The Terracian August 2023

1 FROM THE PRINCIPAL

2 ALADDIN JR.

3 INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

4 OPEN DAY

6 CULTURE AND RECONCILIATION AT TERRACE

8 ANIMAL FARM | YEAR 10 DRAMA PRODUCTION

9 100-MILE RUN

10 EDDIE INCE | AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL GLORY

12 REDS RUGBY 2023

14 BEN KEAYS | THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

16 HOUSE CHOIR

18 DIESEL BATSON | THE TERRACIAN’S GOT

20 VALE NORMAN CLARKE

22 TERRACE EDUCATORS

24 SPORT UPDATE

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Miss Doreen Awabdy, Miss Nikita Bedwell, Dr Michael Carroll, Mr Mark Christensen, Mr Matt Cocking, Mr Anthony Joseph, Miss Annabelle Locke, Mr Jack Lorimer, Mr Tony McGahan, Ms Zoe Morgan, Mrs Danielle O’Dwyer, Miss Brooke Rankin, Mr Cameron Vellacott

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Series XI, Volume 37, No.2 , August 2023

26 MOTHER’S DAY

28 PATRICK HARTEN | THE VOICE FROM TERRACE

30 FROM THE GREGORY TERRACE FOUNDATION CHAIR

32 TAKING A POWERFUL MESSAGE ACROSS THE WORLD

33 FROM THE GTOBA PRESIDENT

34 GTOBA ANNUAL LUNCH

36 CAREER EXPO

37 OLD BOYS’ CRICKET CHALLENGE

38 OLD BOYS’ FOOTBALL ROUND

39 OLD BOYS’ BASKETBALL ROUND

40 OLD BOYS’ TENNIS CHALLENGE

41 VALE PETER JONES

42 REST IN PEACE

42 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 As usual, this publication is filled with news of events, achievements and the stories of those who shape the Terrace Family.

Since I last wrote to you earlier this year, I have had the opportunity to take Professional Renewal Leave, during which time I travelled to some special parts of the world and had the privilege of spending time with other Edmund Rice educators from across the globe. It is wonderful to be part of an organisation that shares a common charism and supports those at the margins. In saying this, I also need to share how good it is to return home, and more importantly, return to Terrace.

The diversity of what occurs at Terrace continues to be very impressive. This edition of The Terracian highlights just some of the outstanding achievements and special contributions made by members of the Terrace Family. We also reflect on the lives of some who we have lost from the Terrace Family.

Terrace students continue to excel in so many ways – from the Middle School Musical, the InterHouse Cross Country and the Career Expo, to House Choir and our GPS Indigenous Round. All these activities are highlighted in this Terracian, along with special features on current student Eddie Ince (Football) and Old Boy Ben Keays (GT 2014, AFL) and their outstanding sporting achievements.

This edition also highlights the many community events that occur at Terrace including Open Day and our Mother’s Day celebrations, as well as the ongoing contributions made by our various Support Groups to the vibrant range of cocurricular activities offered by the College.

The Gregory Terrace Old Boys’ Association continues their significant involvement in many areas of College

life. Features on the recent GTOBA lunch, the Old Boys’ sporting days and a very special experience for the 1966 Terrace rugby team are amongst those included in this Terracian. Sadly, we also acknowledge the passing of some of our Old Boys, including Norm Clarke. Norm’s significant contributions and passion for Terrace, in particular his ongoing support of the Terrace Music program, are featured in this edition as well. May Norm Rest in Peace.

Several Terrace staff are also profiled in this edition of The Terracian. These include newer staff members Matt Tranter and Sam Brown, while longer serving staff members Steven Hohn and Anthony Hayward are also featured. Anthony has recently completed the 100 Miles for Youngcare and Braille House – an extraordinary feat.

The work of The Gregory Terrace Foundation and our many generous sponsors and supporters is critical in ensuring that Terrace continues to provide a quality, contemporary Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice tradition. I offer my genuine thanks to all our generous supporters, and a particular thanks to Scott Flynn, whose extraordinarily generous financial support during our 2022 Giving Day will kickstart development of the Primary Precinct on the old Pindari site. My special thanks to Scott.

Terrace is a special place, offering a diversity of experiences while nurturing a caring, generous and passionate Terrace Family. Please enjoy this edition of The Terracian Terrace to the Fore.

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

ALADDIN JR.

May 4-6 saw the Terrace Family transported to a whole new world with our Middle School Musical production of Aladdin Jr. In collaboration with the talented students of All Hallows’ School, our young Gentlemen of Terrace delighted audiences with their favourite Aladdin classics.

Congratulations to the young men who treated every audience to such incredible performances and flawless singing across the production’s run.

INTER-HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

The College held its annual Inter-House Cross Country on Monday 24 April. Another highly anticipated event, with points contributing to the House Shield competition, the fields of Victoria Park were brimming with friendly competitiveness. Students enjoyed a walk, light jog, or fast paced run around the oval, earning valuable points for their Houses. There can only be one winner though, and this year it was the gentlemen of Reidy House who were the resounding victors.

OPEN DAY

The College proudly threw open the doors as it hosted its 2023 Open Day on Tuesday 16 May.

The evening allowed hundreds of prospective families to view just a sample of Terrace’s co-curricular offerings, explore the teaching and learning focus and learn how Gentlemen of Terrace are supported during their time at the College. Whilst student-led tours were again a highlight of visitors, our thanks to all in the community who so warmly welcomed our visitors and allowed them to catch a glimpse of the unique Terrace Family spirit.

CULTURE AND RECONCILIATION AT TERRACE

By Ms Nikita Bedwell

“We honour the space and the stories we share.

Together we yarn with no shame, listening and talking. We respect each other’s totems, songlines, dreaming and ancestors.

Knowing we are different Nations but together make one mob.

We move and embrace the wind, knowing all our ancestors are with us in spirit.

May the Barrambin spirit be with us.”

These words were written by the Barrambin Yarning Group at the start of 2023 under the guidance of Cultural Mentor, Mr Marlon Riley. Our First Nations students developed this blessing as an oath to each other and to symbolise their commitment to the Barrambin Yarning Group. A central theme the students wanted to focus on was the idea of embracing the wind as a part of their collective identity as First Nations students at Terrace. Barrambin, which is the traditional name for Victoria Park, means ‘Windy Place’. In Indigenous spirituality there is a belief that the ancestors are felt through the wind and it is the wind that guides us as we listen to country. The wind brings us together. As a College, we seek to weave our Catholic spirituality with the Indigenous spirituality of our First Nations people. In our Catholic faith the wind is used throughout the bible as a symbol of God’s breath and authority. We embrace the coming together of these two spiritualities.

As a Terrace Family we hope to foster a culturally safe community where our First Nations students feel empowered to explore, share and express their cultural, spiritual and ancestral identity. Throughout this year we have continued to boldly walk forward together with our commitment to reconciliation as a College.

NATIONAL SORRY DAY

In honour of National Sorry Day, this year our Barrambin Yarning Group joined with All Hallows’ School in a ‘Living Library’ experience. This was an opportunity to hear stories from First Nations Elders and leaders as they shared their stories, experiences and explored how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation. The guest speakers included Aunty Sarah Kirk, Aunty Desley Blow, Aunty Margie Riley, Judge Nathan Jarro and Ms Cecilia O’Brien. It was a special afternoon of gathering to yarn, share food and be part of such a powerful event.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

To launch this year’s National Reconciliation Week, we were pleased to install our new Reconciliation Panels in Duhig Place. These Reconciliation Panels share the College’s story of tradition, identity, spirituality, solidarity and hope, as we walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. The creation of these panels was an eight-month project focusing on having a space that told the College’s story through the symbolism in our Reconciliation artwork. There are six Reconciliation Panels that sit in the windows along Duhig Place. The first panel commences with an Acknowledgement of Country as written by some of our Barrambin Yarning Group students.

Staff, students, parents and visitors to the College are invited to view each window to both discover and reflect upon our Reconciliation journey as a Terrace Family.

CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

An important part of the Barrambin Yarning Group program is providing the opportunity for First Nations students to put their cultural leadership into practice by engaging with our local community. Annually, our First Nations students visit Lady Gowrie Kindergarten Centre to share their cultural knowledge with the young children. The Barrambin Yarning Group demonstrate their cultural dancing, perform didgeridoo, read Dreaming picture books and do some art and craft with the kindergarten children. This experience is empowering and beneficial to the cultural and personal development of our First Nations students as they teach the next generation of Australians about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

BARRAMBIN ROOM

The launch of the College’s first designated culturally safe room is set to launch on 18 August. Under the guidance of Cultural Mentor, Mr Marlon Riley, the conceptualisation and planning for a ‘Barrambin Room’ within the College was developed at the start of this year. This room will operate as both a functional classroom but also as the gathering space for the Barrambin Yarning Group’s weekly meetings and cultural dance rehearsals. The students have been working together to design and workshop ideas for this room. It is special for our First Nations students to take ownership in the creation of their own culturally safe space. The design of the room will feature wall decals that tell the stories of the different Nations of our Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander students. The walls will also depict the three College Totems as chosen by the Barrambin Yarning Group students. These Totems are reflective of our College values – Wisdom is the owl, Knowledge is the kangaroo and Humility is the wombat. Importantly, a section of the room will have a dedicated wall space sharing the meaning of the word Barrambin and its significance both culturally and

NAIDOC WEEK

NAIDOC Week is a national celebration recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year we honoured and celebrated NAIDOC Week with our third annual Indigenous Round for Basketball and Rugby. The Rugby 1st XV and the Basketball 1st V proudly wore jerseys and singlets featuring the College’s Reconciliation artwork. We were extremely grateful to have members from the Barrambin Yarning Group lead us in this celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country that shared information about their individual Nations. We were also fortunate to have Cultural Educator Mr Eric Ellis, who led a smoking ceremony at the 1st XV Rugby game at Tennyson. This was a powerful ritual where the players from each team were cleansed in smoke from native plants. This was done as a gesture of goodwill, cleansing both players and the land in preparation for the game. As a community we are grateful to have been a part of this sacred tradition and appreciate the reverence of all the spectators who were in attendance.

For our NAIDOC Week assembly, College Vice Captain Jovid Aveau shared this personal reflection on learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through his friends and peers.

within the context of our College. Our hope is to have the College community engage with and learn from the storytelling shared on the walls of the Barrambin Room.

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

From a young age I have grown up with many First Nations people who not only educated me, but showed me their culture and way of living. I began to grow a deep relationship with many of them, gaining the understanding and connection we both share for the love and pride for our respective cultures. We as a College stand in solidarity with the stolen generation and continue to work to eliminate the cultural injustices prevalent throughout today’s society. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is ‘For Our Elders’. We particularly acknowledge and pay respect to the many generations of First Nations people and Elders who have paved the way for change and justice.

ANIMAL FARM YEAR 10 DRAMA PRODUCTION

On 17 and 18 May 2023, the Year 10 Drama class presented their reimagining of the classic George Orwell novel Animal Farm. In collaboration with Shake & Stir Theatre Company, the students worked tirelessly to rehearse and refine their performance, which left audiences awestruck at the show’s maturity, focus, and professionalism. A highlight of the Drama program, this project allows students to work with industry professionals to take their understanding of acting, directing, and design to a higher level. Ticket sale proceeds for this event went directly to charity RizeUp. Learning about this vital charity, which supports women and children rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic violence, encouraged students to consider our Touchstone pillar of Justice and Solidarity, making this project a valuable contribution to their holistic development. Congratulations to all the students involved.

100-MILE RUN

By Miss Brooke Rankin

In early July, Windsor House Dean Mr Anthony Hayward undertook a 100-mile challenge to help raise funds and awareness for young people with high care needs. With the incredible community support Anthony received, he was proud to be able to provide significant donations to vital organisations Youngcare and Braille House.

Youngcare strives to design and build specialist disability accommodation for young people with high physical support needs. Braille House provides services to their clients via the free lending library of Braille books, transcribing written resources into Braille and tutoring resources for those who wish to learn to read Braille. Two equally important organisations that align with the values deeply rooted in the Terrace Family as part of our House Friendship Group initiative.

Anthony’s running journey had a humble beginning with the goal of improving his overall fitness and wellbeing. However, over the decade since, general fitness grew into marathons, which gave way to endurance events. When asked what made him take on the challenge of running 100-miles, Anthony gives credit to a close friend, Oliver Schweitzer, who spoke about his goal to run an 100km event 4 years ago. They

went on to run 128km in 48 hours together and his fascination for endurance events was born.

This year was Anthony’s third BTU 100-mile event, and his goal was to raise money and awareness for Youngcare and Braille House. This allowed the event to have a deeper and more impactful meaning than just the event itself.

Taking on an endurance event of this caliber undoubtedly requires significant preparation and support. Anthony attributes having “a favourable mindset, favourable nutrition, favourable rest and recovery and favourable training” to his successful outcome. His training for the July event began in the early mornings of November 2022 where he gradually built up his distance. This physical preparation went hand in hand with his psychological groundwork.

For Anthony, running is a calming and mindful exercise that allows him the opportunity to reflect and remind himself how lucky he is to be able to do what he does.

Anthony said that there are a number of moments from the 100mile event that contributed to his fond memories. For something that is widely known as a ‘solo’ sport, he says that without the support of his family on the sidelines and behind the scenes of his training and his friends by his side throughout the race, his journey to this point would have looked remarkably different. Anthony reflects on seeing his daughters and friends at the starting line cheering him on, his wife and sons who endured rain and the elements to ensure they could meet him at checkpoints throughout the race, and his mates pumping music and cheering him on at the top of Mt Coot-tha as he powered through another checkpoint. This kind of unconditional support provided Anthony with an opportunity that

might not otherwise have been possible and, he says, left him humbled by the experience.

Crossing the finish line of such an event would rightfully give anyone an overwhelming sense of pride and achievement. While Anthony is undoubtedly proud of what he’s achieved, he also feels a strong sense of privilege in being able to participate in such an event while supporting two incredible organisations. This gave the event a double meaning, double importance, double the pride and achievement when crossing the line. He did this for something larger than himself. For Anthony, the generosity of those around him and the sacrifices they made for this to happen are something he holds dear.

So, what’s next for Anthony? For now, he’s recovering and will take time to strengthen his body. His wife is currently training for a marathon, which will be her first since having their boys, and he’s enjoying the chance to support her training for a change.

EDDIE INCE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL GLORY

By Mr Cameron Vellacott

Terrace Football has a long and proud history that spans over 30 years in the GPS competition and well over a century since the game was brought to the shores of Australia. Across these years, there have been 358 Gentlemen of Terrace play for the red and the black in the 1 st XI. Some have set GPS goal-scoring records, a few have played for three years at that level, and one has played a full five years in Terrace’s pinnacle Football team. Despite these lofty figures, none had the honour of representing Australia in the game they love, until now.

Year 11 student Eddie Ince's recent selection in the Australian U17 Football team, known as the Joeys, makes him the very first underage national Football representative in College history. He also becomes the second ever Australian Footballer from Terrace, joining Tom Parry (GT 1927) who proudly played for the Socceroos during the 1930s.

Eddie's selection is a testament to his work ethic, both on and off the pitch. Four months away from the final Australian trials in February, Eddie had his leg broken in a tackle

while playing a match. Snapping his fibular and breaking his tibia in two places, Eddie's lower leg now has eight screws and two plates holding it together. An injury with a typical return to play time of four months, the dream of trialling for Australia, let alone being selected, was all but over. However, Eddie was convinced otherwise.

Dedicated to his recovery, he continuously worked on his rehabilitation with one goal in sight. Director of Football, Mr Mitch Edwards recalls that "Eddie spent the majority of our holiday clinic by himself doing his rehabilitation. He wasn't asked to by us; he could have easily been just on the sidelines watching. It was quite amazing; he showed maturity beyond his years."

Edwards continued,

"It's no surprise he's achieved what he has after seeing firsthand how hard he worked just to make the trial, let alone the final squad."

Reflecting on his time spent injured, Eddie said,

"I feel like getting injured was probably one of the best things that could have happened to me. I was able to go to the gym a lot more and worked a bit harder. I felt I was a bit too

relaxed before. Getting injured meant I had something to work to, getting back to make the team."

Recovering in time, Eddie went to the final trials having only played eight competitive matches since his injury. All his peers had been preparing for the trial for months, some over a year.

"I was quite surprised when I got called into the final trial squad. It was good though, I just thought I'd go and try my best and if it doesn't happen it doesn't happen. I was just happy to be able to play again," Eddie said

Throughout the whole trial process, which lasted almost a year, the squad was narrowed from over 100 players to just 30, before the final squad of 23 for the Asian Cup was announced. Eddie was the only Queensland player in both the squad of 30 and the final squad of 23.

The Australian Joeys were looking to make at least the semi-finals of the tournament, a result which would have qualified them for the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup in November. Unfortunately, the Joeys were defeated by eventual Asian Cup Champions Japan in the quarter finals.

Eddie played the full 90 minutes against Japan and started the team's first match against Saudi Arabia. Although losing, the Joeys managed to score the only goal against Japan in the finals.

But what's next for Eddie? Well, football.

"I would love to just be able to do what I love for a living, which is football. I don't really want to do anything else to be honest. Even now, that's all I want to do. I wake up and go to school, but I'm just looking at the time and waiting to go to training. I don't care if it's at the park, for the Brisbane Roar or for Terrace, I just want to play football."

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REDS RUGBY 2023

By Mr Cameron Vellacott

The College congratulates Tom Robinson and PJ Su’a who made the Queensland Reds U18 team. We spoke to them about their recent experience.

TOM ROBINSON

College and Rugby Captain 2023

How was your recent experience in the Reds U18?

Overall, the week of training and playing in the Reds U18 team was very enjoyable and worthwhile. Although the result against the Waratahs was disappointing, it was a great experience getting to play and train at that next level. Playing and training at the new Ballymore facility was a great insight into the professional environment.

How did you perform, both personally and as a team?

As a team, we didn't get the result we were after and were outclassed by a really strong Waratahs side. The result showed how you simply can't make mistakes against high quality sides, and moving forward, I think the team will benefit from the game. Personally, I can't say I did anything special in the game, just a few tackles and carries here and there, but it was still a great experience to get to represent Queensland.

What did you learn?

One big thing I took away from it was just the amount of detail that goes into a week of training at that higher level. There was such a big emphasis on doing the little things well, something I will look to take into the school season. As a forward, I was able to pick up a few small technical skills, which I'm

looking forward to using in games moving forward. It also emphasised to me how important the offfield components like nutrition and recovery are.

What are your goals for the coming season?

First and foremost, I'd like the upcoming season to be an enjoyable and successful one for both the team and the rest of the school. As a team, we are hoping to make the rest of the school proud of our performances, becoming a team they can get behind. Obviously, I would love nothing more than to end up winning the premiership, but for now, we are just focusing on playing well one week at a time.

What are your goals beyond this season?

Beyond school, I want to just keep enjoying my rugby, whether it be at club or at a representative level, if I get lucky. Rugby is a great game where you can build lifelong connections, so I'm looking forward to reaping the rewards of everything it brings off the field.

PJ SU’A

Senior 2023

How was your recent experience in the Reds U18?

It was a great experience being a part of the first round of the Reds U18s academy team. It only took a day to get to know the boys and feel at home, which made the buildup to game day much easier. I also liked making new mates that I'll hopefully play against in the GPS season. The coaching staff were also really helpful. I appreciated how they were giving back everything they had learnt from when they had played professional rugby - making things clear about what needed to be done in preparation for the game against the Waratahs. Just being able to put on a Red’s jersey really meant a lot to me, personally. I wasn't only playing for myself that day but for everyone that has supported me in my rugby journey so far.

How did you perform, both personally and as a team?

Although it was not my best performance personally, I think the team really pulled through and fought hard despite going down by a point. For a team that only had five days to learn and execute a game plan, we did really well.

What did you learn?

Some key points that I will take away from this experience is that when you get the opportunity to represent your state, it is for a reason - you are meant to be in that position, the one percenters that you do on and off the field makes a big difference. Preparation is key to performing well. It was also great to receive some technical and tactical positional advice that was given to me by the coaches.

What are your goals for the coming season?

My goal for this upcoming GPS season is to win the premiership alongside my Terrace brothers. This year's season is definitely going to come down to who wants it more, as every team has a strong side, and every game is expected to be a grind. It would be incredible to beat Nudgee on Ross Oval, something which Terrace hasn't done in decades. It would be great to win at Ross Oval but ultimately bring the premiership trophy back to the school for the first time since 2004. I truly believe that with the guidance of our coaches and skipper Tom Robinson that this is an achievable goal for this year's GPS season.

What are your goals beyond this season?

Beyond this year's GPS season, a goal that I am aiming to reach is to hopefully make the Reds U18 top side in the next round of selections and to play well enough to potentially make the Australia U18s side.

BEN KEAYS THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

By Mr Cameron Vellacott

The journey of Ben Keays (GT 2014) to becoming one of the premier players in the AFL has been extraordinary. Since moving to the Adelaide Crows for the 2020 season, he has exploded into a classy yet dogged midfield/forward type, playing a crucial role for a team gunning for a spot in Finals Footy this season. While he may have burst onto the big stage of the AFL more recently, the work started long before.

“I always had this self-belief that I had this level of football in me. I think it was just the opportunity to show it and everything falling into line”

Despite growing up in Queensland and attending a College known for producing Wallabies and Reds, not Lions and Crows, it was always AFL for Ben.

“I played for Morningside AFL, which was such a strong club with a great sense of community. It was no problem hanging onto my passion for the sport because I always had Morningside,” he said. “In fact, I preferred it that way because it taught me so much more about other sports and I had all these mates from different school sports at Terrace. It really helped me branch out.”

Ben’s time at the College is something he looks back on fondly. “Looking back now, it was brilliant. It was all about fun for me. I just did well enough in my subjects to be able to really enjoy it all,” he said. “I was fortunate my parents were lenient enough to let me find my own way and be myself. I wasn’t a troublemaker, but I did love a good time.”

A talented junior footballer, Ben was a part of the Lions Academy pathway from U14-U18s when he was then drafted. Due to his commitment to the elite junior pathway, Ben’s Terrace Basketball journey ceased after Year 10.

However, it was the sport he was most fond of during his time in the red and black.

“I wasn’t able to play Terrace Sport as much as I would have liked due to the AFL pathway, but I absolutely loved when I could play,” he said.

After graduating from the College in 2014, Ben was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with the 24th pick in the 2015 national draft. His high selection was unsurprising following his standout performances for Queensland and subsequent selection in the 2015 Under 18 All-Australian team. However, the prospect of becoming a full-time AFL player was still nerve-wracking.

“I think I was just about the biggest Lions supporter in the country growing up. It was so cool to pull the colours on as a player finally, it was something I’d aimed for and dreamed about since I was five years old. I had a lot of nerves, but it also just felt right to be a professional footballer finally,” he said.

Kicking a goal in his first game of professional AFL couldn’t have been a better start for Ben in the maroon, blue and gold. However, he would have to wait 11 matches for his first win. The Lions at the time were struggling. Across his four years, they finished 17th, 18th, 15th and 2nd. Despite their miraculous 2nd place finish in 2019, Keays only managed two games in the top side.

After being a highly touted junior, his entry into AFL wasn’t quite to plan. With his contract up for renewal and having played four AFL games in two years, he knew a delisting was a strong possibility despite being one of the best reserve-grade players in the competition.

“I did hope to hang on and receive another one-year contract at Brisbane. It’s funny how it works; thank God I didn’t in the end. I would have ended up playing reserves again and just delaying getting delisted by a year. I also probably wouldn’t have been picked up by another club, so it was a blessing in disguise really.”

Asked if getting moved on by Brisbane was a surprise, he said “I was prepared for it to be honest. When the news came, I wasn't shocked. I’m not delusional, I didn’t think I was some superstar they couldn’t get rid of. I’m a realist and saw it coming, so it was ok.”

Fortunately for Keays, his AFL dream wasn’t over just yet. A lifeline by the Adelaide Crows in the 2019 Rookie Draft meant Keays had a fresh opportunity to test his abilities in a new environment. Featuring in 16 AFL matches in the disrupted 2020 season, he was a solid player in a struggling side.

However, the 2021 season saw Keays explode into one of the best midfielders in the competition. Keays averaged over 28 disposals per game, landing him 13th in the competition out of nearly 700 players. His performances gave him 11 votes at the Brownlow Medal (League MVP), and he finished second in the Adelaide Crows Best and Fairest award.

The meteoric rise from Lions reserves player to bona fide AFL star may have shocked many, but not Keays.

“I always had this self-belief that I had this level of football in me. I think it was just the opportunity to show it and everything falling into line,” he said.

A reflection of his good character and standing amongst peers, Keays was last season named in the leadership group and ran out as Captain in Round 8 against Carlton. During that week, fellow Adelaide player Tom Doedee described Keays as “the hardest worker we have got at the club.”

This season, Keays has helped Adelaide be right in the frame for their first finals berth since 2017. They currently sit 11th with three rounds to play and are only one win away from 6th position on the ladder.

While his AFL career seemed all but over at one stage, it now seems destined to continue its rise. Keays has had a unique journey filled with sliding doors moments. The highly touted junior could have been a ‘what if?’, but his resurgence in Adelaide has seen that change to ‘what’s next?’. Time will tell what will be on the other side of the door in Adelaide, but it certainly looks bright.

HOUSE CHOIR

On Friday 21 July, the kaleidoscope of Terrace House colours surged on Pat Rafter Arena for one of the most anticipated events on the Terrace calendar – the annual House Choir. Each year, House Choir showcases the camaraderie, support and fierce rivalry that stems from the Terrace House system. This year was no exception, with a range of carefully selected diverse themes entertaining the packed crowd. Barrett House performed the Dr Suess classic Lorax and Windsor gave tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Magee, Mahoney, Treacy and Reidy took on movie themes with Back to the Future, Guardians of the Galaxy, Top Gun and Minions Kearney went a little different and chose an Awards Night structure of ‘The Krammys’. Xavier House performed ‘Concerts since COVID’ and Buckley House took on an inventive Britain’s Got Talent style boy band theme.

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 to our 2023 House Cup Winners Reidy House with the Minions and the popular People’s Choice Award winner Mahoney House with Guardians of the Galaxy

Young Terracian Diesel Batson (Year 7) has been shining brightly recently, starring as the title character in Billy Elliot the Musical. Performed at The Star Casino on the Gold Coast to over 2000 people, the show and his performances have received rave reviews.

DIESEL BATSON

THE TERRACIAN’S GOT TALENT

While only in his third year at the College, Diesel is no stranger to the red and black stage. In the recent Middle School Musical Aladdin Jnr, Diesel featured as the title role. He has also performed in the iconic boy band group *Y5, a highlight at Celebration of Excellence in recent years, and a surprise cameo in last year’s College Musical.

Billy Elliot tells the story of a working-class boy fighting prejudice and his own circumstances when he develops a passionate love for dance. Set in a mining town in the north of England during the tumultuous miners’ strike of 1984, the story combines humour and heart with a score written by legendary musician Sir Elton John. Known as a triple threat due to his ability to sing, dance and act, Diesel’s casting is a glowing endorsement of his exceptional talents and vigorous desire to hone his stagecraft. The Matt Ward Entertainment show has a production value of over $2 million and sold thousands of tickets.

Congratulations on your performance Diesel. The Terrace Family can’t wait to see what is in store next for this talented Gentleman of Terrace.

NORMAN CLARKE

By Miss Brooke Rankin

This year’s annual Norman Clarke Concert, held on Sunday 4 June, took on even greater significance, as the event honoured the memory of the recently departed Terrace Old Boy, Norman Clarke. Traditionally held at Villanova College, Norman’s contribution to Terrace Music over many years has been extraordinary, and the concert in his name was a fitting tribute to his musical legacy at Terrace.

This year’s concert featured 318 aspiring musicians from our diverse Ensemble program of 984 students. The Norman Clarke Concert showcases the excellence of our Premiere ensembles along with the 165 Year 5 Band and String students who are just beginning to learn to play their instrument. It provides a unique opportunity for students and families to experience the journey that is possible through Terrace Music, a journey that Norman generously supported by ensuring that all 324 students in Years 5 and 6 had access to an instrument within the performance-based classroom immersion program.

Norm, as affectionately known to most, often recounted how much he loved seeing the students engage in the classroom program, inspiring so many young men to continue their musical journey through Terrace’s extensive Co-curricular Music program. Norman played an essential part in creating and sustaining the next generation of Terracian musicians.

Born in Allora in 1935, Norm attended Terrace from 1947 until 1952, which significantly impacted the man known and loved throughout the Terrace Family. Norm reconnected with Terrace in the early 2000s through his love and passion for music and then later through rowing. Norm supported the Terrace Music program for almost 25 years, and the fruits of that boundless passion and his significant contributions can

be seen throughout the College today - through our talented musicians and singers. Most importantly, through his dedication and support of Terrace, thousands of young Gentlemen of Terrace were provided with opportunities and resources that may have never been possible without Norman Clarke.

Beginning in 2008, it is estimated that Norm generously donated $700k-$1M for the Terrace Music program. With this generosity, the initial Years 5, 6 and 7 Music programs were funded, along with every tuba and bassoon in addition to five octave marimbas being purchased so that the percussion ensembles could compete in a higher grade. Oboes and French horns were purchased to accommodate fuller and more complete bands and contrabass clarinets were purchased to provide ensembles the opportunity to compete at a higher grade. Each year, he solely funded the Norman Clarke Performance, showcasing the

extravagance and opportunity of the Terrace Music program to the Terrace Family and broader community.

In 2013 and 2014, Norm accompanied the Terrace choir to Gallipoli and then to Sydney to watch them perform. He frequently visited Music camp, never missed a performance and loved the musicals, especially House Choir where he saved all his coins for People’s Choice.

Norman Clarke gave so much to the school he loved so dearly. Not only did he provide the College with much appreciated funds to support the Terrace Music program, but he dedicated his time, knowledge and support, a currency much more valuable and so much more than the College could have ever asked for.

In the words of Dr Michael Carroll in a memorial delivered at Norm’s funeral earlier this year,

“Norm was a proud Terrace Old Boy, and he was proud to support the Terrace Music and Rowing programs for many years. On behalf of all within the Terrace Family and particularly the thousands of students who have and will continue to be provided with opportunities in these activities through the generosity of Norm Clarke, I say thank you. Your legacy will remain a strong and visible part of the Terrace Family.”

TERRACE EDUCATORS

By Miss Annabelle Locke

Mr Matthew Tranter

Director of Outdoor Education

Meet Matthew Tranter, a seasoned professional in the Outdoor Education sector. With an impressive global career spanning over thirty years and having worked for Australia's largest provider of Outdoor Education in NSW, Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the Terrace community.

As Director of Outdoor Education (based at the Br Buckley Outdoor Education Centre, Maroon), Matthew’s journey has taken him to similar centres in Hong Kong, South Africa, and the UK, but arriving at Maroon with his family felt like coming home. The joy he experienced whilst listening to the sounds of students hiking down to the lake for the first time was heartwarming.

Matthew’s favourite aspect of Maroon undoubtedly lies with the lake. The students are fortunate to have access to the beautiful lake, allowing them to canoe right from the shore of the College campsite.

Working at Terrace has allowed Matthew to be part of a much smaller, more interactive team, allowing him to roll up his sleeves and engage in the day-to-day delivery of learning outdoors. Instead of being stuck indoors focusing on behind-the-scenes work, he now relishes more time outdoors, especially on the lake, actively assisting with various activities.

When asked what makes working at Maroon special compared to previous roles, Matthew emphasised the delight of working with a single group of 28 boys at a time, unlike the usual larger cohorts of 200 or more students seen in many other camps. This smaller group dynamic allows him to be more present and engaged with the students. As students return to Maroon over consecutive years, experiences build upon one another, forming stronger connections, developing skills, and fostering personal growth.

Matthew's favourite aspect of Maroon undoubtedly lies with the lake. The students are fortunate to have access to the beautiful lake, allowing them to canoe right from the shore of the College campsite.

We are thrilled to see and hear more from Matthew at Maroon and wish him all the best in his endeavours. With his expertise and passion, he will undoubtedly leave a lasting and positive impact on the next generation of Gentlemen of Terrace.

Mr Steven Hohn

Acting Dean of Students

Steven Hohn, usually known as the Mahoney House Dean, steps into the Dean of Students role for Semester 2, with Mr Damien Cuddihy taking some well-deserved long service leave.

Steven first joined the Terrace Family in 2007. He later spent a short period at another school and time with the Police Service before returning to the College in 2012. During his time at the College, he has taken on various roles, including classroom teacher, Pastoral Care Mentor, and Acting Head of Biology (for a semester). With an impressive tenure of 15 years at Terrace, Steven has garnered much respect from colleagues and students alike.

His passion for making a difference in the development of young men is what drives Steven's commitment to this community. He cherishes connecting with the Gentlemen of Terrace and guiding them on their student journey.

Although stepping into a new position presents its challenges, having the support of those around you can make the transition less daunting. Steven is eager to embrace the "challenge of doing something different," having previously focused on one pastoral House but now engaging with the entire student body.

When asked whether he had a particular goal in his acting role this Semester, Steven gave a profound response. He aspires "to play a role in helping a young man become a confident individual who possesses a strong sense of right and wrong—a man of action who stands up against injustice and wrongdoing when he encounters them."

The College has indeed chosen an exceptional leader and role model for our students. We are thrilled to witness the incredible impact Steven will undoubtedly have in his new role.

Mr Sam Brown

Barrett House Dean

Terrace warmly welcomes back Old Boy Sam Brown (GT 2004) after an impressive 19-year journey away from the College. During his time here as a student in Treacy House, Sam excelled as an all-around sportsman, captaining the Track and Field team while contributing to successful seasons for the 2nd VI Volleyball and the 3rd XV Rugby teams.

Before rejoining the College, Sam was in a House Dean role at Ambrose Treacy College for nearly six years. Stepping into a leadership position within Terrace, rather than as a student, was a thrilling prospect for Sam. He admitted that he wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but his enthusiasm to teach the same Terrace values he received from his past teachers is boundless.

Sam mentions two familiar faces within the Terrace Family who played a vital role in shaping his journey: Mr Adrian Pauley and Br Damien Price. These exceptional mentors set him on the right course down the Edmund Rice Education pathway, and now, in a full-circle moment, he occasionally has the privilege of working alongside Adrian, whom the College still employs as a relief teacher.

This heartwarming story exemplifies the impact of the Terrace Family across the community. Sam is one among many Old Boys who have become respected members of the College staff. Witnessing their eagerness to return and impart the values they once learned within these very walls is inspirational. Barrett House is lucky to have another passionate leader moving them forward. We wish Sam all the best in the next part of his Terrace journey.

SPORT UPDATE

By Mr Tony McGahan

An enjoyable season of Terrace Term 2 sport has concluded for another year. The term has again delivered extremely strong participation numbers in GPS competitions for Cross Country, Football and Tennis. We thank all families for making the most important sacrifice of all, giving time during the week and on Saturdays for Terrace Sport to exist.

Looking ahead, Terrace Basketball and Rugby began pre-season training during Term 2. During the recent school holidays, the 1st V Basketball headed to Adelaide, making good use of vital tour preparation. The remainder of the Basketball program engaged in clinics at the College, culminating in trials against Nudgee College. The 1st XV Rugby squad travelled to Twin Waters for their camp with the rest of the program working at Tennyson to finish up with trial matches against Nudgee College. Terrace Track and Field will soon begin their final preparations for the GPS Championships that will be held in Term 4 Week 3.

Football

I would like to acknowledge all Year 12 Gentlemen of Terrace who took part in Term 2 sport and thank them for their efforts playing their respective sports at Terrace. These young men have represented the College well, some since 2016. The Terrace Family is very proud of you and in your final year, we want to thank you for pulling on the Red and Black, some for the final time in Term 2.

Finally, a big thanks to our coaching staff for their effort and energy across Term 2 in preparing the students for the GPS Season. We are very fortunate to have a group of knowledgeable, experienced,

Cross Country

and passionate coaches including former and current NBL players/ coaches, current staff and Old Boys currently mentoring the Gentlemen of Terrace.

The Cross Country team experienced a mixed season, with some great individual performances and good progress outside of the Championship Day. The team, led with courage and determination by Timothy Bliss and Ryan Lincoln, finished the shield season in fourth place due to some reasonably consistent third place finishes in most meets. However, the team finished in sixth place in the junior carnival and eighth place in the senior carnival. The team focused on perfecting the process, enjoying the pain, and engaging with their team-mates. The College had three Top 10 performances on the day: Lachlan King (5th - U11), Jerome Meili (9th - U14) and Jacob Caltabiano (9th - U14). In the current competitive GPS climate, this is an outstanding achievement.

With over 700 boys taking to the field each week across 46 teams, the Football program continues to provide a platform for mateship and competitiveness for many Gentlemen of Terrace. Although there were several returning players from previous seasons, the College welcomed many new faces across the program. The 2023 season was very successful, with Terrace teams often claiming victory against GPS competitors. Terrace A teams enjoyed the most successful season in the last five years, with dominant displays against often difficult opponents Nudgee College, Ipswich Grammar and The Southport School.

The 1st XI had a very competitive season, with the team losing just one game prior to Round 8. There were three draws, which could easily have been wins on any other day. However, the spirit and character shown throughout the season has been admirable. Captain Luca Damianakis was a genuine leader across the season, with his positive approach to each game inspirational for the players around him.

Tennis

The Terrace Tennis program saw over 160 students from Years 5 through to 12 participate in Term 2. The annual College Age and Open Championships occurred in Term 1 with over 100 students on court for each event. Students were then selected for the High-Performance Tennis Camp at Caloundra, where the boys trained particularly hard for four intensive days on court in preparation for the GPS season. The Year 7 age group were excellent, with the highest winning percentage, though not too far ahead of the Year 6 cohort, throughout the GPS season. Terrace was able to field 32 tennis teams, the highest number of teams for recent years, indicating that tennis still holds the hearts for many Terrace families.

Our Open teams represented the College with pride, being a particularly strong and close group since these boys started at the College. The results this year level were able to achieve reflected their enthusiasm and love for the game. The 1st IV started the season well, with outstanding wins against Toowoomba Grammar School and The Southport School, and some strong performances in closely defeated matches against Nudgee College and Ipswich Grammar School.

The team finished fifth, which is a true reflection of our standings in the competition. The College would like to thank our partners in LifeTime Tennis who provide the expertise at training and at matches, in particular Tennis Head Coach, Mr John James.

REPRESENTATIVES

Congratulations to the following students and Old Boys who have excelled in their chosen sporting arenas.

Cross Country

Rugby

Luca Barnard, Sam Boucher, Jack Caffery, Jacob Cox, Jackson Crick, Noah Harvey, Charlie Macdermott, Axel Marschke, Jack McLennan, and Archie Sefton were selected to represent City Districts at the U12 Regional Carnival. A special congratulations to Jacob Cox who was successful in making the Metropolitan North team.

Rohan Clancy, Oscar Condron, Archie Ilott, Ashton James, Thomas Murphy, Jack Ovenden, and Orlando Tessarolo made the U15 boys Metropolitan North team and will travel to Cairns for the state carnival.

Lachlan King, Jerome Meili and Charlie Gasper made the Metropolitan North team for the State Championships held in Hervey Bay in July.

Lachlan King

Charlie Gasper

Jerome Meili

MOTHER’S DAY

By Mr Jack Lorimer

From piano serenades at breakfast to champagne and high tea, the Terrace Family took the opportunity presented by the traditional marking of Mother’s Day to enthusiastically celebrate the mothers and female caregivers in our lives.

Festivities began on 5 May with the annual Years 5-8 Mothers’ High Tea seeing almost 400 women descend on The Marquee at Victoria Park. The day saw some of the newest members of the Terrace Family swap stories and forge new friendships with one another over a glass of bubbles and delicious high tea. Mrs Amelia Robinson, mother of 2023 College Captain Tom Robinson, provided a heartfelt reflection on her Terrace journey before the women shared a few knowing laughs over a video montage of some of the younger Gentlemen of Terrace thanking their mothers for being so special.

Celebrations continued on Friday 12 May, with the Year 9 Mother’s Day Breakfast at Waterford Place. Year 9 students and their mothers and female caregivers enjoyed tea, coffee and breakfast while Adam Zhang (Year 9) entertained guests by showcasing his piano talent.

Terrace Football continued the celebrations the following day at Tennyson with a Mother’s Day-themed program, thanking all female carers for their support of their sons. The Football Support Group generously ran a flower stall, selling bouquets and plants for boys (and dads) who needed a stunning gift option that looked anything but last minute.

PATRICK HARTEN THE VOICE FROM TERRACE

In 2011, Patrick Harten (GT 2015) embarked on a journey that would shape his life in the Debating world. As a Year 8 student at Terrace, Harten joined the Debating program, which would mark the beginning of an incredible debating career. Below, Patrick describes his journey from young schoolboy debater, to coach, all the way to University of Queensland Debating Society President and Union Vice President.

Throughout my years at Terrace, my passion for debating only grew stronger. This passion was nurtured by the wonderful teachers and coaches that I had. The Terrace Debating program not only helped me learn the fundamental skills and instil a confidence in me, but it also provided me with my first coaching opportunities. No longer content with merely debating, I decided to give back to the debating community by coaching at Terrace after my graduation in 2015. I’ve been extremely lucky to have coached teams in every year level at Terrace. I joined the Senior A coaching team as an assistant coach in 2022 and have taken over the role of head coach in 2023. Throughout my eight years of coaching, my greatest coaching successes (so far) have been the 10.1 team of 2021 reaching the QDU Grand Final, the 2022 Senior A team placing 2nd in the GPS competition and the 2023 Senior A team winning the GPS Premiership. I’ve also been lucky enough to see Gentlemen of Terrace that I’ve coached go on to be selected for the Queensland

State Debating Team and the Australian National Debating Team.

My passion for debating obviously continued beyond my high school years. I initially enrolled at the University of Queensland to study Engineering, but after some shuffling around I’m nearing the end of a BA majoring in Psychology and Economics. After starting at university, I quickly got involved with the University's Debating Society (UQDS). In 2022, I was elected President of the UQDS and Vice President of Schools in the Queensland Debating Union (QDU) – I’m currently serving a second term in both roles. My main goal has been to help rebuild these organisations after having been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and by encouraging students to start or return to debating at both a high school and university level. I’ve been fortunate enough to see the UQDS and QDU return to pre-pandemic levels of participation and success.

As well as being involved in the facilitation of the UQDS, my interest in debating has led me to compete at the highest levels of intervarsity debating. I was fortunate enough to represent UQ at the Australian Intervarsity Debating Championships, in 2021, 2022, and 2023. These championships brought together the best debaters from across the country, providing me and the rest of our contingent with the opportunity to challenge

ourselves and learn from some of the brightest minds in debating.

This year, I’ve also had the privilege of debating at the Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships in Thailand, elevating my experience to an international level. The Australasian Championships gathered debaters from universities across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, further expanding horizons and allowing me to compete against some of the most talented debaters in the world.

I could have never imagined that my interest in debating at the age of 13 would have such a lasting impact on my life 12 years later. I will be eternally grateful for every person who has ever had a role in shaping my love and dedication to debating. For anyone that is tentatively interested in debating, I would strongly urge you to give it a go. At worst, you’ll get great opportunities to practice your public speaking and critical thinking skills. I think that the best case scenario means that you’ll find something that you can engage with for years and years into the future, just like I’ve done.

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FROM THE GREGORY TERRACE FOUNDATION CHAIR

One of my earliest memories of Terrace is standing and watching the construction of the Campbell Centre with Br Tony White. This marked one of the initial contributions of The Gregory Terrace Foundation at Terrace. Although The Foundation was officially established in 1986, the efforts of the Christian Brothers and families, who united to fund significant projects like this, date back to the day the Treacy Building Foundation Stone was laid. 1986 was also my first year at Terrace.

My family’s connection with Terrace dates back to the 1940s through my mother’s uncles. For my parents, Tony and Maree, sending my brother Paul (GT 1994) and me to Terrace meant continuing the family tradition. With our boys Henry (GT 2021), Walter (GT 2022) and George (Year 11), Julia and I didn’t need to consider our options – Terrace is home.

I am deeply honoured to serve as the 10th Chair of The Gregory Terrace Foundation. As an Old Boy and parent, I have personally experienced the enduring impact of the generosity of those who came before us - my family has been a grateful beneficiary of their kindness and vision. This understanding is what drives my dedicated involvement with The Gregory Terrace Foundation Board. It provides a chance to safeguard our legacy and fortify The Foundation for the next 150 years of our great College.

Our Foundation is proud to have an exceptional team comprising my fellow co-Directors and the Development team, led by Miss Doreen Awabdy. Every one of us is dedicated to enriching the students’ learning experience, by rallying the support of our community for Terrace. Our collective goal is the advancement of our College, acknowledging that our most prized resource is you - our valued donors and volunteers. We have learnt from history and our personal experiences that it is solely through our united efforts that St Joseph's

College, Gregory Terrace, will continue to be one of the best Catholic schools in Australia.

We currently stand at the threshold of the most exciting advancement Terrace will experience in this century: the establishment of the new Primary Precinct at 28 Quarry Street. This will endow our College with state-of-the-art learning environments, enriching their student experience during crucial development years. This will, in turn, positively impact the education of every young man who attends Terrace. The expansion will also pave the way for the development of STEM, the library, Performing Arts, cultural, and sporting facilities across the Spring Hill campus.

Together, we have the capacity to realise this vision. Your generous donations to The Foundation will create a cascading impact, not only enriching the lives of present students, but also setting a solid foundation for future generations.

I am genuinely thrilled to be here at this pivotal time in Terrace history, working alongside each of you. I am so grateful to you for your ongoing support and trust in our united vision.

Mr Anthony Joseph (GT 1993) Chair - The Gregory Terrace Foundation

TAKING A POWERFUL MESSAGE ACROSS THE WORLD

By Miss Doreen Awabdy

Our very own playwright Peter Cook (GT 1994) will open at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 4 August with the support of a fellow Old Boy.

Breaking the Castle, Peter’s one-man play based on true events, has been described as one of the most significant theatre productions that audiences are likely to experience. It shines a spotlight on mental health and addiction in an exquisitely rendered gripping story of hope, belonging, and finding a way to be in this world.

“I want Breaking the Castle to instill a sense of compassion for those who live on the fringes. Addiction has its roots in trauma, and we all experience trauma,” Peter shares.

Performing around Australia, Peter made his Queensland premiere at Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) on 24 February.

Like many Terracians, Peter grew up in your average Catholic family in suburban Brisbane. Attending Terrace, Anthony Flynn was one of Peter’s closest mates. And Scott Flynn (GT 1987), “Ant’s” older brother, would often drive them around.

“Scott was a brother figure. And he had a love of fast cars; even secretly taking us out in his dad’s car once or twice.”

Finishing at Terrace in 1994, Peter moved to Sydney where he repeated Senior at Joey’s, and following school his journey took an unpredictable path.

While life got in the way, as Peter describes it, he wasn’t always in touch with his mates.

“Bringing Breaking the Castle to Brisbane was like a home coming for me. It enabled me to reconnect with a lot of Terrace Old Boys and allowed people to hear and see my story.”

Scott had been following Peter’s rise, attending Breaking the Castle at QPAC in Brisbane. Moved by the message relayed through the play, which also resonated with him personally, Scott offered to help take this show further.

“Breaking the Castle is such a powerful story. It completely captures the challenges and triumphs that many of us men experience, often alone and behind the scenes,” Scott explains.

“Some of us don’t make it. And so many lives are destroyed.”

“Being able to help a friend, a fellow Terrace Old Boy who has overcome so much, is a privilege and an honour.”

Following the success of Breaking the Castle in Australia, performing in Edinburgh will place Peter in the greatest celebrations of arts and culture in the world.

“Script writers, producers and industry experts from across the globe come to the festival to scout,” Peter says with excitement.

“My dream is to take Breaking the Castle to Europe and North America, and Scott has been instrumental in making this happen.”

To add to the excitement, this trip also happens to be the first time Peter has left Australian shores.

This is not Scott’s first-time supporting a mate or important causes. A philanthropist at heart, in 2022 he became the inaugural major donor to Terrace’s upcoming capital campaign funding the Primary Precinct Learning Hub.

Scott is adamant, “it is so important to support one another and our community.”

“So many people feel that philanthropy is someone else’s responsibility. And it is easy to get caught up in life, and not see that there are brave people like Peter sharing their story, bringing to light an important message for everyone.”

“It is incumbent on those of us who have the means to help out.”

“I am proud to be the person who can hopefully inspire and encourage others to play their part in philanthropy.”

For Peter, Scott’s support has balanced out a difficult year. Having suddenly lost his mentor and close friend earlier this year, opening the doors to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has provided a new lease on a challenging year. On his return from Edinburgh Peter will perform in a second Australian tour which will include Brisbane, financially backed by Scott.

“Without Scott’s support, I don’t know what this year would have held for me. Now, I have a road map for the future.”

FROM THE GTOBA PRESIDENT

I am often surprised at how quickly this time of the year comes around. They say time goes fast when you’re having a good time – and when you’re busy – and on reflection, both are fair descriptions of the GTOBA’s activities since our last update.

Our 2023 signature Old Boys’ lunch, held on the 2 June, was once again a sell-out this year. Hosted at the Trans Hotel, we had the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane in more ways than one.

It was a terrific collection of Old Boys – from our greatest Old Boy on the day - Wal Placek (GT 1959), all the way through to Walter Joseph (GT 2022), with every decade in between represented, it was literally on for young and old! 175 men picking up from where they left off, spirits were high (and free flowing) as were the stories and reminiscing deep into the afternoon. A great event and one not to be missed next year.

During the afternoon we were able to celebrate the successes of our 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award winners in Lynton Mortensen (GT 1981) and Scott Tweedie (GT 2005). On his way to another remarkable record, Lynton is swimming Antarctica as we go to print – a more passionate and quietachieving Terracian is hard to find.

Nominations for our 2023 Outstanding Alumni Awards are now open. I would urge everyone in our community to think about the Old Boys in their lives who have made a difference to their community, profession, sport or all these areas and nominate them for the awards. If you are a parent, partner, friend, or classmate please consider putting in an application. The process has been made simple and will only take 5 minutes to complete.

In the sporting arena, we have hosted dedicated Old Boy rounds in Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and Football, where together with the respective Support Groups, we were able to gather to watch

the current First teams in action, followed by drinks and nibbles as we caught up with former teammates and relive many ‘back in the day’ stories. In addition, there were several Old Boy vs Student fixtures, with wins to the Old Boys in Basketball, but conceding defeat in Cricket and Tennis. Following a successful first-time Old Boys’ round in Football this year, we look forward to the inaugural Old Boy vs student match in 2024.

On a sadder note, we received notice of the passing of Earle Denning on 7 July. Mr Denning taught at the College for 25 years from 1982 to 2007, serving as Deputy Headmaster for most of that time, the first non-Christian Brother to hold that office. Many of you will remember Earle as an outstanding teacher who contributed meaningfully to the English, French and Religious Education faculties, coached the Debating program, coached rugby, and regularly took his place behind the organ for the choir and other events. Earle was very much respected by the student and Old Boy community, and left an indelible mark on many of us, long beyond his years at Terrace. From the GTOBA we send our love and prayers to the Denning family.

Fast approaching in August is the annual Br Buckley Breakfast – a cherished event on our calendar, where we honour the outstanding contribution that Br Buckley AM has made to our community for more than 70 years. We return once again to Victoria Park Golf Course on 30 August – the event is open to all in the Terrace Family, so if you haven’t done so already, book your tickets, come and rub shoulders with Br Buckley and join us for an interesting discussion, with a highly credentialled panel of speakers.

By the time this magazine reaches you, we will have also hosted all our reunions in Reunion Week. All our milestones - 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 years along with special 55 and 65 year reunions have been commemorated. Our next Terracian will be jam-packed with shared memories of these special events.

I look forward to sharing the wrap-up with you in the December edition

Mr Mark Christensen (GT 1994) President Gregory Terrace Old Boys’ Association

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GTOBA ANNUAL LUNCH

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

GTOBA Executive Committee

Row: Bill Manners (GT 1986), Henry Kerins (GT 2015), Cam Boyd (GT 2001), Mark Christensen (GT 1994), Jack Stickley (GT 2010) and David Toohey (GT 1977)

Row: Xavier Stiles (GT 2022), Hamish Harries (GT 2013), Justin Boulton (GT 1981), Nick Cook (GT 2001) and Declan Lane (GT 2010)

Damien Fall (Acting Principal), Peter Shields (School Advisory Council Chairman), Mark Christensen (GT 1994, GTOBA President) and Anthony Joseph (GT 1993, Foundation Chairman)

Cameron Porter (GT 2008) and Will Perrins (GT 2007)

Stephen Creagh (GT 1992) and Damien Mulvenna (GT 1994)

Ben Stickley (GT 2014) and Jack Stickley (GT 2010)

Pat Beckett (GT 1999), James Doyle (GT 1999) and Nathan Hatherly (GT 1999)

Luca Gassman (GT 2022), Walter Jospeh (GT 2022) and Xavier Stiles (GT 2022)

Walter Joseph (GT 2022), Jack George (GT 2002), Lawrence George (GT 1994), Anthony Joseph (GT 1993) and Paul Joseph (GT 1994)

Mark Christensen (GT 1994) and Duncan Corness (GT 1994)

Richard Clayton (GT 1985) and Malcolm Cole (GT 1989)

Alan Kennedy (GT 1967) and Matt Foley (GT 1967)

Mike O’Loan (GT 1994), Andrew Barrett (GT 1994) and Luke Broadhurst (GT 1994)

Christophe Beylot (GT 2015), Henry Kerins (GT 2015), Hamish Harries (GT 2013) and Tom Proberts (GT 2015)

Bart Guy (GT 2001), Stephen Byrnes (GT 2001), Cam Boyd (GT 2001) and Nick Cook (GT 2001)

Tim Noonan (GT 1992) and John O’Neill (GT 1992)

Duncan Corness (GT 1994) and Paul Curtain (GT 1994)

Jonathan Thynne (GT 2008) and Nick Camphin (GT 2010)

Lachlan Mortensen (GT 2017), Lynton Mortensen (GT 1981) and Nicholas Mortensen (GT 2015)

Tom Sparksman (GT 2013), Callum Stewart (GT 2015) and Chris Runge (GT 2014)

James Perrins (GT 2011), Ryan Parsons (GT 2009), Joel Boettcher (GT 2014) and Ben Stickley (GT 2014)

CAREER EXPO

9 MAY 2023

Featuring over 20 exhibitors and 23 speakers across a variety of sectors, the Career Expo brings together students, industry professionals and education providers to network and discuss potential career options, internships, and graduate recruitment opportunities.

This year, Terrace also welcomed the All Hallows’ School students who shared the experience.

Thank you to the following guest speakers who brought a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to the panels.

Transitioning from school to your next step.

Mr Luke Ames (GT 2021)

Miss Amelia Dang (AHS 2022)

Mr Luca Willmer Galt (GT 2022)

Mr Joel Snell (GT 2022)

Business

Mr Mark Christensen GT 1994 (Finance | Investment Banking)

Mr Paul Curtain GT 1994 (Real Estate | Business Ownership)

Mr James Stewart GT 2000 (Management | Entrepreneurship)

Mrs Anna Wright (Public Relations | Communications)

Health

Mrs Christine Beehler (Speech Pathology)

Dr Patrick Clancy GT 1989 (Medicine)

Mrs Sarah Day (Nursing)

Ms Sally Plever (Psychology)

STEM

Mr Patrick McDonald GT 2001 (Engineering)

Mr Ben O’Brien GT 2014 (IT | Web Development)

Ms Sarah Rush AHS Past Pupil 1997 (Architecture)

Dr Jatinder Sidhu (Science | Research)

Law and Humanities

Mr Matt Fitzgerald (Law)

Ms Amanda Irelandes (Public Service)

Mr Alex Berry (Teaching and Learning)

Creative Industries

Mr Leon Cain GT 2001 (Acting)

Mr Franz Du Plessis (Graphic Design)

Mrs Melanie Finger (Fashion | Art Direction)

Mr Jon Weber GT 2000 (Art)

Lachlan Mitchell (GT 2003) and Jonathon Palethorpe (GT 1998)

Nick McGill (GT 2019) and Ryan Walker (GT 2019)

Tom Williams (GT 2003)

Darcy Bowden (GT 2001)

Mark Christensen (GT 1994), Lachlan Mitchell (GT 2003) and Blair Copelin (Director of Cricket)

Hudson Asnicar (GT 2022), Ryan Piunti (GT 2022) and Elijah Eustace (GT 2022)

Isaac Madden (GT 2018) and Lachlan Staunton (GT 2018)

Tristan Wildermuth (GT 2021), Will Richards (GT 2021), Ethan Mounter (GT 2019), Nathan Hiller (GT 2019) and Ethan Wildermuth (GT 2019)

Lee Mitchell (GT 2003), Victor Nielsen-Castro (GT 2022), Anthony Rosengren (GT 2003), Joshua Beehler (GT 2022) and Pieter Bellas (GT 2022)

OLD BOYS’ BASKETBALL ROUND

CAMPBELL CENTRE | 21-22 JULY 2023

Jack Psaros (GT 2022), Angus Killen (GT 2022), Dane Ball (GT 2022),

Nick French (GT 2022) and Jack Mazzotta (GT 2022)

Julian Farrugia (GT 1995), Tim Soong (GT 2014), Duncan Corness (GT 1994) and Harrison Isaac (GT 2015)

Tim Soong (GT 2014), Dominic Hayes (GT 2021), Luke Read (GT 2018), Lachlan O’Loan (GT 1989), Daniel Mahon (GT 2000), Gavin Walsh (GT 1987), Tom Malloy (GT 2008), Dominic Lunn (GT 1987), Julian Farrugia (GT 1995), Duncan Corness (GT 1994) and Adam Pennicott (GT 2003)

OLD BOYS’ TENNIS CHALLENGE VICTORIA PARK | 19 MAY 2023

Students on the left, Ben Toomey (GT 1996), Paul Hopkins, Dominic Hopkins (GT 1986), Abe Hopkins (GT 2012), Bryce Robinson (GT 2019) and Tom Campbell (GT 2022)

Dr George Hopkins (GT 1984), Charlie Hopkins (GT 2022, second from the right) and students

PETER JONES OAM

(GT 1941-42) 1927 - 2022

Peter Jones passed away peacefully on 24 September 2022 after a short illness.

Peter was born on 9 November 1927. Whilst educated at Terrace for only a short time, 1941-42, he was awarded 6th in his 1941 Sub-Junior B class, was the 1941 U14 Tennis Champion and was a member of the Gymnastics Premiership winning team in 1942. Peter was a passionate Terracian to his dying days and played a significant role in two of the College’s important expansions. With family always closest to his heart, Peter left Terrace after Junior to take up employment and assist with the tertiary tuition fees of his older brother and notable solicitor Thomas Owen Jones (GT 1936, d. 2002). Peter entered the Queensland Public Service in 1943 as a Clerk of the Agricultural Bank before serving the Valuer General from 1946 and the Justice Department in the 1950s. He studied Accountancy at night qualifying for admission to the Australian Federal Institute of Accountants.

In what became the foundation for a long and respected public service career, in 1957 Peter was appointed Private Secretary to Attorney-General Sir Alan Munro. He was a founding member of the Department of Commercial and Industrial Development, serving as the Department’s Liaison Officer and Chief Clerk before being appointed Deputy Director (Commercial). Peter was appointed Commissioner of the Public Service Board, Director-General of the Department of Welfare Services, and headed the Department of Corrective and Administrative Services during the turbulent years of the Inquiry into the Management Practices at HM Prisons Brisbane. He concluded his distinguished career as Under Secretary of the Department of Emergency Services and Administrative Services. Peter’s measured approach to management and advice saw him appointed to many committees, boards and statutory authorities, including the Literature Board of Review, the Parole Board, the Queensland Cultural Centre Trust, the Royal Queensland Theatre Company Board, and the 1991 Electoral Redistribution Committee, among many, many others. He was awarded as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2017 for his service to public administration and to the arts.

His proud association with Terrace was a constant of his life, with his son Paul being educated at the College (GT 1969-77, d. 2018) and grandson Timothy Roberts (GT 1995-2002). Peter proudly wore the Red and Black to weekly swimming, rugby and cricket fixtures, and many official and social gatherings. He gave back to the College through service to committees and day to day College life, including being a Fathers’ Division Team Leader for the Centenary Project. However, most notably was his invaluable assistance to Br Buckley in advancing the Christian Brothers’ application for the closure of Billet Street to allow for the school’s expansion and the Special Lease on unnamed land at the entrance to the Tennyson Playing Fields. Correspondence from Br Buckley to Peter dated March 1975 acknowledges Peter’s role in the successful outcome.

Peter was the husband of Maureen (m. 1958, d. 2022), father of Paul (GT 1969-77, d. 2018), Kathleen (GT staff 199294) and Ann-Maree [Anna Roberts] (GT Parent 1995-2002), and grandfather of Timothy Roberts (GT 1995-2002).

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday 10 September

Past Mother’s Day Mass

Saturday 15 October

GT on the Green - Terrace Family Long Lunch

Wednesday 18 October Terrace Giving Day

Friday 3 November Vintage Terracians’ Morning tea

These dates are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

For information or to express interest in GTOBA events, please contact the Development Team at:

E: gtoba@terrace.qld.edu.au

P: (07) 3214 5458

REST IN PEACE

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

Mr Norman CLARKE (GT 1954)

Mr Robert CONN (GT 1953)

Dr John CORBETT (GT 1958)

Mr John MCEVOY (GT 1967)

Mr John O’ROURKE (GT 1950)

Mr Gavin PONTING (GT 1952)

WONDERING IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GTOBA?

Yes, every Old Boy is now a lifetime member.

In 2019 the GTOBA gifted Life Membership to all Terrace Old Boys who graduated before 2012. This was previously an annual, voluntary renewal process by Old Boys. All graduates from 2012 have graduated as Life Members.

The Life Membership recognises the substantial contributions and generosity of Old Boys to Terrace. The Life Membership also streamlines the administration of GTOBA Membership ensuring all Old Boys’ mutually benefit from staying in touch with our great school.

All Old Boys are welcome – we hope you will take up the opportunity to connect with us on the dedicated GTOBA community site, attend our signature events, and celebrate with fellow Old Boys at our reunions.

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