2019 Ignatius Park College Magazine

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College Mission Statement

Ignatius Park College is a reflective community that encourages its members to seek truth through the spirit of Edmund Rice by nurturing right relationships and respecting the dignity of each person. In partnership with families and the wider community, we strive to promote a learning community that actively encourages excellence in teaching and learning within an inclusive curriculum framework based on Gospel values.

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Bishop’s Message 2 EREA 2 College Board Message 3 Principal’s Message 4 Deputy Principal 10 Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission 11 Deputy Principal Community and Staff Development 12 Deputy Principal Operations and Data Analysis 13 Deputy Principal - Pastoral 14 Staff Directory 2019 15 Staff Photograph 17

Athletics 105 AFL 106 Basketball 108 Cricket 111 Cross Country 112 Football 113 Hockey 116 Mountain Biking 117 Rowing 118 Rugby League 119 Rugby Union 129 Swimming 138 Tennis 139 Touch Football 140 Water Polo 142 North Queensland and Queensland School Representatives 143

50 YEARS Celebrating 50 Years in 2019 18 Fete 19 Blue and White Ball 20 Anniversary Mass and Time Capsule 21 History Wall 21 Stories for 50 Years 22 Oktoberfest 23 50 Year Photograph 24 STUDENTS Captain’s Report 25 Goodbye From Year 12 School Leaders 27 Academic Awards 28 Baillie 34 Carew 42 Nolan 50 Putney 57 Reid 65 Rice 72 Treacy 80 STUDIES Digital and Design Technologies 87 Drama 88 English 89 Film, Television and New Media 90 Hospitality 91 Humanities 92 Industrial Design and Technologies 93 Languages 94 Learning Enrichment 95 Library 96 Mathematics 97 Music 98 Physical Education 99 Religious Education 100 Science 101 Visual Arts 102 Vocational Education and Training and Industry Placement 103

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE ANZAC Day 144 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs 145 Battle of the Bands 146 Careers 147 Chess 148 Counselling 149 Debating 150 Debating 151 Defence 152 Edmund Rice Day 153 Faith in Action 154 Homeless Project 155 Year 10 Homeless Sleepout Experience 155 Year 12 Drop-In Centre Experience 155 Hill the Hill 156 Instrumental Music 157 Iggy Under the Stars 158 Kokoda Trail Tour 159 Mulkadee 160 Outdoor Education and Camps 161 Outdoor Education - Year 7 Camp 162 Outdoor Education - Year 8 Camp 163 Outdoor Education - Year 9 Camp 164 Peer Mentors 165 Production 166 Sony Camp 167 Sustainability and Reef Guardians 168 Townsville Community Learning Centre 169 Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride 170 Ultimate Awards 171 World's Greatest Shave 172 The Year That Was 173 SENIORS Seniors 175 Graduation 188 Senior Poem 196 Senior Song 196

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Bishop’s Message Dear Friends

It is a great privilege to be able to offer a few words to your community in this very special publication. On behalf of the Christian Brothers and the whole of Edmund Rice Education Australia, I congratulate you on your efforts to embody the highest ideals of Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Our Gospel teaches that it is possible to find meaning and purpose in what can, at times, be a bleak and painful human existence. It diverges from the message of many of our dominant cultures by saying that the focus of this meaningful existence lies outside of our individual needs and concerns. It teaches that life is most meaningful when it is lived for others; that purpose in life is most profoundly experienced through contribution to the common good.

Christians cannot be distinguished from the rest of the human race by country or language or customs.

They don’t normally live in cities of their own; they do not use a particular form of speech; they do not normally follow an eccentric manner of life. Rather, we are known by the way we live; by the way that we reveal to the world the God of love enshrined in our hearts. As St Francis of Assisi once said: "We preach the Gospel always; sometimes using words!"

Your school uses the lens of the Gospel to remind students that a successful life can arise from humble faithfulness to one’s obligations and from doing the best one can with the gifts that we are given. You remind our students that success is about being more, rather than having more; about the quality of our hearts rather than the size of our bank accounts or egos.

You encourage students to learn that a lasting happiness is closer to contentment, peace of mind and freedom from anxiety, than to the always fleeting experience of physical pleasure. Lasting happiness is not achieved through ownership or consumption.

Your school helps our young to look deeply into the world’s recipe for success, happiness and wholeness and be selective and critical as to what they accept.

We offer the Gospel’s ‘counter-cultural’ vision for full humanity, as an alternative way of living.

There are so many ways in which we are proud of your school and your efforts to form happy and successful young people who will be architects of our common future.

With many congratulations and best wishes always, Wayne Tinsey | Executive Director Edmund Rice Education Australia

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Dear Staff, Students and Families, Through this College magazine for 2019, I take the opportunity to wish all readers, staff, students and families a very happy and holy Christmas and a new year full of abundant blessings.

Ignatius Park College continues to make a difference in the lives of so many young men. The College is totally dedicated to the students by focussing on their spiritual, academic, social and physical growth.

As part of the network of Edmund Rice Schools, the College challenges all “to act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with their God.” From my own personal experience of the College, I believe that it bears witness to the dedication and hard work of the Christian Brothers who, in the spirit of their Founder, have lived and worked in the College community for 100 years.

As an old boy of Nudgee College, I know the Christian Brothers well and of the many wonderful things they have done, so I am very happy that, through the College, their legacy lives on, indeed in all schools and colleges in which they have served throughout Australia and beyond.

Congratulations to the College once again. Be assured of my ongoing admiration for all that has been achieved this year. Be assured too of my ongoing support and prayers for your endeavours.

This is an extra special year because on 31 October, I had the pleasure of ordaining to the Priesthood one of your Old Boys in Emene Kelemete. I thank the College community for the role it has played in fostering such an important vocation. Emene is a fine man and I am sure the College played its part in bringing him to where he is today.

With every best wish,

Most Rev Timothy Harris | Bishop of Townsville

50 YEAR JUBILEE 2019 marked the 50th Anniversary for Ignatius Park College (IPC).

That is a significant achievement by today’s standards where the rapid pace of technological change dictates that anything more than 5 years old is ‘obsolete’.

LEARNING CENTRE Throughout 2020 it is intended (ideally with the assistance of government funding) to commence construction of a new library for the 21st Century – a Learning Centre. The Board has been briefed by the College’s architects and has been given the opportunity to provide input to the plans, layout and functionality of the Learning Centre. This facility will be a welcome addition to IPC. It will be a “bricks and mortar” demonstration of IPC’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of education and learning techniques for our students.

Various celebrations throughout the year have been held and it is right that, upon each of these occasions there have been reflections upon the past – achievements, struggles, humorous moments. It is with an eye to the future, however, that IPC continues to look forward – ready to strive and continue to make a difference in the lives of the young men who pass through its gates by providing them with a formative education second to none and the experience of completing their secondary education in an increasingly rare environment - an all boys college where the 'brotherhood' is strong.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Members of the Board’s Finance Sub-Committee have continued to meet regularly with IPC’s Business Manager, Paul Fanning. IPC’s finances remain strong, largely through the careful stewardship and oversight of Paul Fanning and those who work with him at IPC. The Board acknowledges Paul’s great contribution towards maintaining the College’s fiscal strength, whilst continuing to hold school fees to as modest a level as is reasonably possible.

ATAR INTRODUCTION 2019 also saw the introduction for our Year 11s of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) system.

Our 2019 Seniors will be the last cohort to graduate under the Overall Position (OP) system which has been in place within Queensland for several decades.

The Board has continued to meet with Middle Leaders, Deputy Principals and others in leadership positions within IPC throughout 2019 seeking updates and reassurances that IPC staff and students are doing all that can be done to provide positive outcomes for our 2020 graduating seniors.

They will be the first to graduate under the ATAR system. It is fair to say that there is an enormous degree of uncertainty and anxiety for staff, students and parents around the ATAR system. The Board has been cognisant of this and has encouraged all involved to play the 'long game'. That is, to focus on the end outcome acknowledging that there will be trials and challenges but with all continuing for their very best, solid outcomes will be achieved. I thank all IPC staff on behalf of the Board and the entire parent body for their efforts in this regard.

STRATEGIC PLAN IPC has adopted a Strategic Plan for 2019 – 2021.

Our Principal, Shaun Clarke, liaised with the Board and sought input from the Board upon that Strategic Plan. Through the pursuit of six strategic priorities ,the Plan seeks to achieve IPC’s 'Moral Purpose', namely - to “liberate students to be open to new possibilities, foster a willingness to challenge injustice and social norms and commit to creating a new world of “brothers” ready to embrace their global citizenship.” Those six strategic priorities are: 1. Mission, identity and culture; 2. Wellbeing and personal growth; 3. Contemporary learning; 4. Leadership and capacity building; 5. Community and partnerships; 6. Stewardship and sustainability.

Throughout 2020 and 2021 the Board will regularly monitor IPC’s performance against each of these strategic priorities in consultation with Shaun and the College Leadership Team. I congratulate Shaun and the College Leadership Team for their work in preparing and finalising the Strategic Plan.

DEPARTING BOARD MEMBERS After significant periods of service upon the College’s Board, at the end of 2019 each of: • Greg Leslie – Business Owner and Operator “Battery World”, Townsville • Jane O'Connor – Clinical Nurse and • Mrs Vicki James – Deputy Principal, Kirwan State High School will step down from their roles as Board Members.

On behalf of the Board and the entire IPC parent community I wish to thank Greg and Vicki for their years of service to IPC. They have been unflinching in their quest to test and encourage at a Board level - always for the betterment of IPC. The Board looks forward to the contribution that others who take their place will make in the coming years.

To all Board Members who have given generously of their time throughout 2019 I thank you. Ignatius Park is fortunate to have a Board that uses its very best endeavours to make a difference. Being a purely advisory Board does, at times, bring its own challenges but at each turn Board Members continue to seek to make a meaningful difference and contribute positively for the betterment of IPC. CONCLUSION 2019 has been a year of achievements for IPC: a) 50 Year Celebrations; b) sporting successes (eg. Rugby League, Basketball, Rowing and Cricket to name a few); c) cultural successes (eg. Debating and College Production to name a few); and – we hope; d) strong OP results for our 2019 graduating seniors; as well as e) jobs and employment for each of our VET students.

Time will tell over the final months of 2019 for these latter two matters.

Over and above these achievements are the abiding bonds of brotherhood being nurtured and developed by all at IPC amongst our sons. Enabling our sons to leave IPC’s gates with a sense of belonging and confidence, ready to make their contribution to the world in whichever way they so choose remains the ultimate goal towards which the Board will continue to strive by working closely with Shaun and the College Leadership Team.

Peter Duffy | Board Chair

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Mr Shaun Clarke (Principal) with School Captain, Thomas Harte (left) and James Oh (right)

“Remember to celebrate milestones, as you prepare for the road ahead.”

- Nelson Mandela

In 2019. we have had the opportunity to embrace and celebrate our 50 year milestone as a community. Our 50th Anniversary gifts us with the clarity that rises from the past, and reminds us of the power of our tradition as we move towards what is an exciting future for Ignatius Park College.

Earlier this year, I received an email from Br. Tony White, who was Principal of Ignatius Park College from 1974 – 1979 and then later in 1989 – 1994. He stated: In recalling the history of Ignatius Park College, I hope the efforts of the Christian Brothers Old Boys Association, are never forgotten. They are the real Founders of the College when they determined to purchase some land (well out of town) as playing fields for Our Lady of the Mount.

I was present in 1961 when their President handed over the ‘Title Deeds’ to the Provincial (Br Healy) at a ceremony in the Brothers’ residence in Hale Street. For

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many years after, the Christian Brothers Old Boy Association continued raising funds, through car raffles and Melbourne Cup Calcuttas, until the land was paid for.

In our 50th year of education at Ignatius Park, we are gifted with a moment in time to stop, reflect and remember that we are 'standing on the shoulders' of those that came before us. Those who had vision, determination and the courage to make Ignatius Park College a reality today.

Tradition has a critical part to play in the culture of our school. A tradition that has been passed on through the families and students of the 8,500 boys graduating over the past 50 years from Ignatius Park College. To graduate as an 'Iggy Boy' is a legacy that is gifted to each of you, from your community and becomes part of your DNA, your identity. You are and always will be sons of Ignatius Park College and part of its extended family, a brotherhood that extends during your schooling.

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Senior Leaders with the new blazers

We have much to celebrate and be grateful for as Ignatius Park College is an educational community that is highly respected both nationally and internationally. It is an educational community that has always prided itself in excellence, whether this be in its sporting pursuits, its outreach within the community or learning and school life. As a College, it has always embraced the unique gift of each individual and extended within its community an inclusive welcome to all. It is a place over the last fifty years where deep friendships and a brotherhood has been born, a place of belonging, connection and identity. A place that remains dynamic, open to change, responding clearly to the educational needs of its young men and the world in which they live, learn and grow.

As a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, we have something unique here in Townsville, a tradition that no other school can replicate.

As we move beyond our 50th year, our challenge is to continue to build upon our rich culture and what it means to be part of the brotherhood. A brotherhood that calls us to live the Edmund Rice spirit, to strive for excellence and to be passionate in all that we do. Like the symbol of the phoenix that is reborn to new life, my prayer is that our 50th milestone affirms for us where we have come from and reminds us never to forget what a privilege it is to attend this College. As those that came before us, we are now the custodians of this educational community and it becomes our responsibility to shape the future of Ignatius Park, holding on to its rich tradition and birthing a new era of excellence, creativity and innovation in education.

Such a commitment to continuous improvement in educational excellence does not just happen, it is planned. Hence in this year of our celebration, it is most fitting that, in deeply knowing who we are and what we stand for, we vision our future.

Hence, in 2019, we have launched our Strategic Plan 2019 – 2021, entitled Moving Beyond Horizons.

This plan looks to the future, while at the same time acknowledging our rich history and tradition.

While the future presents many uncertainties and challenges, the values of our great College retain

their relevance. Values embodied in our EREA Touchstones that engage the heart, mind and souls of our students to be a liberating response to the world, bringing justice and peace through their leadership and stewardship of the earth.

Moving Beyond Horizons sets a new direction for Ignatius Park College. It considers the ongoing changes within the College relating to the commencement of ATAR and the further development of 21st Century curriculum design and pedagogy that embraces neurodiversity and promotes success for all learners.

We are living in very different times and the needs of our students and the world they will enter has changed dramatically. Our Strategic Plan responds to this complexity and has drawn upon the collective wisdom, both within our community and beyond. It is a document that has been developed through research into trends in education: feedback from the College community; visits to other EREA schools across Australia; and a stringent analysis of changes and developments in education across the world. We are, through this document, shaping a new and exciting future for Ignatius Park College and positioning ourselves to achieve local, national and international excellence in boys’ education.

Developing the skills and capabilities of our young men remains our core focus. Our Strategic Plan calls us to foster and maintain a tradition of preparing students not only for todays’ world, but that of the future. Young men who authentically live our EREA Touchstones and the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice.

Recently in a book I read entitled Learner-Centred Innovation it stated: What we do in school, and what students learn, only means something if students continue to love learning, remain curious, strive for something better and ultimately find their place in the world…The future is created through the honest and open reflections of our past, but if we want something better for the future, we have to create it.

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Principal’s Message In creating a vision for the future we need to consider our students as global citizens – developing their knowledge and ability to engage purposefully in interfaith and intercultural dialogue, to work with a sensitivity and awareness on a global stage, for justice and peace within our world. In attending Ignatius Park College, you are part of the EREA family, a global family and, with this, comes incredible opportunities for our sons, as they authentically develop their place in the world as global citizens, stewards of our earth, and leaders of tomorrow.

Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of growing within tomorrows leaders, not only a global awareness and intercultural dialogue, but also that of interfaith dialogue. He states: Everywhere, every day, at any given moment, we can point to an example that makes it tragically clear that we must make room at the intercultural and global citizenship education table for interfaith discussions.

As a response to this call and in preparing our students as global citizens and faith leaders of tomorrow, Ignatius Park College has developed an action plan of global intent entitled Global Connections through Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders, that strategically places us as a Lead School in a worldwide movement within the EREA known as Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB), an international network of Catholic schools educating young people from many different faiths and cultural backgrounds, providing authentic educational opportunity for our boys to develop the essential knowledge and skills to engage in the learning opportunities, both at a state, national and international level, that allow the development of intercultural and interfaith understandings.

In its infancy, we have already created the following outcomes through the development of our Global Connections through EREBB action plan: • A student exchange program with St Edmund’s College Ipswich.

• Partnering of every House with an Edmund Rice school internationally.

• International teacher exchange – with Mr Ignacio Marchesano from Stella Maris College, Uruguay who taught at our College in Term 3.

Our involvement as a lead school allows us to connect with over 20 countries and almost

Cheque from St Edmund's College for flood relief

200,000 students in Edmund Rice schools.

Ignatius Park College is committed to connecting and collaborating globally and view this approach as essential for a 21st century education.

The Global Education Framework – Australia reinforces the importance of a global education for 21st Century learners, stating: Global education promotes openmindedness leading to new thinking about the world and a predisposition to take action for change. Students learn to take responsibility for their actions, respect and value diversity and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.

As member of the Edmund Rice family we strongly align with this statement and that of the United Nations which states; All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

As we continue to challenge and develop excellence in 21st Century curriculum design and pedagogy, we are also drawn to a space in time to reflect upon our learning environments at Ignatius Park. Environments that have loyally served us in the past but provide us with both challenge and an opportunity in the future, to rethink education within our community, to innovate, to create learning environment that promote and multiple modes of student learning. These are supporting both individual and group work, providing space for presentation and exploration, promoting interaction and fostering both formal and informal learning.

These physical spaces allow us to provide more opportunities for meaningful learning, whether students are working collaboratively to solve problems, creating and innovating through project-based learning or networking with peers using social networking tools to gather and share data on global issues. This is the future and our call to meet the needs of our 21st Century learners.

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As important is our master building plan for the future of Ignatius Park College, nothing is more important than our teachers and support staff. Put

simple ‘teachers and our support staff change lives’ and the catalyst for that change is realised through the relationship.

Brother Phillip Pinto stated: The difference between a stranger and a friend is in the sharing of story, sharing of moments, as it is in the story, in the moment, that we find the connection and it is in the connection, fostered through compassion and respect that the relationship is built.

What was powerfully evident in my first weeks at Ignatius Park College was the positive culture and the depth of relationship that existed between the staff and our boys. I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our boys and each and every member of staff for their significant contribution to the life at the College. I especially wish to thank all our departing staff members, who have individually blessed this community with their love of teaching, willingness to give of themselves, in relationship with the community and finally, your unwavering loyalty to Ignatius Park College.

As staffing for 2020 is yet to be finalised, I will not name you individually, but on behalf of our community I wish you every blessing in your future career and feel blessed our paths have crossed and together we have journeyed.

It would, however, be remiss of me at this time not to acknowledge, on behalf of the Ignatius Park Community, five of our long serving staff members who have or will depart in 2019: Mrs Jean Pugh, who was the Principal’s PA and retired after 27 years of exemplary services to the College. Her loyalty to the College was extraordinary, as was her knowledge of our history and those who were members of our community.

Jean knew each boy past and present, she knew their story and their families. She was sincerely a gift to us all and we wish her every blessing in her retirement.

Mr Michael Lazzaroni retired this year after 33 years’ service to the College. He was an absolute gentleman and one of the humblest yet extraordinary talented teachers who touched many lives in his time at IPC. We will miss his presence but wish him every blessing in his retirement.

Mr Geoff Brown is our Property and Services Manager who has been on the staff for some 17 years. His commitment to the College is immeasurable and his dedication to the maintenance and improvement of the College facilities.

Mrs Janet Anderson is retiring after 23 years at the College.

She has repaired, patched and supported thousands of boys in our sick bay. We will miss her care and compassion for all our students is appreciated.

Br Jon Hansen who retired this year after celebrating 50 years as a Christian Brother. In Br. Jon’s decision to retire we will realise for the first time as a College community, the absence of a Christian Brother on staff. We do hope, however, that Jon will continue to bless us with his presence within community from time to time. Br Hansen authentically lives the Edmund Rice spirit and his contribution to education at Ignatius Park has been significant and we wish for him God's blessing as he commences a new chapter within his life.

Mr Mark West is retiring this year after 20 years of service at the College. Mark has been an iconic member of the manual arts team with his wonderful wisdom and knowledge of this area. We thank Mark for his dedication and commitment to the College over the many years.

I thank God for the gift and passion of our 160 talented teachers and support staff members, who served our College in 2019.

In an address on Education in 2007 the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown stated: I make no apology for wanting every child to read, write and add up. But education has always been more than exams, more than the basics, vital as they are.

To educate is to form character, to shape values and to liberate the imagination.

It is to pass human wisdom, knowledge ingenuity from one generation to the next.

It is a duty and a calling. As Plutarch said, the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. Not just because education is a matter of national prosperity, although it certainly is that. It is because education is the greatest liberator mankind has ever known, the greatest force for social progress. And that is why it is my passion.

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School Captain, Thomas Harte (right) and Vice-Captain, James Oh (left)

2020 brings many challenges with the commencement of Year 12 ATAR and external exams, using data and ongoing professional development to raise academic standards and implementation of our new strategic plan.

Next year the College will commence a new building project with the construction of a new Learning Resource Centre that will replace the Library. This will be the largest building project since the building of the St. John Fisher Building and has been designed as an innovative learning space that promotes 21st century learning. It will have meeting rooms, study booths, learning spaces, media rooms and an amphitheatre. The new Learning Resource Centre will be located where the Brothers' House is currently located and will have a large outside deck where students can study under the shade of the rainforest.

At the heart of our community are our boys. I give thanks each day for their presence, the gifts they bring and the challenge they present, for us to remain restless, continuing to strive for excellence in education. You are the heartbeat and soul of this College, it is you who gives it life and, even on the days that are more difficult, it is still you who sustains us all. It is important that you understand that every adult in this room tonight, so deeply believes in you and what you can achieve. You are our future and the world is so blessed to receive you as the leaders of tomorrow, the custodians of our world. The world so deeply needs you and your sense of brotherhood. Never forget that within the word 'brother' is the word 'other' and always remember to be there for each other as well as to the stranger in need. Reach out and give of yourself, as this is what it truly means to be an Iggy boy.

To our 2019 College Captain, Thomas Harte, you have been an outstanding leader of quiet integrity, confidence and faith. You are passionate about Ignatius Park and have, through your leadership, significantly contributed to nurturing a positive culture for learning and school life. We have been blessed with an outstanding leadership

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team comprisised of James Oh, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Joshua Pether, Rueben Roberts and Harvey Smith. I thank them for their support, innovation and vision throughout the year and, of course, attending the lunchtime meetings for a free feed.

To the current Year 12 students, our newest ‘Old Boys’ I draw on this quote as a point of inspiration as your journey from the gates of Ignatius Park.

Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.

You have been a gift to us and will be a gift to the world, enjoy the journey and wherever you go. Go with all your heart enacting the Touchstones and what it means to be a young man of Ignatius Park College.

To our families and carers who guide and support their sons on an educational journey, we can never thank you enough for entrusting your sons to us and entering into partnership with the College. It is with immense pride however, that we will stand alongside you and admire a job well done in the development of our impressive young men.

I also take this opportunity to thank the many members of the wider College community who share in the journey of these young men and the vision and mission of the College including: • Mr Peter Duffy for his insight and leadership and also the other members of the College Board. I would especially like to thank Mr Greg Leslie who completes seven years on the Board and Mrs Vicki James, who completes four years. Thank you both for your dedication and commitment to the governance of the College.

• The College Leadership Team comprising of Mr Brendan Stewart, Mr John Doolan, Mrs Allison Elcoate, Mrs Marg Hodgson, Mrs Johanna Smith and Mr Paul Fanning, who have been my colleagues, friends and indomitable support. This has been an incredibly demanding year for us and

I am deeply indebted to the team for your support, encouragement and generosity of spirit. Also, Mrs Kirrilee Browning who ensures I am organised and works tirelessly in her role.

• College Chaplain Fr Rod Ward, who celebrates our Masses and supports our 1st XIII team for medical support.

• Mrs Bernadine Symss, president of the Parent and Friends and Mr Aaron Greech, president of the Friends of Rowing for your dedication in organising community events and raising money. We also thank our large number of parent and community volunteers who give generously of their time and energy in our Toastroom, tuck shop, committees and co-curricular activities - your support is invaluable and encapsulates the ethos of Edmund Rice.

• Thank you to all the staff who have coached and managed co-curricular teams in the school and North Queensland teams. Your commitment and dedication allow us to be a competitive school in the local and state competitions.

• Finally, thank you to the Community Team, headed

by Mrs Marg Hodgson, who have co-ordinated most of the 50 year events this year.

Our 50th Year has been a wonderful celebration of our history, student achievement and human endeavor.

In closing I wish to draw upon the experience of five students, two staff and parents who this year walked the Kokoda Trail for over a week in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, reliving the experience of a small band of young Australians soldiers who, in 1942,

overcame seemly insurmountable odds to walk the trail. At the end of the trail as a point of reflection is the following message upon a plague. A message I believe can speak to our past and inspires our future.

To Those Who Have Given Us Courage This journey brave and difficult, What inspired us to start?

Family History?

Significant mystery?

Or while we still have heart?

What inspires us to continue?

Where angels dare to tread – Stepping through pages of history?

Reliving memories shed?

For when we returned This message we learned Move forward but remember the past.

I would like to thank all members of our College community who have made our 50th year a wonderful milestone in the history of Iggy Park. May we continue to work collectively together so that our students can chase their dreams and live the Gospel values in their lives. Blessed Edmund Rice reminds us of the enormity of the mission to educate the minds and hearts of our students, when he says: Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.

Shaun Clarke | Principal

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Happy Birthday Ignatius Park College!

Blessing of the 50 year Time Capsule

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Deputy Principal The new year started a new role description for myself. My role adjusted this year in line with the advent of a restructure in the College Leadership Team, and with a renewed emphasis on compliance and policy in Edmund Rice Education Australia. A significant part of my time in 2019 was also taken with staff development and ensuring our teaching staff always teach to the best of their ability and to provide teachers with the opportunity to reflect on their practice.

CompliSpace and Risk This year, the College introduced CompliSpace, our online database used to record training, update policy and manage risk at Ignatius Park College. It is also used by many other schools and businesses across Australia. We have input all teaching and support staff into this system and rolled out training. This training included updates on Complaints, Privacy, Anaphylaxsis, Codes of Conduct and Student Duty of Care. We did have the normal teething problems with signing in and allocating courses, but overall the vast majority of staff have been able to access the system and access the assigned training where appropriate.

Staff Formation As part of the newly developed FIRE program (Formation and Induction for the Recently Employed), a series of meetings was conducted in order develop a long-term concept around teachers reflecting on practice. At these meetings, concepts such as behaviour management, curriculum, reporting, student surveys and probation were discussed and undertaken at the College. Staff new to the school participated in these sessions in a genuine attempt to inform staff in the traditions and culture of Edmund Rice Education Australia.

One powerful strategy used as part of these sessions was student surveys undertaken in class lessons.

These surveys on teacher classroom practice gave students a voice at the College and, once again, allowed teaching staff to reflect on their teaching.

This data and information was fed through to the relevant teaching staff and discussed with the Principal.

Walkthroughs This year, I undertook a regular set of classroom walkthroughs. This is not a new strategy, however, it was a great way for this role to have more presence in the College, and a further way to support our staff. I really enjoyed these walkthroughs and was impressed by the way that staff and students took this on board, and I appreciate the support of my colleagues in bringing this work to life in the classroom.

Professional Renewal Leave At the start of Term 3, I was approved to have a

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period of Professional Renewal Leave (PRL) through EREA. I feel very fortunate to be given this opportunity, and I feel that it has given me 'another language' to work on with staff and students. I studied two subjects at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) on the topic of the New Evangelisation.

The program taught me about the Catholic Church’s recent movement towards re-energising the Church and its followers. In recent years, the Church has made an effort to re-engage young people in spreading the good word of the Church and its teachings. I am hoping bring some of these understandings into my practice with staff and students in 2020. I visited London and Assisi in my study time (see pictures below).

Staffing With Townsville struggling with the floods at the start of 2019, financially the town went through a tough time this year. There is no doubt that this had an impact on the College in terms of movement of families and staff. I want to thank our families who were patient with teacher changes this year, especially in the Mathematics and Science Faculties. I want to reassure parents and carers that one of our main priorities is to attract the best staff and keep them for a period of time as your son works through the College. As a College, we understand that it is difficult for your son if teachers choose to leave town with their families or leave to another school in North Queensland. The work to maintain a solid, experienced staff group has already begun in preparation for 2020.

And finally…

I would like to thank the Leadership Team, Middle Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff with whom I have worked this year. Most importantly, I want to thank Allison Elcoate, Shane Dove, Kim Rogers, Kayleen Foster, Julie Owen and Sean Stringini. I am constantly inspired by their dedication to their roles - their continued commitment to the College community is an inspiration to myself and my work. A sincere thank you this year for your sense of humour. We needed it at times this year!

I wish all students, families and friends of the College a happy and holy festive season and I look forward to working with you again next year.

Brendan Stewart | Deputy Principal

Overlooking Assisi – part of my PRL leave

Ignatius Park College is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition. The purpose of a Catholic school is to be for the person and of the person, and the climate should allow community members to feel included, valued and that each individual can experience right-relationships.

EREA has expressed its identity and understanding of the charism for the education of young Australians by identifying Four Touchstones contained within The Charter. These four Touchstones are lived at Ignatius Park College.

The intent of the application of these Touchstones is critical to ensure the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice is lived at Ignatius Park College.

Johanna Smith | Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission

Ordination of Old Boy, Emene Kelemete

Religious Education in action

Liberating Education

Inclusive Community

Ignatius Park College exposes young people to quality teaching and learning experiences and encourages critical engagement with global issues so young people can contribute positively to the world. It demonstrates that the liberation of the person is tied to the liberation of others. As Ignatius Park College is an Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders lead school, this will open our students to relationships with other Edmund Rice People, throughout Australia and the world.

Gospel Spirituality All people at Ignatius Park College are invited to the story of Jesus and encouraged to live Jesus’ message of compassion, justice and peace. At Ignatius Park College we engage students and staff in a meaningful relationship with their own spirituality through the vehicle of liturgies and retreats, faith-in-action opportunities and in their pastoral relationships.

Ignatius Park College challenges community members to be accepting and welcoming, to foster right-relationships within the College and beyond the College as well as into the local and global community.

Our pastoral system is a good example of our lived practice of this Touchstone.

Justice and Solidarity Grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection, Ignatius Park College is committed to justice and peace for all, including a focus on stewardship of creation. The faithin-action aspect of the College allows students and staff to engage with ‘the other’, to actively challenge oppression through social systems and encourages advocacy for a better world.

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Deputy Principal - Community and Staff Development At Ignatius Park College we endeavour to nurture and celebrate our history and traditions. This has been very evident this year in celebrating our 50 year anniversary.

Firstly, we redesigned our Crest to incorporate the historical banner of the College thus the Phoenix and flames form the background to our modern Crest.

We then planned and executed a range of events that brought our history to the modern day. No celebration of our history could have been complete without a Fete, Blue and White Ball and Anniversary Mass.

The Oktoberfest was also a great occasion for all the Old Boys to get together to reminisce about their years at the College and tour the campus to inspect the changes and our development.

Bishop Tim Harris also buried a Time Capsule to be opened again in 50 years and blessed a Celtic Cross donated by the Year 12 cohort. The 50 year photo of all students and staff also forms a lasting memory of our anniversary year as does the Stories for 50 Years, a booklet distributed throughout Townsville, tracing our history. We were also blessed to receive a Papal Blessing to mark our Anniversary which now hangs proudly in our foyer.

Our Parents and Friends Association also grew this year under the stewardship of Mrs Bernardine Symss, as President, Mr Jeff Adams, as Treasurer and Committee Members – Carmelina Brunetto, Damien Farrington, Craig Hart, Natasha Hart, Dayana Hartwell and Cushla Morris. I am grateful for their presence and contribution to our community.

Our office is also responsible for communication and College branding. The Newsletter, social media, website, and media stories all contribute to the positive perception of the public.

Key events such as Awards Night and Graduation also fall within my portfolio and these celebrations always highlight the amazing contribution that we all make to the community that is Ignatius Park College. Our students are provided with so

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many opportunities with regard to their learning and experiences, both within and outside the classroom. This is due to our staff, volunteers and parents working together to facilitate a holistic education. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of our dedicated teaching and support staff as well as the many volunteers who enrich our community by their presence. The professional care and concern that they demonstrate to enhance the well-being of our students is simply awe inspiring. As a College, we have invested in the professional development of our staff to enhance the skills and knowledge of this amazing and valued team. I would also like to acknowledge the support and assistance that we receive from parents and families – we value that support as your partner in the education of your sons.

As you read through these pages, I am certain that the amazing spirit within our community is reflected in the many and varied activities that our students embrace. In the years ahead, when you pick up this Yearbook to reminisce and recount the stories of the past 12 months, I know that you will derive great enjoyment, fond memories and satisfaction in knowing that you have been an essential part of what has been an extraordinary year in the history of our College.

Marg Hodgson | Deputy Principal Community and Staff Development

Change makes us confront the great unknown.

It introduces different things into our lives.

Different places. Different ideas. Different people.

It’s all hard to accept at time, and change can often be a little scary. But there’s one fact that I’ve learned… it’s that nothing has ever grown without changing.

(Bob Riley, Governor for Alabama, who proposed an Ethics Overhaul on Federal Corruption.)

This year has been one filled with change, whether good or bad, we are yet to see. However, I am certain, that in the words of Bob Riley, “…nothing has ever grown without changing.”. The biggest influence on change this year has the been the introduction of the new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system which incorporates an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) in place of the previous Overall Position (OP). This has had far-reaching implications across the College, re-imagining our curriculum, pedagogy and operations. I am proud to say that we have been preparing for this change for a significant amount of time now. We have invested a considerable amount of time and money into staff training and we can assure that our teaching staff are welltrained in their new Subjects. Ignatius Park College has been an early adopter and leader of change throughout this process. We have a number of Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) endorsers and confirmers on staff, which has resulted in all of our assessment returning with a tick of approval. As a College, we stand to be very competitive within this new system, whilst helping our young men to achieve their future goals and dreams.

One of our many successes this year has been our Year 10 Transition Curriculum, which included the SET planning and Careers Days. In 2018, as we began to transitioned our Year 11 men and families into the new QCE system, we noticed that with some minor tweaks to our Year 10 Curriculum we could better equip our students to handle the change from the Australian Curriculum in the junior years, into the QCE, VET and ATAR of the senior years. We modified the structure of the Year 10 programs and utilised the new subject names from the senior years to help our students and their families to

make a more informed decision concerning subjects as they move into Year 11. The SET Planning and Career days offered an opportunity for students to hear from post-schooling options, e.g. Defence, James Cook University and Central Queensland University, to help them navigate the plethora of options available to them. The SET plan interviews that followed these days are an invaluable time for students, their families and the school to meet together to look senior pathways and post-schooling options. These plans help us to shape and tailor our subject offerings to the needs of our young men.

After great success in Years 11 and 12, this year we have trialled including one lesson for cycle of Academic Mentoring from Years 7 to 9. In the junior years, there has been a strong focus on study skills and understanding the cognitive verbs that permeate our new QCE system. A solid understanding of these verbs and what they are instructing our students to do is instrumental to their success whether they elect to study ATAR or VET in their senior years of schooling. We have found the majority of the boys have responded to this program and there has been an increase in student performance across the year as a result. In light of this, the Academic Mentoring program will continue to run next year.

Looking back on the year, I believe that it is apt that the Ignatius Park College mascot is a phoenix.

A creature re-born time and time again from the ashes of its predecessor. It emerges clean, unscathed and often stronger than before. With this imagery in mind, I warmly look forward to 2020 and our first new QCE and ATAR students completing their final year.

Allison Elcoate | Deputy Principal Operations and Data Analysis

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Deputy Principal - Pastoral This year has been a time of great change at the College in how pastoral care is administered and delivered within the school. Craig Brown, previously the Dean of Middle School, has moved into a new role as Dean of Well-Being. In addition, Gian Guerra has moved from Year 12 Coordinator to another new role as Cultural Coordinator. In terms of our programs, there has been a major expansion with a weekly pastoral care lesson being inserted in the timetable.

It has been a major part of Craig’s new role to plan and coordinate this project and the rest of the staff are grateful for his diligence and creativity in putting the program together. The program has enabled a range of activities and skill development that didn’t exist previously in the school. As we move towards 2020, the Pastoral Team is looking at additional areas that can be included in the program. Gian, in his role, has worked particularly closely with Craig to ensure a range of supporting activities to complement this program. I would like to thank them both for their efforts this year.

In addition to these changes, there has also been a shuffling within the team in other roles. While I stood in for Brendan Stewart in Term 3, John Deer held the pastoral role. Sandra Hughes filled in for John in turn. I would like to thank them both for

the energy and care they brought to the team. The big change was Mark Moxon, who after many hard working years in the role of head of Carew House, stepped back from the role in 2019.

Mark has been a driving force with the College in this role over many years and his dedication and passion for the pastoral role will be sorely missed. I would like to thank Paul Bruce for taking on the responsibility of leading Carew for much of the year. It has been good to have his experience as part of the team.

Finally, I would like to thank the rest of the team for their ongoing efforts and commitment. I often say that things are not getting easier in this area but it certainly makes it possible with the support of such a capable team.

John Doolan | Deputy Principal - Pastoral

ANZAC Day Liturgy

Edmund Rice Day

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Principal Mr S Clarke BA, Dip Ed. Rtc Deputy Principal Mr B Stewart

MEd, BEd, BBus (Acc)

Deputy Principal – Identity and Mission Mrs J Smith MEd Leadership, BAppSc (HMS-Ed) Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr J Doolan MEd Leadership, MBA, BEd, Cert. of Catholic Education Deputy Principal – Operations and Data Analysis Mrs A Elcoate MEd Leadership and Religious Education, BEd (Primary/Secondary) Deputy Principal – Community and Staff Development Mrs Marg Hodgson MEd Leadership, BA; Grad Dip Ed; Grad Dip Arts (Lib and Info Sci.) Business Manager Mr P Fanning CA, BCom School Chaplain Father Rod Ward MB, BS (Qld), FAMA, BTheol (BCT), Grad Dip Min (BCT) Pastoral (House) Leaders Baillie House Mrs J Roberts, M Ed, B Ed, G Dip Management, G Cert Ed Leadership, Cert IV Training and Assessment and Assessment, GCertEd Leadership Carew House Mr P Bruce, BInfTech, BEd, Cert IV Training and Assessment Nolan House Mr M Mitchell, BEXSc, BTeachSE Putney House Mr J Fuller, BEc, BEd Reid House Mr C Rigano, BEd, BInfTech Rice House Mr M Groves, BEd (Human Movement) Treacy House Mr J Deer, BEd Faculty Leaders English Mrs A Tarttelin, BEd, MEd Leadership Health and Physical Education Mr M Johnson, BEd, MSp Coach, MBus (Sports Management), MEXSc (Strength and Conditioning) Hospitality Mrs J Head, BEd Technologies, Cert II Hospitality. Kitchen Operations, Cert II Hospitality Food and Beverage. Cert IV Training and Assessment Humanities Mr T Lindeberg, BEd Information and Communication Technology Mr B Denny, BEd Industrial Technology and Design/Graphics Mr L Farren, BEd, Diploma of Teaching TAFE, Diploma Management, Certificate IV Training and Assessment, Certificate in App Science (CAD), Certificate in Boilermaking Mathematics Ms K Pearson (Terms 1 and 2)

Mr M Burnett, BEd (Sec) (Terms 3 and 4) Religious Education Mr M Holmes, MEd Leadership, GCert Theology, BEd Sec (Human Movement) Science Mrs A Deer, BBiomed Sc, BEd The Arts Ms K Tillack, BEd (Sec) Program Leaders Head of Sport Mr J Alloway, MEd, BHMS (Ed) Indigenous and Multi-Cultural Co-ordinator Mr A Kirkpatrick, BEd Learning Enrichment Mrs Nadine Burnett, BA Ed (Sec) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Mr G Rossiter, MEd - Leadership, GDip Teach, B App Sci - Physics Year 12 Co-ordinator Mr Gian Guerra, BEd Teacher-in-Charge Languages Ms R Irvine, Mr S Fukuda, MBA (Fin Mgt), GDipAcc, BEd, BIntSt (Int Bus), DipIntSt (Int Bus) (Term 1 - 3)

Identity and Mission Co-ordinator (Faith in Service) Identity and Mission Co-ordinator (Liturgies and Retreats) Identity and Mission Co-ordinator (Liberating Education) Dean of Teaching and Learning

Mr P McMahon, BA, GDipEd, GCertEd Leadership

Ms B Barbagallo, BA, BEd, GCertEd Leadership

Mr G Christ, BEd Mr S Dove, BEd (Sec), BA (Hons), Dip Vocational Education and Training, Dip. Training Design and Development

Dean of Student Well Being Mr C Brown, BEd, Cert in Business Studies Learning Resource Co-ordinator Mrs P Timbs, BEd Instrumental Music Co-ordinator Mr D Roberts, B Mus, GDipEd Academic Staff Mr W Ahern, MEd Leadership, BEd Mr S Anderson (Term 3), BSocSc (Geography, Industrial Psychology), PGCertEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) Ms B Barbagallo, BA, BEd Mr J Collier, BEd (Sec), Cert III in CAD Drawing Mrs S Conn, BAppSc, GDipEd, GCertEd and Leadership Mr G Cook, BEd Mr S Cribb, BEd Mr P Dembowski, B/Learning Management (Sec VET), Dip Training and Assessment Systems, Cert IV TAE Vocational Trainer, Cert IV Career Development, Cert III Fitter and Turner Mr B Deneen, BVisual Art, BEd Mr S Di Giacomo, BEd (Sec), Grad Cert DataSc M L Dunne, BEd Mr M Eldridge (Term 1), GDip of Learning and Teaching, GCertSc, BEng (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Mr D Elliot, BEd, B App Sc (HMS), M App Sc Mr B Geaney, Dip T, Cert IV Training and Assessment Ms K Gervasoni (Term 3), MEd, BMathSc, BEd Ms T Gibson, MEd and Leadership, GDip TechEd, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment, Dip Cookery, Dip Project Management Ms K Guazzo, BEd, BJ Mrs S Hanran, BEd Br J Hansen cfc, Dip T Mr B Hawke, BEd Mrs F Hislop, BEd (Sec), Cert III in Community Services, Cert II in Business Administration Mr A Hodgson, BVisual Arts, Bed Mr L Hogan, BEd Mr G Hughes, B App Sc (HMS), GDipEd Mrs S Hughes, BEd (Sec) Mr F Iemma, Dip T, BEd Mr J Jackson, Bed (Term 4) Mrs N Johnson, BEd, BEXSc, MEXSc (SandC), GCert Sc (Senior Mathematics), Cert IV TAE, Cert IV Fitness.

Mr A Keane, BEd (Hons) Mrs M Kenyon, B. App. Sc., GDipEd, DipCounselling Mr M Laguna, BEd Mr S Lansley, BEd (Sec) Mr M Lazzaroni, Dip T Dr R Lloyd, PhD (History), BEd (Sec), BA (Hons) (Terms 2-4)) Ms A Loechel, B Biomed Sc, BEd Mr B Logan, BEd, Dip T (PE) Mr T Lucas, BAppSc, GDipEd, Dip Bus, Dip Mgt Mr M Lunn, Dip T, Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert I Construction, Cert III Motor Cycle and Similar Machines Mr P Marano, BEd (Secondary Vocational), Cert III Engineering Tradesperson, Cert IV Training and Assessment Ms A Marolla, (Term 1 and 2), DipSecEd, BBioSc (Hons) Ms M Martinez, BBus, BJ and GDipEd (Sec) Ms M McClure, MEd, BEd, GCertPSM and Cert IV in Training and Assessment Ms I McLaughlin, GDipEd (Senior), BCrInd

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Staff Directory 2019 Ms B McLean, GDipSecEd, BSc, LLB Ms S Meyer-Seri, BA (Photography), Cert Irish Literature, Culture, Politics and Economics, MA Art Ed, Cert in Art Ed, Diploma Hospitality (Sem 1) Mr M Moxon, BMgt, BEd Ms M Oakley-Cogan, BTeach/Arts, Dip Music Industry Mrs S O’Melia, BEd, Cert IV Teaching English to Students of Other Languages, Dip Edu Supp Mr K Parker, BEd (Sec), BArt (English, Ancient/Modern History) Mr J Pearce, GDipEd, BA, BSc, Cert in Journalism Mr A Pollock, BEd, GDipPsychology Mr C Quabba, BEd Sec (Human Movement), Cert IV Training and Assessment Mr D Roberts Mr S Robertson, BJ, Grad BEd Mrs A Rossi, BEd Mr M Rowan, BEd (Human Movement) Ms S Seaden, GDipEd (Secondary), BA, Dip Science Mrs L Shucksmith, BBus, GDipEd Mr K Spencer, BSc, BEd Mr D Spina, GDipEd (Secondary), B Pharmacy Miss A Stacey (Term 3), GDip Teaching, MVet, BAppSc (Animal Management and Welfare) Ms G Stayte, BEd Miss M Taylor, BEd Mr C Thiele, BEd, Cert IV Training and Assessment Mr M Thiele, BEd, BMus Mr D Thompson, B New Media Arts, GDipEd (Secondary) Mrs H Toerien, B Sc (Human Movement Science and Physiology), Hon. BSc (Human Movement Science: Biokinetics), PGCE(Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) Mr R Torrington, PGCE/QTA (UK) Sec Teaching – Design and Technology, PgD – Offshore Engineering, BSc (Hons) – Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mr F Vaughan (Terms 1-3), BSc, Masters Innovations Systems Mrs C Ventic, BSED, GradCertRelEd Mr M West, BEd, Dip T Mr B Williams BEd (Human Movement) Outdoor Education Consultant Mr S Coleman, Dip T, Cert IV Outdoor Recreation Student Counsellors Mrs M Parsons, BA, BSW (Hons), Grad Cert Mental Health (Children and Youth), MAASW Mrs D Charge, BPsych, Assoc MAPS IT Manager Mr C Lauren, Graduate Electronic Engineering (Sweden) Property and Services Manager Mr G Brown, Cert IV OHandS Promotions and Marketing Consultant Mrs M Simmons Administrative Staff Mrs J Pugh, Executive Assistant to the Principal, Cert IV Business Administration (Term 1 and 2) Mrs K Browning, Executive Assistant to the Principal – Term 3 and 4/CLT Assistant - Term 1 and 2, Cert III Office Administration, Cert IV Assessment and Workplace Training Mrs K Foster, CLT Assistant Mrs K Rogers, CLT Assistant, Cert IV Front Line Management Mrs M Fensom, CLT Assistant Mrs T Forman, CLT Assistant - Term 3 and 4 Ms S King, Assistant to DP Identity and Mission, Dip Local Government Administration, Cert IV Business Administration Mrs V Moloney, Office Reception Mrs J Owen, Assistant to Program Leader – VET/CLT Assistant Mrs J Anderson, Photocopy/Sickbay Mrs L Ryder, Student Reception Mrs L Moule, Uniform Shop, BEd (Arts), Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment, Cert II, III, IV in Business Admin, JP QLD Qualified Mrs D Skalecki – Faculty Leader Assistant, Cert III Business Administration Mrs K Steele, Publications, BA/BBus (Communications and Marketing) Finance Staff Mrs F Hall, Senior Finance Officer Mr M Holland, Assistant Accountant, BBus (Accounting and Finance) Mrs K Crespan, Finance Officer Mrs P Holland, Finance Reception

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IT Support Mr N Giemsa, IT Support, Diploma of IT (Networking), CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security + Mr M Scharfe, IT Support Mr I Wilson, IT Support, BEng-Computer Systems Engineering Library Staff Mrs L Fryer Mrs M Goddard, Cert III in Library and Information Services Ms K McMahon, Cert III in Library and Information Services, BA Mrs L Brown (Relief) School Officers Mr D Anau, Teacher Aide – Indigenous Support, Cert II in Education Support Mr T Booth – Techer Aide (Term 3) Mrs Verity Chapman-Mears, Teacher Aide – Industrial Arts (Terms 3 and 4) Mrs D Crespan, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, Cert III in Education Support – Learning Support Mr D Eldridge (Term 1 and 2) Miss T Foster, Teacher Aide (Term 4), BA (Hons) (Archaeology/ English) Ms J Gioffre, Assistant Laboratory Aide, Cert III in Lab Skills, Bsc (Marine Biology, Sheetmetal Working (DK Qual) Mrs A Gregory, Laboratory Assistant, Dip of Laboratory Technology, Cert IV Laboratory Techniques (Education), Cert III Laboratory Skills, Cert III Education Support – Science Laboratory Mrs N Groves, Teacher Aide Ms B Helander, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, Bachelor OCC THY – Learning Enrichment Mrs S Jackson, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, Cert III Learning Support – Learning Enrichment Mrs D Knowles, Teacher Aide - Learning Enrichment, Adv Dip Remedial Therapies Ms M Kolb, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment Mrs J Long, School Officer - Hospitality Ms L Mahoney, Defence School Mentor, Dip Teaching Commerce; Dip Government Mr T Mitchell, Teacher Aide - Learning Enrichment Mr T Nelliman-Adams – Journey2Jobs Mr D O’Connor, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, BA (English) Mr M Parker, Teacher Aide - Learning Enrichment Mrs S Pilcher, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, Cert III in Education Support, Cert IV in Telecommunications Mr O Power, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment and Indigenous Support, Dip of Youth Work Ms D Price, Teacher Aide - Hospitality and Art Mrs A Sciuto, Teacher Aide – Learning Enrichment, D Ed Supp Mr G Sim, Teacher Aide - Industrial Arts Mr J Spriggs, Teacher Aide – HPE/Indigenous Support Mr M Stark, Strength and Conditioning Coach Mr S Stringini, School Officer, BSc Mr H van Dorsselaer, Teacher Aide – Industrial Arts, Cert IV in Training and Assessment – Industrial Arts (Term 1 and 2) Mr S Woodford – Industrial Arts Maintenance Co-ordinator Mr D Hodgson, Trade Cert Welding Property and Services Staff Mr W Jervis Mr W Phelan Mr G Pecchair Mr O Power Mrs M Mitchell Ms A Di Legge Mrs W Greig Canteen Mrs K O’Connor (Convenor) Mrs C Beckham Mrs M Sheppard Mrs R Robertson Mrs J Sherwood Hall Co-ordinator Mr T Lennon Hall Canteen Manager Sue McCombes Breakfast Room Mrs K Allan

Staff 2019 FRONT ROW:

Marta Goddard, Janet Anderson, Kayleen Foster, Krystal Pearson, Shane Dove, Johanna Smith, John Deer, John Doolan, Shaun Clarke, Marg Hodgson, Paul Fanning, Craig Brown, Dannielle Charge, Marie Fensom, Anne Sciuto, Carmel Jarvis, Karen Crespan SECOND ROW: Drew Thompson, Tom Lennon, Kelly Gervasoni, Trisha Forman, Julie Sherwood, Rebecca Irvine, Bill Jervis, William Ahern, Danny Anau, Sophie Seaden, Georgia Stayte, Marilyn Parsons, Debbie Price, Nadine Burnett, Sally Conn, Carly Beckham, Brian Hawke THIRD ROW: Marie Oakley-Cogan, Kylie Tillack, Lisa Ryder, Wendy Greig, Frankie Vaughan, Debbie Butterworth, Leanne Mahoney, Kay O'Connor, Elaine Humphreys, Joanne Long, Grant Sim, Adriana Rossi, Stacey Seri, Catherine Ventic, Verity Mears, Alyssa Deer FOURTH ROW: Paul Bruce, Julie Owen, Jodie Roberts, Geoff Brown, Jerome Collier, Amanda Loechel, Kirrilee Browning, Larissa Moule, Amber Stacey, Marita Martinez, Annette Gregory, Kim Rogers, Roger Torrington, Andrew Keane, Bianca Barbagallo, Leonard Farren, Christopher Rigano FIFTH ROW: Piera Holland, Itti Wilson, Tristan Nelliman-Adams, John Alloway, Darren Spina, Greg Pecchiar, Mark Holmes, Matthew Burnett, Michael Lazzaroni, Stephen Robertson, Will Phelan, Oral Power, Gary Cook, Bruce Denny, Steven Lansley SIXTH ROW: Irene McLaughlin, Michelle Kenyon, Sandra Hughes, Katrina Guazzo, Sandy O'Melia, Patrick McMahon, Jye Spriggs, Michael Lunn, Mark Moxon, Natasha Johnson, Pudy Timbs, Vicki Moloney, Fiona Hall, Kaitlin McMahon SEVENTH ROW: Christian Quabba, Matthew Thiele, David Roberts, Keegan Parker, Paul Marano, Liam Dunne, Jonathon Pearce, Judy Head, Fleur Hislop, Kim Steele, Christopher Thiele, Matthew Mitchell, Greg Christ, Matthew Johnson, Gian Guerra, Keith Spencer EIGHTH ROW: Brian Geaney, Andrew Hodgson, John Fuller, Thomas Lucas, Simon Di Giacomo, Nick Giemsa, Dave Hodgson, Matthew Groves, Tim Lindeberg, Phillip Dembowski, Matthew Scharfe, Rohan Lloyd, Mark Laguna, Grant Rossiter, Matthew Holland ABSENT: Simon Anderson, Debra Crespan, Brett Deneen, Anna Di Legge, Allison Elcoate, Laura Fryer, Jane Gioffre, Nicole Groves, Br Jon Hansen, Leo Hogan, Gary Hughes, Sharon Jackson, Sheena King, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Donna Knowles, Monica Kolb, Chris Lauren, Mary McClure, Bernadette McLean, Margaret Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Daniel O'Connor, Michael Parker, Susan Pilcher, Rebecca Robertson, Matthew Rowan, Melissa Sheppard, Deborah Skalecki, Brendan Stewart, Sean Stringini, Mackenzie Taylor, Andrea Tarttelin, Fr Rod Ward, Mark West, Stephen Woodford

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CAREW CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Celebrating 50 Years in 2019 Ignatius Park College or, as it is known, “Iggy Park” has played an important thread in the history of Townsville. This was a special year at Ignatius Park College as we celebrated our 50th year.

The College opened on its current site in Aitkenvale in 1969, continuing the proud all-boys schooling traditions of Our Lady’s Mount, which was the first school opened by the Christian Brothers in the Townsville region in 1911. Over the past 50 years, over 8,000 students have graduated through the College. To be an ‘Iggy Boy’, is a legacy that rests itself on value-rich education, a reputation of brotherhood and looking after your mates.

This year, as a College, we acknowledge that we are ‘Standing on the Shoulders’ of others before us and our rich heritage which provides a steady foundation in equipping our students for the diverse and tumultuous landscape of the 21st Century. To commemorate our 50th year we have incorporated the symbol of the Phoenix that was used in association with the Crest when the College was originally established. The Phoenix represents Christ’s resurrection, as from ashes the Phoenix is reborn to new life.

Our rich heritage and traditions offer our community an education that allows students to

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dream the impossible and realise their incredible potential. Throughout the year there has been several events for our College community, both past and present, to enjoy. Events included the return of the Iggy Park Fete, a Blue and White Ball, an Anniversary Mass and Christian Brothers Lunch.

Thank you to our community for helping to acknowledge our rich tradition and renowned reputation in providing a safe, happy and values rich education for young men in Townsville.

Shaun Clarke | Principal

On 11 May, as part of our 50 year celebrations, the College held our 'Iggy Park Fete'. It has been over 20 years since Ignatius Park last held its annual Fete, which had always been a major event in the school calendar. In our 50th year, we wanted to relive the history and culture of the College and this significant event engaged all members of the College community and the wider Townsville community.

Thank you to all parents, students, staff, old boys and visitors who attended the Fete. The day was a wonderful success with over 5,000 people attending. The focus of the day wasn’t about fundraising, but instead was to provide a community event for people to come together; for Old Boys to reminisce on their time at the College; friends to gather and reconnect through their association with the College; and to celebrate the important role Ignatius Park College has had in

boys’ education over the past 50 years in Townsville.

The Fete was a wonderful celebration of our College and I would like to thank the many staff, students, parents and community members who set up stalls and displays. The Fete was a kaleidoscope of activities such as rides, bash a bomb, indoor drones, yo-yo fishing, music, cultural dancing and dunkthe-teacher, which proved to be a popular activity amongst the students. Under the direction of Jude Head (Faculty Leader – Hospitality), our Hospitality students ensured there was plenty of food for our many visitors. A sincere thank you to our organising committee of Madonna Simmons, Marg Hodgson, Kirrilee Browning and Kim Steele. Also, thank you to our community groups who assisted in the Fete; Queensland Police and Ambulance, Marque Sports Car Club, Alex Salvador for the Drum Circle and Bunnings for the donation of plants.

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Blue and White Ball On 22 June, the College held a glamorous dinner function as part of the 50 year celebrations.

Parents, staff and Old Boys attended the 50 Years Blue and White Ball.

The evening was expertly MC'ed by Glenn 'Minty' Mintern from Triple M, and a dad at the College.

Amazing entertainment was provided by Old Boy and National Comedian, Sean Choolburra and it was wonderful to welcome another Old Boy, Kelly Stone, as he presented a snippet from Jesus Christ Superstar.

An incredible auction with a donated prizes was

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held to help raise funds towards the College needs, seamlessly run by Auctioneer and Old Boy, Craig Curry.

After a beautiful meal by Essentially Fresh, it was time for dancing to the band Cranky Pants with Old Boy members.

It was a wonderful evening - an opportunity for members of our College community to come together to remember our heritage, to reminisce their own personal journey at Iggy Park and to give thanks to the men from Our Lady’s Mount, whose spirit is an important part of Ignatius Park College today.

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On 5 October, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Old Boys and past and present staff Oktoberfest Reunion was held. It was fitting that the Oktoberfest was our last celebration of our 50th year events. Ignatius Park College is the result of the vision, dedication and perseverance of the ‘Old Boys’ of Our Lady’s Mount who saw a need to purchase some land in 1961, on the outskirts of Townsville where Iggy Park stands today. In fact, in 1961 on the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Mount, Jo Griffin, President of the Old Boys Association at the time, rallied the Old Boys together to purchase some 18 acres of land that had been tobacco fields, and purchased this site for 14,000 pounds!

The deeds of the land were given to the Brothers and they decided to do fundraising. This was done through the local community by holding different activities such as fetes and dinner dances, just as we have done to celebrate our 50th year.

It was Br. Tony White cfc, who was Principal twice at Ignatius Park College from 1974 - 1979 and 1989 - 1994 (11 years at IPC), and Allan Symonds who thought it would be a great fundraiser to hold an Oktoberfest at the College in the early seventies.

They had a 12-piece German band who flew up and back from Sydney free of charge, as the manager of TAA and Ansett, at the time, had their sons at Iggy Park. Apparently, the initial Oktoberfest was so successful that they were able to commence further building in the school. Thank you to all of the Old Boys and staff who attended the evening.

It was a privilege to have Br. Tony White cfc, who is almost 90, travel from Brisbane to be at our final 50th Anniversary event. The evening was about reconnection and reminiscing on past stories of staff, brothers and students who have left a wonderful legacy at this College.

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Oktoberfest

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Anniversary Mass and Time Capsule On 15 August, 2019, the College held a Dedication of our 50 year Time Capsule. The blessing was followed with the Dedication of our Time Capsule.

The articles placed in the time capsule included: College uniform, Letter from the Lord Mayor, Coins – 1969 and 2019, student and staff list, today’s papers and 50 Year merchandise. The Time Capsule, which was placed in front of the Celtic Cross and will be uncovered in 2069, will allow students in the future to capture a glimpse of what the College was like in 2019. Thus students, 50 years in the future, can look back on their history, as we are reflecting on our journey to this point.

As a College we wanted to leave a snapshot of who we are, what we do, how we look and what we have achieved. It is a frozen moment in time, handing it to the future.

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That same day, we held a 50 year commemorative Mass. It was a wonderful celebration of the past fifty years and the legacy left behind by the Christian Brothers, staff, parents and students and the thousands of young men who have graduated through the College. All of these people have made a positive difference in our world.. It was wonderful to have Fr. Rod Ward (College Chaplain), Fr. John Kunnathumadappillil (Parish Priest), Rev Terry Lyons, Rev. Alan Sheldrick, and Deacon Emene Kelemete, who con-celebrated the Mass. We also had Br. Paul Conn cfc (last Christian Brother Principal – 1998 – 2002) and his brother, Mr Michael Conn (former Principal – 2003 – 2017), attend.

As part of the 50 year celebrations, our Marketing and Promotions Consultant, Mrs Madonna Simmons, created a 40 page book with stories of Ignatius Park College over the past 50 years.

The book is a beautiful snapshot of the past 50 years and Mrs Simmons should be commended on her hard work and dedication to this project.

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Stories for 50 Years

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As another year begins to come to a close, we reflect on the year that marks the 50th anniversary of Ignatius Park. It’s safe to say that 2019 has been yet another successful year for the College with many accomplishments and achievements being attained by all year levels across a wide diversity of sports and other activities.

In 2019 alone, Ignatius Park College have been crowned State champions for Open Basketball, Open Touch Football and not to mention one of the most dominant performances at the Confraternity Shield. Our success continued off the sporting fields with the Senior Debating team winning a second consecutive North Queensland title, a strong contingent of boys representing the Park in the musical hosted by St Patrick’s College, numerous functions hosted by the Senior Hospitality students who were also involved in a trip to Sea World for a week, and a fantastic night at Iggy Under the Stars hosted by the talented Music and Drama students, just to name a few.

Although collectively we achieve an incredible amount of success both on and off the sporting field and on and off the stage, year in and year out, this is not what defines Ignatius Park. These successes are not what makes this College the special place that it is. What sets us apart and makes us special lies within the rich culture and history of the school. A culture and history filled with brotherhood, mateship and the values of blessed Edmund Rice. A culture where we, the young men of Ignatius Park, stand up for the little guy and do our part to address the injustices and inequalities within society. It is a part of our culture to give back to the school and the wider community. It is this culture that ensures we are ready for the world post graduation, because, at The Park, education goes beyond what is entailed in the curriculum. More valuable lessons are taught. Yes, we all learn Mathematics and English, but more importantly, the staff work throughout the years to help us grow spiritually to become better people.

And for many the question is how? How is this spirituality gained? Well, this is done through the active participation by the large majority of students at organisations such as the Townsville Drop-In Centre, TCLC, Holy Spirit Primary School, Brooklea Retirement Village, and the Aitkenvale Breakfast Club not to mention strong

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representations in the Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride, at the annual Sony Camp and Shave for a Cure as well as being a major sponsor for Hit the Hill.

It is through these opportunities to give back that the development of fine young men occurs, and Ignatius Park College sets itself apart from the rest. Over the last 50 years over 8000 Iggy men have graduated from the College ready to confront the challenges of the outside world. But the title of an Iggy man is not just given to any graduate of the Park. No, an Iggy man is a man who carries the values and ethics of the school past graduation into the challenging world that awaits us all.

Recently a number of Year 11s gave a speech while in the running for leadership. In one of these speeches, one fine young man said, “I used to think that the best came to Iggy Park, but it was once I got here I realised that Iggy doesn’t receive the best, they make the best.” This is a true representation of the development of boys to young men at Iggy Park.

The opportunities offered by the College are unmatched in the northern region. Students are given so much more than just an education. The staff genuinely care about the students and do their very best to ensure we all reach our potential.

Furthermore, several students obtain their future careers while still at school due to the tireless efforts from the staff team. But the opportunities are not just based around learning and our future careers. Iggy Park gives all who attend an opportunity to obtain a sense of belonging and I truly believe that this is what makes our school such a special place. Even after your schooling years are done and the uniform is no longer worn, the Crest will remain with you throughout your journey in life and, like a tree, no matter how large or how beautiful, it is only as strong as it’s roots.

Once a Park boy, always a Park boy.

Thomas Harte | College Captain

Burying the 50 Year Time Capsule in front the Celtic Cross

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Captain’s Report

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Goodbye From Year 12

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College Captains and Prefects Reuben Roberts, Joshua Pether, James Oh, Mr S. Clarke (Principal), Thomas Harte, Harvey Smith, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes

House Captains FRONT ROW: Bryce Kenyon, Jack Taylor, Thomas Whiting, Parth Jhamb, Kai Goodes, Cain Anderson SECOND ROW: Callaway Parker, Nathan Clohesy, Anthony Grech, Kian Dalton, Zachary Thomson, Drew Boniface ABSENT: Cooper Doyle, Caleb Donnelly

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School Leaders

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Academic Awards

Promixe Accessit of Year 7 Luke Madsen

Dux of Year 7 Connor Sadler

Promixe Accessit of Year 8 Drew Roberts

Dux of Year 8 Daniel Mosch

Promixe Accessit of Year 9 Riley Innes

Dux of Year 9 Riley Snell

Promixe Accessit of Year 10 Lleyton Jackson

Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield for Dux of Year 10 Lloyd Kennedy

Vocational Education and Training Year 11 Ieuan Harker

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Mebin Martin

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Joshua Swain

The Ball Family Award Travis Busch

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Promixe Accessit of Year 12 Reuben Roberts

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Dux of Year 12 Jarred Copley

Dux of Year 11 Edwin Jomon

YEAR 7 Certificate of Diligence Alexander Abrahams Thomas Bartels Jay-Dee Barwick Tyron Bethune Harley Caspani Nathan Dolan Ciaran Glasheen Benjamin Hatchard Lucas Lazzaroni Luke Madsen Joshua Morton Evan Msonga Max Nicholls-Ward

Thomas Nicholls-Ward Michael Paine Lucas Partridge Robbie Price Connor Sadler Michael Salvador Darcy Schafer David Scott Jacob Sexton Adam Sievers Calam Sinclair Bradley Vines

Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Tyron Bethune Ethan Clarke Nathan Dolan Jai Duxbury Joshua Morton Evan Msonga Oliver Pascoe Michael Salvador David Scott

Silver Lucas Partridge Calam Sinclair

Alvine Njau Matthew Parker Luke Quincey Nate Rasink Drew Roberts Nicholas Rowan Liam Sutton Scott Swain Vaughn Tully Mitchel Waldon Noah Weeks Joseph Wood

Sam Daniel Jude Foyle Jack Fredericks Thomas Holland Daniel Jacob Nate Rasink

Gold Aidan Fitzpatrick Daniel Mosch Drew Roberts Liam Sutton Scott Swain Mitchel Waldon

Gold Benjamin Hatchard Luke Madsen Connor Sadler Promixe Accessit of Year 7 Luke Madsen Dux of Year 7 Connor Sadler

YEAR 8 Certificate of Diligence Matthew Ament Nathaniel Barton Mitchell Bloxsom Luke Craperi Sam Daniel Parker Duncanson Joshua Eggins Jude Foyle Jack Fredericks Christopher Heagney Thomas Holland Thomas Keir Jonathan Kenneally Kuba Leete Benjamin McDougall Daniel Mosch

Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Matthew Ament

Silver Nathaniel Barton Mitchell Bloxsom Parker Duncanson Joshua Eggins Jonathan Kenneally Nicholas Rowan Vaughn Tully Joseph Wood

Promixe Accessit of Year 8 Drew Roberts Dux of Year 8 Daniel Mosch

YEAR 9 Certificate of Diligence Harry Bowman Jaak Braddick Damon Christiansen Harry Coleman Keegan Elrick Reece Foley Harrison Geeves Daniel Gregory Lachlan Holmes Riley Innes Emil Jomon Flynn Mintern Zane Murdoch Oliver Oh

Brayden Pemmelaar Kyle Reddicliffe Jack Revell Brydon Schafer James Sheppard Riley Snell Lachlan Tapp Lachlan Webb Liam Whiting Luke Wilmen Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Harry Bowman

Tenzin Daly Harry Gallagher-Smith Max Gough Oliver Oh Kyle Reddicliffe James Sheppard Luke Wilmen

Gold Harry Coleman Reece Foley Lachlan Holmes Riley Innes Riley Snell Liam Whiting

Silver Emil Jomon Zane Murdoch Brayden Pemmelaar Brydon Schafer Lachlan Tapp

Promixe Accessit of Year 9 Riley Innes

Don Raju Samuel Salvador Orlando Sartori Ardrijan Shahinper Joel Tully Ashton Waddington Jordan Whiteside Reilly Williams

Lucas Dummett Keegan Gedling Rory Hawke Lleyton Jackson Lloyd Kennedy

Dux of Year 9 Riley Snell

YEAR 10 Certificate of Diligence Atticus D’Mello Thomas Duffy Lucas Dummett Keegan Gedling Rory Hawke Lleyton Jackson Braedan Kennedy Lloyd Kennedy James Potter Don Raju Samuel Salvador Cohen Shucksmith Joel Webb

Jordan Whiteside Reilly Williams Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Lachlan Bourke Zac Brunetto James Clarke Atticus D’Mello Callum Leech Joshua Marquez Lachlan Parker Brodie Powell

Silver Cohen Shucksmith Gold Thomas Duffy

Promixe Accessit of Year 10 Lleyton Jackson Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield for Dux of Year 10 Lloyd Kennedy

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Academic Awards YEAR 11

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Certificate of Diligence William Bennett Joseba Kelly Andrew Brunello Declan KeyesBrocklan Bryant West Taran Burkhardt Mebin Martin Yanni Collocott Lachlan Dominic McDermid Godbold Adam Mitchell Ieuan Harker Jared Mitchell Angus Hawkins Ethan Moody Antony Hockin Humphrey Edwin Jomon Lachlan Moore Bronze James Hoffensetz Adam Mitchell Lachlan Moore

James Rowan Matthew Wilmen Silver Edwin Jomon Zachary Judge

Year 11 Subject Awards Biology Chemistry Construction Design Digital Solutions Drama Economics Engineering Engineering Pathways English Essential English Film, Television & New Media Fitness Hospitality Practices Industrial Technology Skills Information Digital Media & Technologies Japanese Legal Studies Mathematical Methods General Mathematics Essential Mathematics Specialist Mathematics

Modern History Music Physical Education Physics Psychology Religion & Ethics Resources Infrastructure and Work Preparation Sport and Recreation Applied Sport and Recreation - Certificate Study Of Religion Visual Art Visual Arts In Practice

Fionn O’Seighin Cooper Scott Kai Simmons Kieran Truett Cooper Wilkins Matthew Wilmen Ethan Woods

Joseba Kelly Mebin Martin Gold Joshua Swain

Joshua Swain Joshua Swain Brigaire Neza Lachlan Moore Lachlan Moore Lachlan Mcdermid Zachary Judge Joseba Kelly Keenan Whitwam Declan Keyes-West Joshua Farrington Mebin Martin Alexander Dietrich Matthew Wilmen Ieuan Harker Joshua Farrington William Bennett Connor Depold Zachary Judge Ethan Pemmelaar Sebastian Petrie Zachary Judge and Edwin Jomon Ethan Moody Humphrey Matthew Wilmen Jayvan Scarff Kyle Robinson James Rowan Lachlan McDermid Ieuan Harker Caleb Cheeseman Harrison Keir Kai Simmons Will Thomas Benjamin Herrero

Certificate of Diligence Timothy Anthony Grech Ambrose Curtis James Jayden Bauers Bryce Kenyon Travis Busch Bellamy Lake Jarred Copley Jai Nuth Jean-Luc Denyer Samuel Pacey Lazaredes Joshua Pether Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Zachary Elliott Basso Thomson Patrick Shephard Andrew Vollmer Silver Bellamy Lake Thomas Harte Jai Nuth Gold Jean-Luc Denyer Jayden Bauers Lazaredes Drew Boniface Curtis James Jarred Copley Bryce Kenyon

Reuben Roberts Patrick Shephard Corey Talbot Cameron Turner Thomas Whiting

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Joshua Pether Reuben Roberts Stuart Smith Cameron Turner

Adam Mitchell Silver Vocational Hayden Braithen Knox Education Bronze Tarlington Year 12 Subject Awards Accounting Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes Art Cameron Turner Biology Patrick Shephard Chemistry Jarred Copley Construction Lachlan Lemon Drama Blake McKinley Economics Jarred Copley Engineering Pathways Clay Smith English Stuart Smith English Communication Travis Busch Film, Television & New Media Bryce Kenyon Fitness Matt Drew Graphics Harvey Smith Hospitality Corey Talbot Hospitality Studies Joshua Pether Industrial Technology Skills Samuel Walker Information Digital Media and Technology Christopher Francisco Information Processing and Technology Elliott Basso Information Technology Systems Elliott Basso Japanese Cameron Turner Legal Studies Joshua Pether Mathematics A Kai Goodes Mathematics B Jayden Bauers Mathematics C Reuben Roberts Music Stuart Smith Physical Education Thomas Harte Physics Jarred Copley Pre-Vocational Mathematics Brayden Yow Recreation Ethan Roberts Religion & Ethics Jayden Bauers Resource Infrastructure and Work Preparation Maletino Lafoga Science In Practice Riley Lafferty Study Of Religion Joshua Pether

Vocational Education and Training Prize - Year 1 Ieuan Harker

Ball Family Prize for Vocational Education and Training - Year 12 Travis Busch

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Mebin Martin and Joshua Swain

Promixe Accessit of Year 12 Reuben Roberts

Dux of Year 11 Edwin Jomon

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Dux of Year 12 Jarred Copley

Ultimate Award Recipients Bronze Benjamin Donlon Parker Duncanson Ty Foley Christopher Heagney Jonathan Kenneally Aiden Knowles Hamish Mitchell Blake Newman Zackary Pilcher William Sheppard Liam Sutton Ryan Sutton Dylan Thomson Silver Aiden Coleman William Costigan Tenzin Daly Atticus D’Mello Keil Duxbury Harrison Fuller Lachlan Hardy Lachlan Hawkins Louis Jackson Zak Merida-Johnston Samuel Salvador Brydon Schafer Dylan Talbot

Jahn Wregg Gold Jordan Richards Corey Talbot Debating Oliver Carr-Pauline Tate Hastie Benjamin Hatchard Andrew Jones Bryce Kenyon Adam Keymer Joshua Pether Stuart Smith Instrumental and Ensemble Timothy Ambrose Sam Daniel Bryce Kenyon Geoffrey Lui Calam Sinclair Matthew Wilmen

Drama William Bennett Zac Brunetto Taran Burkhardt Dante Calliste Zai Calliste Liam Coffey Hayden Dunlop Connor Kenyon Declan Keyes-West Daniel Knowles Axel Lincoln Joseph Martini Lachlan McDermid Fionn O’Seighin Stuart Smith Matthew Wilmen

The Br. R. O Grundy Artistic Achievement Award Cameron Turner

This award was instituted by the Art Department in 1997 to recognise a work of outstanding merit. It is named in honour of Br. R. O. Grundy, College Principal 1995-1997.

The Excellence in Theatre Award Benjamin Herrero This award, instituted in 2012, is presented to the student who has shown outstanding dedication to the art of Musical Performance and Creative Industry.

IPC Musician of the Year Stuart Smith

This award, instituted in 1999, recognises outstanding all round participation within the Music Department.

Choir Connor Kenyon James Clarke Lachlan Symss Matthew Wilmen

Sportsmen of the Year Recipients

Matthew Gow Memorial Trophy Stuart Smith

Matthew Gow was a student at the College from 1987-1991. This trophy is awarded to a student who has consistently represented the College in interschool Debating.

Melton Black Shield

Sporting Awards Athletics - Field Events 12 years Blake Koitka 13 years Joshua Eggins 14 years Reece Foley 15 years Orlando Sartori 16 years Andrew Brunello Open Harvey Smith

Cross Country 12 years Khaid Wixon 13 years Charlie Rattray 14 years Max Gough 15 years Joshua Marquez 16 years Isaac Mayo Open Thomas Harte

Athletics - Track Events Swimming 12 years Blake Koitka 12 years Jacob Sexton 13 years Joshua Eggins 13 years Finn Knowles 14 years Zachary Bannister 14 years Cody Knight 15 years Jacob Fowler 15 years Joshua Marquez 16 years Kyle Robinson 16 years Aiden Freeman Open Kian Dalton Open Reuben Roberts

Melton Black Shield

This prestigious Award goes to the Champion Sports College in Townsville. Ignatius Park College has now won this Trophy for 37 years in a row.

Edmund Rice Dash Tristan Mentor

This Trophy was first presented in 1997 as part of the College’s Annual Edmund Rice Day in honour of our founder.

Sportsmen of the Year 12 years Jacob Sexton 13 years Joshua Eggins 14 years Cody Knight 15 years Rodney Elijah Joe 16 years Aiden Freeman Open Jake Bourke

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Cultural Awards

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Other Awards Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards (Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force) Year 10 Lachlan Parker Year 12 Patrick Shephard Edmund Rice Christian Leadership Awards Year 7 Johnathan Hewson Year 8 Samuel Keir Year 9 Riley Innes Year 10 Don Raju Year 11 Mebin Martin Year 12 Connor Whiteside Deus Caritas Est Award Connor Whiteside

The Catholic Education Office instituted this Award in each of the Diocese Catholic Colleges. It recognises a Year 12 student who demonstrates a commitment to Christian living in how they interact with and treat others.

The Religious Education Award Dominic Cusumano

This award, instituted in 2012, goes to a Year 12 student who has shown a consistent commitment to the study of Religious Education and demonstrated an ability to incorporate this study within his life. It is sponsored by Fr. Rod Ward.

The Lochlan Kennedy ‘Deadly Bala’ Award Ethan Kelvin

The Russel Brown Memorial Award The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Wesley Peplow Bursary Russell Brown was a student at the College Jayden Bauers from 1995-1997. This Award recognises students who overcome adversity to realise their full potential as Christian gentlemen.

The Mark Mewburn Bursary Joel Webb

Mark Mewburn was a member of the College staff from 2011-2015. This bursary is awarded to a Year 10 student who would benefit from support to help him “Get the Life you LOVE!”

The Angus L. McPherson Trophy Atticus D'Mello

This trophy is in honour of Angus McPherson who saved the life of a past student of the Christian Brothers in Townsville. The Award recognises participation in various charitable activities in the service of the community.

The Caltex Best All Rounder Reuben Roberts

Ignatius Park College uses this award to recognise a student who has participated well in a wide range of school activties and who is in his final year of schooling.

The Commerce Award Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes

This Award is awarded to the student who has excelled in the area of Commerce in Year 12. It is sponsored by the Hansen family.

The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Shield Bryce Kenyon

This shield has been donated by the Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Association in recognition of service to the school community by a Senior student.

The Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield Lloyd Kennedy

Frank D’Ilario was a student at the College from 1988-1992 and was Dux of Year 10 in 1990. The Shield is awarded to the Year 10 student who has shown academic excellence as Dux of Year 10.

The Ball Family Award Travis Busch

The Ball Family Award is presented to a student for digilence in Vocational Education and Training in the Senior School.

James Cook University Encouragement Awards Lucas Dummett and Lleyton Jackson

The Brother Lacey Memorial Shield Awards recognise students’ academic Thomas Harte progress and achievements to encourage

Brother Lacey, a former Principal of our Lady’s Mount, is remembered in this award which is given to the student who has As a Year 10 student in 2009, Lochlan suffered displayed qualities of excellent leadership a serious spinal injury resulting in him within the school community. becoming a quadraplegic. The Deadly Bala Award recognises a Year 11 or 12 Indigenous student who inspires others to achieve the best of their abilities.

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This is awarded to a Senior student who has displayed persistence and diligence in his studies. It is anticipated that he continue his education and would benefit from this bursary.

further academic success, build confidence, and to support student transition into senior schooling.

Edmund Rice Service Award Ethan Kelvin James Oh Harvey Smith

Edmund Rice Service Award Winners

Musician of the Year Stuart Smith

Ultimate Award Winners - Gold Jordan Richards and Corey Talbot

Edmund Rice Dash Winner Tristan Mentor

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Year 11 Gold Award Winners

Year 12 Gold Award Winners

Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards Lachlan Parker and Patrick Shephard

The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Shield Bryce Kenyon

The Angus L. McPherson Trophy Atticus D'Mello

The Br. R. O Grundy Artistic Achievement Award Cameron Turner

The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Bursary Jayden Bauers

The Russell Brown Memorial Award Wesley Peplow

The Commerce Award Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes

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Year 7

Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Absent:

Corey Ashby, Geoffrey Lui, Jamahl Stone, Andrew Gatis, Alex Owens, Cooper Umstad, Harrison Crompton, Lucas Lazzaroni, Trey Horan Ms Krystal Pearson, Blake Koitka, Noah Pacey, Logan Maggenti, Sean Weir, Connor Kenyon, Zack Hannah, Cooper Barwick, Joseph Martini Aiden Morris, Mason Saltner, Adam Keymer, Benjamin Russell, Hugh Cafferky, Ethan Conrad, Connor Sadler, Clay Bell, Samuel Hawes Annan Dobbie, Mrs Natasha Johnson, Ms Mackenzie Taylor

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Michael Whittering, Aidan Phelan, Marley Scarff, Kye Stallan, Khiem Luong, Jude Foyle, Lennox Metcalfe, Jayden Robshaw Ms Bianca Barbagallo, Ms Marie Oakley-Cogan, Ty Foley, Jackson Ross, Benjamin Moody, Ned Bonassi, Tarquinn Forster, Lachlan Moody, Mitchell Bloxsom Scott Swain, Hayden Downey, Daniel Mosch, Orlando Parker, Joshua Eggins, Charlie Rattray Anthony Iorangi, Aidan Skinner, Sonny Crawford, Domenick Osborne, Nate Rasink Stuart Stone

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William Costigan, Jack Revell, Lleyton Ward, Jahn Wregg, Luke Ashby, Cohan Russell, Bailey Wenta, Riley Snell Mr Michael Lazzaroni, Jacob Pugh, Brodie Dinneen, Kyle Reddicliffe, Kian Jenkinson, Zac Bennett, Sebastian Stone, Joel Prescott, Ms Georgia Stayte Aiden Coleman, Joshua Pierce, Blake Irving, Hayden Crowdey, Max Gough, Ethan Hunter, Reece Foley, Damon Christiansen Cody Brown, Lane Bell, Joshua Corcoran, Matthew Wheeler, Jonathan Gatis

Year 10

Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Back Row:

Atticus D'Mello Billy Gifford Koby Wood-Lynch Gabe Taylor Trinidy Parker Ethan Coleman Jake Barwick Bailey Umstad Mr Paul Bruce, Ashton Waddington Rory Lynch Jake Earea Daniel Weir Keane Stone Henry Laws , Ms Tracy Klassen Barret Deaner Alex Bombardieri Cody Sadler Kobe Owens Lleyton Jackson Mitchell Davey Angus Gorrie Hayden Conrad (left school) Wayne Owens Joe Brosnan Rory Hawke

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Year 11

Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Back Row: Absent:

Nicholas Harders, Timothy Sharman, Kynan Wregg, Christopher Kirk, Bailey Waddington, Jayvan Scarff, Brayden Ross, Braithe Galea Connor Romano, Samuel Williams, Dean Gillham, Andrew Brunello, Jazz Spry, Lachlan HalvorsenLehnert, Luke Forster, Charlton Bird Joshua Swain, Isaiah Vailalo, Jett McGhie, Jack Kirkpatrick, Sawyer Faulks Lachlan McDermid, Matthew Kirkpatrick, Marley Iorangi, Cash Foster Mr Mark Holmes, Anthony O'Hagan (Myers)

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Michael Lamrock, Christopher Francisco, Tyson Booth, Darcy Reddicliffe, Declan Bird, Matthew Sharp Mr Andrew Pollock, Shy Tully, Riley Faust, Jayden Bauers, Travis Busch, Andrew Ellis, Patrick Tarttelin, Tristan Mentor Callaway Parker, Bingen Balanzategui, Samuel Pacey, Keane Hennell, Jye Washbourne, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Thomas Turner John Nawara

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At the beginning of 2019, the Baillie Seniors made it their goal to leave an endearing legacy as we steered the House into a new decade of success.

While there have undoubtedly been challenges along the way, I am thrilled to say that 2019 has, for the most part, enabled us to achieve this. Once again the Mighty Bears have led from the front, standing out with our dedication and commitment.

The ability of all boys to live by the Baillie motto and 'rip into things' constantly amazes me. So, to celebrate the year that was, why don’t we take a trip down memory lane…

The year began with our annual Baillie Buddy Morning Tea. I was extremely happy with the turn-out for this significant tradition, as it provided a great opportunity for the seniors to form bonds with younger students. Hopefully these connections will continue to be life-long, so that the juniors may always have someone to lean on during their Ignatius Park journey. I know for a fact that such relationships were vital for our Swimming Carnival.

Recently, Baillie has developed into a sporting powerhouse for the annual school events. During the last four years alone we have won three Swimming Carnivals, and 2019 was going to be no exception. Dressed as a troupe of ferocious hippies, spirits were running high as the Baillie men charged into battle. A strong performance from the absolute weapon, Riley Faust, saw him take out the championship Division butterfly. It was an excellent precedent to set for the swimmers that would follow.

Fantastic performances from young-guns Joshua Eggins, Zac Bennett and Blake Koitka, along with collective efforts from the rest of the boys, ensured Baillie was placed first prior to lunch. However, we were only 12 points ahead. Understanding this, it became apparent that an immense effort was required during the afternoon relays. Thankfully, the boys really took this to task, ‘ripping into’ their events so that the House would be crowned 2019 champions. This win was only achievable through the spirit of boys across all year levels, something which sets Baillie apart from the other Houses.

A feeling of dread saturated the air as our next big event rolled around. It was here - the occasion that determined the committed from the negligent.

Welcome to Cross Country. An impressive effort from the seniors witnessed two runners make the top 10, myself and Bailey Waddington, while a majority of others made the top 50. This set the tone for the day, with positive results also being witnessed within younger age groups. Special credit must be given to the under 15 runners, who took out the top five places for their course. Overall, the combined efforts of everyone within the Baillie House saw us again come out champions. What a legacy!

Come Term 3 and anticipation was now building for the second biggest Carnival of the year: Athletics.

This time, the seniors had decided our theme would be ‘bogans,’ and the costumes certainly didn’t disappoint. Once again, the Baillie spirit was unmatched as we aimed to secure the legendary trifecta. From Bingen Balanzategui’s inspirational Javelin throwing, to Tristan Mentor’s dash for first in the Championship 200m, it was clear we had the ability. As the day continued, it became apparent that it was going to be a tight race between Baillie and Carew for the win.

As the afternoon drew to a close, we gathered on the mound, holding our breath and hoping for victory. Then the words came, “and, in first place, Baillie House.” We suddenly exploded in excitement as the Trifecta became ours, something which had been but a dream. It was a memorable moment which I’m sure the boys will look back on fondly.

To all my Baillie brothers - you are part of a House and culture that is truly special. As you continue on your journey through Iggy Park, you will undoubtedly realise that these are the best days of your lives. We, as seniors, will look to you to sustain the great Baillie Legacy.

To Mr Pollock - on behalf of the senior boys we want to thank you for guiding us through the good times and the bad. We were all disappointed to see you go in Term 1 but are happy you’ve found a career doing what you love. It’s safe to say you have had an incredible influence on our lives and could possibly be the best Homeroom Teacher to ever grace the Park. Without your support and ability to serve as a positive role model, we wouldn’t be the men we are today.

To Mr Lindeberg - you came into our Homeroom halfway through the year and immediately made

Brother Baillie Recipients

Geoffrey Lui Year 7

Scott Swain Year 8

William Costigan Year 9

Bailey Umstad Year 10

Matthew Kirkpatrick Year 11

Samuel Pacey Year 12

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To Mrs Timbs and Mrs Roberts - your mentoring across the previous five years has helped model us into competent senior leaders. The dedication that you both exhibit is unrivalled and we, as seniors, are truly grateful to have had your guiding influence.

Good luck with all of your future endeavours.

To my Senior Brothers - the time has come. We

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are ready to move into the next phase of our lives and I, personally, will miss this group. On behalf of Callaway Parker and myself, I want to thank you for being by-far the best blokes at Iggy. I’ll finish by saying this: Look forward to the future but don’t let the past die. We owe the Park so much and for that I’m grateful. Up the Baillie House!

Bryce Kenyon | House Captain

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Year 7

Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Absent:

Nathan Dolan, Josh Morton, Samuel Rains, William Huynh, Duke Flemming, Thomas Beasley, Landon Meres, Matthew Tesoriero Mr Tim Lindeberg, Billy Harrold, Cooper Covatich, Thomas Gillman, David Scott, Jackson Smith, Tristan Mason, Ethan Grieve, Alexander Abrahams, Jarrah Kemp, Mr Keegan Parker Cooper Slaven, Darcy Schafer, Ashley Onslow, Jay-Dee Barwick, Tyler Butler, Nathaniel Kimber, Jai Duxbury, Jethro Young Ronald Rowe

Year 8

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Ethan Stout, Joseph Wood, Connor Browning, Jack Kemp, Owen Davies, Thomas Keir, Caleb Keir, Julian Blacklock, Marbuck Gabori Mrs Adrianna Rossi, Zeqkiel Wilson, William Bowman, Matthew Castorina, Tony Anderson, Christopher Heagney, Cody Christiansen, Charlie Adams, Parker Duncanson Cody Nowlan, Daniel Norman, Zak Paul, Zachary Crocker, Jack Johnson, Sam Daniel, Dylan Thomson Samuel Cozzitorto, Hamish Mitchell, Joe Murphy Mr Jerome Collier, Joseph Dixon, Nicholas Divljak

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Justin Knewstub, Hayden Vignale, Jacob Fowler, Caylis Whyte, Keegan Elrick, Luke Kinsey, Manuifua Nona, Seth Chilmaid Mr Chris Thiele, Jayden Sanderson, Kai Harvey-Hall, Jack Ford, Mackenzie Luxford, Zak MeridaJohnston, Brydon Schafer, Cobi Connolly, Mrs Pudy Timbs Ethan Fletcher, Cody Mowbray, Zai Calliste (Robinson-Calliste), Daniel Scott, Frank Connor, Flynn Mintern, Keil Duxbury, Henry Judge Brody Ah Kit, Finn Kearns, Allen Casanova Jorquera, Noah Lau, Ross Long Zayryn Rosendale

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Jeremy Morton, Joshua Eckford, Maximillian Sosnowski, Eden Hess, Ethan Giacobone, Jared Kaufline, William Fitzsimmons, Jake Buzzi Mitchell Doyle, Lachlan Lerch, Hamish Salter, Nicolas Benedetti, Ely Whiteley, Jefferson Bowman, Elijah Iorangi Zachary Cozzitorto, Phoenix Lochowicz, Lachlan Sheppard, Zachary Lee, Luke Jack, Clancy Blacklock Jackson Moline, Joel Basso, Harrison Delgado, Ethan Burkhardt, Corey Stevenson Javan Ah Kit, Brian Gabori

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Benjamin White, Nathan Ford, Lachlan Moss, Angus Gibb, Connor Depold, Joshua Kinsey, Malachi Ware, Daniel Kratzmann, Aiden Freeman Mrs Fleur Hislop, William Thomas, Riley Birmingham, Jordaan Denley-Hay, Kurtis Brink, Jaidan Penny, Jeremy Howell Taran Burkhardt, Ryan Booth, Keenan Whitwam, Jai Hill, Will Buchanan, Andrew Harris Caleb Gunn, Dante Calliste, Julian Sewell, Lachlan Ryan, Jacob Vitale, Levai Young

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2019 – Where do I even begin? As IPC celebrates 50 years of sporting, academics and cultural events, the Carew House celebrates another successful year, with countless accolades in all areas. Cooper Doyle and Caleb Donnelly had the privilege to lead the Carew House as House and Vice-Captains, along with Harvey Smith as the Inclusive Community College Prefect. As the Seniors final year, it was bound to be an exciting one. The Carew House motto is 'Effort Every Time', I can easily say the boys executed this where they needed to.

Like past years, the first annual event for the College was the Swimming Carnival. The Carew House came in heavy numbers supporting the theme of '80s Disco', where we gathered under the mango tree, paid our respects and had a minute's silence in memory of the passing of Mr Mewburn.

The House then completed a war cry which raised adrenaline levels. Moving in a large rainbow group towards the pool, the boys were ready to take on any challenge thrown in their face. After a slow start in the pool the House were sitting low on the leader board at the end of morning tea, but this did not stop the Carew House’s spirit. Special mention to Connor Lerch for jumping in the pool to help fellow students complete their swims. As the day progressed our place on the leaderboard wasn’t getting much better. It was not the boys efforts in the water that amazed me though, it was the cheering and war cries from the edge of the pool that showed true Carew spirit. After giving our all, the Carew House jumped ahead of the Reid House and finished on a steady 6th place. We had much yet to prove with the running events still to come throughout the year.

As Term 2 approached so did the Cross Country, this was an opportunity for the Carew boys to display their spirit and 110% efforts that we are well known for. With the House motto in the back of our minds, we entered the track with pride. After

securing fourth place, the boys were becoming the underdogs on their way back to the top. Special mention to Elliot Basso (Year 12), Aiden Freeman (Year 11) and a handful of other ‘Cudas for placing in top 10 for their age groups.

Finishing the semester off strong, the Carew House ended up in second place on the leader board after Day One of field events and weren’t ready to give up. As Day Two commenced for the track events, we again headed towards the mango tree. The 2019 seniors final Athletics Carnival had arrived.

After painting ourselves purple and yellow to support the Cure Starts Now, the boys had gained a new mascot for the day and painted a cardboard cut out of 50 cent, walking as one group the Carew House approached the oval and other six houses with Candy Shop by 50 cent blasting through a speaker to show we are ready to bring the heat on Day Two of Athletics and assert our dominance. As the day progressed Baillie House sat comfortably on the top of the leader board, but Carew were not ready to give up. Effort Every Time truly came into play after lunchtime where Carew caught up to Baillie from 600 points behind. One last push from the relay teams was made to impulse Carew to the top of the leader board.

Although Baillie ended up winning overall, I can say, with a smile on my face, I am more than proud of the boys for their efforts over the two days and that 2nd place was is an outstanding achievement. A special mention to Harvey Smith (Year 12) and Aiden Freeman (Year 11) on receiving Age Champion. Well done boys!

In Academics, the Carew house excelled above and beyond with several boys achieving Diligence awards at the conclusion of Term 1. In addition to these Awards, our Carew ‘Cudas also received Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. A commendable effort from everyone involved. I would like to personally congratulate each recipient for their efforts in the classroom. Furthermore, there were

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easy job, not unexpectedly, Mr Bruce has done an exceptional job at taking the stressful job on board and running the Carew House. Well done Sir.

Moving around the grounds of Ignatius Park, the House spirit was further continued through various events with each grade competing in a lunch time competition of Basketball, Cricket or Softball. With each game adding points to the Paddy Carew Shield tally, the boys fought hard but had fun doing so. Other activities that the Carew ‘Cudas partook in included: TCLC visits, Drop-in Centre visits, House morning teas, Homeroom visits between grades, House barbecue afternoons, Homeless Sleepout and the Years 7 and 12 Friday morning milos for buddy bonding time. Years 9 and 10 students also paired up as buddies and Years 8 and 11 students to continue to spread the House spirit with pride.

Personally, I would like to thank all the Carew teachers, teacher aides and other Carew boys, past and present, in the House over the last five years.

This journey through Ignatius Park has been a blessing and, on behalf of all the Carew Seniors of 2019, I can easily say we have been humbled to serve as the Leaders of the Carew House in the 50th year and couldn’t have done it without the guidance of Mr Christ as our Homeroom teacher. The memories made and friendship with these young men will not be forgotten, thank you for making me your House Captain of 2019 and entrusting me to lead the House. I thoroughly enjoyed the role.

In mid Semester 1, some of our Carew boys and staff participated in the World’s Greatest Shave where they shaved their heads down to the skin to raise money and awareness to beat blood cancer.

Last, but definitely not least, Battle Of The Bands captained by Tim Ambrose, where all Houses went to war lyrically to claim bragging rights.

Sadly, in late Term 2 Mr, Moxon stepped down as the Carew House Pastoral Leader after 17 years. He has continued teaching at The Park. The role of PL was then filled by Mr Bruce, who was welcomed into the Carew family with open arms. Being put into the PL role in the middle of a term isn’t an

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Once graduating from the Park and becoming an Old Boy, I can rest easy knowing that the Carew House has been placed in good hands with next year’s seniors.

Enjoy your time at the Park boys as it will go by in a flash.

All the best for the future gentlemen, and don’t forget: Respect, Compassion, Determination and most importantly, Effort Every Time - Up the Mighty’ 'Cudas.

Cooper Doyle| House Captain

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Chad Mrzyglocki, Shaiel Waller, Lukas Rhind, Rafael Pyers, Lance Paine, Xander Thorsby, Owen Hess, Calam Sinclair Mr Bruce Denny, Preston Johnston, Jack Weekers, Max Daldy, Jaxon Sciuto, Gideon Lafoga, Jude O'Shea, Hugo Keyes, Ms Anthea Marolla Caleb Mahoney, Quintin Eldridge, Lucas Partridge, Brock Kyle, Alexander Demopoulos, Toby Wojtacha Nicholas Irving, Thomas Bartels, Zachary Jenkins, Robbie Price, Logan Collins Brayden Lewis

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Jonathan Kenneally, Tylamani Lafoga, Dylan Hill, Rhys Yardley, Nicholas Gho, Jaxson English, Luke Quincey, Ryan Olsen Mr Mark Laguna, Monty Curran, Jack Fredericks, Cody Jackson, Brohdie Gibson, Karmichael Wright, Mason McWha, Cranston Hill, Ms Amanda Loechel Jedd Herschfield, Matthew Lynch, Ateli-Patrick Iosefo, Tyler Flanders, Joshua Randall, Zachary Roesler Harrison Law, Hayden Moore, Adam Waugh, Matthew Ament, Marcus Cervellin, Jesse O'Neill, Matthew Long Michael Gannon

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Year 9

Haley Pearson, Cody Walker, Hamish Woods, Lachlan Holmes, Samuel Turner, Tayte Rasmussen, Emil Jomon Mr Simon Di Giacomo, Oliver Oh, Jackson Hocking, Elijah Joe, Jakob Collinson, Ayden McKenzie, Tekelu Mene, Finn Cook, Kym Nuth, Mrs Sophie Seaden Jared McPherson, Benjamin Menkins, Dean Jones, Matthew Evans, Patrick O'Connor, Benjamin Male, Daniel Bell Josiah Daniel, Kyle Gannon, Hayden Lucas, Clinton Pearson

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Codi Arena, Matthew Dyer, Cameron Carter, Louis Billingsley, Isaac Pyers, Lachlan Bourke, Callum Leech, Malachy Friel Dr Rohan Lloyd, Dallenger Field, Sonny Jennings, Tremaine Body, Orlando Sartori, Daniel Franettovich, Sam Cowley, Connor McColl, Mr Keith Spencer Elijah Hughes, Wade Jonsson, Jack Dwyer, Chayse Wilkins, Tyler Boyce, Brandon Pearce Kaleb Lewis, Vatsal Goyal, Jacob Angus

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Dominic Godbold, Lachlan Moore, Kobe Gallagher, Zeph Tengvall, Samuel Marczak, Jai Marczak, Edwin Jomon, Jeb Eastaughffe Mrs Kylie Tillack, Harrison David, Julian Collins, Raheem Rolfe, Taylen Reasons, Micheal Bell, Ethan Woods, Callum Crestani Wilshere Jack Rasmussen, Harrison Noye, James Stephan, Ryan Pickering, Thomas McIntosh, Jack Morton, Liam O'Donovan, Brocklan Bryant Jayden David, Trey Valentine

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Christopher Gho, Jordan Richards, Colby Hammelswang, Noah Bray, Jai Nuth, James Oh Mr Shane Dove, Jadon Rollings, Thomas Harte, Terence Rooney, Hamish Carter, Maletino Lafoga, Lachlan Lemon, Kian Dalton, Mr Grant Rossiter Parth Jhamb, Christian Lauder, Cooper Stocks, Patrick Lulham, Josiah Setiu, Faumui-Lafoga Iosefo Oscar Smith, Kye Henderson

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Another year has passed at the College, and it’s safe to say the mighty Nolan House has proved its strength and value to the Ignatius Park Community once again. The year commenced with the one and only annual Swimming Carnival, a glorious day that demonstrated Nolan’s dominance against the other Houses in spirit, participation and attendance. We had a major focus on these three aspects heading into the Carnival, and it was great to see everyone’s pride within the House.

Although we couldn’t seal the win, the amount of effort everyone put in was incredible, with some swimmers leaving their comfort zones and pushing their limits in order to earn points for the House. Though we suffered a loss, everyone conducted themselves in a positive manner and kept their heads high, leaving Kian and I extremely proud and honoured to lead the Nolan House. On the day, we had exceptional performances from Matthew Lynch (13 years), Kym Nuth (14 years), Codi Arena (15 years), Kian Dalton (Opens) and Thomas Harte (Opens). Everyone contributed to the House greatly, and the Swimming Carnival proved to be a day where the boys bonded with each other and built strong relationships.

Then came the notorious Cross Country. This day is always fantastic, with Nolan House putting on a show. Once again, the participation from everyone was exceptional, as it highlighting the overflowing sense of pride within each member of this House. A big congratulations to Jonathan Kenneally (13 years) and Elijah Joe (15 years) who both placed third, and Thomas Harte (Opens) who placed first in his age group. This was an event where the boys had to dig deep and branch out of their comfort zones to get the job done. A huge acknowledgment to all the boys who participated,

displaying integrity, grit and resilience throughout this day and doing the Nolan House proud.

Last, but definitely not least, the infamous Athletics Carnival. A greatly anticipated day by all students, and this year it certainly didn’t disappoint for the Nolan House. Though we didn’t win, the House showed significant improvement from last year by placing fourth. Nolan displayed nothing but effort and persistence throughout the day, fighting to the very end. I strongly believe the participation this year was at its best, with everyone getting involved and amongst the spirit of the Nolan House. A special mention to Tekelu Mene (14 years) for his outstanding performances in 100m, 200m, 400m, long jump, triple jump and discus as well as Elijah Joe (15 years) for his 100m, 200m and 400m performances. These boys are truly assets to the House and their efforts and successes are recognised and commended by us all. Further mention goes to Raheem Rolfe (16 years) for his 400m time, James Stephan (16 years) for his javelin distance, Tremaine Body (15 years) for his performances in long jump and javelin, as well as Orlando Sartori and Wade Jonsson (15 years) for their successes in shot put and discus. There is no doubt, Nolan’s future is looking bright for many years to come.

Since commencing our time at the Park, we’ve had our fair share of Homeroom teachers. Though Mr Rossiter has only had us for this year, there’s no doubt in saying he has assisted us in many ways and has been a great influence on us all. For this Sir, we, as a Homeroom, would like to say a big thank you for all your efforts. We can’t go without mentioning the infamous Mr Dove who took us as a Homeroom in Year 11. Though he left us for his new role within the School, I know that the boys

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Nolan Report will always value and treasure the memories we made as a Homeroom and the things he taught us about being real men. It’s safe to say that without the help of both Mr Dove and Mr Rossiter, some of us wouldn’t have made it this far.

Another person who we must acknowledge for all their efforts and hard work is Mr Mitchell. Sir, over the last two years you have been Pastoral Leader, the impact you have made upon the House, and each and every member of it, is incredible. The commitment you have towards this House does not go unnoticed, and the lengths you go to for all us will always be appreciated. The activities and events you have introduced to Nolan such as challenges on the mound and the buddy group system are great new aspects and have resulted in far better

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relationships between the older and younger grades. These are all amazing new initiatives in the House, and we hope they are carried out for many years to come. Even though Mr Cook had seen us grow and mature from the young boys we once were entering the College, there is no doubt you have played a major role in guiding us through our senior years at Ignatius Park. Your help over these past two years is something we will all cherish and value for the rest of our lives. You have really made this House your own, and on behalf of the Nolan seniors of 2019, thank you for all your care and devotion to this House.

Parth Jhamb - Nolan | House Captain

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Year 7

Tehano Guillien, Jake Sullivan, Meky Turnock, Charlie Barringhaus, Christian Healey, Cameron Braby, Jack Coleman, Tyron Bethune Mr Frank Frankie Vaughan, Jordan Moffat, Ethan McDonough, Sebastiaan Arends, Boedy Johnston, Lincoln Turner, Max Nicholls-Ward, Thomas Nicholls-Ward, Jordan Stonestreet, Lincoln Burrowes Ciaran Glasheen, Cameron Pain, Thomas Denham, Jacob Horan, Fletcher Ferres, Andre Corradini, Evan Msonga, Alex Kerr Brian Wiegmann

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Joshua Roubicek, Zachary Hounsell, Angus Nicholls-Ward, Jarel Hemmings, Ben O'Connor, George Billsborough, Joshua Rutherford, Joshua Williams Mrs Alyssa Deer, Cade Murray, Matthew Parker, Bronson Wilmen-Latham, Iowani Cavuilati, Liam Sinn, Thomas Woolcock, Kasey Julien, Mr Jonathon Pearce Jake Masatto, Harry Whalan, Nathaniel Barton, Kile Kratzmann, Jalen Anderson, Jake Hartwell Jim Finger, Nathan O'Neill, Nicholas Rowan, Koen Hutana, Jack Prior Orlando Nawarie, Kodi Douglass-Crooks, Joseph Kelemete

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Miles Brown, Jack Wood, Lestyn Wilkes, Owan Scott, Marius Kahn, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes, Cooper Leonard, Marcus Illin Harry Gallagher-Smith, William Sloan, Deegan Gray, Declan Davidson, Jay McPherson, Domenic Aquino, Steve Lansley, Drew Thompson Thierry de Largie D'Alton, Tenzin Daly, Riley Innes, Cormac Eakin, Benjamin Thompson, Jett Bates Zachary McKergow, Roan Hawker, Harrison Geeves, Brady Horan Ryan Letters, Riley Masters, George Mait, Gerard Di Bartolo

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Year 11

Mr Stephen Robertson, Quintus Smit, Joel Stevens, Daniel Moman, Cooper Adair, Japheth Mundraby, James Rowan, Joshua Farrington, Aiden Scott Cooper Wilkins, Joseph Di Bartolo, Nicholas Pearce, Kyle Robinson, Ashley Cusack, Hayden Dunlop, Gary Tom Lachlan Hillery, Chevy Corbett, Antony Hockin, Thomas Carey, Ben Crosbie, Joshua Donlon, Evan Corradini, Zachary Judge Adam Mitchell, Bailey Stagg

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Declan Wasley, Thomas Olsen, Zachary Thomson, Rhys Campbell, Reuben Roberts, Ryan McConchie Mr Gary Hughes, Thomas Nesirky, Brendan Lee, Blake McKinley, Matthew Thompson, Will Hamilton, Bradley Pardon, Aka Fota Pio Jack Letters, Harley Bowden-Seage, Kai Goodes, Lachlan Bawden, Boston Mazlin, Jake Bourke, Matt Drew, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes Oscar Smith, Kye Henderson

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Putney Report PUTNEY HOUSE – BUILT ON PATIENCE… PRESENCE…PASSION 2019 was another mighty year for the Putney House as we embarked on our second year as a full complement of year levels. Giving thanks to Bishop Michael Putney and all that he stood for, the House is now well and truly entrenched in the holistic culture of Ignatius Park College.

Our 2015 Year 8s who first walked through the gates five years ago, graduated recently. They now become immersed in the history of the College adding their names to the perpetual list of IPC Old Boys. Congratulations to you all. I wish you all the best as you set off to find your place in the world.

I also have to mention the young men in the Putney House who would have graduated in 2019 at IPC. However, for a variety of reasons, they moved on before finishing their senior year. These students include: Riley Baldwin, Jack Gallagher-Smith, Gistain Guica-Segal, Mason Kennedy, Lachlan Marshall, Kai O’Donoghue, Joel Parsons and Luke Powell (Resting In Peace).

The Putney House inducted its senior leaders in 2019 with Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes (College Prefect), Reuben Roberts (College Prefect), Kai Goodes (Putney House Captain) and Zachary Thomson (Putney House Vice Captain) being presented with their leadership badges at the opening Mass by College Principal, Mr Shaun Clarke. This was a memorable experience for these young men and their families.

The first sporting event of the year was the Swimming Carnival. Once again, the sporting highlight of the year, with the Putney House 'Straya' theme contributing to the flavour of the

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day. Whilst we missed out on a podium finish, all students participated with maximum effort on the day in true Aussie fashion. I have no doubt that the Putney House will win its first Swimming Carnival in the not-too-distant future.

The Athletics Carnival also brought out the best in the House as students stepped out of their comfort zone to compete in track and field events on the day. The 'P' theme was adopted this year. Plenty of colour and outfits, but none better than President Donald Trump (Jack Letters) and Airline Pilot (Gary Tom). They looked outstanding. No podium finish, but a gutsy performance from the House in what was a massive day for all. Special mention must go to Lincoln Tuner (Year 7) and Jim Finger (Year 8) who ran on the day until they couldn’t run anymore. Also, to Reuben Roberts who went on to represent NQ in the 400m and 800m at the State Titles. Well done men!

The World’s Greatest Shave also attracted plenty of attention earlier in the year. Many students sacrificed a head of hair for a greater cause.

A special thank you to Angus Nicholls-Ward, Nathaniel Barton and Mr Gary Hughes. They all ‘lost their locks’ and raised valuable funds for this worthy cause.

Years 7, 8 and 9 all attended camp in 2019. A new format saw the Year 7s camp on the main oval for a single night earlier in the year. All students engaged in a range of activities that provided plenty of fun for all. The Year 8 and 9 cohorts once again headed up the range and immersed themselves in indigenous culture, colonial heritage, miniconcerts, abseiling, high ropes, spartan races, raft building, bush survival training and everyone’s favourite – swimming. The camps tested the resilience of the students on many occasions as

they had to cope in the outdoors without access to many of the things we all take for granted. The Year 9 Camp was once again a real highlight and very rewarding for the students. The weather was a real treat for us Townsville locals - it got down to zero degrees at night and I was sleeping beside the fire!

A six kilometre walk in to a pristine and practical setting on the banks of Keelbottom Creek. Thank you to Mr Coleman, Mr Brown, Mr Power, Mr Anau and respective Homeroom teachers for their efforts in organising the logistics for each camp and providing the valuable learning experiences for all students. Special mention must go again to Mrs Leanne Fryer for not only the use of Fryer family land but her awesome camp oven beef stew and delicious 's'mores' that filled the bellies of our Year 9 students on the banks of Keelbottom on our second night.

The Putney House has had a myriad of representatives across many academic, sporting, spiritual and cultural arenas this year. Far too many students to recognise in this article. Outstanding efforts on many academic report cards, the Production, Mulkadee, Red Track, Interschool Swimming, Interschool Athletics, NQ Athletics, NQ Cross Country, Townsville, NQ and State Basketball, Representative Rugby League, Battle of the Bands, Peer Mentors, Reef Guardians, Rugby Union, AFL, Touch Football, Gold, Silver and Bronze Diligence Awards, World's Greatest Shave, Ten-Pin Bowling, Sony Camps, Christian Leadership Awards, NQ and National Hockey Championships, NQ Futsal, Regional Chess Championships, Trailburners, Indigenous Excursions, Mathematics and Science Competitions, Representative Cricket, Debating, Homeless Sleep-outs and Drop-In Centre visits as well asTownsville to Cairns Bike Ride. We have

recognised as many of these as we could fit into our House Meetings in 2019.

Last year, we also recognised and announced the winner of the 2018 Putney House 'Young Silverback of the Year' Award. This prestigious award went to Reuben Roberts (Year 11 at the time) and was presented by Father Rod Ward. A College Prefect in 2019, Reuben ticked all the boxes and has set a wonderful example to the House in terms of his respect, humility and passion for the College.

On behalf of the Putney Silverbacks, I would also like to acknowledge the tremendous contribution and extend a special thank you to the following Putney Homeroom staff for their tireless effort in 2019. Ms Katrina Guazzo, Ms Marita Martinez, Mr Matthew Johnson, Mrs Alyssa Deer, Mr Jonathan Pearce, Mr Drew Thompson, Mr Steve Lansley, Mr Len Farren, Mr Andrew Hodgson, Mr Stephen Robertson and Mr Gary Hughes. Thank you all for your support and professionalism throughout the year. I would also like to acknowledge and thank all parents and guardians for their support throughout 2019.

Finally, well done to all students in the Putney House this year. As I say every year, you are the custodians of a House and culture that will continue to grow and prosper long after you have left the College. Be a part of it now and set positive standards for those younger to follow.

Enjoy your holidays and take the time to give your parents or significant other a big hug and a thank you for the many opportunities they have afforded you this year.

See you all back on deck in 2020.

John Fuller | Pastoral Leader - Putney

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Khaid Wixon, Jewelius Seage-Evans, Maddix Hampton, Ryan Connolly, Johnathan Hewson, Jaron Lakin, Jackson Thomson, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Mason Bailey Darcy Firmin, Brandon Bingham, Bradley Vines, Kevin Morris, Chester Hobbs, Joe Briskey, Jacob Carroll, Harley Caspani Jack Thom, Adam Weller, Noah Dawson, Rhys Clarke, Ethan Clarke, Jayden Chilby Harrison Rush, Callum Cavanagh, Michael Paine, Tristan Banfield

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Year 9

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Liam Whiting, Tyler Andersen, Ben Tolcher, Kael Mordike, Daniel Gregory, Will Tarlington, Lachlan Webb, Timothy Doyle Mr Bill Ahern, Bradley Greer, Connor Jeffery, Cobey Sawyer, Cody Knight, Stuart Carter, Fletcher Ryder, Dylan Talbot, Mr Roger Torrington Zane Murdoch, Zachary Olsen, Ashden Curtis, Taj Petersen, Cameron Annesley, Jules Campbell Patrick Clifford, Jake Gilmore, Jaak Braddick Kelvyn Kaigey, Norman Stanbrook

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Jack Connolly, Braedan Kennedy, Joel Tully, Joseph Sale, Connor Wilkins, John Beams, Cian Cuthbert-Botha, Ethan Dawson Mrs Nadine Burnett, Benjamin McLean, Jack Mines, Jack Hoffensetz, Ethan Hannay, Chase Briskey, Euan Cram, Ryan Paine, Mr Patrick McMahon Ethan Scharkie, Jarrod Chaillon, Eden Mordike, Joel Webb, Alastair Mills, Mathew Jeffree, Curamis Majok, Alex Katsaros Angus Myers, James Clarke, Josh Clarke Corey Baker

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Year 11

Lachlan Nugent, Daniel Knowles, Luke Saldana Lopez, Hunter Paull, Corey Garner, Kmani Levi, Mebin Martin Mr Leo Hogan, Ethan Moody Humphrey, Liam Coffey, James Laird, Harrison Buswell, Joseba Kelly, Zack Lowe, Hayden Tarlington, Matthew Blanchard Nathan Wright, Finn Andreassen, James Hoffensetz, Tanner Thompson, Joseph Gregory, Jamie Humphreys, Jarrod Edmondson Braithen Knox, Jack Holt

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Bailie Armstrong, Jason Broome, Riley Lafferty, Lucas Clarke-Drier, Joel Young, Thomas Whiting, Patrick Clarke Mr Matthew Thiele, Connor Illingsworth, Aaron Phillips, Ethan Kelvin, Dakota Campbell, Patrick Shephard, Dean Barnes, Tai Laidlow, Andrew Vollmer Nathan Seri, Anthony Grech, Thomas Baker, Stephen Grady, Corey Talbot, Matthew Hayes, Nathan Hutchings

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Reid Report It has been a fantastic year serving the mighty Reid House in our last year at The Park. With the help of the House Pastoral Leader, Mr Rigano, it has been a smooth and successful year for the House. Being in Reid House for the five years we have been at the College, we can say that even though we may not be the best at sports, we are certainly the most spirit driven House, hands down. If there was a trophy for the House with the most spirit, the Reid House would be winning it every year. We strive to push each other to our limits and help motivate everyone to get involved, regardless of the final result or talent potential.

The first Carnival of the year and arguably the best one, is the Swimming Carnival. Our theme for the day was 'Lifeguards' and it was great to see everyone getting dressed up. We were positioned towards the end of the pool next to Carew and across from Rice. It was great fun chanting wars across the pool with the Rice House. We can proudly say that our senior cohort made it a very easy job for the teachers as we helped marshal the boys into their race order. I’d like to congratulate the boys who won age champion awards. Although we didn’t get the result we were hoping for, the boys really got involved and supported each other.

The following boys should be congratulated on their outstanding efforts throughout the day and earning a place on the College’s victorious Interschool Swimming Team: • Anthony Grech, Year 12 • Cody Knight, Year 9 Then it was onto the Cross Country. With the great spirit shown in the Swimming Carnival, we were expecting another great outing from the boys and were not disappointed. As seniors, we wanted all the boys to run their hardest and push into the top 100 of their grades to get the most points for the House. It was fantastic seeing all the boys dig deep into their fuel reserves and fall over the line with nothing left. The following boys should be congratulated on their outstanding efforts

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throughout the day, also earning a spot on the school’s Cross Country Team: • Anthony Grech, Year 12 • Khaid Wixon, Year 7 The Athletics Carnival was the last canival for the year and we decided to go with the theme of ‘Party’. It was a shame all the silly string and party poppers had been used before we had even got to our tent near the track! It was still all great fun when they went flying during our war cry.

Luckily, we still rocked up to our tents with party hats, balloons that spelled Reid, masks, and lots of bubbles. The theme really made the day a lot of fun. It was also fantastic to hear the boys towards the end of the day singing songs together and really demonstrating the Reid House spirit. In the Opens, Reid scored second and in the other ages groups, we also managed to get a couple of first places. With our strong push at the end of the day, we got at valiant second last, beating the Putney House.

The following boys should be congratulated on their outstanding efforts throughout the day and successfully earning a spot in the schools victorious Athletics Team: • Anthony Grech, Year 12 • Corey Baker, Year 10 • Jordan Noakes, Year 8 In Term 4, the Battle of the Bands went off in the Hall, quite literally - with boys in the mosh pit, dancing to the amazing music talent of all the Houses. But, at the end of the day, only one House could succeed and, this year, Reid House took the glory. The songs performed were Come on Feel the Noise by Quiet Riot and Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson. We are looking forward to the boys seeing the Reid House banner up on the wall in the Drama room!

In the academic arena, the Reid House has always been strong, and this year has been no different.

The Reid men have worked diligently all year

continually improving their grades. We’re also very proud to say that the respect the Reid men show to teachers inside and outside of class has made it an easy year for Mr Rigano with detentions being at an all-time low. At the beginning of the year, one of our biggest goals was to improve the House not only on the sporting field, but also in the classroom, and fortunately, the boys have taken the challenge head on. As a result, we saw many Reid boys up on the stage on Awards Night representing the Reid House proudly.

In the Reid House, we have a multitude of talents and we sincerly thank our Reid brothers for contributing to our mighty House and showing the greater community what we bring to the Park.

This includes, but is not limited to, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Debating, Chess, Tennis, Production, Representative Rowing, Hockey, Cricket and Golf.

We would like to thank all the staff of the Reid House for making it a wonderful year. A special

thank you goes to the Alpha Wolf, Mr Rigano, for guiding us through our senior year and to our Homeroom teacher, Mr Thiele, for making each morning a relaxing and fun start to the day. We feel that this year would not have been possible without such a solid group of seniors in the Reid House leading us by example. We may both have the official titles, but as far as we’re concerned, there were 19 House Leaders in the Reid House. We will always think of our times in the Reid House as some of our best memories at The Park and we’re looking forward to seeing how the House grows in the coming years. We’ll end this report with a quote from a pretty famous TV show which I think shows what the Reid House is all about: When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives.

Thomas Whiting | Reid House Captain Anthony Grech | Reid Vice Captain

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Year 7

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Bryce Parry, Kruz Champney, Jake Strazzeri, Tate Hastie, Cody Amos, Connor Sexton, Flynn Maguire, Rory McDonald Mr Burnett, Oliver Minns, Bailey George-Shaw, Oliver Pascoe, Jacob Sexton, Wesley Kerr, Timothy Chappell, Michael Salvador, Mrs Seri Charlie Hawkins, Michael Hay, Coen Ross, Luke Guilfoyle, Bradley Pool, Charles Glover Oscar Beattie, Luke Madsen, Benjamin Hatchard, Declan Muldoon, Nikolas Collocott

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Year 9

Riston O'Grady, Finn Anderson, Riley Gibson, Sean Young, Lachlan Hawkins, Harry Bowman, Lachlan Hardy, Brayden Pemmelaar Mrs Michelle Kenyon, Liam McDonald, Brenton Dickson, Jackson Waldon, Zachary Bannister, Jesse Blake, Howard Keyes, Joezf Cutler Allen Wharton, Jackson Cox, Declan Hart, Luke Fenton, Harry Coleman, Mitchell Brown George Abednego, Jamal Shibasaki, Joshua Gill, Conor Muldoon, Christian Payne Chance Dalley

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Jayden McMinn, Darcy Keir, Aiden Hawkins, Cooper Chislett, Braydan Glover, Benjamin Dixon, Jake Scherff, Matthew Gilboy Ms Sandy O'Melia, Kai Tanna, Ashley Mayocchi, Lachlan Symss, Damon Marshall, Lucas Dummett, Zac Brunetto, Lewis Roberts Jordan Batley, Nathan Weis, Louis Jackson, Braydon Bin Doraho, Levi Buchanan, Jaidyn Wilkins Orlando Clark, Samuel Salvador, Harrison Fuller, Clancy Roberts, Thomas Duffy Mr Phillip Dembowski

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Year 11

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Maverick Pegoraro, Emmon Davis, Rishabh Bawa, Harrison Keir, Kai Simmons, Ethan Pemmelaar, Julian Fusco-Wright, Joshua Robinson Miss Irene McLaughlin, Angus Hawkins, Diego Urdanivia, Isaac Truett, Edward Hampson, Lachlan Whereat, Benjamin Herrero, Luke Baker Kieran Truett, Fionn O'Seighin, Cooper Scott, Lewis Minns, Alexander Dietrich, Lachlan Waldon, Yanni Collocott, Ashton Downes Kaleb Parrish, Liam Dickson

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When we got home from the race that night, Rick wrote on the computer, “Dad, when I run it feels like my disability disappears." - Dick Hoyt The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt was one of Mr Logan’s favourite stories to share and he did every chance he had. The story is about a father whose son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth.

Together they would become an inspiration to both disabled and able-bodied people around the world. This dynamic duo participated in 72 marathons, six Ironman triathlons and ran the Boston Marathon 32 times. Adding to their list of achievements, Rick and Dick cycled and ran across the U.S. in 1992. Mr Logan showed us that story to make us realise you don’t have to be rich, popular, fast or slow, young or old, or even able bodied to give someone your time. A small act of kindness creates an endless ripple.

Ripples such as these could be felt during the devastating Townsville floods in which many members of the Rice House were affected. Yet by having a dig, we pulled together and pulled through. Many Rice House boys went to the aid of their families, neighbours, strangers and each other to assist in any way they could. This echoed the story behind Rick and Dick. We pulled together and are grateful for all the support we have received.

Celebrating 50 years of the College and 20 years of the Rice House was a special part of 2019 for us seniors. Our biggest goal was to guide the younger Rice Boys to become Rice Men and pave a legacy of which they could be proud of. As the year began, the mighty Rice House welcomed some new faces with the addition of the Year 7s. This is always a nervous time, and we hope that we made their transition into the College an easy one.

Coming out of our Leadership Camp, we knew that we wanted to create a tradition that was unique to the Rice House. As a result, the legend of the Battle Horn was born. This initiative of the seniors is one which we hope will become a vital part of the Emerald Army for years to come. The horn is to be blown to signal the beginning of our war cries.

It wasn’t long after obtaining the horn that we were ready for our first Carnival. The Rice House Crocodiles started the year on their home turf, with the annual Iggy Park Swimming Carnival. From the first House Assembly, we shared our vision and expectations with the House. As a House, we wanted to carry on traditions from our previous seniors, showing determination, having a dig and giving it our all. Although we aim to achieve to the best of our abilities, our main goal was to have fun and ensure everyone participated and gave it a crack. All day, the men of the Rice House conducted themselves perfectly, getting involved with every war cry and swimming our tails off.

The Rice House Crocodiles backed up this strong performance on familiar surroundings, near the banks of Aplins Weir, at the Interhouse Cross Country. This event was certainly the most mentally draining of the three sporting Carnivals this year.

Nonetheless, the challenge proved no problem for the men of the Rice House as the Crocodiles

marched into House Assembly, we prepared for the race ahead. With the standards set high, our boys did not disappoint with everyone partaking in the race. We could not be prouder and more pleased with the result.

Before we knew it, it was that time of year again, a time that all members of the Rice House were waiting for. The Iggy Park Athletics Carnival. This Carnival is amazing to witness. To see all the boys get around each other, cheer, support and enjoy the spirit of the day. Being a College of tradition, we decided to continue the pink theme for the Carnival. We all banded together as a pink army, showing our support for Breast Cancer Research by donating $5 each. This foundation was chosen because of the effect it has on the broader community, but also to the members of our House as well. We wanted to let our Rice family know that they are not alone. Together we raised over $300. It was a massive achievement and made us all very proud. Just as you would expect from this mighty House, everyone stepped up and gave it all they had. The seniors couldn’t have asked for a better final Carnival. Thank you all for your massive effort.

The Rice House has a number of members that partake in the Production and theatre. This year students have dedicated hours of their own time to prepare for events and productions. Special thanks to all the staff and students behind the scenes that make things like this possible. In its inaugural year, our House finished third in the theatre sports event that was held in Term 1.

At the start of the year, the seniors discussed how we wanted to become closer with the younger cohort and how we could make them feel welcome not only in the Rice House, but at the College. We accomplished this by engaging with the buddy program and keeping a close eye on our Year 7 mates. Through the year, we would occasionally get together for a BBQ and a chat, but the seniors felt like we could do more. We decided that every Friday morning Homeroom, each senior will be elected a Homeroom to go to and have a talk to the younger grades about how their week has been and what they are looking forward to. We also liked to hear about what we could do to become better. We hope that we have made a difference in your experience, and that in the years to come the seniors continue this important program.

Our cohort of Year 12s have been lucky to have guidance over the past five years that has allowed us to grow as young men of the Rice House. Our two original Homeroom teachers, Mr Lucas and Mr Marano, have been with us since day one and have seen us at our best and our very worst.

Unfortunately, Mr Marano had to part ways with us in Year 10 as the two Homerooms combined once more for our senior years. We would like to thank Mr Marano for the thousands of planks and hundreds of laps of the oval that have been completed at your request. These 'personal growth exercises' were issued if either our diary, uniform or attitude was not up to scratch. So now, all these things are in check, as well as an elevated level of fitness. Cheers!

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Rice Report started here back in Year 8 and somehow, despite our best efforts, we couldn’t seem to get you to laugh… not even a smile. The man with no emotion.

We just could never figure it out. What did we need to do? But we are going to see if you can shed a tear for us. Maybe this will work....?

You have been a guide for us, some of us have looked to you for advice and others for support.

You have been nothing but fair and kind to us and have molded us into the young men we are today and, as we go into the world, to step off on the next leg, we hope we make you proud. Your knowledge and wisdom on everyday activities will hopefully get us through.

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couldn’t have asked for a better Pastoral Leader. You have guided this House through all our twists and turns. Not only have you led this House from the front, you have also taken the time to support and care for each of the students no matter what their issues were. Without you, and your amazing sense of humour, our House wouldn’t be as half as good as it is today. On behalf of the entire mighty Rice House we would like to thank you for the endless time and effort you have dedicated to educating us, not only to push ourselves as students, but also moulding us into respectable young men. You have started a ripple that will continue to support others whenever in need. Thank you!

Cain Anderson | Rice House Captain Drew Boniface | Rice House Vice-Captain

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Year 7

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Adam Sievers, Thomas Reeves, Brody Fredericks, Keelin Hookey, Oliver Carr-Pauline, Kayne Rennie Mrs Sandra Hughes, Brian Wiegmann, Lewis Clive, Baxter Woosnam, Kynan Purdy, Elliot Hoskins, Campbell Bryan, Darcy Fredericks, Mr Michael Lunn Kaleb Norton-Bern, Carter Cole, Drew Gilmore, Logan Robertson, Pio Kelemete, Corey Lambert Hamish Keyes-West, Harrison Barrett, Kynan McMahon, Lachlan Williams, Reagan Knowles Reuben Hilbourne

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Tyson Bickley, Blake Newman, Lucas Petrie, Trent Grant, Cyrill Hold, Kuba Leete, Brady Rankin, Lucas Anderson Mr Darren Spina, William Sheppard, Ryan Langfeldt, Daniel Jacob, Logan Clam, Sam Neiberding, Noah Weeks, Drew Roberts, Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick Dallyn Powell, Zy Gall, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Jet Smalley, Finn Knowles, Arinze Nzeakor Nelson Kennedy, Brock Delforce, Angus Bamford, Declan Murray, Thomas Holland Aiden Knowles

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Cade Lyons, Jonah Jenkinson, Dominic Taylor, Finn Lyons, Caleb Searles, Jye Hawkins, Austin Keane, James Sheppard Mrs Cathy Ventic, Myles Hoskins, Hunter Lowis, Jay-Jay Bennett, Luke Wilmen, Ethan Buchanan, Mr Brian Geaney Adrian Sandy, Liam Marr, Andrew Patersen, Riley Desailly, James Bonyhai, Lachlan Tapp Hayden McIntosh, Kody Rogers, Ethan Craig, Connor Harris, Dane Smedley Hayden Lunn, Matthew Hunter

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Don Raju, Jack Yates, Jordan Whiteside, Kieran Godfrey, Reilly Williams, Frank Backo, Darcy Cussen, Joshua Marquez Mrs Andrea Tarttelin, Ryley Winterburn, Ronin Spiridonov, Cohen Shucksmith, Andrew Edmonds, Ethan Matthews-Langhorne, Jaylen Perry, Lachlan Gode Vincent Trimmer, Stanford Scott, Lloyd Kennedy, Gus Rees, Cathane Hill, Renyn Eisel Ardrijan Shahinper, Noah Rule, Lachlan Larsen, Luca Yates, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Brodie Powell, Axel Lincoln Mr Andrew Keane

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Year 11

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Ieuan Harker, Bailey Craig, Brigaire Neza, Lachlan Mitchell, Joshua Martin, Will Arnell, Hudson Murray, Corey Blair Aiden Simkin, William Bennett, Trent Laffin, Matthew Wilmen, Jordan Davies, Tai-Reece Hill, Mitchell Parker Lachlan Scott, Ethan Gasa, Sebastian Petrie, Caleb Cheeseman, Brendan Eaton, Declan KeyesWest Jared Mitchell, Colby Finlay, Hunter Finlay Joshua Holcroft, Sebastian Lynch, Brandon Mackay, Elijah Weeks

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2019 marks the last year for the Year 8s of 2015. They walked in fresh faced and excited and now walk out teary-eyed and with their heads held proud.

The Year 8, 2015 boys of the Treacy House have had a final year to remember filled with sporting, academic and pastoral achievements. I am proud of everything that has been achieved this year and am looking forward to how the next group of Treacy seniors will leave their mark on this great College.

This year also signified the last year of the OP system in Queensland and the first year of the new ATAR system for the Year 11 cohort. Undoubtedly, this new system has been a big adjustment for them and we wish them the best of luck next year in what could potentially be a very stressful time for them, their families and their teachers.

As usual, this year started with the much-loved Swimming Carnival. Much to the delight of Mr Deer, who has had to suffer through the Treacy House’s long history of mediocrity in the pool, the boys swam hard and fought their way to one of the best finishes in recent memory, finishing a strong third. The dedication to the theme of ‘criminals’ was an entertaining sight to see but our success has to be attributed to the hard work of the Year 11s and 12s who helped wrangle the younger boys into the races and to the efforts by every Tiger who jumped into the pool – swimmer or not.

Not long after we celebrated our efforts in the pool, the time was upon us for what Mr Deer would call his favourite event of the year, the Cross Country. Indeed, it is truly a test of grit and mental toughness. Treacy House has always had a strong history in the Cross Country with it traditionally being our strongest event. This year was no different, the Treacy boys continued the tradition with a strong showing in the age groups and once again the House finished third overall.

After a great start to Term 1, the House shifted its focus to more pastoral activities. One of our goals this year was to try and promote stronger

relationships between the seniors and the younger grades. This was achieved through having buddy morning teas and lunches which provided a friendly environment for the boys and their buddies to chat and bond. This was also further built upon by also holding breakfasts with other year levels in the House. Again strengthening Intrahouse bonds.

Coming through the College as a young man it is very hard to have a true appreciation for the hard work and dedication that go into organising an event like the Athletics Carnival. This year, however, I was lucky enough to experience it first hand.

The theme chosen by the seniors this year was 'hillbillies' and a lot of effort was put in to really looking the part. On the first day, the field events took place and the boys showed up to impress with many jumping higher and throwing further than they ever have before. The second day, the track events, saw an even better performance with many boys placing in their races. A big shout out to the junior Treacy Tigers for their performance in their first Athletics Carnival at Iggy. In particular, to the 12 years age group who, because there are only four of them, had to compete in every single event and were exhausted by the end of the day.

Also, a special mention to the twins, Colby and Hunter, who were successful in the kidnapping and destruction of Carew’s mascot, ‘50 cent’. We’ll chalk that one up as a win. But in all seriousness, in a day that was filled with finding competitors and organising relay teams, all the teachers and seniors did a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly and contributed to a great performance by the whole House, again with a third-place finish.

Halfway through the year, the House faced a big shake up with Mr Stewart and Mr Clarke both taking leave for a period of time. Mr Deer was tasked with stepping into the role of Deputy Principal and Mrs Hughes took over as Pastoral Leader of the Treacy House. They both took to their new jobs like fish to water with Mr Deer quickly haunting the nightmares of any student with hair over the eyes and Mrs Hughes leading the Treacy House through a great Term 3.

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Treacy Report Many changes and challenges have been presented to the Treacy House this year but, as a brotherhood we have overcome them as they say, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Our successes this year wouldn’t be possible without the support of all of the Treacy teachers, but I would like to especially thank Mr Deer and Mrs Hughes for their guidance and leadership throughout the year. I would also

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like to thank Mrs Head for all her help with the Year 12 Homeroom. I hope in our final year we have left a positive impact on the College and its members and carried on the legacy of The Park Old Boys who have gone before us.

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Technology is moving at a rapid pace, changing the world that we live in; a world that is becoming increasingly digitised and automated. A world where computer programs drive almost everything we use, from our transport to our communication devices. In businesses, aviation, medicine and entertainment, we rely on computers to make our lives easier and better. Mobile and desktop devices as well as networks are transforming learning, recreational activities, home life and work. Today, a smartwatch has over two times the capability that Cray-2, the world’s fastest computer in the late 1980s had. It is important that we use technologies in ways that will create preferred and sustainable futures as we move forward in this brave new world.

How we face future problems will rely heavily on ensuring that we have people with the knowledge and skills to operate in this increasingly fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Code powers the digital world that we live in and computer coders are the architects and builders of our digital future.

At Ignatius Park College, we teach coding from Year 7 to Year 12. Students start their coding in a drag and drop environment and progress to writing their own programs using hundreds of lines of code. In Digital Technologies, we do not simply teach students how to program computers,

we teach them how to use computational thinking skills. A skill that will be vital for tomorrow’s workforce. Computational thinking requires students to take complex problems and break them down into smaller more manageable parts.

Each of these smaller problems can then be looked at individually, and students consider how similar problems have been solved previously and focus only on the important details, while ignoring irrelevant information. Next, students design rules in the form of algorithms to solve each of the smaller problems. Computational thinking has to be a fundamental part of the way people think and understand the world. We help students to stretch their minds and think better. They are taught skills that are an essential problem-solving tool set in our knowledge-based society.

This year, we introduced three new ATAR subjects from the Technology curriculum: Engineering, Digital Solutions and Design. These are brand new subjects which did not exist previously. We are excited by the opportunities that these new subjects bring. They replace IPT, ITS and Graphics, and our current Year 12s are the last students to do these subjects in Queensland.

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Drama As usual, Drama has lived up to its definition – just like life without the boring bits. A full program of performances across all year levels has made for a busy year. Students have studied the making, performing and understanding of Drama in various roles from tragedy to comedy, fact and fiction. Our students have been able to experience issues-based performance making, through documentary and collage drama. Students have investigated the history and tradition of both western and indigenous performance styles.

A big thanks to all of the students that contributed their talents to “Iggy Under the Stars”. Our showcase night in August was well attended and enjoyed by parents and the wider community as the boys performed a few of their prepared works from classes across all year levels. The Year 11 Drama class was a standout with their production of Six

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Angry Pigs with student director Declan KeyesWest. The night also featured works of Music, Film and a Visual Art Exhibition.

Ignatius Park has continued to develop community connections with visits from TheatreiNQ, CQU Drama and Queensland Youth Touring. IPC students and staff attended a range of productions such as Othello in Queens Gardens and the Year 7s going to the combined school Production The Addams Family.

Preliminary auditions have been held for next year’s production of Grease. Final auditions will be held early in Term 1, 2020 to round out the full cast.

Make sure you get along to see Iggy Park “It’s got groove, it’s got feeling!”

Leo Hogan | Teacher

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2019 has been a year of both challenges and rewards. The introduction of ATAR this year has presented amazing opportunities for growth and reflection. It’s fair to say that we all worked hard, both students and teachers, to conquer the new curriculum, all the while staying positive and enthusiastic.

In the beginning of 2019, the flooding caused an interrupted start to our long journey in transferring to ATAR. On top of this, both students and teachers alike were admittedly concerned for how the year would play out. As students, we heard about the new system early in our high school years. However, we did not fully grasp how different the learning experience was going to be. From the start, we had to understand new terms such as ISMGs, ESMTs, EAMGs, PSMTs which represent the different marking schemes which are now used to assess us in assignments. We were also told our assignments would be created and assessed by people far, far away. Admittedly, it was all quite daunting.

However, this did not break our stride. We put our pens to paper and threw ourselves into learning new topics and new ways of writing. The new

syllabus enabled us to explore the contemporary society and its complexities. This included the representation of toxic masculinity in Australian society. We were asked to analyse the novel, The Story of Tom Brennan, and then de-constructed the ideology of toxic masculinity and the negative effects it can have on those around us. During the next term we explored the stereotypes within today’s media. We also considered the negative impacts which these stereotypes have on communities and how they can sil ence minorities.

The second unit saw us display our imaginative abilities to create a post-apocalyptic story. Doing such a task enabled us to be creative and have fun while still being educational. The final task of Year 11 required us to read the play, The Drover’s Wife, a contemporary re-imagining of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. In doing so, we were able to gain a better understanding of the experiences of people who lived during Australia’s colonial era.

Throughout the year, we enjoyed learning about each of these important topics as they have widened our knowledge and understanding of our society. We look forward to what the future holds and hope to learn more about the world we live in.

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Film, Television and New Media From short films to advertisements, photography to music videos, our Film, Television and New Media students have created some of the best productions we have seen at the College. This year, our aspiring filmmakers have enjoyed being both behind and in front of the camera creating media art in a range of genres. They have spent hundreds of painstaking hours sketching storyboards and bringing to life characters and storylines that previously lay hidden in the depths of their imagination.

Our Year 10 students re-framed the world around us through their provocative and thoughtful Australiana photography portfolios. We were all on the edge of our seats when we saw childhood bedrooms and family homes transformed into places of terror in the Year 11 horror films. Our senior students completed their studies by skilfully producing films reminiscent of classic international film movements. Each production was a celebration of students’ talent, creativity and flair. We look forward to seeing more of the creative work our students will produce both in and out of Ignatius Park College.

We say a special thank you to the friends, parents and siblings who starred in the students’ portfolios and productions this year. Their products would not have been possible without your selflessness and appreciation of the creative arts.

Film, Television and New Media has given me the opportunity to expand my skills in photography and videography. I have had the opportunity to create projects in areas that I otherwise may not have ventured.

From music videos to horror movies, we have learned how different aspects of cinematography affect the final production.

This has allowed me to expand my skill-set in personal and external projects, with visible progress in each new project I complete. Film, Television and New Media has prepared me for a future in the videography industry.

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Film, Television and New Media is by far the most enjoyable subject in the College's curriculum. Not only is the class work interesting and useful for several subjects. The assessment pieces have been the highlights of my terms with such memorable experiences created whilst filming. Once you start learning more about film, you’ll never want to stop!

There is a constant feeling of improvement in your projects that motivates you to push even further to create crazier and more spectacular films.

William Bennett (FTVNM student) Studying Film, Television and New Media has significantly improved my literacy and performance across other classes. This subject has also prepared me for the outside world and the career I want to pursue. I am eternally grateful to my amazing teachers for the practical preparation and theoretical knowledge I have gained that will help me in the years to come.

Bailey Craig (FTVNM student) FTVNM has shown us that the media plays a pivotal role in changing the perspective of audiences in the everyday world. This year has been a great learning experience filled with fun.

Mebin Martin (FTVNM student) Since studying Film, Television and New Media, I have started seeing television and movies in a new light. Now I can fully appreciate the film making process, as I have made my own short videos. This subject has taught me numerous skills and I thoroughly enjoy it.

Lachlan McDermid (FTVNM student) Irene McLaughlin and Katrina Guazzo | Teachers

This year in Hospitality we have seen a few changes in staff within the Department. We have temporarily farewelled Ms Sophie Seaden who expecting her first child in October and sadly farewelled Mr Michael Lazzaroni who retired at the end of Term 3, after many decades as a teacher.

We have welcomed Mrs Leonie Shucksmith and Ms Mary McClure to the faculty as well as Mrs Tina Gibson who joined the Park as a qualified Hospitality teacher in Term 4. Our current staff also include Mrs Michelle Kenyon, Ms Joanne Long and Ms Debbie Price.

Year 7 Food Technology introduced the boys to food preparation, food hygiene and occupational health and safety. Their 10-week introductory course culminated in a morning tea of parents and teachers, where the boys set a themed table and served food and beverages to their table. The beautiful table arrangements and costumes the boys wore really set the scene for a fantastic event showing off, not only their cooking achievements, but their emerging service skills too.

Year 8 Food Technology built upon the skills learned in Year 7. The boys had the option of completing two units. The first unit gave the students the opportunity of creating their ultimate burger, some even made their own sauce. Unit Two showcased the flavours of Australia though generations of immigration. The students created their own international food fair for staff to sample.

Year 9 Food Technology students immersed themselves in the world of curry, creating their ultimate curry dish. The second semester saw the students working in groups of four to develop, market and sell a healthy snack to their peers.

The boys have learned about food hygiene and handling in a temporary food stall.

Year 10 Food and Nutrition students developed a variety of cooking and food preparation techniques from fermentation to sausage making.

This enabled them to work in pairs and create a new food product, complete with sustainable packaging and a marketing campaign.

Year 10 Hospitality Practices classes created a High Tea event for local elderly residents. The guests were charmed by the amazing food and service.

Year 11 Hospitality Practices students manned a food and beverage stand for the Iggy Park Fete and also catered for the Iggy Under the Stars event.

The Hospitality Studies and VET boys in Year 12 organised a cocktail party for the Chaine De Rossituers society a ‘Casino Royale’ themed night and 'An Outback Steakhouse' restaurant.

Eighteen Year 12 Hospitality boys went to Sea World Nara Resort to attend their H.O.T.E.L. school and by all reports had a great time working in the resort in all areas. The favourite two areas were ‘mini bar’ and ‘concierge’ and the highlight of the excursion was the Australian Outback Spectacular Experience, a memorable night filled with great food and a fantastic ‘Aussie’ show.

The Hospitality Department continues to grow, becoming ever more popular, especially in the junior years. It has been a great year of trialling new recipes and new programs. The focus this year has been developing your flavour palette, where we gave students a base recipe and then gave them choices in herbs, spices and marinades to create their own version of the final dish. Hopefully this encourages the students to experiment with cooking at home.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has helped the Hospitality Department this year, from the kitchen assistants and teachers who teach in the Department to the parents, friends and members of the Townsville community who come to our events.

Jude Head | Faculty Leader - Hospitality

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Humanities A change is as good a s a holiday they say. It is safe to say the staff and students of the Humanities Faculty are ready for the Christmas holidays of 2019 after the vast array of changes that have occurred across all year levels from Years 7 – 11!

With the introduction of ATAR into the senior curriculum in Year 11, it was also an opportunity to make some curriculum changes to the younger grades and expose students to a wider range of subject matter in the Humanities field.

In 2019, we saw the introduction of Civics and Citizenship in Years 7 and 8 with students being exposed to the different levels of government in Australia and how they work together to run our democratic nation. Geography was also launched to the Years 7 and 9 students teaching them about the importance of water in the world and the different biomes that exist around the world

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and how they impact individual civilisations. The final new element in the junior grades was the commencement of Economics and Business which uncovered the world of money and how businesses operate to try to encourage us, the consumer, to spend our money. This subject also taught the boys about the basics of investments and the balance between risks and rewards when it comes to investing.

A massive thank you to all the staff in the Humanities Faculty as you have worked tirelessly to implement the many changes that either the QCAA or I have thrust upon you to help our boys become active citizens in our society. We have set a good foundation for an even more successful year in 2020.

Tim Lindeberg | Faculty Leader - Humanities

Industrial Design and Technology continues to be highly sought after as an elective subject, especially with the introduction of ATAR. Student numbers in these classes have either increased or maintained maximum numbers.

With the continued success of the VET program incorporating Engineering, Construction and Civil Construction, students and their parents are opting for a pathway into traditional trade vocations.

Whilst undertaking these VET programs, students are exposed to work placements totalling eight weeks over the two years. This is, for many, their first contact with industries they are wishing to be employed in when they leave school.

In addition to the excellent learning facilities here at our College, and the guidance and education they are receiving from our highly qualified teaching staff, students enter the work force with advanced skill sets ready for work.

Practical projects for all year levels have been reviewed and some changes have been made in this regard.

In the middle school (Years 7-10) the following are the projects students complete: Year 7 Key Holder and Tool Rack (both timber) Year 8 Mosquito Coil Holder (sheet metal) and Pencil Case (timber) Year 9 CO₂ Dragster (balsa wood), Carry All (sheet metal), Desktop Cabinet (timber) and Garden Fork (timber and steel) Year 10 Wall Clock (timber), Table (timber), Toolbox (sheet metal) and Bevel Square (timber and brass) Industrial Technology Skills (ATAR Applied subject Years 11 and 12) completed the following projects: Year 11 Coffee Table (steel, timber, fibrous cement sheet and tiles) and Cantilevered Toolbox (sheet metal) Year 12 Deck Chair (timber) and Bottle Jack (steel)

Projects in all year levels are reviewed each year to ensure that they deliver the necessary skills and knowledge necessary for those levels.

IPC has three VET programs running in this Department: • MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways • CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction • RII20115 Certificate II in Resources and

Infrastructure Work Preparation These Certificate courses continue to be very popular choices for students wishing to enter the trade vocation career paths. They are delivered and assessed by trade qualified teachers and teacher aides with a wealth of industry knowledge and skills.

Our Department continues to benefit from capital expenditure submissions and approvals. Over the last few years we have been blessed by acquiring four new lathes and two folding machines. Earlier this year, a new laser cutting machine was installed into one of our workshops. This technology will be used by classes and staff to cut and etch materials for their design components on several materials including timber and acrylics in this year’s submission we have included the purchase of a new guillotine to cut metal and two new lathes.

A new addition to our resources has been the development of an adjoining storage area into a new workshop to accommodate metal work. This has allowed the wood working areas for the middle school to spread out and provides an area for the project work of the new Industrial Technology Skills subject.

Len Farren | Faculty Leader – Industrial Design and Technologies

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Languages In 2019, Our Japanese students enjoyed many interesting cultural and learning experiences.

Our Senior students studying Japanese tried their hand at preparing maki rolls while practising their casual Japanese conversational skills.

In September, five students from Years 8, 10 and 11have competed in the Townsville and District Annual Japanese Speech Competition. They presented in front of a panel of Native Japanese speakers. The following students proudly represented Ignatius Park College in the Junior and Senior Divisions.

Year 11 William Bennett Year 10 Samuel Salvador Year 11 Taran Burkhardt Year 8 Drew Roberts Year 10 James Clarke

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Most of our students were nervous speaking Japanese in front of number of people. However, all of them had fun and a good experience overall.

It was a great way to demonstrate their Japanese learning to the community. They also had the opportunity to socialise with students from other schools.

A big thank you to all those staff members who helped out during the year in Japanese. We especially thank Mrs Stacey Meyer-Seri for her help during my introduction to the school.

Rebecca Irvine | Program Leader - Languages (Acting)

Ignatius Park College is committed to individualised learning in ways that appropriately support, extend and challenge each learner. The commitment is reflected in the classroom and is augmented by the provision of practical support for students with identified specific learning needs. These boys receive specialised assistance through the staff of the Learning Enrichment Department, working with collaboration with parents and the Pastoral and Academic teams of the College.

Students with special needs are identified using information from a range of sources, including specialist reports, test results, observation and anecdotal data. These students may be experiencing various circumstances that impact on learning, such as academic, social/emotional or physical difficulties.

Our wonderful Learning Enrichment Teacher Aides, or 'my angels', work with subject teachers to support student self-help strategies, assist with the planning and modification of units of work and monitor student progress. This year we welcomed Monica Kolb and Nicole Groves (Term 3 only), Tim Booth (Term 4) and Taylor Foster (Term 4) to our team. The support programs that were

facilitated were in Year 7 and Year 8 Language and Literacy, and Year 7 – 9 MacqLit. We also purchased the Illume Reading Program. These programs are extensive and highly targeted intervention programs to enable success for those boys with complex difficulties in reading.

The NCCD is an annual collection of information from all Australian schools on the numbers of students with disability and the adjustments they receive. Not all adjustments are included in the NCCD. Educational adjustments made solely for reasons other than disability are not included in the NCCD. This year we collected evidence on 129 students ranging in needs from Quality Differentiated Learning through to Extensive Support. This data is useful in determining the needs of the students at Ignatius Park College.

The Learning Enrichment Department continues to work at bettering the teaching and learning of boys with specific learning needs with an ongoing agenda of improving our knowledge of accessibility and inclusive education.

Nadine Burnett | Acting Program Leader – Learning Enrichment

We may all be

different fish,

but at

Ignatius Park College,

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Library The IPC Library is a vibrant and dynamic place that has continued to engage and support our staff and students throughout 2019. With the implementation of innovative and creative new learning spaces, like Babana Land, Tech Deck, The Swamp, Hush Zone, Campfire and the very popular 'Cave' with our senior cohort, the Library caters well for our diverse learners. Apart from creating welcoming areas, this year the Library has focussed on upskilling all students on Research Skills across a range of faculties, as well as introduced a Reading Program to all Year 7 English classes.

A number of exciting initiatives have also been part of the Library fabric this year, with our 'Book Week' activities certainly presenting a highlight for our community. This year the theme was Reading is my Secret Power and, apart from the fantastic costuming that both staff and students donned, many participated in reading to the younger students at Holy Spirit along with enjoying the various lunch time activities. Staff and students have also benefitted from the new resources now available in our Library, namely access to over 2,000 audio and e-books, along with other online scientific journals and student guides. With further Library plans afoot, there is definitely more in store to enhance our Library.

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Of course, no year would be complete without The Park participating in the annual 'Reader’s Cup' competition, where this year our students competed against 61 other schools and did a wonderful job representing the College.

Congratulations to Luke Quincey, Jude Foyle, Vaughn Tully, Ethan Stout and Tyler Flanders for their outstanding efforts and excellent team work!

A huge THANKS must go to the wonderful Library Aides, Marta Goddard, Laura Fryer, Kait McMahon and Laurel Brown for their tireless efforts with keeping the Library functioning so smoothly. Their creation of exciting displays from Science Week and Mother’s Day, to Child Protection and NAIDOC Week, all contribute to ensuring our Library is an inviting and exciting space. Furthermore, this year’s group of Student Library Monitor have also been instrumental in the smooth running of our Library. It is because of their diligent and attentive efforts that our wider community has benefited.

More than just a safe space where all can come and immerse themselves in a great book, our Library continues to grow as an exciting and transformative classroom. Remember boys, #readersareleaders!

Pudy Timbs | Learning Resource Coordinator

The Mathematics Faculty has been involved in many activities this year including the Australian Mathematics Competition, the Year 7/8 Mathematics Quiz, James Cook University’s MEOW (Mathematics Explains Our World) program and the Year 12 Mathematics A Orienteering program.

All of these activities expose the boys to real-world applications of Mathematics as well as challenging them to extend their mathematical knowledge.

The Mathematics tutoring program has continued to be popular and it is great to see so many staff and students willingly working together to improve their mathematical skills.

This year saw some changes to the senior secondary Mathematics subjects with the introduction of four new syllabi for our Year 11 students. Term 4 will also see the implementation of an innovative mathematics learning model for our Year 7 cohort - Mathematics Pathways. This will offer students and teachers far more flexibility in their learning and teaching. The College feels confident this will bring positive outcomes for students and their Mathematics results leading into the future.

Matthew Burnett | Acting Faculty Leader Mathematics

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Music The Music Program continues to develop young men with a passion and commitment to the Arts at Ignatius Park. This year we welcomed a new staff member to the Music Department. Mr David Roberts combined his role of Instrumental Coordinator with that of junior classroom music teacher and has had great success in revitalising school ensembles and promoting music.

Junior music students this year worked on projects in the areas of performance, composition, musicology and multimedia. The boys composed music for film, advertisements, rock videos and animation. They created ringtones, discovered new styles and genres and performed their own original works on stage. I would like to congratulate them on their ongoing enthusiastic efforts and hard work throughout the year.

The Year 10 Music class focussed on the global music industry and its impact on modern music recording techniques. The Arts Department at Ignatius Park was fortunate that they could call on former students and local music producers, Maverick Parker and Reagan Koelman, to drop in

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and chat with the boys about creating new and innovative sounds and turning these projects into hits. This duo, along with former classmate Matt Jefferies, are setting the Townsville music scene alight with their cutting-edge sounds and trending beats.

There were some outstanding individual as well as group performances this year from our elective students in Years 8 – 12. A number of rock bands were formed, performing at the annual Interhouse Battle of the Bands competition. Congratulations also to all boys who participated in the school musical, liturgy choir, Eisteddfod and other school Arts events.

Finally, congratulations to the senior Music class, Stuart Smith, Nathan Seri, Timothy Ambrose and Dominic Cusumano who all received excellent levels of achievement on their exit statements.

These boys have worked tirelessly over the past two years and should be commended for their efforts.

Best of luck for the future boys!

Matthew Thiele | Teacher

Junior Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education has continued its focus this year on engaging, developing and advocating for their own and others health. The junior students have been encouraged to take positive action to protect and enhance their own and others’ health, wellbeing and safety through the design and development of nutritional health plans, personal fitness programs, emergency response scenarios, assertive relationships and alcohol and drug action plans. This was also demonstrated through the emphasis on regular movement-based learning experiences to understand and appreciate the significance to personal, social, cultural, environmental and health practices and outcomes. In 2020 we look forward to introducing new resources, in particular for Year 7 to further enhance the learning opportunities for the boys.

VET - Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate III in Sport and Recreation 2019 saw the introduction of the Certificate III in Sport and Recreation for Year 11 students. This was added to the already popular Certificate III in Fitness. The interest in these courses was immense, with two Fitness classes and one Sport

and Recreation class all being filled to maximum capacity. The students engaged in many learning activities to work towards successful completion of the course and gain the valuable Certifcate III qualification, which will aid the students in gaining employment in these industries post school.

Senior Physical Education Curriculum This year also saw the introduction of the new senior syllabus for Physical Education and Sport and Recreation subjects. Again, interest in both of these subjects was strong, even with the increased academic rigour, in particular for Physical Education which now has a much stronger focus on theory work. The aim of this increased focus on academics is to better prepare students for both tertiary study and to provide them with more knowledge relevant to working in the health and exercise science fields. This was also the final year of the old OP system, with our Year 12 cohort the last group to go through Physical Education and Recreation under that system. We look forward to 2020 when the current Year 11 students will complete the first cycle of the new syllabus which cumulates with an external exam.

Matthew Johnson | Faculty Leader – Health and Physical Education

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Religious Education It has been a big year for Religious Education at Ignatius Park College. Our Faculty aims to provide students with a solid grounding in the Catholic Faith through targeted, engaging topics entrenched in our Four Touchstones that enhance their personal and spiritual growth as they journey through Secondary School.

Every effort is made to ensure that all who seek to share and celebrate our Catholic Christian Brothers' heritage through the curriculum.

Students engage in religion classes, class Mass celebrations and in opportunities to expand their knowledge of, and commitment to, their own faith traditions in service learning. This was evident through our connections with Islamic and Catholic guest speakers who contributed much to the learning of the Year 11 Study of Religion cohort and junior classes as well as many other opportunities integrated throughout the year.

It has been a year of change with the new ATAR system well in focus, which has provided some challenges and opportunities for our senior students. From the dense world of syllabi and curriculum plans, there is one set of guidelines that form three core questions which have stood out to me, as Faculty Leader, in planning this year.

These questions encompass not only the Senior Religion and Ethics Program, but all year levels and teaching staff form within the classroom and beyond it as well.

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• Who am I? • Who are we?

• And: Is there more than this?

It is these seemingly basic questions that form the basis for the entire Religious Education Curriculum which, in turn, filters out to Pastoral Care, Service Learning and other implicit areas of the school where our strong sense of Catholic Social Justice shines through in helping those less fortunate than ourselves.

All 36 teachers of Religious Education (whom I cannot thank enough for their tireless dedication and hard work in the subject) and those responsible for leadership in Religious Education in the College constantly seek to incorporate these core perspectives into each and every lesson, utilising the flexibility of their own personal experience and wisdom in Religious Education classes to ensure that an inclusive spirit pervades all learning experiences and class Mass celebrations.

I look forward to 2020 whereby we continue our inaugural journey into ATAR with the first cohort of Year 12s, consolidation of the Year 11 program as well as continual reflection, renewal and fresh approaches to Religious Education in the junior years.

Mark Holmes | Faculty Leader – Religious Education

2019 - DESTINATION MOON: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

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Visual Arts 2019 has been a very busy and creative year for the Visual Arts Department. Staff members, Mr Craig Brown, Mr Brett Deneen and Mr Andrew Hodgson, have all contributed their expertise and knowledge to the students that have selected the subject this year. Special mention must be made to Debbie Price for her help in supporting students and teachers alike.

This year, students in Years 7 and 8 have once again explored the elements and principles of design in this subject. They have also been exploring various aspects of Art history to further expand their knowledge and understanding. A major focus has been on developing basic art skills for future development.

Students in Years 9 and 10 have moved to a semester format this year. This allows the subject to delve deeper into the elements and principles of design. Our students have explored a variety of media and techniques ranging from drawing to printmaking, clay to painting. Both year levels have explored Art history which has further expanded their knowledge base in preparation for their move into the senior years.

This year we have had a significant shift in the curriculum for our Year 11 students with the

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introduction of ATAR. Students have explored and participated in experimental practices on a variety of topics this year. They have been challenged to explore the greater breadth and depth of their artistic knowledge and understanding throughout the year. This culminated in them taking one of their earlier unresolved experimental pieces to produce a large final resolved piece. Theoretically, our students have interacted with different assessment pieces not usually experienced in Senior Visual Arts. Students had to present a multimodal presentation and complete an art exam to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

Students in Year 12 were required to produce many large projects and assessment pieces which was the culmination of their 5-year creative journey at the College. With more freedom on topics and media, students explored a variety of messages in their artworks to great effect. The finished products ranged from large drawing pieces exploring social media, to sculptural statements on racism in society today and even digital media pieces that debated the topic of war’s impact on society being a positive or a negative.

Craig Brown, Brett Deneen and Andrew Hodgson | Teachers

This year the College continued to offer VET qualifications as our own RTO (Registered Training Organisation) as well as through external providers such as TAFE, Bluedog Training and Binnacle Training. Offering these flexible learning pathways with structured work placements is essential for our students to gain a wide range of skills and opportunities to better prepare them for the world of work and to secure future apprenticeships.

Student

Employer

Nathan Clohesy (Year 12)

BNG Sport

Patrick Lulham (Year )

NQ Carpentry

Corey Talbot (Year )

The Ville

Brayden Yow (Year 12)

Reldas Constructions

Lachlan Lemon (Year 12)

Simon Bell Constructions

In 2019, the College offered qualifications in Hospitality, Information Technology, Construction, Engineering, Fitness, Sport and Recreation as well as Resources, Infrastructure and Work Preparation.

Riley Birmingham (Year 11)

A-Lect Auto Electrical

Kaelin Kerekere (Year 12)

MVO Airconditioning

An increasing number of students utilised their VETiS funding to attend the TAFE in Schools Program to complete courses that would not otherwise be available. These courses allow the boys to pursue their preferred career path as part of their senior studies and significantly enhance their employability post-graduation. Congratulations to the students below on their successful course completion of TAFE in Schools qualifications:

Ben Herrero (Year 11)

Liberte Hair

Kynan Wregg (Year 11)

Nigel Benton Builder

Wesley Peplow (Year 12)

Aust Expedition Vehicles

Jakab Huddy (Year 12)

TMP Civil Services

Faumui Iosefo (Year 12)

Gough Plastics

Taine Catelan (Year 12)

Cowboys Leagues Club

Lachlan Moss (Year 11)

BWN Services

Ethan Kelvin (Year 12)

Cert II Electrotechnology

Jaidan Penny (Year 11)

SPD Group

Samuel Walker (Year 12)

Cert II Electrotechnology Cert II Auto Vocational Preparation

Caleb Cheeseman (Year 11)

CIR Electrical

Ethan Roberts (Year 12) Cash Foster (Year 11)

Cert II Auto Vocational Preparation

Henry Hunt (Year 12)

Cert II Health Support Services

An integral component of the IPC VET program is industry placement. Students attended ‘work’ for four weeks throughout the year in many and varied occupations. Industry placement provides students with the opportunity to try different trades and make informed decisions on their career pathways.

It provides the boys with invaluable on-the-job experience and assists them in making industry contacts. We would like to thank our industry placement providers for the support they have given the students and the College throughout the year. Their support is imperative to the success of the program and we truly appreciate them.

Our Year 12 VET Students of the Year for 2019 was Travis Busch with Ieuan Harker awarded the Year 11 VET Student of Year. Congratulations gentleman.

I would personally like to thank the VET teachers for their hard work and commitment to ensuring our young men leave the College with excellent skills in their areas. It would also be remiss of me not to thank the VET Assistant, Mrs Julie Owen, for her patience, dedication and organisational talents that enable the ongoing administrivia to occur efficiently as well as the placement of 120 boys into the workforce to occur seamlessly.

We wish all our graduating VET students the best of luck in their chosen trades/professions.

Grant Rossiter | VET Program Leader

As always, industry placement has facilitated opportunities for many students to attain school-based apprenticeships and full time work post-graduation. We would like to congratulate the following students on securing their futures with school-based apprenticeships and thank the employers for offering them this opportunity.

Travis Busch and Ieuan Harker with Mr Grant Rossiter

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Industry Placement Employers 24 Hour Hose Action Automatics and Mechanical AE Smith and Son NQ (Electrical) AE Smith (Plumbing) AFL Queensland AJ McLean Constructions A-Lec Electrics Pty Ltd A-Lect Auto Electrical Angliss Meats Stockland Angliss Meats Willows Australian Expedition Vehicles Pty Ltd Belcher Diesel Service Bell’s Plumb ‘n’ Gas BFiTT Bill and Ben The Cabinetmen Billabong Sanctuary Bips Auto Service Centre BM Webb Group BNG Sports Bonlec Pty Ltd Boundary Street Automotive Breakwater Pacific Pty Ltd Brite-Lec Pty Ltd Brothers Leagues Club Townsville Bushland Beach Tavern BWN Services Carmichael Ford CD Projects Cedric Corre Patisserie Chipmunks Playland and Café CIR Electrical Clark Equipment Coastal Gasfitting and Plumbing Coles Cranbrook Colliers International Combined Metal Fabrication Pty Ltd Cowboys Leagues Club

Craig McGill Carpenter Craig Stocks Electrical Pty Ltd Cuisine To Go Cummins Townsville CVSG Electrical Construction Pty Ltd David Taylor Spraypainting and Panel Beating DC Sale and Services Group DMC Electrical and Aircooling Pty Ltd DN Electrical Contractor Pty Ltd DNA Carpentry Ede Shade Solutions Elegant Kitchens Enviropacific Ergon Energy Exclusive Refinishing Food Relief NQ Forks 4 U Franzmann Constructions Franzmann Plumbing Pty Ltd G.H.Place Upholstery Garbutt Auto Repairs Gentleman Jones Barber Shop Glen Carroll Painting Gough Plastics GPB Constructions Pty Ltd Grady Homes Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd Hilditch Plumbing Honeycombes Sales and Service Horan and Bird Hurst Auto Electrical Hurst Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd Hutchinson Builders Ignatius Park College -

Canteen Ignatius Park College Hospitality Dept iMalekky Ironworx Gym JB and Sons Builders JEG Electrical Pty Ltd John Gray Constructions John Lendich Carpenter Jorgensen Plumbing Pty Ltd Kaltec Services Pty Ltd Kassulke Building Projects Ken Fox Homes Kenny's Auto Electrical Kev Smith Electrical Key Motors Keypower Systems Pty Ltd Kickstart Fitness Centre Townsville Knuth Contracting and Electrical Kolby's Electrical Lamberts Fresh Produce Lancini Homes Lazzaroni Electrical Len Dowd and Co Leslie's Auto Electrical LG Automotive and Dyno Magnetic Steel Works Mak Diesel and Earthmoving Manufacturing Design Engineering Pty Ltd Mark Graham Electrical Marteene Painting Services Mazlin Electrical Services McCann's Airconditioning and Refrigeration Services Pty Ltd McDonald Constructions McGovern Agencies

Mendi Group Michael Finch Mineforce Australia Pty Ltd Minelec Pty Ltd MNB Constructions Moksha Room MVO Airconditioning Pty Ltd NEM Group Pty Ltd New Wave Housing and Construction Nigel Benton Builder Northern Hard Surfaces NQ Carpentry NQ Coolectrix Opposite Lock Townsville Ozram Hydraulic Services Parry NQ PC Plumbing NQ Penske Power Systems Precision Engineering and Welding Quality Steel Fabrications and Engineering Queensland Personal Computers Rapid Plumbing NQ Ray White Kirwan Reef Coast Constructions Reldas Constructions Pty Ltd Rowanair RSL Club Townsville RTM Engineering Pty Ltd Rummage Technical Simmo's Goondi Hill Hotel Simon Bell Constructions Solex Solution Air SOS Diesel Services

SPD Group Spring Creek Turf Steve Ryan Concreting Sunvale Meats Tacoma Plumbing (Nth Qld) Pty Ltd TCC - Fleet Services The Good Shepherd Home The Ville Thomason Constructions Tim Langan Plumbing TMP Civil Services Pty Ltd Tony Casey Painting Tony Ireland Holden (Car Workshop) Tony Ireland Isuzu Top to Bottom Plumbing Townsville Electronics Service Centre Townsville Engineering Industries TEI Transportable Lifestyles Twine Machinery Tyrepower Townsville Ultra Tune Townsville City Unicare Centre Van Eerde Air Conditioning and Refrigeration W and F Constructions Pty Ltd Waltlec Industries Weigh 'n' Pay NQ WF Electrical William Ross State High School Woodfield Engineering Woolworths Fairfield Central Wulguru Steel

School Based Apprentices and- Trainees FRONT ROW: Nathan Clohesy, Jakab Huddy, Wesley Peplow, Corey Talbot, Faumui-Lafoga Iosefo, Taine Catelan SECOND ROW: Mr G. Rossiter, Benjamin Herrero, Patrick Lulham, Lachlan Lemon, Lachlan Moss ABSENT: Brayden Yow, Riley Birmingham, Kaelin Kerekere, Kynan Wregg, Jaidan Penny, Caleb Cheeseman

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The annual Interhouse Athletics was again a huge success with a full program of track and field events jam packed into two days of closely fought competition. The boys competed in all three jumping and throwing events as well as sprints, relays and middle-distance races. Baillie House were resounding overall winners this year.

House Winners Overall Placing

House

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Baillie Carew Treacy Rice Nolan Reid Putney

Individual Age Group Winners Age 12 years

Event Field

Name Blake Koitka

12 years 13 years 13 years 14 years 14 years 15 years 15 years

Track Field Track Field Track Field Track

Jacob Sexton Joshua Eggins Finn Knowles Reece Foley Zachary Bannister Orlando Sartori Joshua Marquez

16 years 16 years 17 years 17 years

Field Track Field Track

Andrew Brunello Aiden Freeman Harvey Smith Reuben Roberts

The Interschool Athletics Carnival which also serves as a Townsville Team selection trial, was held in August. The boys in the IPC Athletics team did an exceptional job at the Carnival in what was an extremely tight competition winning three of the six age groups and the overall title.

Age Group Results 12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years 16 years Open Overall

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd 1st 1st

Congratulations to all boys selected in the Townsville Athletics team to compete at the Northern Trials and we wish them every success.

A big thank you to event coaches John Alloway, Gary Cook and Andrew Keane.

Andrew Keane | Teacher

Athletics FRONT ROW:

Samuel Turner, Tehano Guillien, Chester Hobbs, Zack Hannah, Jordan Noakes, Charlie Rattray, Ishmail Gabori, Cyrill Hold, Jai Duxbury, Zac Bennett, Jaron Lakin, Blake Koitka, Lucas Lazzaroni SECOND ROW: Mr J. Alloway, Owen Hess, Joshua Marquez, Samuel Cozzitorto, Vincent Trimmer, Finn Kearns, Finn Knowles, Matthew Hunter, Lleyton Ward, Thomas Nicholls-Ward, Mr A. Keane, Mr J. Spriggs THIRD ROW: Reece Foley, Nathan Clohesy, James Bonyhai, Alexander Dietrich, Cathane Hill, Thomas Olsen, Riley Faust, Bradley Pardon, Jake Barwick, Patersen Andrew FOURTH ROW: Zachary Bannister, Joshua Eggins, Zai Calliste (Robinson-Calliste), Callum James, Aiden Freeman, Nicholas Pearce, Luke Fenton, Jim Finger, Tristan Mentor, Liam Sutton, Max Gough FIFTH ROW: Thomas Duffy, John Nawara, Harvey Smith, Andrew Brunello, Rory Hawke, Lachlan Bawden, Nicholas Rowan, Ethan Kelvin, Bingen Balanzategui, Elijah Joe, Reuben Roberts ABSENT: Thomas Whiting, Tai-Reece Hill, Samuel Pacey, Nathan Hutchings, Anthony Grech, Jacob Vitale, Ethan Roberts, Raheem Rolfe, Ethan Pemmelaar, Brian Gabori, Kieran Godfrey, Samuel Williams, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Tyler Boyce, Jordan Davies, James Stephan, Luke Jack, Daniel Mosch, Javan Ah Kit, Zachary Cozzitorto, Tremaine Body, Wade Jonsson, Luca Yates, Eden Hess, Lachlan Lerch, Orlando Sartori, Tekelu Mene, Clinton Pearson, Marius Kahn, Liam McDonald, Jamal Shibasaki, Damon Christiansen, Keelin Hookey, Ateli-Patrick Iosefo, Cranston Hill, Matthew Ament, Lachlan Hutchings, Jake Strazzeri, Jacob Sexton, Cooper Covatich, Tyler Butler, Drew Gilmore, Michael Paine

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AFL In 2019 Ignatius Park College entered the AFL Queensland Schools Cup for a chance to make it through to the State Finals on the Sunshine Coast and match our efforts of two years ago. The competition started in Townsville with the Opens and the Under 15s pitted against the local region.

The Opens played a round robin competition where they played Kirwan SHS, St Tereasa’s Abergowrie, Ryan, Townsville SHS with the overall winner progressing to the next stage in Mackay. In a tight contest, the Opens went down to Kirwan in the first game and they were able to dominate the other teams for although the remaining games, with Kirwan being undefeated, the Opens were eliminated out of the competition.

The Under 15s played a split competition. It was evident early on that they were a team that were there to win. The boys dominated the play in all games and easily booked their spot for the semi finals in Mackay. There were stand out performances from several boys, but Manu Nona was named player of the Under 15s competition.

The next stage of the competition was in Mackay and the Under 15s were up against the best from Rockhampton to the Far North. The first game was played against Mercy College Mackay and they proved to be a tough opposition. Ignatius Park got away early, but Mercy quickly matched us and it was a tightly contested game. It wasn’t until late

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in the last quarter the boys put the score beyond doubt with a narrow victory. This put us through to the grand final against St Augustine’s from Cairns.

A win in this game would have cemented Iggy Parks spot to travel to the Sunshine Coast. Once again, the boys got away early, but St Augustine’s matched us and went ahead, with the score seesawing over the four quarters. With the crowd at the edge of their seats, as the fourth quarter drew to a close, St Augustine's pulled away and beat the Iggy boys by 10.

All boys should be commended for their hard work and consistent effort this year. They all committed to training and tried hard, but hopefully this defeat can be used as motivation to commit to the 2020 AFL Q Cup. Special mentions must go to Matthew Evans, Christian Payne, Brodie Ah Kit and Manu Nona who gained selection to the various regions AFL teams and will go to the Sunshine Coast in September to play in the Queensland AFL Academy Championships. Also, a massive thanks must go to our volunteer parents who coached our two teams: Justin Wright for the Opens and Ben Payne for the Under 15s. They have been a part of the AFL program at IPC for several years and we are highly appreciative of their time and experience.

Paul Marano | Teacher Amanda Loechel | Teacher

AFL - Under 15 FRONT ROW:

Casey Jeffree, Hayden Vignale, Mitchell Brown, Lachlan Tapp, Max Gough, Patersen Andrew, Ben Walker, Jonathan Gatis, Haley Pearson SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Clinton Pearson, Cody Knight, Christian Payne, Conor Muldoon, Riley Masters, Cody Brown, Dominic Taylor, Marcus Illin THIRD ROW: Brody Ah Kit, George Abednego, Patrick O'Connor, Matthew Evans, Jake Gilmore, Joshua Corcoran, Harrison Geeves, Riley Innes ABSENT: Manuifua Nona, Orlando Parker

AFL - Opens FRONT ROW: Matthew Sharp, Trinidy Parker, Zack Lowe, Riley Faust, James Laird, Charlton Bird, Javan Ah Kit SECOND ROW: Mr P. Marano, Callaway Parker, Jamie Humphreys, Benjamin Crosbie, Jye Washbourne, Keenan Whitwam, Travis Busch THIRD ROW: Thomas Carey, Jack Dwyer, Ryan Pickering, Keane Hennell, Chayse Wilkins, Nathan Wright ABSENT: Thomas Hills, Keane Stone, Ryan Booth, Marshall Wilson

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Basketball Thanks to all the students, parents and staff who contributed to another successful year for the College’s Basketball Program. It was great to have multiple teams entered in every age group of the Townsville Secondary Sports Competitions.

It was pleasing to see many students enthusiastic to represent the College at the junior level. The three teams entered in this age group were all very competitive. Thank you to Cody Brown (Year 9) for assisting with the boys at training and on match days.

The U15 teams had a couple of close encounters against each other, with IPC Blue and IPC White finishing the competition in equal first position.

The Senior Socials were competitive in the games they played, winning more games than they lost.

Thank you to all the coaching staff who contributed to the success of the Basketball program throughout the year: Liam Dunne, Annette Gregory, Brian Hawke, Fleur Hislop, Leo Hogan, Rohan Lloyd, Amanda Loechel and Dylan Thomas.

North Queensland Representatives: Open Northern IPC Players (Gold Medallists): Hunter Finlay, Boston Mazlin, Jake McAuliffeFickling, Kobe Owens, Callaway Parker and Ryan Pickering.

U15 Northern IPC Players (5th Place): Joe Brosnan, Cody Brown, Matt Evans, Cody Fraser, Rory Hawke, Lachlan Parker and Marshall Wilson.

Congratulations to Rory who was selected in the Honorary Queensland team.

Queensland Representatives: Open: Boston Mazlin and Callaway Parker. Ryan Pickering (unavailable) was also selected and Jake McAuliffe-Fickling was named as a shadow.

Champion Basketball School of Queensland After a winless first day at the tournament, the senior boys showed a lot of resilience to win their next five games and be crowned the Champion School of Queensland. Captain and Championship MVP, Boston Mazlin, was well supported by Callaway Parker and Rory Hawke in bringing composure to the team. Big men, Ryan Pickering and Luca Yates, had much more of an impact as the week progressed. The versatility of Hunter Finlay and Keenan Whitwam was vital, while Trinidy Parker, Lachlan Parker and, cult hero, Matt Drew all played important cameo roles at various stages off the bench.

The team have qualified for the National Championships to be played in Melbourne in early December. This will be a fitting finish to our Senior IPC students Boston Mazlin, Callaway Parker, Matt Drew and the departing, Ryan Pickering. We acknowledge the significant contribution these boys have made to Basketball at Ignatius Park and wish them all the best beyond the College gates.

Results IPC 79 lost to Ipswich Grammar 86 IPC 70 lost to Toowoomba Grammar 81 IPC 111 defeated Mountain Creek SHS 67 IPC 103 defeated Gregory Terrace 95 IPC 76 defeated The Southport School 71 Semi Final: IPC 105 defeated Ipswich Grammar 85 Championship Game: IPC 92 defeated Cairns State High School 66 Thank you for a fantastic year of Basketball!

Gary Hughes | Teacher

Basketball - Year 8 - Team 1 FRONT ROW: Ms A. Loechel (Coach), Lachlan McCarthy, Cody Christiansen, Matthew Ament, Joseph Dixon, Jackson Ross, Alvine Njau ABSENT: Kye Stallan, Declan Murray, Jayden Robshaw

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Basketball - Year 7/8 - Team 2 FRONT ROW: George Billsborough, Brock Kyle, Nathaniel Barton, Callum Cavanagh, Mason McWha SECOND ROW: Dr R. Lloyd, Hayden Moore, Angus Bamford, Nathaniel Kimber, Cooper Covatich ABSENT: Arinze Nzeakor

Basketball - Year 7/8 - Team 3 FRONT ROW: Lance Paine, Logan Maggenti, Logan Robertson, Campbell Bryan, Geoffrey Lui SECOND ROW: Mr L. Hogan, Carter Cole, Kynan McMahon, Lincoln Turner, Mrs A. Gregory ABSENT: Edward Cox, Lachlan Williams

Basketball - Year 9/10 - Team 1 FRONT ROW: Marcus Illin, Renyn Eisel, Joshua Corcoran, Lleyton Jackson, Trinidy Parker SECOND ROW: Mr B. Hawke (Coach), Alex Bombardieri, Rory Hawke, Joe Brosnan, Harrison Delgado, Lachlan Parker

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Basketball - Year 9/10 - Team 2 FRONT ROW: Cody Brown, Jordan Batley, Kobe Owens, Cody Fraser, Chance Dalley SECOND ROW: Mr L. Hogan, Corey Stevenson, Luca Yates, Mrs F. Hislop

Basketball - Senior Social FRONT ROW: Colby Hammelswang, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Jayden Bauers, Will Hamilton, Declan Wasley |SECOND ROW: Mr G. Hughes (Coach), Lachlan Stevenson, Kai Goodes, Matt Drew ABSENT: Ryan Pearce, Caleb Donnelly, Clay Henderson

Basketball - Opens FRONT ROW: Matt Drew, Keenan Whitwam, Lachlan Parker, Boston Mazlin, Callaway Parker, Trinidy Parker |SECOND ROW: Mr D. Thomas (Coach), Hunter Finlay, Ryan Pickering, Luca Yates, Rory Hawke, Mr G. Hughes (Manager) ABSENT: Mr E. Betts (Coach)

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The Junior team lost 90-132 to a well drilled and outstanding Brisbane SHS team in the Queensland T20 final at Riverway Stadium. We are very proud of the team to have made the State Finals. They fought hard to defend their title. A special thanks to parent supporters and helpers throughout the competition, in particular to Paul and Vicki Foley, as well as Ben and Jodie Payne for helping with transport and scoring. In achieving State Runner Up, our highlight was our strong performance in the Northern Conference Final, defeating Mercy College, Mackay.

Playing against Mercy College at the wonderful Harrup Park for the Qld T20 Challenge, the Northern Title was always going to be a big challenge. The Park spirit came to the fore as we romped home with an eight wicket win with just under four overs to spare in a wonderful performance.

Bowling first Lachie Holmes and the Giraffe speed train Patty O'Connor strangled the Mercy batsmen with Declan Murray, Christian Payne, Tai Foley and Fletcher Ryder keeping things tight to restrict the opposition to just 101 on a belter of a wicket off their 20 overs.

With the bat under a fearsome bouncer barrage from Mercy College, Taj Petersen and Tai Foley set us up beautifully for Christian Payne (the Master Blaster who knocked a big six over the Harrup Park fence and onto the adjoining road) and Reece Foley to administer the last rites knocking off the last 30 runs in under three overs for a comprehensive win.

A strong fielding performance from the team including strong arms and exceptional ground fielding from Reece Foley, Christian Payne and Jean Dones was well supported by Will Costigan's courageous efforts behind the stumps with the gloves.

Mercy College 5-101; L.Holmes 1-17 (4 overs), P O'Connor 1-13 (4 overs), F Ryder 1-13 (2 overs), C Payne 0-21 (4 overs plus a catch and a run out), D Murray 1-23 (4 overs), T Foley 0-12 (2 overs) and Reece Foley one catch) Ignatius Park; 2-102 (16.1 overs) T Petersen 22 (40 balls), T Foley 34 (41 balls), C Payne 15 (10 balls) and Reece Foley 12 (6 balls).

Greg Christ | Identity and Mission Coordinator Liberating Education

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Cross Country The annual Interhouse Cross Country was again a great success. The boys competed in either the 3, 4 or 6km race along the bicycle tracks of Aitkenvale and Annandale. Points are allocated for top five places and the number of students in the top 100 places in each age group.

Overall House Placings 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Baillie Rice Treacy Carew Reid Putney Nolan

Individual Age Group Winners 12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years 16 years 17 years

The Interschool Cross Country, which also serves as a Northern Team selection Trial, was held in May and the boys in the IPC Cross Country Team did an exceptional job at the trial winning two of the six age groups and the overall title.

Age Group

Results

12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years 16 years Open Overall

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 2nd 1st

Andrew Keane | Teacher

Khaid Dixon Charlie Rattray Max Gough Josh Marquez Isaac Mayo Thomas Harte

Cross Country FRONT ROW:

Joshua Morton, Lucas Lazzaroni, Tehano Guillien, Blake Koitka, Charlie Rattray, Chester Hobbs, Cyrill Hold, Jonathan Kenneally, Geoffrey Lui, Landon Meres, Khaid Wixon SECOND ROW: Mr J. Alloway, Lleyton Ward, Joshua Marquez, Don Raju, Jake Barwick, Jayvan Scarff, Cody Knight, Max Gough, Lachlan Hawkins, Zac Bennett, Finn Knowles, Owen Hess, Mr A. Keane, Mr J. Spriggs THIRD ROW: Nathan Clohesy, Aiden Simkin, Joshua Holcroft, Reuben Roberts, Callum James, Aiden Freeman, Benjamin Hatchard, Elliott Basso, Zai Calliste (Robinson-Calliste), Cody Brown FOURTH ROW: Elijah Joe, Lachlan Parker, Andrew Brunello, Jacob Vitale, Rory Hawke, Anthony Grech, Bryce Kenyon, Finn Kearns, Nicholas Pearce ABSENT: Jake Strazzeri, Lincoln Burrowes, Jaron Lakin, Jacob Sexton, Kye Stallan, Thomas Keir, Daniel Mosch, Jack Prior, Ashton Waddington, Isaac Mayo, Ronin Spiridonov, Julian Fusco-Wright, James Stephan, Bailey Waddington, Ethan Woods

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Bill Turner Cup After scoring 19 goals in four games, conceding just three, our boys fell short in the North Queensland Final of the Bill Turner Cup, bowing out to St Augustine's in Cairns.

agonisingly as the referee blew his whistle and pointed to the spot. Though our skipper had taken the ball cleanly, he had to watch on as St Augustine's took the lead from the resulting spotkick. We trailed 1-0 at the break.

Thumping victories over Southern Cross (4-1), Kirwan (5-0), Burdekin (3-1) and Mackay (7-1) fired us through to the final of the northern region of competition.

Our boys never recovered from that psychological blow. We never found our flow in the secondhalf, and our opponents upped their game. After pushing hard for an equaliser, we were twice caught on the break, eventually losing the game 3-0.

Jackson Hocking was prolific, scoring 12 of our goals, and Captain Gerard Di Bartolo, was an inspiration, leading the team from centre-back.

In the final, only a controversial penalty was the difference between Ignatius Park and St Augustine's at half-time.

Having slid in to intercept the ball in the box, making a challenge that Arsenal great Tony Adams would have been proud of, Di Bartolo looked on

Many of our squad are eligible for this competition next season, when the likes of Jake Cottam, Brodie Lejarraga, Lachlan Hutchings and Sam Cozzitorto will lead Iggy's Bill Turner Cup charge, and hope to go one better, firing our boys to the State Finals in Brisbane.

Jonathon Pearce | Teacher

Bill Turner Cup FRONT ROW: Joshua Eckford, Brody Lejarraga, Gerard Di Bartolo, Jackson Hocking, Finn Lyons, Finn Knowles SECOND ROW: Mr J. Pearce, Jake Cottam, Daniel Gregory, Padraic Glasheen, Lachlan Hutchings, Mrs A. Gregory

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Football - UK Tour "That could have been me," thought Jared Mitchell.

The seventeen year old was driven with our team from Paris up to the Somme in northern France and onto Ypres in Belgium.

Known as the Western Front in World War One, it is now the resting place of hundreds of thousands of young men who lost their lives in that conflict more than 100 years ago.

Mitchell had viewed tens of thousands of white gravestones dressed with poppies and learned about the young Australian men who had rushed to sign up to enlist for the war.

"Some fellas went to get away from drought," he said. ‘It was sold to them as a free trip overseas. I was thinking that could have been me.’

After visiting Tyne Cot Cemetery, where 12,500 white gravestones circle a stunning memorial cross, Aiden Freeman said: "After walking around everyone was quiet. It took hold of us. Gave us an understanding of the meaning of it all."

We travelled on to the UK through the Euro Tunnel and recorded a thrilling 3-2 penalties victory in Salisbury, a narrow 1-0 defeat in Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s backyard in Formby and an unfortunate 3-1 loss after a solid performance on a ski-slope of a pitch in Cumbria.

That was before our euphoric 2-0 win in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and post-match huddle on the centrecircle followed by the roaring of the Ya-Ya, Ignatius Park’s warcry, in the dressing room after the match.

We were humbled in a 5-2 defeat in our final match, against Salesian College on a $3 million 4G pitch in Farnborough.

But as much as all that - our boys will remember the graves those who lost their lives in the Great War, a conflict which ended 100 years before our tour.

They will remember seeing Stonehenge, the 6,000-year-old Neolithic monument and World Heritage site. Visiting Hadrian’s Wall, which was built by the Romans on England's northern border in 122 AD to keep out the ferocious Scottish warriors.

Striding along the walls of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland’s capital and touring around London, one of the world’s iconic cities.

Living a day in the life of an England footballer, training at St George's Centre, the $400m complex which is home to the Three Lions' national team, before winding down with hydro-therapy and running on an under-water treadmill.

They will remember standing on the terraces to watch League One’s Burton beat Premier League side Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup, and seeing League Two’s Morecambe come back from two goals down at half-time to tie 2-2 with Northampton and end a six-game losing streak.

They will remember visiting 700-year-old Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle famously married in 2018.

They’ll remember the highs, the lows, the loving families who welcomed them into their homes.

And they will never pass another ANZAC Day without being transported back to those overgrown battlefields, remembering the mutewhite gravestones and being grateful for all that was sacrificed so they could enjoy their freedom – the freedom to enjoy such an incredible trip.

Jonathon Pearce | Teacher

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SPORTS UK Football/Open Football FRONT ROW: Daniel Kratzmann, Jai Nuth, Jeremy Howell, Kurtis Brink, Joseba Kelly, Kai Simmons, Kyle Robinson, Hayden Tarlington SECOND ROW: Mr J. Deer (Coach), Mr P. Bruce (Coach), Jordaan Denley-Hay, Aiden Freeman, Trent Laffin, Mrs A. Gregory, Mr J. Pearce (Coach) THIRD ROW: Nathan Ryland, Jacob Vitale, Jared Mitchell, Caleb Gunn, Joseph Gregory, Yanni Collocott, Harrison Buswell ABSENT: Bailey Waddington

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Hockey For the second year running, IPC was able to enter two teams into the local Interschool Field Hockey competition. In a six week round robin format, which also included strong teams from Kirwan and Grammar, IPC Blue went through undefeated to top the table, with the slightly younger IPC White team finishing third.

Even though this was an Open competition it was great to see a mix of ages from all year levels (Years 7-12) participating. The camaraderie between all the boys involved from IPC was second to none.

The Northern School Boys Hockey teams were once again represented strongly with players from IPC. Brayden Lewis and Bradley Vines were selected in the U12 Northern School Boys team which competed in the State Championships held in Townsville, while the Under 19 Northern side saw IPC fill half the squad with Callum James, Curtis James, Drew Boniface, Sebastian Petrie, Sawyer Faulks, Daniel Scott and Kye Johnston all competing at the State Championships on the

Gold Coast. Special mention to Callum James who was shadow for the U19 QLD team as well as Kaleb Lewis who was selected as an umpire for the QLD U12s team to travel to Geelong for the National Championships.

A special thanks to Coach, Geoff Brown, who will be retiring at the end of this year. Geoff has been the backbone of Hockey at IPC since 2003 and, without his passion for the game and continued enthusiasm to organise the boys every year, IPC Hockey would not have achieved what it has or be where it is today. Many thanks also to Old Boy volunteer Lewis Spriggs for umpiring every week, and Peter Spriggs for his continued support of IPC Hockey.

With so many young, enthusiastic and talented players coming through we are confident that Hockey will continue to be played and enjoyed by many at IPC for years to come.

Jye Spriggs | Coach

NQ Under 19 Schoolboys this year. From left to right: Sawyer Faulks, Drew Boniface, Callum James and Sebastian Petrie.

Absent: Curtis James and Daniel Scott

Hockey FRONT ROW: Charlie Rattray, Joseph Dixon, Daniel Scott, Callum James, James Potter, Harrison Law SECOND ROW: Mr G. Brown (Coach), Brayden Lewis, Roan Hawker, Kaleb Lewis, Dylan Hill, Mr P. Spriggs (Assistant Coach) THIRD ROW: Mr L. Spriggs, Drew Boniface, Curtis James, Sawyer Faulks, Mr J. Spriggs (Coach) ABSENT: Riley Snell, Sebastian Petrie, Bradley Vines, Julian Sewell

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After an interesting and frankly, a pretty tragic start to 2019, thanks to the floods, finally Trailburners MTB club started riding on Monday, 18 March. We have had many great rides. We took it easy with the new members skilling them up. We had a great time messing about on the trails of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park. We regularly spin up the re-furbished 'Easy Street' and hit the downhill trails with enthusiasm. This is the stuff memories are made of.

We Race!

Every year, Rockwheelers MTB Club runs a series of races as do other clubs in our region including Mackay MAD MTB and Atherton Tablelands Trails.

XC Cross Country Racing, Enduro are also on offer and many of the boys got into the racing groove including Cooper Chislett, Drew Roberts, Darcy Cussen, Ethan Sampson Braydan Glover, Sam Salvador and Cohen Shucksmith Racing is massive fun and a great experience for the boys. Win or not, racing is fun! So we always encourage the boys to sign up and come racing.

Trail damage has been substantial on all three of the Rockwheelers and National Parks mountain bike trail complexes. It is quite amazing how quickly the riders get the trail tools out and repair the trails.

There is close to $75,000 of damage to the trails.

This, of course, does not include the endless hours of volunteer time required to help rebuild.

Thanks must go to Darcy Cussen, Connor Browning, Eden Mordike and Clancy Blacklock for coming along even when the heavens opened, to rebuild trail. They worked hard and had a great laugh at the same time. Great boys and I am just so proud of them.

Staff also had fun in 2019 riding with the boys on our wonderful trails. These included: Mr Simon Di Giacomo, Mr Darren Spina and Mr Keith Spencer.

We would like to take a moment to thank our major sponsor, LBS (local bike shop) Top Brand Cycles.

Mike Prentice and his staff have supported TrailBurners since our inception four years ago and the best way to thank Top Brand is to take advantage of their welcome and generous discount for TrailBurner members.

It is more than business for Mike. He has a genuine passion for developing junior participation in cycling.

We look forward to 2020 with the TrailBurners MTB Club.

Keith Spencer | Teacher

Mountain Biking Front Row: Jack Thom, Julian Blacklock, Ethan Sampson, Drew Roberts, Matthew Gilboy, Dylan Thomson, Zackary Pilcher, Connor Browning, Chester Hobbs Second Row: Mr K. Spencer, Jordan Allan, Riley Desailly, Liam Sutton, Sam Neiberding, Mason Bailey, Mr D. Spina, Mr S. Di Giacomo Back Row: Ryan Sutton, Braydan Glover, Samuel Salvador, Ethan Craig, Cohen Shucksmith, Cooper Chislett, Darcy Cussen Absent: Mr C. Rigano

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Rowing The 2019 Rowing season has been extremely successful under the captaincy of Zachary Judge and Joshua Holcroft. The Ignatius Park College Rowers have competed at every level of Rowing available. At the National Rowing Regatta in March, Queensland State Rowing Regatta in September and regional regattas locally. Next year they are looking to extend into the Central Queensland Regatta and continue the strong performances.

The following rowers attended the Queensland Schools Championship Regatta: Year 12 Year 11

Anthony Grech Joshua Holcroft Zachary Judge Andrew Harris Isaac Truett Zachary Skipp Reilly Williams Eden Mordike Jake Gilmore Noah Lau Kael Mordike Sonny Crawford Joe Murphy Ben McDougall Ethan Sampson Vincent Micale Atticus D'Mello Adam Keymer

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has never looked so strong. We were grateful for the opportunity to listen to guest speaker Mr Rick Syvier, who explained the virtues of the sport of Rowing and challenged the school community to become involved.

As we make plans for 2020 and look forward to the continued success of the squad, it is important to take a moment to appreciate the support of parents and the school community. Particular mention goes to the Head Coach, Harrison Parks, and Boat Captain, Patrick Boniface. We farewell long time coach, Caragh McManus, who has made valuable contributions to the sport. We welcomed back Mr Dan O’Çonnor to the role of coaching and thank him for his contributions with the younger members of the squad. We wish every success to the senior rowers graduating from the program naming Elliot Basso, Anthony Grech and Cooper Stocks. Thanks to Aaron Grech the first President of the IPC Friends of Rowing, whose support and contributions were invaluable.

Tracy Klaassen | Rowing Co-ordinator

The squad also saw their first Boat Blessing at the College and the wider school community looked on in awe as the full size of a boat with eight rowers filled the length of the IPC Hall. Along with two Quads and a Double, the fleet of boats

Rowing FRONT ROW:

Thomas Gillman, Ethan Sampson, Sebastiaan Arends, Lachlan Moore, Kael Mordike, Benjamin McDougall, Adam Keymer, Thomas Bartels, Vincent Micale, Atticus D'Mello SECOND ROW: Mr P. Boniface (Coach), Ms C. McManus (Coach), Tyler Flanders, Joe Murphy, Elliott Basso, Aiden Coleman, Lachlan Bourke, Mr P. Cudmore (Coach), Mr H. Parks (Coach) THIRD ROW: Ethan Moody Humphrey, Sonny Crawford, Zachary Judge, Isaac Truett, Andrew Harris, Samuel Salvador, Joshua Holcroft, Reilly Williams FOURTH ROW: Eden Mordike, Zachary Skipp, Anthony Grech, Lachlan Larsen, Cooper Stocks, James Clarke, Jake Gilmore

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Juniors In 2019, Ignatius Park College fielded a full complement of Rugby League teams participating in the Townsville Secondary School Rugby League Block Sport Competition. All players represented the College with pride and displayed a high level of commitment and skill in the Ignatius Park Jersey. The results through these competitions were outstanding and a real credit to all players and coaches involved. All players should be congratulated on the level of commitment to their school that they displayed and the high standard of Rugby League that they produced. For the first time, the TSSSA Block Sport Rugby League Competition was divided into Year Levels to allow students in the same grade to play with their classmates.

Year 7 The Year 7 boys had their first opportunity to wear the Ignatius Park Jersey and certainly did their school proud along the way. Ignatius Park entered two teams in the Year 7 competition with Mr Iemma and Mr Spina teaming up to coach IPC White, while Mr Christ and Mr Pollock oversaw IPC Blue. Throughout the season, both teams played an exciting brand of Rugby League with the real highlight being the way in which the boys came

together and progressed their skills as the season went on. Although much of the season was played with wet weather hanging around, the skill level of the boys and commitment to training and games is something that is sure to hold IPC in good stead for years to come.

Results – IPC Blue Round 1: IPC Blue 12 – IPC White 18 Round 2: IPC 24 – Kirwan Red 12 Round 3:

IPC 18 – Cathedral 18

Round 4: Round 5:

IPC 18 – Kirwan Black 12 IPC Blue 12 – IPC White 10

Results – IPC White Round 1:

IPC White 18 – IPC Blue 12

Round 2:

IPC - BYE

Round 3:

IPC 20 – Kirwan Black 8

Round 4:

IPC 18 – Kirwan Red 12

Round 5:

IPC White 10 – IPC Blue 12

Player of the Year: Sean Weir Player of the Year: Khaid Wixon Best Forward: Connor Sadler Best Forward: Samuel Hawes Best Back: Owen Hess Best Back: Kynan Purdy

Rugby League - Year 7 Blue FRONT ROW: Corey Ashby, Landon Meres, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Jordan Moffat, Chad Mrzyglocki, Flynn Maguire, Brandon Bingham SECOND ROW: Mr G. Christ (Coach), Andrew Gatis, Zack Hannah, Sean Weir, Corey Lambert, Owen Hess THIRD ROW: Jacob Sexton, Connor Sadler, Michael Paine, Reagan Knowles, Oscar Beattie ABSENT: Drew Gilmore, Tehano Guillien, Jake Sullivan, Mason Saltner, Coen Ross

Rugby League - Year 7 White FRONT ROW: Jaron Lakin, Lukas Rhind, Baxter Woosnam, Michael Hay, Connor Sexton, Lucas Lazzaroni, Shaiel Waller, Khaid Wixon SECOND ROW: Mr D. Spina (Manager), Gideon Lafoga, Samuel Hawes, Luke Madsen, Zachary Jenkins, Tristan Banfield, Noah Dawson, Joe Briskey ABSENT: Mr F. Iemma (Coach), Meky Turnock, Kynan Purdy, Jewelius Seage-Evans, Adam Weller, Lance Paine, Bailey George-Shaw, Oliver Minns, Johnathan Hewson, Jack Coleman

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Rugby League Year 8 Ignatius Park College fielded two Year 8 Team in the competition in 2019. Both teams played some quality Rugby League throughout the season. In a true testament to the strength of the Year 8 Rugby League age group at IPC, both teams progressed through the season undefeated. This is an unbelievable achievement and both teams should be congratulated on their commitment to Ignatius Park College Rugby League and the way they play the game. We are very excited to watch these players' development as they continue to move through the IPC Rugby League Development

System. Thank you to both team coaches, Mr AbdulRahman for IPC Blue and Mr Power, for IPC White as well as Managers, Mr Lloyd and Mr Anau, for all their knowledge and commitment throughout the term. An outstanding achievement to all involved!

Player of the Year: Zacariah Abdul-Rahman Player of the Year: Scott Swain Best Forward: Nate Rasink Best Forward: Jaikyn O'Connor-Poore Best Back: Hayde Munro Best Back: Kaydon Miekus

Rugby League - Year 8 Blue FRONT ROW: Izach Campbell, Jake Brewer, Mason McWha, Joshua Randall, Zy Gall, Christopher Heagney, Hayde Munro SECOND ROW: Mr T. Abdul-Rahman (Coach), Tyson Bickley, Ty Foley, Jet Smalley, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Aiden Knowles, Dr R. Lloyd (Manager) THIRD ROW: Kile Kratzmann, Nate Rasink, Anthony Iorangi, Benjamin Donlon, Nathan O'Neill, Jim Finger ABSENT: Cranston Hill, Marcus Bell, Ryan Young, Zackary Pilcher

Rugby League - Year 8 White FRONT ROW George Billsborough, Charlie Adams, Marbuef Gabori, Jake Hartwell, Joseph Kelemete, Ryan Langfeldt, Rhys Yardley, Ryan Olsen SECOND ROW: Mr O. Power, Joshua Rutherford, Brohdie Gibson, Scott Swain, Jaikyn O'Connor-Poore, Jackson Ross, Kaydon Miekus, Mr D. Anau THIRD ROW: Ateli-Patrick Iosefo, Koen Hutana, Nelson Kennedy, Nicholas Rowan, Jack Bragg, Jack Prior, Jake Reinders ABSENT: Zeqkiel Wilson, George Ogilvie, Dylan Foster

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Year 9 Ignatius Park College also fielded two teams in the Year 9 Competition. Mr Laguna and Mr Thompson took charge of IPC White, while Mr Parker and Ms McLaughlin took the reins of IPC Blue. In what was a smaller competition due to Kirwan High and Ignatius Park College being the only schools to enter the competition, both teams equipped themselves well to the task and represented their school with pride.

Mr Parker’s IPC Blue soldiered their way through the competition and managed to go through the entire season undefeated. This is a wonderful achievement and is a real credit to all involved. Mr Laguna’s team also produced some outstanding Rugby League including a comprehensive victory over Kirwan. A real highlight of the Year 9 season was the way in which both sets of boys played the game when they were asked to come up against each other. While it was Mr Parker’s IPC Blue who claimed victory, the closeness of the game can not be underestimated with Mr Laguna’s IPC White in control of the contest for large parts. Both groups of boys certainly demonstrated their commitment to the IPC Jersey and under, Mr Parker and Mr Laguna’s guidance, continued to come together as the season went on. As a school, we are very

excited about the prospects of both of these teams as we watch them continue to develop and represent IPC and move into the Year 10 Cowboys Challenge next year. Thank you to both coaches as well as Mr Thompson and Ms McLaughlin for all your managerial work.

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Results – IPC Blue Round 1:

IPC Blue 12 – IPC White 18

Round 2:

IPC 24 – Kirwan Red 12

Round 3:

IPC 18 – Cathedral 18

Round 4:

IPC 18 – Kirwan Black 12

Round 5:

IPC Blue 12 – IPC White 10

Results – IPC White Round 1:

IPC White 18 – IPC Blue 12

Round 2:

IPC - BYE

Round 3:

IPC 20 – Kirwan Black 8

Round 4:

IPC 18 – Kirwan Red 12

Round 5:

IPC White 10 – IPC Blue 12

Player of the Year: Elijah Joe Player of the Year: Jamal Shibasaki Best Forward: George Abednego Best Forward: Riley Innes Best Back: Mitchell Brown Best Back: Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes

Rugby League - Year 9 Blue FRONT ROW: Manuifua Nona, Hayden Lunn, Deegan Gray, Ethan Fletcher, Max Gough, Declan Davidson, Elijah Joe, Zachary Bannister, Riston O'Grady SECOND ROW: Mr K. Parker, Brodie Dinneen, Mitchell Brown, Brody Ah Kit, Ethan Craig, Matthew Wheeler, George Abednego, Hayden Crowdey, Ms I. McLaughlin

Rugby League - Year 9 White FRONT ROW: Haley Pearson, Matthew Hunter, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes, Tekelu Mene, Marius Kahn, Jonathan Gatis, Oliver Oh, Jack Wood, Clinton Pearson SECOND ROW: Mr M. Laguna (Coach), Adrian Sandy, Declan Hart, Allen Casanova Jorquera, Jamal Shibasaki, Riley Innes, Dominic Taylor, Mr D. Thompson (Manager) ABSENT: Liam McDonald

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Rugby League 2nd XIII Once again Ignatius Park College had plenty of depth across the Open’s age group, allowing the 2nd XIII team to be entered in the local Block Sport Competition. Under the watchful eye of Coach Mr Nelliman-Adams and Mr Ahern, the 2nd XIII had several pleasing results across the Block Sport Competition, highlighted by winning a thrilling 3 game series against arch rivals Kirwan Cubs. This saw the 2nd XIII defeated Kirwan for the first time ever, 18 – 16 at Junior Rugby League Ground as well as a 24 – 22 victory against The Cubs at Kirwan State High School, defeating them on their home soil.

The second’s competition is always a very hardfought contest with the players striving to represent the college while also pushing for a place in the First XIII with many of our players being called up into the First XIII throughout the year. Special mentions to Hamish Chowns, Raheem Rolfe, Eddie Hampson, Will Buchanan and Malentino Lafoga who all started in the 2nd XIII and were elevated to playing for the First XIII on a consistent basis.

Unfortunately, due to heavy rain throughout Term 1, many training sessions were delayed, and games

were often played in extreme conditions. Overall, the number of boys involved in the 2nd XIII this year was extremely pleasing and demonstrates the level of strength in Rugby League at Ignatius Park College. With the 2nd XIII predominately a Year 11 team in 2018, this grounding is sure to have the boys prepared as they push for First XIII selection in the 2019 season.

Thank you to coaches Mr Nelliman-Adams and Mr Ahern for their continued commitment and dedication to the 2nd XIII and Rugby League across all areas in 2019.

Coaches: Mr Neillman-Adams and Mr Ahern.

Results – TSSSA Block Sport Round 1:

IPC 18 – Kirwan 16

Round 2:

IPC 14 – Kirwan 16

Round 3:

IPC 40 – All Souls 6

Round 4:

IPC 24 – Kirwan 2

Player of the Year: Best Forward: Best Back:

Aiden Simkin Josiah Setiu Kmani Levi and Raheem Rolfe

Rugby League - Second XIII FRONT ROW: Connor Snow, Raheem Rolfe, Maletino Lafoga, Josiah Setiu, Aiden Simkin, Shameus Edwards, Hamish Chowns, Aka Fota Pio SECOND ROW: Mr T. Nelliman-Adams, Luke Maye, Terence Rooney, Andrew Brunello, Patrick Lulham, Jazz Spry, Will Buchanan, Matthew Thompson, Gary Tom, Mr W. Ahern

Cowboys Challenge Rugby League Champions The Year 10 Rugby League Team were crowned Champions of the North in an amazing undefeated season. The Cowboys Challenge is the elite Year 10 Rugby League Competition of North Queensland.

Schools from Rockhampton North compete for the overall trophy each year. In an amazing performance, the Ignatius Park College boys are the first team to go through the entire season undefeated. Below is the road they ran on the way to this amazing achievement.

Round 1 The season started in usual style with an emotion charged game against Kirwan SHS. The boys began well, but trailed 10-6 at half time after a brief lapse in concentration. Some excellent team tries, and gritty defence allowed us to open our campaign with a 16-10 victory.

(IPC 16 – Tries: Sean Bourke (2), Frank Backo. Goals: Thomas Duffy (2) defeated KSHS 10) Round 2 Rounds 2 and 3 saw the boys off to Mackay for

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our only double header of the year. Rockhampton Grammar School was up first and after 5 hours on the bus we started surprisingly well. A slick first half and another ruthless defensive effort led to a 22-0 score line at the break. More of the same after the interval and some excellent ball movement finished off a dominant performance.

(IPC 46 – Tries: Cathane Hill, Braydon Bin Doraho, Lucas Dummett, Jake McAuliffe, Damon Marshall, Thomas Duffy, James Yardley, Kuresa Pio. Goals: Thomas Duffy (7) defeated RGS 0) Round 3 After a very long night, the boys showed amazing courage and spirit during a 24-16 comeback victory against old foes St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon.

Captain Thomas Duffy’s leadership and will to win was a major catalyst for the turn around. A victory that will be remembered for a long time.

(IPC 24 – Tries: Frank Backo (2),Cathane Hill, Thomas Duffy. Goals: Thomas Duffy (4) defeated SBC 16) Round 4 Playing in front of family and friends at Brothers

Rugby League - Cowboys Challenge FRONT ROW: Javan Ah Kit, Levi Buchanan, Eden Hess, Benjamin McLean, Lucas Dummett, Kuresa Fota Pio, Frank Backo, James Yardley, Vincent Trimmer SECOND ROW: Mr M. Groves (Coach), Cianan Cuthbert-Botha, Lachlan Lerch, Braydon Bin Doraho, Cathane Hill, Damon Marshall, Zachary Cozzitorto, Jake Scherff, Mr M. Holmes (Manager) THIRD ROW: Tremaine Body, Lachlan Sheppard, Wade Jonsson, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Chayse Wilkins, Justin Hamill, Sean Bourke, Thomas Duffy ABSENT: Jamal Shibasaki

Leagues Club fuelled our slickest performance of the season. A number of scintillating passages of play allowed IPC to record their fourth straight victory 42-0 against a determined Mackay State High School.

(IPC 42 – Tries: Lucas Dummett, Cianan Botha, Damon Marshall, James Yardley, Jake Scherff, Sean Bourke, Levi Buchanan, Braydon Bin Doraho.

Goals: Thomas Duffy (5) defeated MSHS 0) Round 5 IPC was fortunate to host our next match up against the dangerous Mercy College, Mackay.

A defensive battle saw both teams have limited chances in the opening half. Tireless efforts from the core forwards in the middle third of the field allowed us to sneak away with a 14-6 victory. Plenty of sore bodies after this encounter!

(IPC 14 – Tries: Tremaine Body, Braydon Bin Doraho, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling. Goal: Tom Duffy) Round 6 Our final round game of 2019 saw us back on the Bruce Highway headed for a date with The Cathedral College, Rockhampton.

Another pleasing start saw us jump out to a 24-0 lead at the main break. Some new formations were tested in this match and it was pleasing to see the players thrive in some unfamiliar positions. (IPC 34 – Tries:

Damon Marshall, Levi Buchanan, Cathane Hill, James Yardley, Vincent Trimmer. Goals: Thomas Duffy (5) defeated TCC 4) Semi Final The Cathedral College, Rockhampton was a tricky proposition in the semi-final. Finishing first after the round games, meant that we were fortunate to play this match here in Townsville. A carbon copy of the performance in Term 2 meant that we booked a place in the big dance.

(IPC 34 – Tries: Frank Backo, Levi Buchanan, Thomas Duffy, Cathane Hill, Lachlan Lerch, Justin Hamill. Goals: Thomas Duffy (5) defeated TCC 0) Grand Final The Grand Final of the Cowboys Challenge was played against Kirwan State High School at 1300 Smiles Stadium. In front of family and friends, the boys produced their grittiest performance in the 11-4 victory. Falling behind early did not deter the boys’ commitment and resolve. The support of their fellow students on the hill was an integral part of their resurgence in the second half. Tries to Cathane Hill and Frank Backo were complimented nicely by a sideline conversion and late field goal from man of the match Thomas Duffy.

In an amazing year for the boys, they went through the entire season undefeated. This feat

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Rugby League is even more significant when the quality of the opposition they played is taken into consideration.

Proud Rugby League schools such as Kirwan SHS, St Brendan’s College and Mercy College all work extremely hard at striving to achieve success and use competitions such as the Cowboys Challenge as their measuring stick. To go through the entire season without defeat is a credit to all of the boys and the coaching staff.

A huge congratulations must go to the entire playing squad of 24 boys as well as Head Coach Mr Groves, Assistant Coach and Manager Mr Holmes and Strength and Conditioning Coach Mr Innes. The team should be commended on their commitment to the early morning training sessions as well as the many lunch times they sacrificed in the gym. Congratulations to all involved on a very successful year and an amazing level of commitment to Ignatius Park College Rugby League.

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Year 10 Rugby League Squad 2019 Cathane Hill, Tremaine Body, Lucas Dummett, Javan Ah Kit, Frank Backo, Thomas Duffy, James Yardley, Damon Marshall, Levi Buchanan, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Wade Jonsson, Eden Hess, Sean Bourke, Lachlan Lerch, Ben McLean, Lachlan Sheppard, Brayden Bin Doraho, Zac Cozzitorto, Justin Hamill, Vincent Trimmer, Cianan CuthbertBotha, Kuresa Fota-Pio, Chayse Wilkins, Jake Scherff, Jamal Shibasaki. Mr Groves (Head Coach), Mr Holmes (Asst Coach), Mr Innes (Strength and Conditioning Coach) U15 NQ Reps: Damon Marshall, Wade Jonsson, Eden Hess, Sean Bourke, Lachlan Lerch, Jamal Shibasaki, Elijah Joe, Mitchell Brown U15 QLD Reps: Player of the Year: Best Forward: Best Back:

Damon Marshall Thomas Duffy Damon Marshall Lucas Dummet

Tai-Reece Hill

Braithen Knox

John Nawara

Maverick Pegoraro

Ethan Hagarty

Bingen Balanzategui

Lachlan Maginnis

Aiden Simkin

Raheem Rolfe

Jack Taylor

Jake Bourke

Thomas Whiting

Jordan Davies

Jackson O'Grady

Kaelin Kerekere

Hamish Chowns

Isaiah Vailalo

Clay Smith

Dean Barnes

Edward Hampson

Tai Laidlow

Will Buchanan

Ethan Roberts

Maletino Lafoga

Luke Jack

Jazz Spry

Confraternity Champion Tai Reece was as safe as ever at the back for the First XIII this year. In his second campaign, he led from the front and was a real go to man and focal point of the attack. Tai Reece is a damaging runner of the football.

He is a class act.

Qld Confraternity Team North Qld Schoolboys Confraternity Champion John is a great athlete who is good on his feet and loves contact. John is a very talented Rugby League player and will certainly be one to watch for in the future.

North Qld Schoolboys Confraternity Champion IPC Confraternity ‘Player of the Carnival’ First XIII Best Back 2019 A strong athlete. Big, strong, powerful and fast. Ethan is a natural athlete who is strong with the ball in hand and continually caused the opposite headaches on the edge throughout the year.

Confraternity Champion Lachlan went from strength to strength for the First XIII this year. As a second year member of the squad, Lachlan quickly proved his worth among the boys and made the centre position his own. A big, tall athlete, he was a constant threat on the edge of the field. I look forward to watching Lachlan thrive in the future.

Confraternity Champion Raheem has excellent footwork and the ability to find the try line. He continually worked hard throughout the year waiting for his opportunity and when it arrived, he took it with both hands. Raheem has the ability to break a game open. He had an uncanny ability to make meters after contact and often found a quick play the ball when the team needed it.

One to watch in for the First XIII in 2020.

North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative North Queensland Cowboys Contracted Player First XIII Captain A strong runner of the football, Jake is the type of player who never lets anyone down. He was an integral member of the squad who produced strong games in the early Aaron Payne games. An impressive athlete and impressive young man.

In his first year of being in the First XIII, Jordan really took his game to a new level in 2019. As the teams on field general, he ran the show and more often than not came up with the correct decision. Jordan is a very skilful player who developed a potent running game in 2019. I look forward to watching his career develop.

North Queensland Schoolboys Confraternity Champion A forward with late footwork and speed at the line, Kaelen has the ability to get the First XIII on the front foot through an aggressive carry and quick play the ball. Kaelen was a vital part of winning Confro and we look forward to watching his career develop in the years to come.

Queensland Open Schoolboys North Queensland Schoolboys Confraternity Champion Contracted to Paramatta Eels Tough in every sense of the word. Isaiah has the maturity, work ethic and persistence that very few young men possess. He brought the tough edge to the First XIII’s pack in 2019. Isaiah is the ultimate team man who always puts the team first and was a real cornerstone of the team’s success. The boys love playing beside him.

North Queensland Schoolboys Confraternity Champion First XIII Best Forward 2019 Dean is an extremely talented footballer. He had an outstanding 2019, continually leading from the front. Dean is tough with good foot work, putting the opposition on the back foot. I look forward to watching Dean thrive in the future.

North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative First XIII Captain Tai is a hard-running backrower who continually puts his body on the line for the benefit of the team. One of the best young defenders in the state.

He led from the front and provided real leadership throughout the year.

Tai ran some wonderful lines this year in the core for the First XIII. He is a wonderful Rugby League player and excellent young man.

QLD Confraternity North Queensland Schoolboys Confraternity Champion Ethan is a very talented Rugby League player who was equally at home in the backrow or at lock in his second First XIII campaign. Ethans work ethic and competitiveness sets him apart from other players. is the ultimate team man who continually rolled up his sleeves for the First XIII.

Tough as nails. Luke is the type of player that just gets the job done no matter what the occasion. He has an uncanny ability of finding post contact meters when carrying the football and putting the defending players on the back foot. Luke is the type of no nonsense player that every team needs in their forward pack. A class act.

Queensland Confraternity Confraternity ‘Player of the Final’ Confraternity Champion Another one of the squads’ young players in 2019, Braithen is an outstanding talent in many positions. Braithen has the ability to keep the opposition guessing with the ball in hand and possesses a strong kicking game. Braithen was able to play fullback and halves and did an outstanding job. A key player for the First XIII in 2019.

Confraternity Champion First XIII ‘Players Player’ 2019 Maverick was a real find in the 2019 season. After starting the year as a bench player, his performances simply could not be ignored as he demanded a place in the starting hooker role. A very smart player9who was always scheming around the ruck. His ability to lead us around in halves at confro was important in winning this carnival. An outstanding season.

Confraternity Champion Bingen started the year late due to injury in 2019. A strong second rower who runs a good line, Bingen was the reliable in the First XIII pack when given his chance to play. I enjoyed working with Bingen this year and wish him well for the future.

Confraternity Champion Aiden is as tough as nails. Aidan certainly leads by his actions on it. A willing defender with the ability to make many tackles, Aiden also possess speed at the line when carrying the ball. Aiden is someone the boys were glad they played with as he was a whole hearted player.

Confraternity Champion Jack has plenty of ability on the Rugby League field and certainly takes some stopping when in full flight. He worked hard on his defence and can hit on contact. He defended so well at Confro and was instrumental in our team success.

Confraternity Champion IPC ‘Spirit of Confraternity’ First XIII ‘Player of the Year’ 2019 One of our most consistent and best performers in 2019. Great defender, understands the ruck and was dangerous out of dummy half. In the Confro final showed great versatility by playing half and doing an outstanding job.

In my opinion one of the best 17 year olds in Townsville.

Confraternity Champion A talented Rugby League player who gives his all every time he steps onto the Field. His effort for Ignatius Park at Confraternity was outstanding.

Effort after effort and try saving tackles. A typical Jackson performance. His work ethic is admirable.

Confraternity Champion Hamish has excellent footwork and the ability to find the try line. He continually worked hard throughout the year waiting for his opportunity and when it arrived, he took it with both hands. Hamish has the ability to break a game open.

Clay is a tough footballer who has a strong pass and defensive understanding of Rugby League. Clay has a deep understanding of his role as a utility and is held in very high regard both on and off the field.

Confraternity Champion Another young player who will be back for the First XIII in 2020. Tough in every sense of the word. He had an uncanny ability to make meters after contact and often found a quick play the ball when the team needed it.

One to watch in for the First XIII in 2020.

Confraternity Champion A real find in 2019. Had an outstanding Confro. Got better as the year went on. Good feet, smart with the ball and defensively strong. A very under rated player who will shine in 2020.

Confraternity Champion A great forward performance in 2019. The intensity he gave us late in both halves won us Confro. He came on and hurt the opposition with his ball running and defence. He developed into a complete footballer.

A younger member of the squad who worked hard all year for an opportunity which came when he was named to play St Brendan’s in the Aaron Payne Cup Semi Final. A hard worker and aggressive football, I look forward to working with Jazz in 2019.

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Rugby League First XIII Confraternity After 10 months of uncompromising commitment, early mornings and intense training the moment the First XIII boys had been waiting for all year had finally arrived. Confraternity 2019 was here and with it an opportunity the boys had been working hard for all year. An opportunity to celebrate a long road of hard work, to enjoy playing the greatest game of all, to represent their school and to achieve a goal the boys had set for themselves since arriving at Ignatius Park College. To return the Confraternity Shield to Iggy Park for the first time since 2016.

This year’s Confraternity campaign started just like many others before it. A long bus trip was followed by a day of relaxation at Iggy Park’s home away from home The Oscar Motel Bundaberg, a final training session. The Opening Ceremony was once again a celebration of all the wonderful things the Confraternity Carnival has to offer. The gathering of 48 teams from around Queensland all of which had worked hard to prepare for the Carnival and were proud to be representing their school.

The First XIII’s opening assignment was a tough meeting against the unpredictable and very dangerous St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe. The Ignatius Park boys started their campaign on a high with a 16 – 0 victory. Tai Laidlow was awarded Man of the Match for a workman like effort. St Patrick’s College Mackay was the next opponent for the Iggy Park boys. The First XIII came out of the blocks firing and were never truly tested running out eventual winners 14-4. Unfortunately, large amounts of time was lost throughout the game due to a head knock to one of the St Patricks players as well as Ignatius park hardman Dean Barnes breaking his arm. Ethan Roberts was awarded man of the match for a barnstorming performance. The final pool game saw Ignatius Park College come up against Marymount College, Gold Coast. The Iggy Park boys stuck to their structures well and turned the screws on the Marymount boys to record a comprehensive 18-4 victory. Braithen Knox was almost unstoppable after moving to Five-eight, scoring two tries and being awarded the Man of the Match in a dominant display.

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against The Rockhampton Grammar School, base their program each year around success at Confraternity and plan their season accordingly.

In another dominant display, the Iggy Park boys were able to whether the storm of a physical Rockhampton Grammar pack and come over the top with class, recording a 20-0 victory. Tai-Reece Hill was awarded man of the match for his classy play from Fullback as the Iggy Park boys booked their place in the Confraternity Shield Semi Finals through some of the best defensive displays in Ignatius Park history. After four games of Rugby League, the boys only conceded the 1 try, with Marymount’s points coming solely through two penalty goals.

After a well-deserved rest day Padua College, Brisbane was all that stood between Ignatius Park and a place in the Confraternity Shield Grand Final.

Padua were full of confidence after eliminating Iggy Park’s arch rival St Brendan’s in the quarter finals and the boys were under no illusions on just how big a task it would be. Continuing to build on their incredible defensive resilience, the Ignatius Park team continually turned Padua away while also playing some sensational Rugby League as Jackson O’Grady, Braithen Knox and John Nawara all scored two tries, while Lachlan Maginnis, Tai Laidlow and Will Buchanan also crossing as Iggy Park blew Padua away to record a 40-4 victory.

Braithen Knox was once again awarded Man of the Match in a classy display of Rugby League. The boys had secured their spot in the Confraternity Shield Grand Final against Aaron Payne Cup rivals The Cathedral College, Rockhampton.

In front of a massive crowd of around 3500 people The First XIII threatened early as John Nawara and Ethan Hagarty all making decisive runs down the edge of the field. On the back of a 40/20 from TCC, the Iggy Park boys were asked to call on their previously impenetrable defence as they defended their try line time and time again. As the ‘Blue Wall’ call went up and the boys continued to turn up for eachother, TCC began to get frustrated at their inability to break the Iggy Park line. After weathering the initial storm, Braithen Knox scored under the posts and Jackson O’Grady followed suit to give the Iggy boys a 12-0 lead at half time.

The First XIII came out firing after the break with massive charges from the forwards allowing the boys to continually roll down the field. Within minutes, John Nawara and Braithen Knox crossed the line as the boys pushed their lead out to 24-0.

When Bingen Balanzategui and Kaelin Kerekere scored off the back of barnstorming runs it was 34 – 0 and the Confraternity Shield was returning to Ignatius Park College for the seventh time since the competition began in 1980.

Braithen Knox was named player of the final and joined teammates Ethan Roberts, John Nawara and Isaiah Vailalo in the tournament’s Queensland

Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League side. Ethan Hagarty was awared the Ignatius Park College Player of the Carnival, while Thomas Whiting was presented with the IPC ‘Spirit of Confraternity’ award.

Throughout this article I have purposely tried to only name the try scorers in the major games and man of the match award winners as awarded by the Confraternity Selectors. The reason for this is there were far too many amazing efforts throughout the week to single out individual players. Confraternity Shields are not won on the back of an individual effort, an individual play or

Rugby League - First XIII FRONT ROW: Maverick Pegoraro, Aiden Simkin, Hamish Chowns, Ethan Roberts, Jake Bourke, Tai Laidlow, Jordan Davies, Luke Jack, Jackson O'Grady, Thomas Whiting SECOND ROW: Mr W. Ahern, Mrs K. Foster, Raheem Rolfe, Jazz Spry, Bingen Balanzategui, Tai-Reece Hill, Fr R. Ward, Mr G. Cook, Mr S. Lansley (Coach) THIRD ROW: +Dean Barnes, Ethan Hagarty, Will Buchanan, Isaiah Vailalo, Jack Taylor, Lachlan Maginnis, Andrew Brunello, Braithen Knox, Maletino Lafoga

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even an individual moment. Confraternity Shields are won on the back of the coming together of a group of young men who are willing to commit to each other and do anything for each other all in aid of the common cause. As I have heard people say in the past, Confraternity is about bringing away a group of boys and returning with a group of men. To the Ignatius Park College First XIII, you are an amazing group of young men who your coaches, families, friends and school community are extremely proud of.

On behalf of the group I would like to thank Principal Mr Shaun Clarke, his leadership team and entire staff for their continued support. Fr Rod Ward, Mr Gary Cook, Mr Bill Ahern, Mr Matthew Stark, Mr Liam Jameson and Ms Kayleen Foster for not only

giving up a week of your holidays to accompany the boys to Confraternity but the hours and hours of work you have put in with the boys every single day for the past 10 months. The coaching staff as a whole did a fantastic job in ensuring that the boys were physically and mentally prepared and for that, I cannot thank them enough.

Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Merit Team John Nawara, Ethan Roberts, Isaiah Vailolo, Braithen Knox Player of the Final: Braithen Knox IPC Player of the Carnival: Ethan Hagarty IPC Spirit of Confraternity: Thomas Whiting Steven Lansley | First XIII Coach

Rugby League - First XIII Confro FRONT ROW: Maverick Pegoraro, Thomas Whiting, Tai-Reece Hill, Maletino Lafoga, Tai Laidlow, Ethan Hagarty, Ethan Roberts, Jackson O’Grady, John Nawara, Aiden Simkin SECOND ROW: Mr Matthew Stark (S&C Coach), Mr Steven Lansley (Head Coach), Mr Bill Ahern (Asst Coach), Raheem Rolfe, Bingen Balanzategui, Jack Taylor, Kaelin Kerekere, Isaiah Vailolo, Will Buchanan, Braithen Knox, Eddie Hampson, Dean Barnes, Fr Rod Ward (Doctor), Mr Liam Jameson (trainer), Mr Gary Cook (Asst Coach)

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First, a huge thank-you to all those staff members who put their hands up to volunteer their valuable time for the program in 2019 – it would not happen without you all.

Once again Ignatius Park College led the way with regards to fielding teams and getting the them games, both locally and regionally. While the local competition is sporadic there are several strategies being investigated to reinvigorate schoolboy rugby.

In all, IPC fielded teams in U12/13, U14, U15 and 1st XV and represented the region well with several boys making the NQ U15 and U18 teams.

When assessing success, I believe it is not just about getting players into the next level but providing an environment that allows the boys to enjoy the game first and foremost and to participate to the best of their ability. Having achieved this the lads are then able to come away from their experiences better prepared to seize opportunities, play at a

higher level, but most of all stay in the game in some capacity.

Program achievements this year included: U12/13 x 2 teams playing weekly in gala round robin competition U14 x 1 team playing in a 10-aside competition U14 – trip to Brisbane U15 – trip to Rocky Grammar with 1st XV U15 – trip to Sunshine Coast U15 – 9 x NQ players went to Toowoomba 1st XV – trip to Rocky 1st XV – trip to Downlands 1st XV – hosted Bedford College from UK 1st XV – local competition U18 – 7 x NQ players Coordinated gym sessions Guest Reds and Classic Wallabies UK Tour going away in September

Mark Moxon | Rugby Union Co-ordinator

Rugby Union Under 12/13

Great support again from the Under 12 and Under 13 boys meant Ignatius Park entered two teams into the Under 13 Townsville School competition IPC Blue and IPC White. The boys were always full of energy and enjoyed each training session where the coaches worked on developing their catch and pass, breakdown and set piece skills over several weeks.

Rugby Union program at Ignatius Park is in safe hands for many years to come.

This year’s competition involved weekly gala afternoons, where the boys faced off against teams from Town High School and The Cathedral School.

All afternoons were played in terrific spirit by all the teams with fast paced attacking Rugby on display and all the boys putting in a fantastic effort. On the back of strong performances in the first afternoon, IPC took out the Competition with TCS coming in second with Town High third and keen to follow on next year.

• Best Backs – Cranston Hill

Congratulations to all the boys who were involved in both the teams. It was encouraging to see so many young Rugby players on the field having some fun while giving their best. It shows that the

Under 12/13 Award Recipients U12/13 Blue • Best and Fairest – Iowani Cavuilati • Best Forwards – Archie Allan • Phoenix Award – Julian Blacklock U12/13 White • Best and Fairest – Jim Finger • Best Forwards – Reagan Knowles • Best Backs – Connor Sadler • Phoenix Award – Sam Keir Coaches: Paul Fanning, Chris Thiele, Matthew Holland, Andrew Kirkpatrick Managers: Kelly Jackson, Donna Knowles

Rugby Union U12/U13 FRONT ROW: Caleb Keir, Ryan Olsen, Mason McWha, Jarel Hemmings, Jayden Chilby, Archie Allen, Julian Blacklock, Joshua Roubicek SECOND ROW: Mr M. Holland (Coach), Mr C. Thiele (Coach), Max Beckham, Connor Sadler, Tristan Banfield, Matthew Castorina, Samuel Keir, Mr P. Fanning (Coach) THIRD ROW: Luke Madsen, Reagan Knowles, Jake Hartwell, Jim Finger, Kile Kratzmann, Iowani Cavuilati, Nathaniel Kimber ABSENT: Mr C. Brown, Mr A. Kirkpatrick, Luke Guilfoyle, Lincoln Turner, Lukas Rhind, Cranston Hill, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Hayde Munro

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Rugby Union Under 14 The season for the U14 Rugby Union side, while disappointing due to the lack of competition, did produce many positive aspects. The boys can be proud of the effort they put towards the season as they continued to train and participate despite the lack of competition from other schools.

With the Cathedral School being the only other school to nominate a team in the U14 competition, the schedule was down to weekly games between the two teams., supplemented by a couple of opposed sessions involving just the IPC squad. IPC dominated most games, with a strong forward pack led by Nathan O’Neill. This allowed the backline to produce some great attacking plays with Marley Scarff, Dominic Taylor and Aiden Knowles leading the team around the field.

At the end of the season, the development squad had a successful tour to Brisbane where we came away with a 5 all draw with St. Laurence’s College.

Best and Fairest Best Back Best Forward Phoenix Award

Nathan O’Neill Marley Scarff Jett Bates Aiden Knowles

The annual trip to Brisbane began on Friday 25 October with a tour of Ballymore stadium, the home of Queensland Rugby. Pat Richards, QRU Coaching Director, put the boys through their paces with some skill drills focussing on developing

passing, tackling and rucking. Then we headed to St Laurence's where the boys where given a tour of the high performance centre and completed a strength and conditioning session. On Saturday morning, the skies were clear and a light breeze made for pleasant playing conditions. The boys were eager to put their new skills to the test, and tested they were. St Lauries applied the pressure and Ignatius Park pushed back. Just before half time Ignatius Park broke through a solid defence to put first points on the board.

The second half saw similar playing conditions, the Laurie Lions applied the pressure, and their efforts where rewarded with an equalising try. This set up a tense final five minutes. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock but were not able to find the try line. The final score was five all.

All players represented themselves, their school and the game of Rugby Union very well. On Saturday afternoon the boys enjoyed time with their billeting families. The boys met back at St Laurences College on Sunday morning where the group proceeded to DFO for some well earned retail therapy.

Special thanks goes to John Doolan, Matthew Holland, Michael Turner, the billeting families, and the St Laurence’s staff for organising the tour from their end.

Jerome Collier | Teacher

Rugby Union U14 FRONT ROW: Marley Scarff, Jake Reinders, Declan Davidson, Jack Bragg, Nelson Kennedy, Jett Bates, Sherriff Dury, Jake Brewer SECOND ROW: Mr J. Doolan, Max Gough, Nathan O'Neill, Aiden Knowles, Nicholas Rowan, Hayden Moore, Dominic Taylor, Mr O. Power

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Rugby Union Under 15 It was a tough year for the U15s in the sense that it was hard to find an opposition willing to play.

Unfortunately, within the interschool competition there was not another school willing to enter a team.

Despite this we worked hard and managed to win two opportunities to travel and find oppositions that were up for the challenge.

Our first trip saw us travel to Rockhampton with the 1st XV to the Rockhampton Grammar Rugby Union Tournament. We lost our first game to Rockhampton Grammar but managed to convincingly beat Emmaus College. The trip was a successful one in terms of identifying a competitive benchmark as well as creating a foundation for us to build upon our skills.

Our second trip away was to the Sunshine Coast where we were hosted by Sunshine Coast Grammar School. This was a step up in competition and it noticeable to see how much the boy’s skills had improved. In games against Matthew Flinders Anglican College and Sunshine Coast Grammar School we dominated the contact with strong runs

and powerful tackles but unfortunately, we were slow to react to the oppositions style of play who defeated us with brains and not brawn.

Well done boys on your effort this year. Your love of the games is infectious, and I hope in the future you manage to find more opponents willing to take on your challenge. Congratulations to Benjamin Dixon, Matthew Dyer, Diesel Jacobson-Rhodes, Lloyd Kennedy, Ryan McCarron, Jeremy Morton, Conor Muldoon and Jay McPherson on representing North Queensland at the State Championships.

A huge thank you to Mr Collier, Mr Rigano and Mr Holland for supporting the boys at training and on the trips. Your assistance was greatly appreciated and your presence helped create a positive culture within the team.

Awards Best and Fairest – Euan Cram Best Forward – Ryan McCarron Best Back – Connor Muldoon Phoenix Award – Darcy Keir

Matthew Mitchell | Pastoral Leader - Nolan

Rugby Union U15 FRONT ROW: Jayden McMinn, Jeremy Morton, Darcy Keir, Joshua Pierce, Benjamin Dixon, Jack Wood, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes SECOND ROW: Mr M. Mitchell (Coach), Mr C. Rigano (Trainer), Matthew Dyer, Aiden Knowles, Connor McColl, Mr J. Collier (Manager) THIRD ROW: Dallenger Field, Cody Sadler, Ryan McCarron, Lloyd Kennedy, Conor Muldoon, Nathan O'Neill ABSENT: Jay McPherson, Howard Keyes, Angus Myers, Hamish Woods, Eden Mordike, Samuel Turner, Elijah Iorangi, Cody Mowbray, Daniel Franettovich, Euan Cram

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Rugby Union U15 NQ FRONT ROW: Jeremy Morton, Matthew Dyer, Conor Muldoon, Benjamin Dixon, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes |SECOND ROW: Mr M. Mitchell (Coach), Lloyd Kennedy, Ryan McCarron, Cody Sadler ABSENT: Jay McPherson

1st XV Rugby Union Starting with a very new look side this year, the product of losing most players from last year, we needed to work very hard to play the type of rugby we wanted to. Training hard, we adopted a couple of different styles of play that proved to be a learning experience and challenging at times, but which created the desired effect of creating space. In all we had a very good year with the boys experiencing a variety of rugby styles and levels which has allowed them to improve individually and as a team.

Starting the year at a rapid pace, the team trained for a couple of weeks before it went to Rockhampton,

late in Term 1 and then to Downlands in early Term 2. The local competition was sporadic, but we still managed to play several games, narrowly losing to Kirwan in the final. With this not being the way the boys wanted to finish we had one final hoorah defeating Bedford from the UK to finish off a very good season.

Congratulations to the following lads who were our best for the year: Best and Fairest – Kye Henderson Best Froward – Zac Thomson Best Back – Jayran Scarff Pheonix Award – Jack Kirkpatrick

Rugby Union First XV FRONT ROW: Jack Holt, Lachlan Moss, Matthew Groves, Zachary Thomson, Elijah Weeks, Harrison Keir, Ethan Woods, Jayvan Scarff, Angus Gibb SECOND ROW: Mr M. Moxon (Coach), Patrick Tarttelin, Joseph Dowd, Alex Bombardieri, Nicholas Pearce, Jack Thomson, Dean Gillham, Mr M. Parker THIRD ROW: Terence Rooney, Evan Corradini, Faumui-Lafoga Iosefo, Lachlan Ryan, Finn Andreassen, Kye Henderson, Jack Kirkpatrick ABSENT: Mr B. Denny (Manager), Jaidan Penny, Brayden Yow

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Rockhampton Grammar Rugby Union Tournament Having travelled to Rockhampton for the past three years to play Rockhampton Grammar the 1st XV team was this year invited to play in the inaugural Rockhampton Grammar Tournament.

Travelling down on Friday, 1 March, by bus, both teams stayed at the Rockhampton Grammar school and played on both Saturday and Sunday before heading home Sunday evening.

Faced with tough competition and not long to prepare due to the recent weather, the 1st XV played Marist College and after starting extremely well mistakes and ill-discipline crept in and the game turned into an arm-wrestle. Up 12-0 at half time IPC showed some true grit and determination to hang on against a determined Marist team which threw everything at them. Final score 12 – 5 in IPC’s favour.

Our next game was the game of the tournament with IPC meeting Rockhampton Grammar in the main game on Saturday night in front of a large crowd of locals and Grammar old boys. Having received a few injuries in the first game and early in this game Grammar jumped out to a ten-point lead which stayed this way for most of the game.

While IPC once again showed some real character and flashes of their true potential in the end it was a bridge too far with Rocky Grammar winning 20 – 0.

In our last game injuries took their toll and IPC was never in the game against Matthew Flinders from the Sunshine Coast – while once again displaying a never say die attitude Matthew Flinders was too strong for an IPC team which was battered and bruised from the previous two games.

Rugby Union U18 NQ FRONT ROW: Mr M. Moxon (Coach), Matthew Groves, Terence Rooney, Lachlan Ryan, Kye Henderson, Zachary Thomson, Jayvan Scarff

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Rugby Union Annual Elder’s Cup Tournament - Toowoomba The 1st XV Rugby Union Team travelled to Toowoomba in the second week of May to play in the annual Elder’s Cup Tournament at Downlands College. Hosted by the College all teams played in a round robin competition with the winning team being the one with the most wins over the weekend.

Travelling from the heat of Townsville, Toowoomba produced a beautiful sunny day of 15 degrees, but, with a strong wind that dropped the temperature to a mere 5 degrees. Faced with playing the first game in these conditions IPC started well but never really got into their stride and fell just short against Ambrose Treacy from Brisbane.

The boy’s next game was against host team Downlands- Blue (their first XV) which was always going to be a challenge, as is the case every year.

IPC did not start well with a dropped ball from the kick-off which allowed Downlands to score straight away. However, this acted as a wake-up call and the boys settled into the job at hand and gave as good as they got. Though as time went on IPC failed to aim up and their accuracy at the breakdown was sub-standard allowing Downlands to eventually run away with a comfortable win.

With our first day not out finest, the lads agreed that most of the on-field concerns from day one could be rectified. With this in mind, IPC went out and started slowly against Downlands Red (Downlands development team) but eventually began to dominate as they stuck to their structures and shape to run away with the win.

Still not satisfied with this game the 1st XV boys went out with some real purpose in their last game of the tournament, determined to end on a high. IPC once again started well but took the best part of the first half to really hit their straps.

However, through good game management and patience the boys began to really show their ability to play as a team and eventually ran away with the games, defeating Scott’s College from Warwick comfortably in the end.

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Kye Henderson , Javan Scarf. Jaiden Penny and Gary Tom Local season Game 1: Wednesday May 22: Defeated Cathedral 25-10 Having started slowly and with a lack of enthusiasm the IPC team had to dig deep to avoid coming out on the wrong side of the score board. While IPC took a while to find their shape, they did maintain possession stringing several phases together at a time and starving TCS of any ball. By maintaining possession IPC were able to score three unanswered tries before half time and went into the break 15 to nil up. The second half was more of the same though game management was lacking at times and we allowed two tries in before coming out eventual winners 25 to 10.

Tries: Angus Gibb (2), Nic Pearce, Lachlan Ryan and Matthew Groves.

MVP: 3. Kye Henderson – 2. Zac Thomson – 1. Jack Kirkpatrick Game 2: Wednesday May 29: Lost to Kirwan SHS 28 - 24 IPC 1st XV played Kirwan SHS and narrowly went down in the last play of the game. Once again IPC started the game lethargic and failed to commit to the breakdown or their defence. Showing signs of what they are capable of, IPC at times played very well and stuck to the structure they had been practicing. When they did this, they created opportunities but did not always capitalise on the space produced. IPC went into the break 12 - 7 up but failed to come out in the second half and put the game beyond reach, letting in three tries to two in the second half. IPC finally went down 28 to 24.

Tries: Javan Scarf; Matthew Groves, Jack Thomson, Josiah Setiu.

MVP: 3. Zac Thomson – 2. Kye Henderson – 1. Harri Keir Game 3: Wednesday June 19: Lost to Kirwan SHS 15 - 19 IPC were looking for some revenge when they came up against Kirwan SHS for the second time in the

competition. Unfortunately, despite improvements since the first game they were unable to come away with a win and went down 19 -15.

Tries: Zac Thomson, Gary Tom. MVP: 3. Kye Henderson – 2. Jaidan Penny – 1. Zac Thomson International Ignatius Park College v. Bedford A combined team consisting of players from Ignatius Park College and Cathedral took on a touring team from Bedford, Befordshire, England. The game was a brutal affair with some big hits coming from both sides. At half time the combined IPC\TCS team had a 7-Nil lead after continual pressure on the rugby

line finally was rewarded with a try to Zac Thomson.

The second half was just as physical as the first and with continual pressure on Bedford’s line IPC finally came away with a hard fought 21 - 14 win.

U18 NQ Rugby Union Representatives 2019 Congratulations to the following boys who made the NQ U18 Representative team to play at the Qld Championships in Brisbane in May. Matthew Groves Kye Henderson Terence Rooney Javan Scarff Zac Thomson Braydon Yow Mark Moxon | Rugby Union Co-ordinator

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Rugby Union UK Tour The Rugby Union UK Tour departed Townsville on 19 September, 2019 with 25 keen young men from Iggy Park. It wasn't long before we were on our way to Brisbane, then Abu Dhabi, before landing in Paris.

Having arrived at approximately 2.30pm at the Charles de Gaul Airport in Paris we embarked on a whirlwind tour of some of Paris' landmarks. On a gorgeous sunny day, we made our way to the Eiffel Tower for a photo opportunity. Then on to the Arc de Triomphe. Getting off here the boys snapped a couple of happy snaps and then it was back on the bus to the Somme - Albert, the place of another courageous victory for Australian troops.

After the arrival of our tour guide, Perrine, we visited the Lochnagar mine crater on the Somme battlefield in France. The crater which is 30m deep and 100m wide is the largest man-made mine crater created in the First World War on the Western Front.

The next stop was Poziers where Australia was instrumental in gaining the high ground from the Germans and holding it. After Pozieres it was of to Villers Bretonneux, a 30 minute drive through the beautiful French countryside. The Australians and French had secured Villers Bretonneux after days of intense fighting in which 1200 Australians lost their lives.

After saying goodbye to our guide, it was a quick visit to Cobbers Memorial; a large bronze statue featuring a soldier from Western Victoria carrying a fallen comrade from the field and is a memorial to Australian service and sacrifice at the Battle of Fromelles during World War One. We then drove into Belgium and visited the town of Ypres; best known as the site of three major battles of the First World War, the most famous being the Battle of Passchendaele from July—November 1917.

Attending the Last Post ceremony that night at the Menin Gate was a special treat as the boys laid a wreath to commemorate the fallen soldiers.

On our fourth day we met our second tour guide Filip, a local secondary school History teacher. We started our tour at Hill 60; an area of ground which remains relatively undisturbed since the end of the Great War. The next stop was Langemark cemetery. Unlike the previous cemetaries we had visited, Langemark was a German cemetery. Our final stop in Belguim was Polygon Wood; a large wood which was completely devastated in the First World War. It was then off to The Simon Langton Grammar for Boys in Canterbury where the boys were billeted out for the next 2 nights. The boys had a great experience seeing how some English families lived.

Game 1 - Langton School - IPC 31 to 21 Tries: Ethan Woods, Terrence Rooney, Zac Thomson, Darcy Walters and Harrison Keir.

Conversions: Nic Pearce (6) MVPs: (3) Zac Thomson – (2) Ethan Woods – (1) Harri Keir It was then off to the Rugby School where rugby was invented when Webb Ellis picked up the football and ran. Here the boys toured the school and played on the Hallowed field where it all began.

Game 2 - Rugby School - IPC 52 to 24 Tries: Terrence Rooney, Lachlan Ryan, Zac Thomson (2), Harrison Keir (2), Darcy Walters and Jack Kirkpatrick.

Conversions: Declan Marchioni (5) and Nic MVPs: (3) Asher Guy – (2) Harri Keir – (1) Lachlan Ryan

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Then off to Belfast! We headed off to the Titanic Experience by the old ports of Belfast where the Titanic had been built and left for its maiden voyage. The museum was amazing and provided a great insight into the past. It was then off to the Giant's Causeway;an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns.

Next was a walk down to Carrick a Rede rope bridge; a bridge suspended almost 100 ft (30m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fisherman 350 years ago.

The next day we visited Dunlace Castle, built by the early Scots in the 1500s. It was then on the road to Dublin.

Whilst in Dublin, IPC played Catholic University School (CUS), a private school for boys. IPC Rugby has hosted CUS in the past in Townsville.

Game 3 - Catholic University School - IPC 17 to 14 Tries: Nic Pearce, Asher Guy and Jack Kirkpatrick.

Conversions: Nic Pearce (1) MVPs: (3) Asher Guy – (2) Zac Thomson – (1) Terrence Rooney After leaving Dublin we started our journey towards Galway in the West of Ireland. Our first stop was the city of Althlone; located on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree. We took a Viking Ship cruise on the River Shannon with our Captain Viking Mike and his crew to Clonmacnois where the Vikings arrived in 842. The site at Clonmacnois includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th - 13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of Early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.

Game 4 - Garbally College, Ireland - IPC 26 to 2 Tries: Terrence Rooney, Finn Andreassen, Lachlan Ryan and Dean Gillham.

Conversions: Declan Marchioni (3) MVP’s: (3) Terrence Rooney – (2) Aiden Scott – (1) Patrick Tarttelin, Dean Gillham & Kobe Gallagher Onward to Edinburgh! We checked out Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano that sits 251m above sea level, and provides a 360 degree view of the city. The next two days would give everyone the opportunity for some free time and the chance to explore the history, culture and shops of Edinburgh.

Then we travelled to Kirkby Lonsdale.

Game 5 - Kirkham Grammar - 15 to IPC 7 Tries: Terrence Rooney Conversions: Declan Marchioni MVP’s: (3) Zac Thomson – (2) Kye Henderson – (1) Jayvan Scarff With our last rugby game over it was time to head off to London; our final destination. We did all the tourist sites - going for a walk along the Thames visiting Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. •Congratulations to the following players of the tour: Best and Fairest - Zac Thomson Best Forward - Kye Henderson Best Back - Harri Keir Players Player - Terrence Rooney Best All Rounder - Darcy Walters Thank you to all the students, staff and volunteers involved in organising this incredible trip. The young men represented their College proudly. Well done men.

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Swimming The IPC Swimming program continues to help develop our young men into competent and confident swimmers in the Pool. The Health and Physical Education staff have mastered programs within our curriculum that challenge and encourage every level of swimmer to improve their technique and swimming capacity in the Pool.

Students are engaged and continue to enjoy the opportunities offered at Ignatius Park College. We are very lucky to have the facilities that we have and the staff who manage and maintain it to an exceptional standard.

Age U12: U13: U14: U15: U16: Open:

Champion Blake Koitka (Baillie) Josh Eggins (Baillie) Cody Knight (Reid) Jacob Fowler (Carew) Kyle Robinson (Putney) Kian Dalton (Nolan)

House Placings: 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: 6th: 7th:

Baillie Rice Treacy Nolan Putney Carew Reid

Swimming FRONT ROW:

IPC once again went into battle in the heavily contested Townsville Secondary Schools Swimming Carnival on 14 March this year. We were keen for the challenge of retaining the Championship title. The usual breakfast was offered to the boys, along with a prayer and inspiring words of Sportsmaster, John Alloway. After this, we boarded the bus and were on the way to Long Tan Pool, Heatley.

The first race firmly set the tone for the rest of the day. Cody Knight took to the blocks, swam the race and opened the scorecard with a very convincing win. From there, the day rang the same. First, first, second, first and so on. By half way through the day's competition, IPC were just too strong and created a lead that was too distant to chase. If conceding was an option, I think all schools would have thrown their white towel. Although the win was imminent, the boys continued to swim hard across all races, demonstrating dominance in the water.

As usual, the boys should be congratulated for their efforts and performance both in the pool, but also for representing themselves and the College with pride. They participated in the spirit of the Carnival and did not allow themselves to be swept up in the hype of winning.

Thank you must go to Mr John Alloway and Mr Jye Spriggs who worked with the team in logistics and training. Their ongoing support and wisdom for the sporting aspect of the College continues to see success across all disciplines.

Chris Rigano | Pastoral Leader - Reid House

Drew Roberts, Kym Nuth, Jacob Fowler, Jayvan Scarff, Zac Bennett, Aiden Hawkins, Jai Duxbury, Hayde Munro, Blake Koitka SECOND ROW: Mr J. Alloway, Max Gough, Darcy Cussen, Lachlan Lerch, Benjamin Hatchard, Cody Knight, Joshua Eggins, Matthew Lynch, Mr A. Keane, Mr J. Spriggs THIRD ROW: Nicholas Pearce, Thomas Harte, Harvey Smith, Anthony Grech, Andrew Brunello, Kian Dalton, Brandon Pearce, Riley Faust ABSENT: Mr C. Rigano, Lincoln Burrowes, Jacob Sexton, Harrison Crompton, Jake Strazzeri, Jarrah Kemp, Jack Bragg, Noah Lau, Kyle Robinson, James Stephan, Codi Arena

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After the tough competition within the school trials Orlando Sartori, Ethan Hannay, Dominic Cusamano, Riley Snell and Jahn Wregg took on the winners of the Burdekin region. With a demanding win, we were on our way to the Queensland State Finals. On arrival in Rockhampton, we were unable to stay at the famous Criterion Hotel, but managed to seek refuge at the Hampton Motel. After a feed at the Leagues Club, we hit the beds prepared for a tough round of competition the following day.

The next day, a morning warm-up followed our much needed rest, with Mr Ahern and Mr LLoyd showing us their skills on court. Our first match was against last year’s runners up and the eventual 2019 runners up, Kelvin Grove. As a team, we dug deep, but were out-classed by some tough competition. The boys kept their heads up and focussed on the next round against St Mary’s Catholic College. Although good friends with the lads from St Mary's, we took them to war on the court. However we devastatingly pulled up one game short. Thoroughly disappointed from the outcome against St Mary’s, our team lacked the excitement and our mental game was definitely lacking. This made us easy pickings for the boys from Toowoomba Grammar. With another tough game against St Lauries we picked up our act but, due to a couple injuries, we fell short again with our boys putting in an excellent effort. With four losses to some great competition on the first day we went back to the Hampton where we skipped the usual pool recovery session and headed over to the outskirts where we met some of Mr Ahern's family for a welcoming barbeque.

High, but we pulled up one game short in another extremely tight round. The boys kept their heads up as we moved to play off against Shalom College.

Coming out on top with our first win, we were extremely happy and were given the opportunity to go up against Biloela State High in the final round.

With a convincing win, we were confident that we could avenge our previous loss. With great efforts from all the boys we came out on top, finishing on a great win, for the tournament. A massive thank you to both Mr Ahern and Mr LLoyd for giving us the opportunity to compete in this amazing opportunity once again. Looking forward to the future, we are excited for next year's competition and hope to improve our results once again.

Orlando Sartori and Ethan Hannay | Year 10

With another quick warm up the next morning, we were well prepared to take on Biloela State

Tennis FRONT ROW: ABSENT:

Mr G. Christ, Jahn Wregg, Dominic Cusumano, Ethan Hannay, Riley Snell Orlando Sartori

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Touch Football 2019 was an almighty year for Touch Football at IPC. The strength of players and the young men who continually puts his hand up to be a part of Touch Program, will ensure our success for many years to come. A total of 82 young men donned the Blue and White to play for Ignatius Park College this year in Touch Football.

North Queensland All Schools Iggy Park entered six teams across the three Divisions.

Player numbers and commitment for this tournament were outstanding. All teams played in classic IPC style scoring some amazing tries along the way. IPC achieved the clean sweep in 2019! A trifecta of trophies, if you will!

Wins in the U13s, U15s and U18s were proof that bigger things were to come if the boys could commit the time needed to rip in at the QLD All Schools later in the year.

IPC Touch appreciates the efforts of IPC staff, Mr Brown, Ms Stayte and Mr Jake Jackson as well as Old Boys, Sean Stringini, Mitch Gray, Sam Twiname and Zac McMinn for their help at the Carnival. Old Boys Kerrod Hall and Sam Twiname graciously gave up their weekend to referee for the College. Without the above help, Carnivals like this can’t happen.

Queensland All Schools Championships In October, three IPC teams competed in the largest Touch Football Carnival in the world at the QLD All Schools Championships in Brisbane. Over to 425 teams took part in the tournament which went for a five-day period.

The U13 team, guided by Mr Sean Stringini and Ms Georgia Stayte, the U15 team, guided by Mr Mitch Gray and Mr Craig Brown, and the Open team, guided by Mr Gian Guerra, yet again put in strong performances and were a genuine chance to challenge for victories in the 13s, 15s and Open Divisions.

The U13s team played some tremendous Touch Footy and, although looking shaky at times, the Touch Gods looked down fondly on them. Having dropped an early round game, Mr Stringini and Ms Stayte had a tough job crafting the strategy to get the boys through the 'Pool of Death' and into the Finals. Big victories against St Brendan’s, Ormeau Woods and Chancellor lead them to the State Semi-Finals against a strong Emmaus Rockhampton team. A gutsy display saw them tie after regulation, with both teams going to a drop-off. A tense couple of minutes ended with Emmaus getting the victory. Hats off to the young men who finished the Carnival in the Top 4 of the state. All players are to be congratulated with Hayde Munro, Marcus Bell, Sean Weir, Kynan Purdy and Landon Meres playing exceptional individual tournaments. We look forward to U13 BOYS – CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, TOP 4 QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH Marcus Bell, Tyrone Bethune, Izach Campbell, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Nathaniel Kimber, Landon Meres, Hayde Munro, Arinze Nzeakor, Matthew Parker, Kynan Purdy, Ethan Stout, Shaiel Waller, Sean Weir.

15 BOYS – CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, TOP 4 QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH Sean Bourke (C), Jake Brewer, Reece Foley, Matty Hunter (C), Elijah Joe, Lachlan Lerch, Josh Marquez, Ryan McCarron, Jayden McMinn, Joshua Pierce, Jacob Pugh, Nate Rasink, Adrian Sandy.

OPENS BOYS – CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, CHAMPIONS QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH Jake Bourke, Jordan Davies, Alex Dietrich, Shameus Edwards, Ethan Hagarty, Jared Heilbronn, Cathane Hill, Luke Maye, Tom Olsen, Brad Pardon (C), Maverick Pegoraro, Darcy Reddicliffe, Clay Smith (C).

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the many years of Touch ahead for this group.

The Under 15s had a great tournament playing awesome Touch Footy along the way. Scoring 54 tries in their seven pool games, Coach Gray and Brown had the boys humming into the final series. Little Matty Hunter bossed the field, Sean Bourke bullied the opposition defences and Elijah Joe danced his way over the tryline time after time. Close victories against Southport and St Mary’s Toowoomba had the 15s come against Wavell in the State Semi-Finals. A game where the boys didn’t quite take their chances, the game slipped through their fingertips and they went down 4 - 2. In the end, the boys would finish 4th in the state which is a remarkable achievement.

The Opens, led by Co-Captains, Clay Smith and Brad Pardon, were early tournament favourites by every man and his dog. The boys were able to channel this and each played a standard of Touch that isn’t seen at schoolboy level. Our biggest challenge each year is keeping our eyes on the prize which isn’t on offer until the Sunday.

The path to the ultimate goal, the Grand Final, threw up some tricky games against Helensvale and Iona College which had some quality players within their ranks.

Progressing past these teams led us into the Grand Final against the highly fancied Cleveland SHS. The Iggy Opens had to fight from behind all game, finally getting the ascendancy with 2 minutes to go from a pinpoint longball from the Player of the Final himself, Mr Jake Bourke. All players worked incredibly hard to get the win 4 - 3 and should be congratulated for this amazing feat.

Winning this tournament is something these boys will hold onto for a very long time.

As a result of Ignatius Park College’s strong performances, we were awarded ‘SUPER SIX’ status which ranks us within the six highest performing schools in Queensland. This is massive in itself, let alone considering we entered only three teams out of a possible seven Divisions and we are a single sex school.

The below results are a testament to the efforts and commitment of staff and students: U13s Top 4 U15s Top 4 Opens Champions - 1st A massive congratulations to all players and staff who were involved in the successful tour. Expectation is high for 2020 and is looking very promising for Iggy Park Touch.

That’s a wrap!

Gian Guerra | Cultural Coordinator TOUCH FOOTBALL 2019 SCHOOL SPORT REPRESENTATION 15 YEARS AND UNDER NORTHERN REGION Sean Bourke Matty Hunter, Elijah Joe, Lachlan Lerch, Josh Marquez, Ryan McCarron, Joshua Pierce, Nate Rasink, Adrian Sandy.

OPENS 18 YEARS AND UNDER NORTHERN REGION Jake Bourke, Alex Dietrich, Shameus Edwards, Ethan Hagarty, Cathane Hill, Luke Maye, Tom Olsen, Brad Pardon, Maverick Pegoraro, Clay Smith.

QUEENSLAND Jake Bourke, Shameus Edwards, Tom Olsen, Brad Pardon, Clay Smith AUSTRALIA Shameus Edwards, Brad Pardon

Touch Football - U13 FRONT ROW: Landon Meres, Tyron Bethune, Harrison Crompton, Izach Campbell, Xander Thorsby, Shaiel Waller, Ethan Stout, Kyhnaan Kennedy SECOND ROW: Mr S. Stringini, Campbell Bryan, Connor Kenyon, Zachary Hounsell, Lance Paine, Cooper Covatich, Ms G. Stayte THIRD ROW: Sean Weir, Matthew Parker, Arinze Nzeakor, Zachary Jenkins, Nathaniel Kimber, Lucas Partridge, Hayde Munro ABSENT: Corey Ashby, Marcus Bell, Noah Pacey, Kynan Purdy

Touch Football - U15 FRONT ROW: Jake Brewer, Brodie Dinneen, Jack Wood, Scott Swain, Jacob Pugh, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes, Matthew Hunter, George Mait SECOND ROW: Mr C. Brown (Manager), Aidan Fitzpatrick, Joshua Marquez, Joshua Pierce, Mitchell Brown, Reece Foley, Zak Paul, Jayden McMinn THIRD ROW: Elijah Joe, Adrian Sandy, Sean Bourke, Ryan McCarron, Anthony Iorangi, Lachlan Lerch, Nate Rasink

Touch Football - Opens FRONT ROW: Maverick Pegoraro, Connor Lerch, Darcy Reddicliffe, Thomas Olsen, Luke Maye, Jared Heilbronn, Matthew Thompson SECOND ROW: Mr B. Geaney (Manager), Tai Laidlow, Jack Thomson, Cathane Hill, Shameus Edwards, Riley Faust, Bradley Pardon THIRD ROW: Alexander Dietrich, Jamie Humphreys, Parth Jhamb, Jake Bourke, Thomas Harte, Ethan Hagarty

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Water Polo The Ignatius Park Water Polo Team continued its traditional ascendency in the Townsville Secondary Schools Water Polo Competitions and were undefeated in both seasons (Term 1, Term 4).

The College’s dominance over the years in Water Polo is paralleled only by the dominance displayed in achieving the John Melton Black Shield. This can be attributed to the skills and commitment of the boys in the team through enthusiasm, commitment and good sportsmanship. Senior players demonstrated strong leadership to share Iggy pride, culture and traditions with the younger boys in the team.

Due to a strong presence in local Water Polo, four students were selected to represent the Northern Region at the Queensland Water Polo Championship in Rockhampton in March. The

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representative players included #3 Aiden Hawkins, # 5 Joshua Donlon, #6 Jacob Fowler and #10 Caleb Cheeseman.

The boys represented the College extremely well across the four days of the competition, gaining a wealth of experience in what was their first exposure to state-level Water Polo. Even though victory eluded the Northern side in the finals play offs, each and every one of the participants stepped up to take some strong opposition to the metropolitan teams, many of whom were heavily represented by National League Water Polo players.

We look forward to another strong year in Water Polo competitions in 2020.

Sandy O’Melia | Teacher

Hayden Vignale, Jacob Fowler, Myles Hoskins, Thomas Harte, Drew Boniface, Aiden Hawkins, Adam Keymer SECOND ROW: Ms S. O'Melia, Callum James, Christian Fanning, Harvey Smith, Reuben Roberts, Nathan Clohesy, Mr J. Alloway THIRD ROW: Isaac Truett, Joshua Donlon, Curtis James, Hamish Carter, Travis Busch ABSENT: Caleb Cheeseman

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Queensland Sports Representatives FIRST ROW: Rory Hawke, Damon Marshall, Kaleb Lewis, Callaway Parker, Ryan Pickering ABSENT: Boston Mazlin, Jake Bourke, Bradley Pardon, Isaiah Vailalo

North Queensland Sports Representatives Congratulations to all Ignatius Park College students who represented their school at a North Queensland level.

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ANZAC Day A large contingent of 130 College students were involved in the commemoration of ANZAC Day in the city. The day began early with the Dawn Service at the Cenotaph. A number of students, led by the College student leaders, were present to take part in the ceremony and watch College Captain, Thomas Harte and Vice-Captain, James Oh laying a wreath on behalf of the students.

After a short break for breakfast, most of these boys re-assembled in Strand Park for the ANZAC Day March. They were joined by about another 100 students to make up one of the largest school groups for the march. There were also many IPC students marching with Cadets and other community organisations. I would like to thank the College staff and the College Principal, Mr

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Clarke, who accompanied us on the march. Also, a big thanks to Mr Fanning, the College Business Manager who once again this year organised water for the boys while we were waiting to step off and Mrs Mahoney, the College’s Defence Mentor who organised the logistics including the commemorative wreaths.

This year, the College’s liturgy followed the holiday on Friday 26 April. On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank Mrs Smith and her team for putting together a truly moving and memorable ceremony for the students and our invited guests.

Lest We Forget.

John Doolan | Deputy Principal - Pastoral

The progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education continued at IPC in 2019 with the College continuing to build on the hard work of staff and students of previous years.

to document the existing and future goals of the College. This will be launched in early 2020 and we look forward to this event kick starting another deadly year ahead.

The College was recognised for our consistent commitment to our Indigenous programs with an invitation to the launch of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Reconciliation Action Plan held in Melbourne during Reconciliation Week.

Journey 2 Jobs A significant part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs is Journey 2 Jobs (J2J).

After being launched in 2018, J2J was able to be rolled out for an entire school calendar year for the first time in 2019. This program allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to receive career advice and support in the transitioning from school to positive post-schooling options. The program is divided into four elements of support, those being: Education, Employment, Accelerated Learning and Driving.

J2J is modelled on the Jobs4U2 program offered

by Ganbina in Victoria and IPC is the first school to offer this program in Australia. The College acknowledges and thanks The Morris Family Group and its foundation for the financial support of this program.

Other highlights worth documenting include the annual visit to St Michael’s School on Palm Island and the Iggy Park Deadlys, celebrating our programs in Term 4.

The solid number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students was maintained in 2019, with the number exceeding 100 for the second consecutive year. This indicates a reciprocal commitment from our College and the community in acknowledging the educating, respecting and embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within our daily practices. A further commitment was the continued process of building and maintaining reconciliation with the establishment of a Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group

Andrew Kirkpatrick | Program Leader – Indigenous and Multicultural

Torres Strait Dance Group FRONT ROW: Manuifua Nona, Tekelu Mene, Keane Stone, George Abednego, Ethan Dawson, Haley Pearson SECOND ROW: Mrs F. Hall, Mr T. Nelliman-Adams, Braydon Bin Doraho, Gary Tom, Mr O. Power, Mr D. Anau ABSENT: Malachi Ware, Jamal Shibasaki, Anthony Iorangi

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Battle of the Bands Congratulations to Reid House - 2019 Winners!

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The future workplace will bring new experiences and expectations.

application. They are then required to submit a handwritten application and attend an interview.

Our young people today will work in jobs that are yet to be created, use technology that has not yet been invented and face social, economic and environmental challenges that are yet to be anticipated. To be successful in the future world of work, young people will need skills and capabilities to navigate this new world.

In the first week back in Term 3, the Year 12 students who were considering a tertiary education attended the JCU Experience Day. A total of 93 students participated. The feedback from the Year 12 cohort was very favourable with some students making changes to their tertiary choices. Those wishing to continue to study at university were able to hear from QTAC, who visited the College to deliver an information session on how to apply for university courses.

They will require a portfolio of skills and capabilities to make well informed career decisions throughout life. High quality career education builds resilient individuals who can adapt to the changing nature of work, managing multiple careers throughout their lifetime, adapting to their circumstances and needs.

This year, several Year 12 students took up the opportunity to undertake work experience in various occupations from Architecture, Engineering and the Health Industry. James Cook University have a requirement that students wanting to study Dentistry, Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Physiotherapy or Veterinary Science must undertake several placements prior to their

A Subject Showcase was held here at the College where parents and students attended an information session and had the opportunity to speak with Faculty Leaders about their subjects.

Also present were James Cook University and Central Queensland University, Blue Dog Training and Connect and Grow.

Students should always remember that learning is lifelong process, and, at times, decisions will be made that are not always perfect but learning from mistakes is also an important part of the process!

Phillip Dembowski | Careers Advisor

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Chess Another successful year for IPC Chess with many participants competing over the three Interschool regional rounds in 2019.

Congratulations to the many students who received Merit Awards throughout the year. These included Mebin Martin, Riley Snell, Julian Sewell, Josiah Setu, Bryce Kenyon, Dominic Cusumano, Scott Taylor, Ashley Mayocchi and Jai Nuth.

Once again, our Premier League One team qualified for the State Finals. A special congratulations to Dominic Cusumano, Scott Taylor, Bryce Kenyon and Jai Nuth for their achievements at the top level.

Well done to all students who represented the College this year. Chess remains a popular and viable option for those students at the College who know their way around a chess board. A big thank you to Mrs Piera Holland for her administrative

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work in dealing with registrations at the Front Office.

Last, but certainly not least, a massive thank you to the parents who allow their son to play Chess at IPC. Your generous $2 donation over each round this year has allowed us to once again make a considerable financial contribution to the Knights of the Southern Cross, Queensland. In 2019, these valuable funds will continue to assist those in need around Australia and the world.

I look forward to IPC competing in Chess again next year. It is a great opportunity for students to play some quality chess against some worthy opposition in a friendly interschool setting. See you all next year!

John Fuller | Pastoral Leader – Putney House

The IPC counselling team, Mrs Marilyn Parsons and Mrs Dannielle Charge, have again had another busy year supporting the young men and their families of the IPC community. In 2019, we continued with our Mental Health Awareness Campaign with the focus this year in our whole school and Pastoral Care lessons educating our young men on the overwhelming benefits of sleep on improving our mental health. We also continued to bring awareness on how to access support for themselves and their friends. For the third year in a row, we again culminated the campaign with a coloured clothes day to highlight the key message that 'It Ain’t Weak to Speak' and encouraged students to check in with their mates with 'R U Ok?'. Following on in Term 4, we celebrated Mental Health Week with quizzes, sausage sizzle and lunchtime meditation.

The 'Healthy Minds' program was again another success this year. Eight of our Year 10 students attended the Healthy Minds Project along with other schools. Two workshops were facilitated by Unleashing Personal Potential allowing students to network and learn about how to have a healthy mind. Our Healthy Minds students launched their project in Mental Health Week in October, placing signs around the school with positive inspirational messages drawn from the students and staff the themes of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, further enhanced the work of the Resilience Project from last year.

This is the second year of the delivery of the evidence-based DRUMBEAT program to students of Ignatius Park College. The name DRUMBEAT is an acronym for helping participants in Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions,

Attitudes and Thoughts. This year the focus was on helping the Year 7 students transition into the Ignatius Park community.

Ignatius Park College staff and students were again involved in the Hit the Hill initiative walking Castle Hill for 24 hours focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Child Protection Week 1 - 7 September was again launched on Assembly with a video developed by the Year 11 Peer Mentors which focused on personal safety messages, reminding the College community that Child Protection is ‘Everybody’s Business’.

Educating students about personal safety is an essential part of keeping young people safe, and a child protection awareness PowerPoint was presented in every Homeroom. Earlier in the year, Personal Safety Talks were presented to all Year 7s by Mrs Timbs and Mrs Parsons as Student Protection Contacts.

The main celebration was on Friday with our Adopt-a-Cops, Tracey and Greg Baker, providing personal safety messages to students.

Peer Mentors sold red soda floats, reminding students of the network of support at IPC, especially for our younger students. Students were encouraged to wear RED with gold coin donations contributing to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to support the valuable work that they do in community awareness and advocacy.

Marilyn Parsons and Dannielle Charge | Student Counsellors

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Debating We have had an exceptional year of Debating here at the College in 2019. Just when we thought we couldn’t top last year’s efforts with a Grand Final win in the Townsville Interschool Debating Competition, our boys have done it again, taking out the top spot in the competition for the second year in a row! Our two newest teams have also done extremely well, with one winning their first ever debate, and the other advancing all the way through to the Quarter Finals.

All teams and coaches have done a fantastic job balancing the demands of school work with Debating as it requires meetings, research and planning, which mostly takes place outside of school hours. A big thank you must go to our dedicated coaches, Mrs Adriana Rossi, Ms Irene

McLaughlin and Mrs Andrea Tarttelin, as this program wouldn’t be possible without them.

Congratulations to all coaches and debaters on what was, yet again, a very successful year!

Teams Year 7 IPC 1: Luke Guilfoyle, Tate Hastie, Benjamin Hatchard and Connor Sexton (coached by Adriana Rossi).

Year 7 IPC 2: Logan Maggenti, Adam Keymer and Oliver Pauline-Carr (coached by Irene McLaughlin).

Senior: Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether and Stuart Smith (coached by Andrea Tarttelin).

Marita Martinez | Debating Coordinator

Round 1 Year 7 IPC 1

That homework should be banned

Victorious over Abergowrie In their first debate, this team put together some strong rebuttals and secured their very first win!

Year 7 IPC 2

That homework should be banned

Victorious over Southern Cross

Arguing the negative side of the debate, this team came out on top with their well-researched evidence.

Senior

That no-one should be able to post online comments anonymously

Victorious over Pimlico

This team was commended on their strong team work and excellent presentation skills.

Year 7 IPC 1

That all student should learn to play a musical instrument

Defeated by Cathedral

Our boys gave it a good shot but the Cathedral team were impressive with strong rebuttals and impeccable delivery.

Year 7 IPC 2

That all students should learn to Victorious over Southern Cross play a musical instrument

Senior

That local communities should be able to cap the number of tourists that enter their region

Round 2

Victorious over Grammar 2

This team used facts and statistics along with personal anecdotes and humour to secure the win.

The adjudicator was impressed with the use of persuasive techniques and real-world examples.

Quarter Final Year 7 IPC 2

That primary school students should only be allowed to use the Internet for school work

Defeated by Cathedral 1

Our boys spoke well and had some strong points but the rebuttals of the other team were too strong this time.

Senior

That the private lives of public figures should be open to press scrutiny

Victorious over Grammar 1

The adjudicator praised this team for their relevant and engaging arguments.

Semi Final Senior

That modern technology is destroying individuality

Victorious over Grammar 3

Excellent presentation skills and the use of humour won this debate for our boys.

The pen is mightier than the sword

Victorious over St Margaret The adjudicators were impressed with the boys’ Mary’s metaphoric interpretation of the topic and awarded them the win.

Grand Final Senior

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Debating - Years 7 and 8 FRONT ROW: Oliver Carr-Pauline, Tate Hastie, Luke Guilfoyle, Logan Maggenti, Connor Sexton SECOND ROW: Mrs A. Rossi, Ms M. Martinez, Benjamin Hatchard, Adam Keymer, Ms I. McLaughlin

Debating - Senior Ms A. Tarttelin, Stuart Smith, Andrew Jones, Bryce Kenyon, Joshua Pether, Ms M. Martinez

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Defence This year has seen many new students from ADF families commence at the College. Some students and families have moved due to posting from another town, and several students have had a parent who has been away from home for numerous months due to deployment overseas to war zones, on peace-keeping missions, or elsewhere within Australia on long-term training exercises. It is always very rewarding supporting these students and very humbling in hearing their thoughts and fears of what the next six to nine months will bring without their Dad or Mum around on a daily basis.

ANZAC Day at the College this year was celebrated with a Liturgy, led very ably by one of our Year 12 students Joel Young, with participation and input from a wide range of cadets and students from different year levels. Our community was honoured on the day with the presence of many current and ex-serving Defence members and families in attendance. Our guest speaker, Mr Terry Whitwam, 3rd Combat Signals Regiment, gave some very insightful reflections on Defence life, delivered with

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reverence and, at times, his wonderful humour.

We were very fortunate in being invited to the launch of the Kookaburra Kids program. The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation offers programs, activities and camps to children living in families experiencing mental illness to empower these children to build resilience, life-long knowledge, skills and abilities so they can reach their potential.

Pizza lunches continue to be a very popular activity in bringing the ADF students together. These get-togethers give us an opportunity to establish bonds and discuss defence lifestyle with students in similar situations.

Many activities held throughout the year offered students the opportunity to form friendships with other students from ADF families; however, students are also often invited to bring along one or two mates, who may not be from an ADF family, to encourage integration amongst all students.

Leanne Mahoney | Defence School Mentor

This year, Edmund Rice Day at Ignatius Park College was celebrated on 3 May. This saw our community come together in a variety of ways to recognise and pay respect to the efforts of Blessed Edmund Rice. This celebration of his life and service is done in two ways - Mass and activities.

The College community came together to celebrate Edmund’s Feast Day (5 May) where we also recognise those within our community who have served the College in the faithful spirit of Edmund Rice. Congratulations to the following staff and volunteers who received Edmund Rice Service Awards at our Edmund Rice Mass for their services to the community: • Edmund Rice Award (Presence) Bill Jarvis • Edmund Rice Award (Liberation) Paul Bruce • Edmund Rice Award (Compassion) Sharon Lancini Each Award represents the virtues of Blessed Edmund Rice and the commitment of these adults in our community to live the spirit and vision of our founder.

The Annual Eddie Rice Dash was run and won by Tristan Mentor, who managed to stay in front all the way until the end. After the Dash, the students began to enjoy the various rides that were arranged, including Bungee Run, Mechanical Surfboard, Mechanical Bull and the Gladiator Duel. Students and staff were also encouraged to participate in Year 12 led activities, including Sock Wrestling, Eating Competitions, Pass-the-Ball Comps and Minute-to-Win-It type mini-games. While all of this was going on, the Staff vs. Student games of Netball, Touch Football and Soccer occurred. The scores were irrelevant, but the Staff were clear victors over the Year 12s (as per usual).

After hours of fun were had by all, the Interhouse Tug-O-War Competition was fought and champion Houses decided. The House spirit was awesome as each grade level battled it out for bragging rights.

Overall, the day was a success and the spirit of our Founder, Blessed Edmund Rice was clearly celebrated by all who were involved.

Gian Guerra | Cultural Coordinator

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Faith in Action As part of the Edmund Rice tradition, it is important that we, as a community, implement our Faith in Action. 2019 has been another full year of activities which has allowed our students to demonstrate their commitment to a socially just world. To recognise their achievements, students can earn a Faith in Action Certificate for a minimum of 20 hours service and a Gold Faith in Action Certificate for a minimum of 40 hours service.

Brooklea Lifestyle Village Visits One of the most popular activities this year were the after school visits to our neighbours the Brooklea Retirement Village. A selection of students are invited to help out the elderly by doing odd jobs, playing games, or just having a chat.

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Book Club Each Friday, students have another great opportunity to connect with our neighbours, Year 1 students from Holy Spirit. During their lunchtime, Ignatius Park students are invited into their classrooms to read and chat with the children to help foster a love of reading. This year it was also extended to our Year 12 students during Book Week with great success.

Aitkenvale State School Breakfast Club In its second year, this partnership between Ignatius Park College and Aitkenvale State School proved to be another great example of service leadership. Throughout the year, all Year 7 students had the opportunity to come into school early and help serve breakfast at Aitkenvale State School and engage with the wider community.

Townsville Community Learning Centre Br. Hansen once again organised this program for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to have the opportunity to go to the Townsville Community Learning Centre.

They spent their time playing games, making new friends and fostering right relationships.

Social Justice League This is an exciting new initiative that is student lead and looks to deal with creating a more socially just world. They meet regularly and discuss ways for the student body to get involved with increasing wellbeing at the College or participating in a charity that aligns with the College values.

Whole School Fundraising Each term we have a fundraising focus based on the relevant Touchstone being recognised.

Term 1: Liberating Education • St Vincent DePaul Flood Appeal • Project Compassion (Caritas) Term 2: Inclusive Community • Townsville Toy Library • Indigenous Literacy Fundraiser Term 3: Justice and Solidarity • Townsville Drop In Centre Term 4: Gospel Spirituality • Vinnies Christmas Appeal Thank you to all the people in our community who help make Faith in Action such a fantastic part of our school.

Patrick McMahon | Identity Co-ordinator - Faith in Service

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Faith in Action FRONT ROW: Connor Kenyon, Atticus D'Mello, Lachlan Webb, Jordan Noakes, Ben Tolcher, Jack Fredericks, Ryan Warren, Rami Peltonen SECOND ROW: Mrs A. Gregory, Mr P. McMahon, Tenzin Daly, Kai Simmons, Mr G. Christ, Mr M. Holmes, Ms L. Mahoney ABSENT: Mrs J. Smith, Mr S. Dove, Mr A. Hodgson, Mrs D. Skalecki, Larissa Moule, Mrs J. Sherwood, Mr W. Ahern, Mr K. Parker, Corey Ashby, Hugh Cafferky, Andrew Gatis, Lucas Lazzaroni, Geoffrey Lui, Joseph Martini, Aiden Morris, Noah Pacey, Cooper Umstad, Oscar Beattie, Timothy Chappell, Nikolas Collocott, Bailey George-Shaw, Luke Guilfoyle, Tate Hastie, Benjamin Hatchard, Luke Madsen, Declan Muldoon, Oliver Carr-Pauline, Lewis Clive, Darcy Fredericks, Kaleb NortonBern, Kynan Purdy, Adam Sievers, Alexander Abrahams, Landon Meres, Joshua Morton, Ashley Onslow, Samuel Rains, Jethro Young, Thomas Bartels, Quintin Eldridge, Zachary Jenkins, Hugo Keyes, Jude O'Shea, Lance Paine, Lucas Partridge, Rafael Pyers, Jacob Carroll, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Christopher Francisco, Brody Fredericks, Jonathan Gatis, Caleb Gunn, Bryce Kenyon, Wesley Kerr, Blake Koitka, Zak Merida-Johnston, Zachary Olsen, Bryce Parry, Brydon Schafer, Darcy Schafer, Aiden Simkin, Dylan Talbot, Harrison Barrett, Charlie Barringhaus, Jett Bates, Miles Brown, Gerard Di Bartolo, Keil Duxbury, Louis Jackson, Jonathan Kenneally, Kevin Morris, Owan Scott, Aidan Skinner, Ryan Sutton, Benjamin Thompson, Connor Whiteside, Lachlan Williams

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Year 10 Homeless Sleepout Experience The Year 10 Homeless Sleepout took place on 22 August this year. The aim of this night is for the students to have an experience of what it means to be homeless.

The boys found the Sleepout a valuable experience,, providing a greater understanding of the challenges associated with homelessness. The boys were involved in activities most of the night and generally 'slept rough'

for the evening, with exhaustion hitting them the next day at school.

A big thank you to Rohan Lloyd for volunteering to help overnight. Thank you also to the Year 12s who volunteered to assist on the night.

Mrs Sandra Hughes | Teacher

Year 12 Drop-In Centre Experience During Term 3, the Year 12 students were invited to attend the Townsville Drop In Centre to help cook a hot breakfast for those who have been sleeping rough. This is an opportunity for our students to live the Touchstones meaningfully, and for our school to offer the students a chance to be compassionate within the community.

This year, 56 students took up this opportunity over three weeks.

Students said of their visit: I thought we would be a great help to the homeless people. I didn’t realise how much of a learning experience we would have.

Patrick It was a fantastic learning opportunity, and I would recommend it to students in the future.

Bryce It was a great learning encounter, and a good insight into how hard some people are actually doing it. I would recommend this to others, as it is very eye opening.

Callum.

Whilst at the Drop In Centre, we discussed the future of the site when the new stadium is completed. The workers are concerned that their valuable service will be moved, making their works of dignity and justice harder to access by those who are experiencing homelessness.

It is important, as an Edmund Rice school, that our students have the opportunity to engage in these issues.

Lucas Patchett, the co-founder of charity group Orange Sky who attended an Edmund Rice school in Brisbane, said Orange Sky Laundry had been "really welcomed into that community. We've found that by bringing the service to people, the first step of engagement can happen right then and there, and that can lead to so many other things, through that conversation, through that connection, into other service providers."

We hope that by attending the Drop In Centre visits, our students will be inspired to be Edmund Rice People, and to make a difference in their sphere of influence as they move beyond the gates of Ignatius Park College.

Johanna Smith | Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission

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Hill the Hill Against a glorious winter backdrop, 60 IPC staff and students pounded Castle Hill during this year’s Townsville city event, 'Hit the Hill'. Helping to break down the stigma attached to Suicide and Mental Health, this community initiative involves walkers moving from the peak of Castle Hill to the bottom then back again, continuously for 24 hours.

Each participant makes a donation of $50 to the

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cause, with all funds raised going to Headspace Townsville.

Well done to the spirited staff and students who gave up a weekend in August to raise awareness of mental health issues!

Pudy Timbs | Learning Resource Coordinator

This year has been a great showcase of the existing and new talent at Ignatius Park College in Instrumental Music. On any day of the week, you can hear wonderful music coming from the Band Room! The drummers are always rocking, the pianists are filling the room with sweet melodies, our guitar and ukulele players are keeping great time while the woodwind and brass lads are blowing some great jazz lines. This year has also seen some strong development from our vocalists.

New to Ignatius Park College this year is Ms Sara Ferguson our Piano Teacher. The boys have really enjoyed her gentle and positive approach to teaching.

Term 3 saw the start of our Jam Band which met

on Friday lunchtimes to give the boys a chance to develop their musical skills in a real live scenario.

Our first performance at Iggy Under the Stars was very well received and the students showed true showmanship from dazzling drum fills, fluent piano arpeggios and basslines to great vocal skills.

Two of our fantastic pianists, Sam Salvador and Dominic Cusumano, are always performing whenever the opportunity arises. They also featured at Iggy Under the Stars and received much praise from the audience.

We are always welcoming of new instrumental students and look forward to a bigger and better 2020.

David Roberts | Instrumental Music Coordinator

Liturgical Ensemble FRONT ROW: Matthew Wilmen, Lachlan Symss, Stuart Smith, Domenick Osborne, Connor Kenyon SECOND ROW: Mr D. Roberts, Fionn O'Seighin, James Clarke, Dante Calliste, Samuel Salvador, Mr L. Hogan

Instrumental Music FRONT ROW: Thomas Nicholls-Ward, Sam Daniel, Lewis Roberts, Stuart Smith, Timothy Ambrose, Bryce Kenyon, Cameron Carter, Max Daldy, Connor Kenyon SECOND ROW: Mr D. Roberts, Benjamin Herrero, Benjamin Hatchard, Matthew Wilmen, Eden Mordike, Samuel Salvador, Lachlan Symss ABSENT: Lewis Clive, Hayden Dunlop, Harley Caspani, Sebastiaan Arends, Samuel Rains, Luke Wilmen, Timothy Chappell, John Beams, Riley Maluga, Jeremy Morton, Max Nicholls-Ward, Lachlan Tapp, Drew Roberts, Bailey George-Shaw, Zak Merida-Johnston, Finn Kearns, Joshua Randall, Quintin Eldridge, Owen Davies, Spencer Leslie, Brian Wiegmann

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Iggy Under The Stars Iggy Under The Stars was held on 24 August. The night was a creative celebration of Visual Art, Drama and Music performances, films by the Film, Television and New Media students as well as delicious hot and cold finger food catered by our amazing Hospitality students.

It really was a wonderful showcase of our current talent at the College in our Music, Art, Drama and Film, Television and New Media subject areas of the College.

The Creative Arts Department should be congratulated for their efforts in producing this incredible evening. A special thanks to Jude Head and the Hospitality Department for the catering.

The students, and the work they showcased on the night, was a wonderful reflection of their talent, and a meaningful addition to our 50 Year celebrations.

Kylie Tillack | Faculty Leader - The Arts

24 AUGUST AT 6:00PM A NIGHT OF CREATIVE CELEBRATION!

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At the start of the school holidays five IPC boys took on the challenge to conquer the Kokoda Track.

Thomas Baker (Year 12), Christopher Francisco (Year 12), Ethan Moody Humphery (Year 11), William Costigan (Year 9) and Ryan Connolly (Year 7) spent 10 days in PNG, walking up and down countless hills whilst immersing themselves in local culture and World War Two History.

The trek started at the southern end of the track, Owers Corner. The location is marked with a 25-pound Artillery gun which was seen as the last line of defence in stopping the Japanese invading Port Moresby. Due to recent rain, the track was thick with mud which lead to a baptism of fire as we trekked down to the Goldie River.

The historical side of the trip will not be forgotten as it made a deep impact on the entire group. The lives lost in the area was really felt by the group.

During our trek, we visited the now infamous Brigade Hill, also referred to as Butcher's Hill. This is the site of one of the most horrific battles our soldiers fought during their withdrawal over the Owen Stanley Range and is considered a scared site as many lives from both sides were lost during the four day battle. Our trek leader held a memorial and provided a full historical overview of the events that took place during the battle. This opportunity to reflect on the terrible scenes that occurred and the lives lost really left a feeling of loss with our group.

Another day saw us visit the Isurava Battlefield Memorial, which commemorates the site of the ‘Battle of Isurava’. It was here that Private Bruce Kingsbury was killed during battle and ultimately awarded (posthumously) the Victoria Cross; the highest award for bravery in the Commonwealth.

We held an emotion charged memorial service and reflected upon the gallantry, courage and sacrifice made by all of our soldiers during the Kokoda Campaign.

The final leg of our adventure was a long flat walk through palm oil and rubber tree plantations.

Finally, after trekking for eight days and covering 96km of harsh terrain, we reached the Kokoda Track Arch, which marks the end of the trek. It was time to take immense pride in our achievement of successfully crossing the Kokoda Track, whilst also reflecting upon the remarkable accomplishments of our soldiers and the hardships they were forced to endure during the Kokoda Campaign of 1942.

We were welcomed into camp by the locals who performed a traditional dance.

After the trek, we spent the next two days visiting the villages of Buna and Sanananda. These were two locations where conflict first started as it was the landing site for the Japanese. We took the opportunity to immerse ourselves in local culture and learn how many of the villages make a living.

Our boys enjoyed playing with the local kids.

On our final day we first travelled to Port Moresby.

Whilst waiting for our flight we were able to visit Bomana Cemetery. The cemetery contains more than 3,700 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, sadly 700 remaining unidentified.

Here we paused to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice as part of the 1942 Kokoda Campaign, whatever their nationality and contribution.

Congratulations boys on your outstanding achievement. I’m sure the memories of this trip will last a life time. Thank you to Tracey and Greg Baker, Allyson Buchanan, Scott Connolly, Kirsty Dillon, William Hall and Rebecca Nieminen who all came along to share the journey with their boys.

Thank you to WO2 Gary Hanley, who was a fount of knowledge and experience who helped all at one point or another. Thank you to Sally Conn who joined on this trip at the last minute and provided many laughs along the way. Lastly I would like to thank the staff from Get Away Trekking, particular Sue and Wayne Fitcher as well as Neil Richardson.

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Mulkadee Friendship, creative expression and performing are why 31 students from Ignatius Park College took up the invitation to be part of the multimedia extravaganza that is Mulkadee.

Once again, 1,000 students from Catholic schools across the Townsville Diocese, descended on the Townsville Entertainment Centre in the second week of Term 3 for Mulkadee 2019. Over 2,500 tickets were sold for the Friday night performance which was the culmination of the students’ hard work throughout the week of intensive tutorials across the various disciplines, Band, Strings, Guitars, Dance, Choir and Drama. Schools from Proserpine to Ingham and out to Mt Isa, the whole Catholic school community worked together to showcase and encourage the talents of our students.

Mulkadee FRONT ROW:

Peter Pan exploded on to the stage through the creative collaboration of so many talented tutors, teachers and, most especially, the students for which this was a truly amazing experience.

Students from Ignatius Park worked with world-class local educators, providing the students the opportunity to build skills and foster friendships with others.

This is a unique opportunity that should not be missed. IPC was well represented with our students playing prominent roles in the dramatic presentation of the story and with many others lending their talents to the music, singing and dance. Be sure to book early next year as this year was another sold out show.

Kylie Tillack | Faculty Leader - The Arts

Jarrah Kemp, Joseph Martini, Connor Kenyon, Ryan Sutton, Cohan Russell, Cobi Connolly, Max Daldy, Kuba Leete, Kevin Morris, Cooper Covatich SECOND ROW: Mrs F. Hislop, Mr L. Hogan, Jay-Jay Bennett, Max Gough, Nathaniel Barton, Liam Sutton, Cameron Carter, Kian Jenkinson, Mrs K. Tillack THIRD ROW: Zeph Tengvall, Domenick Osborne, Flynn Mintern, Fionn O'Seighin, Dante Calliste, Axel Lincoln, Zai Calliste, Zac Brunetto ABSENT: Lewis Clive, Zachary Lee, Hayden McIntosh, Robbie Price, Lestyn Wilkes

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Outdoor Education, in one form or another has always been a part of IPC. Since the late 1970s, the College has had the privilege of accessing to the great outdoors for camps and retreats via its own Br. Brosnan Campus - Camp Gedling, located at Hervey Range. In the years since, and through the generosity and support of local residents, that access has extended further into adjacent grazing country and private properties of the Hervey Range uplands, such as Lee-Ann and Peter Fryer.

The Fryers have been long-standing advocates and supporters of education of IPC students in the outdoors closer to ‘home’.

Our association with Ignatius Park College was really by default as Peter's Uncle, Fred Fryer, had, for many years, let the School camp on the banks of Keelbottom Creek on his property 'Fairview'.

Fred has now passed. 'Fairview' is now part of 'Tabletop' and we have continued the tradition of letting the school camp and conduct other activities. This has been happening now for over 30 years.

There have been a number of significant changes to Hervey Range over the years the building of the Range Road as we all know it, the subdividing of land into 5-acre lots, increasing the size of the community drastically and the laying of the Greenvale Rail Line.

A message for anyone visiting would be that life is an adventure and adventures are the best way to learn!

Lee-Ann and Peter Fryer In addition, another supporter of IPC Outdoor Education is Max Vella, who is a long-standing member of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia. With a team of dedicated volunteers, he has been educating the boys about fire arms safety on their annual Year 8 Camps.

I started work as Teachers Aide at IPC in Manual Arts in 1993. I worked full time for 11 years and then a further two years part time with the Years 11 and 12 students teaching building construction.

I have been a member of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia for 32 years, as well as many years a Firearms Safety Instructor. The Townsville Branch, under my supervision has conducted a firearms safety session and the safe handling of firearms, along with the supervised firing of a rifle for each student on a one-on-one basis. This has been a yearly event since 1993.

This event requires a considerable amount of organisation because of the one-on-one basis with the boys and a licensed shooter, as necessary by law. Ten Club members come out to assist for the full day. Also a display of different types of firearms is presented for the boys to inspect and discuss. Under supervision, each boy is given ten rounds to shoot at a paper target with a .22 calibre rim fire rifle. For most of the boys, this is the first time they have the opportunity to fire a rifle. It is encouraging to see their delight.

Probably the main reason why I decided to run this firearms session for the boys is because of the wrong and unsafe firearms use shown on TV and other forms of media.

It is dangerous and misleading. I thought it necessary to teach the boys the safe and proper handling of a firearm.

If there was one single message I could give the boys regarding the do's and don’ts of firearms, it would be: Never ever pick up a firearm unless supervised by a licensed person. If you are on your own and you should see one, three words - DON’T TOUCH IT. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the whole College community, to thank Lee-Ann Fryer, Peter Fryer, Max Vella and all other supporters, including the Wulgurukaba and Bindal People, who are the traditional owners and custodians of the Townsville and Hervey Range country, for the positive influence they have had on the quality of the boys’ experience in the great outdoors.

Steve Coleman | Outdoor Education Consultant

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Outdoor Education - Year 7 Camp This year, we had a revised format for our Year 7 students. Working closely with the Rites of Passage Institute, we ran a Young Warriors Camp at the College. Fathers (or significant others) were invited to participate in the one-night sleepout.

A series of activities was coordinated by the Rites of Passage people and small groups were facilitated by a wonderful group of Year 11 and 12 students who did a fantastic job throughout the night.

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The focus of the Young Warriors Camp was for our Year 7 students to gain a better understanding of what was expected of them in the coming years.

This was primarily done through the sharing of experiences from their parents but also from the mentors in Year 11 and 12.

There were some very appreciative participants at the end of the Camp.

Craig Brown | Dean of Wellbeing

This year we enjoyed our Year 8 Camp experience with one night at Camp Gedling and the other at the Australian Bush Heritage grounds.

The Good…

• The abseiling was a highlight. Some boys were afraid but still got in and did it. I enjoyed abseiling down face first.

• Swimming near the bridge was great. There was heaps of water but it was a little chilly.

• Leather stamping was a new experience.

The Bad… • The rain on the second night was a pain. A few tents got washed out, but at least they were clean afterwards.

• Some people were a little precious with their ration packs (particularly me). Trading occurred.

Some people’s negotiation skills were not great!

• We had some early risers in our group. Not nice for those that like a sleep in.

The Ugly…

• We had an old-fashioned sing a long around the campfire. Fun, but sounded like cats being strangled.

• Some boys forgot the important stuff like a sleeping bag.

Jonathan Kenneally | Year 8 Student

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Outdoor Education - Year 9 Camp This year we enjoyed our Year 9 Camp experience at Hervey Range.

The Good…

• The casserole on the first night. Yes, we actually ate vegetables!

• The beautiful fog in the morning. Picturesque!

• The waterhole. Fresh, clear water to swim in.

A little chilly but cooling after a hot day.

• The raft competition. We won!

• Rock skimming in the morning.

• The lasso and branding activity.

The Bad… • Waking up and finding some clothes and gear saturated.

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• Accidently adding extra fibre (grass) to the water

in preparing our dinner.

• The sweaty hiking. We are not mountain men.

• The freezing night. Some had summer sleeping bags. Not the smartest choice.

The Ugly…

• The lovely wake-up call from Mr Lucas.

• Late night yodelling with Mr Fuller.

• The toilets…enough said.

• The methane that accumulated in our tent even though, oddly, there were no cows around.

Finn Kearns and Noah Lau | Year 9 Students

Six years of Peer Mentors at the Park! 2019 was the year that we saw the circle completed of our Peer Mentors with our Year 11 Peer Mentors having experienced Peer Mentors when they started at Ignatius Park! The students were extremely keen to be a part of the program that helped them in the early years.

Our wonderful cohort of Peer Mentors again have provided their valuable time to support the Year 7s in their transition to high school. Peer Mentors guided them through their first day at Ignatius Park College at the start of the year, as well as providing support to them throughout the year with regular Homeroom visits and other activities.

The Peer Mentor program reflects the importance of safety in the school environment through messages conveyed in Child Protection Week in September. This year the Peer Mentors again produced a video directed by Dante Calliste and was used to launch Child Protection Week 2019 on Assembly.

The Peer Mentors again provided their time and skill and helped increase awareness of Child Protection in our community by making red soda floats on the red coloured clothes day with proceeds going to Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

Year 11 Peer Mentors – Lachlan McDermid, Luke Forster, Caleb Gunn, Dante Calliste, Edwin Jomon, Brayden Ross, Mebin Martin, Matthew Blanchard, Fionn O’Seighin, Isaac Truett, Brandon Mackay, Elijah Weeks, Zachary Judge and James Rowan.

Sincere thanks to our departing Year 12 Peer Mentors who have been supporting the current Year 8 students over the last two years. Lachlan Stevenson, Nathan Ryland, Joshua Pether, Anthony Grech, Sam Pacey, Tom Baker, Connor Whiteside, Maddie Lee, Bryce Kenyon, Kian Dalton, Reuben Roberts, Drew Boniface, James Oh and Zachary Thompson.

Marilyn Parsons, Dannielle Charge, Patrick Mc Mahon, Katrina Guazzo, Marita Martinez, Jonathon Pearce and Nadine Burnett | Peer Skills Facilitators

Peer Mentors FRONT ROW:

Mebin Martin, Matthew Blanchard, Kian Dalton, Maddie Lee, Joshua Pether, James Oh, Reuben Roberts, Drew Boniface, Luke Forster, Edwin Jomon SECOND ROW: Mrs D. Charge, Mrs M. Parsons, Mr J. Pearce, James Rowan, Elijah Weeks, Dante Calliste, Zachary Judge, Mr P. McMahon, Ms K. Guazzo, Ms M. Martinez THIRD ROW: Brandon Mackay, Fionn O'Seighin, Samuel Pacey, Bryce Kenyon, Caleb Gunn, Nathan Ryland, Connor Whiteside, Lachlan McDermid, Thomas Baker ABSENT: Mrs N. Burnett, Brayden Ross, Isaac Truett, Anthony Grech, Lachlan Stevenson, Zachary Thomson

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Production The Addams Family Hitting the stage in June were the wonderfully talented students from Ignatius Park College, St Margaret Mary's College and St Patrick’s College as they transformed the stage to a cemetery in this year’s school production, The Addams Family.

Much like the beloved television series, this musical follows our favourite spooky family into a comedy of errors, where family unity and love overcome all obstacles.

Each year, IPC students look forward to being involved in the school production, as it is a memorable experience built on hard work, endless energy and being part of a family. This year was no exception with the entire cast transforming from school students to quirky gothic characters from beyond the grave. Top billing goes to Year 11 student, Ben Herrero (Gomez Addams), with support by

Production FRONT ROW:

Fionn O’Seighin (Lurch), Matthew Wilman (Uncle Fester), Axel Lincoln (Lucas Beineke), Declan KeyesWest (Mal Beineke) and Year 12 students, Stuart Smith and Joseph Dowd. Audiences were treated to funny moments as Wednesday Addams brings home her love interest, Lucas, to introduce him to her parents. Fearing that he will lose Wednesday forever, brother Pugsley, sets a plan in motion that unleashes hidden feelings and creates tension between loved ones. After many twists and turns the universe is returned to normal… or so they think!

Congratulations to all involved in this year’s production. It was an animated, energetic and entertaining performance that was testament to the months of rehearsals in the lead up to the show.

Kylie Tillack | Faculty Leader - The Arts

Cohan Russell, Daniel Knowles, Zac Brunetto, Joseph Dowd, Stuart Smith, Max Gough, Kian Jenkinson, Kuba Leete SECOND ROW: Mrs F. Hislop, William Bennett, Domenick Osborne, Matthew Wilmen, Mitchell Parker, Mr L. Hogan, Mrs K. Tillack THIRD ROW: Benjamin Herrero, Lachlan McDermid, James Clarke, Fionn O'Seighin, Axel Lincoln, Declan KeyesWest ABSENT: Zachary Cozzitorto, Jackson Waldon

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The Sony Camp Program is a unique respite program that sees high school students take on the responsibility for the care of children with special needs, allowing their families to have a valuable weekend off!

Once again, this year we teamed up with St Patrick College Townsville to bring the camp to our students and provide them with a fantastic opportunity. Forty Year 11 students from Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College cared for 15 children with special needs at a live-in camp at St Patrick’s College on the Strand.

Unfortunately, there can be a lack of overnight respite care for the families and carers of children with special needs and these children can experience social isolation and a lack of personal and social development. Sony Camp provides a much-needed break for parents and carers while simultaneously giving the children an incredible holiday, and our students an eye-opening experience.

During the September school holidays, over the course of three days, our students provided 24-hour care to the children. Feeding, bathing, entertaining and tending to their every need. From movie nights, to dancing, to beach swimming, to ball and card games as well asThe Strand Waterpark visits, the companions stopped at nothing to give each camper the holiday of a lifetime!

Sony Camp is the most underrated experience at Ignatius Park College. Thinking back on the camp, you come to notice the

little things in people. It was a real eye opener to me as everyone is not as fortunate as myself. I really enjoyed this experience and would recommend it to anyone attending the College!”

Matthew Kirkpatrick (Year 11 IPC) Being a companion at Sony Camp was certainly a valuable experience for myself as it showed me the value of giving. Admittedly, I wasn’t completely confident going into the camp, however, as soon as I saw my young camper with a big smile across her face, I knew I was going to enjoy it. I had a fantastic time and formed many new friendships filled with laughter and joy.

Aiden Simkin (Year 11 IPC) This experience was eye-opening and wholesome. Our campers were all different and every pair had a different experience.

It was a long three days with a bunch of activities jammed into each day, and the last activity was a fun Carnival to wrap it up. Sony Camp was a great experience. I would recommend to every current Year 10 to participate in Sony Camp 2020.

Luke Forster (Year 11 IPC) Thank you to the Sony Foundation, students, staff, and volunteer nurses/doctors who made this amazing experience possible.

Patrick McMahon | Identity Coordinator - Faith in Service

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Sony Camp FRONT ROW: Rishabh Bawa, Zeph Tengvall, Luke Forster, Matthew Blanchard, Aiden Simkin, Maverick Pegoraro SECOND ROW: Mrs J. Smith, Hunter Paull, Cooper Scott, Dante Calliste, Mr P. McMahon ABSENT: Joshua Donlon, Nicholas Harders, Matthew Kirkpatrick, Brayden Ross, James Rowan

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Sustainability and Reef Guardians This year at The Park we have seen a greater focus on sustainability and the environment. This has been led by our Sustainability Committee, a body of students and staff at the College who are passionate about improving the Earth we live on.

During Term 1, students were encouraged to participate in Clean-Up Australia Day. This year was the College’s tenth year of cleaning up the Townsville area. We banded together at the Aplin’s Weir to pick up rubbish. Unfortunately, the flood which had devastated Townsville had relocated majority of the pollution to the ocean. The rubbish was minimal and made for a quick job.

At the College, a few Nude Food Days were held throughout the year. Students were encouraged to bring plastic free food in their lunch boxes. Our aim was taking action to minimise plastic pollution.

These days brought awareness to the importance

of plastic free food, not just on Nude Food Day, but in our daily lives as well.

The College community, working together with the Sustainability Committee, have implemented several initiatives this year, such as a school wide battery recycling program, the installment of reef recycling blue bins and participation in Earth Hour.

In Term 4, a fundraiser was held for the Townsville Turtle Hospital. Students were able to donate money to meet and pet a bearded dragon which was kindly brought in by Ms Hislop.

In summary, the efforts of the Reef Guardians, Sustainability Committee and the wider College community had been geared towards looking after our immediate environment so we can look after our Great Barrier Reef.

Mitchell Parker | Year 11 Treacy and Reef Guardian

Reef Guardians and Sustainability FRONT ROW: Atticus D'Mello, Mebin Martin, Mitchell Parker, Connor Kenyon, Tate Hastie SECOND ROW: Ms C. Ventic, Mrs F. Hislop, Connor Whiteside, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Mr R. Lloyd ABSENT: Jordan Noakes

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TCLC - Year 11 FRONT ROW: Nathan Ford, Lachlan Mitchell, Charlton Bird, Hunter Paull, Hudson Murray, Mebin Martin |SECOND ROW: Ms L. Mahoney, Jordaan Denley-Hay, Colby Finlay, Caleb Gunn, Mrs F. Hislop

TCLC - Year 12 FRONT ROW: ABSENT:

Mr G. Rossiter, Connor Whiteside, Thomas Baker, Curtis James, Parth Jhamb, Josiah Setiu, Bryce Kenyon Dakota Campbell, Elliott Basso, Patrick Tarttelin, Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Samuel Pacey, Thomas Harte, Ryan Pearce, Jack Taylor, Jarred Copley, Hamish Carter, Timothy Ambrose, Corey Talbot

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Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride 29 riders representing Ignatius Park College pedalled more than 3000 hours in preparation for one of the biggest challenges they will ever achieve: The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride. The ride, in it 21st year, raises money and awareness for Children’s Cancer. The ride departed Townsville on 25 July and traversed the 358km to Cairns.

Anne Johnston, Head of Marketing of the Children’s Cancer Institute, visited at the College before the ride. Anne explained the importance of why the ride is vital for their research and the many hours of training the boys put in are important to the cause. The boys’ hard work of fund raising will be going towards the only independent medical research institute in Australia, wholly dedicated to childhood cancer. The Children’s Institute of

Cancers focus is on transitional research, making sure their discoveries are progressed into actual treatments for children with cancer as quickly as possible.

The challenge of riding, for the boys, is accepted openly as they know that they are doing it for a worthy cause. They realise that their hours of the early morning rides before school, is insignificant in comparison to the challenge the children have suffering from cancer. As a community, Ignatius Park College wants to ensure that we are playing our part in assisting in the funding towards research.

Paul Bruce | Pastoral Leader (Carew)

Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride FRONT ROW: Duke Flemming, Lincoln Burrowes, Zac Bennett, Julian Fusco-Wright, Darcy Cussen, Drew Roberts, Tehano Guillien SECOND ROW: Mr D. Spina, Mr B. Geaney, Andrew Edmonds, Reuben Roberts, Mrs J. Roberts, Mr P. Bruce THIRD ROW: Kieran Truett, Nathan Ryland, Curtis James, Callum James, Isaac Truett ABSENT: Maximillian Sosnowski

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Once again, the challenge of the Ultimate Awards has enticed students to get out of their comfort zones and push themselves to try and meet new challenges. With an increase in participant numbers, it was a pleasing result to hand out so many awards on Awards Night to the successful applicants.

Combining the Gold and Silver Candidates, saw a healthy group of boys take the four-day bike ride expedition from Innot Hot Springs to Blanco Falls.

The weather was quite chilly and added to the experience. Setting up base camp on the banks of the Upper Herbert River enabled the Gold level boys to interact and work with the Silver group.

The dirt roads were trying and always allowed for

interesting bike riding techniques. First Aid was always on standby.

The Bronze candidate's expedition out to Cape Cleveland finished off a three-month commitment for our junior boys. These boys backpack it out and back to the Cape, carrying all their supplies. In this experience, they learn to survive for three days in the bush.

Many thanks to Mr Brian Geaney, Mr Stephen Woodford and Mr Steve Coleman for their support and time. I am appreciative of their expertise and commitment, because without their ongoing support, this program could not exist for our students.

Michael Lazzaroni | Teacher

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World's Greatest Shave Not all super heroes wear capes; some just participate in national events aimed at helping families who experience the trauma of living with blood cancer. This year over 70 staff and students braved the elements by taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave” in an effort to raise some much needed funds. All money raised goes towards providing both practical and emotional support to families affected by this terrible illness, along with helping

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fund vital research aimed to help people survive blood cancer.

And Iggy Park did not disappoint! With over $27 000 raised for this initiative, it was another wonderful example of the selfless and generous spirit of many in our community who were prepared to be shorn like sheep, all for a good cause. Bravo IPC! Pudy Timbs | Learning Resource Coordinator

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The Year That Was

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The Year That Was

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Seniors

TIMOTHY AMBROSE Nickname: AMBROSE Achievements: Rebels FC 2018 and 2019 x2 Premiership Winners.

Interests: Soccer. Playing Guitar.

Ambitions: Live my passion everyday. To also finish my Degree as well.

Wisdom: Your mindset is your greatest asset.

BINGEN BALANZATEGUI Nickname: Bing. Bingo Achievements: Confraternity winners. First XIII. Passing Maths B without a calculator!

Interests: Sport, music, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Harry Potter.

Ambitions: Travel the world and start a family.

Wisdom: Not all footy players are dumb.

LACHLAN BAWDEN Nickname: Extension Cord Achievements: Graduating high school.

Interests: Soduko and crosswords.

Ambitions: Be successful.

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CAIN ANDERSON

THOMAS BAKER

Nickname: AMOS Achievements: Year 11 Engineering Dux. Interests: Camping, fishing, hunting and going for a 4x4 with the boys.

Ambitions: Become a Diesel Fitter and set up a ute with all the tools and go around to cattle stations fixing their gear.

Wisdom: Call me a two bedroom appartment because I’m a unit.

Nickname: Ando. Sanderson Achievements: Saving Joey from a flying hammer in Year 8.

First XV. Interests: Spending time with those who matter, Football, seeking discomfort.

Ambitions: To travel overseas and meet new people.

Wisdom: Friends may have the brightest smile but they can also have the darkest cloud above their head. Be there for your brother.

Nickname: Buddy. Baker.

Commando Achievements: Completing the Kokoda Track. Being accepted into the ADF as a Combat Engineer.

Interests: Travelling, snowboarding, rodeos, free diving and scuba.

Ambitions: To be the best person I can be. Join the S.A.S.R. as a sniper.

Wisdom: If friends tell you “You can’t do it” then you need to find better friends.

DEAN BARNES

ELLIOTT BASSO

JAYDEN BAUERS

Nickname: Barnesy Achievements: First XIII in Year 11 and 12. Confraternity Champions 2019. NQ Schoolboys Rugby League 2019. Journey 2 Jobs Program.

Interests: Rugby League, Fortnite and chilling with the balas in the Culture Room.

Ambitions: Play NRL. Join the Army. Be the next Spiderman.

Wisdom: “There was a brown cow, pink cow and white cow.

What flavour milk does the pink cow make?” – Dean Barnes 2019

Nickname: Bassonator. Basslow Achievements: Rowing: 2019 QLD Open Quad State Champion.

Interests: Technology and Rowing.

Ambitions: Build up a successful career and live a happy life.

Nickname: Bauers Achievements: SONY Camp Year 11. Promixe Accessit Years 9 – 10.

Becoming an Iggy Old Boy. Interests: Music, spending time with the boys, iced coffee and trolley racing.

Ambitions: Go travelling. Find the perfect job. Get rich through inheritance. Give my Golf a 7-inch lift.

Wisdom: Never put something off until tomorrow if it can be done just as easily the day after.

DECLAN BIRD Nickname: Bird. Birdie. Birdy.

Birdman Achievements: Winner of last division 100 and 200m.

Interests: Sport of any kind and time with friends.

Ambitions: To have a stable lifestyle.

Wisdom: Encourage others by not having to say a word but by just leading by example.

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DREW BONIFACE

Nickname: Oli. Peanuts. Snickers.

Kit-Kat Bisaro Achievements: 0 Detentions (until 26.8.19). Diligence Awards.

Interests: Tennis, video games, sleeping, fishing, cooking and chilling with the boys.

Ambitions: Get a good IT job that I enjoy and can financially support my family. Live life to the fullest.

Wisdom: ‘“Fear is the most basic emotion we have. Fear is primal.

Fear sells.” -Max Brooks

Nickname: Drewsef. Range Rover Achievements: Peaking in academics as Grade 8 and 9 Dux. Introducing the Rice Battle Horn.

Rice Captain.

Interests: Table Tennis in the Eddie Rice Garden. Pushing Billy Carts and Hockey.

Ambitions: Own a Defender 90 and study Automotive Engineering.

Wisdom: If you want inspiration ask Mr Logan about his time living on the Sun.

JAKE BOURKE Nickname: Bourkie Achievements: Being on the Blue Wall.

Interests: Footy, fishing and hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: Be a sparky. Play NRL. Catch Barra in my backyard.

Wisdom: If you don’t hit your target, then what’s point – Donald.

HARLEY BOWDENSEAGE Nickname: Davidson Achievements: I finished school.

Interests: Footy and kicking back with my mates.

Ambitions: I want to go to space and learn how to breath underwater.

Wisdom: I once thought the earth was flat…

TRAVIS BUSCH

DAKOTA CAMPBELL

Nickname: Buschy Achievements: NQ and QLD Cricket. Academic Awards.

Middle School Leader. IPC Volleyball and AFL. Sea World trip. Survived high school.

Interests: Sport, camping, travel and spending time with the boys.

Ambitions: Finish Electrical apprenticeship. Play higher levels of Cricket. Get taller.

Wisdom: Life always offers you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow.

Nickname: Coda Achievements: Obtaining an apprenticeship and getting a job.

Interests: League, cooking etc.

Ambitions: Complete my apprenticeship and growing a family

TAINE CATELAN Nickname: Insano Taineo Interests: Movies Ambitions: Become a Chef, travel Australia and maybe have a family Wisdom: People say life is like a staircase, thank God I took the escalator.

NOAH BRAY

ETHAN BROOKS

Nickname: Uncle. Big Joog Achievements: Made it through high school and met my best mates.

Interests: Graphic Design, making music, Visual Arts and playing Basketball.

Ambitions: Achieving a career in either Graphic Design or Psychology.

Wisdom: “You really don’t find too many good people. You really don’t. Keep them around.”

Nickname: Brooksy Achievements: Christian Leadership Award. Year 8.

Interests: Music, hanging with the blokes and having a mad time.

Ambitions: To follow the road.

Wisdom: “Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less travelled by. And that has made all the difference.” - R. Frost

RHYS CAMPBELL Nickname: Campbell Achievements: North Queensland Tenpin Bowling 2016. 2018. 2019.

Interests: Boxing and cars.

Wisdom: “Many will start fast.

Few will finish strong”

HAMISH CHOWNS

PATRICK CLARKE

Nickname: Chownsy Achievements: First XIII. Passing Year 12.

Interests: Spearfishing, wheelieing in a wheelchair and footy.

Ambitions: To one day have a kid and call him Henry.

Wisdom: Call me a small 2 bedroom residence in the suburbs cause I’m a unit.

Nickname: Pacha Achievements: E-sports Commander.

Interests: Mathematics and “The Good Place”.

Ambitions: IT Expert.

Wisdom: You haven’t lived. But you will one day.

HAMISH CARTER Nickname: Ranga.

Achievements: Academic Awards. Homeless Sleepout.

TCLC and Homeless Shelter.

Interests: Engineering, Mountain Biking, 4WDing and fishing.

Ambitions: Secure a job with good pay. and not be boring. Win the lottery. then live in my car.

Wisdom: It’s not about having ideas. It’s about doing something with them.

LUCAS CLARKE-DRIER Achievements: Did what I could.

Interests: History, Politics and Art. Ambitions: Political Activism and to run for Office to fight against injustice and to fight economic. racial and gender inequality.

Wisdom: Are you willing to fight for someone you don’t know?

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NATHAN CLOHESY Nickname: Veggie Achievements: 2nd in Open Cross Country.

Interests: Horse Riding.

Ambitions: To never grow old and always live life to the fullest.

Wisdom: Watch where you’re walking and always wear a hat.

BRAIDEY DELFORCE Nickname: Bruh Achievements: Going to Iggy.

Interests: Gaming, memes and food.

Ambitions: Eventually having children and a house.

Wisdom: God Wills It.

JARRED COPLEY Nickname: J Cop. Copley Achievements: 2-time Dux. 2008 Beyblade Champion. Benching the bar. Certified mad dog.

Interests: Sick GoPro edits, sinking coke tins and catching 3 metre flatties.

Ambitions: Become a postie.

Wisdom: Set goals and smash ‘em. Simple.

JEAN-LUC DENYER LAZAREDES Nickname: Johnny. Jeanzbeanz.

Alphabet Achievements: Started Chem EEI on the morning it was due and I got a B. Binge watched every Marvel movie before Endgame.

Interests: Playing some Basketball with the blokes. Birdwatching.

Ambitions: Go out and discover what the world has to offer.

Wisdom: If anyone ever tells you that you can’t do an assignment the night before it is due. Prove them wrong.

COOPER DOYLE

MATT DREW

Nickname: Doyle. Souts. Big Show Achievements: Carew House Captain. Getting Ps 7 months late. IPC Touch Killer Beez Captain. Finishing Year 11 twice.

Interests: Kicking back with the boys. Graphics class with Henry.

Training Boston to be better at Basketball.

Ambitions: My net worth to be as long as my phone number.

Wisdom: If I ran like my mouth.

I’d be in good shape.

Nickname: Drewy. City Boy Achievements: School Basketball Team. Joke of the Week Comedian Interests: Basketball and parties.

Ambitions: Being a cool Dad. Wisdom: “Matt is really funny.”

- Nobody

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DOMINIC CUSUMANO Nickname: Dom. Damo.

Dominator Achievements: State Teams Finals for Tennis and Chess. Silver Award. Year 8.

Interests: Chess, Tennis, Piano and hanging with mates.

Ambitions: Travel with work. Play gigs at bars at night.

Wisdom: I respect faith but doubt is what gets you an education. —Wilson Mizner

KIAN DALTON Nickname: Kye-an Achievements: Swimming Champion.

Interests: Most sports.

Ambitions: Go to uni and study Engineering.

Wisdom: School is as easy as riding a bike; except the wheels are on fire and the road is on fire. Why is everything on fire?

Please help!

CALEB DONNELLY

JOSEPH DOWD

Nickname: Donny. Donnelly Achievements: Iggy Swim team Years 8-12. Iggy Social Basketball team. Vice-Captain of Carew.

Interests: Basketball, Swimming, catching up with the boys, gaming, going to the Strand with the boys and don’t mind a good road trip.

Ambitions: Have a family. Make it into the rescue helicopters as a Rescue Crewman.

Wisdom: Give it a go! You never know till you know.

Nickname: Dowdy Achievements: First XV. UK Rugby Union Tour. Lead in the Production.

Interests: Rugby and Theatre.

Ambitions: None yet… watch this space!

Wisdom: I want someone to look at me the way I look at coffee.

SHAMEUS EDWARDS Achievements: Touch for Australia. Queensland and Northern U18s. Journey 2 Jobs Program Interests: Touch, Rugby League, Family and Da Boys.

Ambitions: Run my own business.

Wisdom: “2 fives make a ten.”

ANDREW ELLIS Interests: Multiplayer games and fantasy-styled books.

Ambitions: Get and keep a good job. Find a person to love. Write a book and die happy.

Wisdom: All problems have a solution and if you can’t find the solution, ask someone else.

If they don’t know, then at least there’s two of you searching.

CHRISTIAN FANNING Nickname: CJ Achievements: Graduating with a great bunch of blokes.

Interests: Gym, getting rowdy with the boys and hanging with friends.

Ambitions: Dancer.

Wisdom: The happier we get, the harder it is to see.

CHRISTOPHER GHO Nickname: Chris. Ghoey Achievements: Year 12 Sea World trip. Year 9 Japan Tour. Diligence Awards Years 9-12. Eddie Rice Award. Dux of Year 11 Hospitality.

Interests: Photography, chilling out, sleeping, travelling and camping.

Ambitions: Join the Army. Enjoy life.

Wisdom: “Always do better then you’ve already done.”

RILEY FAUST Nickname: Fausty Achievements: NQ Athletics.

King of the pool. Owning the best Hilux.

Interests: Anything with the boys. Pulling the boys out of a bog.

Ambitions: Earn money and have a good time.

Wisdom: Give me a ring.

KAI GOODES Nickname: Goodzy Achievements: Putney House Captain.

Interests: Basketball, long walks on the beach and the boys.

Ambitions: Graduate.

AKA FOTA PIO Nickname: Zad D Achievements: Second XIII’s first victory over Kirwan Cubs. First XIII 2018. Hit the Hill 2019. Cairns Indigenous Trip 2017.

Interests: Throwing a footy around, catching dubs on and off the field and kicking it with the boys in the Cultural Room.

Ambitions: To live up to the hype…

Wisdom: “Last name, Ever. First name, Greatest” - Drake

CHRISTOPHER FRANCISCO Nickname: Disco Cisco Achievements: First Iggy group to do Kokoda.

Interests: Gym, cars, food and music.

Ambitions: Have a family and live the real life.

Wisdom: Fear is the starvation of the mind, hungry for peace and serenity.

STEPHEN GRADY

ANTHONY GRECH

Nickname: Stevo Achievements: Super Reviewer (2017). SONY Camp (2018).

Passing Religion and Ethics (2018-2019).

Interests: Video production and filmmaking, seeing the boys, Physics and Maths.

Ambitions: Study Engineering/ Science. Live a happy life doing what I love.

Wisdom: “The sea was angry that day my friends. Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli!” - George Costanza

Nickname: Grechy. Grecho Achievements: IPC First VIII Rowing Squad. IPC Nationals Rowing Team.

Reid Vice-Captain. NQ Rowing.

Interests: Rowing, running, riding, catching up with the boys and learning new things.

Ambitions: To gain entrance into a Degree that I’ll enjoy and continue to maintain my fitness while competing at a professional level at Rowing.

Wisdom: You are the main character of your life. So why don’t you make it the best movie ever?

COLBY HAMMELSWANG

MATTHEW GROVES

ETHAN HAGARTY

WILL HAMILTON

Nickname: Grovesy Achievements: India Immersion Year 10. Qld Rugby Union Year 10. SeaWorld trip. UK Rugby Tour 2019. NQ Rugby Union.

Interests: Rugby, Physics and long walks on the beach.

Ambitions: Become an Engineer and live a decent life.

Nickname: Hags. Useless. Butter Fingers Achievements: Confro Champion 2019. NQ Football.

4th in Championship Swimming 2018.

Interests: Rugby League, Touch and fishing with the boys.

Ambitions: Become WWE tag teams champion with Connor Lerch and Ray Mysterio.

Wisdom: “Just because I carried the boys so well, doesn’t mean they weren’t heavy.”

Nickname: Peanut Achievements: Year 12 Social Basketball Team. Homeless Shelter visits.

Interests: Basketball, chilling out with friends and sight seeing.

Ambitions: Have a loving Family.

Move to the big city. Own a business.

Wisdom: “I am not a fan of books.” – Kanye West

Nickname: Cammel Swag Achievements: Year 10 Sony Camp. Year 12 Homeless visits.

Interests: Basketball and video games.

Ambitions: Graduate university.

Wisdom: Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, so never put off what you could do today.

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THOMAS HARTE

JARED HEILBRONN

CLAY HENDERSON

KYE HENDERSON

Nickname: Jared Achievements: Winning U15 and U18 Qld All Schools. Making NQ… never mind!

Interests: Rugby Union and Touch Football.

Ambitions: Go to uni and hopefully get a decent job.

Nickname: Hendo Achievements: Diligence Award Year 11. Bronze Award Year 8.

Basketball. IPC Soccer and IPC Rugby Union.

Interests: Oztag, Basketball, cooking and hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: Represent Townsville in Oztag. Pursue a career in being a medic for the Army and have a family.

Wisdom: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift... That’s why they call it the present” - Master Oogway.

Nickname: Hendo Achievements: NQ Rugby Union 2019. First XV 2018-2019. First XV Best and Fairest 2019. UK Rugby Union Tour Leadership Team 2019.

Interests: Rugby Union, camping, fishing, 4WD, Golf. hanging with mates and KFC. Ambitions: Make my dad proud.

Have a loving family. Play for an Australian Super Rugby Team.

Get an Electrical Apprentiecship.

Wisdom: “Winners make things happen; Losers let things happen.”

KEANE HENNELL

THOMAS HILLS

ETHAN HINZE

JAKAB HUDDY

Nickname: K9. Extension Cord.

Keanie Achievements: Open AFL Year 10-12. Three-peat for the IPC Carnivals. UPPA BAILLIE! Interests: AFL. hanging with the boys and sometimes dogging the boys.

Ambitions: Finish uni and get rich. Start a family and travel the world.

Wisdom: “I ain’t quitting till I find these riches, if you heard I’m giving up.” Chinese Whispers.

Nickname: Hillsy Achievements: Finishing Year 12.

Interests: Catching up with the boys and going to gym.

Ambitions: Start my own electrical company and have a family.

Wisdom: “Success isn’t always about ‘Greatness’, it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come.”

Nickname: Hinzey Achievements: Leaving all assignments to the night before.

Interests: Homerooms in the Hosp Room. Starting beef with Maginnis and Shepo. Spending quality time with Mr Deer in his office.

Ambitions: To figure out what I’m actually going to do with my life.

Wisdom: Wow. What a time I have spent within the IPC community!

Achievements: Attending Ignatius Park College from Years 8-12

HENRY HUNT

NATHAN HUTCHINGS

Nickname: H Man. Big H. Big Henry. Hen Dog. Henza Achievements: Diligence Award.

Star performer at Sea World.

Studied at TAFE. Interests: Swimming, woodwork, cooking and hanging with the boys.

Ambitions: Join the Air Force.

Get a Cert II in Healthcare.

Wisdom: Respect your school.

Respect your teachers. Respect yourself. Be on top of your assignments. Love your brothers.

Nickname: Hutcho Achievements: Won Year 8 Cross Country. TCLC. Challenge Games.

Interests: Hanging out with the boys and Cricket.

Ambitions: Live a happy life. Start a family and find a job I love.

Wisdom: ‘Do the little things well.’ - Mr Chris Horn

CONNOR ILLINGSWORTH

FAUMUI-LAFOGA IOSEFO

Nickname: Con. Conrad. Buzz Interests: Games, Netflix, cars, coding and catching up with the boys.

Ambitions: Artificial Intelligence Engineer. Help people when I can.

Wisdom: Don’t let someone else make your path. Make your own.

Nickname: Mui Achievements: Production 2017.

Spaghetti Eating Comp winner.

Interests: Singing every Onefour song word for word.

Ambitions: Make the family happy.

Wisdom: Only share the field with the hitters I start with.

Nickname: Hartey. TT Achievements: College Captain.

Making life-long mates.

Interests: Hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: Live a happy life and move to a small surfy town with Lulzy.

Wisdom: Just gotta relax.

Everyone starts out as a grommet.

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BRYSON JAMES Nickname: Bryson Achievements: Blue and White Malaria Award.

Interests: Playing football with my brothers and kicking back with the boys.

Ambitions: Make my family proud and have a healthy family of my own.

Wisdom: Trust nobody.

CALLUM JAMES

CURTIS JAMES

CLAY JANG

Nickname: Cal Achievements: TCBR. Hockey.

Cricket. Athletics. Cross Country.

TCLC. Volleyball.

Interests: Hanging with the boys, fishing, water-skiing.

Ambitions: Be a sparky.

Wisdom: “Normal people want to go forward in life. Rowers go backward”.

Nickname: Curt. Giraffe. Stretch Achievements: 2nd QLD All Schools Hockey 2018. QLD Hockey 2017 and 2018. Proxime Accessit Year 10.

Academic Awards 8-12. Sony Camp.

TCBR. Interests: Hockey, Cricket, cycling, camping and water-skiing.

Ambitions: Graduate from university as an Engineer. Travel the world. Have a family. Play Hockey at a high level.

Wisdom: Four things you cant get back: The stone after its thrown. The word after it’s said. The occasion after it’s missed. The time after it’s gone.

Nickname: Jang Achievements: Passed Year 12.

Open AFL. U13/14 Rugby League.

U15 Basketball. TCLC. Interests: Mahjong, rock climbing, bird watching and painting.

Ambitions: Win the grand jackpot on Lightning Link. Run the Barra farm with Tom Harte.

Become a Meteorologist.

Wisdom: Money returns but your time with the boys dosen’t.

FINLAY JENKINS

PARTH JHAMB

ANDREW JONES

ETHAN KELVIN

Nickname: Fin Achievements: Sea World Tour 2019. IPC Soccer. Year 8.

Interests: Badminton, Basketball, videogames, reading and cooking.

Ambitions: To be able to attain a good and sustainable job.

Wisdom: Don’t strive to be someone, strive to be better.

Nickname: PJ Achievements: Academic Awards. Touch. Cricket. TCLC. Palm Island trip.

Interests: Cricket and hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: To live a happy life, travel and pursue a career I’m passionate about.

Wisdom: “We spend so much time being afraid of failure, afraid of rejection. But regret is the thing we should fear most.” – Trevor Noah

Nickname: Jonesy Achievements: Debating Champions.

Interests: Soccer and Saturdays with the boys.

Ambitions: Meet Kanye West.

Wisdom: What’s red and bad for your teeth? A brick.

Nickname: Deadly Bala Achievements: Lochlan Kennedy Deadly Bala Award. Ergon Energy apprenticeship. Graduating Year 12 with the boys.

Interests: Music, camping, motorbike riding, socialising and hanging with the family and boys.

Ambitions: To travel the world, be more connected with my culture and to become a fully qualified Electrician.

Wisdom: When you commit to something you love, success is not a goal or a thought. It is something that evolves overtime without notice.

BRYCE KENYON Nickname: Kenyo Achievements: Baillie House Captain. Long-Tan Youth Leadership Award. Gold Award Years 8 and 11.

Baillie Brother Award Year 9 and Proxime Accessit Year 11.

Interests: Rugby Union, Cricket, Chess,Public Speaking, Debating, Leadership, Videography and Musical performance.

Ambitions: Uni, start a family, become a Journalist and leave a positive legacy.

Wisdom: Big moments only occur after small efforts. So do the little things right and the rewards will come.

RILEY LAFFERTY Nickname: Deku. Green Eyes.

Bean. Green Goblin. Green Lantern Interests: Gaming, Anime and catching up with friends.

Ambitions: Get through life helping when I can and to enjoy life as much as I can.

Wisdom: Life is not about just you. It’s about everyone if you’re willing to help the ones in need.

MALETINO LAFOGA Nickname: Tino Achievements: Winning Confraternity 2019.

Interests: Netflix.

Ambitions: To do my best at everything.

Wisdom: Te enua o ru Ngatupuna Ngapuariki te vaka o ru.

TAI LAIDLOW Nickname: Laidlow Achievements: NQ Rugby League. QLD Rugby League. First XIII. Confro Champs 2019.

Interests: Footy, fishing, spearing, camping and hanging with the boys.

Ambitions: Become a qualified plumber. Start a business.

Continue playing footy.

Wisdom: #DIS

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BELLAMY LAKE Nickname: Bell. Bellza Achievements: Diligence Year 9. 10. 11 and 12. Silver Academic Award. Years 10 and 11. Dux of Accounting Year 11.

Interests: Bike riding, hanging out with mates and fishing.

Ambitions: Getting a job that makes the most of what I’ve learnt at Ignatius Park.

Wisdom: You don’t have to be considered inherently smart in order to do alright at school.

MADDIE LEE Achievements: Surviving QCS. Interests: Mountain Biking, cycling and Chemistry.

Ambitions: To study Psychology and get my PhD in Neuropsychology.

Wisdom: Always be true to yourself and you’ll always be happy with yourself.

MICHAEL LAMROCK Interests: Muay Thai.

Ambitions: Getting a $100.000.000.000.000.000.05 paycheck.

Wisdom: Bruh.

CHRISTIAN LAUDER Nickname: Chris Achievements: Rowing State Championships 2017 and 2018.

Interests: Weightlifting, Rowing, Physics and fixing/building electronics.

Ambitions: Travel, live a comfortable life and find a job that I love.

Wisdom: “Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.”

BRENDAN LEE Achievements: IPC AFL Team.

Interests: Aussie Rules and Design.

Ambitions: Own a business and be successful.

LACHLAN LEMON

CONNOR LERCH

JACK LETTERS

Nickname: Lemon. Lemo Achievements: Getting a Schoolbased Apprenticeship.

Interests: Camping, Water-skiing and stuffing around with the boys.

Ambitions: To be a qualified chippy and have a gnarly Cruiser.

Wisdom: When’s smoko?

Nickname: Lerchy. Arnold Achievements: U12 NQ Golf. U11 NQ Rugby League (Man of Match 2nd game).

Interests: Bird watching, reading books and rock finding.

Ambitions: Become the world tag team champions in WWE with Ethan Hagarty.

Nickname: Letters. Alphabet Achievements: Once skipped a rock like 8 times. Certified Scuba Diver. Acting in plays.

Interests: Spearfishing and watching movies.

Ambitions: Do a pull up, succeed at life and then die happily.

Wisdom: “I wanna light myself on fire and hug a grizzly bear” - Me

PATRICK LULHAM

LACHLAN MAGINNIS

LUKE MAYE

BOSTON MAZLIN

Nickname: Lulzy Achievements: 2nd XIII. Making NQ for Debating.

Interests: Catching up with the boys.

Ambitions: Playing reserve grade for Norths.

Wisdom: Live life to the fullest and have a good dig.

Achievements: First Xlll. Winning Confro.

Interests: Hunting, fishing, camping and 4x4’s.

Ambitions: Live in a mansion.

Nickname: Mumbler Achievements: Captained Opens Touch Football.

Interests: Rugby League, Golf and Touch Footy.

Ambitions: Obtain a carpentry apprenticeship.

Wisdom: A good tradesman never blames his tools.

Nickname: Bossy J Achievements: NBL Next Gen Camp. QLD School Sport Basketball.

Interests: Playing Basketball and catching up with friends.

Ambitions: My ambition is to play Basketball professionally.

Wisdom: You can’t be afraid to fail. That’s the only way to succeed.

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RYAN MCCONCHIE Nickname: McCrunchy.

Crunchynut Interests: Sleep.

Ambitions: Find a job that I enjoy.

Wisdom: I like frogs because they go boing and ribbit.

JOHN NAWARA Nickname: Choonu Achievements: Passing Chem.

Winning Confro. Finishing school.

Interests: Footy, movies, video games and chess.

Ambitions: I want to travel and find a job I love.

Wisdom: Beggars can’t be choosers.

BLAKE MCKINLEY Nickname: Sid. Balakay.

Megamind Achievements: Poem for Time Capsule. Social Basketball team.

Interests: Bird watching, Rango and kicking back with the lads.

Ambitions: Have a good time finding out what I want in life.

Wisdom: “No man can walk out of his own story.” Spirit of the West.

TRISTAN MENTOR

CONNOR MURTHA

Achievements: North Queensland Athletics Rep 2018.

Interests: Cars, sprinting, hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: Find a job I love.

Sprint at the highest level and try not to damage my hamstrings any more then they already are!

Wisdom: It’s not over when you lose. It’s over when you quit.

Nickname: Wallace Achievements: Academic Excellence Year 12. 2-minute noodles in 120 seconds. 2010 Beyblade Champion.

Interests: Sudoku and Crosswords with the boys, gargling water and riding my ripstik.

Ambitions: Graduate uni with a Bachelor of Medicine or dance...

I’m not picky.

Wisdom: “If it’s on the internet. It must be true” - Albert Einstein.

THOMAS NESIRKY

JAI NUTH

JACKSON O’GRADY

Nickname: Beef Jerky Achievements: Videography for Townsville Fire Basketball.

Interests: Design and Visual Arts.

Ambitions: Achieving a career in Design.

Wisdom: Chase a bag. Don’t worry bout what I’m doing.

Nickname: Nuthy Diligence Awards, Years 10 and 11.

Academic Awards, Years 10 and 11. Sony Camp. UK Football Tour.

NQ Chess team.

Interests: Soccer, Chess, Table Tennis and video games.

Ambitions: Find a job that interests me, travel and be the best I can be.

Wisdom: Find a job that you love and the money will come later.

Nickname: Toothbrush. JACKO Achievements: First XIII 2019 Confraternity Champions.

Interests: Rugby League, camping and construction.

Ambitions: Family, play Rugby League at the highest level and own a construction business.

Wisdom: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

JAMES OH

THOMAS OLSEN

SAMUEL PACEY

BRADLEY PARDON

Nickname: Jimbo Achievements: Vice-Captain 2019. Peer Mentor 2018. Student Council 2015. Made heaps of friends. No detentions ... Yet!!!

Interests: Powerlifting, Science, catching up with the boys and travelling.

Ambitions: Set a world record for Powerlifting. University. Get a job that I enjoy so it doesn’t feel like work. Buy house and start a family.

Wisdom: “Take life one day at a time and all opportunities head first and fingers crossed.” - Me

Nickname: Olsen. The Answer.

Scooter.

Achievements: Gaining no sense of urgency.

Interests: Equestrian, making Tik Toks and fundamental theorem of integral calculus.

Ambitions: Move to Bowen for fun.

Wisdom: Wow. what a time I have spent within the IPC community!

Nickname: Sammy P. Pace.

Gosper Achievements: Cricket State Champs 2018. Made the Valedictory Video. NQ Athletics 2019.

Interests: Any sport, exploring Canada and Southern Europe.

Ambitions: Settle down and make money… lots of money.

Wisdom: It’s all about spending time with the bros you are going to be sharing a beverage and sanga with in 20 years time.

Nickname: Brad Achievements: Doing the bare minimum. (Sometimes less).

Interests: Touch Footy, the Boys and respecting women.

Wisdom: “It sucks to suck!”- Brad Pardon

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CALLAWAY PARKER

RYAN PEARCE

WESLEY PEPLOW

JOSHUA PETHER

Nickname: Cal. CP Achievements: NQ and QLD Rep U15s and 18s. Vice-Captain Baillie House. Finishing school.

Interests: Any sports and chilling with the boys.

Ambitions: Play AFL at the highest level. Have a family and kick back with the boys.

Wisdom: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” – Kevin Durant

Nickname: The round mound of rebound. lordrazza Achievements: Year 8 IPC Rugby League. MVP of Senior Social Basketball.

Interests: Basketball.

Ambitions: To own a deli or work at Frank’s.

Wisdom: Watch YouTube for wisdom.

Nickname: Westly. Wes Interests: Fishing, 4WD, camping and cars.

Ambitions: Have a family and start my own business.

Wisdom: Just send it!

Nickname: Slick Achievements: Year 8-12 Academic Awards. Debating Grand Final Winner. Rostrum Participant. College Prefect.

Interests: Love a bit of fishing, snorkelling and snowboarding.

Ambitions: Study Law whilst not breaking it.

Wisdom: If the Earth is flat why is my life constantly going downhill?

AARON PHILLIPS Nickname: Ari Achievements: Achievements???

Interests: Art. animation and coding.

Ambitions: Artist. Animator.

Wisdom: If Stephen Hawkings lived one more year, he could have seen the black hole :(

DARCY REDDICLIFFE Nickname: Darce Achievements: Played for Outback.

Interests: Fishing Ambitions: Have a family and work in the Mt Isa Council.

Wisdom: If you ain’t first, you’re last.

ETHAN ROBERTS

REUBEN ROBERTS

Nickname: Robbo Achievements: 2019 Fist XIII Confraternity Shield winners.

Interests: Rugby League, fishing and camping.

Ambitions: Find a job that I love doing and catch a 3m Flatty.

Wisdom: “If you could’ve done better, it’s already too late.”

Nickname: Ruby and AJ Achievements: I have never gotten a detention. Mr Alloway said I “did fine” after winning the Open 800m at Red Track!

Interests: Mountain Biking, fake 4bies with the boys and Waterskiing.

Ambitions: RAAF Helicopter Pilot. Happy family and live simply and buy a nice old Chevy before I’m thirty.

Wisdom: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” -Nelson Mandela

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JOSHUA REEVES Nickname: Reevesy Achievements: Getting this far.

Interests: :-) Ambitions: To achieve happiness.

Wisdom: “You sir, are a fish.” Arthur Morgan 1899

JADON ROLLINGS Nickname: Marshmallow Achievements: Hit the Hill. NZ Ski Tour and Greatest Shave.

Interests: Science, travelling, snowboarding, video games, long drives in the middle of the night.

Ambitions: Become a surgeon.

Wisdom: If you weren’t up til 3am the night before, you didn’t try hard enough.

JORDAN RICHARDS Nickname: Richo Achievements: Bronze. Silver and Gold Ultimate Awards.

Interests: Chess, Basketball and cars.

Ambitions: I would like to build my own GTR Skyline.

Wisdom: If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.

TERENCE ROONEY Nickname: Rooney Achievements: First XIII preseason. First XV 2018/19. 2019 UK Rugby.

Interests: 4x4, camping, Boxing and Rugby.

Ambitions: Be a diesel fitter with a Cruiser.

NATHAN RYLAND

NATHAN SERI

JOSIAH SETIU

Nickname: Tornato Achievements: Too many to list…

Interests: Cycling, Soccer, NRL and Music.

Ambitions: To find a good job and have a family.

Wisdom: The only things holding us back are the excuses we make.

Nickname: Seri Achievements: Four solo Fortnite wins.

Interests: Music.

Ambitions: Represent Australia in the 2020 National Yu-gi-oh Tournament.

Wisdom: “Real G’s move in silence like lasagna” -Lil’ Wayne

Nickname: Siah. SoSiah Achievements: Year 11 Dux Resources. 2nd XIII. TCLC. Confro 2018.

Interests: Dance battles, League, epic rap battles and being with the boys.

Ambitions: To be self-happy and make my friends and family proud.

Wisdom: Go for gold bro cause it goes hella fast.

PATRICK SHEPHARD Nickname: Shepy Achievements: Diligence Years 8-10. Sony Camp. TCLC. Soccer and Middle School Leader.

Interests: Soccer.

Ambitions: Become a Dentist.

Wisdom: “Legends aren’t born - they are created one practice at a time.”

TOM SHEPPARD Nickname: Shep Achievements: Certificate II Electrotechnology.

Interests: Fishing.

Ambitions: To be a professional shovel leaner.

Wisdom: If you can’t fix it with duct tape, you’re not using enough duct tape.

CLAY SMITH Nickname: Smithy Achievements: Passing Year 12.

Golf Australia. Australia Lawn Bowls jacket.

Interests: Fishing, talking and eating.

Wisdom: If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you’ll have trouble putting on your pants.

MATTHEW SHARP Nickname: Sharpy Achievements: Famous song writer and crossword champion.

Interests: Poetry, Sudoku with the boys, doing laps at Jezzine Barracks.

Ambitions: To own a horse named Tony and grow my own vegetable garden.

Wisdom: Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy a Cruiser and I’ve never seen someone sad in a Cruiser.

HARVEY SMITH Nickname: Sutter Smith Achievements: Sri Lanka Tour 2019. Orange peeler for the Cricket State Championships 2018 and College Prefect.

Interests: Beating Tiger Woods at Rowes Bay on a Saturday and saving lives.

Ambitions: Become an entrepreneur or Engineer, have a family and live my best life.

Wisdom: I intend to live forever.

So far, so good.

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BAILEY STEINBRING

Nickname: Snack Achievements: Bronze Academic Award Year 10.

Interests: Boxing, technology and hanging with the boys.

Ambitions: Study Computer Science at Uni, get a job I’ll enjoy and travel.

Wisdom: “How can I slip if I’m the one doin’ the moppin’?” Blueface

Nickname: Stewey Achievements: Championship of Senior Debating. Dux of Music.

Dux of English.

Interests: Piano, singing, writing and Public Speaking.

Ambitions: Doing a job that I enjoy and living my best life.

Wisdom: I tried my best and failed miserably. The lesson is to never try.

Nickname: Snowy Achievements: QLD Murri Rugby League Team 2017. Country Rugby League U17s. Journey 2 Jobs. NBA Prospect.

Interests: Rugby League, Basketball and Chilling with the balas.

Ambitions: Earn money to provide for my family.

Wisdom: “The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice” - Connor Snow 2019

Nickname: Bin Chicken Interests: Fishing, camping, footy and Da Boys.

Ambitions: To become an Ergon Electrician.

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LACHLAN STEVENSON Nickname: Lachy. Stevo Achievements: Peer Mentor. IPC Basketball. Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride.

Interests: Hanging out with my friends and family, Basketball, camping and off-roading.

Ambitions: Find a job I like. Have a family. Explore new places and things.

Wisdom: Life doesn’t require us to be the best, only that we try our best.

JACK TAYLOR Nickname: Taylor Achievements: First XIII Confraternity winner. Treacy House Captain. Stingers U13 Gold.

Interests: Sport of any kind and having a good time with mates.

Ambitions: Follow in the footsteps of my hero, Mr Darren Spina.

Wisdom: “Real G’s move in silence, like lasagne”

ZACHARY THOMSON Nickname: Squid Achievements: First XV Captain.

UK Tour Captain. Survived Mrs Timbs’ English class.

Interests: Rugby Union, gym and long walks on the beach.

Ambitions: To be a good bloke, enjoy life and find decent work.

Wisdom: While being loud and proud might get you a laugh, be careful whose around when you do it.

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COOPER STOCKS Nickname: Stocksey Achievements: Hit the Hill 2019.

QLD Rowing States 2017 and 2018. Japan Tour 2016.

Interests: Rowing, spending time with the boys, bowling, paintball and snowboarding.

Ambitions: Get a great job. Get a nice house and car. Travel as much as I can.

Wisdom: It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission.

SCOTT TAYLOR Nickname: Scotty Interests: Diesel engines and riding dirt bikes.

Ambitions: Own my own business and to succeed in life.

BENJAMIN TOOHEY Nickname: Toohey. TT Achievements: Multi State Champion.

Interests: Eating and dance.

Ambitions: Have a fulfilling life.

Wisdom: “You can go to 5 or 6 stores. Or just 1”.

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COREY TALBOT Nickname: Talbot Achievements: Bronze. Silver and Gold Ultimate Awards.

School-based apprenticeship at The Ville. VET Award.

Interests: Football, cooking and just having fun.

Ambitions: I would like to be a Head Chef of a restaurant.

Wisdom: If nothing goes right…

Go left!

MATTHEW THOMPSON Nickname: Matty T Achievements: Diligence Year 8. 2nd XIII. NQ All Schools Touch Years 10 - 12.

Interests: Rugby League, Touch, fishing and camping.

Ambitions: To make my A grade debut for footy.

Wisdom: “Don’t judge me for my choices when you don’t understand my reasons.”

SHY TULLY Nickname: Shelly Achievements: Dux of Drama.

Interests: Basketball and video games.

Ambitions: Go to Uni and become a Primary School Teacher.

Wisdom: It ain’t weak to speak.

PATRICK TARTTELIN Nickname: Tarto. Patty Achievements: First XV. Going on the UK Rugby Tour.

Interests: Rugby Union and fishing.

Ambitions: Study Criminology then apply for the Police Force.

Wisdom: The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap.

JACK THOMSON Nickname: Thomo Achievements: First XV Rugby Union. Opens Touch “Killer Beez”.

Interests: Sports, hanging with mates, fishing, camping and 4WD. Ambitions: Get a good job, have a stable life and start a family.

Wisdom: “Make your life a masterpiece, imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do.”

CAMERON TURNER Nickname: Cam Achievements: Dux of Japanese.

Japan Tour.

Interests: Drawing and watching movies.

Ambitions: Have my own TV show. Work on a high-profile movie.

Wisdom: Make time for your own interests. Don’t be a crowd follower.

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ANDREW VOLLMER

Nickname: Turner Achievements: Blue Wall for Go Karting.

Interests: Go Karting, sports, gym and mechanics.

Ambitions: Race cars professionally.

Wisdom: “Bite off more than you can chew and chew like hell” Peter Brock

Nickname: Vollmer. Velocity.

Vollmerdort Achievements: Beyblade Champion 2009. Diligence Award Years 8-10. Iggy Old Boy. Interests: Hanging out with the boys, going camping and cars.

Ambitions: Go travelling, finding a job I enjoy and own a modified Golf GTI. Wisdom: “Don’t say, just show.”

DECLAN WASLEY Nickname: Wassa Achievements: Diligence Year 8. IPC Basketball Year 8 - 10.

Shortest in grade.

Interests: Basketball and video games.

Ambitions: Get a good job that I enjoy.

Wisdom: We short people have a great perspective on life; we are always looking up.

JOEL YOUNG Achievements: ANZAC Day Liturgy involvement.

Interests: Philosophy, Theology, Games, History and Technology.

Ambitions: To do something that I enjoy.

Wisdom: If you’re good at something, never do it for free.

NICHOLAS WEST Nickname: Westy Achievements: Sea World Hospitality Tour.

Interests: IT and cooking.

Ambitions: Get a good job and have a happy life.

Wisdom: Why fall in love when you can fall asleep?

SAMUEL WALKER Nickname: Square Bear Achievements: Certificate ll Electrotechnology at TAFE. Graduating with all the boys.

Interests: Fishing and camping with the boys.

Ambitions: To travel the world and become a fully qualified Electrician.

Wisdom: Life is hard, but it is harder if you are stupid.

JYE WASHBOURNE Nickname: Stringers. Stilts Achievements: Making it past Year 9.

Interests: Walking my pet kangaroo along the Strand and making fruit loop necklaces.

Ambitions: To handstand from Townsville to Ayr and to meet Jason Smith again.

Wisdom: Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy a Cruiser and that’s pretty close.

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THOMAS WHITING

Nickname: Whiteside Achievements: Deus Caritas Est Catholic Education Award. Sony Camp. Diligence Years 9-12.

Interests: Helping others, Science and catching up with my mates.

Ambitions: To find a job that I’ll love and improve my knowledge and understanding of the world around me.

Wisdom: It’s what you do when no one is looking that’s important.

Nickname: Whitey Achievements: Confro 2019. Reid House Captain. First XIII Years 11 and 12.

Interests: Rugby League, Oztag and gym.

Ambitions: Being successful in what I pursue in the future and to have a fun and fulfilling life.

Wisdom: Life is like a microwave… It goes mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

BRAYDEN YOW Nickname: Yowie Achievements: First XV. Rugby UK Tour. Dux of Maths. U18 NQ Schoolboys for Union. Schoolbased apprenticeship.

Interests: Camping, Rugby Union, working and fishing.

Ambitions: Having a family, play at the highest level of footy and find a job I will love.

Wisdom: Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

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Senior Poem and Senior Song

By Nathan Ryland Well boys it has been a long five years and I know all of us have been waiting, our moment is finally here.

For this 50th year poem I’d like to tell you a tale, about the journey of one young Iggy male.

He felt most nervous on his first day.

With all the new boys around him he didn’t know what to say.

Grey socks pulled up and his blue shirt tucked in, it was time for his journey at the Park to finally begin.

But his best memories were made at Camp Gedling, between the laughing, yelling and storytelling.

It was then he finally understood that the friendships he had would grow to become a brotherhood.

After a few reds, greens and ambers this student had eventually learnt to use proper manners, and those teachers he once saw as enemies, he now looked upon with fond memories.

There were so many faces he did not know, that young boy was not sure how his time at Iggy would go.

They did not know then, when they looked at one another, that soon they would call this lone boy their brother.

As the years passed by this boy grew to become a man, and he stood in the place of where the old seniors used to stand.

This story is true, I guarantee, because this Iggy boy is me.

It did not take us long to start saying ‘Miss’ and ‘Sir’, a level of respect that most teachers prefer.

And the class learned to never be excited more, than when Mr McCloskey opened the classroom door.

Knowing well, his brothers in blue, This Iggy boy had made it through.

The time had come for him to walk out those gates.

One last time, with 142 mates.

Unfortunately, this boy was not ready, for the new wave of assessment and high-level study.

Though it was something he could not ignore, he would always complete them the night before.

Grade 8 now seems so far away.

I wished this time would last forever, I have enjoyed every single day.

Treacy, Putney, Baillie, Reid, Rice, Nolan and Carew, Nothing will make me forget what we’ve all been through.

There was nothing in the morning he enjoyed most, than to have a slice of Miss Allen’s toast.

The Carnivals seemed so extravagant and unique.

After all the yelling, running and sprinting this Iggy boy would be tired for a whole week.

Sooner or later, we will all be gone.

Just remember that our brother’s will always be there to lean on.

Saying goodbye may bring us pain, but we’ll have so many stories when we see each other again.

As they were winning, the house would rise, yelling words of encouragement and celebrating with the mighty war cries.

But these Carnivals taught him that it was not about coming number one.

They were always winning, as long as they were having fun.

Now, in these final hours, It is an honor to call the College’s 50th year ours.

Here we stand beside one another, I am proud to call each one of you my brother.

To this place, that brought me so much joy, I am proud to be called a 50th year Iggy Old Boy.

Home by Phillip Phillips Hold on, to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you're not alone Cause I'm gonna make this place your home Settle down, it'll all be clear Don't pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear The trouble it might drag you down If you get lost, you can always be found

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Just know you're not alone Cause I'm gonna make this place your home Settle down, it'll all be clear Don't pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear The trouble it might drag you down If you get lost, you can always be found Just know you're not alone Cause I'm gonna make this place your home

CAREW SENIORS Ignatius Park College 384 Ross River Road, Cranbrook 4814 P.O. Box 121, Aitkenvale, Queensland, 4814 Telephone: 07) 4796 0222 Fax: 07) 4796 0200 Email: info@ipc.qld.edu.au Web: www.ipc.qld.edu.au

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