Ignatius Park College 2023 Yearbook

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Contents OUR COLLEGE

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STUDENTS

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STUDIES

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CO-CURRICULAR

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GROUP PHOTOS

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COMMUNITY + CULTURE

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GROUP PHOTOS

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SENIORS

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OUR VISION We aim to contribute to create respectful young men who are inspired, life-long learners and active participants in their community.

OUR MISSION

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In partnership with families and the wider community, we strive to promote learning that encourages excellence within an inclusive curriculum framework based on Gospel values and inspired by the charism of Edmund Rice.

EREA MR CHRIS WOOLLEY

Chief Executive Off icer I am delighted to provide introduction to your Annual.

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These touchstones provide each and every member of our community with a shared opportunity to enter into relationship with our God whilst living in accordance with the values of our Church.

Our Colleges and ELCs are dynamic learning environments reflective of the communities they serve. Central to all of our communities and at the heart of the formation of EREA Colleges as an entity is a commitment to the inclusivity and wellbeing of our students. In my initial months I was reminded of the words of Pope Francis who wrote that, “Education is not just about knowledge or lessons, but about using three languages: the head, the heart, and the hands …learning to think about what you feel and do, to feel what you think and do, and to do what you feel and think. Unity within a person.” As CEO I recognise that families have made a decision to entrust us to partner with them to form their whole child. This

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2023 has been a year of significant change for Edmund Rice Education Australia with the creation of EREA Colleges Ltd as part of a new governance model. EREA Colleges Ltd has governance responsibility for eighteen Colleges and two stand-alone Early Learning Centres (ELCs) across South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory. Our Colleges and ELCs are united through the common touchstones of liberating education, gospel spirituality, inclusive community and justice and solidarity.

As I began my first months as CEO and attended each of the Colleges and ELCs, I was struck by the unique application of the four touchstones in each of the communities.

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partnership is one that challenges us – as educators and caregivers – to navigate increasingly complex landscapes and on behalf of all Colleges and ELCs I would like to acknowledge the support of parents and caregivers provide their child and the wider learning community.

As this year draws to a close, we acknowledge the tremendous work of the Principal, Shaun Clarke and all he has delivered to the Ignatius Park College community since 2018. Significant developments took place during Shaun’s principalship at Ignatius Park College, most notable were Our Lady’s Mount Chapel development and the recently opened Waterford Place Learning Resource Centre. Shaun has a career spanning 37 years and I commend Shaun for his service to Catholic education and the students’ lives he has enriched in our EREA schools across Australia. We offer our sincere thanks to Shaun for his leadership and stewardship during his time in Townsville.

studies, co-curricular pursuits or social justice commitments and acknowledge that in doing so, these students model the ideal of a liberating education. I would like to thank the Principals, School Advisory Boards, leadership teams, teaching and support staff of each College and ELC for their dedication to the formation of each student. We keep in mind those students and families who graduate from our Colleges and know that they are forever a part of the communities that their contributions shaped. We hold close those for whom 2023 has brought significant loss, challenge or struggle.

As we begin to turn our minds to the season that centres around the birth of Christ, we are reminded that from the vulnerability of this infant child was to become the saviour of all humankind. May we always hold tight to the hopefulness that our young people provide and commit in return to the education of their head, heart and We also acknowledge the achievements hands. of students who have invested in their Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever.

COLLEGE ADVISORY COUNCIL MICHAEL KEIR

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INTERACTION WITH EREA

Mr Thomson as the new Principal of IPC.

In March of this year EREA organised a National School Advisory Council Chair’s forum which was held in Melbourne.

We welcome Mr Thomson and his family to our college community and optimistically look forward to working with him to maintain and improve all aspects of our college life moving forward.

In the lead up to that forum the Advisory Council Chairs were invited to participate in a discussion of what was required to be addressed at the forum. It ultimately resulted in a program which dealt with the following: 1.

Transition in a change of Era;

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Understanding our identity within Catholic education in Australia;

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Where EREA is heading; and

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An update on the governance restructure project.

There was a strong theme throughout from program participants around a desire to see the restructuring project finalise and settle, so that EREA could rebalance its focus back to our ‘core role’ of educating, growing, guiding and protecting the young people in our care.

My own assessment is that the ‘restructuring’ focus of EREA does now seem to be largely complete and those items should settle even further over the coming 6 months or so. For IPC we are now reporting through to EREA Colleges Ltd, an entity which is responsible for schools in QLD ACT, SA and WA. Chris Woolley has been appointed CEO and comes highly recommended. I am looking forward to the ‘rubber hitting the road’ with tangible improvements happening throughout 2024.

NEW PRINCIPAL – MR LUKE THOMSON

In an effort to achieve greater communication between the SAC and the College Leadership Team (CLT) this year we have arranged some of our meetings into focused subcommittees for Identity and Mission matters, Education matters and Finance, Risk and Infrastructure matters. This structure has allowed a broader involvement of the SAC with key aspects of the college. The process is new and early signs are promising as we see some of these more specific discussion topics finding their way into action items.

It was also pleasing to have certain key matters progressing or finalised this year, with the SAC involved in: 1.

the completion of the impressive Learning Resource Centre surrounding commemorative gardens celebrating the Christian Brothers, Indigenous peoples and our Defence personnel;

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regular reviews of the financial health of the college. I am pleased to report that the college remains in a strong financial position, thanks in no small measure to the sterling efforts of Vilton Crasto;

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strategies to assist in curriculum development, with hopefully a greater focus next year;

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our internal policy renewal process;

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risk and compliance register items;

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EREA was also instrumental in coordinating the recruitment process for our new Principal. As you should all now be aware, that professional, rigorous and timely process resulted in the appointment of

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (‘SAC’) - MEMBERS AND STRUCTURE

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There is also increasing momentum and feedback that schools would like to see a greater interaction with each other to leverage off the significant resources and personnel of EREA to help deliver on these ‘core role’ goals. This aspect is particularly important for IPC, given our regional location.

Having participated in the recruitment process, I am confident that Mr Thomson is definitely the right person for the job and our college. We thank the EREA and in particular Doug Ashleigh and Chris Woolley for their leadership and guidance in this task.

the Masterplan Development for the college in terms of property infrastructure.

Whilst not finalised at the time of writing, some of the main goals of the Masterplan will be to ‘open up’ the college campus including court yards and greenery, refurbishment of existing classrooms and some purpose built areas. It is hoped that the college will continue its physical renewal in an exciting and purposeful way;

SAC STUDENT DINNER

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a revised and updated sacramental program;

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a college prayer audit and staff formation; and

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Rites of passage items.

At the end of 2023 we will say farewell to our Principal, Shaun Clarke. Shaun arrived 6 years ago, and I have always enjoyed my interactions with him.

Shaun has provided a steady hand on the tiller of our college guiding us through some particularly challenging circumstances and times.

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This year we also welcomed Shannon Brown, Patrick McCarthy and Miranda Mears to the SAC, joining continuing members, John Doolan, Vilton Crasto, Leo Foyle, Lee-Ann Barton, Steven Mosch, and Nadene George. After 5 years of fantastic and important service Matt Morton will step off the SAC at the end of 2023. Matt has been a valuable contributor and we thank him for his service.

As always, the commitment of time and knowledge from all of these people, and the members of the CLT who also attend, is exceptional and very much appreciated.

Special mention also to the SAC secretary Debbie O’Brien, who performs the arduous job of gently guiding us to where we need to be.

On behalf of the college community, thank you!

We were fortunate enough to enjoy a wonderful dinner provided by some of the hospitality students, under Jude’s watchful eye. The menu showcased a variety of dishes, with beautiful presentation and was only surpassed by the masterchef-esque feedback from SAC member Leo Foyle. Well done to all involved!

SHAUN’S RETIREMENT

During Shaun’s tenure there has been even further growth in the intangible part about IPC that makes our boys and young men feel connected, a sense of pride and excited about their future. It is hard to describe that crucial and cherished element of our college, but when you witness interactions involving current Iggy students or old boys, you will recognise it. Shaun has more than done his part to nurture and continue this important aspect of IPC, we are grateful for that, and it will be part of his legacy.

Shaun will be missed, and we wish him and Caroline every good fortune for the next stage of their journey. I am sure that the connections made will continue and our paths will cross again. On behalf of us all Shaun – thank you for your enormous contribution to the college, it has been appreciated!

Take care.

BISHOP’S MESSAGE MOST REV TIMOTHY HARRIS

Bi s h op o f To w n s v i l le

I am again delighted to convey my support for the Ignatius Park College community. As a graduate of an EREA school myself, I always feel welcome at Iggy Park and very much at home.

This year of course will be the last for Mr Shaun Clarke, the Principal. I will miss him as will many of you. I personally witnessed in Shaun the last time I visited the school feelings of mixed emotions. He is looking forward to retirement, but very sorry to leave the College he has grown to love.

In Mr Clarke, I believe we have a dedicated individual whose faith has been the driving force in everything he does. He has worked long and hard for the College and its interests.

He should leave with his head held high and with no regrets. Thank you, Shaun, for your leadership and indeed your warmth and kindness to me.

Today this vision continues. Iggy Park is built on the vison of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice after all. His name “Ignatius” let us not forget, derives from the Latin words “Ignis” (fire) and “Natus” (born of). This fire needs to continue to inspire and give meaning to what happens in this College. Fire for a holistic education, Fire for Christ, Fire for life itself, Fire for justice and love, Fire for the poor.

If the students and graduates of this College can be on “Fire” too, then Blessed Edmund’s legacy will never die, and in fact live on through the witness and life of others.

We thank God for the year that has been in anticipation of the year ahead.

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Ignatius Park College will of course continue under new leadership going into the future and at the writing of this message, a replacement had not been decided upon. Be assured of my support to whoever is asked to lead this great College. Whoever your next leader is, the person will be linked to the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice of course inspires all EREA schools of which Iggy Park is a member.

Blessed Edmund, born and raised in Ireland, was the product of his experiences in life there, and from that developed a passion for the poor and charitable works. His influence and vision grew over time. He was always ahead of his time and wanted to “raise up” the little ones and educate them. His vision spread and found a band of helpers.

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE SHAUN CLARKE

College Principal

Mr Clarke presented to the IPC community for the last time at our annual Awards Night.

This is the text of his presentation.

I wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wulgurukaba People, I pay my respect to their elders past, present, and emerging. We thank them for their great care over thousands of years of the land on which we gather this evening. May we always walk on it gently and respectfully.

I would also like to acknowledge the Christian Brothers who have educated many generations of young men at Ignatius Park College in the Charism of Blessed Edmund Rice.

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Over my six years of being Principal of Ignatius Park College, I have written close to 120 speeches and on each occasion no matter the audience it is a privilege to be given the opportunity to share my thinking and aspirations for the young men for whom I was chosen to lead.

The theme of my speech tonight is one of celebration and admiration for our young men, recognising the qualities and characteristics that ensure their success in a complex and ever-changing world. It is also a celebration of you and the role you play in the journey of your son, grandson, young man. It is said, “It takes a village to raise a child’’, and what has been evident to me in my time at Iggy Park is the deep love and commitment of community in ensuring positive outcomes for all the young men in our care, and for that, I congratulate you and give thanks for the gift you are to the College.

To our educators, tonight is also clearly a celebration of you and your profession as without the relationships you develop and the way you teach, coach and mentor our young men, we would not be standing on this stage tonight.

Almost forty years ago, I made the decision to become a teacher, a decision I celebrate to this day, as my life is richer for all the relationships and experiences it has afforded me. Ignatius Park College can feel very proud of its educators and the way in which they journey with our young men, challenging them to embrace their God-given gifts and realise their full potential.

With a spotlight clearly on our young men, their diverse gifts, and achievements, tonight we will recognise throughout the ceremony their development spiritually,

emotionally, socially, physically and academically, throughout the 2023 school year. Acknowledging: • Their commitment to their faith, in the service of others.

• Their sense of brotherhood, and their willingness to be there for one another.

• Their spirit of collaboration and ability to effectively work in partnership with others.

• Their passion and love for learning, and ability to dream big, persist and problem solve to ensure they realise their goal.

• Their openness to make sacrifices and embrace the idea that everything in life that is worthwhile takes effort and perseverance.

• Their humility and openness to respectful challenge, learning from the perspective of others showing intercultural and interfaith sensitivity in their interactions and decision making.

• Their courage to fully embrace their diverse God given gifts in the service of others, to not play small but to fully embrace God’s vision, as they have been made in the image of God, and within them is all they need to succeed, no matter the challenges they face..

Of significance, for us all here tonight, young and old, is the inspiration these young men provide in reminding us all that we have been placed on this earth to make a difference, to be lifelong learners, to serve.

It is worth noting tonight that each student who will be acknowledged has been involved in many extracurricular opportunities throughout their time at the College. From the inception of Edmund Rice education across the world the Christian Brothers valued this as a feature of their schools, knowing it, building teamwork,

discipline, respect, goal setting, and being there for the other. These characteristics that consistently built men who aspired to realising success, had great integrity, and freely gave themselves in service to others.

Qualities we continue to see demonstrated through our old scholars within the Townsville community and beyond. Qualities that promote and enhance lifelong learning.

While at Ignatius Park our young men have had the opportunity to engage in numerous social justice initiatives, music, sport, drama, debating, and public speaking, all of which have enhanced their journey.

When we have free and full participation in these opportunities, we are truly alive as a school community.

We are at our best, reflective of our 2023 theme “Blue and White: We Unite”, living our life at Ignatius Park College in a way that inspires others to do the same.

After all, our Charism as a school in the Edmund Rice tradition has at its heart, the call to be people of the Gospel who live with an enduring sense of hope and the desire to live every moment of our lives to the full.

At Ignatius Park College, we are aspirational. We strive to deliver learning that is Christ-centred, connected, culturally located, authentic, and exciting, where all our students want to be engaged, where our community willingly shares its skills, strengths, and values, and where learning is at the core. This is our aspirational journey.

William Glasser describes a quality world as a “personal picture album” of all the people, things, ideas, and ideals that we have discovered that increase the quality of our lives. He believes a quality world is unique to each person and is essentially a mental image or vision (pictures) of all that is most important to us. When we think of a better world we are reaching into our own mind and projecting our personal view of a quality world. For those of us who are motivated to achieve it, we translate that into a mission.

2023 has proven to be a very successful year once again for the College, giving us much to celebrate regarding the character, commitment and achievements of our students.

Academically I wish to recognise the following highlights from the 2023 school year. Firstly, our previous Year 12’s with Harry Gallagher-Smith being our College Dux of an ATAR 96.30 and Riley Innes our Proxime Accesit Dux with a score of 95.65. Also, more than 43% of our students gained an ATAR score over 80. This year we have continued our focus on academic excellence with 12 students from Year 11 and 12 studying a Diploma of Business at CQU, our Year 10 students won the regional science and engineering challenge, our Year 12 students gained a high distinction in the regional RACI titration competition, and in languages Ronald Ryan received a 15/15 in his Japanese speaking skills for his FIA3. This was the first-time full marks have been awarded for this assessment. So far in 2023 we already have had 16 Year 12 students who have been offered early places in university.

In 2023 the College continued to build strong partnerships with external providers. Our strategic plan calls us to enhance learning and well-being by pursuing productive partnerships with organisations in our community. This year we have continued to work with QMEA and have been selected by the state government to be a hydrogen focus school in the exploration of using hydrogen in the future. This year we have also partnered strongly with JCU engaging within the university through our Engineering and Legal Studies curriculum. In addition, our Physical Education Faculty has been working collaboratively with the JCU sport and exercise science department and VALD systems to explore how technology can be used to measure human performance. Next year Ignatius Park College will be the second largest deliverer of the Certificate III course in Fitness in Queensland.

Our VET program continues to grow within the College with this year some 140 students in both Year 11 and 12 involved in work placements. This has included 16 students who from this experience has

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Our world is complex and diverse. That quality world picture is different for all of us. It is different for unique cultures, demographics, families, and contexts but in the eyes of an educator, the quality world is universal.

Creating a better world means developing students who are academically smart, who are informed citizens, critical thinkers, and well-equipped students who can have an impact. They are the ones who will create a

Paulo Freire once stated “Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world”. It is my expressed wish that the education our young men receive through their time at Ignatius Park College continues to challenge and equips them to be our disciples for tomorrow, energising a loving and peaceful world, respectful of all people.

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We know our students, as learners, live in a world where they are bombarded with information online and in the media. We can only have a positive impact when we know what the current status of the world and our community is. Although we may think that it is easier today to be well-informed with so much accessible information, it can, in fact, be much more difficult. We must discriminate between what is actually truth or objective, and what has been communicated or filtered in a biased or different way. We need our students to be well informed and active, rather than passive and they need to have the skills to determine objective truth.

As an Edmund Rice School through our Touchstones, I believe we create individuals who are well-informed and make good decisions. I believe through the opportunities we provide at the College we increase their chances of succeeding in life and it is important for building future communities and a quality world.

better world and it will manifest differently but be driven by the same key factors. Ignatius Park College provides a framework for education where students are challenged, to have the mindset to “seek truth”, to be a voice for the voiceless, not to accept social norms, and to make decisions that create a just and inclusive world that is based upon our Gospel values.

As educators and educational communities, we are all called to build a better world, to educate the leaders of tomorrow, ensuring they are skilled, informed citizens, equipped with critical thinking skills, knowledge, motivation, and dreams to develop a world that values and sustains God’s creation. A world where humanity unites to promote peace and justice for all, allowing humanity to thrive.

gained school-based apprenticeships. The success of this program is that some 15 Year 12 students will finish at the end of the year and will walk straight into employment.

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This year we continue to have success in sports at the College with over 109 students selected to represent North Queensland School Sports teams. As a College, we also had 11 students selected as Queensland representatives and 2 students selected to be Australian Representatives. Congratulations to Marcus Bell who was selected for the U18 Australian mixed touch and Sean Weir for the U18 Australian Schools Boys Rugby Union. Our Year 8/9 Rowing Quad won a place at the State Regatta and we had Tom Bartels compete at the Rowing Nationals in Perth. The College continues to offer a wide variety of co-curricular offerings, with over fifteen different sports. This year we won the Melton Black Shield for Interschool Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics. At the Interschool Swimming Carnival, we set a new Townsville School Sport Swimming record with Joshua Eggins, Ben Hatchard, Matthew Lynch and Drew Roberts beating the standing record by five seconds. Also, our Year 9/10 soccer team won the EREA National Football Tournament in Brisbane, we also won the grand final of the U18 Queensland All Schools Touch Football at the Gold Coast and we won the Townsville Senior Debating with Daniel Mosch’s lawyer-like precision in his arguments, ensuring the opposition didn’t have a chance. Daniel is also to be congratulated on his outstanding effort in this Year’s Lion’s Youth of the Year Competition. He won his clublevel, and district-level competition, before achieving runner-up at the Regional Level.

Other successes throughout the year were our Cowboys Challenge U16 Rugby League team making the North Queensland final played in Mackay and our Year 9 and 10 Rugby League block sport team winning the Cowboys Cup for Townsville School Sport and our Year 8 team making the grand final. With Rugby Union we had this year some 28 students selected as North Queensland representatives, with 6 being selected to the U15 and 16 Emerging Reds and Myles Redmond selected in the U16 Queensland Reds team. The first XV had a successful season winning games locally and competing in their first union tour of New Zealand schools. Our senior AFL team won the Townsville leg of the Q Cup and competed in the finals, coming overall 3rd in the competition.

As a College, we continue to aspire to be an inclusive community that provides a holistic education that enables our students to become young men who have the skill and desire to create a world for all. We aim to achieve this by celebrating our First Nations students and families within our school community. Working with elders this year we have further developed our Reconciliation Action Plan with a focus on a sustainable approach to reconciliation for our College community.

This year we have 116 First Nations students and 17 students from Cowboys House, the largest of any school in Townsville. This year our Indigenous and Multicultural team has undertaken many activities to support cultural integration that included NAIDOC Week celebrations with elder talks, old boys versus current seniors touch football, Kup Murri, spear throwing, and immersions to Palm Island. Our Journey to Jobs program has also had

great success with students gaining both school-based and post-schooling apprenticeships.

Our Performing Arts has experienced a vibrant year.

The highlight of the 2023 calendar was the combined schools’ production of the 1920’s gangster musical Bugsy Malone, hosted by Ignatius Park College.

This has been our first hosting of a musical for over 6 years and the standard of this production was outstanding. Congratulations to our students who displayed unbelievable talent and skills in their roles and wonderfully depicted each character, including the accents. Our students and staff alike shone in the Catholic Diocese’s Youth Performing Arts Festival, Mulkadee, presenting an adaptation of Robin Hood to a sell-out crowd at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Throughout the year our Arts have continued to grow with the establishment of the inaugural Marching Drum Corps to provide students further opportunities to engage in the Arts and contribute positively to the school culture.

A highlight for me this year was an opportunity to travel to Ireland to network with 280 Principals from other Edmund Rice Schools. This pilgrimage “Walking in the Footsteps of Edmund Rice”, provided an opportunity not just to network with schools globally but to fully experience the environment that formed Edmund and his mission to provide an education for boys who were on the margins. Edmund was about liberating and empowering his students, a spirit that is still reflected in our College today. As a College we are absolutely committed to our global learning and partnerships, which I was able to consolidate at the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB) Congress with 20 countries represented. This year Mr. Christ has actively connected our College with schools in both Colombia and India through our “Global Classroom Partners Program” and in 2024 our students will participate in the inaugural immersion experience to South America visiting schools in Argentina and Uruguay.

In realising these achievements within the College is to bring our College Vision of promoting learning that encourages excellence based on the Gospel values inspired by Edmund Rice to life. It is to be Christcentred in all that we do and to live each day by the Gospel values. Christ is the reason for this school.

Catholic character is the very core of all that we do at Ignatius Park College, symbolised by the cross in our crest, to remind us that Christ is at the centre.

As a Catholic College, we are called to be a community that serves one another, both within our school and outside of it. This idea of sitting at the feet of another and serving, is a powerful challenge to us all, but one, nonetheless, that lies at the heart of what it means to be a Christian person and an authentic Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. This year Ignatius Park College has continued to be a voice for the voiceless by raising money for Caritas Australia to overcome poverty in the world, visiting Brooklea Retirement Village to bridge generations through relationships and stories, our Year 10 students participating in the Homeless Sleep Out which offered insight into how those less fortunate in our society are treated and what they go through on a daily basis and our Year 12’s who prepared breakfast at the Drop-in Centre. It

has been such a privilege to work alongside so many students, staff, and families who have embraced this idea of Christian service in our college with little fuss and fanfare but with genuine compassion, care, and generosity.

As Principal, the quality of our staff and the potential we have for making a profound difference in the lives and the learning of the students in our care, is of paramount importance to me. I feel very blessed to be working with some of the best educators that I have had the privilege to work alongside. The drive, passion and determination – underpinned by skill, knowledge and empathy, has seen teaching and learning continue to raise progress and achievement despite the ever changing social, learning and emotional needs that we are confronted with today. The resilience required from the 21st century teacher is an incredible mix of passion, professionalism, patience and persistence. In acknowledging the teaching staff, I acknowledge too the wonderful support staff team that ensures this College runs smoothly. They are often the unsung heroes of our College. Every member of this staff team, both teaching and non-teaching, has a critical function in the success of this College. Please know that your contributions and efforts are most valued and appreciated.

Our 2023 College Captain, Nick Rowan, has been an outstanding leader and a man who is passionate about the Ignatius Park culture and has led with confidence, integrity and faith. I would like to thank the student leadership team comprising of Daniel Mosch, our College Vice Captain, and our Prefects: Liam Sutton, Mitchel Waldon, Jude Foyle and Nate Rasink for your support throughout the year.

I also wish this evening to acknowledge our superb Advisory Council that is committed to student achievement and the ongoing improvement of this school for our community. This group of parent representatives and Proprietor’s representatives has been amazing in its ongoing service to our College community. I thank our Advisory Council Chairman, Mr Michael Keir, and all members, for their dedication, guidance, and support this year. I have truly appreciated their wisdom and support.

Brene Brown once stated, “Courage is contagious.

Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver”.

I am sincerely humbled as always, to be the Principal of this fabulous school.

Finally, as Principal, it is with a mixture of pride, gratitude, and sadness that I bid farewell to this incredible College community. Over the past 6 years, Iggy Park has been more than a workplace for me;

To the students, you have been the heart and soul of this College. Your boundless energy, curiosity, and potential have inspired me every day, even the students who have ended up in my office. I have watched you grow and develop into remarkable young men, and I have every confidence that you will go on to achieve great things in the world. My wish for you all is “I want for you to rise above your changing circumstances at every turn; no matter what life throws at you. The greater part of our happiness is determined by the lens through which we view our circumstances. That lens is determined by you and, in turn, continues to influence your disposition. You have the power to choose how you view the world around you or the circumstances in which you find yourself and for your long-term health, I encourage you to choose wisely.”

Someone once said, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” To the Year 12 students of 2023. It has been a joy to journey with you over the past 6 years. Keep your goals firmly in your sights; do not be distracted by those who think life is hard or you should be stressed. Learn from the past, enjoy the present, and plan your future. Remember that you carry with you the knowledge and values you’ve gained here, and I encourage you to use them to make a positive impact on society and never forget you are an Iggy Boy! As I step away from my role as Principal, I want to assure you that the legacy of this College will endure.

Our Touchstones and College values of integrity, pride, and commitment will continue to guide Iggy Park in the future.

In closing, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being part of this remarkable journey. The memories we have created together will always hold a special place in my heart.

Please stay connected and continue to support this wonderful College community with our new Principal Mr. Luke Thomson, as Iggy Park celebrates 55 years in Townsville in 2024.

I leave with a sense of fulfillment, knowing that our shared efforts have made a positive impact on countless lives. I wish you all the very best in your future endeavours, and I hope our paths may cross again in years to come.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives.

Farewell, and may this College continue to live our motto to always “Seek Truth”.

God Bless.

Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.

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I believe a community is strong when it has great schools. We all benefit.

To the parents, your unwavering support and trust in our school’s mission has been invaluable. Your involvement and dedication to your son’s education have been instrumental in our collective success. I sincerely thank you for entrusting to us your greatest gift, your son.

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I would like to thank the College Leadership Team for their support and dedication in moving the College forward during 2023. My thanks to Mr. John Doolan (Deputy Principal), Mr. Deer (Director of Students), Mr. Shane Dove (Director of Curriculum), Mr. Mark Holmes (Director of Identity and Mission) and Mr. Vilton Crasto (Business Manager).

it has been a second home, a family. The countless memories and experiences we’ve shared together have left an indelible mark on my heart, and I am deeply grateful for each one of them.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE John Doolan

2023 has been an unusual year for all the right reasons. I reflected with the staff in Term 1, that this year had been the first stable start to the school year since 2018. In 2019, we started the year with the floods and in the following years, we had the specter of Covid sitting over our shoulder and causing disruption and chaos in our routines. It has been good this year to get back to our normal routines and allow students to experience the full spectrum of the school year.

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For myself, this year has also given my wife and I the opportunity to undertake an extended trip overseas to visit family. My thanks to Jason Sepetauc who most ably filled in for me in Term 2 while I undertook this leave. My congratulations to Jason, as well, on his appointment as Deputy Principal to Ambrose Treacy College in 2024. I am sure that he will take a little bit of his experiences from his time at IPC into this new role.

I have written previously about the complexity of running a large organisation like Ignatius Park College with 140 staff and 940 students, in a time when accountability demands on schools are increasing. I am happy to say that over the last year, the College has been able to respond to that challenge with the creation of new roles in Human Resources and Risk and Compliance to provide much needed oversight and planning in these key areas. I would like to thank Janis Carver and Claudia McCluand for their efforts in helping to establish and run these areas this year.

A key milestone in Claudia’s work was the NSSAB audit in August. NSSAB is the government body that accredits and maintains the registration of all

non-government schools in Queensland. It conducts a quality audit every 5 years on the school. The audit assesses the suitability of the school, based on a number of operating, legal, financial, student welfare and curriculum criteria, to maintain its registration as a school. As such, it is a vital process for the school and one that requires considerable effort from the College Leadership Team to ensure that all criteria are addressed, and evidence provided. I am happy to say, that at the time of going to press with this publication, that the final report has gone off to EREA Board for their ratification, prior to submission to NSSAB in the new year.

Finally, I take this opportunity to thank Shaun Clarke for his leadership of the College and his support of me in my roles over the last 6 years. I wish him and Caroline all the best in their retirement and their return to Adelaide to share time with family. Shaun has been a wonderful support for so many members of our community during his tenure, and he has left a legacy in both the College infrastructure that he has completed and in the culture of openness and inclusiveness that permeates the College.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS John Deer

What a year 2023 has been. Ignatius Park College goes from strength to strength not only in terms of our outcomes, but in transitioning with the times. Our Pastoral team this year has worked tirelessly to bring all students and their families a sense of belonging and care that is synonymous with an Ignatius Park College education.

Upon entering the College, our year 7 students are welcomed by not only an accepting, inclusive and understanding community, but they also undergo a new and exciting change in the manner in which their minds are educated. Given the extent of new experiences they face, such as camp, an allboys system, huge participation and a new level of opportunities, year 7 students can be excused for feeling overwhelmed. IPC takes great care in planning for our new students each year, ensuring they are catered for, looked after, and monitored to ensure they finish the year flourishing, ready to tackle year 8.

Throughout 2023, the Pastoral Team consisting of Christian Quabba, Ben Williams, Paul Bruce, Kylie Tillack, Matthew Groves, Michael Turner, Liam Dunne, Gian Guerra, Meagan Waldon, and Marie Fensom have once again continued to implement new and innovative strategies increasing the quality of Pastoral Care at the College. I would encourage the entire College community to join me in thanking the Pastoral Team for such a massive effort.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the student body on the Integrity, Pride and Commitment they have shown towards both the College and themselves.

Your efforts in all events and activities, especially those of a charitable nature, have been nothing short of outstanding. The mateship shown towards each other and the wider community can at times be something truly special to behold. “Blue and White Malaria” is definitely alive and well. As always, I would like to thank the entire College community for a great year, and I look forward to the many fantastic memories 2024 has to offer.

In the words of Edmund Rice, “Were we to know the merit and value of taking a personal interest in each and every student on a day to day basis, we would value it more than our weekly wage”.

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If you really think about it, our survival, and that of our students, depends on the compassion and kindness of many people. From the moment of birth, we are under the care and kindness of our parents. Throughout our school lives we rely on the kindness of our teachers and later in life, when facing the sufferings of old age or ill-health, we are again dependent on the kindness of others. It is therefore paramount that at Ignatius Park, we continue to develop a sense of justice where we act kindly and with compassion towards one another.

Looking at the events of an IPC calendar year, it is easy to see that we want our students to flourish in the area of emotional intelligence, as well as have a mindset which will see them prepared for life beyond the gates of our fine college. Anti-Bullying weeks, Cultural days, Edmund Rice Day, Phoenix Flyers, sporting carnivals, Outdoor Education, Heritage Day, House Morning Teas, Interschool competitions, Lunchtime Homeroom competitions, Child Safety Week – you name it, Iggy Park promotes it and as a college we thrive as a result.

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Academically, 2023 started on a bright note with the College acknowledging the excellent ATAR results from our 2022 Year 12 cohort. The 2022 median ATAR score for the College improved by over 10% from 2021 and sits comfortably above the State Median ATAR score. Additionally, the number of students achieving an ATAR of 90 or above almost doubled from 2021 to 2022. At the very top end, Harry Gallagher-Smith was a deserving Dux of the College and continued the recent run of Humanities based students winning the top award. Riley Innes’ ATAR score was less than 0.7 behind Harry’s and, whilst unlucky not to be awarded Dux, he was a very deserving winner of the Proxime Accessit.

Vocational outcomes for senior students at the College continue to be very strong. Approximately 45% of the Year 12 cohort graduated with a nationally accredited Certificate II qualification whilst almost 20% attained a Certificate III level qualification. Pleasingly, a further seven students graduated with a Diploma. Lachlan Hardy was a

well-deserved Vocational Education and Training (VET) Student of the Year graduating with three nationally accredited VET qualifications including a Certificate III in Agriculture completed independently through an external Registered Training Organisation.

In the Middle School, the College has embarked on a range of exciting pedagogical projects. To support the literacy and numeracy development of our younger students, a pilot co-teaching project was launched with a number of Core classes in Years 7 and 8. Co-teaching has been successful in promoting collaborative planning, more targeted differentiation of instruction and greater opportunity for students to receive small group and one-on-one instruction from teachers.

Beyond academics, co-teaching also promotes social and emotional development by modeling positive collaboration and teamwork and fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere that is conducive to effective learning. The feedback from teachers and students alike has been encouraging and we look forward to extending on this initiative in 2024 to ensure our young learners are on a path toward academic success and holistic growth.

The next few years will continue to be dynamic at Ignatius Park College. Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum will be phased into the middle school over the next few years and new Applied and General subject Syllabuses are on the horizon in year 11 and 12. This will provide an excellent opportunity for the College to continue to deliver a contemporary and engaging boy friendly curriculum at IPC.

DIRECTOR OF IDENTITY & MISSION Mark Holmes

In the heart of Townsville, Ignatius Park College stands as a beacon of holistic education deeply rooted in the values of an Edmund Rice Education.

As the Director of Identity and Mission, I am privileged to witness firsthand the profound impact of this approach on the young minds entrusted to our care. Our commitment to the four Touchstones (Liberating Education, Inclusive Community, Justice and Solidarity, and Gospel Spirituality) not only shapes our Religious Education curriculum but also molds our students into compassionate, responsible, and empowered individuals throughout their high schooling journey.

The second touchstone, Inclusive Community, emphasises the importance of belonging and mutual respect. In a diverse society, our Catholic College in the Edmund Rice Tradition understands that unity is born from understanding and celebrating our

Justice & Solidarity, the third touchstone, lies at the heart of our mission. Ignatius Park College instills in its students a strong sense of social responsibility, encouraging them to stand up for justice and stand with those in need. Through initiatives such as our many service projects and community outreach through Catholic Studies Volunteering, our students learn the transformative power of empathy and the ripple effect of their actions.

Gospel Spirituality, the final touchstone, nurtures the spiritual growth of our students. Rooted in Catholic values, we guide our students on a journey of selfdiscovery and faith, fostering a deep connection with their spirituality and a sense of purpose beyond themselves.

In a post-COVID world, the resurgence of our Service Learning initiatives has been particularly heartening. The pandemic may have disrupted the norm, but it couldn’t dampen our commitment to serving the Townsville community. As we witness our students once again engaging in various service projects, we see the impact of their efforts in the lives they touch, reaffirming the significance of our values in a rapidly changing world.

Reflecting on a great 2023, an Edmund Rice Education at Ignatius Park College is a transformative experience that equips young men not only with knowledge and skills but also with the moral compass to navigate life’s challenges. As we continue to uphold the four Touchstones and reignite our commitment to community service, we are confident that our graduates will go on to shape a more just, compassionate, and spiritually aware society and look forward to another great year in 2024.

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Liberating Education, the first touchstone, urges us to foster critical thinking and a love for learning.

At Ignatius Park, we believe education should not be confined to the classroom; it should ignite curiosity and a thirst for knowledge that extends beyond textbooks. Our educators strive to inspire students to question, analyze, and engage with the world around them, nurturing a lifelong passion for learning.

differences. By promoting inclusivity, we create an environment where every student feels valued and supported, setting the foundation for genuine friendships and lasting connections.

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DEAN OF P E D A G O G Y (ACTING) Tim Lindeberg

2023 has been a year of continued growth in boy-friendly pedagogy at Ignatius Park College. We maintained our implementation of the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework from 2022, but with a more defined focus on the use of student data to inform our teaching practices.

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Co-teaching classes were implemented in Maths, English and Science classes in Years 7 and 8 to assist in the development of improved student outcomes with a focus on numeracy and literacy. We worked closely with consultants from the Townsville Catholic Education Office to ensure our teachers were employing differentiated ways of teaching to and to assist our co-teaching classrooms in utilising resources to their greatest extent. Historical and current student data from PAT tests, NAPLAN results and internal assessment were analysed to discover areas of need to guide our teaching and learning in the junior school. Teachers and students have embraced the program with enthusiasm and we are already seeing positive outcomes.

NAPLAN in 2023 marked the start of a new time series: all students now complete the tests online and the tests are being held in March instead of May. This, according to ACARA, “makes this the right time to reset the NAPLAN measurement scale so that results no longer have to be equated to those from the paper era.” In a nutshell, 2023 results cannot be compared to previous years. Although this will provide us with a new level of clarity, it does not allow us to compare the new data with the old data.

In May, ten Year 8 students were invited to participate in the 2nd Global Academic Challenge. The Global

Academic Challenge is a unique opportunity to stretch high-achieving students to apply their knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum in Mathematics, Science and Reading. The competition provides students with the opportunity to challenge themselves with questions of an international standard and to see how their results compare to both an international and Australian cohort.

Students achieved excellent results and answered tough questions impressively. Riley Smith was awarded 1 credit and 2 High Distinctions, placing him in the top 5% of students in Mathematics and Science in the world who attempted the challenge.

Callum Lindeberg was awarded 2 credits and 1 distinction. Zachary Pearce was awarded credit in 2 of the 3 disciplines. The following students were awarded credit in 1 of the 3 disciplines: William Thiele, Daniel Player, Riley Johnston, Dylan Grace.

The following students were awarded certificates of participation: Austin Sperring, Eli Groves, and Aiden Crawshaw. Congratulations to all the boys for such excellent results.

As always, it is a privilege to work with an excellent team of teaching, teacher support, administrative, and maintenance staff. All members play their part in the education of our students. It takes a village to raise a child, and our village is thriving.

DEAN OF WELLBEING Me a ga n Wa l d o n

In my first year here at Ignatius Park College, strengthening student and community wellbeing has been my whole-school priority. Consideration for student wellbeing is embedded deeply in everything that we do as a College and community. Our focus is to support every young person to flourish, thrive, and achieve.

In 2023, we have continued to encompass a multifaceted and holistic approach to supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of our students.

This year I had the pleasure of working with our ‘Top 6’: Nicholas, Daniel, Mitchel, Liam, Nate and Jude. I met with these boys weekly and they all played a significant role all year and had a positive impact on our College, our boys, and the broader community. Their leadership qualities and actions set the tone for the entire school and inspired others to excel. Under their leadership the Blue Brigade continued to strengthen, with both students and merchandise; Antibullying Week videos and activities continued; Heritage Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day breakfasts were enjoyed by all; and their hope of gifting the school with an electronic score board should come to fruition- once we sell all our car raffle tickets! They have played a pivotal role in shaping our school environment this year and I thank them whole-heartedly for their efforts. They will be missed.

Years 7 & 8 Git mindset- THRIVE program

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Year 9- Blurred Minds- Drug/alcohol educational program

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Year 10- Careers

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Year 11- Risky business & Leadership

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Year 12- Moving forward

All PACA lessons were designed to assist our young men with their transition to their next phase. The programs also

In 2023 we had many outside visitors and presenters visit Ignatius Park. Glen Gerreyn form The Hopeful Institute, Curtis Rayment, It’s Man’s Issue, Mashed Theatre, The QLD CPIU and more. Our guest presenters’ expertise, experiences, and insights helped enrich the educational experience and provided unique opportunities for students, teachers and parents throughout the year.

Our camps this year contributed significantly to student wellbeing by fostering social connections, promoting physical activity, encouraging personal growth, providing a break from technology, and creating enjoyable and memorable experiences. Whether it was up at Camp Gedling, Turtle Rock, or our year 7 father/son evening, the camps have had a positive impact on our boys’ mental, emotional and physical wellbeing throughout the school year.

Finally, it would be remiss of me if I didn’t acknowledge the dedicated efforts of our Pastoral Team. Throughout 2023, Ignatius Park has consistently excelled in the realm of pastoral care. These benefits extend well beyond academic success and significantly contribute to the personal development of our students. Our Pastoral System encompasses emotional, social, and academic support for our young men. Our Pastoral Leaders are readily available and committed to offering support to our students, and the broader team is always ready to provide assistance when required.

It has been a successful year, where our efforts to promote wellbeing and inclusivity have had a meaningful impact.

Here’s to a future filled with positive changes and an even more thriving and supportive educational environment.

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Our weekly Pastoral Care Lessons (PACA) were designed this year to strengthen student wellbeing by fostering positive relationships, providing emotional support, promoting mental health awareness, developing character, teaching essential life skills, while creating a supportive and inclusive community. These lessons are a vital component of a holistic approach to student wellbeing and personal development here at Ignatius Park College. Each year level had a focus:

incorporated many guest speakers, including real-estate agents, financial planners, representatives from LIVIN and It’s a Man’s Issue, and so much more. Incorporating

DEAN OF CO-CURRICULAR Matthew Arnold

Co-Curricular activities at Ignatius Park College offer many benefits, including promoting holistic development by fostering skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication. It also enhances creativity, critical thinking, and time management abilities, while providing students with a break from academic routines. Additionally, Co-Curricular at Ignatius Park helps students discover and nurture their passions, leading to improved self-confidence and overall personal growth.

2023 has been an exceptionally busy year. The College hosted the successful combined school musical “Bugsy Malone” at Townsville Civic Theater: the culmination of many months of rehearsals after school and on weekends.

Ignatius Park also hosted the North Regional Schools Chess Competition, with school students of all ages from Townsville competing in the tournament in the Edmund Rice Hall.

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Our Debating Teams have continued to go from strength to strength. The Senior Debating Team participated in the Townsville Interschool Debating Competition and won the Grand Final. Our Year 8 team and year 9/10s team made the quarter finals in what has been a had a successful year of Debating at IPC. Another highlight of the year was the senior students who attended the Challenge Games held at the Townsville Sports Reserve as volunteers for the two days. We have had a presence for many years at the Challenge Games, ensuring the focus is fun and participation for all children. The benefits to the competitors and the compassion and enthusiasm of the boys assisting in this remarkable event resulted in the College receiving the volunteering award for 2023.

Sport has also played a significant role in the life of the students at Ignatius Park College. Students participated in Interhouse Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics Carnivals and some represented the College at the Townsville School Sport Interschool Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics Carnivals. These opportunities gave our talented athletes the chance to display their abilities to the Townsville community. Ignatius Park received the Melton Black Shield for the school with the most points.

Blocksport was another feature of the year, with Rugby Union, Basketball, Water Polo, Volleyball, Rugby league and Football being played across the 4 terms.

Ignatius Park entered many State Championships this year.

Our Senior Volleyball Team travelled to the Gold Coast for

the Queensland Senior Schools Volleyball Tournament.

Three teams competed in Champion Basketball Schools Queensland Tournaments in the divisions of Open, Junior, and Sophomore competitions. Our U13, U15 and Open Touch teams began the Touch season by playing in the North Queensland and then Queensland All Schools Touch Carnivals.

The year 9/10 and Open Football teams attended the EREA National Football Tournament in Brisbane during the Term One holidays. Our Rugby Union teams travelled to Rockhampton for the annual tournament and then completed a Tour of New Zealand during the Term Three holidays.

Rowing had another busy year in the Townsville schools’ competition, before the squad travelled to Rockhampton for the Central Queensland Rowing Regatta and then the State Championships in Bundaberg.

Our Aaron Payne and Cowboys Challenge Rugby league teams played games across the North Queensland region throughout Term Two and Term Three, with the Cowboys Challenge team making the Northern Region Finals played in Mackay.

The Senior AFL team won the Townsville leg of the Q-Cup Competition and then traveled to Mackay for the Northern finals, finishing 3rd.

Finally, our Junior and Senior Cricket teams won the Townsville Secondary Schools Cricket Cup Regional Finals and then travelled to Cairns for the Greater NQ Final.

Congratulations to all the Athletes who attended Townsville and North Queensland Sport trials. Seventy six students gained selection in North Queensland teams and represented our area at state championships throughout the year.

I would like to say a very special thank you to all the staff at Ignatius Park College for the effort and many hours they dedicate towards the curricular activities throughout the year, to give the boys every opportunity to have as many experiences as possible.

OUR PEOPLE EXECUTIVE TEAM

ACADEMIC STAFF

Principal

Mr S Clarke

Teacher

Mr J Alloway

Deputy Principal

Mr J Doolan

Teacher

Mr M Andersen

Director - Curriculum

Mr S Dove

Teacher

Mrs M Alroe

Director - Students

Mr J Deer

Teacher

Mr C Baily

Mr M Holmes

Teacher

Ms B Barbagallo

Director - Business Operations Mr V Crasto

Teacher

Mrs J Bartholomew

School Chaplain

Teacher

Ms A Bowe

Teacher

Mr M Burnett

Teacher

Mrs N Burnett

Teacher

Ms K Busby

Teacher

Mr G Christ

Teacher

Mr J Collier

Teacher

Mrs T Couper

Teacher

Ms L D'Amico

Teacher

Mr B Deneen

Teacher

Mrs S De Jager

Teacher

Ms R Deuble

Teacher

Mr S De Waele

Teacher

Mr G Escalada

Director - Identity & Mission

Fr R Ward

DEANS Dean of Co-Curricular

Mr M Arnold

Dean of Pedagogy (Acting)

Mr T Lindeberg

Dean of Student Wellbeing

Mrs M Waldon

PASTORAL (HOUSE) LEADERS Baillie House

Mr M Turner

Carew House

Mr P Bruce

Nolan House

Mrs K Tillack

Putney House

Mr B Williams

Reid House

Mr L Dunne

Teacher

Mr O Flanagan

Rice House

Mr M Groves

Teacher

Mr J Fuller

Treacy House

Mr C Quabba

Teacher

Ms T Higgins

Teacher

Mr A Hodgson

FACULTY LEADERS

Mr L Hogan

Dr R Lloyd

Teacher

Mr W Jack

Health & Physical Education

Mr M Johnson

Teacher

Mr J Jackson

Hospitality

Mrs J Head

Teacher

Mrs M Kenyon

Humanities (Acting)

Mrs A Rossi

Teacher

Mrs S Kruger

Digital & Design Technologies

Mr B Denny

Teacher

Mr M Laguna

Teacher

Ms A Loechel Mr T Lucas

Mr P Marano

Teacher

Mathematics

Ms R Ebelt

Teacher

Ms M Martinez

Religious Education

Mr M Holmes

Teacher

Mr T Mills

Science

Mrs A Deer

Teacher

Mr M Moxon

Ms K Guazzo

Teacher

Mr C Mullins

Teacher

Ms K Mullins

PROGRAM LEADERS

Teacher

Mrs S O’Melia

Inclusive Education

Ms N Putscher

Teacher

Mr H Plumtree

Skills & Training

Mr Z Kyle

Teacher

Mrs T Quabba

Careers Counsellor

Mrs F Williamson

Teacher

Ms K Rachidi

Languages

Ms R Irvine

Teacher

Mr E Reyes

Indigenous & Multi-Cultural

Mr D O’Connor

Teacher

Ms M Richter

Teacher

Mr J Roberts

Teacher

Mr S Robertson

Teacher

Mr M Rowan

Teacher

Mr D Spina

Teacher

Ms M Taylor

Teacher

Mr C Thiele

The Arts

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Teacher

English

Teacher

Mr M Thiele

IT Systems Administrator

Mr B Haris

Teacher

Mr D Thompson

IT Desktop Support

Mrs D Leysley

Teacher

Mrs M Townsend

Teacher

Mr C O’Reagain

PROPERTY & SERVICES STAFF

Teacher

Mrs L Shucksmith

Property & Services Manager

Mr T Rethamel

Supervisor Facilities & Maintenance

Mr D Hodgson

COUNSELLING, CAREERS & SUPPORT

Facilities Officer

Ms C Allen

Cultural Co-ordinator

Mr G Guerra

Facilities Officer

Mr J Bell

Defence School Mentor

Mrs C Drummond

Facilities Officer

Mrs D Butterworth

Student Counsellor

Mrs V Derwent

Facilities Officer

Mr J Conde

Student Counsellor

Ms J McLeod

Facilities Officer

Ms J Javen

Journey 2 Jobs

Mr J Feeney

Facilities Officer

Mrs M Mitchell

Indigenous Academic Support Officer

Facilities Officer

Mr W Phelan

Mr B Kennedy

Facilities Officer

Mr G Shephard

Mr B Knox

TUCKSHOP

Indigenous & Multicultural Officer

Tuckshop Convenor (Acting)

Mrs C Beckham

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Tuckshop Assistant

Mrs G Blaik

Accountant

Mrs H Shelton

Service Officer

Mrs C Jones

Finance Officer

Mrs L Hunt-Painter

Service Officer

Mrs L Moule

Finance Officer - Payable

Ms I Berg

Finance Officer - Reception

Mrs M Hoedt

TEACHER AIDES

Finance Officer - Reception

Mrs P Holland

Science Laboratory Technician Mrs A Gregory

Marketing, Communication & Events Coordinator

Mrs A Harrington

Design & Communications

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Officer

Mr A Clelland

Mrs J Penny

Hospitality

Mrs M Bebb

Hospitality

Mrs J Long

Support Officer

Ms D Price

Human Resources Coordinator Mrs J Carver

Inclusive Education

Mr L Demopoulos

Risk & Compliance Officer

Inclusive Education

Mrs C Fitzgerald

Inclusive Education

Mrs F Ghiafi

Inclusive Education

Ms P Luke

Inclusive Education

Mr W Mitchell

Inclusive Education

Mr O Power

Inclusive Education

Mrs M Sheppard

Inclusive Education

Ms A Twist

Inclusive Education

Mr D Vanstone

Inclusive Education

Ms R Wakelin

Industrial Arts

Mr T Deans

Administration Assistant

Industrial Arts

Mr D Lyne

CLT Assistant - Pastoral

Mrs M Fensom

Industrial Arts

Mr S Woodford

CLT Assistant - Operations

Mrs K Foster

Learning Resource Centre

Mrs L Brown

Ms S King

Learning Resource Centre

Mrs L Fryer

Learning Resource Centre

Mrs M Goddard

Learning Resource Centre

Mrs J Sherwood

Physical Education & Sport

Ms J Fahy

Ms C McCluand

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Ms D O’Brien

Administration Officer Office Reception

Ms H Piry

Administration Officer Student Reception

Mrs L Hayward

Administration Officer Pathways

Mrs J Vignale

Administration Officer Admissions & Enrolments Mrs K Shephard

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CLT Assistant - Curriculum CLT Assistant - Identity & Mission

Mrs D Knowles

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT Manager

Mr A Hoffensetz

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COLLEGE CAPTAIN REPORT NICHOLAS ROWAN

College Captain

Has 2023 been the best year of my life? No doubt.

This incredible year comes to an end with next years seniors taking up the white shirt. As my time at the college closes out, my only hope is that they can carry our theme of, “Blue and White, We Unite,” with them every day in any college endeavours, inspiring those to come even after them. This theme sparked the majority of our initiatives as a senior group and embodies what it means to not only be a man of the park, but how to be a man for the park.

There are countless stories to be told about 2023, and I’m sure that as we leave this place behind every senior will have fond memories of the park. These men have led from every direction, and everyone had a part to play in the year that was. For the boys yet to take on the white shirt, take advantage of every day, you have so few chances to experience all this sacred place has to offer and you should take every one. That’s how we maintain the greatest school on Earth.

Lastly, Mr Clarke. On behalf of every member of the park over the past six years. Thank you. Clarkey started in 2018 with us seniors, so it seems somewhat poetic that he leaves with us. He has embodied what it means to be a man for the park throughout the entirety of his time as principal.

The college is losing an integral member of its community.

Its leader. Happy retirement Mr Clarke, the Park Spirit will

follow you wherever you go.

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Without the help of everyone in the college leadership team, both staff and student we never would have had the countless events throughout the year. From retaining the school of origin shield, to the biggest swimming carnival our pool has seen in recent years, there was an event around the corner for everyone to look forward to. This was only made more exciting with the expansion of our Blue Brigade. The new instagram page ensured the entire Iggy Park community was aware of what was going on around the place. This led to the resurgence of a number of great multi-disciplined rivalries, namely against grammar

after beating them in rugby union. This eventuated in the greatest concentration of Blue Brigade supporters seen away from the first XIII. Between students, teachers, oldboys and parents over 200 people were bleeding blue that day.

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The Park is back and better than ever. The growth that we’ve seen culturally over the past 12 months is incomparable. Whether it be on the sporting field, in classrooms or around the Townsville community, Iggy Park has been a gleaming representation of what it means to be young men in 2023.

COLLEGE CAPTAINS AND PREFECTS

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Nate Rasink, Mitchel Waldon, Daniel Mosch, Nicholas Rowan, Liam Sutton & Jude Foyle.

HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS FRONT ROW: Matthew Lynch, Drew Roberts, Ryan Sutton, Matthew Parker, Christopher Hagney and William Buttigieg.

SECOND ROW: Angus Bamford, Hayden Moore, Nathaniel Barton, Alvin Njau, Samuel Keir, Orlando Parker, and Scott Swain and Isaac Seri.

ACADEMIC AWA R D S CERTIFICATES OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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Ye a r 8

Ye a r 9

Ye a r 1 0

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Lincoln Holland Marco Tropea Adam Burnett Isaac May Romeo Healey Joshua Doyle Tyler Sheehan Xydan Scarff Elia Tawia Luke Pierce Jacob Kerrisk Eamon Chittleborough Thomas McCall Archer Rawnsley Isaac Wherry Cameron McLean Marco Carini Jackson Hergarty Finn Wilkins

Elliott Brown Koby De Wet Joel Van Der Merwe Riley Connors Zachary Pearce Ben Schifilliti Ryan Nguyen Francesco Fusco Leander Jackson Leo Hoskins Jonel Foley Patrick Fanning Marlon Lau Callum Hopkins Nicholas Partridge Issac Seawright

Mason Oliver Cooper Power Lucius Scheiwe Callan Watson Lachlan Wilkie Drew Homuk Alex Manu Jack Alloway Matthias Staples Fergus Daly Blake De Satge Ethan Burnett

Harrison Biggin Haydan King Jack Montgomery Nicholas Barr Lachlan Kiehne Vinh Luong George Paske Toby Watson Robbie Girvan Cooper Riley Euan Roberts Ethan Cavanagh Indygo Keir Bibin Martin Lochie Linden Sitivenu Afu Riley Kerr Ryan Thompson Nicholas Ellis Owen Myers Nicholas Franklin

Silver

Gold Mitchell Hobbs PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 8 Sebastian Sieben DUX OF YEAR 7 Mitchell Hobbs

Taj Viliamu Daniel Player Thomas Griffiths Lachlan Crawshaw Jake Jomon Giann Moody-Moxon Will Langford Aiden Crawshaw Rory Deans Riley Smith Flynn Connors Austin Sperring Dylan Grace Harrison Johnstone William Thiele Eli Groves Jackson Rowe Kristofer Sneyd Gold

Cooper Bloxsom Nate Antoniazzi Jake Piccolo Riley Sievers Caylan Rout Jake Daldy Jack Whelan Tyler Shore Ethan Askin PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 9 Nate Antoniazzi DUX OF YEAR 9 Cooper Bloxsom

Silver Bentley Duncanson Cooper Fletcher Luke Swain Rory Foyle Elliot Gilmore Ashley Hudson Ryan Nguyen Gold Seth Chun Tie Dane Craperi Oliver Catt PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 10

Callum Lindeberg Riley Johnston Mason Houghton

Dane Craperi

PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 8

Seth Chun Tie

DUX OF YEAR 8 Callum Lindeberg

DUX OF YEAR 10

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Sebastian Sieben Zac Reeves Jimmy Robinson Simeon Staples Joel Whelan Jack Kelly Kaden Robertson

Silver

Silver

CERTIFICATES OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Subject Awards B I O LO GY

Lucas Partridge

C H E M I S T RY

Nathan Dolan

Bronze

DESIGN

Caleb Mahoney

Nathan Dolan Jude O’Shea Lucas Partridge

D I G I TA L S O LU T I O N S

Calam Sinclair

ECONOMICS

Brayden Lewis &

Silver

ENGINEERING

Lucas Lazzaroni

Calam Sinclair

ENGLISH

Nathan Dolan

PROXIME ACCESSIT YEAR 11

ESSENTIAL ENGLISH

Rory McDonald

E S S E N T I A L M AT H E M AT I C S

Lincoln Turner

Nathan Dolan

FURNISHING SKILLS

Jayden Ryan

FILM, TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA

Michael Paine

G E N E R A L M AT H E M AT I C S

Darcy Schafer

H O S P I TA L I T Y P R AC T I C E S

Christian Healey

I N D U S T R I A L T E C H N O LO GY S K I L L S

Lucas Lazzaroni

DUX OF YEAR 11 Calam Sinclair

Oliver Pascoe

I N F O. & C O M M U N I C AT I O N T E C H N O LO GY Nathan Dolan JA PA N E S E

Ronald Ryan

LEGAL STUDIES

Elliot Hoskins

M AT H E M AT I C A L M E T H O D S

Calam Sinclair

M O D E R N H I S TO RY

Cooper Slaven

MUSIC

Calam Sinclair

P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N

Adam Sievers

P H YS I C S

Nathan Dolan

P SYC H O LO GY

Jacob Horan &

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Flynn Maguire

S P E C I A L I S T M AT H E M AT I C S

Jacob Sexton

S P O R T & R E C R E AT I O N

Connor Sexton

S T U DY O F R E L I G I O N

Nathan Dolan

V I S UA L A R T

Caleb Mahoney, Ashley Onslow & Hunter Roper

C E R T I F I C AT E I CO N S T R U C T I O N

Lucas Lazzaroni

CERTIFICATE II ENGINEERING PATHWAYS

Bryce Parry

C E R T I F I C AT E I I I F I T N E S S

Nikolas Collocott

C E R T I F I C AT E I I R E S O U R C E S A N D I N F R A S T R U C T U R E WO R K P R E PA R AT I O N

Logan Robertson

C E R T I F I C AT E I I M A N U FAC T U R I N G T E C H N O LO GY

Robbie Price

YEAR 11 VET STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Logan Robertson

ACADEMIC ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE FUTURE INNOVATORS AWARD

Presented to students who exhibit the greatest academic achievement or progress in their studies, exemplify a commitment to building the economic and social fabric of their community especially in regional Australia and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in their studies or extracurricular accomplishments.

The awards recognise recipients’ science and mathematics abilities and demonstrate motivation, innovation, and achievement in a STEM related field.

Year 7 – Isaac May Year 8 – Dylan Grace

Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force

Year 10 – Awarded to Dane Craperi Year 12 – Awarded to Liam Sutton

DEUS CARITAS EST AWARD

Year 11 – Jude O’Shea

This award is Townsville Catholic Education’s most prestigious student award that recognises a Year 12 student for the way they have consistently lived out their commitment to Christian living with a grateful generosity of spirit.

Year 12 – Jude Foyle

Nathaniel Barton

Year 9 – Mason Oliver Year 10 – Cooper Fletcher

LOCHLAN KENNEDY DEADLY BALA AWARD Recognising an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is in Year 11 or Year 12 who is a positive role model. One who has made a positive contribution to the evolvement of the First Nations programs at the College and the overall message of Reconciliation in the College community.

Jonah Raidaveta LONG TAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

EDMUND RICE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to Year 12 students who have served their college community in a special way.

Daniel Mosch Liam Sutton Ju d e Fo y le

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AWARD

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards started in 2006 to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community. At the same time, they recognise those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship” characteristics that are integral to Australian society.

Presented to a Year 12 student who has shown a consistent commitment to the Study of Religious Education and demonstrated the ability to incorporate this study within his life.

Year 10 – Thomas Dodds

Presented to a student for outstanding Artistic Merit.

Year 12 – Liam Sutton

Ju d e Fo y le BR.R.O.GRUNDY ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Charlie Rattray

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IPC MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD SENIOR AND JUNIOR

BROTHER LACEY MEMORIAL SHIELD

Presented to a Senior and Junior student who has demonstrated outstanding participation within the music department at Ignatius Park College.

Presented to a Year 12 Student who displays leadership within the College community.

Year 10 – Jack Kelly

Nicholas Rowan

Year 12 – Calam Sinclair

ANGUS. L. MCPHERSON TROPHY

IPC EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE AWARD

Presented to a Year 12 Student who has participated in various charitable activities in the service of their community.

Presented to a student who has shown outstanding dedication to the art of musical performance and creative industry.

Nate Rasink

Domenick Osborne

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS OLD BOYS’ BURSARY

THE MATTHEW GOW MEMORIAL AWARD Presented to a student who has consistently represented the College Interschool Debating.

Daniel Mosch THE COMMERCE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Presented to a Year 12 Student for outstanding diligence in their senior year.

R y a n Wa r re n CHRISTIAN BROTHERS OLD BOYS’ SHIELD Presented to a Year 12 Student for continual service in the school community.

Donated by Mr and Mrs Hansen Presented for outstanding achievement in Commerce and Economics related subjects.

Nathaniel Barton

Oliver Pascoe

The Ampol Best All Rounder Award recognises qualities that include leadership, service and community, sport, arts and culture, attitude and personal conduct.

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 12 Years – Darius Mallie

AMPOL BEST ALL ROUNDER

M i t c h e l Wa l d o n

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THE EDMUND RICE DASH Presented to a Year 12 student who wins the Eddie Rice Dash race.

Matthew Parker

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RUSSELL BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD Presented to a Year 12 student who overcomes adversity to realise his full potential as a Christian gentleman.

R a m i Pel to n e n

JCU RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by James Cook University Recognises a student’s consistently very high level of academic achievement, someone who preferences JCU and has a commitment to regional Australia. This includes a $10,000 scholarship to James Cook University.

Drew Rober ts

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YEAR 7 SILVER AWARD WINNERS

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GOLD AWARD WINNER

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DUX AWARD

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VET STUDENT OF THE YEAR

PROXIME ACCESSIT AWARD

DUX AWARD

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LACHLAN KENNEDY

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

DEADLY BALA AWARD

FUTURE INNOVATOR AWARDS

LONG TAN LEADERSHIP AWARD

DEUS CARITAS

EDMUND RICE SERVICE AWARDS

EST AWARD

BR.R.O. GRUNDY

AWARD

IPC MUSICIANS OF THE YEAR

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EXCELLENCE IN

MATTHEW GOW

THEATRE AWARD

MEMORIAL TROPHY

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IPC SPORTSMEN OF THE YEAR

COMMERCE

EDMUND RICE

RUSSELL BROWN

BROTHER LACEY

AWARD

DASH

MEMORIAL SHIELD

MEMORIAL SHIELD

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

OLD BOY’S BURSARY

OLD BOY’S SHIELD

ANGUS L. MCPHERSON

AMPOL BEST ALL ROUNDER

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JCU RISING STAR

MELTON BLACK SHIELD

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Students

Baillie House YEAR 7

MS K. MULLINS

Jesse Gunders, Eljay Campbell, Xydan Scarff, Jack Smith, Zachary Fuller, Cooper Tuttle, Tyler Anthony, Marco Tropea, Luke Pierce.

SECOND ROW:

Roary Parker, Zac Duggan, Liam Gibb, Ryan Edwards, Nate Dunkerton, Brock Baker, Parker Ferguson.

THIRD ROW:

Eli Tawia, Edward Mulder, Hayden Glendinning, Darius Mallie, Callum Holder, Amos Laskey, Paarth Ohri.

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Cooper Millican, Dominic Lazzaroni, Tyler McEachern, Esiah Power, Jackson Leander, Lucas Walton, Logan Purt, Will Langford, Steen McChesney-Clark.

SECOND ROW: Archie Lansley, William Kennedy, Kayden Kratzmann, Samuel Rattray, Patrick Fanning, Thomas Mulder, Lucas Faust.

THIRD ROW:

Jaden Jones, Daniel Tawia, Mitchell Riley, Nate Fegan, Jackson Rowe, Jai Green, Taj Viliamu.

ABSENT:

Marcus Leach, Daniel Stretton.

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M S R . E B E LT & M R O . F L A N A G A N ( A B S E N T )

B H MRS B. MCLEAN, MS S. KRUGER

FRONT ROW:

Ben Di Bella, Joshua Rial, Ryan Hennell, Mason Oliver, Jamie Lazzaroni, Jared Sargent, Callan Watson, Mitchel Lyon, Dean Gunders, Luis Sirriss.

SECOND ROW:

Tyler Shore, Beau Campbell, Jean Katende, Zak Green, Tyson Sargent, Luca Ferguson, Jack Shelton.

THIRD ROW:

Cooper Bloxsom, Ethan Millington, Ethan Weil, Corbin Waddington, Dylan Mathie, Hugo Drovandi, Kevin Ross, Koby Jones.

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YEAR 10

MR J. JACKSON

FRONT ROW:

Adam Parker, Tom Revell, Oscar Smith, James Brice, George Paske, Jackson Francis, Toby Watson, Lochie Linden, Oliver Catt, Harrison Purt.

SECOND ROW:

Rylan Coleman, Caius Arnold, Luke Swain, Ethan Vaughan, Levi Moule, Rory Foyle, Blake Arnold, Jayce Humphreys, Ethan Catt.

THIRD ROW:

Harrison Rowe, Cooper Christiansen, Cruz McGhie, Tyler Pearce, Koby Burnett, Mark Naudi, Cooper Riley, Vinh Luong, Tyson Downey.

Baillie House YEAR 11

M S M . TAY L O R

Joseph Martini, Trey Horan, Andrew Gatis, Alex Owens, Connor Sadler, Corey Ashby, Geoffrey Lui.

SECOND ROW:

Aiden Morris, Mason Saltner, Lucas Lazzaroni, Thomas Vaillant-Roche, Cooper Umstad, Sean Weir.

THIRD ROW:

Connor Kenyon, Ethan Conrad, Hayden Tickle, Archie Blacklock, Hugh Cafferky, Logan Maggenti.

ABSENT:

Lucas Mathie.

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FRONT ROW:

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Jude Foyle, Benjamin Moody, Marley Scarff, Brett Brunello, Joshua Eggins, Aidan Phelan, Jayden Robshaw, Khien Luong.

SECOND ROW: Sonny Crawford, Tarquinn Forster, Daniel Mosch, Nate Rasink, Jackson Ross, Lachlan Moody, Mitchell Bloxsom.

THIRD ROW: Hayden Downey, Orlando Parker, Mark Hennell, Domenick Osborne, Kye Stallan, Charlie Rattray, Scott Swain.

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MS B. BARBAGALLO

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As a Baillie boy we are formed by our slogan “Rip Into It.” Shaping our young men’s mentality that it is imperative we give everything a go to the best of our abilities. With the start of our 2023 year, we had the vision to leave an endearing legacy as we guided our house through. Our goal was to make sure that everyone in the Baillie house embraced our culture by participating in all areas at The Park.

The Bears have had a more than triumphant year by pushing far and beyond the spirit of our house, achieving nothing less than greatness, rising to every occasion possible.

Ready to get physical, the boys were excited to get their kits wet, in one of the biggest IPC events of the year, SWIMMING CARNIVAL!! After an exhilarating war cry, the Bears marched to the pool listening to our dedicated hype song ‘Physical’ by Olivia Newton John, while dressed in bright tight clothes, following the theme of 80s gym bros. Showing brilliant sportsmanship and amazing physical performance in the pool, it was obvious that the boys were giving it their all. Fan favourite Josh Eggins, or ‘The Fish,’ put on a clinic in the pool, showing the school why he was the man to beat.

From water to grass, it was time for the Baillie house to show their super athletic running ability in the interhouse cross country. With Daniel Mosch, Marley Scarff, and Geoffrey Lui leading the charge we saw our boys dust our brother houses, taking home a tied first place with Rice. With 4 out of the 6-year levels getting first place, if was obvious that the boys gave it their best efforts, a fantastic result! However, this was just our warmup for our next major event which also saw us victorious.

Ready to defend the athletics title, boys came dressed as super villains with our cubs putting on a display of incredible costumes that were unmatched by the other grades. With the boys picking up a shovel and digging deep, the Baillie brothers stuck by each other.

Despite being a brutally hot day, it was clear the boys left nothing in the tank, overall coming out victorious.

As the 3.00pm bell rang the last hurrah began to sink in, as the senior boys bolted to the middle of the oval to finish the day with the ya ya.

To the ‘Dad’ of our Baillie family, Mr Turner, who has been a mentor for both the group and myself. He has had a grave influence on me becoming the leader I am today. For the past three years of our schooling journey, I will forever be grateful of you taking time out of your day, putting out fires and helping us become the best versions of ourselves. You haven’t only been a brilliant Pastoral Leader, but you’ve also been a great mate. A mate that we could always rely on for a chat or a laugh. As a group we appreciate everything you have done for us.

I would also love to thank our Baillie homeroom teachers for all their efforts and extracurricular commitments they made to either help us with exam prep or our Baillie afternoons. You have all had a major impact on our lives and we will forever be grateful for everything you have done.

On behalf of our homeroom, I would like to thank the greatest teacher at Ignatius Park College. Ms Barbagallo or ‘Bee Grace.’ You have been a pinnacle figure in our college life, sculpting us into the best men we can be. You have been the greatest mentor with a ‘go get it’ mentality which has inevitably led us be true men of The Park. You are the most down to earth person and a terrific friend to us boys. We will miss every morning homeroom shared with you.

Thank you for making us laugh and smile on days we weren’t ourselves. We hold you close and dear to our hearts, we will always have time for you.

To my Baillie Brothers – I will forever be grateful for the way you held yourselves throughout the year.

Personally, I could not have captained a better house so successfully without the Baillie seniors.

My brothers, a message, never walk through life alone, if there is ever trouble, just know you have 24 brothers at the push of a button, don’t be afraid to call and have a chat. I will always have time for you boys. It has been a privilege to captain the house with the help of my Vice-Captain Orlando Parker.

There have been countless memories made that will be discussed for years to come.

To the year 11s, I would like to thank you all for your endless support at carnivals, and not having a second look when helping out. The younger boys should feel privileged to be led by your homeroom next year. To the younger boys, don’t take The Park for granted, one day you will be wanting the days to go quick and the next you’ll want them to slow down. Grasp opportunities without hesitation because once they’re gone, they’re gone. This place is my second family, my home away from home, I will be forever proud to be an Iggy man, and a Baillie Bear for Life! !

Captain – Scott Swain Vice-Captain – Orlando Parker

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Carew House YEAR 7

MR C. THIELE (ABSENT)

Shaquille Iorangi, Tian Meyer, Lincoln Holland, Ben Fraser, Chase Mellor, Connor Stout, Matthew Gleeson, Ethan Yates, Jakob Friskie.

SECOND ROW:

Ryder Stanford, Noah Power, Cruize Sansbury, Alexander Moss, Jonathan Reynolds, Will Donovan, Kearnu Hinch, Isaac Wherry, Bryce McCloskey.

THIRD ROW:

Harper Coggiola, York Whitford, Eamon Chittleborough, Mitchell Hobbs, Raymond Whitney, Clark Schaffer, Lincoln Jeffery, Thomas McCall.

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MR M. MOXON

Harry Beasley, Ethan Watt, Kristofer Sneyd, Anakin Kuchta, Thomas Kugler, Alexander Lawrence, Luca Piccioni, Kobi Condon, Jasper Lochowicz, Bowen Cawley.

SECOND ROW:

Tyrese Brackenridge, William Gibson, Brendan Rains, Cohen Parry, Curtis Chamberlain, Finn Crawford, Jackson Machin, Willem Palin.

THIRD ROW: Dylan Grace, Max Crosby, Jude Davidson, Nehemiah Tagaloa, Seth Manski, Jacob Peachey, Marlon Lau, Marley Milbourne.

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C H M R J . C O L L I E R , M R S P. T I M B S

FRONT ROW:

Joseph Murphy, Zachary Van Dooren, Ryder Alderton, Cooper Stanford, Cruz Paul, Tyhler Sherwood, Alex Manu, Ethan Whitney, Cooper Power.

SECOND ROW:

Ryer Duxbury, Wil Lerch, Klay Graham, Chase Jang, Jack Whelan, Mason Stout.

THIRD ROW:

Mac Barwick, Coen Schaffer, Zeeden Zaro, Trent Martin, Keyarn Zaro, Malachi Gaudreau, Harrison McCloskey, Angus Woodhouse.

ABSENT:

Walter Dau.

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M R B . D E N E E N , M R S T. C O U P E R

FRONT ROW:

Declan Josey-Clancy, Hezekiah Nona, Timothy Knewstub, Caleb Allan, Cooper Humphries, Adam Konidis, Gabriel Friskie.

SECOND ROW:

Orlando Lochowicz, Jett Cluff, Ethan Armstrong, Zakary Donnelly.

THIRD ROW:

Frank Donovan, Bentley Duncanson, Emmanuel Tagaloa, Trey Paul, Oliver Nguyen, Kester Girling.

Carew House YEAR 11

M R T. L I N D E B E R G

Tobias Gaudreau, Thomas Beasley, Nathan Dolan, Ethan Grieve, Jarrah Kemp, Samuel Rains, Cooper Covatich, Tallis Smith-Wehrman.

SECOND ROW:

Billy Harrold, Darcy Schafer, William Huynh, Jai Duxbury, Samuel Chittleborough, Joshua Morton.

THIRD ROW:

Alexander Abrahams, Ashley Onslow, Hunter Roper, Cooper Slaven, Jay-Dee Barwick, David Scott.

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MRS A. ROSSI

Connor Browning, Jamal Makie Henry, Cody Christiansen, Samuel Cozzitorto, Joseph Dixon, Joshua Chiplen, Dylan Thomson.

SECOND ROW:

Hamish Mitchell, Zak Paul, Ethan Stout, Julian Blacklock, Parker Duncanson.

THIRD ROW:

Nicholas Divljak, William Buttigieg, Thomas Keir, Christopher Heagney, Daniel Norman, Caleb Keir.

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Term One flew before everybody’s eyes holding events like the swimming carnival, senior induction mass, very first house assemblies as seniors and much, much more. These opportunities to gather as a whole house allowed for the mateship of the Carew house to grow ever stronger.

The swimming carnival is the first major event of Term One with every student looking forward to it. On the day, the Cudas competed well and swam strongly with no shortage of students putting their hand up to volunteer for races. Well done to everyone who swam on the day, your efforts didn’t go unnoticed! And special mention to those boys who were selected for the interschool swimming team. Unfortunately, sixth place was what we achieved, however the spirit of the Cudas remained unphased with all eyes set to the cross country, hunting for a better result.

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2023 was a successful year for the mighty Cudas with many achievements both inside and outside of the classroom. House captain, Chris Heagney and house vice-captain, William Buttigieg have had the opportunity to lead the Carew house in 2023. Moving into the new year, fresh into white shirts, the seniors of the Carew house were full of ideas to make the year memorable, and that it was

As Term Two approached, the second event on the college calendar was the annual cross country. The true competitive spirit of the Cudas came shining through after achieving second on the day. The result everyone was looking for after swimming carnival which really fired the boys up for the rest of the year.

Well done to everyone that ran that day, your efforts were second to none! An extra mention to those boys who made top ten and competed in interschool cross country.

Everybody’s eyes turned to athletics carnival in Term Three. Coming off the back of a successful run at cross country the Cudas were excited to back it up in athletics, the strongest event of the house. The boys turned up on the day and gave their best effort, coming away with fourth place! Unlike other houses our house tent was never full, with no shortage of boys eager to compete in events. Overall, the day was a success and a fantastic way to see out the year of interhouse carnivals.

Personally, I think this year has been an absolute treat and I would like to thank everyone involved with making it that way. I think I can talk on behalf of the 2023 Carew seniors when I say we were incredibly privileged to lead the house this year. The memories that have been created from this year from Carew afternoons, buddy lunches, house meetings, carnivals and much more will never be forgotten. I thank the men of Carew for imparting their trust on me to lead them in 2023. One last special mention goes out to Mrs. Rossi. You have had such an impact on all of the 2023 senior Cudas. You’ve been nothing but amazing to us and we will never be able to thank you enough for it. You have played an integral role in how we as young men value ourselves today and we couldn’t be more thankful to have you as our homeroom teacher.

On that note, the time has come to say goodbye to The Park and what a great time it has been. I am glad to say that the Cudas will be in great hands for many years to come.

Enjoy your time at The Park boys, it’s over before you know it. Take every opportunity you’re presented with and run with it.

“Effort every time” – up the Cudas.

Captain - Chris Heagney Vice-Captain - Will Buttigieg

All the best for the future gents, I hope to see you all doing well, and remember:

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Nolan House YEAR 7 FRONT ROW:

MS K. RACHIDI

William Bayly, Jack White, Nicholas Babbage, Ryder Mangan, Zaymien McLaughlin, Oscar Tillack, Kohen Balderson, Jack Laidlow, Mitchell Crichton.

THIRD ROW:

Aston Redsell, Moraes Hill, Lucas Charlie, Sebastian Sieben, Jimmy Robinson, Knox Lynch, Lachlan Bolton, Zavier Goncalves.

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SECOND ROW: Rex Fisher, Mitchell Blaik, Koby Andersen, Hayden Jenkins, Jack Kelly, Brian Norouzzadeh, Zac Reeves, Flynn Fellows.

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Cooper Pool, Cody Parsloe, Nicholas Partridge, Nicholas Field, Jonathan Cowley, Tyler Graham, Chayce Brown, Ethan Cripps, Austin Sperring.

SECOND ROW: Rory Deans, Jovan Lickorish, Harrison Mastalerz, Jobie Haller, Zachary Preston, Thomas Fellows, Lachlan Crawshaw.

THIRD ROW: Bronson Hannon, Francesco Fusco, Aron Hartwell, Tristin Arthur, Kuiola Iosefo, Ashley Denman, Aiden Crawshaw

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M R M . A N D E R S O N , D R . R . L LOY D ( A B S E N T )

N H MRS M. ALROE, MR M. LAGUNA

FRONT ROW:

Benjamin Muscovich, Riley Flanders, Sonny Gibson, Hayden Lloyd, Jaum Sam, Drew Homuk, Grady Stone, Kala Sam, Jack Hedger.

SECOND ROW:

Hayden Denman, Cameron Mears, Jake Daldy, Asafa Namok, Thomas Holden, Nicolas Demopoulos.

THIRD ROW:

Connor Gleeson, Linton Williams, Joseph Sam, Tyler Brown, Rafael Josifoski, Brock Payne, Matthew Bourke, Earveen Kalonji.

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M R S L . D ’A M I C O

FRONT ROW: Ryan Thompson, Darius Thorsby, Hudson Cornish, Max Reeves, Nicholas Cripps, Braeden Johnstone, Blake Pearce.

SECOND ROW:

Ashton Nicholls, Bret Maloney, Robbie Girvan, Nayte Essery, Harrison Bow, Cooper Cornish.

THIRD ROW:

Preston Northrop, Kobe Kenworthy, Sitiveni Afu, Corey Elliott, Toma Apete, Dylan Babbage.

Nolan House YEAR 11

MR B. DENNY (ABSENT)

FRONT ROW: Brayden Lewis, Logan Collins, Rafael Pyers, Miach Hemphill, Jude O’Shea, Xander Thorsby, Calam Sinclair.

Jaxon Sciuto, Caleb Mahoney, Nicholas Irving, Robbie Price, Max Daldy, Lucas Partridge.

THIRD ROW: Alexander Demopoulos, Gideon Lafoga, Brock Kyle, Zachary Jenkins, Thomas Bartels, Preston Johnston.

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MS A. LOECHEL

Marcus Farrands, Jack Fredericks, Tyler Flanders, Dylan Hill, Nicholas Gho, Luke Quincey, Cranston Hill.

SECOND ROW:

Harrison Law, Marcus Cervellin, Matthew Lynch, Mason McWha, Monty Curran.

THIRD ROW:

Hayden Moore, Adam Waugh, Matthew Ament, Joshua Randall, Kenta Muirhead.

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In order for the house as a whole to ‘Unleash the Fury’ in 2023, the seniors established the theme of ‘Stronger as One’. These three simple words encompass what it means to be a Nolan lion – coming together as a group to strive for success.

While this phrase was previously used in the 2020 Nolan senior’s campaign, we believed we could further draw upon this concept to build towards success.

The interhouse competitions begun in an instant, with the swimming carnival providing the boys with a taste of what was in store for the rest of the year. Our theme for the carnival, Nolan Pool Party, brought about a chillaxed vibe, with Hawaiian shirts and inflatable pool toys scattered throughout the curly bells. The boys surged into the top four early on in the day, and this is where we would remain until the final session. Despite some extraordinary efforts from our relay swimmers, we were bumped down into fifth place to conclude the day. This would not deter the mighty Nolan house, however. With heads high, the resilient lion cubs had their sights on the next job.

Interhouse choir was the next major competition for 2023. Our talented choirmaster Joshua Randall, with some assistance from Ms. Tillack, choreographed our performance to a Coldplay classic – Viva La Vida. Our performance on the day was difficult to fault, however we fell short of the podium, placing fourth behind arguably the toughest competition the interhouse choir competition has seen since its induction. With this result, we were already sitting in prime position to make a comeback for the prestigious Paddy Carew shield later in the year.

Our interhouse cross country was next on the agenda, paired with the oh-so-fun Eddie Rice Day. These two major events provided for yet another memorable day, beginning our day with the Feast Day mass.

With itchy feet, the boys flooded Cranbrook Park to embark on the treacherous course. Back at the College, Eddie Rice Day activities were in full swing with the tyre tug-a-war and thong throwing being clear favourites! We were unfortunate to finish with fifth place in the cross country, but this still proved to the other houses we were still here to compete.

As term three crept around the corner, so did the athletics carnival. Our unique theme, The Simpsons, highlighted the creativity and commitment of the Nolan boys, with a range of characters from Homer and Bart to Chief Wiggum and Sideshow Bob taking the track to exhaust their efforts for their fellow lions. As per the expectations we set for ourselves in 2023, we were sitting on the heels of the podium during the majority of the day striving to finish on top. This would be short-lived however, dropping to sixth place to finish the day off.

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our Pastoral Leader, Ms. Tillack, for her contributions and guidance throughout the year. We were unfortunate

not to have Mr. Mitchell lead the house for our final year at the College, however your leadership and trust in myself and Hayden, as well as the rest of the homeroom, is greatly appreciated. And to both our current and former homeroom teachers, Ms. Loechel and Mr. Laguna, thank you so much for all you have given us as a homeroom over the past 6 years. We have all been shaped into very different individuals and have grown so much from our first day in year 7 thanks to you. Your guidance, support, love, and care should not go without recognition as I know myself and the rest of the boys are extremely grateful.

To conclude, I’m extremely proud of the culture we have started to build within the house surrounding the key areas of participation, perseverance, and resilience. I look forward to seeing how these qualities are improved upon in the coming years. The boys have also started to, once again, come together as one to achieve success, which has been amazing to see. Thank you for the year and thank you for your trust. Good luck for 2024!

Captain - Matthew Lynch Vice-Captain - Hayden Moore

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Putney House YEAR 7

Brandon Kelly, Thomas Stevenson, Ariyahn Noone, Connor Finlay, Carter Goldsack, Connor Foreman, Kawani Mooka, Nate McLellan, Austin Potts.

SECOND ROW: William Charlie, Zayne Young, Ben McMillan, Matthew Mylrea, Flynn Breuer, Lucas Turner, Luca Pilcher.

THIRD ROW:

Chase Reid, Isaac Gallagher, Samuel Cowley, Max Schubert, Chatchawin Quinn, Cobie Bonner, Marco Carini, Jim Finucane.

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YEAR 8

Rusty Bethune, Leo Valinoti, Seth Costin, Thomas Griffiths, Zachary Pearce, Logan Wagner, Max McCahon, Isaac Drummond.

SECOND ROW:

Tye Jankovic, Tellay Thaiday, Riley Webb, Eli Williams, Tristan Butler, Fletcher Schmid.

THIRD ROW:

Cooper Snary, Brock Watson, Ethan McDonell, Blaize Goodwin, Hayden Nieminen, Will Finucane, Koby De Wet.

ABSENT:

Gideon Mahalingam (Tau), Garrett Morgan-Tapau, Oliver Nitschke, Aiden Winning.

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P H MR S. ROBERTSON, MS A. BOWE

FRONT ROW:

Kaleb Bonner, Joel Holland, Caylan Rout, Connor Kratzmann, Lachlan Douglass Brooks, William Fletcher, Harrison Power, Talon Graham.

SECOND ROW:

Oliver Dickhart, Henry McGrath, Beau McKenzie, Gerard John, Louie Ferres.

THIRD ROW:

Cooper Pain, Fergus Daly, Jesse Currin, Cruz Gaylor, Levi Jacobson, Marc Winning.

ABSENT:

Darius Nauer.

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MR A. HODGSON

FRONT ROW:

Kai Burchell, Ryan Fletcher, Harrison Ward, Aiden Finlay, Benjamin Hollis, David Shilu, Benjamin Hore, Scott Kelly, Blair Staehr.

SECOND ROW:

Marley Hinsbey, Hans Ila, Riley Girgenti, Alapati Taulaga, Cooper Currin, Beau McCarron, Azhagan Slingsby, Billy Curley.

THIRD ROW: Jai Sturgess, Mason Lord, Jy Gasa, Luke Atkins, Daniel Spicer, Ethan Cavanagh, Ben Nystrom, Brodie Quigley.

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MS K. GUAZZO

SECOND ROW:

Darius Grego, Patrick Krause, Brian Wiegmann, Ethan McDonough, Elysee Nkunda.

THIRD ROW:

Charlie Barringhaus, Meky Turnock, Fletcher Ferres, Jacob Horan, Lincoln Turner, Andre Corradini.

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FRONT ROW: Dallas Wilmen, Tyron Bethune, Archie Campbell, Sebastiaan Arends, Christian Healey, Phillip Lander, Jack Coleman.

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MRS A. DEER

SECOND ROW:

Iowani Cavuilati, Orlando Nawarie, Nathaniel Barton, Koen Hutana, Sebastian Archer.

THIRD ROW:

Jim Finger, Joshua Roubicek, Nicholas Rowan, Jack Prior, Jalen Anderson, Jake Masatto.

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FRONT ROW: Liam Sinn, Joshua Williams, Zachary Hounsell, Colby Thompson, Jarel Hemmings, Matthew Parker, George Billsborough.

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Despite a considerable changeover within the house, including a new Pastoral leader in Mr. Williams and fresh teaching staff, the young men from the mighty Putney House began 2023 with an undying passion.

The first event for 2023 was the famous Interhouse Swimming Carnival, where we saw an excellent display of pride for the House with multiple Putney men winning their races and earning the right to represent our school at the Interschool Swimming Carnival. At that event, Marco Carini and our own captain Matthew Parker both secured 1st place finishes in their respective races!

Moving on through the year, despite our valiant efforts, Putney House faced a formidable challenge in the Cross-Country. Nevertheless, they ran with unwavering determination, displaying the true spirit of the mighty Silverback. The experience undoubtedly served as a valuable lesson in perseverance and teamwork for our House.

Similarly, the Athletics Carnival presented another opportunity for Putney House to showcase their prowess in various track and field events. Despite facing tough competition, our young athletes fought with indomitable spirit throughout the day. The camaraderie and support among our students were evident throughout the competition, underscoring the strength of our house’s unity and resilience.

Embracing change has been a hallmark of our journey this year, particularly in the transition to working with our new Pastoral Leader, Mr. Williams. His arrival brought a fresh perspective and a wave of enthusiasm

to Putney House. With a deep commitment to the well-being and growth of our young men, Mr. Williams swiftly integrated into Putney, earning the respect and admiration of students and staff alike. His opendoor policy and genuine interest in our concerns have fostered a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Through his approachable demeanor and hands-on involvement, Mr. Williams has played an integral role in ensuring a smooth transition and has truly settled into the role with great effectiveness.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the Homeroom teachers for their tireless efforts in nurturing the growth and development of our young men. Your dedication and commitment to their well-being have not gone unnoticed. The positive impact you’ve had on their lives extends far beyond the classroom.

To the seniors of 2024, the mantle of leadership rests upon your shoulders. We place our trust in your ability to inspire and guide the younger members of Putney House. Keep pushing for improvement, both in yourselves and in the collective achievements of Putney. Remember always the core values that define us: patience, presence, and passion. These virtues will serve as your compass as you navigate the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead.

Captain - Nathaniel Barton Vice-Captain - Matthew Parker

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Re i d House

R H YEAR 7

Archer Rawnsley, Riley Hall, Bohdi Goacher, Bryce Oshyer, Tyler Anderson, Frederick Dodds, Simeon Staples, Finn Wilkins, Kaydyn De Satge.

SECOND ROW: Jacob Kerrisk, Alexander Sturm, Tyhler Chilby, David Nguyen, Zoltar Chinfat Miskin, Oliver Hayden, Adam Burnett.

THIRD ROW:

Nate Blood, Nate Beckham, Joshua Doyle, Jack Deyes, Dane Newman, Benji Briskey, Cooper Jones.

ABSENT:

Obie Banu.

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FRONT ROW:

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YEAR 8

M R S N . B U R N E T T, M R J . R O B E R T S ( A B S E N T )

FRONT ROW:

Marley Fogarty, Flynn Connors, Zavier Lowe, Riley Johnston, Lincoln Boon, Zack Arena, Noah Shanahan, Dustin Pike, Grady Scarce.

SECOND ROW:

Riley Connors, Elliott Brown, Archer Dury, Jake Jomon, Giann Moody-Moxon, Jack English, Callum Hopkins, Gabriel Scheiwe.

THIRD ROW:

Zachary Martin, Jaxon Baum, Max McCarthy, Jonah Allan, Ryan Nguyen, Bosse Nshizirungu, Xander Chun Tie, Samuel Grasso.

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M R S . D E WA E L E . M R L . H O G A N

FRONT ROW:

Luke Kaczmarek, Ethan Burnett, Marcus Carter, Zane Wilson, Matthias Staples, Blake De Satge, Dylan O’Neill, Leo Lazaredes.

SECOND ROW:

Ethan Askin, Lucius Scheiwe, Jack Quinney, Henry Davis, Beau Bawden.

ABSENT:

Blake Lindgren

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THIRD ROW: Cooper Williams, Charlie Moore, Riley McAlister, Nate Laing Saunders, Jake Harrington, William Baker, Jamestyn Baira.

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MR M. THIELE

Joshua Lee, Bibin Martin, Ryan McCarthy, Anthony Roveglia, Seth Chun Tie, Kalan Melvin, Joshua Symons, Byron Morris.

SECOND ROW:

Riley Talbot, Cai Banfield, Harry Ballinger, Thomas Dodds, Brodie Pritchard, Bryce Micola Von Furstenrecht, William Pearson.

THIRD ROW: Lindsay Kirk, Nicholas Barr, Lachlan Kiehne, Fazili Kandanda, Owen Myers, Conor Towers, Jayden Wetherell.

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M R M . R O WA N

SECOND ROW:

Kyhnaan Kennedy, Kevin Morris, Joe Briskey, Rhys Clarke, Jayden Chilby.

THIRD ROW:

Ronald Ryan, Michael Paine, Bradley Vines, Ethan Clarke, Noah Dawson, Thomas Bell.

ABSENT:

Jewelius Seage-Evans

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FRONT ROW: Harrison Rush, Johnathan Hewson, Ryan Connolly, Jaron Lakin, Mannix Thompson, Maddix Hampton, Mason Bailey.

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YEAR 12

MS K. BUSBY

FRONT ROW: Spencer Leslie, Max Beckham, Vincent Micale, Patrick Beams, Cooper Clarke-Drier, John McLean, Samuel Norris.

SECOND ROW:

Lleyton Dooley, Izaya Leedie, Ryan Warren, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Angus Ogilvie, Jordan Allan.

THIRD ROW:

Lachlan Hutchings, Lachlan McCarthy, Isaac Seri, Blair Williamson, Alvine Njau, Sherriff Dury.

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The year of 2023 for the Reid House has been a year of the highest highs accompanied by some of the lowest lows. We’ve learnt a lot about the spirit and the true nature of the House when things get tough for us. We began the year with a large splash at the Swimming Carnival, where the Reid Seniors came up with the theme Lumberjacks. By the end of the day, we sat in the middle of the table at 4th. While we hoped for better, it could confidently be said that our spirit and teamwork could not be denied.

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It has been the utmost pleasure for the two of us to captain the 2023 Reid House. Our fellow seniors have helped in more ways than you could possibly imagine with the smooth running of the House. The effort that these boys have put in for the House, not just this year but throughout their time at the College, has been nothing short of amazing. We would not have been able to do our jobs without our amazing Homeroom teacher Mrs. Busby who has always been there to help motivate and support us and the House.

She is the best homeroom teacher anybody could ask for and has helped shape us and the House into what it is.

Of course, the face of the Reid House is our very own Pastoral Leader Mr. Dunne. He should not be forgotten. Most of the work gets pinned on this man’s shoulders and he is yet to disappoint. We couldn’t ask for a better Pastoral leader, and he has been instrumental to the success and the smooth running

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While the Reid House students are what make a large part of our House special it’s impossible to ignore the teachers who continuously support and guide our house. The success that our House has seen this year could not have been realised without the tireless effort of the Reid house staff who are constantly

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The next event was the Interhouse Choir Competition.

Countless sessions were run by the Reid staff: a huge shoutout to Mr. Thiele, Mr. Hogan and Mrs. Burnett for helping organise us. We sung “I Ain’t Worried”

by One Republic accompanied by our Top Gun Maverick themed outfits and props. The house took out 1st place and secured Reid’s first win since the 2019 Battle of the Bands. Our next two results were disappointing and not an accurate representation of what the Reid house can be at its full force. We took out two 7th places in the Athletics Carnival and the Cross Country. However, like the phoenix from the ashes, we rose again taking home first place in Theatre Sports with our Junior Reid team defeating the Baillie Senior Team.

of our House. He has organized multiple Reid Feeds (a staple of our house), as well as organising our carnivals and masses. However, the thing most loved about Mr. Dunne is his kindness and compassion for all, not just Reid students.

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Captain - Isaac Seri Vice-Captain - Alvine Njau

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Rice House

R H YEAR 7

Edward Isaac, Jayden Nash-Smith, Ezekiel Gibney, Julian Fatiaki, Cooper Luke, Ryan Sleader, Harper Jensen, Maice Evans, Matthias Wessel.

SECOND ROW: Lewis Dietrich, Nate Harvey, Aston Simms, Kaden Robertson, Leo Payten, Jonah Kabay, Mason Lazzaroni.

THIRD ROW:

Emmett Hatchard, Konrad Fatiaki, Noah Schulte, Jan Dizon, Hugo Rosenblatt, Jacob Howell, Phoenix Moncrieff, Lachlan Harper.

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FRONT ROW:

MR D. O’CONNOR

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FRONT ROW:

MRS S. O’MELIA, MRS M. RICHTER, MR C. MULLINS (ABSENT)

Daniel Player, Wyatt Porter, Eli Groves, Callum Lindeberg, Zima Keir, Iokimi Matavola, Darnell Bin Doraho, Cohen Pannach, Jonel Foley, Ewan Quinney.

SECOND ROW: Lachlan Rosemond, Issac Seawright, William Thiele, Kody Brann-Mace, Luke Bannister, Cooper Brown, Ned Townsend.

THIRD ROW:

Timothy Dixon, Vasefenua Roberts, Harrison Johnstone, Tamiana Fatiaki, Cooper Duvel, Tyler Pichlmeier, Ben Olsen, Andrew Eaton.

ABSENT:

Michael Fuller.

Rice House YEAR 9

M R J . F U L L E R , M S M . M A R T I N E Z , M R S T. Q U A B B A ( A B S E N T )

FRONT ROW:

Roman Lacey, Brody Sleader, Jarrah-Daniel Sorbello, Zachary Hayes, Lachlan Patterson, Jaxon Caswell, Lachlan George-Shaw, Rory Maguire.

SECOND ROW:

Ned Hay, Coby Behrens, Jake Piccolo, Nate Antoniazzi, Mitchell Westhorp.

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THIRD ROW: Reece Kerr, Keagan Van Aswegen, Patrick Kuruyawa, Jack Alloway, Brodie Sutton, Coben Miles, Cornell Moncrieff.

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M R T. L U C A S

Dane Craperi, Benjamin Turner, Tyler Batley, Ashton Deer, Kye Lange, Indygo Keir, Cooper Reinders, Tyler Pannach, Tashaun Benjamin, Rookie McMinn.

SECOND ROW:

Jackson Hatchard, Myles Rosemond, Lincoln Baker, Kye Connell, Riley Kerr, Koby Baban, Nicholas Franklin, Samuel Trbusic-Smith.

THIRD ROW:

Haydan King, Ashton Leeming, Cooper Eastlake, Hayden Griffin, Jordan Daniels, Mitchell Hardy, Nicholas Ellis, Jesse Bowker, Harrison Biggin.

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MR M. BURNETT

SECOND ROW: Harrison Guyatt, Connor Sexton, Cody Amos, Michael Hay, Oliver Minns, Bailey George-Shaw, Jacob Sexton.

THIRD ROW: Oscar Beattie, Luke Madsen, Luke Guilfoyle, Benjamin Hatchard, Timothy Chappell, Nikolas Collocott, Wesley Kerr.

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FRONT ROW: Bryce Parry, Tate Hastie, Rory McDonald, Rawiri Roberts, Oliver Pascoe, Charles Glover, Callan Miles, Flynn Maguire.

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YEAR 12

M R S M . K E N YO N

FRONT ROW:

Ethan Sampson, Mathius Fisher, Bailey Westhorp, Ryan Sutton, Liam Sutton, Benjamin McDougall, Mitchel Waldon, Brody Lejarraga, Rami Peltonen.

SECOND ROW:

Stewart Gordon, Jack Bragg, Jake Brewer, Hayde Munro, Jake Reinders, Flynn Scott, Samuel Keir.

THIRD ROW: Marcus Bell, Jackson Lemmon, Luke Craperi, Benjamin Donlon, Archie Allen, Jaikyn O’Connor-Poore, Ben Walker.

2023 was another hugely successful year for the mighty Rice House. With a top three finish in almost every Paddy Carew Shield event, this year’s seniors couldn’t be prouder.

To the Rice House staff that have helped us become the men we are today, thank you. Thank you for your guidance, patience and forgiveness over the years. UP THE RICE HOUSE, BABY!!!!

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As captains, this House will always hold a special place in our heart, and we take from it a lot of great memories as well. From Archie Allen spewing in his tent at Grade 7 camp, to belting out an AAAAAOOOOOO around the house drum. One of the simplest things that I think the boys will miss is walking into Homeroom, every day, to catch up and have a quick debrief of the weekend.

We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to lead this amazing house. It wasn’t the easiest road for all 23 seniors, as there were many obstacles along the way. It is pleasing to know though, that the seniors of the Rice House have become extremely close, and we are proud to call all of them our brothers.

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There were some outstanding individual performances from athletes such as Ashton Leeming (Athletics), the Hatchard brothers (Swimming), and Coben ‘Brother Man’ Miles putting on a show in the College Musical and Theatre Sports competition.

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Tr e a c y House

T H

FRONT ROW:

MR G. CHRIST

Keziah Leo, Jackson Hegarty, Phillip Bayley, Thomas Blackhurst, Oscar Rubach, Saxon Williamson, Xavier Woolley, Cameron McLean, Parker Ganly, Zachery Balnaves.

SECOND ROW: Xavier McIntosh, Isaac May, Andrew Hogan, Jack Robertson, Kaylon Perkins, Cohen Kyle, Ethan Lewis, Hudson O’Brien.

THIRD ROW: Tyler Sheehan, Joel Whelan, Myer Sakaria, Jack Canning, Blake Bamford, Lucas Mackay, Patrick Daniel, Mitchell Scott.

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YEAR 8

MR C. O’REAGAIN, MR H. PLUMTREE

FRONT ROW:

Tito Carey, Riley Allman, Jace Mitchell, Ben Schifilliti, Leo Hoskins, Donny Patrick, Jay Kyle-Little, Harvey McKeen, Joel Van Der Merwe.

SECOND ROW:

Samuel Sheppard, Corbin Reyes, Barack Bourne, Bryce Scovell, Tarrant-Keidis Abdul-Rahman, Jordan Chanthagoon, Brody Hudson.

THIRD ROW:

Darby Whiteley, Tex Rees, Keanu Kelemete, William Hogan, Logan Drane, Sam Donkin, Chace Corradini, Riley Smith, Brock Grasso.

Tr e a c y House YEAR 9

MR G. ESCALADA, MS R. DEUBLE

Ollie Reljanovic, Xavier Sikhosana, Xander Sikhosana, Riley Sievers, Xavier Kelemete, Jaylen Gadsby, Milton Larry, Lachlan Wilkie.

SECOND ROW:

Jesse Leo, Romell Sorogo, Flint Harris, Dominic Abdul-Rahman, Hayden Bamford, Callum Scott.

THIRD ROW: Luca Rottaro, Rathony Pearson, Jachri Laban, William Sauer, Blaine Roper, Leuatea Kelemete, Craig Blackhurst.

ABSENT:

Thomas Clark.

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MRS J. HEAD

Ashley Hudson, Jobi Jackson, Isaac Whelan, Cayden Balnaves, Logyn-John Webster, Jasper Flintoff, Travis Church, Callum May, Koby Kyle-Little.

SECOND ROW:

Ethan Jeffery, Cooper Crooks, Brady Campbell, Gordon Richards, Cody Chanthagoon, Ryan Nguyen, Cooper Fletcher, Riley McConnachie.

THIRD ROW:

Andre Johnson, Jack Montgomery, Kallen Wallace-Carr, Elliot Gilmore, Ronan Richter, Jake Newman, Euan Roberts, Leslie Trimmer.

ABSENT:

Wiki Kelemete.

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MR E. REYES

FRONT ROW: Keelin Hookey, Elliot Hoskins, Bodhi Isaacs, Edward Cox, Bruce Baudu, Sebastjan Kolar, Adam Sievers, Kynan Purdy.

SECOND ROW:

Reuben Hilbourne, Steven Tom, Reagan Knowles, Harrison Barrett, Carter Cole, Campbell Bryan.

THIRD ROW:

Kaleb Norton-Bern, Logan Robertson, Hamish Keyes-West, Kynan McMahon, Jayden Ryan, Pio Kelemete, Baxter Woosnam.

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YEAR 12 FRONT ROW:

MR D. SPINA

Flynn Adams, Trent Grant, Cyrill Hold, Jerrin Thomas, Logan Clam, Drew Roberts, Lucas Anderson.

SECOND ROW: Ryan Langfeldt, William Sheppard, Oakland Stowers, Daniel Jacob, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Wyatt Lourigan.

THIRD ROW:

Zy Gall, Angus Bamford, Dallyn Powell, Aiden Knowles, Jonah Raidaveta, Nelson Kennedy.

When I first stepped foot into IPC in the beginning of 2018, surrounded by boys who would become my closest mates, I never would have thought that, out of all these upstanding gentlemen, I would lead this house. As the Treacy saying goes, “Respect all, fear none, once a Tiger always a Tiger.” May the Treacy legacy ignite for many years to come.

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Kicking off the year, a new group of Year 7 Cubs were introduced to the House. The boys didn’t hesitate to teach them the ropes of IPC culture. Tuesday Morning Teas were an opportunity to foster the culture within the House, to get together and spend time with one another, and where friendships were formed.

Along with these moments, the IPC swimming carnival was a pivotal event in the school’s calendar.

Unfortunately, Treacy House came away with a close 3rd place. Later in Term 1, with the help of Mr. Reyes and Jonah Raidevata, as the leading conductor the of House Choir, the boys practiced every Monday House Assembly to perfect Journey’s famous song, “Don’t Stop Believing”. Unfortunately, again the

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Treacy house was robbed, and finished 2nd behind Reid. Again, despite coming so close to winning, Treacy House came 3rd place in cross country and a nail-biting 2nd place in the athletics carnival. It was a year close finishes. While the carnivals are always a highlight, raising over $4000 for Breast Cancer Research at the Treacy ‘Pink Day’ in Term 1 is something that we will always be proud of!

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In November 2022, the Treacy House Seniors handed over the reins to a new pair of promising captains and Year 12 Treacy leaders. The boys knew that from this moment on there was a lot to do to keep the momentum up with the previous Tigers; they did not want this year to go to waste. This year the seniors have come together as a group and have lived out the 2023 theme of the Treacy House “We not Me.”

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The Treacy House, a house that stands out from the other houses at IPC, contains a group of leaders and hard-working Tigers. So far, this year has been a ball for everyone in Treacy!

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DIGITAL AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES BRUCE DENNY

Faculty Leader - Digital and

Within the confines of their classrooms, students can embark on journeys through history, venture into remote regions, explore distant planets, and descend into the depths of the ocean. This era heralds an exciting transformation in the realm of education, and we eagerly anticipate the profound

impact VR will make within the classroom.

In the realm of Digital and Design Technologies, our Year 10 Design students once again collaborated with their Year 8 English counterparts to craft Science Fiction-inspired environments, igniting the imaginative spark within Year 8 students for their short story writing endeavors. Meanwhile, our Year 12 English students were transported to the harrowing landscapes of the Western Front during World War I, immersing themselves in the trenches and battlefields of this historic conflict.

Furthermore, our curriculum extends to encompass the development of VR applications and experiences, with students in 10 Digital Solutions actively learning the intricacies of crafting their own VR apps. The Year 11 Applied ICT students also delved deep into the realm of VR as they explored the captivating transformations it will bring to our educational landscape, promising a future brimming with innovative possibilities. VR is certainly a space we should be keeping a keen eye on now and into the future.

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The rapid adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) technology spans numerous industries across the globe, offering the potential to reshape and enhance educational experiences unlike any other existing medium.

VR has the unique capability to immerse students in their learning, providing a safe and compelling environment for exploration that would otherwise remain inaccessible. .

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ENGLISH DR ROHAN LLOYD

Faculty Leader - English

2023 proved to be another exciting and enjoyable year in the English Faculty at IPC. We welcomed in new staff, adapted to the shift in the NAPLAN schedule, and have built upon some of the fine work and activities we have been developing over the last few years.

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A huge boon to the faculty was the opening of the Learning Resource Centre. While IPC’s newest building has been an exciting addition for the entire College, English classes have relished the opportunity to find a good book, locate a comfy couch, and curl up in the Hush Zone.

The freshness of the LRC inspired the purchase of all new sets of texts for our classes. Our Year 9 students were the beneficiaries of some brand-new books this year: Catching Teller Crow, The Messenger, One of us is Lying, and Trash. We are excited to show 2024’s Year 12s and Year 8s the new texts we purchased for them. We teachers have relished seeing students experience the delight of a fresh book smell, we hope they love reading them too!

The LRC was also the epicentre of 2023’s Book Week. To celebrate this great week, we hid seven (7) tiny 3D printed books throughout the school: one for each grade and one for the staff as well. Each day, a new clue was revealed to each grade (and staff) to help them locate their tiny book. If you found the book, you could take it to the LRC and trade it in for a very real, brand-new book. It is possible the staff (particularly English) were more involved and interested in the hunt, but for one week, it seemed that books were on the everyone’s minds.

The English Faculty is looking forward to another positive year in 2024.

HOSPITALITY JUDE HEAD

Faculty Leader - Hospitality

Hospitality, it more than just cooking a “fat feed”. It teaches you about life, the environment, sustainability, teamwork and not to forget the cooking skills learnt.

In the 12 years I have been at The Park, we have transitioned from plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups to bamboo cutlery, carboard bowls and plates and biodegradable cups. I have overseen budding chefs in the making, striving to create the perfect plate. Maître D’s and waiters serving customers at functions from Year 7 parents morning teas all the way to senior Café Phoenix.

subject and these teachers certainly stepped up to the challenge.

I put the question to some of my Year 12 students on the cusp of leaving, what does Hospitality mean to you? The answers were always about the food, but then surprisingly it was about working as a team towards an event. Learning new and different techniques and achieving great customer service whilst under the pressure of a live event.

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I would like to thank Jo Long, Monique Bebb and Leonie Shucksmith for being the most amazing kitchen assistants you could ever wish for. Their professionalism combined with an ability to see the silly side of things and have a laugh, has made my time here at The Park fun to come to work.

“What hospitality is to me, hospitality is a whole range of activities such as excursions, learning, making food and drink making. This is all learnt through the years 7-12 and the skills get increasingly harder. This is one of the best classes for having a good mix or getting yelled at, mucking around with friends and having a good feed.”

- Logan Clam “Hospitality means a lot to me because you get to meet new customers all the time get to learn what teamwork really means and how it all works and always making good memories.”

- Lachlan Moody “Hospitality to me is the valuable life lessons and skills we got taught like knife skills flavour pairing and drink making. we obtained valuable courses like an RSA and our hospitality course can get you into hospitality jobs in the future. hospitality is a good time and is one of my favorite classes to attend. we get to make mean feeds and get to run our own hospitality events.”

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My acting successor is Tanya Couper who brings a great deal of experience to the job. I wish her well next year stepping into the role. I would also like to thank Michelle Kenyon, Lauren D Amico and Ty Mills for being a part of the Hospitality Department. It can be a steep learning curve teaching in a practical

“Hospitality is cool cause you get a mad feed, experience in the kitchen, techniques.”

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This is my last time I will be writing this report as I will be taking a leave of absence. As I look back over the years and what my team has achieved this year, I have a sense of pride for some of the hardest working people in the school.

I will leave you with a few quotes from Year 12 students and hope your Hospitality journey next year is as successful as this year.

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HUMANITIES ADRIANNA ROSSI

Faculty Leader - Humanities (Acting)

“Those who do not learn history (Humanities) are doomed to repeat it.” The quote is most likely due to writer and philosopher George Santayana, but in the third decade of the 21st century, is particularly significant.

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Humanities is about learning about the world, considering where we have been and developing strategies to address real world problems – problems such as climate change, sustainability, food security, homelessness, education and health care.

Over the course of 2023, students from Years 7 to 12 have studied a variety of Humanities subjects – including history, economics, geography and legal studies. With a referendum called for October of this year, Year 7 HASS students explored the Australian Constitution, the Referendum of 1967, and the significance of “The Voice”. Year 8s explored the first pandemic – The Black Death. In doing so, their experiences of living through a modern pandemic became much more significant – personally and historically. As the war in Ukraine has entered its

second year, the return of war to Europe became something more than just a chapter of their history books for the Year 9 and 10 students.

As summer arrives, Year 7 geography students studied “Water in the World” and Year 9s have explored the impact of urbanisation in Australia. The signficance of climate change and its impact on our lives is a very real part of the Humanities curriculum. As the cost of living crisis and homelessness becomes a reality for Australians, Humanities students have explored the legal, economic and geographical significance of what is happening in their world!

2023 has demonstrated that in order to understand the world, the Humanities are more important than ever!

INCLUSIVE E D U C AT I O N NICOLE PUTSCHER

Program Leader - Inclusive Education

We are extremely fortunate in our Inclusive Education Department to have a team of committed professionals who bring a diversity of strengths and abilities when working closely with the boys, responding to individual needs and assisting students to accomplish their goals. This may include scaffolding, assistance with organisation, as well as encouraging students to remain focused and respond accurately. I offer my gratitude to the team; our students are extremely fortunate to have the support of these dedicated and caring individuals.

NCCD is an annual collection of information from all Australian schools on the numbers of students with disability and the adjustments they receive. This year we collected evidence on 169 students ranging in needs from Quality Differentiated Teaching Practices through to Extensive Support.

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We have had an increase in the number of boys who

participated in the Challenge Games in July from the march past and through all the events including running, relays, shotput and volleyball. Thank you so much to all involved in these tremendous achievements.

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Ignatius Park College is about our students learning, growing and flourishing together, accepting the unique gifts of each Individual. Inclusive education at our College reflects our EREA Touchstones, wherever student is created in the image of God and has the right, without exception to be included in our College’s educational setting. As a College community, we are all called to adapt our environment and teaching approaches to ensure full participation of all students. The Ignatius Park community embraces human diversity and welcomes every student as an equal member of our community.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES PAUL MARANO

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Facult y Leader – Sk ills and Training

We have come to the end of another busy year in the IDT faculty. From grade 7 right through to grade 12, students were building projects that allowed them to use materials, learn new skills and personalise their final product with design elements that they had to incorporate into their production process. Some notable projects the students created were the Bluetooth Speaker, CO2 Dragster, Balsa Wood Gantry, 3D printed Tea Light Candle Holder, Fishing Rod and the Fire Pit/ Brazier. Students who actively engaged with these projects have developed life ling skills and knowledge that will benefit them long after Ignatius Park.

The department this year benefitted from the addition of some new machinery and updating of old machinery. We took delivery of four new Verus metal lathes, two Eximus milling machines, Epilogue Fusion Edge laser cutter and a Weldclass CNC plasma cutter. Students will benefit greatly from these new machines as it will allow them to utilise current machinery out in industry today. The benefit of this is it will enhance their employability and set them apart from the competition for jobs.

This year saw a number of new staff join the faculty and the boys were the beneficiaries of this change.

We welcomed Owen Flanagan, Hue Plumtree, Zeb Kyle and William Jack to the teaching staff. Daniel Lyne joined the workshop teacher aide support staff and worked in all year levels assisting teachers and students. This year also saw the well-earned

retirement of Grant Sims, our construction teacher aide. Over the last seven years Grant has been a permanent fixture in all workshops from junior to senior and always was willing help the boys no matter what. Thanks for your service, and best of luck on retirement! Lastly existing staff members Brett Deneen and Liam Dunne joined the faculty and rounded out the junior classes.

The successful delivery of Industrial Design and Technology is due to our dedicated teaching staff and teacher aides who continue to display passion and commitment to their subject, earning the respect of their students. As we move towards the new Australian Curriculum, we look forward to the challenges and successes that will ensure our students the best opportunity to maximise their potential.

LANGUAGES REBECCA IRVINE

Te a ch e r i n Ch a r ge | L a n gu a ge s

The year 2023 has proven to be a great year in Japanese. Among the highlights that have defined this year, several stand out.

Japanese Musical Instrument Workshop:

In a showcase of eloquence and talent, our students from year 9 and 10, namely Gordon Richards, Ethan Cavanagh, Joshua Symons, Kai Banfield, and Jake Daldy participated in this fiercely contested event.

Competing against students from various private schools in the Townsville area, our representatives gave their best. Notably, Kai Banfield received an award for his outstanding performance in his respective category.

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This year, students from all year levels of our Japanese program had the privilege of immersing themselves in the world of traditional Japanese musical instruments.

This unique workshop provided students with a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to listen to the Shakuhachi flute and Taiko drums. Students were also allowed to show off their musical talents with some of the traditional Japanese instruments.

Catholic and Independent Schools Townsville Speaking Competition:

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MATHEMATICS REBECCA EBELT

Faculty Leader - Mathematics

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“Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country” – David Hilbert In 2023, the young men of Ignatius Park College faced mathematical challenges and opportunities with bravery and excitement. Guided and facilitated by our expert faculty staff, our students were challenged every day with new problems, contexts, and ideas, in combination with new concepts.

This year, our students in Year 7, 8 and 9 were challenged to engage in problem-solving opportunities for an hour each fortnight. I was fortunate enough to be invited into many classes to witness the amazing opportunities provided for our students by our dedicated staff. I look forward to offering our middle school students further problemsolving opportunities in 2024 and beyond.

In August, students from across the College were invited to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition, which gives students the opportunity to respond to 30 challenging and abstract questions.

The young men that competed are an asset to the College, with the students presented with Proficiency, Credit and Distinction certificates on a College Assembly early in Term 4. Congratulations to Caylan Rout, a Year 9 student, for receiving the best result in the school.

In a first for Ignatius Park College, our Year 12 Specialist Mathematics students put their problemsolving and critical thinking abilities to the test at the Escape Room Townsville for our first senior mathematics excursion. The two groups battled to escape the Hannibal and Jumanji rooms, with both teams escaping from the rooms with plenty of time to spare! Thank you to Mr. Mark Laguna for coordinating and organizing this opportunity for a very special group of young men.

“Mathematics is like going to the gym for your brain.

It sharpens your mind” – Danica McKellar I would like to thank the incredible and professional staff in the mathematics faculty for always offering our students the opportunity to develop their skills and uncover the wonder of mathematics. For our graduating seniors, your cohort has been a highlight to us all, and we wish you all the best on your journey beyond the gates.

“As in hiking, so in mathematics; it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey. Slow down and take the time necessary to let your children fully explore these concepts” – Denise Gaskins

PATHWAY HUB ZEB KYLE

Sk ills & Training Program Leader

This year at the Pathways Hub we saw the introduction of two new staff members to the school in Zeb Kyle who has taken on the role of Skills and Training Program Leader and Fiona Williamson who is the new Careers Counsellor. The splitting of the roles from the previous Dean of Pathways has seen the school continue to develop and implement both careers and skills and training into different areas of the College. Jennie Vignale is the last piece of the Pathways Hub’s puzzle. Jennie is our school officer who takes care of all administration duties involved in giving our students the best opportunity to find their desired career pathway.

We would like to congratulate the following year 11 and 12 students who, at the time of writing, are on track to complete their Diploma of Business course

Jay-Dee Barwick (11B)

Logan Maggenti (11B)

Rhys Clarke (11R)

Oliver Pascoe (11ER)

Nikolas Collocott (11ER)

Connor Sexton (11ER)

Fletcher Ferres (11P)

Ryan Sutton (12ER)

Jarrah Kemp (11C)

Jerrin Thomas (12T)

Connor Kenyon (11B)

Meky Turnock (12P)

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We continued to provide certificate courses that will help students make informed career choices.

As a Registered Training Organisation we offered a Certificate (Cert.) II in Resource Infrastructure & Work Practices. External training providers such as Blue Dog Training and Binnicle Training offered certificates such as Cert. 1 in Construction, Cert. II in Engineering Pathways and Cert. III in Fitness.

which they have been completing through Major Training.

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2023 has been a great year and we are proud to be offering flexible learning pathways with structured work placements as well as being part of the Gateway to Industry Advanced Manufacturing and Hydrogen Programs. It is essential for our students to gain a wide range of skills and the work placements provide the opportunities to better prepare them for the working world in front of them.

Industry Placement provides students with the opportunity to try different industries and make informed decisions about their career pathways. It provides the young men with invaluable on-the-job experience while giving them access to industry contacts. We would like to thank our industry placement providers for the continued support they have given our students and the College throughout the year. Their support is imperative to the success of the program, and we truly appreciate all of them.

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

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EMPLOYER

John McLean (12R)

AJ McLean Construction

Stewart Gordan (12ER)

Built by Beasley

Cyril Hold (12T)

Sidcarr Electrical

Aiden Knowles (12T)

Mountain Man Electrical

Ben Moody (12B)

Lancini Homes

Nelson Kennedy (12T)

Glenn Sexton Pty Ltd

Iowani Cavuilati (12P)

Gough Plastics

Trent Grant (12T)

Marteene Painting Services

Sherriff Dury (12R)

Rowey’s Plumbing & Gas

Jarel Hemmings (12P)

ichippy

Josh Roubicek (12P)

JRN Tiling

Lachlan Hutchings (12R)

Tracpower

Thomas Keir (12C)

MGE Mark Graham Electrical

Jackson Ross (12B)

PC Plumbing

Jake Reinders (12ER)

Purcell Plumbing & Drainage

Joshua Chiplen (12C)

Wulguru Group

Andrew Gatis (11B)

Foundation Carpentry

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Our Year 12 Vet Student of the Year for 2023 will be finalised later, and will be presented to the winner at the Awards Ceremony in February 2024. The Year 11 VET Student of the Year is Logan Robertson. The criteria for these awards are related to the quality of the practical work produced, being up to date on all theory work, quality reports from industry placements, future employment prospects, as well as high academic results in other subjects.

From the Pathways Hub team, we would 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. We wish all the graduating Year 12 students the best of luck in their chosen trades and professions.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL E D U C AT I O N MATTHEW JOHNSON

Faculty Leader – Health and Physical Education

In Health and Physical Education this year, the focus on promoting personal and collective well-being remains steadfast.

The Certificate III in Fitness course continues to thrive.

This course not only equips students with valuable qualifications but also foster interaction with various segments of the school community, broadening their perspectives. Sport and Recreation continues to be popular with students. Geared towards nurturing recreation-based activities, this course provides a practical glimpse into potential post-school industry involvement. A surge in senior student enrolment

across these subjects attests to the burgeoning interest in the health, exercise, and sport sectors.

In the senior Physical Education Curriculum, a notable addition is the integration of force plate technology.

This cutting-edge technology has enriched the learning experience by providing insights into biomechanics and performance analysis. Alongside comprehensive units spanning motor learning, ethics and training programs, track and field and volleyball, students were privileged to explore the state-of-theart sports science labs at James Cook University.

This firsthand encounter mirrored the tertiarylevel pedagogy in these fields, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the subject.

In culmination, Health and Physical Education showcases a holistic approach, from nurturing personal well-being in junior years to cultivating industry-relevant proficiencies in senior stages. This steadfast commitment to comprehensive education prepares our students not only for academic success but also for a life enriched by health, fitness, and meaningful engagement.

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The Junior school has been inspired to take affirmative steps in safeguarding and enriching their health, while extending the same care to others. This has materialised through the creation of nutritional health plans, tailored fitness regimens, emergency response simulations, nurturing relationships, and strategies to address alcohol and substance use.

These initiatives have been complemented by immersive movement-based learning encounters, illuminating the significance of these practices across personal, social, cultural, environmental, and health contexts. An instrumental tool, “Writer’s Toolbox,” has been integrated into our approach, yielding enhanced writing skills among students.

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RELIGIOUS E D U C AT I O N MARK HOLMES

Faculty Leader – Religious Education

It has been a big year of 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. We seek to enhance their personal and spiritual growth as they journey through Secondary School.

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During our staff meetings, we have been exploring the National Catholic Education Commission’s Shape Paper on Religious Education, which overtly sums up our aims and desires for students at IPC: “In this regard, children and young people benefit from Religious Education, the learning area at the heart of the Catholic School. They develop knowledge, skills and understanding leading to positive dispositions about Christianity and other World Religions. As a result, they become informed and active contributors to a faith community as well as a global religious citizen.”

Every effort is made at Ignatius Park College to ensure that all who seek to share and celebrate our Catholic Christian Brothers’ heritage can through engaging in religion classes, participating in class mass celebrations and in other opportunities to explore their own faith. Service learning, as well as our Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders program, allows our students to share their skills and knowledge with others in our community and from

around the world. Next year will see the continuation of the option orientated senior program of “Catholic Studies” for Year 11 & 12. This course features a focused element of dedicated service learning, inspired by the Edmund Rice Tradition, to engage our senior students with the wider community in a variety of capacities.

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

I look forward to 2024. We will continue to consolidate our programs and work hard together in reflection and renewal, bringing ever-fresh approaches to Religious Education for all Year Levels.

SCIENCE ALYSSA DEER

Faculty Leader - Science

Exploring Boundless Horizons: A Year of Scientific Wonder at Ignatius Park College As the academic year comes to a close, the pages of the Ignatius Park College yearbook bear witness to a year filled with scientific exploration, innovation and wonder. At the heart of our college, a passion for science has thrived for many years, and 2023 has been no exception.

Cutting-Edge Research: Our school has been a crucible for cutting-edge research. Students have delved into a multitude of scientific disciplines, from biology to physics, and have left no stone unturned in their quest for knowledge. Under the guidance of dedicated science staff and lab technicians, they’ve conducted countless experiments and developed innovative solutions to real-world problems.

The Future Beckons: As we turn the pages of this yearbook, we are reminded that the journey of scientific exploration is unending. The spirit of seeking the greater good through the pursuit of knowledge is alive and well at Ignatius Park College.

Each student is a torchbearer, lighting the path toward a brighter future where science continues to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

In the years to come, it is hoped that our College’s commitment to science remain unwavering and many the pages of future yearbooks continue to chronicle the exciting discoveries and innovations that are yet to unfold in the world of science at Ignatius Park College.

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Extracurricular Engagement: Beyond the classroom, extracurricular activities have played a significant role in nurturing our students’ scientific talents.

Competitions and Science Week have provided

Inspiring Role Models: Throughout the year, scientists, guest speakers, and of course our dedicated staff have inspired our students with their accomplishments and tales of scientific adventure and experience. These role-models have shown that a career in science is not only intellectually stimulating, but also capable of shaping a better world.

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Enthusiastic Discovery: The spirit of scientific inquiry has flourished at Ignatius Park College, with students of all year levels embracing the wonders of the natural world. From the youngest aspiring scientists in Year 7 to the graduating seniors, curiosity knows no bounds within the labs of IPC.

platforms for students to showcase their ingenuity and enthusiasm.

THE ARTS DRAMA KATRINA GUAZZO

Faculty Leader – The Arts

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“We must all do theatre, to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become.” -Augusto Boal.

Throughout 2023, we have studied a variety of dramatic genres across the year levels. From Storytelling to Melodrama and Comedy to Physical Theatre, the students have emersed themselves in a wide range of performance styles. Scriptwriting, improvisation, scripted and devised performances were just some of the assessment types our students completed in this year.

that extend well beyond the stage. By enhancing communication skills, fostering empathy, boosting creativity, and building collaboration, drama plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals.

Here at Ignatius Park College, our students learn a range of life-long skills to help shape them into men ready for the world. And, who knows, the next Hugh Jackman or Baz Luhrmann may be amongst us!

Drama offers a multitude of benefits for students

Mrs Jaclyn Bartholomew

THE ARTS MUSIC KATRINA GUAZZO

Faculty Leader – The Arts

Music is the universal language that transcends barriers and unites us. At Ignatius Park College, this powerful art form is an integral part of the academic journey.

An education in Music not only enhances students’ artistic abilities, but fosters discipline, commitment, and collaboration, instilling in our young men a sense of perseverance that extends far beyond the realms of the classroom.

This year has been another rewarding one for our Music students with many of our boys discovering hidden talents and excelling on their chosen instrument, under the guidance of dedicated teachers Matthew Thiele, Tess Higgins and Leo Hogan. Every year we get to experience exiting new trends in Music and developments in sound technology. This brings new challenges, but also opportunities for our budding young musicians to learn, create and perform.

Ms Tess Higgins

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Students from Years 7-12 work on projects in the areas of performance, composition and musicology exploring both Australian and international music, allowing them exposure to a rich tapestry of styles and genres. Students also examine the role of sound in various mediums, and compose soundtracks for films, advertisements, and video games. Always keen for hands-on experiences, the young men

enjoy learning various instruments, with ukelele, guitar and the keyboard being popular choices.

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THE ARTS VISUAL ART KATRINA GUAZZO

Faculty Leader – The Arts

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At Ignatius Park College (IPC), the journey of artistic discovery begins in Year 7 and continues through to Year 12, shaping young minds into skilled artists. The Visual Art program offers a dynamic and enriching experience that empowers our young men to explore their creativity, develop highly transferrable skills, and express their unique perspectives.

The IPC Art learning space has been a priority in 2023 with refurbishments occurring throughout the year, along with the purchase of new resources.

Specifically, the Main Art Room was repainted and re-floored, and we also took receipt of a 500-litre custom built kiln, and a class set of industrystandard electronic devices for digital art.

In Year 7 and 8, students embark on a foundational journey, learning the fundamentals of art, including drawing, painting and design. This provides a solid base for more advanced techniques and concepts they’ll encounter in the years ahead.

As the boys progress into Year 9 and 10, they are encouraged to experiment and find their artistic voices. They delve deeper into Art history and contemporary art, enabling them to develop a personal style. Here, students broaden their skills

and knowledge by being introduced to threedimensional media.

In Senior, students can choose Visual Art as an ATAR subject, honing their craft with a focus on individual projects and portfolio development. As part of their studies, students go into the community to explore works by local, national and international artists by visiting local galleries and exhibitions, including the 2023 Strand Ephemera.

At IPC, our dedicated Art teachers mentor and guide students, fostering their artistic growth and a life-long appreciation for The Arts, providing them with a platform from which to unleash their creative potential.

Mr Andrew Hodgson

THE ARTS FTVNM KATRINA GUAZZO

Faculty Leader – The Arts

Film, Television and New Media students have embarked on an unforgettable journey this year, marked by creativity, exploration, and the magic of storytelling through the lens. Our young filmmakers in Year 10, 11 and 12 have embraced a wide variety of genres and topics, delving deep into the art of visual narratives.

Navigating the cinematic landscape with finesse and enthusiasm, Year 11 students honed their design and filmmaking skills, producing spine-tingling horror films and some quirky, contemporary music videos.

In Year 12, our budding auteurs paid homage to the French New Wave, showcasing their appreciation

for classic cinema and avant-garde techniques. This venture into the past allowed them to understand and appreciate the evolution of film as an art form.

Their study culminated in their production of a short film inspired by the French New Wave movement.

As always, each artwork is a celebration of students’ talent, creativity and dedication. Thanks to Film, Television and New Media teachers Mrs. Bartholomew, Mr. Thompson and Ms. Guazzo for working closely with these young men to bring their ideas to fruition.

Ms Katrina Guazzo

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Year 10 students re-framed the world around us through their photography, experimenting with a range of compositional elements to produce some impressive shots. They also dabbled in the world of advertising, creating 30 second commercials for social media platforms.

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INDUSTRY PLACEMENT E M P LOY E R S 24 HOUR HOSE

CANBUILD

A 1 FINISHES

CARMICHAEL FORD

A. GABRIELLI CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

CAS POWER SOLUTIONS

AARCRETE

CATOBUILT

AE SMITH & SON (REFRIGERATION &

CD PROJECTS

ELECTRICAL) AECOM A-LEC ELECTRICS PTY LTD A-LECT AUTO ELECTRICAL ANDREW’S CUSTOM CABINETS

CIR ELECTRICAL CLARK EQUIPMENT SALES PTY LTD CLEVELAND BAY PLUMBING PTY LTD COFFEE AT TIFFANY’S

ATHERTON CLINIC

COMBINED METAL FABRICATION PTY LTD

AUSNORTH BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

COURAGE TRAINING CENTRE

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

COWBOYS LEAGUES CLUB - BISTRO

AUSTRALIAN SPECIALISED MACHINERY GLASS

CRAIG MCGILL CARPENTER

AUTO-LEK NQ B & T INDUSTRIES

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CHILLOUT AIRCONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL

APS ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION

PTY LTD

BELCHER DIESEL SERVICE BELLMARC CONSTRUCTIONS QLD PTY LTD BLACKWOODS TOWNSVILLE BONLEC PTY LTD BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB TOWNSVILLE BROWN AND HURLEY GROUP BURGESS BLA

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CUMMINS TOWNSVILLE CV SERVICES GROUP DANIEL J BLOOD T/A DNA CONSTRUCTION NQ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE DGH ENGINEERING TOWNSVILLE EDE’S PLUMBING EDMS PTY LTD T/AS EDMS AUSTRALIA ELEGANT KITCHENS EMA ELECTRICS ERGON ENERGY

FABBRO DIESEL SERVICES

LASER ELECTRICAL AYR

FOSTERS ACE AUTO REPAIRS

LEN DOWD & CO PTY LTD

FRANZMANN CONSTRUCTIONS

LG AUTOMOTIVE & DYNO

FRANZMANN PLUMBING PTY LTD

LIFESTYLE KITCHENS

FRONT FOOT CONSTRUCTIONS AUSTRALIA

LITTLE SUNSHINE & CO

FULTON HOGAN

MAK DIESEL & EARTHMOVING

GENTEC ELECTRICAL

MARSHALL’S DIESEL SERVICES

GLENCORE COPPER REFINERIES

MARTEENE PAINTING SERVICES

GOUGH PLASTICS

MARTIN LOCKE HOMES

GREAT NORTHERN TURF

MBD PTY LTD

HARVEY NORMAN TOWNSVILLE

MCCANN’S AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

HILDITCH PLUMBING HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL HURST AUTO ELECTRICAL I4 ARCHITECTURE ICHIPPY IRONBARK BUILT PTY LTD JASON MIEKUS PLUMBING & DRAINAGE PTY LTD JB & SONS BUILDERS JEG ELECTRICAL PTY LTD JOHN MUNRO BUILDER JOSHUA JACK STABLER

SERVICES PTY LTD MCCLURE REFINISHING MCDONOUGH PROPERTY TOWNSVILLE MENDI GROUP MNB CONSTRUCTIONS MONCRIEFF CABINETMAKING & JOINERY MORRIS BUILDING SERVICE MVO AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD NO BULL PLUMBING & HOME MAINTENANCE NORFAB (QLD) PTY LTD NORTH QUEENSLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE - TOWNSVILLE NORTH SHORE GENERAL PRACTICE

KALTEC SERVICES PTY LTD NORTHERN ENERGY ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS KENNY’S AUTO ELECTRICAL NORTHERN PLUMBING KEV SMITH ELECTRICAL NQ COOLECTRIX KLN ELECTRICAL NQ DIESEL KOMATSU AUSTRALIA NQ GLASS & ALUMINUM FITOUTS

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JRN TILING NORTH QUEENSLAND PTY LTD

LAMBERTS FRESH PRODUCE PACIFIC MARINE GROUP

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PAYNTERS PTY LTD

TACOMA PLUMBING (NTH QLD) PTY LTD

PC PLUMBING NQ

TCC - EVENTS PROTOCOL

PERFORMANCE PHYSIO GROUP

TEI SERVICES

PETER PRICE AUTO ELECTRICAL

THE AUSTRALIAN REINFORCING COMPANY

PINNACLE POWER

THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME

POLAR INDUSTRIES

THE VILLE

PRECISION ENGINEERING & WELDING

TMP CIVIL SERVICES PTY LTD

PREMISE - TOWNSVILLE

TOMARCHIO CONSTRUCTION

PURCELL PLUMBING

TONY IRELAND HOLDEN (AP TOWNSVILLE) (CAR

QUALITY FABRICATIONS & WELDING QUEENSLAND X-RAY RAINCO ELECTRICAL & AIRCONDITIONING PTY LTD RDO EQUIPMENT REEF COAST CONSTRUCTIONS RELDAS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD RESCUE PLUMBING NQ RISING SUN HONDA ROLLY’S ELECTRICAL ROWANAIR PTY LTD SIMON BELL CONSTRUCTIONS SKEENE PLUMBING & GAS FITTING

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SOLUTION AIR SOS DIESEL SERVICES SP PANEL BEATING SPD GROUP ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY QLD SUNCITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON SYNERGY HEALTH CENTRE

WORKSHOP) TOWNLEC AUTO ELECTRICIAL TOWNSVILLE ABORIGINAL - ISLANDER HEALTH SERVICE (TAIHS) TOWNSVILLE ALUMINIUM FABRICATION TOWNSVILLE DEMOLITIONS TOWNSVILLE RSL TROY BEHRENS CONSTRUCTIONS TRU-FIT SHEETMETAL P/L TWINE MACHINERY PTY LTD TYREPOWER TOWNSVILLE VICKERS ROAD COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE W & F CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD WALTLEC INDUSTRIES WILMAR WOODFIELD ENGINEERING WOOLCOCK AUTOMOTIVE WULGURU GROUP WYNN’S HIGH TECH OILS YELLOW BLOCK ROAD PTY LTD

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AFL JAKE JACKSON AND DONNA KNOWLES

Senior Coach and Senior Manager

Ignatius Park College’s Junior and Senior AFL teams competed in the 2023 StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup.

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Under the devoted guidance of Coach Renee Deuble, the Junior team showcased immense potential, though their journey concluded in a hard-fought final game. Coach Deuble’s dedication to shaping the team into a formidable force was commendable, with Tanya Couper and Ben Williams playing pivotal roles in their development.

The Senior team exhibited remarkable tenacity, securing the Townsville Gala Day championship and earning a spot in the Regional Finals in Mackay.

Despite a challenging path, they emerged victorious in Townsville.

In the Mackay Regional Finals, the Senior team faced formidable opponents in St Augustine’s College.

The first half witnessed an exhilarating exchange of points, but St Augustine’s gained momentum in the second half, winning convincingly with a score of 78-22. Ashton Leeming, the Ruckman, delivered an exceptional performance, dominating the ruck contest and contributing crucial goals.

Competing for third place against Moranbah State High School, Ignatius Park College took a commanding 30-point lead in the first half, showcasing their skill and teamwork. The second half was a display of sportsmanship, with spectacular long-range kicks.

Kynan McMahon, a physical powerhouse in the midfield, played a pivotal role in controlling the game, while Big Reg in the forward line dazzled fans in Mackay with his flashy Full Forward work.

The entire Senior team deserves recognition for embodying true sportsmanship and camaraderie, reflecting the spirit of sports. Securing a commendable third-place finish in the AFLQ Schools Cup Regional Championships, the Senior team’s resilience, skill, and unwavering team spirit was on display.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and support staff for their dedication. Special thanks go to Donna Knowles, the tireless team manager, and to Matthew Arnold for his organization, supervision and driving.

ATHLETICS MATT ARNOLD

Dean of Co- Curricular

The interhouse athletics took place over Thursday and Friday of week 2.

The field events occurring on the first day and culminating in the main track events on the Friday. After two days of fierce competition and a high spirited mascot race, Baillie was crowned the overall champions with Treacy second and Rice third.

Medalists for the track and field events are as follows : 1st

2nd

3rd

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Jayden Nash-Smith

Jack Laidlow

Cameron McLean

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Patrick Fanning

Konrad Fatiaki

Issac Seawright

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Will Thiele

Zac Pearce

Jack Quinney

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Koby Kyle-Little

Beau Bawden

Trent Martin

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Miles Rosemond

Indygo Keir

Jy Gasa

17

Matthew Parker

Jai Duxbury

Geoffrey Lui

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Daniel Mosch

Benjamin Moody

Izaya Leedie

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FIELD

1st

2nd

3rd

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Darius Mallie

Jack Laidlow

Patrick Daniel

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Barack Bourne

Jobie Haller

Joel Watt

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Taj Viliamu

Jack Quinney

Hayden Bamford

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Pensio Gela

Jarred Mipari

Trent Martin

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Daniel Spicer

Darius Grego

Jonathan Dau

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Ash Leeming

Mitchel Waldon

Patrick Krause

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Jonah Raidaveta

Orlando Parker

Marley Scarff

Ignatius Park College then attended the Townsville School Sport interschool athletics carnival. The boys participated with enthusiasm across all the track and field events. A special thankyou to athletes who stepped up on the day to cover for sick and injured students who could not participate.

A highlight of the day was the five consecutive 4x100 relay victories IPC achieved.

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The dedication of the boy resulted in Ignatius Park retaining the Melton Black Shield for Athletics again in 2023.

BASKETBALL AMANDA LOECHEL

Coach & CBSQ Manager

2023 was another big year for the IPC Basketball program. Six teams were entered into the local School Block Sport competition, and three teams were entered into the Basketball Queensland Champion Basketball School of Queensland (CBSQ) tournaments which were the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior teams.

Sophomore Award Winners: MVP - Jace Mitchell

Coaches Award - Alex Moss Box Out Award - Tellay Thaiday The Junior CBSQ team had a tough start to their training with their original coach pulling out halfway through their preparation. With a new coach, Leon Perdue on board, they were able to get some preparation in but failed to get the result they were desperately after. They were competitive in most games with 2 wins and a 5-loss record, this put them 14th in Division 2. Lachlan George-Shaw top scored for the competition in Division 2, with 32 points in the last game. A wonderful result for such a skilled player for the team. Despite the result, the students enjoyed the team-trip and showed incredible resolve to stay positive. Off the court fun at Top Golf and shopping made up for the on-court result.

Junior Award Winners: MVP - Lachlan George-Shaw Best Defensive Player - Trey Paul Coaches Award - Cooper Humphries

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The CBSQ competitions were once again on the Gold Coast. The inaugural Sophomore team consisted of 10 talented Year 7 and 8 players who were excited to represent the college for the first time. Despite a tough Division 1 pool and not the results hoped, the team fought hard every game. The future of the sport is bright with this talented bunch of players. I wish to thank Danny Noone for coaching the Sophomore Team. His hard work with the team in the lead up to the tournament has been amazing.

Best Defensive Player - Kaden Robertson

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Within the local Block Sport competition, Ignatius Park College teams achieved great results with the Junior teams dominating the competition, and IPC played once again in the 3v3 competition which was a chance to be a part of some hard and fast paced basketball. The social Open team was mostly a group of non-basketball players and were excited to win a game when Calvary forfeited. As always, the Basketball program gave an opportunity for students to try basketball for the first time.

Our Senior team were back in Division 1 this year after the hard work of the 2022 Senior Team who won the Division 2 competition. They had a great preparation with coach Shane West, who is also an Old Boy and a parent, and competed with great sportsmanship and determination over the 4 days.

Sadly, they didn’t get the outcome they were hoping for coming 12th out of 16 teams.

Senior Award Winners:

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MVP - Kynan McMahon

Best Defensive Player - Blair Williamson Coaches Award - Matthew Ament I would like to thank Mr Matthew Arnold for coordinating Block Sport and Erin Reyes for his help coaching and managing block sport teams. In addition, I would like to thank Danny Noone, Leon Perdue and Shane West for their time and effort coaching the CBSQ teams.

Watch this space in 2024, great things are coming for the Basketball Program.

CRICKET CHRIS BAILY AND CASEY RAESIDE

Coach and Manager

2023 saw yet another successful year for IPC’s First XI and Intermediate cricket teams. Both teams showcasing high levels of talent were once again crowned North Queensland Champions at this year’s Secondary Schools Cricket Challenge.

The Intermediate team consisting of boys from grades 8 and 9 were dominant in all their games during the carnival with IPC winning against Cathedral (Cathedral 9/65 – IPC 5/134) Southern Cross (SCCC 10/77 – IPC 3/172) and Grammar in a T10 match (Grammar 8/39 – IPC 3/92). Coming up against Pimlico State School in the NQ Final the boys once again excelled with a convincing performance to take out the NQ Championship.

This leading to a Greater North Queensland final against St Augustine’s College in Carins. In a competitive match, our boys showed great sportsmanship and resilience however St Augustine’s proving too good taking out the title in a close match losing by only one wicket. We thank the students who played in the Intermediate team for their sportsmanship and positive attitude throughout all games and look forward to more success next year.

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A combination of extensive skills with the bat and plenty of variety with bowling options, both teams were able to put on masterclass performances throughout the local carnival. Consisting of three preliminary games followed by the North Queensland final a week later, it is evident that the cricketing passion within the school is alive and well.

- Mr Tim Lindeberg (Coach) and Mr Drew Thompson (Manager)

Thanks for another great season men, I look forward to our cricketing journeys in 2024.

- Mr Chris Bailey (Coach) and Mr Darren Spina (Manager)

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The Opens cricket team had yet another successful year in the local and regional competitions. Blooding some new talent from our plentiful stocks showed its worth with our squad mostly made up from students in Grade 11. Leaders in our group showed their worth picking up man of the match performances with ball and bat in hand.

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CROSS COUNTRY MATT ARNOLD

Dean of Co- Curricular

Friday of week 3, Term 2, saw the running of the Interhouse cross country carnival.

The course took place along the Ross River. The event saw the boys run either the 3km, 4 km or 6km loop along the bike paths.

Overall placegetters across the age groups; 12 Years

13 Years

14 Years

15 Years

16 Years

17 Years

18 Years

1st

Cameron McLean

Cody Parsloe

William Thiele

Koby Kyle-Little

Hayden Griffin

Jai Daxbury

Daniel Mosch

2nd

Asriyan Noone

Issac Seawright

Zachary Pearce

Hugo Drovandi

Tom Dodds

Tyrone Bethune

Marley Scarff

3rd

Jack Kelly

Jobie Haller

Jay Kyle-Little

Jackson Hatchard

Dallas Wilmen

Kynan McMahon

Zac Paul

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Excellent participation across all the age groups allowed the boys to complete the courses in fast times. The overall champion for 2023 was a tie between Baillie and Rice with Carew third and Treacy fourth.

Congratulations to Tom Dodds, who was selected in the North Queensland Cross Country team to participate in the state championships in Harvey Bay.

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FOOTBALL PAUL BRUCE

Fo o tb a l l Pro g r a m C o o rd i n a to r

EREA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT During the last week of the Easter holidays the EREA National Football Tournament was held at Nudgee College in Brisbane.

56 teams from 16 EREA schools across Qld, NSW, Vic, SA and Tas competed in 5 age groups.

Games: 3-0 win vs St Laurie’s Brisbane 3-1 win vs Nudgee White 3-0 wins vs St James Brisbane

We took 2 teams of 15 boys – a Year 11/12 (Opens) team and a Year 9/10 team.

3-0 win vs CBC Adelaide

Year 11/12 (Opens)

Semi Final win 3-1 vs St Virgils Hobart

These men were outstanding in their behaviour, manners, sportsmanship and supported the younger boys admirably.

Grand final win 4-1 vs Rostrevor College Adelaide

Tom Beasley | Jaxon Sciuto | Connor Sexton

For IPC to win this tournament with no budget other than user pays, with no students on sporting scholarships, with volunteer staff in their holiday time and without a local A-League team/ EPL coaching opportunities like many other schools is absolutely incredible.

Wes Kerr Trent Grant | Liam Sutton | Jacob Sexton

These boys were presented with their jerseys on assembly in the first week of Term 2:

Meky Turnock | Parker Duncanson | Mark Hennell

Brooklin Robinson | Xander Sikhosana

Daniel Mosch | Bailey Westhorp

Xavier Sikhosana | Marcus Carter | Trey Horan

Adam Sievers | Jai Duxbury | Ethan Grieve

Year 9/10 The Year 9/10 football team were undefeated for the whole tournament, winning their pool, the semi final and then the grand final.

Bentley Duncanson | Nicholas Franklin

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Whilst they didn’t finish high enough in their pool to make finals, they enjoyed the experience of a quality tournament against other EREA schools.

2-1 win vs St Pats Shorncliffe

Hayden Griffin | Tyler Dean Pannach | Dallas Wilmen Cooper Williams | Ashton Deer | Corbin Waddington Tyler Pearce | Riley Kerr | Ben Turner.

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HOCKEY NICOLE PUTSCHER

Manager

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It was a late start to Hockey this year, in Term 4. 2 teams participated in the Hockey Gala involving Townsville and Cairns.

The following IPC students were successful in gaining selection in the Northern Schoolboys team and travelled to Brisbane in May to play in the 13-19 Years State Championships: Joseph Dixon, Charlie Rattray and Levi Moule. Cohen Kyle and Brock Baker also represented 10-12 Years Northern School Hockey in Rockhampton.

Early this year Brayden Lewis umpired at his first U19’s QLD State School hockey tournament achieving a semi-final with an Olympic hockey umpire. Later in the year he then was selected to umpired at the School Sport Australia Hockey Championships (16 years) in Adelaide.

Our younger students represent Townsville at the U13 Boys State Hockey Championships, Zackary Martin, Fletcher Schmid and Cohen Kyle. Zackary was also named a shadow for the 2023 Queensland State U13 Hockey Team.

Congratulations to these students on their achievement!

NETBALL ALYSSA DEER

Manager

Another IPC Netball season is over and what a successful one it has been!

Approximately five months ago, I would never have thought that we would win the SMMC vs IPC School of Origin, and then win the regional Vicki Wilson competition, and then come out in 4th position in the Vicki Wilson State Competition in netball. As a new sport for majority of the team, they were quickly whipped into netball shape! Miss Loechel utilised all the skills on offer, blending the boys’ talents in basketball, rugby, touch football, AFL and cricket!

We’ve had injuries, we’ve had broken bones, we’ve had a great time and I wish to thank the PHOENIX PHUNDER team for their commitment and enthusiasm.

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ROWING SHAUN CLARKE

Rowing Liaison Coordinator

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In 2023, we continued to increase the awareness of Rowing within our College community through our “Learn to Row”. It was pleasing to see a large number of new students getting into a boat and getting the feel of rowing a boat. This year we have had 35 students involved in rowing and a large contingent from our Year 10 cohort.

Again, this year we have received strong support from the Friends of Rowing. The success of rowing in the College is dependent on their tireless efforts in catering at regattas and our central and state championships. This year the Friends of Rowing have been active in raising money to hopefully support the College in purchasing new boats in 2024. Many thanks to Mr. Bartels, the Friends of Rowing President, who motivated and supported our Friends of Rowing committee comprised of other likeminded parents.

numbers in Years 8 and 9 and develop the senior sweep program further to compete for Head of the River Aggregate Points.

Throughout the season, we have had many successes with Thomas Bartels receiving gold at the Central State Championships and gold in the Year 11 Single and NQ Year 11 Single (Regional Double Win).

Harry Leonie won Central Queensland Year 8 Single Scull, and Harry Leonie and Xander Chun Tie won the Year 8 Double at the NQ Championships.

MVP - Rory Foyle.

At the Head of the River, our Year 9/10 Boys Quad were winners with the team comprising of Rory Foyle, Seth Chun Tie, Logyn-John Webster, Angus Woodhouse, Jude Foyle (Cox).

2023 saw plenty of development within the program and many strong racing performances and experiences. There were many noteworthy results throughout the local racing season and at both the Central Queensland and North Queensland Championships. With a large part of the squad returning in 2024, the aim is to build on junior

Congratulations to the following rowers who won trophies at our Awards Evening: Junior Rower of the Year - Harry Leonie.

Clubman - Raymond Whitney.

Captains Cup - Vincent Micale and Jude Foyle.

Most Improved – Logyn-John Webster.

Crew of the Year - Year 10 Quad (Rory Foyle, Seth Chun Tie, Logyn-John Webster, Angus Woodhouse, Jude Foyle (Cox).

Senior Rower of the Year - Thomas Bartels.

I would like to thank Harrison Parks (Head Coach) for his support of the rowing program at Ignatius Park College and the Coaches Zachary Judge, Noah Lau, Anthony Grech, Riley Masters and Aiden Hughes who continue to ensure the rowers are developing their skills, and Iggy Park is a powerhouse of rowing in Northern Queensland.

It has been an absolute pleasure to be associated with rowing in my time at the College and I wish continued success to all our rowers.

RUGBY LEAGUE ZEB KYLE

Head of Rugby League Program

2023 was a massive year for the Rugby League program at Ignatius Park. Players from all age groups were given the opportunity to play against teams both locally, regionally and in statewide competitions. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of our fantastic sponsors, so from myself and the whole IPC Rugby League community we say thank you. To the Principal and College Leadership Team, IPC coaching staff, and families I want to say thank you for unselfishly donating your time to help make this year in Rugby League a success.

Lastly, to all the players who have put on a Blue Jersey this year, I want to say thank you for your efforts this year in representing the College the right way and I look forward to seeing you return in 2024.

YEAR 7 RUGBY LEAGUE – BLUE/WHITE TEAM REPORT 2023 2023 was a challenging but fun year for the mighty Year 7 teams. It was a brief 4-week competition with two Iggy Park sides (IPC Blue/IPC White) and two Kirwan sides, culminating in a Best IPC 17 and Kirwan 17 to play the curtain raiser for the First XIII IPC V Kirwan match. Both teams started with a game against each other with the result going to a narrow win to IPC Blue.

The matches against Kirwan proved challenging but both IPC teams came away with a win and a loss before the final match against the Bears. Unfortunately, the boys went down 18-32 but showed good grit and spirit against a much bigger Bears team.

All boys contributed well, however, individual award winners and stand out players for awards were: IPC Year 7 Rugby League – Blue Team award winners:

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The boys that made up both year 7 Teams had a great mix of speed and skill, and what they lacked in size they made up for in passion and desire on the field.

This is reflected in the players who were selected from both IPC Teams as the Best 17 players from IPC Year 7. Both Iggy sides were competitive, and it shows that the future of IPC Rugby League is very bright.

Best Forward – Blake Bamford Best Back – Leo Payten IPC Year 7 Rugby League – White Team award winners:

Best Back - Cruize Sansbury A big thanks to Altoviste Twist and Jade Fahey for your support and help managing the teams.

Coaches Mr Greg Christ and Mr Oral Power

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Best Forward - Aston Simms

YEAR 8 ‘COWBOYS CUP’ SEASON REVIEW:

2ND XIII RUGBY LEAGUE REPORT 2023:

The Year 8 Cowboys Cup team were excited to represent IPC and be striving for some silverware for the very first time. Undefeated during the round games, with victories over Kirwan SHS and Thuringowa SHS, the boys were pumped for the GF at the home of RLTD. Unfortunately, we could not hold onto an early lead and went down in the dying minutes 14-10 to Kirwan SHS.

The 2023 Rugby League season was a great success for the Ignatius Park College 2nd XIII. I had the privilege of arriving at Iggy Park in week 5 of term 2 and picking up this team after the season had started.

Thank you to Mr Rowan and Mr Mullins for giving up their time to assist throughout Term 2.

Award Winners: Best Forward - Vasefenua Roberts Best Back - Taj Viliamu Students who played during the season: 1. Tyrese Brackenridge, 2. Jacob Peachey, 3. Patrick Fanning, 4. Taj Viliamu, 5. Will Thiele, 6. Eli Groves, 7.

Luke Bannister, 8. Blaize Goodwin, 9. Issac Seawright, 10. Mitchell Riley, 11. Koby De Wet, 12. Vasefenua Roberts ©, 13. Ben Olsen, 14. Ben Schifilitti, 15.

Cooper Brown, 16. Kuiola Iosefo, 17. Tallay Thaiday, 18. Harrison Johnstone, 19. Joel Watt (Year 7), 20.

Benji Briskey (Year 7), 21. Blake Bamford (Year 7), 22. Aston Simms (Year 7), 23. Leo Payten (Year 7).

Coach Matt Groves

9/10 TSS BLOCK SPORT TEAM: The Cowboys Cup team competed in the Year 9/10 TSS block sport competition for rugby league. The team, played a total of 3 games with each being played against Kirwan teams.

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In Game 1, we played Kirwan in a blowout game with the scores being 34-14 to IPC. In Game 2, we played another Kirwan team in a tight contest that ended with a draw at 12-12.

After playing 2 round games against Kirwan teams, we managed to make the Grand final.

Grand final against Kirwan, IPC winning 22-6.

In a game cruelled by errors, the boys defended really well and kept turning up for each other in defence. It was a great showing of brotherhood and toughness that got them home in the end with IPC scoring 3 tries in the last 5 minutes after being locked up at 6 all for most of the game.

The boys showed a great commitment and buy in to what we were trying to achieve as a team. The participation from students was outstanding and made my job as coach very difficult at times having to select a side without seeing a lot of the boys play much footy.

As a team we tried to adapt to the Ignatius Park Rugby League program style of football and model a similar game plan to our 1st XIII, this was so that the boys who moved between the 1st and 2nd XIII could execute a similar game plan and ensured that when they were called upon that they would be ready to make that next step into representing Ignatius Park at the highest level. Many of the boys managed to achieve this feat throughout this year, which is very rewarding as a coach. Players such as Jim Finger, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Jack Kennedy, Joe Briskey, Jayden Ryan, Archie Blacklock, Mason Saltner and Patrick Krause all managed to achieve this feat after strong performances for the 2nd XII. While it did take some time for the boys and myself to fully grasp the game plan, we managed to scrape into the finals series where it all clicked and these young men were able to cause some headaches for their opposition. A strong performance in week one of the finals followed by a clutch extra time field goal from the iceman Cranston Hill in week 2 against Kirwan, saw the boys from the park advance to the TSSS block sport grand final. Unfortunately, the boys came up just short in the big dance. Going toe to toe with a very strong Kirwan team the game just slipped away from us in a close encounter.

While the final result was not what we wanted I am very proud of what the boys achieved this year in the short time that I had them. Their commitment and attitude was outstanding and they were a pleasure to coach.

Award Winners: Best Back - Cranston Hill Best Forward - Jayden Ryan Coach Mr Will Jack

Award winners:

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Best Back – Trent Martin Best Forward – Wil Lerch Coach Mr Cathal Mullins

COWBOYS CHALLENGE: The Cowboys Challenge is the premier Year 10 Rugby League competition, featuring schools from across North Queensland who complete for the coveted shield each year. Our team successfully navigated through a challenging field to earn a

place in the grand final. Despite a valiant effort, we were defeated by the formidable St Patrick’s College from Mackay. Nevertheless, I couldn’t be prouder of our squad for their unwavering commitment and remarkable progress throughout the season.

Each of these young men embraced the challenge of prioritising their roles as students and respectful young men first, and footballers second. I’m delighted to affirm that every member of our squad not only represented themselves admirably but also upheld the values of Iggy Park with distinction.

The season began with the team travelling to Mackay for a preseason match against fellow EREA school St Brendan’s College from Yeppoon where the team secured our first victory. The opening round took place in Mackay against St Patrick’s College, where the squad gained valuable experience in playing away from home but unfortunately suffered a 26-6 defeat. The squad would use this as their motivation and drive for the rest of the season to never let it happen again.

Round two was held in Townsville, where we faced our local rivals Kirwan State High School on their home turf. With the Blue Brigades supporters travelling to the neighbouring school, an intense and entertaining game unfolded between the two evenly matched teams. Unfortunately, we missed a crucial field goal attempt, and a spectacular try on the wing was disallowed in the closing stages of the match.

Ultimately, the team left from Kirwan State High School with a hard fought 12-12 draw.

Round three marked the team’s first home game.

Armed with the lessons learned from the first two rounds and bolstered by the support of the school, the team secured its first victory against the visiting team from Cairns, Trinity State High School, with a commanding 50-0 scoreline.

The penultimate round had the team facing Kirwan State High School on neutral ground at Jack Manski Oval. The team began strongly, dominating the match early and securing a half time lead of 14-4. However, in the second half, we deviated from our game plan and endured a heart wrenching last minute loss, with the final score at 16-14.

The next chapter of the Ignatius Park versus Kirwan State High School rivalry unfolded in the semi-finals,

The team travelled one last time to Mackay to face the formidable and undefeated St Patrick’s College in the big dance. Despite a valiant resurgence in the second half, the Mackay school proved to be too strong, resulting in a 24-10 defeat for Iggy. While this was not the result the team hoped for, they could only be proud of their efforts from a heavy defeat in round one to coming within 50 minutes of winning a grand final.

A huge thanks must be given to Assistant Coaches, Mr Liam Dunne and Mr Cathal Mullins as well as strength and conditioning coach Mr Matthew Johnson for developing our squad to becoming not only better players, but better young men. Also, Mr Zeb Kyle, Mr Dylan O’Connor, Miss Jade Fahy, Mr Frank Iemma and Mr Christian Quabba for all their guidance and assistance throughout the season. A special thank you also needs to go to Mr Mark Holmes and Mrs Alix Harrington for their hard work in organising and scheduling transportation accommodation throughout the season.

The squad should be commended on their consistent commitment to lunchtime gym sessions and after school sessions. Congratulations to everyone involved on a very great year and an amazing level of commitment to Ignatius Park College Rugby League.

Year 10 Squad Members: Lincoln Baker, Anthony Roveglia, Brodie Pritchard, Mitchell Hardy, Cooper Reinders, Cai Banfield, Oliver Nguyen, Cooper Riley, Myles Rosemond, Jett Cluff, Harrison Rowe, Sitiveni Afu, Ben Nystrom, Kye Connell, Isaac Whelan, Kalan Melvin, Tashaun Benjamin, Nayte Essery, Marley Hinsbey, Toma Apete, Hayden Bamford, Koby Jones, Keyarn Zaro, Hayden Griffin, Daniel Spicer, Riley Eggmolesse, Cooper Fletcher, Jai Sturgess, Jarred Mipari, Suafai Reupena, Pensio Gela.

Award Winners: Best Back - Nayte Essery

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The last round of the season, the team travelled to Cairns to take on a motivated and resolute Trinity Bay High School. Despite the challenging wet and physical conditions, the team secured a hard fought 18-16 win, heading into the semi-finals on a positive note.

With the pain of the previous encounter against our rivals fresh in the squad’s mind, our team was highly motivated going into the second half. During this period, the team remained disciplined in defence and executed the game plan we had trained for all season, ultimately emerging as 28-10 victors. Showing to everyone that Ignatius Park was the best Townsville team in the 2023 Cowboys Challenge competition.

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After two weeks of break over the school holidays, the team once again journeyed to Mackay for a rematch against the undefeated St Patrick’s College.

Unlike the first meeting, the game was much closer with a 12-4 scoreline. This game continued to build the team’s confidence that we could still take on the heavyweights of the competition.

once again hosted at Jack Manski Oval. The game began with our team dominating possession and territory; however, we struggled to convert our dominance into points on the scoreboard. In the 9th minute against the run of play, Kirwan took the lead with a well-executed team try on the wing. Our team regained the attacking momentum, scoring the next two tries to establish a 10-4 lead late in the first half.

With less than a minute remaining before half time, a defensive lapse allowed Kirwan to score once again in the corner and with a successful conversion after the half time hooter the game was drawn 10-10.

Best Forward - Mitchell Hardy Player of the Year - Myles Rosemond Players Player - Cooper Fletcher

Mr Gerry Escalada (Head Coach), Mr Liam Dunne and Mr Cathal Mullins (Assist Coach), Mr Matthew Johnson (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Mr Mark Holmes (Manager)

2023 FIRST XIII JONAH RAIDAVETA Team captain for 2023. Jonah is a talented rugby league player who got better as the season progressed. Jonah plays on an edge or through the middle. Jonah has great ball skills and is a very tough defender. Jonah had an outstanding 2023 where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and North Queensland open Schoolboys. Good luck in the future Jonah.

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JACK PRIOR Vice Captain for 2023. Jack is a versatile rugby league player who can play anywhere in the backline. He has great ball skills and is a willing defender. Jack had an outstanding 2023 where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and North Queensland open Schoolboys. I wish Jack good luck in the future.

IZAYA LEEDIE Izaya or Boogie as he is known is an outstanding talent. He can find the try line with ease due to his fast feet and agility. He is a strong defender that can play on an edge as a froward or out wide in the backline. Izaya had an outstanding 2023 where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and South West open Schoolboys. I wish him good luck in the future.

ZY GALL Zy is a crafty ball runner who loves the physicality of defence. He can find the try line off backline shapes and defends his edge with aggression. Zy’s highlight was making the Qld Independent team at the Confraternity carnival. Be great to see Zy continue his rugby league journey in the future.

IOWANI CAVUILATI Iowani is a natural talent that has speed to burn. He was a massive loss to the team when he went down with an injury that forced him to miss confraternity.

Iowani bounced back from this to finish the season off which was a credit to him.

Iowani represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s this year and I hope to follow his journey next year.

HAYDE MUNRO Hayde is a crafty ball player that is equally comfortable in doing the hard yards in the middle of the field with the big boys. Hayde’s late switch to the core seen him display his skills as a genuine ball playing 13. I wish Hayde all the best for his rugby league journey.

MARCUS BELL Marcus or Belly is a silky ball player which stems from his touch football background. He has a great ability to find a tired defender with either his running game or a long ball. Marcus had an outstanding 2023 where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and South West open Schoolboys and I wish him all the best for the future.

KYNAN PURDY Kynan is a grade 11 student who quickly bought into the IPC culture and rugby league programs values. Kynan is an excellent young man who has a great ability to manage games. His versatility is an asset to our team. Kynan got better throughout the year and I look forward to him developing further in 2024.

NELSON KENNEDY

COLBY THOMPSON Colby has a work ethic like no other. Colby is a strong ball runner and a great ability to find the try line. He is as tough as they come in defence and plugs up the middle. Colby had an outstanding 2023 where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and North Queensland open Schoolboys and I wish him all the best for the future.

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Nelson is a tough as nails core forward that is equally comfortable taking tough carries or making the tough tackles. He is aggressive player which can land him in hot water but I’m confident over time he will rectify this part of his game.

Nelson represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and North Queensland open Schoolboys and I wish him all the best for the future.

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Wyatt is a hard running core forward that gets the team going forward with ease. He is an aggressive defender who attackers don’t want to run at. He was an inspirational leader of the forward pack that everyone loved playing with.

Wyatt had an outstanding year where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U18’s and North Queensland open Schoolboys and was selected in the QLD Independent team. I wish him all the best for the future.

SITIVENI AFU Veni is a special talent that went from strength to strength for the team and is still only in grade 10. He is a great ball runner who has fast feet for a big body.

Veni is a strong defender who can play on an edge or in the middle. Veni had an outstanding year where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U16’s and South West open Schoolboys. I look forward to what 2024 brings.

JACK BRAGG Jack is a tough ball runner who knows how to bend the line or hit a hole with his footwork to get a quick play the ball. Jack is a strong and willing defender that the team love playing with. Jack is only relatively new to Rugby league and I hope he continues to stick with the game and I look forward to see how he develops.

JAKE BREWER Jake is the ultimate team man who has silky ball skills but is also a tough defender that gives away plenty of weight advantage to his opponents. Jake can play a variety of positions which was demonstrated with his late switch from hooker to fullback where he looked equally comfortable. I wish Jake all the best in the future.

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Oakland is a tough ball playing forward that can take the tough carries to get the team going forward or can ball play if needed. He is a good defender that displays a great knowledge for the game. He was a great team player and I wish Oakland all the best in his future endeavours.

CONNOR SADLER Connor is a year 11 student that plays well above his weight in the middle of the field or on an edge. Connor can take the hard carries but can also ball play when he sees space. He is one of the most naturally gifted defenders and I look forward to seeing him develop into a leader of the group in 2024.

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SEAN WEIR Sean is a naturally gifted athlete which is shown in his ability to compete in a number of different sports at high levels. Sean’s toughness is also a credit to him which was highlighted during a game when he came back on after a facial fracture to score a try. Sean is only in grade 11 and I look forward to him developing into a leader of the group in 2024.

ORLANDO NAWARIE Orlando is an exciting rugby league player to watch. He has the ability to beat defenders with his footwork and is also a strong defender. Orlando can play in the core or on an edge. I wish Orlando all the best for the future.

NICHOLAS DIVLJAK Nick is a big body who can play on an edge or out wide. He runs good lines and also makes all his tackles. Nick came along way this year and really bought into the programs culture which was a credit to him. I hope he continues with rugby league in the future.

KYHNAAN KENNEDY Kyhnaan has a great work ethic that our program is built on. Kyhnaan is at every training working hard and seeking feedback to improve his game. This determination seen Kyhnaan make his First XIII debut where he can play hooker or in the halves. I look forward to seeing Kyhnaan develop further in 2024.

ANDRE CORRADINI Andre is a year 11 student that is a dual representative of the school in Rugby Union and Rugby league. Andre plays out wide in the backline and regularly breaks tackles and makes meters out of yardage. Andre made his first XIII debut in 2023 and I look forward to seeing how he develops in 2024.

Patrick is a real speedster of the first XIII squad. He came to the school this year in grade 11 and worked his way into the team to make his first XIII debut. Patrick can find the try line when the team needs and has bought into the rugby league program culture. I look forward to seeing Patrick continue this development in 2024.

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Mason is as fast as they come. His toughness is a credit to him. He has a great work ethic which lead to him making his first XIII debut in 2023. Mason is a strong trainer and displays the values of the IPC culture. Mason is only in year 11 and I look forward to seeing him develop in 2024.

ARCHIE BLACKLOCK A year 11 student that had an injury plagued season which prevented him from reaching his potential. Archie is a big body that runs great lines at the edges. I look forward to seeing Archie develop in 2024.

BRUCE BAUDU A year 11 student that also had an injury plagued year. Bruce showed great resilience to comeback from his knee injury to make his First XIII debut. Bruce is a great team player that has leadership qualities and is a joy to watch. I look forward to Bruce having an injury free 2024.

JAYDEN RYAN Jayden is another year 11 student to make his First XIII debut in 2023. Jayden is a workhorse that works tirelessly in attack and defence. Jayden can play a variety of positions from the core to the halves. Jayeden has great leadership qualities and I look forward to him taking a leadership role in 2024.

JOE BRISKEY Another year 11 student who made his debut in 2023. Joe is a strong ball runner and an aggressive defender. Joe can play in the middle or on an edge. Joe had an outstanding year where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U16’s, I look forward to seeing Joe develop into a leader in 2024.

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JACK KENNEDY Jack is a year 11 student that made his First XIII debut in 2023. Jack is a strong ball runner and an equally willing defender. Jack came to Iggy this year but has quickly bought into the culture. I look forward to seeing Jack develop in 2024.

JIM FINGER Jim is a big body that runs hard and bends the line. Jim made the decision to concentrate on his studies early in the year as the commitment was impacting his school work. He went on to make his first XIII debut which was a credit to his hard work. I wish Jim all the best for the future.

COOPER FLETCHER Cooper is another year 10 student to make his first XIII debut. Cooper is an outstanding young man who has great leadership qualities for his age. Cooper is a strong ball carrier and a workhorse in defence. Cooper had a great year where he represented the Townsville Blackhawks U16’s and was the Cowboys Challenge captain. I look forward to him developing into a leader of the group in 2024.

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Round 4 V St Pats Leprechaun Park Mackay

After last years success in the Aaron Payne Cup, it was always going to be a hard act to follow in 2023. Although we were knocked out in the semi finals there were still plenty of positives to take out of the campaign that I believe will make us better for years to come. Using 29 members of the squad was a credit to the depth of rugby league quality at our college. I would like to thank Dylan O’Connor, Will Jack, Mark Holmes, Matt Stark, Alix Harrington, Christian Quabba, Liam Jameson Matt Arnold, Jade Fahey and all the staff for your support of this program.

Leprechaun Park Mackay was again the venue for the round 4 game against St Pats. The First XIII started the game fast with a great team try finished

by Zy Gall. St pats hit back with a try of their own before two tries to Zy Gall and Oakland Stowers seen the Firsts take a 14-8 lead into halftime. The second half would again see the team running against a massive headwind that would take some extra gas out of the tank. This was compounded by the loss of Wyatt Lourigan to a knee injury which would see him sidelined for the next 4 weeks. The game was locked at 14 all with 2 minutes to go and St Pats attacking the First XIII try line. St Pats attempted a field goal which was charged down by determined defenders, but a penalty was given which seen St Pats kick the penalty to win 16-14 on the fulltime siren.

The First XIII bowed out of the Aaron Payne Cup in the semi final stage. Below is a recap of the Aaron Payne Cup campaign for 2023.

Round 1 First XIII V St Pats at Leprechaun Park Mackay The First XIII opened their 2023 Aaron Payne Cup campaign with a 20-12 loss to eventual winners St Pats at. A first half try to Wyatt Lourigan together with some strong defence seen scores locked at 6 all at halftime. The second half would be much tougher as the Firsts had to run against a massive headwind and contend with playing with 12 players for majority of the second half. Iowani Cavuilati scored a runaway try to give the Firsts a 12-6 lead and a chance of a victory against the odds. The effort and willingness to play for the jersey from the First XIII was outstanding but eventually St Pats took advantage of having an extra player and were able to score three tries to steal the victory.

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Round 2 First XIII V Kirwan at Kirwan SHS Kirwan SHS was the scene for the Firsts XIII round 2 clash and the team walked into the carnival atmosphere ready to beat the archrivals. With a heavily red coloured crowd it was good to see the blue brigade in full force. Sitiveni Afu scored the first try for the First XIII in what was an intense defensive battle. Kirwan scored two tries to lead 12-6 with 15mins to go. Captain Jonah Raidaveta scored off a well worked backline play and Izaya Leedie kicked the conversion to level the scores at 12 all. The First XIII had a chance to win on the siren but an attempted field goal sailed to the side of the posts and the scores were tied at 12 all at fulltime.

Round 3 V Trinity Bay SHS at Ignatius Park Round three of the Aaron Payne Cup seen the Firsts XIII play there only home game of the year against Trinity Bay SHS of Cairns. The First XIII went on to win the game 24-8 in a strong team performance with tries being scored by Patrick Krause, Izaya Leedie, Marcus Bell and Nick Divljak. This was an important win for the team as is guaranteed a place in the finals and would give the team some confidence leading into Confraternity.

Round 5 V Kirwan SHS at Brothers Townsville The Round 5 clash against Kirwan High would see the First XIII’s depth tested with injuries and suspensions keeping key players on the sidelines.

This gave opportunities for grade 11 students Jayden Ryan, Joe Briskey and Jack Kennedy to make their First XIII debuts. The Firsts effort was again outstanding but we were no match for Kirwan on the day who won the game 36-8. Tries were scored

by Bruce Baudu and Sean Weir. Special mention to Sean Weir who displayed how much the jersey means to him by scoring a try and making some try saving tackles after receiving a facial fracture earlier in the match.

Round 6 V Trinity Bay at Trinity Bay SHS After the heavy Round 5 loss to Kirwan the First XIII were keen to make amends with a win against Trinity Bay in Cairns. This would help build momentum heading into the semifinal the following week. I believe this was the best performance of the year as the First XIII played fast carefree rugby league against a willing opponent. Colby Thompson was able to play off the back of this fast free flowing footy and help set up some great team tries to Jonah Raidaveta, Marcus Bell, Hayde Munro, and a Hat trick to core forward Nelson Kennedy. The First XIII ran out winners 34-10.

Semi Final V Kirwan at Brothers Townsville The stage was set for the First XIII to meet cross town rivals Kirwan SHS in the semifinal. The team was at full strength and full of confidence coming of an impressive win the week before. I believe the team played the better football but would rue several missed opportunities combined with illdiscipline that would see Kirwan go on to win the game 18-4. Iowani Cavuilati was the lone try scorer on the day. It was a much-improved performance from the previous meeting of the two teams but the loss would see the First XIII bow out of the competition and have to wait until next year to win

back the Aaron Payne Cup.

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Having been Crowned Confraternity champions the last two years 2023’s result was not what we were looking for on the field, but there were plenty of positives and learning opportunities to take away from what was a great week for all involved.

Congratulations to Wyatt Lourigan, Zy Gall, Izaya Leedie and Jack Bragg on your selection in the QLD Independent Team. I would like to thank Dylan O’Connor, Mark Holmes, Matt Stark and Alix Harrington for taking time away from your families during and leading up to the carnival to give the students an experience they will forever remember.

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Monday Game 1 V Padua College Game one of Confraternity shield seen the First XIII matched against Padua College. The Iggy Park team started the game strong and went onto win 16-4.

Tries were scored by Colby Thompson, Izaya Leedie and Kynan Purdy.

Game 2 V Marymount College The next assignment for the First XIII team was the unpredictable Marymount College. A win in this game would have guaranteed the team a top two finish and a spot in the quarter-finals. It was a tough game that went down to the wire and seen a late try disallowed for a forward pass that would have seen Iggy Park get the win. The game finished 6 all with Izaya Leedie the only try scorer.

Tuesday Game 3 V Emmaus College The equation for the First XIII team was simple if we wanted to go further into the competition, we needed to win to be assured a top two spot. It wasn’t to be as we went down 16-0 against an Emmaus team that would eventually go on to play in the grand final.

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The Tuesday afternoon game was against St Edmunds College of Ipswich. The motivation of playing in the confraternity shield final had gone and it showed in this performance as we ran out winners 18-16 in

a game we should have won by more. Tries were scored by Colby Thompson, Marcus Bell and Oakland Stowers.

Thursday Game 5 V Marist A win on Thursday against Marist College Ashgrove would have seen the First XIII still play for some silverware on Friday. Marist College Ashgrove came out of the blocks and wanted the game more than we did and went on to defeat us 14-10 which meant the game on Friday we were playing for pride in the jersey only. The Try scores in this game were Colby Thompson and Kynan Purdy.

Friday Game 6 V St Marys To wrap up the 2023 Confraternity shield, Fridays game was against rivals St Marys Toowoomba. Both teams were playing free flowing rugby league which was displayed in a 24-22 scoreline to Iggy Park.

Kyhnaan Kennedy scored a double while Sitiveni Afu was also among the try scorers.

Awards: Best Back – Zy Gall Best Forward – Sitiveni Afu Player of the Year –Wyatt Lourigan Players Player – Wyatt Lourigan

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RUGBY UNION MARK MOXON

Head of the IPC Rugby Union Program

Once again, the IPC Rugby Union Program was a huge success in 2023 with all teams displaying tremendous sportsmanship on and off the field and supported extremely well by sixteen staff members. Staff who gave up their time unselfishly week in and week out. Also, once again the program was well supported by the numerous sponsors who consistently contribute to the numerous opportunities offered to the rugby union lads at IPC – thankyou.

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LOCAL SEASON - JUNIORS February 2023 marked the beginning of an exciting journey for IPC’s Interschool Rugby Union season. Over 130 students from Years 7 to 10 eagerly participated, showcasing a remarkable twenty percent of the eligible cohort.

IPC entered six Year 7/8 teams, two Year 9/10 teams, and a 1st XV team, reaffirming the school’s commitment to nurturing rugby talent. The students faced tough competition from other school but held their own and played with great passion and commitment.

AWARD WINNERS TEAM

BEST FAIREST

BEST BACK

BEST FORWARD

PHOENIX AWARD

IPC 1

Daniel Player

Lachlan Bolton

Hayden Nieminem

Jacob Peachey

IPC 2

Callum Lindeberg

Lachlan Rosemond

Gabriel Scheiwe

Elliot Brown

IPC 3

Patrick Fanning

Rory Deans

Nehemiah Tagaloa

Hugo Rosenblatt

IPC 4

Blaize Goodwin

Leander Jackson

Kuiola Iosefo

Koby Anderson

IPC 5

Ben Olsen

Will Thiele

Marley Milbourne

Cody Parsloe

IPC 6

Konrad Fatiaki

Zachary Preston

Vasefenua Roberts

Jonah Allen

YEAR 9/10 AWARDS BEST FAIREST

BEST BACK

BEST FORWARD

PHOENIX AWARD

Cruz McGhie

Hayden Griffin

Kobe Kenworthy

Leslie Trimmer

L O C A L S E A S O N – 1 ST X V The IPC 1st XV once again dominated the local competition. One of the highlights was the Grand final victory over Townsville Grammar School in a close and hard fought game which saw momentum shift several times before IPC took control and finished strongly. The team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the match, dominating from the very beginning.

Man of the match, Mitchell Waldon, along with Luke Madsen and Jayden Chilby, shone with their outstanding performances. It was a well-deserved victory that set the tone for the team’s upcoming matches.

This was typical of the entire season with IPC dominating the competition by displaying skill, sportsmanship and teamwork the College can be proud of.

2 0 2 3 1 ST X V Alvine Njau

Marley Scarff

Archie Allen

Jayden Chilby

Stewart Gordon

Gideon Lafoga

Reagan Knowles

Julian Blacklock

Dallyn Powell

Angus Bamford

Sean Weir

Lleyton Dooley

Luke Madsen

Aiden Knowles

Joshua Randal

Caleb Keir

Thomas Keir

Joshua Morton

Jarel Hemmings

Andre Corradini

Tallis Smith-Wehran

Mitchell Waldon

1 ST X V A W A R D S BEST FAIREST

BEST BACK

BEST FORWARD

PHOENIX AWARD

Reagan Knowles

Aiden Knowles

Mitchel Waldon

Joshua Morton

NQ U18

The successful IPC students, who competed in the Qld Championships included Reagan Knowles, Jayden Chilby, Mitchel Waldon, Marley Scarff, Josh Morton, Stewart Gordon, Sean Weir, Jack Bragg, and Andre Corradini.

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The NQ U18 Schoolboys Rugby Union trials held in March 2023 were a testament to the high standard of rugby in the region. IPC proudly sent 18 boys to compete, and an impressive nine secured spots on the NQ team, showcasing the school’s rugby excellence.

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U15

U12

Reagan Knowles

Tamiana Fatiaki

Jack Canning

Jayden Chilby

Cai Banfield

Ben Fraser

Archie Allen

Craig Blackhurst

Carter Goldsack

Jack Bragg

Hugo Drovandi

Xydan Scarff

Andre Corradini

Blaize Goodwin

Lleyton Dooley

Klay Graham

Stewart Gordon

Hans Ila

Aiden Knowles

Cameron Mears

Joshua Morton

Oliver Nguyen

Marley Scarff

Harrison Rowe

Mitchel Waldon

Keagan Van Aswegen

Sean Weir

Linton Williams

NZ TOUR In July 2023, IPC’s 1st XV Rugby Union team embarked on an unforgettable tour of New Zealand. This journey was not just about rugby but a profound experience encompassing natural beauty, cultural immersion, and memorable rugby matches.

Their journey began in Auckland with a visit to the revered Eden Park, followed by a tour of Mount Eden, Sky Tower, and a thrilling Super Pacifica Rugby final. These experiences deepened their connection to rugby’s rich heritage.

The tour continued with a visit to the enchanting Hobbiton, intense rugby matches against formidable opponents, and exploration of the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua. The adventure included a jet boat ride at Huka Falls, leaving the team exhilarated.

Their tour concluded with a resounding victory against Newlands College in Wellington, leaving a lasting

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mark on their final schoolboy game.

This tour was a journey of growth, camaraderie, and self-discovery. The players embraced rugby’s core values, and the memories they created will stay with them for a lifetime.

IPC’s Rugby program has seen remarkable achievements and growth, and the future looks even brighter. The dedication of the players, coaches, and staff has made it possible, and we eagerly anticipate what the next season will bring.

PERPETUAL AWARDS Highlighting the special talent within the IPC Rugby Union program, each year two perpetual awards are presented.

The John Alloway ‘Most Potential Player’ for 2023 was awarded to Reagan Knowles and The Peter Ellis ‘Players Player’ for 2023 was awarded to Luke Madsen.

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS Congratulations to Sean Weir who was selected in the 2023 Australian Schoolboys team. A first for IPC. The outstanding skills and conduct on and off the field of the boys who represented IPC in Rugby Union in 2023 serve as a shining example for our school community. We extend our gratitude to their families for their unwavering support and congratulate all our students on their remarkable achievements.

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SWIMMING MATT ARNOLD

Dean of Co- Curricular

In early March, Ignatius Park College held the Interhouse Swimming Carnival.

It is a carnival encompassing all boys swimming on the day. Each athlete swam a minimum of two events on the day (50m freestyle and breaststroke) gaining points for their house through participation and their various positions in their races.

Congratulations to the following swimmers on their Age Championship successes on the day:

1st

2nd

3rd

12

Isaac Wherry

Jack Canning

Jack Kelly

13

Sebastian Sieben

Emmett Hatchard

Riley Connors

14

Jake Piccolo

Callan Watson

Nate Antoniazzi

15

Jackson Hatchard

Euan Roberts

Riley Flanders

16

Ronan Richter

Lucas Lazzaroni

Bill Curley

17

Ben Hatchard

Joshua Eggins

Matthew Lynch

18

Brett Brunello

Drew Roberts

Jack Bragg

The boys won with a total points score of 972, with Grammar on 844 and Cathedral on 761.

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38 swimmers then represented IPC at the Interschool Swimming Carnival, representing the college with respect and dignity on their way to winning the Melton Black Shield in another dominant performance.

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Well done to the Rice house who won the Carnival, they had huge participation and some excellent swimmers.

The following students won their respective races: Student

Race

Cooper Jones

1st Freestyle

Marco Carini

1st Freestyle

Sebastian Sieben

1st Freestyle, Breaststroke & Butterfly

Emmett Hatchard

1st Freestyle, Backstroke & Butterfly

Riley Connors

1st Freestyle & Breaststroke

Thomas Griffiths

1st Freestyle & Backstroke

Jake Piccolo

1st Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke & Butterfly

Callan Watson

1st Freestyle & Backstroke

Nate Antoniazzi

1st Freestyle & Breaststroke

Darby Whitely

1st Freestyle

Jackson Hatchard

1st Freestyle & Backstroke

Euan Roberts

1st Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke & Butterfly

William Baker

1st Freestyle

Ronan Richter

1st Freestyle & Breaststroke

Joe Briskle

1st Freestyle

Lucas Lazzaroni

1st Freestyle & Breaststroke

Joshua Eggins

1st Freestyle & Backstroke

Ben Hatchard

1st Freestyle, Backstroke & Butterfly

Matthew Lynch

1st Freestyle & Breaststroke

Vincent Micale

1st Freestyle

Matthew Parker

1st Freestyle

Brett Brunello

1st Freestyle & Backstroke

Drew Roberts

1st Freestyle & Butterfly

Congratulations to the 16/18 combined medley relay team, consisting of Joshua Eggins, Ben Hatchard, Matthew Lynch and Drew Roberts, who set a new Townsville record, blasting the old one by 5 seconds!!

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Well done to the following students who have were selected via times submitted to represent North Queensland at the State Titles Jake Piccolo, Joshua Eggins and Matthew Lynch.

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TOUCH FOOTBALL GIAN GUERRA

He a d o f To u ch Fo o tb a l l Pro g r a m

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2023 will go down as another successful year of Touch Footy here at IPC. Our teams have continued to excel in Touch competitions, building on the momentum from the previous year. Once again, a large number of young men proudly wore the Iggy Crest and represented our College in Touch.

GOLD COAST TITANS QUEENSLAND ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS In October, three IPC teams embarked on a journey to the Gold Coast Titans QLD All Schools Championships. The event is the largest touch football competition in the world, with more than 7500 students representing 520 teams going head to head in over 1800 games across 28 fields.

The U13 team, under the guidance of Coach Nicole Groves, Miss Keely Mullins, and Mr. Matthew Groves, delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament. They dominated all-round games with some memorable tries and touches along the way. In the Round of 16 crossover, they met a physical and highly fancied Keebra Park and were forced to play a brand of footy that was unfamiliar to the Pool games. It was a seesawing game with both

teams failing to maintain momentum for too long.

Unfortunately for our young men, it was Keebra who wrestled momentum in the final minutes to win 4 – 3. The youngens will take away a lot form this tournament and I’m sure we’ll see many in the Blue and White in years to come.

The U15 team, led by Coach Mr Cathal Mulins, also showcased their prowess with a perfect record in pool play. Like the U13s, their dominance in the Pools didn’t warm them up for the battle ahead.

The Iggy 15s raced off to a 3 – 0 lead in their first finals game. Despite this, a hard-fought Round of 16 game against Southport SHS ensued. The game ended in a dramatic 6-5 loss on the buzzer. In the loss, they learnt a lot about controlling the game and never giving the opposition a sniff. The U15s remain undeterred, vowing to return stronger in the future.

Lastly, the Open team, coached by Mr. Gian Guerra and Mr. Drew Thompson, continued their tradition of strong performances. Strangely, the pool games were not as easy as in the past. Instead, the Opens were forced to rip and tear in multiple Pool games that were decided by a lone try in the end. This worked in our favour as the team had a battlehardened approach by the time Finals came around.

They overcame St Laurie’s firstly in the Round of 16 by a margin of 6 – 1, then beat rivals Keebra Park 6 – 5 in a tight game that could have gone either way and Toowoomba Grammar 5 - 3 in the knockout stages and secured the championship title with an impressive 6 – 2 display against Wavell SHS, making it Back 2 Back championships.

This incredible team performance led to a welldeserved victory, with Nayte Essery earning the Player of the Final award. Notable mentions go to Benny “Big Show” Donlon for his Grand Final hattrick. I’ve been involved in many teams over the years and this team showed an incredible amount of guts to really own the midfield. They thrived in the grind and run longer, harder, and faster than all opponents. This ultimately allowed us to run away with tournament - all the way to the bus and back up the Bruce Highway.

The below results speak volumes about the dedication and commitment of both staff and students: U13s: Top 16 U15s: Top 16 Opens: Champions (Number 1 in Queensland) We extend our appreciation to the dedicated IPC staff members who contributed to the coaching efforts throughout the year, ensuring our players reached their full potential.

Iggy Park entered 4 teams across three divisions with two U13s, a U15s and an U18s team. Player numbers were down this year due to the forced cancellation of two B teams in the 15s and 18s. All teams played in classic IPC style scoring some amazing tries along the way. IPC achieved wins in the U13s, U15s

IPC Touch appreciates the efforts of IPC staff Mr O’Connor, Miss Mullins, Mr Mullins, Mr Turner, Mrs Groves, Mr Groves, Mr Thompson and Mr Guerra for their efforts helping to coach throughout the year.

A massive congratulations to all players and staff who were involved in the successful tours and competitions. Combined results for our A Teams in all divisions shows only 2 losses in the calendar year. This is a remarkable achievement and we look to build on this in future years. Expectation is high for 2024 and the future is looking very promising for Iggy Park Touch.

That’s a wrap!

U13 BOYS – CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, TOP 16 QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH Andrew Eaton, Eamon Chittleborough, Julian Fatiaki, Konrad Fatiaki ©, Eli Groves ©, Darius Mallie, Nicholas Partridge, Xydan Scarff, Ben Schiffiliti, Cruize Sansbury, Issac Seawright and Leo Payten Coaches – Mrs Nicole Groves, Ms Keely Mullins and Mr Matt Groves.

15 BOYS – CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, TOP 16 QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH Luke Banister, Beau Bawden, Tyrese Brackenridge, Tamiana Fatiaki, Blaize Goodwin, Klay Graham, Jay Kyle-Little, Koby Kyle-Little ©, Jesse Leo, Trent Martin ©, Rookie McMinn, Oliver Nguyen, Mason Oliver and Leslie Trimmer.

Coaches – Mr Cathal Mullins and Mr Dylan O’Connor.

OPENS BOYS – CHAMPIONS QLD ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH, CHAMPIONS NQ ALL SCHOOLS Marcus Bell, Jake Brewer, Ben Donlon, Nayte Essery, Aidan Fitzpatrick ©, Hayden Griffin, Sam Keir, Hayde Munro, Matthew Parker, Zak Paul, Ethan Stout, Luke Swain, Scott Swain and Sean Weir.

Coaches – Mr Gian Guerra and Mr Drew Thompson.

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JUNIOR AFL

FRONT ROW: Rusty Bethune, Alexander Sturm, Zac Reeves, Joshua Rial, Callum Hopkins, Ryder Alderton, Joel Holland, Eamon Chittleborough, Kaleb Bonner, Anakin Kuchta, Cameron McLean.

SECOND ROW: Ms R. Deuble, Angus Woodhouse, Cooper Bloxsom, Nicolas Demopoulos, Beau McKenzie, Lachlan Patterson, Ryan Hennell, Jaxon Caswell, Zachary Hayes, Milton Larry.

THIRD ROW: Cornell Moncrieff, Callum Scott, Nate Antoniazzi, Trent Martin, Keyarn Zaro, Romell Sorogo, Jack Deyes, Klay Graham.

YEAR 7/8 BASKETBALL BLUE

SENIOR AFL

FRONT ROW: Kye Stallan, Liam Sinn, Ben Walker, Julian Blacklock, Orlando Parker, William Sheppard, Joshua Chiplen, Mitchell Bloxsom, Marcus Farrands.

SECOND ROW: Mr J. Jackson, Connor Sexton, Ashton Leeming, Reagan Knowles, Logan Maggenti, Lucas Partridge, Max Reeves, Alexander Demopoulos, Samuel Chittleborough.

THIRD ROW: Hamish Keyes-West, Hayden Tickle, Tyron Bethune, Christopher Heagney, Aiden Knowles, Kynan McMahon, Kye Lange, Brock Kyle.

YEAR 7/8 BASKETBALL WHITE

FRONT ROW: Joel Van Der Merwe, Nate Blood, Rory Deans, York Whitford, Jace Mitchell, Kawani Mooka, Finn Wilkins.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Andrew Eaton, Harrison Johnstone, Aron Hartwell, Brock Watson, Mitchell Scott, Issac Seawright.

SECOND ROW: Mr M. Arnold, Nehemiah Tagaloa, Tellay Thaiday, Logan Drane, Phoenix Moncrieff.

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FRONT ROW: Connor Foreman, Adam Burnett, Marco Carini, Kaden Robertson, Eli Groves, Cruize Sansbury, Ariyahn Noone.

ABSENT: Mr M. Groves.

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YEAR 9/10 BASKETBALL BLUE

FRONT ROW: Jayce Humphreys, Nicholas Barr, Zakary Donnelly, Owen Myers, Ryan Hennell, Connor Gleeson.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Jaylen Gadsby, Cornell Moncrieff, Ashton Nicholls.

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JUNIOR CBSQ

FRONT ROW: Jobi Jackson, Jaylen Gadsby, Jayce Humphreys, Zakary Donnelly, Cooper Humphries, Lachlan George-Shaw SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Trey Paul, Ethan Weil, Brodie Sutton, Dylan Babbage.

YEAR 9/10 BASKETBALL WHITE

FRONT ROW: Jobi Jackson, Cooper Humphries, Jake Daldy, Dylan Babbage, Ethan Burnett, Lachlan GeorgeShaw, Cooper Williams.

SECOND ROW: Mr E. Reyes, Jake Harrington, Ethan Weil, Trey Paul, Brodie Sutton, Keagan Van Aswegen.

SOPHOMORE CBSQ

FRONT ROW: Finn Wilkins, Jace Mitchell, Marco Carini, Kaden Robertson, Alexander Moss, Ariyahn Noone.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Tellay Thaiday, Aron Hartwell, Logan Drane, Mitchell Scott.

OPENS CBSQ

OPENS BLOCKSPORT BASKETBALL

FRONT ROW: Hamish Keyes-West, Matthew Ament, Kye Stallan, Charlie Rattray, Blair Williamson, Logan Maggenti.

FRONT ROW: Miach Hemphill, Logan Robertson, Luke Guilfoyle, Charles Glover.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Loechel, Logan Robertson, Matthew Parker, Kynan McMahon, Brock Kyle.

SECOND ROW: Mr M. Arnold, Ryan Warren, Bradley Vines.

INTERMEDIATE CRICKET CHALLENGE

SENIOR CRICKET CHALLENGE

FRONT ROW: Ben Walker, Lachlan Hutchings, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Zachary Hounsell, Marley Scarff, Mitchel Waldon, John McLean, Nate Rasink.

SECOND ROW: Mr L. Farren, Logyn-John Webster, Cooper Crooks, Dane Craperi, Mr D. Thompson.

SECOND ROW: Mr C. Baily, Tyron Bethune, Oliver Pascoe, Orlando Parker, Hugh Cafferky, Mr D. Spina.

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FRONT ROW: Eli Groves, Archie Lansley, Andrew Eaton, Zachary Hayes, Jaxon Caswell, Patrick Fanning, Elliott Brown, Callum Lindeberg.

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EREA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 9/10

FRONT ROW: Thomas Kugler, Tristan Butler, Andrew Eaton, FRONT ROW: Xavier Sikhosana, Xander Sikhosana, Ashton Bailey Westhorp (Referee), Marcus Carter, Xavier Sikhosana, Deer, Cooper Williams, Tyler Pannach, Marcus Carter, Tyler Graham.

Benjamin Turner.

SECOND ROW: Reece Kerr, Jean Katende, Bentley Duncanson, Riley Kerr, Cooper Williams, Tyler Pannach.

THIRD ROW: Xander Sikhosana, Brodie Sutton, Tyler Brown, Ethan Weil.

ABSENT: Mr B. Mitchell.

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THIRD ROW: Dallas Wilmen, Jimmy Robinson, Trey Horan.

ABSENT: Mr J. Deer, Mr B. Mitchell, Ms G. Stayte.

OPEN BLOCKSPORT FOOTBALL

FRONT ROW: Adam Sievers, Meky Turnock, Jai Duxbury, Jacob Sexton, Ethan Grieve, Wesley Kerr, Thomas Beasley.

FRONT ROW: Adam Sievers, Trey Horan, Wesley Kerr, Trent Grant, Jacob Sexton, Dallas Wilmen, Thomas Beasley.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Gregory, Trent Grant, Connor Sexton, Bailey Westhorp, Jaxon Sciuto, Parker Duncanson.

SECOND ROW: Ms M. Taylor, Parker Duncanson, Bailey Westhorp, Aidan Phelan, Liam Sutton, Hayden Downey.

THIRD ROW: Daniel Mosch, Mark Hennell, Liam Sutton.

THIRD ROW: Logan Maggenti, Kaleb Norton-Bern, Daniel Mosch, Bentley Duncanson, Meky Turnock.

ABSENT: Mr J. Deer, Mr B. Mitchell, Ms G. Stayte.

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SECOND ROW: Ms A. Gregory, Nicholas Franklin, Bentley Duncanson, Tyler Pearce, Corbin Waddington, Hayden Griffin, Riley Kerr.

BLOCKSPORT HOCKEY

IPC ROWING

FRONT ROW: Brock Baker, Cohen Kyle, Jobie Haller, Grady FRONT ROW: Connor Stout, Ethan Whitney, Lachlan Harper, Stone, Jack English, Zachary Martin, Austin Sperring.

Harrison Mastalerz, Ethan Catt, Harrison Ward, Willem Palin, Kai Burchell, Nicholas Babbage.

SECOND ROW: Fletcher Schmid, Brayden Lewis, Luca Rottaro, Joseph Dixon, Jack Whelan, Jake Daldy, Hayden SECOND ROW: Aidan Phelan, Mac Barwick, Marlon Lau, Seth Lloyd.

Chun Tie, Caius Arnold, Rylan Coleman, Angus Woodhouse, Xander Chun Tie, Jude Foyle.

THIRD ROW: Bradley Vines, Dylan Hill, Julian Blacklock, Harrison Law, Charlie Rattray, Levi Moule.

THIRD ROW: Rory Foyle, Jack Whelan, Sebastiaan Arends, Nate Antoniazzi, Harrison Biggin, Haydan King, Ryan ABSENT: Ms L. Moule, Ms N. Putscher.

Nguyen, Logyn-John Webster.

FOURTH ROW: Vincent Micale, Gordon Richards, Harrison Barrett, Ethan Cavanagh, Thomas Bartels, Raymond Whitney, Ryder Alderton, Kenta Muirhead ABSENT: Mr S. Clarke, Harry Leonu.

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING

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FRONT ROW: Emmett Hatchard, Lewis Dietrich, Marco Carini, Issac Seawright, Cooper Jones, Thomas Griffiths, Darby Whiteley, Riley Connors, Jack Kelly, Isaac Wherry, Cameron McLean.

THIRD ROW: Matthew Parker, Joe Briskey, Nate Antoniazzi, Cooper Fletcher, Billy Curley, Jake Piccolo, Lucas Lazzaroni, Euan Roberts, William Baker, Vincent Micale.

FOURTH ROW: Mitchell Bloxsom, Ryan Warren, Matthew Lynch, Benjamin Hatchard, Ronan Richter, Owen Myers, Jake Brewer, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Jim Finger.

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SECOND ROW: Dylan Thomson, Sebastian Sieben, Harrison Johnstone, Ryer Duxbury, Jarrah Kemp, Joshua Eggins, Callan Watson, Jackson Hatchard, Jack Canning, Riley Webb, Drew Roberts

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

FRONT ROW: Jayden Nash-Smith, Jakob Friskie, Ariyahn Noone, Cameron McLean, Jay Kyle-Little, Mr M. Arnold, Emmett Hatchard, Cody Parsloe, Joel Van Der Merwe, Ethan Watt, Finn Wilkins.

SECOND ROW: Lucas Turner, Jace Mitchell, Jack Kelly, Koby Kyle-Little, Issac Seawright, Zachary Pearce, Patrick Fanning, William Thiele, Jobie Haller, Geoffrey Lui, Eamon Chittleborough, Zac Duggan.

THIRD ROW: Adam Sievers, Dallas Wilmen, Xander Thorsby, Indygo Keir, Jean Katende, Jackson Hatchard, Rory Foyle, Jai Duxbury, Tyron Bethune, Angus Woodhouse, Jaum Sam. FOURTH ROW: Marcus Farrands, Marley Scarff, Cooper Fletcher, Jacob Sexton, Thomas Dodds, Euan Roberts, Klay Graham, Romell Sorogo, Ashley Onslow, Kye Stallan, Joseph Dixon.

FIFTH ROW: Samuel Keir, Ethan Stout, Hayden Griffin, Corbin Waddington, Kynan McMahon, Hugo Drovandi, Benjamin Hatchard, Daniel Mosch, Brett Brunello.

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SCHOOL OF ORIGIN NETBALL

FRONT ROW: Ben Walker, Jayden Robshaw, Mitchel Waldon, FRONT ROW: Ben Walker, Jayden Robshaw, Mitchel Waldon, Jalen Anderson, Orlando Parker, Alvine Njau, Matthew Scott Swain, Jalen Anderson, Orlando Parker, Alvine Njau, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Matthew Parker, Charlie Rattray.

Parker, Charlie Rattray.

SECOND ROW: Ms A. Deer, Mark Hennell, Matthew Ament, SECOND ROW: Ms A. Deer, Mark Hennell, Aiden Knowles, Matthew Ament, Benjamin Donlon, Blair Williamson, Kye Blair Williamson, Kye Stallan, Mr A. Loechel.

Stallan, Ms A. Loechel.

NORTH QLD REPRESENTATIVES

FRONT ROW: Ariyahn Noone, Xydan Scarff, Carter Goldsack, Brock Baker, Rookie McMinn, Cohen Kyle, Samuel Chittleborough, Cooper Jones, Mason Oliver, Koby Kyle-Little, Marco Carini, Zac Reeves, Ben Fraser, Cameron McLean.

SECOND ROW: Dallas Wilmen, Harrison Rowe, Jacob Peachey, Joshua Morton, Jack Canning, Hans Ila, Kye Lange, Cai Banfield, Nicholas Franklin, Tamiana Fatiaki, Sean Weir, Jayden Chilby, Lachlan Patterson, Cameron Mears, Darius Mallie.

THIRD ROW: Mitchel Waldon, Joseph Dixon, Monty Curran, Klay Graham, Lincoln Baker, Kye Connell, Patrick Krause, Thomas Dodds, Jett Cluff, Linton Williams, Jacob Sexton, Levi Moule, Trent Grant, Drew Roberts, Brody Lejarraga.

FOURTH ROW: Colby Thompson, Stewart Gordon, Wyatt Lourigan, Joshua Eggins, Oliver Nguyen, Euan Roberts, Blaize Goodwin, Jake Piccolo, Andre Corradini, Craig Blackhurst, Liam Sutton, Samuel Keir, Marley Scarff, Bailey Westhorp.

FIFTH ROW: Kawani Mooka, Trent Martin, Jakob Friskie, Hugo Drovandi, Zak Paul, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Hayde Munro, Ryan Sutton, Lleyton Dooley, Jack Bragg, Hayden Griffin, Keagan Van Aswegen, Corbin Waddington, Ronan Richter.

SIXTH ROW: Lachlan Hutchings, Kye Stallan, Marcus Bell, Jonah Raidaveta, Aiden Knowles, Matthew Ament, Benjamin Donlon, Matthew Lynch, Archie Allen, Jack Prior, Charlie Rattray, Scott Swain, Nicholas Rowan.

SEVENTH ROW: Brock Kyle, Reagan Knowles, Ashton Leeming, Jack Quinney, Kynan McMahon, Keelin Hookey, Mark Naudi, Mason Saltner, Myles Rosemond, Taj Viliamu.

RUGBY LEAGUE YEAR 7 BLUE

RUGBY LEAGUE YEAR 7 WHITE

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FRONT ROW: Riley Hall, Kawani Mooka, Harper Jensen,

Smith, Tyler Anderson, Ryan Sleader, Kohen Balderson, Jayden Nash-Smith.

Connor Finlay, Cruize Sansbury, Eljay Campbell, Phillip Bayley, William Bayly.

SECOND ROW: Mr G. Christ, Lewis Dietrich, Hudson O’Brien,

SECOND ROW: Mr G. Christ, Lucas Turner, Aston Simms,

Nate Harvey, Leo Payten, Jack Kelly, Ms A. Twist.

Lachlan Bolton, Moraes Hill, Isaac Wherry, Nate Blood.

THIRD ROW: Flynn Fellows, Jack Canning, Hugo Rosenblatt,

THIRD ROW: Konrad Fatiaki, Tyhler Chilby, Phoenix Moncrieff,

Lincoln Holland, Blake Bamford, Darius Mallie, Benji Briskey.

Julian Fatiaki, Noah Schulte, Lucas Charlie.

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FRONT ROW: Maice Evans, Jakob Friskie, Ben Fraser, Jack

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YEAR 9/10 BLOCKSPORT LEAGUE

FRONT ROW: Ben Schifilliti, Issac Seawright, William Thiele, FRONT ROW: Kaleb Bonner, Rory Maguire, Connor Patrick Fanning, Cooper Brown, Tyrese Brackenridge, Eli Kratzmann, Lachlan Patterson, Beau Bawden, Cameron Groves.

Mears, Drew Homuk, Blake Pearce.

SECOND ROW: Tellay Thaiday, Ben Olsen, Harrison Johnstone, Taj Viliamu, Vasefenua Roberts, Luke Bannister.

SECOND ROW: Mr C. Mullins, Wil Lerch, Indygo Keir, Riley McAlister, Callum Scott, Chase Jang, Tamiana Fatiaki.

THIRD ROW: Jacob Peachey, Kuiola Iosefo, Blaize Goodwin, THIRD ROW: Craig Blackhurst, Trent Martin, Keagan Van Mitchell Riley.

Aswegen, Hugo Drovandi, Corey Elliott, Oliver Nguyen.

ABSENT: Mr M. Groves

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FIRST XIII

FRONT ROW: Anthony Roveglia, Isaac Whelan, Mr C. Mullins, Mr L. Dunne, Mr G. Escalada, Cooper Reinders, Marley Hinsbey.

FRONT ROW: Kynan Purdy, Connor Sadler, Wyatt Lourigan, Jack Bragg, Izaya Leedie, Colby Thompson, Sean Weir, Kyhnaan Kennedy.

SECOND ROW: Myles Rosemond, Hayden Bamford, Lincoln Baker, Cooper Fletcher, Oliver Nguyen, Kye Connell, Brodie Pritchard.

SECOND ROW: Mr Z. Kyle, Cooper Fletcher, Oakland Stowers, Jayden Ryan, Andre Corradini, Iowani Cavuilati, Sitiveni Afu, Mr D. O’Connor.

THIRD ROW: Nayte Essery, Toma Apete, Hayden Griffin, Daniel Spicer, Mitchell Hardy, Cooper Riley.

THIRD ROW: Hayde Munro, Zy Gall, Jack Prior, Orlando Nawarie, Jonah Raidaveta, Nelson Kennedy, Jake Brewer.

FOURTH ROW: Jett Cluff, Ben Nystrom, Keyarn Zaro, Cai Banfield, Harrison Rowe.

FOURTH ROW: Marcus Bell, Mason Saltner, Joe Briskey, Bruce Baudu, Patrick Krause, Archie Blacklock, Jim Finger.

FIFTH ROW: Koby Jones, Kalan Melvin, Jai Sturgess, Tashaun Benjamin.

ABSENT: Jack Kennedy

ABSENT: Riley Eggmolesse, Pensio Gela, Jarred Mipari, Suafai Tamatauatau.

RUGBY UNION YEAR 7/8

FRONT ROW: Zachery Balnaves, Riley Hall, Ariyahn Noone, Cody Parsloe, Thomas Blackhurst, Oscar Tillack, Xydan Scarff, Connor Finlay, Cooper Tuttle, Frederick Dodds, Tian Meyer, Harper Jensen, Kohen Balderson, Phillip Bayley, Daniel Player, Jayden Nash-Smith, Shaquille Iorangi.

SECOND ROW: Harvey McKeen, Jack Smith, Chase Mellor, Luca Pilcher, Ollie Reljanovic, Chase Reid, Bryce McCloskey, Lincoln Holland, Zima Keir, Kearnu Hinch, Noah Power, Lucas Turner, Callum Lindeberg, Noah Shanahan, Carter Goldsack, Julian Fatiaki, Ryan Sleader, Ben Fraser.

THIRD ROW: Ben Schifilliti, Will Donovan, Koby Andersen, Zachary Martin, Liam Gibb, Jack Kelly, Leo Payten, Hayden Jenkins, Zachary Preston, Lachlan Rosemond, Dylan Grace, Gabriel Scheiwe, Tyrese Brackenridge, Rory Deans, Cooper Power, Flynn Breuer, Jonathan Reynolds, Luis Sirriss.

FOURTH ROW: Joel Holland, Lincoln Jeffery, Jackson Machin, Riley Flanders, Lachlan Bolton, Jobie Haller, Cooper Brown, Konrad Fatiaki, Lucas Charlie, Timothy Dixon, Amos Laskey, Archer Dury, Ryan Fletcher, Aston Simms, Blake Pearce, Elliott Brown, Logan Wagner, Zavier Goncalves.

FIFTH ROW: William Thiele, Patrick Fanning, Cobie Bonner, Benji Briskey, Joshua Doyle, Jack Robertson, Samuel Cowley, Marley Milbourne, Eli Williams, Riley Webb, Ben Olsen, Vasefenua Roberts, Tellay Thaiday, Kaylon Perkins, Luke Bannister, Zane Wilson, Noah Schulte, Tyhler Chilby.

SEVENTH ROW: Brodie Pritchard, Myles Rosemond, Wil Lerch, Klay Graham, Jack Deyes, Kuiola Iosefo, Hugo Rosenblatt, Linton Williams, Hayden Nieminen, Jesse Leo, Nate Fegan, Kobe Kenworthy, Mitchell Riley, Bret Maloney, Orlando Lochowicz, Zak Green, Xavier Kelemete.

EIGHTH ROW: Craig Blackhurst, Cooper Christiansen, Cooper Riley, Toma Apete, Rafael Josifoski, Owen Myers, Mark Naudi, Patrick Kuruyawa, Daniel Spicer, Hugo Drovandi, Keagan Van Aswegen, Cooper Eastlake, Tyler Pearce, Cruz McGhie, Oliver Nguyen, Leslie Trimmer.

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SIXTH ROW: Jonah Allan, Nehemiah Tagaloa, Darius Mallie, Jamestyn Baira, Jacob Peachey, Indygo Keir, Blake Bamford, Hans Ila, Nicholas Barr, Tamiana Fatiaki, Azhagan Slingsby, Jack Canning, Lucas Mackay, Cameron Mears, Frank Donovan, Anthony Roveglia, Ethan Askin, Nicolas Demopoulos.

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RUGBY UNION YEAR 9/10 ROCKHAMPTON TRIP

FRONT ROW: Cooper Riley, Ryan Fletcher, Indygo Keir, Cameron Mears, Azhagan Slingsby, Orlando Lochowicz, Blake Pearce, Adam Konidis, Hans Ila, Frank Donovan, Nicholas Barr.

SECOND ROW: Zak Green, Kobe Kenworthy, Leslie Trimmer, Oliver Nguyen, Cooper Christiansen, Craig Blackhurst, Linton Williams, Bret Maloney, Myles Rosemond, Ms F. Williamson.

THIRD ROW: Mark Naudi, Keagan Van Aswegen, Hugo Drovandi, Hayden Griffin, Patrick Kuruyawa, Owen Myers, Toma Apete, Cruz McGhie.

ABSENT: Mr L. Demopoulos, Mr M. Turner.

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FIRST XV

FIRST XV NZ TOUR

FRONT ROW: Joshua Morton, Sean Weir, Jarel Hemmings, Julian Blacklock, Marley Scarff, Mitchel Waldon, Max Beckham, Jayden Chilby, Tallis Smith-Wehrman.

FRONT ROW: Jayden Chilby, Alvine Njau, Mitchel Waldon, Marley Scarff, Stewart Gordon, Julian Blacklock, Max Beckham, Joshua Morton.

SECOND ROW: Gideon Lafoga, Luke Madsen, Brett Brunello, Stewart Gordon, Caleb Keir, Lleyton Dooley, Benjamin McDougall, Reagan Knowles, Andre Corradini.

SECOND ROW: Mr M. Moxon, Reagan Knowles, Gideon Lafoga, Tallis Smith-Wehrman, Luke Madsen, Luke Guilfoyle, Caleb Keir.

THIRD ROW: Angus Bamford, Thomas Keir, Joshua Randall, Aiden Knowles, Dallyn Powell, Archie Allen, Alvine Njau.

THIRD ROW: Angus Bamford, Thomas Keir, Joshua Randall, Aiden Knowles, Dallyn Powell, Archie Allen.

TOUCH FOOTBALL U13 BLUE

FRONT ROW: Cody Parsloe, Wyatt Porter, Isaac Wherry, Lincoln Holland, Connor Stout, Harper Jensen.

SECOND ROW: Mr M. Arnold, Benji Briskey, Jackson Machin, Marley Milbourne, Cooper Brown, Joel Van Der Merwe.

YEAR 9/10 BLOCKSPORT TOUCH

SECOND ROW: Mr M. Arnold, Klay Graham, Jesse Leo, Blaize Goodwin, Jack Quinney, Tamiana Fatiaki.

FRONT ROW: Xydan Scarff, Julian Fatiaki, Nicholas Partridge, Ben Schifilliti, Leo Payten, Jonathan Cowley, Eli Groves, Cruize Sansbury.

SECOND ROW: Issac Seawright, Konrad Fatiaki, Darius Mallie, Andrew Eaton, Aston Simms, Eamon Chittleborough.

OPEN MIXED VOLLEYBALL

FRONT ROW: Thomas Bell, Nicholas Gho, Monty Curran, Julian Blacklock, Joseph Dixon, Wesley Kerr.

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FRONT ROW: Rookie McMinn, Timothy Dixon, Luke Bannister, Harrison Rowe, Beau Bawden, Ben Olsen, Mason Oliver, Koby Kyle-Little.

TOUCH FOOTBALL U13 WHITE

SECOND ROW: Mr S. De Waele, Hayden Moore, Cooper Umstad, Christopher Heagney, Ethan Conrad.

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QLD SENIOR SCHOOLS VOLLEYBALL

SENIORS VOLLEYBALL CUP

FRONT ROW: Pio Kelemete, Wesley Kerr, Joseph Dixon, Nathaniel Barton, Joshua Williams, Thomas Bell, Lachlan Patterson.

FRONT ROW: Wesley Kerr, Joshua Williams, Pio Kelemete, Nathaniel Barton, Thomas Bell, Joseph Dixon, Ethan Conrad.

SECOND ROW: Mr J. Jackson, Nicholas Gho, Adam Waugh, Hayden Moore, Mr E. Reyes.

SECOND ROW: Mr S. De Waele, Hayden Moore, Nicholas Gho, Adam Waugh, Mr J. Jackson.

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ANZAC DAY CAROLYNE DRUMMOND

Defence School Mentor

This year our College community came together for our Anzac Day Liturgy to honour those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The focus for our Liturgy was to remember those who fought in Vietnam, celebrating the 50 years since their return from war.

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The Liturgy was opened to the sombre melody of the Bag Pipes played by Michelle Hodder of the RSL Pipes and Drums, as the flag was lowered to halfmast. Attended by Mayor Jenny Hill, members of the Brooklea Retirement Village as well as representatives from the RSL, guests and students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in music, using it as a vessel to communicate our sense of thanks, pride and honour.

Our opening address from our Principal Shaun Clark touched on his family history in the military, connecting our College values to those diggers who fought on the shores of Gallipoli. He detailed his own grandfather, Robert Clarke who fought on the sands of Anzac Cove over 100 years ago. Our Principal’s grandfather uncovered his willingness to stand up and fight for the freedom of his country and what he considered was just, fair and right. Mr Clarke spoke of the wisdom that our war veterans have taught us, through their life experiences. Wisdom is about a love and respect for life and humanity, a commitment to faith, and the courage to challenge injustice. The opening address encapsulated the essence the Anzac spirit.

This year, Ignatius Park College marched on the Strand to signify their honour and appreciation of our Defence members, past and present. 50 students gathered after the Dawn Service to march as a group to understand what it takes to make the ultimate sacrifice for your country. Students were humbled to witness the few remaining elderly diggers marching and honouring their mates who never made it home on that fatal day at Anzac Cove.

Lest We Forget

BATTLE OF THE BANDS In Term 4 the Music rooms became a beehive of activity when all the Houses were preparing for our annual Battle of the Bands Comp. The College Hall turns into a stadium festival setting as each House fight it out on stage under the spotlights with the big PA involving students from year 7-12.

Second place went to Putney Silverbacks who arrived as the dark horses but showed everyone out with Queen’s “Another one bites the dust” and Third place went to Nolan Lions who entertained us with pop classics from Pink and One Direction.

While the judges compared notes and tally the winner, the audience were treated to a knock ya socks off performance from our Iggy Teacher Band, showcasing the raw talent on the mic from Mr Reyes and Mr Mills and the very cool guitar skills from Miss Higgins and Mrs De Jager.

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Iggy students showed their diverse taste in musical styles and abilities over the afternoon, performing Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and Country.

Special shout out goes to some of the juniors who held it down and absolutely smashed it out of the park: Eli Williams and Harper Coggiola keeping it in the pocket on bass, Jack Canning and Hezekiah Nona holding down the groove on drums. Special mention also to Spencer Leslie who performed like a pro on drums with the Reid house.

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The Treacy Tigers took out first place for 2023 smashing out a wellrehearsed, solid performance with two diverse songs. An energetic and rockin’ version of “Stacy’s Mum” firstly demonstrated their tight arrangement and a smooth rendition of the Bruno Mars hit “That’s what I like” showed real class. Some smooth, funky guitar jazz chords played by Zy Gall allowed singer Oakland Stowers to enchant us with his swooning vocals. This gave the judges the real “Wow” factor they were looking for.

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Chess Coordinator

It has been another successful year for IPC Chess with over 140 students registering to play across all three rounds of the North Regional Interschool competition.

Congratulations to all students who took part this year and thank you for your contribution to the Chess program at Ignatius Park College. Whilst we were not able to progress any further than the regional rounds this year, it has been promising to see so many students keen to hit the boards at a local level.

Chess continues to remain a popular co-curricular option for those students at the College who know their way around a chess board. Each round is a great opportunity for our students to play some quality chess against quality opposition in a friendly interschool setting. Further, a massive thank you to all parents who allow their son to play Chess at IPC. Your generous $2 donation over each round this year has allowed us to make a considerable financial contribution once again to a local charity. These valuable funds will continue to assist those most vulnerable in and around our local community. See you all next year.

COUNSELLING VAL DERWENT

Student Counsellor

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings.

At the start of this year, Mrs. Derwent and Ms. McLeod, met with each Year 7 students to present them with helpful information regarding the importance of child safeguarding here at the College and in the community. In addition to information, we also shared the varying ways that out students can access and/or report incidents that may make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Part of this presentation included a walk-through of the student counselling offices and the Phoenix Room- a well-being space where students can access support, rest, relax and recharge when feeling overwhelmed or in need of some quiet time.

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In addition to one-on-one counselling support accessible to nearly 1000 students here at the College – we also lead, support and implement 2 other significant programs: the Peer Mentor Program and the Healthy Minds Project. The programs and the students who share their time within them also make significant contributions to Child Protection Week and Mental Health Week awareness raising activities.

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Ignatius Park Colleges’ dynamic student counsellors, Mrs Derwent and Ms McLeod, are certainly supporting the boys in reaching their full well-being potential. Over this past year, almost 300 students have received social/emotional support. The number of times we may see a student varies – but what we do know is that almost 1/3 of Iggy Park boys are reaching out! Well done gentlemen – your Integrity, Pride and Commitment to men’s mental health and well-being is commendable.

Peer Mentors Each year, 14 successful Year 11 students, 2 from each House, apply to support our emerging year 7’s transition to high school. The first part of their journey is to attend a 2 day workshop with the Peer Skills team where they learn new skills and ways to engage and support younger students. They walk alongside the Year 7’s so that our newest IPC family members are welcomed, supported and starting their first step in being a part of a brotherhood. You regularly see the boys in their Homerooms or House assemblies lending a hand wherever they can. The Peer Mentors significantly contribute to the development of Child Protection Week activities and produce an annual video, which is debuted at the end of Term 3 each year.

This year, our most experienced Peer Skills facilitator - Mrs Burnett, took a leap of faith to try something new for Child Protection Week. She had a vision of offering the students at IPC the opportunity to attend a Child Protection Week expo in our hall and arranged to have the services that protect children come to them!

The expo saw three separate sessions – Mr Jackson and Mr Lucas were in charge of the participants in the hall and facilitated the Peer Mentor boys putting together almost 200 bags of donated good for foster children. Each student who attended the expo received a thank you bag of little gifts as well.

Ms Burnett ran the scavenger hunt, art exhibition collaborative wall art creations, and positive messages on rocks in the Eddie Rice gardens.

Mrs Derwent and Ms McLeod discussed child safeguarding at our school and the importance of keeping their hands to themselves. Ask your son about the song we played them – it was a pretty catchy tune!

Healthy Minds Project This year’s Healthy Minds Project (HMP) crew, comprising of 2 year 10 students, one from each House, came together to discuss all things well-being related for the boys of IPC. The HMP crew attended 2 - full day workshops - in Terms 2 and 3 with Mrs Derwent and Ms McLeod, as well as students from 7 other schools!

These innovative workshops helped the boys define what was important to them and their peers at IPC. They were then provided the tools to create a community project that would symbolise the significance of positive well-being and where to access support.

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The Healthy Minds Project crew reveal their project during Mental Health Week in Term 4 of each year. They plan and deliver activities – including fundraising events - to increase wellbeing and support options at school and in the greater community. All of their efforts are captured on camera and a video is also launched.

This year the HMP Crew unveiled a blue tree – part of a worldwide initiative to raise awareness about mental health, well-being and suicide. Check out the ‘The Blue Tree Project’ OUR STORY | Blue Tree Project. There is also a QR code on a plaque by the tree so you can see the journey of the boys to reach this momentous milestone. Pop by to see the tree and our story in the front of the LRC!

DEBATING MARITA MARTINEZ

Debating Coordinator

It has been another exceptional year for the debating program here at Ignatius Park. In an exciting display of eloquence and intellectual prowess, the Ignatius Park College Senior team was victorious in the grand final of the Townsville Interschool Debating Competition for 2023! The team’s triumph is a testament to the dedication and hard work of both the students, Jude Foyle, Nathan Dolan, Tate Hastie, Daniel Mosch and their coach, Mr Stephen Robertson.

Our younger debating teams were also successful in the competition, with our Junior 2 teams progressing through to the quarter final in their very first year of debating. Our Year 7/8 team narrowly missed the quarter finals this year, but they have shown determination and promise and will undoubtedly grow into a formidable team.

Finally, thanks must go to our dedicated debating coaches, Stephen Robertson, Jude Head, and Bianca Barbagallo, for their invaluable contributions to the success of the College’s debating program. Without them, the program simply would not be possible. Congratulations to all involved, and we look forward to another exciting year of debating in 2024.

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The journey to the grand final was not without its challenges. The competition was fierce, and the topics were both thought-provoking and complex. However, the Ignatius Park College debaters showcased their remarkable skills and unwavering determination, ultimately clinching the coveted title. The victory in the Senior division is a source of great pride for Ignatius Park College. It reflects the school’s commitment to fostering intellectual growth and providing a platform for students to excel in various fields, including debate.

TEAMS Year 7/8 – coached by Bianca Barbagello Callum Hopkins, Jake Jomon, Ethan McDonnell and Riley Johnston

Junior 2 – coached by Judy Head Gordon Richards, Jack Montgomery, Elliot Gilmore and Euan Roberts Senior – coached by Stephen Roberston Daniel Mosch, Benjamin Hatchard, Tate Hastie, Nathan Dolan and Jude Foyle

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Junior 1 – coached by Marita Martinez Jake Piccolo, Blake De Satge, Louie Ferres and Jackson Hatchard

DEBATING 2023: AT A GLANCE TEAM + TOPIC

STANCE

DECISION

Affirmative

Defeated by St Patrick’s College

Affirmative

Defeated by St Margaret Mary’s

Negative

Defeated by St Margaret Mary’s

Negative

Defeated by Grammar

Negative

Defeated by Southern Cross

Negative

Victorious over St Patrick’s

Affirmative

Victorious over Pimlico

Negative

Victorius over Pimlico

Negative

Defeated by St Patrick’s College

Affirmative

Victorious over Grammar

Affirmative

Victorious over Ryan

Negative

Victorious over Ryan

Negative

Defeated by St Margaret Mary’s

Affirmative

Victorious over Grammar

Affirmative

Victorious over Kirwan

Negative

Victorious over Grammar

ROUND ONE YEAR 7/8 That we should ban zoos.

JUNIOR 1 Australia should become a cashless society.

JUNIOR 2 Australia should become a cashless society.

SENIOR That making a positive impact on the world is achieved through disruption as opposed to working within the system.

ROUND TWO YEAR 7/8 That we should shorten school holidays.

JUNIOR 1 That Australia should do more to look after it’s neighbours.

JUNIOR 2 That Australia should do more to look after it’s neighbours.

SENIOR That we should never pay cyber-ransoms.

ROUND 3 YEAR 7/8 That pocket money should be earned, not just given.

JUNIOR 1 That people under 18 should not be allowed to have a smart phone.

JUNIOR 2 That people under 18 should not be allowed to have a smart phone.

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SENIOR That non-violent offenders should not be sent to prison.

QUARTERFINAL JUNIOR 2 That technology is detrimental to our relationships with others.

SENIOR That rules were made to be broken.

SEMIFINAL SENIOR That modern technology is destroying individuality.

GRAND FINAL SENIOR 160

That privacy is more important than security.

DEFENCE CAROLYNE DRUMMOND

Defence School Mentor

The Defence School Mentor program supports Defence students to feel welcomed, integrated and farewelled in our College community.

The new Year 7 Defence students showed courage and mateship by their willingness to give new activities a go and by immersing themselves into the College activities. Welcome packages with pens, stress balls and origami helped our new students to navigate those daunting early days of arriving at a new school.

Defence students worked hard to be the recipient of the Defence Student of the Month, where students are recognised for their honour, respect and excellence. Students are sent a personal letter, and a Tuckshop voucher for their efforts. Congratulations to all those students who received this award this year. Students have also enjoyed Pizza lunches and Milo Club on a regular basis.

Our Defence School Mentor was privileged to attend the North Queensland Legacy Breakfast with some of our Senior Defence students.

This was a wonderful opportunity to see the hard work that Legacy does for Defence families in North Queensland and to hear firsthand stories from Widows of War. Students also took away valuable learning after hearing new note speaker, Lt General John Frewen talk about leadership during a crisis.

2023 saw the finalising of our Defence Memorial. Our Defence School Mentor consulted with students about what they envisioned for the memorial, and with much discussion with Mr Clarke, a traditional ‘reflection digger’ from J Wagner and Sons in Toowoomba was decided upon. This memorial is not only a testament to the College’s commitment to honour the fallen, but to our Defence families who make the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we hold today. The opening of this memorial gave our wider Defence community and our Defence families an opportunity to plant Rosemary as a symbol of commitment and remembrance for years to come. The College was honoured to have Brigadier McCammon, along with Federal Member Philip Thomson and Councillor Kurt Rehebin attend the opening with our Defence families.

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Our Defence students have had the opportunity to attend workshops this year aimed at supporting their well-being during high temp periods of parental absence. Year 7 and 8 students participated in an Art Workshop with Skye from Indigo Skye Arts. Students also enjoyed an afternoon at Mates4mates playing wheelchair Rugby; seeing the supports in place for Defence families and veterans in our community at the Mates4mates facility.

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BAND ENSEMBLE MS TESS HIGGINS

Coordinator of Instrumental and Ensemble Music

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At Ignatius Park College, students are not only encouraged to excel academically - but to also explore their creative and artistic talents. One such avenue for selfexpression and personal growth is through instrumental and ensemble lessons, a vibrant co-curricular activity that is gaining increasing popularity among our students.

Instrumental and ensemble lessons offer an exceptional opportunity for our young men to delve into the world of music and develop highly transferrable skills. Whether it’s strumming the guitar, mastering the piano, singing or playing wind and brass instruments, IPC provides a platform for students to discover their musical inclinations. These lessons are led by experienced and passionate music instructors – Miss Tess Higgins, Mr Nic Mitchell and Miss Clare Whitcombe - who nurture talent and help students develop their skills and confidence.

This year our IPC ensembles (Flame Riders, Fire Starters and Iggy Thunda) performed at various community events, including the College Open Day, Edmund Rice Feast Day, and our Music Showcase Evening. The Flame Riders also toured to Holy Spirit Primary School and performed to an excited and appreciative audience at their assembly. These performance experiences instil in our students a sense of pride in their achievements, motivating them to strive for excellence in all their endeavours. We look forward to the continued growth of the instrumental and ensemble program in 2024 and beyond.

EDMUND RICE DAY GIAN GUERRA

Cultural Coordinator

2 . A LY S S A D E E R 3. CHRISTIAN QUABBA

The afternoon activities see staff and students sharing in an afternoon of fun, music, banter, games, activities and sports in honour of our Founder, Blessed Edmund Rice. As well as the Bungee Run, Mechanical Bull and Rock Wall, the Year 12s ran a variety of engaging activities including Toad Races, Sock Wrestling, Tyre Tug-o-War, the Dunking Machine, Eating Comp, Egg Throwing and Pillow Fights. The day culminated in an Iggy Park style 7-way Tug’O’War with houses battling against each other across the grades for supremacy.

In addition to these activities, the students must contend with the staff across three sports: Netball, Soccer and Touch Football. The entire day was a huge success with students and staff enjoying themselves thoroughly. The spirit of Edmund was celebrated by all at IPC this year. Until next year…

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During Mass, we ask Edmund in prayer to “Lead us to a noble life, inspired by your ideal; Guide us to value not false ideals but real. Hold your torch above us, show your shining face; We hail you Edmund Ignatius Rice, a man of God and Grace.”

A part of this great celebration is the presentation of three awards, dedicated to staff who epitomise the ethos of Edmund Rice Education, abide by our guiding Touchstones and truly live out these Gospel-based values in our great College on a continual basis:

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Edmund Rice Day is a magnificent part of Ignatius Park College tradition and culture. On his Feast Day, May 5, the College comes together to celebrate the life of Edmund and the impact made on our community.

This is accomplished in two ways: the gathering for Mass and the annual Eddie Rice Day Activities.

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EREBB- EDMUND RICE E D U C AT I O N B E YO N D B O R D E R S GREG CHRIST

EREBB Coordinator

Ignatius Park College is committed to developing global links with schools across the world and around the EREA network in Australia. The aim is learning from, with and about each other, focused on a spirituality of justice and solidarity.

We engaged with Easter and ER Feast day video messages with our partner ER Schools as follows Baillie – St Edmunds School, Shillong, India.

Carew – Stella Maris, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Nolan – Palma School, California, USA.

Putney – Mt Sion CBC, Waterford, Ireland.

Rice – Veritas College, Springs, South Africa.

Reid – St Kevin’s, Oamaru, New Zealand.

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In 2023 we have: • Hosted EREBB Zoom calls focused on curriculum and co-curricular with EREA Australia schools and our 7 international EREBB partner schools from all corners of the globe. All year 9 students at the end of term 1 were engaged in online TEAMS meetings with another EREA school (Nudgee, Gregory Terrace or St Patrick’s – Shorncliffe) along with international schools in Colombia and India.

• Global Classroom Partners – Yr 9 Middle Leaders were involved in online meetings with St Vincents, Asansol, India in exchanging ideas on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and how they can make the world more sustainable into the future. The quality of the boys’ responses and sharing was impressive and heartwarming for the future.

• Year 10 Exchange program – We aim to send a small group of year 10 boys on exchange to a partner ER school in Adelaide, Sydney, or Melbourne in term 4.

• Planning and preparing for our inaugural South America – Global Youth Leadership Program. An immersion experience to Uruguay and Argentina in October 2024 in partnership with our ER schools, Stella Maris College in Montevideo, and Cardinal Newman in Buenos Aires. This will involve a group of 12-15 students and 3 IPC teaching staff.

Treacy – St Ambrose College, Manchester, England.

Mr Clarke was also flying the EREBB flag for IPC at the Congress in Ireland in May and was delighted to share with an ER school in Midleton, County Cork.

Thanks to all of the IPC staff (22 involved) and students (over 200) who have been open to the EREBB initiatives in 2023 and we look forward to building our connections and programs in the future.

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We are keen to consolidate and continue a close working relationship with these schools into the future and beyond. In particular, we are wanting our students and staff to share: 1.

How IPC lives the ER Touchstones and how we can share our story with our EREBB partner schools.

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Sharing curriculum and resources to broaden the educational experience for our students across key learning areas. This has been done with great success via online TEAMS calls in 2023.

FAITH IN ACTION SAL KRUGER

Faith, Learning in Action Coordinator

In 2023, our community rallied for change, locally and beyond. Let’s revisit our Faith Learning in Action journey.

TERM ONE: UNITY FOR A PURPOSE EMBRACING GOSPEL SPIRITUALITY

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The first term saw our college unite to support Caritas in poverty alleviation. Fundraisers like sausage sizzles and pancake mornings showcased our commitment. Casual dress days combined creativity with charity, resulting in a significant contribution made to Caritas which would aid poverty in Third World countries. We raised an amazing $3168.55 for CARITAS Project Compassion in 2023. Well done IPC Community!

TERM TWO: WARMTH AND UNITY FOSTERING LIBERATING EDUCATION

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In Term Two, compassion continued with the ongoing Toast Room initiative. Students volunteered mornings, offering warm toast and fostering unity among their fellow brothers. Concurrently, visits to Brooklea Retirement Village bridged generations, bringing companionship and stories to residents.

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TERM THREE: EMPATHY IN ACTION – UPHOLDING JUSTICE AND SOLIDARITY Empathy remained central to the theme for this term, getting the students to ‘walk in the others shoes’. Year 10’s attended the Homeless Sleep Out which offered insight into how those less fortunate in our society are treated and what they go through on a daily basis, supported by guest speakers and various activities.

The Year 12 students served at the Drop-in Centre, broadening perspectives on local realities by cooking hot breakfasts for the clients every day across a three week period, meeting, interacting and most importantly understanding who the real disadvantaged are in our local community.

TERM FOUR: JOYFUL GIVING – FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

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The year culminated as students participated in the St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas appeal. Our commitment to festive support demonstrated unity and empathy by providing generous donations of highly sought-after gifts and necessities for those less privileged and doing it tough in our community.

Reflection reveals Ignatius Park College’s dedication to Faith Learning in Action. Our efforts in fundraising, empathy, and community engagement weave a tapestry of compassion and solidarity. Through faith, learning, and action, we’ve proven a positive force for change within and beyond.

INDIGENOUS & MULTICULTURAL DYLAN O’CONNOR

Indigenous & Multicultural Leader

It has been a busy year for the Indigenous & Multicultural Department with plenty of reasons to celebrate the years successes. We began 2023 by reintroducing the IPC Reconciliation Action Plan to all staff and provided the opportunity for collaborative feedback and thoughts. This process proved highly valuable for our team and program.

Reconciliation Week was celebrated this year with a ‘Wear it Yellow’ Day and Doughnut fundraiser for Children’s Ground, through which staff and students managed to raise $600. Throughout the year, senior Indigenous students participated in the volunteer Catholic Studies Program at Vincent State School where they assisted as teacher aides, ran group activities, and helped the grounds and maintenance staff. Term 2 gave several students the opportunity to visit Palm Island for two visits. The first was for the Obe Geia Challenge, during which we assisted as referees. The second trip was to visit St Michael’s, where the students acted as teacher aides and PE teachers for the day.

Term 4 is an opportunity for Indigenous & Multicultural staff and students to celebrate and farewell our graduating seniors. Our students and programs’ achievements and successes are also celebrated at our annual Term 4 Deadly awards. The Deadly Awards are always a staff and student favourite on the school calendar and the perfect way to end the Indigenous & Multicultural Program’s year. We would like to thank all staff and students for their support of the Program, and we look forward to being back bigger and better in 2024.

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Term 3 was our programs biggest term, which included the year 7 Indigenous Activities Day, NAIDOC celebrations, QATSIF Graduation and the TCE Blak Excellence ceremony. For year 7 Indigenous Activities Day, we welcomed staff from the Wulguru Walkabouts to assist with running traditional Indigenous dance and games. A fortnight later, we celebrated NAIDOC with a week’s worth of activities that included spear throwing competitions, Kup Murri, Elders talks with students, and the first annual IPC Indigenous Old Boys vs Current Seniors NAIDOC Touch Football Match. Our senior Indigenous students also attended the QATSIF graduation and TCE Blak Excellence graduation to celebrate the completion of their senior schooling.

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The Journey to Jobs program continued this year, with students provided the opportunity to complete driving lessons, participate in weekly accelerated learning programs, and access support during work experience and apprenticeship sign-on opportunities.

JAPAN TOUR HAYDEN MOORE

Japanese Language Student

In the early hours one Friday morning, a group of twenty-one students and three staff members embarked on an adventure to Japan. For many, it was their first trip outside Australia, and for others, they were returning to a country they enjoyed visiting.

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The journey commenced with a few days in Tokyo, the bustling capital city, where we explored iconic landmarks like the Imperial Palace, Harajuku, and Tokyo Skytree, soaring to an impressive height of 600 metres. We were also treated to an unforgettable TeamLab experience - a captivating, interactive, and hightech art gallery that left a lasting impression. A swift train ride then transported us to Shibuya, renowned for its bustling pedestrian crosswalk where we explored and took in the sights. Our Tokyo journey continued with a visit to Tokyo Disneyland, a dream come true for kids of all ages. A full day’s pass allowed the boys to conquer lengthy queues and still enjoy all the rides they had set their hearts on. As night descended, the streets came alive with the spectacle of an impressive light show, transforming well-known Disney characters into mesmerizing works of art.

A lengthy Shinkansen (bullet train) journey later, our group arrived in Kyoto. After a leisurely afternoon, we enjoyed a delicious Shabu-Shabu meal, allowing us to cook our own meat to perfection. This culinary delight set the stage for an unforgettable karaoke night, with a special performance by Mr. Reyes, demonstrating why he earned the title of the “King of Pop at the Park”.

The following day, we donned helmets as we explored the backstreets of Kyoto on bikes, visiting historic sites such as the old palace and the birthplace of Nintendo, as well as strolling through traditional areas of the town. We also enjoyed shopping at the local malls and the local cuisine. Once again, the Shinkansen whisked us away, this time to Hiroshima. Our visit to the Peace Park was marked by a solemn walk through its museum, providing us with reflection on the history of the beautiful city. We then divided our time between shopping at the mall and venturing to Miyajima Island. Here, we encountered wild deer, and had the chance to pet and feed them, in addition to exploring temples and seeing the famous red Torii gate.

One more Shinkansen ride transported us to Osaka, where we marveled at the wonders of the Aquarium, witnessing magnificent creatures like whale sharks, otters, and spider crabs. Our adventure continued at Nara Park, another sanctuary for deer, where a surprise awaited us— an invitation to join a Japanese band called “Berry Goodman” up on stage. One of the band members saw us dancing in the crowd and decided he wanted us dancing on the stage with him - a memory we will hold for years to come. As our journey came to a close, we explored Osaka Castle and experienced the vibrant nightlife of Dotonbori—a picturesque street adorned with dazzling lights and a canal running through its centre. Finally, the trip reached its pinnacle with a thrilling night of baseball. A nail-biting match kept us on the edge of our seats, culminating in a gamewinning home run during the closing innings.

With that, our journey was over, as we boarded an overnight flight back home. Countless memories were forged along the way, and the unanimous sentiment among us was that this trip to Japan was one we would never forget!

MULKADEE 2023 KYLIE TILLACK

Pastoral Leader

The Mulkadee Youth Arts Festival is the only event of its kind in Australia and offers students from across the Townsville Diocese the opportunity to participate in a specially designed program of artistic workshops in Choir, Dance, Drama, Strings, Guitar, Band and Audio-visuals. In its 18th year, Mulkadee has become an integral part of the Townsville Arts calendar with industry experts sharing their talents with over 800 students.

This year Mulkadee Youth Arts Festival through Townsville Catholic Education returned to the narrative-driven format and, once again, performed a new take on a beloved children’s story Robin Hood.

Stepping into the spotlight this year were two of our amazing Creative Arts teachers, Mrs Kylie Tillack and Mr Andrew Hodgson, who facilitated workshops and mentored students from across the Catholic diocese in this one-of-a-kind experience. All involved had a ‘forest’ of fun as they joined in the ‘merry’ mayhem to build and refine their skills to enhance excellence through performance.

Another amazing success with a sold-out crowd. This is one Arts evening that should be on everyone’s calendar.

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Mulkadee provides a space for those with a passion for performing and development of skills and knowledge. This event is more than just learning pieces to perform, it is also about linking in with like-minded people who can support, challenge and ignite your creativity. Additionally, Mulkadee aims to foster long-lasting friendships with others. This unique experience offered Ignatius Park students a platform to showcase their talents playing prominent roles in Drama, Guitar and Band with others lending their talents to the Choir.

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Taking the journey to Sherwood Forest, students and staff from Ignatius Park College were excited to join with other schools from across the Townsville Diocese to be part of the Mulkadee Arts Festival. Term 3, Week 2 saw the Townsville Entertainment Centre come alive with students and industry professionals undertaking auditions and workshops to further develop their skills across various disciplines which culminated in a vibrant performance on Friday 21st July.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION MEAGAN WALDON

D e a n o f We l l b e i n g

At Ignatius Park College, we believe that outdoor education is an integral part of learning and personal experience. We also recognise that each young man’s outdoor education experience is unique. The College’s goal is to guide all participants in their outdoor education experiences to embrace their individual journeys and foster stronger connections with their environment and peers.

Within most grade levels in 2023, students were exposed to a wide range of educational challenges, which can be both physically and mentally demanding, providing a platform for learning. As an integral part of each camp, students also engage in activities that encourage self-reflection and personal growth.

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Year 7 - Father/son experience - this event held as an afternoon/evening event this year for the first time, created an opportunity for fathers (or father figures) and their sons to spend quality time together in an educational and bonding environment.

Year 8 - Camp Gedling - was a multifaceted learning experience for our young men, that enhanced reasoning skills through hands-on problem solving, teamwork, resilience, and environmental awareness, whilst also promoting physical and mental wellbeing.

Year 9 - Keelbottom Creek – was a rich learning experience that fostered practical skills, resourcefulness, resilience, teamwork, and decision-making abilities. It promoted self-reliance, environmental awareness, character development, and confidence building.

Year 10 - this camp encourages students to explore their own values, interests, strengths, and areas for personal growth. It allowed our men to reflect on who they are and who they want to be.

Year 11 - Leadership Camp - working in groups our men were given the opportunity to foster their leadership skills in a positive supportive environment.

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Year 12 - House Closure - aimed to provide Houses with a positive, challenging and enriching experience to come together, one last time as a group, as they mark the end of one chapter and prepare for the next.

Our Outdoor Education program has been a valuable tool at Ignatius Park College this year, offering a wide range of benefits for all of our young men. The success of our camps is the result of significant effort, meticulous planning, generous assistance, and the support of external resources. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed their time and dedication throughout the year. Your contributions have been invaluable, and they’ve made our camps possible.

PRODUCTION 2023 BUGSY MALONE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS JON ROBERTS

Te a ch e r

For the past forty years, Bugsy Malone has captured the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, paying homage to the golden days of Hollywood.

For those who were involved ‘poisonally’, in this year’s combined schools’ musical, or for those who were lucky enough to be in the audience, Bugsy Malone was, undoubtedly, a decisive triumph.

Host school Ignatius Park College (IPC) joined forces with St Margaret Mary’s and St Patrick’s Colleges to present the much-loved, family gangster musical. The comic and charismatic performances were realised with great skill at the Townsville Civic Theatre in the brief season from June 1-3.

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Leading a talented cast of more than seventy students from Years 7 to 12, IPC seniors Connor Kenyon as Bugsy Malone and Domenick Osborne as Fat Sam, set the pace with considerable skill and dedication. Harrison Rush as Cagey Joe and Ben Hatchard as Leroy are also worth notable mention. Dim-witted police officers Smolsky and O’Dreary, played by Dylan Hill and Luke Quincey, never failed to get a laugh. Equally impressive were our junior and middle school IPC students Riley Johnston, Marcus Carter, Joshua Symons, Jack Kelly, Cody Parsloe, Dean Gunders, Byron Morris and Coben Miles who all created defining and memorable moments throughout the show with their individual roles. Working tirelessly backstage, Riley Talbot and Rami Peltonen were part of a well drilled crew.

IPC staff ensured this slick show provided high production values, and that the numerous vocal and dance numbers were handled with great skill by the ensemble cast, who thrived under expressive choreography and well-rehearsed vocals. Equally impressive was the musical direction and combined staff and student band that took us back to the speakeasies of 1920s New York. Thanks to the many staff that dedicated their time and artistic efforts.

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It’s not hard to imagine that Bugsy Malone, beginning with the 1976 British film of the same name, has been transformed into an educational musical institution as it simply brings such joy. Our splurge guns and custard pies may have been replaced with oversized fruit and veg that ensured the gangsters got the chop – but they still packed a punch and our talented team certainly delivered ‘The Goods’ while reminding us that ….’if you give a little love, it all comes back to you’.

TOWNSVILLE TO CAIRNS BIKE RIDE PAUL BRUCE

Pastoral Leader

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Twenty-five riders (4 teachers, 12 students, 2 fathers and number of guests) representing Ignatius Park College (Galahs) 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, now in its 22nd year, raises money and awareness for Children’s Cancer. The riders departed Townsville on 27 July and traversed the 358km to Cairns over three days. The boys’ 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 boys accept the challenge of riding as they know that they are doing it for a worthy cause. This year, the Galahs raised $37,784, making it more than $150,000 over the past TCBR rides. Additionally, the students come to 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.

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DEBATING

FRONT ROW: Callum Hopkins, Blake De Satge, Nathan Dolan, Daniel Mosch, Jake Jomon, Euan Roberts, Riley Johnston.

FRONT ROW: William Pearson, Brayden Lewis, Mrs V. Derwent, Ms J. McLeod, Mrs M. Waldon, George Paske, Dane Craperi.

SECOND ROW: Mr S. Robertson, Ms J. Head, Tate Hastie, Jake Piccolo, Ms B. Barbagallo, Ms M. Martinez.

SECOND ROW: Jesse Bowker, David Shilu, Gordon Richards, Bentley Duncanson, Ethan Armstrong, LogynJohn Webster.

THIRD ROW: Jack Montgomery, Gordon Richards, Jude Foyle, Ethan McDonell, Elliot Gilmore.

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HEALTHY MINDS

THIRD ROW: Elliot Gilmore, Ronan Richter, Ethan Cavanagh.

PEER MENTORS

FRONT ROW: Cranston Hill, Dylan Thomson, Orlando Nawarie, Mathius Fisher, Lleyton Dooley, Wyatt Lourigan, Jarel Hemmings, Joshua Chiplen.

FRONT ROW: Jude Foyle, Kynan Purdy, Trey Horan, Ms N. Burnett, Mr T. Lucas, Ms J. McLeod, Ms V. Derwent, Mr J. Jackson, Harrison Rush, Connor Browning.

SECOND ROW: Mr D. O’Connor, Izaya Leedie, Charlie Rattray, Jonah Raidaveta, Jack Prior, Zachariah AbdulRahman, Zak Paul.

SECOND ROW: William Sheppard, Sean Weir, Thomas Beasley, Tate Hastie, Archie Campbell, Robbie Price, Johnathan Hewson, Wesley Kerr, Parker Duncanson.

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THIRD ROW: Liam Sutton, Ryan Sutton, Alexander Demopoulos, Joshua Morton, Phillip Lander, Reagan Knowles, Nathaniel Barton, Jordan Allan.

FOURTH ROW: Aiden Knowles, Marcus Cervellin, Isaac Seri, Benjamin Hatchard, Hayden Moore, Nicholas Rowan, Daniel Mosch.

JOURNEY 2 JOBS

FRONT ROW: Shaquille Iorangi, Keziah Leo, Esiah Power, Phillip Bayley, Cruize Sansbury, Steen McChesney-Clark, Darnell Bin Doraho, Mr D. O’Connor, Kawani Mooka, Zoltar Chinfat Miskin, Ryan Sleader, Eljay Campbell, Knox Lynch, Maice Evans, Kaydyn De Satge.

SECOND ROW: Jonah Kabay, William Charlie, Donny Patrick, Luke Kaczmarek, Koby Andersen, Tyrese Brackenridge, Jovan Lickorish, Moraes Hill, Geoffrey Lui, Barack Bourne, Kala Sam, Jonathan Reynolds, Luis Sirriss, Kearnu Hinch, Lincoln Holland.

THIRD ROW: Tristan Butler, Benjamin Hore, Keelin Hookey, Tallis Smith-Wehrman, Jobi Jackson, Tyhler Chilby, Brody Sleader, Blake De Satge, Cooper Jones, Hezekiah Nona, Drew Homuk, Jaden Jones, Cooper Snary, Milton Larry, TarrantKeidis Abdul-Rahman.

FOURTH ROW: Harrison Rush, Marley Hinsbey, Jaum Sam, Tex Rees, Tellay Thaiday, Tashaun Benjamin, Patrick Daniel, Joshua Symons, Tyler Batley, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Cruz Paul, Jarrah-Daniel Sorbello, Kaylon Perkins, Maddix Hampton, Samuel Rattray.

SIXTH ROW: Jarel Hemmings, Wyatt Lourigan, Darius Grego, Dominic Abdul-Rahman, Joseph Sam, Flint Harris, Koby Jones, Daniel Spicer, Sitiveni Afu, Miach Hemphill, Zeeden Zaro, Steven Tom, Romell Sorogo, Dylan Thomson, Mathius Fisher SEVENTH ROW: Charlie Rattray, Orlando Nawarie, Izaya Leedie, Jonah Raidaveta, Trey Paul, Carter Cole, Keyarn Zaro, Noah Dawson, Nate Laing Saunders, Jack Prior, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Zak Paul, Lleyton Dooley.

ABSENT: Mr J. Feeney

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FIFTH ROW: Cranston Hill, Jamestyn Baira, Darius Mallie, Jayden Chilby, Bruce Baudu, Asafa Namok, Rathony Pearson, Lincoln Baker, Riley McConnachie, Kalan Melvin, Johnathan Hewson, Mason Saltner, Jacob Peachey, Thomas Holden, Joshua Chiplen

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FRONT ROW: Bohdi Goacher, Jack Kelly, Riley Talbot, Dean FRONT ROW: Bohdi Goacher, Riley Johnston, Marcus Gunders, Byron Morris, Joshua Symons, Marcus Carter, Riley Carter, Harrison Mastalerz, Jack Kelly, Harper Coggiola, Johnston, Cody Parsloe.

Simeon Staples.

SECOND ROW: Mr L. Hogan, Ms K. Guazzo, Mr D. Thompson, Dylan Hill, Luke Quincey, Mr A. Hodgson, Ms A. Rossi, Mr J. Roberts.

THIRD ROW: Harrison Rush, Coben Miles, Harry Ballinger, Domenick Osborne, Rami Peltonen, Oliver Dickhart, Benjamin Hatchard, Connor Kenyon.

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QATSIF GRADUATES

FRONT ROW: Cranston Hill, Jarel Hemmings, Wyatt Lourigan, Mathius Fisher, Lleyton Dooley, Dylan Thomson.

SECOND ROW: Mr D. O’Connor, Zak Paul, Zachariah AbdulRahman, Izaya Leedie, Orlando Nawarie.

THIRD ROW: Jack Prior, Jonah Raidaveta, Charlie Rattray.

SECOND ROW: Mr J. Roberts, Mr A Hodgson, Calam Sinclair, Jimmy Robinson, Mr L. Hogan, Ms K. Guazzo.

THIRD ROW: Cyrill Hold, Joshua Symons, Jack Canning, Matthias Staples, Byron Morris, Domenick Osborne.

ABSENT: Mrs K. Tillack, Ms J. Bartholomew.

TOWNSVILLE TO CAIRNS BIKE RIDE

FRONT ROW: Zachery Balnaves, Luis Sirriss, Kaylon Perkins, Jarrah-Daniel Sorbello, Blair Staehr, Phillip Lander, Harry Beasley.

SECOND ROW: Mr G. Christ, Charlie Barringhaus, Rafael Pyers, Marcus Farrands, Jack Hedger, Jared Sargent.

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ABSENT: Mr P. Bruce, Mr M. Turner.

MUSIC ENSEMBLES

FRONT ROW: CCody Parsloe, Harper Coggiola, Jack Kelly, Jobie Haller, Harrison Mastalerz, Dean Gunders, Jack Hedger, Bohdi Goacher.

SECOND ROW: Calam Sinclair, Joshua Symons, Jack Canning, Oliver Dickhart, Eli Williams, William Thiele, Darby Whiteley.

THIRD ROW: Hamish Mitchell, Jack Whelan, Keyarn Zaro, Coben Miles, Timothy Chappell, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman.

FOURTH ROW: Connor Kenyon, Jackson Hatchard, Benjamin Hatchard, Harrison Rush, Emmett Hatchard.

ABSENT: Ms T. Higgins.

SONS OF OLD BOYS

SECOND ROW: Callum Lindeberg, Jacob Kerrisk, Jace Mitchell, Bryce Oshyer, Koby Andersen, Lachlan Rosemond, Dean Gunders, Kaden Robertson, Rory Deans, Zima Keir, Dane Craperi, Lucas Turner, Riley Johnston, Jack Hedger.

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FRONT ROW: Archer Rawnsley, Grady Scarce, Jackson Hegarty, Will Langford, Harvey McKeen, Eli Groves, Oliver Hayden, Carter Goldsack, Oscar Tillack, Thomas Stevenson, Marco Tropea, Jesse Gunders, Luke Pierce.

THIRD ROW: Jordan Chanthagoon, Archer Dury, William Thiele, Patrick Fanning, Jack Coleman, Kyhnaan Kennedy, Hayden Denman, Tyler Shore, Taj Viliamu, Mitchell Westhorp, Luke Bannister, Cooper Jones, Harrison Mastalerz, Joseph Martini.

FIFTH ROW: Euan Roberts, John McLean, Cody Chanthagoon, Bentley Duncanson, Caleb Mahoney, Bailey Westhorp, Samuel Keir, Spencer Leslie, Harrison Biggin, Jaxon Sciuto, Jett Cluff, Parker Duncanson, Jack Quinney.

SIXTH ROW: Cooper Eastlake, Jack Alloway, Lachlan Moody, Caleb Keir, Sherriff Dury, Jalen Anderson, Matthew Ament, Thomas Keir, Nelson Kennedy, Hayden Downey, Daniel Mosch, Hugo Drovandi, Thomas Bell.

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FOURTH ROW: Jack Shelton, Indygo Keir, Jimmy Robinson, Nicholas Barr, Harrison Bow, Charlie Barringhaus, Jayden Wetherell, Harry Ballinger, Myles Rosemond, Kuiola Iosefo, Ashley Denman, Jack Canning, Francesco Fusco, Joshua Morton.

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SAMUEL NORRIS

KHIEM LUONG

CALEB KEIR

Nickname: Raminator.

Achievements: Finishing Year 12.

Interests: Fishing, Cooking & Camping.

Ambitions: To travel the world.

Wisdom: “To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are” - Tim Minchin.

Nickname: Chuck.

Achievements: Graduating Year 12.

Nickname: Asian Sensation (aka Cheesgrater).

Achievements: Copper 5 in quick play, professional cheesegrater and second in command of the Shadow Wizard Money Gang.

Interests: Cheese & Crackers.

Nickname: Thomas.

Achievements: Electrical apprenticeship, first XV. Interests: Fortnite Battle Royale & walking my fish.

Ambitions: Become a professional golfer.

Wisdom: She’ll be right, It is what it is.

THOMAS KEIR

ISAAC SERI

ORLANDO PARKER

SPENCER LESLIE

Nickname: Caleb, TK. Achievements: First XV, Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride, Carew mascot.

Interests: Fortnite.

Ambitions: To be successful and enjoy life.

Wisdom: It is what it is.

Nickname: Seri.

Achievements: Peer Mentor, Reid Captain, Healthy Minds Team, All-Around Champion.

Interests: Kicking goals, having a dig, Geography, Conor McGregor.

Ambitions: Travel, living the dream, Entrepreneur, Own the West Tigers, love life.

Wisdom: Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night.

Nickname: Buddha, Choods, Sniper Choods, Tiger Choods, OP Clips.

Achievements: Baillie Vice-Captain, School of Origin Netball Winners, Collecting all 80 Stars in Wii Sports Resort, Boxing Record of 6-0 against Braggy Interests: How to hit fairway at Townsville Golf club hole 1 par 5, Braggy’s back patio, Sunday morning debriefs, Building Banging Wisdom: All 7 minutes and 47 seconds of Let it happen by Tame Impala.

Nickname: Spenc.

Achievements: Drummer in Reid’s band for Battle of the Bands.

Interests: Juggling, Music.

Wisdom: If only I could turn back time and do it all again. Thank you Class Of ‘23 for the best 6 years of my life. I will NEVER forget my mates at Iggy.

WILLIAM BUTTIGIEG

SAMUEL KEIR

F LY N N SCOTT

MARLEY SCARFF

Nickname: Buttsy.

Achievements: Carew Vice-Captain, Blue and White Malaria Award, Went a whole round of golf without losing a ball.

Interests: Sunday morning debriefs with the boys.

Ambitions: Find what I love doing and make millions from it.

Wisdom: When life gives you lemons, feed a horse fish for a lifetime.

Nickname: Skeir, sammy snipes, keiry, Darcy Keir’s brother.

Achievements: Rice Captain, Interschool Cross Country and Red Track Team, QLD All School Touch Football champions, NQ Touch Football, school mascot, friends with the Razzinator, 24 hour challenge at Iggy park with Buddah.

Interests: Rugby Union, Touch Footy, social gatherings with mates, hanging out with the Razzinator.

Ambitions: Be like Mr Johnson.

Wisdom: It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight it’s about the size of the dog inside you.

Nickname: Scotty Achievements: Diligence awards, top 50 for Cross Country.

Interests: Sport, hanging with mates.

Ambitions: Get a good job with good money.

Wisdom: No means no.

Nickname: Scarffy Achievements: IPC first XV, NQ Rugby Union U16 & U18. QLD Country Rugby Union. Baillie bear mascot.

Interests: Rugby Union.

Ambitions: Be rich, travel the globe with my family, play rugby.

Wisdom: Before you criticise someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticise them, you are a mile away and have their shoes.

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RAMI PELTONEN

WILLIAM SHEPPARD

NICHOLAS GHO

H AY D E N MOORE

SCOTT SWAIN

Nickname: Shep.

Achievements: Mr Baily’s favourite student.

Interests: Lawnmower racing, swift water rafting, lawn bowls.

Ambitions: To become an Alaskan trout farmer.

Nickname: Where did Nick Gho? Achievements: Bronze at QVSSC, Getting through school.

Interests: Volleyball, rugby, sleep, music, formula 1.

Ambitions: Professional sleeper, game developer, Occupational Therapy, Physio.

Wisdom: No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal.

Nickname: Hayden Achievements: Nolan Vice-Captain.

Interests: Volleyball.

Ambitions: To become a teacher and give back to the College.

Wisdom: Listen to the teacher they will help you and you should be afraid when they are more scared for you then you are.

Nickname: Swainy, Swain-Train.

Achievements: Baillie Captain, 2021 and 2023 NQ All Schools Champion, 2022 B2B QLD All Schools Champion, NQ Touch x3 w Captaincy Role x2, 2018 Swainysswans Mixed Touch Champions, Broke my ankle playing netball, School of Origin x1 game, Making friends with great blokes.

Interests: Golf, Playing touch with little bro, Hanging out with family and friends, Debriefs with the boys.

NICHOLAS ROWAN

SEBASTIAN ARCHER

MARCUS BELL

MITCHEL WALDON Nickname: Waldo.

Achievements: First XV Captain, First VII Netball, First XI Cricket, NQ Shot Put Champion.

Interests: Putt-Putt Golf, Cheese Rolling and competitive Thumb Wrestling.

Ambitions: Make the PGA Tour, otherwise raise a family and travel the world.

Wisdom: “Don’t cry because its over. Smile Because it happened” – Dr Seuss.

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Nickname: Skip Achievements: College Captain, retained school of origin (B2B2B), 3x spelling bee runner-up, Blue Brigade media executive, got around it.

Interests: Star Wars and Power Rangers expert, Blue Brigade aficionado, powerlifting, being Mr Lucas’ favourite student.

Ambitions: Make a living doing something I love, send my son to Iggy Park, run the IPC powerlifting program.

NELSON KENNEDY

I Z AYA LEEDIE

JOHN McLEAN

Nickname: Cozzie.

Achievements: Graduating.

Interests: I love striving to better myself whether that is through physical training such as gym or expanding my knowledge.

Ambitions: I want to study at JCU to become either an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist. I would also love to travel see the likes of Europe and open myself to different cultures around the world.

Nickname: Nels.

Achievements: Beach Sprint Champion U12’s.

Interests: Collecting cans, playing with my brother.

Ambitions: Become an Anaesthetist.

Nickname: Boogie, Bala Boogs.

Achievements: Confraternity Champ, Aaron Payne Cup Champ.

Interests: Stone Skipping, Red Dress.

Ambitions: Win a grand.

Wisdom: RUN THE BALL UP.

Nickname: Jmac Achievements: NQ Cricket.

Interests: Long walks on the beach, sunset picnics.

Ambitions: Complete apprenticeship and just live.

Wisdom: Why wouldn’t ya?

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PAT R I C K BEAMS

OAKLAND STOWERS

M AT T H E W PARKER

Nickname: Hutcho.

Achievements: Second XIII, first XI, NQ Schoolboys Soccer and Cricket.

Interests: Sports, diesel fitting.

Ambitions: Own my own business.

Wisdom: A meat pie is a meat pie when your hungry.

Nickname: Oakey.

Achievements: First XIII, Marilyn Parsons Award, Graduating.

Interests: Playing footy wherever, work.

Ambitions: Try my hardest in life.

Wisdom: Him again.

Nickname: Matty P, MP sniper.

Achievements: QLD All Schools Champ, NQ Schoolboys Rep, First V, Eddie Rice Dash winner, School of Origin champs.

Interests: Touch footy, Basketball, Kicking back with mates.

Ambitions: To become successful in whatever I do in the future and travel the world.

Wisdom: Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.

JULIAN BLACKLOCK

D A L LY N POWELL

W YAT T LOURIGAN

JACKSON ROSS

Nickname: Jules.

Achievements: 2023 New Zealand Rugby Union Tour, getting my dream job.

Interests: Working.

Wisdom: Well I made it!!!

Ps.. Do VET!!

Nickname: DP. Achievements: First XV NZ trip, breaking brothers roller door.

Interests: Fishing, footy, camping, lads trips.

Ambitions: Travel the world, win a gf, have a family.

Wisdom: “They hate us cause they ain’t us” - The Interview.

Achievements: First xlll, Confro Best and Fairest, made my first NQ team.

Interests: footy, boxing, motorbike riding.

Ambitions: Be the best I can in whatever I do.

Nickname: Rossy.

Achievements: First ever solo win.

Finishing BlueDog. Interests: Sunday Strand laps. Pink hearts.

Ambitions: To better the lives of loved ones around me and live my life to the fullest.

Wisdom: If you soak everything up, the good and the bad, you will then cherish everything

TRENT GRANT

JOSHUA ROUBICEK

BENJAMIN DONLON

MAX BECKHAM

Nickname: White Tim. Achievements: Life.

Interests: Ball.

Ambitions: Track Instructor.

Nickname: Roubs, Bulldog.

Achievements: Got a squad kill in Fortnite with a pistol, 360 RPG kill in MW2.

Interests: Games, Basketball.

Ambitions: To pay my family back.

Wisdom: Do or do not there is no try.

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LACHLAN HUTCHINGS

Nickname: Maxy.

Achievements: First XV NZ tour, E+ Year 11 Essential Maths.

Interests: Rugby, kicking the footy with the boys, noughts and crosses.

Ambitions: Always seek new experiences.

Wisdom: Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.

JAKE BREWER

CO DY CHRISTIANSEN

KYE STALLAN

Nickname: Masatto.

Achievements: Encouraged Mr Spina’s caffeine addiction.

Interests: Engineering, Golf, Gym and spending time with my mates.

Ambitions: Become an engineer and make a hole in one.

Wisdom: “If you give people a good enough ‘why’, they will always figure out the ‘how’.” - Jordan Belfort

Achievements: Grade 3 fastest in the class.

Interests: Talking to Frasier wherever he pops up.

Ambitions: To hit red with my life savings behind it.

Wisdom: Why wouldn’t ya?

Nickname: Codes Achievements: God producer.

Interests: Music & Basketball.

Ambitions: Find success.

Wisdom: Reality is wrong, dreams are for real.

Nickname: Stalsy.

Achievements: School of Origin Champ, 13th in Senior CBSQ, Academic weapon.

Interests: Cheese Rolling, Beyblades, not landing in water on Hole 2 Par 3.

Ambitions: Get money and break par on the Townsville Golf Course.

Wisdom: If your gonna be late you might as well grab some food and make it worth it.

JOSHUA EGGINS

JALEN ANDERSON

JACKSON LEMMON

ARCHIE ALLEN

Nickname: Jmoney.

Achievements: Made a wall in Construction.

Interests: Graduating School.

Ambitions: Be the best plumber.

Nickname: Lemmo.

Achievements: Didn’t drop out.

Interests: Business, gym, MMA. Ambitions: Entrepreneur.

Wisdom: “We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves.” - Biggie Smalls

Nickname: Arch.

Achievements: National Bocce champ.

Interests: Melbourne Storm, Rugby Union, Golf and Bocce.

Ambitions: Be a Neurosurgeon.

Wisdom: Do the mahi get the treats.

JORDAN ALLAN

BENJAMIN McDOUGALL

CONNOR BROWNING

ANGUS BAMFORD

Nickname: Jallan.

Achievements: Completing grade 7 English, Math & Religion.

Interests: Motocross, 4bies, fishing, camping.

Ambitions: Work for WB Lawn Care.

Nickname: BMac Achievements: Passing Year 12.

Ambitions: Surveying.

Wisdom: “If we don’t succeed, we run the risk of failure.” – Dan Quayle, Former Vice President of the United States

Achievements: Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship.

Interests: 4WD, Cars, V8 Supercars.

Ambitions: To succeed in what I do.

Wisdom: “Write something that will look good in 5 years” - Mum

Nickname: Bammo Achievements: First XV New Zealand Tour, Treacy Captain, being first to finish my Bluedog in my class.

Interests: Rugby Union, going for a flick, beach and camping with mates.

Ambitions: Find a cure for PKU, make some money down the line and raise a beautiful family.

Wisdom: “You win some, you lose some, it ain’t always home runs and that’s just the way life plays”.

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JAKE MASATTO

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N AT E RASINK

MASON McWHA

LACHLAN MOODY

Nickname: Zman.

Achievements: FirstXIII, Electrician Apprenticeship, QLD Confraternity Team.

Interests: Playing footy, Hanging with mates and girlfriend, Motorbike riding.

Ambitions: To kickback and do nothing.

Wisdom: Some can and some can’t.

Nickname: Raz, Razzy, Razzinator, Nateapotamus.

Achievements: College Prefect, top ten in cross country, Learnt the perfect signature.

Interests: Strand Laps, Quadies, Lunch dates with Clarkey.

Ambitions: Be successful and go off the grid.

Wisdom: Why wouldn’t ya?

Nickname: Maso.

Achievements: Getting a QCE. Interests: Footy, 2k, Kicking back with the boys.

Ambitions: Own my own business.

Wisdom: “Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take ten forward.”

- Nipsey Hustle

Nickname: Lachie.

Achievements: Finishing year 12, 3rd in QLD Dirt Track Championships and 5th in Australia for Long Track Championships.

Interests: Fishing, motorbikes, outdoors, travelling.

Ambitions: Own my own carpentry business. top 3 in Australia in Dirt Track Championships.

Travel the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand and America.

Wisdom: You have to fail to win so no matter what never give up.

JAKE REINDERS

H AY D E N DOWNEY

B R O DY LEJARRAGA

A LV I N E NJAU

Nickname: Legsy Achievements: Made it through grade 12.

Interests: Hanging out with mates.

Ambitions: Be rich.

Wisdom: Rip and tear.

Nickname: DARK KNIGHT. Achievements: 1st XV 22-23 NZ Tour, Reid Vice-Captain, Netball SMMC vs Iggy, Vicki Wilson Cup. Interests: Basketball, Rugby, cars, music.

Ambitions: Become an Engineering Project Manager, family, drive fast cars.

Wisdom: You’re only lying to yourself.

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Achievements: Best looking ranga.

Interests: Sports, working.

Ambitions: Wanna grow old with my hunny.

Wisdom: Ya only live once.

DREW ROBERTS

J AY D E N ROBSHAW

LIAM SUTTON

R YA N SUTTON

Nickname: Roberts.

Achievements: Being a member of Mr Lucas’ favourite engineering table.

Interests: 4wding, Camping, engineering stuff, still working on my car.

Ambitions: To be the best trolley pusher out there. Sail a plane. Learn my seven times tables. Maybe become an engineer or something.

Nickname: Robbie, Jrob.

Achievements: School of Origin Champs, First VII Netball, Hospitality Winners, went 3 Holes before losing a golf ball.

Interests: Lawn mower racing, competitive twister, bobsledding, Mrs Macs Pies.

Ambitions: Make a par on the Rowes Bay Par 3 Course, Find a job I love and support a family.

Wisdom: “If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world” - Snoop Dog

Nickname: Sutto, the other Sutto.

Achievements: Dux of Year 11, Engineering Innovation Award, NQ Waterpolo Rep and member of Mr Lucas’ favourite engineering table.

Interests: Waterpolo, Football, Titration comp enthusiast, instagram reel scrolling.

Ambitions: Travel to twenty countries, complete a PHD, play the guitar as good as Mr Groves.

Wisdom: Take a moment to step back once and a while, because your living in the moments that little you dreamed about.

Nickname: Sutto, the other one.

Achievements: NQ Water polo, Diploma in business and Mr Dove’s favourite student.

Interests: Camping, Water Polo and Stonefish Noodling.

Ambitions: Own my own company while travelling.

Wisdom: “If I’m more worried about this than you are there is something very wrong.” Thanks Ms Rossi.

BEN WALKER

CHRISTOPHER HEAGNEY

Nickname: Randall.

Achievements: IPC Rugby League, IPC Rugby Union, IPC Swimming, Phoenix Award, Brother Nolan Award, NZ Rugby Tour.

Interests: Footy, Golf.

Ambitions: Being an Exercise Physiologist.

Wisdom: Be loose.

Nickname: Joey, Dicko Achievements: A member of Mr Lucas’ favourite engineering table, 100% on my year 9 Trig exam, Captain of the NQ hockey team, First VI Volleyball, Interschool Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.

Interests: Sports, Camping, Fishing, Cars, hanging out with the boys.

Ambitions: Breaking 11 seconds in the 100m, owning my own 79 series Landcruiser, Creating my own business.

Nickname: Walker.

Achievements: Beat Dan Mosch in a chemistry exam once.

Interests: Shooting triple bogeys.

Ambitions: Shoot a double bogey.

Wisdom: “Speed, Strength and Power is what I live for” - Mathew Johnson.

Nickname: Heags.

Achievements: Mrs deer’s favourite student, Member of the better Bio class, A good snack pack.

Interests: Competitive yodelling, kite surfing, full hectic off-roading in my Rav4 Ambitions: Own a kebab shop, go to the moon, put a lift kit in my Rav4.

Wisdom: “Don’t put anything dumb!”

- Mum

N AT H A N I E L BARTON

M AT T H E W LYNCH

LOGAN CLAM

R YA N WARREN

Nickname: NattyB. Achievements: Australian Junior Championships Basketball Referee, Achieved High Distrinction for Titration application, Putney House Captain.

Interests: Basketball, cars, shoes.

Ambitions: To be successful and retire early.

Wisdom: Reach for the stars so if you fall you’ll land in the clouds.

Nickname: Lynchy.

Achievements: Nolan Captain, a few interschool swimming records, devoured a snackpack with Josh Randall and Matt Ament in the back of Clarkey’s car, year 12 spelling bee runner-up.

Interests: Movies, a good feed from Khalidad Kebabs, going for a swim, music, psychology lessons in the LRC, spending weekends with my mates.

Nickname: Clammy.

Achievements: Passing senior years.

Interests: Work placement.

Ambitions: To become an electrician once schools over.

Wisdom: Nothing sticky tape cant fix.

Nickname: Wazzy.

Achievements: Inaugural IPC Media Team, Reid Hype Video Producer, Successful academic comeback.

Interests: Spending time with mates, Saving the Reef by Rohan Lloyd, Politics, Footy.

Ambitions: Finish uni, Explore the wold, Find a nice balance between happiness and success.

Wisdom: “Always put pen to paper” - Mr Bill Ahern

AIDAN FITZPATRICK

DANIEL JACOB

JUDE FOYLE

CHARLIE RATTRAY

Nickname: Fitzy.

Achievements: B2B all schools champ, third string centre for netball team, first XV. Interests: touch footy, golf, curling, bocce, fortnite, whale watching.

Ambitions: Save the world and get a hole in one.

Wisdom: its not that serious kickback.

Nickname: Dahni.

Achievements: Academic Weapon.

Interests: Basketball, Gym and kicking back with the blokes.

Ambitions: Millionaire by the age of 28.

Wisdom: Pressure makes Diamonds.

Achievements: College Prefect, 2023 Debating Champion, State Rowing.

Interests: Vet science, SCUBA diving, bass guitar.

Ambitions: Dive with a whale shark. Own a Vet practice.

Wisdom: “Home isn’t a place, let me give you a clue. Home is anywhere that people care about you.” - Jake the Dog.

Nickname: Ratty.

Achievements: CBSQ Basketball and IPC Netball team, completing high school at Iggy, having the best supportive family.

Interests: The Beach, Basketball, Hockey.

Ambitions: To complete my degree and grow a family.

Wisdom: Good times are done, better times to come.

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JOSHUA RANDALL

PA R K E R DUNCANSON

MITCHELL BLOXSOM

DY L A N THOMSON

Nickname: Sherro.

Achievements: school based/plumber.

Interests: 1. Fishing. 2. Footy. 3. The boys.

Ambitions: Own my own plumbing company.

Wisdom: A rising tide lifts all boats.

Nickname: Dunco.

Achievements: Member of Mr Lucas’ favourite engineering table. Somehow Dententionless. Did some sport stuff. Got a few mates.

Interests: Engineering. Local KFC dealing.

Camping and Fishing. 4WDriving in the hand grenade aka the ZD30 Navara.

Ambitions: Surving Uni without giving it up to fulfil my life long dream of becoming a KFC manager.

Becoming an Engineer.

Nickname: Blocko.

Achievements: Being apart of the best house at the Park.

Interests: AFL, Rugby League, kicking snags.

Ambitions: Own a red Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Wisdom: “Potential is only the expression of a possibility, it’s something that can only be assessed in retrospect. In other words, you’ll never know how good you might have become, unless you try.” - Mike Mentzer

Achievements: Making it through IGGY with the mates around me.

Interests: Camping, Fishing, Aviation, Surf.

Ambitions: To work around fast jet or fixed wing planes.

Wisdom: Don’t Quit.

BENJAMIN MOODY

M AT T H E W AMENT

LUKE CRAPERI

DANIEL MOSCH

Nickname: Ben. Achievements: 2x Australian Jiu-Jitsu champion.

Interests: Long walks on the beach.

Ambitions: open my own carpentry company flipping homes and eventually build my own home.

Wisdom: I’ll never use the majority of the stuff some people have spent years trying to teach me.

Nickname: King Matt.

Achievements: Member of first V and Captain of first VII - School of Origin champions.

Interests: Basketball, Netball, F1 Ambitions: Study Sport and Exercise Science at JCU. Wisdom: “This needs more secondary data.” - M. Johnson, personal communication, 2023

Nickname: Crape.

Achievements: Year 11 dux of Modern History, Digital Solutions, Legal Studies and Silver Award recipient.

Interests: Music, playing the drums.

Ambitions: Graduate university, figure out how to become funny.

Wisdom: “When life gives you lemons don’t make lemonade. Get mad! I don’t want your lemons, what am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager!”

Nickname: Moschy, Moschatron, D-Mozzle.

Achievements: Iggy Vice-Captain and Soccer Captain, Dux a couple years and Prox, running age champion, HABO Flex rapper Interests: Being an Instagram influencer (@ipc.bluebrigade), potato farming, ripping into it.

Ambitions: Enjoy what I do, take back Dux from Liam Sutton Wisdom: Being happy is a choice, not an outcome.

BAILEY WESTHORP

DOMENICK OSBORNE

DY L A N HILL

LUCAS ANDERSON

Nickname: Westy.

Achievements: Bluedog Certified & Open Football.

Interests: Football, Camping & Smelling Freshly Cut Grass.

Ambitions: Going to the Moon & Owning a Company.

Wisdom: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Nickname: Dom, Dommy, DJ. Achievements: Musical & Mulkadee leads.

Interests: Sailing (ILCA6), dance.

Ambitions: Join air force, do more stage performances, get to ILCA worlds.

Wisdom: “Write your knowns” - TLU

Nickname: Dyl Baggs.

Achievements: Lead role in the school musical, 2nd place in Hockey tournament.

Interests: Field Hockey, Biology, Indoor Hockey.

Ambitions: Going to uni for nursing and eventually being a paramedic.

Wisdom: I would like to go back to grade 7 but that would mean having to go through grade 12 chemistry again.

Nickname: ANDO. Achievements: Making it to Grade 12.

Interests: Travelling and not worrying about life.

Ambitions: Create a business of my own.

Wisdom: Not to worry.

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SHERRIFF DURY

MARCUS CERVELLIN

LACHLAN McCARTHY

CRANSTON HILL

JACK PRIOR

Achievements: Peer Mentor, Year 11 dux of geography, Phoenix flyers volunteering, A few diligence awards.

Interests: History, politics, camping, adventuring.

Ambitions: Live life how I want to and don’t let anything stand in the way of achieving my goals.

Wisdom: “Wow, that’s actually not too bad” - Mr Dove.

Nickname: Lachy, McCarthy.

Achievements: Passing Year 12.

Interests: Food, outdoors, mates.

Ambitions: Surveying.

Wisdom: “Never memorise something that you can look up” - Albert Einstein

Nickname: Little.

Achievements: BTTV, graduated yr 12, chess champ, leader of the Debate Club.

Interests: Rugby League, fishing, family time.

Wisdom: You only live once.

Nickname: JP. Achievements: U18s Black Hawks & NQ, Confro and Aaron Payne Cup winners 2022.

Interests: Footy and spending time with family and friends.

Ambitions: Win big.

Wisdom: Gotta train in front of no one, to perform in front of thousands.

LUKE QUINCY

HAMISH MITCHELL

JAREL HEMMINGS

TYLER FLANDERS

Achievements: Securing a carpentry apprenticeship.

Interests: Footy, fishing.

Ambitions: Succeed in life.

Wisdom: “Fail better” - John Fuller

Nickname: TMAN. Achievements: Swimming Carnival.

Interests: Video games, cars, technology.

Ambitions: To become a Mechanic.

Wisdom: Try your hardest no matter what.

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Nickname: Quincey/Quincer/Q dog/ Quinkey/Lukey Q/Quinky Dink/Quince/Big Q/Quincinator.

Achievements: QQOTW- Quincey’s Quote Of The Week.

Interests: Snakes on a Plane (2006), Sharknado 3 Oh Hell No! (2015), Zombie Tidal Wave (2019).

Ambitions: Finish Uni. Wisdom: “if you want to shine like the sun, first you have to burn like it.”

VINCENT MICALE

CYRILL HOLD

JACK FREDERICKS

Nickname: Bills.

Achievements: Play on.

Interests: Family.

Ambitions: Take care of mum.

Wisdom: Everything happens for a reason.

Nickname: Vinny.

Achievements: QLD State Rower, Y11 Dux of Design.

Interests: Gaming, Eating & Sleeping.

Ambitions: Bachelor of Engineering and Science at JCU. Wisdom: Studying doesn’t suck nearly as much as failing.

Nickname: Cyril, Holden.

Achievements: Actually finishing school, got my first modeling gig, achieving 3 lead roles in mulkadee, not giving up on dreams!

Interests: Creating content for social media, having a healthy lifestyle, listening to music, going to gym.

Ambitions: One day be famous, being casted for vogue, invited to the met gala, being a millionaire.

Wisdom: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

Nickname: Freddy.

Achievements: Getting an early offer for Engineering at JCU, surviving ATAR (hopefully).

Interests: Restoration, woodwork, pulling things apart to see how they work.

Ambitions: Mechanical Engineering in Uni. Wisdom: Life is like driving a car that has no brakes and only 5th gear works.

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AIDAN PHELAN

DANIEL NORMAN

Nickname: Phelan.

Achievements: Made the 2022 and 2023 Rowing State Championship Team.

Interests: Soccer, Rowing, Riding, Outdoors.

Ambitions: Become retired by age 30.

Wisdom: You must do the things you think you cannot do.

ADAM WAUGH

JOSHUA WILLIAMS

ETHAN SAMPSON

Nickname: Kojack.

Achievements: Finishing grade 12 and dislocating my knee at a party.

Interests: Footy, Weekend trips and drives with the boys Ambitions: Get a good paying job, have a family and raise my kid to be better than me at footy. Hopefully develop better knees too.

Wisdom: Minor set back, Major comeback.

Nickname: Sampso.

Achievements: Competing and winning mulitple mountain biking races.

Interests: Golf, Cars, Mountain Biking, Music.

Ambitions: To live life to the fullest.

Wisdom: Obsession beats talent everytime.

BLAIR WILLIAMSON

JAIKYN O’CONNOR-POORE

Nickname: B-Will.

Achievements: Year 9/10/11/12 CBSQ Basketball, Year 12 Vicki Wilson Netball.

Interests: Basketball, Camping.

Ambitions: To succeed in life and stay happy.

Wisdom: “When I die, bury me in an Iggy Park Jersey because I might just come back!!” - Ryan Warren, 2023

Achievements: QLD U20 for Gridiron.

Interests: Sport, gym and rupturing my ACL. Ambitions: Get an apprenticeship after school, still have contact with friends and just enjoy life.

Wisdom: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.”

— Michael Altshuler

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Achievements: Achieved Bronze at QVSSC. Interests: Music and Sport.

Ambitions: Go to a Lana Del Rey concert.

Wisdom: “We have nothing to lose, nothing to gain, nothing we desired anymoreexcept to make our lives into a work of art.” - Lana Del Rey

KOEN HUTANA

AIDEN KNOWLES

ZAK PAUL

S T E WA R T GORDON

JIM FINGER

Nickname: Knowlesy.

Achievements: 1st XIV Captain.

Interests: Boating, camping, fishing.

Ambitions: Finish apprenticeship and start a business.

Wisdom: “If you’re not first, you’re last” - Ricky Bobby.

Nickname: Zinger.

Achievements: Represented NQ for Touch Football, Shadow for Queensland.

Interests: Fishing, camping.

Ambitions: Make moola.

Wisdom: The guy who likes walking is going to walk further that the guy who likes the destination.

Nickname: Gordo.

Achievements: Finished school, Carpentry apprenticeship, First VX. Interests: Footy, hanging out with mates.

Ambitions: Be rich.

Wisdom: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” and “It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

Nickname: Finger.

Achievements: Most restful sleeper, First XIII. Interests: Rugby League, Music, Sports, Travel.

Ambitions: To pursue a career in the finance industry and find happiness in life.

Wisdom: “You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather” - André 3000

ETHAN STOUT

HARRISON LAW

ZACHARY HOUNSELL

Nickname: Langers.

Achievements: Making it to year 12.

Interests: Fishing, 4wding, being with the boys.

Ambitions: Becoming a sparky and be successful in life.

Wisdom: Always back yourself throughout life.

Nickname: Stouty.

Achievements: Passed Specialist Maths.

Interests: Reading and Sports.

Ambitions: Have fun and live well.

Wisdom: Wisdom and intelligence are two sides of the same coin. I landed in the middle.

Achievements: Diligence, Under 18 Queensland Hocky Team.

Interests: Camping, Hockey, Cars, Hunting, Gym. Ambitions: Seeing how far I can go in the Army.

Nickname: Hounsell, Houndog.

Achievements: Made it through school and bettered my grades.

Interests: Fishing, camping, 4x4s, oztag and cricket.

Ambitions: finish my trade and start my own diesel fitting company, work in the mines and make the big bucks.

Wisdom: well done is better than well said.

TA R Q U I N N FORSTER

MARK HENNELL

ZACHARIAH ABDUL-RAHMAN

JACK BRAGG

Nickname: Hennell.

Achievements: First VII Netball Team.

Interests: Basketball.

Ambitions: Pass my degree.

Wisdom: “wasn’t on the risk assessment”.

Nickname: Biggie.

Achievements: QLD Country U/16, QATSIF Graduation.

Interests: Playing footy, fishing, hanging with mates.

Ambitions: Make my family proud.

Wisdom: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”

Nickname: Braggy.

Achievements: First XIII, Academic awards, QLD Confraternity team.

Interests: Bird watching.

Ambitions: Get a hole in one, take over Bragg tax and accounting.

Wisdom: Why wouldn’t ya?

LIAM SINN

I O WA N I CAVUILATI

M AT H I U S FISHER

MONTY CURRAN

Nickname: Sinny.

Achievements: Caught a Baz. Interests: Fishing, camping.

Ambitions: Be a gun fridgie, have money.

Wisdom: There’s only winners and quitters.

Nickname: Wani.

Achievements: Apprenticeship, QLD Country U16, Blackhawks U16-18 , Cowboys U16, Qld Fiji U16.

Interests: Playing footy, fishing, working out, babysitting.

Ambitions: Make my family proud.

Wisdom: “there is no tomorrow”.

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COLBY THOMSON

GEORGE OGILVIE

LLEYTON DOOLEY

SONNY CRAWFORD

Nickname: Colbs.

Achievements: First XIII, 18s Blackhawks.

Interests: Footy, Depleting the fish population, Counting grains of sand, poetry.

Ambitions: Learn to read.

Nickname: Fatgus, gusbus, wingman.

Achievements: Blue and White Malaria award, finished Bluedog first.

Interests: Cars.

Ambitions: steal William Buttigieg’s money.

Nickname: Dooley.

Achievements: Finished my Bluedog.

Interests: Footy and Fortnite season 2-7.

Ambitions: 3 things that are certain in life, death, taxes, and 2k robbing me every September.

Wisdom: “Do the little things well” - Reid House.

Nickname: Elvis.

Achievements: Rowing awards, graduation and best beard ever.

Interests: Cars, future wife and making money.

Ambitions: Build a car and travel the world, then move to Canada.

Wisdom: What luck for the rulers that men don’t think.

MARCUS FARRANDS

ORLANDO NAWARIE

NICHOLAS DIVLJAK

K E N TA MUIRHEAD

Nickname: Nick.

Achievements: Wrote off two cars in a month.

Interests: Bird watching in Townsville.

Ambitions: Winning the lotto.

Wisdom: Fake People have an Image to Maintain. Real people just don’t care.

Nickname: Kentai.

Achievements: 1st place Interschool Chess.

Hatman. Not duxing Japanese.

Interests: Fitness, sleep.

Ambitions: Start a cult. Constantly dye hair.

Tip landlord.

Wisdom: Sleep is good.

JERRIN THOMAS

JONAH RAIDAVETA

Nickname: Sleepy J. Achievements: Graduated year 12.

Interests: Sleeping & Sleeping.

Ambitions: Be rich.

Wisdom: “Life’s like the Wi-Fi signal in the LRC, you never know when it’s going to drop, so make the most of every connection while it lasts”

Nickname: JRAD. Achievements: Aaron Payne Champs, Confro Champs, and possibly my biggest achievement is that my face is on the front fence of the school.

Interests: Opening new socks and sliding around the house and long walks on the beach.

Ambitions: Be the guy who everyone asks to connect to the speaker.

Wisdom: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble as it is.”

- Matthew 6:34.

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Nickname: Fazza.

Achievements: Placed top 70 out of all of Australian Angry Birds players - 2019.

Interests: Riding Lawn Mowers, Ant farms.

Ambitions: Joining the Special Forces.

H AY D E MUNRO

F LY N N ADAMS

Nickname: Ousie.

Achievements: B2B Queensland All Schools, First XIII 2022-2023, year 7 runners up swimming carnival, U12 Burdekin Rooster best and fairest.

Interests: Footy, fishing, golf, lawn bowls, keno, darts, body surfing, boogie boarding and bird calling.

Ambitions: The mayor of Burdekin.

Wisdom: A pie’s a pie when your hungry.

Nickname: Flynny.

Achievements: Made it into the Rugby Union team.

Interests: Outdoors.

Ambitions: To get a trade.

Wisdom: “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams

JOSHUA CHIPLEN Nickname: Chippo Achievements: Failed 100kg bench.

Interests: Ant farm.

Ambitions: Bench 100kg.

Wisdom: If you can bench 100 kg that’s great.

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OUR TIME AT THE PARK B Y R YA N WA R R E N I want to start by saying what an honour it is to be up here today To speak on behalf of the men that have been alongside me the whole way To the seniors of 2023, today I want you to be proud and stand tall Take it all in, and cherish your last moments in the Eddie Rice Hall It feels like forever ago that we began here at the park But now I know, standing up here, that forever is about to start From years spent in this uniform, there is just so much to go through Today I want to tell a story – about our time in the white and blue Almost six years ago, we sat in this very hall for our first day That morning in 2018, we were first shown the ‘Iggy’ way Tucked shirts and high socks – these things quickly became our norm We were told that at Iggy Park, lifelong friendships would soon form At the time, these were just words – ones we couldn’t quite comprehend For a lot of us, we didn’t understand what it all meant until the very end Looking back, there are moments and memories which stand out from the rest Moments that are difficult to summarise in words – but I will try my best The annual Swimming carnival will always sit at the top of the list From grade seven to now, there hasn’t been a single one that I’ve missed And of course, there’s nothing quite like sprinting 100 metres in full costume It was always a shame after Athletics carnival, when normal classes would resume Eddie Rice days have always been something truly special The joys of winning tug of war, or watching a classic sock wrestle

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We’ve shared laughs up at Camp Gedling, sat around a campfire Performed shoulder to shoulder with our mates for house choir On the sporting field, so many of us have done the park proud Continuing the Blue Brigade, we’ve cheered with pride from the crowd Then, all of a sudden, it was our time to wear the white shirt And what a senior year it’s been, this goodbye sure is going to hurt I don’t think any of us knew just how fast the time would run It’s all coming to an end, our time at the park is now done.

But before I walk away from this stage today There is just a few more things that I have to say I want to take the time to thank the ones that deserve it most To the ones who put it in all the work, and yet they never boast To all our amazing teachers thank you for all the guidance you’ve shown Although we may not show it, we really couldn’t have done it alone If I can give just a bit of wisdom to the boys still wearing blue Please don’t take this place for granted, show pride in everything you do Before you know it, it’ll be your turn to walk out of these gates So don’t miss an opportunity, get around it, and look after your mates Boys from this day forward, we will be known as Iggy Boys of old When speaking of the park, only memories will be told Thank you for giving me times I will never forget Leaving here today, I don’t have an ounce of regret

FAREWELL MR CLARKE The College community was surprised by the announcement from Mr Clarke in Term 3 that he would be retiring at the end of the 2023 school year. However, it is typical of the person that we have come to know over the last six years that Mr Clarke would seek a very low key announcement without the fanfare that he deserves.

Since starting as the College Principal in 2018, Mr Clarke’s leadership of the College has been marked by a genuine Edmund Rice spirit that focuses on the other. Indeed, his common theme is to link the very strong College culture of brotherhood to this spirit, the powerful image that “other” lies within the word, “brother”.

As a community, we have all benefitted from this leadership that has called us constantly to care for the other. There has been many practical examples where Mr Clarke has shown leadership in making this idea the focus of his efforts. As a staff of the College, we were always conscious that he took great interest and care of our well-being, as he did for the students. Often, the first news of concerns or causes for celebration about members of the community came from a communication from Mr Clarke. It was not unusual for members of the community to receive calls at night from Mr Clarke, just to check on how they were doing. This extended to pitching in when something needed to be done. It also meant being there for significant events, even those held during the holidays and away from Townsville, it was not uncommon to see Mr Clarke turning up to show his support.

Mr Clarke began at the College at a time of great change, and it is a credit to his leadership that the passage of that change has been so rewarding for the College and its future. An obvious and important part of the change is the revitalization of the infrastructure of the College with a number of key building programs in place, headlined by the College Chapel and Learning Resource Centre. The new College Master Plan is a key process for the ongoing success of the school. But it hasn’t just been about physical resources. Mr Clarke has championed the revitalization of the human resources of the school with an eye towards creating structures and supports to allow first class teaching and learning to take place at IPC now and into the future.

It has been the mix of outcomes shaped by consideration of the human need that has characterized his leadership and we all recognise that, as a result, the community is richer for his time here at the College.

So we wish Mr Clarke and his wife Caroline, all the best, as they look forward to a well-deserved retirement with family and we thank them.

THANK YOU MR CLARKE.

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