The Terracian August 2022

Series IX,

CONTENTS

1. FROM THE PRINCIPAL

2. VALE BR TONY WHITE OAM, CFC

4. RECONCILIATION WEEK- A JOURNEY CONNECTED BY PLACE, PEOPLE, CULTURE AND STORIES

6. HOUSE CHOIR

8. GREASE IS THE WORD THAT YOU HEARD

10. WINTERFEST

12. FRANKENSTEIN

13. CHALLENGING OUR LEARNING

14. THE NORMAN CLARKE CONCERT

16. SMALL STEPS 4 HANNAH

17. AVEO ART EXHIBITION

18. FUELLING THE ENERGY BUS WITH DIESEL

19. TACKLING MALARIA

20. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 2022 HONOURS LIST

21. NEW ZEALAND NEW YEAR’S HONOURS 2022

22. SPORT UPDATE

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Miss Doreen Awabdy, Ms Nikita Bedwell, Mrs Mary Brown, Dr Michael Carroll, Mr Mark Christensen, Mr John Clifford, Ms Karin Coleshill, Mr Samuel Davies, Fitz-Walter family, Ms Annabelle Kumar, Mr Jack Lorimer, Mrs Hayley McBrien, Ms Zoe Morgan, Ms Danielle O’Dwyer, Mr Derek Rose, Ms Rachel Stein, Mr Cameron Vellacott, Mr Dan Venz, Mrs Bianca Wagner

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Liturgy to celebrate the life of Br Tony White OAM, cfc –Chapel of the Holy Family, 13 May 2022

24. SENIOR FORMAL 2022

26. YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMAL

27. BOARDING AT TERRACE

28. MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA

30. WINTER WANDERLUST

32. STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

33. FROM THE GREGORY TERRACE FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN

34. THE CLASS OF 2021. THEIR LEGACY

35. 2022 TERRACE GIVING DAY. CAN 24 HOURS REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

36. FROM THE GTOBA

37. 60 YEAR REUNION

38. BR BUCKLEY BREAKFAST

40. CAREER EXPO

42. VALE

44. A PLATINUM ANNIVERSARY

45. REST IN PEACE

45. SAVE THE DATE

In the spirit of reconciliation, we, as members of the Terrace Family, acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of our Nation. We acknowledge, respect and give gratitude to the Traditional Owners of the Countries on which our campuses are located.

We pay our respects to Ancestors, Elders, and leaders of the future as well as to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our Terrace Family. We value the knowledge of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and recognise and honour their stories, cultures, and achievements as we walk together for mutual liberation and a truth-telling history for all Australians.  Inspired by the Touchstones, we are called to be people of knowledge, humility and wisdom who walk in solidarity with the First Peoples of our Nation for reconciliation, justice, equity and healing.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

DEAR MEMBERS OF THE TERRACE FAMILY

Welcome to this edition of The Terracian. Yet again, The Terracian is filled with news of events, achievements and stories of many people within the Terrace Family.

Earlier this year, the Terrace Family lost Br Tony White, who was College Principal from 1982 – 1989. Tony was a strong supporter and advocate of Terrace up to his passing. Tony will be remembered for many achievements during his time at Terrace, and we will have a lasting memory through the Br Tony White Building, which was named in his honour. Rest in Peace Br Tony.

This edition also highlights the many and varied aspects of the Cultural Program at Terrace. Events such as the College Musical Grease, our ever popular House Choir, Winterfest, the Norman Clarke Concert and the Aveo Art Show are showcased, along with a profile on one of our talented students, Diesel Batson.

The House system at Terrace is core to the College’s Pastoral Care System. Barrett House supports Small Steps 4 Hannah as their House Friendship Group, and Barrett’s involvement in the charity’s recent Gala Ball is also featured in this edition. Well done to all involved.

Terrace Old Boys continue to excel in a range of endeavours. This edition of The Terracian highlights the incredible work of Professor Michael Good, the sporting exploits of several Old Boys and the work of Honours recipients Dr Steven Hambleton and Emeritus Professor Ralph Cooney.

Terrace remains a very busy place. Community events such as the Mother’s High Tea, the Br Barry Buckley Breakfast and the Winter Wanderlust Lunch are just a few examples of the Terrace Family in action. All are featured in this edition.

This Terracian also focuses on many student activities, including the Year 11 Semi-formal and Year 12 Formal, STEM Workshops, as well as Mathematics and Future Problem Solving competitions. Well done to all involved.

I hope that you enjoy this edition of The Terracian and I again pass on my thanks for your ongoing support of this great College – Terrace to the Fore.

God Bless.

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

Vale BR TONY WHITE OAM, cfc

26TH PRINCIPAL OF ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, GREGORY TERRACE

Written by Dr Michael Carroll

Anthony James White was born in Bundaberg on 5 July 1930 to James and Ellen White. Tony was the elder brother of siblings Michael, Patrick, John and Mary. Tony was educated in Bundaberg before moving to Strathfield in January 1946 to complete his Leaving Certificate, later joining the novitiate in December 1948.

During Tony’s vocation as a Christian Brother, he spent time in several Christian Brothers’ Schools across Australia. These included Launceston (1951), Abergowrie (1957), St Laurence’s (1969), St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace (1971), St Edmund’s (1973) and Ignatius Park (1974).

Tony remained a strong supporter of Terrace in his later years, returning as often as possible and as recently as late in 2021. His passion for Terrace as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition never waned.

Tony was first appointed as a Headmaster in 1963 at Abergowrie, at Ignatius Park (1974), before leading St Joseph’s College (1982) and again at Ignatius Park in 1990.

Tony also spent time studying at Boston College in the early 1980s. Since 1995, Tony has shared his wealth of knowledge relating to schools, finance and building across several committees, commissions and boards. This included being the Province Bursar and a member of the Provincial Leadership Team in 2000 and 2001. In 2017 Tony was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to education, and to the Catholic Church in Queensland. A justifiable recognition of his years of dedication and service.

Tony was passionate about Terrace, where he served as Headmaster from 1982 to 1989. During his tenure as headmaster, Tony was instrumental in cultivating a school focused on the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. Tony oversaw an increase in student numbers and

an increase in the number of lay staff employed at the College. This transition from religious to lay staff represented a critical time in Christian Brothers’ schools. Tony facilitated this change at Terrace with great sensitivity and by maintaining a pastoral focus.

Central to the transition was Tony’s introduction of the College Mission Statement. While the original Mission Statement has evolved over the years, its concept and focus on directing who we are as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition has remained central to our College community.

Past Principals and Headmasters of the College Back L-R Br Hodda, Br White, Front L-R Br Levander, Br Buckley 1985

Opening of Mt Sion with Br Marshall and his Grace Archbishop Rush 1989

During his time at Terrace, Tony initiated and oversaw several significant innovations to buildings and administrative and governance practices. In 1989, Tony introduced the concept of the College Leadership Team, which remains in place in 2022.

In 1985 Tony guided the introduction of the College Foundation, followed by the introduction of the first College Board in 1986. Both significant College groups remain in place in 2022. Tony’s vision and foresight in establishing these groups was significant and, importantly, provided the foundation on which Terrace has continued to grow and flourish over the years.

Tony’s vision and astute business acumen were evidenced in his ability to plan and develop a building program for Terrace. Some of Tony’s achievements in this area included the purchase of Billet Street and the significant construction of the Campbell Centre, pool and the original Mt Sion building, which was opened in 1989. In recognition of Tony’s significant contribution to the physical campus at Terrace, the construction of the Br Tony White Building remains an ongoing reminder of his influence and vision.

Tony remained a strong supporter of Terrace in his later years, returning as often as possible and

as recently as late in 2021. His passion for Terrace as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition never waned.

On a personal level, I will forever remain indebted to Tony. In 1983, he took a chance on a young graduate Maths and Science teacher, offering me my first teaching job at Terrace. He later appointed me as the Year 9 Coordinator and always remained a mentor, friend and advisor. I suspect I would not have had the privilege of being College Principal of Terrace if it were not for the opportunities and support Tony offered to me over the years. For this, I will be forever grateful.

Apart from his influence on Terrace’s built environment and internal processes, Tony’s most significant contribution to Terrace was undoubtedly his care and compassion for the Terrace Family. Tony provided the perfect example of what it means to live the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. Many parents, past students, and staff were privileged to spend time with and be influenced by Br Tony White.

At 9am on 13 May 2022, Br Tony White was farewelled by current Terrace students at a liturgy celebrating his life and held in the Chapel of the Holy Family. A Guard of Honour around the College was formed before his funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church, Banyo.

May he Rest in Peace.

With His Grace Archbishop Rush at the blessing of the Celtic Cross 1987

With Sir William Dargie CBE and Br Campbell OBE

Guard of Honour

RECONCILIATION WEEK

- A JOURNEY CONNECTED BY PLACE, PEOPLE, CULTURE AND STORIES

Written by Ms Nikita Bedwell

AS A CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE EDMUND RICE TRADITION, OUR TOUCHSTONES OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, LIBERATING EDUCATION, GOSPEL SPIRITUALITY AND JUSTICE AND SOLIDARITY GUIDE, INFORM AND EMPOWER OUR RECONCILIATION JOURNEY. THESE TOUCHSTONES GROUND US IN A SPIRITUALITY OF ACTION THAT CALLS US TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES AND THE LAND AS WE BRAVELY MAKE CHANGE. THE TITLE OF OUR RECONCILIATION ARTWORK, ‘EVER CONNECTED TO THE PAST, BOLDLY WE WALK FORWARD TOGETHER’ ENCAPSULATES THE COLLEGE’S MEANINGFUL COMMITMENT TO BUILD UPON OUR EDMUND RICE TRADITION AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO AN INVIGORATED FUTURE OF DEEP HEALING AND TOGETHERNESS.

As a College, we are on a journey connected by place, people, cultures and stories. Within our Terrace Family is the representation of 23 different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. These 23 Nations and traditions contribute to our whole Terrace Family identity. Year 10 student, Nate Wines of Taungurung Country, shared a powerful Acknowledgement of Country at a College Assembly. Here he proudly told a family story

of unity to communicate to his peers the significance of authentic reconciliation.

I want to share with you a story about my ancestors. My Great Grandfather was a white man who fell in love and married an Aboriginal woman. This was extremely uncommon and never heard of during their time. It was rare for a white man to respect an Indigenous woman in this way and to publicly recognise her as his wife. My Great Grandfather not only loved his wife but also her culture as he took the time to learn the Taungurung way. This act of love and care gained respect and trust from my Great Grandmother’s tribe. Her tribe welcomed and accepted him, giving him status as an elder and a leader within the tribe despite him not being Indigenous.

I am very proud of this story and the part it plays in my identity and culture. I share this special and personal family story with you all today, as a story of harmony, a story of respect, and a story of unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. As my peers and Terrace Family, I ask you to boldly walk forward with me and other First Nations boys of this College as we journey towards authentic reconciliation.

In Term 2 we commenced the Barrambin Yarning Group, the College’s first Culture and

Spirituality program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Barrambin Yarning Group provides a culturally safe space for First Nations students to explore and develop their cultural, spiritual and ancestral identities. It is also a time for connection, support and brotherhood through the sharing of stories and traditions. The program is held every Friday afternoon and is led by Cultural Mentor Marlon Riley, who has been an educator at Nguntana-Lui Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre for over 20 years.

Part of the program is providing the students with opportunities to connect and share with other First Nations students. In Term 2, the Barrambin Yarning Group participated in a half day workshop titled ‘Hidden Histories’ with students from All Hallows’ School and St James College. This collaborative day enabled students to hear and engage in stories, reflections and perspectives from other First Nations students. The program also facilitates an opportunity for parents and families of First Nations students to come together and build community through the ‘Barrambin Family BBQ’.

Year 10 student Eliah Browning of Yugambeh Country, shared with the College Community at an assembly the impact of the Barrambin Yarning Group and his hopes for the Terrace Family to embrace his culture as much as he does.

As Gentlemen of Terrace, we strive to create and uphold a community that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone at Terrace… Barrambin Yarning has helped me grow a deeper desire to learn more spiritually and culturally about my heritage. We are trying to lead more within the College with regard to doing the Acknowledgment and Welcome to Country at masses and assemblies. To do this we need the respect from the Terrace community. This is important for me because I get to represent my culture and learn why and what I need to do as an Indigenous Leader within our College community. I hope that as my fellow Terracians, you will have the same desire and willingness to learn and listen about First Nations people. The land that you stand on will always be Aboriginal land. May you embrace this as much as I do.

This strong, cultural leadership from our Barrambin Yarning Group was also demonstrated at the Year 12 Formal by Atticus Sam. In his own Acknowledgement of Country, Atticus told of his heritage, sharing that he was a proud descendent of the following Nations - Kugu, Kalkadoon, Mununjali, Gorenpil and Birri Gubba. He also encouraged his peers and their guests to use the word in his language for ‘hello’ when greeting each other throughout the evening.

Tonight, I want to share a word from the Yuggera language with you. This word is ‘Kaya’ which means ‘hello’. I invite you to use this word tonight when greeting each other. The word today is still common around Yuggera country.

Our Barrambin Yarning Group led an Assembly for National Reconciliation Week. As a part of this all members of our Terrace Family, both staff and students, received a badge which featured our Reconciliation symbol from our commissioned Reconciliation artwork. This badge has been worn by staff and students as a symbol of our unified commitment as a College to embrace the ancient culture of our First Nations people and engage in their story as a part of our whole College story.

Year six students, James Clive from Wiradjuri Country, and his friend Gilby Lynch, perfectly summarised the message of the National Reconciliation Week Assembly.

My name is James and I am from Wiradjuri country. This is my friend Gilby and we are both in Year 6. Gilby and I are very good friends and when I was asked to speak on assembly, Gilby and I decided we really wanted to do it together. As a First Nations student in this school, I feel safe to share my culture. This is important because not all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel this way.

James Clive

When I hear the word ‘reconciliation’ I think it means recognising others, including others and respecting others. I don’t know a lot about James’s culture, but as his friend I want to learn and I want to understand.

I think it’s cool that James has a different culture to me and that makes him who he is.

Gilby Lynch

Term 2 concluded with teaching and non-teaching staff sharing in a transformational cultural experience with Quandamooka Chef, Kieron Anderson, from Yalabin Dining. Kieron is a First Nation Caretaker and classically trained chef who shared with College staff ‘Conscious Catering’. Staff enjoyed a lunch menu of native flavours including emu egg and roasted vegetable frittata, bush tomato relish, earth oven sweet potato, macadamia dukkah, ancient grains, kangaroo salami and paperbark smoked cauliflower. Through this immersive cultural lunch, Kieron shared with staff the important connection his people have to the land and the sacred cultural knowledge of native foods.

Term 3 began with the celebration of NAIDOC Week and our Indigenous Rounds of sport. The Barrambin Yarning Group performed their cultural dances at the commencement of both the Basketball and Rugby games, with a Smoking Ceremony and Acknowledgement of Country led by Marlon Riley. It was a powerful and soul-stirring experience watching the students dance and sing in their traditional dress and paints, which was warmly received by the spectators.

As a College community, we are deeply moved and proud of the Barrambin Yarning Group’s cultural leadership and their confidence in sharing their stories and traditions. The Terrace Family – the College Leadership Team, teachers, nonteaching staff, students and parents – have shown their commitment to boldly walk forward with our First Nations students and their families.

HOUSE CHOIR

On Friday 22 July, a sea of red and black once again descended on the Pat Rafter Arena for one of the most anticipated events on the Terrace calendar – House Choir 2022. Each year, House Choir showcases the camaraderie and support that results from the Terrace House system. With tunes from The Lion King, Disney Pixar’s Cars, Mamma Mia and Queen to name a few, this year’s event did not disappoint.

Thank you to our House Deans, Mr Matt Cocking (Director of Culture), Ms Imogen Brown, the Terrace Cultural team and the Terrace Performing Arts Support Group for all their hard work behind the scenes. Congratulations once again went to Mahoney House, who took out both the People’s Choice Award and for the second year in a row, the House Choir Cup. Can they make it a hat trick in 2023?

GREASE IS THE WORD THAT YOU HEARD

Written by Mr Dan Venz

Everyone knows Grease, and when you think of it, you probably think of John Travolta and the late Dame Olivia Newton-John. However, it is more than just a fun dance show. It is a show that examines concepts of equality, gender roles, acceptance of self and teenage rebellion. A show about trying to fit in, fighting a social system that is perhaps a little antiquated, finding love and knowing who you are versus who you have to be. Although the musical has aged, it can still be relevant today.

It was a wild ride putting the show together, and the students worked hard to produce an outstanding performance. The show opened on 4 May to its first of four sold-out shows at Garden’s Point Theatre. The audience was taken back to the 1950s and garnered standing ovations every night. Congratulations to everyone involved in the production.

WINTERFEST

APTLY NAMED, WINTERFEST IS A CELEBRATION OF THE CREATIVITY OF THE TERRACE ARTS FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS ALIKE, ACROSS DRAMA, MUSIC AND VISUAL ART.

Showcasing the breadth of opportunity and artistic talent within the College, this year’s launch event on Wednesday 27 July saw budding artists and their families come together for an evening of creativity as students showcased a range of art installations, vocal and dramatic performances. This year’s theme ‘Transform, Re-imagine, Create’ saw

“From a young age, the ocean has been an important part of my life. ‘The Magical Life of the Ocean’ is a painting that explores the contradicting emotions which emerge from the water.”

Walter Joseph, The Magical Life of the Ocean. Acrylic on canvas

“Originally conceived as a portrait of my father as a superhero, I intended to show the audience a man who has been a hero for me”.

Jack Sayer, Are you a superman? Thread on canvas and mirror tiles.

Written by Ms Danielle O’Dwyer

On Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 May, Year 10 Drama students, in collaboration with shake & stir Theatre Company, presented their reimagining of the classic gothic tale Frankenstein. The production was the culmination of a full term of rehearsals, with the boys attending an April school holiday two-day masterclass with director Nick James. Frankenstein was seen by over 160 friends and family, with the proceeds of ticket sales and beverages donated to the boys’ chosen charity RizeUp. This memorable project demonstrated the dedication and passion boys have for Drama at the College.

CHALLENGING OUR LEARNING

Written by Ms Karin Coleshill

TERRACE HAS A PROUD HISTORY OF SUPPORTING THE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE. WE OFFER A RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AND EXTEND BOYS’ WORK IN THE CLASSROOM TO ENSURE EVERY GENTLEMAN OF TERRACE CAN THRIVE IN THEIR LEARNING. RECENT MONTHS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY BUSY FOR THE BOYS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLEGE’S CHALLENGE PROGRAM – EXTENSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOYS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THEY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

The College continues to see great success in the Da Vinci Decathlon, an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students competing across 10 disciplines. Our Year 6 team, James Bolton, Benjamin Fraser, William MacGroarty, Stirling Mattes, Rocco Verra, Danon Wagner, Nicholas Young and Sebastian Young-Berryman placed 1st in Legacy and 3rd in both Codebreaking and Science. They won the Queensland competition and will be presented with their medals and awards at a College Assembly later this term. Our Year 5 team also saw success, placing 3rd in the Ideation category.  The team, Harry Allen, Leo Carroll, Austen Cullen, Aidan Fenech, Antony Rampa, William Waller and Oliver Watts, competed across all the discipline categories: Engineering, Mathematics and Chess, Code Breaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy.

The top Science students in each year level have also had an opportunity to participate in extension activities, Year 10 at The University of Queensland Science and Engineering Challenge and Years 7, 8 and 9 boys at the Queensland University of Technology STEM workshops. We have also just completed the International Chemistry Quiz and the Science Olympiads for Junior Olympiad (Years 7-10), Physics and Chemistry.

Over the years Terrace has competed in the Future Problem Solving (FPS) program with success at the National and International level. Current teams are working hard to submit their work for Nationals, preparing, as the name suggests, solutions to solve future problems. The College’s Senior teams enjoyed participating in a recent FPS Superbowl Resource day about Insects, linking with experts in the field.

The College recently enjoyed success in the Churchie Maths Teams Challenge, placing 2nd in Junior Division (Max Walker, Asher Wagner, Jackson McConnachy and Vincent Wu) and 2nd in the Intermediate Division (Hayden Sharpe, Ben Zhang, Max Beckmann, Cooper Dooley and Rehan De Livera). The College placed 3rd overall, a testament to the boys who competed on the day. The College’s Math pedigree continued to be on display with close to 300 boys participating in the Australian Maths Competition on Thursday 4 August.

Terrace also conducts a Robotics program using Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0. The students explore programming and experiment to achieve different outcomes. These Terrabot boys have been busy building robots and coding after school each Wednesday.

In the coming weeks, boys will participate in the Religious Institute Schools Day and our Years 5 and 6 Terrace Writers will look to publish stories that they have been working on.

There are a range of extension and challenge options for boys at the College. If you have any queries about our extension programs at the College, please contact Karin Coleshill our Head of Faculty: Exceptional Learners | 3214 5254 | karincoleshill@terrace.qld.edu.au

THE NORMAN CLARKE CONCERT

Written by Mr Derek Rose

PERFORMING MUSIC HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN TO BE ONE OF THE MOST BRAIN INTENSIVE ACTIVITIES A HUMAN CAN DO, DEVELOPING COGNITIVE, CREATIVE AND MOTOR SKILLS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

The collaborative music-making that is the very heart and soul of a music ensemble experience develops valuable skills that translate into any adult endeavour – persistence, collaboration, empathy, and high standards. (Brad Rogers).

On Sunday 5 June, our Premier Ensembles gathered to showcase their talents at the Norman Clarke Concert, along with our budding Year 5 musicians. The day saw 283 students from Years 5 to 12 stage a fabulous and entertaining afternoon.

Year 12 student Samuel Conn comments on how influential the Norman Clarke Music program has been during his time at Terrace:

Since beginning my Terrace journey in Year 5 2015, I was instantly impacted by the Terrace Music program, particularly Mr Norman Clarke’s ongoing support and contributions to the College. It was because of the Norman

Clarke Music program that I was given the opportunity to play the trumpet and have been since Year 5 (into my eighth year now).

Over the past eight years, I have been involved in countless amazing experiences with Terrace Music, from Open Day performances to the annual Queensland Catholic Music Festival. I have shared experiences with many students that were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The highlight of my Terrace Music journey has been the opportunity to march in the Anzac Day Parade, something I have been a part of five times and enjoyed more and more every year. Further to this, the Celebration of Excellence is also a highlight for me as we can perform in an orchestra of over 100 students to a crowd of over 2000.

The Norman Clarke Music program has seen me develop well-rounded participation within College life and has taught me many life lessons.

From L-R: Thomas Druve (Year 11), Mr Brad Esbensen, Mr Norman Clarke, Samuel Conn (Year 12)

SMALL STEPS 4 HANNAH

The students had fun and were pleased to be able to give hands-on help to this worthy cause.

Written by Ms Annabelle Kumar

EACH OF THE NINE HOUSES AT TERRACE FOSTER RECIPROCAL FRIENDSHIPS, WHERE THERE IS A MUTUAL LIBERATION OF HEARTS AND MINDS. A MORE RECENT CONNECTION FOR THE GENTLEMEN OF TERRACE HAS BEEN BETWEEN BARRETT HOUSE AND THE SMALL STEPS 4 HANNAH FOUNDATION.

Formed in 2020 after Hannah Clarke and her three children were killed by her ex-husband on their way to school in Camp Hill, Small Steps 4 Hannah works to increase awareness of the dangers of domestic violence, and particularly, of coercive control. The Small Steps 4 Hannah Gala Ball on Saturday 22 July saw 21 Barrett House volunteers in Years 10, 11 and 12 donate their time and effort to set up of the event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The students initially set tables, placed chairs, arranged centrepieces, lit candles, and set up photo booths. Attention to detail was key, and the gentlemen of

Barrett House took their jobs very seriously, with their work exceeding the high standards required. The result looked incredible! There were around 600 high-profile guests at the Ball, including Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk.

The boys later welcomed guests, showed them to their tables and sold raffle tickets. They also met the Premier, who was kind enough to pose for a couple of selfies.

The students had fun and were pleased to be able to give hands-on help to this worthy cause, which is close to the hearts of all in the Barrett House family.

AVEO ART EXHIBITION

THE TALENT OF THE COLLEGE’S VISUAL ARTISTS WAS PROUDLY ON DISPLAY AS PART OF THE COLLEGE’S FIRST TRAVELLING ART EXHIBITION, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLLEGE SPONSOR AVEO, WHICH OPENED ON THURSDAY 23 JUNE.

Aveo Newstead, in the Gasworks precinct, is Brisbane’s first 19 storey integrated luxury retirement living and aged care community. Its stunning top floor panorama of Brisbane City formed the perfect backdrop to the exhibition opening night.

From Picasso to portraiture, and acrylics to abstracts, the exhibition included just a small snapshot of the work of the more than 800 Gentlemen of Terrace studying Visual Art. It included pieces in various media including drawing, painting, modelling, sculpture and wearable art.

The opening night also included a wonderful artwork depicting the College’s Treacy building, by René Witting, kindly donated for the exhibition by Aveo residents Suzie and Peter Lawson. Peter is an Old Boy of the College (GT 1965) and the artwork was commissioned as a memento of his time at the College.

The exhibition later moved to Aveo the Clayfield. Holding the exhibition in conjunction with Aveo allowed the College to showcase students’ creativity outside the gates of Terrace and provided residents at each village with the chance to enjoy some impressive art. The College thanks Aveo for supporting our Visual Art and cultural program.

FUELLING THE ENERGY BUS WITH DIESEL

Diesel drives his ‘Energy Bus’ with purpose and aspires to either play in the NBA or pursue his Performing Arts career at Juilliard.

Written

by

Mr Samuel Davies

YEAR 6 STUDENT DIESEL BASTON HAS A DRIVE LIKE NO OTHER. HIS NAME PERHAPS PREDICTED HIS HIGH-OCTANE FUTURE, WITH DIESEL ENJOYING A MASSIVE THREE-WEEK PERFORMANCE RIDE IN JULY/ AUGUST AT STAR GOLD COAST CASINO, WHERE HE ENTERTAINED AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 1700 PEOPLE PER NIGHT PLAYING THE ROLE OF BENJI IN PRISCILLA - PERFORMING WITH THE ESTEEMED PRODUCTION COMPANY, MATT WARD ENTERTAINMENT.

Diesel has been described by Director of Culture Mr Matt Cocking as an ‘Energy Bus’. Indeed, Diesel has embodied the spirit of a true Gentleman of Terrace, embracing all opportunities and bringing others along for the ride. A shining example of Diesel’s commitment to amassing positive energy and attracting others towards a greater passion for the Performing Arts, was his involvement in the 2021 production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat Jr, spurring the creation of *Y5, a boy band made up of his new Year 5 mates from Joseph. This led to *Y5’s inaugural performance at last year’s Celebration of Excellence and their comeback cameo as Teenettes in the College’s senior production of Grease

Joining to play the Pharaoh in last year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jr combined with his training in singing, dancing and acting at the ripe old age of three, it is safe to say that his role in Priscilla is hardly out of Diesel’s wheelhouse. Nonetheless, Diesel’s self-taped video submission for Priscilla was a crucial step in his successful casting.

Diesel wholeheartedly participates in all aspects of the Terrace life, having fun and spreading positive energy across all his cultural, sporting and academic pursuits. Diesel is involved in College musicals, the Terrace Choir, Guitar Orchestra 2, GPS Cross Country, Tennis, Maths Honours and Basketball, just to name a few of his extra-curricular pursuits. He received a Silver Academic medal in Term 2. Outside of Terrace he is preparing for an upcoming Grade 3 Jazz and Tap Exam after successfully completing Grade 4 Ballet with COMDANCE.

Diesel drives his ‘Energy Bus’ with purpose and aspires to either play in the NBA or pursue his Performing Arts career at Juilliard. Diesel is a wonderful example of a Terracian involved in the many opportunities Terrace has to offer. We look forward to seeing the bright future that Diesel has before him, wherever it may lead.

TACKLING MALARIA

Written by Mr Cameron Vellacott

IN 2011, PROFESSOR MICHAEL GOOD (GT 1971) SAID THAT IN 5 YEARS HE HOPED TO BE RETIRED. 11 YEARS ON, HE THINKS IT MIGHT YET BE ANOTHER 3. THE REASON PROFESSOR GOOD HASN’T RETIRED ISN’T JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES HIS JOB, BUT BECAUSE HE IS SO CLOSE TO REACHING THE DESTINATION OF OVER 30 YEARS OF RESEARCH; TWO CLINICALLY APPROVED VACCINES.

Professor Good has devoted his career to creating a vaccine to prevent malaria and a vaccine to prevent Group A streptococcus and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). While malaria and RHD are medically very different, they both predominately affect poverty-stricken countries and Indigenous populations.

When asked why he has devoted so much of his professional life to creating vaccines, Professor Good said, ‘Early in my career, I realised I wanted to prevent people from suffering. I was focused solely on malaria until I returned from working in America in 1988. I was intrigued to read just how common rheumatic heart disease was amongst our Indigenous population.’

According to RHD Australia, 92% of all acute rheumatic fever or RHD diagnosed patients in Australia are Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander people. RHD is the most acquired heart condition in children worldwide, and approximately 350 000 people die from it yearly.

Professor Good has a strong connection to the First Nations People of Australia. He recalls from an early age getting to know Olive, a proud First Nations woman and a good friend of his mother who rented a room in their home.

From a young age, I understood the challenges they were going through. When I learned about the RHD problem, I wanted to combine my ingenuity with the need to see if we could make a vaccine and help prevent it. RHD is an autoimmune disease, so the body’s immune system attacks itself. What’s different in RHD from most autoimmune diseases is that in other diseases, we don’t know why the body starts to attack itself. For RHD, we do. It is due to a cross-reactivity, where proteins in the heart resemble proteins in

Streptococcus (strep). The body’s immune system is trying to fight strep, but the proteins in the heart resemble those in strep. There is no strep in the heart, but the body thinks there is and attacks it. Strep is what causes about a third of tonsilitis cases, and if it is left untreated, a small percentage of those cases can get RHD.

If we can prevent strep via vaccination, we will prevent RHD. It is the only organism that gives rise to RHD. All cases of RHD follow a strep infection. Nothing else. If we can stop strep, we can stop RHD.

While it seems unfair to try to summarise nearly 40 years of incredible work so briefly, Professor Good tried his best.

Since 1985, I’ve been studying immunology to the malaria parasite. How the body protects itself against malaria and how the body doesn’t protect itself against malaria. Trying to understand how the immune system works against malaria with the goal to develop a malaria vaccine.

We started by dissecting the immune response to malaria, then put thoughts together for how to make a vaccine. A vaccine that prevents you from getting that infection. What guided our vaccine is how to give someone the malaria parasite, but not let the parasite give the individual the malaria infection.

It is the challenge of solving both malaria and the RHD problem that makes Professor Good tick. The rush of adrenaline from creating something that no one else in history ever has. To Professor Good, that’s what science is: problem-solving.

Throughout his years of research in malaria and RHD, he has worked as Director of the Queensland

Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) and Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, as well as being Head of Laboratory of Vaccines for the Developing World at the Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University. His services to medical research saw him made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2008, won the Eureka Prize for Leadership in 2009, named a ‘Queensland Great’ in 2010 and nominated for Queensland Australian of the Year in 2010.

While teaching at University, Professor Good still uses the pedagogical strategies implemented on him during his time at the College. He recalls all his teachers being terrific educators devoted to helping all students in their pursuit of excellence. ‘I couldn’t think of a better school. The Christian Brothers and lay teachers were amazing men. It was an enormous privilege to have gone to Terrace.’

The end process for Professor Good’s vaccines is to make them of a suitable quality to give to humans. If the vaccine is successful, the formula can be taken and distributed to the masses. Both of Professor Good’s vaccines are entering trialing in 30-40 volunteers, having passed initial human trials. After that, they will trial in hundreds to thousands of volunteers before licensing.

That’s where my life and research are heading. The closer you get to the end, the more expensive it is but, the more exciting and the more difficult it is. Not so much difficult from an intellectual sense, though that can be challenging. It is more difficult from an organisational sense. You need to get a whole lot of different groups of people and regulatory bodies and doctors and scientists and epidemiologists together. All things being equal, we hope to be there soon.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 2022 HONOURS LIST

Dr Hambleton is currently an associate investigator with the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Lung Cancer Screening Centre of Excellence, which works to prevent and cure lung cancer and make it a rare disease.

THE TERRACE FAMILY CONGRATULATES OLD BOY DR STEVEN HAMBLETON (GT 1978) FOR HIS RECOGNITION IN THE 2022 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST.

Whilst the 992 recipients on this year’s list share some common traits – including selflessness, excellence and a commitment to service, they’re from different backgrounds, their stories are each unique, and each has served in different ways. This diversity is a strength, and each has impacted their community and made it better. The Governor General, on awarding the recipients, stated: ‘Collectively, the recipients, whose achievements span community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more, represent the very best of Australia.’

Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia – AM Dr Steven Jon Hambleton AM

Dr Hambleton was awarded the AM for significant service to medical governance, to professional associations, and to the community.

Dr Hambleton is a General Practitioner in Brisbane and a former Queensland State President and Federal President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA). He is the Chief Clinical Adviser to the Australian Digital Health Agency and Chairs the Clinical Governance Committee. Dr Hambleton is currently an associate investigator with the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Lung Cancer Screening Centre of Excellence, which works to prevent and cure lung cancer and make it a rare disease. He is a member of many boards and was, until recently, an independent board member of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health

Council, and President of the AMAQ Foundation, the charitable arm of AMA Qld.

Dr Hambleton is a graduate of The University of Queensland and served a term as an Adjunct Professor until 2021. In 2007, he was awarded Fellowship of the AMA and in 2014 he was made an Honorary Fellow of the RACGP for his services to the medical profession. He has received the President’s medal from AMA Queensland and the Gold Medal from the Federal AMA, the highest honour it awards.

He is passionate about improving the health of all Australians and the need to empower all citizens to engage in their own and their loved ones’ health care more deeply, to shift the dial from a sicknessfocused system to a wellnessfocused system.

NEW ZEALAND NEW YEAR’S HONOURS 2022

THE TERRACE FAMILY CONGRATULATES OLD BOY EMERITUS PROFESSOR RALPH COONEY (GT 1960) FOR HIS RECOGNITION AS AN OFFICER OF THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT.

The New Zealand Order of Merit is awarded to those ‘who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and the nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions, or other merits’.

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - ONZM

Emeritus

Professor Ralph Cooney ONZM

Emeritus Professor Cooney was awarded the ONZM for services to science and innovation.

Professor Cooney has led the development of significant innovative national research and development networks between researchers and companies in New Zealand to assist in transforming the country’s economy.

He has been a Professor at the University of Auckland since 1986, and Head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of Science. From 2001 to 2009, he was Pro Vice Chancellor of the University’s Tāmaki Innovation Campus, where he developed successful campuscommunity initiatives, particularly with Māori and Pasifika and New Zealand businesses.

Professor Cooney is a graduate of The University of Queensland and held tenured academic positions at The University of Newcastle, NSW. He spent study leave periods at The University of Minnesota, Oklahoma State University, University of Southampton, The University of Melbourne, University College London and the University of York.

As Dean of Science, he established or initiated new postgraduate programs in Food Science, Forensic Science, Speech Science, Polymers and Wine Science.

He holds several national and international fellowships, including with the Royal Society of New Zealand. He has led major government-funded research programs for over two decades. Between 1990 and 2005, he held several Crown appointments, including as a representative on the Council of the University of the South Pacific, director on the Crown Research Institute ESR Ltd’s Board, and member of the International Science and Technology Advisory Committee. Since 2018, he has been an assessor for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund. He has chaired various innovation groups, including Auckland Metro Innovation Group, Scion Research Ltd International Science Panel, and the Packaging Council of New Zealand Environmental Awards. In 2019 Professor Cooney received the Jean-Marie Lehn Award at an International Pure and Applied Chemistry Conference.

Professor Cooney retired in 2020 and currently retains the title of Emeritus Professor. In retirement, he writes science opinion editorials and columns for international publications and national and regional newspapers. These publications include The New Zealand Herald, Stuff.co.nz, and Chemistry in Australia. He seeks to clarify the underpinning science behind issues of importance to the community. These major public interest themes include Climate Change, the Circular Economy, COVID-19 and vaccine developments. He also gives public

talks on these critical topics to community groups such as U3A, Rotary and hospices.

Professor Cooney has led the development of significant innovative national research and development networks between researchers and companies in New Zealand to assist in transforming the country’s economy.

SPORT UPDATE

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS AND OLD BOYS WHO HAVE EXCELLED IN THEIR CHOSEN SPORTING ARENAS. WE ARE PROUD TO SEE THE TALENTS OF OUR GENTLEMEN OF TERRACE ON DISPLAY ON FIELDS AND COURTS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

Baseball

Jock Millar (Year 12) has been selected for the Queensland State Baseball team and will travel to Sydney in August to compete in the Nationals.

Basketball

Logan Siolo (Year 10) was selected in the Queensland South Under 16 Basketball team.

Congratulations to Phoenix and Hunter Trego (Year 11), who represented New Zealand in the FIBA Under 16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar and the FIBA Under 17 Basketball World Cup.

Brisbane Bullets star, Max Mackinnon (GT 2020) has accepted a scholarship at Elon University in North Carolina, USA. Elon

University is a Division 1 College of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Geordan Papacostas (GT 2021) has been selected for the Australian Under 19 Emu’s Camp, held at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.

Cricket

Jeremy White (GT 2020), Aubrey Stockdale (GT 2020) and Tobias Snell (GT 2020) represented Queensland at the Under 19 National Championships, held in Mackay. Queensland won the tournament.

Football

Edward Ince (Year 10) has been selected in the Australian Under 17 Football Squad.

Jeremy White (GT 2020), Tobias Snell (GT 2020) and Aubrey Stockdale (2020)

Motor Sport

Jarrod Hughes (Year 12) is competing in the 2022 Racing season for the TGRA 86 Series and Excel Cup. The TGRA 86 Series is a platform for talented drivers to experience professional racing and race the same tracks as the V8 Supercar Championship. Jarrod’s upcoming races include the Bathurst 1000 weekend in October.

For more information about Jarrod’s schedule, sponsorship opportunities and story, please visit www.jarrodhughesmotorsport.com

Rugby League

Patrick Carrigan (GT 2015) made his debut for Queensland in the State of Origin series. Pat played a vital role in Queensland’s series victory and won the Wally Lewis Medal for Player of the Series. He is the first player to win this award in their debut series.

Rugby Union

Harry Wilson (GT 2017) has been selected in the Australian Wallabies squad for their Spring Tour against Argentina. Harry was also selected to play for the Wallabies in their July series against England.

Swimming

Ike Martinez (Year 10) has been selected to represent Australia as a Junior Dolphin at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships held in Hawaii in August.

Track and Field

Lachlan Kennedy (GT 2021) was selected to represent Australia at the World Junior Championships. He competed in the 4x100m relay.

Water Polo

Jack French (Year 11) has been selected in the Australian Youth Water Polo Squad and Queensland Schoolboys Water Polo Squad.

Patrick Carrigan (GT 2015)

SENIOR FORMAL 2022

On Saturday 14 May, City Hall played host to the Gentlemen of Terrace and their partners for the Senior Formal. The Seniors enjoyed a night that was happily unaffected by COVID and natural disasters.

YEAR 11 SEMI-FORMAL

The Year 11 Gentlemen of Terrace celebrated Wednesday 11 May in style, as they enjoyed their Semi-Formal. A new venue in 2022, Victoria Park, provided the perfect backdrop for the boys and their guests. Not even the heavy rain could dampen the spirits of those who attended, with boys taking the chance to enjoy a fun night before settling into the hard work that remains before them in the classroom this year.

BOARDING AT TERRACE

Brothers’ Residence 1885 - The original building on Gregory Terrace in 1885 before the new wing was attached to accommodate the boarders.

Written by Mrs Bianca Wagner

In July 1875, St Joseph’s College was opened in Brisbane at St Stephen’s church. There were 19 boys in attendance on that first day, growing to 84 by November. With the numbers increasing, the school was moved to Gregory Terrace, where the Christian Brothers were residing in the newly built residence, designed by Signor Stombuco and built by John O’Keefe. The Senior boys had already been attending classes on the Terrace and when the new building was ready, all the boys transferred from St Stephen’s to Gregory Terrace.

Bishop Quinn, the first bishop of the Diocese of Brisbane, was putting pressure on the Christian Brothers to open a boarding school. He wanted to offer schooling to boys living in Queensland, where the sparse distances meant that day schools were not accessible to much of the diocese.

The Brothers at Terrace were reluctant to open a boarding school due to a lack of experience and the availability of facilities. Despite this, the decision was made to accommodate boarders at Terrace, and 11 boys were admitted.

A curtain separated the Brothers’ dining room and both the Brothers and the boys had their meals at the same time.

The numbers continued to rise, and in 1881 the situation with the boarders and Brothers became almost impossible. The whole of the Brothers’ dining room was given up to the boarders, and the constant supervision of the boys became too much of a strain. A measles outbreak in the school was the perfect excuse to close the boarding and send the boys home. The boarding school was discontinued in 1883 and steps were taken to establish a boarding school outside the city.

In 1882 Br Mullen described life at Terrace as a boarder:

¥ 6am – Rise. Wash.

¥ 6.20am – Morning Prayers in Oratory. Study

¥ 8am – Breakfast

¥ 8.50am – Cleanliness inspected

¥ 9am – School

¥ 12.35pm – Dinner, after which play

¥ 1.45pm – School

¥ 4.45pm – Play

¥ 6pm – Supper, after which play

¥ 6.45pm – Study

¥ 9pm – Night prayers in oratory. Bed.

The boarders have three meals a day: meat, bread and butter and tea at each meal, potatoes and vegetables also at dinner, pies and fruit twice a week. The food is of firstrate quality.

Each Brother, in turn, takes charge of the boarders out of the ordinary school hours for one week. He takes all his meals with them and attends the playground, about a quarter of an hour’s walk from the house.

No uniform is worn.

In 1886, Bishop Dunne requested to have the boarding school reintroduced, even though the facilities at Terrace could not cope with the numbers. A new wing was added with three floors. On the

ground floor was a dining room for the boys, and on each of the upper floors, there was a dormitory with a bathroom and toilet attached. While the wing was still being constructed, the 19 boarders slept in the room once dedicated to the Brothers’ study. The boys filled the corridors and even slept in the Chapel (with approval by the Bishop). Relief was felt by all when the new wing was opened. By 1889, the boarding population at Terrace had grown to 90. Some boys were housed in a rented cottage on Billet Street. It wasn’t long before it became evident that Terrace was no longer suitable as a boarding school.

In 1891, Nudgee College was established by the Brothers. Both schools bore the name of St Joseph, as initially it was thought they would be the one school with Terrace keeping the day boys and Nudgee becoming a boarding school. This was soon found impracticable, and the two schools went their separate ways. Though for some years, they did share a combined Speech Night. In 1891 the junior boarders transferred to Nudgee, and the remaining boarders transferred the following year leaving Terrace to re-establish itself as a day school.

Terrace 1898 – One of earliest photos of students at Terrace. Some of these students were possibly boarders.

Terrace 1901 – The Treacy Centre in 1901 after the new wing was built. By 1901 the top floor of the building became dormitories for the Christian Brothers.

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA

On 29 April, the Marquee at Victoria Park filled with the buzz of over 400 Years 5-9 mothers enjoying the chance to swap stories as some of the newest members of the Terrace Family over a delicious High Tea. Mrs Anna Stiles, mother of College Captain Xavier Stiles, provided a heartfelt reflection on her Terrace journey, and there were some very proud mothers following a surprise video of a range of Gentlemen of Terrace thanking their mothers for being so special.

Winter

Written by Mrs Hayley McBrien

ON FRIDAY 3 JUNE NEARLY 500 GUESTS DESCENDED ON BRISBANE CITY HALL TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, AND ALL THINGS WINTER. GUESTS WARMLY EMBRACED THIS YEAR’S THEME - WINTER WANDERLUST.

City Hall was transformed into a winter chalet with snowflake lighting, candles, logs and pinecones along with a ski themed photo area to capture winter-esque snaps with friends. Guests were expertly guided through the lunch event by MC Renai Grace - Director, Museum of Brisbane.

In the lead up, a Terrace Family raffle was on offer with a truly amazing line up of prizes. First prize was a Snowscene Travel holiday package for 4 people to Queenstown valued at $6500. The prize included ski hire, lift passes, a skyline gondola and luge package, a shotover jet boat experience and accommodation in a 4-star hotel, plus $1000 spending money (courtesy of the TLG).

Second prize was a McKinney’s Jewellers pearl bracelet valued at $5000 plus a Museum of Brisbane exhibition experience valued at $450 - including a private Margot McKinney exhibition tour for 6 people with complimentary high tea experience.

Third prize was a $2000 JB-Hi voucher, generously donated by S5 Environmental.

The event was a huge success with over $37 000 raised. The funds will be used to upgrade the Br Rodgers Pavillion at Tennyson. The TLG are proud to contribute to the ongoing legacy of Tennyson and with the Pavillion’s repairs not covered by the recent insurance work at the playing fields, the College is grateful to receive this significant donation.

Special thanks to additional prize donors for the lunch including:

Complete Skin and Beauty, Maria Merci Boutique, Camargue, Beauty by Jordana, Terrace Rugby Support Group, Clayfield Gardening Centre and Cosmetic Fragrance Direct.

A final thank you to the Winter Wanderlust organising committee, volunteers, Terrace Communications office, and everyone who came along on the day and made it a huge success.

Wanderlust

The event was a huge success with over $37 000 raised. The funds will be used to upgrade the Br Rodgers Pavillion at Tennyson.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

On Tuesday 26 July, students from Years 5-12 were awarded their Academic Medals for Semester 1, 2022. Overall, 404 students received an Academic Medal, 100 of whom were awarded a Gold Medal, which is given to students who receive all A’s on their Semester 1 report.

These young gentlemen have had an outstanding start to the year and we congratulate all recipients on their Semester 1 success.

FROM THE GREGORY TERRACE FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN

AFTER THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR, MANY EXPECTED A YEAR OF ‘NORMALITY’. WHAT WE EXPERIENCED WAS ANYTHING BUT NORMAL, WITH MORE CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY AND MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS. OUR FOUNDATION AND OUR COLLEGE HAVE BEEN A MICROCOSM OF THE CHANGE, BUT WITH THE GREAT CHALLENGES COME GREAT OPPORTUNITIES.

While challenging ourselves about traditional philanthropic programs at Terrace, we decided to take a new approach. One of our key programs and fundraisers is the regular giving program, where families at the College are encouraged to pledge a regular gift to a program that inspires them. Working closely with the College Leadership Team, we presented together at Orientation evenings for Year 5 and Year 7. House groups allowed for each of our directors to establish a dialogue with our future families, and the stories shared helped to deepen the understanding and desire to support Terrace. We are thrilled to report that over 92% of Year 5 and 79% of Year 7 families have pledged to the regular giving program – an outstanding effort from our new families.

Last year the Foundation raised a total of $1.879 million, with the Building Fund attracting $691 912 and the Bursary Fund attracting $1 009 879 in donations. I find myself echoing the words of my report to you in the previous year: what a phenomenal effort from our Terrace Family and friends. When we needed a reminder of the strength and legacy of the school, the Giving Day appeal shared the Terrace story of great men who continue to be role models for our boys today. Breaking every previous record, we raised $426 785 – giving us the first ever perpetual bursary. Alongside this success was the astounding support from mums, dads, Old Boys, and friends of our Foundation, 36 volunteers who showed up to ensure we reached our record-breaking goal. With a new strategic vision for our College announced in 2021, our building program continued a solid performance that will hopefully

only strengthen with a campaign towards 2025 and a new acquisition on Water Street that will futureproof the College.

The Foundation is only as strong as the volunteers who represent it – each individual bringing their professional expertise and knowledge to help drive the Foundation’s strategy. With the AGM this year, I want to acknowledge the retirement of the following Directors: Ms Christine Maher, Mrs Louise Griffin, Assoc Prof Sarah Kelly OAM and Mr David Stirling (GT 1965). All retiring Directors have generously given their time and have served the Foundation tirelessly during their terms. Alongside them, I wish to also thank the remaining Board members for their support and knowledge – ensuring we continually focus on sustainability and community at the heart of what we do: Mr Anthony Joseph (Deputy Chairman; GT 1993), Mr Anthony Ryan (GT 1987), Mrs Kirsten Carroll, Dr Michael Carroll, Dr George Hopkins (GT 1984) and Mrs Nicole Radice. It is very comforting to report that we also have five very new members who have been inducted onto the Board: Mrs Allison Tiernan, Mrs Ana Croger, Mr Chris Green (GT 1988), Mr Malcolm Cole (GT 1989) and Mr Robert Quinn (GT 1980). Our Foundation, an integral part of our Terrace story and financial stability, will be well served into the future.

Behind the scenes, we have a group of individuals dedicated to achieving our operational mission. I extend the gratitude of our entire Board to Miss Doreen Awabdy (Director of Development and Foundation Executive Officer)

and Mr Adam Read (Company Secretary and Dean of Business Operations). Along with their teams, they ensure that our Foundation continues to build and strengthen.

I know I speak on behalf of the Board in saying: we are grateful to each of our donors who continue to support the College through their gifts to the Foundation at this critical time. Both in terms of financial support and those who offered their time to help us connect with our community, I extend my gratitude to each one of you. Your contribution allows the Foundation to support the continual improvement of the learning experiences for our young men.

I look forward to sharing our progress and collective achievements as the year progresses.

Mr John Clifford GT Foundation Chairman

THE CLASS OF 2021. THEIR LEGACY.

HOW DO YOU HONOUR THE JOURNEY OF 231 OUTSTANDING GENTLEMEN OF TERRACE?

The final days for our Graduating Class of 2021 were filled with formals, assemblies, and dinners. And while the images were captured to hold the memories, the parents of our Seniors found one final act that would ensure the legacy of these men continues well beyond their last march out of the College gates: the 2021 Valedictory Appeal.

Raising $109 270, our proud Seniors’ parents decided they would give a deserving young man an opportunity to attend Terrace through the Graduating Class of 2021 Bursary.

Carrying on the legacy of our founder, the Blessed Edmund Rice Bursary program provides opportunities for students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend our College.

Reflecting on the first class at Terrace in 1875, every student was supported through the selfless contributions of others in the community who valued the importance of education for young men whose families could not provide for them.

We were all so proud when our boys graduated and so thankful for the education they received at Terrace. Their experiences at Terrace will be with them for the rest of their lives. I wanted to be a part of something that helps other young men to have the same education and experience, Anthony Kirk (GT 1985), father of Thomas Kirk who graduated last year said.

In a modern twist: every year, the parents of our Seniors are given the opportunity to donate their enrolment bonds to an important cause of their choice via the Gregory Terrace Foundation. These bonds are held in trust from the beginning of their time at Terrace at enrolment.

Kirsten and Declan Carroll, like many of our families, acknowledge that the bond was a contribution they were happy to pay to secure their son Eamonn’s enrolment many years ago.

It was such an easy decision: our bond amount would not change much for Declan and me. For some families our contribution could change the path their son could take for his future.

We wanted to leave that money through the Foundation to advance the Terrace mission of paying it forward to the next generation, Kirsten said.

Because of their vision, because of their generosity, there is a young man at Terrace today beginning his educational journey and a future shaped by Terrace.

Class of 2021: your legacy continues through the eyes and wonders of a boy as he eagerly comes through the gates of Terrace every day.

For more information about the Edmund Rice Bursary program, please visit https://www.terrace. qld.edu.au/support-us/gregoryterrace-foundation, email foundation@terrace.qld.edu.au or call Doreen Awabdy on (07) 3214 5210.

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60 Year Reunion

Kevin Price and Daniel Callaghan

Sidney Kidman, Eddie Burke, Bruce Stott and John Murphy

John Gygar, Tom Condon, Geoffrey Robinson and Jack Wheeler

James Delahunty, Noel Barbi, Dudley Scoullar and Phillip Gaffney

BR BUCKLEY BREAKFAST

FROM THE WATERFORD STRINGS QUINTET TO THE ALMOST 200-STRONG TERRACE FAMILY MEMBERS NETWORKING AROUND THE ROOM, GUESTS WERE GUARANTEED A FABULOUS TIME AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL BR BARRY BUCKLEY AM BUSINESS BREAKFAST, THANKS TO THE GREGORY TERRACE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE COLLEGE’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM, CO-HOSTS OF THE EVENT.

On Wednesday 27 April, some of Brisbane’s greatest influencers gathered for a panel discussion inspired by a future focus, Towards 2032: Developing Brisbane for the World Stage: Deputy Mayor Krista Adams, CEO of the Business Economic Development Association Anthony Ryan (GT 1987), former Olympian Mr Christian Springer (GT 2003), and leading Brisbane Developer Mr John O’Neill (GT 1992).

There were guests from every part of the Terrace community, past, present and future, looking for inspiration and tips on how they might be a part of the success of Brisbane 2032.

Will we see this popular honorary Breakfast in 2023?

Of course. There are already discussions about what hot topic will be featured to honour a Terrace legend: Br Barry Buckley AM.

Br Barry Buckley AM

Declan Lane (GT 2010)

Back Row: Matthew Devlin (GT 2011), Nick Camphin (GT 2010), Tim Crouch (GT 2010), Matthew Rodgers (GT 2009), Ben Knoblanche (GT 2012) and Sam Micalizzi

Front Row: Sam Petherbridge (GT 2010), Tom Noye (GT 2008), Giuseppe Russo (GT 2002) and Declan Lane (GT 2010)

Back Row: Alex Tynan (GT 2009), Andrew Splatt (GT 2008) and Marcus Bloch (GT 2008)

Front Row: Samuel Dutton (GT 2020), Alexander Sloan (GT 2008), Ben Splatt (GT 2009) and Nick Ritchie (GT 2008)

Peter Welch, Harry Welch (Grade 12, Buckley House Captain) and Jane Welch

Joseph Ganim (GT 1995), Mat Hedditch (GT 1995), Jonathan Perrins (GT 1978) and Tim Ahern (GT 1978)

Back Row: Anthony Ryan (GT 1987), John O’Neil (GT 1992), Mark Christensen (GT 1994), Br Barry Buckley AM (GT 1952) and Christian Sprenger (GT 2003)

Front Row: Dr Michael Carroll, Deputy Mayor and Cr Krista Adams

CAREER EXPO

TOGETHER WITH THE GTOBA, TERRACE HOSTED THE ANNUAL CAREERS EXPO ON 10 MAY.

At the Expo, students had the opportunity to engage in a career marketplace, where they were able to speak to representatives from various universities, private training providers and the Defence Force. Students were able to attend a plenary session with graduates presenting their experiences and learnings about the transition from school to tertiary studies: Patrick Huey (GT 2020), Matthew Rice (GT 2020), Oliver CaseyRyan (GT 2021), Henry Coronis (GT 2021) and Ben Good (GT 2021).

Year 12 Students: Dylan Hardy, Michael Pinney and Samuel Conn

Year 12 Students: Pieter Bellas, Joshua Beehler and Elijah Eustace

Oliver Casey-Ryan (GT 2021)

David Toohey (GT 1977), Andrew Splatt (GT 2008) and Tanya Ford

Concurrent sessions that followed provided an excellent opportunity for Terrace Old Boys and the Terrace Family to share their insights about a variety of professions and industries. Each of the panels was filmed and is available for students to view on SPIRE (the College’s internal Learning Management System). Thank you to the following guest speakers who brought a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to the panels:

Business Development

¥ Ms Caitlin O’Loan

¥ Mr James Stewart (GT 2000)

¥ Mr Mark Christensen (GT 1994)

¥ Mr Paul Curtain (GT 1994)

Health

¥ Dr Mathew Randall (GT 2006)

¥ Mrs Christine Beehler

¥ Dr Jules Maussen

¥ Dr Lora Medoro

STEM

¥ Mr Patrick McDonald (GT 2001)

¥ Mr Michael Shepherd

¥ Mr Ben O’Brien (GT 2014)

¥ Dr Don Forbes

Humanities and the Built Environment

¥ Mr Andrew Splatt (GT 2008)

¥ Mr David Toohey (GT 1977)

¥ Mrs Tanya Ford

¥ Mr Cameron Young

Dr Matthew Randell (GT 2006)

Paul Curtain (GT 1994) and Mark Christensen (GT 1994)

Don Forbes, Michael Shepherd and Patrick McDonald (GT 2001)

Year 11 Students: Justin Edmonds, Jack Dawson, Ben McGraw and Patrick Nix

Dr Bryan Charles Michael Chester

George James Fitz-Walter

Vale Vale

(GT 1943)

1925-2021

Bryan Charles Michael Chester died peacefully on 19 October 2021 at his home in Sydney. He is survived by his wife Loretta, his children Louise, Erica, Charlotte and Mary Kate and his eight grandchildren. Bryan was 96 years old and was one of our oldest Terracians.

Bryan always spoke very fondly and proudly of his Gregory Terrace days. He had many stories to tell of the happy times he spent at school with his brother Keith. He had much admiration for the Brothers who taught him, and he made friendships that lasted a lifetime. Bryan (aged 94), with his wife and youngest daughter Mary Kate, even travelled to Queensland in 2019 to visit Gregory Terrace.

One of his fondest memories of school was when the 1st XI Cricket team coach was told about this ‘young kid who just needed to be shown how to hold the cricket ball correctly to become a great bowler.’ Under Br Campbell’s tutelage, Bryan joined the 1st XI and bowled out the entire Churchie team with his newly acquired spinners. At the time, Churchie was the larger and more cricket-dominant school. Bryan was so casual in his approach that the opposition couldn’t believe what had happened.

Bryan excelled in school. After graduating, he attended The University of Queensland and completed a Bachelor of Medicine. After working in rural Queensland for some time, he travelled as a ship’s doctor to England, where he completed a fellowship in Surgery. Six years later, Bryan returned to Australia and worked in cities and rural towns around Queensland and interstate. He eventually settled in Sydney, taking up the position of Medical Superintendent at Auburn District Hospital, where he worked for 28 years. After retiring from the hospital, Bryan worked as a General Practitioner for a further 23 years. Bryan loved medicine and felt a great deal of loyalty to his patients. He was 88 years old when he finally decided to retire. Bryan will be tremendously missed.

(GT 1938-40) 1924 – 2022

Written by the Fitz-Walter family

The Terrace Family mourns the passing of our oldest known Old Boy.

Throughout George FitzWalter’s long life, St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace was held in high regard as a place of scholastic and sporting achievement.

George was born in Charleville, Queensland, on 12 December 1924. His family was one of the earliest pioneering families of western Queensland and established many general stores throughout the western Queensland towns. George grew up in Coorparoo and attended St James Catholic Primary School with his three sisters, two of whom went on to take their holy orders in the Congregation of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. George followed on from his older brother Bill (William) from 1926-28 and attended St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace from 1938 to 1940 (Year 8 or Scholarship year to Junior). The Junior results were published in the newspaper, and students gaining the highest results were invited into the State Public Service.  It was there, in the Department of Education, that George first met the woman who he would later marry.

In 1943, at age 18, George enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force and trained at Evans Head, northern New South Wales and Hervey Bay, Queensland, before being deployed to the United Kingdom, where he flew in the Royal Air Force. Having flown in the Vickers Wellington Bomber, he flew as a Wireless Air Gunner in the Avro Lancaster Bomber. Fortunately, the Second World War was nearing its end, so he did not have to complete his full complement of night raids over Europe. Morse Code was an enduring legacy for George.

George returned to Australia shortly before his 21st birthday, which he celebrated with family and friends at the well-known Lennons Hotel near Brisbane City Hall. He then visited Charleville before returning to Brisbane to complete his secondary education. George did the equivalent of Sub Senior and Senior in one year at Brisbane State High School before enrolling in Dentistry at the University of Queensland under the government assistance scheme for returned soldiers. After graduation with a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), he joined the Australian Army as a dentist serving as a Captain at Victoria Barracks in Brisbane.

Keith and Bryan Chester

In 1953 George married Pat (Patrica Sargent) and practised as a dentist in Brisbane, Clifton, and Bundaberg, during which Paul, Mark and Brian were born, respectively. George then practised in Maryborough, where John and Luke were born. The ages of the five boys were within a period of six and a half years. The family then moved to Brisbane in 1966, and Paul entered Gregory Terrace in Year 8, 1967, with Mark and Brian attending primary school.  For two years (1969-70), all five ‘Fitzies’ attended Terrace together.

The Fitzies brought to Terrace a swimming prowess that George actively promoted. A highlight of this time was when Paul, Mark and Brian competed with the Gregory Terrace Swimming team, winning the GPS Swimming Premiership in 1970.

The family lived in Sherwood, close to George’s dental practice in Graceville. George was a great believer in having a good education, reading nonfiction books, world travel and exercise.

Paul followed in George’s profession and resides in Melbourne. Mark lives on the Gold Coast. Brian died in 1986. John lives in West End and Luke lives in Bardon, Brisbane. Luke and Karen’s son Jacob attended Gregory Terrace from 2005-2012 as a third generation Terracian. The eight FitzWalter gentlemen were students at Gregory Terrace, spanning a period from 1926 to 2012.

George was proud to be an Old Boy of Gregory Terrace, where he made lifelong friendships. His family and friends will miss his generosity, intellect and quick mind.

Jane Mulcaster Kelliher

1946 - 2022

Long time staff member, Jane Kelliher was the Manager of the Terrace Uniform Shop for 20 years. During that time, her son Sean attended the College and her connection to Terrace now extends to her grandson Dominic who is currently in Year 12. Jane passed away on 4 April 2022.

Jane is remembered by her family as someone who had an appetite for adventure, and new experiences, starting as a child and continuing throughout her life. Born 7 May 1946 in the County of Devon, England, she attended Churston Ferrers Grammar School, where she made great friends, some of whom she kept in touch and eagerly met up with during her many trips back ‘home’. As a child, her family lived in a beach holiday town. Together with her siblings, they used the family speed boat to offer water skiing to tourists. Her father George was a great provider but a hard taskmaster and if the children wanted to speak at the dinner table, he insisted they speak in French.

Jane gained her ‘O’ Levels, which saw her through to take a secretarial course at the South Devon Technical College, where she improved her shorthand to graduate at 100 words/minute. Her first professional job was as a receptionist at the prestigious Northcliff Hotel, which had commanding views of Brixham. It was while she was in Brixham that she met Johnny, a bricklayer from County Kerry, across the Irish Sea.

She emigrated to Australia in 1966. She later shared with her family many fond memories of her adventure sailing to Australia through the Suez Canal, stopping in Egypt and landing in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Johnny ended up following Jane out to Australia and they wed on the 1 July 1967.

In 1983, she re-sat her Senior Certificate and from there enrolled at The University of Queensland where she earned a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in

English Literature and French. A language that, thanks to her father, she excelled in.

Jane was a guiding and encouraging force to her children in their youth. A capable organiser, a good teacher and passionately involved in all their schooling, sporting and musical pursuits. She was part of the Parents and Friends Committee at St Ignatius, Toowong, where her children attended primary school. She taught a French elective subject there and was part of the Parish’s Communicare program, donating her time to drive parishioners who needed transport to visit family or attend medical appointments.

She returned to the United Kingdom many times to visit family in England, enjoying holidays both in Europe and America. She loved all things Irish, especially the music and dancing, and no matter how many times she visited her son Sean, who was on the road touring with Riverdance, she was always excited to see the show.

During her many years working at Terrace, Jane was a mentor and supportive mother figure to many boys. She thrived on making deep personal connections with people and loved deeply. In one of the many tributes following her death it was noted that she “Was a vibrant and beautiful lady who was so welcoming and always had a smile to give. She was an inspiration and will be very fondly remembered.”

Taken at the beginning of 1970 as the five ‘Fitzies’ began the school year Paul in Year 11 (1967-71), Mark in Year 10 (196773), Brian in Year 9 (1967-74), John in Year 7 (1968-1975), Luke in Year 5 (1970-77)

70 A Platinum Anniversary

The Queen isn’t the only one celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year. Mr and Mrs Elaine and Noel Sparksman (GT 1947) celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary in May with a papal blessing surrounded by friends and family at a Mass and morning tea at Holy Spirit Chapel, Carseldine.

‘It was a lovely celebration’, Mr Sparksman said.

The couple was married at St Stephen’s Cathedral by Monsignor Leo Carlton on 3 May 1952. Looking back on their marriage, the couple said it had been a joyous life. They have six children, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Elaine (nee Doherty) first met Noel when she was a day pupil at Lourdes Hill College, Hawthorne, and he attended St Joseph’s, Gregory Terrace. Through their combined and mutual interests in Catholic

organisations, they became friends. Not only were these organisations integral to their experiences growing up in the Catholic faith, but the events cemented their relationship through competitions, dances and Gospel discussions.

Mr Sparksman said ‘...it was a foundation of continuing growth in our faith when we left school’

The couple has always played a role in the Church. Elaine had worked as a catechist for 35 years at Windsor State School, and Noel had volunteered for the St Vincent de Paul Society for many years.

Noel has regularly attended reunions and the Vintage Terracians’ Morning Tea. In his Senior year in 1947, Noel was a class leader for Senior B, Dux of Christian Doctrine, Captain of the 2nd XV and Captain of Athletics.

We pray for the families of the following members of the Terrace Family who have gone to their eternal rest.

Mr Robert BUCKLEY (GT 1958)

Mr Brian Eugene CARROLL (GT 1946)

Mr John CRANE (GT 1952)

Mr Brian DAVISSEN (GT 1955)

Fr Patrick DOWD (GT 1952)

Mr George FITZ-WALTER (GT 1940)

Mr Matthew HENWOOD (GT 2012)

Prof Errol MAGUIRE (GT 1958)

Mr Michael MCSWEENEY (GT 1970)

Mr Donald MUIR (GT 1959)

Mr Sergio RUGGIERI (GT 1967)

Mr Sean RYAN (GT 1960)

Mr Sean RYAN (GT 2001)

Mr William RYAN (GT 1975)

Mr Geoffrey STENSON (GT 1961)

Mr Damien SWEENEY (GT 1952)

Mr John TENISON-WOODS (GT 1941)

Mr Barry WEBB (GT 1964)

Mr Kevin WILDERMUTH (GT 1945)

Dr Walter WOOD OAM (GT 1954)

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