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NOW OUR NEW
I AM GRATEFUL
MR BRAYDEN TEECE
Dean of Oblate Identity & Community
Iona College releases new children’s book – The Silverback’s Song
The College is delighted to announce the arrival of a special new book that celebrates our Iona community.
In partnership with the Iona Old Boys Association and Morningstar Books, we proudly present The Silverback’s Song – a beautifully designed hardcover picture book for children that highlights the heart and spirit of our special community.
Written by well-known Brisbane author and current Iona mum Dannika Patterson, and illustrated by Iona Old Boy Nick Kohler, The Silverback’s Song follows the touching story of a young gorilla named Imani, which means ‘faith’.
ONE IS HERE
Raised in a nurturing and supportive community, Imani’s story reflects the strength and connection of our Iona family. For over three decades, the gorilla has been a cherished mascot, and our most senior Old Boys, who have celebrated 50 years or more since graduation, are affectionately known as the Iona Silverbacks.
This unique book, commissioned by the Iona Old Boys Association, is designed to share the essence of what it means to be an Ionian and serve as a warm welcome for the children and grandchildren of Old Boys, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging from birth.
Dannika Patterson, acclaimed author of Jacaranda Magic and the upcoming Zoom, shared her enthusiasm for the project.
“I was thrilled to be approached by Iona to write this book. It’s a story that celebrates growing up in a loving and supportive community,” Dannika said.
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“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved, and Nick’s illustrations are simply stunning. I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”
For Nick Kohler, an accomplished artist and Iona Old Boy (1998), The Silverback’s Song marks his first venture into book illustration.
“Creating this book has been a labour of love,” he said. “Contributing to a project that celebrates our connection to Iona and working with Dannika to bring her wonderful story to life has been an extraordinary experience.”
Set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where our Oblate Missionaries work with the less fortunate, supported by Iona’s Oblate Mission Action Day, the book also supports a worthy cause.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to support their mission to “help people and save gorillas” in this region.
Be sure to order your hardcover copy of The Silverback’s Song now at trybooking.com/CTXVJ
IONA MUST KEEP GROWING
I AM ADAPTABLE
MR TREVOR GOODWIN PRINCIPAL
Iona plays an important role for Catholic education in the Bayside region providing the only allboys, Catholic high-school education option for families in a geographical footprint that stretches 18km to the north to Padua College at Kedron, 15km west to Villanova College in Coorparoo and virtually the entirety of the region to the south.
The population in this area continues to grow and as a College, we can only continue to service the needs of our local community by growing with it.
This means that we need to ensure we have the capacity, capability and facilities to provide a quality Catholic education for the sons of families who seek it.
Iona remains committed to serving the local community in the best way possible and this includes the provision of highquality, purpose-built learning facilities.
Therefore, I am excited to be writing about some further development in the learning and teaching space for Iona College, while we continue to meet the growing needs of our local community.
While our new Zinelli Building, which houses four classes, was opened earlier this year, we acknowledge that the room created by that building does not adequately accommodate the growing class numbers in our Primary years.
So, during 2025, the College will look to replace the temporary solutions which were introduced in 2020 with a more permanent building to appropriately cater for our Primary years.
To be situated on the site of the current demountable Primary classrooms, the new building will be
TO CONTINUE TO SERVE
directly linked to the Zinelli and Sherman Buildings via an elevated walkway to create a more unified Primary precinct for Iona’s younger students. The building will mean that Iona will be able to accept more students in the Primary years to meet the demand of our community.
By meeting this enrolment desire earlier, we will reduce the intake numbers for Year 7 – as
has been the case in recent years – as these places will be filled by higher Primary intakes.
We also intend to undertake an expansion of the St Eugene de Mazenod Library to create a two-level facility which will include new seminar rooms and modern learning spaces to sit alongside a relocated staff area and text hire.
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There have been minor expansion works over the years as Iona’s numbers have grown from the 764 students that were at the College when the Library was blessed and opened on 4 April, 1975. But this development will create a facility appropriate for our current population of over 1800 students. These new developments are exciting changes to help accommodate the learning
and teaching needs of the College while also catering for the growing demands of an allboys Catholic education at Iona College.
I hope all Ionians share in the excitement of the Oblates, the College Board and the Iona Leadership Team in this next stage of growth for our College so Iona can continue to serve our community.
CAPTAINS, OUR CAPTAINS
Iona College is proud to announce our school leaders for 2025, and our entire community congratulates these young men for accepting the responsibility of these prestigious positions.
Following a discernment process throughout this year and interviews held over the final week of Term 3, Principal Trevor Goodwin and the Iona Leadership Team are pleased to announce Cooper Clarkham, Oscar Colbert and Charlie Leis have been chosen by their peers and Iona staff as the College Captains for 2025.
Supporting them in their leadership roles will be College Vice-Captains Luca Lambe (Faith and Mission), Sam Hodder (Spirit and Events), Lachlan Smith (Primary Connect),
Xavier Sio (Community), Sam Allen (Wellbeing) and Callum Joiner (Academic).
Iona’s Lead Prefects for 2025 will be Haydn McShane (Faith and Mission); Ethan Tearle (Spirit and Events); Toby Collins (Primary Connect); Hayden Hookham (Community); Theo Vardanega (Wellbeing); and Alex Cullen (Academic).
Being chosen as a student leader at Iona College is a significant responsibility that carries a profound impact – not only on the individual, but also on the entire school community.
The honour of being an Iona College Captain, ViceCaptain or Lead Prefect is about more than a badge.
It means you have been chosen as a student worthy of upholding and exemplifying Iona’s values and principles that have served as our foundation since the Oblates first arrived on Iona Hill in 1957.
Our student leaders are expected to lead and inspire every day, being guided by the teachings of Jesus and the example of St Eugene de Mazenod in nurturing and caring for our College and community.
Like St Eugene, our leaders are called on to recognise their role is bigger than themselves, and help contribute to the culture of respect, inclusivity and togetherness that Iona treasures.
Congratulations to our Iona College student leaders for 2025.
L-R: Oscar Colbert, Charlie Leis, Cooper Clarkham
SO THANKFUL TO BE AN IONIAN
I AM DARING
FR JOE ANTONY OMI RECTOR
I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for the warm welcome I have received upon my return to Iona College, now as Rector.
It is both a privilege and an honour to be part of this community once again, and I am excited to embark on this journey with all of you.
My journey to this moment is one shaped by a deep commitment to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and their Charism. Hailing from Tamil Nadu in the southern-most region of India, I first joined the Oblates in 2002.
After years of formation, reflection, and prayer, I made my first profession in 2008 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2012.
These years have provided me with a rich and diverse tapestry of pastoral experiences
in parish life, education, and youth ministry — both in India and here in Australia.
For seven years, I served in pastoral ministry in India before receiving a new call from our Superior General in Rome to bring my ministry to Australia.
My arrival in Melbourne in 2019 marked the beginning of a new chapter, filled with enriching experiences – first at St John Vianney’s Parish in Mulgrave, and then as Chaplain for Rosies in Queensland.
Each of these roles has strengthened my vocation, challenging me to adapt and grow, while deepening my commitment to the mission of St Eugene de Mazenod.
When St Eugene urged his fellow Oblates to “Leave nothing undared for the Kingdom of God”, he envisioned us as lights – not dim or faltering, but shining brightly with dynamism and courage. His words continue to resonate deeply with me.
As I take on the responsibility of Rector at Iona, I do so with the same spirit of zeal, energy, and openness to the needs of our community.
Returning to Iona feels like coming home. It is not the physical spaces but the warmth, faith, and fellowship that characterise this special place. To be an Ionian is to be part of something bigger than oneself — an opportunity to serve, lead, and learn together.
As we conclude this term, I look forward to getting to know each of you more deeply. Together, we will continue to uphold the values that define our College: A deep commitment to faith, a passion for learning, and a sense of community that fosters growth in all aspects of life.
Let us embrace the future with hope and courage, knowing that we walk this path together, guided by the light of our shared mission.
As we head into this break, may we all take the time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God.
Let us be grateful for all that we have achieved this year and return refreshed and ready for the final stretch of 2024.
Thank you once again for your trust, and I look forward to the wonderful journey ahead.
HAIL TO OUR LADY, FULL OF GRACE FOR 50 YEARS
In 2024, Iona celebrates a significant milestone in its history, marking 50 years since the construction of our spiritual home – the Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel.
The Iona chapel is iconic. Its unique octagonal design is a big reason for that, but so is the story of how the chapel came into being.
Perhaps fittingly for such an icon, the chapel actually has three birthdays.
While it was officially opened on 4 April 1975, the Iona community was so eager to celebrate the Eucharist in the new chapel, the first Mass was actually held there on 23 June 1974 – the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians – before the roof had even been completed.
A second, public mass was held in the chapel on 22 September 1974 – this time with the roof on – before His Grace, Brisbane Archbishop Francis Rush and Oblate Provincial (and former Iona Rector) Fr John Hannah OMI officially blessed and opened the chapel the following year.
Prior to this, a classroom in what is now known as Long Block served as Iona’s ‘chapel’ – opening in May of 1959 to serve the sacramental and devotional needs of staff and students, and host Masses for the local community.
The journey towards the chapel and library began in the early 1970s, driven by a profound vision and the support of a dedicated community.
Positioned to be the geographical as well as spiritual centre of the College, the site chosen for the new chapel was blessed originally by the Superior General, Fr Richard Hanley OMI on 16 November 1973.
The original architects’ proposals from June of 1973 show that initial plans were for a dramatically different look from the chapel we all now know, with an angular and ultra-modern church featuring skylights and an outdoor sanctuary initially proposed.
As impressive as it looked, the harsh realities of paying for its construction ultimately led to a more conservative design being agreed upon, and on 8 November that year, work began on levelling the site for construction.
Even with the more subtle chapel design, costs were still very much a concern and it wasn’t until a donation from an anonymous ‘mystery family’ from Western Australia in 1973 that the wheels really started turning for the chapel’s construction.
The family of Fr John Cranley OMI, who was then a teaching priest on staff, wanted to contribute to their son and brother’s mission and donated $37,500 to further Fr John’s mission, and this money was used to complete the structure of the building, including the foundations, floor, external walls and roof.
Despite not being the grandiose vision for the chapel that was initially proposed, the new design is still an architectural gem.
The College archives describe in intricate detail the beauty of the construction, and how the chapel presented for its official opening in 1975:
‘The chapel is an octagonal building.
Each of the sides is twenty-three foot high (7m) and is made of filled concrete block double plaster
rendered and sprayed with Tryolean finish (as is the external surface of the drum section of the library).
Between each panel is a floor to ceiling window glazed with tinted Belgian grey glass to cut glare.
Surmounting the chapel is a twenty-four foot (7.3m) white cross, which is illuminated at night.
Surrounding the chapel is a wide red brick tiled path with curved steps and at the base of each of the eight sides is a small garden.
The main entrance has impressive THE IONIAN doors, eight feet tall with a curved section rising up to the high roof line.
These are made of Western Red Cedar with raised sections in a regular pattern.
On the interior the chapel is striking for its complete simplicity.
There are two sacristies at the back of the chapel on either side of the main entrance door.
Within each sacristy there is a confessional, designed in such a way as to allow the penitent
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the choice of traditional confession through the grill or seated facing the priest.
Above the sacristies is the choir loft.
Wood panelling is used right along the choir loft, and sacristy wall and on this panelling are mounted the hand carved wooden Stations of the Cross.
The whole chapel is carpeted in a deep gold carpet which is continued up the side walls for 10 inches as a kick board.
The long bench seating is of "Ramon", a New Guinea blond wood and the kneelers are padded and covered with dark tan vinyl.
On either side of the chapel are two wooden stands with carved wooden statues - one of Our Lady and one of St Joseph.
Both of these lightly stained in natural colours, were carved in Germany.
The sanctuary is curved, and raised two steps above the main floor.
The altar tabernacle stand and reading lectern have bases covered in carpet running continuously from the floor and the top sections are made of tiles of real cork, retaining the natural form of roughness and texture.
Behind the altar is a full ceiling to floor heavy silken curtain of dark moss green.
Behind the lectern and mounted on the wall is a large crucifix.’
The chapel crucifix is a special part of Iona’s history on its own. It was touchingly donated by the Seniors of 1974 in memory of Stephen Thornhill – their treasured classmate who tragically died in the schoolyard the year before of a genetic heart condition.
The carved wooden figure of Jesus sits on a cross of Oregan timber, lightly burned and wire-brushed to accentuate the grain.
There was one other ‘icon within the icon’ when the chapel officially opened its doors – a special
treasure from our College’s other spiritual home, the Island of Iona off the coast of Scotland.
‘In 1973 Mrs Lambert from Lindum, who has been associated with the College in the lona Passion Play for many years, was on a trip overseas and visited the island of lona.
The authorities there gave her a stone from the original Chapel of St Columba to bring back to lona.
This stone is enclosed in a glass case with a brief history of the lona Monastery - an interesting historic link stretching over many thousands of miles and 1500 years.’
The stone from the Iona Abbey aside, the interior was built on the back of the hard work and dedication of Iona families and volunteers from the community.
‘Mr Mike Victor, Mr Gary Mason and Mr Steve Lindern offered to do all the electrical installation, and spent many hours after work at weekends and very late into the night wiring the building and installing lights and fittings.
The beautiful lighting effects in the chapel were made possible by their good works.
Mr Neande took on the immense job of hanging and plastering the huge octagonal suspended ceiling which is a most impressive feature of the Chapel.
Mr Salsbury, our woodwork teacher, made all the sacristy furniture - vesting press, wardrobe for vestments, crucifix.
Mr Gordon Voltz gave up two full weeks, plus many other hours of private work, to do the carpentry of the sacristies, make the massive front doors, wooden handles and many other fittings.
Mrs Marg Picking made the eighteen foot drop curtains for behind the altar, and the altar and organ covers.
Mr Brian Murphy made the stairs to the choir loft. Mr van der Meer and Mr Muller helped with carpentry, and Mr Stewart did the finishing of some of the plaster work.
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Mr O'Dea made and planted the eight wall gardens. Our groundsman, Mr Jim Stanbrook, welded the large cross on the chapel.
All these people gave freely of their time and talents, and while they helped to build and beautify the house of God, they saved the College many thousands of dollars.
Our thanks to them all, and to many others who helped in various ways.
God will reward them as only He knows how.
A great number of parents and friends also added their honour to God by donating much of the furnishing - altar, grey tinted glass for windows, vestments, the organ, candlesticks, ciborium, sanctuary lamp, celebrants chair, cruets, chalice, fonts, some pews, Stations of the Cross, crucifix, and many other items.’
All those who donated items and worked on the Chapel’s construction were invited as special guests to the official opening alongside the Archbishop, Fr Hannah, members of the Oblate community and priests from the local communities.
The official opening was a double celebration for Iona, with the newly constructed St Eugene de Mazenod Library also blessed and officially opened by Archbishop Rush and Fr Hannah – His Grace urging Ionians to use both buildings well and often “the Chapel to raise their souls to God, and the Library to feed their minds on the wisdom of ages”.
For generations, Ionians have met that challenge, and the Chapel remains as central to the life of the College as it was 50 years ago.
In the decades since, it has been at the centre of College and Sunday community masses.
It has also been at the heart of the most important moments in the lives of students, staff and Old Boys – the joy of baptisms of new Ionians, the celebrations of weddings, and the sadness of funerals of those we have lost.
Built by the community, for the community, we celebrate our Chapel’s 50th anniversary with our thanks to God for being blessed with this iconic house of worship – and for the dedication and faith of those who brough it to life.
A TRULY SACRED CONNECTION
DE MAZENOD PILGRIMAGE TAKES OUR FAITH TO NEW HEIGHTS
I AM SPIRITUAL
MRS LIZ MADDEN DEAN OF FAITH & MISSION
During the mid-year holidays, 22 members of the De Mazenod Family embarked on a pilgrimage to follow in the footsteps of St Eugene de Mazenod. The journey took them to Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, founded by St Eugene in 1816.
This pilgrimage aimed to deepen the participants’ connection to the charism and spirit of St Eugene, offering moments for contemplation, reflection, and discovery.
Guided by Oblate Provincial Fr Christian Fini OMI and accompanied by Fr Bill Ousley OMI,
the pilgrims explored significant sites related to the Oblates’ history.
Aix-en-Provence, with its historical charm and sacred sites, became the heart of the journey.
Cours Mirabeau, the main street where St Eugene grew up before he went into exile, and the Church of the Mission, the historical and contemporary spiritual home for the Oblates, were highlights.
Also unforgettable was the hospitality and enthusiasm of the Oblates stationed in Aix and the General House in Rome.
Celebrating the Eucharist at these sacred locations as well as in the crypt at the Vatican, in the catacombs in Rome, and in the Cathedral in Marseilles (the chapel where St Eugene is entombed under the altar) were all special moments on this 10-day pilgrimage.
The itinerary was rich with religious and cultural experiences, blending visits to the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Roman Forum, alongside significant religious sites such as St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
The pilgrims immersed themselves equally fully in the historical and sacred places, and the community and faith that bind the De Mazenod Family together.
Ahead of the 2026 anniversary of the Oblates’ Constitution and Rules, plans are underway to make this pilgrimage a biennial event – offering more members of the De Mazenod Family access to this deep spiritual connection and sense of community central to our mission and identity.
I also had the privilege of joining four other De Mazenod Family Education Network members at the International Boys’ School Coalition (IBSC) conference in London, hosted by Harrow School.
Over 650 educators from around the globe convened under the theme ‘Tradition, Leadership, Innovation’.
The conference featured inspiring keynotes from speakers like Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Ben Fogle and Nigel Owens, as well as engaging workshops that will help us empower our students to become leaders in wellbeing, technology, diversity, resilience, and collaboration.
WE RECEIVE SO MUCH FROM GIVING
I AM GIVING
MR
BEN DEVLIN ACTING DEAN OF STUDENTS
Oblate Mission Action Day (OMAD) was a resounding success again in 2024, defying grey skies and days of relentless rain to again deliver important funds to Oblate Missions around the world helping those in need.
With the ovals sodden, Social Justice Co-ordinator Mrs Sam Ryan got creative with the event layout, utilising every square inch of undercover area available on campus to ensure the day could go ahead.
As students arrived on Iona Hill, light rain continued to fall. Nevertheless, seats in The Provence Centre filled quickly, demonstrating that the Oblate spirit of supporting the less fortunate and marginalised in our community remains strong in our current Ionians.
With near perfect timing, the skies cleared as the closing hymn of
the Assumption Mass was sung, led brilliantly as always by our staff and student musicians.
Iona quickly burst to life, awash with sunlight and colourful costumes, all in the name of raising funds for the Oblate Missions.
Students scampered for front-row spots at traditional stall favourites such as the Grandin House Lolly Wheel and the ‘Lob-a-Choc’ hosted by Anthony House.
Charlebois House kept the ‘mission money’ ticking over with their new sideshow addition ‘Whack the Rat’, whilst the Japanese Department kept everyone cool with their slushies. Several staff and students took on the challenge of the ‘Dunk Tank’. I can reveal with good authority that College Captain Lachlan McClure may have been a little heavy handed with the ice bags, but it was all for a great cause.
The St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre ‘stage’ hosted several of our budding musicians,
while a new addition to this year’s program – the public speaking competition – also proved popular. Chisholm Cebula House took out the annual Theatre Sports competition, continuing their Oblate Trophy resurgence. The day culminated with the afternoon activities and award presentations in The Provence Centre.
A highlight was the debut of the ‘Masked Ionian’. Congratulations to all the staff involved – your bravery and talent provided great entertainment.
I would like to recognise the immense effort of Mrs Ryan, who coordinated her fifteenth OMAD. This is a lived example of service leadership for all Ionians to aspire to. Thank you, Sam.
The College’s gratitude is also extended to the Faith and Mission portfolio, particularly Portfolio Leaders Jasper Vinen and Arie Van Kerkwyk, and all of the staff and students who contributed to OMAD.
OPEN DAY OPENS HEARTS
I AM WELCOMING
MR PETER MONDOLO ACTING DEAN OF COLLEGE
On a sunny Friday afternoon in May, Iona Hill became a sea of activity and excitement as we welcomed 1500 visitors to the College for our annual Open Day.
Iona flags, banners, marquees and George the gorilla mascot were on full display, and our enthusiastic student tour guides were impeccably presented and prepared in readiness to welcome our future and prospective families.
Open Day is one of our biggest and most important days of the year, when we get to share with the wider community all the things that are great about life at Iona, in particular the culture of care and community we are lucky to enjoy.
Open Day is authentic and sincere. Upon arrival, the families gathered in The Provence Centre for a warm welcome from our Principal, Mr Goodwin before heading out to explore what Iona has to offer under the direction of our student tour guides.
Classrooms and departments were open, enabling our visitors to explore the innovative and engaging learning environments we are all so proud of.
Only weeks old, our new Primary building, the Zinelli Building, was the star of this year’s show.
Our Primary tour guides did a great job explaining all the features of our new landmark to the families who, in just a few short years, will also call it home.
Elsewhere, our Heads of Department and teachers happily explained their approaches to teaching and learning, while our Prosper team discussed our wellbeing framework, and tailoring education and pastoral care for boys.
Music classes and rehearsals carried on through the day, adding vibrancy and energy to the carnival-like atmosphere, giving our visitors an authentic glimpse into the dedication and passion of our musicians.
A selection of Iona’s sporting opportunities were showcased across the campus, with the number and sheer size of facilities on offer leaving more than one young mouth agape.
Open Day is more than just an event, it is a celebration of our College spirit, values and the community we call family – and we hope all of our visitors leave Open Day wanting to be a part of that.
Thank you to everyone who attended, and special thanks to the staff and students who were so welcoming to our guests
IPAC TRANSFORMED INTO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY
CREATIVE, I AM
MR DAVID COOKE HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR ARTS, PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING
Iona produced a first for Australian theatre in Term 2 when the creative force of 90 students and dozens of staff brought Star Stars: The Franchise Awakens by Dean O’Carroll to life on stage at the Iona Performing Arts Centre.
The Iona production was the Star Wars parody’s Australian premiere – a fact acknowledged by Mr O’Carroll himself from the USA – and was performed over three busy nights to rave reviews with audience members coming from far, far away.
In Star Stars: The Franchise Awakens, a brave band of heroes are on a quest to make new Star Stars movies but must battle the sinister First Chapter, and the only ones who can help are the heroes of the original trilogy.
The 73-strong cast and 17 backstage crew consisted of Iona boys in Years 5-12, plus girls from our regular collaborators in creativity - San Sisto, Lourdes Hill and Moreton Bay Colleges.
Before the curtain was raised on opening night, the four-month rehearsal period captured the essence of what it means to be an Ionian.
There was community spirit in the hard work of the backstage crew; parents working around the clock to make costumes, props and set pieces; the students turning up to every rehearsal with a positive attitude and willingness to give 100 per cent; plus our amazing staff volunteers who were always ready to go above and beyond.
Thank you to everyone who came and saw Star Stars. Our audience members were invited to dress up in their favourite Star Wars costumes as part of the event, and we saw some fantastic cosplay, including
appearances from Darth Maul, Princess Leia (and Junior Princess Leia) and so many lightsabers.
You can officially say you were one of the first in the country to see this show on the Australian stage. In the words of Mr O’Carroll: “You are doing the script proud! It looks so fun!”
The students (and adults) had a fantastic time. There were too many laughs to count and so many moments that made me proud to call myself an Ionian.
The annual College Production is a fantastic element of Iona’s co-curricular Arts program. It brings together students from many schools who form close bonds and share lifelong memories, and teaches students confidence, teamwork, empathy, inclusivity, and creativity.
“You are doing the script proud! It looks so fun!” - Dean O’Carroll
The end of Term 3 will see our next generation of creatives begin their College Production journey with the auditions for We Will Rock You, Iona’s 2025 musical.
IONIANS REMAIN PURE OF ART
I AM CREATIVE
MS AMY CLARKE ACTING HEAD OF VISUAL ART
On Thursday 28 August, the Fr Peter Daly OMI Arts Precinct hosted our annual Iona Art Exhibition.
The evening showcased the incredible talents and creativity of students in Years 5-12, and included works across a wide range of mediums including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography and film.
We were privileged to have Marian Drew, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary photographic artists join us as our guest of honor and officially open the Exhibition.
Marian’s practice spans more than 30 years, and she has held more than 25 solo exhibitions in Australia and internationally.
Marian told the audience that the exhibition was amongst the highest standard she had seen in schools – a reflection of the hard work that staff and students have put in throughout the year. Awards were presented to the following students in recognition of excellence and outstanding effort in Visual Arts:
YEAR 5
Lucian Henderson, Hayden Land
YEAR 6
Isaac Phillips, Joseph Martin
YEAR 7
Kian Coban, Daniel Jobi
YEAR 8
Alberto Piloto, Harry Ryan
YEAR 9
Jordon Short, Lucas Pritchard
YEAR 10
Mac Frischkorn, Flynn Donnelly
YEAR 11
Liam Glasgow
YEAR 12
Harry Moore, Ashton Connelly
VISUAL ARTS IN PRACTICE
Hayden Weekes
FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA
Ethan Crump, Flynt Morse
FIRST NATIONS VISUAL ARTS AWARD
Harrison Haynes
There were also two additional awards presented on the night.
Chosen by our guest of honour, Benjamin van den Berg (Year 11) was awarded the Marian Drew Award for Photography and Harry Moore (Year 12) was voted the winner of the People’s Choice award.
Congratulations to all the award winners and to every student whose work was included in the exhibition.
We are so appreciative of the students, families and the wider community who came to support the event and the arts more broadly.
A huge thank you must also go to everyone that contributed to the success of the night, especially the student musicians who entertained the crowd and our amazing team of staff volunteers who helped out in a range of roles.
Thanks also to the Ventress family and Project Distribution for generously donating a skate deck which was raffled off on the night. The funds raised will be donated to Rosie’s outreach.
Finally, I want to acknowledge the dedication of the Visual Art staff – Aimee McDonald (HOF Arts), Liam Bigler, Emily Payne, Cassandra Freeman, Craig Brown, Dr Isaac Brown, Kirstie Scullen, Hayley Stephens and James Thomson – who worked so hard to make the Exhibition happen and are so dedicated to supporting and encouraging the boys every day.
THERE IS NO SECRET TO
LESSONS ARE ONLY THE START
I AM INSPIRED
MR BRIAN L’HUILLIER HEAD OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
It dawned on me recently that the difference between music lessons, music practice and ensemble rehearsal might not be particularly clear to the families and supporters of the young musicians we are privileged to teach.
All three activities are crucial to musical success. Understanding how each activity differs – and how they leverage off one another - helps each musician and ensemble at Iona to thrive.
MUSIC LESSONS
Once a week, music students spend 30 minutes with an instrumental or vocal specialist teacher. This is the student’s music lesson, sometimes referred to as their ‘instrumental’ or ‘vocal lesson’.
Music lessons are where the adventure begins, where teacher and student build rapport, set goals and work as a team to supercharge the playing that happens in practice and rehearsals.
In lessons, students are given expert tuition and guided through techniques for development.
For example, a tricky passage of music might be broken down into bite-size pieces, or methods for improving instrument tone might receive attention and adjustment.
Teachers take care to offer all sorts of valuable feedback throughout the lesson. There will also be time given to the repertoire your son is working on in his ensemble.
When the lesson ends, the student is off again to their regular academic classes, freshly energised and geared up for the music rehearsals and practice in the week ahead.
MUSIC PRACTICE
Practice includes all the things your son does to improve on their instrument outside of lessons or rehearsal.
Generally, there are three main elements to a solid music practice: warm up, repertoire (which includes all music worked on in lessons) and ‘just for fun‘ practice.
IONA’S MUSIC SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS’ ADVENTURE
Practice is the engine room of musical development, and the only ingredient for success over which teachers have no direct control! The students are in the driver’s seat.
It is fantastic to witness a student’s investment in practice time paying off. Their learning consolidates more quickly and they experience a sense of satisfaction, pride and achievement as they reach their musical goals.
ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are where lessons and practice come together, and where the magic of making music with others starts to become a reality.
There’s nothing quite like it – just ask your brain, which gets a unique bump in activity and happy chemistry each time we play or sing together.
Each of our ensembles meet once a week for a rehearsal. Between lessons and personal practice, students should come to ensemble knowing their parts well enough for a basic play though.
That way during a rehearsal the conductor can work with the musicians to polish, blend, and extend the musicality of the group.
Arriving prepared means that students can get a challenging repertoire up and running quickly and enjoy the results of their hard work sooner.
ONWARDS TO SUCCESS
We are so grateful to each musician, and their support people, for all that you do to enable our music program to thrive.
We know it’s not always easy – the early mornings, late afternoons, remembering instruments, getting weekly practice done. There are plenty of things to distract musicians from practicing.
Overcoming the lure of distraction is the first step on the journey of mastering an instrument, or any skill for that matter.
As students dig in, commit and trust the ‘lesson-practice-rehearsal process’, you will be on your way to enjoying some of the best and most sought-after skills that enable us to be excellent humans and musicians.
IONA SPIRIT IS A SOURCE OF JOY FOR GENERATIONS
I AM CHERISHED
MR PETER HOLMES DEAN OF PRIMARY YEARS
One of our most anticipated annual celebrations is the Year 5 Grandparents Day.
Centred on the theme of ‘Belonging’, this year’s event was created with a genuine desire to have every grandparent leaving Iona on the day with a feeling that they absolutely belong and are valued in our community.
The day began as always with a liturgy in IPAC, and this year we were blessed to have our College Rector Fr Joe Antony OMI and Fr Josh Nash OMI to lead us in this celebration meticulously prepared by Mrs Carmichael, Mrs Begley and Mrs Jones.
After the liturgy, music and performance became the drivers of our celebration of life at Iona. Our music staff guided our students through performances from string, guitar and big band ensembles, small choral voices and a finale featuring a 90-strong choir.
The boys then spent quality time with grandparents through College tours, sharing their classroom learning spaces and a meeting with their Homeroom teacher, before exploring the chapel, Provence Centre, art exhibition, library and Primary precinct.
By mid-morning, it was time for our groups to head back to IPAC to share a well-deserved morning tea and a chat about all they had seen and experienced.
One of the focal points of discussion this year, in the context of ‘Belonging’, was the recently released book The Silverback’s Song –commissioned by the Iona Old Boys Association.
This book tells the Iona story of connection and belonging through the eyes of a newborn gorilla named Imani, and the love, support and nurturing that comes with being part of a family and community.
It was written by a current Iona mum, Dannika Patterson, and illustrated by Nick Kohler, who is an Old Boy of the College – continuing the theme of connection and belonging.
‘The Iona Silverbacks’ are our most-senior Old Boys, who have reached 50 years since their graduation from Iona.
In nature, the silverback is the mature male that is responsible for protecting and nurturing the younger members of the troop and teaching the younger members so that they may one day lead.
It was fabulous to be able to share this connection, our history and gorilla mascot with our visiting grandparents, to give them an understanding of the depth of the community they and their grandsons are now part of and share as Ionians.
OUR ACADEMICS PASS THE TEST
I AM ENGAGED
MRS DONNA ELKINGTON DEAN OF LEARNING & TEACHING
SUBJECT SELECTION FOR 2025
Term 3 has been another busy term for learning and teaching at Iona, starting with a focus on 2025 subject selection for our current Year 8, 9 and 10 students.
Our Year 8 students look forward to this, as it is their first opportunity to choose elective subjects.
Year 9 students have an opportunity to further specialise in certain areas as they move into Year 10, and our current Year 10 students are required to choose their Senior subjects for Years 11 and 12.
Our subject displays in the Provence Centre and the presentations in IPAC were designed to ensure our community is fully informed about the subject selection process.
To further support our Year 10 students, each student has developed their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan this term.
This plan was finalised and senior subjects selected during a personalised meeting with every Year 10 family and a member of the Pathways team. This ensures that each student is fully informed about the different options for Senior and post-school pathways.
We are very proud of the many different pathways that we offer our students at Iona and feel these options put our students in good stead for post-schooling opportunities.
ACADEMIC MORNING TEAS
Another highlight of this term has been celebrating Semester 1 results at our Academic Morning Teas.
Students who achieved excellent results in Semester 1 for academic achievement, engagement, or significant improvement in academic GPA or engagement receive an invitation to attend.
These morning teas are a meaningful and valued tradition at Iona that students aspire to attend.
The criteria used to determine invitees to these special morning teas highlights the importance that the College places on learning, engagement in class, and improvement.
Focusing on effort and improvement shows students the value of hard work and encourages them to continue putting in their best effort in the future.
YEAR 12 TRIAL EXTERNAL EXAMS
During the last three weeks of Term 3, our Year 12 students completed trial exams for the upcoming external assessment period in Term 4.
These external exams contribute to 25 per cent of a student’s final Senior results for most general subjects, and 50 per cent of the final result for mathematics and science.
The trial exams allow students to become familiar with the testing environment, practise questions they might see in an exam, learn to write and concentrate for sustained periods, and receive feedback.
We wish all our Year 12 students the best for their final assessments.
OUR SOCIALS SHINE AGAIN
LADIES’ LUNCH & BLACK & WHITE DINNER IONA P&F ASSOCIATION
Iona’s social calendar continues to sparkle in 2024, with the middle of the year hosting two of our major functions in the Iona Parents and Friends Association annual Ladies Lunch, and July’s Black and White Dinner at the Gabba.
Once again held in the prestigious Legends Room at the Gabba, the 2024 Black and White Dinner was a resounding success, with more than 400 Ionians dressing up in their finery to let their hair down in a perfect celebration of the Iona spirit.
Hosted by the legendary Pat Welsh, the night kicked off with a delectable two-course meal, before Brisbane band SAVVY lit up the dance floor again.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors and suppliers, particularly Auction Sponsor Ocean Realty, Gold Sponsors F45 Training Wakerley and Emphasis Jewellery Collection, and our Silver Sponsors BMD Group, Green Options Pty Ltd, Zone Plumbing and Backflow, Alliance Airlines and Verve Portraits
A special note of appreciation is due to the staff at the Gabba and the O’Brien Group for again transforming the Legends Room into a stunning venue that perfectly set the tone for a night of celebration.
This year, Iona was also granted access to the Gabba’s giant scoreboard screens inside the playing arena, and it was fantastic to see images of Iona life and the logos of our key event sponsors shining brightly as the star attractions over the world-famous playing surface.
In May, our fabulous Iona ladies spent a wonderful afternoon at the picturesque Manly Harbour Boat Club, sipping and socialising by the seaside, and helping to raise important funds for Iona programs along the way.
Always one of the most popular events on the calendar, the Ladies Lunch is a beautiful celebration of the connection our mums and special ladies share – and a joy to see them embrace the College culture and proudly declare “I Am Ionian!”
Many thanks to the Ladies Lunch naming rights partner, The Gill Team Remax Advantage, and all our sponsors, supporters and suppliers who helped to make the day possible.
Our sincere thanks also to our dedicated events team, led by Mrs Renae Northcott and Mrs Jacqui Ullah, who again went above and beyond with their tireless efforts and meticulous planning, instrumental in the success of these and all of our Iona events.
EMBRACING A NEW ERA:
LAUNCH OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE IONA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
I AM PROUD
RICHARD PATTERSON
AARON MINTON
OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
We are thrilled to introduce our new strategic plan for the Iona Old Boys Association, a forward-looking initiative designed to reinvigorate our community while honouring the contributions of past leaders.
Our strategy consists of three key pillars, with a vision to ensure that every Iona Old Boy feels valued, engaged, purposeful, and connected with the College and its community.
PILLAR 1: CONNECT
Our first pillar, Connect, is dedicated to deepening our relationships with the school, the broader community, and our alumni network.
We are committed to increasing our presence at key College events, thereby reinforcing our bond with the school and showcasing our active involvement.
By introducing new awards to recognise the achievements of our alumni, and launching events tailored to different segments of our network, we aim to create a more vibrant and engaged community.
This renewed focus on connection will help us foster a stronger sense of unity and shared purpose.
PILLAR 2: GROW
The Grow pillar focuses on expanding our network and enhancing our overall impact.
We recognise the importance of integrating new members into our community and will be implementing strategies to connect with the current Grade 12 cohort, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued from the beginning of their time as Old Boys.
The addition of a new induction ceremony, part of the Valedictory Dinner, and a special ‘Welcome’ event for recent graduates will help forge strong initial connections.
By broadening our network and fostering a welcoming environment, we aim to sustain and enrich our community for future generations.
PILLAR 3: SHARE
In the Share pillar, our goal is to leverage the diverse talents and experiences within our network to benefit all Old Boys.
We plan to develop a mentoring framework to facilitate meaningful connections and support among Old Boys.
Additionally, implementing a succession plan for the committee will ensure the continued strength and effectiveness of our leadership. By creating a schedule of regular networking events, we will provide more opportunities for alumni to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate.
This pillar underscores our commitment to mutual support and collective growth, reinforcing the value of our shared experiences.
We are genuinely excited about this new chapter and the opportunities it presents. Your involvement and support will be essential as we embark on this journey together. Let’s work together to build a more connected, supportive, and impactful Iona Old Boys Association.
Kia Kaha!
OLD BOYS DAY CELEBRATES OUR STRONG CONNECTION
Iona College Old Boys Day is a cherished annual event that brings together generations of Ionians to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their shared experiences of being and Ionian.
Old Boys Day is more than just a reunion. It is a vibrant, living and breathing tradition that forges enduring bonds created during school years that reach deep into adulthood and maintain an ongoing connection to the College community.
This year, Old Boys Day coincided with Rosies Round – bringing a splash of bright red to a day celebrating the black and white,
and raising important funds for a charity with a long and revered connection to Iona.
The College’s themes of “I Am Ionian”: and “Forever Strong” featured prominently – acting as both a call to arms for our sporting teams competing on the day against Villanova, and a rallying call for Old Boys reconnecting with former classmates on the day.
There is no question that the current generation of Iona students understand and appreciate the significance of our Old Boys as part of our Iona culture.
Their appreciation for those who have gone before, particularly those who helped the school grow from our very modest beginnings, is evident with the spirit and fervour they bring to celebrating Iona on Old Boys Day.
In October, we will host our final Old Boys function for 2024 with the Silverback’s Brunch honouring our exclusive coterie of Old Boys who have reached the milestone of 50 years since their graduation from Iona.
This year the Class of 1974 will be welcomed into our most exclusive club.
CELEBRATING IONA’S OLD BOY ACHIEVERS
TWO NEW AWARDS TO HONOUR THE CONTRIBUTION OF OUR OLD BOYS
The Iona Old Boys Association is pleased to announce the creation of two special annual awards to celebrate the achievements of our former students and their contribution to the community after leaving school.
The Iona College Old Boy Achievement Awards have been established to honour and celebrate two outstanding Old Boys every year who have achieved notable success in their professional and personal life since leaving Iona.
One award will be given to a senior Old Boy over the age of 40, and the other to a young Old Boy under 40.
These awards are to recognise demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary community service, and a steadfast commitment to the Oblate values upheld by Iona College.
The recipients of these awards will be congratulated by the Iona community at the College Presentation Night.
These awards are open to IONA College graduates only, and nominees must have demonstrated significant achievements in their professional field, or personal endeavours since leaving Iona in service of their community by meeting the follow criteria:
1. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
The nominee should have shown exceptional success and leadership in their professional career or field. This may include innovation, significant accomplishments, or influential roles that have positively impacted their industry.
2. COMMUNITY SERVICE:
The nominee must have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. This includes active participation in initiatives, organisations, or causes that benefit others and contribute to the betterment of the community.
3. DEMONSTRATION OF OBLATE VALUES:
The nominee should exemplify the Oblate values of faith, humility, compassion, and justice within their professional and personal endeavours. Their actions and conduct should reflect a commitment to these values, which align with the teachings and ethos of Iona College.
4. INSPIRATIONAL INFLUENCE:
The nominee should serve as an inspiration to current students and fellow Old Boys. Their achievements and service should illustrate the potential for using one’s talents
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the world.
5. LONG-TERM IMPACT:
The nominee’s work and contributions should demonstrate long-term impact, whether through sustained professional success, ongoing community involvement, or positive effects within their chosen field.
Nominations for the award may be submitted by Iona College staff, Old Boys, or community members. Selfnominations are also accepted.
Nominations should include a completed nomination form, along with a detailed account of the nominee’s achievements,
community service, and demonstration of Oblate values.
A selection committee consisting of Iona College staff, Old Boys, and community representatives will review nominations and select the recipient based on the criteria outlined.
Would you like to nominate someone for the 2024 Iona College Old Boy Achievement Awards? Click / scan here to complete the nomination form: https://forms.office. com/r/pw1QUHG6yU
FOREVER STRONG,
I AM HUMBLE
MR CRAIG STARIHA HEAD OF SPORT
It was far from a winter of discontent for Iona on the sporting fields in Terms 2 & 3, with our athletes again rising to the challenge and lifting the blackand-whites to new heights across a range of sports.
An AIC aggregate championship in basketball, our best-ever result at the Confraternity Carnival backed up by a premiership for our First XIII in rugby league, and the continued success of our sailors on the national and international stage were among the highlights of the mid-year sports.
During the June-July holidays, Iona’s First XIII rugby league team competed at the 44th annual Confraternity Rugby League Carnival, hosted by Ignatius Park in Townsville.
Our team did the College proud with the way they represented themselves and our community. Iona finished in third place overall – our best result ever. This is an outstanding achievement given the quality of competition.
Listed below are the College’s results throughout the carnival.
DAY 1
Game 1: Iona 16 d Emmaus College 6.
Game 2: Iona 30 d St Edmund’s College 0.
DAY 2
Game 3: Iona 16 d St Mary’s 14.
Game 4 – Quarter-Final: Iona 8 d Marymount College 4.
FOREVER PROUD
DAY 4
Game 5 – Semi-Final: Padua College 16 d Iona 12.
DAY 5
Game 6 – Play-off for third: Iona 18 d St Patrick’s, Mackay 0.
The result was the Iona’s highest finish at the Confraternity Carnival – finishing third out of 54 teams and surpassing our previous best performance of fifth position in 2023.
The First XIII used this as a fantastic springboard into the AIC season proper, dominating from start to finish to sweep through for an undefeated AIC premiership.
A critical match in their season was the Round 4 showdown with Padua, who had tipped us out of the Confro semi-finals just weeks before, setting up the ‘game of the season’ between the two league strongholds.
Our Ionians produced one of their best performances of the season to score a comprehensive 46-6 win to avenge the loss in Townsville.
Overall, all Iona rugby league teams were ranked top-three in the AIC competition. Unfortunately, this wasn’t good enough to take the aggregate crown, with Marist Ashgrove beating Iona to the overall title by just half a point.
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It was another example of just how difficult it is to win the aggregate trophy in a competition as evenly matched as AIC.
Our basketballers learnt this lesson last year when, heading into the final round of the season, Iona was ahead in the aggregate race.
But that single weekend where our teams did not perform to their potential saw the aggregate trophy slip through our fingers, and the title of champion overall basketball school was lost.
This year, history was in danger of repeating itself as Iona once again found itself in front in the aggregate race with one round remaining.
But the Class of 2024 was determined to learn the lessons from last year and, with a fully focused approach to the final games of the season, secured the aggregate trophy by seven points to take the title of the AIC’s best basketball school.
Altogether Iona celebrated seven basketball premierships, including the Second V, Third V, 11D, 9C, 8B, 8C and 8D teams. Another 14 teams finished second or third, underlining Iona’s fantastic depth in the sport.
Our tennis season was marred by injury and illness throughout the entire season, but the boys always competed to the best of their ability. Congratulations to Fourths, who were Iona’s only premiership winners in tennis.
Iona excelled on land and also enjoyed incredible success on the water thanks to our sailing program that continues to set new marks for excellence.
Our top sailing team completed an unbeaten run of victories at the Queensland State Schools and Open Teams Racing Championships, then qualified as Queensland’s No.1 team for the
Australian Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships held in South Australia.
Every year, the best 22 sailing schools from around Australia face off against each other on the waters of Goolwa, near Kangaroo Island. After several days of competition, Iona qualified in the Top 8, gaining entry to the final series.
From here it was a sudden-death knockout scenario. Iona finished fourth overall at this prestigious competition, which is an incredible result by any measure.
On the back of that success, Iona was one of three schools invited to represent Australia at the 2024 Interdominion School Team Sailing Championship to be held in Auckland in October.
This competition will see the top three Australian teams up against the top three New Zealand
teams. We certainly wish our boys all the best as they prepare for this trans-Tasman battle. The results across Terms 2 and 3 of the AIC competition show that Iona and Marist Ashgrove are continuing their dominance as the two top-performing schools.
As pleased as all Ionians should be of these results, I am happier still to report that every week the Iona colours are being worn with pride by our boys, who are doing a good job representing all of us who are a part of this wonderful College community.
The hard work, the dedication and the commitment never stop. As we pause for breath with the end of term, the next round of sports is already underway. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Kia Kaha!
IONA’S GIANT LEAP YEARS
HISTORY SHOWS COLLEGE GROWTH SPURTS IN YEARS ENDING IN FOUR
I AM CELEBRATING HISTORY
MRS ROSEMARY MAMMINO COLLEGE ARCHIVIST
The year of 2024 is a remarkable year of milestone and anniversaries to celebrate in the wonderful history of Iona College.
While the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel has already been celebrated earlier in this edition, the construction of our church was not the only major event in the evolution of our College in 1974.
Earlier this year, in the Easter edition of In Hoc Signo, we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the completion of the College pool – the first Olympic-sized swimming pool to be built in a school in Queensland – in April of 1974.
In October of that year, the pool, squash courts and sporting complex were officially opened, and the first Iona Sportsman’s Dinner was held – fittingly – in the same month.
Construction was also underway on the new library, which was officially opened on the same night as the Chapel in 1975.
The Iona Passion Play was televised for the first time, while the College also staged its first musical, with Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore performed in November of 1974.
It is clear that 1974 was a year of major growth for Iona – but it would seem that any year ending in a four was interpreted by Iona as a perfect excuse to build.
Ten years earlier, in 1964, it was announced that the College was investing £95,000 in the construction of the Priests’ House and a new science block, which is now known as the Duhig Building. Construction got underway in November that year.
In 1984, the Iona landscape welcomed the addition of Oblate Hall – our first multi-purpose sports stadium – and even expanded slightly with the acquisition of 104 North Rd by new Rector Fr John Sherman OMI.
Aside from new buildings, in 1984 the College also grew in stature – with Year 11 and 12 students wearing white shirts for the first time to symbolise their position as Senior students.
The College anthem was also performed for the first time in August of that year, with the lyrics written by English teacher Miss Di Purdy, and sung to the tune of Jerusalem.
Changes were afoot on the sporting fields well, with Iona joining The Associated Schools (TAS) competition, meaning a shift from rugby league to rugby union in Secondary sport.
In 1994, the College grew again – with the expansion of the Sherman Primary Building creating more classrooms and administration offices.
There was also the refurbishment of the College Chapel, and the opening of the newly acquired College campsite, Glendalough, at Peregian.
In 2014, Iona opened the Fr Peter Daly OMI Arts Precinct and the St Joseph’s Industrial Design and Technology Centre.
We shouldn’t be surprised then that 2024 has maintained the tradition of being a year of expansion for Iona.
The new Zinelli Building opened in April, and Iona Principal Trevor Goodwin recently announced that another new Primary building and redevelopment and expansion of the St Eugene de Mazenod Library will begin construction in the new year.
