. Director of Justice and Advocacy Richard Mavros says students were advocating for a better atmosphere between boys at the College, promoting more positive and inclusive interactions. “They are hoping these conversations will encourage boys to adopt a more positive attitude towards participating fully in all that life at Aquinas College has to offer,” Mr Mavros says. Central to the Sticks and Stones campaign, students were asked to have
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their say to consider the ways boys relate to each other and identify what they themselves contributed to the discussion. “Students were challenged to work out what they’d say to the Aquinas College community if they could have their say and design a creative way to communicate it. Over 50 boys took up the challenge, created a thoughtprovoking message and submitted it to the Justice and Peace student group,” Mr Mavros says. He says common themes emerged among students’ works and the Justice and Peace student group felt compelled to share these with academic staff in a creative way, to grab their attention and invite them to pause to consider what students were saying about the ways boys at Aquinas relate to each other. The result was a staff formation experience led by the group under the guidance of Emma Leopardi. “On this unique day, staff heard the messages of the student group loud and
clear,” Mr Mavros says. “The group’s agenda fits beautifully among our myriad of strategies to develop character at Aquinas College, with the goal to deepen the way young men at Aquinas think, feel, talk and act – in respectful and inclusive ways,” he adds.
ERA for Change is now Edmund Rice Advocacy (ERA) For Change, is a youth advocacy network which stands for equality, human rights, and justice and solidarity with all people, and with the earth itself. Aquinas College Director of Justice and Advocacy Richard Mavros says Aquinas students have become part of the network which represents the fact there are many people across Edmund Rice schools and ministries engaged in learning about advocacy. “They are also engaged in putting these learnings into action to promote a more inclusive and liberated world for all,” Mr Mavros says. “It’s hoped that by collaborating to share ideas and, where possible, joining our voices together we will boost the influence of those in the network advocating for more compassionate responses to injustices in different contexts,” he explains. Drawing on the principles of Catholic Social teaching, the Charter for Edmund
Rice Education Australia, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ERAforChange aims to work alongside Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders, Edmund Rice International, The Edmund Rice Centre, and other Edmund Rice networks around the world in advocating for a more just and peaceful world. “Its mission is to stand in solidarity with, and to amplify the voices of those whose voices are rarely heard, or seldom answered,” Mr Mavros says. “In particular, we aim to stand arm in arm with other young people around the world, to share their stories with the wider community, and to ask duty bearers around the world to ensure their rights and their inherent human dignity are respected and upheld,” he says. He says following in the footsteps of Jesus, and of Edmund Rice, the group commits to the use of active non violence. “We do not rally against others, but stand for justice, peace, liberty,
acceptance, and inclusion for all people and for the earth itself, and we advocate for informed, positive, peaceful, and compassionate actions that help build a better world for all.” Earlier this year, ERAforChange was able to connect Edmund Rice students across the globe. “The fledgling network successfully enabled Edmund Rice students to offer support and encouragement to their peers in the USA as they participated in a historical moment – a time in history when students were asking to be heard in the debate about how to make their schools safe.” “Aquinas College students sent messages of support, as part of a movement among Edmund Rice schools across Australia. In this case our boys were clear that their interest was not to push for specific changes to laws, rather they were simply showing support and encouragement for their peers as they embarked on an unprecedented studentled advocacy campaign about an issue that affected them so profoundly.” 21 / the fish
Student Achievements Juventus Academy U/12 World Cup Year 7 Cade Bobey Cross Country National Championships Year 7 Thomas Millard Year 9 Ethan Wyatt-Smith Little Athletics State Championships Year 4 Connor Shelby (Road Walk) WA Schools Diving team Year 5 Hugo Radotic
Hockey National Championships – U/13 Year 7 Daniel Fisher Year 7 Jeremy Pilatti Volleyball National Championships U/15 Year 8 Nathan Gonsalves Year 8 William Dodge Year 9 Declan Kilpatrick Year 9 Sam Wilhelm U/16 Year 10 Dane Ukich Year 10 Lachlan Watson Year 10 Oliver Oaten U/17 Year 10 Tom Dempsey Year 10 Jackson Barnett Year 11 Patrick Steber
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Swimming Australia Talent ID Camp Year 11 Matthew Joubert Rowing WA All Schools Rowing Regatta Year 10 Dylan Teasdale Year 10 Luke Schortinghuis
Soccer National Youth Championships Year 8 Adam Csontos Swimming State Championships Year 7 Ben Russell Year 8 Thomas Brennan Year 9 Max Radotic Year 9 Nathan Mahney Year 10 Kynan Ganza Year 11 Matthew Joubert Year 11 Joshua Morisey Year 11 Anthony Hobbs Year 12 Jarrett Kang School Sport National Swimming Championships Year 7 Ben Russell Year 9 Max Radotic Year 11 Matthew Joubert Year 11 Anthony Hobbs Cricket National Championships – U/17 Year 11 Ewan Neilson
Water Polo Australia B2002 National Squad Year 11 Elijah Neesham
National Indigenous Tennis Championships – U/14 Year 7 Samual Fisher-Bullen
Pierre De Coubertin Award Year 12 Christopher Kilroe Basketball WA – National Junior Championships & Referee of the Year Year 12 Connor Foy AFL All-Stars U/17s Year 11 Jeremy Sharp Year 12 Deven Robertson Cert II Automotive Vocational Preparation (Heavy Automotive Focus) AUR20716 Year 12 Jonathon van den Einden
Welcoming family to school Welcoming family members to Aquinas College is always greeted with great enthusiasm and excitement among students who are proud to give their families insight into their day-today life at school. This term Year 4 students invited their grandparents to celebrate the annual Year 4 Grandparents Day in Week 3. Grandparents were treated to tours of the Junior School campus and spent time with the boys chatting about school today compared to “back in their day” and enjoyed participating in some learning experiences and games the boys engage in at the College. Grandparents and their grandsons then enjoyed morning tea to complete their special morning together.
All Junior School students welcomed their dads to a special Fathers’ Day Breakfast in last August ahead of the official day of celebration. Boys eagerly got to school early with their dads to enjoy a barbecue breakfast of egg and bacon rolls cooked by Junior School staff. Nearly 600 students, dads, a few granddads and staff enjoyed the morning together before the adults headed to work and students officially started their school day.
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Veritas Society strengthens ties between past, present and future Aquinians Everyone has their own reason, their own legacy and hope to contribute in some way to benefit the future generations that walk their old school halls. Peter Hutchinson (’76), the inaugural member of Aquinas College’s newlyestablished Veritas Society, is continuing the highly valued philanthropy of generations of Old Boys and community members before him who have left gifts and bequests to the College, each contributing to an Aquinas College education in their own, significant way. Mr Hutchinson and his wife Jeanine enjoyed a special morning tea at the College this term in recognition of his decision to include a bequest to Aquinas College in his Will, becoming the first official member of the Veritas Society. Headmaster David McFadden thanked Mr Hutchinson for his generosity, saying his contribution would help to improve educational outcomes of many future Aquinians. 24 / the fish
Mr Hutchinson was a boarder at the College from Year 8-12 and returned as a parent from 1999-2006. He spent several years as a volunteer Aquinas College Foundation Councillor and has been a strong supporter of Rowing at the College since his days as a student. He advocated for a College bequest program during his time on the Foundation Council. “An investment in a child’s education is one of the greatest things a parent or grandparent can do,” said Mr Hutchinson. “But where you may be fortunate enough to then provide for others in your last will and testament, such that it may give an unrelated boy an opportunity to be educated at Aquinas College, is very satisfying indeed.” “I am delighted to be the inaugural Veritas Society member. My hope is that others will eventually follow – it will be a slow process but, as the years pass, it will grow and grow,” he said.
The Veritas Society has been established to acknowledge and thank friends of the College who choose to leave a gift to Aquinas College in their Will. Members are invited to special events throughout the year and receive a Veritas Society Pin in recognition of their contribution to Aquinas. For more information about leaving a gift to the College in your Will, please see the Veritas Society Brochure or contact Louise Symonds from the Foundation Office on (08) 9450 0799 or foundation@aquinas.wa.edu.au
2018 City Toyota Starry, Starry Night Foundation Ball The stardust has settled on what was a spectacular Aquinas community event at the City Toyota Starry, Starry Night Foundation Ball in October. Community members enjoyed a fantastic evening of elegance, fun and community celebration. Funds raised by the event will benefit the College’s Scholarship Program.
Thank you to our Major Sponsor City Toyota and all of our other sponsors and volunteers who helped make the City Toyota Starry, Starry Night Foundation Ball a great success. Term 4 edition of Fish will feature a full wrap and photos of the event.
Boarding Appeal Thank You The Aquinas College Foundation’s Boarding Project Appeal was wound up in September with a donor thank you cocktail function in the Waterford Room. Invited guests included Headmaster David McFadden, Foundation Chair Julian Lodge, Head of Boarding Sean Henderson, Dean of Development Peter Robertson and, most importantly, our valued donors. From October 2016 through to June 2018, generous contributions of cash and grain from our rural community directly assisted the College in its efforts to refurbish the boarding houses to a high standard. With all three refurbishments now complete, Head of Boarding Sean Henderson says the boys are well
settled, most appreciative of their new surroundings and looking forward to the completion of Nunan Common – a redevelopment of the old Nunan carpark into a functional outdoor space for the boys. Thank you to our boarding community for contributing to the success of the Boarding Project. Louise Symonds Executive Officer Aquinas College Foundation
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From the President..... Annual Dinner The Association’s Annual Dinner was held on 17th August 2018 in the Hughes Dining Hall. More than 50 guests enjoyed the evening, with pre-dinner drinks and an exceptional meal prepared by the talented Steven Lewis, Head Chef at the College, and his team. The special guest speaker for the evening was Jordan Makins (’12) in conversation with the College’s Head Athletics Coach Michael Dempsey (’88). Jordan has pursued a successful athletics career while studying in the United States. He represented Australia in the U/20 World Athletics Championships before accepting a scholarship to Penn State University, where he studied finance. Jordan spoke about his postAquinas experiences, recent athletics achievements, balancing study and sport, and gave the attendees a real insight into the US College experience. Sam Shales (’04) also addressed dinner guests, reflecting on his experiences since graduation from the College, and the impact which attendance at the College has had on his life. A recipient of an 26 / the fish
Old Aquinians’ Association Scholarship, Sam has gone on to qualify as a medical doctor, and is on the path to qualify as an orthopaedic surgeon. Special thanks to Jordan Makins, Michael Dempsey, Sam Shales, Steven Lewis and his team, and Dolores Castelino for their efforts which resulted in a truly memorable evening. Thanks also to Valenti Lawyers for donating the raffle prizes, which raised funds to support the Association in its mission.
Spring Sundowner The Members’ Spring Sundowner was held on 11th October 2018 at Mister Walker in South Perth and was attended by more than 50 members of the Association with a good mix of Old Boys working in various professions, trades and businesses, and those still studying at university or in vocational courses. It is always such a fantastic experience to attend one of these events and witness the friendships being formed between Old Aquinians, especially across different generations, and the guidance and opportunities which can flow from these connections.
Special Thanks Thank you to Angus Duncan, who resigned as Secretary at this year’s AGM after six years of service to the Association in this role. A special thanks also to Bob Kestel, who after many decades of service (including an exceptionally long tenure as Treasurer), resigned from the Committee at this year’s AGM. The AGM gave Bob a spontaneous standing ovation at the meeting in recognition of his mammoth contribution to the Association over many years. Both Bob and Angus were also formally thanked at the Committee’s Christmas Sundowner on 25th November 2018. Matthew Noonan-Crowe (’99) President Old Aquinians’ Association
alumni news Lawson McNamara (’12) Old Aquinian Lawson McNamara successfully completed his four-year electrical apprenticeship with Rio Tinto at Lake McLeod. Lawson has been highly successful during his time at Dampier Salt. At last year’s inaugural Rio Tinto Apprentice Awards he was the runner up in the Apprentice Excellence category. He was also nominated to compete in the World Skills competition by his TAFE lecturer.
Louis Parker (’09) Old Aquinian Louis Parker won the MIA APAC Region award for his research paper titled Computational Modelling to Evaluate Intervention Strategies for a Complex Case of Aoritc Disease. He presented the paper during the World Congress of Biomechanics in Dublin earlier this year. OAA Hockey Premiership Golden goal extra time and three goals by Kookaburra Blake Govers sealed the Old Aquinians Hockey Club premiership win 3-2 against YMCC - 24 years since the last one. Old Aquinians in the team included; Xavier Jennings (’02), James Leigh (’16), James Cameron (’17), Luke Kavenagh (’15) and Daniel Robertson (’10). Also having a wonderful season was Ian Smith who coached the 1st XI for a number of years. Having been awarded the Olympians Medal for the Fairest and Best in the competition earlier in the week, winning the premiership made it
an extra special week for Ian. Old Aquinian Aran Zalewski (’08) was missing from the team, on Australian captaincy duties at an international tournament in Darwin. Team manager Ralph Wood was also awarded a Life Membership of Hockey WA for his service to Hockey at club, state and national levels over a long period of time. Liam Baker (’15) It was a dream come true for rookie Richmond Tiger Old Aquinian Liam Baker (’15), debuting against Collingwood at the MCG in front of more than 88,000 fans in the winning side. Liam finished the match with 12 disposals, five score involvements and two behinds. Richmond co-vice-captain Jack Riewoldt spoke about Liam’s performance during a post-match interview on Fox Footy “He’s a great story of a kid from Lake Grace. We’re calling him the second best thing to come out of Lake Grace after Nat Fyfe…It’s a really special moment for him, and a special moment for some of us old guys. It makes us reminisce on what our first win was like,” Riewoldt said. Elliot Yeo (’10) Old Aquinian and West Coast Eagles player Elliot Yeo played in his team’s AFL Premiership win in September. He was also named the 2018 John Worsfold medallist for the club.
Patrick Cripps (’12) Old Aquinian and Carlton FC player Patrick Cripps won his second consecutive John Nicholls medal at the end of the 2018 AFL season and was named co-captain of Carlton Football Club. OAA Rugby The annual clash of past and present Aquinas Rugby players saw the Old Boys scrape through with a two-point win this term. The 1st XV vs Aquinas Old Boys XV was played in August at the College, with five sets of fathers and sons amongst the teams taking to the field and having a fantastic time enthusiastically challenging one another throughout the game. Seven Old Boys were also awarded a “Test Cap” for playing five games/years of the annual match. The game, which attracts Old Aquinians from across generations, started in 2012 and continues to be a major annual event on the College’s Rugby calendar. Young players get to test their skills against friendly opponents (including family members) and Old Aquinians get a chance to get back onto the field to enjoy a game and teach their younger counterparts a skill or two, or learn some new tactics from the College’s current players.
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Class of 1978 – 40 Year Reunion A gathering approaching 70 students from the Class of 1978 descended on the Cottesloe Beach Hotel on Saturday 8th September – 40 years since leaving Aquinas. It’s fair to say compared to previous 40-year reunions from Aquinas the group of returning students from ’78 had not aged that much. That said – name badges did come in handy. The night was brilliantly organised by Steve Haddleton and he along with Rick Maxwell got the group going with a terrific rendition of an old sporting chant from another era. Since leaving the College the group has dispersed far and wide. Many made long trips from places across the country and overseas to be present.
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Tim Worner- CEO from Seven-West Media - was asked to come forward and address the group. The former chief debater from ‘78 was quick to point out that it was important to remember the foundation life at Aquinas provided to all students – both now and then. A toast was made to those former students that could not be with the group, with many conversations centring around great memories of those that have left us. Michael Saunders took out the award for the most similar to 40 years back. Another Saunders – Doc - was in top form and should be given a Nobel Peace Prize for the love he spread around the group that night. The great thing about Aquinas is that you can take the boy out of the school but you can never take Aquinas out of
the boy. The night proved that although the years have passed quickly the memories remain strong and fond. It was agreed to reconvene yearly from this point onwards but one gets the feeling 2028 looms large for the lads from ’78. Steve Mills (’78)
Daniel Powell (’78), Geoffrey Bennett ('70), David Warner (’70), Geoffrey Summerhayes (’75)
OAA Sydneysiders celebrate reunion An Old Aquinians Reunion was held in Sydney for our Eastern States Old Boys to catch up with one another and reminisce about old school days. Old Aquinians from the Classes of ’56 to ’09 attended the function at PWC Barangaroo and enjoyed fantastic food, drinks and company. Headmaster David McFadden and Dean of Development Peter Robertson also attending, sharing stories of the past and future plans for the College.
Denis O’Hara (’70), Royce Brennan (’75)
Brendan Bowen (’91), Lucas Meaney (’97), Dominic Bowen (’90), Thomas O’Donnell (’09)
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Aquinas Chapel Memories Being an apprentice cadet builder under my family that built this fantastic place of worship, school education stayed with me. Knowing most of the Brothers of this time, and clergy of all 'ranks', the site was cleared, set out as per plans, specifications, and all approved by Jim the architect. I saw him shake hands with my father, Cyril Wildy. One minor line of the 'great west wall' was improved, in a Friday afternoon. All good, set for Monday. The result we all see now. I assisted on-site, with my TAFE Building studies,'The Science of Building' with concrete form work of the east curved walls. Not that easy but great to vibrate concrete on 'pouringdays'. Yes, concrete came Ready Mix to school. Dad insisted all mixes have more cement into the final mix, to give greater strength. All good. 'The Great Red Wall' as it was called by most on-site, saw me take pics of the laying of the first large Mt Barker stone. It was chipped away by fine stonemasons and the angel was set by visuals to give the slight incline, we all look to the 30 / the fish
heavens at point of general entry. Yes, I poured the first of many concrete mixes between both inner and outer stones. Each held in place with softdrawn copper ties, thus connected to the concrete with no moisture to impact on this fantastic pure metal. Science at play and work again. Sanctuary Area. This next news, is to do with the art works of Sanctuary. I actually gave instructions to my fellow mates to hold the *Christ Triumphant* over the Tabernacle. Yes, I installed these wonderful works with others. I wanted to make sure the lights above INRI cast three shadows. They do. Symbolising the Trinity and Transformation our faith holds true in our hearts. Thanks to that depiction in Bill's book. If ever the inner-floor of the Tabernacle is removed, scribed on it, is the date and names of us who installed it. 'History most never ever knew existed.' look and learn. This is not on Google. Also the uppermost timber ceiling above this area, has a red-dot-light in the centre of a Four Cross type carved
shape. One Saturday afternoon at home in Mt Pleasant by myself I drew it, made it, carved it and showed my parents on Sunday after 7am mass at St Benedict's, our parish. They were amazed as to me it represented the Four Evangelists, their teachings and the light that shines to us via their thinking. Again, Aquinas, 'my school' Jim the architect fully approved it. Short to the point, School Chapel gave all of us great delight, and will do so for future visitors. Thanks for your interest, and this adds to what needs to be given as fact, truth and positives of a great Aquinas education given to us by the Irish Christian Brothers. Enjoy this my gift to all Kenneth Bernard Wildy (’64)
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