Education: Rosmini College
Former Rosmini Student Captains Under20s Football World Cup Team Rosmini College Old Boy, Adam Mitchell, 19, (2008 – 2014) of West Harbour is the Captain of the New Zealand Under 20 Football team. The centre back will lead the Junior All Whites in this month’s FIFA U20 World Cup. Rosmini College’s 1st XI coach, Mr Bojan Stanojevic says: “Adam Mitchell was the centre back of the 2011 Rosmini College 1st XI team. Even though he was the youngest player, he started all the games and was never subbed.” He continues: “Thanks to his physical and technical abilities, Adam played well above the expectation for his age group. He is not just a solid defender but also a player who has a great contribution in the attack phase. His calmness, ability to read the play and passing skills are a great asset.” In 2011, Adam was Rosmini College’s Junior Player of the Year, and in 2012 he was the school’s Player of the Year. In 2011 Adam had also been in Wynton Rufer Soccer School of Excellence’s WYNRS academy programme for six years. WYNRS’ Head Academy coach, Leigh Kenyon, describes Adam as “a well-balanced, talented young athlete.” Adam went on tours with the Academy to Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany. Mr Johannes Larsen, Rosmini College’s Teacher in Charge of Soccer says that after 2011, Adam was unable to play many games for the school’s 1st XI due to his “commitments to the All Whites U17/U20.” In 2013, Adam captained the New Zealand Under 17 Football team at the FIFA U17 World Cup, which was held in the United Arab Emirates. He was also the Captain
of the Wanderers SC for a season. The Wanderers SC are an Aucklandbased team in the ASB Premiership. Adam says: “I am a determined and disciplined individual with a drive and passion to be the best player that I can be. I am a skilled defensive player with the ability to read the game and control possession in Adam Mitchell. the defensive third. I am strong in one-on-one defensive situations and can play effectively with both right and left feet.” New Zealand’s first FIFA U20 World Cup game will be against the Ukraine on Saturday, 30th May at North Harbour Stadium.
French Trip In the Term One holidays ten Rosmini College French students, together with Head of Department for French, Mr Eric Elgoyhen, and Maths teacher, Mr Jon Eisner, travelled to Paris and Montpellier. The Year 10 students were: James Catlin, Oscar Thomas, Liam D’Souza, Hank Trenton, Reuben Catchpole, Zachariah Stewart, William Knight and Connor Penman. Hank’s father, Chris Trenton, also went with the group. The Year 12 students were Tomas Kelly and Patrick Pabustan. Mr Elgoyhen said: “The boys enjoyed immensely the experience, discovering the architecture of French towns, the rhythm of French life and the warm welcome of home stays. The highlights were the Eiffel Tower, with the scenery of Paris extending so far around, The Louvre and the Joconde, Versailles and the impressive décor, Disneyland Paris and the fun rides, and maybe even more than those, the host families and their warm homes.” Mr Eisner adds: “After hours in the classroom with Mr Elgoyhen it was time for our boys to put their French speaking skills to the test in the streets of Paris. Students on the trip were quickly remembering their lessons at school when ordering croissants and crepes at boulangeries around town. They were constantly learning new words and phrases and were quickly putting them to use to learn about the fascinating French history all around them. After a busy two weeks, students had a new found appreciation of the French language and culture but were certainly happy to get back to friends and family in New Zealand where they could tell them all about it in English!” Year 10 student, Hank Trenton, 14, of Devonport described the trip as, “fantastic, truly life-changing.” The students stayed in groups of two in homestays in
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Matthew Kereama, Chris Turner, Moses Alofokhai, Mr Paddy Hallisey,Andrew Fermor,Kuba Rozmus and Todd Gibbs.
Rosminian Young Vinnies Leaders Commissioned At Cathedral
Montpellier and Paris. Hank said: “Everyone’s French improved dramatically.” The students also visited Montpellier Zoo, a French High School and they went on a river boat cruise. Year 12 student, Tomas Kelly, 16, of Devonport said: "I enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed visiting all the monuments and attractions in Paris and Montpellier, but most of all I liked the opportunities to interact with people in French, e.g. shopkeepers, and experience French culture - and food!” The boys also made crepes and they went on a chocolate and pastry tour. Consequently, Hank added: “We all fell in love with their food and one boy bought four croissants a day!” Mr Elgoyhen concluded: “They had a chance to experience a different culture and converse with people in a different language. They gained confidence in their ability to deal with strange and different situations, a better understanding and appreciation of France and a new perspective on New Zealand.”
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On Saturday, 2nd May the Young Vinnies Leaders from 13 Catholic Secondary Schools were invested by Bishop Patrick Dunn at a Commissioning Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Auckland City. Rosmini College Year 13 students, Moses Alofokhai, Andrew Fermor (on behalf of Todd Gibbs), Kuba Rozmus and Chris Turner received their Leadership Badges. In his homily, Bishop Pat explained the beautiful imagery of the three hands on the St Vincent de Paul Badge. The first is the hand that gives, the second is the hand that receives and the third is the pierced hand of Jesus that guides and cares for us all. He also went on to quote from the reading of the day that these leaders had shown that, “their love is not just words or mere talk, but something real and active” (1 John 3: 18-24) and that they were prepared to work for the poor and those who cannot speak for themselves. Emerging Leaders Year 12 student, Matthew Kereama, and Year 7 student, Grant Zent, were also present at the Mass where Matthew assisted with the collection. Grant received a commemorative candle which is to be used at all Young Vinnies meetings and gatherings throughout the year.