2018 Ignatius Park College Magazine

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College Mission Statement

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

COLLEGE EREA 1 Bishop’s Message 2 College Board Message 3 Principal’s Message 5 Deputy Principal's Reports 8 Staff Directory 2018 13 Dedication of the Chapel 15 Staff Photograph 17 Captain’s Report 18 Goodbye From Year 12 19 School Leaders 20 Academic Awards 21

STUDENTS Baillie 27 Carew 35 Nolan 43 Putney 50 Reid 58 Rice 65 Treacy 73

STUDIES Big History 80 Digital and Design Technologies 81 Drama 82 English 83 Film, Television and New Media 84 Hospitality 85 Humanities 86 Industrial Design and Technologies 87 Languages 88 Learning Enrichment 89 Library 90 Mathematics 91 Music 92 Physical Education 93 Religious Education 94 Science 95 STEM 96 Visual Arts 97 Vocational Education and Training 98 Industry Placement Employers 99

SPORTS Athletics 100 AFL 101 Basketball 103 Cricket 105 Cross Country 106 Football 107 Hockey 108 Mountain Biking 109 Rowing 110 Rugby League 111 Rugby Union 119 Swimming 123 Surf Life Saving 123 Tennis 124 Touch Football 125 Water Polo 127 North QLD School Representatives 128

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE ANZAC Day 129 Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Programs 130 Battle of the Bands 131 Careers 132 Chess 133 Counselling 134 Debating 135 Defence 137 Edmund Rice Day 138 Faith in Action 139 Homeless Project 140 India Immersion 141 Instrumental Music 142 Mulkadee 143 Outdoor Education and Camps 144

Year 7 Camp 145

Year 8 Camp 146

Year 9 Camp 147 Peer Mentors 148 Production 149 Retreats 150 Sony Camp 151 Sustainability and Reef Guardians 152 Townsville Community Learning Centre 153 Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride 154 Ultimate Awards 155 Year of Youth 156 The Year That Was 157

SENIORS Seniors 159 Graduation 174 Senior Poem 182 Senior Song 183

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EREA Dear Friends At the very beginning of our national EREA Congress this year, I heard a clarion call from the student voices for us to articulate for them what we believe constitutes a good, a well lived and a meaningful life; and what we as their educators will offer them to help navigate a complex and uncertain future.

And so, what do we believe is important and what do we commit to as Catholic education in the tradition of Edmund Rice?

We want the young to be happy. However, we want them to know that lasting happiness and inner peace arise from living in accord with purpose and from living every minute with love, grace and gratitude; lives of decency, kindness and service and authenticity consistent with their inner moral compass.

We believe in education which stresses that happiness cannot be purchased, travelled to, accumulated, worn or consumed.

We hope to awaken in the young the desire to experience the Divine in their lives. We don’t want them to cast off their religious formation when they leave our schools, in the same way that they will cast off their school uniforms. We teach that every human being is connected since we are all daughters and sons of God. We want the young to know that, if we live in awareness of our oneness with God, we will be compassionate and loving because this is the very essence of the Divine and it will shine through us.

As a Christian community, we hope that our young will find great inspiration and guidance from the experience of Jesus. Jesus who lived his humanity so completely, so lovingly and so selflessly, that he revealed the very essence we call God. We commit to education that helps the young to become co-creators of their world.

Education that encourages the cultivation of an inner life and generates autonomy from the demands and promises of our dominant culture. Education that celebrates the good within our culture but also offers alternatives to all that oppresses and enslaves the human spirit.

We commit to education that skills the young to unshackle themselves from unexamined opinions and inherited prejudices and develops capacity to question and make meaning, to contribute and live reflectively and compassionately. An education that encourages a life of equanimity and harmony; independent of the approval or good opinion of others. We will never be truly happy and at

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peace until we can live independently of the good opinion of others.

We commit to education that teaches the young that that the freedom we may enjoy through the good fortune of our birth, is not license to do whatever we want. Rather, it is freedom to do what we must do for the making of a fairer and more just society. An education that not only frees ‘from’, but also frees ‘to and for’; teaching that freedom and service are inextricably linked and with privilege comes social responsibility.

We believe that inclusion and the support of the marginalised and disenfranchised of the world is core to the Gospel and the Christian vision for education. We also recognise that exclusion in its many shapes and forms risks betrayal of the Gospel. We believe that authenticity in Christian education is measured by resolve within the community to build happiness and resilience in students and embrace solidarity with the excluded ones. We believe that, when all is said and done, our mission and purpose is simply to be the loving, compassionate and inclusive face of the Divine to all we meet.

We believe that Christian mission gives priority to those whose humanity, hence, whose capacity to experience God and know Divine love and compassion, is compromised through circumstances of birth or the trajectory of life.

As a community, we believe that our response to the plight of those made poor should not be limited to generous acts, but rather, a commitment to advocating for a more just social order for all. We strive ceaselessly to tell the marginalised and the excluded that God loves them and that the Gospel is ‘good news’ for them as well.

As a national community in mission, we accept that our authenticity is rooted

in our commitment to these beliefs and commitments. Please pray that this College, and all other Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition will continue to be faithful to this vision and mission.

With best wishes, Wayne Tinsey | Executive Director Edmund Rice Education Australia

My greetings to all those who are a part of the Ignatius Park College community. We all find ourselves once again at the end of the year, thankful for what has been, in the hope of what will be in the future.

I recall two great events this year in which I participated.

The whole of school. Mass on the Feast of the Assumption was a great celebration as we acknowledged Mary who always says “yes” to God and God’s ways. Being chosen to be the Mother of God in Jesus, Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven.

The second memorable celebration was the Dedication of the new Our Lady of the Mount Chapel. Clearly, another Mary-related event that places her in a position of prominence in the College, in terms of being the One who always points to Her Son and the mystery of salvation.

I think the students of Ignatius Park College have a natural affinity with Mary because she

is indeed a Mother - a mother of us all. I know from experience that mothers and sons are naturally close!

Mothers not only give birth to sons, they also guide them in life.

I am pleased that Mary, the Mother of God and our mother can be “found” in Ignatius Park College as the one who nurtures our faith and the one who defers to the saviour. May she continue to guide us to her Son who says to his disciples and to us: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.”

May Mary, the Mother of God pray for us and the Ignatius Park family now and always.

Most Rev Timothy Harris | Bishop of Townsville

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College Board Message 2018 has been a busy year for the Board of Ignatius Park College (IPC).

Matters that have taken the focus of the Board include the following: New Principal Our new Principal, Shaun Clarke, has settled into the role following Michael Conn’s prior 15 years of careful stewardship. Arriving at a new school is daunting for a student. For Shaun and his family, who moved from Adelaide to accept the role of Principal, this was no less so - it was a significant step. Members of the Board attended Shaun’s Commissioning Mass as Principal shortly after the new school year began and, with the wider IPC community, celebrated his appointment.

Throughout the year the Board has enjoyed a close working relationship with Shaun and, on behalf of all Board Members, I thank him for the inclusive interactions and cooperative approach that he has adopted in his dealings with the Board. Deliberations and actions taken have been made easier and more effective as a consequence.

Shaun has introduced new initiatives, positions and roles throughout 2018. Board members participated in the Interview Panels that selected the successful candidates for these new roles/positions. It is hoped and expected that these new roles/positions will have enduring benefits for IPC in the years ahead and the Board congratulates Shaun upon their creation.

ATAR Readiness Much time and energy has been expended at a Board level upon the looming introduction of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (‘ATAR’) system from 2019. This will mark the most significant change in secondary education in Queensland for more than a generation. It will bring Queensland into line with other Australian States and reintroduce state-wide public exams by subject – something that has been absent for more than 40 years. It has been challenging for our teaching staff to prepare for this new system.

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received regular updates and assurances from Middle Leaders and Deputy Principals that IPC is ready to step into this new ATAR framework. The Board now looks forward to the implementation throughout 2019 of new Subjects and units so that our first cohort of ATAR graduating Seniors may, at the end of 2020, leave the College’s gates with Rankings that allow them to pursue their desired university courses.

Middle Leader Presentations At each Board meeting over the past 12 - 18 months various Middle Leaders (Faculty Leaders, Pastoral Leaders and the like) have met with the Board and presented upon their particular areas of expertise/ responsibility addressing not just ATAR readiness, but curriculum more generally, as well as pastoral care and other aspects of their roles. These interactions have allowed the Board to provide feedback and suggestions for possible improvements and to gain a deeper understanding of the enormous work undertaken by staff at IPC. On each occasion the Board has thanked and congratulated those who have presented for their efforts – and their preparedness to continually strive to move IPC forward in a positive direction.

Financial Stewardship Members of the Board’s Finance SubCommittee have met regularly with IPC’s Business Manager, Paul Fanning. It is pleasing to report that the finances of IPC remain strong – which has allowed the College to undertake significant capital works and to commence planning for further capital works over the coming years. A little more information about those projects is set out below. On behalf of the Board and the wider IPC community, I acknowledge Paul’s great contribution towards maintaining the College’s fiscal strength, whilst holding school fees to as modest a level as has been reasonably possible and thank him for that.

Chapel Dedication and Future Capital Works The long-held vision of Michael Conn for a Chapel within the College grounds was realised in 2018 with the completion of construction and dedication of ‘Our Lady of the Mount Chapel’ by Bishop Tim Harris in August. The Chapel gives a dedicated

spiritual place for IPC, its staff, students and the wider community to meet, worship and pray. It is a welcome addition. In coming years some of the aged buildings within IPC will be renovated or demolished with new ones to take their place. The current library building is likely to be one of the first spaces that are the subject of such works, once funding is confirmed.

Strategic Planning A new Strategic Plan is being developed.

Input from the Board will be provided once the draft is presented for consideration. The Plan will provide a ‘road map’ for IPC as we strive for continual improvement over the next five years.

New Board Members Three new members have recently been appointed to the Board. They are: •

Dr Leo Foley – JCU Veterinary Science School;

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Ms Patricia O’Callaghan – CEO, Townsville Enterprise Limited; and

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Mr Matthew Morton – Director, Opteon Valuers.

Each are parents of current students at the College and bring, not only a parental perspective, but also their particular areas of professional expertise to the Board and its deliberations. We welcome each of them and look forward to the contribution that they will make to the Board and to IPC over the coming years.

Functions/Events Throughout the year Board members have attended numerous College and wider gatherings including meetings of EREA Board Chairs in Brisbane and the EREA Congress in Melbourne in September. The Congress marked the 10th Anniversary of the birth of EREA as an organisation. It provided an opportunity to reflect upon the journey undertaken from the very humble beginnings of the organisation 10 years ago, as the Christian Brothers determined to withdraw from their schools, to the present - as well as to give input upon suggested focus areas for EREA as it moves forward for the next 10 years. Remaining true to the mission envisioned by Blessed Edmund Rice - the founder of the Christian Brothers in Waterford, Ireland some two hundred and fifteen years ago - as embodied in the Touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community and Justice & Solidarity remains paramount in that focus.

To all Board Members who have given generously of their time throughout 2018, I thank you. Ignatius Park is fortunate to have a Board that uses its very best endeavours to make a difference. Being a purely Advisory Board does, at times, bring its own challenges but at each turn Board Members have sought to make a meaningful difference and positive contribution for the betterment of IPC. We look forward to continuing to do so throughout 2019.

Peter Duffy | Board Chair

Middle and Senior Leaders

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Principal’s Message Br Philip Pinto cfc former Congregational Leader of the Christian Brothers once shared the following insight into the responsibility and purpose of an Edmund Rice Education:

I see no value in a centre of learning, which churns out numberless school leavers.

Our schools exist to challenge popular beliefs and dominant cultural values, to ask the difficult question, to look at life from the standpoint of the minority, the victim, the outcast and the stranger. And, so we seek to present a new way of living; we show wisdom by trusting people, we handle leadership by serving, we tackle offenders by forgiving, we deal with money by sharing, we relate to strangers and enemies by loving, we handle violence by suffering, we live life by choosing.

So, what does it mean to send your son to an Edmund Rice school?

At Ignatius Park College we want your son to enjoy their experience at the College, to find a true sense of happiness that is not just based upon academic grades or a sense of entitlement in the world. We want them to feel happiness and inner peace by having a purpose and living their life that is filled with compassion, gratitude, humility and service to others that are authentic to our Touchstones that goes beyond the boundary of the school.

At the EREA Congress in Melbourne this year Dr Wayne Tinsey stated: “We hope to awaken in the young the desire to experience the Divine in their lives. We don’t want them to cast off their religious formation when they leave our schools, in the same way that they will cast off their school uniforms.”

It is hoped that through the formation of our students that they recognise and are awakened to the presence of God within each other and that we all share a common humanity, a humanity of compassion and love that is both inclusive and life giving. As a Christian community, we hope that our students find inspiration and guidance from the experience of Jesus who preached the Reign of God through his actions and words, that were based on the righting of humanity; a world order based on compassion, justice, forgiveness and inclusion.

In 2018 we were indeed fortunate to dedicate our College Chapel. Since the establishment of Ignatius Park College in 1969, the Christian Brothers have always had a dream for the College to have a sacred space where our students can pray and attend Mass. This year this dream

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became a reality with the construction of Our Lady of the Mount Chapel named after the original school Our Lady’s Mount established by the Christian Brothers in Townsville in 1911. The naming of the chapel recognises the important role Our Lady plays in our church as a woman of compassion and courage.

The Christian Brothers had a deep devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Blessed Edmund Rice (founder of the Congregation of Christian Brothers) would often pray to Mary, and before the Blessed Sacrament, to be moved by the Holy Spirit to open his whole heart to Christ present and appealing to him in the poor. The Chapel is a sign of faith, belief and a place of prayer and we now have a scared place for students to meditate, conduct liturgies and celebrate Eucharist.

This year our College community celebrated two important events in the life of the Church and Christian Brothers. The Australian Catholic Bishops identified this liturgical year, as the Year of Youth. During the year young people were invited to be actively involved in the reconnection and renewal into the life of the Church in our Townsville Diocese. I would like to thank Ms Bianca Barbagallo and Antony Jobby, our Year of Youth ambassadors, who worked with our students to re-engage and celebrate the future of our Church that has been broken from the hurt of the past.

We also recognised the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Br Ambrose Treacy cfc who arrived in Melbourne in 1868 with three other Christian Brothers. He travelled by ship, horse and on foot and, despite facing adversity, he marched onward in the name of a vision, to educate children regardless of race, class or creed. There were times when fellow Brothers fell ill or perished, yet he continued with his mission. Throughout such dire circumstances, Ambrose kept his faith, believing that providence would provide him with the necessary tools to carry out his vision of providing a Christian education for children.

During our Awards Ceremony, I paid respect to his memory, dreams and vision and all those Christian Brothers who followed. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the wonderful legacy left at Ignatius Park by the Brothers and the presence we have today of both Br Jon Hansen and Br Ray Weston on our College campus. I am confident that Edmund Rice, the Christian Brothers and Old Collegians would be most proud of the following achievements of 2018, some of which I will now share with you: •

School Renewal and Strategic Planning for the next three years;

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Mental Illness Awareness - Hit the Hill Suicide Prevention Walk; The Resilience Project; the appointment of a Dean – Student Wellbeing in 2019;

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Cultural activities – Production Popstars,

Senior Debating, Sustainability, and celebrating International Women’s Day; •

Working in partnership with our Indigenous families including the Journey to Jobs Indigenous support program;

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Various Pastoral activities – Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride, Challenge Games, Townsville Community Learning Centre visits, Townsville Drop In Centre; and

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Our co-curricular activities including Chess, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Cricket, Rowing, Hockey, Tennis, AFL, Basketball, Soccer, Touch, Mountain biking and cycling, to name a few.

I am proud of this list of achievements. Ignatius Park is a place where the Edmund Rice spirit of being a “Brother” to each other is truly alive.

Our Touchstone, Liberating Education, calls us to commit to education that helps the young to become co-creators of their world. Education that encourages the cultivation of an inner life and generates autonomy from the demands and promises of our dominant culture. In an Edmund Rice school, Liberating Education calls us to develop a social consciousness in our students, not to accept the world for its limitations but to challenge structures and injustices that exist, and through knowledge and education, free those who are oppressed to create a fairer and more just society that liberates change for a better world.

Today, education is not just an accumulation of facts and figures but sharing of knowledge and wisdom so that we can serve and improve our local and global communities. It means an education that promotes the development of a deep understanding of self and of the complex nature of our local, national and global environments.

that is shown between our students and staff.

EREA Executive Director, Dr Wayne Tinsey, once stated: We have some of the most talented, passionate and spirit filled educators and support staff in the world in Edmund Rice Education. The work that you do is an ornament to the vision of Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers, and the epitome of what a vocation in education should strive to be and do.

Ignatius Park College has been gifted with wonderful staff members who are incredibly talented, passionate and spirit filled, who go beyond their duty as teachers and non-teaching staff to ensure your son is supported both academically and pastorally. I offer my humble and deep thanks for their hard work and presence of our teaching and non-teaching staff who provide the best education and personal development for all at the College.

This year we have a number of long serving staff who celebrate important milestones of 40, 25, 20 and 15 years which will be celebrated later in the year. However, I would like to publicly acknowledge Mr John Alloway who celebrates his 40th year at the College, having commenced in 1978. I thank him for his dedication and passion for the thousands of boys he would have taught over those 40 years.

Martin Luther King Jr once said: The ultimate measure of a man (or woman) is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.

This year the College has developed our Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Strategic Plan to engage our students with other Edmund Rice schools internationally, to develop partnerships to allow our students to explore cultures, traditions, justice and social issues in other countries.

As an educational system in Queensland, we will see the introduction next year of the new QCE and ATAR in 2020 that will replace the current OP system. Our vision is to deliver academic excellence in boys’ education through the provision of a transformative, vibrant and reflective learning community that equips and inspires our students to confidently and successfully participate as men of integrity in a changing world. To develop our students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, strong communicators, collaborators, global citizens and creative learners.

In other words, a holistic education with the student at the centre of learning.

Senator John McCain, who passed away in September, reminded us that: To be connected to liberty, equal justice, respect for the dignity of all people, brings happiness more sublime than life’s fleeting pleasures. Our identities and sense of worth are enlarged by serving good causes bigger than ourselves.

We will also be offering new subjects such as Psychology and Engineering as well as integrating STEM into both Mathematics and Science in Years 8 and 9 and as a standalone elective which will be project based in Year 10. Our aim is to hopefully compete in the Solar Car Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide in 2020.

The construction of improved building infrastructure is critical for our College’s success.

However, a more important attribute is the quality of relationships, quality of learning and teaching, and the authenticity of our motto “Seek Truth”

In 2019, we will introduce Bring Your Own Device reflecting the importance technology now plays in enriching the learning opportunities of our students, being able to cater for the diversity of their learning needs and provide access to

Therefore, one of the most important responsibilities of this, and future generations, is to build a just and viable global order, where all people have a sense and belief of true value and can live together in peace and mutual respect.

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Principal’s Message educational resources at any time and from any place in the world. The laptop now is not just a device to use programs but an educational tool that allows them to deepen their knowledge, to solve problems and communicate to all cultures.

Apple Computer guru Steven Jobs once said:

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and follower”. It is my vision at Ignatius Park College that our innovations and outcomes in information technology, faith formation and enquiry-based teaching will continue to be exemplary in Townsville and on the world stage.

Dr Ian Lillico who researches boy’s education writes:

Thank you to all the families and carers who guided and supported their sons on an educational journey, in partnership with the College, from the young innocence of students in Year 7 to the dignity of manhood in Year 12. I also take this opportunity to thank the many members of the wider College community who share in the vision and mission of the college; including •

Mr Peter Duffy and members of the College Board. I would especially like to thank Mr Peter Zanussi who retires from the Board this year.

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College Leadership Team comprising of Mr Brendan Stewart, Mr John Doolan, Mrs Allison Elcoate, Mrs Marg Hodgson, Mrs Johanna Smith and Mr Paul Fanning. It is a humbling privilege to lead such a dedicated and talented team of professionals. Also, Mrs Jean Pugh, my Executive Assistant, who ensures I am organised and works tirelessly in her role.

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College Chaplain Fr Rod Ward, who celebrates our masses and supports our 1st XIII team for medical assistance.

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We thank our large number of parent and community volunteers who give generously of their time and energy in our toast room, committees and co-curricular activities. Your support is invaluable and encapsulates the ethos of Edmund Rice.

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

A boy is a magical creature. You can lock him out of your workshop, but you can’t lock him out of your heart.

At the heart of our community here at Ignatius Park College are our boys. I am grateful for the affirmation, joy and challenge they bring to our lives. In my first year as Principal, the students have welcomed me into the “Iggy Community” and I would like to thank you for that acceptance.

Our 2018 College Captain, Julian Rasmussen, has been an outstanding leader and a man who is passionate about the Ignatius Park culture.

He has led with confidence, integrity and faith. I would like to thank the student leadership team comprising of Thomas Lyons, Liam Duffy, Antony Jobby, Brendan Haylett, Oliver Dickinson and Benjamin Judge for their support, innovation and vision throughout the year and, of course, attending the lunchtime meetings for a free feed.

It was once written: Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up food and tyrannize their teachers.

This wasn’t written this century, in fact it was written by Socrates back in 400BC.

For all who have experienced life at Ignatius Park College in 2018, our College will not solely be defined by our sporting or academic achievements nor any building development. It will be defined by how your son grows to make a positive difference in our world. This is the essence of an Edmund Rice education. Br Philip Pinto stated so eloquently that he defines an Edmund Rice education is not how we conquer the world but how we illuminate it.

To the departing Year 12 students: congratulations on your wonderful contribution to the positive culture of Ignatius Park College. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and may you continue to live the values of being an “Iggy Boy” beyond our school gates.

I would like to thank all members of our College community who have welcomed me in my first year at the College. May we continue to work collectively together to ensure we produce fine young men who will continue to illuminate our world.

It is often said “It takes a whole village to raise a child”. Your sons would not be the men they are today without the love and support of their parents. The Second Vatican Council encapsulated your role as educators saying: Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first educators of their children.

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Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.

Shaun Clarke | Principal

2018 was a massive year for the studies area of the College, with the main focus being the final preparations for the new QCE system (culminating in an ATAR score for most students from 2020).

This year also saw our new Principal, Mr Shaun Clarke, provide a focus for 21st Century learning to staff and students. This helped to guide our work for the year in the academic dimension of the College.

ATAR The new Queensland system for the Senior school begins in 2019 with our first cohort being next year’s Year 11 group. A huge amount of work behind the scenes has been done to ensure that students, programs and assessment will be ready for next year. A staff professional development day was undertaken at the start of Term 2 this year. This involved all teaching staff learning about the new system through a series of workshops. We were also fortunate to have a number of guest speakers present to staff, including Ms Amber Shaw from St Patrick’s College, Townsville, and Mr Ian Dietrich, All Souls and St Gabriel’s, Charters Towers.

Additionally, we also had Mr Chris Rider, Executive Director of QCAA in Brisbane, address our Faculty Leaders during Term 4. Chris spoke about his ATAR experience from other schools, and the differences between the current system and the new system.

As an academic staff, although we feel a little apprehensive about the new system, I know that some high-quality work has been undertaken to provide the best educational experience for our students.

Deputy Principals’ Conference The EREA DP Conference in Brisbane reminded me again of the wonderful experience and expertise at our fingertips in the wider EREA community.

Workshops ranging from Year 11 and 12 writing (facilitated by Dr Ian Hunter) to Data analysis (St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe) provided new ideas for me to bring back to Ignatius Park. One of the highlights of the Conference was the dinner speech of Mr Li Cunxin, ballet dancer, stockbroker and the subject of a major motion picture. His story, outlining his journey from poverty to successful stockbroker was inspirational and a real example of resilience to reflect upon.

Visiting Education Queensland Schools This year, I had the privilege of spending a day with Assistant Director for Education Queensland in North Queensland, Mrs Lesley Pecchiar. We visited two schools during the day, including Heatley Secondary College, and Heatley State School (Primary). Lesley’s main task for the day was to ensure that writing strategies, which had been taught at primary school level, were also flowing through to the secondary setting. State schools in North Queensland also have a clearly articulated learning framework, which was evident in the work of the students and teachers during the day.

Recognition of Awards on Assembly One of Mr Shaun Clarke’s innovations was to institute the formal recognition of high achieving students on Assembly during academic year. To this end, in Term 2, we recognised ‘Diligence’ on assembly by awarding to 150 students who had presented excellent ‘work ethic’ on reports. In Term 3, high achieving students were recognised by identifying those who had a minimum number of A standard results on their End of Semester 1 reports. The feedback from students, parents and carers was very positive, and we look forward to 2019 where we will continue to find ways to recognise our academic achievers.

Whole School Curriculum Plan This plan brings together the major academic policies and plans for the College. With consultant Christina Rogers’ help, we were able to finalise this plan earlier this year. The key part of the plan maps the unit plans of the College with the Australian Curriculum. It is a major piece of work and a great resource for the College, and I want to thank Christina and the various Faculty Leaders for their work over the past two years on the various sections of the document.

Staffing I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank a number of Faculty Leaders who are stepping down at the end of 2018. Sandra Hughes (Study of Religion), Tracy Klaassen (STEM), Katrina Guazzo (Art and Film, Television and New Media) and Matthew Thiele (Drama and Music) have made significant contributions to their subject areas this year in a busy year for academic staff! I thank them for their work towards the Studies dimension of the College this year.

I would also like to acknowledge the assistance of Kelly Jackson in the Library for her work. Kelly has instituted a number of new ideas in this space, and we wish her well in her move to Brisbane. Our planning for the new College Library (or Resource Centre), which we hope will bring a new space and ideas to learning at the College, will be a project to look forward to next year.

And finally…

I would like to thank the Leadership Team, Faculty Leaders, Teachers in Charge and Co-ordinators with whom I have worked with over the past 12 years for your support. This is my final year as a Deputy responsible for the Academic dimension of the College. From 2019, I will move to a role more concerned with risk and compliance. Most importantly, to Kim Rogers and Kayleen Foster in the Edmund Rice Room, your continued commitment to the College community is an inspiration to me and my work – a sincere thank you.

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

Brendan Stewart | Deputy Principal

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Deputy Principal Identity and Mission Last year, Edmund Rice Education Australia re-launched the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter describes the ideals of an authentic culture within an EREA school. It is based around the four Touchstones.

This year, the Identity and Mission Team have tried to reacquaint the College with the Touchstones, establishing Touchstone literacy with the students, staff and parents. Ignatius Park College uses the Touchstones as links to the authentic charism of Edmund Rice. They help us to set our direction and our goals as, inspired by Blessed Edmund Rice, we actively try to make the Gospel a living reality at our school.

Inclusive Community We were invited to be accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good.

Throughout 2018, IPC lived the Touchstone by: • Inviting all students to be involved in liturgies • Inviting all teachers to volunteer to attend and facilitate retreats • Encouraging all students to be involved in Faith in Action experiences • Demonstrating preferential option for the poor by standing in solidarity with people seeking asylum during Detention for Detention • Inviting Year 11 students to participate in a SONY Camp • Working in partnership with the Townsville Diocese to hold the Rite of Dedication of Our Lady of the Mount Chapel • Enabling Year 7 students to attend Aitkenvale State School’s Breakfast Club • Creating contact with Edmund Rice schools globally, and encouraging a long-term relationship

Gospel Spirituality We were called to invite people into the story of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion, justice and peace a living reality within our community.

Throughout 2018, IPC lived the Touchstone by: • Celebrating the Rite of Dedication of Our Lady of the Mount Chapel, and invited the community to celebrate Masses, retreats, Christian meditation and appropriate classes with its walls • Inviting staff and students to become Altar Servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion • Supporting Caritas and St Vincent de Paul with donations • Engaging in faith-based reflection on retreat experiences • Allowing students and staff members to form authentic connections with each other and with ‘the other’ during Faith in Action opportunities • Living the Gospel values in our dealings with the Ignatius Park College community.

Liberating Education We were called to open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.

Justice and Solidarity We were asked to be committed to justice and peace for all, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and Earth itself.

Throughout 2018, IPC lived the Touchstone by:

Throughout 2018, IPC lived the Touchstone by:

• Engaging students in workshops that integrated • Integrating the Religious Education curriculum Justice and Peace spirituality with their Faith in with Faith in Action opportunities, liturgy and Action experiences retreat themes and charitable collections • Enabling students and staff to attend the • Establishing a Sustainability Committee to Sustainability Symposium at St Laurence’s College in address environmental concerns strategically, Brisbane focusing on process not individual actions • Exposing students to prophetic voices in liturgy • Inviting students to instruct the residents at ARCARE Northshore in how to use their iPads

• Increasing our number and range of service opportunities for students and staff to participate in

• Working with staff in a formative environment, • Engaging external professionals to work with staff about justice issues, including ecological reflecting on our shared vision and mission justice responses • Facilitating ongoing faith-based academic studies for staff members

Of course, there are always too many individual experiences to include and so many more things to do.

We look forward to living our faith life with you in 2019.

Johanna Smith | Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission

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This year, this portfolio evolved to suit the changing needs of the College. There is a lovely synchronicity between looking after the wider community of Ignatius Park College and adding the staff community as well. We welcomed our new Principal, Shaun Clarke, who has instituted a number of changes to the College whilst respecting our values and traditions.

A huge amount of work was done to ensure the ‘Brand’ of our College is recognised and the values that we stand for are clearly visible. This year, our Vision and Mission Statements, as well as Brotherhood Posters, have been made very visible around the College, as has our Touchstones.

We have created a Brand Manual to ensure consistency and developed a new logo for our 50-year celebrations next year. Planning for our Golden Anniversary in 2019 has certainly been at the forefront of our work this year and we trust the boys will like their ‘new look’ diary and the Seniors, their Anniversary tie.

As always, our key events, such as Open Day, Awards Night and Graduation were all successful due to the significant contribution of our staff and students. Our Facebook page is growing with many ‘likes’ and the sharing of achievements and milestones. Our Newsletter and Website have also undergone change and development as we continually strive to meet the ever-changing needs of the community. This year, our College Magazine

is again a reflection and historical record of all that we have done.

It is pleasing to note that we created this publication internally and only the print process was sent off site to a local company.

Formalising many processes, online training, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and looking after the Professional Development of staff (especially in the area of ATAR) continued to be high priorities this year. Classroom Profiling was also a significant program, now with over 60 of our teaching staff trained in this process. Five staff have also completed Level 2 training and one staff member has undertaken professional development so that Ignatius Park College can be self-sufficient in this technique into the future.

I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Kirrilee Browning and Kim Steele who have joined our Community and Staff Development Department this year, as well as the continued work of our Marketing Consultant, Madonna Simmons.

Marg Hodgson | Deputy Principal Community and Staff Development

Open Day 2018

Poster celebrating Br. Patrick Ambrose Treacy

Awards Night 2018

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Deputy Principal Operations and Data Analysis Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time.

We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

Barack Obama This year, we have moved to a progressive reporting model using The Alpha School System (TASS), which parents and students can access via the Parent Lounge and Student Café. This process allows for students and parents to be able to view assessment in a more timely manner and to be able to receive feedback for each item they submit.

This system has also allowed for the real-time processing of student results so that all teachers can see, at a glance, how a student is tracking academically. This type of information is invaluable for classroom teachers as it paints a much clearer picture of the students in their class and beyond.

It has also allowed our teachers to engage in discussion with students about their academic progress and personal learning goals.

In 2017, we commenced Academic Mentoring and Interviews with our Year 12 cohort and a Study Skills program with our Year 11s. The Academic Mentoring sessions focused on the student’s internal subject results, NAPLAN and QCS practice tests to determine strategies for improvement.

This process required students to have meetings to review and discuss their results, suggesting where they felt improvement could be made.

Each student left with an individualised plan for their academic success for the year. This planning had a profound effect on the end of year student performance with Ignatius Park College having our best performance in the QCS Test than in any previous year.

This program has been further developed throughout 2018, with Mr Stewart, Ms Foley, Ms Hughes, Mr Laguna, Ms Rossi and Ms Tarttelin coming on board as senior mentors and conducting one-on-one interviews with the students during scheduled QCS lessons. We are hopeful of seeing comparable results for the men this year. Our students were certainly a little more at ease as they went into the QCS Test, than they have been in previous years.

Our Year 11 Study Skills Program was a new initiative in 2017, which saw our young men coming together in smaller groups to meet with either Ms Michelle Kenyon or myself to undertake targeted sessions about how to improve their learning. Typically, our Year 11 group of students have seen an average improvement of about 18% on their internal assessment across the year. The 2017 cohort saw this mean increase to around 24.5%. With a marked improvement in student performance, the program was further developed in 2018 and, so far, the cohort has seen an average increase of around 28%.

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The 2018 program focused on neuroplasticity and ensuring that all students understood that intelligence is not fixed and that learning is a constant continuum. Throughout the first three terms, we used the students’ data from assessment, PAT Testing and NAPLAN to develop a program tailored to them, centred around developing their analytical and literacy skills. The program also demonstrated practical methods to find the information needed for students to improve, for example, how to read and address subject criteria, how to find sample work and what is the question actually asking me to do?

During our recent school renewal, the students spoke very highly of the study skills program and the senior academic mentoring. However, all had the same idea when it came to improving the process, asking, “Why didn’t we do this earlier on in the younger grades?” Taking this feedback on board, we will be introducing one lesson per fortnight of academic mentoring for all Years 7, 8 and 9 students, in addition to those already scheduled for Years 11 and 12. The program will be age-specific and fully tailored towards the unique strengths and areas of development from the cohort or year group data analysis. It is an exciting opportunity to engage more of our students in a program which is yielding some positive results.

The introduction of a new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system and ATAR from 2019, has provided an opportunity for the College to consider the future of education and to evolve our spaces and methodologies to provide our young men with 21st century skills and a liberating education. The Data and Operations focus for this change in the lead up to 2019 has been built on three key pillars: providing variation in a more inflexible system; innovative learning spaces; and digital citizenship.

Many young men are not sure of what they want to be when they leave school, some not until a number of years after they have completed their secondary schooling. The new ATAR system, with the introduction of external assessment and examinations, makes the ability for students to change subjects throughout Years 11 and 12 a little riskier. The new QCE system is also built around the completion of four units, which do not easily fit the standard model of school terms or semesters.

The new model will see a continual building of knowledge from one concept to the next until the end of Term 3 of Year 12.

Knowing that these changes could pose an issue for many of our students, we developed a new ATAR transition year in Year 10 and reconfigured our Middle School subject structure to commence in 2019. This structural change will see a transformation in the academic culture of teaching and learning in the College, with a shift from isolated units of learning each term, to building on previous concepts across a semester. This will also require a change in thinking with respect to assessment, which can be carried out throughout a semester or year, rather than one standalone piece due at the end of a unit or term.

With a shift in teaching and learning delivery, it is inevitable that our classrooms also need to evolve to mirror, not only a new system, but the 21st Century workplaces that our students will be transitioning into. We began with one major space in 2018, which we have called the Innovation Space.

With ATAR subjects requiring a greater consistency across teachers and classes throughout the state and the school, this room allows for teachers to team-teach and classes to collaborate in the same space.

Students need to be educated on how to be good citizens of their country and what their rights and responsibilities are as members of society. The same issues need to be addressed with regard to the emerging digital society, so that students can learn how to be responsible and productive members of that society.

(Digital Citizenship in Schools).

In 2019, we will be re-designing six new learning spaces in the College, with three of these classrooms being collaborative work spaces. These have a focus on the STEM model of thinking and group problem-solving through design and development.

Two of the rooms will be Maker Spaces for our new Technology subjects, including the ATAR Engineering subject in the senior years. The final room will be a sensory and learning enrichment space. This room will be a learning space, where students who require support or extension can progress through intensive programs and projects.

At the College, our current netbook program has been successful for our students and teachers in engaging them in the digital world. Just like a calculator, when used appropriately, can help a child to learn Mathematics, the computer can also open up a student to knowledge beyond the physical constraints of the classroom. Our Bring Your Own Device program will begin in 2019 and it will ensure that every student in the College has a device to support their learning. This opens up many opportunities within our teaching and learning to provide diverse experiences without physical limitation. Of course, just like Uncle Ben told Peter Parker (aka Spiderman), “With great power, comes great responsibility.” It is vital that our students are informed digital citizens who act responsibly and are positive contributors when in any digital environment. Our teachers and students will be engaging with this technology on a daily basis, which will provide more prospects for discussions and lessons around digital safety and citizenship in every classroom.

Our students are part of an ever-evolving technological world. The students currently at Ignatius Park College have never lived in a world without mobile phones or the internet.

Author Mike Ribble, illustrates the importance of preparing students for the digital age, stating:

Education is always evolving and must do so to keep up with the changes in our society. This has been a year of change and the new QCE system will see this continue in the coming years. I look forward undertaking this journey with our staff, students and their families.

Allison Elcoate | Deputy Principal Operations and Data Analysis

Deputy Principal - Pastoral Last year, I reflected on our work in examining the day to day routine of the College. This year we have continued that work, especially in bringing that routine into the 21st Century. The Pastoral Team has also been involved in a major re-organisation of the pastoral programs at the College that will continue into 2019.

This year, the team has spent a great deal of time looking at how we can communicate better with parents and students. We were particularly keen to make use of the roll out to parents and students of the online portals available through the College information system, Student Café and Parent Lounge. I am happy to report that most of the links that the team has been working on this year have now been finalised and are in use.

This year has also seen the development of a new pastoral system for the College. The roll out of the new system will occur in 2019 with a dedicated program for each year level operating each week in the timetable. The program will allow staff to engage with students in important areas of developing positive mindsets about learning

and improvement, as well as providing significant resources for students to assist in their well-being and development. This will be led by Mr Brown in his new role as Dean of Well-Being. The role is an acknowledgement of the growing importance of this area within the College.

Our work is being co-ordinated with the Mission and Identity Team and the College’s Faculty Leaders in order to put together a comprehensive approach to student welfare and development. As always, this work is only possible with the support and work of the pastoral team as a whole and I would once again like to thank them for their efforts.

John Doolan | Deputy Principal - Pastoral

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In 2019, students in Year 10 will be undertaking subjects similar to ATAR, while still covering the Australian Curriculum. This will provide them the opportunity to see what a subject will be like and its expectations prior to committing to the subject in Year 11 and 12.

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Staff Directory 2018 Principal Mr S Clarke

BA, Dip Ed. Rtc

Deputy Principal Mr B Stewart

MEd, BEd, BBus (Acc)

Deputy Principal – Identity & Mission Mrs J Smith BAppSc (HMS-Ed) Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr J Doolan MBA, BEd, Cert. of Catholic Education Deputy Principal – Operations & Data Analysis Mrs A Elcoate MEd Leadership & Religious Education,

BEd (Primary/Secondary) Deputy Principal – Community and Staff Development Mrs Marg Hodgson MEd Leadership, BA; Grad Dip Ed; Grad

Dip Arts (Lib & Info Sci.) Business Manager Mr P Fanning

CA, BCom

School Chaplain Father Rod Ward

MB, BS (Qld), FAMA, BTheol (BCT), Grad Dip Min (BCT)

Learning Enrichment Ms T Nioa, BEd, Post GDipEd (Student Welfare), Cert IV Training and Assessment Vocational Education & Training (VET) Mr S Dove, BEd (Sec), BA (Hons) Hons, Cert IV Training & Assessment Year 12 Co-ordinator Mr Gian Guerra, BEd Teacher-in-Charge

Hospitality Mrs J Head, BEd Technologies, Cert II Hospitality Kitchen Operations, Cert II Hospitality Food & Beverage Cert IV Training & Assessment Languages (Acting) Mr S Fukuda, MBA (Fin Mgt), GDipAcc, BEd, BIntSt (Int Bus), DipIntSt (Int Bus) Identity & Mission Co-ordinator (Faith in Action) Mrs J Roberts, MEd, BEd, GDipManagement, Cert IV Training & Assessment Identity & Mission Co-ordinator (Liturgy) Mr L Hogan, BEd

Dean – Middle School Mr C Brown BEd, Cert in Business Studies

Identity & Mission Co-ordinator (Retreats) Mr G Christ, BEd

Pastoral (House) Leaders Baillie House Mrs P Timbs, BEd Carew House Mr M Moxon, BMgt, BEd Nolan House Mr M Mitchell, BEXSc, BTeachSE Putney House Mr J Fuller, BEc, BEd Reid House Mr C Rigano, BEd, BInfTech Rice House Mr M Groves, BEd (Human Movement) Treacy House Mr J Deer, BEd

Learning Enrichment Teacher Mrs Nadine Burnett, BA Ed (Sec)

Faculty Leaders

English Mrs A Tarttelin, BEd, MEd Leadership Health & Physical Education Mr B Williams, BEd (Human Movement) Humanities Mr T Lindeberg, BEd Information & Communication Technology Mr B Denny, BEd Industrial Technology & Design/Graphics Mr L Farren, BEd, Diploma of Teaching TAFE, Diploma Management, Certificate IV Training & Assessment, Certificate in App Science (CAD), Certificate in Boilermaking Mathematics Ms J Foley, BEd, GDip IT Religious Education Mrs J Smith, BAppSc (HMS-Ed) Science Mrs A Deer, BBiomed Sc, BEd STEM Co-ordinator Mrs T Klaassen, BSc, GDipEd, MRACI CChem The Arts Ms Z McGregor, BBehSc, BEd, BEd, BCtive Ind (QUT) (Term 1), The Arts (Art and Film & TV) Ms K Guazzo, BEd, BJ (Terms 2-4) The Arts (Drama and Music) Mr M Thiele, BEd, BMus (Terms 2-4) Program Leaders

Head of Sport Mr J Alloway, MEd, BHMS (Ed) Indigenous & Multi-Cultural Co-ordinator Mr A Kirkpatrick, BEd

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Instrumental Music Co-ordinator Mr D Roberts, B Mus, GDipEd Academic Staff Mr W Ahern, MEd Leadership, BEd Ms B Barbagallo, BA, BEd Ms M Baxter, BA, GDipEd (Terms 1 and 2) Mr P Bruce, BInfTech, BEd, Cert IV Training & Assessment Mr M Burnett, BEd (Sec) Mr J Collier, BEd (Sec), Cert III in CAD Drawing Mrs S Conn, BAppSc, GDipEd Mr P Dembowski, B/Learning Management (Sec VET), Dip Training & Assessment Systems, Cert IV TAE Vocational Trainer, Cert IV Career Development, Cert III Fitter & Turner Mr B Deneen, BVisual Art, BEd Mr B Dervish-Ali, BCI, BEd (Sec), Ass Diploma in Speech and Drama (ATCL) (Term 1) Mr S Di Giacomo, BEd (Sec) Mr D Elliot, BEd, B App Sc (HMS), M App Sc Mr B Geaney, Dip T, Cert IV Training & Assessment Mrs T Hambly, BEd (Terms 1-3) Mrs C Han, BEd (Sec) Mrs S Hanran, BEd Br J Hansen cfc, Dip T Mr B Hawke, BEd Mrs F Hislop, BEd (Sec), Cert III in Community Services, Cert II in Business Administration Mr A Hodgson, BVisual Arts, BEd Mr G Hughes, B App Sc (HMS), GDipEd Mr F Iemma, Dip T, BEd Mr A Keane, BEd (Hons) Mrs M Kenyon, B. App. Sc., GDipEd, DipCounselling Mr M Laguna, BEd Mr S Lansley, BEd (Sec) Mr M Lazzaroni, Dip T Dr R Lloyd, PhD (History), BEd (Sec), BA (Hons) (Terms 2-4)) Ms A Loechel, B Biomed Sc, BEd Mr B Logan, BEd, Dip T (PE) Mr T Lucas, BAppSc, GDipEd, Dip Bus, Dip Mgt Mr M Lunn, Dip T, Cert IV Training and Assessment, Cert I Construction, Cert III Motor Cycle and Similar Machines Mr P Marano, BEd (Secondary Vocational), Cert III Engineering Tradesperson, Cert IV Training & Assessment Ms M Martinez, BBus, BJ and GDipEd (Sec) Mr G McKirdy, BEd, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert IV

Assessment and Workplace Training, Cert II Hospitality, Cert II Hospitality Operations (Term 1) Ms I McLaughlin, GDipEd (Senior), BCrInd Mr P McMahon, BA, GDipEd Ms S Meyer-Seri, BA (Photography), Cert Irish Literature, Culture, Politics & Economics, MA Art Ed, Cert in Art Ed, Diploma Hospitality (Sem 1) Ms M Oakley-Cogan, BTeach/Arts, Dip Music Industry Mrs S O’Melia, BEd, Cert IV Teaching English to Students of Other Languages, Dip Edu Supp Mr J Pearce, GDipEd, BA, BSc, Cert in Journalism Mr A Pollock, BEd, GDipPsychology Mr C Quabba, BEd Sec (Human Movement), Cert IV Training and Assessment Mr S Robertson, BJ, Grad BEd Mrs A Rossi, BEd Mr M Rowan, BEd (Human Movement) Ms S Seaden, GDipEd (Secondary), BA, Dip Science Mr K Spencer, BSc, BEd Mr D Spina, GDipEd (Secondary), B Pharmacy Ms G Stayte, BEd (Hons) Mrs S Tangata-Toa, BCommunications (Media), BEd (Secondary) Mr C Thiele, BEd, Cert IV Training & Assessment Mr M Thiele, BEd, BMus Mr D Thompson, B New Media Arts, GDipEd (Secondary) Mr R Torrington, PGCE/QTA (UK) Sec Teaching – Design & Technology, PgD – Offshore Engineering, BSc (Hons) – Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mr M Turner, BSc, GDLT Mrs C Ventic, BSED, GradCertRelEd Mr M West, BEd, Dip T

IT Support Mr Jordan Jilg (Systems Administrator) Cert II in IT, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Diploma in Information Technology (Terms 1 and 2) Mr N Giemsa (IT Support), Diploma of IT (Networking), CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security + Mr M Scharfe (IT Support) Mr I Wilson (IT Support) (Terms 3 and 4) Library Staff Mrs L Fryer Mrs M Goddard, Cert III in Library & Information Services Ms K McMahon, Cert III in Library & Information Services, BA Mrs L Brown (Relief)

Student Counsellors Mrs M Parsons, BA, BSW (Hons), Grad Cert Mental Health (Children & Youth), MAASW Mrs D Charge, B of Psych, Assoc MAPS Teacher/Librarian Ms K Jackson, BA, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

School Officers Mr P Byrnes – Physical Education Mrs D Crespan, Cert III in Education Support – Learning Support Mrs A Gregory, Cert IV Laboratory Techniques (Education), Cert III Laboratory Skills, Cert III Education Support, Diploma of Laboratory Technology – Science Laboratory Ms B Helander, Bachelor OCC THY – Learning Enrichment Mrs S Jackson, Cert III Learning Support – Learning Enrichment Mrs D Knowles – Learning Enrichment Mrs J Long - Hospitality Ms L Mahoney, Dip Teaching Commerce; Dip Government Defence School Mentor Mr T Nelliman-Adams – Journey2Jobs Mr T Mitchell – Learning Enrichment Mr D O’Connor, BA (English) – Learning Enrichment Mr M Parker – Learning Enrichment Mrs S Pilcher, Cert III in Education Support, Cert IV in Telecommunications – Learning Support Mr O Power – Learning Enrichment and Indigenous Support Ms D Price – Hospitality and Art Mrs A Sciuto, D Ed Supp – Learning Enrichment Mr G Sim – Industrial Arts Mr S Stringini - BSc Mr H van Dorsselaer, Cert IV in Training and Assessment – Industrial Arts Mr S Woodford – Industrial Arts

IT Manager Mr C Lauren, Graduate Electronic Engineering (Sweden)

Maintenance Co-ordinator Mr D Hodgson, Trade Cert Welding

Property and Services Manager Mr G Brown, Cert IV OH&S

Property and Services Staff Mr W Jervis Mr W Phelan Mr G Pecchair Mr O Power Mrs M Mitchell Ms A Di Legge Mrs W Greig

Outdoor Education Consultant Mr S Coleman, Dip T

Promotions and Marketing Consultant Mrs M Simmons, Grad Dip (Tourism & Business), Dip (Tourism) Administrative Staff Mrs J Pugh, (Principal’s Executive Assistant), Cert IV Business Administration Mrs K Foster (CLT Assistant) Mrs K Rogers (CLT Assistant), Cert IV Front Line Management Mrs K Browning (CLT Assistant) Mrs M Fensom (CLT Assistant) Mrs K Jarrett (Assistant to DP Identity & Mission) Mrs V Moloney (Office Reception) Mrs J Owen (Assistant to Program Leader - VET) Mrs J Anderson (Photocopy/Sickbay) Mrs L Ryder (Student Reception) Mrs L Moule (Uniform Shop) Ms T Henderson (Publications) (Term 2-3) Mrs K Steele (Publications) (Term 4), BA / BBus (Marketing) Finance Staff Mrs F Hall (Senior Finance Officer) Mr M Holland (Assistant Accountant), BBus (Accounting and Finance) Mrs K Crespan (Finance Officer) Mrs P Holland (Finance Reception)

Canteen Mrs K O’Connor (Convenor) Mrs C Beckham Mrs M Sheppard Mrs R Robertson Mrs J Sherwood Mr L Spriggs Hall Co-ordinator Mr T Lennon Hall Canteen Manager Sue McCombes Breakfast Room Mrs K Allan

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Dedication of the Chapel - Our Lady of the Mount On the 23 of August, Bishop Timothy J Harris dedicated the newest Chapel in the Diocese at Ignatius Park College - Our Lady of the Mount Chapel.

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Dedication of the Chapel - Our Lady of the Mount

Staff Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Forth Row: Fifth Row: Sixth Row: Seventh Row:

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Christian Quabba, Catherine Ventic, Chenhua Han, Matthew Scarfe, Johanna Smith, Allison Elcoate, Marg Hodgson, Brendan Stewart, Shaun Clarke, John Doolan, Craig Brown, Jean Pugh, Grant Sim, John Deer, Phillip Dembowski, Christopher Rigano Tom Lennon, Jude Head, Joanne Long, Debbie Price, Stephen Robertson, Sally Conn, Kayleen Foster, Lisa Ryder, Anne Sciuto, Karen Crespan, Marie Fensom, Marilyn Parsons, Dannielle Charge, Marta Goddard Carly Beckham, Melissa Sheppard, Julie Sherwood, Kay O’Connor, Hans Van Dorsselaer, Andrew Keane, Katrina Guazzo, Janet Anderson, Julie Owen, Kim Rogers, Bianca Barbagallo, Marie Oakley-Cogan, Tara Henderson, Kathy Jarrett, Leanne Mahoney, William Ahern Geoff Brown, Brendan Logan, Donna Knowles, Jacinta Foley, Matthew Burnett, Shuhei Fukuda, Steven Lansley, Paul Marano, Simone Hanran, Jodie Roberts, Pudy Timbs, Piera Holland, Kirrilee Browning, Annette Gregory, Sophie Seaden, Adrianna Rossi Will Phelan, Darren Spina, Rohan Lloyd, Jonathan Pearce, Brian Geaney, Fleur Hislop, Irene McLaughlin, Nadine Burnett, Sandy O’Melia, Vicki Moloney, Kaitlin McMahon, Kelly Jackson, Alyssa Deer Paul Bruce, Greg Pecchiar, Drew Thompson, Roger Torrington, Tenille Hambly, Amanda Loechel, Michelle Kenyon, Georgia Stayte, Tristan Nelliman-Adams, Sandra Tangata-Toa, Andrew Hodgson, Matthew Rowan, Gian Guerra, Paul Byrnes Stephen Woodford, William Jervis, John Alloway, Greg Christ, Frank Iemma, Patrick McMahon, Jerome Collier, Michael Turner, Itti Wilson, Matthew Mitchell, David Roberts, Matthew Thiele, Chris Thiele, Mark Laguna Dave Hodgson, Matthew Holland, Tim Lindeberg, John Fuller, Bruce Denny, Simon Di Giacomo, Matthew Groves, Nick Giemsa, Chris Lauren, Thomas Lucas, Mark West, Michael Lunn, Len Farren Debra Crespan, Brett Deneen, Anna Di Legge, Shane Dove, David Elliott, Paul Fanning, Laura Fryer, Wendy Grieg, Fiona Hall, Jon Hansen, Brian Hawke, Bianca Helander, Leo Hogan, Gary Hughes, Sandra Hughes, Sharon Jackson, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Tracy Klaassen, Michael Lazzaroni, Marita Martinez, Stacy Meyer, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mitchell, Larissa Moule, Mark Moxon, Tracy Nioa, Daniel O’Connor, Michael Parker, Susan Pilcher, Andrew Pollock, Oral Power, Rebecca Robertson, Madonna Simmons, Keith Spencer, Lewis Spriggs, Sean Stringini, Andrea Tartellin, Ben Williams

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Success is a complex and commonly misinterpreted term. For many, success is regarded as the amount of money they make per year, the size of their house, or the social ranking they attain. However, at Ignatius Park College, we try to advocate success a little differently. We believe success is much more of an individual concept. For us, success means striving to reach your full potential, overcoming life’s challenges and daring to be different.

As former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama suggested, success can also be measured by the difference we make in other people’s lives.

This can be seen most prominently in the guiding principles of our College - the Touchstones advocated by our founder, Blessed Edmund Rice. This year we’ve witnessed the Touchstones become more prevalent and engaging, not only in the lives of our fellow students, but also in the wider community of Ignatius Park. With respect to Gospel Spirituality, students at our College have willingly involved themselves in activities such as Liturgies, Masses, Retreats and Meditation sessions. However, our sense of spirituality isn’t solely expressed by our participation, but by the way we incorporate the gospel teachings into our everyday lives. Our school also provides opportunities in areas of Justice and Solidarity by not only offering regular community engagement programs such as TCLC, Brooklea visits, and volunteering at the Townsville Drop In Centre, but also by advocating global issues through getting involved in annual events such as Detention for Detention, Stella Fellas and White Ribbon Day. Equally, efforts to create an Inclusive Community were in abundance, demonstrated not only by the active involvement of the College community in Heritage Day, but also all boys incorporating the anti-bullying campaign and pastoral care system into strengthening their personal relationships. Our College staff encourage and support students who wish to give back to the community, all in the hope of respecting the final Touchstone, Liberating Education. The College provides a holistic education and to do so in its entirety is seen through the absolutely incredible array of opportunities we offer here at Iggy Park.

We learn through the lens of justice and provide opportunities to participate as Reef Guardians, Clean Up Australia Day and the Sustainability Committee for boys to display their care for the environment around them.

Indigenous programs at the College continued to expand and offered a wide range of opportunities for all students to develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, indigenous cultures.

Students and staff took part in the Close the Gap trip to Palm Island, were introduced to the Journey to Jobs programs, and performed at the MCG. We were fortunate to celebrate all of these successes at the recent Deadly Awards night. The College also offered a wide range of cultural opportunities,

including Popstars, where we joined with St Margaret Mary’s and St Patrick’s Colleges to form our annual musical.

Our debating students had an incredible year with our Senior team winning the Townsville competition for the first time in our history, with our two senior teams opposing each other in the Grand Final. Public speaking opportunities were also in abundance this year with students taking part in Lions Youth of the Year, Rostrum Voice of Youth and the United Nations Youth Queensland Competitions.

The Chess Competition was also very popular amongst the boys, seeing several students being selected to participate in the Queensland State Championships.

Sport also continued to play a significant role in the College this year. Our students had a diverse range of opportunities to represent their House, College, Region, State and Country impressing everyone with their sportsmanship and commitment. Following our House Carnivals, many of our students were chosen to represent the school in the Interschool competitions and we were awarded the Melton Black Shield for excellence in Townsville Boys’ sport, a recognition we’ve held for over three and a half decades. Our teams have participated in State titles in a range of sports, with the Rowing squad placing third in the recent State Championship, the Touch Footballers winning the North Queensland All Schools’ Touch competition, the Cricket team making the final of the State Knockout competition, the Senior Basketball team placing fourth in the State and the Confraternity Rugby League team placing third out of fifty teams. Representing the College continues to be a great honour, as I’m sure any man who’s pulled on the blue and white will tell you.

I’m sure you’d agree that 2018 has been a truly successful year for Ignatius Park College. However, it’s important to remember that we don’t define success as the number of ‘A’ grades we receive, how many competitions we place in, or how many of our students are selected for representative sides. Rather, our success can be measured by how many of our boys have gotten involved in service learning activities, done their best in the classroom, challenged themselves to try new activities or reached out to a friend in need. 2018 has undoubtedly provided our students with many opportunities to experience success, in every sense of the word.

Julian Rasmussen | College Captain

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Captain’s Report

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Goodbye From Year 12

Leadership “Leadership is not about being in charge.

Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.”

Sihon Sinek

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Hunter Zacka, Samuel Nimmo, Liam Duffy, Julian Rasmussen, Thomas Lyons, Louka Demopoulos, Joshua Ward Joey Jensen, De Wet Potgieter, Brendan Haylett, Antony Jobby, Benjamin Judge, Oliver Dickinson, Cameron Stabler, Samuel Doyle Damon Pennisi, Zachery McMinn, Robert Birnie, Dale Connelly

College Captains, Prefects and House Captains

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Academic Awards YEAR 7 Certificate of Diligence Marcus Cervellin Luke Craperi Ty Foley Jack Fredericks Jedd Herschfield Dylan Hill Thomas Holland Daniel Jacob Kasey Julien Samuel Keir Thomas Keir Aiden Knowles Harrison Law Kuba Leete Binh Luong

Matthew Lynch Benjamin McDougall Vincent Micale Keanau O’CallaghanFletcher Luke Quincey Flynn Scott Ryan Sutton Ben Walker Noah Weeks Harry Whalan Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Matthew Ament

Matthew Castorina Sam Daniel Parker Duncanson Jim Finger Lachlan McCarthy Nate Rasink Liam Sutton Scott Swain Mitchel Waldon Joshua Williams Silver Mitchell Bloxsom Jonathan Kenneally Blair Williamson

Gold Nathaniel Barton Joshua Eggins Jude Foyle Daniel Mosch Drew Roberts Nicholas Rowan Kye Stallan Promixe Accessit of Year 7 Drew Roberts Dux of Year 7 Vaughn Tully

YEAR 8 Certificate of Diligence Jaak Braddick Jules Campbell Stuart Carter Harry Coleman Jakob Collinson Keegan Elrick Jack Ford Lachlan Hardy Finn Lyons Riley Masters Zak Merida-Johnston Kym Nuth

Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Harry Bowman Cody Brown Jacob Fowler Daniel Gregory Jackson Hocking Howard Keyes Cody Knight Cody Mowbray Joel Prescott Cohan Russell Mason Ryland Lleyton Ward Liam Whiting

Silver Emil Jomon Benjamin Menkens Flynn Mintern Conor Muldoon Patrick O’Connor Oliver Oh Davis Ryland Brydon Schafer

Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Benjamin Dixon Billy Gifford Joshua Marquez James Potter Brodie Powell Ardrijan Shahinper Joel Tully Ashton Waddington Jordan Whiteside

Max Davies Lucas Dummett Daniel Franettovich Keegan Gedling Callum Leech Luke Maugeri Alexander Roubicek Orlando Sartori Cohen Shucksmith Luke Whalan

Lloyd Kennedy Hunter Lim Ethan Hannay Joshua Ferns Malachy Friel Angus Myers Lachlan Parker

Gold Thomas Duffy Rory Hawke Lleyton Jackson

Dux of Year 9 Lleyton Jackson

Kai Simmons Joel Stevens Ethan Woods

Julian Fusco-Wright Zachary Judge Declan Keyes-West Mebin Martin Lachlan Moore Ethan Pemmelaar

Gold Reece Foley Harrison Geeves Jake Gilmore Max Gough Lachlan Holmes

Riley Innes Henry Judge Zane Murdoch Brayden Pemmelaar Kyle Reddicliffe Jack Revell Riley Snell Lachlan Tapp Promixe Accessit of Year 8 Reece Foley Dux of Year 8 Harrison Geeves and Riley Innes

YEAR 9 Certificate of Diligence Clancy Blacklock Alex Bombardieri James Clarke Harrison Delgado Atticus D’Mello Lachlan Larsen Ryan McCarron Zachary Skipp Maximillian Sosnowski Bailey Umstad Joel Webb Daniel Weir

Silver Zac Brunetto

Promixe Accessit of Year 9 Lloyd Kennedy

YEAR 10 Certificate of Diligence Will Arnell Charlton Bird Matthew Blanchard Brocklan Bryant Taran Burkhardt Dante Calliste Yanni Collocott Braithe Galea Thomas Huxley Joshua Martin Ethan Moody Humphrey Isaac Truett Matthew Wilmen

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Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Rishabh Bawa William Bennett Alexander Dietrich Connor Depold Angus Hawkins Benjamin Herrero Antony Hockin Joshua Kinsey Maverick Pegoraro James Rowan Aiden Simkin

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Silver Julian Collins Caleb Gunn Edwin Jomon Lachlan McDermid Joshua Swain Lachlan Waldon Gold Hunter Finlay

Promixe Accessit of Year 10 Lachlan Moore Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield for Dux of Year 10 Declan Keyes-West

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Certificate of Diligence Timothy Cusumano Ambrose Nathan Seri Dominic Jackson O’Grady Certificate ofAcademic Excellence Bronze Lazaredes Drew Boniface Thomas Harte Jean-Luc Denyer Zachary Silver Curtis James Bellamy Lake Gold Jayden Bauers

Ethan Roberts Connor Whiteside Thomson Cameron Turner

Jai Nuth James Oh

Joshua Pether Stuart Smith

Jarred Copley Bryce Kenyon

Reuben Roberts

Year 11 Subject Awards Accounting Bellamy Lake Art Aaron Phillips Biology James Oh Chemistry Jarred Copley Construction Ethan Roberts Drama Shy Tully Economics Bryce Kenyon Engineering Kade Amos English Stuart Smith English Communication Travis Busch Film, Television & New Media Bryce Kenyon Fitness Travis Busch Graphics Drew Boniface Hospitality Corey Talbot Hospitality Studies Christopher Gho Information Digital Media & Technology Christopher Francisco Information Processing & Technology Elliott Basso Information Technology Systems Elliott Basso Japanese Cameron Turner Legal Studies Joshua Pether Mathematics A Jack Gallagher-Smith Mathematics B Jarred Copley Mathematics C Reuben Roberts Music Stuart Smith Physical Education Bingen Balanzategui Physics Jarred Copley Pre-Vocational Mathematics Brayden Yow Recreation Luke Maye Religion & Ethics Jarred Copley

Reuben Roberts Resource Infrastructure & Work Preparation Josiah Setiu Science in Practice Corey Talbot Study of Religion Joshua Pether Vocational Education and Training Prize - Year 11 Corey Talbot Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Bryce Kenyon, Reuben Roberts and Stuart Smith Dux of Year 11 Jarred Copley

Certificate of Diligence Thomas Bennett Benjamin Gunn Colby Busetti Joey Jensen Nikolaus Antony Jobby Cranston Connor Keir Baily Crump Trinity-William Samuel Doyle Lintern Liam FuscoMatthew Lorenz Wright Daniel Moore Justin Guevara Jack Murray Certificate of Academic Excellence Bronze Callum Gedling Harry Cordery Christopher Oliver Dickinson Harris Matthew Garbutt Mitchell Jackson Silver Fintan Halpin Deekin Dametto Brendan Haylett Ashley Gonzales Gold Mitchell Jarrett Liam Duffy Benjamin Judge Ethan Engert Thomas Lyons Michael Forster Jackson Pearce

Mason Penny Max Penny Tim Peno Cameron Stabler Dominic Unamuno Hunter Zacka

Inseram Khan Tahran Lahiff Angus Woods Samuel Nimmo Riley Rupp Julian Rasmussen Benjamin Stewart

Year 12 Subject Awards Accounting Benjamin Stewart Art Benjamin Morton Biology Matthew Garbutt Chemistry Benjamin Stewart Construction Ezekiel Iorangi Drama Conor Larkin Economics Fintan Halpin Engineering Thomas Clive English Benjamin Stewart English Communication Joey Jensen Film, Television & New Media Max Penny Fitness Joey Jensen Geography Fintan Halpin Graphics Thomas Bennett Hospitality Will Hempsall Hospitality Studies Jackson Pearce Information Processing & Technology Ethan Engert Information Technology Systems Thomas Bennett Japanese Tahran Lahiff Legal Studies Mitchell Jackson Mathematics A Logan Kyle Mathematics B Benjamin Judge Mathematics C Benjamin Judge Modern History Tim Peno Music Oliver Dickinson Physical Education Thomas Lyons Physics Michael Forster Physics Thomas Lyons Pre-Vocational Mathematics Jaxson James Recreation Joey Jensen Religion & Ethics Matthew Garbutt Resource Infrastructure & Work Preparation Jacob Keir Science In Practice Matthew Blaik Study of Religion Tahran Lahiff Ball Family Prize for Vocational Education and Training - Year 12 Thomas Clive Promixe Accessit of Year 12 Benjamin Judge and Thomas Lyons Dux of Year 12 Benjamin Stewart

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Academic Awards

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Academic Awards

Promixe Accessit of Year 7 Drew Roberts

Dux of Year 7 Vaughn Tully

Promixe Accessit of Year 8 Reece Foley

Dux of Year 8 Harrison Geeves

Dux of Year 8 Riley Innes

Promixe Accessit of Year 9 Lloyd Kennedy

Dux of Year 9 Lleyton Jackson

Promixe Accessit of Year 10 Lachlan Moore

Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield for Dux of Year 10 Declan Keyes-West

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Bryce Kenyon

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Reuben Roberts

Promixe Accessit of Year 11 Stuart Smith

Dux of Year 11 Jarred Copley

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Promixe Accessit of Year 12 Promixe Accessit of Year 12 Benjamin Judge Thomas Lyons

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Ultimate Award Recipients Bronze William Costigan Brodie Dinneen Atticus D’Mello Lachlan Hardy Aiden Hawkins Louis Jackson Gold Lachlan Braby Debating Zac Brunetto Harry GallagherSmith Fintan Halpin Inseram Khan Mebin Martin Stuart Smith

Ensembles Guitar Ensemble Timothy Ambrose Matthew Garbutt Benjamin Herrero Flynn Mintern Cohan Russell

Liturgy Ensemble Tyson Bickley Cameron Carter James Clarke Hayden Dunlop Fionn O’Seighin Hector-Montagu Robinson Stuart Smith Matthew Wilmen

Production Jack Bombardieri Dante Calliste Joseph Dowd Hayden Dunlop Conor Larkin Axel Lincoln Benjamin Morton Fionn O’Seighin Max Penny Riley Rupp Stuart Smith

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

IPC Musician of the Year Matthew Garbutt This award, instituted in 1999, recognises outstanding all round participation within the Music Department.

Ultimate Awards Recipients William Costigan, Lachlan Hardy, Aiden Hawkins, Lachlan Braby, Louis Jackson, Atticus D’Mello Absent: Brodie Dinneen

The Excellence in Theatre Award Conor Larkin

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

Excellence in Theatre Award Winner Conor Larkin

Matthew Gow Memorial Trophy Anton Donohue

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

James Cook University Encouragement Awards Trent Laffin and Sebastian Lynch

Awards recognise students’ academic progress and achievements to encourage further academic success, build confidence, and to support student transition into senior schooling.

The Br. R. O Grundy Artist Achivement Award Winner Benjamin Morton

Sporting Awards Interhouse Age Champions Athletics - Field Events 12 years Lachlan Hutchings 13 years Henry Judge 14 years Noah Rule 15 years Ethan Pemmelaar 16 years Harvey Smith Open Julian Rasmussen Athletics - Track Events 12 years Joshua Eggins 13 years Jack Prior 14 years Joshua Marquez 15 years Aiden Freeman 16 years Kai Goodes Open Jalen Ward

Cross Country 12 years Thomas Keir 13 years Max Gough 14 years Joshua Marquez 15 years James Stephen 16 years Ethan Woods Open Thomas Harte

Swimming 12 years Joshua Eggins 13 years Cody Knight 14 years Aiden Hawkins 15 years Kyle Robinson 16 years Bayden Hardy Open Thomas Rawstron

Pierre de Coubertin Award Benjamin Judge

Sportsmen of the Year Year 7 Joshua Eggins Awarded to a student who has Year 8 Reece Foley shown Sportsmanship qualities Year 9 Joshua Marquez throughout his schooling and Year 10 Kmani Levi competed in at least two Olympic Year 11 Boston Mazlin Sporting disciplines.

Year 12 Jalen Ward Melton Black Shield This prestigous Award goes to Edmund Rice Dash the Champion Sports College in Jalen Ward Townsville. Ignatius Park College has now won this Trophy for 36 years in a row.

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

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Cultural Awards

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Other Awards Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards (Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force) Year 10 Mebin Martin Year 12 Hunter Zacka

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

Edmund Rice Christian Leadership Awards Year 7 Mitchell Bloxsom Year 8 Riley Innes Year 9 Don Raju Year 10 Mebin Martin Year 11 Christopher Gho Year 12 Antony Jobby Deus Caritas Est Award Antony Jobby

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

The Religious Education Award Timothy Price

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

The Mark Mewburn Bursary Nicholas Harders

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

The Angus L. McPherson Trophy Matthew Garbutt

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

The Caltex Best All Rounder Thomas Lyons

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

The Commerce Award Mitchell Jackson

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

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

The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Shield Oliver Dickinson

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

Patrick Carew Shield Baillie House

Awarded to the Champion House for Interhouse Competition. Accepted on behalf of the winning House by their House Captains.

The Frank D’Ilario Memorial Shield Declan Keyes-West

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

The Ball Family Award Thomas Clive

The Ball Family Award is presented to a

The Brother Lacey Memorial Shield student for digilence in Vocational Education and Training in the Senior School.

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

Edmund Rice Service Award Winners

The Christian Brothers Old Boys’ Shield Oliver Dickinson

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The Angus L. McPherson Trophy Matthew Garbutt

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Long Tan Leadership Award Winners

The Commerce Award Mitchell Jackson

The Caltex Best All Rounder Thomas Lyons

Dux of Year 12 Benjamin Stewart

Promixe Accessits Thomas Lyons and Benjamin Judge

Year 7 Gold Award Winners

Year 8 Gold Award Winners

Year 9 Gold Award Winners

Year 10 Gold Award Winners

Year 11 Gold Award Winners

Year 12 Gold Award Winners

Deus Caritas Est Award Antony Jobby

Edmund Rice Dash Jalen Ward

The Russel Brown Memorial Award Connor Rhodes

The Religious Education Award Timothy Price

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Awards Night

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

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

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Bailey Umstad, Ethan Coleman, Koby Wood-Lynch, Trinidy Parker, Gabe Taylor, James Yardley, Billy Gifford, Atticus D’Mello Mr Paul Bruce, Jake Barwick, Angus Gorrie, Rory Lynch, Hunter Lim, Henry Laws, Oscar Hill, Ashton Waddington, Ms Tracy Klaassen Mitchell Davey, Keane Stone, Jake Earea, Alex Bombardieri, Daniel Weir, Cody Sadler Lleyton Jackson, Haydn Conrad, Rory Hawke, Joe Brosnan, Kyle Heenan, Kobe Owens, Barret Deaner Wayne Owens

Year 10

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

Nicholas Harders, Brayden Ross, Charlton Bird, Jayvan Scarff, Kynan Wregg, Cooper Abraham, Timothy Sharman, Braithe Galea Luke Forster, Bailey Waddington, Dylan Smith, Connor Romano, Cooper Maddern, Christopher Kirk, Ethan Maloney Samuel Williams, Sawyer Faulks, Joshua Swain, Jack Kirkpatrick, Lachlan Halvorsen-Lehnert, Dean Gillham Jett McGhie, Lachlan McDermid, Cash Foster, Anthony O’Hagan (Myers), Matthew Kirkpatrick, Rohan Chapple Ms Jacinta Foley

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Year 11

Front Row: Second Row: Back Row: Absent:

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

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Mitchell Gulson, Ashley Gonzales, Beau Josey, Patrick Morrison, Liam Jameson, Isaac Hawes, Tynan Scarff, Jaxon Galea Mr Tim Lindeberg, Dakoda Vaughan, Matthew Kent, Joey Jensen, Caleb Townsend, Benjamin Stewart, Zachary Gough Jack Bombardieri, Michael Forster, Mitchell Jackson, Will Hempsall, Max Spriggs, Kyle Ashby Dominic Unamuno, Tahran Lahiff, Hunter Zacka, Jalen Ward

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One team, one dream!

At the beginning of the year, as Seniors, we challenged the Baillie House to live their schooling lives by the dictum ‘One Team, One Dream’ in the hope that, collectively, we could achieve great things in 2018. This year has certainly presented an amazing opportunity for all of us to step up and lead the College in all aspects. The Bears have embraced the culture of Ignatius Park in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours, and have well and truly lived the Ballie House motto of Rip Into It winning the Paddy Carew Shield for the second year in a row.

To get the year underway we held our annual Baillie BBQ, where the boys brought their families and enjoyed an arvo filled with swimming, cricket and a sausage sizzle. A great turnout from the younger boys, in particular, provided a great opportunity for the seniors to form friendships and become a familiar face around the school for the Year 7 cubs. These bonds would prove to be vital as we headed into our first major event as a House, the much-anticipated Swimming Carnival.

An eager start to the year saw us take on the Swimming Carnival with great spirits as traditionally, this is an event that the Baillie House is very strong in. This Carnival is arguably the biggest day of the year, with boys covered from head to toe in zinc and obscure costumes. This year’s theme of ‘Maori Warriors’ set the boys with the right spirit, and the Baillie boys did not disappoint.

Strong performances from young guns, Joshua Eggins and Zac Bennett, along with collective efforts from the rest of the boys

in the House, saw Baillie in second place at lunchtime behind the Nolan House. Despite being down at lunchtime, the Baillie boys didn't give up but rather we ‘ripped in’. The afternoon saw the relays take place and, with a stunning display across all age groups, the Bears managed to find the lead by the end of the day and were crowned the 2018 Champions! The win can be put down to the vast majority of boys putting their hands up to keep swimming and do as best they could for the House throughout the whole day. This participation and spirit is what made the day special for me, and is what I believe sets the Baillie House apart from other Houses.

‘You don't have to be first, just try and beat the boy in front’. Anyone who has ever sat through a Baillie House Assembly would know that this is Mrs Timbs' famous quote when Cross Country rolls around. It was here - the event some dreaded but others couldn't wait for. An impressive showing from the Seniors saw six Baillie boys in the top ten, with the usual suspects of Ben "QCS" Stewart and Max "Spriggsy" Spriggs coming in the top five. This set the tone for the rest of the boys to follow suit, with the end result being a large number of Bears ending in the top ten and top 100 across all year levels.

The efforts of the boys paid off as the Baillie House, yet again, came out on top as overall winners of the 2018 Cross Country. What a fantastic Term 1 we had!

Anticipation now built for the second biggest event of the year, the Athletics Carnival. This year the group decided that our theme would be ‘Mexicans’, and the costumes that the boys presented with on the day certainly didn't disappoint. A special shout out to Beau ‘the

Brother Baillie Recipients

Nate Rasink Year 7

Riley Snell Year 8

Alex Bombardieri Year 9

Ethan Maloney Year 10

John Nawara Year 11

Hunter Zacka Year 12

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Baillie Report dad’ Josey who was awarded best dressed on the day with his impressive Mexican gangster outfit. Similarly, the boys’ efforts and ability weren’t lacking when it came to the events, highlighted by an impressive effort from Jalen Ward in the 3000m as he lapped the rest of his competitors bar one. Emotions ran high throughout the day with spirit wars seen like never before. As the day drew to a close, it became well broadcasted that it was a twohorse race between Baillie and Carew for the win. The trifecta was in reach but it wasn't to be. A very impressive second was the result to cap off a very memorable Carnival that all the boys will remember and look fondly back on.

Like every year in the Baillie House, it has been a year to remember with many highs, but it's the little things that I am going to miss the most. To all my Baillie Brothers across the year levels, your days at The Park are limited, and it's not until you reach Year 12 that you realise how quickly the time goes.

We, as Seniors, don't have long together left now; more than ever, it is clear that we should be making the most of the opportunities we have and get involved in as much as possible. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Enjoy your time at The Park and don't take it for granted. Thank you, boys, for making our Senior year as special as it has been.

To Mr Lindeberg - thank you for making the past five years the best five years of our lives.

Your efforts certainly didn't go unnoticed and I think it's safe to say, you're every

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Senior’s favourite Homeroom teacher! Thank you for the effort you put in to ensure that all the boys are aware of all the opportunities offered and for guiding us through our time at the College. Without your support and ability to serve as a good role model, we truly wouldn't be the people we are today, and for that, we thank you.

To Mrs Timbs - your mentoring over the past five years has benefited each and everyone in the Baillie House. The dedication that you have displayed in order to turn us into better young men is immeasurable. The influence you have had on us as students and as people is phenomenal. While the high expectations that you have of each of us in terms of doing the little things right can seem at times daunting, we know that it is because you care deeply and want us to be better people.

We, as Seniors, can't thank you enough for making our experience at Ignatius Park, and the mighty Baillie House, the best ever.

To my Senior Brothers - Look how far we have come together! The end is close and although the future is exciting, it is important that we never forget who we are, Baillie Boys.

On behalf of Joey and myself, I would like to thank you for being the best bunch of boys.

I would like to remind you that if you ever need something or someone to talk to, you have 26 brothers to call on. We owe The Park so much, a place that will always have its doors open for us all. Baillie Boys for life!

Hunter Zacka | House Captain

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Year 7

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

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Jacob Moule, Hayden Vignale, Luke Kinsey, Jacob Fowler, Keegan Elrick, Brydon Schafer, Kai Harvey-Hall, Jayden Sanderson, Justin Knewstub Miss Kelly Jackson, Jack Ford, Zak Merida-Johnston, Mackenzie Luxford, Flynn Mintern, Caylis Whyte, Cobi Connolly, Mr Chris Thiele Zai Calliste (Robinson-Calliste), Daniel Scott, Ethan Fletcher, Frank Connor, Keil Duxbury, Cody Mowbray, Henry Judge Brody Ah Kit, Benjamin Waghorn, Lazaro Casanova Jorquera, Finn Kearns, Noah Lau, Ross Long Manuifua Nona

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

Year 10

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

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

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Year 11

Front Row: Second Row: Back Row: Absent:

Nicholas West, Caleb Donnelly, Jiro Whyte, Clay Jang, Connor Snow, Clay Smith, Scott Taylor, Kye Onton-O’Shea Mr Greg Christ, Luke Maye, Timothy Ambrose, Harvey Smith, Jakab Huddy, Dominic Cusumano, Christian Fanning, Elliott Basso Lachlan Stevenson, Izack McLean, Cooper Doyle, Nathan Ryland David Lau Young, Connor Lerch

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Ryan Dolan, Timothy Price, Benjamin Gunn, Benjamin Morton, Oliver Dickinson, Samuel Twiname, Ezekiel Iorangi, Justin Guevara Mr Jerome Collier, Max Penny, Reece Torkington-Keyse, Jacob Yarrington, Matthew Garbutt, Fintan Halpin, Tyreece Whyte De Wet Potgieter, Jack Delgado, Thomas Spinks, Christopher Harris, Jayden Haines, Mason Penny Julian Rasmussen, Jordan Kleesh, Samuel Nimmo, Michael O’Brien, Dylan Bayliss-Brow, Patrick Cudmore Pemulwuy Yanner

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2018 has been a stellar year for the Carew House with countless accolades providing the senior class with numerous memories to last a life time. The Mighty Carew Barracudas have participated, and excelled, in many aspects of College life including sporting, academics and co-curricular activities as well as the ongoing commitment to our House charity, ‘The Cure Starts Now’. Our predecessors of the Carew House placed a platform for the graduating year of 2018 to bounce off by enacting the motto, Effort Every Time. The Mighty Cudas were pushed into the limelight by an outstanding senior group led by a formidable leadership team including Samuel Nimmo as House Captain, De Wet Potgieter as Vice-House Captain, Oliver Dickinson as a College Prefect and Julian Rasmussen as the College Captain. As well as these Seniors, an outstanding group of junior students supported us very well, by readily adopting the House Motto and giving 110% in all activities.

The year started with the annual, hotly contested, Swimming Carnival. The Carew House joined the celebrations with the theme of “Superheroes”. The day brought many memories and laughs to all students, especially the Carew House, which resulted in an enjoyable day for all involved. The morning began with a gathering in the ritualistic meeting place underneath the mango tree where the air was buzzing with hype across all grades. After a minute’s silence in memory of the passing of Mr Mark Mewburn, the House moved towards the pool. Dressed as superheroes, there was no lack of effort from the Carew boys and even though we left for lunch nearing the bottom of the points tally, everyone came back and continued to give their all. Special mentions to David Lau-Young and Zac Crocker for their excellent participation throughout the day, as well as Jacob Fowler for receiving IPC Third Place Age Swimming Champion for 2018.

Within a month, it was time for the Cross Country. As usual, the Mighty ‘Cudas were ready to go into battle against the other Houses. The House motto Effort Every Time was at the forefront of all members’ minds

and we all knew it was up to each individual to do the Mighty Carew House proud. Armed with the reassurance of the Year 12s, every student was reminded that participation was the key to the day. Encouraged to simply do their best, a large number of fellow Carew students pushed their friends along to gain as many extra points for the House as possible, this was exceptional to see. The following ‘Cudas finished in the top 10 for their age groups: Sam Twiname (Opens), Harvey Smith (Under 16), Elliot Basso (Under 16), Aiden Freeman (Under 15), Zai Calliste (Under 14), Henry Judge (Under 13) and special mentions to Thomas Keir (Under 12), for his first place finish.

Semester 1 for 2018 was rounded out with the Athletics Carnival, Carew having placed very well in the previous four years, had something to prove to the rest of the College. At the end of the first day of field events, through no lack of effort, the House was sitting pretty in first place well ahead of the rest of the field.

Before too long, Friday, the track events day, was here and the Carew Boys were keener than ever. Painted from head to toe in purple and yellow, supporting “The Cure Starts Now,” the Carew House was ready for anything.

With one last war cry and a motivational speech from the House Captain, reiterating the motto of Effort Every Time, the House was ready and moved towards the mound for the first set of announcements. By lunch, the Carew House was just ahead of their most formidable rival, Ballie. However, with one last push by the seniors after the break, the victory was imminent. The victory would be the third in the last four years, cementing the Carew House’s dominance over the rest of the field.

Moving into Academics, the Carew House achieved academically above and beyond throughout the course of the year, with many Carew ‘Cudas receiving various Diligence, Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. This was an exceptional effort from the Carew boys, and I would like to congratulate all these boys on their ongoing efforts with their studies. Additionally, there were many Carew students who achieved outstanding results for their Vocational Education and Training

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Carew Report subjects. Also, many of the Year 11 and 12 students received excellent comments from their employers while on placement.

The House spirit was further heightened in 2018 as we continued to participate in several enjoyable activities amongst the grades including swimming and cricket afternoons for the entire House, as well as indoor cricket, dodgeball and baseball activities in the Interhouse competitions.

These activities saw students from across the grades join together for various afternoons and lunchtimes of fun. The bonds within the House were further strengthened with Year 12 students buddying up with the Year 7 students in order to help them make the transition from primary to secondary schooling. The Year 8 and 11 as well as the Year 9 and 10 students buddied up to spread the House spirit throughout the cohorts.

These activities were well supported, and the participation was great to see, especially from a House Captain's point of view.

Additionally, the Carew House would like to make a special mention for the students who participated in co-curricular activities such as the Combined Colleges’ Production, Popstars, Mulkadee, UNSW ICAS Science Competition and Questacon, just to name a few. Moreover, I would like to congratulate Malachi Ware and Elijah Iorangi for their participation as dancers in the Cultural Development Tour where they travelled

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to Melbourne and performed during the Indigenous AFL round.

As is the case every year, many Carew and Iggy boys unselfishly contributed to the various charities supported by the College such as The Cure Starts Now, St. Vincent De Paul, the Homeless Sleep Out and TCLC visits.

A huge thank you also to those Year 12s who gave up their time to help serve breakfast to people at the Townsville Homeless Shelter, which was indeed a real eye opener and a great opportunity to give back to people less fortunate than us. Another charitable donation involving the Carew boys was the “The World’s Greatest Shave” where several Carew boys shaved off their locks in support of beating blood cancer.

From all aspects of Ignatius Park College life, the Carew spirit and involvement has ensured a successful year has been had by all and that the House is in good shape to be handed onto the Seniors of 2019. Left with a House buzzing with back to back Athletics Carnival wins under its belt, we feel comfortable the future seniors of the House will build on our legacy which calls on everyone from the IPC and Carew community to make our school, and our world, a better place for all. Effort Every Time, Participation, Dedication and Compassion - up the mighty ‘Cudas.

Samuel Nimmo | House Captain

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Year 7

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

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Year 9

Malachy Friel, Jade Herschfield, Andrew Hardy, Louis Billingsley, Codi Arena, Isaac Pyers, Matthew Dyer, Jett Doolan Ms Melanie Baxter, Max Davies, Callum Leech, Daniel Franettovich, Dallenger Field, Luke Maugeri, Cooper Bishop, Mr Keith Spencer Cameron Carter, Lachlan Bourke, Sonny Jennings, Connor Jenkins, Elijah Hughes, Orlando Sartori, Connor McColl Michael McKinley, Joshua Ferns, Chayse Wilkins, Jack Dwyer, Brandon Pearce, Sam Cowley Mr Rohan Lloyd

Year 10

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Dominic Godbold, Callum Crestani Wilshere, Zeph Tengvall, Lachlan Moore, Bailey Schneekloth, Kobe Gallagher, Edwin Jomon, Jeb Eastaughffe Mrs Chenhua Han, Michael Bell, Samuel Marczak, Harrison David, Ethan Woods, Taylen Reasons, Jonathan Webster, Jai Marczak, Mrs Emma Pawson Jayden David, James Stephan, Julian Collins, Liam O’Donovan, Trey Valentine, Brocklan Bryant Thomas McIntosh, Ryan Pickering, Jack Morton Harrison Noye, Jack Rasmussen, Mr Frank Iemma

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Year 11

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Christopher Gho, James Oh, Oscar Smith, Colby Hammelswang, Jordan Richards, Jonathan O’Shea, Jai Nuth Mr Shane Dove, Jadon Rollings, Joszef Lengyel, Hamish Carter, Kian Dalton, Terence Rooney, Noah Bray Lachlan Lemon, Thomas Harte, Faumui-Lafoga Iosefo, Parth Jhamb, Zachery Richards, Maletino Lafoga, Kye Henderson Patrick Lulham, Cooper Stocks, Ethan Wilson, Christian Lauder, Josiah Setiu Mr Rohan Lloyd

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Another year has passed which saw the Nolan House prove their strength in the Iggy Park community once more. We started the year with a glorious performance at the annual Swimming Carnival, dominating the other Houses both in spirit and attendance.

Although we came second, it was clear to see the degree of effort that many swimmers put in, to test their limits in order to represent the House in the respective divisions.

Despite the loss, we still held our heads high and I couldn’t have been prouder. Stellar performances from the likes of Tom Rawstron (Year 12), Thomas Harte (Year 11), Codi Arena (Year 9), Kym Nuth (Year 8), Matthew Lynch (Year 7) and Joshua Randall (Year 7) brought us within reach of our goal. Every member of the House contributed incredibly towards our result and it was a perfect way to bond and kick start some new, strong relationships within the House.

Next came the infamous Cross Country, and it did not fail to disappoint with Mr Keane and Mr Alloway once again picking the hottest and most humid day of the year to hold the Carnival. The heat was not a deterrent for the Nolan House with our boys having one of the most successful Cross Countries on record.

Congratulations to Thomas Harte (Year 11),

Ethan Woods (Year 10) and James Stephan (Year 10) who placed first in their respective age groups. Many of the younger boys had to branch out of their comfort zone and it was a credit to them as they all put in a valiant effort and showed a great deal of perseverance.

The Athletics Carnival was next on the agenda and it was another fantastic display of House Spirit. Once again, the Nolan House did not take a backwards step and fought until the very end. Unfortunately, we did not reach our goal and placed sixth.

Nevertheless, I believe this result should not overshadow the effort and enjoyment that was had on the day. A special mention to Thomas Harte (Year 11) who, once again, proved his strength at long distance running coming in a strong 2nd place in the 1500m and 3000m. Thanks must also go to Ethan Engert and Louka Demopoulos who, with little notice, pushed their bodies to the very limit running the 1500m race in the heat of the day, both finishing in the top 10. Things look bright for the future after a strong recruitment drive. Tekelu Mene (Year 8) who joined the Nolan House in Term 2, displayed some blistering speed as he cruised away from his competition in both the 100m and 200m sprints.

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Nolan Report Bruce Denny. Where do we start? Firstly, we, as a Homeroom, would just like to thank you for everything you have done over the last five years because honestly some of us wouldn’t have gotten to this point without your assistance. Some of us didn’t get to truly experience your presence until our Homerooms joined back together in Year 11. We must also thank the infamous Frank Picciolini for taking us under his wing. Even though he didn’t return after he said he would be back within a year, we will always cherish his original jokes that had us in literal stitches!

Last, but not least, Mr Mitchell: you are undoubtedly the most hard-working member of the Nolan House and the incredible impact you have made on this House within the first year will never be forgotten. You have made such a noticeable effort to meet every member of this House and we can all agree that you have succeeded greatly! You have introduced some amazing new events to go on the Nolan calendar including the end of term sausage sizzle and our first ever buddy pancake lunch. I can assure you the boys thought this was a great initiative and will be carried out for many years to come. Although this year has

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probably been one of the toughest years you have experienced as a teacher coming to a new school and running an entire House, you stuck through and made it your own.

The Nolan spirit has been greater than ever.

Although Mr Cook had seen us all develop day in and day out into young men, you have guided us through our final chapter which we will all remember for the rest of our lives. As Seniors, we haven’t had as many experiences with you but I’m sure the younger grades will cherish the memories in the years to come. I’d just like to say on behalf of the Nolan Seniors of 2018, thank you for your support and dedication to the House. We can’t thank you enough.

To the younger members of the Nolan House, I leave all of you with the advice of just making an impact. Whether it be in sporting, academics or co-curricular - make a positive impact! This school offers so many opportunities. Keep in contact with all your mates, even outside of school grounds.

Check up on how they are going because the ones that need it the most, are often the ones that don’t say anything. Good luck for the future boys, I am glad to leave this House in such capable and steady hands.

Louka Demopolous | House Captain

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

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Zachary Mitchell, Miles Brown, Ryan Letters, Owan Scott, Domenic Aquino, Diesel JacobssonRhodes, Jack Wood, Marcus Illin Mr Drew Thompson, Cooper Leonard, Declan Davidson, Tenzin Daly, Thierry De Largie D’Alton, Brady Horan, Benjamin Thompson, Jay McPherson, Harry Gallagher-Smith, Mr Steven Lansley William Sloan, Deegan Gray, Gerard Di Bartolo, Zachary McKergow, Riley Innes, Jett Bates, Riley Masters Roan Hawker, Harrison Geeves, Mitchell Ross, Cormac Eakin

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Year 9

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Jairus Butalid, Seamus Williams, Keegan Gedling, Kyran Lyddiard, Ryan Lee, Padraic Glasheen, Cooper Ogg, Isaac Mayo Mr Len Farren, Cody Fraser, Cooper Warren, Ryan McCarron, Danyon McDougall, Thomas LloydJones, Kuresa Fota Pio, Kye Johnston, Mr Andrew Hodgson Luke Whalan, Sean Bourke, Oliver Betcher, James Potter, Casey Murray, Jakson Hughes James Paul, Alexander Roubicek, Kaden Partland, Lachlan Parker, Zachary Skipp, Justin Hamill, Marshall Wilson

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Quintus Smit, Jude Mitchell, Joel Stevens, Ryley Musumeci, Cooper Adair, Daniel Moman, Joshua Farrington, Aiden Scott Mr Stephen Robertson, James Rowan, Joseph Di Bartolo, Fredrick Nawarie, Joshua Donlon, Hayden Dunlop, Japheth Mundraby, Cooper Wilkins, Ms Katrina Guazzo Zachary Judge, Nicholas Pearce, Evan Corradini, Kyle Robinson, Thomas Huxley, Benjamin Crosbie Chevy Corbett, Antony Hockin, Thomas Carey, Lachlan Hillery Ashley Cusack, Gary Tom

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Year 11

Declan Wasley, Reuben Roberts, Will Hamilton, Ryan McConchie, Thomas Nesirky, Rhys Campbell, Thomas Olsen Mr Ben Williams, Jack Letters, Brendan Lee, Matthew Thompson, Blake McKinley, Aka Fota Pio, Zachary Thomson Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Harley Bowden-Seage, Jake Bourke, Kai Goodes, Lachlan Bawden, Riley Baldwin, Bradley Pardon Jack Gallagher-Smith, Boston Mazlin

Year 12

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Deekin Dametto, Adrian Parise, Callum Gedling, Jordy Stevens, Baily Crump, Matthew Lorenz, Joseph Rudd, Lachlan Braby Mr Gary Hughes, Brendan Buttigieg, Jaksyn Bonanno, Bryce Fern, Jackson Pearce, Benjamin Judge, Jack Denley, Corey Gulliver, Kieran Chambers Connor Musumeci, Antony Jobby, Joshua Pool, Max Newman, Tristan Winship, Charles Betcher, Colby Busetti, Martin Paul Szymon Rawski

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Putney Report AT FULL CAPACITY IN 2018.

2018 was a special year for the mighty Putney House as we achieved a full complement of year levels for the very first time. Many of the young Year 8 boys who first walked through the gates back in 2014 graduated in November, leaving the College formally for the last time. They now become entrenched in the history of the College adding their names to the perpetual list of IPC Old Boys.

Congratulations to you all. I wish you all the best as you set off to find your place in the world.

I also hasten to mention those young men in the Putney House who would have graduated in 2018 at IPC. However, for a variety of reasons they had moved on before finishing their senior year. These students include: James Maloney, Jacob Allan, Joel Barber, Brendan Buttigieg, Mitchell Irvine, Szymon Rawski, Riley Wilkins, Quinton Zoller and Jack Denley.

The Putney House inducted its first Senior Leaders in 2018 with Antony Jobby, Benjamin Judge, Max Newman and Jackson Pearce being presented with their leadership badges at the Opening Mass by College Principal, Mr Shaun Clarke. This was a memorable experience for these young men and their families.

The Swimming Carnival lived up to the hype again this year with the “Hippy” House theme contributing to the vibrancy of the day. Whilst we missed out on a podium finish once again, all students participated with maximum effort on the day. I have no doubt that the Putney House will win its first Swimming Carnival in the not-todistant future. This will come, not only from the efforts of our stronger swimmers, but also from those prepared to participate and simply have a go.

The Athletics Carnival also brought out the best in the House as students stepped out of their comfort zone to compete in track and field events on the day. The “Tradie” theme was adopted this year. No podium finish but a tradesman-like performance from the students in what was a massive day for all.

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he claimed 1st place in the U15 100M final. A real stand-out performance and one worth recognising.

The ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ also attracted plenty of attention earlier in the year. Many students sacrificed a head of hair for a greater cause. A special thank you to Nicholas Rowan, James Rowan, Riley Innes, Jay McPherson, Ryan McCarron, Lachlan Braby and Zachary Judge. They all ‘lost their locks’ and raised valuable funds for this worthy cause.

Years 7, 8 and 9 all attended Camp in 2018.

All students engaged in a range of activities including indigenous culture, colonial heritage, shooting, mini-concerts, cricket competitions, abseiling, high ropes, Spartan races, raft building, bush survival training and everyone’s favourite – swimming. The Camps tested the resilience of the students on many occasions as they had to cope in the outdoors without access to many of the things we all take for granted.

The Year 9 Camp this year was once again a real highlight and very rewarding for the students.

It was cold this time too. An 8-kilometre walk into a pristine and practical setting on the banks of Keelbottom Creek set the scene for a great camp. Thank you to Mr Coleman, Mr Brown, Mr Power, Mr Nelliman-Adams and respective Homeroom teachers for their efforts in organising the logistics for each camp and providing the valuable learning experiences for all students. Special mention must go to Mrs Leanne Fryer for not only the use of Fryer family land but her awesome camp oven stew that filled the bellies of our Year 9 students on the banks of Keelbottom on our second night.

Again, the Putney House has had a myriad of representatives across many academic, sporting, spiritual and cultural arenas this year. Outstanding efforts on many academic report cards, the Production, Mulkadee, Red Track, Interschool Swimming, Interschool Athletics, NQ Athletics, NQ Cross Country, Townsville, NQ and State Basketball, Representative Rugby League, Battle of the Bands, Peer Mentors, Reef Guardians, Rugby Union, AFL, Touch Football, Gold, Silver and Bronze Diligence Awards, ‘World’s Greatest Shave’, Ten-Pin Bowling, Sony Camps, Christian Leadership Awards, NQ and National Hockey Championships, NQ Futsal, Regional Chess Championships,

Trailburners, Indigenous Excursions, Battle of the Bands, Maths and Science Competitions, Representative Cricket, Debating and Homeless Sleep-outs. We have recognised as many of these as we could fit into our House Meetings in 2018.

Last year we also recognised and announced the winner of the 2017 Putney House “Young Silverback of the Year” Award. This prestigious award went to Zachary Judge (Year 9 at the time) and was presented by Father Rod Ward.

Zachary was a well-deserving recipient for his outstanding commitment to the overall culture of Ignatius Park College. At the time of print, the 2018 Awardee has not been announced.

Putney Day was also celebrated in true Silverback style this year. A celebration for all students as the end of each year draws to a close. A day also primarily marked to remember Bishop Michael Putney and all of the good that he brought to the world. This ongoing recognition and remembrance of Bishop Michael will always be at the forefront of the Putney House agenda. The motto of the Putney House lends itself to the personal qualities he was renowned for: Patience…

Presence…Passion.

On behalf of the Putney Silverbacks, I would also like to acknowledge the tremendous

contribution and extend a special thank you to the following Putney Homeroom staff for their tireless effort in 2018. Mrs Alyssa Deer, Mr Jonathan Pearce, Mr Drew Thompson, Mr Steve Lansley, Mr Len Farren, Mr Andrew Hodgson, Ms Marita Martinez, Ms Katrina Guazzo, Mr Stephen Robertson, Mr Ben Williams and Mr Gary Hughes. Thank you all for your support and professionalism throughout the year. I would also like to acknowledge the support of parents and carers throughout 2018. I am sure you are very proud of your son/s and all of their achievements this year.

Finally, well done to all students in the Putney House this year. As I say every year, you are the custodians of a House and culture that will continue to grow and prosper long after you have left the College for the final time. Be a part of it now and set positive standards for those younger to follow. Never underestimate how important you are to those younger than you.

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

See you all back on deck in 2019.

John Fuller | Pastoral Leader - Putney

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Year 7

Heath Benson, Patrick Beams, Casey Jeffree, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Keanau O’Callaghan-Fletcher, Ryan Warren, Robert Stennett, Vincent Micale, Kaydon Miekus Mrs Sally Conn, Jaxon Curtis, Samuel Norris, Lachlan McCarthy, Jordan Noakes, Max Beckham, Alvine Njau, Chase Wixon-Sorbello, John McLean, Mr Shuhei Fukuda Sherriff Dury, Jordan Allan, Riley Maluga, Blair Williamson, Lachlan Hutchings, Isaac Seri, Spencer Leslie, Mrs Donna Knowles Cooper Clarke-Drier, Vaughn Tully, Izaya Leedie, Ryan Young

Year 8

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Liam Whiting, Tyler Andersen, Ben Tolcher, Elijah Manning, Lachlan Webb, Timothy Doyle, Will Tarlington, Andrew Cameron Mr William Ahern, Kael Mordike, Dylan Talbot, Cobey Sawyer, Zachary Olsen, Fletcher Ryder, Bradley Greer, Daniel Gregory, Mr Mark West Jules Campbell, Connor Jeffery, Ashden Curtis, Taj Petersen, Stuart Carter, Cody Knight Patrick Clifford, Jake Gilmore, Jaak Braddick, Cameron Annesley Jacque Pirard, Zane Murdoch

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Year 9

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

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Lachlan Nugent, Mebin Martin, Kmani Levi, Lachlan Miekus, Hayden Tarlington, Matthew Blanchard, Daniel Knowles, Corey Garner Mr Leo Hogan, Hunter Paull, Alexander Hooper, Lincoln Anderson, Joseba Kelly, Luke Saldana Lopez, Zack Lowe, Ethan Firmin, Mr Matthew Thiele Liam Coffey, James Laird, Nathan Wright, Jarrod Edmondson, Adam Roveglia, Ethan Moody Humphrey Jack Jones, Joseph Gregory, James Hoffensetz, Finn Andreassen, Jamie Humphreys Jack Holt

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Year 11

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

Year 12

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Melan De Livera, Nickia Whaleboat, Mitchell Jarrett, Angus Ramsay, Rayshan Mills-Prior, Lucas Lynam, Jack Pople, Trinity-William Lintern Mr Matt Rowan, Casey Henderson, Joshua Ward, Liam McDonald, Daniel Stout-Milkins, Tomas Chester, Mark Gardiner Reece Will, Dylan Debenham, Cooper Dank, Garrett Saylor, Nikolaus Cranston, Harry Cordery Samuel Doyle, Lleyton Anderson, Jack Mellor, Aiden Howlett, Thomas Lyons

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Reid Report Oh what a year it was… the beginning of the Red Wolves! Building from past years, the Reid House Seniors, along with our Pastoral Leader Mr Rigano, established a theme for the year: Be Your Best. Additionally, the House still lived up to the House Motto of Do the Little Things Right in all aspects of life at the College. From the beginning of Year 12, I was honoured and privileged to be selected alongside my good mate, Samuel Doyle, by my Year 12 Reid brothers to lead the House for 2018. It was also very rewarding to have another Senior Reid member, Thomas Lyons to be named as the School Vice-Captain.

The first display of the Reid House was at the highly anticipated Swimming Carnival at the beginning of Term 1. The theme of ‘Where’s Wally?’ was selected by the Seniors and proved to be a success, with the whole House getting behind the theme in a tremendous show of House Spirit. I certainly believe that the Reid House as a whole has, for many years, and continues to be, the loudest and most energetic house in the College! For years, the Reid House has been recognised for having the most spirit at Carnivals such as this, and I believe that is a huge credit to every red man for having a dig and really getting into what these carnivals have to offer. This was proven successful with what was another improvement from previous years coming in at 4th place. Special mentions go to Cody Knight (U13 – 1st) and Corey Baker (U15 – 3rd) for some great performances throughout the day. Overall, I am sure both staff and students can agree that it was a fantastic day with a huge display of House Spirit. Every member of the House should be proud of their achievements and efforts throughout the day. Well done, men!

The next event for the year was the gruelling Cross Country which, in the past, has been one of the House’s stronger performances.

The boys were encouraged to dig deep for the House and work hard for each other.

Unlike previous Cross Countries which were held in the mornings, this one was held in the afternoon in the sweltering hot sun. It is a credit to every Reid man who participated and gave a great amount of effort. As a House we finished in 5th place.

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Some outstanding performances included: Lachlan Hutchings (U12 – 3rd) and Anthony Grech (16 years – 2nd).

The final Carnival of the year, and our very last Carnival as Iggy Seniors, was the Athletics Carnival. This was a special time for the House as it was the introduction of our new mascot, and the first official appearance of our very own Nickia Whaleboat rocking the Wolf Costume. The day started off with a morning ‘Reid Stampede’ to the tents on the oval. The boys, from the beginning of the day, worked very hard and put Reid in the top three placings before lunch. The boys put a lot of effort in their respective running events and further solidified our top three spot. After lunch, the boys continued to place well in their races and a win was in sight. However, somehow the boys were just short of a top two spot and finished in a very well deserved 4th place. The boys were ecstatic about this great achievement. It was a great turnout with all the Reid men showing a great level of spirit throughout the day. This was shown through again some outstanding achievements which included Lachlan Hutchings (U12 - 1st Field), Izaya Leedie (U13 – 3rd Field and 2nd Track), Corey Baker (U15 – 2nd Field), Cianan CuthbertBotha (U14 – 3rd Track) and Sam Doyle (Open – 3rd Track). The spirit of the House on the day was again unmatched and every boy who attended should be proud of their efforts and enthusiasm shown on the day.

This was the conclusion of the House events at Ignatius Park and I can truthfully say this year was by far the best year of my life and will be one to remember for many years. The first year of the Wolf, still holding the same values as the old Reid Indians, with a new fresh face and start for the House. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Horn, our old Pastoral Leader, who, from Year 8 and the early grades of high school shaped us to be a Reid man and taught us the values and meaning to be a true Iggy boy. Additionally, on behalf of the House and Year 12 Reid, I would like to thank Mr Rigano for the outstanding job he has done to take over as Pastoral Leader of the House and his fantastic transition into the House, understanding the values and what it means to be a Reid man.

I would also love to give a special thanks to

all the staff involved in the House and who have been instrumental in developing and teaching us to be the young men of the future. A special thanks to Mr Rowan who has taken over as our Homeroom teacher over the past two years. Thank you for allowing us to build a friendship and tolerating us during our Homeroom sessions.

I would also like to truly thank every Year 12 Reid man for such an amazing five years of schooling. Although we’ve had the struggles of losing a few boys along the way, we have stayed as a tight bunch of young men throughout our time here.

We are all leaders of this House, and you boys are the ones that are the reason for our success and the brotherhood that has

developed within our House. We all have our differences, and this is what makes us such a diverse and tight bunch we are.

Finally, to the Reid men of the future, I want to wish you all good luck in everything and anything you do. Get amongst what the school and the Reid House has to offer. Participation is the key to having a successful year and I’m convinced that you all are capable of giving it your all. Good luck to the Seniors of 2019 and enjoy the year as it is no secret that the year will fly past you in no time.

UP THE WOLVES! Joshua Ward | House Captain

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Year 7

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Jake Cottam, Jake Brewer, Samuel Keir, Marcus Bell, Benjamin McDougall, Jake Reinders, Archie Allen, Ethan Sampson, Rami Peltonen Mr Brendan Logan, Jackson Lemmon, Liam Sutton, Brayden Fusco, Bailey Westhorp, Flynn Scott, Mitchel Waldon, Ben Walker, Mr Paul Marano Mathius Fisher, Ryan Sutton, Jaikyn O’Connor-Poore, Angus Barton, Dylan Foster, Brody Lejarraga Jack Bragg, Ronin Bennett, Benjamin Donlon, Luke Craperi, William Fuller

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

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Year 9

Jayden McMinn, Darcy Keir, Benjamin Dixon, Cooper Chislett, Braydan Glover, Jake Scherff, Kai Tanna, Matthew Gilboy Mr David Elliott, Jaxen Yow, Lewis Roberts, Ashley Mayocchi, Zac Brunetto, Lachlan Symss, Aiden Hawkins, Harry Reid, Mrs Sandy O’Melia Braydon Bin Doraho, Lucas Dummett, Jaidyn Wilkins, Thomas Duffy, Jordan Batley, Nathan Weis Orlando Clark, Clancy Roberts, Harrison Fuller, Samuel Salvador, Louis Jackson Levi Buchanan

Year 10

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Maverick Pegoraro, Ethan Pemmelaar, Julian Fusco-Wright, Pakome Pakome, Rishabh Bawa, Angus Hawkins, Emmon Davis, Kai Simmons Mr Matthew Burnett, Edward Hampson, Luke Baker, Harrison Keir, Benjamin Herrero, Robert Bayley, Mitchel Yow, Ms Irene McLaughlin Lachlan Waldon, Hector-Montagu Robinson, Alexander Dietrich, Bayden Hardy, Isaac Truett, Diego Urdanivia, Lachlan Whereat Kieran Truett, Lewis Minns, Ashton Downes, Cooper Scott, Fionn O’Seighin, Yanni Collocott Bailey Craig, Liam Dickson

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Jackson O’Grady, Matthew Groves, Kade Amos, Callum James, Joseph Dowd, Finlay Jenkins, Clay Henderson Mr Tom Lucas, Cain Anderson, Thomas Hills, Bailey Steinbring, Drew Boniface, Jared Heilbronn, Brayden Yow Ethan Hagarty, Oliver Bisaro, Taine Catelan, Henry Hunt, Curtis James, Bellamy Lake, Joshua Pether, Ethan Brooks Elijah Johnson

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“All it takes for evil to triumph is for a few good men to do nothing.”

- Michael Conn, 2017 This quote, introduced to the Year 11 students during the annual Leadership Camp by our past Principal, influenced the soon to be Senior Rice boys to strive to be the role models to guide the up and coming Rice Crocodiles. The Rice House Seniors took it upon themselves to continue to uphold the values and morals that comes with being a young man both in the mighty Rice House and as an Iggy boy. With Pastoral Leader, Mr Groves, driving the ship, Vice School Captain, Liam Duffy, alongside Prefect, Brendan Haylett, House Captain, Zac McMinn, House Vice Captain, Damon Pennisi, as well as twenty other brothers in white, it was a given that the boys in Emerald were in for yet another successful and enjoyable year.

The mighty Rice House kicked off their campaign with the annual Swimming Carnival. As the year began we explained to the boys the expectations we follow as a House through the traditions and attitudes of our founder, Edmund Rice. All we could ask of the boys is for every Rice member to have a dig, 100 percent participation. Whether you jumped in the pool and swam the fastest in Div 1 or came up last in the bottom Division, we couldn’t be happier - as long as you give your best effort. The rivalry was fierce in the 2018 Swimming Carnival and all the boys stepped up and rose to the occasion. This day was filled with heart and spirit and we couldn’t have started the year any stronger.

The mighty Crocodiles returned to their home ground on the infamous banks of the Ross River. The Cross Country is one of the toughest Carnivals of the year. But, once again, the mighty Rice House was up for the challenge. The boys came out with extreme heart and courage in a fierce battle against the Townsville sun and the other Houses. Mr Logan and Mr Groves have always said, “Never be the men walking at the back”. Yet again, the boys didn’t disappoint, with the bar raised high. The boys fought hard and never gave up till they crossed the finish line. These efforts and attitudes brought strong confidence and proved what the Rice House is all about.

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and, arguably the most loved by the Ignatius Park community, is the annual Athletics Carnival. A traditional theme within the Rice House for this great Carnival is to wear pink. This is to raise much needed funds for medical research for breast cancer. All Rice House members donate $5 with all funds going to the McGrath Foundation. As usual, every member of the Rice House gave it their all and had a dig. All the Crocodiles fought hard in every event till the very end, to get the much-needed points. Although we did not get the outcome we wanted, it was still a great two days, and, for the Seniors, it will never be forgotten.

Sport is a prominent fixture for many Rice House men, but another contender for the spotlight is the Creative Arts. There is a strong proportion of young men in the Rice House that get out of their comfort zones and express their passion in this field. This year was one of the strongest showings with over 50 Rice men showcasing their talents in one of the Arts events which include Mulkadee, Production, band, choir, Battle of the Bands and many more. These boys give up their time and work long hours in preparing and rehearsing for each event. It has been an astounding effort from the boys and we appreciate the talent and the gifts these men bring to the Rice House.

The buddy program is also something that is cherished by the Rice House. It is an opportunity for the older boys to create relationships with the younger boys and makes them feel a part of the House. This consists of many bonding activities that allows the boys to learn the value of being united as a House. This is a tremendous way of building up the mighty Rice House and strengthening the true spirit.

On behalf of the Senior Rice men, we would like to give special thanks to Mrs Kenyon for guiding us boys until Year 9. You shaped all of us boys into great young men and have produced so many unforgettable memories with your Homeroom and you have been missed immensely over the past few years.

We would also like to thank Mrs Hanran, who has been like a second mum to all of us boys and, for better or for worse, she has had to put up with us since the beginning! Mrs Hanran

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Rice Report has been a firm but fair, kind and loving Homeroom teacher who has seen every single one of us boys through our good and our bad and has, perhaps unknowingly, been one of the greatest factors in shaping us into who we have become today. You have been an amazing Homeroom teacher and will be missed dearly. Last of all we would love to thank the two mighty leaders of the Rice House, Mr Logan and Mr Groves. The boys of the Rice House have so much respect for the both of you and you have both had a very positive impact in our development throughout our schooling. To the young boys of Rice, we wish

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you all the best for your future and good luck for the years ahead of you.

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Connor Keir, who was voted by his peers as the 2018 ‘Rice Man of the Year’. This award is presented to a Senior student who embodies the Rice House spirit and Connor has certainly done that over the past five years.

Remember, you’re only an ‘Iggy boy’ once, so soak it up and always have a dig!

Zac McMinn | House Captain Damon Pennisi | House Vice Captain

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Year 7

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

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

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

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Year 11

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Lachlan Lee, Riley Chapman, Hamish Chowns, Joshua Reeves, Tom Sheppard, Kevin Sajeeve, Stuart Smith, Samuel Walker Mrs Jude Head, Ethan Roberts, Jack Thomson, Tyreece Pott, Luke Lovejoy, Ethan Hinze, Braidey Delforce, Bryson James Jarred Copley, Cameron Turner, Connor Whiteside, Lachlan Maginnis, Jack Taylor, Wesley Peplow, Ryan Pearce, Benjamin Toohey Nathan Clohesy

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The final year for the Year 8 Cubs of 2014 is upon us and, much like the previous years, it has come and gone in the blink of an eye.

However, 2018 brought many changes to the Treacy House with our overall theme for the year ‘Earn your Stripes’. Since the beginning of the school year we knew that the Tigers were going to go above and beyond all expectations in order to earn their tiger stripes. In 2018, the House has achieved the best academic results in over five years. I am extremely proud of all the things the boys have achieved in striving to be the best they can be. I would also like to thank the backbone of this great House, the staff.

The year commenced with the annual Swimming Carnival. It was evident from the first race that participation, integrity and spirit were all aspects the Tigers certainly did not lack. The theme chosen was ‘pirates’ and it was embraced by the entire House, displaying our best eye-patches and swords.

The Treacy result for the Carnival was a respectable 5th place, making myself and all the seniors proud of our young cubs.

The next sports event that came around was the Cross Country. Perhaps the hardest Carnival for the year, the annual run around Ross River took serious integrity and passion.

Every boy showed extreme heart and put 100% effort into the run. Our hard work had paid off with a podium finish of 3rd place.

The final Carnival was the Athletics Carnival.

Easily the most participated in of all the Carnivals, the Treacy boys showed guts and determination in both track and field events. On the Thursday, the boys gave their all, whether it was throwing shotputs or triple jump - all boys were determined to get redemption from our 5th place at the Swimming Carnival and show the IPC community what we could really do. As the track events rolled over into the following day so too did the boys’ integrity and hustle.

The theme, decided by the Year 12s, was black and white animals which brought an abundance of creatures such as pandas, penguins and, of course, Tigers. The Tigers ended with another podium finish of third place with a number of boys from the House achieving age champion for Track and Field events.

In the community, we had two students receive the coveted ‘Blue and White Malaria Award’, in Cathane Hill and Bryson James.

Both of these young men demonstrated outstanding attributes in being selfless and helping others in the community through the year. The House also experienced a big scare when Wesley Peplow fell very ill at the end of second term. After a visit from a number of boys from the House while he was in hospital, Wesley has recovered and returned to school.

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Treacy Report As another year comes to an end we, the Seniors of 2018, will never forget the lessons we learnt and the brothers we made. As the years go on, we will forever be seasoned Tigers and continue to hold our place at the Park in our hearts. To the up and coming Seniors of 2019, we ask you to continue to lead the Tigers with pride. Those who have gone before us have laid the foundations of this House. It is now up to you, as the future seniors of the Treacy Tigers, to uphold and build on our reputation. Leadership is a great responsibility and it is with great pleasure that we can hand it onto the Seniors of 2019.

In addition, enjoy your time at the Park and never take it for granted. It has been a great honor to be the Treacy House Captain for 2018. However, it is now my turn to hand over the mantle. Make the House proud and make difference your strength.

You are constantly behind the scenes, not just working hard just for the Treacy House but for the entire IPC community.

Another big thanks to Mr Deer, without your leadership of the House we would not be the young men we are. Much like the staff of the Treacy House, Mr Deer is constantly working very hard behind the scenes whether it be organising Treacy morning teas and Carnivals as well as other pastoral events.

To all the staff of the Treacy House, without you this House would not be what it is today.

All of your hard work does not go unnoticed.

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Finally, to Mrs Hughes. You have been the rock for the Senior boys and, without you, many of us would not be where we are today.

You have been a role model, mother figure and, most of all, a friend that has supported us throughout the entirety of our high school life. On behalf of all the Senior boys we sincerely thank you for everything you have done for us.

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The underlining focus of Big History aims to integrate human history with the deeper history of the Universe. The story begins with the origin of the Universe and the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago and continues until the present day.

The Big History Project is a fully resourced online course for Year 9 and Year 10 students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary curriculum design. The Big History Project has been developed with teachers and students to nurture students’ critical thinking, critical literacy and problem-solving skills by asking the big questions about our Universe, our planet, life and humanity.

Big History is indeed one of those subjects that challenges us to think, to problem solve, to be empathetic with our past and be innovative in our approach towards the future. I asked the students to identify what has been significant for them in their learning of Big History in Year 9:

It was interesting and enjoyable and gave me a broader understanding of our story.

Angus I was able to understand where we came from and learned many cool things.

Reilly

It was the most interesting subject I have ever done and definitely the one I have learnt the most in.

Malachy

Big History was an interesting subject and taught me new concepts that I never knew had even existed.

Hunter Big History was an interesting subject and I enjoyed learning about the unknown of our Universe.

Max Big History has taught me a lot of new and interesting things about our Universe and a subject that is very important to learn.

James Big History doubled my knowledge in one year.

Cooper As a teacher Big History provides opportunities for exploration and engagement. It is indeed satisfying to see the value the boys place on this subject and the learnings that have occurred.

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Digital and Design Technologies Adding CS to your ‘X’ You can add Computer Science (CS) to just about anything. Adding CS to your ‘X’ prepares you for a future where we do not even know what jobs will look like: CS + Art = Graphic Design CS + Medicine = Remote Healthcare CS + Sports = Better Athlete Performance CS + Music = Streaming Apps CS + Maths = 3D Animation These are just a few of the areas where Computer Science can be added to increase career opportunities. As careers change, gaining skills in Computer Science has never been more important. Computer Science is a field bursting with creative and economic potential. In a future characterised by rapid technological change, it is people with tech skills and the ability to move rapidly across different areas who will take on and make the jobs of the future.

As Steve Jobs (Entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple) states: Everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.

Coding is today’s language of creativity. It is code that powers the digital world that we live in and computer coders are the architects and builders of our digital future. There are many who argue that Australia’s future prosperity relies on digital technologies, and computer programmers are essential to this end.

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coding in a drag and drop environment and progress to writing their own programs using hundreds of lines of code. In Digital Technologies, we do not simply teach students how to program computers, we teach them how to use computational thinking skills - skills that will be vital for tomorrow’s workforce. They are taught skills that are an essential problem-solving toolset in our knowledge-based society.

In Design and Technologies, a subject which began last year, students have been learning how to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that, individually and collaboratively, they develop confidence as critical users of technologies and designers and producers of designed solutions. Some of the challenges that they worked on included designing their own bridges and then modelling and 3D printing the connectors required to assemble them, creating and programming robots using Arduino microcontrollers and learning how to create 3D models using Blender, an open source 3D creation application.

Next year will see some major changes in the senior school with the introduction of ATAR subjects. The Technologies area, in particular, will see the removal of ITS, IPT and Graphics and the introduction of the subjects Digital Solutions, Design and Engineering. There are exciting times ahead and we look forward to the challenges these new opportunities offer.

Bruce Denny | Faculty Leader - Digital Technologies

There has been much variety in the Drama Department this year. The students have been exposed to a number of teaching styles and are richer for the variety of experiences delivered. We celebrated for Ms McGregor as she was married at the end of first term, but saddened as she left the College. We wish Zara every success in her journey and are thankful for her contributions over the last eighteen months.

Mr Dervish-Ali arrived for Term 2 with enthusiasm and a great deal of experience.

Ben’s contribution to our program writing was valuable as we head toward our national curriculum goals. Sadly, he too was drawn by family commitments to return to Southern Queensland.

Ms Fleur Hislop has joined us in Term 3. Fleur has been working in Townsville teaching Drama for a number of years. We are looking forward to collaborating on productions both large and small in the future.

As usual, the Production performance was the feature of the year. Popstars was a successful and thoroughly enjoyable performance. Our boys rose to the challenge of creating a “boy band” with the vocals and the dance moves to match. This experience is invaluable to students in class. They have

a clear idea of the standards and possibilities when performing for a real audience in a large-scale show and all of the expectations that go with it.

Storytelling and Melodramatic Superhero stories are the order of the day for Year 7 and Year 8. Some enthusiastic and entertaining performances have been delivered with the boys learning the importance of group work and rehearsal techniques to perform within expected structures. In Year 9 and Year 10, there is a greater focus on personal creativity with more ‘making’ tasks, allowing the students to include a wide range of acting skills to get their own messages across and find their own voice.

The Senior program, as it stands, is making the transition to ATAR along with the rest of the school. New assessment tasks and methods will be available to students to again prove their skills in the challenging but rewarding discipline of The Arts. Drama is often defined as being “just like life – without the boring bits”. While this year has not been boring we have done our best to keep all of the ‘dramas’ on the stage. I hope to see you on or in front of one soon!

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English The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page.

Rachel Anders 2018 has provided us with wonderful opportunities to explore, create, evaluate and reflect as we expanded our horizons and took a leap into the many worlds offered in great literature. This year, we have read and written, debated and discussed, drafted and then delivered some truly amazing work!

The Year 7 boys explored an Australian novel, the world of myths and legends and the perils of survival situations. Their scene presentations were, as always, amazing and adventurous. The Year 8 boys had a chance to be sports reporters, explore the world of science fiction and dip their toes into some poetry, while the Year 9 students had an opportunity to review a film, consider the impact of social media and craft some beautiful short stories. They also learned the essential skills needed to apply for a job, which are sure to be useful in the future.

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Year 11s had an opportunity to explore diverse representations of Australia in their range of novels and have shown they’re more than ready for the challenges which lie ahead in their senior year. The Year 12s, as always, embraced the chance to discover what really happens in Macbeth and read novels that have diverse settings and contexts.

Classics like The Great Gatsby, Brave New World and All Quiet on the Western Front presented some challenges, as well as some unexpected pleasures.

Our teachers have continued to display their passion and commitment to our subject and have earned the respect of their students in their tireless efforts to help them reach their potential. As we move towards the introduction of the new ATAR system with our Year 11 students next year, we’re looking forward to some exciting changes and are keen to embrace the challenges ahead.

To our students, we encourage you to always keep reading and remember the words of Dr Seuss: “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” We look forward to hearing where your journeys take you in the years ahead.

Andrea Tarttelin | Faculty Leader - English

In today’s media-saturated landscape, the 'Four Cs' of learning – critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication – are crucial to prepare students for the demands of the twenty-first century. Film making addresses the Four Cs in relevant and engaging ways for students. Young people are no longer passive users of media technologies; rather, they are influential contributors to a dynamic global media.

Every phone is a camera, every device is a distribution platform, and every youth is using it. At Ignatius Park, we encourage students to use these new technologies responsibly and skilfully to tell compelling stories.

This year, our aspiring filmmakers have enjoyed being both behind and in front of the camera creating short films in a range of genres. Students in Year 11 and Year 12 have spent hundreds of painstaking hours sketching storyboards and bringing to life characters and storylines that previously lay hidden in the depths of their imagination.

This subject has enabled these young men to develop the necessary skills to appreciate the complexities of both modern and traditional communication forms.

We say a special thank you to the friends, parents and siblings who starred in the productions this year. Your commitment, hard-work and professionalism in the students’ music videos, advertisements and

short films is greatly appreciated. These products would not have been possible without your selflessness and appreciation of the Creative Arts.

Film, Television and New Media has been my favourite subject since the first lesson I had. Discovering the theoretical techniques behind everyday media shifts your perspective on the film and television we watch each and every day of our lives. It has opened my eyes to the word around me.

Conor Larkin Throughout the two years I studied FTVNM, I learned an array of useful techniques in a fun and exciting environment. Most notably, the deconstruction of movies and representations of youth in our media, has dramatically improved my writing and ability to critically analyse.

Callum Gedling Studying Film, Television and New Media at Ignatius Park has taught me skills in both a practical and theory sense. From producing our very own music video to critiquing foreign films, this subject covers the many facets that belong to the world of media – both new and old. Film, Television and New Media has prepared me for life after graduation and, ultimately, further endeavors in the industry.

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Hospitality This year in Hospitality we have seen new staff come into the Department and a lot more interest in Food Technology as a subject choice. Teaching the Junior classes this year were Ms Sophie Seaden, Mrs Michelle Kenyon and Mr Michael Lazzaroni. We farewelled Mrs Karin Beshel Hunter at the end of last year and welcomed Mrs Joanne Long as our new kitchen assistant.

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

Year 9 Hospitality made up for their lack of experience by showing enthusiasm for every cook.

They started off the semester focusing on selecting fresh produce. From testing a carrot’s freshness with a snap to choosing a quality cut of meat, the boys became very discerning end users. Semester 2 saw the students working in groups of four to develop, market and sell a healthy snack to their peers. The boys have learnt about food hygiene and handling in a temporary food stall. All monies raised by the students was donated to Angel Paws and Paws for Paws to help with their ongoing costs.

Year 10 Hospitality started off the year looking at special dietary requirements. They also completed a group task, creating a high tea event for the elderly. Each class invited senior citizens from around Townsville to enjoy their home-made food, beverages and exceptional service. The second semester gave students an opportunity to work with their partner to develop a new food product.

They were shown new cooking and food techniques such as fermentation, raw foods, smoking and dehydration to help inspire the development of

a food product that was healthy, sustainable and economical.

Senior Hospitality students started off the year with a chocolate making course, learning how to make hand crafted chocolates, temper coverture chocolate and create chocolate sculptures.

The Hospitality Studies and VET boys in Year 11 created a successful coffee shop event with a Downtown theme and a fantastic Melbourne Cup event with a 1960s theme. Year 12 Hospitality Studies boys also had two successful events: a cocktail party for the Chaine De Rossituers society and an Area 51 alien inspired restaurant. Year 12 VET boys created a high tea event to raise money for breast cancer research and a beach themed restaurant.

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

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

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has helped the Hospitality Department this year, from the kitchen assistants and teachers who teach in the Department to the parents, friends and members of the Townsville community who come to our events. I can’t wait for next year!

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Humanities is a Department that covers a diverse range of subjects and calls upon the expertise of teachers from numerous fields of study. There are many cogs in the Humanities wheel, both in Middle School and Senior School. Therefore, our students are provided with countless opportunities to develop a wide range of skills.

Our Year 7 students began their journey in the Ancient World, studying the History of Australia’s Indigenous Peoples as well as Ancient Rome and Ancient China. These studies focused upon developing skills in research, source analysis and communicating their findings as historical investigators.

The Year 8 students continued their historical investigations chasing the Vikings through Scandinavia and Europe. They remained in Europe to experience the devastation of the Black Death and its impact on the feudal world. To conclude the year, the expansion of the early Polynesian settlers in the Pacific was explored and students discovered the rich cultural heritage of our closest neighbours.

Year 9 provided choices. Whilst all students continued their study of History, investigating the impact of both the Industrial Revolution and World War I on the Modern World, the boys were also encouraged to study Civics/ Geography and Economics and Business.

It was pleasing to see how many students accepted this opportunity to expand their horizons and gain important life skills.

Year 10 students continued to study in their chosen fields and were exposed to the many disciplines and skill sets required to tackle Senior subjects. These include Legal Studies, Accounting, Economics, Modern History and Geography.

Senior students were challenged with greater depth in their preferred subjects.

Humanities subjects are becoming more popular in the Junior School as evidenced by the increasing number of students across all areas. 2018 was a year of further consolidation and continued growth as we move towards ATAR. Tim Lindeberg | Faculty Leader - Humanities

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Industrial Design and Technologies This year has been somewhat of a transition period where it will be the last time some of our programs will be run in the current format. Year 7 commenced a slightly different structured program this year. A new Industry Skills program was also introduced in Year 11.

Next year, some additional changes will be taking place due to curriculum updates and elective options for Years 8 and beyond.

Our VET programs for some of the traditional trade areas include: • MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (Year 11 – 2018) • MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering (Year 12 – 2018)

Year 7 were challenged by the introduction of theoretical study as well as incorporation of a design component to their assessment.

Rather than giving our students a drawing, the material and showing them how to make it, they are now given an issue for which they must design a solution, given certain parameters.

These programs continue to be popular selections for our future tradespersons with many previous students gaining employment as an apprentice after completing these VET programs. A very important component for our VET students is ‘Industry Placement’, where each student is placed with an employer for a period of time to gain valuable skills and contacts in an industry of interest. IPC has many employers in our network who take on our students for this program of which we are forever grateful.

Years 8 to 10 followed previous years regarding the curriculum. Each student has a term or year to complete a given set of projects made of either timber or metal.

They are also guided through workshop inductions as well as having the opportunity to use a range of both hand and power tools.

2018 saw the introduction of Industrial Skills into Year 11. In Semester 1, the students completed a steel framed table and timber framed table top, inlaid with tiles. This project combined fabrication, welding, furniture making and tiling in the one project. Their project for Semester 2 is a cantilevered toolbox with a number of complex components to be joined and fabricated to produce a quality project.

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This is the last year that we take students into Graphics in the way traditional trades know it. Our current Year 11 Graphics students will continue through to Year 12 next year, but they will be the last. Graphics is being incorporated more into the design fields and moved over to Design and Technology where technology will have a greater impact about how things are drawn or represented.

IPC has purchased four new lathes this year as well as other new equipment such as Magnabend machines to provide students with more hands-on experiences.

Additionally, some structural changes are being planned to accommodate for an increase in student numbers.

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In 2018, the Languages Department enjoyed a number of interesting and fun experiences throughout the year.

Japanese In May, we celebrated Children’s Day (Kodomo no hi). We set up the display of a replica of Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) as this is what Japanese households do for boys.

Students enjoyed these special occasions.

They also made their own Kabuto with newspaper using origami technique.

Also, in May, we participated in the worldwide competition, Language Perfect World Championship. Students were asked questions from a range of languages other than English during the ten-day period. We were very successful and received a number of certificates including five students awarded Credit, five students awarded Bronze, two students awarded Silver and three students, Cameron Carter, Tahran Lahiff and Taran Burkhardt, were awarded Gold Certificate and placed in the top 5,000 in the World.

In August, seven students from Years 7, 9, 11 and 12 have competed in the Townsville and District Annual Japanese Speech Competition. Most of our students were nervous speaking Japanese in front of number of people. However, all of them had fun and a good experience overall. It was a great way to demonstrate their Japanese learning to the community. They also had the opportunity to socialise with students from other schools.

The Japanese Speaking Competition is an annual event which was an extremely beneficial and enlightening experience as I was able to meet and connect with other students, share my passion for language with other Japanese native speakers and to proudly represent the College outside of school.

Inseram Khan (Year 12)

Italian language studies at the College are rich with opportunities to engage in culture, history, and the way the family of human languages works. We discover the roots of English and the deep connection with our own modern language to this day. Learning a foreign language opens doors to the World, giving insights into how other people live and into their culture.

Year 8 students learn to play Italian games including Bocci, European Handball and kidculture games like Sardina. This crazy game is a type of hand slapping game where the students link hands in a circle and chant the Sardina song as a clap is sent around the circle like a Mexican wave. The idea is to clap their neighbour’s hand when the music stops and get them out. It is a lot of fun and the boys love playing it.

Of course, food is the other important aspect of Italian culture and the Year 9 and Year 10 students headed into the kitchen to produce Pasta all’Amatriciana. This dish is a classic pasta based on a bacon, wine and tomato sugo (sauce). The boys made the pasta dough from raw ingredients and produced tagliatelle using a pasta mill. Delicious!

Whilst culture is an important aspect of Italian studies, the main focus is on speaking Italian.

Shopping, food, family, school and tourism are some of the many topics we looked at in 2018. It was a busy year for the Year 9 and Year 10 boys and they have developed into very capable new Italian speakers.

Finally, we appreciate Mrs Chenhua Han, Mrs Simone Hanran and Mr Keith Spencer for their work in the Languages Department.

We also especially thank Mr Rohan Lloyd and Mrs Stacey Meyer-Seri, for covering Mrs Han’s class while she was on leave.

Shuhei Fukuda | Acting Teacher in Charge Languages

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Learning Enrichment Learning Enrichment at Ignatius Park College is a whole school planning and support process. It is formed with the idea of addressing the need of an individual student and groups of students through the coordination, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of educational programs within our school.

Inclusion is about making sure that each student feels welcome and their unique needs and learning styles are attended to and valued. Participation in the program will vary according to the needs and function of the student and the team. We are extremely fortunate in our Learning Enrichment Department to have a team of committed professionals. In particular, our Teacher Aides 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 extra scaffolding, assistance with assessment tasks and organisation, as well as encouraging students to remain focused and respond accurately. I offer my gratitude

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to this team. Our students are extremely fortunate to have the support of these dedicated and caring individuals.

Students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 received the opportunity to participate in Foundation classes which are specifically designed to cater for students with Learning Difficulties.

Furthermore, students were supported in mainstream classes. This supports our inclusive model of education and our College values.

The boys have engaged in a diverse range of activities. Many boys from Ignatius Park participated in the Challenge Games held in August. Our boys participated fully from the march past and through all the events including running, relays, shotput and volleyball. One of our students also qualified for TSSSA District after competing in the Challenge Games. Thank you so much to all involved in these tremendous achievements.

Nadine Burnett | Acting Program Leader – Learning Enrichment

The Library is a safe and comfortable place for students to learn as well as to develop and discover their imagination and problemsolving skills. We encourage curiosity and innovation through our various programs and displays. We are here to help students in all aspects of their learning, including literacy, numeracy and information literacy skills.

We are very fortunate to have an excellent school leadership team that supports and promotes a love of reading and literacy.

We have a variety of programs for example DEAR, Homework Program, Book Week and Readers Cup. Readers’ Cup is a competition for young readers to read a set of books and compete against other teams to answer quiz questions from the books. Throughout the course of the term, our team has met on a weekly basis to discuss the books they have read and quiz each other. Each member had to read five set books in five weeks. The event took place at Ryan Catholic College.

Our boys were magnificent and placed tenth out of seventeen teams. The participants were: Luke Quincy, Ethan Stout, Reece Foley, Keegan Elrick and Tenzin Daly.

We have had numerous displays throughout the year to promote literacy and an interest in the Library. This has included displays for Science Week, Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Myths and Legends, Father’s Day and the very popular Fishing Competition, just to name a few.

We have had an overwhelming response from the student body to be a part of our Student Librarians committee. The Student Librarians provide a valuable input into library development, provide the student body with a sense of ownership of the library as well as extends students’ library skills. The students are a part of the library staff and contribute to the effective running of the library.

Student Librarians: Timothy Price, James Clarke, Jack Revell, Lewis Roberts, Jordan Whiteside, Stanford Scott, Brydon Schafer, Keegan Elrick, Kian Jenkinson, William Costigan, Josh Clarke, Liam Whiting, Cooper Chislett, Zac Buretto, Ashley Mayocchi, Taran Burkhardt and Edwin Jomon.

Kelly Jackson | Resource Coordinator

This year’s Book Week theme was Find Your Treasure and, of course, we embraced the theme with a pirate twist! Every day we had lunchtime activities, kicking off the week with a good oldfashioned Scavenger Hunt! The boys worked together in teams to find books from a list of clues and crack a code to win the daily prize!

The remainder of the week’s activities included a ‘First Line Quiz’ where the boys needed to figure out what book each first line went with, a pirate crossword, Book Character 20 Questions and a Library Rules which the boys did very well in!

Thank You to all the boys who attended.

Being a Student Librarian is a great experience with numerous rewards.

It gives you early work experience and helps you better understand the library and what’s involved to run it. You also get to know all the new novels coming in and get a say in how you think the Library could be better. The Librarians are welcoming and helpful, so being able to give something back is a huge privilege. Everyone is encouraged to get involved so visit the library for more information.

Kaitlin McMahon | Library Aide

Brydon Schafer | Student Librarian

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Mathematics The Mathematics Faculty has been involved in many activities this year including the Australian Mathematics Competition, the QAMT Year 10 Maths Camp, the Year 7/8 Maths Quiz, James Cook University’s MEOW (Maths Explains Our World) program and the Year 12 Mathematics A Orienteering program.

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

The Mathematics tutoring program has grown in popularity and it is great to see so many staff and students willingly working together to improve their mathematical skills.

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Next year there will be some changes to the senior secondary Mathematics subjects with the introduction of four new senior Mathematics syllabi. In preparation for the new subjects, Junior Mathematics classes have been introduced to Problem-solving and Modelling Tasks (PSMT) that will prepare them for the new style of assessment. These tasks draw on real-world scenarios and let the students develop unique responses to a given task such as the surface area of your body, the best position to kick at goal and statistical analysis of a fishing competition.

Jacinta Foley | Faculty Leader - Mathematics

Each year the Music Department at IPC continues to evolve, mirroring popular trends and always unearthing new talent.

Years 7-10 students were able to experiment with sound sampling and video editing programs, giving them the opportunity to create their own popular music. For our senior students, the ability to create music for a jazz quartet or a heavy metal band, a guitar ensemble or a computer game, highlights the talent and possible opportunities available to the boys beyond the classroom.

Music students attended several performances throughout the year, none more exciting than St Margaret Mary’s production of Popstars at Riverway Arts Centre. It was great to see many of our Year 10 Music students on stage, singing and dancing. The workshop given by Gabriel Otu gave us an insight into West African culture and was enjoyed by our Year 9 students.

In traditional Ghanaian clothing, Gabriel introduced students to the simplicity of African stories, showcasing the language, music, instruments and dance of West Africa.

The presentation was a dynamic, vibrant interpretation of the folklore, traditional chants and music of another culture.

In other areas of Music, the Year 7 and Year 8 students this year produced a wide variety of sounds and styles in their music compositions, from sound scapes to popular songs and even the odd ringtone. The talent and creativity displayed by these boys has been exceptional. There was also some outstanding individual, as well as group performances this year from our elective students in Years 9 – 12. Congratulations to all boys who performed at our College Assemblies, participated in the school musical, Liturgy Ensemble, Eisteddfod and other school music events. These public performances help build confidence and strength of character as well as raise the profile of the Creative Arts Department.

Finally, congratulations to the Senior Music class namely, Oliver Dickinson, Matthew Garbutt, Robert Birnie, Jayden Haines and Thomas Rawstron, who all received excellent levels of achievement on their exit statements. These boys have worked tirelessly over the past two years and should be commended for their efforts. Best of luck for the future boys!

Matthew Thiele | Acting Faculty Leader – The Arts

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Physical Education Junior Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education has really narrowed its focus this year on engaging, developing and advocating for their own and others health. The Junior school has been encouraged to take positive action to protect and enhance their own and others’ health, wellbeing and safety through the design and development of nutritional health plans, personal fitness programs, emergency response scenarios, assertive relationships and alcohol and drug action plans. This was also demonstrated through the emphasis on regular movement-based learning experiences to understand and appreciate the significance to personal, social, cultural, environmental and health practices and outcomes.

VET - Certificate III Sport and Recreation To build on the success of the Certificate III in Fitness course, the Physical Education Department at Ignatius Park College is now offering a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation. From 2019, students will engage with the community to provide modified

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sports programs to local primary schools as well as assist other organisations to facilitate a range of physical activity, outdoor education and sports events. We feel this is yet another opportunity for students to branch out into the broader world of Health and Physical Education. This is one of two Certificate III courses offered at IPC and can contribute towards the new ATAR ranking issued in 2020.

Senior Physical Education Curriculum Physical Education teachers are working hard on developing the next phase of Senior curriculum and assessment in preparation for the new QCE system. All teaching and learning programs, along with assessment, will be redesigned following new guidelines to ensure students are developing their skills to meet the requirements of an everchanging world. There is no disputing the importance and benefits of a more physically active lifestyle that is firmly supported by the latest evidence.

Ben Williams | Faculty Leader – Health and Physical Education

The Religious Education Faculty aims to engage students in the Faith Life of a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Our programs are based on those of the Brisbane Catholic Education Office, as advised by the Townsville Catholic Education Office.

Catholic school communities, including Ignatius Park College, reflect Australian society: •

Australia has many religious groups and has done so since the beginning of its relationship with humanity. It is diverse in its make-up and is multicultural and multi-faith.

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Being secular in Australia is described as religion and spirituality being adaptable rather than in decline.

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Globalisation and global movement have led to Australia’s religious and spiritual landscape becoming so diverse. There is divergence in Christianity and diversity in religions to p Ignatius Park College has students from many backgrounds and the students are mainly open to spiritual ideas from across faith traditions.

The Catholic school sets out to be a school for the human person and of human persons.

Congregation for Catholic Education, 1998, par.9.

To understand the human person, our Religious Educators acknowledge that every human is made in the image of God, humans do not exist as individuals outside of relationships, and they innately have dignity. It is in demonstrating an authentic relationship with Christ through authentic relationships with students, that those very students will receive the most important religious lessons.

Park College as the Edmund Rice lived this Gospel value in his context. Faith and justice cannot be separated. Relationships are the key to a new social order, and deeper respect for the environment. Relationships also allow for the individual to develop self-awareness, and find their real self, their authentic spirituality.

A deep vote of gratitude to the thirty-one Religious Educators in the Department.

They work hard to engage students in the academics of their classes and be the model of Christ for them in their relationships. This is a very complex task and they are to be commended for their dedication. The work they have done to resource units has also been admirable.

Curricular highlights from 2018 included: •

A visit from a group of nine seminarians studying at Holy Spirit Seminary in Brisbane. Sixteen classes engaged with these young men and learned about their vocations. It was interesting to hear about the difficult choices they made when they knew they had to commit their lives to God.

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A visit from the NET (National Evangelisation Team).

This group of young men and women inspired our students (15 classes) with their energy and enthusiasm for justice and for God.

Johanna Smith | Acting Faculty Leader – Religious Education

Human relationships allow for an encounter with God. Educating students to process their experiences with each other, and beyond their daily community in a way that sheds light on their relationship with God is essential in their wholistic development, including their religious development.

Each student needs to be encouraged beyond their experience to encounter ‘the other’ as guest. It is particularly important at Ignatius

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Science Changing the game in Science Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead in 2018….

Epic phases of science, technology and innovation have, in the 21st Century, enabled a dynamic era to evolve…one where human knowledge is doubling every 10 years, where more scientific knowledge has been created than in all of human history, and where computer power is doubling every year.

Massive advances in telecommunications, transportation, medicine, biotechnology and space exploration mean that entire industries, economies and lifestyles are being transformed. Game changers and change makers in such fields are actively asking new questions, making new predictions, experimenting and reaching conclusions that shape and create new discoveries, ideas and opportunities.

National Science Week Resource, ASTA As an IPC student, you might be thinking…. other people make big changes and change the world – not a young bloke from Iggy Park. Well I am here to tell you that is not true. While IPC has been around almost 50 years, a lot of talented young men have passed through these gates, and sat in the same spot you are now. Whether it be in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics, they are forging ahead in their chosen fields and making a difference in some respect. Such men played on the same handball court as you do, went to the same classrooms you do and worked very hard to get to where they are today. You too are in the forefront as a potential change maker in the 21st century. Ask yourself…. How may I change the game?

Alyssa Deer | Faculty Leader - Science

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Nov 2017

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

STEM Co-ordinator of IPC appointed

February March Partnerships strengthened with Central Queensland University and James Cook University

STEM Strategic plan commenced planning

April IPC teachers join STEM teaching team

May

Strategic Plan finalised Year 10 – elective Year 8/9 – embedded STEM

June LEGO Robotics club launches

July

National Youth Science Forum students accepted

August September

National Science Week JCU showcases green room technology RAAF Flight Simulator visits

5 STEM elective classes for year 10 in 2019

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Visual Arts 2018 has been a strong and stable year within the Visual Art Department as staff members have remained consistent from 2017. Mr Brett Deneen, Mr Craig Brown and Mr Andrew Hodgson bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Department which is beneficial to the students who choose this subject.

Students in Year 7 and 8 Art have explored the elements and principles of Art, been introduced to the basics of Art history, and developed their core drawing and printmaking skills respectively. Next year the format will change as Years 8, 9 and 10 Visual Art will be offered as either a semester or full year subject. It is recommended that students complete a minimum of one semester each year in Junior Art if they are considering the Senior ATAR subject, as this will ensure students have the necessary skills required.

Year 9 Art has focused on a range of tasks that included an advanced drawing unit, soapstone animal sculpture, pottery and Japanese woodblock printing. The boys in Year 10 incorporated their art history research into a practical task by creating an acrylic on canvas painting that emulated one of the many styles found in the Modern Art period.

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printing and a range of contemporary street art styles and techniques.

Students in Year 11 Art had the opportunity to refine their skills in the areas of figure drawing and sculpting, landscape painting, design, and self-portraiture. All of which serves as preparation for Year 12 Visual Art where the boys are required to create art pieces in relation to specific themes. A major part of this process involves developing their ideas through experimentation which is recorded in their visual diaries. They are also required to write essays in relation to their chosen themes which demonstrate their grasp on concepts, how the elements and principles make artworks more effective, and the ability to compare and analyse artworks in depth.

It is an exciting time within Visual Art as we head towards the new ATAR format in 2019.

Next year, the College will also be introducing Visual Arts in Practice, a non ATAR subject designed to develop artistic skills with a lighter theory component. Year 11 students in 2019 will be the first to be offered this unique subject, with the subject then continuing into Year 12 in 2020.

Andrew Hodgson and Brett Deneen | Teachers

2018 was a year of growth in Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Ignatius Park College.

The most significant expansion occurred in the number of students attaining schoolbased apprenticeships and undertaking VET qualifications through external providers such as TAFE, Bluedog Training and Binnacle Training.

We are very pleased to provide such flexible learning opportunities and pathways for our students, especially in this difficult economic and employment climate.

In 2018, the College offered qualifications in Hospitality, Information Technology, Construction, Engineering, Fitness, Sport and Recreation and Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation.

In 2019, these options will expand into exciting new, high growth employment areas such as Aviation, Health and Community Services.

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

• Lachlan Maginnis (Year 11) Certificate II Auto Servicing Technology • Tom Sheppard (Year 11) Certificate II Electrotechnology • Charlie Bell (Year 12) Certificate II Auto Servicing Technology • Connor Brookhouse (Year 12) Certificate II Electrotechnology • Kaleb Church (Year 12) Certificate II Auto Servicing Technology • Thomas Clive (Year 12) Certificate II Auto Electrical Technology • Baily Crump (Year 12) Certificate II Health Support Services • Liam McDonald (Year 12) Certificate II Electrotechnology • Patrick Morrison (Year 12) Certificate II Electrotechnology • Jordan Lye (Year 12) Certificate II in Health Support Services • Thomas Rawstron (Year 12) Certificate II Kitchen Operations • Tynan Scarff (Year 12) Certificate II Tourism • Seth Young (Year 12) Certificate II Electrotechnology

An integral component of our VET program is industry placement. Students attended ‘work’ for four weeks throughout the year in many and varied occupations. Industry Placement provided students with the opportunity to try different trades and make informed decisions about their career pathways. It provides the boys with invaluable on-the-job experience and assists them in making industry contacts. We would like to thank our Industry Placement providers for the support they have provided to the students and the College throughout the year. The program wouldn’t work without them.

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

• Nathan Clohesy (Year 11) Apprenticeship – BNG Sport • Patrick Lulham (Year 11) Apprenticeship – NQ Carpentry • Corey Talbot (Year 11) Apprenticeship – The Ville • Brayden Yow (Year 11) Apprenticeship – Reldas Constructions • Lachlan Braby (Year 12) Apprenticeship – Moncrieff Cabinetmaker • Mitchell Gulson (Year 12) Traineeship – Subway • Will Hempsall (Year 12) Apprenticeship – Bill & Ben Cabinetmen • Reece Holdsworth (Year 12) Apprenticeship – John Gray Constructions • Jaxson James (Year 12) Apprenticeship – Hammerhead Marine & Fabrication • Matthew Kent (Year 12) Apprenticeship – Jam Corner • Garrett Saylor (Year 12) Traineeship – National Australia Bank • Darcy Stevenson (Year 12) Apprenticeship – Norfab • Jeffrey Toms (Year 12) Traineeship – Brothers League Club We wish all our graduating VET students the best of luck in their chosen trades/professions.

Shane Dove | VET Program Leader

School Based Apprentices & Trainees Front Row: Shane Dove, Riley Parker, Darcy Stevenson, Jaxson James, Lachlan Braby, Julie Owen Back Row: Garrett Saylor, Corey Talbot, Patrick Lulham, Will Hempsall

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Industry Placement Employers A. Gabrielli Construction Pty Ltd ABR Lulham Concrete Construction Pty Ltd Action Automatics and Mechanical Adits IT Solutions Advantage Signs AE Smith & Son NQ (Electrical) Aitkenvale State School AJ McLean Constructions A-Lec Electrics Pty Ltd A-Lect Auto Electrical Allytech Body Fabrication Pty Ltd Alpha Omega Health Australian Expedition Vehicles Pty Ltd Baker & Co Landscape Construction Belcher Diesel Service Bill & Ben The Cabinetmen Bips Auto Service Centre BNG Sports Bob Parkes Automotive Bonlec Pty Ltd Boundary Street Automotive Brite-Lec Pty Ltd Brothers Leagues Club Townsville Brown and Hurley Group Bushland Beach Tavern Campbells Kitchen Cabinets Carmichael Ford Casa Engineering (Tsv) Caskey Constructions CD Projects Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges Clark Equipment Coastal Gasfitting & Plumbing Colliers International Combined Metal Fabrication Pty Ltd Craig McGill Carpenter Craig Stocks Electrical Pty Ltd Cranbrook State School CrossFit Townsville Cummins Townsville Curtain Bros (Qld) Pty Ltd CW & GS Blaik Electrical David Taylor Spraypainting & Panel Beating DMC Electrical & Aircooling Pty Ltd DN Electrical Contractor Pty Ltd DNA Carpentry EMA Electrics Ergon Energy Exclusive Refinishing Food Relief NQ Four Seasons Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Franzmann Plumbing Pty Ltd Fuel PT Solutions

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Genesis Health & Fitness Annandale Glasgow Building & Development Gough Plastics GPB Constructions Pty Ltd Grady Homes Greenscene Fencing & Paving Greg Thomas Electrical Hammerhead Marine Co Hannahbull Group Harvey Norman Townsville Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd Honeycombes Sales & Service Horace Pty Ltd Horan & Bird Hurst Auto Electrical Hurst Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd Hutchinson Builders Ignatius Park College - IT Department Ignatius Park College - Manual Arts Department iMalekky Jangair Airconditioning & Electrical Jason Miekus Plumbing & Drainage Pty Ltd JB & Sons Builders JEG Electrical Pty Ltd John Gray Constructions Jorgensen Plumbing Pty Ltd Keypower Systems Pty Ltd Kickstart Fitness Centre Townsville KJ’s Mining Kolby’s Electrical Laila Gordon Personal Training Lamberts Fresh Produce Lancini Homes Lazzaroni Electrical Len Dowd & Co Leslie’s Auto Electrical Maccrete Concreting Magnetic Steel Works Manufacturing Design Engineering Pty Ltd Mark Graham Electrical Marteene Painting Services Mauricio Moto - Personal Trainer Mazlin Electrical Services McCann’s Airconditioning & Refrigeration Services Pty Ltd McDonald Constructions Mendi Constructions Meridian Helicopters Mineforce Australia Pty Ltd Moncrieff Cabinetmaking & Joinery MVO Airconditioning Pty Ltd NEM Group Pty Ltd Norfab (Qld) Pty Ltd

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NQ Carpentry NQ Coolectrix NQFM Onboard I.T. Pty Ltd Otto’s Fresh Food Market P & C Smith Electrical Pty Ltd Parise and Company Pinnacle Power PK’s Automotive Pty Ltd Precision Engineering & Welding Queensland Personal Computers Rapid Plumbing NQ Ray White Kirwan Reef Coast Constructions Reldas Constructions Pty Ltd RGM Maintenance RMAC Specialized Machinery Services Rowanair RSL Club Townsville Sandblasting Services Simpsons Aluminium Welding Solutions Solex SOS Diesel Services Synergy Health & Fitness Solutions Tacoma Plumbing (Nth Qld) Pty Ltd TCC - Administration TCC - Fleet Services TCC - Sport Facilities TCC - Trade Services The Computer Workshop Townsville The Good Shepherd Home The Ville TMP Civil Services Pty Ltd Tony Ireland Holden (Car Workshop) Top to Bottom Plumbing Touch of Utopia Townsville Earthmoving Townsville Helicopters Townsville Mobile Vet Townsville Windows and Screens Twine Machinery Tyrepower Townsville Van Eerde Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Vermeer Vision Roofing & Plumbing Pty Ltd W & F Constructions Pty Ltd Waltlec Industries Weigh ‘n’ Pay NQ WF Electrical William Ross State High School Woodfield Engineering Wulguru Steel

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS The annual Interhouse Athletics was again a huge success with a full program of track and field events packed into two days of closely fought competition. The boys compete in all three jumps and throws events as well as sprints, relays and middle-distance races.

Carew House were the overall winners this year, putting an end to Baillie House’s dream of taking out the 2018 trifecta, having already won the Swimming and Cross Country.

Overall House Placings 1. Carew 2. Baillie 3. Treacy 4. Reid 5. Putney 6. Rice 7. Nolan Individual Age Group Winners 12 years Field Lachlan Hutchings 13 years Field Henry Judge 14 years Field Noah Rule 15 years Field Ethan Pemmelaar 16 years Field Harvey Smith 17 years Field Julian Rasmussen 12 years Track Joshua Eggins 13 years Track Jack Prior 14 years Track Joshua Marquez

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

Age Group Results 12 years: IPC 1 13 years: IPC 3 14 years: IPC 1 15 years: IPC 2 16 years: IPC 2 Open: IPC 1 Overall: IPC - First Congratulations to all boys selected in the Townsville Athletics team to compete at the Northern Trials and we wish them every success.

A big thankyou to event coaches: John Alloway, Brendan Logan, David Elliot, Andrew Keane, Georgia Stayte and Kath Newman.

Andrew Keane | Teacher

Interschool Athletics Front Row: Jake Cottam, Cianan Cuthbert-Botha, Javan Ah Kit, Reece Foley, Henry Judge, Ethan Pemmelaar, Zai Calliste (Robinson-Calliste), Rory Lynch, Joshua Eggins, Lachlan Hutchings, Isaac Mayo, Second Row: Andrew Keane, Georgia Stayte, Vincent Trimmer, Mark Gardiner, Japheth Mundraby, Aiden Freeman, Thomas Duffy, Jacque Pirard, Joshua Ward, Harrison Geeves, Keane Stone, Izaya Leedie, Mitchell Gulson, Benjamin Menkens, Brendan Logan, John Alloway Third Row: Corey Baker, Kyle Heenan, Keenan Whitwam, Alexander Dietrich, Thomas Lyons, Max Spriggs, Benjamin Judge, Thomas Harte, Kian Dalton, Jarrod Edmondson, Nicholas Pearce Back Row: Anthony Grech, Julian Rasmussen, Hunter Zacka, Max Newman, Robert Birnie, Jacob Yarrington, Jake Gilmore

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AFL In 2018, Ignatius Park College once again entered the AFL Queensland Schools Cup Competition. Looking to build on the success of last year where both teams made it to the State Finals on the Sunshine Coast, the College entered teams in both the Under 15 and Open age groups in an attempt to defend their North Queensland title.

The first part of the competition took place in Townsville, with both age groups facing off against teams from William Ross State High School, Kirwan State High School and St Teresa’s, Abergowrie to progress to the North Queensland section of the competition.

The Under 15s played exciting footy in their first two games, putting William Ross SHS and Kirwan SHS to the sword to set up the deciding game against St Teresa’s Abergowrie. Unfortunately, St Teresa’s proved to be a tough opponent with the team failing to progress out of the Townsville division. The Opens team were clinical for the Townsville competition, winning all three games of the Townsville division and progressing to the Northern Region finals to playoff for a spot in the State Finals.

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Townsville, with the Open boys playing off against the best AFL schools in Northern Queensland. It would be a round robin competition between Mackay Northern Beaches State High and Cairns State High, after Rockhampton unfortunately withdrew from the competition. The team was dominant against an understrength Mackay side, running out 111 – 18 victors setting up the game of the day against Cairns State High.

Unfortunately, Cairns proved too strong with their aggressive approach to footy which our Open boys couldn’t match.

AFL at Ignatius Park is on the rise and is set to continue its growth with large a contingent of the boys available for selection next year. Congratulations to all the boys who participated in both teams. The competition was a great learning experience that further successes can be built upon. Thank you to Ignatius Park parents, Ben Payne (Under 15 Coach), Cain Bennett (Open Coach) and Justin Wright (Open Assistant Coach), who gave much of their time towards developing the teams.

Paul Marano | Teacher Michael Turner | Teacher

AFL U15 Front Row: Second Row: Back Row:

AFL Open Front Row: Second Row: Back Row:

Darcy Keir, Kai Tanna, Patersen Andrew, Mitchell Doyle, Kieran Godfrey, Lachlan Tapp, Sebastian Stone Michael Turner, Cody Brown, Christian Payne, Lachlan Lerch, Jaxen Yow, Trinidy Parker, Jules Campbell, Max Gough Joshua Corcoran, Lachlan Sheppard, Cooper McKay, Cathane Hill, Sean Bourke

Cooper Adair, Charlie Bell, Thomas Hills, Patrick Morrison, Riley Faust, Mason Lea, Charlton Bird Liam O’Donovan, Callum O’Dwyer, Brendan Lee, Cody Evans, Riley Bloom, James Laird, Seth Young, Callaway Parker, Michael Turner Thomas Bennett, Nathan Wright, Keenan Whitwam, Ryan Pickering, Max Newman, Keane Hennell, Thomas Carey, Jye Washbourne, Will Hempsall

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Basketball Thanks to all the students, parents and staff who contributed to another successful year for the College’s Basketball Program. The positive efforts of all involved ensured that we again secured the pennant in every age category in the Townsville Secondary Sports Competitions.

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

It was pleasing to see a large number of students enthusiastic to represent the school.

Unfortunately, a change in the age group to only U13 at the Junior level restricted us to three teams. All teams were competitive, with the Year 8 Blue team being undefeated at the Junior level.

Congratulations to Jalen who was also named in the Honorary All Australian Team from the Carnival.

The U15 teams had some close encounters against each other, with IPC Blue finishing the season in first place and IPC White in second.

The Senior Boys proved to be far too strong, winning all their games by comfortable margins. The Junior Development Squad were also more than worthy opponents in the Open Competition when they managed to put a full team on the court.

Thank you to all the coaching staff who contributed to the success of the Basketball program throughout the year – Annette Gregory, Rohan Lloyd, Amanda Loechel, Georgia Stayte and Dylan Thomas.

NORTH QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES Open Northern IPC Players (Silver Medallists): Rob Birnie, Jaksyn Bonanno, Logan Kyle, Bostin Mazlin, Tom Owens, Callaway Parker and Jalen Ward.

U15 Northern IPC Players (Gold Medallists): Tom Carey, Cody Fraser, Rory Hawke, Jake McAuliffe-Fickling, Kobe Owens, Keenan Whitwam and Luca Yates.

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10 -12 year old Northern IPC Players: Matt Ament, Kye Stallan and Blair Willamson.

Queensland Open Representatives: Rob Birnie, Logan Kyle and Jalen Ward.

Champion Basketball School of Queensland: The Senior team performed very well at the CBSQ tournament, finishing a very respectable fourth in the State. Under the guidance of new coach, Dylan Thomas, the team put together some very strong performances to advance to the semi-final stage. Unfortunately, eventual winner St James’ College proved far too athletic and shot very well, winning by 30 points. In the Bronze medal clash, against Brisbane State High, the boys put in a gallant effort losing by 12 points.

Results: IPC 86 defeated Marist College Ashgrove 78 IPC 85 defeated Gregory Terrace 66 IPC 74 lost to Brisbane Boys’ College 95 IPC 92 defeated St Edmund’s College 72 IPC 88 defeated Mountain Creek SHS 76 IPC 88 lost to St James College 118 IPC 73 lost to Brisbane State High 85 We wish our departing Senior students: Rob Birnie, Jaksyn Bonanno, Jordy Kleesh, Tom Owens, Jye Pearce, Jalen Ward and Josh Ward all the best and we acknowledge their contribution to Basketball at Ignatius Park.

Gary Hughes | Teacher

Basketball Yr 7/8 Front Row: Joshua Roubicek, Samuel Turner, Cody Christiansen, Lleyton Ward, Lachlan McCarthy, Dylan Thomson, Kye Stallan Second Row: Gary Hughes, Matthew Parker, Jordan Allan, Declan Davidson, Zachary Olsen, Cody Brown, Nathaniel Barton, Lachlan Moody, Alvine Njau, Amanda Loechel Back Row: Koen Hutana, Hayden Moore, Matthew Ament, Matthew Evans, Zachary Crocker, Jett Bates, Annette Gregory

Basketball Yr 9/10 Front Row: Trinidy Parker, Cody Fraser, Alexander Roubicek, Lleyton Jackson, Jordan Batley, Charlton Bird, Cooper Ogg Second Row: Georgia Stayte, Kobe Owens, Keenan Whitwam, Thomas Carey, Rory Hawke, Lachlan Parker, Marshall Wilson, Amanda Loechel Back Row: Harrison Delgado, Luca Yates, Joe Brosnan, Keane Stone

Basketball Yr 11/12 Front Row: Jalen Ward, Jordan Kleesh, Ryan Pickering, Robert Birnie, Thomas Owens Back Row: Gary Hughes, Jye Pearce, Callaway Parker, Jaksyn Bonanno, Joshua Ward, Amanda Loechel, Dylan Thomas

Basketball Youth Development Squad Front Row: Rohan Lloyd, Jordan Batley, Trinidy Parker, Charlton Bird, Cody Fraser, Gary Hughes Back Row: Kobe Owens, Keenan Whitwam, Luca Yates, Thomas Carey, Marshall Wilson

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Cricket Howzat? Iggy crowned double Queensland champions!

Coast school’s innings was ended with 80 runs on the board.

For the first time in history a school has won both the under-14s and 18s T2O state cricket titles.

Captain Thomas Duffy, competing in his third straight state title (Ignatius Park finished runners up in 2016), hit 29 off 30 balls.

After a three thousand kilometre day return trip, Ignatius Park College brought the two Queensland trophies back to the north.

Openers Sadler and Luke Maugeri hit a quick-fire 20 and Hunter Lim (21 not out) and Joshua Ferns (8 not out) combined to help Iggy reach the target after 15 overs.

The College dominated their southern rivals in Brisbane.

Oliver Dickinson hit 61 off 42 balls to help the opens set a target of 141 before bowling out The Southport School for 81 in the eighteenth over.

Liam Duffy and Brendan Haylett took three wickets a piece and Jared Edmonson scalped two, which helped secure a stunning victory.

The Under-14s retained their title, having won the event last year.

Some sensational bowling from spinner Cody Sadler (2 for 5) and Jake Scherff, (3 for 9) destroyed Canterbury College as the Gold

There was a double celebration in the Duffy household, as brothers Liam and Thomas returned home as champions.

It has been a historic season for Ignatius Park cricket.

Roll on next season.

Ignatius Park Cricket is sponsored by the Mendi Group.

Jonathon Pearce | U14 Coach Greg Christ | U14 Coach Gary Hughes | Opens Coach Darren Spina | Opens Coach

Oliver Dickinson

Liam Duffy, Oliver Dickinson, Thomas Duffy and Cody Sadler

Cricket - Under 14 and Opens State Champions

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The annual Interhouse Cross Country was again a great success. The boys compete in either the 3,4 or 6km race along the bike tracks of Aitkenvale and Annandale. Points are allocated for top 5 places and the number of students in the top 100 places in each age group.

Overall House Placings 1. Baillie 5. Reid 2. Rice 6. Putney 3. Treacy 7. Nolan 4. Carew

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

Age Group Results 12 years 2nd 13 years 1st 14 years 1st 15 years 1st

16 years 2nd Open 1st Overall 1st

12 years

Carew

Thomas Keir

13 years

Baillie

Max Gough

Congratulations to Joshua Marquez on being selected to represent Northern Region at the State Cross Country Championships on the Sunshine Coast.

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Joshua Marquez

Andrew Keane | Teacher

15 years

Nolan

James Stephan

16 years

Nolan

Ethan Woods

17 years

Nolan

Thomas Harte

Individual Age Group Winners

Interschool Cross Country Front Row: Cyrill Hold, Isaac Mayo, Lachlan Hawkins, Lachlan Hutchings, Cianan Cuthbert-Botha, James Yardley, Daniel Gregory, Lachlan Moody, Matthew Parker, Isaac Noyes, Jake Cottam Second Row: Andrew Keane, Aiden Hawkins, Daniel Mosch, Henry Judge, Daniel Weir, Rory Lynch, Dante Calliste, Zachary Olsen, Zac Bennett, John Alloway Third Row: Thomas Duffy, Jordy Stevens, Samuel Twiname, Elliott Basso, Thomas Bennett, Zachary Gough, Aiden Freeman Back Row: Thomas Harte, Hunter Zacka, Anthony Grech, Reece Torkington-Keyse, Kian Dalton

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Football AREA FINAL HEARTBREAK FOR BILL TURNER CUP TEAM The Under 15 Boys Bill Turner Cup Football team fell just short of another State Final appearance this year, after losing a gripping Area Final against the Cairns District Champions.

The boys commenced their Cup campaign with a first-round home match against Southern Cross Catholic College. In this match IPC was dominant with five first half goals sealing the game early. Seven more goals in the second half rounded off a comprehensive Round 1 victory. Harry Noye and Kyle Robinson were stand out performers in the match.

Round 2 saw the boys venture to Kirwan State High School. A number of changes were made to the squad allowing new players to push their claims for a starting eleven spot. Despite a tardy start to the game, IPC proved to be untroubled

by Kirwan and headed into the half time break 4-0 leaders. IPC would double the scoring in the second half, to a round out a solid performance with an 8-0 victory. Ashton Waddington, Yanni Collocott and Kurtis Brink were the best on the day for IPC. We finished off the qualifying rounds a week later with comfortable 5-0 away victory over Southern Cross Catholic College.

The Inter District Final saw IPC pitted against Mackay District champions, Holy Spirit College, for the second straight year. In a match played in the neutral venue of Ayr, a compact defence and slick ball movement were keys to victory in IPC’s 5-0 win. The Iggy midfield took control of the game from the outset and goals from

Football U15 Front Row: Christopher Heagney, Padraic Glasheen, Finn Knowles, James Bonyhai, Lachlan Tapp, Daniel Gregory, Seamus Williams, Lucas Anderson Back Row: Jakson Hughes, Cohen Shucksmith, Ardrijan Shahinper, Brodie Powell, Jacque Pirard, James Paul, Annette Gregory

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Isaac Mayo, Robinson and Collocott secured a 3-0 half time lead. An organised defensive structure and quick transitions were central to IPC maintaining dominance in the second half. Two more second half goals rounded out a 5-0 victory. Aiden Freeman, Waddington and Collocott were notable performers for Ignatius Park.

Onto the Final – and heartbreak. Despite dominating large sections of the Area Final against St Stephen’s Mareeba, IPC bowed out of the Cup in ‘golden goal' extra time.

Ignatius Park had numerous opportunities to seal victory in normal time, but a Man of the Match performance from the St Stephen’s goalkeeper continually denied IPC’s goal scoring opportunities. Noye and Freeman were constant attacking threats for Iggy and time after time placed the Mareeba defence under pressure. The Iggy defensive back four were rarely tested and St Stephen’s recorded just one shot on target during normal time. Despite this dominance, IPC were unable to break the deadlock and a single lapse in defence allowed St Stephen’s to steal the winning goal against the run of play in extra time.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, all the players represented the College with pride and were great ambassadors for the school. All boys should be very proud of the efforts and we look forward to a bright future for Football at Ignatius Park Shane Dove | Program Leader – Vocational Education and Training

Football Bill Turner Cup Front Row: Isaac Mayo, Hayden Tarlington, Samuel Williams, Kyle Robinson, Connor Romano, Aiden Freeman, Jeremy Howell, Jake Cottam Back Row: Orlando Clark, Diego Urdanivia, Yanni Collocott, Shane Dove, Joseph Gregory, Harrison Noye, Kurtis Brink

Hockey has grown in popularity this year with IPC having enough players to enter two teams in the Interschool competition. It was great to see so many new players developing their skills and enjoying the game of Hockey. All players demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. IPC White won the School Competition with IPC Blue placing equal second.

The Northern School Boys Hockey teams were well represented with IPC Hockey players. Charlie Rattray and Jonathan Kenneally were selected in the U12 Northern School Boys team while Benjamin Judge, Max Spriggs, Liam Duffy, Curtis James, Drew Boniface, Callum James and Josh Ferns were all part of the U19 Northern School Boys Hockey team with Zachary Judge the umpire.

Strong performances at the QSS Hockey State Championships saw Benjamin Judge, Curtis James, Callum James and Max Spriggs gaining selection

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in the U19 Queensland School Boys Hockey team.

The boys toured New Zealand in October. Joshua Ferns was named shadow for the U16 Queensland Schoolboys team.

Umpires are such as important part of all sports and it is great to see so many Ignatius Park boys volunteering to umpire.

Special mention to Zachary Judge who umpired at three QSS Hockey State Championships and a big thank you to staff members Lewis Spriggs, Len Farren and Geoff Brown who all umpired during the school Hockey season. Special mention to Peter Spriggs for his continued support of Hockey at IPC. Awesome performances from the IPC Hockey Team resulted in a Gold Medal at the NQ All Schools Hockey tournament and a Silver Medal at the Qld All Schools Hockey.

Jacinta Foley | Faculty Leader - Mathematics

Riley Snell, Joseph Dixon, Mitchell Parker, Callum James, Roan Hawker, Kye Johnston, Charlie Rattray, Dylan Hill Geoff Brown, Jacinta Foley, Drew Boniface, Sawyer Faulks, Benjamin Gunn, Sebastian Petrie, Zachary Judge, Lewis Spriggs, Peter Spriggs Damon Pennisi, Benjamin Judge, Antony Jobby, Julian Sewell, Curtis James, Liam Duffy, Max Spriggs, Oliver Dickinson

Queensland All Schools Hockey Silver Medallists

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Mountain Biking The College Mountain Bike Club, Trailburners, is now in its third year. Although the riders and staff change, the support is still strong, and the boys love their MTB sport. Mr Di Giacomo and Mr Spina joined Mr Spencer and Mr Rigano this year. It is great to have so many staff involved and the boys love riding with their teachers. MTB can be hard work. Climbing is not everyone’s favourite aspect of MTB. Some of us even occasionally go OTB (over the bars during a crash), Go Big (hitting a trail feature that launches the rider and bike into the air), while others just seem to enjoy hugging trees (who put that tree in the way Ethan?) or finding out how far the bottom of the hill is, by going over the edge (Harry…what are you doing down there Harry?). But fun is the key word and injuries are surprisingly few and far between and even less serious!

MTB Racing On the weekend of April 27, Townsville hosted the 2nd annual MTB Festival at the Rockwheelers Douglas Mountain Bike Park. As part of the Festival, Ignatius Park Trailburners were heavily involved in the very first NQ Schools Cup MTB Competition.

Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) are the sponsors and partnering organisers for the Festival. Their resources, energy and knowledge were invaluable, and we are very grateful to them for all their help.

The enthusiasm of everyone involved ensured it was a huge success. Around 50 students competed in two disciplines, XCO and Observed Trials (OT).

XCO is a multi-lap race on a mountain bike course around 4 km in length. The OT component had past National Trials champion, Borys Zagrocki, conduct skills sessions with all the riders who then competed in a mini-OT competition.

The XCO races were fast and furious. In the juniors, Nathan O’Neill, Drew Roberts, Andrew Cameron, and Ryan Sutton represented IPC with Nathan O’Neill taking home the Gold Medal.

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The Intermediate riders included Sam Salvador, Braydon Glover, Matt Gilboy, Ethan Firmin, Isaac Pyers and Gabe Taylor. In a tight competition, Ethan grabbed a Silver and Gabe Taylor the Bronze Medal.

On the following Saturday, April 28, it was time for the National level events to begin and first race on the schedule was the National XCM Championship.

Ignatius Park College Trailburners fielded a National Level competitor, Lachlan Spencer, in Under 19. The race was a 36 km half marathon mountain bike competition at the Douglas trails.

The competitors came from all around Australia to face off in this very tough event. Athletes train long and hard to race in competitions like this and the pace is frighteningly fast. Hard work paid off with Lachlan placing 4th in the Country.

The biggest news was 12 year old, Drew Roberts, finishing the course in 1 hour 25 minutes, which was an amazing feat on this tough course and a well-deserved 1st place in his first U15 XC race.

But racing is only a small part of what we did in 2018 in MTB at Ignatius Park College. Trailburners is popular and we are lucky to have several staff who ride with the boys. Every Monday and Wednesday, we head out to Douglas to ‘hit the hills’. There is always something fun to do or a challenge to be stared down. There are rock gardens (no watering required), Berms (those banked corner things), Droppers (sudden drops from height all by design) and Rock Steps (going up or down). The boys love them all and the more the better!

We love the sport so much, we even head up the trails at night. Night riding is a magical experience.

The animals come out to play and the views from up there are pretty special.

All in all another terrific year of Mountain Biking at The Park. Good job boys!

Keith Spencer | Teacher

Ethan Sampson, Connor Browning, Cody Walker, Jordan Allan, Darcy Cussen, Liam Sutton, Andrew Cameron, Ty Foley, Drew Roberts Keith Spencer, Gabe Taylor, Cooper Chislett, Ashley Mayocchi, Braydan Glover, Isaac Pyers, Ryan Sutton, Darren Spina Christopher Rigano, Angus Woods, Lachlan Spencer, Cohen Shucksmith, Simon Di Giacomo

Following on from the success of 2017 the Ignatius Park College Rowing Club was eager to commence 2018.

Some crews had trained with the club in the off season and brought back to IPC a new enthusiasm when the Learn to Row participants were recruited in Term 1. The program experienced growth in numbers through the Learn to Row where participants were trained in the various aspects that are unique to the sport of Rowing.

At the successful completion of the Learn to Row, the fist regatta was held and the club celebrated those who had chosen to continue. The club numbers swelled to 39 members.

As the first local school regatta approached, there were nerves by the newest members and the experienced rowers helped them through. As the year progressed their confidence grew, the club competed strongly amongst the other schools.

The Head of the River for 2018 saw success and selection for the State Finals eagerly anticipated.

Friends of Rowing The parents were not quiet in the background as new parents were coached by parents from last year. It soon became evident that the Friends of Rowing would form to support our Rowers. Aaron Grech steeped up to co-ordinate fundraising efforts and Josh Williams offered to manage the finances. The Friends of Rowing was established and not long after Gregory Terrace from Brisbane offered the College the opportunity to purchase two coxed fours/quads to invigorate our fleet. Their arrival is much anticipated in 2019.

States Lists The States saw our men compete against some of the best in Queensland and successfully made it through heats and into the finals. They are to be congratulated on their efforts.

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Queensland State School Rowing Championships Squad 2018 Year 12 Year 9 Harry Cordery Zachary Skipp Patrick Cudmore Reilly Williams Year 11 Year 8 Anthony Grech Jake Gilmore Christian Lauder Harrison Geeves Elliott Basso Conor Muldoon Joshua Holcroft Patrick O’Connor Cooper Stocks Coxswains Year 10 Atticus D’Mello Zachary Judge Luke Fenton Ethan Moody Humphrey Bailey Schneekloth Andrew Harris Queensland State Championship Results Championship Schoolboys Year 11 Quad Scull (Coxed) Bronze Elliott Basso, Joshua Holcroft, Christian Lauder, Anthony Grech, Cox: Atticus D’Mello, Coaches: Harrison Parks, Patrick Boniface Championship Schoolboys Under 15 Single Scull Gold: Jake Gilmore, Coaches: Harrison Parks, Patrick Boniface Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Double Scull Gold: Harrison Geeves, Jake Gilmore, Coaches: Harrison Parks, Patrick Boniface Championship Schoolboys Year 8 Quad Scull (Coxed) Silver Conor Muldoon, Patrick O’Connor, Harrison Geeves, Jake Gilmore, Cox: Luke Fenton. Coaches: Harrison Parks, Patrick Boniface Inter-Regional Schoolboys Under 16 Quad Scull (Cox) Gold Northern Member of the crew Jake Gilmore [IGNAT], Coaches: Stephan Muhlenberg, Aaron Wilson

With the combined schools of IPC, SMMC and SPC, the strength of the club grows. A huge thankyou to the coaches, the College for their support, the parents, and most of all the rowers whose commitment to the sport has made 2018 a successful year.

Tracy Klaassen | STEM Co-ordinator

Vincent Micale, Atticus D’Mello, Timothy Doyle, Benjamin McDougall, Aiden Coleman, Joe Murphy, Sherriff Dury, Samuel Norris, Robert Stennett Tracy Klaassen, Jack Bragg, Callum Leech, Lachlan Moore, Joshua Holcroft, Luke Saldana Lopez, Bailey Schneekloth, Reilly Williams, Luke Fenton, James Clarke Conor Muldoon, Noah Lau, Andrew Harris, Harry Cordery, Clancy Roberts, Fintan Halpin, Zachary Judge, Harrison Geeves, Ethan Moody Humphrey Zachary Skipp, Lachlan Larsen, Anthony Grech, Cooper Stocks, Patrick Cudmore, Christian Lauder, Jake Gilmore, Elliott Basso

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Rugby League Juniors In 2018 Ignatius Park College had several Junior teams compete in the Townsville Secondary Schools Sport Rugby League season. Unfortunately, due to Townsville finally receiving a wet season, several training sessions and games were affected.

All players represented their school with pride and displayed a high level of commitment and skill in the Ignatius Park jersey. All players should be congratulated on the level of commitment to their school that they displayed and the high standard of Rugby League that they produced.

U12 The U12s had their first opportunity to wear the Ignatius Park jersey and certainly did their school proud along the way. The boys grew as a team throughout the year which was highlighted by the fact they went through the U13 competition with very pleasing results. It must be mentioned that the Ignatius Park boys played as a U12 team, in an U13 competition because other schools in Townsville were not able to field an U12 team. This exposure and commitment against the older boys will surely hold this team in good stead as they travel through the age groups and play against their own age in next year’s competition. The team was very well coached from Mr Christ and managed

by Ms Baxter. Their efforts throughout the season are very much appreciated. We also thank Terri Abdul-Rahman for his knowledge, work and commitment with all teams throughout the season.

U13 Ignatius Park College fielded two U13 teams in the U13 competition in 2018. Both teams played some quality Rugby League throughout the season. The IPC Blue team had an outstanding season and progressed through undefeated. On the other hand, the IPC White boys really grew as a team as the year went on and finished their season on a high, defeating Abergowrie College on home soil at Ignatius Park College. A real highlight of the season was IPC Blue comprehensively defeating the Kirwan A side on both occasions throughout the year. Both teams should be congratulated on their commitment to Ignatius Park College Rugby League. We are very excited to watch these players’ development as they continue to move through the IPC Rugby League Development System.

Thank you to both team’s coaches - Mr Byrnes, Enemarki Shibasaki for IPC Blue and Mr Power for IPC White as well as Managers, Mr Pollock and Mr Burnett, for all their knowledge and commitment throughout the term.

Results Round 1: IPC 30 – TSHS 0 Round 2: IPC 8 – Ryan 4 Round 3: IPC 18 – Pimlico 0

Round 4: IPC 30 – KSHS White 0 Round 5: IPC 20 – Town High 4

Under 13 Blue NQ Reps: Ty Foley, Ateli-Patrick Iosefo and Marcus Bell Player of the Year: Ty Foley Best Forward: Zac Abdul-Rahman Best Back: Marcus Bell

Front Row: Jake Brewer, Riston O'Grady, Liam McDonald, Dylan Talbot, Marius Kahn, Owan Scott, Charlie Adams, Joshua Rutherford Second Row: Reece Foley, Jack Prior, Koen Hutana, Benjamin Donlon, Deegan Gray, Zachary Bannister, Paul Byrnes Back Row: Aiden Knowles, Nicholas Rowan, Jamal Shibasaki

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Ryan Olsen, Casey Jeffree, Lucas Petrie, Nicholas Gho, Jarel Hemmings , Jayden Robshaw, Greg Christ Second Row: Ty Foley, Iowani Cavuilati, Jackson Lemmon, Jake Hartwell, Christopher Heagney, Cranston Hill, Terry Abdul-Rahman Back Row: Marcus Bell, Arinze Nzeakor, Jim Finger, Zachariah Abdul-Rahman, Ateli-Patrick Iosefo, Dallyn Powell, Jaikyn O'Connor-Poore

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Under 13 White Front Row:

Kaydon Miekus, Rhys Yardley, Jack Wood, Jake Reinders, Ryan Langfeldt, Luke Geaney, Jaxson English Second Row: Oral Power, Lachlan Hardy, Mathius Fisher, Palmer Lee Cheu, Jesse O'Neill, Scott Swain, Zy Gall, Matthew Burnett Back Row: Kody Rogers, Anthony Iorangi, Izaya Leedie, Lazaro Casanova Jorquera, Brady Horan, Vaughn Tully, Nate Rasink

U13 Results Results IPC Blue

Results IPC White

Round 1: IPC Blue 20 – IPC White 6

Round 1: IPC White 6 – IPC Blue 20

Round 2: IPC 22 – Kirwan Black 6

Round 2: IPC 0 – Kirwan Red 24

Round 3: IPC 56 – Abergowrie 0

Round 3: IPC 12 – Kirwan Black 12

Round 4: IPC 20 – Kirwan Red 14

Round 4: IPC 32 – Abergowrie 0

very excited about the prospects of both of these teams as we watch them continue to develop and represent IPC. Thank you to both coaches as well as Mr Thompson for all his managerial work.

Round 5: IPC 0 – Kirwan Red 12 Round 6: IPC 30 – Kirwan Red 4 Player of the Year: Jamal Shibasaki

Player of the Year: Ryan Langfeldt & Jake Rainders

Best Forward: Riston O’Grady

Best Forward: Scott Swain

Best Back: Reece Foley

Best Back: Izaya Leedie

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Jairus Butalid, Cianan Cuthbert-Botha, Mitchell Doyle, Chase Briskey, Matthew Dyer, Brodie Dinneen, Matthew Hunter Second Row: Mark Laguna, Hayden Crowdey, Adrian Gibson, Rory Lynch, Andrew Edmonds, Riley Innes, Mitchell Brown, Drew Thompson Back Row: Brody Ah Kit, Joel Basso, Zachary Cozzitorto, Ely Whiteley

U14 Results

Joseph Sale, Jay McPherson, Jaxen Yow, Kuresa Fota Pio, Ethan Fletcher, Eden Hess, Javan Ah Kit, Jayden McMinn Lachlan Lerch, Daniel Weir, Sean Bourke, Ryan McCarron, Cody Sadler, Vincent Trimmer, Irene McLaughlin

Ignatius Park College also fielded two teams in the U14 age group. Mr Williams was the coach of IPC Blue, while Mr Laguna took charge of IPC White.

Mr Williams’ IPC Blue soldiered their way through the early rounds of the completion with several convincing wins over their opposition. The two games against Kirwan Red proved to be the most competitive part of IPC’s Blue season as they were narrowly defeated by Kirwan A, 8 – 4 and 12 - 0. The boys finished their season in style, convincingly defeating the Abergowrie College U15 Team 20 – 6. Mr Laguna’s IPC White should also be very proud of their efforts. While they were defeated by the IPC and Kirwan A teams, a real highlight was their 8 – 0 victory over Kirwan Black in pouring rain and with several students away on Camp.

The IPC White boys certainly demonstrated their commitment to the IPC jersey and, under Laguna’s guidance, continued to come together as a footy side as the season went on. As a school we are

Results IPC Blue

Results IPC White

Round 1: IPC Blue 20 – IPC White 0

Round 1: IPC White 6 – IPC Blue 20

Round 2: IPC 22 – Kirwan Black 4

Round 2: IPC 0 – Kirwan Red 24

Round 3: IPC 4 – Kirwan Red 8

Round 3: IPC 12 – Kirwan Black 12

Round 4: IPC 20 – IPC White 10

Round 4: IPC 32 – Abergowrie 0

Round 5: IPC 0 – Kirwan Red 12

Round 5: IPC 8 – Kirwan Black 16

Round 6: IPC 22 – Kirwan Black 0

Round 6: IPC 6 – Kirwan Red 30

Round 7: IPC 20 – Abergowrie U15 Player of the Year: Lachlan Lerch

Player of the Year: Zac Cozzitorto

Best Forward: Sean Bourke

Best Forward: Riley Innes

Best Back: Jaxen Yow

Best Back: Cian Cuthbert-Botha

2nd XIII Once again Ignatius Park College had plenty of depth across the Open’s age group, allowing the 2nd XIII team to be entered in the local Block Sport Competition. Under the watchful eye of Coaches, Mr Logan and Mr Ahern, the 2nd XIII had several pleasing results across the Block Sport Competition, highlighted by a tough 10 – 0 victory over All Souls College in Charters Towers as well as a 24 – 12 victory, on home soil, over Abergowrie College who were only weeks away from a Confraternity College campaign.

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Rugby League The second’s completion is always a very hardfought contest with the players striving to represent the College while also pushing for a place in the First XIII. Unfortunately, due to heavy rain throughout Term 1, many training sessions were delayed, and games were often played in extreme conditions. Overall, the number of boys involved in the 2nd XIII this year was extremely pleasing and demonstrates the level of strength in Rugby League at Ignatius Park College. With the 2nd XIII predominately a Year 11 team in 2018, this grounding is sure to have the boys prepared as they push for First XIII selection in the 2019 season.

Thank you to coaches Mr Logan and Mr Ahern for their continued commitment and dedication to the 2nd XIII and Rugby League across all areas in 2018.

Player of the Year: Aiden Simkin Best Forward: Dale Connolly Best Back: Matt Sharp Results Round 1: IPC 10 – Ryan 12 Round 2: IPC 10 – All Souls 0 Round 3: IPC 48 – Pimlico 0

Round 4: IPC 20 – Kirwan Red 16 Round 5: IPC 10 – Kirwan Black 20 Round 6: IPC 24 – Abergowrie 12

Under 15

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Aiden Scott, Kmani Levi, Harry Reid, Jack Mines, Maverick Pegoraro, Malachi Ware, James Yardley Second Row: Gian Guerra, Levi Buchanan, Braydon Bin Doraho, Jordan Davies, Thomas Duffy, Japheth Mundraby, Lucas Dummett, Paul Byrnes Third Row: Brendan Logan, Cathane Hill, Edward Hampson, Trey Valentine, James Stephan, Alexander Dietrich, Christian Quabba Back Row: Justin Hamill, Ashton Downes, Thomas McIntosh, Chayse Wilkins

were very strong through the middle of the field in a dominant performance early. As always, Kirwan rallied, and the game went down to the wire. In the end, Ignatius Park College drew first blood with a 26-16 victory over their traditional rivals.

Round 2 The next round of competition saw Townsville play host to a Double Header. In another traditional showdown, the IPC boys came out flying against St Brendan’s College, to lead 16-nil at the half time break. Unfortunately, it was all St Brendan’s after the break as they capitalised on poor discipline and errors from the Iggy boys to level the scores at 16 all.

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Matthew Sharp, Aiden Simkin, Clay Smith, Jordy Stevens, Connor Snow, Jackson O'Grady, Jason Broome Second Row: Brendan Logan, Luke Maye, Aka Fota Pio, Noah Power, Dale Connelly, Mitchel Yow, Bingen Balanzategui, Bill Ahern Back Row: Will Buchanan, Kyle Ashby, Terence Rooney, Faumui-Lafoga Iosefo, Josiah Setiu, Matthew Hayes, Maletino Lafoga

Under 15 Cowboys Challenge Ignatius Park College were once again involved in the U15 Cowboys Challenge, where they got a chance to compete against the best Rugby League schools north of Gladstone. The competition is a huge step up from the block sport competition the boys play in the younger years and involves the team travelling with the First XIII and completing regular weights sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday lunch.

Below is a recap of their season: Round 1 Kirwan State High School was our first match and, as always, this game doubled as a North Queensland selection trial. Ignatius Park College

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Round 3 Day 2 saw the IPC boys once gain come flying out of the gates to lead Rockhampton Grammar 10 – 0 early. Two early tries to Japeth Mundraby from well-timed Thomas Duffy passes, saw the IPC boys looking good early. Rockhampton Grammar crawled their way back into the contest and, with ten minutes on the clock, the scores were once again locked at 16-all. Smart play from hooker, Maverick Pegoraro, saw the decisive tries scored with the Ignatius Park College boys running out 28-16 winners.

Round 4 It was finally time to hit the road after a run of home games to start the season. Mackay State High was the opposition as the boys looked to keep their unbeaten run alive. In a wonderful team display, the IPC boys ran out 36 – 10 winners with a dominant display of Rugby League across all areas.

Round 5 It was a rare opportunity to play at home on Oval 1 for the IPC boys in their top of the table clash with Mercy College, Mackay. First half tries to Eddie Hampson and Jordan Davies ensured the IPC boys led 10-6 at the break with a real defensive focus forcing the Mercy players onto their backs to slow the play the ball continuously.

An early try to Mercy saw them take the lead 12 – 10, before the IPC machine kicked back into gear with Jordan Davies rounding out a hat trick of tries and Captain, Trey Valentine, putting the result beyond doubt with a wonderful overhead catch and try, to seal a 28 -12 victory for the home team.

Round 6 and Round 7 Back to Mackay for the second Double Header of the season and the final round games. On the first day, our boys were far too strong for The Cathedral College, Rockhampton running out with a 26-6 victory. It was a similar affair in the second day of competition with our boys too slick for Emmaus College, Rockhampton, running up a 24-6 victory.

This ensured the Ignatius Park boys finished the regular season with the Number 1 rank and a home Semi Final.

Semi Final In front of a bumper home crowd, IPC struck first after smart work from Dummy Half, Maverick Pegoragro, found a barnstorming Lucas Dummett.

St Brendan’s were gifted a huge run of possession for the remainder of the first half, with penalties and errors ensuring the Iggy boys were asked to defend their try line time and time again. St Brendan’s were only able to cross the line out wide off the back of a kick.

The second half followed a very similar script to the first. The Ignatius Park College boys fired early through Fullback, Japeth Mundraby, following smart play from Halves, James Yardley and Thomas Duffy. In an amazing defensive display, the IPC boys held strong to secure a 10-6 victory and a trip to 1300 Smiles Stadium.

Grand Final Led by Captain, Trey Valentine, the boys came flying out of the blocks early and when Thomas Duffy pounced on a Kirwan error, it was 6 – 0 to Iggy Park.

When Duffy crossed for his second, later in the half after a trademark show and go, Iggy Park were well in the contest. Two quick tries allowed Kirwan to enter the half time break ahead 14-12.

Winger, Cathane Hill, was the next to cross after

some slick work down the short side from Maverick Pegoraro. In a similar tale of the first half, the Iggy boys conceded far too many penalties which enabled Kirwan to easily come out of their own end and eventually, this possession led to points.

Half back, James Yardley, sprinted clear before linking with speed machine, Kmani Levi, who ran the distance toward a sea of Blue and White in the crowd, to set up and exciting finish and narrow the gap to 24-20 at fulltime.

The U15 boys should be extremely proud of their efforts throughout the year. In a dominant display of Rugby League, the IPC boys did not feel defeat until the Final. While this certainly hurts, they should still be extremely proud of their efforts and did represented the IPC community in a fashion that they should be commended for.

Congratulations and thank you to coaches Mr Guerra and Mr Logan as well as Mr Rowan and Mr Elliott, who helped with gym throughout the year.

U15 IPC Rugby League Squad 2018 Trey Valentine ©, Aiden Scott, Chevy Chorbett, Ashton Downes, Cathane Hill, Chayse Wilkins, Edward Hampson, Freddie Nawarrie, Harry Reid, Jack Mines, James Stephen, James Yardley, Japheth Mundraby, Jordan Davies, Justin Hamill, Kmani Levi, Levi Buchanan, Lucas Dummett, Malachi Ware, Maverick Pegoraro, Sam Cowley, Braydon Bin Doraho, Tom Duffy, Thomas McIntosh, Coach: Mr Guerra NQ Representatives: Jordan Davies, Sam Cowley, Ashton Downes, Malachi Ware, Maverick Pegoraro, Lucas Dummett QLD Representatives: Thomas McIntosh, Kmani Levi, Trey Valentine Player of the Year: Jordan Davies and Maverick Pegoraro Best Forward: Trey Valentine Best Back: Edward Hampson

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Rugby League First XIII Indigenous strips to honour the NRL’s Indigenous round. In a dominant performance, the First XIII led 16-4 at half time and continued on to earn a 32-8 victory. Dane Thompson, Dean Barnes, Joey Jensen, Same Nimmo, Cameron Bateup and Jake Bourke all had strong games.

Round 3 A reply of the 2017 Confraternity Shield Grand Final was next on the agenda on the second day of the Townsville Double Header. The First XIII started slowly and trailed 10-0 at the halftime break. After mounting a strong second half comeback, Jake Bourke sliced through with two minutes on the clock to earn the First XIII a 16-10 victory. Tai Laidlow got through a mountain of work defensively, as did Sam Nimmo and Joey Jensen.

Round 4 It was on the road again for the First XIII, this time off to Mackay to take on Mackay State High School.

After flying out of the blocks, the Iggy Park boys soon led 10 – 0 after two early tries. Unfortunately, the boys were not able to finish the job and were defeated 12 – 10 with a final minute penalty to Mackay breaking the game open.

Round 5 After a match on the road, the First XIII were excited to have a home game on Field 1 against St Patrick’s College, Mackay - their next challenge in the Aaron Payne Cup. The Ignatius Park College boys were never troubled in this contest, running away with a 36 – 4 victory. Tries to Lleyton Anderson, Thomas Whiting, Sam Nimmo, Ethan Targett and a Jake Bourke hattrick lead to a comprehensive First XIII victory.

Round 6 It was back on the road for the First XIII as they travelled to Mackay for the final Double Header and round games of the 2018 season. The Cathedral College, Rockhampton was the first mission as the boys needed to win both games convincing to ensure they finished the season in the Top 2 and claim a vital home Semi Final. The boys flew out of the gates and were never troubled as the recorded another comprehensive 36-0 victory.

Round 7 With a Semi Final position secured, the First XIII needed to continue to rack up the points to ensure a home game. Once again, the First XIII started strongly and continued this trend after the half time break, playing some high-quality Rugby League against Emmaus College, Rockhampton.

The 48-0 victory ensured a home semi final was booked and the Aaron Payne Cup title defence was well and truly on track.

Semi Final It was all or nothing for the First XIII in a home SemiFinal contest on Field 1 at Ignatius Park College against St Brendan’s College, Rockhampton. The equation was simple, win and book a place in the Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final and GIO Cup Semifinal, or lose and have the season ended. In front of a huge Iggy Park crowd, the First XIII flew out of the gates early to establish an 18 - 0 half time lead with tries to Hayden Rowbotham, Sam Nimmo and Cameron Bateup. The First XIII found another gear in the second half, producing a clinical display of

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attacking Rugby League. Further tries to Hayden Rowbotham, Tomas Chester x 2, Zac McMinn and Tai Laidlow resulted in a 46 – 6 victory with St Brendan’s only try coming off a late intercept. It was an impressive display, sending the Ignatius Park boys into the Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final and the final four teams of the State NRL Schoolboys Cup. Grand Final In front of a bumper crowd, the First XIII ran onto 1300 Smiles Stadium to a sea of Blue and White.

The Ignatius Park College community certainly got right behind their team. A string of penalties saw the Ignatius Park boys forced to continually defend their line and they did this continually for the opening half. In an amazing defensive display, the First XIII turned away raid after raid and everything that Kirwan threw at them. When hooker, Zac McMinn, scored a clever try out of dummy half, the Ignatius Park College boys were coming hard as momentum began to swing their way. Unfortunately, a controversial try right on half time saw Kirwan jump to a 10-4 lead at the break.

Kirwan drew first blood after the break and extended their lead to 16 – 4. In true Ignatius Park spirit, the boys kept turning up for each other and once again started to get back on top in the contest. With the clock ticking down, the IPC boys threw everything they had at Kirwan and when Tom Chester narrowed the gap to 16 – 10, the IPC boys were well and truly on top in the contest.

Unfortunately, in the end, the clock beat the IPC boys to the finish and the final score remained 16 – 10 earning Kirwan the Number 1 ranking as both teams progressed to the Queensland State Semi Finals.

State Semi Final NRL Schoolboys Cup Ignatius Park College were now officially in the Top 4 teams in Queensland and Top 8 in Australia. A trip to Brisbane to take on Palm Beach Currumbin State High in the State Semi Final was the First XIII’s next challenge. For many of the boys this was a massive occasion and something they had been working towards all year, made even more special by the fact it was to be telecast on Fox Sports. In the end Palm Beach Currumbin ran out winners 38 – 16. Although the boys were disappointed with the final result, as Iggy certainly had their chances, they can be proud of their efforts and achievements in what was a hugely successful year for Ignatius Park College.

NQ Reps: Dylan Baylis-Brow, Sam Nimmo, Joey Jensen, Cameron Bateup, Hayden Rowbotham and Dane Thompson Fr Ward Best and Fairest: Sam Nimmo Players Player of the Year: Joey Jensen Best Forward: Cameron Bateup Best Back: Hayden Rowbotham Steven Lansley | First XIII Coach

Pemulwuy Yanner

Jake Bourke

Mark Gardiner

Zac McMinn

Dylan Bayliss-Brow

Ethan Roberts

Ethan Targett

Thomas Whiting

Pemulwuy was as safe as ever at the back for the First XIII this year.

In his second campaign, he led from the front and was a real go to man and focal point of the attack. Pemulwuy is a damaging runner of the football. He is a class act.

Qld Confraternity Team Mark is a freakish athlete who is good on his feet and loves contact.

Mark is a very talented Rugby League player and will certainly be one to watch for in the future.

Contracted to North Queensland Cowboys North Queensland Cowboys Development Squad North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative A strong athlete. Big, strong, powerful and fast. Dylan is a natural athlete who is strong with the ball in hand and continually caused the opposite headaches on the left edge throughout the year.

Ethan went from strength to strength for the First XIII this year.

As a new member of the squad, Ethan quickly proved his worth among the boys and made the right centre position his own. A big, tall athlete, he was a constant threat on the right-hand side of the field. I look forward to watching Ethan thrive in the future.

Ethan Hagarty

Another one of the squads’ young players in 2018, Jake is an outstanding talent in the halves. Jake has the ability to keep the opposition guessing with the ball in hand and possesses a strong kicking game. Jake was able to play fullback and did an outstanding job. A key player for the First XIII in 2019.

Zac was a real find in the 2018 season. After starting the year as a bench player, his performances simply could not be ignored as he demanded a place in the starting hooker role. A very smart player who was always scheming around the ruck. An outstanding season.

Ethan started the year late due to injury in 2017. A big, strong front rower, Ethan was the aggressor in the First XIII’s pack when given his chance to play. Ethan has the Rugby League world at his feet. I look forward to working with him in 2019.

Another young player in the squad who will return next year.

Thomas is dynamic with the ball in hand and a real threat every time he runs the football. A very versatile player who can cover a number of positions and a real asset to any football team. I look forward to seeing Thomas become a real leader of the First XIII in 2019.

Rayshan Mills - Pryor

Ethan was a real find of the 2018 season. He began the year as the team’s utility before quickly finding a permanent home on the left wing. A quiet achiever, Ethan lets his actions speak louder than words and constantly accumulated the numbers as he got through plenty of work game after game. A real team player.

Ray is as tough as nails. Ray certainly leads by his actions on it.

A willing defender with the ability to hit hard, Ray also possess late footwork and speed at the line when carrying the ball. Ray is someone the boys were glad they played with and not against.

Tomas Chester

Jack Taylor

Hayden Rowbotham

Michael O’Brien

A strong runner of the football, Tom is the type of player who never lets anyone down. He was an integral member of the squad who produced strong games against at Confraternity and in the State Semi Final. An impressive athlete and impressive young man.

North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative First XIII Best Back In his second year of being in the First XIII, Hayden really took his game to a new level in 2018. As the teams on field general, he ran the show and, more often than not, came up with the correct decision. Hayden is a very skilful player who developed a potent running game in 2018. I look forward to watching his career develop.

A Year 11 student who came into our Ignatius Park First XIII in 2018, Jack quickly bought into the IPC culture. A real team man who was comfortable playing through the middle and on an edge, Jack simply got better and better as the year went on. He had an uncanny ability to make meters after contact and often found a quick play the ball when the team needed it.

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One of the members of the First XIII in 2018, but also the biggest.

Michael has plenty of ability on the Rugby League field and certainly takes some stopping when in full flight. He worked hard on his speed and can offload after contact. Unfortunately, injury cut Mike’s year short. We wish him well for his future career.

Dane Thompson

Darcy Stevenson

Cameron Bateup

Tai-Reece Hill

Dean Barnes

Lleyton Anderson

Joey Jensen

Isaac Hawes

Sam Nimmo

Lachlan Maginnis

Tai Laidlow

Noah Power

North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative A tall and rangy forward with late footwork and speed at the line, Dane has the ability to get the First XIII on the front foot through an aggressive carry and quick play the ball. Dane was a dedicated trainer and we look forward to watching his career develop in the years to come.

First XIII Captain, Contracted to Paramatta Eels, North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative, First XIII Best Forward Tough in every sense of the word. Cameron has the maturity, work ethic and persistence that very few young men possess. He brought the tough edge to the First XIII’s pack in 2018. Cameron is the ultimate team man who always puts the team first and was a real cornerstone of the team’s success. The boys love playing beside him.

Queensland Confraternity Representative Dean is an extremely talented footballer. He had an outstanding 2018, continually leading from the front. All this as a younger member of the squad. Dean is tough with good foot work, putting the opposition on the back foot. I look forward to watching Dean thrive in 2019 as he becomes a leader of the First XIII.

North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative, Queensland Confraternity Representative, IPC Confraternity ‘Spirt of Confraternity’ Award, First XIII Players’ Player of the Year Joey is a hard-running backrower who continually puts his body on the line for the benefit of the team. One of the best young defenders in the State. He led from the front and provided real leadership throughout the year. Joey ran some wonderful lines this year on the right edge for the First XIII. He is a wonderful Rugby League player and excellent young man.

First XIII Vice Captain, QLD Confraternity Representative, North Queensland Open Schoolboys Representative, Confraternity Shield ‘IPC Player of the Carnival’, First XIII Player of the Year Sam is a very talented Rugby League player who was equally at home in the backrow or at centre in his second First XIII campaign.

Sam’s work ethic and competitiveness sets him apart from other players. Sam is the ultimate team man who continually rolled up his sleeves for the First XIII. Tough as nails. Tai is the type of player that just gets the job done no matter what the occasion. He has an uncanny ability of finding post contact meters when carrying the football and putting the defending players on the back foot. Tai is the type of no nonsense player that every team needs in their forward pack. A class act.

A talented Rugby League player who gives his all every time he steps onto the field. Unfortunately, injury cruelly cut Darcy’s year shorter. His effort for Ignatius Park at Confraternity was outstanding. Effort after effort and try saving tackles. A typical Darcy performance.

Another young player who will be back for the First XIII in 2019. Tai Reece has excellent footwork and the ability to find the try line.

He continually worked hard throughout the year waiting for his opportunity and when it arrived, he took it with both hands. Tai Reece has the ability to break a game open. One to watch in for the First XIII in 2019.

Lleyton is a real hard worker who has a strong appetite and understanding of Rugby League. Lleyton was an impact player who worked hard when given his chance. Lleyton played his heart out for us at Confraternity.

Isaac is a real thinker who has a strong appetite and understanding of Rugby League. Isaac has a deep understanding of his role as a utility and is held in very high regard both on and off the field. Isaac was a great team man who was dedicated all season.

Another young player who will be back for the First XIII in 2019.

Tough in every sense of the word. He had an uncanny ability to make meters after contact and often found a quick play the ball when the team needed it. One to watch in for the First XIII in 2019.

A powerful ball runner. Noah played games against St Patrick’s College Mackay and Emmaus in the 2018 season. He is skilful for a big man and is always a handful for the opposition defence.

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Rugby League First XIII Confraternity After ten months of uncompromising commitment, early mornings and intense training, the moment the First XIII boys had been waiting for all year had finally arrived. Confraternity 2018 was here and with it an opportunity the boys had been working hard for all year. An opportunity to celebrate a long road of hard work, to enjoy playing the greatest game of all and to represent their school playing alongside their mates.

This year’s Confraternity campaign started with a much shorter trip than usual. A bus ride to sunny Charters Towers and an afternoon spent setting up Team Iggy’s ‘Home Base’ at St Mary’s College. The Opening Ceremony was once again a celebration of all the wonderful things the Confraternity Carnival has to offer. The gathering of 48 teams from around Queensland all of whom had worked hard to prepare for the Carnival and were proud to be representing their respective schools.

The First XIII’s opening assignment was a tough meeting against close rival The Cathedral College, Rockhampton. After a disappointing Aaron Payne Cup campaign, TCC came flying out of the blocks and led 8-0 at half time, courtesy of an early converted try and penalty kick. The First XIII showed plenty of mental composure to really rally and come home over the top of The Cathedral College. A spectacular Mark Gardiner try with the game on the line was the highlight of a well fought contest with the First XIII coming out 16 – 8 winners and Hayden Rowbotham being awarded Man of the Match.

Emmaus College, Rockhampton was the Ignatius Park’s next assignment for Monday afternoon.

After starting the game at a blistering pace, IPC quickly jumped to a 6-0 lead after only two minutes of play. The second half was very similar to the first.

Emmaus College demonstrated some aggressive defensive intent and desire, but the class of Ignatius Park shone through. Hayden Rowbotham picked up his second Man of the Match Award as Ignatius Park ran out convincing winners 22 – 4.

Tuesday morning saw the final pool game with Ignatius Park College up against St Peter Claver College, Ipswich. In a dominant performance from start to finish, Ignatius Park College First XIII played some wonderful attacking Rugby League running out with a convincing 34 – 0 victory in a perfect preparation for the afternoons quarter final. Once again, Mark Gardiner showed his attacking flair and was awarded Man of the Match.

Tuesday afternoon was one of the games the boys had really been waiting for. A Quarter Final against arch rivals, Rockhampton Grammar, in a rematch of last year’s Confraternity Shield Final. A Hayden Rowbotham break from the kick off and a cleaver link play through Tom Chester, saw Ethan Hagarty score in the corner in what was the perfect start for the First XIII. From here, the next 15 minutes of the half was a real arm wrestle as both teams threw everything they had at each other. After conceding a try of their own, a Hayden Rowbotham try at the other end ensured the First XIII led 10-6 with only five minutes remaining in the first half.

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say die’ attitude and when they crossed for two quick tries just before half time it was well and truly game on, with the Iggy boys trailing 18 – 10 at the break, despite being dominant for much of the First Half. The second half proved to be just as exciting as the first, with the physical nature of the contest evident for all to see. Sam Nimmo and Joey Jensen were continually threating the Rockhampton Grammar defence every time they got the ball. Dean Barnes and Ethan Roberts were tireless in getting the Iggy boys forward. In the end, after some tireless work and spectacular goal line defence, it was a brilliant Mark Gardiner double that levelled the score at 18 all. Come of the hour, come of the man, Hayden Rowbotham rounded off one of the great Ignatius Park College performances by slotting the conversion from the sideline with only a minute on the clock to result in an impressive and dramatic 20-18 victory to the First XIII. Rockhampton Grammar were eliminated, and Ignatius Park College were through to another Confraternity Shield Grand Final. Cameron Bateup was named Man of the Match for a tireless effort in both attack and defence.

After a well-deserved rest day, St Mary’s College, Toowoomba was all that stood between Ignatius Park College and another Confraternity Shield Grand Final. In front of a very vocal and pro St Mary’s crowd of around 3000 people The First XIII were under early pressure, when a string of penalty’s saw St Mary’s continually harrassing the Ignatius Park try line. Iggy Park had opportunities to hit back on the score board. However, a continual flow of errors and penalties resulted in a 16-0 half time lead to St Mary’s. A Mark Gardiner try brought the score back to 16-6 straight after half time and, when Gardiner looked to be over again minutes later, Iggy Park were on a roll. Unfortunately, the pass from Rowbotham to Gardiner was ruled to have travelled forward. St Mary’s were quick to capitalise at the other end and held on for a 22-10 victory. Cameron Bateup was judged to be Man of the Match.

On the final day, it was back up against The Cathedral College, Rockhampton for the 3rd position play off. The First XIII were far too clinical on the day, ending the competition on a positive with a comprehensive 28 – 4 victory. Sam Nimmo was awarded Man of the Match.

Mark Gardiner, Sam Nimmo, Joey Jensen and Dean Barnes were all rewarded for very strong carnivals with selection in the Queensland Independent Secondary School Rugby League merit team. This is a particularly huge effort for Sam who was selected in the team for the second year running and Joey who was last years ‘Player with the Most Potential’ at the Carnival.

Sam Nimmo was also judged to be Ignatius Park College ‘Best and Fairest.’ Joey Jensen was rewarded for a consistent Confraternity Campaign when he claimed the IPC ‘Spirit of Confraternity’ Award.

Steven Lansley | First XIII Coach

Rugby League Confro Front Row:

Mark Gardiner, Isaac Hawes, Tomas Chester, Cameron Bateup, Samuel Nimmo, Zachery McMinn, Liam Jameson, Rayshan Mills-Prior Second Row: Rod Ward, Ethan Roberts, Darcy Stevenson, Ethan Hagarty, Hayden Rowbotham, Jake Bourke, Joey Jensen, Dean Barnes, Kayleen Foster Third Row: Matthew Groves, Christian Quabba, Ethan Targett, Dane Thompson, Jack Mellor, Dylan Bayliss-Brow, Jack Taylor, Lleyton Anderson, Steven Lansley Absent: Thomas Whiting, Pemulwuy Yanner, Michael O'Brien

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Mark Gardiner, Isaac Hawes, Tomas Chester, Cameron Bateup, Samuel Nimmo, Zachery McMinn, Liam Jameson, Rayshan Mills-Prior Second Row: Rod Ward, Ethan Roberts, Darcy Stevenson, Ethan Hagarty, Hayden Rowbotham, Jake Bourke, Joey Jensen, Dean Barnes, Kayleen Foster Matthew Groves, Christian Quabba, Ethan Third Row: Targett, Dane Thompson, Jack Mellor, Dylan Bayliss-Brow, Jack Taylor, Lleyton Anderson, Steven Lansley Back Row: Kyren Walters, Lachlan Maginnis, Tai Laidlow, Noah Power Pemulwuy Yanner, Michael O'Brien Absent:

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Rugby Union In 2018 Rugby Union was as popular as ever at IPC, with approximately 125 students and many staff being involved in the season.

As the College Rugby Union season ends, we would like to congratulate the boys on another successful year. With so many students participating in the Competition across five age levels, it is obvious that Rugby Union is still strong in our community. We would also like to thank the staff who make the season run smoothly, as without their support this valuable co-curricular program could not occur.

The overall results for the season were: U13 Blue 3rd in competition U13 Gold 1st in competition U14 1st in competition U15 1st in competition Opens / 1st XV 1st in competition Rugby Union Under 13

result of some very close games not going their way.

Congratulations to all the boys who were involved in both the teams. It was encouraging to see so many young Rugby players on the field having some fun while giving their best. It shows that the Rugby Union program at Ignatius Park is in safe hands for many years to come.

Under 13 Award Recipients Under 13 Gold Best Back: Iowani Cavuilati Best Forward: Nicholas Rowan Best Player: Hayden Moore Phoenix Award: Jim Finger Under 13 Blue Best Back: Aidan Fitzpatrick Best Forward: Nelson Kennedy Best Player: Aiden Knowles Phoenix Award: Samuel Turner Coaches: Michael Turner, Chris Thiele,

Matthew Holland, Patrick McMahon Managers: Kelly Jackson, Donna Knowles Rugby Union Under 14s

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Isaac Noyes, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Marley Scarff, Angus Nicholls-Ward, Jarel Hemmings, Archie Allen, Jude Foyle, Keanau O'Callaghan-Fletcher, Aidan Phelan Second Row: Christopher Thiele, Donna Knowles, Samuel Turner, Iowani Cavuilati, Bronson WilmenLatham, Jim Finger, Harry Whalan, Noah Weeks, Patrick McMahon, Matthew Holland Back Row: Nathan O'Neill, Vaughn Tully, Hayden Moore, Aiden Knowles, Nicholas Rowan, Angus Bamford, Nelson Kennedy, Jack Bragg

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

This year’s competition involved two gala afternoons, where the boys faced off against teams from Thuringowa High School and The Cathedral School. Both afternoons were played in terrific spirit by all the teams with fast paced attacking Rugby on display and all the boys putting in a fantastic effort. On the back of strong performances in the first afternoon, the IPC Gold side took out the Competition with IPC Blue coming in third as a

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Jeremy Morton, Darcy Keir, Matthew Dyer, Joshua Pierce, Howard Keyes, Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes, Hamish Woods, Jairus Butalid Second Row: John Doolan, Jared Kaufline, Jackson Cox, Rory Lynch, Connor McColl, Daniel Franettovich, Ethan Fletcher, Jay McPherson, Paul Fanning Back Row: Andrew Hardy, Cody Sadler, Lloyd Kennedy, Angus Myers, Ryan McCarron, Matthew Holland

The season for the U14 side, while disappointing due to the lack of competition, did produce many positive aspects and the boys can be proud of the effort they put in.

The highlight of the year was the development trip which took place in Term 4 to St Laurence's in Brisbane, one of Ignatius Park's brother schools.

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in the U14 Competition, the schedule ended up being weekly games between the two teams. IPC dominated most games with a strong forward pack led by Matthew Dyer and Lloyd Kennedy.

This allowed the backline to produce some great attacking plays with Cody Sadler and Jairus Butalid leading the team around the field. Special mention must go to those boys who put their hand up to have a run with the St Anthony side as most weeks the opposition were low on numbers. It was great to see the commitment from the boys who regularly turned up for training, in spite of the lack of competition. The following boys were a few of the stand outs for the side this season.

The Under 15s began in Term 1 with the annual Development Tour to Rockhampton Grammar.

This is a great start to the program and is a reward for the hard work by the team in both the gym and on the training paddock. The side benefited greatly from the experience of playing a physically dominant side and it provided great feedback for the team to build upon for the season ahead.

Although the team did not play to their potential, it was a strong start to the season for the team who relished the opportunity to tour with the First XV. Final score was 40 to 5 in favour of Rockhampton Grammar.

Under 14 Award Recipients Best Back: Jay McPherson Best Forward: Lloyd Kennedy Best Player: Cody Sadler Phoenix Award: Matthew Dyer Coaches: John Doolan, Matthew Holland Manager: Paul Fanning

Rugby Union 14 Years Dev Squad Front Row:

Jeremy Morton, Darcy Keir, Diesel JacobssonRhodes, Howard Keyes, Benjamin Dixon, Jay McPherson, Matthew Dyer, Ethan Wilson, Jairus Butalid Second Row: Jerome Collier, Andrew Hardy, Dallenger Field, Rory Lynch, Connor McColl, Ethan Fletcher, Joshua Pierce, Michael Turner Back Row: Daniel Franettovich, Cody Sadler, Lloyd Kennedy, Angus Myers, Noah Rule, Ryan McCarron, Vincent Trimmer

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The focus of the squad then turned to the Interschool Competition with the side keen to continue their dominance as a force in Townsville Rugby Union. Unfortunately, their season was cut short with a number of schools withdrawing from the competition, leaving the squad to battle it out in a three-game series against Cathedral.

Throughout the series, the team benefited from a strong forward pack which was aggressive at the breakdown and ran with power through the wider channels. As a result of the efforts of the forwards, the backline was able to capitalise and looked very classy. The team enjoyed the tightly-fought battle with our closest rivals and were able to take out the series two games to one.

Strong being in the Interschool Competition resulted in a large proportion of the Townsville merit side selected from Ignatius Park, with 15 boys selected. From these 15 boys, seven players and two shadows were selected to represent the Northern Region at the State Championships which were held in Brisbane. Congratulations to Euan Cram, Kmani Levi, Hunter Lim, Lachlan Ryan, Jayvan Scarff, Malachi Ware and Luke Whalan on their selection. Congratulations also to Kmani Levi and Lachlan Ryan who were also selected to represent Queensland and Malachi Ware who represented the national Indigenous side at the U15 National Championships.

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Elijah Iorangi, Aiden Scott, Jayvan Scarff, Hunter Lim, Elijah Weeks, Kieran Godfrey, Billy Gifford Second Row: Jerome Collier, Luke Whalan, Alex Bombardieri, Jake Earea, Mathew Jeffree, Nicholas Pearce, Euan Cram, Michael Turner Back Row: Cooper McKay, Kyle Heenan, Noah Rule, Eden Mordike, Thomas Carey

Under 15 Award Recipients Best and Fairest: Jayvan Scarff Best Forward: Euan Cram Best Back: Aiden Scott Phoenix Award: Noah Rule Coaches: Michael Turner,

Matthew Mitchell Manager: Jerome Collier

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Angus Ramsay, Matthew Groves, Jaidan Penny, Tynan Scarff, Matthew Lorenz, Patrick Tarttelin, Christopher Gho, Ezekiel Iorangi Second Row: Michael Parker, Mark Moxon, Thomas Lyons, Kye Henderson, Jackson Pearce, Zachary Thomson, Zachary Gough, John Alloway, Bruce Denny Back Row: Hunter Zacka, De Wet Potgieter, Samuel Doyle, Louka Demopoulos

Having selected a large squad at the end of 2017 for the start of 2018, the lads started training shortly after the first term began, hoping to be selected in the final 22 which would make up the IPC 1st XV for 2018. With the end of the term approaching quickly, the final squad was picked, and we travelled to Rockhampton for our first hit out for the year. This was followed by a four-week hiatus before we flew to Toowoomba to once again attend the annual John Elder’s Cup at Downlands College. With the local season ready to start, it looked very promising with six teams having nominated to participate.

Unfortunately, this did not transpire, as several teams pulled out due to lack of numbers, a concern that is gouging the life out of country schoolboys’ Rugby Union. However, with country Rugby struggling to stay alive, IPC still has extremely good numbers playing and is committed to finding games for the lads. We will once again play in several tournaments in 2019 and travel abroad to the UK. So, with another year gone, I wish all those playing Rugby the best in all their future endeavours and encourage you all to stay in the game in some capacity. I look forward to seeing your names up in lights!

First XV Trialists vs Rockhampton Grammar Taking an understrength squad to Rockhampton to challenge the Central Queensland powerhouse was always going to be a tough ask for the First XV trial squad, only made worse by the suffocating heat. The 1st XV Squad started the game promisingly, enjoying the majority of possession as they reaped the rewards of sticking to their attacking patterns.

The team controlled the game well, punching the ball into the corners and dominating the ruck.

Despite having the lion’s share of possession, the team lacked the decisive move that would allow them to pierce the Rockhampton defence.

As possession started to even out, Rockhampton Grammar began to gain confidence in their attack and closed out the first half with two tries.

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to remember for the 1st XV squad with Rockhampton Grammar taking control of the game as the IPC team’s fitness deserted them in the extreme conditions.

The team was simply not allowed to play to their game plan as Rockhampton began to dominate the ruck, which provided them with space out wide that their backs exploited. Rockhampton Grammar ran in a further six tries to round out the game 54 to nil.

Despite the lopsided score in the game, there were several positives to come out of the game which allowed the squad to gain a better understanding of what is required to step up to the next level.

Players of the Match 3: Thomas Lyons. 2: Hunter Zacka. 1: Jaiden Penny John Elders Country Rugby Cup The team travelled to Toowoomba on the weekend of the 20-21 April to play in the annual John Elder’s Cup at Downlands College. Hosted by Downlands, the team was looked after very well and the weather was kind with glorious sunny days being experienced in a country setting.

IPC drew Scots College from Warrick first and, after leading comfortably at half time, managed to only just hang in there to narrowly win the game. The second game was against the tournament hosts and while the boys matched Downlands for most of the game, we were convincingly beaten in the end as they proved too big and strong.

Having come second in our pool, IPC advanced to the semi-final but once again came up against a committed Rockhampton Grammar outfit, which was too powerful in the latter part of the game. With this being the boys’ first game for the year it was very beneficial set the team up for a challenging local competition. In all, the team was exemplary in their sportsmanship on the field and their behaviour off it.

Players of the tournament: Angus Ramsay, Tom Spinks and Tynan Scharfe (Player’s Player).

Local Competition Unfortunately, IPC only played two games in the local competition after a couple of forfeits from other schools. Luckily, those games were against our old rivals - Grammar and Cathedral.

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A great start to the season for the 1st XV with a hardfought win over Grammar.

The boys came out firing in the first half and scored a couple of quick tries.

Quick line speed in defence continually put Grammar’s attack under pressure and forced them into mistakes with the ball. By the end of the first half, IPC had capitalised on some disciplined and structured Rugby as well as some rampaging runs by Angus Ramsay to lead 25 – 0. Grammar came out a lot stronger in the second half and scored a couple of early tries. However, IPC fought back strongly with good field position management and continual pressure through the forwards to finish the game with a convincing 39-12 win.

Tries: Matthew Lorenz, Zac Gough, De Wet Potgieter, Brayden Yow, Tynan Scarff, Hunter Zacka, Thomas Lyons

The game was a brutal affair with some big hits coming from both sides. At half time, the combined IPC/TCS team had a 7-nil lead and, after continual pressure on the Rugby line, was finally rewarded with a try to Angus Ramsey. The second half was just as physical as the first and, despite continual pressure on Rugby’s line, IPC finally went down 15 – 12 with the final play of the day seeing IPC held up over the line.

Representative NQ U18 Ignatius Park College was well represented in the NQ U18 Rugby Union team which travelled to Sunnybank, Brisbane for the annual Queensland Championships from 2-6 May. Included in the team were Hunter Zacka, Zac Thomson, Zac Gough, Tynan Scarff, Hamish Chowns and DeWet Potgieter. With mixed results over the Carnival, the boys performed well on and off the field and made the most of their opportunities.

MVPs: Angus Ramsay, Sam Doyle, Tynan Scarff Game 2: Wednesday May 30: Defeated Cathedral 46 – 7 IPC came up against fierce rivals Cathedral in their second game of the season after the previous week’s game was cancelled. IPC went into the game with a confident mindset and showed a lot of flair in the first half to go into half time with a convincing 27-7 lead. The second half started off strongly and some good defence up front rattled Cathedral’s attack early. With well-disciplined and structured Rugby, IPC was able to maintain the ball from set phases and continue to put pressure on Cathedral’s defence eventually going on to win the contest 46-7.

Tries: Sam Doyle (2), Evan Corradini, Tynan Scarff, Zac Gough, Hunter Zacka, Hamish Chowns, Sam Doyle Conversions: Sam Doyle, Zac Hunter, Jackson Pearce

Representative Honours NQ Schoolboy’s Representatives: Hamish Chowns, Zac Gough, De Wet Potgieter, Tynan Scarff, Zac Thompson, Hunter Zacka.

1st XV Most Valuable Players Best and Fairest: Angus Ramsay Best Forward: De Wet Potgieter Best Back: Zac Gough Phoenix Award: Hunter Zacka Mark Moxon | Rugby Union Co-ordinator Michael Turner | Rugby Union Co-ordinator

MVPs: Sam Doyle, Tynan Scarff, Zac Thomson

International Ignatius Park College vs Rugby UK A combined team consisting of players from Ignatius Park College and The Cathedral School took on a touring team from Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England on July 19 at Ignatius Park College. Rugby School was the birthplace of Rugby in 1845 and so they came with high expectations.

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Swimming An event that the school is famous for is the annual inter house Swimming Carnival. The chanting, the colours and the camaraderie exemplify the sportsmanship that Ignatius Park is known for.

All the boys competed in the 50m Freestyle and Breast Stroke, while the championship boys also competed in Backstroke, Butterfly, Medley and Relays.

Overall House placings

1. Baillie 2. Nolan 3. Rice 4. Reid

5. Treacy 6. Putney 7. Carew

Baillie House also won the Middle School Trophy in a dominant display which bodes well for the future.

Individual Age Group Winners 12 years Joshua Eggins 13 years Cody Knight 14 years Aiden Hawkins 15 years Kyle Robinson 16 years Bayden Hardy Opens Thomas Rawstron

Baillie Reid Rice Putney Rice Nolan

Ignatius Park College Swimming team competed earlier in the year at the Townsville Secondary Schools A-Grade Swimming Carnival. The squad was consistent across the entire competition, winning all the age groups. The strong performances resulted in once again IPC winning the A-Grade trophy.

Interschool Swimming Front Row: Kym Nuth, Zac Bennett, Jayvan Scarff, Nicholas Pearce, Aiden Hawkins, Jacob Fowler, Matthew Lynch, Drew Roberts Back Row: Andrew Keane, Thomas Harte, Thomas Lyons, Anthony Grech, De Wet Potgieter, Kian Dalton, Jackson Pearce, Joshua Eggins, John Alloway

Congratulations to Joshua Eggins (Year 7) who broke the Townsville 12 years 50m Backstroke record, Matthew Lynch who broke the 12 years 50m Breaststroke record and the Open 4x50m Freestyle relay who also broke the Townsville record. Students who were selected to represent North Queensland at the Queensland Championship were Thomas Rawstron, Aiden Hawkins, Cody Knight, Bayden Hardy, Matthew Lynch, Brandon Pearce and Joshua Eggins.

Michael Turner | Teacher

Surf Life Saving The 2018 Secondary Schools Surf League showcased eight schools from all over North Queensland, competing in a range of surf sports at the picturesque Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on the Strand. The boys competed in various events including: flags, beach sprints, surf swim, board, ironman and various team relays. Congratulations to the following boys who helped IPC to the Overall Champion School of North Queensland. A huge thanks to Mr Logan for his expert advice and coaching on the day.

IPC Surf Lifesaving Team OpensU13Thomas Lyons Jack Bragg Thomas Harte Archie Allen.

Caleb Cheeseman Declan Hart Nick Pearce.

Zac Bennett Jackson Pearce Louka Demopoulos U15Aiden Hawkins Jacob Fowler.

Darcy Cussen Luke Kinsey.

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Surf Lifesurfing Front Row: Brendan Logan, Caleb Cheeseman, Thomas Lyons, Louka Demopoulos, Nicholas Pearce, Matthew Rowan Back Row: Archie Allen, Zac Bennett, Jack Bragg, Aiden Hawkins, Jacob Fowler, Luke Kinsey

The IPC Tennis team, including Captain and four-year veteran Michael Forster, Damon Pennisi, Ethan Hannay, Orlando Sartori and comeback kid, Zac Gough, played some great Tennis to finish sixth of eleven teams from the best schools across Queensland.

The boys set off for Rockhampton and, after settling in, dressed in their Sunday best (boots and jeans was a strong theme), demolished a carb-loading feed at the Hotel downstairs. The boys were woken after good nights' sleep to a well-deserved breakfast of champions. After choosing to take the Hiace to the courts over a team walk, in order to make it in time for a morning hit up, the team settled in for their first round against Toowoomba Grammar. Forster, Pennisi, and Hannay proved better in the singles, taking the team to a 3-nil lead over the Grammar boys. However, the boys choked in the doubles to end up in a dead tie on sets and games. The boys picked themselves up and came out firing to have a strong battle with the eventual semi-finalists, Sunshine Coast Grammar. The boys went strong in the singles and one of the doubles to tie 3-all yet again, however, the boys lost on games.

The team then played well in the next round against eventual runners up, Kelvin Grove, who proved too strong. The team finished off the day with a strong win over the Trinity Beach team, before heading to the pool

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for a warm down session, where Mr Christ narrowly overcame Mr Rowan in the 50m freestyle race!

Day 2 started with a convincing win over the boys from the bush (St. Johns, Roma) by Forster, Hannay, Sartori and Gough, whilst Damon rested. This was then followed by a convincing win over Palm Beach Currumbin (something we have bragging rights over the League boys!), only to fall short in the final round for Country Champions over Rockhampton Grammar School.

The boys finished up sixth and are indeed proud of their performance and should be congratulated for their efforts. But it really could not have been achieved without the management of Mr Rowan and Mr Christ.

Their support really enabled the boys to have the psychological advantage over the other teams. Mr Christ’s catchcry was never far from our minds… “Remember boys, “75-80%, go for consistency!”

Thanks for an outstanding trip. Keen to see what the young bucks can do for the Park next year. This trip over the last four years has been one of the highlights and it has been a pleasure to Captain the team. Best of luck in the future.

Michael Forster | Captain

Greg Christ, Michael Forster, Damon Pennisi, Zachary Gough Orlando Sartori, Ethan Hannay

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Touch Football 2018 was another successful year for the IPC Touch Football Program. However, the year will be remembered as a year of “what ifs” with the cancellation of the QLD All Schools due to weather.

Townsville Secondary Interschool Block Sport This year’s Block Sport mini carnivals continued to be a great opportunity for our teams in our three age groups to put into practice the team skills developed over weeks of committed training. All teams played in the best spirits and those in Blue and White were victorious in all the games played.

North Queensland All Schools IPC had entered five teams across three divisions and player numbers and commitment for this tournament was outstanding. All teams played in classic IPC style scoring some amazing tries along the way.

A select group of boys entered a mixed team to this year play with St Patrick’s College. The boys and girls of this team did exceptionally well in what was a very hard fought division. They ended up going down to a strong Bowen team in the Semi-Final in a drop off after scores were tied. In a drop off, teams lose players every two minutes until there is only 3 on the field until a try is awarded. A massive effort by all involved.

The Under 13s played up a division to contest the Under 15s Junior Boys division. They played with an immense amount of spirit and unfortunately didn’t progress into the finals. Coaches Mr Sean Stringini and Ms Georgia Stayte were very impressed and optimistic for what was to come for these littlest of legends.

Our Under 15s team played awesome touch over the weekend. So good in fact, that they won their division, beating Kirwan 6 - 3. It was an impressive performance and all players did their job exactly as Mr Ben Williams and Mr Craig Brown had encouraged. Congrats to Mav Pegoraro for being awarded the Player of the Final.

In the Opens division, Iggy Touch had entered 2 very strong teams. Both progressed to the Semis and at one point it looked as if it would be an Iggy Vs Iggy grand final. That was not the case as Kirwan ended this dream by beating the IPC 2nds “Killa Beez” in a very tough final. A standout game to Darcy Reddicliffle not enough for Iggy to get the win.

The IPC A Opens team, coached by Mr Mitchell Gray, an Old Boy, were successful in their final and went on to win the Championship 7 - 3 against a tough Kirwan team. Those 3 tries that Kirwan scored in the final were the only tries this team let in after almost 3 hours of touch over the weekend.

An almost godly performance from cult hero and fan favourite, Daniel Gough, delivered him the Player of the Final award.

IPC Touch appreciates the efforts of Rory Hawke, Jess Norris, Conor Wilson and Kerrod Hall who graciously gave up their weekend to referee for the College.

Queensland All Schools Championship In October, three IPC teams competed in the largest Touch Football carnival in the world at the QLD All Schools Championships in Brisbane. Close to 450 teams took part in the tournament in what

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was meant to be a five-day period. Unfortunately, the 2018 QLD All Schools Touch was abandoned due to Brisbane’s poor weather mid tournament.

This year didn’t pan out the way it was supposed to, and all 3 teams left Brisbane with a massive case of the “What ifs”.

What if the tournament wasn’t cancelled? What if we came up against stiff competition? What if we didn’t play to our potential? What if we did? What if we won the Grand Finals? What if?

The U13 team, guided by Mr Sean Stringini and Ms Georgia Stayte, the U15 team, guided by Mr Mitch Gray and Mr Craig Brown, and the Open team, guided by Mr Gian Guerra, yet again put in strong performances to each finish top of their pools and undefeated after all games. Our three Iggy teams were in a prime position and a genuine chance to challenge for victories in the 13s, 15s and Open divisions.

Our Under 13s team played well above their weight, literally, and played with the heart of men many years their senior. The 13s came up against a very resilient Brisbane State High with the game ending 1 - 1. Other tough wins were had over Bribie Island 3 - 0 and Shalom College 5 - 2. Victories were also had over Macgregor High 12 - 0 and Windaroo Valley 15 - 0. We look forward to the many years of touch ahead for this group.

The Under 15s had a great tournament playing awesome Touch Footy along the way. They did it tough against St Joseph’s Toowoomba in wet and muddy conditions coming away with a 3 - 2 win.

Their other games were played in a more free flowing style with convincing wins over Centenary Heights 8 - 0, Coolum High 10 - 0 and St Andrew’s Anglican 13 - 0. Luckily, many of this current crop will be involved for a couple of years to come and their chance to taste success is still alive and well.

The Opens team played 4 games, winning all of them in what was a very promising start. They played a brand of Touch that was formidable and had many experts engraving IPC on the trophy early on. Strong wins against Marsden 10 - 2, Wavell Heights 8 - 1, Downlands College 7 - 0 and St Edmund’s 14 - 0 gave a brief view of what could have been. Sadly, for many of the team, this was their last opportunity to prove themselves in the Blue and White. 2018 may not have been the Seniors’ time but our hope is they will experience many great achievements in their lives as Old Boys in the years to come.

As a result of the cancelation of the tournament, our teams were awarded Top 8 positions based on our performances as consolation. Our boys will never know if the State Titles would have been theirs or not, but the hard work and determination they showed to get there will benefit them for many years to come. The below results are a testament to the efforts and commitment of staff and students: U13s Honorary Top 8 U15s Honorary Top 8 Opens Honorary Top 8 A massive congratulations to all players and staff who were involved in the successful tour. 2019 and beyond is looking very promising for Iggy Park Touch. Although 2018 didn’t pan out the way it was

intended, Iggy will be back in 2019 better than ever - rain, hail or shine.

Conclusion QLD All Schools cancellation allowed us and St Margaret Mary’s to organise a mini competition in Brisbane where teams were mixed up and a round robin format was followed. Congrats to “Swainy’s Swans” who were awarded the QLD 2 Schools trophy.

A massive thank you to the family, friends, supporters and sponsors that endorse this program and allow the boys of IPC to play Touch Football for the College. Also, to the Old Boys that have assisted with coaching and mentoring throughout the year and for putting our Opens through their paces during the Annual Old Boys game. Thanks to “Referee Legend” Wyatt Raymond. Special mention to Sean Stringini and Mitch Gray for coaching throughout the year.

Hats off to the all the boys for an impressive allround effort that has continued a long legacy of player development and success for the College.

That’s a wrap!

Gian Guerra | Year 12 Co-ordinator Under 13 Boys – NQ All Schools Touch - SemiFinalists, Honorary Top 8 Queensland All Schools Touch Marcus Bell, Jake Brewer, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Reece Foley, Brayden Fusco, Bradley Greer, Anthony Iorangi, Luke Kinsey, Zak Paul, Jacob Pugh, Nate Rasink (C), Adrian Sandy, Scott Swain, Jack Wood.

15 Boys – Champions NQ All Schools Touch, Honorary Top Qld All Schools Touch Braydon Bin Doraho, Sean Bourke, Levi Buchanan, Jordan Davies, Alex Dietrich, Lucas Dummett, Justin Hamill, Cathane Hill, Matty Hunter, Lachlan Lerch, Josh Marquez, Jayden McMinn, Maverick Pegoraro (C), Harry Reid, Jake Scherff, Jaxon Yow Opens Boys – Champions NQ All Schools Touch,

Touch Football - Under 13 Front Row: Jayden Robshaw, Jake Brewer, Samuel Norris, Zak Paul, Matthew Parker, Ryan Warren, Aidan Fitzpatrick Second Row: Jack Wood, Jake Reinders, Luke Kinsey, Brayden Fusco, Fletcher Ryder, Scott Swain, Jacob Pugh, Georgia Stayte Back Row: Marcus Bell, Reece Foley, Nate Rasink, Anthony Iorangi, Adrian Sandy, Caleb Searles, Bradley Greer

Honorary Top 8 Qld All Schools Touch Jake Bourke, Tomas Chester, Matthew Eggins, Daniel Gough, Isaac Hawes, Ethan Hagarty, Zac McMinn (C), Sam Nimmo, Brad Pardon, Hayden Rowbotham, Clay Smith, Sam Twiname, Pemulwuy Yanner.

Touch Football 2018 School Sport Representation 12 Years And Under Northern Region Marcus Bell, Ethan Stout 15 Years and Under Northern Region Sean Bourke, Levi Buchanan, Jordan Davies, Alex Dietrich, Lucas Dummett, Justin Hamill, Cathane Hill, Matty Hunter, Josh Marquez, Maverick Pegoraro, Jake Scherff Queensland Presidents Team Jayden McMinn, Harry Reid, Jaxon Yow Queensland Jordan Davies Opens 18 Years and Under Northern Region Tomas Chester, Matthew Eggins, Daniel Gough, Ethan Hagarty, Isaac Hawes, Brendan Haylett, Zac McMinn, Brad Pardon, Hayden Rowbotham, Clay Smith, Sam Twiname, Pemulwuy Yanner.

Queensland Hayden Rowbotham, Brad Pardon (Shadow)

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Touch Football - Open Front Row: Bailey Odgers-McDonagh, Isaac Hawes, Tomas Chester, Matthew Thompson, Samuel Twiname, Matthew Eggins, Zachery McMinn Back Row: Daniel Gough, Cooper Doyle, Dane Thompson, Samuel Nimmo, Jake Bourke, Hayden Rowbotham, Gian Guerra

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Water Polo This year, the Queensland Water Polo Championships were held on the Sunshine Coast, 15-18 March. Five students from Ignatius Park College were selected for the Northern side, including Conor Dalton, Shaun Godfrey, Bayden Hardy, Kian Dalton and Jackson Pearce. The boys represented the College extremely well across the four days of the competition, gaining a wealth of experience in, for the majority of the group, their first exposure to state-level Water Polo.

Even though victory eluded the Northern side over the course of the competition, each and every player stepped up to take on strong opposition from the metropolitan teams, many of whom were heavily represented by National-League Water Polo players. On the final day of the competition, Northern lost their play-off for 3rd and 4th place in a closely

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contested final. A big congratulations to the 2018 side, who look to take their experiences from this year’s Championships to build on their Water Polo campaigns in the future.

The Townsville Secondary School Water Polo competition is played at the College every Friday afternoon in Term 1 and Term 4. This year, Ignatius Park College displayed continued ascendency as a powerhouse of the Townsville Competition. The team led by Tom Lyons, Bayden Hardy, Connor Dalton, Jackson Pearce, Shaun Godfrey and Kian Dalton held their own against a resurgent Townsville Grammar Team to seal victory in 2018. Congratulations to all students who participated.

Sandy O’Melia | Teacher

Matthew Lorenz, Thomas Harte, Max Spriggs, Jackson Pearce, Michael Forster, Thomas Lyons, Kian Dalton, Zachary Gough John Alloway, Hunter Zacka, Shaun Godfrey, Samuel Doyle, Conor Dalton, Dominic Unamuno, Louka Demopoulos, Sandy O’Melia

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Queensland Sports Representatives Front Row: Benjamin Stewart, Kmani Levi, Jordan Davies, Brendan Haylett, , Back Row: Max Spriggs, Benjamin Judge, Logan Kyle, Robert Birnie, Jalen Ward, Kyren Walters

North Queensland Sports Representatives Congratulations to all Ignatius Park College students who represented their school at a North Queensland level.

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ANZAC Day Once again, this year, a large contingent of 150 College students were involved in the commemoration of ANZAC Day in the city. It followed on from our College ceremony and Mass and was a wonderful expression of the boys involving themselves in the community and recognising the service and sacrifice of past and current members of the Defence Forces.

The day began early with the Dawn Service at the Cenotaph. A number of students led by the College student leaders, were present to take part in the ceremony and watch College Captain, Julian Rasmussen, and Vice-Captains, Liam Duffy and Tom Lyons, lay a wreath on behalf of the students.

After a short break for breakfast, most of these boys re-assembled in Strand Park for the ANZAC Day March. They were joined

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by about another 100 students to make up one of the largest school groups for the march. There were also many IPC students marching with Cadets and other community organisations. I would like to thank the College staff and the College Principal, Mr Clarke, who accompanied us on the march.

Also, a big thanks to Mr Fanning, the College Business Manager, who, once again this year organised water for the boys while we were waiting to step off. Also, our thanks to Ms Leanne Mahoney, the College’s Defence School Mentor, who organised the rosemary sprigs and the commemorative wreaths.

Lest We Forget.

John Doolan | Deputy Principal - Pastoral

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and education again contributed significantly to the College community in 2018. Staff and students were provided with many opportunities to respect, learn and embrace Australia’s Indigenous cultures. While the numbers of students with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage reached 100 for the first time in College history, the involvement of many non-indigenous students in the range of events was just as pleasing, especially in the continued challenge of promoting reconciliation in our community.

Park Deadlys and the variety of Pride in Identity programs continued to grow and provide inspiration for students, while the introduction of the Journey 2 Jobs program was one of the highlights for the College.

This program allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to receive career advice and support in the transitioning from school to positive postschooling options and is offered with the funding and support of The Morris Family Group as well as Ganbina. We look forward to the continued growth of these programs in the future.

Traditional events such as Reconciliation Week, the Palm Island visit, the Iggy

Andrew Kirkpatrick | Program Leader – Indigenous and Multicultural

QATSIF - Year 11 and 12 Front Row: Andrew Kirkpatrick, Douglas AbdulRahman, Jackson O’Grady, Connor Snow, D’Aundre Cassady, Oral Power Back Row: Tristan Winship, Mark Gardiner, Noah Power, Lleyton Anderson, Pemulwuy Yanner, Ezekiel Iorangi

Torres Strait Dance Group Front Row: Mathius Fisher, Kmani Levi, Elijah Iorangi, Fiona Hall, Malachi Ware, Anthony Iorangi, Sebastian Stone Second Row: Andrew Kirkpatrick, Izaya Leedie, Braydon Bin Doraho, Keane Stone, Zaviah Leedie, D’Aundre Cassady, Gary Tom, Oral Power Back Row: George Abednego, Tristan Winship, Jamal Shibasaki

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Battle of the Bands Congratulations to Baillie House - 2018 Winners!

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For previous generations it has been about getting a Degree to build the foundations of a career, where you think of a job and study the subjects that help you qualify for that role. But in recent years this has all changed. Most of the jobs of tomorrow have not been invented yet, so how do our students prepare for the future that they don’t know what career they will have, or what subjects to study? Education is more of a jumping-off point to a career. As the employment landscape changes, students will return to further education and study to enrich their skills and set them up for the next opportunity.

A significant number of students stumble through education with no goal/occupation in mind and this leads to anxiety for all parties. With a one-on-one session and the use of a Careers program, students are given a list of occupations that match their likes and dislikes. My recommendation to them is Work Experience with a local employer and I usually insist on them finding that employer and making contact. This process indicates to the employer that it is the student who is interested in this field, not the College placing a student as part of their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for a Certificate course. Several Year 12 students undertook a placement in the Engineering industries as well as Aged Care, Medicine, Physiotherapy and Dentistry.

This current Year 10 cohort are going to be the first group of students that will move into the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and it has also meant a change in the subject names. The planning process commenced with students undertaking a Careers Test and then investigating the subjects recommended for an occupation.

With a selection of five occupations, they

then accessed the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre to use a new program called My Path. The results from My Path indicated to the student if they were ATAR Eligible as well as universities and courses.

A group of 22 Year 10 students had the opportunity to attend Try a Trade with TAFE in four trade areas, namely Carpentry, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Cabinet Making. The boys were excited about the opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed the day. World Skills and TAFE have plans for this program to run again.

James Cook University opened its doors to 117 of our Year 12 students in Term 3. Students were offered the opportunity to choose two academic sessions of their choice. Any students that were considering Medicine were offered the opportunity to attend the Anatomy Laboratory with parental permission.

Central Queensland University had their Experience Day in Term 2 and a number of our Year 12 students attended, gaining information on a variety of Degrees that are offered at the Townsville Campus. One of the many highlights was the paramedics course that is run locally.

A Subject Showcase was held here at the College where parents and students attended an information session and had the opportunity to speak with Faculty Leaders about their subjects. Also present were TAFE, the Defence Force, James Cook University and Central Queensland University.

What we must remember is the key to navigating this new world is flexibility and that comes with education.

Phillip Dembowski | Careers Advisor

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Chess Another successful year for IPC Chess with many participants competing over the three Interschool regional rounds in 2018. We had 35 registered players for the 3rd round of competition this year – good numbers for a final round and certainly up on last year.

Congratulations to the many students who received Merit Awards throughout the year.

These included Rishabh Bawa, Lachlan Tapp, Mebin Martin, Riley Snell, Jackson Waldon, Lachlan Waldon, Jordan Richards and Ashley Mayocchi.

Also, for the first time in the history of the College, an IPC team qualified for the State Finals.

A special congratulations must go to the Premier League One Team: Riley Rupp, Scott Taylor, Bryce Kenyon, Dominic Cusumano and Reece Will on this outstanding achievement. At the time of print, it is unknown how the team fared at this tournament in Brisbane. Well done to all students who represented the College this year. Chess remains a popular and viable option for those students at the

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College who know their way around a chess board. A big thank you to Mrs Piera Holland for her administrative work in dealing with registrations at the College Office. Also, our thanks to Mr John Deer (Chess Manager) for his ‘behind the scenes’ work throughout the year. Further, a massive thank you to the parents who allow their son to play Chess at IPC. Your generous $2 donation over each round this year has allowed us to once again make a considerable financial contribution to the Knights of the Southern Cross Queensland. In 2018, these valuable funds will continue to assist in providing much needed equipment and furniture to the newly constructed maternity wing at the Minova Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If your son is keen on a game of Chess next year, tell him to drop by my Office for further details. It is a good opportunity to play some quality Chess against some quality opposition in a friendly interschool setting. See you all next year!!

John Fuller | Pastoral Leader – Putney House

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2018 has been another busy year in the counselling space of Ignatius Park College.

The IPC Counselling team, Mrs Marilyn Parsons and Mrs Dannielle Charge, continue to provide valuable support to our young men with the challenges that they face.

Additionally, in 2018 we continued with our Mental Health Awareness Campaign with the focus this year in our whole school and year level Assemblies being on educating our young men about how to have good mental health and what to do if they are worried about themselves, their friends or family members. We also had them think about what strategies they and others could use when things weren't going so well. This was delivered by Mrs Pudy Timbs and supported

by Mrs Charge and Mrs Parsons. We again culminated the campaign with a coloured clothes day to highlight the key message that It Ain’t Weak to Speak and encouraged students to check in with their mates with R U Ok? We also broke the Townsville record for whole body percussion with Alex Salvador from The Rhythm Connection! We had 325 students involved in highlighting how music can assist with mood and be used as a coping strategy when things are difficult.

This year also saw the first year of our Healthy Minds program. Fifteen of our Year 10 students attended the Healthy Minds Project that was facilitated by Luke McKenna and Hogan Rogers from Unleashing Personal Potential. IPC, along with four other schools within the Townsville Region, attended two full days of networking and education on how to have a healthy mind. The students were then to implement a project within their school communities that focuses on mental wellbeing. The solution that our students have developed over the year was to create a Chill-Out Room. This room is an area for students who want somewhere to relax or want someone to talk to. The mantra from the students is: Never Walk Alone.

Other initiatives that Ignatius Park College have been involved in during 2018 that have had a mental well-being focus have included very dedicated students and teachers being involved in the Hit the Hill along with sessions for parents, students and Ignatius Park Staff provided by Hugh van Cuylenburg of the Resilience Project.

Child Protection Week 2-8 September was launched on Assembly with a video by the Peer Mentors. They interviewed staff and students and presented student safety messages, reminding the College community that Child Protection is ‘Everybody’s Business’.

Educating students about personal safety is an essential part of keeping young people safe, and a child protection awareness PowerPoint was presented in every Homeroom. Earlier in the year, Personal Safety Talks were presented to all Year 7s and Year 8s by College Student Protection Contacts, Mrs Timbs, Mr Clarke and Mrs Parsons.

The main celebration was on Friday with our Adopt-a-Cops, Tracey and Greg Baker, providing personal safety messages to students.

Peer Mentors sold red soda floats, reminding students of the network of support at IPC, especially for our younger students. The Hall was abuzz with Interhouse pinball at lunch time as well. Students were encouraged to wear red, with gold coin donations contributing to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Bravehearts, supporting the valuable work that these organisations do in community awareness and advocacy.

Marilyn Parsons and Dannielle Charge | Student Counsellors

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Debating

Debating Year 7 and 8 L/R: Nathaniel Barton, Stephen Robertson, Tenzin Daly

Absent: Harry Gallagher-Smith

Debating Year 9 and 10 Front Row: Mebin Martin, Angus Hawkins, Mitchell Parker, Zac Brunetto Back Row: Catherine Ventic, Zachary Judge, Declan Keyes-West, Fionn O’Seighin, Liam Coffey, Irene McLaughlin

Debating Year 11 and 12 Front Row: Andrea Tarttelin, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether, Stuart Smith, Simone Hanran Back Row: Riley Rupp, Antony Jobby, Inseram Kahn, Tahran Lahiff, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

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2018 has been one of the most successful years for debating at IPC ever! Not only did four of our five teams win Round 1, both of our Senior teams also took out Round 2, the Quarter Finals and the Semi-Finals, meaning we had an all-Iggy Park Grand Final! Congratulations to IPC 2 for taking out the 2018 Townsville Debating Competition! All teams must be congratulated on their team work, planning and their exceptional presentation skills.

It’s not easy speaking in front of people and these boys have achieved excellent results in this year’s draw. They should all be very proud of their efforts.

Marita Martinez | Debating Coordinator Round 2

Round 1 Team

This program wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the teachers who take time out from their busy schedules to coach and assist their teams in preparing for each debate. Many thanks must go to Mr Stephen Robertson, Mr Jonathon Pearce, Ms Catherine Ventic, Ms Irene McLaughlin, Mrs Andrea Tarttelin and Mrs Simone Hanran.

Congratulations to all coaches and debaters on a very successful 2018!

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Years 7&8: Tenzin Daly, Harry Gallagher-Smith, Nathaniel Barton

We should not have to wear bike helmets

Defeated by Grammar

Junior 1: Mitchell Parker, Declan Keyes – West, Zac Brunetto, Liam Coffey

Modern language has ruined the English language

Defeated by St Patrick’s College

Junior 1: Mitchell Parker, Declan Keyes – West, Zac Brunetto, Liam Coffey

School students should be banned from paid employment

Victorious over St Margaret Mary’s

Junior 2: Angus Hawkins, Mebin Martin, Zachary Judge, Fionn O’Seighin

Modern language has ruined the English language

Defeated by Cathedral

Junior 2: Angus Hawkins Mebin Martin, Zachary Judge, Fionn O’Seighin

School students should be banned from paid employment

Victorious over Grammar

Senior 1: Stuart Smith, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether

The media no longer serves the public interest

Bye

Senior 1: Stuart Smith, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether

We should abolish compulsory voting

Victorious over Grammar

Senior 2: Tahran Lahiff, Riley Rupp, Inseram Khan, Antony Jobby, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

The media no longer serves the public interest

Victorious over Pimlico 4

Senior 2: Tahran Lahiff, Riley Rupp, Inseram Khan, Antony Jobby, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

We should abolish compulsory voting

Victorious over Pimlico 1

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Topic

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Senior 1: Stuart Smith, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether

There is no place for politics in international sporting competitions

Victorious over Cathedral

Senior 2: Tahran Lahiff, Riley Rupp, Inseram Khan, Antony Jobby, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

There is no place for politics in international sporting competitions

Victorious over Grammar

Senior 1: Stuart Smith, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether Senior 2: Tahran Lahiff, Riley Rupp, Inseram Khan, Antony Jobby, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

Topic Privacy is not as important as security.

Outcome Defeated by IPC 2 Bye

Semi Final Team Senior 1: Stuart Smith, Bryce Kenyon, Andrew Jones, Joshua Pether Senior 2: Tahran Lahiff, Riley Rupp, Inseram Khan, Antony Jobby, Anton Donohue, Fintan Halpin

Topic Examinations prove nothing worth proving.

Outcome Victorious over Grammar Bye

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Defence The Defence School Mentor (DSM) program has been made possible through funding by the Department of Defence to provide support within the College for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. The purpose of this role is to support students during their transition into and out of the College or at times when a parent is absent from home due to deployment overseas, training exercises or postings to other towns.

This year, for our College’s ANZAC Day commemoration, one of our Year 11 ADF students spoke to the whole school giving a wonderful reflection on the ups and downs of life in a Defence family from his experience.

This gave all students an appreciation of the impact of being in a Defence family, how Defence families may be regularly required to relocate to other towns and schools due to postings and the large number of deployments many serving members have had, however, also emphasising the fun

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opportunities that Defence family life can bring.

Our annual ‘Rollercoaster of Parental Absence’ workshop was held at Lavarack Barracks for ADF students. This program aims to address youth-related stress issues about parental deployment and absence (separation). It is designed to develop selfreliance and build resilience in young people.

One of the highlights this year was the Air Force Flight Simulator Experience, which is an Air Force funded motivation program aiming to develop interest amongst young people in aviation careers.

This was a wonderful opportunity for our young men to experience an immersive flying lesson with RAAF instructors inside the Super Hornet simulator. The students also experienced other virtual reality opportunities as well as Air Traffic Control games and aircrew life support gear demonstrations.

Leanne Mahoney | Defence School Mentor

Edmund Rice was born 1 June 1762 in Westcourt, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. He was born into a large family of two stepsisters and seven brothers. At the time there were a lot of poor people in Ireland.

At the age of 17, he left his native Callan to work for his uncle, who had a business in Waterford city. Edmund was amazed when he saw the poverty of the Waterford people.

After a while Edmund opened up his own chandler shop (a person who supplies goods to ships). Edmund employed mostly poor people for his business. At the age of 25 Edmund got married.

Edmund became a very successful businessman and soon became one of the richest men in the city. He also became a father to daughter Mary. Then one day a great tragedy occurred – his wife died.

After about 12 years of running a business while caring for and teaching his daughter, he sold his business and started a school for poor children in New Street. In need of help, Edmund was so happy his two friends from Callan, Thomas Grosvenor and Patrick Finn had come to help him. More people came to help him with his work. Edmund Rice started the Presentation Brothers and the Christian Brothers. From this time on he was known as Br Ignatius.

At the age 76, Br Ignatius retired. Edmund Ignatius Rice died, 29 August 1884. Large crowds filled the streets around Edmund’s house. Catholics and non-Catholics, the well to do and especially the poor gathered on the streets of Waterford to honour this great man. He is buried in Edmund Rice Chapel, Mount Sion, Waterford. He was beatified in Rome in October 1997. He is now Blessed Edmund Rice.

At Ignatius Park College we celebrate the Feast Day (May 5) in two ways – activities and a Mass. On Friday, 4 May, the Edmund Rice Activity Day was held. The Year 12 cohort prepared and led a variety of activities: Sock Wrestling, 3-Point Shootout, Spaghetti Eating, Pass the Ball, Ping Pong and Handball. Students enjoyed the ability to participate against- and with- each other in a very social setting.

In addition to the activities, there was the Grand Final of the IPC Big Bash Cricket where the Wild Things defeated the Scorchers in a very entertaining game. The Staff vs Student Soccer and Netball were a highlight, with the Staff easily taking victory in both games. The Staff Vs Student Touch Football game was controversial as some suspect the refereeing was bias towards the students. The Interhouse Tug of War was hotly contested and a feature of the day.

On Tuesday 8 May we celebrated the Feast Day of Edmund Rice with a whole school Mass. Edmund Rice Service Awards were given to post-school adults within the Ignatius Park College community. In this case, the award winners were staff.

The first award was the Edmund Rice Service Award for Presence. This award is for a person who strives to live a heart-centred spirituality and supports others in mission.

The Award recipient honours the presence of the sacred in all creation; demonstrates respect for the uniqueness and preciousness of all life; fosters hospitable and inclusive relationships embracing mutually enlivening connections with other cultural groups and faith traditions; and values reflective practice and support others in their spiritual journey.

Craig Brown makes an extraordinary effort to know the Year 7-10 boys in particular, and every staff member that works with them. His support is professional, just and demonstrates respect for the uniqueness and preciousness of all.

The second award was the Edmund Rice Service Award for Liberation. This award is for a person moved to prophetic action through works of justice. The award recipient offers a life giving and transformative presence to others; moves beyond their own comfort zones in participating in mutually enlivening justice works; is committed to works of transformation, for themselves and the whole earth community. Jodie Roberts is committed to her role. She inspires students and staff to get involved in activities that push them beyond their comfort zone.

Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!

Johanna Smith | Deputy Principal – Identity and Mission

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Faith in Action This year has been a wonderful year of many students showing their Faith in Action.

Faith in Action Hours Students are recognised for their community contribution and can earn a Faith in Action Certificate for twenty hours and a Gold Faith in Action Certificate for forty hours.

Brooklea Lifestyle Village One of the favourite activities this year was the weekly visits to our neighbouring Retirement Village, ‘Brooklea’. Once a week, a cross section of boys enjoyed giving a helping hand to their elderly friends and making connections over a game of pool and an ice-cream.

I go because I like hanging out with the old people and playing pool. Matthew, Year 12 I love hearing their stories and they’re really nice.

Ryan, Year 7 Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Every Friday lunchtime is a time when some of our boys connect with some early years students from Holy Spirit and read with them or practise sight words. The Grade 1 students are so excited to see the ‘Big Iggy boys’.

I really enjoyed helping the little kids learn their words.

Hayden, Year 8 Aitkenvale State School Breakfast Club This is a new partnership between IPC and Aitkenvale State School. All Year 7 students have the opportunity to assist at the Breakfast Club where they prepare fruit, cereal and sandwiches.

It made me feel happy, there were so many different cultures.

Reid House I made new friends. I learned that many of them don’t speak English.

Nolan House

I loved dancing with the Aitkenvale kids. Some of them were so shy, but I was able to get them to join in.

Treacy House Arcare Northshore On Monday’s students would volunteer their time after school to interact with residents and assist them with the use of iPads.

I enjoyed helping the oldies to contact their family on Skype.

Tyler, Year 8 It was so fun. We taught them how to play computer games!

Connor, Year 11 Townsville Community Learning Centre Brother Hansen has organised this program for many years where Year 11 and Year 12 students have the opportunity to go to TCLC in their Study or Religion lessons once a week. They spend lunchtime playing games and making new friends.

ERA for Change Social Justice Events This year students participated in both Detention for Detention - standing in solidarity with Migrants and Refugees as well as a Night Vigil, to stand in solidarity with North American Edmund Rice schools calling for tighter gun control.

Whole School Fundraising Each Term we have a fundraising focus based on the relevant Touchstone being recognised.

Term 1: Caritas – Liberating Education Term 2: Close the Gap – Inclusive Community Term 3: Townsville Drop In Centre – Justice and Solidarity Term 4: Vinnies Christmas Appeal – Gospel Spirituality.

Jodie Roberts | Identity and Mission Co-ordinator - Faith in Action

Faith in Action Front Row: Patrick Beams, Vincent Micale, Aidan Fitzpatrick, John McLean, Ryan Warren, Atticus D’Mello, Keanau O’Callaghan-Fletcher, Robert Stennett, Kaydon Miekus, Jonathan Kenneally Second Row: Lachlan McCarthy, Samuel Norris, Jordan Allan, Chase Wixon-Sorbello, Ben Tolcher, Lachlan Webb, Hayden Vignale, Sherriff Dury, Alvine Njau, Max Beckham, Keegan Elrick, Mrs Jodie Roberts Third Row: Tyler Andersen, Mebin Martin, Lachlan Hardy, Jacob Fowler, Dylan Talbot, Zachary Olsen, Ryan Young, Isaac Seri, Luke Kinsey, Lachlan Hutchings Back Row: Vaughn Tully, Riley Innes, Michael Bell, Oliver Dickinson, Max Penny, Antony Jobby, Melan De Livera, Izaya Leedie, Edwin Jomon, Brayden Ross

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Year 10 Homeless Sleepout Experience Many pass by homeless people on the street with only a second’s thought of empathy. However, for the homeless person, that stranger could be the one that pays for your meal for the day, or even the week. Now think about that, every day, not sure where your next meal is coming from, not sure if your single meal that day may be your last one for the week. Every day, children argue, not wanting to go to bed, yet there is another child just down the street in the gutter, dreaming of that very thing. Most people take these things for granted, so when I was presented with the opportunity to put myself in the shoes of a homeless person for one night I took the opportunity thinking, ‘If these people can do it for years, I can survive one night.’ Who knows, maybe I would gain an insight on appreciating life’s little things a bit more and that I did.

For dinner we were presented with a single slice of bread and a small cup of soup, a meal that many homeless people would be extremely grateful for. As the night continued, we made our cardboard beds. It was only when I lay down on my pillow made from Styrofoam that I realised how much I take for granted. The sounds of the night kept me awake, my feeling of security disappeared every time I heard a siren or a dog barking.

I woke in the morning to a sore body and my stomach screaming for more food. As the day went on, I found it hard to concentrate and my thoughts ultimately turned to my feelings from the night realising that the only thing that kept me going was that I knew it would all be over in a few hours. If there’s one thing I took away, it’s that we focus too much on what we want, rather than being grateful for what we have, because there’s someone out there dreaming of what you take for granted.

James Hoffensetz | Year 10 Student On the night of August 14, I participated in an activity that I never thought I would do in my life. For one night I experienced what it was like to be one of the many, who must sleep on the streets and then come to school the next day. This was a real eye opener as before I didn’t think much of those who are much less fortunate than me, but now I have empathy for them. For me, coming from such a privileged family, the shock of what some

people have to deal with was difficult.

The lack of communication scared me straight away.

Many times, throughout the night, I felt uneasy because I was worried what may have happened to those I loved and that I wouldn’t know until it was too late. I also now understand the fear of sleeping in a public place.

Although the school is meant to be a safe and secure place, the fact that there have been break-ins before was something I couldn’t get off my mind. Sleeping rough was difficult too, no matter how many layers of cardboard you have under you, the concrete was still uncomfortable. But going to school the next day on an empty stomach was by far the hardest ordeal. I don’t know how some teenagers my age can live like this. I could barely keep my eyelids open during my classes.

Although it wasn’t one of the best night’s sleep, the whole event opened my eyes to the horrors that many, some even my age, have to deal with on a daily basis.

Now that I know their pain and struggle, I won’t give those who aren’t as lucky as me that blank expression anymore.

Antony Hockin | Year 10 Student

Year 12 Drop-In Centre Experience This year, 58 Year 12 students took the opportunity to go to the Drop-in Centre in South Townsville, to serve breakfast to the homeless or displaced population of our city. The experience was an eye opening one for many students, who had a very different perspective of homelessness before their visit. This is a program which has been running at Ignatius Park College for around ten years now and I am very proud of the long running association we have with the Townsville Drop-In Centre.

Timbs, Jodie Roberts, Sandra Hughes, John Fuller, Katrina Guazzo, Michael Turner, Gian Guerra, Andrea Tarttelin, Matthew Mitchell, Brendan Logan, Shaun Clarke, Matthew Groves, Dannielle Charge, Mark Moxon, Sandra Tangata-Toa, Mia Cerqui, Georgia Stayte, and all of the selfless Year 12 students who took part in the program this year.

John Deer | Pastoral Leader - Treacy

This year, our students prepared, served and cleaned up after breakfast, then did a tour of the Centre which also serves as a medical facility, a hygiene area and a meeting place for many people in our community who are not lucky enough to have these things at their disposal. The Touchstones require us to engage with those at the margins, and it is experiences like this that enable our students to see just how empowered they are, and what a fortunate position they have in our world. Further, it demonstrates the importance of using that influence when they leave school, to help those at the margins.

I look forward to the program continuing well into the future, and would like to express my gratitude to Pudy

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India Immersion At the end of 2017, six students, Drew Boniface, Ethan Kelvin, Matt Groves, Patrick Tarttelin, Jack Bombadieri, Bryce Kenyon and myself, accompanied by three unwaveringly devoted and infinitely humorous teachers, Mrs Tarttelin, Mrs Hughes and Mr Marano, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime to the amazing nation of India.

The fundamental objectives of the trip were to serve others who had endured the harshest destitution and gain a unique perspective which would be otherwise unattainable; and, as the name would suggest, immerse ourselves in the overwhelmingly exciting Indian culture which has flourished for millennia.

Needless to say, in accordance with our age and lack of life experience, we hadn’t the faintest idea of what was in store for us as we gathered at Townsville Airport, eager for the opportunity to leap outside of our comfort zones and involve ourselves in a culture which is wildly different from the one in which we had grown up. The first section of our trip primarily consisted of historical and cultural education and was based in the cities of Delhi, Agra, Chandigarh and the Holy City of Varanasi.

This education was attained by visiting multiple landmarks and places of religious significance, such as the Taj Mahal, Sarnath, the location of Buddha’s first sermon, and an exploration of the infamously chaotic Indian marketplaces.

Upon arriving in India’s capital and leaving the oasis of the airport, the first thing that we noticed was the pungent stench which seemed to persist indefinitely. The blaring cacophony of the relentless traffic was overwhelming to say the least. But this shock was definitely not sufficient to dampen our spirits as we ventured beyond the safety of the airport and into the unknown. We were soon greeted by a sunrise of incomparable beauty to the variety we had grown accustomed to in Australia. To our immense surprise, the sun was blood red and perfectly round, hanging in the sky like an enormous balloon.

It was throughout these initial days that we were faced with the most confronting encounters of our lives. From the helpless pleas of teenage mothers desperately attempting to provide for their visibly malnourished infant, to the pitiful moans of the horrifically maimed beggars, it was all enough to summon a tear from even the coldest of hearts. This portion of the trip was especially enlightening as it allowed us, for the first time, to truly appreciate the remarkably fortunate position we have attained simply by virtue of being born in a nation unburdened by the challenges of the developing world.

After an adventure on the Indian railroad network which departed from Varanasi, we arrived in Kolkata, marking the beginning of the service section of our journey.

Whilst staying in Kolkata, we resided at St Mary’s Day School and Orphanage, an institution that is owned and operated by the Christian Brothers. The Brothers

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were incredibly hospitable throughout the duration of our stay at their school and provided guidance and wisdom which assisted us greatly in our endeavours.

Our initial days in Kolkata were spent in the Mary Rice Department, which is a section of the school that is dedicated to catering to the special needs of students who are unable to participate in mainstream schooling.

Although our time in this Department was an enjoyable one, it was not without its own unique set of challenges.

After several days with these children, we relocated to St George’s, an inner-city branch of the Christian Brothers organisation that provides educational services to under-privileged students. Our main objective was to support the learning of the students by assisting the staff in any way necessary. At night time, we stationed ourselves out the front of St Mary’s, in order to hand out simple meals of curry, rice and bananas to impoverished families in dire situations. The immense gratitude displayed by these people for something so seemingly insubstantial was inspiring and forced us to question our own attitudes towards worldly possessions and life in general. This stage of our journey was concluded as we boarded yet another flight bound for Mumbai where we spent our final day in India exploring the great diversity this country has to offer.

Throughout our stay in India, we learned a great deal about not only the country, but also about ourselves.

I’m certain that our relatively brief stay has drastically altered the way in which we interact with people and, resultantly, the course of our lives. It’s truly ironic that we had to travel halfway across the world to find truths which had resided in our hearts all along. For instance, as a result of witnessing the tireless work of people like the Christian Brothers, it has now become abundantly clear to me that it is imperative that we treat others with the same indiscriminate love and respect that we would hope to receive in return, regardless of differences, such as race, religion and gender, which only serve to divide us. The people of India taught us that, at our core, we are all human and therefore deserve to be granted the dignity which we all deeply desire.

At the time of writing this account, it has been nearly seven months since we left India. However, I have no doubt that I can confidently speak on behalf of the entirety of group when I say that there is still not a single day that goes by during which my mind doesn’t wander back to the unforgettable journey in which I have been so blessed to be involved. It is for this reason that I implore all students who are reading this to consider participating in this expedition when the opportunity presents itself. Trust me when I say that you won’t regret it.

Tahran Lahiff | Year 12 Student

Instrumental Music 2018 has seen some great performers developing their skills. For four days a week, the Band room has come alive with the sounds of rock drums, piano and guitar, singers and woodwind.

This year we welcomed the services of Nic Mitchell, in the role of drum teacher, along with Bo Taylor, as our new vocal teacher. The boys are really enjoying their lessons with many now keen to establish themselves in school bands.

The Guitar Ensemble has been very busy learning new material with a focus on playing music from many cultures. We look forward to our Assembly performances each term.

Our small group of Choir singers have been learning part singing along with songs for performing at school liturgies and assemblies. We are always welcoming of new members and aim to build a bigger and louder choir in 2019.

David Roberts | Instrumental Music Coordinator

Guitar Ensemble [Group Guitar Ensemble] L/R: Dave Roberts, Flynn Mintern, Benjamin Herrero, Matthew Garbutt, Timothy Ambrose

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Mulkadee Mulkadee occurred in the second week of Term 3. Over 2,500 tickets were sold for the Friday night performance that took shape over five days of intensive tutorials across the various disciplines namely, Band, Strings, Guitars, Dance, Choir and Drama. One thousand students from Catholic schools across the Townsville Diocese joined together to share in this amazing experience.

Alice in Wonderland was brought to life through the collaboration of so many talented tutors, teachers and, most especially, the children for which this was a truly magical experience. Thirty boys from Ignatius Park took up the invitation to be part of this multimedia extravaganza. Working with worldclass educators, both local and international,

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the students have the chance to build skills and friendships with others. Schools from Proserpine to Ingham and out to Mt Isa, the whole Catholic school community worked together to showcase and encourage the talents of our students.

Be sure to book early next year as many missed out on this year’s show. This is a unique opportunity that should not be missed. IPC was well represented with our students playing prominent roles in the Dramatic presentation of the story and with many others lending their talents to the music, singing and dance.

Leo Hogan | Teacher

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2018 has seen a significant shift in focus for Ignatius Park College Outdoor Education.

What began a few years ago as an idea to build into the outdoor experience for the students, opportunities to identify the need for physical and mental resilience translated this year into a three-part camping reality.

By way of introduction, the Year 7 experience focussed on Community, with all seven House groups rotating through Housecentred activities over three days - all based at IPC Camp Gedling, Hervey’s Range.

Towards the end of the wet season in late February, the Year 8 campers extended their capabilities in personal organisation and practical, outdoor skills; experiencing in the process, the real need to be prepared and deal with the practicalities of wet season uncertainties.

In early August, over a three-week bush experience, all Year 9 students found themselves exposed to what it’s like to do without some of the basics.

Managing limited rations, improvising transportation of personal gear and shelter added to the mix. The reality of living rough, albeit for only two nights, was challenging for some.

Whereas physical and mental resilience is easy to talk about, it is it is not an easy commodity to quantify, much less measure.

Very often, any measurement of human resilience emerges only after the reality of a set-back bites, leaving its mark either negatively as ‘poor me’ and ‘someone else’s fault’, or positively as ‘point noted’ and ‘lesson learned’.

The 2019 Outdoor year promises to offer fertile ground to build further on the resilience theme and its three closely-integrated objectives: A positive community: providing the necessary love, connection and a safety net in which to experiment with new ideas.

Personal organisation and relevant practical skills: serving the individual when the going is tough and unpredictable and the environment uncertain.

Doing without and improvising: sharpening mental and physical readiness to make the best of what’s available and recognise and be prepared to engage the talents and strengths of others on a similar journey.

Thank you to the IPC Outdoor supporters and campers for a great year. Any successes and high points in 2018 would not have happened without you.

Above all, IPC year level camps could not deliver the opportunities and experiences they do without the generosity and endorsement of the landowners on whose property many of the camp activities are run and the community of Hervey’s Range residents.

We also remain grateful to the Wulgurukaba and Bindal people, traditional owners of the Hervey’s Range area, whose cultural heritage remains a feature in the annual camping program.

Steve Coleman Consultant

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Outdoor Education - Year 7 Camp In Week 6 of Term 2, all of the Year 7s went to Camp Gedling on Hervey’s Range for three days. In that time, we did lots of activities and fun things. In this Camp report, I will be discussing the good, the bad and the ugly parts of Camp!

The good…

There were a lot of good parts on camp and many great things we did. These include the activities we participated in, the excellent food that we were lucky enough to get and the campfire which we had each night and the opportunity to reflect on the day. The activities we did were fun and interesting.

The teachers did not seem to be as uptight as they usually are (hopefully they are not reading this). The food was some of the best I have had in ages (hopefully my parents are not reading this). Bacon and eggs for breakfast every morning, there was plenty for morning tea and lunch…even snacks! But I have to say dinner would have to be the best.

The first night we had spaghetti bolognaise and the second night was roast pork and vegetables. One of the best parts of camp was at night time. We would sit around the fire and reflect on the day we’d had. It was very relaxing and calming.

The bad…

There were not many bad parts on camp. The only thing I can think of is when we made boomerangs. They had just finished drying,

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so we went and collected them. Everyone was dying to have a throw. There was even a big, vast open space perfect for boomerang throwing. But we were not allowed! We had to go and rehearse for the Camp concert.

The ugly…

Usually I like sleeping out in the open or in a tent, where you can hear every little noise of nature. The second night was fine but the first night was terrifying! It took me about two hours to get to sleep and I first woke up again at exactly 12:07pm. It was freezing cold and I was dressed in my boxers and a long-sleeved shirt. I was busting to go to the toilet and also had a throbbing headache.

I got out of the tent took a few steps and then I heard what sounded like wild pigs. I walked all the way to the toilets where I am sure I heard snorting. I was sure I could see a group of animals in the distance. I panicked a little bit. I thought I should go and tell the Pastoral Leaders. I found Mr Groves and told him about the wild pigs. He explained that the site manager’s dogs had gotten out and were running around. That calmed me a lot.

For a minute I was concerned we were going to be attacked!

We had an awesome time at camp. I look forward to our Year 8 camp where I can experience even more fun!

Daniel Mosh | Year 7 Baillie

As we drove up the Harvey’s Range hills on a humid Wednesday morning in Week 4, the day started to warm up and the boys got more and more excited. When we reached Camp Gedling we set up our sleeping quarters with two tarps, two steel poles and a two-metre string, along with some handy advice from Mr Lazzaroni and Ms Stayte, of course.

We then began our first activity of the day which was skill and co-ordination that comprised of skipping, hopping, hugging and throwing. While it was all fun and games, the boys showed the spirit and competitiveness of any true Ignatius Park student. Next, we had a lesson on indigenous hunting, where we had the opportunity to throw spears and boomerangs. As the day grew hotter, great bravery was shown by my fellow peers as they attempted to catch the gliding, yet ferocious, boomerangs. Next, we had the mighty obstacle course and mammoth effort was given by all, however, victory was taken

by Riley and Joel from Baillie House. That night, we had a challenging team bonding

exercise organised by Mrs Timbs. Some very specific instructions were given which resulted in each House team resolving the activity differently. That night we feasted on lasagne and macaroni cheese with custard and ice-cream for dessert. A great way to finish a hectic day!

We woke up the next day not quite energetic but for sure pumped for the jam-packed day ahead. By the time we arrived at the abseiling rock, the sun was really starting to beat down.

As we walked backwards down the cliff face, there were few tears but many howls. By the time we reached the Gun Range, the boys had fully declared their great gun skills, however, the real sharp shooters were seen taking the shot from ‘The Beast’. Later that evening we gathered around the crackling campfire to share our deepest school secrets.

After the story telling, we quickly fell asleep and woke ready to pack up and head home.

Another great camp completed for us all.

We are really looking forward to our Year 9 Camp now!!!

Max Gough | Year 8 Baillie

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Outdoor Education - Year 9 Camp This Camp was talked up to be the best so far. Going into it, the boys had high expectations. During this Camp there were some memorable moments and some not so good! Overall, we were very grateful for the experiences.

Highlights: • Having Ms McLaughlin and Mrs Meyers as supervising teachers as they are always fun and enthusiastic (the lollies were also appreciated!).

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Swimming in the nice cool relaxing river.

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Mr Denny bringing mystic fire packets which changed the colour of the fire, so it was like a green blue fire, which was pretty cool.

Not highlights: • Walking 6km to the campsite. No one liked doing it, especially Brayden Bin Doraho yelling out, “I’m going to die!”

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We had a great time and are very thankful for those teachers that organised the Camp and gave up their time to come along with us.

Kai Tanna | Year 9 Rice

Now in its fifth year of operation, the success of the Peer Mentor Program relies on the generosity of spirit of the students who volunteer their time to support younger students in their transition to high school.

Peer Mentors guide them through their first day at Ignatius Park College, as well as support them throughout the year with regular Homeroom visits and other activities. The Peer Mentor program reflects the importance of safety in the school environment through messages conveyed in Child Protection Week in September. In a great team effort, the Year 11 Peer Mentors produced a video, skilfully edited by Bryce Kenyon. Ashley Gonzales and Angus Woods introduced the video as a launch to Child Protection Week 2018.

Peer Mentors Front Row: Second Row: Back Row: Absent:

Year 11 Peer Mentors Lachlan Stevenson, Nathan Ryland, Joshua Pether, Anthony Grech, Sam Pacey, Tom Baker, Connor Whiteside, Lachlan Lee, Bryce Kenyon, Kian Dalton, Reuben Roberts, Drew Boniface, James Oh and Zachary Thompson.

Year 12 Peer Mentors Sincere thanks to the current Year 12 Peer Mentors who have been supporting the current Year 8 students over the last two years: Oliver Dickenson, Jye Pearce, Liam Duffy, Julian Rasmussen, Conor Dalton, Jack Bombardieri, Ben Judge, Jack Murray, Mitchell Jarrett, Daniel Gough, Lachlan Braby, Angus Woods, Ashley Gonzales and Trinity Lintern.

Peer Skills Facilitators Marilyn Parsons, Dannielle Charge, Patrick McMahon, Andrew Pollock, Katrina Guazzo.

Mitchell Jarrett, Reuben Roberts, Joshua Pether, Lachlan Braby, Angus Woods, Zachary Thomson, Lachlan Lee, Ashley Gonzales Ms Katrina Guazzo, Mr Patrick McMahon, Oliver Dickinson, Drew Boniface, Daniel Gough, Kian Dalton, Jye Pearce, Mrs Dannielle Charge, Mrs Marilyn Parsons Jack Bombardieri, Bryce Kenyon, Connor Whiteside, Anthony Grech, Julian Rasmussen, Liam Duffy, Thomas Baker, Nathan Ryland, Samuel Pacey, Benjamin Judge Lachlan Stevenson, James Oh, Conor Dalton, Jack Murray, Trinity Lintern

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Production Popstars!

Audiences were treated to a trip down memory lane in May, as students from Ignatius Park College, St Margaret Mary’s College and St Patrick’s College took a step back in time for this year’s school production, Popstars. Lead by Year 12 student, Connor Larkin, and supported by Dante Calliste, Max Penny and Riley Rupp, the humorous musical featured all the iconic songs from the ’90s.

The talented cast performed hits from the Spice Girls, Back Street Boys, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey and MC Hammer.

The audience was also treated to many laughs as the plot unfolded. High-maintenance

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by Alla Macdonald), dumps her boyfriend, the romantic Mark (Conor Larkin) to focus on starting her own girl group and win an upcoming talent show. In an act of revenge, Mark and his eclectic mix of garage band friends start their own pop group in the hope of winning the talent show. But, they are all in for a surprise at the end!

Congratulations to all involved in this year’s production. It was a vibrant, dynamic and entertaining performance that was testament to months of rehearsals in the lead up to the show.

Katrina Guazzo | Acting Faculty Leader – The Arts

We are blessed at IPC to have the support of Mr Clarke and the CLT in conducting retreat experiences for all our students. I would like to thank Johanna Smith (Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission), Kathy Jarrett (Administration Assistant to the Identity and Mission Team), Father Rod Ward and all of the staff who were involved and supported these retreat days. The boys were challenged to reflect and think about the place of God and spirituality in their lives and how to live as authentic Christians in our contemporary and fast paced society.

The highlights and summary of the ‘Retreat Day Themes’ for each year level were: Year 7: Gifts of the Individual - Incorporated into the Year 7 Camp in Term 2 at Camp Gedling Year 8: God’s Spirit in Motion - Day retreat

and year level mass in IPC Chapel Year 9: Stories of Service – Day retreat at Youth with a Mission (YWAM) Year 10: Qualities of a Good Man and Knowing Self - Day retreat at IPC, incorporating fathers and talks from community Year 11 Leadership Retreat at Camp Apex Magnetic Island – preparation of boys for senior year and leadership positions in the College During these Retreat experiences and other faith-based College activities our students were asked to reflect and commit to the four Edmund Rice Touchstones of Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education, Justice and Solidarity and Inclusive Community.

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Sony Camp In September, forty Year 11 students from Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College joined together to take care of special needs students from local schools for one weekend.

Sony Camp is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community. It is a way that you can help out children and families less fortunate than your own. These families are often deprived of the recreational activities that you most likely take for granted like relaxing while watching a movie or going to the beach. On Sony Camp, while you provide

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the kids with the ‘best weekend ever’ you are also giving the parents precious time to enjoy themselves and be stress free. On Sony Camp, you are faced with tough challenges, and when overcoming them you will learn a great deal about yourself and your true colours will show. Not only will you build on yourself, but you will gain strong relationships with your peers. Be brave and get out of your comfort zone, do Sony Camp 2019!

Reuben Roberts | Year 11 Putney

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This year at The Park we have seen a greater focus on sustainability and the environment.

This action has been led by our Sustainability Committee, a body of students and staff at the College who are passionate about improving the Earth we live on.

During Term 2, two students, Mebin Martin (Year 10) and Atticus D’Mello (Year 9), along with Mr Bill Ahern and Mrs Kathy Jarrett, attended a Sustainability Symposium at St Laurence’s College in Brisbane where we took part in various workshops and shared ideas in how we can make sustainability an improved focus at our College.

This year included a visit from Nick Carter, a member of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), who talked about climate justice and how we, as a school community, can come together to reduce our carbon footprint. Other members of AYCC continue to come to the sustainability committee meetings to work with us in finding ways of making our College more sustainable.

At the College, a few Nude Food Days were held where students were encouraged to bring plastic free food (nude food). The Nude Food Dude visited and took the opportunity to congratulate students and staff who took action to minimise plastic pollution. These days bring awareness of the importance of plastic free food, not just on Nude Food Day, but in our daily lives as well.

The College community, together with the Sustainability Committee, have implemented a few initiatives this year such as plastic bag free uniform shop, various Assembly presentations, a regular sustainability section in our Newsletter, signed the Laudato Si pledge, our staffroom is now single-use cup free and we have encouraged paper recycling in our offices.

There are many more plans to implement for the years to come, so that IPC can become a more sustainable environment and the enthusiasm of staff and students is very encouraging.

Mebin Martin | Year 10 Student

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Jean-Luc Denyer Lazaredes, Patrick Tarttelin, Jon Hansen, Callum James, Elliott Basso Thomas Harte, Dakota Campbell, Connor Whiteside, Thomas Baker, Timothy Ambrose, Andrew Jones

Deekin Dametto, Jaxon Galea, Lucas Lynam, Kaleb Church, Lachlan Braby, Sebastian Herrero, Reece Holdsworth, Callum Gedling, Mitchell Jarrett, Jordy Stevens, Melan De Livera, Bailey OdgersMcDonagh Jon Hansen, Matthew Garbutt, Joshua Ward, Jaksyn Bonanno, Patrick Morrison, Tynan Scarff, Jye Pearce, Corey Gulliver, Max Penny, Liam McDonald, Callum O’Dwyer, Jayden Haines, Brendan Haylett, Angus Woods, Tyreece Whyte, Leanne Mahoney Jaxson James, Mason Penny, Lochlan Whitehead, Tim Peno, Lachlan Spencer, Damon Pennisi, Riley Bloom, Louka Demopoulos, Connor Keir, Reece Torkington-Keyse, Thomas Spinks, Seth Young Jacob Yarrington, Hunter Zacka, Alexander Queru, Max Newman, Thomas Clive, Robert Birnie, Jack Mellor, Aiden Phillips, Martin Paul, Jackson Pearce

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Congratulations to the Ignatius Park College Galahs on completing the sixth year of the Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride. This event raises awareness and valuable research funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia. It was a tough but rewarding three days and everybody involved should be proud of their efforts.

Some facts from this year’s ride: • This year’s Galahs group consisted of 28 riders and six support people. This included 16 students, three staff, one grandmother (riding), three mums (two riding), eight fathers (five riding), and two IPC Old Boys; • Youngest riders (Keir twins, Caleb and Thomas) were only 12 years old; • Each rider has spent the past six months training, riding over 3000km; • Trained three days a week, getting out of bed before 5am each day; • Galah’s group raised $23,842 for Children’s Cancer Institute; • Total raised by all TCBR groups was $460,246; The ride to Cairns over three days is a massive achievement, with seven of the Galahs doing this for the first time. All of the people involved should be congratulated on their dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. I would especially like to thank the boys involved, who rode so strongly and protected and nurtured the less experienced riders.

However, we could not have done the ride without our support car drivers, Chris Whiting and Neil Truett, who gave up their time to look after us so well. This is Chris’ sixth year as a support driver for the Galahs and provides us with a wealth of experience, making sure we get there safely. Neil is in his third year and we hope to see him continue with the group.

We were also fortunate to have a large support crew again this year - Michelle Whiting and Madonna

Simmons making a range of treats for us all. Also, thanks must go to Peter Simmons and Anthony Dare for looking after our gear and getting us the best spots in Ingham and Innisfail. Last, but not least, Brad Keir, Stefan Sosnowski, David Wright, Michelle Whiting, Therese Keir and Drew Whiting who rode with the group but also got out of bed early to ride and guide the boys during the six months of training.

Finally, thanks to Brian Geaney and Keith Spencer for volunteering their weekends to ride and organise the fundraising events, and for the support they provided in getting everything to run so smoothly. Also, special thanks and praise for Drew Whiting (IPC Old Boy) for continuing to ride with us, his professionalism and experienced leadership was much appreciated, along with his patience during the ride. This event could not have been done without all of the hard work, on the bike and behind the scenes, so well done to all those involved.

Next year will be the 21st year of the Townsville to Cairns Charity Bike Ride and we are looking forward to being involved again.

Paul Bruce | Teacher The 2018 Ignatius Park College Galahs: Liam Fusco-Wright, Angus Woods, Lachlan Spencer, Julian Fusco-Wright, Kai Simmons, Isaac Truett, Kieran Truett, Max Sosnowski, Lachlan Lemon, Callum James, Curtis James, Caleb Keir, Thomas Keir, Nathan Ryland, Andrew Edmonds, Ashton Waddington Brad Keir, Therese Keir, Paul Bruce, Brian Geaney, Lachlan Spencer, Michelle Whiting, Drew Whiting, Dave Wright, Stefan Sosnowski, Chris Whiting, Neil Truett, Bec Woods, Peter Simmons, Madonna Simmons, Anthony Dare, Joshua Keir, Peter Keir and Dina FuscoWright

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Ultimate Awards Ultimate Awards 2018 saw thirteen new candidates take up the challenge at the Bronze level. The boys were presented with the challenge of completing four disciplines over a period of three continuous months. Keeping a detailed diary of their commitment to a Sport of their choice, a Community Service and a Hobby or Interest presented a real challenge. This saw the boys take on a variety of experiences and the reality of how difficult a continued commitment is.

Their fourth and final challenge saw the boys endure a three-day adventure out to the lighthouse at Cape Cleveland. The boys walked, rock-hopped and trudged their way from the AIMS Road to their main camp site at Long Beach. Deciding what to pack as well as the physical challenge of carrying all their supplies from water and food, to their sleeping gear, certainly placed the boys out of their comfort zone.

Facing a terrain with varying challenges, the students adapted and modified their approaches to problems faced. They overcame these encounters and succeeded with smiles of personal satisfaction.

Team work became evident and was necessary when a mate needed help. The challenges never stopped until they reached the bus out.

While out at Long Beach, activities such as fishing for a feed, beach conservation and cleaning were at the top. Rock climbing, crabbing and cooking added extra ‘out of their comfort zone’ challenges.

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A visit to the Lighthouse and its Museum was a real highlight. Here the boys were exposed to 360-degree views and pictorial images of what life was like from the first lighthouse keepers to today.

A big thankyou to Mr Ray Boundy for allowing us the opportunity to experience the Lighthouse and its treasures. Mr Ray Boundy’s survival story was also on display, and the students were fascinated by his first-hand description.

Sadly, not every student successfully completed all the challenges of the Bronze Ultimate Award.

From the thirteen Year 8 and Year 9 students, it is a credit to most of the boys who have. Already they have commenced their six-month Silver Level Challenge.

Currently we have two Senior boys nearing the end of their 12-month Gold Level Challenge. A huge commitment and show of determination.

Thank you to Mr Brian Geaney, Mr Steven Woodford and Mr Steve Coleman for their help and the Ignatius Park College Support Staff. A special thankyou to the Hanran family for opening up the property at Long Beach and allowing the students the use of their facilities.

2019 challenges have started, and vacancies are present at every level. If interested in taking up the Ultimate Challenge, please come and have a chat with me.

Michael Lazzaroni | Teacher

2018 marks the Year of Youth from the Catholic Church. The theme for this year was ‘Open New Horizons for Spreading Joy’, where students are the focus. The Year of Youth was made up of multiple events aimed at different age groups, providing opportunities for students to have a voice and express their faith in new ways.

The main event this year for Ignatius Park College was attending the Jesse Manibusan The Life You’re Living Concert, held at Ryan Catholic College.

This was a wonderful, interactive and reflective experience where Jesse shared stories about faith and entertained the mass of eager young people with lively music.

Students who attended expressed that the day

exceeded their expectations and opened the discussion on the voice and presence youth have in our Church, realising we are the Church, and it is open to all. This voice has been extended through other events in the College where representatives for Year of Youth are involved; for example, Detention for Detention, standing in solidarity for Asylum seekers and Refugees, as well as supporting the launch of Catholic Education Week this year.

It has been a wonderful year of action, discussion and expression. We look forward to continuing to recognise the impact Ignatius Park students have in our society and within our school community.

Bianca Barbagallo | Year of Youth Ambassador

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Douglas ABDULRAHMAN Nickname: Doug, Dougie, Bala Doug Achievements: First XV in Grade 10 and 11, Rugby UK/European tour, going to Jezzine Barracks every Friday night with the boys Interests: Rugby Union, chilling out, eating big feeds, driving around, going fishing with the family, listening to music Ambitions: Have a family, get an everyday job that I will love, meet new people and travel the world Wisdom: Get around me, boys.

Cameron BATEUP Nickname: B8up Achievements: First cap Interests: Beat under 19s Norths, Footy, Ecom, Prevoc Maths and camping Ambitions: Play 100 A-Grade games for Norths Wisdom: Work smarter not harder.

Charles BETCHER Nickname: Betcher Achievements: Surviving Grade 12 Interests: Footy, music, cooking and hanging out with mates Ambitions: Have a family, live happily and do whatever makes me the happiest I can be Wisdom: Try to not stress about the little things.

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Kyle ASHBY

Nickname: Jojo, Ando, Landen Achievements: Cowboys Challenge winner, Matty Bowen 9s, First XIII, 2018 Confro.

Interests: Business, Science, Footy, weekends with the boys and camping Ambitions: To go out and achieve all goals I set for myself.

Find a job that doesn’t feel like a job and have a family Wisdom: No excuses, no worries, no regrets and no fear. Go all in!

Achievements: Field Age Champion (2018), Regional Athletics Representative (2016).

Interests: Graphic Design, Creative Media, Music, hanging with the boys Ambitions: Bachelor of Creative Media, open a design studio, buy my Mum a house. Live life to its highest potential Wisdom: Get rich or die trying.

Nickname: Kev, Kevin, Smashby Achievements: U15s Cowboys Challenge winners, Second XIII, Matty Bowen 9s Try of the Carnival, Matty Bowen 9s top try scorer.

Interests: Rugby League, laps with the boys Ambitions: To live a good life and create a legacy Wisdom: If a man does not have fame, then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the fame - Gucci Mane.

Dylan BAYLISSBROW Nickname: Dylan the Villian, Kingaroy King Achievements: NQ Rugby League, Blackhawks (tee boy).

Interests: Rugby League Ambitions: Not a lot at the moment Wisdom: Bugger!

Charlie BELL Nickname: Belly Achievements: First XVIII, completing Year 12, getting licence and TCLC visits Interests: AFL, touch, camping, fishing, 4WD and kicking back with the boys Ambitions: To become a heavy diesel fitter and to progress out to the mines for work, start a family and own a house by age 25 Wisdom: “A Hilux will get you everywhere you want to go in life.”

Thomas BENNETT Nickname: Benno Achievements: AFL, Cross Country, Hit the Hill, NZ tour, Year 11 Graphics and ITS Dux and Diligence Year 8-10.

Interests: Sport, video games, movies, hanging with the lads, a physical challenge and Architectural & IT Design Ambitions: Design something that will be remembered, have a family, play at the highest level of AFL and be happy.

Wisdom: Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

Robert BIRNIE

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Riley BLOOM

Nickname: Rob Achievements: Treacy House Captain (2018), NQ Basketball, QLD Basketball, IPC First V Interests: Basketball, Sneakers, Fishing, Guitar Ambitions: Enjoy life to its fullest.

Get my electrical trade and after that join the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Wisdom: “Too much money ain’t enough money.” – Lil Wayne.

Nickname: Blaik Achievements: Completing school and maintaining a realistic outlook on the world.

Interests: Politics, global issues, video games, Ancient History, good stories and practical knowledge Ambitions: Achieve financial stability, be someone where my work actually matters and I can’t just be replaced Wisdom: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” – Master Oogway.

Nickname: Bloomy, Big Dawg, GOAT, Bud, Cobba Achievements: Beating Crystal Palace 2-1 in London, Open Boys State Title with Northern, got a photo with Bob Katter Interests: Football, Cricket, music and hanging with my mates Ambitions: To live a happy life and do something I’m passionate about Wisdom: A wise man once said something. That man wasn't Adrian Parise.

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Lachlan BRABY

Jack BRENNAN

Nickname: Bomba Achievements: Peer Mentor, Lead role in 2017 “Pirates of Penzance” and 2018 Popstars, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, World’s Greatest Shave 2017, Chess Competitions Interests: Writing, chilling with the boys, movies and books Ambitions: Complete uni, get an alright job and settle down in an alright place Wisdom: Challenge accepted.

Nickname: Jak, Jacko, Lonzo Achievements: NQ Basketball, First V Open Basketball Interests: Sport, laps with the boys Ambitions: Play Basketball at the highest level I can, start a family, get a good job and live a happy healthy life.

Nickname: Braby, Brabdog Achievements: School Based Apprenticeship Interests: Cabinetmaking, Touch Ambitions: To become a Cabinetmaker or Police Officer Wisdom: Speak, even if your voice shakes.

Nickname: Cheapskate Achievements: What’s an Achievement?

Interests: Gaming, riding, movies Ambitions: Defence Force or possible other options Wisdom: If at first you don’t succeed, remove all evidence you ever tried.

Connor BROOKHOUSE Nickname: Library Achievements: Dead Space – One Gun Achievement on Hard Interests: Technology, gaming, Ambitions: To contribute to the creation of a new revolutionary technology. Speak fluent German Wisdom: If you like anime, your opinion doesn’t count.

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Kieran CHAMBERS

Nickname: Bus Achievements: NZ Ski Tour, completing my final years of schooling, Diligence Award Year 8.

Interests: Basketball, Gym and spending time with the family Ambitions: Join the QPS, then SERT. Have a family and a great bunch of mates. Take a calculated risk that will pay off in the future Wisdom: You have to say NO to a lot of good things, in order to say YES to a lot of great things.

Nickname: Bala D, Tree Wasp, D Achievements: UK Cricket Tour 2017, Palm Island Trip, Melbourne Cultural tour Interests: Shooting some hoops, going out for flick, kicking back with the boys.

Ambitions: Travel the world.

Wisdom: "What is he saying?"

Nickname: Kezza Achievements: IPC Volleyball team, Year 9 Putney Handball champ, breaking a High Jump bar, completing Year 12 and Year 8 Diligence Award Interests: Basketball, Volleyball, Gym and hanging with the boys Ambitions: To become a Business Development Manager Wisdom: Don’t let other people shape who you are, just be yourself and follow your dreams, no matter how ambitious.

Tomas CHESTER

Kaleb CHURCH

Thomas CLIVE

Dale CONNELLY

Nickname: Tombo the Combo Achievements: Discus champ, perfect frame and good footwork Interests: Poetry, horseback riding and long walks on the beach Ambitions: To be a champ Wisdom: Work hard, dream big.

Nickname: Churchie Achievements: Dux of Year 9 Core Math Interests: Working on cars, camping Ambitions: To start a mechanic apprenticeship and to become a qualified mechanic Wisdom: Work smarter not harder.

Nickname: Clivey, Stretch, Lightpole Achievements: TCLC, Dux Year 11 Engineering, Dux of Vocational Education (Year 12) Interests: Fishing, Soccer, 4WD, catching up with the boys Ambitions: Be a qualified Autoelectrician in three years, have a family and be known for doing high quality jobs Wisdom: Work hard at school and you don’t have to work at home.

Nickname: Daz Achievements: Bronze Academic Award Year 8, SRC, 2nd XIII, Shave for a Cure, Treacy Vice House Captain Interests: Footy, fishing, camping, exploring and adventuring around with the boys and just enjoying life and making memories.

Ambitions: Have a loving wife and two kids, continue to enjoy the outdoors and find a job I will love.

Wisdom: Failing to plan is planning to fail.

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Harry CORDERY Nickname: Dugong, Dad Achievements: Rowing Captain, Rowing States team Interests: Engineering, Rowing Ambitions: Engineering degree in ADFA, continued accumulation of knowledge, wealth and ego Wisdom: We go. We row…

Nikolaus CRANSTON Nickname: Cranno, Nik Achievements: 1st in Adventurethon, completed Paluma Push and Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride.

Interests: League of Legends, anime, Mountain Biking, technology, dismantling and reassembling technology.

Ambitions: Unknown currently

Baily CRUMP Nickname: Billy Achievements: Participated in the Sony Camp Interests: Gaming, Fitness, reading and writing Ambitions: Become a first responder paramedic Wisdom: Everyone and everything is worth something, act like it.

Patrick CUDMORE Nickname: Cuddles, Cuddler, Cuddy, Ye Ole Cuddle Achievements: Achieving State level Rowing Interests: Rowing, I.T., cooking, video games Ambitions: Secure a job that I enjoy.

Conor DALTON

Deekin DAMETTO

Cooper DANK

Melan DE LIVERA

Nickname: Dalto, Saudi Achievements: QLD Country & Northern Water Polo Interests: Water Polo, surfing, spear fishing, Lego© Ambitions: Form my own Micronation, circumnavigate the globe, make the NFL Wisdom: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened" – Dr Seuss.

Nickname: Dametto Achievements: Academic Awards Years 8-12, ICAS Merit Award, TCLC, Science Week Interests: Kicking it with the fellas, Professional Chess Boxing, Marlin reeling.

Ambitions: Move to Brisbane, complete a Degree in a field that interests me and travel the world with some mates Wisdom: Be excellent to each other.

Nickname: Hey Dank, Noodles Achievements: Getting a job at Bunnings Interests: Scooting and hanging out at Julian’s Ambitions: Follow in my role models' foot steps Wisdom: Watch Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure at least once in your lifetime.

Nickname: Melon, The Deliverer Achievements: Biology Dux (Year 11), SONY Camp, Reef Guardians, St Vinnies, TCLC, Drop In Centre, 100kg Bench Press 1 Rep Max Interests: Gym, Basketball, NFL, Boxing and hanging with the boys Ambitions: Become successful and finish my course at Uni, start a family, run my business and always do what makes me happy Wisdom: Never forget where you come from.

Jack DELGADO

Louka DEMOPOULOS

Oliver DICKINSON

Ryan DOLAN

Nickname: Dellie Achievements: Somehow didn’t fail high school Interests: Gym, Gaming, Paintball, Rubik’s cube speed solving Ambitions: Become fluent in German, actually have a job after school, study Physiotherapy, stream in my downtime Wisdom: “Education is important, but big biceps are importanter.”

Nickname: Demo, Chouks, Goonest Achievements: 3 x Queensland Country Surf Life Saving team, First XV Interests: Swimming, Rugby Union, Surf lifesaving, Surfing Ambitions: Live a happy and successful life Wisdom: “If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until it’s passed.” – Kanye West.

Nickname: Dicko, Cheese, Oilboy Achievements: College Prefect, Gold Academic Awards (Years 8, 10), Middle School Leader, Peer Mentor, SONY Camp 2017, Stage Band, Liturgical Ensemble, Japan Tour, UK Cricket Tour, IPC First XI Cricket and Hockey.

Interests: Playing Cricket, playing piano, watching the Cowboys, travelling and enjoying the company of good mates Ambitions: Study, play Cricket, travel and obtain a job that allows me to meet new people and see different parts of the world Wisdom: A rising tide lifts all boats.

Nickname: Rad, Raddy Achievements: Sergeant in Army Cadets, Sergeant of the Year 2017, Interests: Maths, Science, Video Games, Computers, Movies, Anime Ambitions: A job that can support me financially, a nice family of my own, a house and a nice car Wisdom: Life wouldn’t be fun without a challenge.

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Jack DONKIN

Anton DONOHUE

Samuel DOYLE

Liam DUFFY

Nickname: Donk, Donky, Donkin Achievements: Hit the Hill, graduating high school Interests: Soccer, catching up with friends Ambitions: Have a family, find a job I will love Wisdom: Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.

Achievements: Townsville Regional Debating Champs, survived studying Maths B, Maths C, Chemistry, Physics, Study of Religion, English Interests: Guitar, Debating, Science Ambitions: Go to uni, get a job I enjoy, travel the world, start a family and fix my sleep schedule Wisdom: If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room.

Nickname: Doyley Achievements: UK tour, IPC First XV, IPC Athletics, Vice House Captain - Reid Interests: Rugby Union, Football, catching up with the boys Ambitions: To be happy, find a job which I’m passionate about and to be the best person I can be Wisdom: Bada bing, bada boom.

Nickname: Duff, Duffman Achievements: Academic Awards Bronze, Silver and Gold (Yr 8-11), SONY Camp, Long Tan Teamwork and Leadership Award (Year 10), Opens Cricket and Hockey Team Interests: Sports, getting around the boys, cooking and exercising Ambitions: Find a job that I love, have a family and make bank Wisdom: Fly like a bee and sting like a butterfly…

Matthew EGGINS Nickname: ME Gaming, Fresko, Calves, Eggins Achievements: Northern Touch Under 18s Interests: Touch and League Ambitions: To work for myself Wisdom: Have a dig.

Ethan ENGERT Nickname: N/A Achievements: Dux of IPT Years 11 and 12, Credit ICAS Science Competition, Distinction Australian Mathematics Competition, Gold Academic Award Interests: Rock climbing, reading, eating, sleeping, video games Ambitions: Get into university, get a good job, live a good life.

Wisdom: There is no great genius without some touch of madness.

Cody EVANS

Jared FAGG

Nickname: Codex Achievements: Interschool Cross Country Year 8 and 9, First XVIII Interests: AFL, Creative Media, Drumming & having a few giggles with the mates Ambitions: To graduate university and travel overseas Wisdom: Cs get QCEs.

Nickname: Faggy Achievements: State Champs - Soccer Interests: Soccer, laps Ambitions: Staying hydrated Wisdom: There is no rain without a little thunder.

Bryce FERN

Michael FORSTER

Liam FUSCO-WRIGHT

Jaxon GALEA

Nickname: Brick, Bee-rice Achievements: Graduating Year 12 and making it through Year 12 Physics Interests: Video games, piano, learning different languages particularly Japanese and German, Tennis, books, poetry and art Ambitions: Master the Piano, visit Japan, get into Engineering or Information and Technology at university, and create digital art.

Wisdom: Don’t wait for the right opportunity: Create it!

Nickname: Mick, Captain of the Tennis Team Achievements: NQ Tennis, Captain of the IPC Tennis Team (The First 5) & key player on the Open Water Polo team Interests: Tennis, sports, camping, Water-Skiing, motorbikes, snowboarding, 4WD and my Holden Rodeo Ambitions: Professional tennis player but ultimately just figure out life, have a family, be happy & constantly be challenging myself Wisdom: Follow your passion and don’t worry about what others think.

Nickname: None Achievements: Silver and Bronze in NQ Schools Rowing Championships, three Paluma Push MTB races and four RRR MTB races Interests: MTB and road biking, fishing, 4WD, computer games, exploring, animals and nature Ambitions: To become a helicopter pilot for a MRH-90 in the Defence Force, own a big property on which I am able to do as I please. Buy my dream car, a 79 Series LandCruiser Wisdom: “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.” - Albert Einstein.

Nickname: Galea Achievements: Palm Island tour Interests: Having a good time Ambitions: To live a long and prosperous life Wisdom: “Money is neither black or white, it’s just green “ – Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford).

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Matthew GARBUTT Nickname: Garbs Achievements: 5th Grade Classical Guitar, Extraordinary Minister Of Holy Communion, Diligence Award Years 10 & 12, Inclusive Community Award Interests: Playing guitar. I’m also a real advocate for the environment and serving the community Ambitions: Make a positive change to someone or something in this world Wisdom: If the ride is more fly, then you must buy – Snoop Dogg.

Mark GARDINER Nickname: N/A Achievements: Getting accepted into Iggy in 2016 Interests: Rugby League, Fishing and Camping Ambitions: Make a difference in my culture and be a good bloke Wisdom: Never stop chasing your dreams!

Callum GEDLING Nickname: Calkee, Cake Achievements: Blocking Max Newman in Year 10 Basketball Interests: Julian’s Shack Wisdom: All we are is dust in the wind.

Kyle GLEESON Nickname: Kylesy, Gleeso Achievements: Finishing school Interests: Photography, 3D modelling, trains Ambitions: Join the railways and work my way through to become a Train Driver, be financially secure, and have a family Wisdom: Why slave in a job just for the money when you can do something you have passion for.

Shaun GODFREY

Ashley GONZALES

Daniel GOUGH

Zachary GOUGH

Nickname: Godfrey, Frog Achievements: Representing the school and state in sport, Water Polo, Swimming, Rugby League, Keith’s Kids, TCLC, and NZ ski tour Interests: Water Polo, Swimming, Rugby, Fishing, Skiing and kicking back with the boys Ambitions: Study sports and Exercise Science as well as be the best version of myself Wisdom: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

Nickname: Ash, Speedy Achievements: Gold Award (Year 9), Brother Baillie Medal (Year 9), Bronze Award (Year 10) and Silver Award (Year 11) Interests: Eating, sleeping and spending time with family and friends Ambitions: Have a family, study and work at the highest level of Structural Engineering and to be involved in the creation of a famous building Wisdom: “Happiness is success”

Nickname: Goughy Achievements: Made the Queensland All Schools Touch team ever since coming to the College, Peer Mentor Interests: Touch Footy, hanging out and catching up with the boys whenever I can Ambitions: I hope to go to university and study Senior Education, majoring in Maths and Science. In 10 years, I hope to have started a family and have a job I love Wisdom: “Good things take time.”

Nickname: Goughy Achievements: First IV, First V, First XI, First VII, NQ Rugby Interests: Rugby, Motor Racing, Catching up with mates Ambitions: Finish my university Degree and keep the friends I’ve made in high school Wisdom: “If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” - Mario Andretti.

Matthew GRANT Nickname: Matty G Achievements: Nothing yet…

Interests: Movies, games, jokes Ambitions: Take a gap year and eventually figure out what I want to do with my life Wisdom: “Falling down is how we grow. Staying down is how we die.”

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George GRIFFIN Nickname: Pemberton Achievements: Breaking femur while tubing, backstage in the Production Interests: Running, Wednesday ‘study’ night Ambitions: Run a marathon, travel out of Australia Wisdom: “I’ve got a year ahead and I’m excited about what’s ahead.” - Johnathan Thurston

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Justin GUEVARA Nickname: Che Achievements: Acceptance in Townsville Hospital Health Service Program, Japan Tour 2016, Diligence Award Grade 10 Interests: Videogames, cooking, Bowling and hanging with mates Ambitions: Find a job I will love, travel the world, contribute to society and be the best person I can be Wisdom: “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” - Farrah Grey

Corey GULLIVER Nickname: Gulli, CGULL Achievements: UK Cricket Tour, Interschool Touch and Golf Interests: Laps every Friday and Saturday night with the boys, singing and Fortnite with the boys Ambitions: I want to be rich and have five kids by the time I'm 24 Wisdom: Ambition is the most important tool to achieving success, overriding both talent and resources by far.

Mitchell GULSON Nickname: Mitch, Gitchy Achievements: Won State Titles for Soccer, came 3rd in QLD for Bill Turner Cup, Palm Island trip, Played in Rugby 7s tournament Interests: Soccer, coaching, catching up with friends, sleeping and eating Ambitions: To live a happy, successful life and get a job which I like Wisdom: Don’t trust everything you see. Even salt looks like sugar.

Christopher HARRIS Nickname: Chris Achievements: Year 11 Dux of Geography Interests: Rugby, hanging with the boys Ambitions: Join the military as a Pilot Wisdom: All success stories involve hard work and dedication.

Benjamin GUNN Nickname: Gunny, Gunnytornado Achievements: Silver Year 9, Bronze Year 10, Diligence Award, TCLC, Basketball and Hockey Interests: Basketball, watching the Cowboys and spending time with my mates Ambitions: To study Engineering at uni, travel the world and find a job I’ll enjoy Wisdom: “Little by little, a little becomes a lot.”

Jayden HAINES Nickname: Hainsy Achievements: Bill Turner Cup, Brisbane Football Development Tour Interests: Gym, Football Ambitions: Be happy and enjoy life with friends and family around me Wisdom: “Be good or be good at it.”

Fintan HALPIN Nickname: Fin Achievements: Part of the first Ignatius Park Debating team to win the final Interests: Boring stuff like Politics and History Ambitions: Go to university Wisdom: If you like water, then you already like 70% of me.

Isaac HAWES

Brendan HAYLETT

Will HEMPSALL

Nickname: Hawesy, Horse Achievements: First XIII 18th man, NQ Touch, NQ League Shadow Interests: Spend time with the blokes, train hard, get named 18th man, watch the boys play, train hard, spend time with the blokes Ambitions: Make friends for a lifetime, find a job I enjoy, continue to play Footy, eventually settle down and have a family Wisdom: Do the mahi, get the treats - William Waiirua.

Nickname: Brenny, Brown-haired Sam Achievements: QLD Opens Cricket, NQ Opens Touch, Year 8 Silver Academic award, QLD All Schools Touch, 75kg Bench Press 1 Rep Max Ambitions: To play Cricket at the highest level possible, study physiotherapy and live a healthy and happy life with a loving family.

Wisdom: “Make sure your mum knows how to make mango chutney” - Mr McCloskey.

Nickname: Hempsall Achievements: 2nd XIII, First XVIII Interests: Being with the boys and playing Footy Ambitions: Be successful Wisdom: Achieve as much as you can in school, because once Grade 12 is all over, that’s when it all starts.

Sebastian HERRERO

Reece HOLDSWORTH

Nickname: Seb, Sebby, Mex Achievements: Lunchtime Touch Comp winner x2 (as Captain), Seaworld Hospitality tour, Diligence Award Year 8, St. Michael’s Palm Island tours, TCLC. Interests: Rugby League, adrenaline activities, nachos and tacos.

Ambitions: I’d like a combat role in the army or to skydive over 4000 jumps Wisdom: There was a time when coolmathsgames.com was unblocked.

Nickname: Rissole, Cobbasworth, Reese the Geese Achievements: UK Football 2017 and getting Man of the Match in one game Interests: Boating, camping, fishing, chilling at quay side with the boys.

Ambitions: To live in a nice home and have kids by the time I’m 23.

Wisdom: “Cross Country is not just about running, jogging or walking.”

Aiden HOWLETT Nickname: Howlett Achievements: Ignatius Park College Graduate Interests: I.T. /Electronics Ambitions: Computer Engineer Wisdom: Play the hell out of the cards you’ve been dealt.

Ezekiel IORANGI Nickname: Zeke, Ziggy Achievements: First XV and going to Japan Interests: Diesel fitting and boiler making Ambitions: To complete a trade and open my own diesel fitting business Wisdom: Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

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Mitchell JACKSON

Jaxson JAMES

Nickname: Mitchy J Achievements: Winner of Grade 9 Common Knowledge Kahoot, Dux of Hospitality Studies (Year 11), Seaworld Hospitality Tour and Dux of Legal Studies (Year 12) Interests: Basketball, Soccer/ Football, cooking, catching up with mates Ambitions: Find a job I will love and enjoy and have a family Wisdom: I want to thank Google, Wikipedia and whoever invented copy and paste. Thank you.

Nickname: Jacko, JJ, Jayden Achievements: Schoolbased apprenticeship with Hammerhead Boats as a boilermaker, TCLC and finishing Year 12 Interests: Camping, Fishing, going for laps with the boys and building boats Ambitions: Have my own business as a boilermaker, have kids, a wife and a happy life Wisdom: If you keep going North, you will eventually go South but, if you keep going East, you will never go West.

Liam JAMESON Nickname: Jemo Achievements: First XIII Confraternity, First XIII Aaron Payne Cup Interests: Footy and being around the boys Ambitions: Get a job, travel around the world and become a Footy coach Wisdom: Think smarter not harder

Mitchell JARRETT Nickname: Mitch, Jarrett Achievements: Diligence Awards Years 8 and 11, Silver Academic Award Year 9, Bronze Academic Award Year 10, TCLC, SONY Camp, States Rowing, Faith in Action Award.

Interests: AFL, Tesla, SpaceX, having a laugh with the boys to relax Ambitions: Work for Elon Musk at Tesla/SpaceX with Liam McDonald as an Aerospace Engineer and to have a happy, healthy family Wisdom: The moment that truth is organised, it becomes a lie.

Joey JENSEN

Antony JOBBY

Beau JOSEY

Benjamin JUDGE

Nickname: Jeno, Jensen, Jesepy Achievements: First Xlll Rugby League, Baillie House ViceCaptain, VET student of Year 11 and many Dux Subject Awards Interests: Rugby League, Fitness and just being around good mates Ambitions: Play League at the highest level and enjoy life with a family Wisdom: Be humble, be kind and always be the hardest worker.

Nickname: Jobby Achievements: Good mates, memories, teachers and the Iggy Community. College Prefect, School Awards, Caritas Deus Est Award, SONY Camp.

Interests: Playing Hockey, Drawing, Running Ambitions: Successful future and make the world a better place Wisdom: Work hard and make the best of your time.

Nickname: Beauy, Pappa Achievements: Fatherhood, not much Interests: Hooking it in the beastly Suzuki, motorbike riding, being with friends and family Ambitions: Have a good income where I can travel and buy the things I want and own a garage with plenty of schmick cars Wisdom: Keep calm .

Nickname: Judgey AAhievements: Gold Academic awards. School Hockey Team.

Interschool Athletics/swimming/ Cross Country. School Prefect.

QLD Hockey Interests: Hockey Ambitions: Repeat Year 12 as many times as I can Wisdom: “Practice makes perfect, but nobody’s perfect, so why practice?”

Connor KEIR

Jacob KEIR

Nickname: The Expert, Seeker Achievements: TCLC, New Zealand Ski Trips, Diligence Awards Interests: Chilling with homeboys, literature, music, water sports, games and Skiing Ambitions: Finish uni, find a job I enjoy and keep a close and meaningful relationship with my friends and family Wisdom: All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.

Nickname: Slim, Keir boy Achievements: Played for the Under 13s, 14s & 15s A teams for Rugby League. Mr Logan taught me everything I know about Footy.

Interests: To hunt barras, bunyips and boars.

Ambitions: To fly helicopters and to become the Senior Sergeant of Gumlow Wisdom: Go crazy and have a good time, but make sure you study.

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Matthew KENT Nickname: Matty Achievements: Obtaining an apprenticeship at Jam Corner Interests: Cooking Ambitions: To become a fulltime Chef when I finish my apprenticeship and to travel the world Wisdom: Don’t get attached to Gatsby or Macbeth.

Inseram KHAN Nickname: Genghis, Khan Academy, Inscy-Wincy Spider, Instagram Achievements: Debating (finals), Debating Award, Education Perfect World Championship Silver Award (Year 12), Gold Academic Award (Years 8 and 9), Challenge Games, Japanese Speech Competition.

Ambitions: Get into university and obtain a good job in Engineering or Medicine, invent something, live overseas and learn a second language.

Wisdom: “When it is hard to sleep you know life is awesome because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

Jordan KLEESH Nickname: Shrimpy, JaJaBinks, Jimmy Neutron, Kleeshy Achievements: School Mascot, Opens Basketball Interests: Basketball, fishing and spending time with the boys Ambitions: Having a full-time job as a carpenter and to reach my highest level in Basketball Wisdom: “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Logan KYLE Nickname: Loges Achievements: Bit of Basketball here and there throughout the year Interests: Basketball and hanging with the mates Ambitions: Play Basketball at a high level, find a job I love and have a family Wisdom: “I didn’t lie, I just didn’t tell 'em”.

Mason LEA

Trinity LINTERN

Nickname: Mase, The Madness Achievements: Japan Tour, First XVIII, Seaworld Hospitality Tour, Volunteer work at United Nations International School of Hanoi, Vietnam.

Interests: Motorbike racing, cooking, hanging with the boys and having a fat time Ambitions: Have a family, have a son and send him to IPC, be happy with life, be a funny old man.

Wisdom: “This is going straight to the pool room.” – Darryl Kerrigan.

Nickname: Trin Achievements: Diligence Award Year 9, New Zealand Ski tour and part time job at World Gym Interests: Cricket, AFL, Movies, Paintball, Skiing and Fitness Ambitions: Find a job I will love.

Try my best at everything and never give up Wisdom: Common sense is like deodorant, the people that need it most never use it.

Lucas LYNAM

Thomas LYONS

Nickname: Lulu Achievements: Bronze Academic Award Year 8 Interests: Art & Kombucha Ambitions: Get sponsored, buy a Tesla, work with Jaden Smith and be a cool dad Wisdom: Build your own Utopia.

Nickname: Tom, Lyonsy Achievements: First XV (C) 2018, Interschool Athletics and Swimming, UK Rugby Union tour 2018, TCLC Interests: Playing Rugby, competing in Athletics and going out with the boys in the boat for a fish Ambitions: Completed a university degree and to have gained employment within 5 years. To live a healthy and a happy life surrounded by friends and family.

Wisdom: Forget all the reasons why it won’t work and believe the one reason why it will.

Tahran LAHIFF

Conor LARKIN

Nickname: Taz Achievements: Dux of Year 11 English and Japanese, 2018 Japanese World Championship Gold Award, Senior Debating, Townsville Youth Member in Queensland Youth Parliament, Year 9 Science Kahoot winner Interests: Footy with the boys, gym, playing guitar, reading, cooking Ambitions: Write a novel, run a marathon, graduate from university successfully and travel the world Wisdom: An eye for an eye only leaves the world blind.

Nickname: Spaghetti Legs, Larko Achievements: Lead of Musical, starting second rower for First XV. Interests: Cinematography, Dungeons & Dragons, koala tea memes, enjoying lemon, lime and blood orange sorbets Ambitions: Win a Golden Globe for best film, land a 720 on the half pipe & set more realistic goals Wisdom: “Don’t chase your dreams when what’s tangible still outruns you” – Aesop Rock

Matthew LORENZ Nickname: Lorenzo Achievements: First XV best back 2017, Water Polo team Interests: Rugby Union, Big things Ambitions: Who knows Wisdom: “Not until we are lost can we begin to find ourselves”.

Liam MCDONALD Nickname: Mopdonald Achievements: Fastest turbo car in the school, First XIII Photographer Interests: Astrophysics, Cosmology, SpaceX and Errol Musk Ambitions: Lead engineer at Tesla Motors and SpaceX alongside Mitchell Jarrett Wisdom: “Mankind invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap.”

Jordan LYE Nickname: Jorda or Jordy Achievements: Seaworld Hospitality Excursion Interests: Cooking, spending time with mates and Handball Ambitions: Nursing or surgical Assistant in Nursing and to be a V8 Supercars driver Wisdom: “Mates are like stars.

You can’t always see them, but they’re always there”.

Zachery MCMINN Nickname: McMinit, 2chins Achievements: Indigenous Cultural Tour (2017), TCLC, Rice House Captain, First XIII Rugby League, Academic Awards Years 8-10 Interests: Rugby League, Touch Footy, catching up with the boys, exercising and eating Ambitions: Have a family, be the best man that I can be and find a job that I will love Wisdom: When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world.

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Jeremy MCPHERSON

Jack MELLOR

Nickname: Jezz Achievements: Nolan Lion of the Week Interests: Games, sports, music and hanging out with friends Ambitions: Be a highly respected worker in the trade industry Wisdom: Life’s too short to let people get you down, make your own path.

Nickname: Mellor Achievements: IPC First XIII, Cowboys contract, TCLC visits, family Interests: Fishing, 4WDing, hunting Ambitions: My dream is to one day play in the NRL, make my entire family proud and have a beautiful family Wisdom: “You never have a brick when you need one.”

Patrick MORRISON Nickname: Rickstar, Paddycuz Achievements: First XVIII AFL Interests: Shredding bikes, AFL, Chilling with the boys Ambitions: Become a well minded and grateful manWisdom: Full Send!

Max NEWMAN Nickname: Newmo Achievements: Sportsman of The Year (Year 10), AFL, TCLC, Seaworld Hospitality tour, UK Cricket tour Interests: Aussie Rules, Cricket and mucking around playing basketball Ambitions: Hit the big city with the Bloom Wisdom: Pin the ears back, cobba.

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Rayshan MILLSPRIOR Nickname: Ray / Shan Shan Achievements: Finishing Year 12 Interests: Playing Football and fishing with the boys Ambitions: Make the NRL Wisdom: Always follow your dreams.

Benjamin MORTON

Jack MURRAY

Nickname: Morto Achievements: Dux of Art, Br Grundy Award, saw 'Panic! At The Disco' live. Easily the best looking bloke on earth.

Interests: Reading, drawing, eating.

Ambitions: To be the best at whatever I end up doing Wisdom: Molon Labe - “Come and take them!”

Nickname: Muzz, Muzza Achievements: Diligence Years 8-11, Peer Mentor, Hit the Hill, Inventor of the Muzz cut Interests: Soccer/Football, NRL, hanging out with mates Ambitions: Play in the MLS, get a Degree in Physiotherapy, settle down and have a family Wisdom: Mistakes are a part of life; just don’t let them sit in the front seat.

Samuel NIMMO

Michael O’BRIEN

Nickname: Nimmonese, Nimmo Achievements: First XIII 2017 & 2018, Open NQ Schoolboys Rugby League 2017 and 2018, QLD Confro 2017 and 2018, IPC Swimming, IPC Athletics, Carew House Captain Interests: Rugby League, catching up with the lads, playing golf and bowling with the boys Ambitions: Go to university and complete a Degree in Engineering, also create a career in the NRL. Wisdom: Doors will open to those bold enough to knock.

Nickname: Big Mike Achievements: U18 Rugby League State trials, won NQ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament, grew a full beard Interests: Rugby League, BJJ, having a good time with the boys Ambitions: Play professional Footy, make a lot of money Wisdom: Don’t be afraid to stand out from everyone else.

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Daniel MOORE Nickname: Dan Achievements: Graduated, Japan tour, 2018 AMC Interests: Programming Ambitions: I want to be the very best, the best there ever was.

Wisdom: Sleep is for the weak.

Connor MUSUMECI Nickname: Musa, Moose Achievements: Completing schooling is a very important achievement to me, Homeless Drop-in Centre Interests: Most sports but love Basketball and playing video games from time to time Ambitions: To study Sports Science at JCU. Hopefully my love of sports will bring me to a job that I can do happily Wisdom: Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.

Bailey ODGERSMCDONAGH Nickname: Baz, Bails, Barry Achievements: UK Football tour, TCLC, Brisbane Soccer tour, NQ Soccer Interests: Soccer, Fishing, catching up with the boys Ambitions: Have a family and a job I will love Wisdom: Live life to the fullest and focus on the positives.

Callum O’DWYER Nickname: Chal Achievements: Opens AFL, TCLC visits Interests: Aussie Rules, Rugby League Ambitions: To study Business and Law at JCU Wisdom: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”

Jackson PEARCE Nickname: Jacko, Pearcy Achievements: Interschool Swimming, First 15, UK Rugby tour, TCLC, Gold, Silver and Bronze Academic Awards, shaking Bob Katter’s hand twice, multiple encounters with member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto Interests: Fishing, Rugby, Exercise, seeing the boys, floating about Ambitions: Follow Nick Dametto into Parliament Wisdom: ‘You’re as useless as breasts on a bull’.

Thomas OWENS Nickname: Big Tomma, Soots, Owensy, Big O Achievements: Treacy mascot, Basketball team Grade 8-12 Interests: Basketball, having a laugh with mates, golf Ambitions: Become a teacher and travel the world Wisdom: You are known by the company you keep.

Jye PEARCE Nickname: Pearcey, JP & Pye Jearce Achievements: Development Tour Basketball, Year 9 – Bronze Medal and a broken arm. Year 11 Dux Math A, Peer Mentor, TCLC and First V – Basketball Interests: Basketball, music & getting around the boys Ambitions: To take the realestate crown from my father Wisdom: We’re all fighting battles no one knows about. Be mindful.

Adrian PARISE Nickname: Parisegoat, Bud, Cobba Achievements: Beating Crystal Palace in London, we won 1 out of 11 that trip. Winning Gold Coast Cup! Getting my first Fortnite win. 92:48 La Decima Interests: Being with the boys, PS4 and Soccer Ambitions: Travel, live in England with my family Wisdom: If you’re looking for wisdom, ask Riley Bloom; he’s never wrong.

Martin PAUL Nickname: Marty Achievements: Survived school Interests: Chilling with the boys at the Shack or Shed Ambitions: Get a job I like to do and be successful Wisdom: Cherish people before they’re gone.

Joseph PELLING

Damon PENNISI

Nickname: Joe Achievements: Being in the Nolan House Interests: Fishing and Motorcross Ambitions: Get licence and a job I can be happy with Wisdom: Nothing will stand in my way, not even me.

Nickname: Damo Achievements: Diligence (Years 8-12), Football Brisbane tour, TCLC, PR winner (Year 9), Queensland School Sports Tennis (Years 11-12), First V Interests: Spending time with friends and family, hanging with the boys and Tennis Ambitions: Travel the world and become a successful business man Wisdom: If you don’t give it a crack then guess what… you’ve already failed.

Mason PENNY

Max PENNY

Tim PENO

Aiden PHILLIPS

Nickname: Mihoo, Max (unintentional) Achievements: Diligence Awards Years 8-11, Sony Camp, TCLC, Reef Guardians and Palm Island Tour Interests: Hanging out with my mates and giving back to the community Ambitions: Travel the world, study Psychology, have a family Wisdom: “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Nickname: Maxy, Mason (unintentional) Achievements: FTV Dux (Year 11), Lead in the school Production (Years 11 & 12), Diligence Award (Years 9 & 11), Gold Service Award (Year 11) Interests: Jesus, homework and myself Ambitions: Complete a Degree in Secondary Education and/or Film, Television and New Media.

Stay healthy and happy Wisdom: If Britney Spears has taught me anything, it’s that I better work.

Nickname: Peno, Penno Achievements: Legal Studies Dux Year 11, TCLC, Palm Island Tour Interests: Catching up with the blokes Ambitions: Partake in volunteer work in Azerbaijan Wisdom: “Sometimes I worry what people think. Then I remind myself I’m amazing and everything’ll work out. No matter what.” – Kevin Abstract.

Nickname: Phill Dog, Aidos Achievements: Star Performer Award - Sea World Hospitality tour, TCLC Interests: Shooting, reading, cooking, working hard and Competition Marksmanship Ambitions: Live life to the best of my abilities Wisdom: Speech is silver, silence is golden.

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Thomson POLY

Joshua POOL

Nickname: Tommo, Poly Achievements: Bronze Academic and Diligence awards, Debating Interests: Reading, Tennis, working out, driving and hanging with mates Ambitions: Get a good job, have a family and live life to its fullest Wisdom: Never listen to anyone, only yourself.

Nickname: Jojo Binks Achievements: Defeated the Ender Dragon Interests: Music Ambitions: To feature on Greg’s Kitchen Wisdom: “For the Horde” - WOW.

Jack POPLE Nickname: Lil Pope Achievements: Made State Championships for Gridiron Interests: Gridiron Ambitions: Not sure yet, maybe a rapper Wisdom: “With great power comes great responsibility” Uncle Ben.

De Wet POTGIETER Nickname: D-Train, D Achievements: Interschool Swimming, 1st XV 2017-18, Rugby Union UK Tour 2017 Interests: Rugby, Motorbike riding, laps with the boys Ambitions: Be the founder of the ‘D-Train Distilleries’ Wisdom: Live like Johnny Danger.

Noah POWER

Timothy PRICE

Angus RAMSAY

Julian RASMUSSEN

Nickname: Pow-Pow, Noah Johnson The Stone, Noah Thurston, Soots Achievements: First XIII, Cultural Tours, made it to Grade Twelve Interests: Fishing, laps with the boys, Motorcross, pigging, bulldogging, saddle broncs, mango picking, 4WD, catching barras, campdrafting, working on Uncle Harrys Station Ambitions: Work for myself, own a boosted D-I Cruiser, catch a metre+ Barra, 40kg Mackerel and 200kg Boar Wisdom: “You can count the seeds in an orange, but you can’t count the oranges in a seed.”

Nickname: Tim Achievements: I cannot remember most of them. Brain Tumour Survivor - 2014 Interests: We’re going to need a few paragraphs for that Ambitions: I have no idea Wisdom: The difference between Comedy and Tragedy is the acceptance of Life.

Nickname: Ango Mango, Rooster Achievements: Awarded Best Player for the First XV, designed the Reid Wolves logo Interests: Rugby Union, Gridiron and hanging with mates Ambitions: To see how far I can take my chosen sports and have a secure job that I enjoy Wisdom: “Busier than a one armed bricklayer in Baghdad.”

-Nick Cummins aka the Honey Badger.

Nickname: Rassy Achievements: Athletics Field Age Champion, College Captain, Middle School Leader, Peer Mentor, Gold Academic Award, Interests: Athletics, Mathematics and Cosmology Ambitions: Cosmologist or Mathematician Wisdom: It’s the ones who people imagine nothing of, who do the things that no one can imagine.

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Hayden ROWBOTHAM

Thomas RAWSTRON Nickname: Tom, Rawstron, Tommy, TP, Rawry Achievements: Age Champion in Swimming, represented North Queensland for Hockey and Swimming. 4th best in the staSte for 100m backstroke. Being sponsored by two companies for music Interests: Music Ambitions: Musician, Teacher Wisdom: Our passion is our strength.

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Nickname: Rodeo Achievements: Organising Heritage Day and making it this far Interests: Math memories Ambitions: Becoming a store person Wisdom: Put in as much as you can, you never know when it is going to end.

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Nickname: Rowbo Achievements: QLD Touch U 15s and 18s, NQ Rugby League Year 12, First XIII for 2 years, First VI Interests: Rugby League, eating and Fortnite Ambitions: To play Rugby League professionally Wisdom: Respect all. Fear none.

Joseph RUDD Nickname: Champ, Buddy, Pal, Not your friend Achievements: Put in the hard yards at school on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Interests: Not school, sometimes work Ambitions: $115 Million Wisdom: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Riley RUPP Nickname: Ruppy Achievements: Year 8 – Gold Academic. Year 9 & 10 – Silver Academic. Year 11 – Bronze Academic. Chess Captain, Production Lead, Middle School Leader and Debating First VI Interests: Tennis, Chess, arguing, philosophy, movie/book critiquing, giving advice about things I don’t understand Ambitions: To be remembered…

Also to meet Emma Watson Wisdom: “Lack of clarity is always a sign of dishonestly”.

Lachlan SPENCER Nickname: Spencer Achievements: 17th in Australia for MTB, Townsville to Cairns, 6th in Qld MTB Interests: Mountain Biking Ambitions: Stay young Wisdom: Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Also don’t do Maths C.

Oscar STANLEY Nickname: Osc, Oscy, Stan, Stanley Achievements: Finishing Year 12, creating good relationships with teachers and finishing with a good bunch of blokes Interests: Gym, boxing, fishing, camping and 4WD Ambitions: To travel the world, find a job I enjoy, make smart investments leading to early retirement and have a family of my own Wisdom: The fear of death is followed by the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

Garrett SAYLOR Nickname: G Achievements: Melbourne Aboriginal Dancing tour, Palm Island tour, Production x2, Journey 2 Jobs Inauguration launch Interests: Music, Film, Dancing Ambitions: Do something meaningful Wisdom: “80% of success is just showing up”.

Thomas SPINKS Nickname: Spinksy Achievements: First XV Rugby Union Interests: Camping, fishing, motorbike riding Ambitions: I hope to be able to travel overseas one day and become a successful tradesman Wisdom: There is no such thing as losing, you either win or you learn.

Casey STEPHENSON Nickname: Stevo Achievements: Passing secondary schooling, TCLC, Drop-in Centre, giving back to the College Interests: Soccer, Cricket, music, exercise and catching up with mates Ambitions: Obtain an Electrical apprenticeship, have a family, enjoy life Wisdom: Strive for progress, not perfection.

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Benjamin SCOTT

Nickname: T, Scarffy Achievements: IPC First XV, NQ School Boys (U15 & U17-18yrs) and TCLC Interests: Rugby Union, exercise, laps with the boys and Oztag Ambitions: Have a happy family, find a job I love and have made something of myself within the next 10 years Wisdom: “Train insane or remain the same”.

Nickname: N/A Achievements: National Kahoot winner (2016) Interests: Soccer, music, Snowboarding and traveling Ambitions: Earn a decent living doing something I like, have a family and own a house Wisdom: “It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.”

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Cameron STABLER

Nickname: Spriggsy Achievements: Representing NQ in Hockey and Cross Country.

U19s Queensland Hockey team.

IPC’s First XI in Soccer and Hockey Interests: Basically any sport, hanging out with mates and watching the Cows Ambitions: To travel around Europe and have a stable job which I enjoy Wisdom: “Be here now in the moment. The now is the greatest moment and it just keeps getting better.”

Nickname: C.Stabes, Stabler, Stabs, Ron Achievements: Dux of Math C for a week, Winning State Champs, 2017 UK Football tour, Vice House Captain, First XI Interests: Soccer, catching up with the boys Ambitions: To travel around Europe after completing my uni degree Wisdom: Play 2048. It’ll change your life.

Jordy STEVENS Nickname: Stevo, Jords Achievements: Under 13s, 14s and 2nd XIII Rugby League, Interschool Cross Country (Years 9-12), Drop-In Centre, TCLC, a Diligence Award, Table Tennis Champion 2018 Interests: Rugby League, Oztag, dirtbikes, making memories with the boys Ambitions: Find a job I enjoy, start a family and send my sons to Iggy Park.

Wisdom: Teacher: Do you have any goals Jordy? Me: Nah my backyard's too small.

Darcy STEVENSON Nickname: Stevo Achievements: Participation Certificate for Cross Country (Years 8-12) Interests: Hunting barras, bunyips & boars with Jake and Cam Ambitions: Have two kids that like Footy and Capt/Coach Gumlow Goannas A Grade Wisdom: “It’s not lying if you don’t tell them”.

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Benjamin STEWART Nickname: Beef, Stewy Achievements: Qld Open Schoolboys for Football, State Champion for Open Football, Dux Years 8-12, Athletics Age Champion (Year 10) Interests: All Sport, friends, Classic BBQ Ambitions: To finish my Degree and have a job in Sports Med, go to an Olympics and World Cup, have a family and stay in touch with friends from high school Wisdom: Love the life you live.

Live the life you love. – Bob Marley.

Jeffrey TOMS Nickname: Jepprey Achievements: Life Interests: Cars Ambitions: To make the best cocktails with the best ingredients Wisdom: I know that I am stupid, but when I look around me, I feel a lot better.

Dominic UNAMUNO Nickname: Domalong Achievements: NZ Ski Tour 2016 & 2018, Cert II of Sport and Recreation, Cert III in Fitness.

Interests: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, spending time with the boys.

Ambitions: Finish my university Degree and land a job in rehabilitation.

Wisdom: Ask Mr Logan about the time he pulled the Magnetic Island Ferry with his teeth.

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Daniel STOUTMILKINS Nickname: Dan Achievements: Year 8 Diligence, Passing all my grades while being in and out of hospital Interests: Breathing, living and cats Ambitions: Become a Primary School Teacher Wisdom: This is the beginnning of anything you want.

Reece TORKINGTONKEYSE Nickname: Keysey Achievements: Back to back Futsal GF winners, TCLC, First XI, Interschool Cross Country and Rugby League B-team Winger in Year 8 Interests: Football, bit of a 4WD with the blokes, ping pong at lunch Ambitions: Find my dream job and have a family Wisdom: The most important thing I learnt in school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.

Dakoda VAUGHAN Nickname: Vaughny, Keynoi Achievements: Played almost every cool-maths game that came out Interests: Fishing and Netflix Ambitions: Psychology, Veterinary Assistant or Sparky Wisdom: “I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley” (0:49:50, Airplane!).

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Dane THOMPSON

Nickname: Tarjay, Targs, Bullzeye Achievements: Iggy Park graduate, 5 hours of constant fitness, First XIII Interests: Running wedge lines and hitting holes Ambitions: When I get older I want to get married and have two kids Wisdom: If you like someone, you got to show it.

Nickname: Danger, Bunsy.

Achievements: First XIII - Years 11 and 12, graduating from IPC Interests: Pies, sausage rolls, pizza & hotdogs.

Ambitions: Get my Ps before I turn 20 & debut for the Sydney Seals.

Caleb TOWNSEND Nickname: Ctown Achievements: Senior Footy Tipping winner Interests: Aussie Rules, Rugby, watching sports, chilling with the boys Ambitions: Travel, study and get bank Wisdom: Live your life, live it right. Be different, do different things.

Harrison WALDON Nickname: Harry, The Rock, Waldo Achievements: Australian STEM Video Game Challenge winner (Year 10) Interests: Gym, NFL, Rugby Union, Golf, Boxing, Polo, Wrestling, Surfing, competitive scrabble, baking and carpentry Ambitions: To secure a contract with the New England Patriots and become the CEO of Jim’s Gyms Wisdom: “Be nice to people; maybe one day they’ll be rich.”

Samuel TWINAME Nickname: Cham, Tsunami, Blonde Haired Brenny Achievements: Qld All Schools Touch Years 8-12, Hit the Hill, Drop-In Centre, Year 8 Bronze Award, Cross Country Years 8-12, Year 8 Athletics, Years 8-9 Rugby League Interests: Touch Footy, NRL, NFL, making memories with the boys.

Ambitions: To enjoy whatever I am currently doing with my life.

Wisdom: “I regret getting a Buzzcut”.

Tom WALSH Nickname: Walshy, Tommo and the Big Man in Blue Achievements: Met some great team mates and friends Interests: Triathlons, Gym, Fishing, Camping and playing some Footy with the boys.

Wisdom: “Wayne Bennett believes in himself and his players, and he always will.”

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Kyren WALTERS

Mitchel WAPLES

Jalen WARD

Joshua WARD

Nickname: Kizz Achievements: 2018: QLD Football, Australian Football team (shadow), Brisbane Olympic Football Club, NQ United. 2017: Northern Fury. 2014 – 2018: NQ School Boys Football Team Interests: Football and laps with the boys Ambitions: To become a professional football player and represent my country Wisdom: I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.

Nickname: Waples Achievements: Didn’t do English Basics but still got the Freddo Interests: Music, catching up with mates and relaxing at home Ambitions: To have a family and a steady job with plenty of good times in between Wisdom: No matter the situation, everything works out in the end.

Nickname: Wardie Achievements: NQ Rep – Cross Country, Basketball, Athletics.

QLD and Aus Rep – Basketball, Eddie Rice Dash 2018, Sportsman of the Year (2014, 2016) and Member of First V Interests: Basketball, meet ups and Golf with the boys Ambitions: Play at the highest level for Basketball, to go to College and eventually become a Police Officer Wisdom: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”.

Nickname: Wardy Achievements: Reid House Captain, NQ Rep, Interschool Cricket Champion and First V waterboy Interests: Basketball, Cricket and catching up with mates Ambitions: To have a family, a successful and enjoyable job that allows me to retire by 50 Wisdom: Whoever said Year 11 was harder than Year 12 was lying.

Lachlan WEIS

Nickia WHALEBOAT

Lochlan WHITEHEAD

Tyreece WHYTE

Nickname: Weisy Achievements: NQ Golf Interests: Golf Ambitions: Golf Wisdom: It’s all in the hips. It’s all in the hips. It’s all in the hips. It’s all in the hips. - Chubbs Peterson.

Nickname: Kiki Achievements: NQ Football 2018, State Champions 2018 Interests: Most sports, in particular Football and Rugby League. I enjoy fishing and chilling out with the boys Ambitions: Study Psychology and obtain a job in the field, have a family and continue to play football Wisdom: Be different.

Nickname: Whitey Achievements: Rugby League and Rugby Union rep player Interests: Sports and gym Ambitions: University Wisdom: Don’t believe the voice telling you that you’ll be more organised next term…….you won't be.

Nickname: Pipey, Ty Ty, Tyrone Achievements: TCLC, 2nd XIII, Rugby League Development tour, Rugby 9s, bringing cold water bottle for the boys Interests: Rugby League, chilling with the boys, doing Bluedog and listening to anyone but Russ Ambitions: Get a job that I’ll love doing, have a family and catch up with the boys for a cold one when we can Wisdom: “Get around me”.

Reece WILL

Tristan WINSHIP

Angus WOODS

Pemulwuy YANNER

Nickname: Willis, Greece, Reecey Achievements: State Chess Team, finding mates for life, getting a comfortable job offer at the start of Year 12 Interests: Swimming, Oz Tag, good times with the boys Ambitions: Be a successful partner in a top tier law firm or run a successful entertainment company Wisdom: Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.

We’re just all praying that there is a lot.

Nickname: Trish, Winnie, TJ Achievements: Making 2nd XIII and never playing, AFL Cultural tour, Cairns Cultural tour, TCLC, making it to Year 12 Interests: Travelling around the world visiting everywhere, keeping family close along with friends and sport Ambitions: Achieving my dream job, moving to Brisbane, finding the perfect wife, starting a family and creating a caring, nurturing and better future for my kids Wisdom: Falling in love is easy, staying in love is something special.

Nickname: Woodsy Achievements: I rode my bike to Cairns three times Interests: Listening to music, learning the meaning behind songs and lyrics. Finding out how things work, what holds the universe together and how the physics of the universe works.

Ambitions: To study Engineering at university, secure a full-time job by the end of my degree and take 6 months to travel Australia.

Master the guitar as well Wisdom: I learn from the mistakes of others who take my advice.

Nickname: Yanzy Achievements: First XIII Interests: Rugby League, Touch, spending quality time with my family and the boys Ambitions: To make NRL and to one day start up an Indigenous program that helps kids in need Wisdom: Even though you're fed up, you gotta keep your head up -Tupac Amaru Shakur

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Jacob YARRINGTON Nickname: Yarro, Yaz Achievements: Constantly coming second to Rassy Interests: Basketball, long walks on the beach and mangoes Ambitions: To make it as a pro skater Wisdom: It's built not bought, mate.

James YOUNG Nickname: Jimmy Interests: Engineering, Construction Ambitions: Diesel fitter Wisdom: Never sacrifice tomorrow’s happiness for today’s.

Seth YOUNG Nickname: Youngy, Smeth Achievements: First 18 Open AFL, Cross Country Interests: AFL, hanging with mates Ambitions: Be a successful man in life, have a family and love them.

Wisdom: Forever young.

Hunter ZACKA Nickname: Zacka, Zack Achievements: Baillie House Captain, First XV 2017-18, UK Rugby Union Tour 2017, Interschool Athletics and Cross Country Interests: Rugby, integrating functions to find the area of lakes, hanging with the boys Ambitions: Become 'The Wolf of Wall Street' Wisdom: “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready” – Miguel.

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Our Blue Home Five years ago, we began our journey, and entered in this place, Our marathon is over now. It’s the final lap of the race.

Although today, we may all leave, and travel our separate roads, We’ve shared this school for years, and it’s become Our Blue Home.

From the day of our arrival, all dressed in grey and blue, With socks high, shirt in, hair combed back, we felt all brand new.

Being surrounded by giant strangers was daunting at the best, But little did we know how all our lives had just been blessed.

For five long years I’ve stayed in ‘The Blue Home’ surrounded by my brothers.

It truly is amazing, it’s a home unlike any other.

But what makes this home so special is not its windows or its walls, It is something indescribable, something bigger than us all.

I turned to my friends and said with a grin, “One day, that will be us. Our time is about to begin.”

These boys would become known as my brothers, Brothers in blue, who I wouldn’t trade for any others.

It is truly hard to explain to those who’ve never experienced, Exactly how it works and runs, but I’m being quite serious.

Strangely the family inside the home are without fathers and mothers, Because the residents of the blue home are eleven hundred brothers.

But they were not brothers in the sense that they shared some DNA, Instead the brotherhood was formed through bonds, which we’ve strengthened every day.

Not a single brother who lived there, was born inside the home, But while they all entered individually, they never left alone.

The brothers spent long times at home, but it’s passed in what feels like a second, Time went fast in the home of blue, right from the moment we checked in.

To begin each year, new young brothers came, not knowing of their paths But from the day after arrival, blue blood was pumping through their hearts.

To end each year, old brothers left, to join the world so wide But those brothers always came back for another peek inside

These boys in blue ran around the place, around all courts and fields, We were sorted into houses, to battle with sword and shield We yelled out ‘we’ve got spirit’ and sang our cries of war We ran and swam at carnivals, leaving bodies tired and sore.

Men wearing white roamed round the grounds, looking so hairy and tall, The boys in blue looked up to them and they were the ones to call.

They approached us with a smile and a friendly “G’day.”

And that feeling was amazing. We were all blown away.

Looking back on the times we have shared, These memories made can not be compared.

I would never change my time, it’s true, Because there is no place, like the home that bleeds blue.

Now, my friends, our story ends. We’re moving out of home, I’ll never forget my brothers in blue, no matter where I roam.

You may not see it upon first glance, but my heart’s forever blue To all who’ve shared this home with me, you’ll always be part of me too.

Oliver Dickinson and Jordy Stevens

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Senior Song Time of Our Lives by Tyrone Wells This is where the chapter ends

But if it has to end

A new one now begins

I’m glad you have been my friend

Time has come for letting go

In the time of our lives

The hardest part is when you know

We say goodbye

All of these years, when we were here

We hold on tight

Are ending, but I’ll always remember

To these memories That never die

We have had the time of our lives

We say goodbye

Now the page is turned

We hold on tight

The stories we will write

To these memories

We have had the time of our lives

That never die

And I will not forget The faces left behind

We have had the time of our lives

It’s hard to walk away

Now the page is turned

From the best of days

The stories we will write

But if it has to end

We have had the time of our lives

I’m glad you have been my friend

And I will not forget

In the time of our lives

The faces left behind It’s hard to walk away

Where the water meets the land

From the best of days

There is shifting in the sand

But if it has to end

Like the tide that ebbs and flows

I’m glad you have been my friend

Memories will come and go

In the time of our lives

All of these years

I’m glad you have been my friend

When we were here

In the time of our lives.

Are ending But I’ll always remember We have had the time of our lives Now the page is turned The stories we will write We have had the time of our lives And I will not forget The faces left behind It’s hard to walk away From the best of days

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